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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

When Gulf City's heroes band together... insurance premiums go up.SUPER TEAM INTERNATIONAL features The Super American, Mr. Chicken, Gamma Rei Burst, Lt. Flag, Rollerblade, and Mr. Sleep as they join forces to take on The King of All Evil Dragons and his minions of V.I.L.E. But first, they have to learn how to stop destroying everything in their path and work as a team!SUPER TEAM INTERNATIONAL is a celebration and return to the style of those awesome Bronze and Modern Age C...

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...

A guide to 122 hikes to more than 300 publicly accessible waterfalls .

Beautiful color photos of waterfalls. Directions to sites, distance, difficulty, elevation change, and highlights along the way. Tips for photographers on composition, exposures, unique perspectives, and gear.

Featuring 66 hikes through the most beautiful areas of natural Maryland.

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...

On his twelfth birthday, Drew Daniels receives a chunk of alien spacecraft. It’s the coolest present ever. But then a Martian secretly comes to take the piece back and gives Drew an even more amazing gift in exchange: the power to absorb information through touch! Will Drew keep this brain boost ability to himself, or will he take up the path of a superhero and help a classmate who loses something precious? Find out in this exciting Fantastic Freewheeler graphic novel, featuring a spunky h...