Jim Stephens's Books

Remembering the Derby

By: Bolus, Jim

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Followers of the Sport of Kings will find the book irresistible." -Publishers Weekly Jim Bolus's Kentucky Derby Stories was called "a Derby delight," "entertaining," and "a winner" by publications like Daily Racing Form, Lexington Herald-Leader, and the Detroit News. Now, Bolus, sportswriter and Derby historian, is back with another field of stories from the most-esteemed horse race in North America-Remembering the Derby. Included in this volume of his Derby moments are stories of trainers, runners, writers, winners, and losers. Bolus features chapters on his favorite race writers, Mike Barry and Joe Hirsch, who influenced his own craft and his love of the sport; and Bolus spends a few pages noting some of the best writers whose handicapping has paid off for many of their readers. This volume's cast of horses includes unforgettable legends like Northern Dancer and some less-memorable runners like Silky Sullivan, who deserves a second bow. Relying on his reportorial background, Bolus investigates the Derby with some enlightening offerings from the past. From the 1924 Derby, he recalls a controversial four-horse finish and how the true second-place finisher will never be known. Also in the list of stories is a compilation of tales from the saddle in which jockeys misgauged the distance to the finish-decisions that cost some the race and handed victory over to others. ABOUT THE AUTHOR The late Jim Bolus, who attended his thirty-seventh Kentucky Derby in 1996, hadn't missed the race in more than twenty years. Dubbed a Doctor of Derbyology by one newspaper reporter, Bolus also wrote Derby Dreams, Derby Fever, Kentucky Derby Stories, and Derby Magic, all published by Pelican.

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Pelican Publishing

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1455611034

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The Most Memorable Games in Patriots History

The Oral History of a Legendary Team

By: Jim Baker,Bernard M. Corbett

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The Most Memorable Games in Patriots History

The Oral History of a Legendary Team

By: Jim Baker,Bernard M. Corbett

Tom Brady marching the team upfield in the final minute of the 2001 Super Bowl. Troy Brown playing offense, defense, and special teams. The Tuck Rule. A rogue groundskeeper plowing a path for kicker John Smith at the end of a scoreless, snowy game. Gino Cappelletti setting the AFL record for points in a game against the Houston Oilers. These are the moments Patriots fans love to remember, now retold by the players who lived them. Once a top team in the AFL in the 1960s, the Patriots have returned to glory as one of the NFL's best franchises during the past decade, and enthusiasm for them has never been higher. Sportswriters Jim Baker and Bernard M. Corbett relive the evolution of the team, getting war stories from players like Cappelletti, John Hannah, and Steve Grogan. Moving through the team's biggest games, they put a fresh spin on the stories all Pats fans love, with detail and color from the players who were there, on the field, making history. The Most Memorable Games in Patriots History is a perfect gift for the serious fan-not just a collectible, but the kind of book you can hunker down and enjoy.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1608190730

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Go the Distance

A True Story of a Father and Sons Road to Recovery

By: Jim Serger

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Go the Distance

A True Story of a Father and Sons Road to Recovery

By: Jim Serger

One family's true story of redemption and recovery In order for a relationship to hold, one must be willing to keep it strong no matter how weak it becomes. That is the power of love. But love alone does not always guarantee satisfaction. This book is about will power, and the desire to keep love afloat--it is about communication for survival, and the will power to believe in someone, even when they are not willing to believe in themselves.How far are you willing to go for a loved one? Jim Serger shares how far he and his family went to save the relationship with his father through his dad's battle with alcoholism. This is a heartfelt and personal journey; one that will resonate with anyone who has struggled to pull a loved one from the depths of addiction back into the joy of life. This book will prove to anyone that as long as there is a will, there is a way. The will is the how and the now, and it can determine the future. What is in the past is in the past. Put it behind you and focus on tomorrow. If you have ever been down in the valley, staring up at the highest mountain, and feel there is no way to the top, this book is for you. Jim Serger and his father were able to beat the odds and overcome the obstacles through sheer unconditional love, will power and faith. It can be done. Go the Distance will tell you how.

