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Decide One Thing

The One Thing Every Executive Team Must Decide

By: Dave Ramos

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Decide One Thing

The One Thing Every Executive Team Must Decide

By: Dave Ramos

One Big Idea Organizations have to be good at lots of things, but the way to win is to become differentiatingly great at One Thing. The one thing every executive team must decide is, "What is your One Thing?" Four Typical Responses Based on our experience, we know that the Decide One Thing concept will get four different responses. Some organizations will categorically reject the idea that they need to become great at One Thing. Some will think it is cool, but get distracted by the next cool idea or fad that comes along. Some will embrace the concept for a time, but give up because implementing it is too hard. A few executive teams will fully commit to the Decide One Thing. Align Everything. Win model. These organizations will generate incredible results - 30, 60 or 100 times their investment. So, which of the four responses will you have?

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Advantage Media Group

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159932430X

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Kick Out the Jams

Jibes, Barbs, Tributes, and Rallying Cries from 35 Years of Music Writing

By: Dave Marsh

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Kick Out the Jams

Jibes, Barbs, Tributes, and Rallying Cries from 35 Years of Music Writing

By: Dave Marsh

Selected writings on three decades of popular music from one of the most influential critics of his generation. Spanning three decades worth of astute, acerbic, and overall astounding music writing, Kick Out the Jams is the first large-scale anthology of the work of renowned critic Dave Marsh. Ranging from Elvis Presley to Kurt Cobain, from Nina Simone to Ani DiFranco, from the Beatles to Green Day, the book gives an opinionated, eye-opening overview of 20th-century popular music—offering a portrait not just of an era but of a writer wrestling with the American empire. Every essay bears the distinct Dave Marsh attitude and voice. That passion is evident in a heart-wrenching piece on Cobain’s suicide and legacy; a humorous attack on “Bono’s bullshit;” an indignant look at James Brown and the FBI; deep, revelatory probes into the work of underappreciated artists like Patty Griffin and Alejandro Escovedo; and inspiring insight into what drives Marsh as a writer, namely “a raging passion to explain things in the hope that others would not be trapped and to keep the way clear so that others from the trashy outskirts of barbarous America still had a place to stand—if not in the culture at large, at least in rock and roll.” If you want to explore the recent history of pop music—its politics as well as its performers—Kick Out the Jams is the perfect guidebook.

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Simon and Schuster

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198219717X

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Football FAQ

All That's Left to Know About the Clubs, the Players, and the Rivalries

By: Dave Thompson

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Football FAQ

All That's Left to Know About the Clubs, the Players, and the Rivalries

By: Dave Thompson

(FAQ Pop Culture). Football FAQ is a fast, furious, and opinionated guide to the world's most popular game, an all-encompassing history that introduces readers to the biggest clubs, the greatest games, the finest players, and the fiercest rivalries. From Sunderland to Seattle, from Berlin to Buenos Aires, Football FAQ delves into every aspect of the sport, tracing its development from a victorious Anglo-Saxon army kicking the heads of their fallen enemies around a field, to the multibillion-dollar industry of today, and every stop in between. Record breakers and giant killers alike file through the pages, illustrating the beautiful game as it is played at every level, from the World Cup Final to the village green, with fully updated commentary on all the world's major competitions, including the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

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Hal Leonard Corporation

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1495025926

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9781495025921

Gin: How to Drink it

By: Dave Broom

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Gin: How to Drink it

By: Dave Broom

Written by the Fortnum & Mason Drinks Writer of the Year 2020. Updated with more than 80 new gins. With more gin brands available than ever before, you need to know how to choose and get the most out of the brands you buy, understanding their flavours so you drink them in the most delicious way possible. Award-winning spirits writer Dave Broom has tested thousands of gins from all over the world to choose the 125 selected to appear in this book. As well as the gin selection, he has also tasted and scored each one four ways - in a G&T, a negroni, a martini and with lemonade (a gin that's perfect for a martini may be exactly the opposite in a G&T). So not only do you get to drink the world's best gins, you get to drink them in the best possible way. Praise for the first edition: "You could not write a more sophisticated book or pack more detail onto each page...it is rocket science impressive" - Huffington Post

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Mitchell Beazley

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178472727X

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Soccer in a Football World

By: Dave Wangerin,David Wangerin

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Soccer in a Football World

By: Dave Wangerin,David Wangerin

Deals with the history of soccer in the USA.

