Jazz, which is believed to have evolved in the 19th from a variety of Mississippi influences, is currently enjoying something of a musical renaissance. This Complete Idiot's Guide instructs readers on everything they need to know about the evolution of jazz, including: its origins in folk, Dixie, African music, and rhythm and blues; the first recordings in 1917; the incredible advances during the "Jazz Age"; the pioneering efforts of musicians such as Louis Armstrong; and present-day infusions of jazz with reggae, pop, rock, and soul. Features profiles of such legends as Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, and Billie Holliday, as well as career highlights of contemporary luminaries such as Quincy Jones, Wynton Marsalis, and George Benson. Includes numerous CD recommendations, photos, a chronology, discographies, further readings, and a glossary.

Complete Idiot's Guide to Jazz (The Complete Idiot's Guide)

Arts & Photography

ALAN AXELROD

Music

Alpha Books

This biography explores the historical, political, intellectual and cultural significance of the US third president: who he was, what he did and why we remember him in a way we don't remember many of his contemporaries.

Thomas Jefferson (Critical Lives)

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

Alpha

Consumer guide to modern astronomy, with steps for taking up astronomy as a hobby, or seriously. Gives tips for buying and using cutting-edge telescopes, and guides for exploring the skies. Includes information about the International Space Station. Softcover.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Astronomy (2nd Edition)

Science & Math

Christopher G. De Pree

Astronomy & Space Science

Encyclopedia of the American West

History

Charles, Phillips

Americas

Macmillan Library Reference

Ency. of American West Vol 3

PRENTICE/HALL

"Those who cannot remember the past," the philosopher George Santayana declared, "are condemned to repeat it." But Henry Ford observed, "History is more or less bunk." Somewhere between these extremes lies the truth and importance of historical scholarship. Somewhere between these extremes lies the vast range of opinion, criticism, and timeless wisdom of the great historians. In short, somewhere between these extremes lies.... The Quotable Historian is an invaluable resource for students, speechwriters, teachers, and trivia buffs of all kinds, The Quotable Historian is a Bartlett's for the historical set. By turns inspiring and celebratory, heartbreaking and poignant, lighthearted and outright hilarious, Alan Axelrod's endlessly fascinating collection delivers over a thousand different perspectives on nearly three thousand years of human experience.

The Quotable Historian

McGraw=Hill

The most comprehensive one-volume scientific desk reference available Based on the new 4,000-page, two-volume Van Nostrand's Science Encyclopedia, Ninth Edition, the best scientific encyclopedia available according to the Library Journal, this authoritative, concise encyclopedia of science features over 5,000 entries that completely cover vital science, technology, and math terms and concepts. Easy-to-use and fun to read, this indispensable reference covers the very latest scientific advances and developments in all areas of science. Plus, it offers basic definitions of scientific terms followed by concise explanations of the concepts. Packed with illustrations, charts, and graphs, this impressive book also features numerous line drawings, diagrams, and black-and-white photos. Christopher G. DePree (Decatur, GA) is Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Agnes Scott College. Alan Axelrod, PhD (Atlanta, GA) is the award-winning author of more than twenty books and is a well-regarded popular historian.

Van Nostrand's Concise Encyclopedia of Science

History & Philosophy

wiley

Nothing to Fear: Lessons in Leadership from Fdr, President of the Greatest Generation

Business & Money

Prentice Hall Pr

George S. Patton was a general who achieved greatness in his field by contradicting his own nature. A cavalryman steeped in romantic military tradition, he nevertheless pulled a reluctant American military into the most advanced realms of highly mobile armored warfare. An autocratic snob, Patton created unparalleled rapport and loyalty with the lowliest private in his command. An outspoken racist, he led the only racially integrated U.S. military unit in World War II. A profoundly insecure individual, he made his Third Army the most self-confident and consistently victorious fighting force in the European theater. An exuberantly profane man, he prayed daily and believed God had destined him for military greatness.        Alan Axelrod delivers a fascinating account of Patton's extraordinary life and legacy.

Patton (Great Generals)

Blackstone Audio,Inc.

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