Synopsis
The exodus of the New York Giants and the Brooklyn Dodgers to the west after the 1957 season left a gaping hole in the fabric of the New York sports community. In 1962, the New York Mets stepped in to fill the void – an impossible task for any expansion team, but especially for this band of lovable losers in a city spoiled by the success of the New York Yankees. Led by the inimitable Casey Stengel, the '62 Mets set the mark for futility in major league baseball, winning a mere 40 games while losing 120.

It didn't get much better in the ensuing years – until 1969. It was then that the Miracle Mets, just two years removed from losing 101 games, shocked the world, defeating the powerhouse Baltimore Orioles in the World Series, 4 games to 1. Seventeen years later, the bad boys of '86 pulled off one of the most remarkable comebacks in sports history when they defeated the cursed Boston Red Sox to win the Mets' second world championship. And in 2000, the Amazin' Mets fought their way into a Subway Series showdown with the crosstown rival Yankees.

Along the way, throughout the ups and downs, the cast of characters, both Hall of Famers and underachievers, has rarely failed to entertain. Through vintage and modern photos, baseball cards, memorable stories, and sports trivia, 101 Reasons to Love the Mets celebrates this one-of-a-kind team.

Biography
David Green, the author of 101 Reasons to Love to the Cubs, 101 Reasons to Love the Red Sox, and 101 Reasons to Love the Giants, is principal and creative director of Brightgreen Design in Orangeburg, New York.

 

Mickey Mantle: Stories and Memorabilia from a Lifetime with the Mick
by Mickey Herskowitz, Danny Mantle, David Mantle, David Mantle (With), Danny Mantle (With)

From Our Editors
Mickey Charles Mantle (1931-95) was just 22 when he graced his first Time cover, but that honor occurred at only the first inkling of his fame. This 3-time American League MVP and 16-time All-Star became an international celebrity and an authentic sports superhero; an embodiment of on-the-field power, speed, and selflessness. Off the field, Mantle's life was a shambles; his alcoholism and habitual infidelity wrecked his marriage; all four of his sons suffered from drinking problems; and his faulty business sense and prolific spending left him on shaky financial ground. This large-format illustrated biography, the first book ever compiled with the full cooperation of the Mantles, contains ten pullout facsimile memorabilia from the family archives.

From the Publisher
Some say he was the greatest ever-a rare combination of power and speed who made acrobatic catches and never failed to get a hit when his team needed it most. The son of an Oklahoma miner, he was the anchor in center field for a Yankees team that won seven world championships. He was three times the league MVP, he won the Triple Crown in 1956, and in 1961 he dueled teammate Roger Maris in a thrilling race for the single-season home run record. He was so famous that to identify him people didn't even bother to say his last name or even all of his first. He was known, simply, as The Mick.

Mickey Mantle is the first-ever illustrated biography published with the support of the Mantle family. Covering his entire life from his impoverished youth to his glorious career to his poignant sunset years, it features rare photos and never-before-seen memorabilia, with 10 pull-out, removable facsimiles. It also includes intimate stories collected over the years by his sons and his friend, writer Mickey Herskowitz- stories that will be new even to the most avid Mantle enthusiasts. This book is an absolute must for Mantle fans of every stripe, Yankees fans, and baseball fans in general.

 

101 Reasons to Love the Yankees : And 10 Reasons to Hate the Red Sox (Hardcover)

From their early days at the Polo Grounds, the New York Yankees were destined for greatness. Now with 26-yes 26-World Series titles to their name, the Yankees are baseball's most successful team, and their devoted fans have a multitude of reasons to cheer them on year after year.

101 Reasons to Love the Yankees is a rousing celebration of the Bronx Bombers-from the days of Hilltop Park to the present-told through historic and contemporary photos, baseball cards, trivia, sports lore, and memorabilia. The book captures 101 highlights of this baseball dynasty: the pinstripes, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Yankee Stadium, Joe DiMaggio, Yogi-isms, Billy Martin, Reggie Jackson, the subway series, legendary closer Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter, George Steinbrenner, the World Series wins, and more. Also included are ten bonus reasons to hate the rival Red Sox. 101 Reasons to Love the Yankees is an irrefutable reminder of how the Yankees captured the hearts of past generations-and continue to do the same for the newest generation of baseball lovers. AUTHOR BIO: Ron Green, Jr., a native of North Carolina, is a sportswriter for The Charlotte Observer. A loyal Yankees fan since childhood, he still imagines playing center field the way Mickey Mantle once did. This is his first book. His brother, David Green, is the author of 101 Reasons to Love the Red Sox.

 

The Beatles: 365 Days is a dazzling photographic survey-in 425 black-and-white and color images, most of which are rarely or never before seen-that follows the Beatles through the arc of their spectacular career from 1963 to 1970. Arranged chronologically, the photos trace the story of the band, from their emergence on the scene in England, through their rise to international superstardom, to their very public breakup in 1970. Every aspect of their evolution from mop-tops to legends is depicted, including their personal lives, performances, press conferences, recording sessions, public appearances, photo sessions, filmmaking, and more. The captions by Simon Wells are rich in detail and provide both band history and cultural context for the photographs, as well as quotes from members of the band and those associated with them that have never been published.

 

A lavishly illustrated personal tour of the great star's homes and collections.

