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Jake

By: J. J. Pickle,Peggy Pickle

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In this book, Jake Pickle tells the story of a long lifetime spent in public service, including thirty-one years as Representative for Texas' Tenth Congressional District. Jake tells his story by telling stories - most of them humorous, some poignant - that add up to a warmly personal account of his life and career. At the heart of the book are Jake's stories of political life in Washington, D.C., Austin, Texas, and on the campaign trail. These range from hilarious accounts of all that can and does happen at small-town Texas parades and rallies to clear, no-baloney explanations of some of the major legislation that Jake helped to pass. His stories about Social Security reform, tax-exempt organizations, and pension fund reform legislation make these complex topics easy to understand. Along the way, Jake remembers many of the national figures he has known, including perhaps the two most significant in his career - Lyndon Johnson and John Connally. Just as interesting are his recollections of the family, friends, and staff members who supported his career and made it possible.

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Jake

By: Jake Pickle,Peggy Pickle

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Jake

By: Jake Pickle,Peggy Pickle

My life has been given special purpose," Jake Pickle says. "Some men live to make money, drink, chase women, collect art, excel at a sport, or pursue other things that give them pleasure. The thing I got hooked on was helping people. And I've had the privilege of helping people by the thousands. Serving in Congress was the greatest honor of my life." In this book, Jake Pickle tells the story of a lifetime in public service, including thirty-one years as Representative for Texas' Tenth Congressional District. Jake tells his story by telling stories—most of them humorous, some poignant—that add up to a warmly personal account of his life and career. At the heart of the book are Jake's stories of political life in Washington, Austin, and on the campaign trail. These range from hilarious accounts of all that can and does happen at small-town Texas parades and rallies to clear, no-baloney explanations of some of the major legislation that Jake helped to pass. His stories about Social Security reform, tax-exempt organizations, and pension fund reform legislation make these complex topics easy to understand. This book was written as a collaboration between Jake and his daughter, Peggy Pickle. It offers the fun of listening to a born raconteur spin his tales, while it reveals the ethics and integrity of a man who never forgot that the people elected him to serve them.

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029278791X

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Read Us or Die

By: Nicholas Grabowsky,Jason Gehlert,Shannon Lee,S.C. Hayden,William Cook,Tom Sawyer,Reyna Young,Fred Wiehe,Rey Otis,Cinsearae Santiago,Horns,Patrick James Ryan,Franchisca Weatherman,Jennifer Caress,Jake Istre

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Read Us or Die

The first official publisher’s anthology featuring the exemplary talents of the authors of BLACK BED SHEET BOOKS! "Black Bed Sheet is not only a publisher of fantastically creative horror books but knows the meaning of heart and integrity....Grabowsky has taken BBS to heights that few could have imagined with his drive, determination and talent, along with the talent in his stable. If you haven't read anything from BBS, it's past time you did but it's never too late!" --- Gene Tipton, A SHOT IN THE DARK COMICS "I had this idea for an anthology. A crazy, outside the box thought that I hoped would at least ignite some interest. Well, it not only ignited, the damn thing drenched the entire office at Black Bed Sheet Books and its publisher Nicholas Grabowsky in a orange and red hue of excitement. This has now become a solid joint effort spanning the many talented authors of Black Bed Sheet Books, highlighting the core value of writing: character depth. When Nick gave me the green light, I began to construct this list of talented writers. Some are veterans of the writing landscape [such as myself], others are brand new and cutting their jagged incisors deep into the skin of the publishing world. My only requirement for the authors became the simple task of all, write a story that has deep characters and emotion. A story evolves only so far as the characters propel it. I wanted the characters stripped down to their skeletons. Heroes, villains, somewhere in the middle? Bring them through the emotional grinder, chew them up, spit them out, where will it take the reader? Or, what about a few stories with different spins on such figures as Dracula, Adolph Hitler, the Devil, and Snow White. A few of these stories are dark in nature, or splashed with a form of comic ingenuity. Others are entrenched in history with a different spin that left me squirming in my seat. These authors are bright, fresh, talented, comedic, compassionate, and downright scary when they want to be. So sit back, turn off the lights, and read the book. Or die. I wouldn’t want that to happen to you, but then again once you step inside our world, anything can happen. Close your eyes. Take a breath. The sounds you hear are real. There is no turning back. Keep reading. Or die." --from Introduction by Jason Gehlert --Featuring the talents of— Fred Wiehe - Cinsearae Santiago - Brandon Ford Jessica Lynne Gardner - Lincoln Crisler - Jason Gehlert - William Cook - Reyna Young - Tom Sawyer - K.K. - Rey Otis - Shannon Lee - B.L. Morgan - Tammy Gehlert - S.C. Hayden - Franchisca Weatherman - Patrick James Ryan - Horns - Jason M. Tucker Amity Green – Adam Aresty – Jennifer Caress And Nicholas Grabowsky Edited by Jason Gehlert

