Bob Gaines's Books

The Secret History of AA Comics

By: Bob Rozakis

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The Secret History of AA Comics

By: Bob Rozakis

In the 1940s, M.C. Gaines sold his All-American Comics line to his partners at DC Comics. But what if, instead, he had bought out DC? And suppose Green Lantern and The Flash had become the surviving heroes of the Golden Age, with new versions of Superman and Batman launching the Silver Age of Comics? Comic book industry veteran Bob Rozakis delivers a fascinating tale of what might have been, complete with art from the Earth-AA archives!"--Amazon.com.

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1105321711

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The USA TODAY College Football Encyclopedia 2008-2009

A Comprehensive Modern Reference to America's Most Colorful Sport, 1953-Present

By: Bob Boyles,Paul Guido

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The USA TODAY College Football Encyclopedia 2008-2009

A Comprehensive Modern Reference to America's Most Colorful Sport, 1953-Present

By: Bob Boyles,Paul Guido

The result of 15 years of exhaustive research, this work is the definitive statistical and factual reference for everything related to college football in the past 50 years.

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Skyhorse Publishing Inc.

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1602393311

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9781602393318

The USA TODAY College Football Encyclopedia 2009-2010

By: Bob Boyles,Paul Guido

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The USA TODAY College Football Encyclopedia 2009-2010

By: Bob Boyles,Paul Guido

The most comprehensive resource on college football ever published.

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Skyhorse Publishing Inc.

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1602396779

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9781602396777

Wonder Woman: A Celebration of 75 Years

By: William Moulton Marston,Bob Kanigher,Dennis O'Neil,Brian Azzarello

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Wonder Woman: A Celebration of 75 Years

By: William Moulton Marston,Bob Kanigher,Dennis O'Neil,Brian Azzarello

The most recognizable superheroine of all time, Wonder Woman has been an essential part of the DC Universe and an icon for female empowerment for more than 75 years. Armed with her lasso of truth and her bullet-stopping bracelets, the Amazon Princess journeys into Man’s World again and again, spreading her mission of peace and goodwill and fiercely battling injustice where she finds it. She’s a princess, a warrior and an ambassador. Beautiful as Aphrodite, wise as Athena, stronger than Hercules, swifter than Mercury...she is Wonder Woman! WONDER WOMAN: A CELEBRATION OF 75 YEARS collects more than 400 pages of the iconic heroine’s best stories, from her first appearance by William Moulton Marston and H.G. Peter, to her mod ’60s redesign by Denny O’Neil and Mike Sekowsky, to her present-day adventures by Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang. Other legendary talents featured include George Pérez, Darwyn Cooke, Robert Kanigher, Gene Colan, Phil Jimenez, Mike Deodato, Greg Rucka, Gail Simone and more. Collects ALL-STAR COMICS #8; SENSATION COMICS #1; WONDER WOMAN (1942-) #7, #28, #64, #93, #99, #107, #142, #177, #179, #195, #204, #288, #600; WONDER WOMAN (1987-) #1; WONDER WOMAN vol. 3 #0; JUSTICE LEAGUE: NEW FRONTIER SPECIAL #1; SENSATION COMICS FEATURING WONDER WOMAN (2014-) #1 and #7.

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DC Comics

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1401272665

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9781401272661

Country Music Records

A Discography, 1921-1942

By: Tony Russell,Bob Pinson

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Country Music Records

A Discography, 1921-1942

By: Tony Russell,Bob Pinson

More than twenty years in the making, Country Music Records documents all country music recording sessions from 1921 through 1942. With primary research based on files and session logs from record companies, interviews with surviving musicians, as well as the 200,000 recordings archived at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's Frist Library and Archives, this notable work is the first compendium to accurately report the key details behind all the recording sessions of country music during the pre-World War II era. This discography documents--in alphabetical order by artist--every commercial country music recording, including unreleased sides, and indicates, as completely as possible, the musicians playing at every session, as well as instrumentation. This massive undertaking encompasses 2,500 artists, 5,000 session musicians, and 10,000 songs. Summary histories of each key record company are also provided, along with a bibliography. The discography includes indexes to all song titles and musicians listed.