For nearly five decades Barbra Streisand has been one of the singular figures in American entertainment. From the cabaret to the Broadway stage, from television and film stardom to her acclaimed work as a director, from the recording studio to the concert hall, she has demonstrated that the extraordinary voice that launched her career was only one of her remarkable gifts.

Now, in her first book, Barbra Streisand reveals another aspect of her talent: the taste and style that have inspired her beautiful homes and collections. My Passion for Design focuses on the architecture and construction of her newest homes, the dream refuge that she has longed for since the days when she shared a small Brooklyn apartment with her mother, brother, and grandparents. A culmination and reflection of Streisand's love of American architecture and design between the eighteenth and twentieth centuries, the book contains many of her own photographs of the rooms she has decorated, the furniture and art she has collected, and the ravishing gardens she has planted on her land on the California coast. In addition to glimpses of her homes, Barbra shares memories of her childhood, the development of her sense of style, and what collecting has come to mean to her. My Passion for Design is a rare and intimate private tour into the world of one of our most beloved stars. It will be welcomed by her many fans and all lovers of the great achievements of American design.

 

Rock 'n' roll without guitars is rock 'n' roll that doesn't rock. The guitar is the foundation on which the style was built, and this richly illustrated volume pays homage to the instrument and legendary players that opened the doors of sensation, creativity, and life itself.
The figures who contributed to guitar history are many, from bluesman B.B. King and the pioneering Chuck Berry to Frank Zappa, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Mark Knopfler, and above all, Jimi Hendrix.
Masters of Rock Guitar will strike a chord with music enthusiasts of all ages.

* Hardcover: 344 pages
* Publisher: White Star Publishers (September 7, 2010)
* Language: English

 

For the legions of dedicated Ripley’s fans, and anyone else on the planet who loves unbelievable facts and jaw-dropping images, the latest annual in our bestselling series is a feast of delights. Be amazed at a pink dolphin, the student no bigger than her school bag, an island of lost dolls, and sword swallowing feats past and present. A compendium of incredible and bizarre facts, stories, interviews and features, presented in a stunning new design, this book also offers access to our fully-integrated website featuring astounding video clips. Icons throughout the book direct the reader to the clips on the website, where they can see some of our subjects in action. There are intriguing interviews with some of the astounding individuals who are featured in the book spotlight their achievements and reveal more about what motivates them. A dramatic eight-page gatefold section presents some extraordinary true tales about vampires, and how these fiends have been dispensed with in the past. Two additional 4-page pullouts feature life-size images that will astound you. Informative “Ripley’s Research” boxes give the scientific explanation behind some of the most incredible tales in the book, such as the girl who is a fraction of the size of her school friends. “Ripley’s Reveal” spreads give an insight into the world of some of the Ripley performers—past and present—that feature in the book. Gallery spreads contain multiple images focusing on particular subjects such as Ripley’s waxwork heads, Mona Lisa replicas made from replica materials. Additional black and white Ripley archive photographs feature throughout the book, and miscellaneous lists are also scattered throughout.

Features:
* Hardcover Book
* Contains 254 pages of Articles, Pictures, Stories

 

Follow the action to the new battlefronts of Star Wars: The Clone Wars! Featuring bounty hunters, old and new characters, vehicles, weapons, and high-tech equipment, this visual guide reveals all the unforgettable stories and explosive moments from the first two seasons of the blockbuster TV series. New images, character poses, and exotic worlds will keep young Jedi rapt and reading!

* Format: Hardcover, 128pp

 

Books and building bricks come together like never before! Dynamic full-color photos combine with clearly labeled instructions, trivia, and a compelling story to make the Brickmaster kits perfect for all LEGO fans! Young builders can build fantastic models of undersea craft from LEGO's all-new Atlantis line or come up with unique Atlantis creations of their own!

 

“Take It Easy.” “Lyin' Eyes.” “One of These Nights.” “Hotel California.” These songs are among the most memorable ever written, and they all came from one amazing band: the Eagles. This gorgeous volume traces the history of the group from the late 1960s through to the present. Capturing the albums, the tours, the fights, the triumphs, the awards, and the remarkable freezing over of hell (otherwise known as their 1994 reunion tour), The Eagles offers a truly unique look at how the group exported the Southern California lifestyle to every corner of the world.

About the Author:
Andrew Vaughn is a respected Nashville-based writer and authority on country music. His work has appeared in such magazines as Billboard, Mojo, Q, the London Times and the Guardian and he was founding editor of Country Music International magazine. He has been a regular guest on BBC Radio, BBC TV and VH1, and has written books on the history of country music.

* Hardcover: 288 pages

 

Thirty years ago, John Lennon's life was tragically cut short, ending one of the most influential and brilliant musical careers of the 20th century.
This photo-biography, with a preface by his wife, Yoko Ono Lennon, takes a look back at the enigmatic legend, and a life marked by restless exploration-into art and music, consciousness and spirituality, politics and protest, love and peace. Featuring family photos and reproductions of documents that bear witness to momentous events and the origins of his “Imaginative” songs, this compilation, like no other, sheds light on his relationships with Paul, George, and Ringo; his attitudes toward mind-expanding drugs, social revolution, and the Vietnam War; the cataclysmic breakup of the Beatles; and the tenderness of his love for Yoko Ono and their only child Sean.

