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With One Hand Tied Behind His Back

The Life and Times of Gail Stuart

By: Dick Ramsey

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With One Hand Tied Behind His Back

The Life and Times of Gail Stuart

By: Dick Ramsey

When you ́re eighteen you don ́t get tired, you don ́t get cold, nothing terrible will ever happen, and you can do anything with one hand tied behind your back. Say hello to Gail Stuart, the protagonist of With One Hand Tied Behind His Back: The Life and Times of Gail Stuart. He ́s an eighteen year old college freshman falsely accused of stealing a midterm Geology test. Presuming they ́re nabbed, test thieves get an F for the test, possible expulsion, and, if the police are involved, arrest for a high misdemeanor. But what if new information makes the case a felony, which it does, despite the fact that the word evidence seems to have disappeared from the language. Gail is then joined by bribable and buyable administrators, dodging and ducking department heads, a cowardly martinet from the board of regents, and a babble of noble, corrupt, and partly corrupt students, fraternity blokes, instructors, proprietary secretaries, anxious editors, sleazy reporter, attorneys, cops, and local citizens, all either hoping Gail is innocent or that he takes the rap. How he overcomes his dilemma is further convoluted by other avocations and unplanned adventures, a full course schedule, a sorority hasher ́s job, a fraternity membership, a couple of physical altercations, and even his own retail business. With One Hand Tied Behind His Back also presents the Stuart family. Roderick Bruce Stuart II, Gail ́s father is a descendant of Charles II of England. His family has lived in Minneapolis since the 1860s. Gail ́s mother, Charlotte Fairfax Stuart, comes from renegade Swiss mercenaries, degenerate French apaches, and more civilized Virginia farmers. Find out what she does with her life and how it influences her son. Finally, With One Hand Tied Behind His Back presents the Midwest college scene of 1954 where the expanding economy of post World War II and the GI Bill have increased the number of students, including women. One of them, the self assured and competent Rebecca Brickerhaus, will share and adventure or two and fall in love with Gail Stuart. Ah, yes. How could it be otherwise.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1456832573

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9781456832575

Ubik

By: Philip K. Dick

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Ubik

By: Philip K. Dick

A mind-bending, classic Philip K. Dick novel about the perception of reality. Named as one of Time's 100 best books.

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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0547572298

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9780547572291

Our Friends from Frolix 8

By: Philip K. Dick

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Our Friends from Frolix 8

By: Philip K. Dick

This satirical adventure from Philip K. Dick deals with issues of power, class, and politics, set in a world ruled by big-brained elites. But one man went to space to find help, and now he is returning with it--a giant, indestructible alien blob.

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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054757259X

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9780547572598

Proof

By: Dick Francis

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Proof

By: Dick Francis

Incomparable New York Times bestselling author Dick Francis offers a compelling tale of fine living, fast horses, and shattering suspense... Wine merchant Tony Beach has expertly catered his latest society soiree, but the fun’s over when a team of hit men crash the party...literally. The event leaves Tony with a bitter aftertaste of suspicion—and sets off a mystery that’s an intoxicating blend of deception, intrigue, and murder.

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Penguin

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1101464712

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9781101464717

Know Can Do!

Put Your Know-How Into Action

By: Kenneth H. Blanchard,Ken Blanchard,Paul J. Meyer,Dick Ruhe

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Know Can Do!

Put Your Know-How Into Action

By: Kenneth H. Blanchard,Ken Blanchard,Paul J. Meyer,Dick Ruhe

This teaching parable tells the story of a well-known author who is troubled by the gap between what people know and what they actually do. Seeking a way to close this learning/doing gap, the author learns life-changing secrets that provide him with the answers.