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Black Bed Sheet Books

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0988659069

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Slocum Giant 2005: Slocum and the Larcenous Lady

By: Jake Logan

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Slocum Giant 2005: Slocum and the Larcenous Lady

By: Jake Logan

Slocum gets mixed up with a real man-eater! Half the town of Poleaxe has gone crazy for the seductive voice and voluptuous charms of Tiger Lil Kirkland—and the other half is waiting up for them at home with a rolling pin. John Slocum oughta know better than to get mixed up with her again, but hell—she makes him loco, just plumb loco. And she’s crazy for him too—at least in bed. Away from the sheets, though, Lil looks for bigger fish to fry—and Poleaxe’s big fish is David Chandler. She’s going to reel him in all the way to the altar, although there seem to be a lot of folks who want to block the aisle. But when the wedding becomes a shotgun affair, Slocum’s the one with a smoking gun…

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Penguin

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1101166371

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Doctoring the Devil

Appalachian Backwoods Witchcraft for Conjuring Love, Money, Justice, and Success

By: Jake Richards

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Doctoring the Devil

Appalachian Backwoods Witchcraft for Conjuring Love, Money, Justice, and Success

By: Jake Richards

In this “great starting point for those hoping to practice Appalachian folk magic” (Publishers Weekly), conjure man Jake Richards shares the root work practices and traditional magic he learned from his family as he grew up in the hills and hollers of Appalachia. Who were the old conjurors and witches of Appalachia? What were their practices and beliefs? How can you learn the ways of conjuring for yourself? Appalachian folk magic and conjure are little known today, but forty or fifty years ago just about every person you might ask in Appalachia either knew something about it themselves or knew someone who did it. These practices and “superstitions” are at the core of Appalachian culture. In Doctoring the Devil, Jake Richards speaks to those questions and more, offering the various ways of rooting out the “devil”—any unfriendly spirit bringing bad luck, poor health, and calamities of all sorts. Like the blue smoky mists that glide up the Appalachians, Jake leads his readers up the hillsides too, introducing us to folks along the way—hunters, farmers, blacksmiths, faith healers, preachers, and root-diggers. We’ll also meet the local spirits and learn root ways. Further up the hill, we delve into Jake’s notebooks—a personal collection of tried-and-true Appalachian recipes and roots for conjuring love, money, justice, and success.

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1633412083

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Slocum 377

Slocum and the Four Seasons

By: Jake Logan

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Slocum 377

Slocum and the Four Seasons

By: Jake Logan

Slocum's running hot and cold... One man’s misfortune is another man’s gain. In John Slocum’s case, he gets his hands on road agents’ poorly hidden bags of stolen silver. Making off with the loot, he slips into Tombstone hoping to enjoy his winnings peacefully. But that’s never the case for someone like Slocum… Easy on the eyes, Spring Atkins can make a man feel warm inside, but her heart is as cold as ice. Slocum’s instinct is on the mark when he learns from her sisters, Summer and Autumn—that Spring stole the ore-rich Silver Chalice mine from them. He knows better than to get in the middle of a family dispute, but when the road agents come looking for revenge, he can use the seasons to his advantage—if they don’t leave him as dead as a winter frost…

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1101188359

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9781101188354

Slocum 324

Slocum and the Two Gold Bullets

By: Jake Logan

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Slocum 324

Slocum and the Two Gold Bullets

By: Jake Logan

Fool’s gold gets a deadly new twist… Overnight, Victory has turned into a booming gold-rush town, all centered around the worthless stock certificates being sold by Andy Stevenson—a conman’s gullible assistant. Not realizing it’s a gigantic swindle, Victory is headed for financial disaster. Slocum can’t just ride off and leave Andy and his pretty sister Daisy hanging—literally. So he’s going to teach a master conman a few tricks he’s learned—as a master gunman…

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1101166118

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9781101166116

Slocum and the West Texas Plunder

By: Jake Logan

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Slocum and the West Texas Plunder

By: Jake Logan

Color illustration on front cover four superimposed vignettes: face of a man in a hat and red bandana, woman in a red dress holding a rifle, man in a grey shirt and brown vest embracing a woman with red hair and red dress, and three men brandishing guns on horseback.

