Most Popular Books by Jeremy Roberts

Eric Bischoff has been called pro wrestling''s most hated man. He''s been booed, reviled, and burned in effigy. Fans have hurled everything from beer bottles to fists at him. Industry critics have spewed a tremendous amount of venom about his spectacular rise and stupendous crash at World Championship Wrestling. But even today, Eric Bischoff''s revolutionary influence on the pro wrestling industry can be seen on every television show and at every live event. Bischoff has kept quiet while industry "pundits" and other know-it-alls pontificated about what happened during the infamous Monday Night Wars. Basing their accounts on third- and fourth-hand rumors and innuendo, the so-called experts got many more things wrong than right. Now, in Controversy Creates Cash, Bischoff tells what really happened. Beginning with his days as a salesman for Verne Gagne''s American Wrestling Association, Bischoff takes readers behind the scenes of wrestling, writing about the inner workings of the business in a way never before revealed. He demonstrates how controversy helped both WCW and WWE. Eric gives the real numbers behind WCW''s red ink -- far lower than reported -- and talks about how Turner Broadcasting''s merger with Time Warner, and then Time Warner''s merger with AOL, devastated not only WCW but many creative and entrepreneurial businesses within the conglomerate. Bischoff has surprisingly kind words for old rivals like Vince McMahon, but pulls no punches with friends and enemies alike. Among his revelations: How teaming with Mickey Mouse turned WCW into a national brand. Why Hulk Hogan came to WCW. Why he fired Jesse Ventura for sleeping on the job. Why Steve Austin didn''t deserve another contract at WCW, and how Bischoff''s canning him was the best thing that ever happened to Austin. How Ted Turner decided WCW should go head-to-head against Raw on Monday nights. How Nitro revolutionized wrestling. Where the New World Order really began. How corporate politics killed WCW. And how he found his inner heel and learned to love being the guy everyone loves to despise. Bischoff brings a surprisingly personal touch to the story, detailing his rough-and-tumble childhood in Detroit, talking about his family and the things he did to cope with the stress of the high-octane media business. Now a successful entertainment producer as well as a wrestling personality, Bischoff tells how he found contentment after being unceremoniously "sent home" from WCW. Love him or hate him, readers will never look at a pro wrestling show quite the same way after reading Bischoff''s story in Controversy Creates Cash.

As USA TODAY, The Nation’s No. 1 Newspaper, puts it, “The Beatles have never lost their standing as the world''s most influential and popular band. They''ve sold more records than any act in U.S. history.” But in the beginning, few people knew their names. The Beatles—John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr—began as an ambitious band out of Liverpool, England, that wanted to play rock ‘n’ roll music in the American style. Often rejected by music producers, they honed their sound in the grimy clubs of Hamburg, Germany, and in small venues throughout Britain. In 1962, their single “Love Me Do” became their first hit, and by 1964 The Beatles were musically on top of the world. The group’s look, sound, and musical approach influenced a generation and brought fame beyond the band’s wildest dreams. But the stress of their fame and their individual career desires eventually broke up The Beatles in 1970. Yet, the band’s popularity remained strong for decades and still shows no sign of waning.

The African continent is home to a fascinating and strong tradition of myth, due in part to the long history of human habitation in Africa; the diversity of its geography, flora, and fauna; and the variety of its cultural beliefs. African Mythology A to Z is a readable reference to the deities, places, events, animals, beliefs, and other subjects that appear in the myths of various African peoples. For the first time, this edition features full-color photographs and illustrations.Coverage includes:

The one person at whose feet the blame for both the Holocaust and World War II can be laid is Adolf Hitler. Readers will learn how Hitler rose to power and the horrific ways that he made use of that power once he had accumulated it. This biography discusses Hitler’s role in the so-called Final Solution and also touches on the impact Hitler still has today. It offers a wealth of detail about the various stages of the Führer’s life and examines the influence he had on both those in his inner circle and the German public at large. Understanding a despicable person may not be inspiring, but that does not mean it’s not worthwhile.

He''s called the human highlight reel of professional wrestling. His high-flying acrobatics have thrilled fans on every continent. He''s been crowned champion of the world''s greatest wrestling promotions, from Mexico to the U.S. But he''s never revealed the inside story of who he is. Until now. Wrestling fans know him as Rey Mysterio, an American luchador of unparalleled talent, the ultimate proof that good things come in small packages. Now for the first time, Rey adds the personal side to the story: • How he had to fight to get a tryout in the ring • Who he was before Rey Misterio Jr. -- and even before Colibri, usually noted as his first identity • What it was like to wrestle in Mexico -- from the bullrings to the riots • How he fought plans for his unmasking in WCW -- and why he wishes he hadn''t succeeded • The inside story of the 619, the West Coast Pop, and his other signature moves • The impact of Eddie Guerrero on his career in WWE • The personal struggle that cost him ring time in 2008 but ultimately made him a stronger man • His real passion in life as husband and father In Rey Mysterio: Behind the Mask, Rey talks candidly about his twenty-plus-year career, from the days of sneaking into bars as a fourteen-year-old to his most recent showdowns in WWE. He speaks of the emotional moments in the ring with his uncle Rey Misterio, and the dark days when he went under the knife to repair his damaged knee. Along the way, Mysterio introduces American audiences to the mysteries of lucha libre, the high-flying, anything-goes Mexican wrestling style that he has done so much to popularize in the U.S. He also talks about the debts he owes to wrestlers such as Konnan, known as the Mexican Hulk Hogan, and dishes some behind-the-scenes dirt on the collapse of WCW at the height of the Monday Night Wars. Mysterio talks tenderly -- but realistically -- of his friend Eddie Guerrero, providing a well-rounded picture of one of the most beloved wrestling figures of recent history. He also details his march toward the Heavyweight Championship, and his mastery of the WWE Triple Crown -- a feat that placed him in an elite group for all time. Behind the Mask is the intimate portrait of one of wrestling''s all-time greats, a story wrestling fans of all ages won''t want to miss.

