Years have passed since the end of the War of the Lance. The people of Ansalon have rebuilt their lives, their houses, their families. The Companions of the Lance, too, have returned to their homes, raising children and putting the days of their heroic deeds behind them.But peace on Krynn comes at a price. The forces of darkness are ever vigilant, searching for ways to erode the balance of power and take control. When subtle changes begin to permeate the fragile peace, new lives are drawn into the web of fate woven around all the races. The time has come to pass the sword -- or the staff -- to the children of the Lance.They are the Second Generation.An all-new repackaged paperback edition of a classic Dragonlance novel.This book of five novellas bridges the gap between the Chronicles and Legends trilogies and Dragons of Summer Flame. While detailing their adventures, The Second Generation also sets up key events and characters in future Dragonlance novels.

Years have passed since the end of the War of the Lance. The people of Ansalon have rebuilt their lives, their houses, their families. The Companions of the Lance, too, have returned to their homes, raising children and putting the days of their heroic deeds behind them.But peace on Krynn comes at a price. The forces of darkness are ever vigilant, searching for ways to erode the balance of power and take control. When subtle changes begin to permeate the fragile peace, new lives are drawn into the web of fate woven around all the races. The time has come to pass the sword -- or the staff -- to the children of the Lance.They are the Second Generation.An all-new repackaged paperback edition of a classic Dragonlance novel.This book of five novellas bridges the gap between the Chronicles and Legends trilogies and Dragons of Summer Flame. While detailing their adventures, The Second Generation also sets up key events and characters in future Dragonlance novels.

They agreed that past generations of ball players and reporters have left only garbled traditions and scattered fragments of their knowledge of the game and that the science of baseball, as understood now, should be preserved in some way for future generations to use or to improve upon. They designed the book not only to be a history of the present day development of the American game, but also as a high text book for the lovers of baseball, for players in the amateur and school fields, and for the fans generally. That they do not know all about baseball, they freely concede, but present a general study of the inside science of the game based on long experience, dozens of the great players past and present being unconscious contributors. The manuscript was originally written by the reporter and was rewritten, added to, corrected and revised, by the player. In it are included several articles originally printed inT he American Magazine under the reporters name, with corrections and additions by the player. The whole was rewritten into its present form by the authors, working together, and is presented with the hope that it may assist fans, younger ball players and all lovers of baseball to a better appreciation of the finer points of the national game, and enable them to see behind the moves of the men on the field, the generalship and brainwork of inside play. A pril, ipio.(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text.

The classic comic strip collections from the Transformers UK weekly continue with the Autobots' human ally, Buster Witwicky, entering the fray and taking on the might of Shockwave to usher in a second generation of Transformers: the Special Teams! Clad in an experimental exo-suit, and determined to prove he can look after himself. Buster is drawn into a battle for survival against the might of Shockwave, the awesome Devastator and his own Matrix contaminated psyche. Unknowingly he holds the key to the next step in Transformers evolution, and the Decepticons want it! Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Transformers with this classic collection packed with bonus material and a brand new cover created specially for this volume.

The Second Woman (1950) is a classic movie directed by James V. Kern, and starring Robert Young; Betsy Drake; John Sutton. It is widely considered to be one of the top 100 greatest classic films of all time. This great film will surely attract a whole new generation of classic movie fans. And for seasoned cinematic connoseuirs, The Second Woman (1950) will rekindle an era of film making at its best. For others who simply enjoy watching timeless pieces with icons such as Robert Young; Betsy Drake; John Sutton, The Second Woman (1950) is highly recommended. Re-released by Reel Classic Films this movie would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal DVD library.