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Berkley

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0425145352

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9780425145357

Pimp Your Air Fryer

By: Jake Grigg

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Pimp Your Air Fryer

By: Jake Grigg

If you are hoping for a standard air fryer cookbook, this book is not for you! Pimp Your Air Fryer goes against what you think a cookbook is. Written by Jake Grigg, aka the Air Fryer Guy, it is a recipe book that is not only fun and light-hearted, but one that promotes creativity and challenges the fundamentals of cooking. The Air Fryer Guy is a TikTok and Instagram sensation. His videos went viral after he started making wacky recipes in his air fryer. He’s tried putting everything and anything into an air fryer, from fairy floss to watermelon, you name it – he has air fried it! So, if you have just bought an air fryer and you are still learning the tricks of the trade, or if you are an air fryer OG and looking for some next-level hacks and creativity, this is the book for you! Inside, you’ll find yummy treats such as: Air Fried Sliders Ferrero Rocher Poppers Caramilk Poppers Wagon Wheel Pies Leftover Mac and Cheese Sausages Big Mac Spring Rolls Chicken–Twisties Chicken Sizzler Copycat Toast Who would’ve thought that hot, circulating air would be so much fun?

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Simon and Schuster

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1761104705

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9781761104701

Jew-Ish: a Cookbook

Reinvented Recipes from a Modern Mensch

By: Jake Cohen

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Jew-Ish: a Cookbook

Reinvented Recipes from a Modern Mensch

By: Jake Cohen

100 updated classic and all-new Jewish-style recipes from a bright new star in the food community.

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Houghton Mifflin

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035835398X

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9780358353980

We Own the Night

By: Captain George “Jake” Jacobssen USN (Ret.)

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We Own the Night

By: Captain George “Jake” Jacobssen USN (Ret.)

We Own the Night By: Captain George “Jake” Jacobssen USN (Ret.) We Own the Night follows the journey of Navy pilot Jake Janssen from a young Midshipman with a head full of dreams to the most daring and decorated Naval Aviator in the fleet. Starting in post-WWII America and spanning through the Korean and Vietnam Wars, Janssen experiences success and disappointment, brotherhood and heartbreaking loss, and even some romantic entanglements. Along with Janssen's adventures, this book dives deep into everything you need to know about Naval Aviation, from the beginning steps of in-flight training to intense combat and night carrier attack aviation, and gives the reader a vivid depiction of the life of a Navy pilot.

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Dorrance Publishing

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1636612792

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Slocum 371

Slocum and the Backshooters

By: Jake Logan

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Slocum 371

Slocum and the Backshooters

By: Jake Logan

Slocum needs eyes in the back of his head. John Slocum is having a fine time traveling across Indian Territory with a pocket full of poker winnings—until a pair of bushwhackers catch him off-guard. When he comes to, the money is gone, along with his gun and his horse. But getting back what's his will pit Slocum up against a gang of killers who don't care how they kill, as long as you end up dead…

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1101163070

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9781101163078

My Future Ex-Girlfriend

By: Jake Gerhardt

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My Future Ex-Girlfriend

By: Jake Gerhardt

Brimming with humor and hope, this contemporary tween comedy is perfect for fans of Tommy Greenwald and Megan Schul. What happens when you finally capture the attention of your first crush? Do you suddenly know what to do? Do you magically learn the secrets of love? Not even close. Follow eighth graders Sam (the class clown), Duke (the intellectual), and Chollie (the athlete) as they fumble their way through boyfriend territory for the very first time. With so much to worry about as the school year ends—finals, commencement speeches, the baseball championship, the graduation party—the guys feel ill-equipped to handle the stress of their new relationships. But if they're dumped before the last day of middle school school, they'll start high school as losers. The. Pressure. Is. On. Want more Sam, Duke, and Chollie? Check out Me and Miranda Mullaly by Jake Gerhardt.

