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Traces the life, career, and impact of rock musician Kurt Cobain.
This book provides information on the dangers of alcohol, a depressant that can take a serious toll on one's health. Use of alcohol interferes with the brain�s communication pathways and affects the way the brain works and processes information. Within this book, readers learn about the long and short-term effects of alcohol, which includes physical addiction, emotional addiction, expense, and health problems. Readers are exposed to personal stories of teens that used alcohol and the realities they faced unfold along with advice on how to deal with peer pressure when choosing to say no. Most importantly, this well-rounded and accessible book devotes an entire chapter to getting help.
With this "How-to" guide, readers will learn all the basic knowledge of freshwater fishing and what essentials are needed to making a first time fishing experience a success. From supplies and safety to picking a spot and actually fishing, readers will learn what's needed to become a skilled freshwater fisherman.
Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton, Brad Whitford, and Joey Kramer, in the early 1970s, these five young men from diverse backgrounds came together to form Aerosmith, a blues-tinted hard rock band that eventually would become known as one of the greatest rock-and-roll bands in history. However, the band's path to iconic status, with millions of records sold and a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, was anything but easy. Featuring an engaging narrative, informative sidebars, and direct quotations, this book explores the hits and misses of this rock band that, despite it all, keeps on rocking.
Presents accounts of narrow escapes executed by oppressed individuals and groups while illuminating social issues and the historical background that led to wars in Sudan and the orphaned refugees known as the 'Lost Boys.'
"A biography of Canadian rock singer Avril Lavigne"--Provided by publisher.
"A biography of British heavy metal band Black Sabbath"--Provided by publisher.
"A biography of human rights activist Malcolm X, discussing his early struggles with racism, rise to fame as the public face of the Nation of Islam, personal hardships, and legacy"--Provided by publisher.
When Chris Rock steps on stage, he destroys the targets of his jokes. When he finishes his performance, the audience needs time to catch its breath. The laughter never stops. Chris Rock pulls no punches. He is brutally honest and no subject, politics, racism, pop culture, is safe from his humor. From humble beginnings in New York City to his superstar career as a stand-up comedian and actor, author Marty Gitlin unleashes the story of comic genius Chris Rock.
Tyler Perry's path to success was anything but easy. His childhood was marred by constant abuse, physical and emotional. To escape from the pain, Perry found an outlet in writing, but the first play he wrote did not draw huge audiences. Even after years of failure, Perry never quit. He forged ahead, committed to getting his message out. And he sure did. Perry, now with many hit movies and television shows to his credit, is one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. Author Marty Gitlin explores the amazing life of this entertainment icon.