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Berrett-Koehler Publishers

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1576754685

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9781576754689

Destination Time Travel

By: Steve Nallon,Dick Fiddy

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Destination Time Travel

By: Steve Nallon,Dick Fiddy

Where are we going? The future, Doc! Great Scott! Not forgetting the wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey past. That's right, ticket holders, Destination Time Travel is your journey into the many worlds of the time travel tale – exploring its tropes, its rules, its devices, its science, its values, its plots, its characters and, most importantly, its enduring – and timeless – appeal. Alongside their upcoming film seminar at the British Film Institution in October, join Steve Nallon and Dick Fiddy as they explore the world's obsession with time travel in film and television. From the classics of Doctor Who and Back To The Future to the Netflix hit Dark, Nallon and Fiddy explore just what it is about time travel that makes us tick. This book will be a guaranteed hit with fans of time travel and the different film and television series that Nallon and Fiddy explore. It will also be key to film buffs and those interested in the medium.

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Luath Press Ltd

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1804251305

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9781804251300

Scotland Yard’s Casebook of Serious Crime

Seventy-Five Years of No-Nonsense Policing

By: Dick Kirby

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Scotland Yard’s Casebook of Serious Crime

Seventy-Five Years of No-Nonsense Policing

By: Dick Kirby

Real-life stories of cops vs. criminals from a veteran of the Metropolitan Police and author praised for his “engaging style” (Joseph Wambaugh, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Harbor Nocturne). Dick Kirby, former long-serving Met officer and bestselling author, recounts the policing of the twentieth century, when uniformed officers were visibly part of the community, patrolling their beats and protecting the public’s property. Detectives detected, cultivating informants and, like their uniform counterparts, knowing the characters on their manor. What’s more, they were backed by their senior officers, who had on-the-job experience. Drawing on both celebrated and lesser known cases, Kirby describes in plain speak crime-fighting against merciless gangsters, desperate gunmen, inept kidnappers, vicious robbers, daring burglars, and ruthless blackmailers. Using his firsthand knowledge, he highlights the often-unconventional methods used to frustrate and outwit hardened criminals—and the satisfaction gained from successful operations. Praise for Dick Kirby’s previous books “A gritty series of episodes from his time in the Met—laced with black humor and humanity.” —East Anglian Daily Times “A great read with fascinating stories and amusing anecdotes.” —Suffolk Norfolk Life Magazine

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Pen and Sword True Crime

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139900963X

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9781399009638

By Honor Bound

Two Navy SEALs, the Medal of Honor, and a Story of Extraordinary Courage

By: Thomas R. Norris,Tom Norris,Michael E. Thornton,Mike Thornton,Dick Couch

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By Honor Bound

Two Navy SEALs, the Medal of Honor, and a Story of Extraordinary Courage

By: Thomas R. Norris,Tom Norris,Michael E. Thornton,Mike Thornton,Dick Couch

The powerful and moving story of two Medal of Honor winners, written by New York Times bestselling author Dick Couch, with a foreword by Senator Bob Kerrey.

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Macmillan

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1250070597

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9781250070593

Forever Mame

The Life of Rosalind Russell

By: Bernard F. Dick

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Forever Mame

The Life of Rosalind Russell

By: Bernard F. Dick

When it comes to living life to its fullest, Rosalind Russell's character Auntie Mame is still the silver screen's exemplar. And Mame, the role Russell (1907–1976) would always be remembered for, embodies the rich and rewarding life Bernard F. Dick reveals in the first biography of this Golden Age star, Forever Mame: The Life of Rosalind Russell. Drawing on personal interviews and information from the archives of Russell and her producer-husband Frederick Brisson, Dick begins with Russell's childhood in Waterbury, Connecticut, and chronicles her early attempts to achieve recognition after graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Frustrated by her inability to land a lead in a Broadway show, she headed for Hollywood in 1934 and two years later played her first starring role, the title character in Craig’s Wife. Dick discusses all of her films along with her triumphal return to Broadway, first in the musical Wonderful Town and later in Auntie Mame. Forever Mame details Russell's social circle of such stars as Loretta Young, Cary Grant, and Frank Sinatra. It traces an extraordinary career, ending with Russell's courageous battle against the two diseases that eventually caused her death: rheumatoid arthritis and cancer. Russell devoted her last years to campaigning for arthritis research. So successful was she in her efforts to alert lawmakers to this crippling disease that a leading San Francisco research center is named after her.