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0698194195

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The Hill to Die On

The Battle for Congress and the Future of Trump's America

By: Jake Sherman,Anna Palmer

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The Hill to Die On

The Battle for Congress and the Future of Trump's America

By: Jake Sherman,Anna Palmer

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The inside story of Donald Trump’s first two years in Washington as viewed from Capitol Hill, a startling account that turns “Congress into a Game of Thrones book” (Trevor Noah, The Daily Show). Taking readers into secret strategy calls and closed-door meetings from the House to the White House, Politico Playbook writers Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer trace the gamesmanship and the impulsiveness, the dealmaking and the backstabbing, in a blow-by-blow account of the power struggle that roiled Congress. Moving from the fights for advantage between Donald Trump, Nancy Pelosi, and Chuck Schumer; to Mitch McConnell’s merciless, Machiavellian handling of the sexual assault accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh; to Paul Ryan’s desperate, failed attempts to keep Mark Meadows from pushing Trump into a government shutdown over immigration, The Hill to Die On bristles with fresh news and tells the story of what really happened in some of the most defining moments our era. Like The West Wing for Congress, or Shattered meets This Town, The Hill to Die On tells an unforgettable story of politics and power, where the stakes going forward are nothing less than the future of America and the lives of millions of ordinary Americans. Praise for The Hill to Die On “[Sherman and Palmer] go deep inside the halls of Congress to document the deal making, backstabbing, power struggles and political knife fights that have roiled the nation’s capital during President Donald Trump’s first two years in office. . . . Anything but boring.”—USA Today, “5 Books Not to Miss” “[The Hill to Die On] painstakingly chronicles the return to divided government and the restoration of an institutional check on a mercurial chief executive. . . . The book depicts a foul-mouthed president in love with his own reflection, a House GOP encased in the amber of self-delusion, and Nancy Pelosi’s unblinking focus on twin prizes: recapturing the House and returning to the speaker’s chair.”—The Guardian “If you are one of the many Americans who hates Congress, this book is for you. In the Washington depicted in Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer’s new book, there are no heroes—only winners and losers. . . . With these lawmakers, Sherman and Palmer get inside their heads and capture what they’re thinking in real time.”—The Washington Post

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Crown

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0525574751

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9780525574750

Sonic the Hedgehog: 5-Minute Stories

6 Stories in 1 Book!

By: Jake Black,Kiel Phegley

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Sonic the Hedgehog: 5-Minute Stories

6 Stories in 1 Book!

By: Jake Black,Kiel Phegley

A collection of action-packed Sonic the Hedgehog stories crafted for reading in five minutes or less! Follow the adventures of Sonic and his best friends as they fight Dr. Eggman and save the day! Filled with exciting stories and awesome illustrations, this book is the perfect read for bedtime, when you're on the go, or anytime in between! This book includes: Night of the Unliving, Spook Forest, Hunt of the Werehog, Not-So-Fantastic Journey, Fighting Shadow, and Dopplegänger.

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0593886844

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9780593886847

Slocum 319

Slocum and Lady Death

By: Jake Logan

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Slocum 319

Slocum and Lady Death

By: Jake Logan

It’s not the first time Slocum has courted death… Slocum has a sultry songbird in hand—until some cold-blooded killer murders her in her sleep. Even if it means a treacherous journey across the Old West, Slocum vows to bring the culprit to six-gun justice... Following some obscure leads from local ladies of ill repute, Slocum heads east from Tombstone. But here’s the strangest thing: along the way to Texas, women throw themselves at Slocum, only to try to kill him after they’ve had their fill. He has no trouble holding his own with these black widows as he searches for his ultimate prey. Until he comes face-to-face with the elusive Lady Death, the worst—or best—murderess this side of the Mississip’…

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110116624X

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Backwoods Witchcraft

Conjure & Folk Magic from Appalachia

By: Jake Richards

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Backwoods Witchcraft

Conjure & Folk Magic from Appalachia

By: Jake Richards

In Backwoods Witchcraft, Jake Richards offers up a folksy stew of family stories, lore, omens, rituals, and conjure crafts that he learned from his great-grandmother, his grandmother, and his grandfather, a Baptist minister who Jake remembers could "rid someone of a fever with an egg or stop up the blood in a wound." The witchcraft practiced in Appalachia is very much a folk magic of place, a tradition that honors the seen and unseen beings that inhabit the land as well as the soil, roots, and plant life. The materials and tools used in Appalachia witchcraft are readily available from the land. This "grounded approach" will be of keen interest to witches and conjure folk regardless of where they live. Readers will be guided in how to build relationships with the spirits and other beings that dwell around them and how to use the materials and tools that are readily available on the land where one lives. This book also provides instructions on how to create a working space and altar and make conjure oils and powders. A wide array of tried-and-true formulas are also offered for creating wealth, protecting one from gossip, spiritual cleansing, and more.

