The Who's Keith Moon was the bad boy of rock & roll. Alongside Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, and John Entwistle, Moon was the most manic member of an aggressive and fabulously successful band, a full-throttle hedonist who lived at the center of an unending party. He was also a musical genius who in[...]
The popular Patheos blogger wants to restore the cross as primarily a symbol of God's overwhelming love for us and to rescue Christians from the shame and guilt from seeing our situation as "sinners in the hands of an angry God," which was an invention of the medieval church and became enshrined as [...]
The pulse of rock'n'roll-the drummer-finally gets its due in this unique, all-encompassing inside look at the history, artists, instruments, and culture of drumming. Beating the hell out of a drum kit is hard, sweaty, demanding work. Yet instead of being showered with respect, drummers are often vi[...]
Cat's Cradle is Vonnegut's satirical commentary on modern man and his madness. An apocalyptic tale of this planet's ultimate fate, it features a midget as the protagonist; a complete, original theology created by a calypso singer; and a vision of the future that is at once blackly fatalistic and hil[...]
The quest for the relics continues. Travel deeper into the mysterious world of the Copernicus Legacy with the Copernicus Archives: exciting, fast-paced novellas that get you close to the characters and the heart of the adventure.Wade and the Scorpion's Claw picks up right where The Copernicus Legacy[...]
National Bestseller A People Magazine Book of the Week and New York Post Best Book of the Week Love, ambition, and the consequences of both lie at the heart of this spellbinding epic of two working-class kids who become a successful singing act during the big band era of the 1940s.Chi Chi Donatelli [...]
In this crackling, highly imaginative thriller debut in the vein of W.E.B. Griffin and Philip Kerr, set in German-occupied London at the close of World War II, a hardened, dispirited British detective jeopardizes his own life to save someone else and achieve the impossible--some kind of redemptionLo[...]
Redefining Airmanship offers the first concrete model of the abstract ideal of "airmanship," and gives the reader step-by-step guidance for self-appraisal and improvement in the areas of flight proficiency, teamwork, and good judgment in crisis situations. The author, Major Tony Kern, draws on his e[...]
Making sense of LOGIC just got a whole lot EASIER! Stumped trying to understand logic? It's time to listen to reason! There's no doubt that Logic Demystified will help you master this challenging subject. Written in a step-by-step format, this practical guide begins by covering arguments, validity, [...]
What's your best opportunity for succeeding in business? If there's one certainty in business today, it's this: Change is coming your way. You have no choice in the matter. The choice you do have is either to embrace it or bury your head in the sand. In Choosing Change, ASTD Chairman Walter McFarlan[...]
Takes an interdisciplinary approach, utilizing elements of law, political economy, international business, ethics, social responsibility and management. This title helps students learn not merely the law but the law in context.[...]
A resource for students who need to gain a thorough understanding of contemporary issues and the practical skills needed for the workplace. It guides readers through the multitude of factors - economic, social, psychological and legal - that shape contemporary employment relations and management pra[...]
It's 1988 and radios across the land blast out the Top Ten hit 'Stutter Rap' by Morris Minor and the Majors. The man behind the fake moustache is Tony Hawks. Fast forward to the 21st century and those heady days of pop stardom are a distant memory. That is, until it is suggested that Tony is just an[...]
If you had to pick two things you wanted - if you had to - what would you pick?' I hesitated. This was a bigger question than usually got asked at these post-match debriefs. 'I suppose the honest answer would be,' I said, still accessing the last pieces of required data from a jumbled mind, 'meeting[...]
In 1997, Tony Blair won the biggest Labour victory in history to sweep the party to power and end eighteen years of Conservative government. He has been one of the most dynamic leaders of modern times; few British prime ministers have shaped the nation's course as profoundly as Blair during his ten [...]
Golf is a mystery that sometimes pleases, sometimes frustrates, but always enthrals. Including anecdotes about the game, this book also provides drills, hints, and lessons that aims to improve golfers' game and reduce their handicap. It is intended for armchair and fairway golf enthusiasts.[...]
In this final volume of diaries, Tony Benn reflects on the compensations and the disadvantages of old age. With the support of a small circle of friends and his extended family, he continues his activities on behalf of social justice, peace and accountability in public life, to a background of polit[...]
Features meal planners and 100 recipes to help you on your way. This title explains how and why the diet works, and outline the numerous proven health benefits associated with it, including reducing insulin and levels of other hormones and inflammation in the body known to cause cancer, and improvin[...]
Cocktails are back in a big way - but no more '2 for 1' Tequila Sunrises. Today's cocktails are a sensory experience, concocted by experts on taste and aroma - and none is more expert than Tony Conigliaro, expert alchemist and award-winning barman. Drinks is a stunning contemporary cocktail guide, w[...]
Includes 65 delicious, healthy recipes for every day of the week, with ideas for both restricted and unrestricted days. This title features recipes for restricted days that include: stuffed tarragon chicken with bacon and roasted veg; chimichurri steak; spiced turkey burgers with guacamole; and salm[...]
The 2-Day Diet is the original, clinically proven intermittent diet to get you slim and healthy. With clear, safe and simple guidance, as well as meal planners and delicious recipes, this title presents a frsh way of eating which means that you can enjoy your food and stop worrying about your weight[...]
A fascinating and witty look at the kings and queens of England. This book details the good, the bad and the mad with fun and innovative illustrations. Find out who became king when he was just nine months old, which king invented the handkerchief, and which king died on the toilet.[...]
This is Tony Anderson's account of when set out in the summer of 1998 to walk through Georgia. From Azerbaijan to Svaneti, Anderson found communities where the old customs and beliefs still triumphantly survive, despite years of Communist oppression and the terrible uncertainties since the collapse [...]
Born into a family with a strong, radical dissenting tradition in which enterprise and public service were combined, Tony Benn was taught to believe that the greatest sins in life was to waste time and money. This work describes Tony Benn's emergence from the war as a keen socialist about to embark [...]