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WSC Books Limited

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0954013476

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Morning Miracle

Inside the Washington Post The Fight to Keep a Great Newspaper Alive

By: Dave Kindred

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Morning Miracle

Inside the Washington Post The Fight to Keep a Great Newspaper Alive

By: Dave Kindred

In this in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at The Washington Post, Pulitzer Prize nominee Dave Kindred describes the turmoil and triumph of a news organization during the most chaotic media revolution in five hundred years. Morning Miracle takes readers inside the heart of a legendary paper in transition from newsprint to the digital realm, capturing the ambition, enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence that remains at the heart of world-class daily journalism. This fascinating look into the professionalism that drives one of our nation’s greatest papers demonstrates that though newsprint may vanish, great journalism will always matter.

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Anchor

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0767928148

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Harbingers of Books to Come

A Texan's Literary Life

By: Dave Oliphant

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Harbingers of Books to Come

A Texan's Literary Life

By: Dave Oliphant

The first major autobiography by a Texas poet, this noteworthy account traces the life and times of a poet, publisher, critic, and teacher from his childhood to the present day. This remarkable life is examined through the works it produced--25 books in the fields of poetry, fiction, translation, jazz history, and book reviewing. Proving that the literary and intellectual life in Texas far surpasses the state's stereotypes, this record shows how the poet was instrumental in connecting Texas with many Latin American writers as well as with a wide world of music.

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Wings Press

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1609400690

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9781609400699

Baseball Rebels

The Players, People, and Social Movements That Shook Up the Game and Changed America

By: Peter Dreier,Robert Elias,Dave Zirin

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Baseball Rebels

The Players, People, and Social Movements That Shook Up the Game and Changed America

By: Peter Dreier,Robert Elias,Dave Zirin

Baseball Rebels tells stories of reformers and radicals who were influenced by, and in turn influenced, America's broader political and social protest movements, including battles against racism, corporate control, worker exploitation, sexism and homophobia, and American militarism"--

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U of Nebraska Press

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1496217772

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The Sports Hall of Fame Encyclopedia

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Soccer

By: Dave Blevins

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The Sports Hall of Fame Encyclopedia

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Soccer

By: Dave Blevins

In 1936, the Baseball Hall of Fame was established to honor the legends of the sport. The first inductees were some of the greatest names of the dugout, including Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth. Less than ten years later, in 1945, the Hockey Hall of Fame inducted its first members. The Soccer Hall of Fame was established in 1950, followed by the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1959, and the Football Hall of Fame in 1963. In all, more than 1,400 inductees—players, teams, and behind the scenes personnel—have been enshrined in these five halls of fame. The Sports Hall of Fame Encyclopedia is a comprehensive listing of each inductee elected into one or more of these major sports halls of fame. From Hank Aaron to Fred Zollner, this book contains biographical information, sport and position(s) played, and career statistics (when applicable) of each of the more than 1,400 honorees. The book also includes specific appendixes for each shrine, in which inductees are listed alphabetically and by year of induction. Also included are appendixes briefly describing the history of each hall of fame.

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Scarecrow Press

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1461673704

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9781461673705

162-0: Imagine a Twins Perfect Season

The Greatest Wins!

By: Dave Wright

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162-0: Imagine a Twins Perfect Season

The Greatest Wins!

By: Dave Wright

162-0: Imagine a Twins Perfect Season imagines that season by identifying the most memorable victory in Twins history on every single day of the baseball calendar season, from late March to late October. Ranging from games with incredible historical significance and individual achievement to those with high drama and high stakes, this book imagines the impossible: a blemish-free Twins season. Evocative photos, original quotes, thorough research, and engaging prose and analysis all highlight 162-0.

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Triumph Books

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1617490741

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Age of Apocalypse Vol. 1

The X-Terminated

By: Rick Remender,Dave Lapham

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Age of Apocalypse Vol. 1

The X-Terminated

By: Rick Remender,Dave Lapham

Return to the Age of Apocalypse, as the AOA X-Men make their final stand against the evil Weapon X - and lose! New AOA super-hero team the X-Terminated must rise to take the fallen X-Men's place - but what makes them so drastically different? With Jean Grey and Sabretooth at their lowest ebb, and Weapon X resurrecting dead X-Men to destroy the human race, the X-Terminated activate their secret weapon: the AOA version of the Hulk! Then, Jean Grey goes on her first mission with the X-Terminated, but will she survive it? Plus: Meet the AOA Quentin Quire, and find out why so many fear him! It's all-new, all-different, all-out action in the Age of Apocalypse! Collecting AGE OF APOCALYPSE #1-6, UNCANNY X-FORCE #19.1 and material from POINT ONE.