The second of Cooper's five Leatherstocking Tales, this is the one which has consistently captured the imagination of generations since it was first published in 1826. It's success lies partly in the historical role Cooper gives to his Indian characters, against the grain of accumulated racial hostility, and partly in his evocation of the wild beautiful landscapes of North America which the French and the British fought to control throughout the eighteenth century. At the center of the novel is the celebrated `Massacre' of British troops and their families by Indian allies of the French at Fort William Henry in 1757. Around this historical event, Cooper built a romantic fiction of captivity, sexuality, and heroism, in which the destiny of the Mohicans Chingachgook and his son Uncas is inseparable from the lives of Alice and Cora Munro and of Hawkeye the frontier scout. The controlled, elaborate writing gives natural pace to the violence of the novel's action: like the nature whose plundering Copper laments, the books placid surfaces conceal inexplicable and deathly forces. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Sit back and enjoy intense drum performances by incredible drummers with the Super Classic Drum Trio DVD Pack. It includes: Classic Drum Solos and Drum Battles, Volumes 1 & 2 and Classic Rock Drum Solos.Classic Drum Solos and Drum Battles Volume 1 DVD:This DVD presents 15 of the true legends of jazz drumming in astounding, extended solos and in rare, never-before-seen drum duels filmed over the last five decades. Among the highlights are uncut drum solos from big band legends Sonny Payne, Rufus Jones, Buddy Rich, Sam Woodyard and Louie Bellson, and small-group giants Art Blakey and Joe Morello. Rare drum battles include meetings between Gene Krupa and Cozy Cole; Buddy Rich and Ed Shaughnessy; Chico Hamilton, Gene Krupa and Lionel Hampton; Elvin Jones, Sunny Murray and Art Blakey; and a once-in-a-lifetime battle between Buddy Rich and Jerry Lewis. As a bonus, the drumming DVD also includes a full-length commentary by expert drummer Peter Erskine that can be accessed at the viewer's discretion, and the original theatrical trailer for the 1958 film The Gene Krupa Story, never seen outside movie theaters.Classic Drum Solos and Drum Battles Volume 2 DVD:The second installment in this exciting series, volume two features fifteen thunderous drum solos from legends like Buddy Rich, Lionel Hampton, Gene Krupa, Papa Jo Jones, Art Blakey, Shelly Manne, Sonny Payne, Sam Woodyard, Rufus Speedy Jones, and others. Spanning the years 1947 to 1989, many of these performances have never been previously released on home video or DVD. Bonus clips include Bobby Troup's history of the jazz drum set from 1958 and a great segment featuring The Gene Krupa Jazz Trio impersonating Russian musicians from 1946.Classic Rock Drum Solos:Wipeout, In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, Toad, and Soul Sacrifice were recordings that became the cornerstones of rock drumming and, thanks to Hudson Music, they are among the many legendary performances contained on this DVD release. Hosted by rock drumming legend and historian, Carmine Appice, Classic Rock Drum Solos is a comprehensive collection of rock drum solos that traces the development of the phenomenon with vintage footage of pioneers from the 1940s and 50s, rare film from the golden age of the '60s, and awe-inspiring video of the pyrotechnic players of the '70s and '80s.Before I ever touched a pair of drumsticks or knew what a snare drum was, I saw The Gene Krupa Story, recalls modern drumming icon, Neil Peart. Krupa's showmanship and rhythmic grace shined a spotlight on the drums and the drum solo and I remember thinking, I wanna do that!I was totally influenced by Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich, says Vanilla Fudge's Carmine Appice, who was also inspired by the drum solos of Louie Bellson, Max Roach, Joe Morello, Sonny Payne, Roy Haynes, Art Blakey, Jack DeJohnette and Tony Williams. I got speed, showmanship, the concept of melodic playing, and a lot of other great ideas from the jazz masters.By the mid 1950s, however, new forms of popular music were being created by a new generation of musicians. Along with the baby boomers came rock 'n' roll music, rock 'n' roll drumming, and an even more spectacular type of drum solo.In discussing the details of his performance on the disc, Michael Shrieve (Santana) recalls, Well, it was shot at the Woodstock Festival (August 1969), which was pretty incredible. The thing that most people don't realize is that when Santana played at Woodstock we didn't even have a record out, so it was amazing that we were able to win the crowd over like we did. But, we played that show like we played all our showswith lots of intensity and passion.It wasn't until a year later, when the Woodstock film came out and we were on the road in New York City that we were able to see the movie. We went as a group and stood in line with everybody else. As the showing before ours let out, people who had just seen the film were pointing at us in the line and whispering to each other.We went in to see the s