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Advantage Media Group

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1599322854

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Illustrated Route 66 Historical Atlas

By: Jim Hinckley

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Illustrated Route 66 Historical Atlas

By: Jim Hinckley

The definitive, fully illustrated state-by-state atlas of the shifting alignments, historic sites, and current points of interest along the United States' beloved Route 66. Route 66 changed immensely in the six decades between its opening in 1926 and its removal from the U.S. highway system in 1985. Since that time, Route 66 has enjoyed a renaissance, and interest in America's Mother Road as both a historical byway and a travel destination continues to grow. In this unprecedented volume, prolific Route 66 author Jim Hinckley presents an illustrated Route 66 atlas that explores the road's history from its inception into the present day. The Illustrated Route 66 Atlas is highlighted by more than a dozen specially commissioned maps that include points of interest along or near Route 66, divided into six categories: pre-1926 historic sites (such as Lincoln's home and presidential library); noteworthy landmarks; the locations of infamous crimes and disasters; parks of interest; key sites in Route 66's evolution (such as Hooker's Cut, Missouri, an engineering marvel when completed); military-specific sites (including Civil War battlefields and POW and internment camps); historic attractions from the road's midcentury heyday (such as Little Beaver Town and Geronimo's Trading Post); film-related sites; and locations important to Route 66's modern resurgence. Illustrated with photography and memorabilia in addition to the maps, The Illustrated Route 66 Atlas is a unique, colorful, and visually dynamic look at 500 of the Mother Road's most significant sites from the past and today.

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Voyageur Press

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1627884963

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Deep Black: Dark Zone

By: Stephen Coonts,Jim DeFelice

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Deep Black: Dark Zone

By: Stephen Coonts,Jim DeFelice

A missing A-bomb and a terrorist threat ignite a global crisis in the New York Times–bestselling author’s technothriller. In a secluded headquarters on the other side of the globe, terrorists plan to set-off an underwater explosion of such hellish force that it could shift the very foundation of the earth’s surface. Envisioning world-wide disaster, the terrorists call it God’s Revenge. A nuclear warhead has gone missing. Small in size, it packs up to ten times the kilotons that exploded over Hiroshima. It’s now in the wrong hands, ready to detonate a world war of unfathomable proportions. The National Security Agency enlists ex-marine sniper Charlie Dean to stop the unthinkable. But when his suspicions of a traitor in his shadow become frighteningly true, Dean’s race against time could mean the end of the free world.

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Macmillan + ORM

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1429954841

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9781429954846

Officer Down

By: Jim Jones

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Officer Down

By: Jim Jones

2016 was a heartbreaking year for law enforcement agencies across the U.S., with 140 officers being killed in the line of duty. Their deaths, and the deaths of those who died so long ago, should never be forgotten. Officer Down, Vol. I, is a compilation of eighteen riveting stories of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty between 1850 and 1900. These stories are pulled directly from various newspapers across the United States, captivating the reader just as they did

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Page Publishing Inc

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1640275797

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Sound of Trumpets

History of the Labour Movement in South Australia

By: Jim Moss

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Sound of Trumpets

History of the Labour Movement in South Australia

By: Jim Moss

From small beginnings, trade unions developed leading to the birth of the United Trades and Labor Council in 1884, and to political action with the formation of the United Labor Party in 1891. This is a record of peaceful movements for reform, for the Chartist program and a wider democracy.

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Wakefield Press

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0949268062

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Arkansas Mischief

The Birth Of A National Scandal

By: Jim McDougal

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Arkansas Mischief

The Birth Of A National Scandal

By: Jim McDougal

Until his recent death in federal prison, Jim McDougal was the irrepressible ghost of the Clintons' Arkansas past. As Bill Clinton's political and business mentor, McDougal - with his knowledge of embarrassing real estate and banking deals, bribes, and obstructions of justice - has long haunted the White House. Jim McDougal's vivid self-portrait, completed only days before his death and coauthored by veteran journalist Curtis Wilkie, takes on the rich particularity of character and plot to reveal the hidden intersections of politics and special interests in Arkansas and the betrayals that followed. It is the story of how ambitious men and women climbed out of rural obscurity and "how friendships break down and lives are ruined.

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Holt Paperbacks

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1627797548

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Just Teach! in FE

A People-centered Approach

By: Jim Crawley

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Just Teach! in FE

A People-centered Approach

By: Jim Crawley

A straightforward guide to help teachers and trainee teachers in FE navigate the complex system of teaching qualifications and learn to teach in an ever-changing sector.

