James Byron Dean will forever be remembered as one of the few truly iconic American figures of the 20th century. Since Dean's tragic death in 1955, his popularity has grown greater with each new generation. His name continues to appear in the lyrics of rock, country, and pop music throughout the world. Dean came from humble beginnings, but he left behind a rich legacy still cherished to this day. Countless books, magazines, documentaries and films have been introduced in an effort to explain why his legend continues to grow. He immersed himself in theater while attending college at Santa Monica City College and UCLA. His first on-screen paying gig was a Pepsi-Cola commercial in 1950. Unable to find steady and meaningful work in Hollywood, he moved to New York City. He joined the prestigious Actors Studio, performed on Broadway, and appeared in numerous television programs. Legendary director Elia Kazan recognized Dean's raw talent and chose him for the lead in East of Eden. From there Dean went on to star in perhaps his most iconic film, Rebel Without a Cause. Dean's career was tragically cut short when he died in a car crash shortly after filming Giant. He was only 24 years old. Shortly thereafter a legend was born. Dean is the only actor to have posthumously received two Academy Award nominations for Best Actor. Because of his brilliant and groundbreaking performances on television and in film, James Dean continues to fascinate each new generation long after his tragic death.

ABOUT THE BOOK In the early 1960s America became involved in a brutal, devastating war in Southeast Asia. The war polarized much of the nation and threatened to destabilize America's influence throughout the globe. The world was introduced to an entirely new kind of sports icon. He was an outspoken, confident young man who vigorously voiced his opinion about the Viet Nam War and racial inequality in America. In 1963 President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was brutally gunned down in Dallas, Texas. Two days later his alleged assassin was murdered on live television in front of a shocked nation. Later that same year the Warren Commission Report would be released to the public. Critics blasted the report for its alleged inaccuracies and narrowness of scope. The civil rights movement grew increasingly more powerful in the 1960s. The movement was a key factor in the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Horrific repercussions would shortly follow, however. Many young, innocent blacks were murdered and its charismatic leader, Martin Luther King, Jr., would be assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. A rock band from across the ocean would captivate a generation and future generations of young and old alike with its electrifying and unique style of rock and roll music. 1964 was the year that all these elements began to crystalize and produce the cultural phenomenon that we now know as the 60s. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Thomas Brennan lives with his family in Collingswood, New Jersey. He enjoys reading and writing about important historical milestones. One of his forthcoming books will be about America's first mega sports hero, the incomparable heavyweight champion, Jack Dempsey.

The year was 1904. It was the coldest of Russian winter nights. Our village of Annapola lay frozen amidst the bitter wind and the drifting snow. High gabled rooftops, laden with their white mantels, jutted randomly into the murky darkness, the heavens threatening to unleash yet another winter deluge...

The year is 2004. A young bride in America is bound for Israel to live on a remote kibbutz, trading the superlatives of a life in New York for the realities of age-old intolerance and violence in the pursuit of her ideal.

Two lives, a century apart, are connected in time by the inheritance of a family heirloom given to each new bride on her wedding day to witness a chapter in their long history, one written by her own hand.

Humorous observations, outlandish assumptions, impressions and revelations are presented in an engaging style. Material for a stand up routine. Features such observations as, As Fat as Santa is - how come he insists on entering through the chimney? and Celergy is the only food you can eat and floss with at the same time.

On a snowy Christmas Eve a little boy goes on a perilous journey to find his mother so he can talk to her. Even with all his preparations he gets lost and finds himself in trouble. Just when things look the bleakest a very unlikely guardian angel arrives to accompany the child and protect him. And, this angel is being guided by his mother. A story of faith, love, redemption and joy.

