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River of Darkness

Francisco Orellana and the Deadly First Voyage through the Amazon

By: Buddy Levy

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River of Darkness

Francisco Orellana and the Deadly First Voyage through the Amazon

By: Buddy Levy

The acclaimed author of Labyrinth of Ice charts the legendary sixteenth-century adventurer’s death-defying navigation of the Amazon River. In 1541, Spanish conquistador Gonzalo Pizarro and his lieutenant Francisco Orellana searched for La Canela, South America’s rumored Land of Cinnamon, and the fabled El Dorado, “the golden man.” Quickly, the enormous expedition of mercenaries, enslaved natives, horses, and hunting dogs were decimated through disease, starvation, and attacks in the jungle. Hopelessly lost in the swampy labyrinth, Pizarro and Orellana made the fateful decision to separate. While Pizarro eventually returned home in rags, Orellana and fifty-seven men continued into the unknown reaches of the mighty Amazon jungle and river. Theirs would be the greater glory. Interweaving historical accounts with newly uncovered details, Levy reconstructs Orellana’s journey as the first European to navigate the world’s largest river. Every twist and turn of the powerful Amazon holds new wonders and the risk of death. Levy gives a long-overdue account of the Amazon’s people—some offering sustenance and guidance, others hostile, subjecting the invaders to gauntlets of unremitting attacks and signs of terrifying rituals. Violent and beautiful, noble and tragic, River of Darkness is riveting history and breathtaking adventure that will sweep readers on a voyage unlike any other. Praise for Buddy Levy and River of Darkness “In River of Darkness, Buddy Levy recounts Orellana’s headlong dash down the Amazon. Like Mr. Levy’s last book, Conquistador, about the conquest of Mexico, River of Darkness presents a fast-moving tale of triumph over seemingly insurmountable odds. . . . Though impromptu, the expedition was one of the most amazing adventures of all time.” —Wall Street Journal “An exciting, well-plotted excursion down the Amazon River with the early Spanish conquistador. . . . [A] richly textured account of the rogue, rebel and visionary whose discovery still resonates today.” —Kirkus Reviews “A rollicking adventure . . . Levy successfully conveys the Amazon’s power and majesty, while shedding light on the futility of humanity’s attempt to tame it.” —The A.V. Club

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420

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Diversion Books

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1635769205

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9781635769203

The Artifact

By: Buddy Blanford

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The Artifact

By: Buddy Blanford

Buddy Blanford has made a lifetime study of the scriptures, and now in his first major book he eagerly shares his insights, study points, and discoveries. You'll enjoy following his research and you'll benefit from his revelations." Dr. Dennis E. Hensley "Buddy Blanford is a student, a scholar, and a saint. He has researched the ideas and concepts of the historic and present greatest minds of thought, regarding Christ and the Church, and in this book he draws a conclusive evidence of truth. Your life will be enriched as you read The Artifact." Dr.Don H. Polston Ph.D. "Buddy Blanford has been my friend and spiritual colleague since I was first married and arrived on the scene as his Worship Pastor in his church in the early 80s. Since that time Buddy has been a passionate, unapologetic, filled-with-God man who seeks God's truth and God's ways. If I wanted to know Christ better and it was to be through the eyes and the heart of one who knows Him well, it would be through the writings of Buddy Blanford." Michael Adler. Worship Pastor. Shades Mountain Baptist Church. Birmingham, Alabama "Bud has been a personal mentor from the first moments of my Christian journey, and he has infected me with love for Jesus and love for clear thinking. His understanding of the major philosophical and theological moves throughout history will both satisfy your mind and warm your heart." Pastor Scott Roen D.Min Harvest Evangelical Free Church Beaver Dam, WI

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300

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Xulon Press

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1612157580

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9781612157580

Politics and Pasta

How I Prosecuted Mobsters, Rebuilt a Dying City, Dined with Sinatra, Spent Five Years in a Federally Funded Gated Community, and Lived to Tell the Tale

