Jim Downer's Books

Blood at Dawn

By: Jim R. Woolard

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From the two-time Spur Award–winning author: a classic frontier epic of a young man raised to survive any battle in a wild, savage, untamed land . . . Young Ethan Downer may not look old enough to shave, but he was raised by his father to survive a harsh, unsettled land crawling with enemies eager to spill his blood. When Ethan joins General St. Clair’s troops on a hard march toward Ohio’s Wabash River, his hard-won lessons will be put to the test like never before . . . On a cold dawn in 1791, St. Clair’s exhausted army awakes to find itself surrounded by a well-planned Indian ambush. As the battle wages fiercely, the outcome is clear—there is no hope for survival. It’s a slaughter on a monumental level and only a desperate, futile plan might save a few lives. And Ethan Downer is unafraid to ride straight into the jaws of the enemy, guns blazing. Praise for Jim R. Woolard “An impressive writer . . . Good old-fashioned storytelling.” —Cameron Judd, author of The Overmountain Men “The seminal early frontier stories of James Fenimore Cooper have found a serious rival at last.” —Loren D. Estleman, four-time Shamus Award–winning author “Jim R. Woolard has done it again . . . A ‘must read’ for every historical fiction fan.” —Ellen Recknor, Spur Award-winning author “Woolard knows how to tell a damn good story.” —Terry C. Johnston, award-winning author of the Titus Bass novels

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Lyrical Press

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1516101634

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Finding Your Place in God's Great Story

A Book About the Bible and You

By: Jim Johnson,Paul Basden

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Finding Your Place in God's Great Story

A Book About the Bible and You

By: Jim Johnson,Paul Basden

By considering the Bible as one great story with eight big chapters, readers will see the narrative arc of God’s Word and discover their role in it. From Genesis to Revelation, God has a story to tell: He created us so he could know and love us, and because he knew we would be unable to love and obey him perfectly, he sent his Son to die for us so we could spend eternity with him. Finding Your Place in God’s Great Story introduces you to the major themes and key figures in the Bible to help you better understand the gospel message and how to apply it to your life. You will also experience the subplots that run throughout the Bible and gain a deeper appreciation of God’s Word and his immeasurable love for you. There is a place for you in God’s story. Discover it today.

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Harvest House Publishers

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0736981217

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The Routledge Companion to the Practice of Christian Theology

By: Mike Higton,Jim Fodor

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The Routledge Companion to the Practice of Christian Theology

By: Mike Higton,Jim Fodor

This Companion introduces readers to the practice of Christian theology, covering what theologians do, why they do it, and what steps readers can take in order to become theological practitioners themselves. The volume aims to capture the variety of practices involved in doing theology, highlighting the virtues that guide them and the responsibilities that shape them. It also shows that the description of these practices, virtues and responsibilities is itself theological: what Christian theologians do is shaped by the wider practices and beliefs of Christianity. Written by a team of leading theologians, the Companion provides a unique resource for students and scholars of theology alike.

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Routledge

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1317532023

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Gambling and Problem Gambling in Britain

By: Jim Orford

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Gambling and Problem Gambling in Britain

By: Jim Orford

This book fills a gap by reviewing what is known about gambling in Britain and studying work on the nature, prevalence and possible causes of problem gambling.

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Psychology Press

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1583919236

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Aurora

By: Jim Edwards,Wynette Edwards

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Aurora

By: Jim Edwards,Wynette Edwards

The history of Aurora, Illinois is one of diversity. This is the first book to trace the city's early days of its first white settlement through World War I and the early 1920s, as seen through the eyes of its diverse ethnic groups. Immigrants from northern, southern, and eastern Europe, southern Blacks, and Mexicans all came to provide their talents to the massive railroad industry and the dozens of factories in the city, which were producing various products to be used by the entire nation and as well as in the construction of the Panama Canal.

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Arcadia Publishing

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0738563749

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Sound of Trumpets

History of the Labour Movement in South Australia

By: Jim Moss

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Sound of Trumpets

History of the Labour Movement in South Australia

By: Jim Moss

From small beginnings, trade unions developed leading to the birth of the United Trades and Labor Council in 1884, and to political action with the formation of the United Labor Party in 1891. This is a record of peaceful movements for reform, for the Chartist program and a wider democracy.

