Stone by Stone takes readers on a fascinating journey across the short-grass prairie of southern Alberta and Saskatchewan in search of tangible evidence of the region’s ancient past—a civilization dating back at least twelve thousand years. In this revised and updated edition of her one-of-a-kind guidebook, author Liz Bryan explores archaeological sites that are accessible to today’s inquisitive travellers and provides enough detailed information, striking photographs, maps, and illustrations to satisfy any armchair archaeologist. With riveting insight and clarity, Bryan presents the stone effigies, cairns, medicine wheels, buffalo jumps, rock art, and remains of settlements scattered across this vast prairie, creating an invaluable resource for anyone who wishes to navigate these ancient sites and understand their significance.
The perfect punch line for all the double entendres in everyday life. With the help of The Office, TWSS-or "That's what she said"-has quickly become the hottest joke of the twenty-first century. Now,in a book exploding with laughs, Justin Wishne and Bryan Nicolas, founders of TWSSstories.com, bring together hundreds of screamingly hilarious TWSS moments from fans, choice historical and celebrity quotes, an introduction from "she," as well as a brief history of the phrase. Several popular user-generated humor websites have already spawned successful books, including Texts from Last Night and F My Life. That's What She Said is certain to make as smooth an entry into the hands of readers who won't want to stop until they're finished and fully satisfied.
Looking to study up for the new J2EE 1.5 Sun Certified Web Component Developer (SCWCD) exam? This book will get you way up to speed on the technology you'll know it so well, in fact, that you can pass the brand new J2EE 1.5 exam. If that's what you want to do, that is. Maybe you don't care about the exam, but need to use servlets and JSPs in your next project. You're working on a deadline. You're over the legal limit for caffeine. You can't waste your time with a book that makes sense only AFTER you're an expert (or worse, one that puts you to sleep). Learn how to write servlets and JSPs, what makes a web container tick (and what ticks it off), how to use JSP's Expression Language (EL for short), and how to write deployment descriptors for your web applications. Master the c:out tag, and get a handle on exactly what's changed since the older J2EE 1.4 exam. You don't just pass the new J2EE 1.5 SCWCD exam, you'll understand this stuff and put it to work immediately. Head First Servlets and JSP doesn't just give you a bunch of facts to memorize; it drives knowledge straight into your brain. You'll interact with servlets and JSPs in ways that help you learn quickly and deeply. And when you're through with the book, you can take a brand-new mock exam, created specifically to simulate the real test-taking experience.
From the author of the highly praised Trophy Chase Trilogy comes this exciting swashbuckling tale of a pirate sentenced to die for the crime of mutiny. As he awaits his fate, this pirate (none other than the delightful Smith Delaney from the Trophy Chase Trilogy) ponders his life and the events that have brought him to this fate. In the process of remembering, and in grappling with mercy and justice as they have been played out in his life, a tale is spun, a tale of true hearts wronged, noble love gone awry, dark deeds done for the sake of gold, and sacrifices made for love. In the end, our pirate will come face-to-face with himself, with his own death, and with a God who promises grace where none is deserved. Readers of Christian fantasy will once again be swept away by Bryan Polivka's compelling storytelling abilities. As Publisher's Weekly said of the author's first book, "readers will be flipping pages eagerly.
The author of Ventura and Zelzah follows up that critically acclaimed debut novel with Ventura and Winnetka, a stand-alone work that furthers the adventures of Douglas and his friends as they come of age in Southern California’s San Fernando Valley in the late 1970s. As seniors in high school, the gang spends their final year before college practicing crazy car stunts, getting high, obsessing about girls, passionately listening to the great rock and roll of the ’60s and ’70s, arguing about the Dodgers and the Lakers, and partying at the prom in powder blue tuxedos. From a West Hollywood porn theater to a punk rock club in Chinatown to the site of the Manson murders, the Valley boys also begin to spread their wings as they explore the city of Los Angeles, located “just over the hill” from where they live. Like Ventura and Zelzah, the stand-alone Ventura and Winnetka is a funny, poignant, and nostalgic coming-of-age tale about the relationships of teenagers on the verge of adulthood. The re-creation of the Valley culture of the late 1970s is palpable and magical.
