Here are stunning long-buried stories that give proof to the words Admiral Chester Nimitz used to describe the hero Marines on Iwo Jima: "Uncommon valor was a common virtue." Painstakingly selected from the most moving battle accounts written about American heroism and breathtaking courage during the largest war in the world history, this ......
Perhaps no Hebrew prophet speaks so directly to our time as Jeremiah. Perhaps no one can unveil his message and warning as can Daniel Berrigan, whose eloquence and courage, like Jeremiah's, expose the corruption of religious commitments, address national trauma and uncertainty, and proclaim the requirements of true lament and resolve. Daniel ......
A Comprehensive and Compassionate Guide for Parents
The go-to guide for those raising children with mental disorders. The prevalence of mental health disorders in children is rising in the United States. In fact, recent studies estimate that one in six children ages six to seventeen have a mental health disorder. Your Child's Mental Health Diagnosis: A Comprehensive and Compassionate Guide ......
A timely exploration of modern women's boxing, from its first inclusion in the 2012 Olympics to today, featuring such trailblazers as Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano, Claressa Shields, and more. On April 30th, 2022, the first boxing super-fight of the era, headlined by two women and fought at Madison Square Garden, lived up to its hype and then ......
Matt Edwards shares his approach to coordinating the voice so the singer can focus on performing rock 'n' roll. Fully updated and expanded, this new edition gives specific advice for beginner, intermediate, and advanced performers as well as those crossing over from classical or musical theatre. It also contains the latest information on ......
Matt Edwards, one of the leading voice teachers for commercial music styles, shares his approach to coordinating the voice so that singers can focus on performing. Fully updated and expanded, this new edition gives specific advice for beginner, intermediate, and advanced performers as well as those crossing over from classical or musical ......
Are we on the brink of human extinction? Is civilization destined toward self-annihilation? We must not underestimate the risk of the possibility that we may become extinct fairly soon. We are facing a planetary ecological crisis with runaway greenhouse gas emissions, environmental destruction, extreme climate change, human overpopulation, global ......
Unforgettable True Stories from the World of Endurance Sports
A riveting collection of stories from the world of endurance sports Endurance athletes know the feeling-that oscillation between pain and delight, the pursuit not so much of beating others but of testing your own limits, the finish that often comes with the recognition of how sweet and big life is. It doesn't matter if you're a kid trying to ......
The Art of Entrepreneurship in Today's Music Business
In today's rapidly changing music landscape, entrepreneurship is a natural interest for people who pursue a creative blend of music and business. My book's subtitle, The Art of Entrepreneurship in Today's Music Business, explains my unique approach: I see entrepreneurship as an art just as vital as musicianship--an art I want to help musicians to ......