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Univ. Press of Mississippi

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1604731397

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9781604731392

365 Daily Devotions For Dieters

By: Dan Dick

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365 Daily Devotions For Dieters

By: Dan Dick

You were created in His image, but then life-and a few too many pounds-got in the way. You need a daily diet plan that's right for you, inside and out. Dieters is the perfect companion for anyone struggling with weight loss Starting today, begin every day with Devotions for Dieters, a soul-building, body-slimming, year-round inspirational guide to a slimmer you. A diet low in fat but high in motivation, commitment, and determination is a diet guaranteed to meet success. With encouragement from the Bible for each day, Devotions for Dieters is the perfect companion for anyone struggling with weight loss and commitment.

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Barbour Publishing

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1628365048

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9781628365047

True Blue

A Tribute to Mike Krzyzewski's Career at Duke

By: Dick Weiss

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True Blue

A Tribute to Mike Krzyzewski's Career at Duke

By: Dick Weiss

It’s been over thirty years since Mike Krzyzewski became the head basketball coach at Duke University. And on November 15, 2011, Coach K became the most successful coach in NCAA Division I men’s basketball history with his 903rd victory. Now the impact and inspiration of this living legend is captured in this newly revised edition of True Blue. In this one-of-a-kind volume, Dick “Hoops” Weiss brings together over twenty of the friends, colleagues, and players who know Coach K best. From the reminiscences of Tom Butters, the A.D. who hired him, to the analysis of ESPN legend Dick Vitale, who covers the ACC on a regular basis, this book provides unparalleled, intimate insights into the Krzyzewski era at Duke. Players like Johnny Dawkins, Danny Ferry, Christian Laettner, Grant Hill, Shane Battier, and more all recall how they were recruited, played for The Captain, and emerged from their years at Duke as men prepared to take their places in the world. True Blue isn’t just a chronology of wins and losses. It is a portrait of a complex man who conceived and executed a simple plan: to make Duke basketball and himself the best they can be.

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Simon and Schuster

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1613214170

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9781613214176

When the Giant Lies Down

By: Dick Foth,Ruth Foth

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When the Giant Lies Down

By: Dick Foth,Ruth Foth

Most of us do not see strong and effective leadership as primarily vulnerable and humble. But that's exactly the kind of leadership we saw in Bethlehem, when the Giant laid down. It is because of that sacrifice of self that we, as a people of God, can relate to and follow our Leader as never before. One of the most delightful books I have read in a long time.--Joseph Girzone.

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Chariot Victor Publishing

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1564763889

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9781564763884

Devotions for Dieters Journal

By: Dan Dick,Dan R Dick, Jr.,Nancy Dick

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Devotions for Dieters Journal

By: Dan Dick,Dan R Dick, Jr.,Nancy Dick

I can do all things through Christ" is the underlying message of these 365 daily devotions, written specifically for the person trying to lose weight. Each selection includes a Bible verse, an inspirational devotional, and a thought for the day plus journaling space to record dieting challenges and victories.

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Barbour Publishing

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1586602632

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9781586602635

City of Dreams

The Making and Remaking of Universal Pictures

By: Bernard F. Dick

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City of Dreams

The Making and Remaking of Universal Pictures

By: Bernard F. Dick

Horror films. Deanna Durbin musicals. Francis, the talking mule. Ma and Pa Kettle. Ross Hunter weepies. Theme parks. E.T. (1982). Apollo 13 (1995). These are only a few of the many faces of Universal Pictures. In February 1906, Carl Laemmle, German immigrant and former clothing store manager, opened his first nickelodeon in Chicago, where he quickly moved from exhibition to distribution and then to film production. A master of publicity and promotions, within ten years "Uncle Carl" had moved his entire operation to Southern California, founded a city, and established Universal Pictures as one of the major Hollywood studios. In City of Dreams, Bernard F. Dick traces the history of Universal Pictures from its humble early origins to the modern day and analyzes the studio's films, from horror flicks featuring Karloff and Lugosi to comedies starring Abbott and Costello and W. C. Fields. Dick details how the Laemmle family was eventually forced out of the Universal empire, replaced by a string of studio heads who entered and exited one after another—the beginning of the age of corporate Hollywood, which transformed Universal Pictures into NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast. Dick explains how the Universal-International merger in 1946, Decca's stock takeover in the early 1950s, and MCA's buyout in 1962 all presaged today's Hollywood, where the art of the deal often eclipses the art of making movies. Ultimately, although stars and executives have come and gone, shaping and reshaping the studio's image, Universal's revolving globe logo has lit up screens around the world through it all.

