Does the human race really possess mostly ignored, sometimes academically researched faculties - a.k.a psychic abilities - that could help us overcome societal and planetary pandemics?

A blend of biography and military history, Looking for Eddie recounts the life and death of U. S. Marine Corporal Edward Joseph Couchon, Jr., a charismatic young man of exceptional promise and deep religious faith. He died in May 1945 in the last battle of the Pacific War, leading his men against a heavily defended Japanese strongpoint in southern Okinawa. Recovered from obscurity, Eddie's life and sacrifice serve as a timely and poignant reminder of the immeasurable costs of war. After four years in the Marine Corps that included two tours in Vietnam, Norm Schroeder became an FBI agent and a state prosecutor. He then moved to the private sector to lead the security programs of several multinational corporations. He lives in Maine.

Johnson and his kid brother Eddie grew up in the suburban woodlands near a large lake in a quiet New England town north of Boston. They played together, survived the jocks and bullies and popular kids in school, and later fought the enemy in Vietnam. But as the brothers struggle with realities of the grown-up world, thirty-seven-year-old Eddie vanishes one day from his desert home in Tucson, Arizona. Is his exile a self-imposed attempt to hide from life's mounting troubles, or is he quietly looking for a better life? Or worse, is foul play involved? Johnson spends the next seventeen years searching for Eddie with the help of three police forces in two states, private investigators, and an army of family members and friends. One cool November morning, Johnson receives a phone call that finally answers many of his questions. Based on real-life events, Looking for Eddie is a touching story of two brothers growing up in idyllic surroundings that eventually steer both men in different directions, where one meets his final fate, and the other changes his.

"Comic, creepy, calamitous, and . . . completely satisfying."—Claudia Mills, author of The Lost Language and Zero Tolerance Thirteen-year-old Eddie needs to do a community service project in preparation for his bar mitzvah. Against his better judgment, he ends up with a volunteering gig at Silver Brook Pavilion retirement home, where the residents call him "Eddie Whatever" rather than worry about remembering his last name. These old folks soon upend all Eddie's assumptions about the boringness of the elderly. There's a dramatic courtship unfolding, long-hidden secret identities, a rumor of a vengeful ghost, and a thief on the loose. When suspicion falls on Eddie, he teams up with his fellow volunteer (and crush), Tessa, to solve the mysteries of Silver Brook.

In the much-anticipated sequel to the bestselling Eddie Trunk’s Essential Hard Rock and Heavy Metal, Trunk picks up where he left off by featuring 35 new bands, both legendary and forgotten, and sharing his passion for all things metal. Complete with his favorite playlists, band discographies, memorabilia, trivia, and more than 200 color photographs, this new book combines brief band histories with Trunk’s unique personal experiences and anecdotes in a must-read for all fans of rock and roll. Featuring a diverse lineup, from Marilyn Manson and Ace Frehley to Lita Ford and Whitesnake, Volume 2 salutes all those who are ready to rock!

Delveinto a charming picture book with an unexpected twist, featuring Arthur thebear and his bird friend, Eddie, as they embark on an adventure to teach Eddiehow to fly. "TeachingEddie to Fly" is a heartwarming picture book centered around Arthur, thebear, and his bird friend, Eddie. Arthur's curiosity sparks a unique journeywhen he asks Eddie, 'Why don't you fly?' Eddie's candid response, 'Becausenobody has taught me how,' sets them on a path filled with determination,laughter, and globe-trotting adventures. Through various exercises andencounters with birds from around the world, Arthur's mission to teach Eddie tofly takes an unexpected turn toward the end of the book, leaving young readerswith a valuable lesson about embracing individuality and the joy of friendship. Thisdelightful book, tailored for children aged 3-6, offers engaging storytellingand vivid illustrations. It encourages kids to celebrate their uniqueness,value friendships, and promotes diversity. "Teaching Eddie to Fly" isa cherished addition to any child's library, delivering both entertainment andimportant life lessons.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Izzard is one of the funniest people alive, a talented actor, a sharp cross-dresser, an experienced marathon runner, and a great writer. You will have to read this if only to find out what a jazz chicken is.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer With his brand of keenly intelligent humor that ranges from world history to historical politics, sexual politics, mad ancient kings, and chickens with guns, Eddie Izzard has built an extraordinary fan base that transcends age, gender, and race. Writing with the same candor and insight evident in his comedy, he reflects on a childhood marked by the loss of his mother, boarding school, and alternative sexuality, as well as a life in comedy, film, politics, running and philanthropy. Honest and generous, Believe Me is an inspired account of a very singular life thus far.