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Oxford University Press

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0198032048

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9780198032045

The Trail Blazers

The Executives and Events that Transformed the Constitution

By: Bob Navarro

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The Trail Blazers

The Executives and Events that Transformed the Constitution

By: Bob Navarro

This book, The Trailblazers: Chief Executives Who Transformed the Constitution, presents a summary view of American history over the first forty years under the United States Constitution. During this time many events took place and a few distinct personalities added their personal touch in determining the destiny of the United States. Each of these early chief executives left a legacy although, as always, it has been subject to vast interpretations according to one’s individual viewpoint. However, the collective existence of this nation speaks volumes for each of their particular influences during their time at the helm. The trail that they blazed has enabled the Presidency to undergo great change as each succeeding chief executive has added power and substance to the office. The first elected Constitutional President of the United States, George Washington, came into being when he took office on April 30, 1789. Since his time we have had over forty different personalities who have occupied the office with the transference of power passing to the successor in an orderly manner—even in the midst of our civil war. A lot of credit must be given to the system of government that we have in which the executive role—the ultimate authority and enforcement figure—is assumed in a simple ceremony that only involves an oath of office to be administered to that person. This smooth transition of power is due in large part to the manner in which Washington established the handing over of the Presidency to his successor. This book of the early chief executives covers a period of 40 years, from 1789 to 1829, during which 20 Congresses convened and adjourned. The trailblazers, starting with George Washington, transformed the country from mere words that stated the intent of the Constitution into a system of government with a firm foundation. In the process, these trailblazers expanded the scope of the Presidency and added to the existing precedents that were established through the Articles of Confederation under the guidance of the chief executives of the Continental Congress. In this effort, George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe and John Quincy Adams made their contributions in a decided manner. In the process, they greatly strengthened the core of the central authority—a necessary force in keeping the nation together as a single continuing union. George Washington set many of the precedents under the United States Constitution as the first chief executive under the new government. He put down a rebellion, worked for strong financial institutions, expanded the implicit powers of the President, and was at the helm when the New York Stock Exchange was formally established. His strong leadership set the tone of the office of the Presidency, including its elevated social status and its accessibility to the citizens of the country. John Adams, as the first intellectual in the office, promoted the judicial evolution and in the process created a stronger national government. His abilities as a statesman kept a lid on what could have erupted into a full-scale war between America and England when the young nation was ill prepared to fight again. Although his support of the Alien and Sedition statues went against the grain of freedom, he was still able to fend off another rebellion and keep the country together in its infant years. He also promoted a strong military preparedness and sought to improve the caliber of both the army and the navy. Thomas Jefferson became the first President from the opposition party—the Democratic-Republicans—and in doing so set the precedent for a peaceful transfer of power from one party to another. Under his term, the country doubled in size due to the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France. He also took actions that were for the most part in line with a very narrow interpretation of the presidential powers under th

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1462820808

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The Beatles

The Biography

By: Bob Spitz

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The Beatles

The Biography

By: Bob Spitz

The definitive biography of The Beatles, hailed as "irresistible" by the New York Times, "riveting" by the Boston Globe, and "masterful" by Time. As soon as The Beatles became famous, the spin machine began to construct a myth -- one that has continued to this day. But the truth is much more interesting, much more exciting, and much more moving -- the highs and the lows, the love and the rivalry, the awe and the jealousy, the drugs, the tears, the thrill, and the magic to never be repeated. In this vast, revelatory, exuberantly acclaimed, and bestselling book, Bob Spitz has written the biography for which Beatles fans have long waited.

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Little, Brown

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0316031674

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The Last Stand of Fox Company

A True Story of U.S. Marines in Combat

By: Bob Drury,Tom Clavin

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The Last Stand of Fox Company

A True Story of U.S. Marines in Combat

By: Bob Drury,Tom Clavin

“The authors of the bestselling Halsey’s Typhoon do a fine job recounting one brutal, small-unit action during the Korean War’s darkest moment.” —Publishers Weekly November 1950, the Korean Peninsula. After General MacArthur ignores Mao’s warnings and pushes his UN forces deeper into North Korea, his 10,000 First Division Marines find themselves surrounded and hopelessly outnumbered by 100,000 Chinese soldiers near the Chosin Reservoir. Their only chance for survival is to fight their way south through the Toktong Pass, a narrow gorge that will need to be held open at all costs. The mission is handed to Captain William Barber and the 234 Marines of Fox Company, a courageous but undermanned unit of the First Marines. Barber and his men climb seven miles of frozen terrain to a rocky promontory overlooking the pass, where they will endure four days and five nights of nearly continuous Chinese attempts to take Fox Hill. Amid the relentless violence, three-quarters of Fox’s Marines are killed, wounded, or captured. Just when it looks like they will be overrun, Lt. Colonel Raymond Davis, a fearless Marine officer who is fighting south from Chosin, volunteers to lead a daring mission that will seek to cut a hole in the Chinese lines and relieve the men of Fox. This is a fast-paced and gripping account of heroism in the face of impossible odds.