Product Details
* Hardcover: 272 pages
* Publisher: White Star Publishers (September 7, 2010)
* Language: English

 

Improve performance, remove inhibitions, and expand your sexual repertoire! For those who dare to be wild, here are the techniques that tease and please, the fantasies that titillate, the sexy toys; aphrodisiac foods; and naughty party games that heighten the delight. All of these are presented in explicit, erotic photographs that inflame the imagination, arouse the senses, and inspire creativity. Everything is shown; everything is discussed. Warm up for sex with a massage that's full of surprises and open the door to total physical sensation, a massage that doesn't focus on the obvious erogenous zones, but allows lovers to discover parts of each other that they may have never explored before. Discover the best ways to arouse a partner's body. Oral sex, aromatherapy oils to heighten response, body piercing, blindfolding to make sensations more acute, bondage, tantric bliss, doing it al fresco or in a group, "sexercise," sexy dancing, and delicious sex talk--Sex Games is a banquet of exquisite possibilities!

 

Product Description
Sell-out tours in packed stadiums, records going platinum on pre-orders alone, three-hour long concerts night after night, girls, booze, drugs…Led Zeppelin did it all. Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John “Bonzo” Bonham created a unique sound that has never been equaled and will never be bettered in the annals of hard rock.
Treasures of Led Zeppelin tells the story of these amazingly talented musicians as they played their way to rock 'n' roll glory. The facsimile memorabilia-including ticket stubs, programs, and posters-puts musical history right in your hands.


About the Author
As a reporter on UK music weekly Melody Maker, Chris Welch went on the road with Led Zeppelin during the early 1970s. Chris has since worked on a variety of music magazines and has written more than 20 books on rock music. He also contributes to UK newspapers. His finest hour was 'Playing conga drums, live on stage in Germany with Led Zep during "Whole Lotta Love'"

* Hardcover: 64 pages

 

"The impact of the Beatles--not only on rock & roll but on all of Western culture--is simply incalculable." --Rolling Stone magazine

You know they caused a revolution! The Beatles transformed the face of music, youth, and popular culture. Here is their story, from the backstreets of Liverpool to the rough clubs of Hamburg to worldwide pandemonium. Featuring 15 pieces of unique, removable facsimile memorabilia, beautiful photographs, and superb commentary, Treasures of the Beatles captures the thrill of it all: sold-out concerts at Shea, half of America’s population tuning in to see them on The Ed Sullivan Show, 400 million TV viewers watching them record “All You Need Is Love.” A treat for Beatles fanatics and ordinary music lovers alike.

Facsimile memorabilia includes:
1960 contract for their Hamburg gigs, signed flyer for Parlophone records, handwritten set list, concert poster for The Beatles and Roy Orbison, poster from New Zealand Tour, signed postcard from set of Help!, invitation to Magical Mystery Tour party, and more!

* Hardcover: 64 pages

 

Electronic Time for Learning: Stars and Planets is an electronic sound book that teaches readers about the solar system through enlightening text, colorful photos and diagrams, audio descriptions, and interactive quizzes. Aimed at children ages seven to ten, this hardcover book unlocks the mysteries of the universe—from the sun to the stars to the countless galaxies.

Each chapter is packed with facts that are focused on an astronomical topic. To hear audio descriptions related to a topic, readers enter three-digit codes found on the book's pages into an attached keypad. For example, they can enter a code to hear a narrator define a star, listen to details about Uranus's rings, and hear information on planetary atmospheres.

Each chapter in Electronic Time for Learning: Stars and Planets concludes with a "Chapter Review" quiz that enhances learning, with questions ranging from "What causes a solar eclipse?" to "How many moons orbit Venus?" To answer the multiple-choice questions, simply enter the question code, listen to the question, and enter the one-digit number that corresponds with your answer. If you answer incorrectly, you'll be prompted to try again.

Electronic Time for Learning: Stars and Planets is an entertaining way to explore the stars and planets through sights and sounds. Readers will find a universe of information in these topics:
• A history of astronomy
• The stars
• The sun
• Our planetary family
• The moons in our planetary family
• Fascinating small objects in our solar system
• The incalculable number of galaxies
• The Milky Way
• Space exploration

 

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of The Empire Strikes Back in style!

Four decades of Star Wars history come together for the first time in a highly illustrated year-by-year format. Star Wars Year by Year pulls together a vast array of information from the films, comic books, novels, merchandise, and computer games. Star Wars Year by Year provides fans with everything they need to know about the phenomenon that is Star Wars, from the first Star Wars release in 1977 through the most recent plot twists in the animated television show Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

The book is chronologically arranged from 1973 to 2009, and includes stunning chapter openers for each decade, highly illustrated articles for each year that delve into important events in the creation of the movies and comic book art, and fascinating facts about the influence of Star Wars in the real world.

* Hardcover, 320pp

 

Packed with original comic book art and created in full collaboration with Marvel Comics, Iron Man: The Ultimate Guide to the Armored Hero is essential for comic book and movie fans alike. From his tragic past to becoming a superhero, explore every thrilling twist and turn in the Iron Man story. Fans will get details on Stark's scientific genius, his secret life as a crime fighter, his personal struggles and demons, his involvement in the Avengers, his role in Secret Invasion, his allies, foes, and more!

* Hardcover, 199 pages

 

A fully illustrated, interactive, and completely original sex manual, combining the innovative look of a graphic novel with nonfiction advice and activities for fearless fun in bed

Host of the wildly popular "Sex Is Fun" podcast, Kidder Kapers brings unique approaches to the topic of lovemaking. In his first book, Kaper reinvents the sex manual, using whimsical cartoon characters and stylishly illustrated pages to deliver his singular sexpertise.