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Learning Matters

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1526448572

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Tales from the Red Sox Dugout

By: Jim Prime,Bill Nowlin

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Tales from the Red Sox Dugout

By: Jim Prime,Bill Nowlin

The Boston Red Sox are one of the most storied sports franchises in North America. Steeped in tradition, they represent a veritable treasure trove of baseball lore. From the earliest days of a promising young pitcher named Babe Ruth, through the glory years of Foxx, Williams, and Yastrzemski, to the present era of superstars such as Garciaparra and Martinez, the Red Sox epitomize all that is grand about the grand old game. Over the years they've been blessed with some of the most colorful and engaging characters ever to don a major league uniform -- Bill "Spaceman" Lee, Dick "Dr. Strangeglove" Stuart, and Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd, to name just a few. Tales from the Red Sox Dugout captures the flavor and atmosphere of the Red Sox dugout. You'll find this book as irresistible as a sunny afternoon doubleheader at Fenway.

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Sports Publishing LLC

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1582613486

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The South Bend Blue Sox

A History of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Team and Its Players, 1943-1954

By: Jim Sargent,Robert M. Gorman

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The South Bend Blue Sox

A History of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Team and Its Players, 1943-1954

By: Jim Sargent,Robert M. Gorman

Immortalized in the film A League of Their Own, the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League debuted in 1943 as a way to fill ballpark seats should Major League Baseball suspend operations during World War II. Any fan expecting to see a watered-down version of the game was in for quite a surprise. The women on the field proved every bit as tough and competitive as their male counterparts, running with abandon, diving for catches, and sliding fearlessly, all while wearing uniforms with short skirts. This work examines the history of the league as seen through the eyes of the players and management and the experiences of the South Bend Blue Sox--one of only two teams to play in all 12 seasons of the league. Although players never saw themselves as revolutionaries, these daring heroines helped pave the way toward greater freedom of choice for the generations of women who followed.

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McFarland

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0786488646

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Amazing Tales from the Boston Red Sox Dugout

A Collection of the Greatest Red Sox Stories Ever Told

By: Jim Prime,Bill Nowlin

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Amazing Tales from the Boston Red Sox Dugout

A Collection of the Greatest Red Sox Stories Ever Told

By: Jim Prime,Bill Nowlin

Calling all BoSox fans! In this one-of-a-kind compendium of anecdotes from players, managers, and beat writers, Jim Prime and Bill Nowlin capture all the magic and passion of Boston Red Sox baseball. Amazing Tales from the Boston Red Sox Dugout is a colorful journey through the history of the franchise. Included are the best memories and stories in the players’ and managers’ own words, as found in Prime and Nowlin’s Tales from the Boston Red Sox Dugout and More Tales from the Boston Red Sox Dugout. Within these pages, fans will chafe at the rivalries, cheer the wins, and challenge the losses both on the road and at home. From the earliest days of a promising young pitcher named Babe Ruth, through the glory years of Foxx, Williams, and Yastrzemiski, to the championship era of superstars such as Martinez and Ortiz, the Red Sox epitomize all that is grand about the grand old game. Featured players and managers include Wade Boggs, Joe Cronin, Bobby Doerr, Carlton Fisk, Dustin Pedrioa, Jim Rice, Jason Varitek, and many other Red Sox legends. This massive collection captures the story and glory of Red Sox baseball both on the field and off. Without a doubt, this tantalizing offering from Prime and Nowlin will provide hours of entertainment for Red Sox and baseball fans alike.

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Simon and Schuster

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1683580648

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9781683580645

Me!

(Just Like You, Only Better)

By: Jim Benton

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Me!

(Just Like You, Only Better)

By: Jim Benton

Jamie Kelly is back with an all-new diary involving Angeline, her "flawless" friend.

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Scholastic Inc.

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0545116163

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Murder in the Courthouse

Reconstruction & Redemption in the North Carolina Piedmont

By: Jim Wise

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Murder in the Courthouse

Reconstruction & Redemption in the North Carolina Piedmont

By: Jim Wise

An in-depth look at the historic murder of an infamous politician during America’s Reconstruction following the Civil War. No suspect was ever indicted or tried for the murder of scalawag politician John W. “Chicken” Stephens in a North Carolina courthouse; and the Ku Klux Klan not only rid itself of a troublesome adversary, but also set up a showdown between the state’s old guard and the radical regime of Governor William Woods Holden. Follow this little-known tale from the murder, through the “Kirk-Holden War,” through the courts and to the finale, when Holden became the United States’ first governor impeached and removed from office. Newspaper reporter and historical columnist Jim Wise takes us beyond the final days of the Civil War in North Carolina, amidst the destruction and poverty and debt, to chronicle the men whose clashing agendas and personalities shaped a violent era and laid foundations for the Jim Crow century to come.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1614232288

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The Art of Democracy

A Concise History of Popular Culture in the United States

By: Jim Cullen

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The Art of Democracy

A Concise History of Popular Culture in the United States

By: Jim Cullen

The highly acclaimed first edition of The Art of Democracy won the 1996 Ray and Pat Brown Award for "Best Book," presented by the Popular Culture Association.

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NYU Press

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1583670653

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Blood Feud

The Red Sox, the Yankees, and the Struggle of Good Versus Evil

By: Bill Nowlin,Jim Prime

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Blood Feud

The Red Sox, the Yankees, and the Struggle of Good Versus Evil

By: Bill Nowlin,Jim Prime

A fresh look at the merciless Red Sox / Yankees rivalry, drawing on history, original interviews with players from both sides, and discussions with partisans of each team among the fans.

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Rounder Records

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1579401112

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Explorer's Guide The Shenandoah Valley and Mountains of the Virginias

Includes Virginia's Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains & West Virginia's Alleghenies & New River Region

By: Jim Hargan

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Explorer's Guide The Shenandoah Valley and Mountains of the Virginias

Includes Virginia's Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains & West Virginia's Alleghenies & New River Region

By: Jim Hargan

A lively, comprehensive guide to the southern Appalachians, from Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains to the Monongahela National Forest of West Virginia. With visitation levels that rival Orlando and New York City, the southern Appalachians draw a huge array of weekenders, adventurers, and long-term visitors. This book offers historical insight, outdoor adventure, and all the information most travelers need to plan and enjoy their journey. This guide also serves as an insider's handbook to the nine national parks, offering active travelers the best access points and trailheads for kayaking, biking, and hiking excursions. In addition, this comprehensive guide to the region includes opinionated listings of inns, B&Bs, hotels, and vacation cabins; hundreds of dining reviews, from barbecue to four-star cuisine; up-to-date maps; an alphabetical "What's Where" subject guide to aid in trip planning; and handy icons that point out family-friendly establishments, wheelchair access, places of special value, and lodgings that accept pets.

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The Countryman Press

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0881505773

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The Lincoln Way, the Truth, and Your Life

Reflections on Leadership and Faith

By: Jim Pingel

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The Lincoln Way, the Truth, and Your Life

Reflections on Leadership and Faith

By: Jim Pingel

This book is written for those who love historical biography and want to grow as leaders in their professions and vocations. Combining a love for historical biography, faith, and leadership all in one book, The Lincoln Way, the Truth, and Your Life provides an innovative and interdisciplinary opportunity to learn about leadership from the life of America’s greatest president, the Bible, and candid introspection. Written in a thematic, stand-alone format, each chapter examines a particular aspect or focus of Lincoln’s life and explores what the Bible says in regard to each theme. After analyzing each topic from the lens of Lincoln and a biblical perspective, the reader is asked to reflect on the lessons learned in leadership and faith. This “three-in-one” book will not only share how Lincoln dealt with life challenges and opportunities and what God’s Word says about each life issue, but equip and inspire the reader to reflect on one’s own life and leadership walk moving forward.

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LifeRich Publishing

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1489730052

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9781489730053

Heinrich Bullinger

An Introduction to His Life and Theology

By: Donald K. McKim,Jim West

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Heinrich Bullinger

An Introduction to His Life and Theology

By: Donald K. McKim,Jim West

Heinrich Bullinger (1504-75) was an important and influential sixteenth-century Protestant Reformer. Sadly, today, many are unaware of his significance. This book serves as a gateway into understanding Bullinger's life and theology, introducing them in a fresh and accessible way for non-specialists. After outlining Bullinger's life-story, the main theological themes in Bullinger's thought are explored through chapters on Holy Scripture, God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, predestination and covenant, sin and salvation, church and ministry, Word and Sacraments, the state, and last things. A concluding chapter considers the abiding significance of Bullinger's theology and what his views can mean for faithful Christian living today.

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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1666726443

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Lovely Jubbly: A Celebration of 40 Years of Only Fools and Horses

By: Jim Sullivan,Mike Jones

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Lovely Jubbly: A Celebration of 40 Years of Only Fools and Horses

By: Jim Sullivan,Mike Jones

** The No. 11 Top Ten Sunday Times Bestseller ** Long Live Hookey Street ... Ménage et trois! It's been 40 years since John Sullivan's Only Fools and Horses first graced our television screens. In this new official guide, packed full of rare and never-before-seen photographs, Mike Jones and Jim Sullivan - son of John and co-writer of the hit West End show Only Fools and Horses the Musical - chart the creation and evolution of the nation's favourite comedy series. Including behind-the-scenes info and interviews with those who helped make the show a success, and more than a word or two from Del, Rodders and the rest of the Peckham faithful, here we take an episode-by-episode look at what made Only Fools and Horses work. Lovely Jubbly!

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Random House

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1473533074

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Radio Journalism in America

Telling the News in the Golden Age and Beyond

By: Jim Cox

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Radio Journalism in America

Telling the News in the Golden Age and Beyond

By: Jim Cox

This history of radio news reporting recounts and assesses the contributions of radio toward keeping America informed since the 1920s. It identifies distinct periods and milestones in broadcast journalism and includes a biographical dictionary of important figures who brought news to the airwaves. Americans were dependent on radio for cheap entertainment during the Great Depression and for critical information during the Second World War, when no other medium could approach its speed and accessibility. Radio's diminished influence in the age of television beginning in the 1950s is studied, as the aural medium shifted from being at the core of many families' activities to more specialized applications, reaching narrowly defined listener bases. Many people turned elsewhere for the news. (And now even TV is challenged by yet newer media.) The introduction of technological marvels throughout the past hundred years has significantly altered what Americans hear and how, when, and where they hear it.

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McFarland

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0786469633

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Auditor's Talk

An Oral History of the Profession from the 1920s to the Present Day

By: Derek Matthews,Jim Pirie

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Auditor's Talk

An Oral History of the Profession from the 1920s to the Present Day

By: Derek Matthews,Jim Pirie

This book is an oral history of the auditing profession in Britain from 1920s to the present day based on extended extracts from interviews with 77 past and present practitioners. Those interviewed ranged from a nonagenarian who qualified in the 1920s, to active contemporaries, from sole practitioners to the present day heads of the Big Five accounting firms. The often candid interviews uncover a surprising variety of experience and opinions and allow a group of often fascinating individuals to tell their own stories.

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Routledge

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1136800875

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The Octopus

Secret Government and the Death of Danny Casolaro

By: Kenn Thomas,Jim Keith

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The Octopus

Secret Government and the Death of Danny Casolaro

By: Kenn Thomas,Jim Keith

The primary conspiracy of the late 20th century.

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Feral House

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0922915911

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Keating and his Party Room

By: Jim Snow

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Keating and his Party Room

By: Jim Snow

Keating and his Party Room is the first comprehensive account of a full term of the proceedings of the Labor Party Room—the Caucus—where the Party’s actions and performance in the Parliament are closely scrutinised and debated. Jim Snow became Chair of the Caucus following Labor’s win at the 1993 federal election. Prime Minister Paul Keating suggested the appointment of the factionally unaligned MP and the Caucus unanimously endorsed it. As Chair, he was perfectly placed to observe the deliberations of a body that Keating has called ‘the supreme authority of the government’. The Hawke and Keating economic and rationalisation policies of the 1980s and 1990s are now widely recognised as having been crucial for Australia’s future development, and they were combined with important social, environmental and industry reforms. This book covers the second Keating government, which was in power from 1993 to 1996. Snow has brought together his Caucus notes and the records of Labor’s last term in office in the 20th century to describe the government actions on the Mabo High Court ruling and in the fields of communications, superannuation, competition and the Arts. His account deals in detail with the internal leadership contest between Bob Hawke and Paul Keating, and the consequences of internal factional and union politics. The torrid 1993 and 1996 Keating federal election campaigns and three local campaigns are here, including those that saw the rise of Pauline Hanson. He also describes his own approaches to electorate success, drug law reform and over-government.

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Australian Scholarly Publishing

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1925588211

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9781925588217

Between the Meridians

By: Jim Christy

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Between the Meridians

By: Jim Christy

Between the Meridians is an eclectic mixture of fugitive travel pieces and essays whose basic theme is an exploration of character and culture. Tied together by Christy's ironic observations on human frailty and traditional histories, the adventures read like those of a hip Indiana Jones.

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Ekstasis Editions

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1896860605

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9781896860602

Eisenhower

The White House Years

By: Jim Newton

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Eisenhower

The White House Years

By: Jim Newton

Newly discovered and declassified documents make for a surprising and revealing portrait of the president we thought we knew. America’s thirty-fourth president was belittled by his critics as the babysitter-in-chief. This new look reveals how wrong they were. Dwight Eisenhower was bequeathed the atomic bomb and refused to use it. He ground down Joseph McCarthy and McCarthyism until both became, as he said, "McCarthywasm." He stimulated the economy to lift it from recession, built an interstate highway system, turned an $8 billion deficit in 1953 into a $500 million surplus in 1960. (Ike was the last President until Bill Clinton to leave his country in the black.) The President Eisenhower of popular imagination is a benign figure, armed with a putter, a winning smile, and little else. The Eisenhower of veteran journalist Jim Newton's rendering is shrewd, sentimental, and tempestuous. He mourned the death of his first son and doted on his grandchildren but could, one aide recalled, "peel the varnish off a desk" with his temper. Mocked as shallow and inarticulate, he was in fact a meticulous manager. Admired as a general, he was a champion of peace. In Korea and Vietnam, in Quemoy and Berlin, his generals urged him to wage nuclear war. Time and again he considered the idea and rejected it. And it was Eisenhower who appointed the liberal justices Earl Warren and William Brennan and who then called in the military to enforce desegregation in the schools. Rare interviews, newly discovered records, and fresh insights undergird this gripping and timely narrative.

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Anchor

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076792813X

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Business Letters for Busy People, Fourth Edition

By: Jim Dugger

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Business Letters for Busy People, Fourth Edition

By: Jim Dugger

Are you too busy to even think about writing that business letter that was due yesterday? Are you agonizing over what to say or how to say it? Are you unsure of the proper business format of a business letter? Do you find yourself asking these questions and others while attempting day to day tasks? Business Letters for Busy People is the resource for you. It is a handy, quick-reference guide that not only tells you how to write virtually any kind of business letter, but gives you numerous examples you can adapt and use right now. Now in its fourth edition, Business Letters for Busy People has been a best-seller since it was introduced in 1991. Why? Because it contains concise, easy-to-use learning resources that get results. The book is packed with the most concrete information, useful techniques, and practical tips available.

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Twelve Mighty Orphans

The Inspiring True Story of the Mighty Mites Who Ruled Texas Football

By: Jim Dent

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Twelve Mighty Orphans

The Inspiring True Story of the Mighty Mites Who Ruled Texas Football

By: Jim Dent

From the "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Junction Boys" comes this amazing, inspirational story of a group of orphans and the man who created one of the greatest football teams Texas has ever known. 16-page b&w photo insert.

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Macmillan

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Making Gourd Dolls & Spirit Figures

By: Ginger Summit,Jim Widess

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Making Gourd Dolls & Spirit Figures

By: Ginger Summit,Jim Widess

If you're an artist looking to explore a versatile medium or are interested in making dolls, look to nature's bounty. Learn a variety of classic techniques as you create projects. Comes with a gallery of inspiring work by talented artists."--adapted from back cover.

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Tales from Augusta's Fairways

A Collection of the Greatest Masters Stories Ever Told

By: Jim Hawkins

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Tales from Augusta's Fairways

A Collection of the Greatest Masters Stories Ever Told

By: Jim Hawkins

Peer beyond the high, thick hedges of Augusta National Golf Club for an intimate, entertaining glimpse of the classic cathedral that is home to golf's most venerable, unique event. In this newly-revised edition of Tales from Augusta’s Fairways, Jim Hawkins and Robert Hartman capture all the power and passion that have inspired golfers to flock to Georgia for generations. From Gene Sarazen's 1935 double-eagle that put Augusta National on the map, to Tiger Woods's Grand Slam victory in 2001, from the tragic collapses of Greg Norman and Jordan Spieth to the heart-warming story of Jose Maria Olazabal, Tales from Augusta’s Fairways takes an inside look at a course that has changed the game. Readers will share the dream with Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts, walk the green with Jack Nicklaus, take a swing with Arnold Palmer, and putt with thousands of hopefuls who have made the Masters the most revered, most prestigious golf tournament in the world. Without a doubt, this is a must-have for any golf fan.

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Simon and Schuster

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The First Few Years of Marriage

8 Ways to Strengthen Your “I Do”

By: Jim Burns,Doug Fields

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The First Few Years of Marriage

8 Ways to Strengthen Your “I Do”

By: Jim Burns,Doug Fields

When a marriage is new, it’s exciting. But as time passes, couples can drift apart and wrestle with the challenges that are common in any marriage. It can feel overwhelming, but together, couples will find that a healthy marriage has thousands of course changes. In this follow-up to Getting Ready for Marriage, authors Jim Burns and Doug Fields offer a practical guide designed to help newlyweds build a strong foundation for a marriage that will last a lifetime. Along with explaining the traits of a healthy marriage, The First Few Years of Marriage helps couples rekindle romance, fight fair, and deal with stress, the challenges of the first baby, and much more. This easy-to-read book gives married couples everything they need to go the distance together.

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David C Cook

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1434711099

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At Least I Lived Longer

By: Jim Fuxa

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At Least I Lived Longer

By: Jim Fuxa

Whom did you outlive today? Cleopatra? Einstein? Hitler? AT LEAST I LIVED LONGER puts a new twist on biography with 3675 thumbnail profiles arranged by lifespans, down to the day, youngest to oldest, including historical figures and modern celebrities, women and men. Learning about famous people is fascinating, but surpassing them in some way is even better! As for me ... I may not have conquered the world like Alexander the Great, but AT LEAST I LIVED LONGER!

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1365336387

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Blocking the I-10 Toll Scheme: A Successful Citizen Movement

By: Jim Zig Zeigler

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Blocking the I-10 Toll Scheme: A Successful Citizen Movement

By: Jim Zig Zeigler

On May 12, 2019, I was ready with a plan to fight the irresponsible I-10 toll scheme by Alabama's Governor and Department of Transportation. I started a Facebook group at no cost to organize the citizen opposition. We had one member - me. Within three months, we had gained 50,000 members. Not just names on a list. Active, e-mailing, snail-mailing, telephoning, meeting-going, friend-inviting, Facebook-promoting members. These citizen activists, most of them brand new to activism, fought and fought and -- WON. On Aug. 28, 2019, the toll scheme was pronounced dead. This book tells the story of how 50,000-plus citizens and I forced the toll scheme from an inevitable done deal to a dead deal. __Jim Zeigler, Alabama's State Auditor

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1794741313

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Doctor Tandy's First Guide to Life Extension and Transhumanity

By: Charles Tandy,William Faloon,Robert A. Freitas, Jr.,Robin Hanson,Michael Perry,Christopher J. Phoenix,Avatar Polymorph,Claude Vorilhon,Jim Yount

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Doctor Tandy's First Guide to Life Extension and Transhumanity

By: Charles Tandy,William Faloon,Robert A. Freitas, Jr.,Robin Hanson,Michael Perry,Christopher J. Phoenix,Avatar Polymorph,Claude Vorilhon,Jim Yount

Dr. Tandy and nine additional contributors introduce the reader to the world of the twentyfirst century and beyond. Topics include: Dietary Supplements And Your Health Nanotechnology, Nanomedicine, And Health Extension Transhumanism, Transmortality, And The Singularity O'Neill Space Settlements Futurists As Wishful Dreamers Cryonic Hibernation And Personal Identity The Scientific Quest For A Universal Resurrection Of All Dead Persons Books Related To Life Extension And Transhumanity Websites Related To Life Extension And Transhumanity World War 3, The September 2001 Terrorist Attacks, And Our Responsibilities To Transhumanity

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Universal-Publishers

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1581126506

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Mark Rosen's Book of Minnesota Sports Lists

A Compilation of Bests, Worsts, and Head-Scratchers from the Worlds of Baseball, Football, Hockey, Basketball, Fishing, Curling, and More

By: Mark Rosen,Jim Bruton

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Mark Rosen's Book of Minnesota Sports Lists

A Compilation of Bests, Worsts, and Head-Scratchers from the Worlds of Baseball, Football, Hockey, Basketball, Fishing, Curling, and More

