A journalist explores the backstage lives of classical musicians, uncovering evidence of substance abuse on and off-stage, as well as the privations of professional orchestra musicians who suffer from low salaries and difficult work environments. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.[...]

When the 1st Marine Division began its invasion of Peleliu in September 1944, the operation in the South Pacific was to take but four days. In fact, capturing this small coral island in the Palaus with its strategic airstrip took two months and involved some of the bloodiest fighting of the Second W[...]

The emergence of the double-bill in the 1930s created a divide between A-pictures and B-pictures as theaters typically screened packages featuring one of each. With the former considered more prestigious because of their larger budgets and more popular actors, the lower-budgeted Bs served largely as[...]

This book is a guide through the historical, legal and institutional background of corporate governance debates. It explains the three broad views on the relationship among the governance, performance, and competitiveness of corporations. Blair argues that the suspicion that financial interests may [...]

Known today for colourful, decorative yarn paintings renowned in the global art market, the indigenous Huichols of western Mexico have retained their unique culture and arts, creating traditional art and practising ancient rituals that predate Spanish contact. The origins of modern Huichol art are f[...]

Written by former Transworld Surf journalist and seasoned Mexico traveller David Small, Wavefinder Mexico offers a complete surf guide to one of the best surf destinations on the planet. With more than 300 individual surf spots backed up by our unique Surfer's Eye maps, Wavefinder Mexico delivers al[...]

The UK's most comprehensive surf guide is now into its 3rd Edition. With well over 300 individual surf spots backed up by individual "Surfer's Eye" maps, our new edition of Wavefinder UK & Ireland packs all the surfer needs to know about spots throughout England, Scotland, Wales & Ireland. This is a[...]