From his anthemic early hits ("I Want to Take You Higher," "Family Affair," "Dance to the Music"), through the moody meditations of "There's a Riot Going On" and beyond, Sly & the Family Stone left an indelible stamp on rock, funk, pop, and hip hop, and their enigmatic frontman in particular continues to inspire fascination and speculation. ......
Ghosts of Glencoe is a riveting multi-generational adventure of self-discovery. The novel spans a mere four months, set at a unique junior boarding school, and played out in the rugged Adirondack mountains of New York. This is a hero's journey for two flawed protagonists, one fifteen, the other sixty-three. Both struggle to be accountable to ......
A History of American Animation from Gertie to Pixar and Beyond
A deep dive into the history of cinematic animation in the United States. Animated films started with simple sequential drawings photographed one at a time--little bits of comedic fluff to make amateur title scenes or surreal escapist sequences. Today, animation is a worldwide industry valued at nearly $300 billion and still growing in scope and ......
Overcome Ten Communication Pitfalls and Boost Your Influence
When it comes to communication and leadership, clarity matters. Clarity significantly influences your credibility and influence, in-person and especially online. Using real-life vignettes and coaching tips, our book shows you how to navigate 10 pitfalls and 5 pathways on your journey to more clout.
A Cheat Sheet for Navigating Midlife, Feeling Great, and Aging Well
The Glow Code is an entertaining and engaging lifestyle manual offering concrete, actionable advice from women experts across many fields to help women aged 35 and beyond navigate midlife, feel great and age well. It answers all the pressing questions women in this age category have. Does collagen powder prevent wrinkles? Do I need to give up the ......
Describes how people grossly overestimate the power they have over others while simultaneously missing opportunities to enjoy and use the power they have over themselves.
Based on scientific evidence (and lots of real-life experience), The Illusion of Control: A Practical Guide to Avoid Futile Struggles makes ......
Fifteen climate experts combine forces to present a plan for slowing and ultimately preventing further destruction to our planet. As governments and businesses continue to set climate goals for reducing carbon emissions and slowing global warming, scientists, engineers, and policymakers are using cutting-edge research to introduce new climate ......
This guide will teach users some easy tricks using sticks that will make primitive survival easier and leisurely camping more fun. By gathering some sticks and carrying a bit of cord, you can construct simple tools and components that can enhance your camp life and eliminate the need to carry them on your camping trip.