A 30 year old slacker falls head first into a time vortex where he is forced to become a man. 30 year-old Sullivan Rohm has nothing better to do with his life than crash his ex-girlfriend’s wedding. But when the plan fails and Sully finds his all-time low at a late night diner, something happens that forever changes the course of his life. A lost little girl in the stormy cornfield beside the diner sends him running to her rescue, where he falls headfirst into a time vortex. Sully wakes up in small-town Sedro-Woolley, Washington in the wartime year 1942. With a German name and no explanation of how he arrived, Sully must win over the hearts of the townspeople and find his place among them with the help of 6 year-old Ruthie, her widowed mother, and the little league baseball team Ruthie ropes him into coaching. Together, they set out to defeat the tyrannical coach of the opposing team and bring back hope to Sedro-Woolley. 76 years away from everything he’s ever known, Sully finds his purpose. But it comes at a price; the effects of the time vortex are slowly killing him. Sully must choose between staying and losing his life, or leaving and losing his home.
Jason and Christina follow many synchronicities, forced and unforced into the unknown in "Journey Into The Abyss." One abduction leads to another, which leads to Jerusalem and the heart of a thousand year old conflict. Old enemies, new friends, humorous respites and many unexpected experiences that peer into the soul of who we are, make Jason and Christina's synchronistic mission very relatable. This latest chapter in the "Search For Truth" series is sure to raise many questions that we've been avoiding for some time, but whose answers are extremely easy to understand if we've finally allowed ourselves to listen.
Engagingly curious open-mindedness . . . an amiable deadpan worthy of Richard Ford." --Pico Iyer, Time in this offbeat and original road book, cultural observer Mike Bryan takes issue with the traditional idea that the "real" America is to be found somewhere on our scenic backroads. He argues instead that it is right out in the open on the interstates, and he travels the big highways of the Southwest to prove the point. Bryan engages motel operators, state troopers, and traveling salesmen. He discovers the world's only "No Smoking" ranch; hobnobs with elusive novelist Cormac McCarthy; spars with Bob Sundown, who prefers his covered wagon to any car. Between encounters he contemplates everything from America's pioneering spirit to its history of road building. In the end, he discovers that the interstates, far from producing the homogenous society he feared, nourish a rich community of eccentrics. And that ultimately, as this deeply romantic travelogue shows, there is no such thing as an "ordinary American." "A wonderful writer, he manages to transmit his enjoyment of the places and people he encounters." --Austin American-Statesman "From the Trade Paperback edition.
Ideology turned extreme in America before Abraham Hendrickson saw its utter demise, along with the entire nation. Now, with no power, he's forced to find other ways to survive. Little does he know that the source of all his troubles -- and the troubles plaguing the nation -- is the closer to home than he'd ever imagine.
Dozens of recipes and meal planning for America's favorite kitchen gadget! The Instant Pot is a revolutionary home appliance that is taking home-cooking to a whole new level. Even in the most basic model, the Instant Pot is able to perform the abilities of five home gadgets—a pressure cooker, rice cooker, slow cooker, steamer, and warmer. Its versatility makes it the perfect all-encompassing cooking tool for anyone’s kitchen. With The Everyday Instant Pot Cookbook, veteran and celebrity chef Bryan Woolley has curated and cultivated an astounding collection of delicious recipes to try out with your Instant Pot. Featured within this cookbook are sections on how to cook delicious recipes such as: Cheesy Mini Potatoes Bacon-Wrapped Scallops Pork Roast Pumpkin Sage Ravioli Bacon and Corn Chowder Cilantro Chicken Salad Chocolate Chili Coconut Cherry Cobbler Homemade Yogurt And many, many more! Easy-to-follow instructions make this book accessible to anyone—parents who work long hours, college students, young adults with limited space, beginner cooks, or professional chefs. The book also includes an introduction to the Instant Pot as well as tips and tricks to plan your meals. Break out your Instant Pot and The Everyday Instant Pot Cookbook, and you’re sure to make a tasty meal with ease!
Rich compilation of Navaho origin and creation myths, recorded directly from a tribal elder: "The Creation of the Sun and Moon," "The Maiden who Became a Bear," and many more.
I was content with hanging out with my friends, no matter what their dysfunctions and clinically destructive habits. I liked to mind my own business in patient realms, but my brother and our friends liked to drag me into problems I could not solve. My friends, they were cheap entertainment to me, no matter what kind of ridiculous scenes they got me into. But then, every so often as I dared, I would step out onto a limb of my life just to see how fragile it might be. I didn't have a girlfriend at the time, so how I met that woman, it was purely an accident. Really, it was and I mean it sincerely. She was pretty and I was in the right place at the right time. It seemed like things were going smoothly, for an encounter that blossomed from a blind date that had gone off track. Yes, it did look good from a distance to someone that didn't know better, even to me. But then, I met her sister. She caused all the trouble. Really, she was and I mean it sincerely.