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Wakefield Press

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0949268062

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Sonic Universe #48

By: Ian Flynn,Tracy Yardley!,Jim Amash, Jack Morelli, Matt Herms

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Sonic Universe #48

By: Ian Flynn,Tracy Yardley!,Jim Amash, Jack Morelli, Matt Herms

All For One," Part Three. The Chaotix travel the world in search of Mighty and Ray! The trail leads them to Sand Blast City and into the clutches of the nefarious Sand Blasters. The case takes a turn for the secretive as lies are spun and plans are hatched. And Mighty makes an all-or-nothing decision!

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Archie Comic Publications, Inc.

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1619884720

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On Wisconsin!

A Celebration of Football, Basketball, and Other Badger Sports

By: Don Kopriva,Jim Mott

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On Wisconsin!

A Celebration of Football, Basketball, and Other Badger Sports

By: Don Kopriva,Jim Mott

Highlights the histories, backgrounds and greatest moments of the college sports careers of players and coaches in football, basketball and hockey from the Big Ten school the University of Wisconsin. Original.

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Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.

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1613213425

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Get the Picture?

The Movie Lover's Guide to Watching Films

By: Jim Piper

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Get the Picture?

The Movie Lover's Guide to Watching Films

By: Jim Piper

Classic favorites, current pop films, hidden gems--they’re all part of this new edition of the popular guide to watching and enjoying movies. In his witty and engaging text, author Jim Piper explains key concepts of film and uses fascinating side-by-side comparisons to explore relationships between movies as disparate as The Great Train Robbery and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, High Noon and Blood Diamond, Raise the Red Lantern and The Pursuit of Happyness—and all movies discussed are easily available on DVD for further study. Entertaining, readable, and full of insight, Get the Picture? will inspire readers to watch movies with a new sense of discovery and excitement.

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Simon and Schuster

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158115948X

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No More Dragons

Get Free from Broken Dreams, Lost Hope, Bad Religion, and Other Monsters

By: Jim Burgen

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No More Dragons

Get Free from Broken Dreams, Lost Hope, Bad Religion, and Other Monsters

By: Jim Burgen

Becoming a dragon is a dangerously subtle process. You make a long chain of bad choices. The chain gradually wraps around you. Layer by layer, it begins to take on the aspect of scales. One day you glance at yourself in the mirror and a monster is staring back at you. You aren't who you used to be. You aren't who you want to be. You're not who you were created and designed to be. Instead, you're a dragon. When Jim Burgen was nineteen years old, he realized how easy it had been to become a dragon. He knew he didn't want to be one anymore . . . but how? No More Dragons is the story of our common, hopeful journey from dragonhood back to personhood. As Pastor Burgen narrates the remarkable process of reclaiming himself from himself, he implores modern church goers to shake off the trivialities of churchiness in favor of the substantive questions that make a spiritual transformation: “Is Jesus the only one who can undragon people?” “Why don't I like most churches?” “Where is God in difficult times?” “How do you shed decades of gnarly scales?” Some choices will lead you to a better life. Some will kill you. Some choices will add a new layer of scales to your dragon, and some will slough them off. No More Dragons is about asking Christ to deliver you and learning how to obey him.

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1400205638

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The Lost Dogs

Michael Vick's Dogs and Their Tale of Rescue and Redemption

By: Jim Gorant

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The Lost Dogs

Michael Vick's Dogs and Their Tale of Rescue and Redemption

By: Jim Gorant

An inspiring story of survival and our powerful bond with man's best friend, in the aftermath of the nation's most notorious case of animal cruelty. Animal lovers and sports fans were shocked when the story broke about NFL player Michael Vick's brutal dog fighting operation. But what became of the dozens of dogs who survived? As acclaimed writer Jim Gorant discovered, their story is the truly newsworthy aspect of this case. Expanding on Gorant's Sports Illustrated cover story, The Lost Dogs traces the effort to bring Vick to justice and turns the spotlight on these infamous pit bulls, which were saved from euthanasia by an outpouring of public appeals coupled with a court order that Vick pay nearly a million dollars in "restitution" to the dogs. As an ASPCA-led team evaluated each one, they found a few hardened fighters, but many more lovable, friendly creatures desperate for compassion. In The Lost Dogs, we meet these amazing animals, a number of which are now living in loving homes, while some even work in therapy programs: Johnny Justice participates in Paws for Tales, which lets kids get comfortable with reading aloud by reading to dogs; Leo spends three hours a week with cancer patients and troubled teens. At the heart of the stories are the rescue workers who transformed the pups from victims of animal cruelty into healing caregivers themselves, unleashing priceless hope. Includes an 8-page photo insert. Watch a video

