Books with author Armstrong

Not only biography, but also one of the earliest American attempts to trace the development of jazz."--from the foreword by Dan MorgensternThe first autobiography of a jazz musician, Louis Armstrong's Swing That Music is a milestone in jazz literature. Armstrong wrote most of the biographical material, which is of a different nature and scope than that of his other, later autobiography, Satchmo: My Life in New Orleans (also published by Da Capo). Satchmo covers in intimate detail Armstrong's life until his 1922 move to Chicago; but Swing That Music also covers his days on Chicago's South Side with "King" Oliver, his courtship and marriage to Lil Hardin, his 1929 move to New York, the formation of his own band, his European tours, and his international success. One of the most earnest justifications ever written for the new style of music then called "swing" but more broadly referred to as "Jazz," Swing That Music is a biography, a history, and an entertainment that really "swings."

The empire is on the brink of war. With the world in chaos, twin sisters Moria and Ashyn have been torn apart, forced on their own secret missions. Moria - strong-willed and brave - must confront sorcerer Alvar Kitsune, father of her once-friend Gavril. Moria has magic of her own, but Kitsune is as cunning as he is powerful. Meanwhile soulful, compassionate Ashyn faces an even more terrifying task. She must bring to life a dragon.The sisters have been forced down separate paths. But the time is coming when they must face the greatest battle of their lives: together. The third volume in the Age of Legends trilogy, Forest of Ruin brings this epic tale of romance, magic and power to its thrilling conclusion.

Maftu was afraid of the sea. It had taken his mother when he was a baby, and it seemed to him that the sea gods sought vengeance at having been cheated of Mafatu. So, though he was the son of the Great Chief of Hikueru, a race of Polynesians who worshipped courage, and he was named Stout Heart, he feared and avoided tha sea, till everyone branded him a coward. When he could no longer bear their taunts and jibes, he determined to conquer that fear or be conquered-- so he went off in his canoe, alone except for his little dog and pet albatross. A storm gave him his first challenge. Then days on a desert island found him resourceful beyond his own expectation. This is the story of how his courage grew and how he finally returned home. This is a legend. It happened many years ago, but even today the people of Hikueru sing this story and tell it over their evening fires.

Riley Vasquez is haunted by the brutal murder of the couple she was babysitting for. Max Cross is suffering under the shadow of a life-altering diagnosis he doesn't dare reveal. The last thing either of them wants is to spend a weekend away at a therapy camp alongside five other teens with "issues." But that's exactly where they are when three masked men burst in to take the group hostage. The building has no windows. The exits are sealed shut. Their phones are gone. And their captors are on a killing spree. Riley and Max know that if they can't get out, they'll be next--but they're about to discover that even escape doesn't equal freedom.

A supernatural ghost story, steeped in folklore.Something haunts the black, stagnant waters of the Dire Marsh, and it calls out to Sam. She is a reluctant psychic and has spent her life pretending that she cannot hear the voices of the dead. But now, this latest one is insistent, louder, and difficult to ignore. Sam and her family are on their way to Dartmoor, unaware of what awaits them.The Dire Marsh is ancient and contains many secrets. It lies in a hidden valley, forgotten by the world. Life is tough here, but the locals are resourceful and have found a way to survive. Can Sam and her family do the same, or will either the dead or the living, claim them for their own. . .Set on Dartmoor. This is a ghost story that twists and turns through the stunted, blackened trees of the Dire Marsh.

Becoming a powerful witch? Awesome. Being part of ancient, magical feud? Not so much.You’d think life wouldn’t deal me any more crap hands after bringing me into this world with only one hand to begin with, and then letting me lose an eye, an ear, and half the skin on my face to hot oil when I was just a toddler.But that’s Fate for you – a real “B”.Nevertheless, I’ve got my sweet cousin Sara who is beautiful enough for both of us, a few good friends, and now, it seems, I’ve also inherited an ancient family legacy that will change my world forever.Who knew turning 21 would mean I could imbibe legally, develop some amazing powers, and finally meet a guy who's crazy about me? Maybe a little too crazy....Looks like I'm going to need those powers to escape all the trouble heading my way!REBEL WITCH is the second book of the urban fantasy series, The Awakening - Mutts Like Me. If you like magical action mixed with light and dark humor, and a hint of romance, grab your copy of REBEL WITCH today.PUBLISHER'S NOTE: This book is a new edition of a publication previously titled RELUCTANT GODS. This version has been significantly edited and revised.

Monster hunting isn't for the faint of heart -- the first in a brand-new middle-grade series by NYT bestselling author, Kelley Armstrong.Twelve-year-old Rowan is destined to be Queen; her twin brother, Rhydd, to be Royal Monster Hunter. Rowan would give anything to switch places, but the oldest child is always next in line, even if she is only older by two minutes. She resigns herself to admiring her monster hunting aunt's glorious sword and joining her queen mother for boring diplomatic teas. But tragedy shatters the longstanding rule, and Rowan finds herself hunting the most dangerous monster of all: a gryphon. Accompanied by a feisty baby jackalope and a giant wolf that barely tolerates her, Rowan sets off on a journey that will see her join other unlikely allies: a boy with monster-hunting ambitions of his own, and a girl hiding dangerous motives. It will take all of Rowan's skills, both physical and diplomatic, to keep this adventure on track. The future of her kingdom depends on it.

Chloe Saunders used to be a normal teenage girl - or so she thought. Then she learned the shocking truth - she is a walking science experiment. Genetically altered at birth by a sinister group of scientists known as the Edison Group, Chloe is an aberration - a powerful necromancer who can see ghosts and even raise the dead, often with terrifying consequences. Even worse, her growing powers have made her a threat to the surviving members of the Edison Group, who have decided it's time to end their experiment - permanently . . .Now Chloe is running for her life with three other supernatural teenagers - a charming sorcerer, a troubled werewolf and a temperamental young witch. Together they have a chance for freedom - but can Chloe trust her new friends?

Maya Delaney's paw-print birthmark is the mark of what she truly is—a skin-walker. She can run faster, climb higher, and see better than nearly everyone else. Experiencing intense connections with the animals that roam the woods outside her home, Maya knows it's only a matter of time before she's able to Shift and become one of them. And she believes there may be others in her small town with surprising talents.Now Maya and her friends have been forced to flee from their homes during a forest fire they suspect was deliberately set. Then they're kidnapped, and after a chilling helicopter crash, they find themselves in the Vancouver Island wilderness with nothing but their extraordinary abilities to help them get back home.In The Calling, the sizzling second book in the Darkness Rising trilogy, New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong pumps up the romance, danger, and suspense that left readers of The Gathering clamoring for more.