Thompson, Dave

Discusses many popular songwriters and their careers such as James Taylor, Jackson Browne, and Cat Stevens.

"[Traces] local ghost stories back to Native American legends and then forward through horror tales both ancient and modern ... Revisits some of the best known haunted locales, as well as some of the most obscure creepy places, in America ... Includes chapters on ghostly books, movies, and television. Also included is an A-Z of reality-TV ghost hunts and a state-by-state gazetteer of haunted spots."--Provided by publisher.

Doctor Who FAQ tells the complete story of its American success, from its first airings on PBS in the 1970's, through to the massive Doctor Who fan conventions that are a staple of the modern-day science fiction circuit. Combining a wealth of information and numerous illustrations, Doctor Who FAQ also includes a comprehensive episode guide. From the Doctor's most impressive alien foes and the companions who have fought alongside him to unimagined planets and unexpected points in history, from some of the greatest minds ever to have walked the Earth, to the most evil beings ever to haunt the universe, it's all covered here, including the Tardis, the none-too-reliable "bigger on the inside than the out" blue box in which the Doctor travels.

Follows the band's development from their early days of getting booed off the stage to their sold-out concerts and signature Halloween show in which they cover another band's classic album.

Tells the story of rock musician Kurt Cobain's life and death, discussing his rise to stardom, drug use, marriage, and suicide in April of 1994.

Anecdotal biographies, record reviews, ratings, and photographs help chronicle the history of funk music in the United States.