Under Eric Bishoff''s watch as president of WCW, the company went head to head with Vince McMahon''s WWE and beat them at their own game before WCW itself spectacularly imploded. But by then, Bishoff had made an indelible mark on televised wrestling, producing shows that had appeared more dangerous, more sexy, and more edgy than anything that had come before. He did this to such an extent that in 2002, McMahon seized the chance to bring in his former nemesis as General Manager of RAW; since then, true to form, Bishoff regularly surprises fans with matches that would once have been unthinkable for television. In this revelatory look at his life and career, Bishoff frankly discusses the things he did, both right and wrong, as he helped shape the sports entertainment industry into today''s billion dollar business.

In a world thought to have been created--and nearly destroyed--by the primordial gods Izanagi and Izanami, mythic heroes battled ferocious dragons and giant spiders, while ordinary bamboo cutters and farmers made unexpected contact with the supernatural. Japanese Mythology A to Z, Second Edition is a valuable, colorful reference for anyone with an interest in mythology or Japanese culture.Coverage includes:

Alphabetically listed entries identify and explain the characters, events, important places, and other aspects of South American and Meso-American mythology.

Although Oskar Schindler’s name is synonymous with Holocaust heroes, his life story is by no means black and white. Readers will be introduced to a man who, with the help of his wife and staff, protected more than 1,000 Jews from the Nazis during the Holocaust. At the same time, this hero was a known womanizer with an alcohol problem. This enlightening book covers his upbringing, including his years in the Nazi Party, and his change of heart. Readers will find this volume to be educational, eye-opening, and inspiring.

Abraham Lincoln, one of the greatest American presidents, was an unlikely figure to rise to power. After educating himself, he spent years practicing law on the frontier before coming to the White House. Charming many with his honesty and his rough, folksy humor -- and offending others with his unpolished ways -- Lincoln proved his intelligence, political savvy, and love of country by leading the nation through one of its bitterest trials, the Civil War (1861-1865). Brought down by an assassin''s bullet at the end of the war, Lincoln is forever remembered as the man who preserved the Union and brought an end to slavery. Book jacket.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the United States president who was nicknamed "Old Rough and Ready" because of his perfect army record.

Two decades of the top twenty fan favorites and the matches that made them famous. It starts with an insult...then comes a push, a shove...a betrayal. Before you know it, the two wrestlers are at each other''s throats. It''s a rivalry, it''s personal...it''s a showdown. Some showdowns are straightforward: John Cena wants to prove himself by taking on JBL; Randy Orton knows that if he can slay Undertaker, it will prove that he is the legend killer. Others are grudge matches -- The Rock is finally going to put Stone Cold Steve Austin, the bionic redneck, in his place. There are conflicts we can all identify with: Steve Austin doing to Mr. McMahon what we dream of doing to our boss every Monday morning. There are the epic showdowns that evoke the eternal struggle: Undertaker versus Kane. And the truly bizarre: Mankind against Shawn Michaels. Here for the first time ever, Jeremy Roberts (co-author of Controversy Creates Cash and Batista Unleashed) examines the top twenty rivalries of the past twenty years. Roberts takes us on a veritable tour of recent wrestling history, from Hulk Hogan''s showdowns with Randy Savage to the gargantuan struggles between Undertaker and Batista. The high-flying action of the Hardy Boyz, the Dudleys, Edge & Christian -- all are examined in what amounts to a brief for the wrestlers'' inclusion in the hall of fame. From the Monday Night Wars between nWo and D-Generation X to the real-life conflict that spawned Matt Hardy''s memorable bloodfest with Edge, Roberts takes you into the ring so vividly you''ll come away with bruises.

The beliefs of many Native American peoples emphasize a close relationship between people and the natural world, including geographical features such as mountains and lakes and animals such as whales and bison. Therefore, many of the myths of these peoples are stories of strange occurrences where animals or forces of nature and people interact. Native American Mythology A to Z, Second Edition presents detailed coverage of the deities, legendary heroes and heroines, important animals, objects, and places that make up the mythic lore of the many peoples of North America. This new edition is now in full-color for the first time. Coverage includes: Creation accounts from many Native American cultures Influences on and development of Native American mythology The effects of geographic region, environment, and climate on myths Core beliefs of numerous tribes Recurrent themes in myths throughout the continent.

