The definitive biography on Meriwether Lewis by Thomas C. Danisi and John C. Jackson now in paperback for the first time.October 11, 2009 marks the bicentennial of Meriwether Lewis's death. As the leader of the Lewis and Clark expedition, an epic exploration of uncharted territory west of the Mississippi, Lewis has been the subject of several biographies, yet much of the published information is unreliable. A number of myths surrounding his life and death persist. Now independent scholars Thomas C. Danisi and John C. Jackson have written this definitive biography based on twelve years of meticulous research. They have re-examined the original Lewis and Clark documents and searched through obscure and overlooked sources to reveal a wealth of fascinating new information on the enigmatic character and life of Meriwether Lewis. Instead of focusing on the Lewis and Clark expedition, the authors concentrate on what Lewis was doing immediately before and after the journey through Western territory. They assess his role as a natural scientist and as governor of the Louisiana Territory. His lifelong mentor, Thomas Jefferson, thrust the latter role upon Lewis during a time of crisis. As Danisi and Jackson reveal, he would much rather have devoted this time compiling his notes and scientific findings into a vivid narrative of the expedition's adventures. Finally, using medical documentation, the book reveals the actual cause of Lewis's untimely death. The authors address both the conspiracy theories regarding murder as the cause of Lewis's death and the longstanding belief that he committed suicide. The Meriwether Lewis that emerges from this thoroughly researched biography is a man of honorable intentions who met severe challenges and handled difficult confrontations with patience and diplomacy. Both professional historians and armchair devotees of American history will want to add this important new work to their libraries.
Pull up a chair or gather 'round the campfire and get ready for twenty-eight creepy tales of ghostly hauntings, eerie happenings, and other strange occurrences from times past! Tennessee folklore traditions are kept alive in these expert retellings by master storyteller S.E. Schlosser and through artist Paul G. Hoffman's evocative illustrations. You'll meet ghosts and witches, hear things that go bump in the night, and feel an icy wind on the back of your neck on a warm summer evening. The stories in this entertaining and compelling collection will have you looking over your shoulder again and again.
It's in the ordinary that Katz discovers unlimited potential: mundane routine actually sparks incredible imagination. Though it might seem contradictory, ordered rituals actually bring us freedom, creativity, and mental well-being.
"The Power of Personality demystifies the sixteen different personality types by teaching the reader how to identify and appreciate their own unique type and that of others, teaching that it is diversity that makes humanity strong"--
Shakespeare has undergone psychological analyses since Freud diagnosed Hamlet with an Oedipus complex. Now, two psychologists propose to turn the tables by telling how Shakespeare understood human behavior and the workings of the human mind.
"In his emotional, thorough, tender, and urgent new book, This Monstrous Obsession, James Baker, M.D., M.P.H., lays out the truths about addiction care that anyone with a loved one suffering from addiction must know. He writes not only as a veteran of hospice care and palliative medicine, but also as a parent who has lost a child to addiction"--
The legendary 1964 Broadway run of Hamlet directed by John Gielgud is one of the most famous productions of Shakespeare¿s most important play. Audacious for its time in concept and execution, it placed the actors in everyday clothes within an unassuming ¿rehearsal¿ set, with the Ghost of Hamlet¿s father projected as a shadow against the rear wall and voiced by the director himself. It was also a runaway critical and financial success, breaking the then-record for most performances of a Broadway show. This was in no small part due to the starring role played by Richard Burton, whose romance with Elizabeth Taylor was the object of widespread fascination.Present throughout, and ever attentive to the backstage drama and towering egos on display, was the actor William Redfield, who played Guildenstern. During the three months of the play¿s preparation, from rehearsals through out-of-town tryouts to the gala opening night on Broadway, Redfield wrote a series of letters describing the daily happenings and his impressions of them. In 1967, they were in 1967 collected into Letters from an Actor, a brilliant and unusual book that has since become a classic behind-the-scenes account that remains an indispensable contribution to theatrical history and lore.This new edition at last brings Redfield¿s classic back into print, as The Motive and the Cue¿the Sam Mendes-directed play about the Gielgud production that is based in part on the book¿continues its successful run on London¿s West End.
For over forty years, John Cowan has been both a participant in and chronicler of country and bluegrass music history. Whether as the lead singer and bassist of the genre-bending group New Grass Revival, a beloved personality on Nashville¿s WSM radio (¿the most famed country music station in the world¿), or the newest member of the Doobie Brothers, Cowan has had a front-row seat to seismic changes in American roots music and in the recording industry as a whole.Hold to a Dream combines a rollicking account of Cowan¿s life and career with interviews with some of the biggest names in country and bluegrass, including Kris Kristofferson, Bela Fleck, Loretta Lynn, Jim Messina, John Carter Cash, Sam Moore, and Bernie Leadon. It¿s a fascinating look into a half-century of tradition, experimentation, and innovation in one of the most vital and enduring of American musical genres.
