It began with a free sandwich, a simple camera, and twenty “I can do better than you” shots. From that afternoon of friendly competition, six college guys created Dude Perfect, a YouTube group that specializes in the craziest basketball shots you can imagine. Within months, the guys went from shooting backyard trick shots to starring in GMC truck commercials and standing on an L.A. Red Carpet. Listed by Advertising Age as one of YouTube's Hottest Brands, Dude Perfect's videos have reached and inspired hundreds of millions with one contagious message—the very phrase they championed from day one—Go Big. By leveraging the connected world, Dude Perfect's dream became a reality, and now, they want the same for you. Written by one of the dudes himself,Go Big tells their story and unveils their secret: five practical principles for taking your passions, skills, and dreams to the next level. Areyou ready to Go Big?
It began with a free sandwich, a simple camera, and twenty “I can do better than you” shots. From that afternoon of friendly competition, six college guys created Dude Perfect, a YouTube group that specializes in the craziest basketball shots you can imagine. Within months, the guys went from shooting backyard trick shots to starring in GMC truck commercials and standing on an L.A. Red Carpet. Listed by Advertising Age as one of YouTube's Hottest Brands, Dude Perfect's videos have reached and inspired hundreds of millions with one contagious message—the very phrase they championed from day one—Go Big. By leveraging the connected world, Dude Perfect's dream became a reality, and now, they want the same for you. Written by one of the dudes himself,Go Big tells their story and unveils their secret: five practical principles for taking your passions, skills, and dreams to the next level. Areyou ready to Go Big?
Follows the life of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederate States of America, tracing events from his childhood, through secession and the Civil War, to his life following the conflict.
·A compact pocket guide for quilters and sewing enthusiasts that covers everything they need to know about the Japanese embroidery style of sashiko and boro stitching ·Includes a helpful overview on the history of boro and sashiko stitching ·Features detailed sections on tools, marking tips, and a variety of designs ·Contains two simple projects with step-by-step instructions and coordinating photography ·Author Pepper Cory is a pillar in the quilting community who has been designing fabric, writing books, and teaching classes for decades
Advanced Perioperative Crisis Management is a high-yield, clinically-relevant resource for understanding the epidemiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of a wide variety of perioperative emergencies. Three introductory chapters review a critical thinking approach to the unstable or pulseless patient, crisis resource management principles to improve team performance and the importance of cognitive aids in adhering to guidelines during perioperative crises. The remaining sections cover six major areas of patient instability: cardiac, pulmonary, neurologic, metabolic/endocrine, and toxin-related disorders, and shock states, as well as specific emergencies for obstetrical and pediatric patients. Each chapter opens with a clinical case, followed by a discussion of the relevant evidence. Case-based learning discussion questions, which can be used for self-assessment or in the classroom, round out each chapter. Advanced Perioperative Crisis Management is an ideal resource for trainees, clinicians, and nurses who work in the perioperative arena, from the operating room to the postoperative surgical ward.
PREPARE TO BE BEAKED BY THE MAJESTIC EAGLE OF HISTORY Most of us are familiar with the greatest hits and legendary heroes of US history. In George Washington Is Cash Money, Cory O’Brien, author of Zeus Grants Stupid Wishes, does away with the pomp and circumstance and calls America’s history what it is: one long, violent soap opera. In his signature clever, crude, and cuss-ridden style, O’Brien reminds us that: · Teddy Roosevelt stopped bullets with his manly chest · Harriet Tubman avoided danger by having prophetic seizures. · Joseph Smith invented Mormonism by staring into a hat full of rocks. · Billy the Kid was finally defeated by the smell of fresh bacon. And there’s plenty more Star Spangled stupidity where that came from.
Born in poverty in 19th century New York City, Mike Barnes rose to become America’s premiere 20th century American show fair impresario, who embodied the Irving Berlin lyric, “There’s no business like show business.” For four decades, he presented dramatic spectacles worthy of Cecil B. DeMille, musical and dancing revues that rivaled anything by Busby Berkeley, animal acts, daredevil wing walkers, human cannonballs, flagpole sitters and auto demolitions. He assembled and directed these acts, entertaining millions across the United States, even during times of depression and world war. His influence on outdoor lighting and sound system presentation is still felt today in 21st century outdoor performances. Besides a snapshot of midcentury America, America’s State Fair Impresario:The Life & Times of Mike Barnes is the story of a modest man who was a brilliant showman, shrewd businessman, philanthropist, and exemplary family man. In short, a legendary American.