The second of Cooper's five Leatherstocking Tales, this is the one which has consistently captured the imagination of generations since it was first published in 1826. It's success lies partly in the historical role Cooper gives to his Indian characters, against the grain of accumulated racial hostility, and partly in his evocation of the wild beautiful landscapes of North America which the French and the British fought to control throughout the eighteenth century. At the center of the novel is the celebrated `Massacre' of British troops and their families by Indian allies of the French at Fort William Henry in 1757. Around this historical event, Cooper built a romantic fiction of captivity, sexuality, and heroism, in which the destiny of the Mohicans Chingachgook and his son Uncas is inseparable from the lives of Alice and Cora Munro and of Hawkeye the frontier scout. The controlled, elaborate writing gives natural pace to the violence of the novel's action: like the nature whose plundering Copper laments, the books placid surfaces conceal inexplicable and deathly forces. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Second Chorus (1940) is a classic movie directed by H.C. Potter, and starring Fred Astaire; Paulette Goddard; Artie Shaw. It is widely considered to be one of the top 100 greatest classic films of all time. This great film will surely attract a whole new generation of classic movie fans. And for seasoned cinematic connoseuirs, Second Chorus (1940) will rekindle an era of film making at its best. For others who simply enjoy watching timeless pieces with icons such as Fred Astaire; Paulette Goddard; Artie Shaw, Second Chorus (1940) is highly recommended. Re-released by Reel Classic Films this movie would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal DVD library.

Second Chorus (1940) is a classic movie directed by H.C. Potter, and starring Fred Astaire; Paulette Goddard; Artie Shaw. It is widely considered to be one of the top 100 greatest classic films of all time. This great film will surely attract a whole new generation of classic movie fans. And for seasoned cinematic connoseuirs, Second Chorus (1940) will rekindle an era of film making at its best. For others who simply enjoy watching timeless pieces with icons such as Fred Astaire; Paulette Goddard; Artie Shaw, Second Chorus (1940) is highly recommended. Re-released by Reel Classic Films this movie would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal DVD library.

Written during the dark hours immediately before and during the Second World War, C. S. Lewis's Space Trilogy, of which Perelandra is the second volume, stands alongside such works as Albert Camus's The Plague and George Orwell's 1984 as a timely parable that has become timeless, beloved by succeeding generations as much for the sheer wonder of its storytelling as for the significance of the moral concerns. For the trilogy's central figure, C. S. Lewis created perhaps the most memorable character of his career, the brilliant, clear-eyed, and fiercely brave philologist Dr. Elwin Ransom. Appropriately, Lewis modeled Dr. Ransom after his dear friend J. R. R. Tolkien, for in the scope of its imaginative achievement and the totality of its vision of not one but two imaginary worlds, the Space Trilogy is rivaled in this century only by Tolkien's trilogy The Lord of the Rings. Readers who fall in love with Lewis's fantasy series The Chronicles of Namia as children unfailingly cherish his Space Trilogy as adults; it, too, brings to life strange and magical realms in which epic battles are fought between the forces of light and those of darkness. But in the many layers of its allegory, and the sophistication and piercing brilliance of its insights into the human condition, it occupies a place among the English language's most extraordinary works for any age, and for all time. In Perelandra, Dr. Ransom is recruited by the denizens of Malacandra, befriended in Out of the Silent Planet, to rescue the edenic planet Perelandra and its peace-loving populace from a terrible threat: a malevolent being from another world who strives to create a new world order, and who must destroy an old and beautiful civilization to do so.

