Take a breath of fresh mountain air and feel the magic of an historical Canadian landmark in Tales from the Canadian Rockies. You'll meet a host of unforgettable characters like botanist David Douglas, after whom the Douglas fir is named, and geologist James Hector, whose unruly horse is forever commemorated in the names of Kicking Horse River and Pass. You'll also experience the hunger and hardships of artist Paul Kane and indomitable Mrs. Lane who waded across no fewer than 17 meltwater rivers in one day.
From Holy Stromboli to Figgy Lifting Drinks What started as a casual weekly tradition at the Patton household resulted in these twenty delectably diverse happy hour menus. From yamburger sliders, samosa pizzas, and green bean fries to rigatoni poppers and a variety of innovative cocktails, this is seriously fun food for Friday — or any — night! Wow your friends! Impress your family! Woo that special someone who might need a little convincing of your specialness! Open The Sexy Vegan’s Happy Hour at Home and: * learn the ninja time-management skills of professional chefs to whip up snacking feasts in about an hour * make your produce procurement easier with handy-dandy premade shopping lists * concoct unique potent potables and lovable libations * travel the world without leaving your balcony, from Little India to New New England to Really Little Italy * fill your belly with fabulous food that’s free of your furry friends
Brian and Jimmy Patton are familiar to millions of viewers for their appearances alongside their brothers Paul and Barry Elliott in the award-winning series 'Chucklevision'. But for the Patton Brothers that has been only one chapter in a seventy year show business career that has taken in just about every element of post-war light entertainment, from variety to TV, revue to pantomime (in which they made a record-breaking 56 consecutive appearances), Butlin's to Sunday Night at the London Palladium, and tours of Europe, Africa and Australia. In this joyous recollection of a lifetime in laughs, the Patton Brothers take us on a tour of the great days of British entertainment, recalling the sights, the sounds, the stars, the laughter and the tears. Filled with often hilarious behind the scenes stories, this book will be sure to fascinate anyone interested in British comedy and variety in its golden age.
How Real Estate Cash Cows Put Money in Your Mailbox""Check's in the mail." That's what Brian Patton, CCIM, wants you to hear after reading his book, Mailbox Moo-la: How Real Estate Cash Cows Put Money in Your Mailbox. Through personal anecdotes, Patton explains how you can recognize real estate opportunities and successfully manage them after the purchase. Investment Real Estate isn't just a matter of understanding net present value and cap rates, according to Patton. It also requires a firmness in dealing with tenants, described in Chapter 6, and other people skills. The second half of Mailbox Moo-la contains practice problems to test readers' understanding of the strategies outlined in Part 1. An easy-to-read resource for property investors, the book costs $16.99. Take it from a guy who has done it and discover how you can: Create Consistent Cash FlowCut your TaxesPick out the Right PropertyMake Financing Work for YouLeave your Day JobNOW RECOMMENDED BY CIRE MAGAZINE (the leading commercial real estate magazine in the country)REVIEW: I really enjoyed your book. Conversational is indeed the way to describe your writing style. It was a quick read, engaging and had lots of good info for investors. I also like the stories. So, great work!Ken Ashley CCIM, MCR, SIOR (Real Estate Broker)
How can Christians become more loving family members? How can they care for each other most effectively? Designed both for families and for counselors, Christian Marriage and Family is a complete guide to family caregiving. John Patton and Brian H. Childs discuss common problem that arise in various types of families and show how these problems can be resolved successfully. Among the issues covered: The problems of singleness Preparing for marriage or remarriage Living as a couple in a one-generation household Living in a nuclear family of two or more generations Dealing with divorce Living in a blended family
Are you craving a way to eat killer food without killing yourself, animals, or the planet? Is your brain bloated from watching cooking shows that present recipes you’re never, ever going to make? Have you been searching for a way to prove to your friends that vegan food can be just as delicious, hearty, and satisfying as the meaty meals they’re accustomed to? Then this is the book for you. Of his journey from watching food porn on his parents’ couch to cooking in Hollywood kitchens to becoming vegan, author Brian Patton writes: My roommate said he didn’t know what made me a bigger loser: that I was painstakingly preserving episodes of 30 Minute Meals or that I was trying to conceal their existence by labeling them Star Trek....Once I discovered that I could not only survive but thrive without taking the life of another being, I was sold. I was a vegan. For good. And that’s how an “ordinary dude” became the Sexy Vegan and started creating “extraordinary food” with a decidedly real-meal appeal. On every page, Brian proves that seriously good food needn’t be too serious.
