In this compelling biography, Christopher Sandford explores the full, inside story of Kurt Cobain. From the disruptive childhood which had such a crucial impact on Cobain's personality to the ambitious career musician who, as a friend said, 'lunged for success', and the worldwide breakthrough of Nir[...]
Nirvana, the immortal grunge Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, is as relevant and influential as ever.Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl, and Krist Novoselic comprised Nirvana, the band that unintentionally tore the music world asunder with the 1991 album "Nevermind." The record that includes hits such as "[...]
Learning and naming the many parts and systems of the human body can be a daunting task for student nurses, as well as for other students preparing for careers in the various scientific and medical professions. This highly original book helps make learning a great deal easier. Hundreds of anatomical[...]
Combining a witty text with 580 dynamic images, this book plunges readers into the fascinating world of cartoonist Jack T. Chick. In over 40 years, Chick has produced over half a billion small religious pamphlets filled with comic book art and dire warnings against all in society the author deems un[...]
From an award-winning New York Times investigative reporter comes an outrageous story of greed, corruption, and conspiracyâwhich left the FBI and Justice Department counting on the cooperation of one man . . .
It was one of the FBI's biggest secrets: a senior executive with America's[...]
In an eye-opening study of the Enron scandal, the award-winning author of The Informant goes behind the scenes to provide a revealing look behind closed doors to profile the players and expose business practices involved in the financial and political debacle that had a profound impact on both Washi[...]
(P/V/G Composer Collection). Volume 2 of this great 2-volume centennial tribute to one of the greatest composers of the 20th Century. From The Threepenny Opera to his last great masterpiece Lost in the Stars. This volume contains 54 songs. Highlights include: Pirate Jenny * The Saga of Jenny * Septe[...]
(Schott). 14 art songs dating from 1925 to 1944 as masterly performed by Teresa Stratas on the Nonesuch record. Includes: Berlin im Licht-Song * Buddy on the Nightshift * Es regnet * Je ne t'aime pas * Klops Lied * Nanna's Lied * Youkali (Tango Habanera) * and more.[...]
A sweeping tale of love and friendship, for readers of "Suite Francaise," "The Reader," and "The Imposter Bride."
Clara Herzog is a privileged, intelligent, and thoughtful young woman whose world is changed forever when 1930s Vienna is swept up by the dark prelude of the Second World War. The ca[...]
Lumb & Jones' is the definitive reference in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia, covering all large and small animal species and a full array of clinical conditions and diseases. This new edition is greatly expanded and revised - an essential and comprehensive text for anyone with a special interes[...]
Heroes out of time Through the years, the Avengers have fought myriad villains and monsters, protecting Earth and her inhabitants from harm. No matter the odds, no matter the sacrifice, Earth's Mightiest Heroes have always found a way to reach victory. Now, they face a different kind of menace. A m[...]
News photographer Phil Sheldon's back, with the man-on-the-street's perspective on the big events of the Marvel Universe - from the Avengers, the X-Men, and the Secret Wars to Dracula and Werewolf By Night. But this time, Phil's world is going to be rocked not just by superheroes and super-villains,[...]
Welcome to New York. Here, burning figures roam the streets, men in brightly colored costumes scale the glass and concrete walls, and creatures from space threaten to devour our world. This is the Marvel Universe, where the ordinary and fantastic interact daily. This is the world of MARVELS. This ti[...]
Marvel's super-sized "Adamantium Collection"-style format continues, shining a well-deserved spotlight on a true Marvel classic Within the Marvel Universe, heroes soar high in the skies, ready to battle the villains who threaten their world. Yet living in the shadow of these extraordinary icons are[...]
The Thunderbolts' true identities have been revealed to the world. Baron Zemo's plans for world domination have been put into effect. The world's greatest super heroes have fallen under hs control. Only the Thunderbolts can stop things from escalating before it's too late...but are these former vill[...]
Spider-Man must contend with the cold-blooded combination of the Lizard and Morbius - one a rampaging reptile that may have cut the cord with his human host forever, the other a scientific genius with a vampiric lust for human blood. Morbius has developed a cure for the Lizard - but is there anythin[...]
Fan-favorite creators Kurt Busiek and George Perez continue their defining run on Earth's Mightiest Heroes When you're an Avenger, you're one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes--the first line of defense against the dangers no conventional foe could halt. Threats including the Thunderbolts, Dominex, Lord [...]
Earth's Mightiest Heroes vs. Marvel's Most Wanted, and more The crisis of the Eighth Day pits the Avengers against the unstoppable force that is the Juggernaut, while Triathlon's first day as an Avenger takes the team south of the border and back in time thousands of years And how does the mystery[...]
Earth's Mightiest Heroes vs. the Universe's Mightiest Menaces Faced with alien invaders, a gigantic killer crusader and insidious conspiracies, the heroic Avengers rebuild their operations bigger and better than ever But are even the Avengers mighty enough to overcome a horde of Hulks, evil alchem[...]
The Thunderbolts have returned to Earth after an interdimensional journey to Kosmos, but there's no rest for the weary as they are immediately pursued by S.H.I.E.L.D. - as well as a recovering Baron Zemo, who is out for their blood Also, what happens when Atlas must contend with the mighty Hercules[...]
Join acclaimed tale-spinner Kurt Busiek as he weaves an intricate web of "lost" stories from Peter Parker's earliest days as the amazing Spider-Man Swing along with Spidey during these untold gems, where he'll encounter the likes of the Human Torch, Dr. Octopus, the Vulture, Sandman, and many more [...]
Fan-favorite Avengers scribe Kurt Busiek's most epic tale concludes in this star-studded volume When the time-traveling Kang the Conqueror launches an all-out war against the present-day, the entire planet becomes a battlefield - and the Avengers are on the front lines Atlanteans, Deviants, Sentin[...]