Rocks Rock

On New Year's Eve, 1970, Paul McCartney told his lawyers to issue the writ at the High Court in London, effectively ending The Beatles. You might say this was the last day of the pop era. The following day, which was a Friday, was 1971. You might say this was the first day of the rock era. And within the remaining 364 days of this monumental year, the world would hear Don McLean's "American Pie", The Rolling Stones' "Brown Sugar", The Who's "Baba O'Riley", Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven", and more.

A practical guide to outguessing everything from multiple-choice tests to the office football pool to the stock market. People are predictable even when they try not to be. William Poundstone demonstrates how to turn this fact to personal advantage in scores of everyday situations, from playing the lottery to buying a home. Rock Breaks Scissors is mind-reading for real life.

When Bridger Cole sings, the women of America think he's singing to them. No one needs to know every lyric is inspired by his best friend's little sister, the woman who annoys him and makes him want to grow old in matching rocking chairs at the same time. But when the press catches wind of a new woman in his life, Bridger's management is quick to use the opportunity to repair his wicked rock star reputation with the public. Use his lifelong frenemy in a good-girl changes the bad-boy ploy? Easy. Watch her sing in his kitchen each morning and become besties with his dog? Harder.

Coral reefs are a microcosm of our planet: extraordinarily diverse, deeply interconnected, and full of wonders. When they’re thriving, these fairy gardens hidden beneath the ocean’s surface burst with color and life. They sustain bountiful ecosystems and protect vulnerable coasts. Corals themselves are evolutionary marvels that build elaborate limestone formations from their collective skeletons, broker symbiotic relationships with algae, and manufacture their own fluorescent sunblock.

If you'd asked me to describe myself a couple weeks ago, I'd have told you I'm Letty F--king Dillinger - the rock in your cock, the cream in your wet dream, the spunk in your junk. I had everything a girl could want: a hot rocker boyfriend, fame, a nuclear cooter, a smart phone, the whole damn world at my feet. I worked my ass off to get where I am, and I have no regrets. But everything changed when she exploded on the scene with the mother of atomic bombs strapped across her chest.

Escaping the pain of the loss of her wife by burying herself in her work as an ER doctor is no longer an option. Completely burnt out, Maddison Hernandez is close to making a tragic mistake that could end her career and cost someone their life. With her sanity on the line, the extended vacation she'd reluctantly booked to the sleepy town of Austin, Nevada, can't come soon enough. But when Maddie meets Devin at the Wild Horse n' Retreat, she will need to come to terms with more than she anticipated.

The long-awaited autobiography of entertainment icon Jerry Blavat, You Only Rock Once is the wildly entertaining and unfiltered story of the man whose career began at the age of 13 on the TV dance show Bandstand and became a music legend. Lifelong friendships with the likes of Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra, a controversial relationship with Philadelphia Mafia boss Angelo Bruno that resulted in a decade-long FBI investigation, and much more colors this amazing journey from the early 60s through today.

With extensive, first-hand reflections from Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart, as well as from family, friends, and fellow musicians, Anthem: Rush in the '70s is a detailed portrait of Canada's greatest rock ambassadors. The first of three volumes, Anthem puts the band's catalog, from their self-titled debut to 1978's Hemispheres (the next volume resumes with the release of Permanent Waves) into both Canadian and general pop culture context.

Until now, Kathryn Lyons's life has been peaceful if unextraordinary: a satisfying job teaching high school in the New England mill town of her childhood; a picture-perfect home by the ocean; a precocious, independent-minded fifteen-year-old daughter; and a happy marriage whose occasional dull passages she attributes to the unavoidable deadening of time.

Set in rural Appalachia, River Rocks is a riveting coming-of-age tale of two boys, their friends, and a 100-year-old local legend of Confederate gold buried somewhere in the hills that surround their home. The gold was the result of an unsolved 1903 train robbery mystery, which liberated the US government of their prized "Southern Jewel". The old legend takes on a new life as Josh Baker and Eddie Debord discover the illusive clue that begins to lead them on the adventure of a lifetime!

When international rock star Drew Pennington retreats to his secluded country estate to escape the relentless pressures of fame, the last thing he expects is to clash with Chiara Cavuto, the estate's fiery and determined gardener. Though opposites in nearly every way, an undeniable spark flies between them—one that refuses to be ignored. As Drew and Chiara hesitantly explore their growing connection, outside forces conspire to tear them apart. With his band's future and Chiara's livelihood at stake, Drew is forced into an impossible choice that could cost him everything he holds dear. In ...

Coffee is not just a drink but an event, inviting us to explore, experiment, and appreciate. Familiarity with the different varieties of coffee beans, roasts, and brewing methods transforms drinking coffee from something routine into something deeply personal and pleasurable.

Olivia is riding high after her Sweet Four O'Clock summer tour. Michael is hard at work building their dream home and her sister, Sage, is expecting. Yet things take a dark turn when Olivia follows Mayor Maguire's barks and stumbles onto the body of Beats’s Malone.

Hali Waverly is a witch about town, determined to keep those who visit her corner of the beach safe. Gray Hunter is a shifter without a pack and a heart as big as the moon. He might not have been looking for love, but there was no staying away from Hali once he met her.

The first and most complete narrative biography of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, by acclaimed music journalist and Rolling Stone senior writer David Browne.

The lives of three women weave together across centuries in this dazzling new novel. Sarah, accused of being a witch, is fleeing for her life. Ruth, in the aftermath of World War II, is navigating a new marriage and the strange waters of the local community. Six decades later, Viv, still mourning the death of her father, is cataloging Ruth’s belongings in Ruth’s now-empty house.

Hali Waverly is a witch about town, owner of the Salty Cauldron, the best tiki bar on St. Pete Beach. Her life should be grand, but trouble keeps finding her.

Without Nebraska, Bruce Springsteen might not be who he is today. The natural follow-up to Springsteen’s hugely successful album The River should have been the hit-packed Born in the U.S.A. But instead, in 1982, he came out with an album consisting of a series of dark songs he had recorded by himself, for himself. But more than forty years later, Nebraska is arguably Springsteen’s most important record—the lasting clue to understanding not just his career as an artist and the vision behind it, but also the man himself.

It's just one kiss. It's not like either of us planned for this to happen. I had told Noah we shouldn't go to this New Year's Eve party if we didn't have girls. That we'd look like losers. And when the party host announces that anyone not kissing at midnight is getting drenched, the night is on the verge of being ruined. It was Noah's idea for the two of us to kiss. I'm not gay—it's just a matter of practicality. Better than a bucket of water over my head, right? But when we kiss, and I forget about the water. I forget about being looked at. I forget about everything except for Noah...and...

Even Flow takes you deep inside the life and music of Eddie Vedder, the relentless voice behind Pearl Jam’s biggest anthems. From his turbulent childhood in Evanston through sun-soaked, guitar-strumming days in San Diego, you’ll follow Eddie’s search for identity and belonging. Three chapters chart his teen years and punk-bar gigs, laying the foundation for the demo tape that would rock Seattle’s underground. Then witness the birth of Ten, the band’s fight with Ticketmaster, and the pressures of sudden superstardom. Beyond the roar of fifty-thousand-seat arenas you’ll see ...