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The Magic Picture

By: Bud Russo

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When Joshua Andrews runs away from home into The Magic Picture, little does he realize the adventure that lies before him. The old wizard, Ostenso, sends him on a journey to help him find his way home; telling Joshua, "Life gives you the test first, then teaches you the lesson." Along the way, he encounters strange and fascinating characters, each of whom challenges his knowledge of the physical world. If he passes the tests, he moves on. If he fails just one, he will remain trapped in The Magic Picture ... forever. Written for young adults, The Magic Picture 1. Combines an entertaining story with an examination of basic middle school physical science such as reflection, refraction, magnetism, wave motion, and other aspects of Newtonian physics, 2. Includes instructions on how to duplicate all of Joshua's challenges, 3. Can be used as a team-teaching resource by both English and science teachers, 4. Offers readers core values to help them understand and modify social behaviors, boosting self-esteem.

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Lulu.com

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ISBN 10

1435701100

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9781435701106

Heroes and Villains of New Mexico

A Collection of True Stories

By: Bud Russo

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Heroes and Villains of New Mexico

A Collection of True Stories

By: Bud Russo

Some of these tales are about genuine heroes. Some are about dastardly villains. Others you’ll have to decide for yourself: hero or villain? You’ll recognize these people, even if you don’t remember their names. They are Spanish colonials, Mexicans, and Anglos all the way to the present. They are even aboriginal Americans predating the arrival of Europeans. These are personal tales—gossip, you might say—and, when you finish a story, if you’re like me, you’ll be able to say, “I didn’t know that!” Now, don’t you think knowing the quirks and grit of those who peopled the pages of your history textbooks—rather than all those dates and places—is more interesting? The author always thought so. After a dozen years writing travel stories about New Mexico, he undertook writing yarns of adventure, intrigue, failure, and even death. Open the book to Elfego Baca’s story and learn why one Mexican had no fear of American cowboys. Or how Navajo Chester Nez, who was denied the right to speak his native language, used Navajo words to help win World War II. Or even how the haughty wife of a colonial governor was falsely denounced to the Inquisition as a Crypto-Jew. Fact or imagination? Sometimes it’s hard to know which it is, but these, at least, are true life episodes. Includes Readers Guide.

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146

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Sunstone Press

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1611395526

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9781611395525

Snake, Rolling in Hot

By: Bud Jones

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Snake, Rolling in Hot

By: Bud Jones

“Snake, Rolling in Hot” is a historical novel about a squadron of Marine Corps helicopter pilots and their crews. It is a true accounting about flying and fighting in Vietnam as well as the training of aircrews before they were sent to Southeast Asia. The combat operations take place in I-Corps in Vietnam and from the decks of navy carriers in the South China Sea. The story also takes a look at some of the wild R & R escapades Marines experienced in Hong Kong, Bangkok, the Philippines and other hot spots around the world. There is also a provocative look at the political scene in the U.S. during the war in Vietnam and how it affected several of the characters in the book in a ways they never thought possible when the war began. With dialog that snaps with electricity and realism, “Snake, Rolling in Hot” takes the reader into the cockpits of Marine choppers during action packed missions flown against the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army. After reading this book, no one will ever feel the same about helicopters and their crews again.

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646

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iUniverse

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0595148409

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9780595148400

It Did Happen Here

Recollections of Political Repression in America

By: Bud Schultz,Ruth Schultz

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It Did Happen Here

Recollections of Political Repression in America

By: Bud Schultz,Ruth Schultz

In this moving book, two skilled oral historians collect the words of Americans who have been victims of political repression in their own country. Disturbing and provocative, It Did Happen Here is must-reading for everyone who cares about protecting the rights and liberties upon which this country has been built.

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448

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Univ of California Press

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ISBN 10

0520910680

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9780520910683

BraveHearts

The Against-All-Odds Rise of Gonzaga Basketball

By: Bud Withers

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BraveHearts

The Against-All-Odds Rise of Gonzaga Basketball

By: Bud Withers

The inspirational and touching story of Gonzaga's rise from college basketball obscurity to near mythic status as everyone's favorite underdog, this book was penned by acclaimed college basketball writer Bud Withers, who has covered the Zags since it all began. In dramatic fashion he reanimates the events of the last few years, adding flesh to the personalities and summoning the details, great and small, that make up this unforgettable story. Readers will meet players such as Blake Stepp, a blue chip high school recruit who selected Gonzaga because of what it wasn't; Dan Dickau, who became a first-round NBA pick in 2002 after becoming Gonzaga's first All-American player in the history of the men's basketball program; Dan Monson, the former coach who instilled a fearless attitude among the players and began Gonzaga's storied run; Mark Few, the current coach who has continued and expanded upon the program's great success; and Father Tony Lehmann, the school's longtime chaplain who died in March 2002, who was the inspirational leader of the basketball team. This book is a must read for any college basketball fan wanting to know more about Gonzaga, the team that makes deep runs into the NCAA tournament almost every year without compromising on the small-school values that still separate it from the basketball factories it terrorizes each March.