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Weiser Books

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1633411117

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Slocum #390

Slocum and the Cow Camp Killers

By: Jake Logan

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Slocum #390

Slocum and the Cow Camp Killers

By: Jake Logan

Slocum is out for bloody revenge… Slocum may be a bad man—but he’s an even worse man to rile up. So when a good friend is brutally murdered by the savage Hudson brothers, he sets out to return the favor with interest. But the trail of vengeance is never straight, and before Slocum pulls the trigger, he’s going to have to make it through some lead-filled days…

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1101517085

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Slocum 369

Slocum and the Living Dead Man

By: Jake Logan

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Slocum 369

Slocum and the Living Dead Man

By: Jake Logan

Slocum is a wanted man… Shackled in jail and charged with murder was not how Slocum hoped to spend his time in Montana. He’d prefer to turn in an old I.O.U. to a local lady friend who’s eager to collect. But Slocum’s a wanted man, according to the posters, for killing a man he never met in a town he never heard of. And even if he can escape this jail, he’ll have men on his tail—and letting ’em live will take all the restraint he can muster…

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1101148993

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Slocum 321

Slocum and the Vanished

By: Jake Logan

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Slocum 321

Slocum and the Vanished

By: Jake Logan

What you don’t see can kill you… When a gallant cavalry sergeant is killed while saving him from a Sioux war party, Slocum is honor-bound to fulfill the man’s dying wish and send the Thibadeaux family bible to his sister. But after the stagecoach delivering the bible is robbed by murderous road agents, Slocum takes it upon himself to get the Good Book back from the bushwhackers no matter what—even if he has to give them a reading from the gospel according to Sam Colt…

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1101165936

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Songs to Birds

By: Jake Page

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Songs to Birds

By: Jake Page

Some 20 light and witty essays by New Mexico-based naturalist Page in which his observations of birds and their behavior leads to ponderings on the meaning of life, the nature of humanity, and other deep subjects. Some of the material has appeared previously in The Smithsonian, National Geographic, The Washington Post, and other periodicals. No index or bibliography. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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156792042X

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Rick and Morty Presents Vol. 3

By: Marc Ellerby,Alex Firer,Jake Goldman,Stephanie Phillips,Crank!

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Rick and Morty Presents Vol. 3

By: Marc Ellerby,Alex Firer,Jake Goldman,Stephanie Phillips,Crank!

Another thrilling installment of Rick and Morty Presents, featuring Jaguar, Birdperson, Hemorrhage, and more Ricks than you can shake a Morty at! With stories and art from Marc Ellerby, Alex Firer, Jake Goldman, Fred Stresing, Stephanie Phillips, and Ryan Lee, this is a can't-miss volume of the fan-favorite series.

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Oni Press

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1620108844

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9781620108840

Ups and Downs of a Lockkeeper

By: Jake Kavanagh

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Ups and Downs of a Lockkeeper

By: Jake Kavanagh

A light-hearted look at the lock-keeper's job, be it a rural little lock on the canals, or an ultra-modern affair at a huge marina. Jake Kavanagh presents a humorous survey, using his inimitable cartoons and anecdotes, of the scrapes people get into when trying to use locks. He focuses on notable events like the Henley Regatta which afford many opportunities for horrors to unfold. Readers have enjoyed Jake's tales for decades; this is the perfect book for his devotees. 'Do not read this book while edging your 52ft hired narrow boat towards an impossibly small lock. It would seriously damage shipping.' Southern Evening Echo 'Excellent reading whilst queuing for those over-busy Thames locks on a summer weekend.' Waterways World

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A&C Black

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1472901614

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9781472901613

Slocum 360

Slocum and El Loco

By: Jake Logan

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Slocum and El Loco

By: Jake Logan

You have to be crazy to cross Slocum. After a rough run-in with a bunch of Apaches, Slocum is left without a horse in the hottest, driest place next to hell—West Texas. He stumbles into Eagle Pass looking for some relief. Yet it’s the town that’s relieved when Slocum shows up. Eagle Pass has a bully on the loose. The lazy deputy would rather lock up an annoying—but harmless—bandito known as El Loco than the real criminal. But Slocum can’t let that happen, not with El Loco’s beautiful sister riding him. He’ll see justice served, no matter how dangerous—or crazy—the task may be…