Sex Is Fun! is for anyone looking for creative ways to spice up their sex lives and for couples seeking long-term solutions for keeping their relationship exciting. Both entertaining and informative, it offers a fresh take on sex toys, talking dirty, sizzling foreplay, erotic massage, inventive positions, role-playing, and other tips for a mind-blowing experience.

With clever illustrations and humorous dialogue, Kaper's titillating tour surpasses other books in the category, taking the intimidation out of sex play and offering workbook-style activities and games, such as the candid Sexual Interest Inventory and the What Scares You? questionnaire. Read solo or with a partner, these thirty-six chapters will help couples enhance communication, explore new territory, and reach higher levels of pleasure and fulfillment.

* Paperback 224 Pages

 

The Games Bible
Over 300 Games—the Rules, the Gear, the Strategies

Staying in is the new going out. Media like The New York Times and ABC News report a return to old-fashioned, low-cost game night, and retailers have seen sales of games rise 20 percent in the last year. Now comes The Ultimate Gamebook for Grown-ups, an extraordinary collection of more than 300 games for friends and family. Here are games for two and games for a group. Parlor games and party games. Indoor games and outdoor games. Quick games to break the ice and afternoon-long games for a whole family reunion. Guessing games, card games, trivia games, strategy games. Games for math geeks and games for word freaks, games for left-brainers and games for right-brainers, and silly games where it’s best to shut off the brain altogether.

Leigh Anderson, a writer who grew up playing Kick the Can and SPUD and spent years playing and mastering hundreds of games and out-Hoyling Hoyle to become one of the world’s leading game experts, has written the book that belongs in every home, apartment, vacation house, summer cottage, dorm room, and community center. The Ultimate Gamebook for Grown-ups is a jam-packed, 448-page cornucopia of games, all organized by type.

It’s time to have fun again with this celebration of play and essential 21st century game book. All the classics are here—Botticelli, Exquisite Corpse, Marco Polo, Mafia, Charades (in fact, not just Charades, but 8 variations including Charades Fortune Cookie, Charades One Word, Charades iPod)—plus newer favorites—Japanese Snow-Ball Fight, Six-Word Memoir, Iron Chef—and, from contributors like Will Shortz and 14 other game experts, 15 brand-new games, created for the book. Each of the 300 plus entries includes number of players, how to play (with rules), gear if needed, time, strategies, and game plans.

* By Leigh Anderson
* Paperback , 448 pages

 

This book leads readers on an in-depth tour of Club Penguin, letting them in on tricks and shortcuts. Readers will get tips on how to play games on the site, how to adopt a puffle, decorate their igloo, and much more. Full color.

 

Arguably one of the best-known and most-visited urban parks in the world, Central Park was originally created to provide an open space for Manhattan's booming population to escape the noise and pollution of the busy city. Today, you'll still find New Yorkers (and millions of tourists!) languishing on the Park's lush lawns, jogging along its paths, skating on Wollman Pond, or riding the historic carousel. Visit this amazing park and its remarkable history in Central Park Then and Now. Officially completed in 1873, Central Park is filled with man-made lakes, ponds, winding paths, pavilions, and attractive buildings. As the photographs show, many structures—including an old elevated railway—were removed to make room for the new park. Compare the old Central Park Menagerie to the modern Central Park Zoo. In its early days, the park received many exotic animals as gifts, expanding the Menagerie. A zoo building was designed to house the animals in 1934. Come rub Balto's nose! This hero sled dog has achieved a polished gold appearance as generations of children have come to rub his nose for luck.

* Hardcover 144pp

 

The first-ever collection from the archives of the legendary Chairman of the Board, filled with never-before-seen photos, letters, mementos, and more.What is a legend? A legend is a man who, more than 65 years after stepping on stage for the first time, is still larger than life. A man who changed the way we wear our hats. A man possessed not of a voice, but The Voice. Frank Sinatra is a legend. Created in conjunction with the Frank Sinatra Estate, THE SINATRA TREASURES tells the story of Sinatras life with rare and never-before-published quotes from those he loved and those he worked with--and from the Chairman of the Board himself. More than 200 black-and-white and full-color images from several Sinatra archives, as well as 30 removable facsimile reproductions of items, such as a script from one of his radio shows and a Sinatra family photo album, provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Sinatras world and talent. Also included is a new compilation CD of rare interviews, early radio appearances, and songs. This celebration of the many elements of Frank Sinatra--as singer, as actor, as humanitarian, as friend--brings to life as never before the man who made the standards standard.

Features:
* 204 Black-and-White and color illustrations
* 30 Removable artifacts
* Book is factory sealed in plastic
* Comes with Audio CD of 60 minutes of rare interviews and recordings

 

Move over, Jonas Brothers - Justin Bieber is the next big thing! The adorable sixteen year old singer won legions of fans and a record deal! - thanks to his amazing covers of classic hits on YouTube. Now this rising star has a brand new album, My World, and multiple hit singles that are climbing up the Billboard charts. This biography has all the goods on this up and coming singing sensation, complete with four pages of color photos!

Features:
* Paperback biography
* Four pages of color photos
* Book has 128 pages

 

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about Anakin, Rex, Ahsoka, Cad Bane, Obi-Wan, Yoda, Jabba and all your other favorite Star Wars: The Clone Wars characters! This volume will give you all the vital information from Anakin Skywalker's lightsaber skills to Ziro the Hutt's scheming, and everything in between. Includes characters from the first two seasons of the hit series.

