Come the late '70s, the rock music landscape was littered with the bloated carcasses of bands who partied too hard, burned out, or became complacent in success. The door was open for something fresh, wild, and enrapturing. Enter Van Halen. Made up of two Dutch-born brothers, one on drums and the other whose guitar was an extension of his very being, a bass player with a golden throat, and a frontman who made up for his lack of singing ability with attitude and gravity-defying acrobatics onstage, they were unlike anything ever seen before. Alex and Edward Van Halen, Michael Anthony, and David Lee Roth put a cap on one decade and exploded into the next with a brand of music not quite punk, not quite metal, and not at all subtle. They went from headlining backyard keggers to top billing at the US Festival in front of three hundred thousand people within five years. Then, right when it looked like there wasn't an obstacle created to slow the Mighty Van Halen ascent, the group imploded from the inside out, only to rebound stronger than ever with ex-Montrose howler Sammy Hagar leading them to four consecutive number one albums. Van Halen: The Eruption and the Aftershock tells the story of how one of America's greatest bands weathered arguably the most dramatic soap opera in rock and roll history with songs that would weave themselves into the fabric of every musician who heard them, alongside an incendiary and unrivaled live show. Featuring exclusive interviews with insiders, fans, and artists who were there to witness the rise, the tumult, and the making of legends, it's a story that has to be read to be believed.
On March 8th, 1995, 2Pac Shakur, arguably the World' s greatest Rapper, arrived at the Clinton Correctional facility in Dannemora, New York, secured in shackles. Tupac walked with his eyes looking forward and his head hung low through the same hardened steel gates of the hundred- and fifty-year-old prison that men such as “ Lucky” Luciano and John Gotti had passed through before him. Little has been written or said about Tupac Shakur' s time inside one of America' s most notorious prisons. He remained incarcerated for seven months until his unlikely release on bail on October 12th of the same year.Tupac Behind Bars is a glimpse inside the 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee' s tumultuous time in Dannemora. It marked an important period in his life, one during which he got married, met his self-professed biological father, and signed a deal with Death Row Records on a handwritten contract.
1 Co 13:10 When that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. From the molecular to the infinite the lenses of modern science are revealing more of Creation: which means Creation is revealing more of God than ever before in stunning clarity. From our Motion through the Universe being hidden within Stillness, to the Light of our Sun being hidden within the Darkness of Night, to the Biblical Mystery of the Four Corners of the Earth: All of these and more revealing the Mysteries of the Godhead in a way the world has never heard before; having always been destined to help us understand ourselves in a way we never have, even revealing how spiritual leaders the world over will see “eye to eye” (Isaiah 52:8) which in time will lead to World Peace when “ Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more” (Isaiah 2:4). This Revelation of God foretold in biblical prophecy, now being revealed by modern science will restore America to our true biblical foundations and the world will never be the same! Find out what that means for you today, moving forward with the insights in Imagination of God. The Author answers questions such as: • Why is human history filled with so much conflict? • Why should we care about gender alteration? • What can we do to restore America to its true foundation?
Do you really know your friends as well as you think? Why did she ever return to Stonybrooke? That was a question Francie Rutledge asked herself daily. Seventeen years earlier, her father, an officer with the Stonybrooke Police, had taken his own life when it became apparent an investigation by Internal Affairs was going to result in his own indictment. Francie, now an officer herself, returned to Stonybrooke entertaining the notion she could redeem her family name. Unfortunately, the stigma of her father's actions made it impossible for her to be accepted on the force. Becoming a Private Investigator, Francie finds herself fighting against this bias and racing against time to find a missing teen age girl who may be the next victim in a series of murders. She relies heavily on the friendships of the two allies she does have in the Police Department, as well as a new found love, Officer Nathaniel B. Harwood. She soon realizes not all her relationships are what they appear. As she works her cases, she makes two startling discoveries: at least one of those close to her is intent on destroying her and there was more to her father's death than she ever knew.
While there have been tremendous advances in our scientific understanding of the brain, this work has been largely academic, and often oriented toward clinical publication. Cognitive Neuroscience of Human Systems: Work and Everyday Life addresses the relationship between neurophysiological processes and the performance and experience of humans in e
With an eye for detail as precise as his illustrative talent, Michael-Christopher offers a thought-provoking and imaginative story about gay relationship dynamics that many can relate to.--Tim'm T. West, author of "Red Dirt Revival.
Multi-award winning author Michael Malone returns to Hillstown, North Carolina, the setting of his internationally acclaimed Uncivil Seasons and Time's Witness. A woman's body has been found - mutilated, tagged and addressed to Lt Justin Savile V and Police Chief Cuddy R. Mangum. Dubbed the 'Guess Who Killer' by a voracious press, Hillstown in North Carolina has a serial killer on its hands. The media and major demand answers while the city lives in fear. Savile and Mangum are being taunted, stalked and threatened with losing all they hold dear - and yet they have no leads...
While reconnecting with his past, Rodney discovers he and a childhood friend both had been molested by the same man. In their attempt to right the wrongs of the past, Rodney and his friends find themselves in very present trouble.
In this compact collection, "settling the score" provides a fascinating apparatus for exploring foundational civilizing ideas. Notions of courage, cowardice, and revenge course through Michael Garriga's flash fiction pieces, each one of which captures a duel's decisive moment from three distinct perspectives: opposing accounts from the individual duelists, followed by the third account of a witness. In razor-honed language, the voices of the duelists take center stage, training a spotlight on the litany of misguided beliefs and perceptions that lead individuals into such conflicts.
This best-selling textbook presents a comprehensive and accessible overview of the study of memory. Written by three of the world's leading researchers in the field, it contains everything the student needs to know about the scientific approach to memory and its applications. Each chapter of the book is written by one of the three authors, an approach which takes full advantage of their individual expertise and style, creating a more personal and accessible text. This enhances students' enjoyment of the book, allowing them to share the authors' own fascination with human memory. The book also draws on a wealth of real-world examples throughout, showing students exactly how they can relate science to their everyday experiences of memory. Key features of this edition: Thoroughly revised throughout to include the latest research and updated coverage of key ideas and models A brand new chapter on Memory and the Brain, designed to give students a solid understanding of methods being used to study the relationship between memory and the brain, as well as the neurobiological basis of memory Additional pedagogical features to help students engage with the material, including many 'try this' demonstrations, points for discussion, and bullet-pointed chapter summaries The book is supported by a companion website featuring extensive online resources for students and lecturers.
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