Mike Love

These days current events are fraught with political animosity, global pandemic, warfare, gun violence, and economic insecurity. The troubling times that we live in leave us uncertain where we stand and in what direction we are going. So it is with good reason that anxiety levels have peaked and the affliction has extended to almost every segment of society-whether they like to admit it or not. We may not be able to change the world but a new book...

Usually when people think about the topic of who has the most control in a relationship the majority of the time they would concede that it is the man because it is the societal norm. However, if you look closely behind the curtains you will soon discover that this is not always the case. There are in fact women out there women out there who wield an immense amount of power in their relationships. These types of women are the ones who are in control....

Mike Love tells the story of his legendary, raucous, and ultimately triumphant five-decade career as the front man of The Beach Boys, the most popular American band in history -- timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of "Good Vibrations." Love describes the stories behind his lyrics for pop classics such as "Good Vibrations," "California Girls," "Surfin' USA," and "Kokomo," while providing vivid portraits of the turbulent lives of his three...

The Jan and Dean Story is a personal story of the iconic musician and entrepreneur Dean Torrence. As a memoir The Jan and Dean Story has elements of humor, tragedy and redemption. It tells their story from the early high school friendship struck up between Jan Berry and Dean Torrence and their ascent to the dizzying heights of stardom riding the crest of the “surf" craze. The Jan and Dean Story is as much about the culture

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Join the Pilgrims on their perilous journey across the ocean, as they start a new life in North America. This stunning book marks the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower's voyage, with edge-to-edge illustrated scenes, interspersed with detailed maps, inventories and cutaways, along with engaging, narrative text to make this a history book to treasure and pour over time and again. Learn about the perilous journey, the crew and passengers, the cargo...

The Story of Climate Change introduces one of the most important issues facing our world today, and tells you what you can do to help make a change! Combining history with science, this book charts the changes in our Earth's climate, from the beginnings of the planet and its atmosphere, to the Industrial revolution and the dawn of machinery. You'll learn all about the causes of climate change, such as factory farming and pollution, and the effects...

"Emotional and Verbal Abuse Recovery Plan" is a consolidated resource of six insightful books, providing a comprehensive guide to overcoming the challenges of toxic relationships and codependency. The collection begins with Frank James' "Emotionally Abusive Relationships," which explores the psychology of abusers and their impact on victims, and "Overcoming Codependency," offering strategies for personal healing and transformation. Larry Tate's contribution,...

The Beach Boys are one of the most iconic bands in history, having sold over 100 million records worldwide since their formation in the early sixties. This is their definitive story.