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The Failure

By: James Greer

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Guy Forget is a 20-something drifter with brains, good looks and absolutely no ambition except to get rich without having to work. His best friend, Billy, is a professional dog walker who ties dogs to the rear bumper of his car and drives very slowly. The Failure is a fairly straightforward story, but the manner of its recollection is anything but. It begins at the end and proceeds in similarly non-linear fashion to a conclusion that will surprise everyone.

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1933354976

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God, Family, Country

A Memoir

By: Craig Morgan,Jim DeFelice

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God, Family, Country

A Memoir

By: Craig Morgan,Jim DeFelice

Country music icon, army veteran, father, outdoorsman—Craig Morgan shares all aspects of his life, revealing stories even his most avid fans don’t know. Written with Jim DeFelice, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller American Sniper In 1989, as US news outlets declared an end to Operation Just Cause, Craig Morgan was part of an elite group of military operatives jumping into the jungle along the Panamanian border on a covert operation. Fans know the country music star from his hit songs and acclaimed albums, but there’s a lot more to him—a soldier who worked with the CIA in Panama, an undercover agent who fought sex traffickers in Thailand, and a dedicated family man who lives the values he sings. Craig details these many facets of his life and more in God, Family, Country. An on-stage appearance with his father’s band at age ten may have planted the seeds for life as a country star, but first he trained as a paratrooper in the army. After earning numerous distinctions, his path to sergeant major was all but assured. Then came a momentous decision: he left the active military to pursue music. With unwavering support from his wife and a pack of part-time jobs, he toughed out the lean years and achieved his first big success with the poignant ballad “Almost Home.” Other hits soon followed, from party songs like “Redneck Yacht Club” to the soul-rending “The Father, My Son, and the Holy Ghost.” Born from the anguish of his son Jerry’s passing, the song’s tribute has consoled and inspired millions across the world. Duty to country has been a constant throughout his life and globe-spanning career. In 2006, as “That’s What I Love about Sunday” topped country radio charts, Craig was riding in a convoy of Humvees in Iraq. An avid outdoorsman, a former sheriff’s deputy who’s still a member of the auxiliary, and always a husband and father first, Craig Morgan will inspire you with his life lived by the deepest values: God, family, country.

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Blackstone Publishing

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1665058668

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The Science Fiction Archive #2

By: Fritz Leiber,C. M. Kornbluth,Phyllis Sterling-Smith,Ray Bradbury,Kris Neville,Lester Del Rey,Keith Laumer,Jim Harmon,Henry Slesar,Stanley Lee,Sydney Van Scyoc,Howard Browne

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The Science Fiction Archive #2

By: Fritz Leiber,C. M. Kornbluth,Phyllis Sterling-Smith,Ray Bradbury,Kris Neville,Lester Del Rey,Keith Laumer,Jim Harmon,Henry Slesar,Stanley Lee,Sydney Van Scyoc,Howard Browne

The Science Fiction Archive #2, an amazing collection of the greatest science fiction writing EVER! Featuring: With These Hands, by C.M. Kornbluth What is POSAT?, by Phyllis Sterling-Smith A Little Journey, by Ray Bradbury Hunt the Hunter, by Kris Neville Citizen Jell, by Michael Shaara Operation Distress, by Lester Del Rey Syndrome Johnny, by Charles Dye Psychotennis, anyone?, by Lloyd Williams Prime Difference, by Alan Nourse Doorstep, by Keith Laumer The Drug, by C.C. MacApp An Elephant For the Prinkip, by L.J. Stecher License to Steal, by Louis Newman The Last Letter, by Fritz Lieber The Stuff, by Henry Slesar The Celestial Hammerlock, by Donald Colvin Always A Qurono, by Jim Harmon Jamieson, by Bill Doede A Fall of Glass, by Stanley Lee Shatter the Wall, by Sydney Van Scyoc Transfer Point, by Anthony Boucher Thy Name Is Woman, by Kenneth O'Hara Twelve Times Zero, by Howard Browne

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Aeterna Classics

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3963765607

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Man of Tomorrow

The Relentless Life of Jerry Brown

By: Jim Newton

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Man of Tomorrow

The Relentless Life of Jerry Brown

By: Jim Newton

Visionary. Iconoclast. Political Survivor. "A powerful and entertaining look" (Governor Gavin Newsom) at the extraordinary life and political career of Governor Jerry Brown. Jerry Brown is no ordinary politician. Like his state, he is eclectic, brilliant, unpredictable and sometimes weird. And, as with so much that California invents and exports, Brown's life story reveals a great deal about this country. With the exclusive cooperation of Governor Brown himself, Jim Newton has written the definitive account of Jerry Brown's life. The son of Pat Brown, who served as governor of California through the 1960s, Jerry would extend and also radically alter the legacy of his father through his own service in the governor's mansion. As governor, first in the 1970s and then again, 28 years later in his remarkable return to power, Jerry Brown would propound an alternative menu of American values: the restoration of the California economy while balancing the state budget, leadership in the international campaign to combat climate change and the aggressive defense of California's immigrants, no matter by which route they arrived. It was a blend of compassion, far-sightedness and pragmatism that the nation would be wise to consider. The story of Jerry Brown's life is in many ways the story of California and how it became the largest economy in the United States. Man of Tomorrow traces the blueprint of Jerry Brown's off beat risk-taking: equal parts fiscal conservatism and social progressivism. Jim Newton also reveals another side of Jerry Brown, the once-promising presidential candidate whose defeat on the national stage did nothing to diminish the scale of his political, intellectual and spiritual ambitions. To the same degree that California represents the future of America, Jim Newton's account of Jerry Brown's life offers a new way of understanding how politics works today and how it could work in the future.