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Marvel Entertainment

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1302014064

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9781302014063

The Politics of River Basin Organisations

Coalitions, Institutional Design Choices and Consequences

By: Dave Huitema,Sander V. Meijerink

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The Politics of River Basin Organisations

Coalitions, Institutional Design Choices and Consequences

By: Dave Huitema,Sander V. Meijerink

Can River Basin Organisations (RBOs) actually improve water governance? RBOs are frequently layered on top of existing governmental organisations, which are often reluctant to share their power. This, in turn, can affect their performance. The Politics

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Edward Elgar Publishing

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1782549226

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Memories of Texas Towns and Cities

By: Dave Oliphant

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Memories of Texas Towns and Cities

By: Dave Oliphant

Poetry. Renowned American poet Dave Oliphant celebrates his home state in this unique collection of poetry. Oliphant consciously began this series in the autumn of 1974 and finished it twenty-five years later in the fall of 1999. Containing thirty sections, each devoted to a different town, MEMORIES OF TEXAS TOWNS & CITIES brings together a wide ranging picture of Texas through the places, people, and poetry one man remembers and celebrates. Also featuring glorious full color illustrations by Mary Lou Williams.

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Host Publications, Inc.

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0924047194

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9780924047190

Zeal with Knowledge

The First Sixty Years of FEAST/APTS - New Expanded Edition

By: William W. Menzies,John F. Carter,Dave Johnson

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Zeal with Knowledge

The First Sixty Years of FEAST/APTS - New Expanded Edition

By: William W. Menzies,John F. Carter,Dave Johnson

The mission of APTS to train workers under the leadership of the Holy Spirit for the Lord's harvest in Asia and Pacific Oceania has remained unchanged for the last sixty years, although the methods and strategies to do so must be altered from time to time. This expanded edition includes the story of how this has been done over the last twenty years, taking into account the rapid changes in technology and educational delivery systems, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dave Johnson, D.Miss. From the Preface of the Second Edition Much of this history comes from the first-person accounts of those who were directly involved, especially those who served in the role of president. In addition to these reflections, catalogs, school annuals, board minutes, presidential reports, internal memoranda, photo collections and other documents were consulted. Since few of these are public documents were consulted. Since few of these are public documents and the content was verified by those directly involved, we determined that it would be of limited value to footnote such sources. However, all sources remain a part of these APTS archives and are available to anyone interested in further research. The FEAST/APST story provides a striking example of God's sovereign direction of missionaries, educators, and national leaders over many years to develop an institution of exceptional quality for training of young men and women for Pentecostal ministry in their own nations. As a fundamental strategy to advance the kingdom of God around the world, the training of national leaders has remained a significant emphasis of Assemblies of God missions to this day. I pray that this accounting of the events that led to the development of FEAST/APST will serve as an inspiration to those who continue to devote themselves to Great Commission ministry. John F. Carter, Ph.D. From the preface of the First Edition

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Wipf and Stock Publishers

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Generations of Texas Poets

By: Oliphant, Dave

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Generations of Texas Poets

By: Oliphant, Dave

Dave Oliphant is widely considered the finest poetry critic ever produced by Texas. This volume brings together some 40 years of essays, articles, and reviews on the topic of Texas poetry -- its history as well as addressing individual poets and their books. Only one other book in the last two decades addressed the topic, and GENERATIONS OF TEXAS POETS is larger, more comprehensive, and of superior literary quality. In 1971, Larry McMurtry famously descried the lack of good Texas poetry; Oliphant has spent a lifetime nurturing it, publishing it, and has become its best critic.

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Wings Press

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1609404823

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9781609404826

Countdown to Super Bowl

How the 1968-1969 New York Jets Delivered on Joe Namath's Guarantee to Win it All

By: Dave Anderson

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Countdown to Super Bowl

How the 1968-1969 New York Jets Delivered on Joe Namath's Guarantee to Win it All

By: Dave Anderson

Countdown to Super Bowl tells the whole story of the game of the century, written by the man who followed every movement of the Jets from the first kick-off of the season, who lived, breathed, and agonized with them for the ten nerve-tingling days before the Colts went down to defeat in the Super Bowl. Here, by Dave Anderson of the New York Times, is the play-by-play, moment-by-moment saga of how Super Joe Namath and the Jets made good Namath’s boast that they would humble the NFL and vanquish the invincible Colts. This book provides all the color, the action, and the behind-the-scenes drama of the greatest upset in football history. In celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of that miraculous New York Jets Super Bowl win, fans can relive the stories and moments that led up to that victory. “My experience working with Skyhorse is always a positive collaboration. The editors are first-rate professionals, and my books receive top-shelf treatment. I truly appreciate our working relationship and hope it continues for years to come.” –David Fischer, author