Will Rogers still touches us more than a hlf century after his death in this comprehensive collection of his pithy commentaries about goverment, presidents, business, and philosophy.
The story of Sam Bass, both outlaw and romantic figure, has become a familiar part of Texas folklore and is well documented in nonfiction. But in this novel, Bryan Woolley creates a compelling story by giving the antihero fictional life. Woolley brings Bass alive through six alternating voices--Maude, the whore who was Bass's lover; Mary Matson, the African American who took him in and tended him as he lay dying; Dad Egan, the lawman who was once a father-figure to young Sam Bass but feels compelled to capture the outlaw; Frank Johnson, who rode with Bass but left the outlaw life to reappear as a small-town doctor; and Jim Murphy, the well-meaning saloonkeeper who makes a bargain with the law and brings down Sam Bass. In shaping the Bass story, Woolley explores the themes of youth and age, impulse and wisdom. An outlaw, for many of us, is not a villain or a criminal but someone who, by choice or circumstance, finds himself at odds with society. We see the outlaw life as one of carefree freedom without responsibilities and full of infinite possibilities. Frank Jackson says it best as he recalls riding with Sam Bass: "I felt like an outlaw but not like a criminal, and the beauty of the day and its freedom filled me.
It is a time of great political unrest. Mitchell Webb, CEO of IDSys, and his friend Simon Rockwell are on the brink of securing a contract from Her Majesty's Government for the design, manufacture and supply of Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFIDs) for the protection of the British Public against terrorist attack.
Google processes nearly 6 billion searches every day—making it a powerful advertising medium your business can’t afford to ignore. Google AdWords experts Perry Marshall and Bryan Todd, joined by AdWords and analytics specialist Mike Rhodes, present the fundamentals, techniques, tools, and tricks that Google should teach you, but doesn't. This latest edition introduces revised, expanded, and new chapters covering Enhanced Campaigns, Google AdWords Express, and Google’s Product Listing Ads, as well as an introduction to Google’s Universal Analytics. You'll learn how to: Master Enhanced Campaigns, Google Shopping Campaigns, and Google Analytics Implement flexible bid strategies that keep you on budget Triple traffic with Google’s Display Network Profit using local advertising Corner the second largest search engine with YouTube ads Avoid costly mistakes made by most Google advertisers Chisel your way into tough markets Write killer advertising and website copy that gets clicks Determine what is and isn’t working with Google’s AdWords
Originally published in 1839, this long-lost classic of Southern cooking includes more than 1,300 recipes. The foods and recipes featured in this kitchen classic are derived from American Indian, European, and African sources and reflect a merging of the three distinct cultures in the American South.
Every four years the Racing Rules of Sailing are updated following the Olympics. To help the sailor, World Sailing labels important changes with marginal markings. For the new rules coming into force on 1st January 2025 there are quite a lot of marginal markings: - A third of the Definitions are marked, including Sail the Course, Mark-Room, Obstruction and Continuing Obstruction; - Nearly a third of the rules in Part 2 (When Boats Meet) are marked, including Avoiding Contact, Mark-Room, Room to Pass an Obstruction; - All of the rules in Part 5 (Protests, Redress, Hearings, Misconduct and Appeals) are marked. That's quite a lot of changes! You need a new set of rules and, to understand the implications of the changes, you need a guide to them. Rules in Practice has been the best-selling guide to the racing rules of sailing for the last 40 years. Now, in its 11th edition, it has been updated for (and contains in full) the 2025-2028 Racing Rules of Sailing. To begin, Rules in Practice describes the latest rule changes and their implications for sailors. The book then covers the fundamental rules that always apply to sailors along with a detailed look at the rules around luffing and keeping clear – which were an eye-opener to many sailors when they were first published in the last edition. As always, throughout the book, the emphasis is on the practical impact on you as a sailor, rather than a theoretical discussion of the rules themselves. This is brought to life in the rest of the book, which takes you around the racecourse, from start to finish, through the key situations that frequently occur showing, from the point of view of each boat in turn, what you may, must or must not do. (Other rules guides take you through the rules in order which is just not how you come across them on the racecourse.) You don't have to know all the rules off by heart, but you do need to know your rights and obligations on the water – the rules can be looked up afterwards. This knowledge will build your confidence while racing and enable you to make the most of opportunities when they arise. Colour diagrams throughout ensure concepts are easily understood. If you are going to buy one rule book – make it this one!
