Biography of legendary singer-songwriter Warren Zevon, spanning his nomadic youth and early recording career to his substance abuse, final album, and posthumous Grammy AwardsAs is the case with so man
The dramatic untold story of the Weavers, the hit-making folk-pop quartet destroyed with the aid of the United States government--and who changed the world, anyway Following a series of top 10 hits t
A memoir of the author's decades-long friendship and spiritual journey with the late singer, songwriter, novelist, and poet Leonard CohenLeonard Cohen passed away in late 2016, leaving behind many w
The authorized biography of Robert Pollard, indie rock icon and founder of the music group Guided by VoicesRobert Pollard has been a staple of the indie rock scene since the early 1980s, along with hi
A riveting account of four women who fought shoulder-to-shoulder with men in Iraq and Afghanistan and worked with local women to restore their lives and village communitiesThey marched under the deser
Hit So Hard begins in rock drummer Patty Schemel's teenage years with her growing up in the Pacific Northwest, realizing she is gay, and discovering her heavy identification with punk rock--as well as
Istanbul has always been a place where stories and histories collide.From the Koran to Shakespeare, this city with three names--Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul--resonates as an idea and a place, r
With songs like "Love and Happiness," "I'm Still in Love with You," and "Tired of Being Alone," Al Green is considered by many to be the greatest soul singer of all time. He has sold more than 20 mill
The always-outspoken hard rock vocalist Corey Taylor begins America 51 with a reflection on what his itinerant youth and frequent worldwide travels with his multiplatinum bands Slipknot and Stone Sour
Recounts the inspiring story of how the author, a Navy Special Operations hero, lost his sight during an IED explosion before dedicating himself to adapting and training with the U.S. Paralympic Team,
Discover the secrets to health, wellness, and super immunity in this exploration of the healing properties of probiotics, complete with prescriptive tips and healthy recipes
Over the course of his fifty-year career, George Benson has performed for hundreds of millions of fans around the world, received ten Grammy Awards, and recorded with some of the most revered musician
Draws on interviews with some of the most recognizable names in the jam band scene to trace the genre's origins and evolution from the perspectives of leading insiders, offering insight into key music
After losing nearly everything, including his job and his wife, due to his crumbling faith, the author shares his transformative journey from a pastor with a deep Christian faith to a leader and well-
A biography of the only boxer to ever win seven championships, from his childhood in a cardboard shack in the Philippines to his partnership with trainer Freddie Roach and his rise as the best pound-f
An updated and revised edition offers all the information one needs to know about the first twelve months with baby, including the latest pediatric guidelines on nutrition; sleeping; and baby’s social
Examining the behavioral psychology, neuroscience, and anthropology of animals, the evolution and biochemical roots of animals are explored in relation to the powerful connection they have had with th
This volume that showcases the author's correspondence with some of the most original and interesting artists of his time--including Jack Kerouac, William S. Burroughs, Lionel Trilling, Neal Cassady,
John price’s story is one of family and place, rich with wild creatures, with his Swedish ancestors, with neighbors, and with his prairie home. His work, deeply grounded in the grasslands of th
This is the story of a love affair with a people and a place, of the summers Farley Mowat spent sailing the Newfoundland coast with his wife Claire. It is an affectionate, unforgettable portrait of a
Oxford historian Roger Macdonald has spent five years unraveling fact from fiction to uncover the true story of the Musketeers and their connection with the Man in the Iron Mask. It is a reality more
The classic, best-selling story of life in the football-driven town of Odessa, Texas, with a new afterword that looks at the players and the town ten years later
Stanley Greenspan, internationally known for his work with infants, young children, and their families, and his colleague, nationally recognized child psychologist Serena Wieder, have for the first t
The authorized biography of the most notorious rock manager of all time, Peter Grant, best known for his work with Led Zeppelin, by the author of Comfortably NumbPeter Grant is the most famous music m
The astonishing story of American GIs joining forces with German soldiers in the closing days of World War II to save the world's finest horsesAs the Red Army closes in on the Third Reich, a German
Death is a whisper in the Anglo-Saxon world. But on a remote island off the coast of Ireland's County Mayo, it has a louder voice. Along with reports of incoming Atlantic storms, the local radio run
The first U.S. offensive of World War II began with no fanfare early August 7, 1942. But, before it ended six months later with the first U.S. land victory, Guadalcanal was a household name. There, ma
With a voice that Pitchfork has called ?as scratchy as a three-day beard yet as supple and pliable as moccasin leather,? former Screaming Trees and Queens of the Stone Age vocalist Mark Lanegan draws
New York Times bestselling author Stephen Harding explores the little-known episode of a US cargo ship that mysteriously vanished, along with her crew, hours before the attack on Pearl Harbor, marking
"What does it mean to be a mother? Professional woman? Wife and partner? Sister, daughter...? How do we discover the true meaning of identity? As a child, Susan Silverman was surrounded with a loving
In this authoritative biography, historian John Man brings Saladin and his world to life with vivid detail in "a rollicking good story" (Justin Marozzi).
With a new afterword by the authorReturn once again to the timeless account of the Permian Panthers of Odessa--the winningest high-school football team in Texas history. Odessa is not known to be a to
How did an addicted ex–con on the verge of suicide become a caring member of the community? With a little help from a Shih Tzu named Bruno.James Head” Guiliani, a confidante of the Gotti regime, was a
Everyone imagines top CEOs as larger–than–life figures who do things no one else could. But deep down, every good business leader is an everyman who combines vision and high energy with the ability to
A first of a two-volume band portrait draws on exclusive interviews with its members and intimates, providing coverage of such topics as their family lives, their Grammy Award-winning achievements and
"With a father famous for his bold Creole cuisine, Jilly and Jessie Lagasse grew up loving rich foods full of big flavor. After learning they both had to eliminate wheat from their diets, the Lagasse
When Elisabeth Rohm started blogging about her family for People.com, she had no idea how many women would respond to her stories about struggling with infertility. Now the actress best known for her
Before the scandal, the world knew very little about Tiger Woods. After the scandal, they knew him even less. He was born to a father who described him as the Chosen One, with the power to shape the