By: Vincent "Buddy" Cianci,David Fisher

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Politics and Pasta

How I Prosecuted Mobsters, Rebuilt a Dying City, Dined with Sinatra, Spent Five Years in a Federally Funded Gated Community, and Lived to Tell the Tale

By: Vincent "Buddy" Cianci,David Fisher

The story behind the podcast Crimetown, as told by the notorious Buddy Cianci himself. An election is a war and "to the victor belongs the spoils." That’s the real democratic process. After all, you'll never see a victorious politician tell his supporters, "I want to thank all of you who worked so hard for my election. However, in the interest of good government, I've decided to give all the jobs to those people who voted against me." This belief became Buddy Cianci’s mantra. Following his own rules, Cianci spent almost three decades as mayor of Providence, RI... before leaving for an enforced vacation in a federally funded gated community. Providence was a dying industrial city when he first took office, but he helped turn it into one of the most desirable places to live in America. He did it by playing the game of hardball politics as well as it has ever been played, living up to his favorite Sinatra lyric "I did it my way"—because that's the only way a mayor can run a city. If you want to know the truth about how politics is played, you picked the right book. This is the behind-the-locked-door story of how politics in America really works. Here is a man who has been called many things: "America's Most Innovative Mayor," a "colorful character," and a convicted felon. But no one has ever called him shy. Here, he serves it all up.

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357

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Macmillan

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1429965509

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9781429965507

Biomaterials Science

An Introduction to Materials in Medicine

By: Buddy D. Ratner,Allan S. Hoffman,Frederick J. Schoen,Jack E. Lemons

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Biomaterials Science

An Introduction to Materials in Medicine

By: Buddy D. Ratner,Allan S. Hoffman,Frederick J. Schoen,Jack E. Lemons

The second edition of this bestselling title provides the most up-to-date comprehensive review of all aspects of biomaterials science by providing a balanced, insightful approach to learning biomaterials. This reference integrates a historical perspective of materials engineering principles with biological interactions of biomaterials. Also provided within are regulatory and ethical issues in addition to future directions of the field, and a state-of-the-art update of medical and biotechnological applications. All aspects of biomaterials science are thoroughly addressed, from tissue engineering to cochlear prostheses and drug delivery systems. Over 80 contributors from academia, government and industry detail the principles of cell biology, immunology, and pathology. Focus within pertains to the clinical uses of biomaterials as components in implants, devices, and artificial organs. This reference also touches upon their uses in biotechnology as well as the characterization of the physical, chemical, biochemical and surface properties of these materials. - Provides comprehensive coverage of principles and applications of all classes of biomaterials - Integrates concepts of biomaterials science and biological interactions with clinical science and societal issues including law, regulation, and ethics - Discusses successes and failures of biomaterials applications in clinical medicine and the future directions of the field - Cover the broad spectrum of biomaterial compositions including polymers, metals, ceramics, glasses, carbons, natural materials, and composites - Endorsed by the Society for Biomaterials

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879

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Elsevier

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008047036X

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9780080470368

Victories of the Heart

By: Robert A. Mark,Buddy Portugal

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Victories of the Heart

By: Robert A. Mark,Buddy Portugal

Isolation, competitiveness and anger keep many men from forming close, personal connections with other people. This positive and inspiring book encourages men to break through emotional barriers and create fruitful, intimate relationships. Based on their experience as founders of The Men's Room which has run intensive group sessions with men over a ten-year period, the authors present ways to build better relationships with partners, parents and children; open up and communicate with others; develop intimacy in relationships; deal with life's obstacles; establish friendships with men and women; and nurture positive personality traits and use negative ones as a source of creative energy. Powerful personal accounts from the men who participated in The Men's Room provide insights and healing lessons for both men and women.

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255

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Element Books Limited

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1852308001

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9781852308001

Book's by Buddy Portugal

River of Darkness

River of Darkness

The Artifact

The Artifact

Politics and Pasta

Politics and Pasta

Biomaterials Science

Biomaterials Science

Victories of the Heart

Victories of the Heart

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