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Open Road + Grove/Atlantic

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1555849121

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Integrating the Orioles

Baseball and Race in Baltimore

By: Bob Luke

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Integrating the Orioles

Baseball and Race in Baltimore

By: Bob Luke

The struggle to integrate the Baltimore Orioles mirrored the fight for civil rights in Baltimore. The Orioles debuted in 1954, the same year the Supreme Court struck down public school segregation. As Baltimore experienced demonstrations, white flight and a 1968 riot, team integration came slowly. Black players--mostly outfielders--made cameo appearances as black fans stayed away in droves. The breakthrough came in 1966, with the arrival of a more enlightened owner, and African American superstar Frank Robinson. As more black players filled the roster, the Orioles dominated the American League from 1969 through much of the 1970s and into the early 1980s. Attempts to integrate the team's executive suite were less successful. While black players generally did not participate in civil rights actions, several under Robinson's leadership pushed for front office jobs for former black players. Drawing on primary sources and interviews with former executives, players and sportswriters, this book tells the story of the integration of the Orioles. The author describes how tensions between community leaders and team officials aborted negotiations to both increase black attendance and put an African American in the club's executive ranks.

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McFarland

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1476623023

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Hidden History of the Mohawk Valley

The Baseball Oracle, the Mohawk Encampment and More

By: Bob Cudmore

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Hidden History of the Mohawk Valley

The Baseball Oracle, the Mohawk Encampment and More

By: Bob Cudmore

Much of the history of New York's scenic Mohawk Valley has been recounted time and again. But so many other stories have remained buried, almost lost from memory. The man called the baseball oracle correctly predicted the outcome of twenty-one major-league games. Mrs. Bennett, a friend of Governor Thomas Dewey, owned the Tower restaurant and lived in the unique Cranesville building. An Amsterdam sailor cheated death onboard a stricken submarine. Not only people but once-loved places are also all but forgotten, like the twentieth-century Mohawk Indian encampment and Camp Agaming in the Adirondacks, where Kirk Douglas was a counselor. Local historian Bob Cudmore delves deep into the region's history to find its most fascinating pieces of hidden history.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1625845766

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Blues

A Regional Experience

By: Bob L. Eagle,Eric S. LeBlanc

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Blues

A Regional Experience

By: Bob L. Eagle,Eric S. LeBlanc

Examining the blues genre by region, and describing the differences unique to each, make this a must-have for music scholars and lay readers alike. A melding of many types of music such as ragtime, spiritual, jug band, and other influences came together in what we now call the blues. Blues: A Regional Experience is the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference book of blues performers yet published, correcting many errors in the existing literature. Arranged mainly by ecoregions of the United States, this volume traces the history of blues from one region to another, identifying the unique sounds and performers of that area. Each section begins with a brief introduction, including a discussion of the region's culture and its influence on blues music. Chapters take an in-depth look at blues styles from the following regions: Virginia and the tidewater area, Carolinas and the Piedmont area, the Appalachians and Alabama, the Mississippi Delta, Greater Texas, the Lower Midwest, the Midwest, the Northeast, and California and the West. Biographical sketches of musicians such as B.B. King and T-Bone Walker include parental data and up-to-date biographical information, including full names, pseudonyms, and burial place, when available. The work includes a chapter devoted to the Vaudeville era, presenting much information never before published. A chronology, selected artists' CD discography, and bibliography round out this title for students and music fans.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313344248

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9780313344244

An Insider's Guide to Paintball

By: Greg Roza,Bob Power

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An Insider's Guide to Paintball

By: Greg Roza,Bob Power

Though it has been around for only a few decades, paintball is an incredibly popular sport. Paintball fans will appreciate the history of the sport that is offered here, as well as the discussion of tactics that will help them dominate the competition. Neophytes will also find this title valuable, with its overview of how the game is played proving particularly useful. Sidebars offer extra information, while dynamic photos of paintball players in action are sure to capture readers’ attention. A great resource on a high-interest topic.

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The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

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1477780947

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9781477780947

The Pirates and the Mouse

Disney's War Against The Underground

By: Bob Levin

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The Pirates and the Mouse

Disney's War Against The Underground

By: Bob Levin

During a time of unprecedented political, social, and cultural upheaval in U.S. history, one of the fiercest battles was ignited by a comic book. In 1963, the San Francisco Chronicle made 21-year-old Dan O'Neill the youngest syndicated cartoonist in American newspaper history. As O'Neill delved deeper into the emerging counterculture, his strip, Odd Bodkins, became stranger and stranger and more and more provocative, until the papers in the syndicate dropped it and the Chronicle let him go. The lesson that O'Neill drew from this was that what America most needed was the destruction of Walt Disney. O'Neill assembled a band of rogue cartoonists called the Air Pirates (after a group of villains who had bedeviled Mickey Mouse in comic books and cartoons). They lived communally in a San Francisco warehouse owned by Francis Ford Coppola and put out a comic book, Air Pirates Funnies, that featured Disney characters participating in very un-Disneylike behavior, provoking a mammoth lawsuit for copyright and trademark infringements and hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages. Disney was represented by one of San Francisco's top corporate law firms and the Pirates by the cream of the counterculture bar. The lawsuit raged for 10 years, from the trial court to the US Supreme Court and back again.