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Simon and Schuster

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1683582659

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Intertidal Ecology

By: Dave G. Raffaelli,S.J. Hawkins

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Intertidal Ecology

By: Dave G. Raffaelli,S.J. Hawkins

This is the first book to treat rocky, sandy and muddy shores worldwide in an up-to-date way for the serious student.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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0412299607

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9780412299605

Mindfulness in a Digital World

By: Dave Harley

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Mindfulness in a Digital World

By: Dave Harley

Using a lens of mindfulness, this book explores how digital dependencies can displace attention and undermine attentional control, leading to experiences of stress and mindless involvement with digital technology. Using qualitative interviews with teachers and students of mindfulness programmes, the book explores the challenges and opportunities for reconciling digital interactions with mindful practice. A phenomenological analysis of participants’ digital experiences shows three different imperatives (relating to digital capabilities, hyper-reality and algorithms), that can drive unconscious forms of interaction and encourage a delegation of attentional control that draws users away from the present moment. The book concludes by exploring the implications of these (extra-conscious) imperatives for understanding digital addiction. It also provides a set of guidelines for a digital approach to mindfulness practice that can encourage beneficial relationships with digital technology into the future.

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Springer Nature

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3031194071

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9783031194078

The Natural History of The Bahamas

A Field Guide

By: Dave Currie,Joseph M. Wunderle, Jr.,Ethan Freid,David N. Ewert,D. Jean Lodge

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The Natural History of The Bahamas

A Field Guide

By: Dave Currie,Joseph M. Wunderle, Jr.,Ethan Freid,David N. Ewert,D. Jean Lodge

The Natural History of the Bahamas fills a void in the literature on the avian and terrestrial species found there and is an overall excellent guide.— Sandra D. Buckner, Past President of the Bahamas National Trust Take this book with you on your next trip to the Bahamas or the Turks and Caicos Islands or keep it close to hand in your travel library. The Natural History of the Bahamas offers the most comprehensive coverage of the terrestrial and coastal flora and fauna on the islands of the Bahamas archipelago, as well as of the region's natural history and ecology. Readers will gain an appreciation for the importance of conserving the diverse lifeforms on these special Caribbean islands. A detailed introduction to the history, geology, and climate of the islands. Beautifully illustrated, with more than seven hundred color photographs showcasing the diverse plants, fungi, and animals found on the Bahamian Archipelago.

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Comstock Publishing Associates

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150173802X

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9781501738029

Acoustic Guitars

The Illustrated Encyclopedia

By: Ben Elder,Teja Gerken,John Morrish,Jerry Uwins,Mikael Jansson,Dave Hunter

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Acoustic Guitars

The Illustrated Encyclopedia

By: Ben Elder,Teja Gerken,John Morrish,Jerry Uwins,Mikael Jansson,Dave Hunter

Acoustic Guitars: The Illustrated Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive guide of its type ever produced, covering decades of great instruments and the people who played them. You will find here the highest quality photos of acoustic guitars produced by every significant maker, from Alvarez to Zemaitis, plus detailed information, and a host of action pictures of important players from pop, rock, jazz, country classical, blues, and folk. An acoustic guitar need not be a simple brown box with a neck attached. Acoustic Guitars: The Illustrated Encyclopedia celebrates the unusual, the different and the purely bizarre in addition to the assured roots-based craft of the finest unadorned instruments, underlining the sheer diversity and variety of the acoustic stringed instruments that have been built and sold and played through three centuries. Here are resonator guitars made since the 1920s by Dobro, National, and others, often with highly decorated metal bodies; revered flat-tops from Martin, Taylor, Gibson, and more; peculiarly shaped and oddly featured creations from many of the custom builders; early 20th-century harp guitars with extra strings and extended bodies; creative archtops from D’Angelico, Epiphone, Benedetto, and more; and plastic-equipped constructions from Ovation. The comprehensive and informative text is in a clear A-to-Z format organized by brand name, written and researched by a unique team of the world’s leading authorities on the subject. Acoustic Guitars: The Illustrated Encyclopedia shows in words and pictures just why and how the acoustic guitar continues to be the most popular musical instrument in the world.

