The Bastard Instrument chronicles the history of the electric bass and the musicians who played it, from the instrument’s invention through its widespread acceptance at the end of the 1960s. Although their contributions have often gone unsung, electric bassists helped shape the sound of a wide range of genres, including jazz, rhythm & blues, rock, country, soul, funk, and more. Their innovations are preserved in performances from artists as diverse as Lionel Hampton, Liberace, Elv...

U2’s success and significance are due, in large part, to finding inventive, creative solutions for overcoming obstacles and moving past conventional boundaries. As it has embraced change and transformation over and over again, its fans and critics have come to value and expect this element of U2. These new essays from the disciplines of organizational communication, music theory, literary studies, religion, and cultural studies offer perspectives on several ways U2’s dynamic of change has ...

Singular and star-studded writings on America’s neon-lit playgroundAt once a Technicolor wonderland and the embodiment of American mythology, Las Vegas exists at the Ground Zero of a reverence for risk-taking and the transformative power of a winning hand. Jake Johnson edits a collection of short essays and flash ideas that probes how music-making and soundscapes shape the City of Second Chances. Treating topics ranging from Cher to Cirque de Soleil, the contributo...

Worship. That intimate, face-to-face encounter with our most wonderful God, where we lavish our love upon Him... hear His heart... and simply, BEHOLD. Worship the King is a book compiled by authors who know what it is to have their hearts entwined with His in the intimacy of worship. Come; respond to the calling of the deep and share the mysteries in this secret place... Worship the King. Nic Bilman begins with examples and an exhortation about how we can function like thermostats vs. ther...

If you want to discover how to take control of your money and boost your credit score, then pay attention...Two manuscripts in one audiobook:Money Management: An Essential Guide on How to Get out of Debt and Start Building Financial Wealth, Including Budgeting and Investing Tips, Ways to Save and Frugal Living IdeasCredit Repair: The Ultimate Guide to Boosting Your Credit Score, Paying off Debt, Saving Money and Managing You...

Where is Western culture going? What should Christians think about it? Those who already ask these questions often come up with confused answers. Those who do not are, arguably, living in a fool's paradise (or a fool's hell.) In this second edition of Subversive Christianity, Brian Walsh returns to the themes of cultural discernment that he unpacked more than twenty years ago. In a new Postscript, Walsh revisits Francis Fukuyama, Bruce Cockburn, and the prophet Jeremiah and asks, Where are...

Transform your organization by making AI foundational — not just functionalInfinite: How Visionary Leaders Transform Today’s Businesses into AI-Forward Companies, written by two senior ServiceNow leaders, introduces the concept of the "Infinite Company"—a new class of organization built with artificial intelligence at its core. Rather than treating AI as an add-on, this book provides a strategic blueprint for seamlessly integrating human talent and AI to a...

Brigid is a mysterious figure, both goddess and saint, who is still revered worldwide today in her different aspects. Combining early Celtic history, archaeology and customs associated with both the goddess and the saint, this book provides a fascinating insight into the development of this unique mythical and historical figure. Using the available evidence, the author suggests a date for the conception of the deity Brigid, suggesting why and by whom she was created. He also explains how t...

If you want to discover how to take control of your money and get out of debt, then pay attention...Do you want to be in total control of your expenses and the money you make?Have you tried writing your income and expenses down...but nothing seems to work for more than a few weeks?Do you finally want to say goodbye to worry surrounding money and discover something which works for you?If so, then you've come to the right place.You see...

Success Profiles: Conversations With High Achievers, Volume 2 is a collection of interviews from the highly acclaimed Success Profiles Radio featuring host Brian K Wright. Featured experts include Kevin Harrington from Shark Tank, Chris Powell from ABC's Extreme Weight Loss, Olympic gymnast Jonathan Horton, Marshall Sylver, Dan Lok, and many more.The leaders featured in Success Profiles: Conversations With High Achievers, Volume 2 all overcame difficult obstacles on their way to fi...

If you want to discover how to effectively repair your credit, pay off debt and save money, then keep reading...Are you sick and tired of being the victim of faulty credit reporting or mistakes of the past?Have you thought about doing something about your credit score but feel overwhelmed and don't know where to start?Do you finally want to say goodbye to being worried the next time a potential employer, landlord or bank says they are going to check...

This much-needed book will help schools and, by extension, society to better understand and identify the promise, potential, and possibilities of Black boys. Drawing from their wealth of experience in early childhood education, the authors present an asset- and strengths-based view of educating Black boys. This positive approach enables practitioners and school leaders to recognize, understand, and cultivate the diversity of social skills of Black boys in the early grades (pre-K–3rd grade)...