New Releases by Sharon DAVIS

Dusty Springfield is a pop-music legend. Goddess of the sixties, reluctant recluse of the seventies, enigmatic icon of the eighties and nineties, she attracted a passionate following that has remained loyal to this day. This biography tackles many unanswered questions about Springfield''s life.

Stevie Wonder has been a dominant figure in contemporary music for over three decades, making the transition from child prodigy to ground-breaking adult superstar with apparent ease. Acknowledged as one of the finest songwriters of all time, Wonder was also instrumental in securing the late Dr Martin Luther King Jr''s birthday as a national holiday in the USA. The performer remains one of the most respected figures on the international music scene, a fact reflected in vivid detail in a book that finally does justice to the legend that is Stevie Wonder.

When Marvin Gaye was shot dead in 1984 by his own father, the world lost one of its greatest singers. Born into a Washington ghetto, the son of a pentecostal minister, Marvin Gaye rose to become one the most original musical talents of his generation. This intensively researched biography charts his extraordinary life, turbulent career and tragic death. It details his beginnings as session drummer for Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, his struggle for artistic independence, and his stormy relationship with Tamla Motown Records and Berry Gordy, its legendary head whose sister he married. It also tells of the resounding success his records had, and the lasting contribution he made to black music.

The 60s was a decade when British music reached a height of popularity all over the world with groups such as The Beatles. This book looks at the number-one singles of the decade in Britain from artists including Tom Jones, Cliff Richard and The Beatles.

Sharon Davis was one of the first Yeager Scholars at Marshall University. She discusses: her personal history; detailed information about her education (before and during college); why she applied for the Yeager Scholars program; her experiences in the Yeager Program; individuals such as Joe Engle, Chuck Yeager, Dr. Denman, Joe Hunnicutt, & Dale Nitzschke; a brief section on Yeager Scholar'' interactions and relationships with other students; and other topics.

McGraw-Hill basic self-instructional guide (er)

Written by the First Lady of California, this charming story chronicles the adventures of Capitol Kitty, resident cat at the California State House. Capitol Kitty has always been the top cat around the California State House. Capitol Kitty is the poshest stray cat in the state -- she has her every need attended to, and spends her days lording over her vast domain. Then one day, a new cat shows up, and threatens Capitol Kitty''s beloved regal routine. The newcomer, Scare D. Cat, is a wimpy little stray, scared of his own shadow. Capitol Kitty takes him on a wild trip through the Capitol building. But the two cats get more than they bargain for. It''s a hilarious and educational kitty adventure!