About the BookTrial, Error, and Disappointment: Davis v. Goliath is about home ownership and the authors legal battle with their residential mortgage company. What makes the story interesting is that during their attempt to raise funds for legal fees, the author fell into a trap involving a well-structured scam. What makes this message relevant is that many were victims of the housing and financial crisis of 2007 while others are taken advantage of by scammers. What makes this book ...

SPECIAL 100TH BIRTHDAY EDITION OF THE CLASSIC BESTSELLER"What have I got? No looks, no money, no education. Just talent . . . I've got to be a star. I have to be a star like another man has to breathe." —Sammy Davis, Jr.Originally published in 1965, and now being reissued to commemorate Sammy Davis, Jr.’s hundredth birthday, Yes I Can is the groundbreaking and unforgettable legend’s equally groundbreaking and unforgettable memoir, ...

Sammy Davis, Jr. will forever be remembered as one of America's finest entertainers. An all–around performer who could sing, dance, and act, Davis broke racial barriers in the entertainment world and became the only non–white member of the Rat Pack. Only now, however, is Davis's talent as a photographer finally being recognized. In this previously unpublished collection of black and white photography, readers will be fascinated by Davis's portrayals of A–list performers, iconic world leade...

The article from 1959 recounts the discovery of large footprints in California believed to be from "Bigfoot." Found by Gerald Crew, a tractor driver, the tracks sparked intrigue. Subsequent sightings and incidents, including object disappearances, fueled speculation. The article explores explanations, considering an abnormal man, an animal (like a bear), or a humanoid. The author suggests the possibility of ancient hominids surviving in remote California areas. Despite skepticism, the arti...

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). Our P/V/G folio matches the compilation of swinging smash hits from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. Contains 18 tunes from their heyday: Ain't That a Kick in the Head * The Birth of the Blues * Come Fly with Me * Everybody Loves Somebody * I've Got You Under My Skin * Luck Be a Lady * Me and My Shadow * Sam's Song * Volare * Witchcraft * and more, plus a previously unreleased Sinatra recording of "I'm Gonna Live Until I Die." A must for all...

(Vocal Piano). Here are vocal/piano arrangements of all 18 tunes from this greatest hits CD: Ain't That a Kick in the Head * Come Fly with Me * Everybody Loves Somebody * I'm Gonna Live Till I Die * I've Got You Under My Skin * A Lot of Livin' to Do * Luck Be a Lady * Volare * Witchcraft * You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You * and more.

“[Landon] Woodson’s smooth and appealing narration presents Davis’ rise to international stardom and the racism he experienced along the way... A fun, touching, and revealing listen.” — KirkusA reissue of Sammy Davis Jr.’s 1965 autobiography, Yes I Can chronicles this entertainment icon’s rise to stardom, and his career-spanning pursuit of racial justice.“I had to prove I was somebody. And I knew the only way to do that wa...

Few film actors had the lasting popularity of John Wayne, especially when he appeared in westerns. During his lifetime, he was a top-ten box office star for twenty-four years. Three decades after his death, a 2012 Harris poll continued to place him among the top 5 most popular film actors. In this comprehensive essay, Rambo-creator David Morrell analyzes Waynes career in westerns and explores his fascinating, complex personality, including his Latin studies in high school and his skills as...

Deana Martin's captivating, heartfelt memoir of her father, Dean MartinCharming, debonair, and impeccably attired in a black tuxedo, Dean Martin was coolness incarnate. His music provided the soundtrack of romance, and his image captivated movie and television audiences for more than fifty years. His daughter Deana was among his most devoted fans, but she also knew a side of him that few others ever glimpsed.In this heartfelt memoir, Deana recalls the const...

Jack Nicholson is one of the longest-lasting and most recognized sex symbols of our time. This sizzling biography goes deep in-depth, relating exclusive interviews with past flames and flings, to shed light on the unique charisma and magnetism of one of America's most respected and desired movie stars.Among the startling revelations:A longtime girlfriend who describes Jack's reaction when he at last discovered the long-buried, dark secret of his childhoodJac...

For the first time, the full story of what happened when Frank brought his best pals to party in a land called VegasJanuary 1960. Las Vegas is at its smooth, cool peak. The Strip is a jet-age theme park, and the greatest singer in the history of American popular music summons a group of friends there to make a movie. One is an insouciant singer of Italian songs, ex-partner to the most popular film comedian of the day. One is a short, black, Jewish, one-eyed, singin...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • With a new afterword by the author in honor of Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthdayThis is the book that Frank Sinatra tried—but failed—to keep from publication, and it’s easy to understand why. This unauthorized biography goes behind the iconic myth of Sinatra to expose the well-hidden side of one of the most celebrated—and elusive—public figures of our time. Celebrated journalist Kitty Kelley spent three years researching governm...