A family-run haunted hotel’s livelihood is threatened when a bigger haunted hotel opens nearby in this hilarious, spooky story Twelve-year-old Willow Ivan’s family has run the Hotel Ivan for four hundred years. Through thick and thin, they’ve held on tight to their title as the Best Haunted Hotel on Mercer Street. That is, until the Hauntery—a corporate chain of haunted hotels—moves in down the street. As the Ivan’s business fades, so do their ghostly staff. And Willow begins to worry that The Ivan’s days are numbered. Then Willow meets Evie, a Hauntery ghost who’s forced to play the part of a Spooky Little Girl even though she longs to be a Terrifying Phantasm. So when Willow offers her a job at The Ivan, Evie accepts—but she doesn’t tell Willow that she’s still working for The Ivan’s competition, for fear of losing her new job and friend. Together, the girls come up with a plan to save The Ivan. But with The Ivan ghosts already fading and Evie’s secret threatening to come out, will it be too late?
In 1954, the Korean conflict is a recent memory and discrimination via Mccarthyism endures. Fourteen-year old Will and his sister are to spend the summer at their Uncle Ed's farm with their aunt while he travels for work. Soon after Will and his sister's arrival, a group of Amish siblings arrive, per Uncle Ed's invite. Then a 7 year-old Korean- American orphan with polio, Lilly Rose, is dropped off at the farm, per Uncle Ed, inciting the aunt to finally leave. Six children live alone on the farm, facing harmful prejudices daily. What sacrifices must Will make to help them survive? Is he truly responsible for his father's' death as he believes?
Step-by-step instructions and detailed drawings make the intricacies of the popular Drunkard's Path pattern easy for quilters at every level of experience. Now, even novice quilters can piece this attractive, time-honored pattern! Included are 4 pages of full-size templates, 38 full-color photos, and an illustrated index of variations.
This book focuses on the representation of nature in science education in schools in the United States. Given the importance of our relationship with the nonhuman world for the fate of our planet, this work gives special attention to the representation, instruction, and understanding of the relationship between the social and the natural world. It also proposes an alternative, sustainability science-based conceptual framework for ecology and environmental science topics in science education, which is compatible with the current social-ecological understanding of life in the Anthropocene epoch.
The book chronicles the life of an Austrian couple and their young daughter, who came to live in Tanganyika (now Tanzania) in the late 1920s. It describes how the head of the family, the future Government Sociologist of Tanzania, started out as a wealthy planter, and was then forced by the world economic situation into looking for other work, which took the family all over the country. It tells of their lives under very basic conditions and how his wife and daughter had to cope with their changed circumstances. The story also contrasts the life of the daughter in the African countryside with her experiences in a brand-new Mission school. The book shows how despite hardship, the family managed to make the best of their lives, having adventures along the way. It records the friendship they enjoyed with the Africans, and the interest the family had in their lives, their music and dance.
Mice have long been recognized as a valuable tool for investigating the genetic and physiological bases of human diseases such as diabetes, infectious disease, cancer, heart disease, and a wide array of neurological disorders. With the advent of transgenic and other genetic engineering technologies, the versatility and usefulness of the mouse as a model in biomedical research has soared. As a result, mouse colonies everywhere are expanding, and scientists who previously focused on other models are turning their attention to the mouse. Revised to reflect advances since the first edition, The Laboratory Mouse, Second Edition continues to be the most accessible reference on the biology and care of the laboratory mouse. This guide presents basic information and common procedures in detail to provide a quick reference source for investigators, technicians, and caretakers in the humane care and use of the mouse in the laboratory setting. Expanded, updated, and now in color, this new edition includes coverage of the biological features, husbandry, management, veterinary care, experimental methodology, and resources applying specifically to the mouse.