Would it surprise you to know that the Crusades were caused by Islamic terrorism? Most people are not aware of this fact, nor are they aware that America was at war with Islamic terrorists and pirates since its founding in the late 1700's. After decades of piracy against American ships, imprisonments and executions of its sailors President Thomas Jefferson finally had to send the Marines to the headquarters of the Islamic pirates. They were the terrorists of their day. And for hundreds of years Muslims had been invading Europe, killing at will and imposing Sharia law on the Europeans: in Spain, Greece, Italy and France as well as eastern European countries. Despite this history of Islamic aggression, slavery, unprovoked conquest, and murder; our schools and universities only cite the Crusades and blame Christians for these wars, when in fact; the Crusades were conducted as a reaction to put a stop to the aggressive invasions of the Muslims. Would it also surprise you to learn that it was Christians in The United States that forced the end of slavery in America. Read about it in this book. Also: did you know that the first Christians started UNEMPLOYMENT benefits for out of work fellow Christians and that they were the first to support women without husbands and orphaned children. You will be surprised to learn this and many other facts about Christianity that most Americans and Europeans don't know. Certainly the critics of Christianity are either ignorant of all of these things or choose to ignore them. So, what has Christianity really done for the world? What was its real role in history? In fact: Christianity is responsible for most of the good things in the modern world; including the United States of America. Has it been beneficial? Find out why this religion affects everybody in America: even if they're not Christian. This short book will not bog you down with tedious and boring facts. It will bring you right to the point and you will be able to see for yourself how Christianity has benefited the world we live in. And... you'll see just how much worse off we all would be without it.

Barack Obama is truly worthy of being called an Un-American President: and it's not because he wasn't born here. It is because his beliefs are antithetical to everything that is American. Most Americans are completely unaware of just how far he has already gone and how much damage he has already done to undermine the United States of America. This book tells the truth about Barack Obama and his real attitudes towards America. It states truths about Obama that no one else will. Take a look behind the facade that the media has concocted for this man and see the real Barack Obama. A copy of the Constitution of The United States is included in this book.

Did Christianity bring with it moral teachings from God that have helped mankind or has it been the cause of persecutions, wars and even genocide? In this book you'll learn how Christianity spread from Israel and became the preeminent religion of the world: changing world history and affecting every aspect of our lives even to this present day. There are those who would argue that Christianity has not been of benefit to anyone and that it is responsible for heinous and monstrous acts committed in its name. This book dispels those myths and allegations and illustrates the many benefits that Christianity has brought to the world: many of which, people are completely unaware of. You'll see how Christianity has affected our society and our laws and how it affects you: even if you are not a Christian. What if Christianity had never existed? Would the world be a better place ...or would it be worse? You will be quite surprised at all the beneficial things that were a result of Christianity. This book traces the growth and influences of Christianity from its beginnings right up to our present time. A great and simple educational tool. It's an easy read and can serve as a great primer for adults or children on the growth and effects of this religion on our society and those of other cultures..

In an age of Zeppelins and gyroplanes, atomics and horseless carriages, the Transatlantic Span is the industrial marvel of the nineteenth century. A monumental feat of engineering, the steel suspension bridge stretches across the Atlantic from Liverpool to the distant harbor of New York City, supported by no less than seven hundred towers. But in the shadows of its massive struts, on the docks of the River Mersey, lies a faceless corpse...

Inspector Matthew Langton is still seized with grief when he thinks of Sarah, his late wife. Tortured by nightmares and afflicted by breathless attacks of despair and terror, he forces himself to focus on the investigation of the faceless man. The victim wears the uniform of the Transatlantic Span Company but bears the tattoos of the Boers--could there be a Boer conspiracy to assassinate Queen Victoria on the upcoming Inauguration Day of the Span?

But the truth, as it begins to emerge, is far more bizarre than a political coup. As additional victims turn up--each with strange, twin burn marks on their necks--Langton draws a connection between the dead man beneath the bridge and chilling rumors of the Jar Bars, soul snatchers who come under cover of night. Most frightening of all is the mythic and elusive Doktor Glass, who may not only be behind the illicit trade in souls...but who may hold the key to what happened to the inspector's own beloved wife on her deathbed...