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Fantagraphics Books

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156097530X

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Races, Games, and Olympic Dreams

A Sportscaster's Life

By: Tom Hammond,Mark Story

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Races, Games, and Olympic Dreams

A Sportscaster's Life

By: Tom Hammond,Mark Story

In sports, not all the long shots who succeed are athletes. In 1984, Tom Hammond, a forty-year-old sportscaster who had primarily worked in Kentucky and the Southeast, got an unlikely opportunity to appear on the NBC Sports telecast of the inaugural Breeders' Cup. Assigned to report from the stall area on what was supposed to be a single broadcast, Hammond performed so well that an NBC executive offered him a chance to call NFL games on the spot. That broadcast launched Hammond's thirty-four-year career with NBC Sports and his rise to the top levels of American television sportscasting. Along with cowriter Mark Story, Hammond pulls back the curtain to reveal how a Kentucky native who started out reading horse racing results on Lexington radio went on to broadcast from thirteen Olympic Games. While covering Thoroughbred racing for NBC, Hammond broadcast sixteen Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes races and eleven runnings of the Belmont Stakes, including American Pharoah's historic 2015 Triple Crown victory. Hammond offers glimpses into his time as the play-by-play voice for Notre Dame football, calling NBA and NFL games, and his long-running stint announcing Southeastern Conference men's basketball for the league's syndicated TV package. Races, Games, and Olympic Dreams is an intimate and gripping look at Hammond's experiences, including his coverage of Olympic track and field, figure skating, speed skating, ice dancing, diving, and basketball events. Hammond worked with broadcasting luminaries such as Dick Enberg, Bob Costas, Cris Collinsworth, and Bill Walton, and encountered world-class athletes like Allyson Felix, Michael Jordan, Sarah Hughes, and Peyton Manning. Although his career has spanned the nation and the world, Hammond's roots have always remained firmly planted in the Bluegrass State.

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University Press of Kentucky

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198590103X

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9781985901032

Stan Lee

The Man behind Marvel

By: Bob Batchelor

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Stan Lee

The Man behind Marvel

By: Bob Batchelor

The definitive biography of Marvel legend Stan Lee, now adapted for young readers. Stan Lee’s extraordinary life was as epic as the superheroes he co-created, from the Amazing Spider-Man to the Mighty Avengers. His ideas and voice are at the heart of global culture, loved by millions of superhero fans around the world. In this young adult edition of Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel, award-winning cultural historian Bob Batchelor offers an in-depth and complete look at this iconic visionary. Batchelor explores how Lee, born in the Roaring Twenties and growing up in the Great Depression, capitalized on natural talent and hard work to become the editor of Marvel Comics as a teenager. Lee went on to introduce the world to heroes that were complex, funny, and fallible, just like their creator and just like all of us. Featuring amazingly detailed illustrations by artist Jason Piperberg, the young adult edition of Stan Lee also includes new details from Stan Lee’s life, like how he became a pioneer in crafting female and African-American superheroes and his crucial role in establishing one of the world’s most popular film franchises in history. Candid, authoritative, and absorbing, this is the biography of a man who revolutionized culture by creating new worlds and heroes that will entertain for generations to come.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1538162067

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9781538162064

The Baltimore Elite Giants

Sport and Society in the Age of Negro League Baseball

By: Bob Luke

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The Baltimore Elite Giants

Sport and Society in the Age of Negro League Baseball

By: Bob Luke

Provides a history of the Elite Giants of Baltimore baseball team in the Negro League. Highlights pivotal games, players, and league decisions. Also discusses the relationship between the team and major league baseball during integration.

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JHU Press

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0801891167

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Backcountry Lawman

True Stories from a Florida Game Warden

By: Bob H. Lee

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Backcountry Lawman

True Stories from a Florida Game Warden

By: Bob H. Lee

With thirty years of backcountry patrol experience in Florida, Bob Lee has lived through incidents of legend, including one of the biggest environmental busts in Florida history. His fascinating memoir reveals the danger and the humor in the unsung exploits of game wardens.