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University Press of Kentucky

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0813153654

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9780813153650

A Soldier Looks at Spiritual Warfare

By: Dick Denny

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A Soldier Looks at Spiritual Warfare

By: Dick Denny

An introduction to the elements of spiritual warfare, with real-life illustrations and flashbacks from a World War II veteran.

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0800793684

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9780800793685

Armey's Axioms

40 Hard-Earned Truths from Politics, Faith and Life

By: Dick Armey

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Armey's Axioms

40 Hard-Earned Truths from Politics, Faith and Life

By: Dick Armey

Acclaim for Armey's Axioms "As I read Armey’s Axioms, my mind immediately went to the man from Springfield, Abraham Lincoln, who cloaked brilliant wisdom with grace and good humor that had its roots in the heartland of America. Without question, Dick Armey is one of the most brilliant and principled men ever to serve in the leadership of the United States House of Representatives. His axioms are a delightful read for anyone seeking to understand the faith, the patriotism, and the integrity that has made America great." –Dr. M. G. "Pat" Robertson "In Armey’s Axioms, Dick Armey gives us more than his great sense of humor and Texas-size common sense. With a creative and personal touch, it is the best advice I’ve seen for those who want to make it in Washington, and even better for those who want to make it in life." –Bob Dole "We Americans like to cut to the chase when it comes to difficult issues. In Armey’s Axioms, Dick Armey does just that. By skillfully breaking down complex social and moral issues, he presents us with such simple and direct answers that it’s hard not to agree with his logic. Wrapped in wry wit and humor, the book is wise, insightful, and above all, compelling." –Marlin Maddoux President, National Center for Freedom & Renewal host, Point of View radio talk show "In just ten years, Dick Armey moved from C-SPAN viewer to Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives. In Armey’s Axioms he presents some of the lessons he has learned from his years in the House and from country music. . . . It’s a good read, packed with good advice." –Michael Barone U.S. News & World Report coauthor, The Almanac of American Politics

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Turner Publishing Company

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0470256796

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9780470256794

Tourney Time--it's Awesome Baby

By: Dick Vitale,Mike Douchant

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Tourney Time--it's Awesome Baby

By: Dick Vitale,Mike Douchant

Vitale, the nation's most popular college basketball commentator, teams up with Douchant, former basketball editor of The Sporting News, to write the ultimate book on America's most engaging sporting event--the NCAA Basketball Tournament. 50 photos.

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0940279843

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9780940279841

Bombers

An Oral History of the New York Yankees

By: Richard Lally,Dick Lally

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Bombers

An Oral History of the New York Yankees

By: Richard Lally,Dick Lally

With thirty-eight pennants and twenty-six World Series victories, the Yankees aren’t just the most successful baseball team of all time, they’re the most successful franchise in the history of sports. InBombers, you’ll find stories about all the Yankees legends, including DiMaggio, Mantle, Maris, Martin, Jeter, and Williams. Yankees fans will love Bombers, but this is a book for all baseball fans, one that illuminates baseball history the way it happened on the field, in the stands, and in the hearts of players and fans.

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Three Rivers Press

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1400046777

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9781400046775

Emotional Wholeness

By: Dick Mohline,Jane Mohline

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Emotional Wholeness

By: Dick Mohline,Jane Mohline

What are healthy emotions and how do we tap into them? In this book, you'll discover how Jesus models godliness, personality, and proper relationships through His many healthy, appropriate emotions. Learn how to connect with the emotions of Jesus and experience emotional wholeness.

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Treasure House

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156043290X

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9781560432906

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