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1101543809

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When Planets Collide

By: Jenifer Rose and Jim Ghiglieri

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When Planets Collide

By: Jenifer Rose and Jim Ghiglieri

A fun, light-hearted, humorous book that is packed with great dating advice from the male and female perspective. After all, if you understand how both sexes view dating, you'll be at an advantage, making the dating process a lot more enjoyable. We all know how hard it is to get dates with the types of people we really want to meet. The last thing you want to happen is to blow a great date when you finally get one. This book will help you get first dates as well as help in the process of great second and third dates. This is imperative because if you don't make it to fourth dates you have no chance of being in a relationship. Planets truly do collide in this easy-to-read book that you'll be referring back to for a long time as you search for your perfect match. On When They Aren't into You: "This part is more of a public service for women than you men. When you don't recognize the signs in the woman's mind, you become more like a stalker than a simple dumbass that doesn't get it" Jim on Dating Services. "The person of your dreams will not show up and knock on your door one day. Take charge and be proactive" Jenifer on The Hen House. "Having a hen house can be risky in a variety of ways, so think long and hard before deciding to walk down this path" Jim on Being Confident Not Arrogant. "Arrogance is a sense of superiority; self confidence is simply believing in yourself and your own abilities" Jenifer.

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1453513469

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Big Fat Gypsy Weddings

The Dresses, the Drama, the Secrets Unveiled

By: Jim Nally

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Big Fat Gypsy Weddings

The Dresses, the Drama, the Secrets Unveiled

By: Jim Nally

BIG FAT GYPSY WEDDINGS has been the most talked-about show on TV and delivered ratings almost as enormous as the frothy, bejewelled frocks its subjects wear. This book offers a window into the secret and surprising world of Gypsies and Travellers in Britain today. From spectacular first communions, strict courtings and jaw-dropping weddings, this book covers all the extraordinary rite-of-passage events in a Gypsy's life and offers an insight into their fascinating world. All the favourite characters from the show are there - from Thelma the miracle dressmaker to Paddy, the champion bare-knuckle boxer. Warm, engrossing and funny, BIG FAT GYPSY WEDDINGS lays bare an exotic unseen Britain that exists right on our doorstep.

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Hodder & Stoughton

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1444729853

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9781444729856

Soothe

How to find calm amid everyday chaos

By: Jim Brickman

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Soothe

How to find calm amid everyday chaos

By: Jim Brickman

Over the past 20 years, Jim Brickman has quietly amassed a huge following as a contemporary pianist. Fans continually reach out to let him know that his soothing sounds have helped them handle a wide spectrum of life's challenges and events, from a father-daughter wedding dance to delivering a baby to enduring chemotherapy. Brickman's listeners trust his music to deal with a crisis, find peace, rekindle romance, or simply relax. They want advice that's uncomplicated and relatable and incorporates the healing powers of music, inspiration, and even a prayer or two to deal with tough times or just unwind. Soothe is a collection of light spiritual and practical advice that mirrors the way it feels to listen to Brickman's music. Sharing easy ways to limit stress and find soothing moments, the book spans a range of ideas organized by theme--Soothe Your Heart, Soothe Your Space, Soothe Your Mind--tapping a range of mind, body, and spirit experts. Brickman takes readers on a journey as he explores the benefits of deep breathing, clean eating habits, and even creating a more organized space. Soothe offers readers a compendium of his best advice, sharing what really works in a quest toward a calmer, happier life.

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Rodale

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1623365007

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Reflecting the Audience

London Theatregoing, 1840-1880

By: Jim Davis,Victor Emeljanow

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Reflecting the Audience

London Theatregoing, 1840-1880

By: Jim Davis,Victor Emeljanow

This innovative work begins to fill a large gap in theatre studies: the lack of any comprehensive study of nineteenth-century British theatre audiences. In an attempt to bring some order to the enormous amount of available primary material, Jim Davis and Victor Emeljanow focus on London from 1840, immediately prior to the deregulation of that city's theatres, to 1880, when the Metropolitan Board of Works assumed responsibility for their licensing. In a further attempt to manage their material, they concentrate chapter by chapter on seven representative theatres from four areas: the Surrey Theatre and the Royal Victoria to the south, the Whitechapel Pavilion and the Britannia Theatre to the east, Sadler's Wells and the Queen's (later the Prince of Wales's) to the north, and Drury Lane to the west. Davis and Emeljanow thoroughly examine the composition of these theatres' audiences, their behavior, and their attendance patterns by looking at topography, social demography, police reports, playbills, autobiographies and diaries, newspaper accounts, economic and social factors as seen in census returns, maps and transportation data, and the managerial policies of each theatre.

