"Zachary Ezra Rawlins is a graduate student in Vermont when he discovers a rare book hidden in the stacks. As he turns the pages, entranced by tales of lovelorn prisoners, key collectors, and nameless acolytes, he reads something strange: a story from his own childhood. Bewildered by this inexplicable book and desperate to make sense of how his own life came to be recorded, Zachary uncovers a series of clues--a bee, a key, and a sword--that lead him...

Leaving in its wake desolate cold and frozen land, the legendary ice dragon has never been tamed until it meets Adara, a winter child who looks to the creature to help save her world from destruction.

First published in 1867, Slave Songs of the United States represents the work of its three editors, all of whom collected and annotated these songs while working in the Sea Islands of South Carolina during the Civil War, and also of other collectors who transcribed songs sung by former slaves in other parts of the country. The transcriptions are preceded by an introduction written by William Francis Allen, the chief editor of the collection, who provides...

How can certain songs carry us through a tough workout, comfort us after a breakup, or unite 50,000 diverse fans? In this fascinating field guide, neuroscientist and opera singer Indre Viskontas investigates what music is and how it can change us for the better-from deep in our neurons to across our entire society. Whether hip-hop fans, classically trained pianists, or vinyl collectors, readers will think about their favorite songs in a whole new...

This collector's edition features winning and nominated entries for the Country Music Association's highly coveted "Song of the Year" from 1997-2008. It includes megahits from stars such as Toby Keith, Carrie Underwood, LeAnn Rimes, Faith Hill, Lonestar, Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, George Strait and others, as well as an introduction, photos of all the nominated artists, and facts about the beautiful trophy the winners receive. Songs include: Alcohol...

This book contains a collection of poetry written by Percy Bysshe Shelly, originally published in 1810. It was Shelley's first published volume of poetry and was written in collaboration with his sister Elizabeth. This wonderful collection of Shelley's early poetry is highly recommended for fans of his seminal work, and it is not to be missed by collectors. The poems contained herein include: "Letter", "Song", "Despair", "Sorrow", "Hope", "Song,...

In The Sound acclaimed poet David Mason collects his best shorter work of the past forty years, including lyrics like "Song of the Powers" and darkly brilliant narratives "The Collector's Tale" and "The Country I Remember," which Anthony Hecht called "a welcome addition to the best that is now being written by American poets." A poet of love and history and nature, Mason forges a language that can reconnect us to the world.

40 songs from the songwriting team that brought us such classics as "And All That Jazz," "Cabaret," and "New York, New York." Also includes: Coffee (In a Cardboard Cup) * Don't Tell Mama * How Lucky Can You Get * I Move On * Kiss of the Spider Woman * Mister Cellophane * A Tough Act to Follow * Willkommen * and more. This special Collector's Edition also includes a profile of Kander & Ebb, complete production credits, an essay by Fred Ebb written...

From the award-wining author of 'Lady of the Butterflies,' 'Bloodline' and 'Pale as the Dead.' * A missing singer * A doomed love story * A family split by secrets & lies 1967: Enigmatic young folk singer Molly Marrison disappears on the cusp of fame. 2002: Silva is working as a housemaid at Chatsworth House when her father suddenly dies, leaving her with one instruction - find Molly. The only clue is a haunting song,...