Specifications:
* Book contains 207 pages

 

Imagine: the first Star Wars book that actually moves, bringing to life the most memorable scenes from the epic: Obi-Wan battles Darth Maul; The Millennium Falcon zooms away from an exploding Death Star; Luke rides a galloping Tauntaun; Yoda twirls his green lightsaber; Boba Fett blasts up, up and away! And of course the most memorable scene of all—red and blue lightsabers flashing, Luke and Darth Vader fight the ultimate battle between good and evil.

It’s a marriage made in a galaxy far, far away: phenomenal Scanimation meets Star Wars, the enduring epic that’s sold $42 billion in ticket sales and earned the title #1 Boys Action Toy License of all time. Created by Rufus Butler Seder, Star Wars: A Scanimation Book presents 12 of the most memorable scenes, in a landscape (i.e., movie) format. It’s an homage from an artist obsessed with the earliest forms of capturing visual motion to an artist obsessed with the most advanced. But that’s not what young fans will care about—this is having pure movie magic in the palm of your hand, to replay again and again

 

The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Book in the World is a challenging collection of connect-the-dot surprises that stands apart because of its complexity and variety. In addition to traditional dot-to-dots, there are unique innovations and variations for those who can count into the hundreds and follow simple instructions. Readers will appreciate the fact that they can't tell what the images are before they start, as well as the twists and playful challenges that maintain excitement throughout the book. The final pictures cover a broad subject range, adding to the surprise element. This is a relaxing and fun book that will entertain young and old alike. Ages 8 to adult

 

Who says you can't lust while you learn? Whether you're a virgin or a veritable sexpert, play "SexSmarts" and open new worlds about the culture, practice and history of sex. 100 titillating cards ask: Which sexual positions are the most popular? Where are the body's hidden erotic spots? What's a daisy chain? You'll find pleasure in every card.

This sassy box includes:
* 100 question and answer cards in four categories:
* Carnal Culture sex through the ages
* Bodies hot spots and positions
* Dirty Talk the language of lust
* Wild Card salacious samplings
* "SexTips" companion guide
* Score pad, to size up the competition

 

Synopsis
Sexy, provocative, playful, beautiful: from their earliest days, LP covers have been objects of art and fascination. This celebration of album artistry presents more than 350 of the best covers, and departs from the usual approach by organizing the images by visual theme. Many of us remember the iconic album-cover images that defined our collective and individual histories—such as the smoldering pinup girl on the Cars’ Candy-O, the plaintive baby following a dollar bill through water on Nirvana’s Nevermind, and Andy Warhol’s controversial zippered pants on the Rolling Stones’ Sticky Fingers.

From perennial classics to lesser-known gems, here is the LP art that shook, rattled, and rolled us through music’s early formative years.

The thematic chapters include:

Art: Ornette Coleman, Empty Foxhole; The Sex Pistols, Never Mind the Bollocks;

Santana, Abraxas

Death: Otis Redding, History of Otis Redding; Frank Zappa, Hot Rats; Ice Cube, Kill At Will; Metallica, Master of Puppets

Drugs: The Beatles, Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band; The Monkees, Head; Thelonious Monk, Underground; Peter Tosh, Bush Doctor

Ego: Frank Sinatra, No One Cares; Astrud Gilberto, Nothing Better To Do; Joni Mitchell, Clouds; LL Cool J, Mama Said Knock You Out; Bjork, Debut

Escape: Johnny Cash, Orange Blossom Special; Bob Dylan, Freewheelin’; Peter Gabriel, 1 (car)

Identity: The Jackson 5, ABC; PinkFloyd, Dark Side of the Moon; Blondie, Parallel Lines

Politics: Funkadelic, America Eats Its Young; Bruce Springsteen, Born in the USA

Rock & Roll: Jerry Lee Lewis, Jerry Lee Lewis and His Pumping Piano; Clash, London Calling

Sex: The Ohio Players, Honey; Robert Palmer, Double Fun; Pulp, This Is Hardcore

Real World: The Allman Brothers, Brothers & Sisters; Bob Marley, Catch A Fire; Lucinda Williams, Car Wheels on a Gravel Road

 

OVER 50 AUDIO CLIPS FROM DEFINING MOMENTS IN HISTORY.

From George Washington to Barack Obama, Presidents of the United States introduces the 43 men who have led our country through illustrations, photographs, and their own words. Along with information about each president, the book provides at least one defining quotation from each person to hold the highest office in the land.

From inaugural addresses to farewell speeches, State of the Union addresses to declarations of war, this collection allows you to revisit memorable moments and speeches that have shaped our policy, our national character, and our history.

Enter one of the codes next to the photographs, then touch Enter, to hear a portion of a memorable speech. 25 minutes total audio time.

 

Almost sixty years ago, audiences across the country fell in love with a wacky redhead and her Cuban husband. Lucy Ricardo was irresistible—her not-so-surefire schemes and madcap adventures made I Love Lucy the number one sitcom of all time.

Revisit some of Lucy's funniest moments: stalking Hollywood celebrities, scheming to make a million dollars selling salad dressing, and her improbable impersonations of Martians, Harpo Marx, and the Maharincess of Franistan!

Enter the episode code next to the photos and hear Lucy and the gang's funniest lines. 25 minutes total audio time.