The Everly Brothers¿aka Don and Phil to fans with an intimate appreciation for them¿seemed to exist almost as an apparition. Emerging within the formative era for young Baby Boomer during the blandly regimented `50s, they were a ubiquitous presence, clad in snug suits and skinny ties, hair neatly Brylcreemed, never raising their voices when they sang. The two prim-looking country boys with dark, curiously penetrating eyes and perfectly merged, honey-dipped harmonies, were oddly but comfortably settled as sentimental, soothing, sometimes lovelorn voices of a still-uncharted cultural turf.Magnificent as the duo was, they have until now never received a definitive biography. In Long Time Gone: The Perfect Harmony and Imperfect Lives Of the Everly Brothers, the details, small and great, roll along on the mighty ¿Mississipp,¿ in near novel-like fashion, revealing facts drawn from exhaustive research and first-hand interviews that trace the character and influences of these hardy but flawed men who grew from teenagers to old men before our eyes. Mark Ribowsky¿s authoritative book serves as a fitting companion to an unforgettable collection of songs¿heard on countless albums, and covered literally thousands of times¿whose recording was a long time gone but that will never to be forgotten.
The sound of New Wave pop music and the early days of MTV were defined by the work of a handful of iconic musicians, and few stood taller in that era than Ric Ocasek, frontman and primary songwriter for The Cars. The band charted 13 Top 40 singles in the U.S. from 1978 to 1987 and the music video for their 1984 song "You Might Think" won the first-ever MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year for its groundbreaking use of computer graphics. The band's biggest hit, "Drive," was a Top 10 hit across the globe and closely associated with the legendary Live Aid event. Ocasek wrote or co-wrote all the band's music, and later lent his extraordinary talent as a producer to bands like Weezer, No Doubt, Guided by Voices, and Bad Brains. In 2018, The Cars were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which marked the final live performance of the group before Ocasek's death the following year. Moving in Stereo: The Life of Ric Ocasek, the Driving Force of The Cars serves as an in-depth guide to Ocasek's life and catalog as a musician and uphold him as one of the most essential voices in pop music during the MTV era.
From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes an easy-to-understand yet thorough treatment of boat wiring and the technical issues facing every boat owner, whether sail or power.Concise, compact, and fully illustrated for easy reference, Understanding Boat Wiring: 2nd Edition has been fully revised throughout. This guide offers a comprehensive coverage of the following major topics:Boat wiring standardsBasic electrical principlesSystem voltagesHow to plan and install boat wiringCircuit protection and isolationSwitchboards and panelsBilge pump wiringMast and external wiringGrounding systems
From John C. Payne, one of the foremost international authorities on marine electrical systems and electronics, comes an easy-to-understand yet thorough treatment of marine diesel engines and the technical issues facing every boat owner. Concise, compact, and fully illustrated for easy reference, Understanding Marine Diesels: 2nd Edition has been fully revised throughout. This guide offers a comprehensive coverage of marine diesel engine parts and what they do, checklists for regular engine care and maintenance as well as troubleshooting, and an overview of electrical systems. Text and illustrations address the following major topics:Basic diesel theoryFuel system maintenanceThe function of filtersHow to keep the engine coolHow to inspect a water pump impellerThe function of oil lubricationEngine operation and maintenanceEngine instrumentation systems
With detailed trail and waterway maps for each hike along with on-the-ground photographs taken by the author, Wilderness Camping in the Adirondacks is the perfect companion to any weekend getaway or multi-night journey in the lakes, mountains, rivers, and trails of the Adirondacks.
With a Foreword by Laura Rice, the Chief Curator of the Adirondack Experience Museum, this edition of Adventures in the Wilderness revisits W.H.H. Murray¿s timeless tips and stories of north country camping with modern-day context and clarity, showing that the profound power of nature has only grown.
Venture into the unknown in this collection of mysterious short stories set in the mountains and lakes of the Adirondack Park. This installment edited by Dennis Webster features thrillers and mysteries by popular Adirondack authors, award-winning crime fiction writers, and locals born and raised in the shadows of the high peaks.
I WANT TO TAKE YOU HIGHER: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE, REVISED AND uPDATED
I SAW THEM STANDING THERE: A 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF MY STORY WITH THE BEATLES BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THEY CONQUERED AMERICA
Celebrating a historic milestone at the Market¿s current Pavilion location, Ithaca Farmers Market captures the energy and history of the market through colorful narratives, vivid historical and contemporary photos, detailed recipes, and helpful shopping and prep guides.
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