As the Minister for Propaganda and Culture, Joseph Goebbels shaped the German people’s perception of the Nazi Party, drumming up public support for anti-Semitism and the war effort through films, speeches, and restrictions on the press and other media. This biography covers his life and the progression of his career from a brilliant young student prejudiced against Jews to a powerful leader who worshipped Hitler and fervently supported the Holocaust. Goebbels’ legacy as a master of propaganda is explored, while sidebars include features on Holocaust remembrance events and the seventy-fifth anniversary of Kristallnacht.

“That old childhood saying ‘pick what you want from the tree of life’ simply not working anymore? Becoming a foreigner in Indonesia might be as good a stab at something new and rewarding, as anything…” Armed with a teaching contract, some poems, and a guitar-playing buddy, Roberts discovers a potentially life-changing experience in 2013. And so the Bajaj Boys make themselves at home. Indonesia is revealed as a challenging but welcoming land of ‘instant millionaires’, ‘beautiful rubbish’, abundant romance, powerful religion, and unnerving history. Nasi goreng, alcohol, cigarettes, bajajs, motorbikes, a gentlemen’s club, poetry gigs, wild animals, and electrical storms weave together, as the dark cracks of Kemang open.

Explores the life and golf career of Tiger Woods.

Chronicles the life of George Washington, from his youth in Virginia, through his leadership in the Continental Army, to his years as the first president of the United States.

A biography of the fourth president of the United States, who helped ensure ratification of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Discusses the history of the Air Force special forces, as well as the organization''s training program and what life is like in these specialized units.

Looks at the life and political career of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the only president in U.S. history to be elected to four terms, discussing his youth, marriage, and service to the country during the Great Depression and World War II.

Alphabetical entries cover Buddhist deities, legendary characters, sacred places and shrines, Chinese dynasties and beliefs, and animal legends and themes.

The U.S. Army Special Operations Command are elite groups in the army that engage in unconventional warfare. Rather than fighting an enemy face to face on a battlefield, they are generally involved in hostage rescue missions, scouting missions, manhunts and other highly dangerous activities. This book talks about some of these groups; the Rangers, Green Berets, Delta Force and SOAR, to name a few. These groups are formed of highly trained individuals. It''s not easy to become a member of the Special Ops. Learn more about the training, recruitment and lives of these unique soldiers.

Presents the life and career of Il Duce, the dictator of Italy from 1922-1945.

Introduces the sports of rock and ice climbing, describing the history, equipment, safety tips, and outstanding performers.

Evernote Every Day, by Jeremy Roberts, brings you more from Evernote. Through a series of practical, easy to follow guides you''ll discover new and amazing ways to take the way you use Evernote to a whole new level. This book is a results of years of research and testing, tweaking, and process optimization by someone that wasn''t sure what to do with Evernote at first, but now uses Evernote for everything, every day. From the basics of storing information from the web, to replacing an entire filing cabinet, to automating parts of the web to put Evernote to work for you automatically, it''s all contained within this one book. What others are saying: Daniel E Gold (Author of Evernote: The unofficial guide to capturing everything and getting things done): "If you''re looking to get started in Evernote, learn how to apply Evernote in your every day life, and in a way that doesn''t talk down to you, then you need Jeremy''s book! Jeremy''s passion for how Evernote can help you pops right out of the page. His simple directions on how to get it started and get going makes you wonder what you ever did without his guide!" Mike Vardy (Writer - Talker - Productivityist): "If you''re looking for a simple and accessible way to get into Evernote, this book is going to be right up your alley. Jeremy has crafted a great guide to get you started - and keep you going - with what can be one of most powerful tools in your productivity arsenal." Bojan Djordjevic (Productivity Blogger, Alpha Efficiency): "Jeremy pointed out some great use cases of Evernote, and if you are new to this game, this kind of material is the right way to get started. My personal favorite is diary, as it gave me motivation to scan my old physical leather notebook and immortalize it in Evernote."

Examines the life and career of Bob Dylan, including his childhood in Minnesota, early performances in Greenwich Village, commercial success, and awards.

A biography of the young French woman who, inspired by visions supposedly from God, led the French army against English invaders, was burned at the stake as a heretic, and eventually was declared a saint.

Examines both the legends and the facts surrounding the literary and historical figure of Britain''s King Arthur.

Describes the effects of prescription drugs and provides information about drug testing, dependence and withdrawal, and finding treatment.

Discusses how prescription drugs are abused, how to recognize this problem in parents and friends, and how to seek help.

Bodies abound in this saga of abduction and mayhem set in Humberside and London. Some of them are heavenly, Lucy, for instance, has legs that go on forever, Alice has a dancer''s body, and with our Dave - an experienced striker - she goes on forever too. Then there''s the body in the freezer. Not nice at all. But what do you do when the boss takes an interest in your beautiful blonde lover? Worse, what do you do when she goes missing? Excellent locations, broad humour and sexual tension fuel the drama as Dave and his friends track down the wrongdoer - and are themselves pursued. Don''t miss the thriller from an author who''s clearly lived life to the full.