It is one thing to study the fall of democracy, another to have it hit your homeland -- and yet another to raise children as it happens. The Last American Road Trip is one family's journey to the most beautiful, fascinating, and bizarre places in the US during one of its most tumultuous eras. As Kendzior works as a journalist chronicling political turmoil, she becomes determined that her young children see America before it's too late. So Kendzior, her husband, and the kids hit the road -- again and again.
Starting from Missouri, the family drives across America in every…
I wish I had this book when I was in school. Shoalts takes a simple premise, cartography, and expands the narrative to include lessons from history. Canada's story is one bloody mess, at times. At others it is the adventure of a lifetime. Buy this for yourself and get one for a friend, that's how it came to me this past summer.
Shortlisted for the 2018 Louise de Kiriline Lawrence Award for Nonfiction
The sweeping, epic story of the mysterious land that came to be called “Canada” like it's never been told before.
Every map tells a story. And every map has a purpose--it invites us to go somewhere we've never been. It's an account of what we know, but also a trace of what we long for.
Ten Maps conjures the world as it appeared to those who were called upon to map it. What would the new world look like to wandering Vikings,…
Lewis's new study of Band member Richard Manuel fills in the complete story of one the most beloved groups in pop history. He spent years doing research, scouring the archives, and going on location to interview past friends and family. I thoroughly enjoyed the tragic story behind one of the most talented members of the Band, whose personal devils wouldn't leave him alone. A rich, thoughtful, and critical biography in an accessible writing style.
For the first time-in an official biography endorsed by his family-the Band's legendary Richard Manuel's compositions and performances are analyzed with expert commentary while shining a light on his contributions to all of his bands-and on the undeniable impact he had on rock music.
Richard Manuel was a fearless original. Sweetly soulful as a vocalist and endearingly creative as a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, he was a vital part of some of rock 'n' roll's pivotal moments, including Bob Dylan's controversial move to electric music, Woodstock 1969, and the legendary Last Waltz.
Through thoughtful research and analysis, this book places Manuel's…
John Corcelli, author of Frank Zappa FAQ, takes a deep dive into the comedic artistry of George Carlin, one of America's most important funny men. From his early radio days to his most successful comedy albums, Carlin changed the way stand-up comedy was written and performed. He was the king of all media: print, recordings, movies, television, and the fourteen quintessential HBO Specials that still resonate with fans. Carlin's gift for gab was founded on his ability to understand the human condition and express his politically incorrect views with powerful insights.
