Product Description: Eadweard Muybridge pioneered the field of the movie picture--it's because of him that we have movies today. He also got away with murder--literally. In 1874, he shot and killed his wife's lover and got away with it for essentially saying the guy had it coming...read more

Product Description: Nicknamed the Queen of the Blues, Bessie Smith rose up from poverty in the American South to become one of the most famous and respected recording artists of her generation. Smith was at the forefront of transitioning blues music from a rural novelty to a legitimate art form that critics and audiences took seriously...read more

Product Description: In this world of superheroes, bells-and-whistles gadgetry, and mind blowing techno-magic, isn’t it amazing that the elements of a simple story can still capture the imagination and appeal to the senses? Well, maybe not just any simple story, but a well written one that extols the very best in human nature while at the same time exposing weaknesses and meeting problems head on, with characters who are accessible, relatable, and believable, is sure to find its place in the annals of classic, timeless literature...read more

Product Description: When it comes to great thinkers, it’s frequently the men that get all the credit. In Christian history especially, it would be easy to believe at first sight that the foundations of the church rest solely with the men. That’s obviously not the case...read more

Product Description: She was a dancer, a model, an actress, and, of course a singer--she did everything. In her short life, she sold millions of records and inspired thousands of lives. This book looks at the short life of Aaliyah--from her early childhood and her rise to stardom on the television show Star Search to her movie appearances and final album...read more

Product Description: Ninjas have been protecting Japan in the shadows for hundreds of years. No warrior has ever operated with such honor and skill. The ten ninjas profiled here are amongst the greatest Japan has ever known. They forever shaped both the history and folklore of the Ninja...read more

Product Description: In Hollywood, the world of the spying is a glamorous male driven world full of gadgets and fast cars. But real life isn't Hollywood. It takes more than a bit of charm and whiskey to steal secrets…it takes skill. And skill is often a task left up to a woman! The ten female spies profiled in this book, are largely forgotten in history books; they risked their lives for their country and the honor of serving their country was their only reward…and for them that was reward enough...read more

Product Description: Throughout the 1960s, there's was one band that ruled the charts and defined the sound of a generation: The Four Seasons. On stage, they were clean cut kids from New Jersey—off stage there was an entirely different story. You’ve heard the music, now find out the stories behind the music...read more

Product Description: She has been called America’s princess – and with good reason. Long before she married a prince, Grace Kelly had the looks and bearing of royalty. Born and raised in Philadelphia, the daughter of an Irish Catholic father and a German immigrant mother, Grace’s blend of blonde-haired, blue-eyed beauty and poise was dubbed a “snow-covered volcano” by director Alfred Hitchcock...read more

Product Description: This book tells the stories behind four ancient events you might have never heard before. The topics include: Pompeii, The Legend of the 49 Ronin, The Letter of Jesus. This is a collection of previous published books, which may also be purchased separately.

Product Description: At it's peak, over 8% of every household in America was tuned into "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." Mister Rogers wholesome message inspired millions of kids to do better. Millions knew the TV personality, but few knew the man behind the cardigan...read more

Product Description: Ever since "Bottle Rocket" charmed it's way onto movie screens across the country in 1996, Wes Anderson's unique and creative style of filmmaking has captivated audiences worldwide. Much has been written about his movies, but little has been written about the man...read more

Product Description: Margaret Keane is one of America's most beloved modern artists. Her influence is seen in everything from Woody Allen's "Sleeper" to Weird Al Yankovic's song "Velvet Elvis." While her paintings are well known, few people know about the trouble life she led or her road to redemption...read more

Product Description: New York, New York, U.S.A.: Smithmark Pub, 1996 very good hardcover in very good dustjacket, no markings, AR508984. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Octavo.