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In the heart of the city, space is a luxury—and in an emergency, it’s the ultimate constraint. Small-Space Survival delivers a clear, practical, and discreet blueprint for urban residents who want to be ready for anything without turning their home into a warehouse. Whether you live in a studio apartment or a modest condo, this book shows you how to build a lean, effective readiness system that blends seamlessly into everyday life. You’ll learn how to map your storage potential, choose high-yield supplies, and master multi-use tools that save both space and money. From compact water ...

Phil Collen’s guitar has echoed through stadiums for over four decades, cutting through the roar of millions with a tone as sharp as his physique. Adrenalized: Shredding Through Pop Metal’s Golden Age is the definitive account of Collen’s rise from East London pubs to the world’s biggest arenas, charting the endurance of a musician who balanced flash with discipline to become the cornerstone of Def Leppard’s sound. The book traces Collen’s early years, when cheap guitars and glam rock dreams fueled relentless practice, and follows him into the grind of pub circuits that tested ...

Alice Coltrane was more than a pianist, harpist, and widow of John Coltrane—she was a visionary who reshaped the very language of jazz. Alice Coltrane: The Ecstatic Path traces her extraordinary journey from Detroit’s fertile jazz scene to the spiritual sanctuary she built in California, revealing how she fused modal improvisation, gospel roots, Eastern philosophy, and orchestral daring into a body of work unlike any other. This definitive biography follows her across continents and decades: early gigs in Detroit clubs, her Paris apprenticeship with Terry Gibbs, the transformative years...

Brad Paisley is more than a country superstar—he is a six-string storyteller whose guitar-driven sound reshaped modern Nashville. Six Strings and a Southern Drawl takes readers deep into his world, from his small-town roots in Glen Dale, West Virginia, to the stadium stages where his Telecaster became a cultural force. This definitive biography traces Paisley’s rise with sharp detail and insider intimacy. Discover how a grandfather’s Sears guitar sparked a relentless discipline, how Belmont University shaped his songwriting craft, and how early demo work taught him the balance of wit ...

Joe Satriani is more than a guitar hero—he is a visionary who redefined what instrumental rock could mean for musicians and listeners alike. From his early days on Long Island to his rise as the world’s most celebrated instrumental guitarist, Satriani’s career charts a path of relentless discipline, innovation, and melody-first virtuosity. Surfing Beyond the Sky: The Sound and Science of a Guitar Visionary brings readers inside the studio, onstage, and behind the business decisions that built a four-decade legacy. This book captures Satriani’s world in high definition: his early ...

Ornette Coleman was never supposed to fit inside the lines. From the juke joints of Fort Worth to the smoke-filled clubs of New York, his sound tore through conventions and rewrote the rules of modern music. Ornette Coleman: Change of the Century is the definitive deep dive into the life and legacy of one of the most fearless innovators in jazz history. Born in Texas in 1930, Coleman grew up absorbing marching-band drills, gospel hymns, and the raw blues that poured from every corner of the South. His plastic alto saxophone, cheap and brittle, became a weapon for invention. On hostile R&B ...

Julian “Cannonball” Adderley was more than a virtuoso alto saxophonist—he was the voice of jazz for the people. From his Florida roots and early days as a high school band director to his explosive arrival in New York, Cannonball’s story is one of discipline, resilience, and unshakable joy. He shared the frontline with John Coltrane in Miles Davis’s sextet, helping shape Kind of Blue, the most famous jazz album of all time. Yet his legacy extends far beyond sideman brilliance. As a bandleader, Cannonball fused bebop’s fire with gospel warmth and blues grit, creating the sound we...

George Benson is more than a virtuoso guitarist—he is a once-in-a-generation artist who bridged jazz, soul, and pop with seamless authority. Beyond the Night traces his journey from the gospel streets of Pittsburgh to the Grammy stage, capturing how he transformed from a teenage prodigy with a homemade guitar into one of the most influential crossover musicians in history. This definitive biography explores Benson’s groundbreaking collaborations with Jack McDuff, Creed Taylor, Quincy Jones, and Miles Davis, while charting the monumental success of albums like Breezin’, Weekend in L.A....

