"To this day, wherever great rock music is being made, there is the shadow of Bob Dylan," said Bruce Springsteen at the induction of Dylan into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. Or to quote John
Celtic music means many things to many people. To some it recalls the Irish rebel songs of the Clancy Brothers, to others the ensemble playing of the Chieftains or Enya's ethereal vocals. Yet Celtic m
Do you want to stop forgetting appointments, birthdays, and other important dates? Work more efficiently at your job? Study less and get better grades? Remember the names and faces of people you meet
"Last Rights is a compassionate, comprehensive, up-to-the-minute examination of the right-to-die movement in America and the medical, legal, ethical, and social issues surrounding euthanasia. The stor
Argues that the failure to recognize the legal rights of chimpanzees and bonobos in light of modern scientific findings creates a contradiction in our law, and seeks to demonstrate the cognitive, emot
In this book, author Gene Lees draws on interviews with players, composers, and critics to confront the subject of racism in the jazz community. Since its beginnings, jazz music has been linked to rac
Millions of Americans suffer from heart disease, are overweight, diabetic, or have gastrointestinal problems, and are trying to balance their diets. Here are 100 recipes to help them live healthier li
A politically incorrect but indispensable compendium of everything Dad needs to know about raising a toddler, including: babysitting, nutrition, common illnesses, money, lawnmowers, television, bedtim
In a companion to his collections Riding on a Blue Note and Faces in the Crowd, Gary Giddins has assembled a mosaic of pieces that provide an essential guide to the jazz world. Moving with ease from s
"Here is Nat Hentoff's deeply felt exploration of jazz, blues, country, and gospel?and the musicians who bring the music to life. Hentoff has not only loved music all his life, he has lived it by bein
An guide for parents to help their children develop healthy and intelligent minds includes mind exercising games, as well as conversations and achievements to share with children to help them grow. Re
How do boys develop character? And what can parents, teachers, and society do, from birth to late adolescence, to help nurture admirable qualities in young men? Eli Newberger brings decades of experie
The author of How to Prepare Your Manuscript for a Publisher now presents more essential advice for fiction and nonfiction writers. This invaluable reference offers easy access to stratagems and tried
"For the more than five million divorced fathers in America today, The Divorced Dad's Survival Book is the definitive guide to any stage of the divorce process. With hands-on ""get you through it"" pl
A new approach to aging and diet offers a program to help extend longevity with the help of a low-calorie, nutrient-dense diet, and includes twenty days of suggested menus.
Stalking may seem like something that happens only to celebrities. In fact, it is an overlooked, yet extremely prevalent form of domestic violence--far more widespread than many people suppose. Now j
Higginson worked to abolish slavery, commanded the first black unit to fight for the Union, inspired the creation of Smith College, and edited Emily Dickinson's poetry. Included here are Higginson's a
The century of Russian history leading up to the October Revolution in 1917 is chronicled in stunning detail, covering four tsars and a host of revolutionaries who set the stage for the Communist take
Here is an up-to-the-moment history of the Lone Star State, together with an insider's look at the people, politics, and events that have shaped Texas from the beginning right up to our days. Never b
Men tend to express their anger differently than women do. Research shows men are often more violent and less willing to confront and deal with their emotions than women. Written by a psychologist wh
In If It Hurts, It Isn't Love, author Chuck Spezzano finds truth in simple insights: What I think I need is what I am called to give. Depression is the fear that something new will leave me. When som
For the first-time dad, useful and practical information about pregnancy, childbirth, and baby care, including: what to say--and what not to say--when you hear the news; taking care of moms-to-be; wha
Jonathan Schell’s extraordinary on-the-scene writing about Vietnam has stood the test of time in our continuing attempt to understand how and why the United States went to war?and how and why it lost.
Born in Poland in 1810, Chopin emigrated to Vienna at age eighteen?and then to Paris, where from 1831 to 1849 he would spend almost half of his brief and tumultuous life. In Paris his extraordinary po
Climb focuses on the most exciting descriptions of climbing in the world, from the cliffs of Yosemite to the windswept towers of Patagonia to the high peaks of Alaska and the Himalayas. Stories inclu
In the last few years, the therapeutic practice of energy medicine, formerly on the frontiers of alternative healing, has begun to attract more widespread interest. Practiced by a growing number of t
In Coney Island, Brooklyn, Sara Goldfarb, a lonely widow, wants nothing more than to lose weight and appear on a television game show. She becomes addicted to diet pills in her obsessive quest, while
How do you support someone who is grieving? When do you call? How do you help with practical matters? What kind of emotions can you expect to encounter?June Cerza Kolf, long-time hospice coordinator a
The Enneagram -- a system based on nine personality types -- is a uniquely powerful approach to understanding why people behave the way they do. The 9 Ways of Working teaches how to recognize the pers
William C. Martin has freshly reinterpreted the Tao Te Ching to speak directly and clearly to the most difficult of modern tasks -- parenting. With its combination of free verse and judicious advice,
In this pioneering anthology, Clint Willis presents 75 years of great writing -- from Neil O'Dell to Jon Krakauer -- on the fabled peaks. Here are stories of two British expeditions to Everest in the
Gives advice on coping with the effects of diabetes, tells how to make decisions about diet, exercise, medication, and work, and identifies support groups
Here the nationally acclaimed educator who transformed the way our children learn to read and write in school shows us how to nurture our children’s imagination at home, from the earliest days of baby
Focuses on Marianne and her relationship with Pierre, who must rethink his ideas about women in order to develop a relationship with this independent woman
What Charlie Parker was to the saxophone, Bud Powell (1924-1966) was to the piano: no jazz pianist can rival his brilliance. But the tragedy of his life is equally matchless in the annals of jazz: he
Washington Irving (1783–1859) was the first American literary artist to earn his living solely through his writings and the first to enjoy international acclaim. In addition to his long public