 

Elvis Presley may not have been the first American Idol, but he is certainly the most famous-and at times he was the most notorious. Devoted Elvis fans will devour this book. Pop culture enthusiasts will love it. It's a fascinating,unique look at the lore and legend of the King of Rock 'n' Roll, and you won't be able to put it down.

Specifications:
* Hard cover book , 320 pages

 

Reveal, explore, and celebrate the fascinating LEGO story in The LEGO Book. From its beginnings in a carpenter's workshop and the development of the first plastic brick, to the group's current position as an international brand, a timeline highlights key moments in LEGO® history.

Fascinating facts on every significant LEGO® product line, theme park, video game, artwork, competition, club, collectible and more combine with images from the LEGO Group's photo archives-many seen here for the first time-and inspiring ideas on how to make a variety of things from just a few bricks. Packaged in a beautiful slip case with cutting-edge design, this two-volume set also features Standing Small-a 96-page book celebrating the minifigure.

 

Published to mark the 30th anniversary of Presley's death, ELVIS PRESLEY: THE FAMILY ALBUM will give fans a personal peek into Elvis' life both onstage and off. Fans of the King will see the star at work in the RCA studios, at home with the family dog, and posing for prom night, along with more than 100 other intimate, seldom-seen photographs. Author and longtime friend George Klein will share his own recollections of Presley in addition to gathering intimate tales from family and friends. ELVIS PRESLEY: THE FAMILY ALBUM will feature the type of photographs that only a family can provide---and that fans love.

About the Author
George Klein began a lifelong friendship with Presley when the two attended Humes High School together, and went on to serve as best man at Presley's wedding. Now a major Memphis media personality and host for the past two decades of 'Elvis Hour' on WMC 79 AM, Klein has received numerous awards for his work in the field, including "Award of the Year" from the Memphis Music Board of Directors, "No. 1 Disc Jockey" from BILLBOARD magazine, and the "Memphis Legend Award" from Harrah's Casino.

* Hardcover: 144 pages

 

When John Lindsay launched DontEvenReply.com in June 2009, it became an instant sensation. Emails from an Asshole offers fans a fresh opportunity to revel in people's gullibility. Posing as a customer or seller, Lindsay responded to a variety of classified ads, making ridiculous offers to unsuspecting victims. Their responses, and the ensuing conversations, will have readers simultaneously laughing non-stop and gasping with disbelief.

 

This will make your day!

A richly illustrated retrospective celebrating the life and films of Clint Eastwood-written by renowned film critic, and acclaimed documentary filmmaker, Richard Schickel and with an introduction by the legend himself.

Clint Eastwood is a Hollywood-and American-icon: beloved by critics and audiences alike, he has carved out a uniquely successful career that's spanned more than half a century and sixty movies. Acclaimed as both actor and director, as well as for his musical compositions, he's won multiple Oscars for his achievements in front of and behind the camera and has established himself as a true cinematic great.

This stunning volume presents a chronological look at his astonishing body of work, from the early "spaghetti westerns" to his iconic role as "Dirty" Harry Callahan in Dirty Harry (1971), to the soulful Bird (1988) and the revolutionary western Unforgiven (1992) through to more recent films such as the Academy Award-winning Mystic River (2003) and Million Dollar Baby (2004), and his latest picture, the rousing drama Invictus, starring Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman, which was released in December 2009.
Over 300 spectacular images, including dynamic stills from memorable screen performances and revealing behind-the-scenes photos, are accompanied by Richard Schickel's incisive and illuminating commentary.

* Hardcover, 288pp

 

Baseball fans may argue over the all-time best pitchers, worst plays in history, or which team will win the pennant, but everyone can agree that the baseball stadium holds a sacred place in American cultural life. In this breathtakingly comprehensive tour of ballparks past and present, readers can enjoy an intimate view of every major league park (more than sixty-five in all): cozy Wrigley Field, magnificent Dodger Stadium, historic Fenway Park, newcomer Miller Park, and much more. Packed with nearly a thousand breathtaking photos that zoom right into the action, this massive tome is a box seat for baseball’s evolution from the crude grounds of the 1890s to the opulent new stadiums opened in New York in 2009.

* Hardcover 512 Pages

 

Raise a pint to the WORLD’S BEST BEERS! This extensive exploration of the 1,000 tastiest brews on earth is not your average guidebook—it’s a complete look into the history, production, and flavor of every beer worth drinking. “Brewery Profiles” take you country-by-country to the finest breweries in places like Argentina, Japan, Germany, Belgium, Britain, and New Zealand, and provide fun facts, stats, and anecdotes. There’s even an explanation of which beers go with which foods. Next time you eat shellfish, try it with a Pilsner. Having a hearty stout? It pairs perfectly with some vanilla ice cream.

So drink up!

Ben McFarland is an award-winning beer expert who was voted Britain’s Beer Writer of the Year in both 2004 and 2006. He is co-author of Good Beer Guide West Coast USA, and is a regular commentator on ale-related matters for many publications, including Beers of the World magazine, The Guardian, The Times, and London Lite.

 

Synopsis
The spirit of the doo wop era, captured in spectacular visuals! This landmark volume by radio legend “Cousin Brucie” Morrow--now in paperback--not only revisits the gorgeous, lilting harmonies of unforgettable doo wop favorites, but also traces music, politics, art, architecture, and popular culture from doo wop’s 1940s roots up into the sixties. Much like the best-selling title Hippie, chapters are filled with priceless memorabilia from the period, including duotone and full-color archival photography, posters, album covers, newspaper articles, magazine covers, lyrics, and more.




