Unravelling the Franklin Mystery: Inuit Testimony
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David Woodman's classic reconstruction of the mysterious events surrounding the tragic Franklin...

Benjamin Franklin in London: The British Life of America's Founding Father
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For the great majority of his long life, Benjamin Franklin was a loyal British royalist. In 1757,...

Respect: The Life of Aretha Franklin
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Aretha Franklin begain life as the golden daughter of a progressive and promiscuous Baptist...

International Horror Film Directors: Global Fear
Danny Shipka and Ralph Beliveau
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Horror films have for decades commanded major global audiences, tapping into deep-rooted fears that...

Speeches That Influenced the World
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Speeches that Defined the World is a collection of the most potent and memorable speeches throughout...

Carmine Appice: Stick it!: My Life of Sex, Drums and Rock 'n' Roll
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Carmine Appice (born December 15, 1946) is an American drummer and percussionist most commonly...
The Ballad in American Popular Music: From Elvis to Beyonce
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While ballads have been a cornerstone of popular music for decades, this is the first book to...

Listen Again: A Momentary History of Pop Music
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Arguing that pop music turns on moments rather than movements, the essays in Listen Again pinpoint...

Once in a Great City: A Detroit Story
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"A fascinating political, racial, economic, and cultural tapestry" (Detroit Free Press), Once in a...

The Locomotive of War: Money, Empire, Power and Guilt
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An innovative exploration of the origins, impact, and consequences of the First and Second World...
business history