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Chartwell Books

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0760363617

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Paul Simon FAQ

All That’s Left to Know About the Legendary Singer and the Iconic Songs

By: Dave Thompson

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Paul Simon FAQ

All That’s Left to Know About the Legendary Singer and the Iconic Songs

By: Dave Thompson

Here is a fascinating, all-encompassing journey through the life and career of one of America’s most influential, and literate, songwriters. Beginning with Simon’s earliest days as an aspiring teenage idol and Tin Pan Alley songsmith, Paul Simon FAQ takes readers through Simon’s sometimes tempestuous relationship with singing partner Art Garfunkel, with whom he established the most popular musical duo in rock history. The book goes behind the scenes of Simon’s groundbreaking work at the forefront of world music and follows him to his emotional 2018 final concert before his retirement-from performing live. In addition, Paul Simon FAQ features chapters dedicated not only to Simon’s music but also his stage, screen, and television work, his devotion to charity, and more. Influences such as Bob Dylan, the Everly Brothers, and the Child Ballads are examined, while his songwriting is documented not only through his own recordings but also those of the myriad other artists who have covered his compositions. Fact-filled sidebars serve up a wealth of statistics and lists. In short, Paul Simon FAQ is the ultimate guide to the consummate performer.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1493050753

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9781493050758

Swamp Story

A Novel

By: Dave Barry

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Swamp Story

A Novel

By: Dave Barry

Pulitzer Prize–winning and New York Times bestselling author—and actual Florida Man—Dave Barry returns with a “hilariously funny” (Steve Martin) caper full of oddballs and more twists and turns than a snake slithering away from a gator. Jesse Braddock is trapped in a tiny cabin deep in the Everglades with her infant daughter and her ex-boyfriend, a wannabe reality TV star who turned out to be a lot prettier on the outside than on the inside. Broke and desperate for a way out, Jesse stumbles across a long-lost treasure, which could solve all her problems—if she can figure out how to keep it. The problem is some very bad men are also looking for the treasure, and they know Jesse has it. Meanwhile, Ken Bortle of Bortle Brothers Bait and Beer has hatched a scheme to lure tourists to his failing store by making viral videos of the “Everglades Melon Monster.” The Monster is, in fact, an unemployed alcoholic newspaperman named Phil wearing a Dora the Explorer costume head. Incredibly, this plan actually works, inspiring a horde of TikTokers to swarm into the swamp in search of the Monster at the same time villains are on the hunt for Jesse’s treasure. Amid this mayhem, a presidential hopeful arrives in the Everglades to start his campaign. Needless to say, it does not go as planned. In fact, nothing in this story goes as planned. This is, after all, Florida.

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1982191341

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The Color of Law

Ernie Goodman, Detroit, and the Struggle for Labor and Civil Rights

By: Dave Riddle,David Elsila,Steve Babson

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The Color of Law

Ernie Goodman, Detroit, and the Struggle for Labor and Civil Rights

By: Dave Riddle,David Elsila,Steve Babson

Biography of Ernie Goodman, a Detroit lawyer and political activist who played a key role in social justice cases. In a working life that spanned half a century, Ernie Goodman was one of the nation's preeminent defense attorneys for workers and the militant poor. His remarkable career put him at the center of the struggle for social justice in the twentieth century, from the sit-down strikes of the 1930s to the Red Scare of the 1950s to the freedom struggles, anti-war demonstrations, and ghetto rebellions of the 1960s and 1970s. The Color of Law: Ernie Goodman, Detroit, and the Struggle for Labor and Civil Rights traces Goodman's journey through these tumultuous events and highlights the many moments when changing perceptions of social justice clashed with legal precedent. Authors Steve Babson, Dave Riddle, and David Elsila tell Goodman's life story, beginning with his formative years as the son of immigrant parents in Detroit's Jewish ghetto, to his early ambitions as a corporate lawyer, and his conversion to socialism and labor law during the Great Depression. From Detroit to Mississippi, Goodman saw police and other officials giving the "color of law" to actions that stifled freedom of speech and nullified the rights of workers and minorities. The authors highlight Goodman's landmark cases in defense of labor and civil rights and examine the complex relationships he developed along the way with individuals like Supreme Court Justice and former Michigan governor Frank Murphy, UAW president Walter Reuther, Detroit mayor Coleman Young, and congressman George Crockett. Drawing from a rich collection of letters, oral histories, court records, and press accounts, the authors re-create the compelling story of Goodman's life. The Color of Law demonstrates that the abuse of power is non-partisan and that individuals who oppose injustice can change the course of events.

