Michael Murphy Libri

The ultimate compendium of the best bars, restaurants, and more in New Orleans

Birthplace of Jazz, home to the world famous Mardi Gras, champion of voo-doo and vampires, purveyors of its own distinctive Creole and Cajun cuisines, New Orleans, once owned by France, then Spain, then France again, has a rich history that blends the unconventional with the orthodox to create a cultural collision unlike that found in ny other city. This insiders’ guide to New Orleans is shaped by portraits of the less obvious, hidden treasures rarely seen by the 10 million tourists who visit “The Big Easy” each year. From architecture that housed early jazz musicians and powerful madams; to bars that offer shot-and-a-haircut specials; to emblematic local eateries like Hansen’s Sno Bliz and Killer Po’boys; to the best places to buy a chartreuse-colored beehive wig, Civil War cavalry saber, or some swamp-grass gris gris, 111 Places in New Orleans will ensure that you experience the musical, spiritual, historical, edible, and quite often sinful side of America’s Most Interesting City. As noted musician and NOLA native Allen Toussaint once said, “To get to New Orleans, you don’t pass through anywhere else.”

The story revolves around a ruthless and greedy ship captain whose relentless pursuit of wealth leads to dangerous encounters at sea. His ambition not only endangers his crew but also puts him at odds with rival pirates and the law. As he navigates treacherous waters, themes of betrayal, ambition, and the consequences of greed unfold, revealing the captain's complex character and the moral dilemmas he faces. The narrative explores the high stakes of life on the ocean and the impact of one man's choices on those around him.

Sounds Irish, Acts Global critically examines both the history of Ireland's popular music industry as well as the current music scene in the country. This book is of interest to business students as well as popular music scholars in addition to non-academic readers.

Buildings can shape our lives, improve our health, and transform society. Academic histories of architecture and medicine overlook the importance of hospital design. This book shows how hospitals embody the social hierarchies of their time. Hospitals influence individual behavior, and they have the potential to advance human rights. To study hospitals is to unlock the laws of architecture

Focusing on personal growth, this memoir explores the complexities of trauma and its unexpected gifts. Through a heartfelt narrative, the author shares their journey of self-discovery, illustrating how misfortunes can lead to profound insights and resilience. The story emphasizes the transformative power of embracing one’s past, ultimately conveying a message of hope and gratitude amidst adversity.

This price guide reflects the ever growing interest in classic cars, examining all the international popular collectors' and classic cars and provides researched price ranges, technical data, dimensions and history of each marque and a glossary of terms.

Popular broadcaster and psychoanalyst Michael Murphy analyses the most common dreams to help you understand your unconscious thoughts and decipher the messages they may be sending you about how you can have a richer and more fulfilled life.