Written during the dark hours immediately before and during the Second World War, C. S. Lewis's Space Trilogy, of which Perelandra is the second volume, stands alongside such works as Albert Camus's The Plague and George Orwell's 1984 as a timely parable that has become timeless, beloved by succeeding generations as much for the sheer wonder of its storytelling as for the significance of the moral concerns. For the trilogy's central figure, C. S. Lewis created perhaps the most memorable character of his career, the brilliant, clear-eyed, and fiercely brave philologist Dr. Elwin Ransom. Appropriately, Lewis modeled Dr. Ransom after his dear friend J. R. R. Tolkien, for in the scope of its imaginative achievement and the totality of its vision of not one but two imaginary worlds, the Space Trilogy is rivaled in this century only by Tolkien's trilogy The Lord of the Rings. Readers who fall in love with Lewis's fantasy series The Chronicles of Namia as children unfailingly cherish his Space Trilogy as adults; it, too, brings to life strange and magical realms in which epic battles are fought between the forces of light and those of darkness. But in the many layers of its allegory, and the sophistication and piercing brilliance of its insights into the human condition, it occupies a place among the English language's most extraordinary works for any age, and for all time. In Perelandra, Dr. Ransom is recruited by the denizens of Malacandra, befriended in Out of the Silent Planet, to rescue the edenic planet Perelandra and its peace-loving populace from a terrible threat: a malevolent being from another world who strives to create a new world order, and who must destroy an old and beautiful civilization to do so.

Written during the dark hours immediately before and during the Second World War, C. S. Lewis's Space Trilogy, of which That Hideous Strength is the third volume, stands alongside such works as Albert Camus's The Plague and George Orwell's 1984 as a timely parable that has become timeless, beloved by succeeding generations as much for the sheer wonder of its storytelling as for the significance of its moral concerns. For the trilogy's central figure, C. S. Lewis created perhaps the most memorable character of his career, the brilliant, clear-eyed, and fiercely brave philologist Dr. Elwin Ransom. Appropriately, Lewis modeled Dr. Ransom on his dear friend J. R. R. Tolkien, for in the scope of its imaginative achievement and the totality of its vision of not one but two imaginary worlds, the Space Trilogy is rivaled in this century only by Tolkien's trilogy The Lord of the Rings. Readers who fall in love with Lewis's fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia as children unfailingly cherish his Space Trilogy as adults; it, too, brings to life strange and magical realms in which epic battles are fought between the forces of light and those of darkness. But in the many layers of its allegory, and the sophistication and piercing brilliance of its insights into the human condition, it occupies a place among the English language's most extraordinary works for any age, and for all time. In That Hideous Strength, the final installment of the Space Trilogy, the dark forces that have been repulsed in Out of the Silent Planet and Perelandra are massed for an assault on the planet Earth itself. Word is on the wind that the mighty wizard Merlin has come back to the land of the living after many centuries, holding the key to ultimate power for the force that can find him and bend him to its will. A sinister technocratic organization that is gaining force throughout England, N.I.C.E. (the National Institute of Coordinated Experiments), secretly controlled by humanity's mortal enemies, plans to use Merlin in their plot to recondition society. Dr. Ransom forms a countervailing group, Logres, in opposition, and the two groups struggle to a climactic resolution that brings the Space Trilogy to a magnificent, crashing close.

Written during the dark hours immediately before and during the Second World War, C. S. Lewis's Space Trilogy, of which That Hideous Strength is the third volume, stands alongside such works as Albert Camus's The Plague and George Orwell's 1984 as a timely parable that has become timeless, beloved by succeeding generations as much for the sheer wonder of its storytelling as for the significance of its moral concerns. For the trilogy's central figure, C. S. Lewis created perhaps the most memorable character of his career, the brilliant, clear-eyed, and fiercely brave philologist Dr. Elwin Ransom. Appropriately, Lewis modeled Dr. Ransom on his dear friend J. R. R. Tolkien, for in the scope of its imaginative achievement and the totality of its vision of not one but two imaginary worlds, the Space Trilogy is rivaled in this century only by Tolkien's trilogy The Lord of the Rings. Readers who fall in love with Lewis's fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia as children unfailingly cherish his Space Trilogy as adults; it, too, brings to life strange and magical realms in which epic battles are fought between the forces of light and those of darkness. But in the many layers of its allegory, and the sophistication and piercing brilliance of its insights into the human condition, it occupies a place among the English language's most extraordinary works for any age, and for all time. In That Hideous Strength, the final installment of the Space Trilogy, the dark forces that have been repulsed in Out of the Silent Planet and Perelandra are massed for an assault on the planet Earth itself. Word is on the wind that the mighty wizard Merlin has come back to the land of the living after many centuries, holding the key to ultimate power for the force that can find him and bend him to its will. A sinister technocratic organization that is gaining force throughout England, N.I.C.E. (the National Institute of Coordinated Experiments), secretly controlled by humanity's mortal enemies, plans to use Merlin in their plot to recondition society. Dr. Ransom forms a countervailing group, Logres, in opposition, and the two groups struggle to a climactic resolution that brings the Space Trilogy to a magnificent, crashing close.