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University Press of Florida

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0813047110

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Deadman's Tome Real American Horror

By: Jesse Dedman,Amy Grech,Bob McNeil,Bob Freville,Shadrick Beechem,RD Cervo,Jeff Dosser,James Harper

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Deadman's Tome Real American Horror

By: Jesse Dedman,Amy Grech,Bob McNeil,Bob Freville,Shadrick Beechem,RD Cervo,Jeff Dosser,James Harper

America, a land of prosperity, wealth, and hope, but that's a fresh coat of paint on a system riddled with corruption, exploitation, and the disillusioned. Real American Horror exposes what lies under the facade: crib-side murder suicide, fear of zika virus, torture in the name of Jesus, IslamicEterror, cannibalism, racism, and so much more.

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1387221302

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Civil War Letters

From Home, Camp and Battlefield

By: Bob Blaisdell

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Civil War Letters

From Home, Camp and Battlefield

By: Bob Blaisdell

Wartime letters include correspondence of Union and Confederate sympathizers and soldiers of all ranks. Authentic illustrations accompany insightful missives by Lincoln, Grant, Lee, Whitman, Davis, and many of their contemporaries.

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Courier Corporation

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0486484505

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The Era of Change

Executives and Events in a Period of Rapid Expansion

By: Bob Navarro

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The Era of Change

Executives and Events in a Period of Rapid Expansion

By: Bob Navarro

This is the third book written by Bob Navarro on early American history in relation to the evolution of the American Presidency. It focuses on the actions of the chief executives and the events that occurred during a period of rapid change in the United States that occurred before the Civil War.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1462821502

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9781462821501

The Schmooney Trilogy

By: Bob Shumaker

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The Schmooney Trilogy

By: Bob Shumaker

Have you ever had that odd feeling something was about to happen, and it did? Some people call that a ‘gift’. Austin Cook has that gift. He doesn’t understand it and has tried to ignore it. As far back as he can remember, he and his family have visited his favorite uncle in Mountview, a small North Carolina town surrounded by a largely unexplored forest. For nature-loving Austin, it is an ideal place to explore the woods and learn about the forest animals that fascinate him. He loves all kinds of animals and, strangely, they have always been drawn to him. Austin has that ‘feeling’ that this trip will be much different than all the others, and it will. He and his sister, Katy, will befriend a very special forest animal who has amazing powers. The three, using Austin’s incredible gift, will unlock hidden secrets that have been buried for centuries. But there are treacherous people who want to keep those secrets hidden. Austin and Katy are vulnerable children visiting a deep and dangerous forest, and they will need to use all their powers and friendships to defend themselves if they are going to survive.

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AuthorHouse

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166556167X

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Pruitt-Igoe

By: Bob Hansman

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Pruitt-Igoe

By: Bob Hansman

In the early 1950s, Pruitt-Igoe, a vast public housing project, arose on 57 acres on the near north side of St. Louis. Barely 20 years after construction, the 33 eleven-story buildings that made up the complex were razed, and the vacant land that was once home to thousands of people was gradually reclaimed by a dense, neglected urban forest. What happened in-between is a story that tempts but also defies simple narratives. It is a story of interweaving and competing accounts, both then and now. This volume approaches Pruitt-Igoe with all of its contradiction in mind. Alongside iconic images, other seldom-seen photographs flesh out the history in sometimes surprising ways and, in doing so, preserve some of the stories that are in danger of being permanently erased and lost, just as Pruitt-Igoe was.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1439661499

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The Country in Conflict

Executives and Events During the American Civil War

By: Bob Navarro

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The Country in Conflict

Executives and Events During the American Civil War

By: Bob Navarro

After only 72 years in existence as an independent country, the United States succumbed to a civil war in 1861. President James Buchanan did very little to stem the tensions leading to the conflict, and the task fell to President Abraham Lincoln to save the Union from destruction. President Jefferson Davis of the Confederacy of seceded states fought an unsuccessful war against the Union based on maintaining states rights. When President Abraham Lincoln was murdered at the wars end in 1865, President Andrew Johnson inherited the job of readmitting the states involved in the rebellion back into the Union.

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1462821510

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The History and Artistry of National Resonator Instruments

By: Bob Brozman

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The History and Artistry of National Resonator Instruments

By: Bob Brozman

(Book). These beautiful instruments have long been a favorite with musicians. This book is a history, source book and owner's manual for players and fans which covers the facts and figures necessary for serious collectors. In addition to many black and white historical photos, there is also a color section highlighting models. The book covers the company's full history, specific styles and models of all instruments, Hawaiian, blues, and jazz artists who have used Nationals, a history of their advertising, set-up and maintenance, and much more. Appendixes include serial numbers for all instruments, a company chronology and a Hawaiian Artist Discography.