Camp returns to his otherworldly New Orleans of The City of Lost Fortunes for a sequel that evokes the magic, mystery, and mythology of Neil Gaiman's American Gods with a female protagonist that calls to mind the power and personality of Chuck Wendig's Miriam Black (Blackbirds)"--
Kate is your average cynical Western New York girl who gets sucked into an alternate version of our World when Leprechaun-Pirates led by a Magician attack her and kill her date in the Park. We've all been there. Join her and her friends in Upside-Down World, where nothing is quite right, in this tale of hilarious tragedy. When Kate finds a mysterious map that leads her to a handful of Ancient Relics left by the Gods, she starts getting everyone's attention in the worst way. Her meddling will change Upside-Down World forever, and with her growing obsession she's not going to let a thing like Hog People or Miami Dolphins fans get in her way.
Everything you need to know for any occasion - dinner parties to tailgate potlucks. Here’s a thought. Entertaining isn’t just something that happens when the ladies decide to break out the good china. Any gentleman who enjoys the company of friends, a delicious meal, or a great drink should know how to host a gathering. So shove those frozen burritos out of the way and make some room in the freezer for your stainless steel ice bucket. It’s time to entertain. John Bridges and Bryan Curtis have mapped out everything you need to know for any occasion, from dinner parties to tailgate potlucks. Whether you’re hosting clients for a business lunch at an upscale restaurant or corralling your rowdy friends for a weekend cookout, these are the fundamentals you’ll need to ensure you and your guests have a memorable time. The details have been wrangled out already—all that’s left is for you to sit back and enjoy the company of your favorite people.
Will Rogers was quoted more often than any other source besides the Bible and Shakespeare. Now his insightful wit is brought together in a collection of sayings organized by topic.
Do you ever wonder why things never seem to change in Washington, DC, no matter which political party is in power? Is it because both political parties are working together to achieve their goals instead of working to restore America to the great country she was not so long ago? In this book, the author examines some topics from a proud Conservative side. If you love America and want to read a book that points out some of the hypocrisies we are told on a regular basis, this book is for you. It is a patriotic reminder of who we are as a people. The Liberal Progressives in both political parties, along with the Liberal media, are trying to change our core beliefs on a daily basis. Our politicians are not really worried about the financial cliff they have brought us to today. In this book, I try to point out little-known reported facts and also offer my Conservative opinions on several different subjects. I try to get people to realize how close we are to being ruled instead of governed. It is incumbent on "We the People" to do our Constitutional duty and stay aware of what those fools on the Hill are doing to us, so to speak. I point out things about both Republican and Democrats, so I am an equal-opportunity offender. Neither political party cares about us, and until more fellow citizens wake up, we will keep having the kind of government indifference and apathy elects.
Top Chef Masters finalist Bryan Voltaggio's tribute to the American comfort food he enjoyed growing up, elevated with sophisticated and irresistible new recipes. Bryan Voltaggio brings an authentic love for seasonal, farm-to-table cooking and a playful and distinctive approach to classic dishes in his first solo cookbook. Many of the recipes celebrate his Middle-Atlantic roots in inventive ways, like Crab Waffle Benedict, Chicken Pot Pie Fritters, Sweet Potato and Chickpea Fries, and Spring Onion and Rhubarb Salad. Voltaggio loves to cook for a crowd and a special occasion, and he has included his menus for the gatherings with family and friends that mean the most to him: weekend brunches, Sunday suppers, Thanksgiving dinner, the Christmas Eve Feast of Seven Fishes, and Super Bowl Sunday. With tips and strategies that will save time and result in unforgettable dishes, Voltaggio proves that the best meals are the ones cooked at home.
Bryan RadzinÕs riveting new book, ÒA Path ForwardÓ, is the fifth novel in his Search For Truth series. The narrative explores the polarities of the human spirit with a focus on truth, accountability, humanism versus lies, manipulation, and unconscionable viciousness. The inhumane Julie Bond and D.J. Bannon rule the United States through their killing machine promoting their own brand of toxic narcissism. In opposition are the Truth Seekers, divergent characters intent upon spreading unrelenting positivity. Their accomplishments are multidimensional and their risks seem insurmountable. Jason and Christina, reunify with their fathers developing a more profound connection. Their comrades span the globe, each with their own special skills to move the Truth SeekerÕs cause forward. The unchecked violent activity became the epiphany the complacent and apathetic masses needed to inspire change. The paradigm shift toward critical mass is the catalyst for real humanistic change on a path toward a new day.