Second Treatise of Government written by legendary English philosopher John Locke is widely considered to be one of the top works of political philosophy of all time. This great classic will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, Second Treatise of Government is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by John Locke is highly recommended. Published by Classic Books America and beautifully produced, Second Treatise of Government would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal library.

Few challenges demand more of a business owner than passing on the family business to the next generation. Family members' lifelong hopes, dreams, ambitions, relationships, even personal struggles with mortality--all figure into managing succession. This second edition of a 1992 classic reflects many more years' worth of knowledge gained in the study of family business. This edition identifies succession management problems and solutions for any family business CEO, whether the business is in its first or second or third generation, or beyond. This edition focuses not only on succession planning but more so on managing succession. Good succession management is like good strategic planning. Once the planning is completed, the real challenge and greatest value comes from keeping it current and implementing it. Family Business Succession: The Final Test of Greatness, 2nd edition helps break the complex succession planning and management process into understandable pieces. In its pages you'll learn: the different types of leadership transitions; how to overcome resistance to transferring power, as well as ideals for new roles, new careers and other post-retirement activities; five pieces for good management of the succession process; to prepare your business for succession; to prepare your family for a successful transition; develop effective successors; the process of choosing a successor; how to implement succession; how to avoid common post-succession mistakes and problems; and much more... Family Business Succession shows how to turn succession from a potentially explosive crisis into a renewed commitment to the business and the family. It is fast reading, filled with real-life cases, practical tips and 15 useful exhibits.

Second Treatise of Government written by legendary English philosopher John Locke is widely considered to be one of the top works of political philosophy of all time. This great classic will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, Second Treatise of Government is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by John Locke is highly recommended. Published by Classic Books America and beautifully produced, Second Treatise of Government would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal library.

Essays: First and Second Series, written by legendary author Ralph Waldo Emerson is widely considered to be one of the greatest classic and historical texts of all time. This great classic will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, Essays: First and Second Series is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by Ralph Waldo Emerson is highly recommended. Published by Classic Books International and beautifully produced, Essays: First and Second Series would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal library.

Even if you saw the original SECOND TO NONE -- the critically acclaimed, Emmy-nominated documentary about the making of The Second City's classic revue PARADIGM LOST -- this 10th ANNIVERSAY SPECIAL EDITION DVD will be quite the eye-opener. It boasts substantial new content and special features sure to appeal to fans of comedy and improv, as well as anyone with an interest in verite documentaries. The Special Edition adds more than hour of previously unseen material, including new scenes that allow the documentary to delve deeper into the art of improvisation, and the way it's used to create Second City mainstage revues. New rehearsal and performance footage includes the creation of now-classic Second City scenes YES AND and GRANDMA'S RECORDS. And through the newly added interviews and conversations among the cast members, it brings audiences that much closer to the entire cast, including Tina Fey, who soon after the documentary wrapped was selected to be become the first female head-writer of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. In addition, the entire surviving cast of PARADIGM LOST and their director Mick Napier return for a very funny and insightful feature-length commentary track. It s a fascinating listen as these now highly successful writers, directors and actors reflect on the experience that not only launched them high-profile careers in television and film but also bonded them for life. There are also two fascinating deleted scenes from the documentary, each with a commentary track; two additional scenes from PARADIGM LOST; an outtakes reel; and, in a fitting coda that is both funny and poignant, a tribute to cast member Jim Zulevic (who died in 2006) from the Second City Radio show, which features appearances from Tina Fey and Kevin Dorff. All the footage has been remastered, and now that it s on DVD for the first time, it has never looked or sounded better. SECOND TO NONE: 10th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION is that rare glimpse at some of the finest comedic minds of their generation, just before stardom hit, when it was all about the work, and about collaborating in an attempt to live up to the reputation of the world s greatest comedy theater, The Second City. Do they ever!