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Centerstream Publications

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1476825394

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9781476825397

To Care Enough

By: Bob Fine

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To Care Enough

By: Bob Fine

For more than fifty years, Bob Fine taught in family studies, education, religious studies, human services, and the Holocaust. He also worked professionally in human services, bringing his academic interests to bear on real-life problems of people in distress. In this new collection of essays, he explores his own life journey-from a difficult childhood to his cherished role as father and grandfather-and argues with passion and wit on such wide-ranging topics as parenting, public education, bigotry, violence, and the life-affirming properties of American jazz.

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130455774X

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The Spirit of the Turquoise Necklace

The Schmooney Trilogies

By: Bob Shumaker

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The Spirit of the Turquoise Necklace

The Schmooney Trilogies

By: Bob Shumaker

all have gifts that we are born with. Well, my gift is the ability to communicate with animals..." In Book One of the Schmooney Trilogies, TheSecret of the Enchanted Forest, Austin Cook discovered his special gift while visiting Mountview, the beautiful town where his Uncle Steve lives. It is now several months later, and he returns to Mountview for the summer, hoping to learn more about his gift, and more about the legend of the Schmooney, a magical creature purported to live deep in the forest. He must also decipher the message of the beautiful Indian princess who has appeared to him in a dream, begging for his help. But first, Austin is on a frantic quest to locate the source of the mysterious and deadly pollution in a local lake. When the frightening answer is revealed, finds himself locked in a battle with an evil land developer who wants to bury his devastating secret at any cost - a secret which could create an environmental disaster for all of the residents of Mountview. Come along on the adventure of a lifetime in this second book of The Schmooney Trilogies. Austin, Katie, Uncle Steve and Amy must race against the clock to prevent DeWitt Pickett from enacting his sinister plan. Will learn more about his special Will he finally discover the secret of the legend of the Schmooney? The adventure continues...

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Done with That

Escape the Struggle of Your Old Life

By: Bob Merritt

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Done with That

Escape the Struggle of Your Old Life

By: Bob Merritt

The Bible says the old life is gone and the new life has come (see 2 Cor. 5:17). But we still sin; still get angry, arrogant, and greedy. Sin destroys everything in its path, yet it’s also kind of fun and quite compelling. It often has us holding on to parts of the old life instead of embracing the new life we’ve been promised. In Done with That, Pastor Bob Merritt exposes the inner battle we all fight with sin. He exposes the cycle of failure and loss and shows readers that no matter how many setbacks they’ve experienced, there is a way to enjoy a new and better life in Christ.

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0830777113

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Scribe

My Life in Sports

By: Bob Ryan

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Scribe

My Life in Sports

By: Bob Ryan

Ever since he joined the sports department of the Boston Globe in 1968, sports enthusiasts have been blessed with the writing and reporting of Bob Ryan. Tony Kornheiser calls him the “quintessential American sportswriter.” For the past twenty-five years, he has also been a regular on various ESPN shows, especially The Sports Reporters, spreading his knowledge and enthusiasm for sports of all kinds. Born in 1946 in Trenton, New Jersey, Ryan cut his teeth going with his father to the Polo Grounds and Connie Mack Stadium, and to college basketball games at the Palestra in Philadelphia when it was the epicenter of the college game. As a young man, he became sports editor of his high school paper-and at age twenty-three, a year into his Boston Globe experience, he was handed the Boston Celtics beat as the Bill Russell era ended and the Dave Cowens one began. His all-star career was launched. Ever since, his insight as a reporter and skills as a writer have been matched by an ability to connect with people-players, management, the reading public-probably because, at heart, he has always been as much a fan as a reporter. More than anything, Scribe reveals the people behind the stories, as only Bob Ryan can, from the NBA to eleven Olympics to his surprising favorite sport to cover-golf-and much more It is sure to be one of the most talked-about sports books of 2014, by one of the sports world's most admired journalists.

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Encyclopedia of Pop Music Aliases, 1950-2000

By: Bob Leszczak

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Encyclopedia of Pop Music Aliases, 1950-2000