A great source of Canadian Rockies maps, Parkways of the Canadian Rockies is a fact-filled driving guide to Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Yoho National Park, and Kootenay National Park. First published in 1975, Parkways of the Canadian Rockies was the first comprehensive map and interpretive guide to roads in the Canadian Rockies. The revised 5th edition includes: Colour photography Driving distances in both kilometres and miles More than 400 points of interest Descriptions of 80 short hikes Natural history facts and statistics 38 colour Canadian Rockies maps Information on campgrounds and lodging
The first memoir by beloved comedian, actor, and writer Brian Posehn, hilariously detailing what it's like to grow up as and remain a nerd, with a foreword by Patton Oswalt Brian Posehn is a successful and instantly recognizable comedian, actor, and writer. He also happens to be a giant nerd. That's partly because he's been obsessed with such things as Dungeons & Dragons, comic books, and heavy metal since he was a child; the other part is because he fills out every bit of his 6'7'' frame. Brian's always felt awkward and like a perpetual outsider, but he found his way through the difficulties of growing up by escaping into the worlds of Star Wars, D&D, and comics, and by rocking his face off. He was a nerd long before it was cool (and that didn't help his situation much), but his passions proved time and again to be the safe haven he needed to persevere and thrive in a world in which he was far from comfortable. Brian, now balls deep in middle age with a wife, child, and thriving career, still feels like an outsider and is as big a nerd as ever. But that's okay, because in his five decades of nerdom he's discovered that the key to happiness is not growing up. You can be a nerd forever and find success that way. because somehow along the way the nerds won. Forever Nerdy is a celebration of growing up nerdy and different. This isn't Brian's life story, just some bizarre and hilarious stories from his life, along with a captivating look back at nearly fifty years of nerd culture. Being a nerd hasn't always been easy, but somehow this self-hating nerd who suffered from depression was able to land his dream job, get the girl, and learn to fit in. Kind of. See how he did it while managing to remain forever nerdy.
Hiking in Banff National Park attracts millions of visitors each year. In this book, Brian Patton and Bart Robinson, authors of the best-selling Canadian Rockies Trail Guide, detail their favourite easy walks, short hikes, and day trips in one of the world’s most spectacular national parks. Each trail is described in detail and accompanied by easy-to-understand symbols, a walking map, and colour photography. Lightweight and a practical size, the 1st edition includes: Descriptions of 50 Banff walks and hikes, plus dozens of side trips Banff hiking trails classified by colour-coded regions More than 100 stunning color photographs of Banff hikes 50 topographical maps Sources for Banff information, maps, backcountry lodging, and transportation
How can Christians become more loving family members? How can they care for each other most effectively?Designed both for families and for counselors,Caring For Our Generationsis a complete guide to family caregiving. John Patton and Brian H. Childs discuss common problems that arise in various types of families and show how these problems can be resolved successfully.Among the issues covered:The problems of singlenessPreparing for marriage or remarriageLiving as a couple in a one-generation householdLiving in a nuclear family of two or more generationsDealing with divorceLiving in a blended family
The purpose of this monograph is to provide a summary of the influence of aging, systemic disease and its treatments on oral health. This guide will also provide a summary of the etiology, clinical appearance, and treatments of common oral conditions that affect older populations.
While technical prowess and physical power are essential characteristics of a martial artist, true mastery of the art comes by cultivating one's inner strength. Here, Kenji Tokitsu--an authority on Japanese and Chinese combat arts and a respected karate teacher--shows how cultivating ki (life force) and understanding the principles of budo (the martial path of self-development) can make training in martial arts more meaningful, effective, and personally and spiritually rewarding. Tokitsu emphasizes the mental aspects of martial arts practice including: - The importance of ki development - Seme, or capturing your opponent's mind - Understanding ma, the spatial relationship in combat Studying these concepts, he explains, gives martial artists the tools to train for a lifetime and at the very highest level. Tokitsu also gives a historical and cultural survey of budo, and explains how the Western view of budo training is different than the Japanese--a perspective rarely available to Western martial artists.
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