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University of Iowa Press

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1587294028

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The New Reagan Revolution

How Ronald Reagan's Principles Can Restore America's Greatness

By: Michael Reagan,Jim Denney

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The New Reagan Revolution

How Ronald Reagan's Principles Can Restore America's Greatness

By: Michael Reagan,Jim Denney

There are cynics who say that a party platform is something that no one bothers to read and it doesn't very often amount to much. Whether it is different this time than it has ever been before, I believe the Republican Party has a platform that is a banner of bold, unmistakable colors, with no pastel shades." –Ronald Reagan, 1976 Republican National Convention When Ronald Reagan was called to the podium by President Ford during the 1976 Republican National Convention, he had no prepared remarks. But the unrehearsed speech he gave that night is still regarded as one of the most moving speeches of his political career. The reason he was able to give such a powerful speech on a moment's notice was that he was proclaiming the core principles of his heart and soul, which he had been teaching and preaching for years. The New Reagan Revolution reveals new insights into the life, thoughts, and actions of the man who changed the world during the 1980s. The challenges and threats we face today are eerily similar to the conditions in the world before the beginning of the Reagan era. The good news is that we already know what works. Ronald Reagan has given us the blueprint. This book is not merely a diagnosis of our nation's ills, but a prescription to heal our nation, rooted in the words and principles of Ronald Reagan. In these pages, you'll find a plan for returning America to its former greatness, soundness, and prosperity. It's the plan Ronald Reagan developed over years of study, observation, and reflection. It's a plan he announced to the nation, straight from his heart, one summer evening during America's 200th year. It's the plan he put into action during his eight years in office as the most effective president of the 20th century, and it is the plan we can use today to help return America to its former greatness, soundness, and prosperity.

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Macmillan

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1429989963

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9781429989961

National Theatre Connections 2013

The Guffin; Mobile Phone Show; What Are They Like?; We Lost Elijah; I'm Spilling My Heart Out Here; Tomorrow I'll Be Happy; Soundclash; Don't Feed the Animals; Ailie and the Alien; Forty-Five Minutes

By: Howard Brenton,Jim Cartwright,Lucinda Coxon,Ryan Craig,Stacey Gregg,Jonathan Harvey,Lenny Henry,Jemma Kennedy,Morna Pearson,Anya Reiss

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National Theatre Connections 2013

The Guffin; Mobile Phone Show; What Are They Like?; We Lost Elijah; I'm Spilling My Heart Out Here; Tomorrow I'll Be Happy; Soundclash; Don't Feed the Animals; Ailie and the Alien; Forty-Five Minutes

By: Howard Brenton,Jim Cartwright,Lucinda Coxon,Ryan Craig,Stacey Gregg,Jonathan Harvey,Lenny Henry,Jemma Kennedy,Morna Pearson,Anya Reiss

Drawing together the work of ten leading playwrights – a mixture of established and current writers – National Theatre Connections 2013 offers young performers between the ages of thirteen and nineteen everywhere an engaging selection of plays to perform, read or study. Each play is specifically commissioned by the National Theatre's literary department and reflects the past year's programming at the venue in the plays' ideas, themes and styles. The plays are performed by approximately 200 schools and youth theatre companies across the UK and Ireland, in partnership with multiple professional regional theatres where the works are showcased. The volume features an introduction by Anthony Banks, Associate Director for the National Theatre Discover Programme, and each play includes notes from the writer and director addressing the themes and ideas behind the play, as well as production notes and exercises. Published to coincide with the 2013 Connections festival, and the 50th anniversary of the National Theatre, this year's collection features work from Howard Brenton, Jim Cartwright, Lucinda Coxon, Ryan Craig, Stacey Gregg, Jonathan Harvey, Lenny Henry, Jemma Kennedy, Morna Pearson, and Anya Reiss.

