Acclaimed as one of the most exciting books in the history of American letters, this modern epic became an instant bestseller upon publication in 1974, transforming a generation and continuing to inspire millions. A narration of a...
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- Author:Eggers, DaveSummary:
When Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, Abdulrahman Zeitoun--a prosperous Syrian-American and father of four--chose to stay through the storm to protect his house and contracting business. In the eerie days after the storm, he...
- Author:Bouknight, Omari, Shrum, ScottSummary:
The MBA has rapidly become the world's most desired degree, with graduates of top business schools landing six-figure pay packages in private equity, high-tech, investment banking, and management consulting. As a result, the competition...
- Author:Pickens, BethSummary:
As a teenager visiting the Andy Warhol Museum, Beth Pickens realized the importance of making art. As an adult, she has worked as a consultant empowering artists. In this intimate yet practical book, Pickens helps artists build a...
- Author:Stark, PeterSummary:
A vivid and groundbreaking portrait of a young, struggling George Washington that casts a new light on his character and the history of American independence, from the bestselling author of Astoria Two decades before he led America to...
- Author:Liu, EricSummary:
Liu lays out the elements and the strategies of citizen power, showing when to create a hashtag, when to call your Congressman, and when to take to the streets. (When you go, don't forget your camera.) Above all, Liu reminds us that...
- Author:Bryon, DennisSummary:
From behind the drumkit to the top of the charts: the backstage story of the Bee Gees
With worldwide sales of over 220 million records, the Bee Gees are the sixth-best-selling music artists in history....
- Author:Gurwitch, AnnabelleSummary:
Actress, producer, and acclaimed writer Annabelle Gurwitch--once fired from a play by Woody Allen--can find humor in any situation. Here she teams with her husband Jeff Kahn for a funny look at the ups and downs of marriage.
- Author:Anders, GeorgeSummary:
Science and engineering have long been seen as the only reliable majors for career-seeking. Here, George Anders shows how a liberal arts degree readies you for countless cutting-edge jobs.
- Author:Gabaldon, DianaSummary:
Hurtled back through time more than two hundred years to 1743 Scotland, Claire Randall finds herself caught in the midst of an unfamiliar world torn apart by violence, pestilence, and revolution and haunted by her growing feelings for a...
- Author:Kanyon, Chris, Clark, RyanSummary:
A rare glimpse not only into the life of a professional wrestler, but the life of a gay man in a straight world, this tragic memoir is told in Chris Kanyon’s own words, with the help of journalist Ryan Clark.
One of the most...
- Author:Baer, Randy, Reynolds, R.D.Summary:
WrestleCrap: The Very Worst of Professional Wrestling examines some of the ridiculously horrible characters and storylines that pro wrestling promoters have subjected their fans to over the past twenty years. Why would any sane...
- Author:Boggs, Johnny D.Summary:
A disgraced Confederate soldier and two impressionable youths come up with a plan to organize a militia and give the Yankees a taste of militia warfare.
- Author:Guttman, JamesSummary:
In an industry where nothing is real and no one actually wins or loses, the possibilities for manipulation are endless. World Wrestling Insanity sets out to expose the nepotism, backwards logic, and power plays that...
- Author:Guttman, JamesSummary:
In the latest offering from the best-selling author of World Wrestling Insanity, James Guttman tells the real story behind contacting, cajoling, convincing, interviewing, and learning from more than 100 of professional...
- Author:Milwid, BethSummary:
- Working construction why white working-class men put themselves and the labor movement in harm's wayAuthor:Paap, KrisSummary:
- Author:Durst, Christine, Haaren, MichaelSummary:
Many legitimate home-based jobs and projects can be found online, but trustworthy guidance is scarce. Worse, with a 56-to-1 "scam ratio” in work-at-home ads, the terrain is a minefield of fraud. Nevertheless, customer service agents,...
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Work is a central aspect of human life in every culture and every society. In certain societies work may be a means by which individuals define themselves and/or maintain their quality of life. However, as a whole, work is the essential...
- Author:Chesler, PhyllisSummary: