Allen Blackman's Books

THE BURDENS OF MEN

(And other stories)

By: Allen Scarbrough

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The Bennett family needs to plant ten more acres to turn a profit on their rural Oregon farm. As the project nears completion a storm approaches and threatens to wash away all the topsoil. As the family struggles to cope with the rising winds daughter Mary sets in action the forces that will ultimately lead to change and tragedy.

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iUniverse

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059590078X

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9780595900787

The Paper Boy

By: Sonny Allen

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The Paper Boy

By: Sonny Allen

Albert Sparks Jr. was born in 1929, the only child of Albert and Mamie Sparks. The Sparkses were good people, non-educated, and much influenced by the southern rural, fundamentalist Protestant Church. Two years later, in early Depression times, they built a small brick home in Bodenheimer, a community about 10 miles from Winston-Salem, NC. Albert Jr. was reared in that home-centered, church focused environment, and at age 10 he became a member of Royal Ambassadors, a boys organization at Bodenheimer Baptist. Still a member even now, his leader is a maudlin, highly emotional lady, a teary and true daughter of the Lord. And then, a fellow RA offered him the opportunity to become a paperboy. A new life began! Albert Jr. had a route of 65 Bodenheimer customers, more or less. Every afternoon on his rounds he heard storiesCalvin Butner and his bootlegging, hauling white likker in a Nehi drink truck; Hub and Estelle Doty and their marital problems, and their strange succession of partners. Some stories have follow-up chapters, such as the German POW who walked away from a work detail. A key to the stories is Wellmans Store, where Albert Jr. meets the truck with his daily bundle of Tribunes. Every day he talks with Cece and Ella Mae Wellman about war news, and he hears gossip from the Ladies News Table. Most chapters have the date and a few headlines from that days paper. In the final chapter, on the night of V-J Day, he met the prettiest girl Ive ever seen, 15 years old, and so-o-o soft. Actually, shes the RA leaders niece. And they celebrated V-J Night, or at least they started. I probly wont go back to RAs.

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Author House

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1491819553

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9781491819555

Rescued

Saving Animals from Disaster

By: Allen Anderson,Linda Anderson

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Rescued

Saving Animals from Disaster

By: Allen Anderson,Linda Anderson

Rescued tells the inspiring stories of dedicated organizations and heroic volunteers who saved animals and reunited them with loved ones after Hurricane Katrina. Heart-wrenching experiences and dramatic action photos open a portal into the unheralded world of animal shelters, sanctuaries, and charities that are emerging nationwide and becoming an important social movement. Chock-full of lifesaving information, this book prepares you to quickly and safely evacuate with animals in any emergency.

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370

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New World Library

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1577317637

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9781577317630

Horrorshow

By: Nathan Allen

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Horrorshow

By: Nathan Allen

Riley Haig is a mild-mannered wage slave returning to his hometown following a decade-long absence. From the moment he arrives, everything feels off by a degree or two. Dark secrets lurk behind every corner, long-forgotten figures re-emerge from his murky past, and he is haunted by the eerie notion that something terrible could happen at any given moment. Then the bodies begin piling up. Langdon Pryce is a bestselling novelist in creative freefall, in the middle of writing a story about a mild-mannered wage slave returning to his hometown following a decade-long absence. A crisis of confidence forces him to re-examine his own life and values, spurring him on to produce what he hopes could be his greatest work to date. Then things get weird.

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BookRix

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3748771460

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9783748771463

Ever After

By: Sally A. Allen

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Ever After

By: Sally A. Allen

Taylor Townshend owned a large publishing company for new authors headquartered in the Philippines. The conglomerate also has subsidiaries in the United States, with the main office in Minneapolis. Taylor speaks often with Sara, his US liaison and book critic for new authors, and they become very fond of each other by long distance. Unknown to him, she has a disability, and as it turns out, so does he. Their transpacific romance builds until she meets him in the Philippines, which reveals the novels conclusion!

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Xlibris Corporation

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1499083602

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9781499083606

The Debate Between a Man and His Soul

A Masterpiece of Ancient Egyptian Literature

By: James P. Allen

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The Debate Between a Man and His Soul

A Masterpiece of Ancient Egyptian Literature

By: James P. Allen

This book is a new study of the ancient Egyptian poem known in English as The Man Who Was Tired of Life or The Dialogue of a Man and His Ba (or Soul). The composition is universally regarded as one of the masterpieces of ancient Egyptian literature. It is also one of the most difficult and continually debated, as well as being the subject of more than one hundred books and articles. The present study offers new readings and translations, along with an analysis of the text’s grammar and versification, and a complete philological apparatus.

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BRILL

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9004193065

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9789004193062

Thistle Dew

By: Mary C. Allen

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Thistle Dew

By: Mary C. Allen

Meredith McBride is a horse trainer living in the majestic Teton Valley, Idaho, with her husband Blake, a captain for a commercial airline, when tragically, the plane her husband was piloting crashes into the East China Sea, killing everyone on board. Enveloped by the world press in her small town, Meredith tries to grieve for her dead husband, while the cause of the plane crash is investigated. The press quickly expose the details of Blakes past, military service in Afghanistan, and the violent circumstances of his conception. Three days after the crash, the FAA reveal the cause of the devastating plane crash, that shocks people world-wide. With the love and support of her dear friend Grace, Meredith does her best to cope, despite the scrutiny from the press and the people in her town. To make matters worse, Merediths alcoholic brother Darien, who she hasnt seen in eighteen years comes to live with her, in hopes that she can save his life from his debilitating disease. She is skeptical about their reunion, because she doesnt want to relive the pain of her abusive childhood, and battle a disease that has dominated her brothers life for over twenty-five years. By chance, Meredith is reunited with her former lover Levi, a man who broke her heart, but it isnt long before she realizes that Levi is the true love of her life. Not wanting her husbands death to be in vain, Meredith takes a stand to help veterans with PTSD, and creates a foundation named after a veteran soldier who had been dishonored by the military. Thistle Dew, details the depth of a womans strength and dedication to overcome loss, and the scars of the past, while embracing the healing powers of horses, amongst the unspoiled wilderness of the mountainous west.

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AuthorHouse

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1524627496

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9781524627492

Golden River

By: Mae Allen Thornton

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Golden River

By: Mae Allen Thornton

From love stories, dreams, and schemes, to war stories, Santa Claus, and local people who became famous, Golden River tells dozens of tales covering two centuries and includes the author’s own touching personal story. It also explains in detail an old custom at country churches in the South, the all-day singing and dinner on the ground.

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Page Publishing Inc

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1644240092

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9781644240090

Entrepreneurship For Dummies

By: Kathleen Allen

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Entrepreneurship For Dummies

By: Kathleen Allen

The perfect resource for your journey to start a business Entrepreneurship For Dummies is the essential guide to becoming your own boss and a successful entrepreneur. We make it simple to learn every step of the process. Identify an opportunity, learn your customers’ needs, test your product, protect your intellectual property, secure funding, and get ready for that all-important launch. In classic Dummies style, this book is packed with practical information and useful advice, all in a fun and easy-to-follow format. Take fear out of the entrepreneurship equation and build the confidence you need to make your fantastic business idea take flight. Get up to date on the latest lingo, new ideas for raising money, and the latest ways to do business in the digital age. Understand the process of starting a business, from beginning to end Complete the necessary planning and meet legal requirements, without the headache Get expert tips and tricks on funding your idea and bringing your product or service to market Build the foundation you need to keep your business thriving and growing Entrepreneurship For Dummies supports you as you travel along the road to success.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119912636

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9781119912637

Corporate Social Strategy

Stakeholder Engagement and Competitive Advantage

By: Bryan W. Husted,David Bruce Allen

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Corporate Social Strategy

Stakeholder Engagement and Competitive Advantage

By: Bryan W. Husted,David Bruce Allen

Can good-will be good business? Firms are increasingly called upon to address matters such as poverty and human rights violations. The demand for corporate social responsibility (CSR) is directed mainly at top management in multinational corporations who are reminded that, in addition to helping to make the world a better place, their commitment to social action will be rewarded by lasting customer loyalty and profits. But is it true that firms that engage in social action will be rewarded with a good name, competitive advantage, superior profits and corporate sustainability? What if it is true for some firms and not for others? This book addresses these and other questions by explaining the how and why of creating value and competitive advantage through corporate social action. It shows how and when firms can develop successful corporate social strategies that establish strong commitments to shareholders, employees and other stakeholders.

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Cambridge University Press

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1139492454

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9781139492454

Toward a Unified Ecology

By: Timothy F. H. Allen,Thomas W. Hoekstra

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Toward a Unified Ecology

By: Timothy F. H. Allen,Thomas W. Hoekstra

The first edition of Toward a Unified Ecology was ahead of its time. For the second edition, the authors present a new synthesis of their core ideas on evaluating communities, organisms, populations, biomes, models, and management. The book now places greater emphasis on post-normal critiques, cognizant of ever-present observer values in the system. The problem it addresses is how to work holistically on complex things that cannot be defined, and this book continues to build an approach to the problem of scaling in ecosystems. Provoked by complexity theory, the authors add a whole new chapter on the central role of narrative in science and how models improve them. The book takes data and modeling seriously, with a sophisticated philosophy of science.

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Columbia University Press

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0231538464

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9780231538466

Adaptive Array Systems

Fundamentals and Applications

By: Ben Allen,M. Ghavami

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Adaptive Array Systems

Fundamentals and Applications

By: Ben Allen,M. Ghavami

In the last fifty years, extensive studies have been carried out worldwide in the field of adaptive array systems. However, far from being a mature technology with little research left to tackle, there is seemingly unlimited scope to develop the fundamental characteristics and applications of adaptive antennas for future 3G and 4G mobile communications systems, ultra wideband wireless and satellite and navigation systems, and this informative text shows you how! Provides an accessible resource on adaptive array fundamentals as well as coverage of adaptive algorithms and advanced topics Analyses the performance of various wideband beamforming techniques in wideband array processing Comprehensively covers implementation issues related to such elements as circular arrays, channel modelling and transmit beam forming, highlighting the challenges facing a designer during the development phase Supports practical implementation considerations with detailed case studies on wideband arrays, radar, sonar and biomedical imaging, terrestrial wireless systems and satellite communication systems Includes examples and problems throughout to aid understanding Companion website features Solutions Manual, Matlab Programs and Electronic versions of some figures Adaptive Array Systems is essential reading for senior undergraduate and postgraduate students and researchers in the field of adaptive array systems. It will also have instant appeal to engineers and designers in industry engaged in developing and deploying the technology. This volume will also be invaluable to those working in radar, sonar and bio-medical applications.

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290

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470861908

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9780470861905

Gonzo Science

Anomalies, Heresies, and Conspiracies

By: Jim Richardson,Allen Richardson

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Gonzo Science

Anomalies, Heresies, and Conspiracies

By: Jim Richardson,Allen Richardson

True believers and skeptics beware: what you know about science may be wrong. Science commentators Jim and Allen Richardson are more faithful than the believers and more skeptical than the skeptics -- and they're funnier, too.

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321

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Cosimo, Inc.

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1616406232

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9781616406233

Historical Dictionary of Fantasy Literature

By: Allen Stroud

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Historical Dictionary of Fantasy Literature

By: Allen Stroud

Fantasy is a genre in motion, gradually expanding its reach and historical sources to embrace a global identity Historical Dictionary of Fantasy Literature, Second Edition is a snapshot of the genre in this moment, identifying new themes and sources that are emerging to inspire, enhance and invigorate the published works of fantasy writers.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1538166070

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9781538166079

Florida Place Names

Alachua to Zolfo Springs

By: Allen Morris

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Florida Place Names

Alachua to Zolfo Springs

By: Allen Morris

Many names of Florida places evoke fantastic images: Caloosahatchee, Okeechobee, Loxahatchee, Everglades, Miami—to mention only a few. Did you know that Florida's places were often named to honor prominent local citizens such as postmasters, landowners, or war heroes? Jacksonville, for example, was named for Florida's first American governor, Andrew Jackson. Later the state's interest in attracting new residents produced names that suggested pleasant places to live, such as Belle Glade and Avon-by-the-Sea. From Alachua (from the Seminole for "jug") to Zolfo Springs (from the Italian for "sulphur"), Florida Place Names delights and educates with a rich and varied offering of Florida lore.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1561648396

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9781561648399

Death in the Dry River

By: Lisa Allen-Agostini

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Death in the Dry River

By: Lisa Allen-Agostini

When Police Constable Johnson "Sonny" Stone stumbles upon a murdered man's corpse in the filthy Dry River on the edge of Port of Spain, Trinidad, he unwittingly opens a case involving calypso, conspiracy and corruption. It is 1932. African chattel slavery and Indian indentureship are over, but neither has been left behind. British Colonial Port of Spain is a roiling pot of disparate races, classes and agendas: the rich take what they want, the gangsters take what they need, and the poor take whatever's left. Depressed by his wife's leaving him, and suspended from the Constabulary for insubordination, Sonny Stone is drawn into an investigation that searches every corner of the city. His goal: Solve the case no matter where it ends, or who it destroys.

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1734742291

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Book's by Allen Blackman

THE BURDENS OF MEN

THE BURDENS OF MEN

The Paper Boy

The Paper Boy

Rescued

Rescued

Horrorshow

Horrorshow

Ever After

Ever After

The Debate Between a Man and His Soul

The Debate Between a Man and His Soul

Thistle Dew

Thistle Dew

Golden River

Golden River

Entrepreneurship For Dummies

Entrepreneurship For Dummies

Corporate Social Strategy

Corporate Social Strategy

Toward a Unified Ecology

Toward a Unified Ecology

Adaptive Array Systems

Adaptive Array Systems

Gonzo Science

Gonzo Science

Historical Dictionary of Fantasy Literature

Historical Dictionary of Fantasy Literature

Florida Place Names

Florida Place Names

Death in the Dry River

Death in the Dry River

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