By: Bob Leszczak

Recording Artists don't always enjoy success with their first release. A hit record relies on any number of factors: the right song, a memorable performance, a healthy promotional budget, great management, a spot of luck, and even some intangibles. Take choice of a name. For a single artist, duo, vocal group or band, the name can carry a lot of weight. Some recording artists changed their name to appeal to an entirely different demographic, like when country superstar Garth Brooks recorded as Chris Gaines to score on the pop charts. The Beefeaters became the Byrds—and they spelled the band name with a "y" in the wake of the meteoric success of the Beatles, whose letter "A" turned the image of a nasty bug into something intriguing. Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel amassed a litany of aliases—Simon went by True Taylor, Jerry Landis, and Paul Kane; Art Garfunkel as Artie Garr; together they were Tom & Jerry before finally using their very ethnic-sounding given names. Bob Leszczak has amassed several hundred examples of musical pseudonyms in The Encyclopedia of Pop Music Aliases, 1950-2000, describing the history of these artists from their obscure origins under another name to their rise to prominence as a major musical act. Music trivia buffs, rock historians, and popular music fans will uncover nugget after nugget of eye-opening information about their favorite acts and perhaps learn a thing or two about a number of other acts. Leszczak goes the extra yard of gathering critical data directly from many of these famous recording artists through in-person interviews and archival research. Whether skipping around randomly or reading from cover-to-cover, readers will find The Encyclopedia of Pop Music Aliases, 1950-2000 a must-have for that music library.

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1442240083

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The Gilded Age

The Forgotten Executives

By: Bob Navarro

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The Gilded Age

The Forgotten Executives

By: Bob Navarro

This is my fifth book on American History that is based from the perspective of the Chief Executives and the events surrounding their terms. This book is concerned with the gilded age, which covers the period from 1869 to 1901. It presents the presidencies of Ulysses S. Grant, James Garfield, Chester Arthur, Grover Cleveland, Benjamin Harrison and William McKinley. The era depicts the financial and military transformation of the United States into one of the world’s powers, and also discusses the beginning of military adventures into foreign lands, especially the Far East.

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1450000363

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G.O.A.T. - Tom Brady

Making the Case for Greatest of All Time

By: Bob Gurnett

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G.O.A.T. - Tom Brady

Making the Case for Greatest of All Time

By: Bob Gurnett

Who is the greatest football player of all time? This stunning book, filled with color photographs and fascinating facts, makes the case that it’s Tom Brady! G.O.A.T. stands for Greatest Of All Time—and it takes lifelong dedication, nonstop work, and unbelievable talent to reach that pinnacle. In football, that honor goes to quarterback Tom Brady. He has already led the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl victories—one of only two players in history to do so, and the only person to do that for a single team. And Brady’s still in the game at age 41! He’s also received three league MVP awards, bested any previous quarterback in helping his team win division titles, and set records in passes and touchdowns. Young fans will love discussing and debating Brady’s place in football history.

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Clemson

Where the Tigers Play

By: Sam Blackman,Bob Bradley,Chuck Kriese,Will Vandervort

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Clemson

Where the Tigers Play

By: Sam Blackman,Bob Bradley,Chuck Kriese,Will Vandervort

Clemson: Where the Tigers Play is the most comprehensive book ever written on Clemson University athletics. This book chronicles over 100 years of Tiger athletics, listing yearly accounts of statistics, records, bowl and tournament appearances, and historical moments. Read about the legends that put the Clemson Tigers on the map, including Banks McFadden, John Heisman, Rupert Fike, Frank Howard, Fred Cone, Bruce Murray, Bill Wilhelm, and I. M. Ibrahim. Also included are vignettes on some of Clemson’s greatest moments—the 1981 national football championship, the 1984 and 1987 national championship soccer seasons, College World Series appearances, the Frank Howard era, and the inaugural running down the hill in Death Valley. Other vignettes include career sports records; players in the NBA, the major leagues, and the NFL; and Tiger Olympic medalists. Clemson athletes have acquired a noteworthy reputation through indisputable hard work and constant determination. Fans will relive the most exhilarating triumphs and the most heart-wrenching defeats. This newly revised edition offers the ground breaking accomplishments and victories that countless teams have had at this university. Clemson: Where the Tigers Play is a must-have for any library of every loyal Clemson fan. This book examines the rich history and tradition of the Clemson Tigers, and the coaches and players who made it happen.

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Simon and Schuster

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1613211686

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Michael Phelps

The Untold Story of a Champion

By: Bob Schaller

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Michael Phelps

The Untold Story of a Champion

By: Bob Schaller

A revealing biography of the Olympic champion swimmer Michael Phelps that includes exclusive interviews with his family, teammates, and friends and never-before-revealed details about his life. Michael Phelps is an American sports hero, perhaps the greatest Olympic athlete the world has ever known. His unprecedented eight gold medals in the 2008 Summer Olympics have made him a superstar. But his journey to Olympic immortality is every bit as compelling as his achievements in the pool. From learning to cope with ADHD to the story of how Phelps became the greatest swimmer ever, Phelps' tale is told in full detail here for the first time. The author, Bob Schaller, has known Phelps and his coach for more than eight years, and has extensively interviewed him, along with his mother, sisters, coach, and teammates. Filled with revelations, career statistics, and insightful analysis of how Phelps achieved the seemingly impossible, this is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn the complete story behind the legend.