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A&C Black

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140818494X

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Prescription for Revenge

By: Jim Morrow

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Prescription for Revenge

By: Jim Morrow

No one in the Atlanta medical community suspects Bryce Ford, the flamboyant chairman of the hospital obstetrics-gynecology department, of secretly sterilizing his young patients. Not even his best friend, family physician Mark Wilson, whose pregnant wife was just savagely beaten and left unable to communicate in any way with the world around her. The police feel they can not pursue the case aggressively since their victim is unable to communicate due to the brain injury she incurred. But Dr. Wilson believes he knows who attacked his wife and he decides that he will exact his own revenge. Mark makes his way through a world of drugs and deceit, making sure that this attacker does not repeat his actions. The climax will surprise you and leave you questioning all that you think is real around you.

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Lulu.com

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0615180760

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Oh, Johnny

A Novel

By: Jim Lehrer

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Oh, Johnny

A Novel

By: Jim Lehrer

BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Jim Lehrer's Tension City. A talented athlete, Johnny Wrigley believes that someday he will play major league baseball. But his life unexpectedly takes a detour. In April 1944, Johnny is a newly minted marine on a troop train heading west for California, where he will be shipped overseas to fight in the Pacific Theater. At a brief stop in Wichita, Johnny gets off the train and falls in love with the most beautiful girl he has ever seen. In a storeroom at the station, they share an intimacy that Johnny will treasure for the next two years at war—and beyond. In Peleliu and Okinawa, nothing prepares Johnny for the terrible events that will haunt him forever. During fierce combat, inspiring thoughts of Betsy Luck (the name Johnny has given his Kansas love) keep him safe. Two years later, Johnny is back in Wichita, searching for the girl he wants to marry. But fate has different plans for Johnny, his long-dreamed-of baseball career, and the girl whose memory helped him survive.

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Random House

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158836786X

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How to Survive and Thrive When Bad Things Happen

9 Steps to Cultivating an Opportunity Mindset in a Crisis

By: Jim Taylor, PhD

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How to Survive and Thrive When Bad Things Happen

9 Steps to Cultivating an Opportunity Mindset in a Crisis

By: Jim Taylor, PhD

Few of us go through life without experiencing some sort of crisis, whether health, financial, relationship, career, or personal safety. Crises happen and they are often out of our control. But the one thing we can control is how we respond to them. Yet, our natural instincts often hinder us as we confront today’s crises that are complex, amorphous, and not readily solvable. Changing our reaction to a crisis is an immense challenge, yet with powerful lessons provided in these pages, anyone can turn crises into opportunities for reflection, positive action, and growth. . A crisis mentality can overwhelm you when bad things happen. Turning crises into opportunitiesempowers you to overcome the darkness that can engulf you in troubled times and allow you to seek the light that can guide you through hard times. Exploring the essential psychological, emotional, and interpersonal factors that most impact your reaction to a crisis, Jim Taylor provides you with deep insights and practical tools that help you move from a crisis mentality of fear, pessimism, and panic that controls you to an opportunity mindset of calm, confidence, and courage that you control in a crisis. He offers compelling examples, both recent and historical, well-known and unfamiliar, to bring these issues to life. Illustrations from government, large and small business, and ordinary people will highlight who responded well and who did not. Break free from the crisis mentality and embrace an opportunity mindset with nine strategies that will not only help you to survive, but actually thrive, when bad things happen.

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1538108569

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Fractured Tales of Milwaukee's Eastside

A True Story about the Germans, the Poles, the Irish, the Jews, the Italians, and the Greeks

By: Thelma "Queen Tillie" Kamuchey,Jim Hanley

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Fractured Tales of Milwaukee's Eastside

A True Story about the Germans, the Poles, the Irish, the Jews, the Italians, and the Greeks

By: Thelma "Queen Tillie" Kamuchey,Jim Hanley

Marvelous! What memories came back to me with each page I read... you did a really fantastic job of gathering information to support the stories you wrote about. Memories are like th blind tribesmen coming back to the Village and telling about the big elephant they encountered in the bush... each has their own remembrances of the past and a personal story to tell." H. Laury Lepage "Just read the book cover to cover. I keep coming back to where I started. I think the whole thing is a treasure. I can't tell you how much enjoyment your efforts brought me." Bill Gee "The era we grew up in, where we learned about life, developed lasting friendships, and gave birth to those countless, delightful and not so delightful memories..." "I read the book in one sitting. Now I have to reshuffle my favorite book list. 1) The Bible 2) Of Mice and Men 3) In Cold Blood 4) The Harrod Experiment And now rounding up fifth place, Fractured Tales of Milwaukee's East Side" Bob Kern "I just finished reading your book about our beloved eastside and many of our dear friends. I loved it. You captured the beauty of being raised in a blue collar community, next to a great lake, with many characters and so many fun stories and events." Marian Catania Yoder