By: Mark Rosen,Jim Bruton

Beloved sportscaster Mark Rosen presents a handpicked collection of fascinating sports memories from a range of athletes, journalists, and other prominent Minnesota voices. The Minnesota sports universe is filled with star players, memorable moments (good and bad), and controversial decisions that have long sparked debate and discussion among fans. In Mark Rosen’s Book of Minnesota Sports Lists, local broadcasting legend Mark Rosen and co-author Jim Bruton present their own expert opinions and poll the biggest names from Minnesota and beyond to resolve those debates and provide the ultimate rankings of every sports question facing the Minnesota fan. No aspect of sport in Minnesota is left unturned, and Rosen includes the good, the bad, and the ugly from all levels of play: professional, college, high school, amateur, and recreational. Spanning the gamut of statewide sports—mascots, uniforms, sportswriters, movies and TV, sporting sites, and more—Rosen and Bruton explore the greatest on-field accomplishments, the biggest front-office gaffes, the forgotten heroes, the blown calls, and the scandals. Drawing from timeless Minnesota sports figures that include coaching legends, top athletes, journalists, and prominent public figures, the more than 100 lists included in Mark Rosen’s Book of Minnesota Sports Lists will fascinate, infuriate, and invigorate Minnesota sports fans of all ages and passions.

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1627881328

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The Conley Boys of Montana

By: Jim Blodgett

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The Conley Boys of Montana

By: Jim Blodgett

The three Conley boys, Jack, Jim and Frank were sons of an Irish immigrant family, raised along the banks of the Susquehanna River in Maryland. After the death of their father when Frank was but 18 months old, the family relocated to Carroll, Iowa. During the same time, the newspapers were filled with stories of the U.S. Army and their campaigns against the combined native tribes in Montana and the Dakota Territories. The exciting and dangerous stories which celebrated the lives of those involved, was a call to action for all three boys. Montana Territory in the 1870’s and 80’s was a hostile environment where road agents, horse thieves and “bad men” infested the roads and towns alike. Native tribes were at war with settlers attempting to encroach on their lands, and the advent of the railroad brought a new species of troublemakers to towns along the Northern Pacific route. Other than a rare visit from one of the few U.S. Marshals assigned to the territory; the presence of lawmen was scarce. An unusual responsibility fell upon the few, fearless officers whose mission it was to enforce the law and maintain order, largely upon the force of their own edicts. The job of anyone with a badge, was filled with danger. A lone officer who would attempt to track down a criminal within the huge expanse of the territory, was a fearless man indeed. There were many desperate men who thought little of killing anyone out to bring them to justice. The more efficient and fearless an officer was, the more challenging and dangerous was the job. Legendary lawman Tom Irvine became the first elected sheriff of Custer County which included the town of Miles City. Irvine was the right man for the thriving and wild town, but the awesome and dangerous job of sheriff required deputies with experience, tested courage, and the confidence to handle whatever problem that came their way. Prior to his election as sheriff, Irvine worked alongside Jim and Jack Conley when they served as packers and guides for General Nelson Miles during the Indian wars. Irvine knew of Jack and Jim Conley's capabilities and was successful in recruiting both as his first deputies. Seventeen-year-old Frank had just arrived in Miles City and had always dreamed of working with his brothers, so he approached Irvine for a job. Irvine hesitated as he could not recall a deputy as young as Frank in the territory or any of the surrounding territories. But then again, there had never been brothers quite like the Conley boys. Frank was well over six foot at the time, had broad shoulders, a trim waist, powerful build, a mature manner, and appearance. All three of the brothers, especially Jim, were known as expert marksmen with the pistol, rifle, and shotgun. Jim assured Irvine he would vouch for Frank and be there if needed, to look out for him. Irvine trusted Jim’s judgement, “If Frank is half the man, you and Jack are, Jim, I believe he would make an excellent lawman. Besides, there is only one way to find out.” Sheriff Irvine was not disappointed, nor were the other lawmen and communities the Conley boys served over the next forty years. Jack and Jim both became effective and respected Sheriff's, stock detectives and U.S. Deputy Marshals. Young Frank became one of the longest serving Prison Wardens and city mayors in the United States. This is a story based upon real events, characters, and the lives of three remarkable brothers and lawmen: Jack, Jim and Frank, The Conley boys of Montana.

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