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An exclusive backstage pass featuring 200 full-color photographs of the unique spaces where some of the world's most iconic musicians recorded.

The love story of Rosalie and Issy Sharp: love, loss, business, and family.

The story of Shay Rynne, a young Dublin cop not trusted by his peers in turbulent 1970s Ireland. Father Burke helps Shay revisit the suspicious death of a childhood friend. When a politician is killed, the case takes Shay and Burke from Dublin to Hell's Kitchen in New York.

For a half-century, the Sheik terrorized fans and foes, becoming wrestling''s most feared villain. Yet away from the ring, Ed Farhat was a veteran, family-man and businessman whose real life was shrouded in mystery. For the first time, Blood and Fire tells the whole story. He was the most vicious, bloodthirsty, reviled villain in the history of the ring. During the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, he drew record crowds everywhere he went and left a trail of burned and bloody opponents in his wake. He was The Sheik: the mysterious and terrifying madman from Syria whose wanton destruction and mayhem are the stuff of wrestling legend. But what those legions of fans screaming for his head never knew was that The Sheik was really Eddie Farhat. From Lansing, Michigan, and the son of Arab immigrants, Farhat served his country proudly in World War II and was fulfilling the American dream through hard work and tireless dedication to his craft. And when he wasn''t screaming unintelligibly and attacking h

Navigating the Shadow World takes readers deep into the rich universe of Cassandra Clare's New York Times-bestselling Shadowhunter Chronicles.

There is much to celebrate, including a surprise platinum hit record to kick off the decade and a full-blown concept album, Clockwork Angels, to close off what is one of the most remarkable careers in rock history. The conclusion to the definitive biography of the rock ''n'' roll kings of the North... now in paperback! Includes two full-colour photo inserts, with unearthed photos of the band. In this conclusion to his trilogy of authoritative books on Canada''s most beloved and successful rock band, Martin Popoff takes us through three decades of ''life at the top'' for Rush s Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart.

Kamal Gupta chronicles his journey from a professional gambler to a money manager at some of the world''s largest hedge funds. From New Delhi to Las Vegas to New York, Play It Right is a real-life account of the author''s darkly comic struggle for survival in an industry where fear and greed rule the day. Much like Maria Konnikova''s bestseller, The Biggest Bluff, Play It Right isn''t so much about money as it is about the human condition and beating the odds, whether at a casino, on Wall Street, or in life itself.

In Clockwork Angels and Clockwork Lives, readers met the optimistic young hero Owen Hardy, as well as the more reluctant adventurer Marinda Peake, in an amazing world of airships and alchemy, fantastic carnivals and lost cities. Now Owen Hardy, retired and content, is pulled into one last adventure with his eager grandson Alain that will take them up to the frozen lands of Ultima Thule and the ends of the Earth. While, Marinda undertakes a mission of her own, to compile the true life story of the mysterious Watchmaker and stop a deadly new group of anarchists.

David Bowie's former singer Emm Gryner reveals essential secrets of proper singing and exposes the incredible connection between finding your best voice and living a fearless, joyful life.

It was pro wrestling's most horrific weekend ever in June 2007, when beloved WWE superstar Chris Benoit went crazy -- murdering his wife Nancy and their seven-year-old son Daniel before taking his own life. More than a dozen years later, Irvin Muchnick's meticulous unpacking of the record of this event and its aftermath belongs to American history. Vince McMahon's pop culture franchise is more entrenched than ever, and his pal Donald Trump staged a remarkable populist, demagogic, wrestling-style takeover of politics and public style. "This book should be titled Zen and the Art of Scandal Maintenance. An instant cult classic." -- Larry Matysik, the late wrestling TV announcer, promoter, and historian "Irv Muchnick's magnificent investigative journalism." -- Frank Deford "If you can read what Irv has dug up and continue to turn your head, then your powers of denial exceed mine." -- from the Foreword by Phil Mushnick, New York Post columnist Irvin Muchnick (www.ConcussionInc.net; @irvmuch on Twitter) is the author of Wrestling Babylon: Piledriving Tales of Drugs, Sex, Death, and Scandal. He also authored another ECW Press book, Concussion Inc.: The End of Football As We Know It, and has published extensive investigations of public health hazards and sexual abuse in the youth sports system. A one-time assistant director of the National Writers Union, Muchnick was lead respondent in the landmark 2010 Supreme Court of the United States decision impacting freelance writers' economic rights, Reed Elsevier v. Muchnick.