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1440686750

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A Walk from the Wild Edge

‘This Book Has Changed Lives’ Chris Evans

By: Jake Tyler

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A Walk from the Wild Edge

‘This Book Has Changed Lives’ Chris Evans

By: Jake Tyler

The remarkable true story of one man's inspiring journey through his 3,000 mile walk across the country 'A great and inspirational read' MATT HAIG, bestselling author of Reasons to Stay Alive 'Inspiring' INDEPENDENT 'An uplifting and inspirational journey through raw emotion' RAYNOR WINN, bestselling author of The Salt Path AS SEEN ON BBC BREAKFAST ______ Jake Tyler had forgotten how to feel alive. With only a pair of boots and a backpack, he set off on a 3000-mile walk around Britain - along coastal paths, over mountains, through every national park. His journey became his road to recovery. On it he rediscovered the British landscape, the extraordinary kindness of strangers and most importantly, his place in the world. This is his inspiring story, away from the wild edge. ______ 'Jake you have changed people's lives . . . we are all fans!' Chris Evans, Virgin Radio 'An incredible journey, an inspirational memoir . . . beautiful' Zoe Ball, BBC Radio 2 'Inspiring . . . It's something that will help many through these dark times' Bryony Gordon 'This book is a tonic. Until we can all get out and explore Britain's beauty for ourselves again, this is the ideal substitute' Mirror 'So compelling in his honesty . . . very poignant' Express 'A tale told with courageous honesty. There's much to learn here about how reconnecting with nature and trusting others can rekindle the joy of being alive' BBC Countryfile 'A testament to the power of human connection, this is a physical and mental journey to inspire hope even in the darkest of times' National Geographic

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0241401186

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Slocum 345

Slocum and the Widow's Range Wars

By: Jake Logan

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Slocum 345

Slocum and the Widow's Range Wars

By: Jake Logan

Slocum’s in the range war from hell! Belle Nelson killed two bounty hunters who murdered the wrong man—her husband—before the third high-tailed it. The sheriff praised Belle’s bravery, but she’s not waiting for the law to catch the one that got away. He’s a hired gun out of Texas who had no reason to think her husband was an outlaw with $500 on his head—a point she’ll emphasize before she blows him to hell. As he’s passing time in Wyoming, Slocum’s eye is caught by a pretty, pistol-packing lady. A former tomboy who rode like the wind, Belle is all growed-up—and tracking cold-blooded killers. Even if his motives are not entirely professional, Belle welcomes Slocum’s help. Neither knows what to expect. But Slocum begins to notice that his pretty companion has something hard and twisted deep inside her—something bloody and in need of watching…

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1101219025

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“Trials and Tribulations”

Jake Ross, P.I. Journey to Justice

By: Jake Ross

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“Trials and Tribulations”

Jake Ross, P.I. Journey to Justice

By: Jake Ross

A private investigator is as much as professional as a lawyer, a teacher, or a police officer. Private investigation is an occupation that is essential but frequently misunderstood. Most people already have a distorted view of private investigators. Some view them as glamorous individuals living on the edge, while others view them as individuals with poor judgment and bad reputations. The average investigator is neither; he or she is simply a professional who conducts businesses in a well-informed and methodical manner.

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Trafford Publishing

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1490772510

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The Everything Brain Strain Book

Over 400 Puzzles, Riddles, And Mind-Benders To Flex Your Mental Muscles

By: Jake Olefsky

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The Everything Brain Strain Book

Over 400 Puzzles, Riddles, And Mind-Benders To Flex Your Mental Muscles

By: Jake Olefsky

Test your IQ while you ponder puzzles, riddles, and one-liners! If you're looking for fun ways to challenge yourself for hours, The Everything Brain Strain Book is for you! Over 400 puzzles, riddles, brain teasers, and more test your IQ and improve your thinking and problem-solving skills. Organized by difficulty and type, this all-inclusive game book keep you guessing. Includes: -Language puzzles -Letter equations -Logic puzzles -Math and science teasers -Probability puzzles -Rebuses -Riddles -Trivia Give up? A solution guide in the back of the book is there for your when you've encountered the toughest puzzles of all. Indulge your penchant for puzzles as you face challenge after challenge in The Everything Brain Strain Book.

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Simon and Schuster

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1605504335

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9781605504339

Slocum 380

Slocum and the Dirty Dozen

By: Jake Logan

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Slocum 380

Slocum and the Dirty Dozen

By: Jake Logan

Slocum's reputation is about to get soiled… John Slocum never minded visiting houses of ill fame--until he loses a pat hand in a poker game and finds himself paying by playing bouncer at the local brothel. A big rodeo's coming to town, and the place needs a hard man to take care of trouble. And when a lady under his protection ends up dead, Slocum aims to guard his flock of soiled doves with one clean shot…