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Wayne State University Press

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0814336388

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9780814336380

The Mexican Chile Pepper Cookbook

The Soul of Mexican Home Cooking

By: Dave DeWitt,José C. Marmolejo

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The Mexican Chile Pepper Cookbook

The Soul of Mexican Home Cooking

By: Dave DeWitt,José C. Marmolejo

The Mexican Chile Pepper Cookbook is the first book to explore the glories of Mexican regional cooking by focusing on this single, but endlessly variable, ingredient. Authors Dave DeWitt and José C. Marmolejo feature more than 150 recipes that celebrate the role of chiles across appetizers, soups and stews, tacos, enchiladas, tamales, moles, and vegetarian dishes. Comprehensive glossaries of Mexican chiles, cheeses, and food terminology are also included. Savor the history, culture, and recipes of Mexican regional home cooking highlighted in this unique, full-color cookbook and explore the various chile peppers showcased in this spicy trek south of the border. The only thing left to do is decide which recipe to try next!

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University of New Mexico Press

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0826363512

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Wahine Volleyball

40 Years Coaching Hawaii's Team

By: Dave Shoji,Ann Miller

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40 Years Coaching Hawaii's Team

By: Dave Shoji,Ann Miller

Dave Shoji, legendary coach for the University of Hawai‘i women’s volleyball program, looks back at four decades of coaching to tell his story along with that of the Rainbow Wahine, four-time national champions and consistently among the top-ranked teams in college sports. With the assistance of longtime beat writer Ann Miller, Shoji provides an exclusive look at the state’s perennially successful athletic team. His memoir traces the history and rise of the program—from 1975, when he was hired as a part-time coach by women’s athletic director Donnis Thompson and matches were held in the “sweatbox” of Klum Gym; through the late 1970s and the 1980s, which saw the start of the Booster Club and excitement of playing in front of sell-out crowds at Honolulu’s Blaisdell Arena; into the 1990s with the team’s move to its current home at the Stan Sheriff Center, attracting the sport’s largest and most devoted following; to the landmark 2013 season when Shoji became the winningest coach in NCAA history and on his way to a fortieth year with the Rainbow Wahine program. Interviews with memorable players, family, and assistant and rival coaches, together with over 100 action photos—plus twenty more in a color insert—bring back both thrilling and poignant memories of the greatest moments of Rainbow Wahine volleyball. The comprehensive yearly statistics, full player rosters, and handy index make the book a needed reference for trivia buffs. A keepsake for fans and players alike, Wahine Volleyball: 40 Years Coaching Hawai‘i’s Team will delight any sports enthusiast as well as readers who enjoy first-person remembrances of what makes Hawai‘i unique.

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082485330X

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The Lost Mission of Captain Carranza

A Novel

By: Dave Hart,John Calu

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The Lost Mission of Captain Carranza

A Novel

By: Dave Hart,John Calu

It's the summer of 2007 and two documentary movies are being made about the life of acclaimed aviator Emilio Carranza. Nicknamed the "Lindbergh of Mexico" Carranza died tragically in 1928 when his plane crashed deep in the heart of the New Jersey Pine Barrens while returning home from his celebrated goodwill flight to the United States. Using the screen name Dante Reed, Danny Windsor has dyed his hair black for the part of the dashing, young Captain Carranza in one of the films. Geoffrey Martin, hoping to gather film experience to make his own documentary about his latest environmental interest, is providing local assistance on the other. Keeping shop at Colson's General Store, Kelly becomes captivated by the mysterious Madame Rita, a new age psychic who lures her into persuading the others to attend a spirited séance with calamitous results. Together the three intrepid teens find themselves awash on a tumultuous wave of movie making magic that plunges them into the depths of international intrigue-both past and present. Struggling against the forces of pride, prejudice and historical perspective the kids must penetrate the dark veil of truth that has kept this tragedy cloaked in mystery.

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Tipping Point

By: Dave Hart

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Tipping Point

By: Dave Hart

McKenzie Cole is a former insurance claims investigator-turned PI with a Jersey attitude. When a delivery boy is found dead and his troubled sister comes seeking revenge, Mac’s gut tells him to walk away. But, like a drunk who can’t turn down a drink, Mac can’t resist a good challenge. Meeting their provocative mother only complicates matters as mother and daughter combine forces to string Mac along. As his frustration mounts, so does the body count. The more Mac digs, the more deeply he finds himself immersed in a family full of secrets. With the sounds of reggae music wafting along the Delaware, Mac revisits a cherished childhood haunt turned “Twilight Zone,” filled with barking dogs, baked goods, illicit drugs and a rampaging former pro wrestler. At the end of the day, he’ll learn forgiveness isn’t everyone’s cup of tea—and only Lady Justice can balance the scales.

