Against All Odds is the extraordinary personal story of the man who rose up to meet the challenge of terrific opposition and become one of America's most promising new political figures—Senator Scott Brown. Brown is famous for succeeding popular Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy after Kennedy's death in 2010—but, as he reveals in a compelling memoir reminiscent of Sarah Palin's Going Rogue and Clarence Thomas's My Grandfather's Son, his experiences with struggle ...

James P. Johnson (1894–1955) is one of the most important figures in twentieth-century American music. However, few people other than scholars and serious fans know of his life and work. Rare jazz aficionados know him as the Father of Harlem Stride piano but his other monumental contributions to American music are seldom acknowledged. Speakeasies to Symphonies: The Jazz Genius of James P. Johnson seeks to rectify this.Johnson, born in New Jersey, absorbed many musical elem...

Fiercely funny, honest, and poignant, this story of a growth spurt gone wrong is perfect for readers who love Becky Albertalli and Jesse Andrews.WIll Daughtry is a late bloomer--at least, that's what everyone tells him. On his sixteenth birthday, Will is just shy of five feet, and he is bitterly resigned to being tiny forever. His only comforts are his best friend and stepbrother, Drew (6'3"), and their pal Monica (5'10"), the girl Will's been quietly pining for si...

If you blast a high-end audio speaker at maximum volume for hours, the microscopic copper voice coil vibrating thousands of times a second inside the tweeter generates intense, destructive heat. Without a way to rapidly cool this component, the thin copper wire would literally melt, permanently blowing out the speaker. The ingenious engineering solution is found in space-age chemistry: Ferrofluid. This book explores the fascinating acoustic application of a magnetic liquid originally inven...

Every Pittsburgh Steelers fan has a bucket list of activities to take part in at some point in their lives. But even the most die-hard fans haven't done everything there is to experience in and around Pittsburgh. From tailgating to studying the Immaculate Reception to finding the best places to watch a game with other fans, author Scott Brown provides ideas, recommendations, and insider tips for must-see places and can't-miss activities near Heinz Field. But not every experience requires a...

In 1972, Reggie Warford was a sinewy, lightning-fast, sharp-shooting leftie who was in high demand by such renowned coaches as Bobby Knight at Indiana and Digger Phelps at Notre Drame. When the prolific player was signed by Joe B. Hall at the University Kentucky, he would ultimately become an inspirational scoring force on the team and the first Black basketball player to graduate from the university—instrumental in helping to break the color barriers for generations of students who follow...

Drew Daniels, a.k.a. the Fantastic Freewheeler, is ready for fun at the amusement park. He’s excited to ride a roller coaster, sample countless fudge flavors, and . . . meet another superpowered kid?! Lily Lynch doesn’t think her ability is that super or useful. But when the high-tech Candynator 5000 starts spewing out cotton candy uncontrollably, she’ll be put to the test! Can Freewheeler help Lily value her power in time for them to join forces and stop the sweet treat threat? Find out i...

LEARN HOW YOU CAN BUY ORIGINAL CBD OIL AND BEGIN USING IT FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT AND ANXIETY RELIEFDo you have health issues or physical pain such as migraine, arthritis, neck or back pain, multiple sclerosis and every other kind OF pain that won't let you enjoy the beauty of life? If yes, then you need CBD as a therapy option.You might have tried NSAIDs drugs such as ibuprofen, triptans, valium, veteran or even more serious medication, which eventually work a...

The Western Gate to the Sunshine State boasts an epic history of hardball, dating back nearly to the beginning of the sport. Sunshine, loyal fans and pristine beaches have attracted baseball's best athletes to Pensacola--from stars like Babe Ruth and Ted Williams to the Blue Wahoos, modern-day affiliate for the Cincinnati Reds. The city is home to major-league teams during spring training, minor-league teams during the season and baseball fanatics year-round. Whether it's following big-lea...

MINISERIES FINALE Two Untold Tales based on Eisner Award-winning writer SKOTTIE YOUNG's I HATE FAIRYLAND! In the final issue of this insane miniseries, SCOTT BROWN and DAVID DELGROSSO showcase the warriors of Fairyland in "Fairy Road" and DEREK LAUFMAN shows us how bad things get when Gert controls a gavel in "Judge Gerty."

Information available through 'traditional' business and competitive resources can be complimented by information gained through social media tools. Social Information is a must-have book for competitive and business researchers in any discipline including librarians, information professionals, intelligence analysts, students and marketing personnel, and explores how more 'traditional' resources can be complimented by social media tools. The book outlines different categories of social too...

Adam Taliaferro had it all: smarts, an easy-going personality, and incomparable athletic ability. None of that seemed to matter, however, on that fateful September day when his father was given startling news: Do not expect your son to walk. Ever. Since that numbing day, Taliaferro, the Penn State freshman cornerback who was paralyzed after he tackled an Ohio State running back, has defied the odds. Before he had spinal-fusion surgery, he made a vow to his mother: "Mom, I'm not going out l...