Regardless of who you are or how you live your life, you disagree with millions of people on an enormous number of topics from politics, religion and morality to sport, culture and art. Unless you are delusional, you are aware that a great many of the people who disagree with you are just as smart and thoughtful as you are - in fact, you know that often they are smarter and more informed. But believing someone to be cleverer or more knowledgeable about a particular topic usually won’t change your mind. Should it? This book is devoted to exploring this quandary - what should we do when we encounter disagreement, particularly when we believe someone is more of an authority on a subject than we are? The question is of enormous importance, both in the public arena and in our personal lives. Disagreement over marriages, beliefs, friendships and more causes immense personal strife. People with political power disagree about how to spend enormous amounts of money, about what laws to pass, or about wars to fight. If only we were better able to resolve our disagreements, we would probably save millions of lives and prevent millions of others from living in poverty. The first full-length text-book on this philosophical topic, Disagreement provides students with the tools they need to understand the burgeoning academic literature and its (often conflicting) perspectives. Including case studies, sample questions and chapter summaries, this engaging and accessible book is the perfect starting point for students and anyone interested in thinking about the possibilities and problems of this fundamental philosophical debate.
Code of Men is a collection of humorous man rules compiled over 6 years. We have also included food and drink recipes, BBQ basics, quotes from famous men, every thing a man should know, man movies and music. Also, we have included a wine and whiskey section and of course sports. The Code of Men is a book written by men for men and should be taken for what it is; just plain fun!
This is the story of Reamus Brownloe. Reamus is a poor kid who receives a journal from his mother at age six, and, is encouraged tochronicle the major events of his life as they happen. In the early years of his writing, he tells of kid camping, joining the MountainScouts, his brother's creation of a motorized bicycle, and other events. As he grows in age, the harsh reality of life sets in, and thestoryline takes a serious turn. Somewhere along the way, he becomes overwhelmed, and, turns to God seeking the strength and courage to endure. He soon realizes that his faith in God isabout the only thing he can rely on with any consistency. This story is a testament to the human spirit, and, how resilient kids really are. Especially poor ones! This is a Tour de Force on how God really can move mountains, if you believe in Him. It doesn't matter if you're rich or poor, man or woman, boy or girl, young or old; there is something in this book for you! Join Reamus, his family, and his wild friends, on this incredible journey throughchildhood, and into adolescence. Along the way, you may discover that this story is as much about you, as it is him.
Two best friends. One spot on the baseball team. And a giant, looming, SMELLY turd tank. What could possibly go wrong? This is the first illustrated chapter book in a laugh-out-loud funny series told in dual point-of-view that's about friendship, teamwork, and the occasional fart joke. PFFFT. Fans of The Last Kids on Earth, Big Nate, and The Secret Zoo will love The Super Sports Society. Eleven-year-old Tommy has dreamed of being on the Bulldogs sports team forever. The Bulldogs eat, breathe, and fart sports. They’re part of the elusive Super Sports Society in his hometown, and Tommy knows that if he makes the team, he’ll be set up for life. Meanwhile, Pel would rather be at home gaming in the air conditioning, but his mom decided that he has to “be a role model” to his little siblings (ugh!), and now he’s trying out for the Bulldogs too. At least that means the two BFFs won’t be in competition for the spot . . . right? (Wrong.) Join Pel; Tommy; the owner of a pickle store, Pete; a supercool girl named Clutch; a coach who wears sunglasses inside; and the rest of the Bulldogs sports team in this epically awesome illustrated book that’s packed with tons of laugh-out-loud moments. But be warned—this book is based on a true story. Do NOT eat this many sunflower seeds at home . . . trust us. "Equal parts baseball and potty humor with an added whiff of conflict resolution." - Kirkus "The dialogue between characters will make the reader feel like they are in the huddle alongside Tommy and Pel!" - Matt Eicheldinger, New York Times bestselling author of Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes "Bryan Chick and Brett Radlicki hit an easy home run with The Super Sports Society. Full of heart and humor, The Super Sports Society is cool enough to wear sunglasses indoors." - Terrance Crawford, bestselling author of the Piggy series
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