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1663219869

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Soccer FAQ

All That's Left to Know About the Clubs, the Players, and the Rivalries

By: Dave Thompson

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Soccer FAQ

All That's Left to Know About the Clubs, the Players, and the Rivalries

By: Dave Thompson

Soccer FAQ is a fast, furious, and opinionated guide to the world's most popular game, an all-encompassing history that introduces readers to the biggest clubs, the greatest games, the finest players, and the fiercest rivalries. From Sunderland to Seattle, from Berlin to Buenos Aires, Soccer FAQ delves into every aspect of the sport, tracing its development from a victorious Anglo-Saxon army kicking the heads of their fallen enemies around a field, to the multibillion-dollar industry of today-and every stop in between. Record breakers and giant killers alike file through the pages, illustrating the beautiful game as it is played at every level, from the World Cup Final to the village green, with fully updated commentary on all the world's major competitions, including the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1617136263

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Bumblebees

Behaviour, Ecology, and Conservation

By: Dave Goulson

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Bumblebees

Behaviour, Ecology, and Conservation

By: Dave Goulson

Bumblebees are familiar and charismatic insects, occurring throughout much of the world. They are increasingly being used as a model organism for studying a wide range of ecological and behavioural concepts, such as social organization, optimal foraging theories, host-parasite interactions, and pollination. Recently they have become a focus for conservationists due to mounting evidence of range coBIOL15ANIB and catastrophic extinctions with some species disappearing from entire continents (e.g. in North America). Only by improving our understanding of their ecology can we devise sensible plans to conserve them. The role of bumblebees as invasive species (e.g. Bombus terrestris in Japan) has also become topical with the growing trade in commercial bumblebee nests for tomato pollination leading to establishment of non-native bumblebees in a number of countries. Since the publication of the first edition of the book, there have been hundreds of research papers published on bumblebees. There is clearly a continuing need for an affordable, well-illustrated, and appealing text that makes accessible all of the major advances in understanding of the behaviour and ecology of bumblebees that have been made in the last 30 years.

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0191574244

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Sound and Fury

Two Powerful Lives, One Fateful Friendship

By: Dave Kindred

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Sound and Fury

Two Powerful Lives, One Fateful Friendship

By: Dave Kindred

Muhammad Ali and Howard Cosell were must-see TV long before that phrase became ubiquitous. Individually interesting, together they were mesmerizing. They were profoundly different -- young and old, black and white, a Muslim and a Jew, Ali barely literate and Cosell an editor of his university's law review. Yet they had in common forces that made them unforgettable: Both were, above all, performers who covered up their deep personal insecurities by demanding -- loudly and often -- public acclaim. Theirs was an extraordinary alliance that produced drama, comedy, controversy, and a mutual respect that helped shape both men's lives. Dave Kindred -- uniquely equipped to tell the Ali-Cosell story after a decades-long intimate working relationship with both men -- re-creates their unlikely connection in ways never before attempted. From their first meeting in 1962 through Ali's controversial conversion to Islam and refusal to be inducted into the U.S. Army (the right for him to do both was publicly defended by Cosell), Kindred explores both the heroics that created the men's upward trajectories and the demons that brought them to sadness in their later lives. Kindred draws on his experiences with Ali and Cosell, fresh reporting, and interviews with scores of key personalities -- including the families of both. In the process, Kindred breaks new ground in our understanding of these two unique men. The book presents Ali not as a mythological character but as a man in whole, and it shows Cosell not in caricature but in faithful scale. With vivid scenes, poignant dialogue, and new interpretations of historical events, this is a biography that is novelistically engrossing -- a richly evocative portrait of the friendship that shaped two giants and changed sports and television forever.

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Simon and Schuster

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0743289234

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Psychosocial Nursing Care: a Guide to Nursing the Whole Person

By: Dave Roberts

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Psychosocial Nursing Care: a Guide to Nursing the Whole Person

By: Dave Roberts

Nursing involves caring for the whole person, and taking care of both physical and psychosocial needs. This book aims to help the reader to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to care for the whole person and to ensure the patient is at the centre of the care-giving experience. The book considers different aspects of therapeutic nursing care and explains how you can make the most of opportunities to nurse the whole person. Key topics covered include: Understanding the personal experience of illness Communication and listening skills Developing nurse–patient relationships Psychosocial assessment skills Using psychotherapeutic approaches Since it is common for those who are physically ill to feel psychologically vulnerable, the book also has chapters exploring how to care for patients who are anxious, depressed, psychotic or display challenging behaviours. All chapters include case studies and personal stories of illness to help illustrate the range of practice opportunities for improving your nursing care of the whole person. An essential read for all nurses looking to hone their craft and for those preparing to qualify who want a deeper understanding of the true art of nursing.

