Product Description: Although he could play piano in only one key--F-sharp--and never learned to read music, or to transcribe it, Irving Berlin published some eight hundred songs, dozens of them part of the enduring body of Broadway lore. Berlin was born in Russia in 1888, four years before his family emigrated to America and settled in New York City...read more

Traces the life of the popular American songwriter and composer, and discusses his influence on popular song and the musical theater (view table of contents)

This engaging biography charts the course of Arlen's brilliant career, from bank leader in his native Buffalo, New York, to songwriter and vocalist in vaudeville, to composer of Broadway musicals and revues at Harlem's Cotton Club, to writer of the everlasting music in The Wizard of Oz and other filsm. Drawing on a treasure trove of family documents and memorabilia, Edward Jablonski provides not only the definitive work on Arlen's life and music, but also a fascinating look at the rich history of American popular music.

A portrait of lyricist and screenwriter Alan Jay Lerner chronicles his privileged childhood and education, early career endeavors, historic collaboration with Frederick Loewe, and acclaimed achievements.

Combines a basic history of World War II with more than four hundred captioned photographs, and features charts, maps, and a wealth of specific facts.

Traces the life of the popular American songwriter and composer, and discusses his influence on popular song and the musical theater

Examines the life of George Gershwin, including his work in Hollywood, his collaboration with his brother Ira on Broadway, and the evolution of his serious music

Text and photographs give some attention to the home front and to the high military commanders behind the lines but concentrate on the soldier on the front lines

Describes the geography of the Middle East, traces the history of the region from ancient Egypt to modern Israel, and looks at the Arab-Israeli wars and the Iranian revolution

Traces United States aerial operations in World War II and recounts the training and combat experiences of pilots and flight crews

Chronologically arranged entries describe American songs, operas, musicals, composers, performers, and musical history

Illustrated with some eight hundred photographs, four highly acclaimed works by a noted aviation historian are brought together to provide a detailed chronicle of aerial warfare during the Second World War

A comprehensive survey of the pioneers of aviation focuses on the early flights across the Atlantic Ocean

The history of the B-17, her prewar trials, the pilots who flew her and her action packed role in World War II