Publishers Weekly

When it comes to doo wop, a pop music style Morrow describes as "vocal harmony + rock 'n' roll," the legendary DJ leaves no stone unturned as he traces the music back to its roots in early African-American slave songs. From there, he follows doo wop from its birth and its heyday in the '50s to its decline in the late '60s. As Morrow outlines the specific era of doo wop, he also gives sidebars on the groups-from superstars like the Platters to one-hit wonders like the Chords-that made it big during those years. As would be expected from a man who made his living behind the mike, Morrow displays a comfortable, conversational writing style that works well in this picture-heavy format (e.g., he writes of the romantic appeal of drive-ins: "Funny how their popularity coincided with the Baby Boom, huh?"). While the music history is the driving force behind this coffee-table tome, it's the cultural asides on topics as diverse as the era's people (Marilyn Monroe, Edward R. Murrow), places (diners, the Automat), sports (Jackie Robinson), politics (the red scare, JFK), kitsch (T-Birds, TV dinners) and entertainment (I Love Lucy, The Wild Ones) that will take readers back to America's golden age.

* Paperback 351 pages

 

For some highfalutin, letter-filling fun, get yourself a copy of The Debonair Hangman. Each page features a word or phrase for you to figure out by picking a letter and scratching off the lotto-style silver coating. If you guess right, fill in the blank—but if you’re wrong, make sure to add a part to the hangman. Even though it has a whopping 250 puzzles, this sleek-looking book is small enough to fit in your briefcase or handbag, so you’ll always be ready for a quick brain-flexing session.

* Paperback, 128 Pages

 

Trivia junkies everywhere will be clamoring for this! It’s simply one of the largest collections of TRIVIAL PURSUIT questions ever compiled, and a test for even the toughest competitor. Almost every conceivable subject is covered: art, entertainment, history, geography, science, sports, and more. There’s enough entertainment here for months on end.

* Paperback
* 864 Pages

 

This all new 6th title in the best selling Ripley's Believe It or Not! annual series, is a compendium of incredible bizarre facts, stories, interviews and features all presented in a stunning bright new design.

This year's book also features icons that guide readers to astounding video clips on our new fully-integrated website, where they can see some of our subjects in action. Also, a dramatic eight-page gatefold section presents some extraordinary performers of the past, and additional black and white Ripley archive photographs feature throughout the book.

Be amazed at the dentist with no arms, the snake that swallowed a wallaby, an
underwater sculptor and a four-eared cat! For the legions of dedicated Ripley's fans, and anyone else on the planet who loves unbelievable facts and jaw-dropping images, the latest annual in this successful series is a feast of delights.

* Hardcover 256 Pages

 

In true DK style, LEGO® Star Wars™:The Visual Dictionary elucidates, illuminates, and excites even the most discerning LEGO Group, Star Wars™, and minifigure fans around the world. Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Yoda, Luke Skywalker, and more are brought to life with dozens of little-known facts and hundreds of photos, as are accessories, vehicles, weapons, and even the Death Star! Learn about the history, manufacture, and construction of the minifigures of the Star Wars galaxy, and come away a LEGO® Jedi Master.

LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick configuration and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2009 The LEGO Group. ©2009 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Production by Dorling Kindersley under license from the LEGO Group.

* 96 Pages Hardcover

 

Synopsis
You Know You're Over the Hill When... is a laugh-out-loud celebration of the inevitable fate that awaits us all. There are hundreds of hilarious as well as heartwarming examples of mistaken identity and senior moments, plus clever quips and telling truisms that will keep you and your friends and family entertained for hours. The readable format and content make it easy to either dip into at random for a quick laugh or read from cover- to-cover. Throughout the book are bullet points of various telltale signs of being over- the-hill ("Your idea of a night out is sitting on the porch"; "You start calling your offspring by the dog's name"; "Your body becomes shorter, but your stories become longer")

Inside you'll find dozens of real-life case studies and amusing anecdotes, over 50 charming black-and-white illustrations, and hundreds of quotes and stories from such famous personalities as Mel Brooks, Winston Churchill, Germaine Greer, and Homer Simpson.

Biography
Shelley Klein is a freelance writer, compiler, and editor. She is the author of several books, including The Book of Senior Moments and its follow-up, More Senior Moments..
* hardcover 176 Pages

 

A great gift for Mad Libs–loving girls! Pull open the drawer of this box set with pink foil on the front, and you’ll find a pearlescent purple-ink pen, a sheet of shiny stickers, and three Mad Libs— Diva Girl Mad Libs, Mad Libs in Love, and Sleepover Party Mad Libs. It’s a perfect gift for any girl in your life!

About the Author
Leonard Stern and the late Roger Price are two of the founders of Price Stern Sloan. Leonard Stern lives in Beverly Hills, California.

 

In 1964, North America had a second revolution—but this time we welcomed the British! That year, four mop-tops known as The Beatles made their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, ushering in a new era of British music, film, fashion, and art. This richly illustrated and informative volume celebrates the pivotal cultural moment when the United States took on a British accent.