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Penguin

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1101443634

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9781101443637

Slocum 423

Slocum and the Rebel Canyon Raiders

By: Jake Logan

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Slocum 423

Slocum and the Rebel Canyon Raiders

By: Jake Logan

Slocum’s hoping for the luck of the draw… A wanted man with no horse, a gun with only two bullets, and no hat to cover his head, John Slocum hopes with every passing day that he’ll be forgotten by the law. After escaping a close call with a lion and a rattlesnake, Slocum falls in with a different kind of varmint—a den of outcast Southern rebels. As he’s nursed back to health by the prettiest of them, Slocum learns that the rebels are planning a bloody Dixie uprising—and they’re going to practice by wiping out an oblivious Apache tribe. Now, Slocum has to warn the unwelcoming Apache before innocent lives are lost. But first he has to convince both sides that he’s their friend…

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Penguin

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0515154407

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9780515154405

In the Hands of the Great Spirit

The 20,000-Year History of American Indians

By: Jake Page

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In the Hands of the Great Spirit

The 20,000-Year History of American Indians

By: Jake Page

Unprecedented, dramatic, persuasive: the first complete, one-volume history of the American Indians to explain the 20,000-year history from their point of view.

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Simon and Schuster

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0684855771

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9780684855776

Slocum 246: Slocum and the Cattle King

By: Jake Logan

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Slocum 246: Slocum and the Cattle King

By: Jake Logan

Slocum goes up against the biggest, baddest cattle baron in the territory... John Chisum, a ruthless cattleman, is aiming to run off anyone in the way of his new project—blocking the local water supply and forcing everyone to buy their water from him. Slocum is about to remind the cattle king that blood is thicker than water—even if he has to spill some of Chisum's to prove it.

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Penguin

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1101179449

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9781101179444

Slocum 391

Slocum Along Corpse River

By: Jake Logan

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Slocum 391

Slocum Along Corpse River

By: Jake Logan

Slocum takes no prisoners... Recovering from a streak of bad luck at five-card stud, John Slocum stops by a river in the Grand Tetons to fill his canteen—only to find three dead bodies floating downstream. Slocum knows to find another route. But a flash of silver from a rider upstream strikes his curiosity. The rider leads Slocum to a towering wooden gate strewn with armed guards. Slocum wants to turn back, but a man with a rifle appears and persuades him otherwise. When the guards demand he pay a steep toll or leave, he plays it smart. Waiting for nightfall, Slocum discovers a rotted hole in the gate and sneaks through. But the guards arrest him and take him to be judged by a man known as “the emperor.” When the judgment is “the pits,” Slocum’s left wondering what fate will meet him—and hoping for a change of luck…

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151

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Penguin

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1101543663

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9781101543665

Wearing the Green Beret

A Canadian With the Royal Marine Commandos

By: Jake Olafsen

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Wearing the Green Beret

A Canadian With the Royal Marine Commandos

By: Jake Olafsen

With the authenticity of Jarhead and Bravo Two Zero and the straight-up narrative of Contact Charlie, this military memoir describes what really goes on in the training of an elite soldier and his tours in Afghanistan. In 2004, Jake Olafsen signed up for the Royal Marines Commandos. He left everything behind at home in Canada on the basis of a spur-of-the-moment decision. The Royal Marines have the toughest and longest basic training of any infantry unit in the world. For Olafson, this meant eight months of wet and cold in England and Wales. It was hell, but he came out with the four Commando qualities that the corps look for: courage, determination, unselfishness, cheerfulness in the face of adversity. Olafsen went on to serve for four years as a Commando in the Royal Marines, an elite military unit based in the United Kingdom. He went to Afghanistan twice: in 2006, he went to confront the Taliban in Helmand Province for six months, and in 2007, he was sent to do it all over again. His story is filled with good experiences, like the sense of accomplishment, patriotism, and camaraderie, and the opportunity to travel the world. But all good things come at a price. The sacrifices he made for the Corps are significant; he has killed the enemy and he has buried his friends. And in telling his story, Olafsen hopes that he can make sense of it all. This is an honest, gutsy story about the mud and the blood, the triumphs and the tragedies. From the Hardcover edition.