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1429976896

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It’s Been a Pretty Good Ride

By: Bob Harshbarger

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It’s Been a Pretty Good Ride

By: Bob Harshbarger

It’s Been a Pretty Good Ride By: Bob Harshbarger The genesis of this book came from Bob Harshbarger’s three daughters. They had been subjected to numerous tales over the years about where the Harshbargers came from and countless stories (mostly humorous) about their father growing up in a wheelchair. Bob’s children have encouraged him to write down some of these accounts; thus, along with some genealogical history, this “book” began. Oh, it didn’t start as a book. Bob told himself, “I’m no author,” but he decided to expand his reports to include hilarious events and stories about other people along the way that have been valuable pieces of his life’s puzzle. We are all subjects of problems in one form or another and the attitude with which these bumps in the road are addressed will someday define what one sees when reflecting back on their own life. Bob likes to think that this little book will provide not only some humor to the reader, but also inspiration for their own lives.

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1480981435

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American Pop [4 volumes]

Popular Culture Decade by Decade [4 volumes]

By: Bob Batchelor

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American Pop [4 volumes]

Popular Culture Decade by Decade [4 volumes]

By: Bob Batchelor

Pop culture is the heart and soul of America, a unifying bridge across time bringing together generations of diverse backgrounds. Whether looking at the bright lights of the Jazz Age in the 1920s, the sexual and the rock-n-roll revolution of the 1960s, or the thriving social networking websites of today, each period in America's cultural history develops its own unique take on the qualities define our lives.American Pop: Popular Culture Decade by Decade is the most comprehensive reference on American popular culture by decade ever assembled, beginning with the 1900s up through today. The four-volume set examines the fascinating trends across decades and eras by shedding light on the experiences of Americans young and old, rich and poor, along with the influences of arts, entertainment, sports, and other cultural forces. Whether a pop culture aficionado or a student new to the topic, American Pop provides readers with an engaging look at American culture broken down into discrete segments, as well as analysis that gives insight into societal movements, trends, fads, and events that propelled the era and the nation. In-depth chapters trace the evolution of pop culture in 11 key categories: Key Events in American Life, Advertising, Architecture, Books, Newspapers, Magazines, and Comics, Entertainment, Fashion, Food, Music, Sports and Leisure Activities, Travel, and Visual Arts. Coverage includes: How Others See Us, Controversies and scandals, Social and cultural movements, Trends and fads, Key icons, and Classroom resources. Designed to meet the high demand for resources that help students study American history and culture by the decade, this one-stop reference provides readers with a broad and interdisciplinary overview of the numerous aspects of popular culture in our country. Thoughtful examination of our rich and often tumultuous popular history, illustrated with hundreds of historical and contemporary photos, makes this the ideal source to turn to for ready reference or research.

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0313364117

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Huxford's Old Book Value Guide

By: Bob Huxford,Sharon Huxford

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Huxford's Old Book Value Guide

By: Bob Huxford,Sharon Huxford

Nearly 25,000 titles with current values fill this hardbound book. Much more than just a typical price guide, the book is a directory with scores of actual buyers listed by the subject matter they are searching for, as well as dealers offering the books at listed prices. It will put you in touch with a person interested in buying or selling the books you have piled on your bookshelves

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0891456449

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I Write What I See

By: Bob Wallace

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I Write What I See

By: Bob Wallace

You stink! Your jokes are very offensive!" -Anonymous email"No! For the last time, you can't quote me on the cover of your stupid book! Now stop emailing or I'll report you to your ISP!" -Scott Ryan, author of Objectivism and the Corruption of Rationality: A Critique of Ayn Rand's Epistemology"I know Bob Wallace; the man is a hater. He deliberately says nasty things about statism, imperialism and war. It's really quite shocking." -Manual Miles, aka Kaptain Kanada"You're a psycho." -another anonymous email"This book will not improve your sex life, help you lose 30 lbs in 30 days, or show you the way to financial freedom and security. It is, however, guaranteed to give the politically correct apoplexy. Give a copy to your favorite statist/collectivist, Republican/Democrat, or PC Marxist type and watch the fun. (No refunds-medical insurance slightly extra.)" -John Moulton aka the Wyoming Redneck"Please buy Bob's book so he can pay off his car." -Gregg Ozimek, MS, EconomicsA politically incorrect look at having your brains stolen, growing a six-foot-long arm, Karl Marx in Hell, the wisdom of Pinky and the Brain, grandmothers beating up rude people, and lots of other strange stuff.

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