The huge influx of talent from across the pond included not only the The Beatles, but also The Dave Clark Five, The Kinks, The Moody Blues, Them (and Van Morrison), The Yardbirds, The Who, and, of course, The Rolling Stones. But the invasion wasn’t only musical: Peter O’Toole, Julie Andrews, Sean Connery, and Michael Caine made a splash in Hollywood, while films like Goldfinger, Alfie, and What’s New, Pussycat? topped box-office charts. The Avengers became cult TV, and Carnaby Street defined hip style, turning Mary Quant, Twiggy, and Jean Shrimpton into fashion icons.

Filled with photographs that capture one of the most exciting artistic periods in recent history, this is an evocative, irresistible look back.

About the Author
Barry Miles was a central figure in the development of the hippie movement in the UK. He has written biographies of Paul McCartney, William Burroughs, Jack Kerouac, Frank Zappa, Charles Bukowski and Allen Ginsberg, as well as books about John Lennon, The Beatles, The Clash and Pink Floyd.

* Hardcover: 304 pages

 

Bathroom Trivia is a witty, one-off title designed to be read while answering the call of nature in the bathroom. Arranged in an informal way that readers can dip into randomly, the pages provide enough trivia, games, puzzles, stories, articles, and quizzes for even the longest restroom visits. Featuring an innovative mix of photographs and original artwork, the book will reveal everything from the workings of a toilet to the top ten dog names. Readers will come out of the restroom not only relieved but more knowledgeable as well!

 

Providing fans and newcomers everything they need to know about the highest-grossing movie saga ever, this is the first-ever visual guide to the entire Star Wars franchise

Publishers Weekly
Fans of the original movies (Episodes IV-VI) and its prequels (Episodes I-III) can enhance their collection with two new oversize volumes illustrated with movie stills and photographs: Star Wars: The Ultimate Visual Guide by Ryder Windham and Star Wars: The Complete Locations by Kristin Lund et al., illus. by Richard Chasemore and Hans Jenssen. The first is a visual timeline of the galaxy's evolution over the course of the six films. Comic graphics and photo spreads illustrate the narrative, which covers the history of the Old Republic and the Great Sith War as well as other major events in the six-episode epic. The second title provides an extensive look at all six films' scenery, including a cutaway view of the Galactic Senate (Episode I), a military mapping of the Battle of Geonosis (Episode II), photos and maps of the Mustafar mines (Episode III), a detailed interior view of the Death Star and Jabba's Palace, and much more.

 

Today’s growing number of cocktail drinkers will be stirred, not shaken, by this fabulously illustrated compendium of cocktail recipes and techniques. From Sazerac to Pimm’s Cup, Manhattan to Moscow Mule, Whisky Sour and Dry Martini to Sidecar and Blue Blazer—it’s all here. What are the essential ingredients and equipment needed to stock a bar? What shape of glass goes with which cocktail? What are the best methods for layering drinks, zesting lemons, or salting the rims of glasses? And what if a recipe calls for “muddling?” Graphic symbols indicate the alcohol content of each recipe—and there are even some drinks without alcohol.

This is an indispensable guide for all hosts—and professional bartenders, too

 

The lowdown on the toughest, sexiest, and beardiest man to ever stalk the earth

Since its emergence from the bowels of the internet, the Chuck Norris Fact has roundhouse kicked its way into the world’s consciousness with all the vim and verve of its namesake. Singing the praises of his unequaled toughness, his mighty kicking feet, his indestructible beard, his frightening virility, and his ability to stop time by thinking about pineapples, The Truth About Chuck Norris is the one book brave enough to go behind the beard and reveal the real Chuck.

Ian Spector, webmaster of the site which started the meme and survivor of a real-life encounter with Chuck himself, has selected the 400 most kick-ass facts from his library of thousands, as well as illustrations as awesome as the man himself. This death-defying volume includes such awe-inspiring observations as:
• A cobra once bit Chuck Norris’s leg. After five days of excruciating pain, the cobra died.
• Chuck Norris can charge a cell phone by rubbing it against his beard.
• When an episode of “Walker, Texas Ranger” aired in France, the French surrendered to Chuck Norris just to be on the safe side.

• Chuck Norris was the first person to tame a dinosaur.
• Chuck Norris once visited The Virgin Islands. Afterward, they were renamed The Islands.
• Every piece of furniture in Chuck Norris’s house is a Total Gym.

A must-have paean to the archetypical American male and a bible of all things Chuck, The Truth About Chuck Norris is easily the most important book of all time.

 

In November 2007, Gotham Books unleashed The Truth about Chuck Norris upon the world and changed publishing forever. Containing 400 farcical facts about pop culture icon Chuck Norris, the book burned through thirteen printings, roundhouse kicked the New York Times bestseller list, and left readers delighted (and a little bit terrified)....

Now Ian Spector has returned to his voluminous vault to bring readers 200 new Chuck Norris facts alongside 200 facts about his longtime antagonist Mr. T, in a battle that pits foot against fist, beard against mohawk, and Delta Force against A-Team. Included in this fearsome tome are such startling observations as:

• There is nothing to fear but fear itself, and fear itself fears Chuck Norris.
• King Kong once challenged Godzilla to an arm-wrestling match. Mr. T won.
• The reason newborn babies cry is because they know they have just entered a world with Chuck Norris.
• The last man to make eye contact with Mr. T was Stevie Wonder.
• Chuck Norris is a man’s man’s man.
• Mr. T once beat a man to death with his own corpse.

A hilarious tribute to two of the greatest humans who have ever lived, Chuck Norris vs Mr. T is the one book that can finally reveal what happens when an irresistible force meets an immovable object.

* Paperback 176 Pages