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322

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McClelland & Stewart Limited

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0771068573

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9780771068577

Slocum Giant 2004

Slocum in the Secret Service

By: Jake Logan

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Slocum Giant 2004

Slocum in the Secret Service

By: Jake Logan

Slocum tracks a trio of merciless marauders! While John Slocum has taken his share of less-than-legitimate jobs in the past, he’s never signed on for a stone-cold killing. Until now. Slocum’s been recruited by an old friend to work for the Secret Service on a mission that is as personal as it is dangerous. The brutal Carthage brothers have escaped from prison—and the U.S. government wants them shot on sight. Slocum almost died the last time he squared off against them. But this time, he’s not going to hold back in the name of the law. And justice isn’t going to be handed down by any judge—it’s going to come in a hail of hot lead from the righteous guns of John Slocum…

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Penguin

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1101166223

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9781101166222

You’re Paid What You’re Worth

By: Jake Rosenfeld

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You’re Paid What You’re Worth

By: Jake Rosenfeld

A myth-busting book challenges the idea that we’re paid according to objective criteria and places power and social conflict at the heart of economic analysis. Your pay depends on your productivity and occupation. If you earn roughly the same as others in your job, with the precise level determined by your performance, then you’re paid market value. And who can question something as objective and impersonal as the market? That, at least, is how many of us tend to think. But according to Jake Rosenfeld, we need to think again. Job performance and occupational characteristics do play a role in determining pay, but judgments of productivity and value are also highly subjective. What makes a lawyer more valuable than a teacher? How do you measure the output of a police officer, a professor, or a reporter? Why, in the past few decades, did CEOs suddenly become hundreds of times more valuable than their employees? The answers lie not in objective criteria but in battles over interests and ideals. In this contest four dynamics are paramount: power, inertia, mimicry, and demands for equity. Power struggles legitimize pay for particular jobs, and organizational inertia makes that pay seem natural. Mimicry encourages employers to do what peers are doing. And workers are on the lookout for practices that seem unfair. Rosenfeld shows us how these dynamics play out in real-world settings, drawing on cutting-edge economics, original survey data, and a journalistic eye for compelling stories and revealing details. At a time when unions and bargaining power are declining and inequality is rising, You’re Paid What You’re Worth is a crucial resource for understanding that most basic of social questions: Who gets what and why?

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Harvard University Press

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067491659X

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9780674916593

Training to be Myself: An Indulgent Odyssey of Obsessions, Confessions, and Curiosities

By: Jake Jabbour

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Training to be Myself: An Indulgent Odyssey of Obsessions, Confessions, and Curiosities

By: Jake Jabbour

In Training to be Myself, comedian and educator Jake Jabbour embarks on a train for a sixteen-day podcast tour across the country after losing his grandpa and experiencing a mutual breakup, forcing him to confront the world around him and who he becomes in the face of heartbreak.

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286

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Inkshares

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1950301311

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9781950301317

Evolutionary Men

By: Jake Peroni

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Evolutionary Men

By: Jake Peroni

When a criminal goes missing, an eager, young surveillance agent named Michael Kazer, jumps on the opportunity for some field experience. What he finds, is much more than he bargained for...and the world will never look the same again. Evolutionary Men eclipses the disparity in the three major religions rampant in this world, revealing a truth of at least three names that transcend the Old Testament, the Koran, and the Holy Bible. It is the "Evolution of Humanity" that has fitted these men with wings and titles. Still, the question remains, are these all valid realizations or just the distorted rational of the worlds most elusive serial killer?

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Lulu.com

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1365468836

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9781365468834

Betrayed

A Crime Thriller with a Killer Twist

By: Jake Cross

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Betrayed

A Crime Thriller with a Killer Twist

By: Jake Cross

Framed for murder and almost buried alive, a man embarks on a desperate journey for the truth in this crime thriller by the author of Perfect Stranger. When Nate wakes up in the woods, he has no idea how he got there. The last thing he remembers is being at home. And when he spots two people digging a grave, his problems multiply. After escaping from the woods, he goes home to find his house burning and his brother, Peter, dead inside. Now the police are after him for the murder. Determined to find out who set him up and why, Nate goes on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth. But can he find those responsible and prove his innocence before it’s too late? Betrayed is an action-packed crime thriller which will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you are a fan of authors like Harlan Coben, David Baldacci, and Michael Connely, you’ll love this explosive read.

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323

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Open Road Media

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1504069862

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9781504069861

A Tale of 12 Kitchens

Family Cooking in Four Countries

By: Jake Tilson

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A Tale of 12 Kitchens

Family Cooking in Four Countries

By: Jake Tilson

A culinary journey in search of the finest examples of family cookery in the U.S., France, Italy, and Britain describes the author's cooking adventures and includes more than seventy-five recipes from such disparate locales as Southern California, New York's Lower East Side, Tuscany, the Algerian quarter in Paris, and Scotland.

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Artisan Books

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1579653200

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9781579653200

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