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144906759X

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Gold Medal Strategies

Business Lessons From America's Miracle Team

By: Jim Craig,Don Yaeger

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Gold Medal Strategies

Business Lessons From America's Miracle Team

By: Jim Craig,Don Yaeger

Business lessons from one of the greatest Olympic teams of all time It's been called the greatest upset of all time, the most memorable Olympic moment ever, the "Miracle on Ice." No matter which superlative is used, no one can deny that the U.S. men's hockey team's defeat of the Soviet Union in the medal round of the Lake Placid Olympic Games was a defining moment for Cold War America. The U.S. team's goalie was a Boston University student named Jim Craig, who is now a leadership expert and keynote speaker to business audiences. Gold Medal Strategies gives you Craig's unique lessons from the "Miracle" team on team dynamics, leadership, motivation, and other important management topics. With his unparalleled perspective, Craig dissects and analyzes the elements of a successful team, how to assemble one, and what philosophies will keep the team's shared goal a reality. This book outlines the necessary skills and details the specific techniques you need to maximize your business readiness, hone competitive cooperation, gather your strategies, and attack your challengers.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118023447

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Blood on the Lens

A Filmmaker's Quest for Truth in Afghanistan

By: Jim Burroughs

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Blood on the Lens

A Filmmaker's Quest for Truth in Afghanistan

By: Jim Burroughs

A personal journey from naivete to awareness in an ancient land of stark beauty and wartime devastation

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1597971243

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Alaska's First Bush Pilots, 1923-30

And The Winter In Siberia For Eielson and Borland

By: Jim Rearden

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Alaska's First Bush Pilots, 1923-30

And The Winter In Siberia For Eielson and Borland

By: Jim Rearden

This book follows the careers of Alaska's pioneering pilots, who, with cranky open-cockpit biplanes, started the great change in Alaska's way of travel. Aviation first arrived at Fairbanks, the trade center of mainland Alaska, from which dog sled trails spider-web to mines, villages, and trap-lines. During winters, goods and people traveled mostly by dog sled. During the summer of 1923 Ben Eielson was the first to fly commercially from Fairbanks, ferrying passengers and light freight with an open cockpit Jenny (JN4) biplane. It was the beginning of the leap from ground travel to the air. Noel Wien was the next. In the summers of 1924-26 he flew open cockpit biplanes from Fairbanks. Starting in 1927, he flew a cabin biplane year-around on scheduled flights in the 579 miles between Fairbanks and Nome. In March, 1929, Wien flew from Alaska to the Elisif, an ice-locked trading schooner in Siberia, to return with a load of valuable furs. In the following November, Ben Eielson repeated this flight to the Nanuk, another ice-bound trading schooner in Siberia. And when he and his mechanic, Earl Borland returned for a second load of Siberian fur, their Hamilton airplane disappeared in a winter snowstorm. This brought on one of the most famous, and difficult aerial searches ever made from and in Alaska. By the 1930s, Alaska's growing aviation industry had revolutionized transportation in the Territory. This volume is a fond look back at the triumphs and tragedies of the pioneering Ben Eielson, Noel Wien, Harold Gillam, Joe Crosson, Ed Young, and others, the great pilots who were the first bush pilots of Alaska.

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0882409328

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The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds

By: Jim Fusilli

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The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds

By: Jim Fusilli

Pet Sounds is, rightly, one of the most celebrated pop albums ever released. It has also been written about, pored over, and analyzed more than most other albums put together. In this disarming book, Jim Fusilli focuses primarily on the emotional core of the album, on Brian Wilson's pitch-perfect cry of despair. In doing so, he brings to life the search for equilibrium and acceptance that still gives Pet Sounds its heart almost four decades after its release. For all the ups and downs, the scandals and, finally, the good times that are associated with Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys, nothing can diminish the beauty of Pet Sounds – its sense of adventure, its insight into the boundless mysteries of young love and how all its elements seem to coalesce to lay bare an insecure teen confronted by the uncertainties of adulthood, a man who wishes life were as simple as he believed it once was. More than a wonderful work that has easily withstood the test of time, Pet Sounds raises pop to the level of art through its musical sophistication and the precision of its statement which, taken together, celebrate the fulfillment of Brian Wilson's ambition.

