Burgess: 511 books

With 35 gold and 25 platinum albums, 250 million record sales worldwide, the biggest selling single of all-time, and more than 3,000 concerts during a career spanning five decades, Elton John is arguably one of the most prolific and successful solo artists in music history. Now from the author of...

Few bands have inspired such an intense following among fans. Dead Heads, anyone? From psychedelic 1960s California to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the 1990s, the Grateful Dead have sold more than 35 million records worldwide and have inspired and influenced generations of music lovers. Now from...

The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Investing in Stocks covers everything readers need to know to take advantage of the long- and short-term opportunities in the equities market, including how stocks stack up against other forms of investing, a tour of the major U.S. exchanges, choosing an investment style,...

Inevitably, there are times in a nation’s history when its hopes, fears and confidence in its own destiny appear to hinge on the fate of a single person. One of these pivotal moments occurred on the early morning of May 5, 1961, when a 37-year-old test pilot squeezed himself into the confines...

Are you angered by the high level of inequality but frustrated about what to do? From Here to Prosperity tells you how we can resolve this together. It is not another lengthy, learned work on the extent of the problem, it is about how to fix it, build a sustainable economy and bring greater social...

‘The last twenty-four hours before a heist take forever. You are ready. You can’t wait. You are already thinking about the money. It’s a kind of high that programs your mind. You are excited. You just want to get it done. That moment when there is no turning back, when it is about to go down...

We the peopleWill not be silencedOur voices are important.We the people Will not be pushed asideWe will be seenOur numbers are more than you know.We the peopleWill make a difference We will hold the government accountable Our empathy is not a weakness.In these turbulent times we the people will stand...

It was the twang heard 'round the world: Rockabilly was born out of country, bluegrass, jazz, and the blues in the 1950s, becoming rock ’n’ roll and ruling the world. Here’s the story of Elvis Presley’s first Sun records that inspired all. And here’s Carl Perkins, Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran,...

Art Collecting for Beginners: A Quick Start Guide to Art Design, Buying Paintings and Collecting Art Work and Art Auctions   Buying and collecting art intelligently can be done by anyone. That's right, anyone. You do not need to have experience in collecting art, previous knowledge...

With nearly thirty top 40 singles and 100 million record sales, The Who have been one of the world’s preeminent rock bands for five decades. Now from the author of music trivia titles such as The Beatles IQ and Rock & Roll IQ comes a new challenge—51 questions for the diehard music fan that will test your knowledge and celebrate the legendary band The Who.

Art Collecting: A Beginners Guide Art collection is a very stimulating and inspiring hobby for all. It isn't just for the rich and famous, but even regular everyday people too. There are various forms of art that you can choose from, especially since art's definition can greatly vary from one person...

Bob White is a busy bird with many friends, so why is he keeping his new nest a secret? Why did Mrs. Bob White choose such a dangerous location for their home? And when a hunter shows up, how will Farmer Brown's boy rescue the imperiled Whites?

Tasmania is the smallest and only island state in Australia with nearly half of its archipelago of 334 islands being protected. Tasmania’s national parks and UNESCO World Heritage sites make the state a popular destination for tourists.   TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Overview - Culture - Location...

Nicknamed the 'flying dump truck', the A-1 was a key component in naval air wings from the end of World War II into the 1960s, allowing the aircraft to play its part in the escalating conflict in Vietnam. Both A-1 attack and EA-1F airborne early warning aircraft saw action in Southeast Asia from 1960...