How Propaganda Became Public Relations pulls back the curtain on propaganda: how it was born, how it works, and how it has masked the bulk of its operations by rebranding itself as public relations. Cory Wimberly uses archival materials and wide variety of sources — Foucault’s work on governmentality, political economy, liberalism, mass psychology, and history — to mount a genealogical challenge to two commonplaces about propaganda. First, modern propaganda did not originate in the state and was never primarily located in the state; instead, it began and flourished as a for-profit service for businesses. Further, propaganda is not focused on public beliefs and does not operate mainly through lies and deceit; propaganda is an apparatus of government that aims to create the publics that will freely undertake the conduct its clients’ desire. Businesses have used propaganda since the early twentieth century to construct the laboring, consuming, and voting publics that they needed to secure and grow their operations. Over that time, corporations have become the most numerous and well-funded apparatuses of government in the West, operating privately and without democratic accountability. Wimberly explains why liberal strategies of resistance have failed and a new focus on creating mass subjectivity through democratic means is essential to countering propaganda. This book offers a sophisticated analysis that will be of interest to scholars and advanced students working in social and political philosophy, Continental philosophy, political communication, the history of capitalism, and the history of public relations.
Eligibly given the sacred opportunity to defend the worlds’ organic elements, arrives THE BLUE SPHERE. The Blue Pearl Angel of resources is declared to save Earth and its sister-planet. Geo-Archeologist Prof. Jack Tomson confronts the evil Un-Natured Titans that drive his quest. His teacher, King Za`do Sapphra requests Tomson’s help to save his kingdom. As his challenge unfolds the elemental chant of becoming is applied, lending his way to geological triumph.
Everything you need to know about quilt marking all in one handy reference book, by the author of 65 Drunkard’s Path Quilt Designs. Quilting stitches do more than hold the layers of quilt together—they add light, shadow, and dimension to create a two-sided work of art. This comprehensive reference on quilt marking is the result of Pepper Cory’s years of teaching quilt marking. Inside, you’ll learn: • How to choose designs that complement and contrast with the quilt top • All about marking tools • How to make the quilt design match in the borders and corners, plus 10 ways to mark a border that do not involve matching • How to make your own quilting stencils • How to preserve a quilt design found on an old quilt • Quilting from the judge’s point of view Features photos of inspiring antique and newly-made quilts. Praise for Mastering Quilt Marking “Finally, a book that addresses the importance of quilting design in relation to the pieced surface. A must-read for quilters devoted to the art of quilting!” —Alex Anderson, quiltmaker, author, and television host of Simply Quilts “Pepper is an expert on working with stencils and creating quilting designs that make quilt tops the best they can be. Reading this book is like being in her class.” —Harriet Hargrave, teacher, author, lecturer, and master machine quilter
A Path Less Traveled is a thought-provoking true story that transitions beautifully between Jenny Jae Cory's personal journey and some of the larger societal issues that face the transgender community today. This book shares it all in the hopes of making a difference in what seems like a harsh and cruel world for transgender people. It is a very courageous account of someone trying to live an honest and true life, whatever the consequences. The book follows Jenny, from a shy boy who didn't like to talk to an awkward teenager to a career in retail, a brief encounter with politics, and a destructive Facebook post. She takes one path after another, trying to find her true self and establish a good reputation, only to tear it all back down. Jenny realized that being transgender had the ability to destroy relationships with family, friends, career, and literally force her to rebuild a new life all over. She knew making so many hard decisions would change her life like never before, turn everything inside out, and nothing would ever be the same. The one thing that remains the same is that Jenny is the same person on the inside that she has always been, the same person who spent twenty-six years with the same company, trying to make something of herself and keep the local Ben Franklin Store open in her hometown for generations to come. The same person who gave others a chance to prove themselves, even hiring a convicted felon once to give her a chance to turn her life around. Jenny is the same person who loved someone who would continue to hurt her over and over again, and the same person who even though her family thinks she doesn't love them, does with all her heart.
The Heisman Trophy covers the full history of the Heisman Trophy, from its first winner, Jay Berwanger, to Notre Dame’s dominating run, and everything in between, up through the 2015 selection of Derrick Henry. It details the rise of the Heisman Hype, Archie Griffin's continued place as its only two-time winner, and much more. The book features coverage of nearly every recipient, including: • Paul Hornung • Roger Staubach • Steve Spurrier • Marcus Allen • Jim Plunkett • Herschel Walker • Doug Flutie • Tim Tebow • Cam Newton • Johnny Manziel Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
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