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McGraw-Hill Education (UK)

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0335244157

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Welcome to the Terrordome

The Pain, Politics and Promise of Sports

By: Dave Zirin

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Welcome to the Terrordome

The Pain, Politics and Promise of Sports

By: Dave Zirin

“Dave Zirin is the best young sportswriter in America.”—Robert Lipsyte This much-anticipated sequel to What’s My Name, Fool? by acclaimed commentator Dave Zirin breaks new ground in sports writing, looking at the controversies and trends now shaping sports in the United States—and abroad. Features chapters such as “Barry Bonds is Gonna Git Your Mama: The Last Word on Steroids,” “Pro Basketball and the Two Souls of Hip-Hop,” “An Icon’s Redemption: The Great Roberto Clemente,” and “Beisbol: How the Major Leagues Eat Their Young.” Zirin’s commentary is always insightful, never predictable. Dave Zirin is the author of the widely acclaimed book What’s My Name, Fool? (Haymarket Books) and writes the weekly column “Edge of Sports” (edgeofsports.com). He writes a regular column for The Nation and Slam magazine and has appeared as a sports commentator on ESPN TV and radio, CBNC, WNBC, Democracy Now!, Air America, Radio Nation, and Pacifica. Chuck D redefined rap music and hip-hop culture as leader and co-founder of the legendary rap group Public Enemy. Spike Lee calls him “one of the most politically and socially conscious artists of any generation.” He co-hosts a weekly radio show on Air America.

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1608460002

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9781608460007

Cyanide & Happiness: Twenty Years Wasted (A Questionable Recollection Of The First Two Decades)

By: Kris Wilson,Dave McElfatrick,Rob DenBleyker

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Cyanide & Happiness: Twenty Years Wasted (A Questionable Recollection Of The First Two Decades)

By: Kris Wilson,Dave McElfatrick,Rob DenBleyker

A fresh collection of fan-favorite webcomics have made their way to print for the very first time, along with brand-new, never-before-seen strips. But this is no mere collection of comic strips! Cyanide & Happiness: Twenty Years Wasted (A Questionable Recollection Of The First Two Decades) also features the mostly-true history of Cyanide & Happiness as told by its creators – Kris Wilson, Rob DenBleyker, and Dave McElfatrick. Reverently assembled with firsthand commentary, never-before-seen internal documents, insights into their creative process, and, yes, even incriminating photographs. Kris, Rob, and Dave will walk down memory lane, stopping at twenty different Cyanide & Happiness strips that tell the story of their history thus far.

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Boom! Studios

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1637969627

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Soccer Made Simple

A Spectator's Guide

By: Dave Ominsky,P. J. Harari

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Soccer Made Simple

A Spectator's Guide

By: Dave Ominsky,P. J. Harari

With the explosive growth of youth soccer and overwhelming interest in U.S. professional leagues, Americans from coast to coast are eager to learn more about soccer. This easy-to-read guide, filled with illustrations and action photographs, contains everything for the fan and non-fan alike to understand and enjoy the sport of soccer.

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First Base Sports, Inc.

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1884309011

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9781884309014

The Twilight Zone FAQ

All That's Left to Know About the Fifth Dimension and Beyond

By: Dave Thompson

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The Twilight Zone FAQ

All That's Left to Know About the Fifth Dimension and Beyond

By: Dave Thompson

The Twilight Zone is among the most beloved shows in American television history, a pioneering fantasy behemoth that bridged the cultural gap between the 1950s and 1960s with thought-provoking mystery, mind-boggling theorems, and occasionally outright horror. The Twilight Zone FAQ takes the reader back to that halcyon era, looking back on the show and its impact as a force for societal change, via reflections on the manifold topics and controversies that the show took on – from the space race to the Red Menace, from paranoia to madness and beyond. Dave Thompson traces the history of the show – from its earliest flowering in the mind of then-unknown Rod Serling through its slow birth, shaky beginning, and breathless five-season run – and he shows how it became the blueprint for so much of the fantasy television that has followed. Chapters deal with the comic books, novels, and many other spin-offs, including the movie, the TV revamps, and even the amusement park ride. In addition, this FAQ offers a full guide to every episode, providing details on the cast and music and pinpointing both the best and the worst of the series, all adding up to a brightly opinionated time machine that catapults the reader back to the true golden age of American television.

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1495046117

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