автор: Jeff Burlingame

The story of Bad Boy Entertainment is one of triumph and tragedy. It was triumph when the dream of founder Sean "Puffy" Combs was transformed into one of the most successful record labels i …

One of the first singles from The Black Album, a famous Jay-Z record, rap "What More Can I Say"? But the real question is what more can this music legend do? From the platinum albums to the …

Hillary Clinton is arguably one of the most polarizing political figures in American history. She burst into the national spotlight during her husband’s presidential campaign, when she managed to bot …

Malcolm X faced many injustices growing up as an African American in the early twentieth century. Funneling his anger over systemic racism into activism, Malcolm X became a leader of the civil rights …

This comprehensive biography by award-winning author Jeff Burlingame explores the life of John Lennon, whose music and life story still resonate and remain popular with both young and old fans, nearl …

Crystal meth or methamphetamine is an illegal and powerful street drug. Also known as meth, crank, chalk, and speed, crystal meth first acts as a stimulant, then begins to systematically destroy the …

Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton, Brad Whitford, and Joey Kramer, in the early 1970s, these five young men from diverse backgrounds came together to form Aerosmith, a blues-tinted hard rock band …

Singer, songwriter, Grammy winner. Although it may seem like Taylor Swift became a superstar overnight, she really started singing and writing songs when she was eleven. She kept doing what she thoug …

In 1936, in front of 110, 000 spectators at the Olympic Stadium in Germany, Jesse Owens blew away the competition in the 100-meter final to claim the title of "World’s Fastest Man." He won …

This biography explores this talented singer and actress’ life, and struggles with bipolar disorder. Readers find out about her early acting days on Barney and Friends with Selena Gomez to being &quo …

Jennifer Lawrence was nominated for her first Academy Award at 20 years old. Her determination and drive have seen her go from modeling to acting in some of the biggest blockbusters in recent years. …

This book examines controversies surrounding government entitlements, explaining what they are, discussing social security, welfare, unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation, and related topics, …

This gripping volume allows readers to use critical thinking to create informed opinions on where they stand on the issue of punishment, incarceration, and the treatment of prisoners. …

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Provides information on the Titanic tragedy and the differing perspectives accompanying it. …

This book provides information on the dangers of alcohol, which is a depressant that can take a serious toll on one’s health. Use of alcohol interferes with the brain’s communication pathways and aff …

The life that 50 Cent was born into was anything but easy. From growing up without a father, to drug dealing, to being shot nine times and nearly losing his life, 50 Cent had to overcome a lot of str …

With a childhood that was made up of no father, being beat up by schoolmates, and dropping out of high school, no one expected much from Eminem, but in that same childhood, Eminem would find an escap …

Even at a young age, Kanye West’s love for music gave him opportunities to make money. Even though Kanye had the chance to attend college and have his career go in a different direction, he instead c …

In this biography, readers can follow Real Madrid superstar Kaka through all of thrilling and shocking moments of his life, including an injury that almost left him paralyzed. Kaka’s journey includes …

With this "How-to" guide, readers will learn all the basic knowledge of freshwater fishing and what essentials are needed to making a first time fishing experience a success. From supplies …

With this "How-to" guide, readers will learn all the basic knowledge of camping and the important components that will make a first time camping trip a success. Between picking a location a …

This sports biography tells the story of Andres Iniesta from his childhood to his position as an elite soccer star for F.C. Barcelona and the Spanish national team. Iniesta has helped both teams win …

For as long as prisons have existed, people have asked what role they should play in our society. Should they be solely dedicated to punishing those who have broken the law, or do they also have a ro …