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1441140999

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Making Short Films

By: Jim Piper

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Making Short Films

By: Jim Piper

• Accompanying DVD of thirty short films offers an instructive mini film festival • Shows beginners how to make meaningful films without fancy equipment • Great for film students and independent filmmakers Want to make an art film, a documentary, a video biography? Here’s how to create real movies using consumer digital video format—without spending a lot of money or time. Author Jim Piper has taught filmmaking for more than thirty years—and along with his technical expertise, he brings entertaining anecdotes and great examples. His descriptions of more than one hundred student films, illustrated with three hundred stills, offer inspiration for beginners, and the accompanying DVD showcases thirty examples that comprise an intriguing and instructive mini film festival. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

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1621535924

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Garfield Fat Cat 3-Pack #3

A Triple Helping of Classic GARFIELD Humor Vol 3

By: Jim Davis

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Garfield Fat Cat 3-Pack #3

A Triple Helping of Classic GARFIELD Humor Vol 3

By: Jim Davis

This fun-filled collection includes three books in one: Garfield Sits Around the House, Garfield Tips the Scales, and Garfield Loses His Feet. That four-legged fur balloon we affectionately call Garfield always wants more—and he gives as good as he gets in this chunky volume of belly-busting laughs. So whether he's walloping Odie with a paper, pelting Jon with a pie, trying out an all-the-coffee-you-can-drink diet, or sneaking onto an airplane, Garfield provides plenty of thrills and spills for his hapless owner and lots of laughs for his ravenous readers! The GARFIELD FAT CAT 3-PACK series collects the GARFIELD comic-strip compilation books in a new, full-color format. Garfield may have gone through a few changes, but one thing has stayed the same: his enormous appetite for food and fun. So enjoy some super sized laughs with the insatiable cat, because too much fun is never enough!

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0345480880

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The Basketball Diaries

The Classic About Growing Up Hip on New York's Mean Streets

By: Jim Carroll

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The Basketball Diaries

The Classic About Growing Up Hip on New York's Mean Streets

By: Jim Carroll

The urban classic coming-of-age story about sex, drugs, and basketball Jim Carroll grew up to become a renowned poet and punk rocker. But in this memoir of the mid-1960s, set during his coming-of-age from 12 to 15, he was a rebellious teenager making a place and a name for himself on the unforgiving streets of New York City. During these years, he chronicled his experiences, and the result is a diary of unparalleled candor that conveys his alternately hilarious and terrifying teenage existence. Here is Carroll prowling New York City--playing basketball, hustling, stealing, getting high, getting hooked, and searching for something pure. The Basketball Diaries was the basis for the film of the same name starring Leonardo DiCaprio. "I met him in 1970, and already he was pretty much universally recognized as the best poet of his generation. . . . The work was sophisticated and elegant. He had beauty." -- Patti Smith

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0140100180

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Adventures in an Alternative Reality of Living in Louisiana

Enter at Your Own Risk

By: Jim Brown

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Adventures in an Alternative Reality of Living in Louisiana

Enter at Your Own Risk

By: Jim Brown

Jim Brown has a lot to say. His first book, JUSTICE DENIED, painted a chilling picture of how easy it can be for an individual to be prosecuted and persecuted by the federal judicial system. Since this first publication, he has continued his writings with a weekly column that is widely read in newspapers and internet sites throughout the South. Few southern writers have observed the struggles within Louisiana to "catch up" with other more progressive states throughout the country. That is because Jim Brown not only has witnessed the changes taking place, he was a part of the political process for twenty eight years. His insights bring practical wisdom for the present and a vision of what could be in the future for this deepest of the deep southern states. His observations and conclusions in are not just limited to within Louisiana. And that is the joy of this collection of columns. Jim Brown takes the reader on a whirlwind tour of the world from Bangkok to Paris, from the D Day landing site in France to St Paul's cathedral in London, and a drive across America all with a Louisiana flavor. And yes, he does have an agenda. Whether you read his opinions on political issues and current affairs to personal revelations, there will never be any doubt of Jim Brown's point of view. And that, we hope you will agree, is refreshing in this day and time. But besides being a respected observer of the political scene in Louisiana, Jim Brown's ideas are what really matter. Yes, he entertains, inspires, and informs, and does so by cutting through the fog of confusion as to the future of the Bayou State. His lessons have appeal and application throughout America, and that is why his following continues to grow.