River Phoenix was more than a rising star—he was a generational talent whose brilliance burned too brightly, too briefly. From his nomadic childhood within the controversial Children of God movement to his breakout role in Stand By Me, from his Oscar-nominated turn in Running on Empty to his haunting performance in My Own Private Idaho, River defined a new standard of authenticity in acting. Yet his story is as much about the pressures of Hollywood and the search for artistic truth as it is about stardom. This definitive biography traces River’s journey through music, activism, and film...

Building a sustainable creative business doesn’t have to mean chasing trends, grinding 80-hour weeks, or selling out your values. Tiny Empire is the blueprint for making a living from your craft—on your terms. In this refreshingly direct and tactical guide, you’ll learn how to build a small but powerful creative business that funds your life without consuming it. You’ll discover why the first dollar changes everything, how to define “enough” before you start, and the systems that let you earn consistently without burning out. From pricing strategies that won’t make you panic ...

The wilderness belongs to everyone—at every age, with every body. Still Wild is a field guide for older adults, adaptive adventurers, and anyone seeking a more inclusive way to connect with the outdoors. Instead of glorifying extremes or setting unrealistic benchmarks, it focuses on strategies that work for real bodies in real conditions—offering skills, tools, and confidence to explore nature on your own terms. With the warm, practical advice from a seasoned park ranger who knows that mobility, sensory, and endurance changes don’t diminish the right to roam, this book walks you ...

Retirement isn’t the end of the story—it’s the start of a new chapter you get to write on your own terms. The After Work Guide is your practical, inspiring, and deeply human companion for navigating life beyond the career clock. Written with warmth, wit, and hard-earned wisdom, it offers a roadmap for building a life filled with purpose, curiosity, and connection—without the pressure of job titles or deadlines. Across 30 engaging chapters, you’ll learn how to shift from a performance-driven mindset to one that values time as a creative material. You’ll discover how to untangle ...

From basement studios in British Columbia to commanding the stages of the world’s biggest festivals, Spiritbox has redefined what it means to succeed in heavy music today. Spirit of the Machine is the definitive chronicle of the band’s rise—told with the authority of a lifelong metal historian who’s been in the pit, studied the gear, and followed the riffs from their first drop-tuned chug. Across thirty meticulously researched chapters, this book traces Courtney LaPlante and Mike Stringer’s journey from their earliest influences through the creative crucible of Iwrestledabearonce,...

In the 21st-century political battlefield, the handshake has been replaced by the algorithm, and the campaign trail runs straight through your social feed. Behind the Vote: Digital Campaigning’s Hidden Engine pulls back the curtain on the technology, strategies, and psychological tools reshaping democracy in real time. From the moment voter rolls became voter databases, campaigns stopped thinking in terms of towns and districts and started thinking in segments and data points. Each chapter dissects a critical turning point: microtargeting’s rise, the social media arms race, the viral ...

In a world where religious frameworks no longer define daily life, the need for meaning, ritual, and grounding remains. Your Practice, Your Way offers a guide to creating personal spiritual routines that are deeply rooted in the realities of modern life—free from dogma, but rich in presence and intention. Drawing on the quiet power of repetition, simplicity, and attention, this book shows you how to design rituals that meet you where you are. You will explore how to anchor your mornings without turning them into performance, build spiritual movement that isn’t exercise, and use objects,...

Lee Morgan’s trumpet burned with brilliance, defiance, and urgency. From the bustling streets of Philadelphia to the smoke-filled clubs of New York, Morgan carved out a place as one of the defining voices of hard bop. His journey was one of prodigious talent, early fame, devastating addiction, triumphant resurgence, and a tragic end that stunned the jazz world. Lee Morgan: A Trumpet Burns traces his story across three decades of jazz history. Readers are taken inside the rehearsal rooms, Blue Note sessions, international tours, and the iconic nights with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers ...

Dorothy Ashby’s story is one of quiet revolution. Born in Detroit in 1932, she transformed the harp from a genteel orchestral instrument into a voice of swing, funk, and soul. Long overlooked by the jazz establishment, Ashby carved her path through community theaters, recording studios, and nightclubs, insisting that her strings could groove as hard as any horn. From her groundbreaking albums Afro-Harping and The Rubaiyat to her work with Stevie Wonder and Bill Withers, she redefined the instrument’s possibilities. For decades after her death in 1986, her legacy lay dormant—her albums...