Brian Johnson

"Brian Johnson was born to a steelworker and WWII veteran father and an Italian mother, growing up in New Castle Upon Tyne, England, a working-class town. He was musically inclined and sang with the church choir. By the early '70s he performed with the glam rock band Geordie, and they had a couple hits, but it was tough going. So tough that by 1976, they disbanded and Brian turned to a blue-collar life. Then 1980 changed everything. Bon Scott, the...

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"This book will change your life. And, if enough of us commit, it will change the world." — Phil Stutz, MD, bestselling author of The Tools, featured in the Netflix documentary, Stutz

In Areté, Brian Johnson integrates ancient wisdom, modern science, and practical tools to, as per the sub-title of the book, help you activate your Heroic potential and fulfill your destiny.

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A look at the scientists and technicians whose hard work off the battlefield assisted the Allied Forces in winning the World War II.
Based on the BBC television documentary series of the same name, this book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the fight by the “back room” scientists and technicians of the Second World War, including the battles against the Luftwaffe navigational beams, the V-1 and V-2 flying bombs, the development...

An intimate portrait of Malala Yousafzai, who was wounded when Taliban gunmen opened fire on her in Pakistan's Swat Valley. The shooting of the then fifteen-year-old teenager sparked international media outrage. An educational activist in Pakistan, Yousafzai has since emerged as a leading campaigner for the rights of children worldwide and in December 2014, became the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

Abby O'Brien left her quaint hometown of Chesapeake Shores, and high school sweetheart Trace Riley, years ago for life in the big city. Now a high-powered career woman, Abby returns home and comes face to face with her past. As she reconnects with her uncompromising father and her esteemed grandmother, the O'Briens must face life's challenges but also find hope in their enduring love toward one another as they navigate life, love, careers and romance....

From rock and world music to country and jazz, some of Grammy's most recognized artists create an introduction to a wide array of genres with kid-friendly tracks. Featured artists include AC/DC lead singer Brian Johnson, Buckwheat Zydeco, Faith Hill, and Taj Mahal.

The story of Anita Hill. An entire country watched as a poised, beautiful African-American woman sat before a Senate committee of 14 white men and with a clear, unwavering voice recounted the repeated acts of sexual harassment she had endured while working with U.S. Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas. Anita Hill's graphic testimony was a turning point for gender equality in the U.S. and ignited a political firestorm about sexual misconduct and...