Born in poverty in 19th century New York City, Mike Barnes rose to become America's premiere 20th century American show fair impresario, who embodied the Irving Berlin lyric, "There's no business like show business." For four decades, he presented dramatic spectacles worthy of Cecil B. DeMille, musical and dancing revues that rivaled anything by Busby Berkeley, animal acts, daredevil wing walkers, human cannonballs, flagpole sitters and auto demolitions....

Here is the illustrated history of Miles Davis, the world's most popular jazz trumpeter, composer, bandleader, and musical visionary. Davis is one of the most innovative, influential, and respected figures in the history of music. He's been at the forefront of bebop, cool jazz, hard bop, modal jazz, and jazz-rock fusion, and remains the favorite and best-selling jazz artist ever, beloved worldwide. He's also a fascinating character-moody, dangerous,...

With one world tour already under his belt, 18-year old pop star on the rise Shawn Mendes is set to take over the charts for years to come. First discovered on the popular social media app Vine, Mendes developed a following of millions online based on his incredible song-covers alone, which carried over in a big way for his smash-hit 2015 album, Handwritten. Debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, he became the youngest artist to accomplish this feat...

Few athletes have sparked the creative imaginations of artists more than Jackie Robinson. His presence can be seen in cinema, on television and on stages, big and small, even tucked within the pages of written fiction. As we approach the seventy-fifth anniversary of Robinson's integration of the Dodgers, he continues to inspire, including a recent appearance in the premiere episode of HBO's groundbreaking Lovecraft Country. Robinson's tale serves...

Master Builder Junior is the perfect starting strategy guide for kids beginning to explore and create in the world of Minecraft. This title contains everything players need to know to begin their adventure, including tips for getting started, descriptions of materials, details about friendly and hostile mobs, mining for everything from coal to diamonds, and how to tackle beginner building projects. Aimed at children aged 7 to 9, this guide is the...

Since it was first released in 2009, Minecraft has exploded in popularity, with more than 35 million copies sold worldwide. The Ultimate Unofficial Guide to Strategies for Minecrafters® collects expert advice and detailed instructions from some of the most skilled and creative Minecraft players around the world. Whether you've been playing for years or you just got the game and need to know where to begin, The Ultimate Unofficial Guide to Strategies...

"I don't want to achieve immortality through my work . . . I want to achieve it through not dying." Woody Allen has been one of the most well-regarded filmmakers since his debut in 1965 with What's Up, Tiger Lily? He hit his stride by focusing on the inner neuroses of the average New Yorker with such classics as Annie Hall, Manhattan, and Manhattan Murder Mystery. This rich collection features three hundred color photographs interspersed with quotes...