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1438911874

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The Glory of Washington

The People and Events that Shaped the Husky Athletic Tradition

By: Jim Daves,Tom Porter,W. Thomas Porter

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The Glory of Washington

The People and Events that Shaped the Husky Athletic Tradition

By: Jim Daves,Tom Porter,W. Thomas Porter

The Glory of Washington is the most comprehensive book ever written on the fabled and rapidly growing University of Washington athletic program. This book chronicles over 100 years of Husky athletics, listing yearly accounts of statistics, records, individual achievements, and team accomplishments. Fans of the Huskies will enjoy reading about legends such as Hugh McElhenny, Aretha Hill, Gil Dobie, Hec Edmundson, Jim Owens, Karen Deden, Al Ulbrickson, Hiram Conibear, Don James, and Marv Harshman. Included is a complete listing of letter winners and Olympic competitors. Even the most rabid Washington fan will discover something new in this collection of vignettes that tell the tale of the purple and gold.

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Sports Publishing LLC

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1582612218

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"Then Levy Said to Kelly... "

The Best Buffalo Bills Stories Ever Told

By: Jim Gehman

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"Then Levy Said to Kelly... "

The Best Buffalo Bills Stories Ever Told

By: Jim Gehman

Written for every sports fan who follows the Bills, this account goes behind the scenes to peek into the private world of the players, coaches, and decision makers--all while eavesdropping on their personal conversations. From the Buffalo locker room to the sidelines and inside the huddle, the book includes stories about Dick Jauron, Jim Kelly, O. J. Simpson, and Thurman Thomas, among others, allowing readers to relive the highlights and the celebrations.

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1600780555

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The Alien Intimacies

By: Jim Cleveland

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The Alien Intimacies

By: Jim Cleveland

SHE WAS MESMERIZING -- SHE WAS ALSO AN EXTRATERRESTRIAL. Jason Weathers rescues an injured woman and finds himself embroiled in an enticingly bizarre encounter with alien adventurers. The enigmatic self-named Roci joins Jasons band of free-spirited mountain hikers for a mescaline drug experience, and he quickly becomes immersed in a dual adventure within his conscious and super-conscious realities. Triggered by sexual orgasm into an altered state, he mind-visits our worlds ancient extraterrestrial garden colony, where embattled colonists confront a mysterious scourge of serpents. A story unfolds with provocative counterpoints between creationism and evolution as the exploration challenges Jason to solve ancient mysteries from our planets prehistory. Under the guidance of a flamboyant patriarchal explorer, the theatrical Mega, Jasons mind is opened to a vast time and space worlds cosmology, finally coming face-to-face with the roots of evil Lucifers rebellion against God! Can he overcome it with unconditional love? In another reality, Jason faces drug-busting park rangers, a perilous climb and an avalanche, all swirling around his erotically-charged relationship with an alien woman of stunning beauty and hypnotic charisma. The two are ultimately swept together to the edge of heroism or death on a windswept mountain precipice. At the peak, Jasons discoveries are yours in this amazing mystery tale of spiritual discoveries that stretch into Gods Be Ye Perfect mandate and ascension plan.

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1410733998

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Arctic Warrior

Recollections of Royal Signals Soldiers serving with AMF(L)

By: Jim Hindle

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Arctic Warrior

Recollections of Royal Signals Soldiers serving with AMF(L)

By: Jim Hindle

The years from 1960 until 1980 were probably the height of the 'Cold War' between the USSR and the Western nations, divided by Churchill's famous 'Iron Curtain'. The threat to world peace felt real and the West, in the form of NATO, needed a high-profile quick reaction force to address this threat to any NATO country with a common border with the USSR. The result was the formation, in 1960 of a new Force, the Allied Command Europe (ACE) Multinational Force, Land or AMF(L). In 1967, the Royal Corps of Signals added its first permanent unit to this force and this commitment continued until the disbandment of AMF(L) in 2002. Becoming an Arctic Warrior required each man to undertake specialist survival and winter warfare training in order to be able to fight effectively in extreme and inhospitable conditions. This book is a collection of individual soldiers experiences of serving with this force along the common borders with the USSR, predominantly in Arctic Norway, Turkey and Greece.

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9403707046

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