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Triumph Books

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ISBN 10

1623684579

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9781623684570

Forts of the United States

An Historical Dictionary, 16th through 19th Centuries

By: Bud Hannings

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Forts of the United States

An Historical Dictionary, 16th through 19th Centuries

By: Bud Hannings

From forts to blockhouses, garrison houses to trading posts, stations to presidios, missions to ranches and towns, this work provides a history of the primary fortifications established during 400 tumultuous years in what would become the United States of America. Under each state's heading, this substantial volume contains alphabetized entries with information regarding each structure's history. The earliest forts established by the Danes, Dutch, English, French, Portuguese, Swedes and Mexicans and by the temporary appearance of the Russians are listed. The colonial American forts, many of which were previously established by the European powers, are covered in detail. Beginning with the American Revolution, each of the American military fortifications, militia forts, settlers' forts and blockhouses is listed and described. Helpful appendices list Civil War defenses (and military hospitals) of Washington, D.C.; Florida Seminole Indian war forts; Pony Express depots; Spanish missions and presidios; and twentieth-century U.S. forts, posts, bases, and stations. A chronology of conflicts that paralleled the growth of the United States is also provided, offering insight into the historical context of fort construction.

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745

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McFarland

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ISBN 10

1476683700

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9781476683706

I Saw a Nation Die!

"Men May Have Dreams"

By: Bud Buczkowske,Harland Keller

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I Saw a Nation Die!

"Men May Have Dreams"

By: Bud Buczkowske,Harland Keller

Dmitri Alioshin is a young (White Russian)artillery officer in WWI. As the war turns into a revolution and eventually civil was Dmitri finds himself running for his life. Along with five friends hiding by day and running across Russia by night he hopes to find refuge in China.

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iUniverse

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0595204325

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9780595204328

Charlie Glass

Cracking Crime in 1980's Los Angeles

By: Myron (Bud) Seligson

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Charlie Glass

Cracking Crime in 1980's Los Angeles

By: Myron (Bud) Seligson

From the very personal experience of a cop who gave many years of his life to the Los Angeles Sherriff’s Department comes this stunning novel of undeniable authenticity and unrelenting suspense—a look at the very sexy side of police work in the 1980s. Travel back in time to the streets of LA, when working a crime case looked very different than it does today. These outrageous and vividly drawn characters have been taken from actual case files. They come to life and revolve around Charlie Glass, who sometimes mixes business with pleasure, but always strives to seek justice for all, even if his methods are sometimes unorthodox.

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Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency

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1682357643

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9781682357644

Navigating Special Education

The Power of Building Positive Parent-Educator Partnerships

By: Peggy Bud,Tamara Jacobson

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Navigating Special Education

The Power of Building Positive Parent-Educator Partnerships

By: Peggy Bud,Tamara Jacobson

This timely and innovative roadmap for parents, educators, and administrators highlights the importance of effective communication methodology, appropriate correspondence, and data collection recommendations. Effective communication is often missing from the IEP team’s conversation. Navigating Special Education provides a foundation for building proactive, positive partnerships that will lead to 21st century best practices for children. The 5-C Model of Communication—Conversation, Collaboration, Cooperation, Compromise, and Consensus—presented in Navigating Special Education helps to forge trusted alliances between school districts and families. Navigating Special Education draws upon the authors’ 60-plus years of combined experience by using: Anecdotal, evidence-based, real-life scenarios Templates for letter writing and extensive data collection A user-friendly appendix and glossary As stakeholders, wouldn’t you like to have successful meetings where everyone’s voice is heard, respected, and understood? After reading Navigating Special Education, families, educational professionals, college students, and special education organizations will be able to implement effective models of communication and build positive partnerships.

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195

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Taylor & Francis

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1040137539

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9781040137536

My Life with the Pros

By: Bud Collins

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My Life with the Pros

By: Bud Collins

An intimate record of professional tennis, by the man who made it famous. Bud Collins gives an anecdote-filled history of the game and introduces the players both great and flaky of the past and present. 32 halftones.

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Plume Books

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0525485783

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9780525485780

The Wild, Wonderful World of Parachutes and Parachuting

By: Bud Sellick

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The Wild, Wonderful World of Parachutes and Parachuting

By: Bud Sellick

Verschillende aspecten van het parachutespringen en aandacht voor belangrijke wedstrijden in deze tak van sport

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250

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Prentice Hall

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0139595775

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9780139595776

Heroes and Villains of New Mexico

A Collection of True Stories

By: Bud Russo

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Heroes and Villains of New Mexico

A Collection of True Stories

By: Bud Russo

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Book's by Bud Russo

The Magic Picture

The Magic Picture

Heroes and Villains of New Mexico

Heroes and Villains of New Mexico

Snake, Rolling in Hot

Snake, Rolling in Hot

It Did Happen Here

It Did Happen Here

BraveHearts

BraveHearts

Forts of the United States

Forts of the United States

I Saw a Nation Die!

I Saw a Nation Die!

Charlie Glass

Charlie Glass

Navigating Special Education

Navigating Special Education

My Life with the Pros

My Life with the Pros

The Wild, Wonderful World of Parachutes and Parachuting

The Wild, Wonderful World of Parachutes and Parachuting

Heroes and Villains of New Mexico

Heroes and Villains of New Mexico

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