Dr. Joe provides a framework for coming to grips with the onslaught of COVID-19 information and misinformation. He reminds us that although our daily activities have been hijacked by the pandemic, life does go on. He delves into COVID-19 related science and distracts us with an array of topics such as essential oils, plant protein, and omega-3.

In The Environmentalist''s Dilemma, award-winning journalist Arno Kopecky zeroes in on the core predicament of our times: the planet may be dying, but humanity''s doing better than ever. Inquisitive and relatable, he guides us through the moral minefields of our polarised world.

Award-winning comedian Shawn Hitchins takes readers into a year of unthinkable loss in this memoir that explores grief, love, sex, community, and the beautiful absurdity of being alive.

THE MR. BIG STING is essential reading for anyone interested in unorthodox approaches to justice, including their successes and failures. It sheds light on how homicide investigators might catch and punish the guilty while avoiding convicting the innocent.

Mary fought for a place as a professional artist without having to live as a tragic heroine. She married George Reid, Canadian muralist, and while their relationship was more equal than most, this was still the Edwardian age. How do you find time to paint when you need to get to the market to buy a chicken for dinner?

How to Examine a Wolverine is full of heartwarming stories about your favorite pets from the bestselling author of The Accidental Veterinarian.

In post-climate disaster Alberta, a young woman infected with a mysterious parasite must choose whether to pursue a rare opportunity far from home or stay and help rebuild her community.

The murdered body of Sorcha the prophetess is discovered following a lavish banquet at the Maguire castle in 16th century Ireland. In present day, a dig commences on the land, and not only is the body discovered, but a sheaf of prophecies. Who killed Sorcha?

When Jane''s partner goes missing she needs to find out if he''s in danger while also contending with the politics of a large international film festival: Hollywood power brokers, Russian oil speculators, Chinese propagandists, and a board chair who seemingly has it out for her Jane has been appointed interim director of the Toronto International Film Festival after her boss has been removed for sexual harassment.

In Field Study, award-winning author Helen Humphreys returns to her brilliant illustrated meditations, this time to delve into the lost world of herbarium collections to examine where and how we look to find the solace of nature in a declining natural world.

With extensive, first-hand collections 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 catalogue, from their self-titled debut to 1978''s Hemispheres into both Canadian and general pop culture context, and presents the trio of quintessentially dependable, courteous Canucks as generators of incendiary, groundbreaking rock ''n'' roll.

Billion Dollar Start-Up is the story of how two 29-year-old brothers-in-law took a [35,000 investment and turned it into a billion-dollar cannabis company in five years. From early roadblocks and devastating personal and financial setbacks to explosive growth and some of the biggest cannabis deals in global history, Billion Dollar Start-Up not only recounts the HEXO story but the history of Canada''s momentous road to legalization. In this part fast-paced memoir, part high-octane business book, writer and journalist Julie Beun gives us an intimate look at the life of a start-up and the ferocious entrepreneurial drive it takes to succeed written in real time, as the story unfolded.

Set in London against a backdrop of growing authoritarianism and anxiety, a story of cinema and desire, the mysteries of marriage and creativity, and the often-violent returns and reversals of history.

Through interviews with famous leaders such as Apollo''s Gene Kranz, the first Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission''s Joe Rothenberg, ''astronaut maker'' George Abbey, and former NASA Administrator Dan Goldin, this book shows how NASA recovered from tragedy and adversity, and how it developed a culture of competency that continues to attract the best and brightest.

In The Murders That Made Us, bestselling author Bob Calhoun tells the story of San Francisco one crime at a time through the destination city's most violent and depraved acts.

In the 1990s, Arezzi hosted the pioneering radio talk show Pro Wrestling Spotlight. He also ran the first major conventions, assembling a wrestling who''s who to meet with fans. He promoted shows, both at home and abroad, and was a key figure behind importing lucha libre into America. Mat Memories is Arezzi''s chance to hold the mic, and he holds nothing back - he names names and tells the untold behind-the-scenes stories: from the ring, the stage, and the diamond.

This book explores how decision-making is changing in the digital economy. The role of data and intuition will continue to rebalance as analytics take on a more significant role in how companies develop and execute strategy. Case studies explore best-in-class organisations from various sectors including pro sports, media, and finance.