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Little, Brown

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0316392480

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The Last Best League (10th anniversary edition)

One Summer, One Season, One Dream

By: Jim Collins

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The Last Best League (10th anniversary edition)

One Summer, One Season, One Dream

By: Jim Collins

Every summer, in ten small towns across Cape Cod, young college baseball players showcase their talents in hopes of making it to the "show." A vicious filter, the league has produced one out of every six major league players, from Nomar Garciaparra and Todd Helton to Jeff Bagwell and Barry Zito.In this brilliantly crafted narrative, Jim Collins chronicles a season in the life of the Chatham A's, perhaps the most celebrated team in the Cape Cod Baseball League. Set against a seemingly bucolic backdrop--a well-heeled resort town on the bend of the outer Cape -- the story charts the changing fortunes of a handful of players, all of whom battle slumps and self-doubt in an effort to impress major league scouts and make the playoffs. Several players go home with career-threatening injuries; one blue-chip prospect fulfills great expectations while another is dubbed "the biggest disappointment on the Cape." A pitcher hides an arm injury while negotiating a minor league contract; another leaves early to tend to his dying father. And nearly all look to the following year's major league draft as a barometer of their worth. Far more than a baseball book, The Last Best League is an engrossing story about dreams fulfilled and dreams destroyed, about Cape Cod and the rites of summer, about coming of age in America.

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Da Capo Press

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030682311X

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The Rodeo and Hollywood

Rodeo Cowboys on Screen and Western Actors in the Arena

By: Jim Ryan

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The Rodeo and Hollywood

Rodeo Cowboys on Screen and Western Actors in the Arena

By: Jim Ryan

At rodeos in the 1940s, Gene Autry sang and jumped his horse, Champion, through a flaming hoop. In 1960s rodeo arenas, Lorne Greene and Dan Blocker acted out a skit from their hit television show Bonanza. In the same era familiar rodeo personalities like Hoot Gibson and Slim Pickens could be seen in movies or television shows. This book profiles performers who crossed over between film studio and rodeo arena when Hollywood and the rodeo circuit were closely linked. The first part traces the careers of rodeo participants who also contributed to film or television. The next two sections describe rodeo appearances of Western screen stars who entertained at rodeos. Some appeared solo and others with a television co-star or two. A fourth section summarizes rodeo-related films. Appendices introduce golden age rodeo personalities and outline rodeos known for presenting Western stars.

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McFarland

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1476603146

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9781476603148

Conversations with David S. Lifton

Best Evidence to Final Charade

By: Jim Hoffmann

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Conversations with David S. Lifton

Best Evidence to Final Charade

By: Jim Hoffmann

Mr. Lifton and I initially started talking per phone once a month or so around mid-2018, this due to the David Lifton Project, a video interview my students created back in February 2018 - the point being to share his all important research with the next generation of Americans, the youth of our nation; students sharing the importance of Mr. Lifton's work with other students. Though much of the student film covers the thesis of Best Evidence, midway into the film, Mr. Lifton discusses the seeds of Final Charade - which sprouted in March of 1980. Over the next few months, the frequency of our phone conversations grew to about once a week at its height. The origins of Conversations with David S. Lifton: 'Best Evidence' to 'Final Charade' stem from the fact that Mr. Lifton was aging, and I feared his some forty years (1980-2020) of post-Best Evidence research could be lost if he passed suddenly without anyone knowing how to access his research in his trusty but cryptic Apple MacBook Air. If so, Final Charade might never see the light of day. When discussing this with a fellow researcher, he told me emphatically, "Jim, you have to discuss this with him." This work is the result of that conversation.

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TrineDay

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1634244788

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Philidadelphia Guide to Visual and Performing Arts

By: Jim McClelland

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Philidadelphia Guide to Visual and Performing Arts

By: Jim McClelland

A guide to Philadelphias art museums, theaters, music scene, and cultural events, with an emphasis on the lesser-known sites and activities that are uniquely Philadelphia.

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Stackpole Books

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0811734013

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The Real Billy the Kid Revealed

By: Jim Johnson

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The Real Billy the Kid Revealed

By: Jim Johnson

Author Jim Johnson has been intrigued with the Old West, its lore, and its legends all of his life. His interest began while watching the old black and white western movies made in the 1940s and 50s. Over the years he has collected and read thousands of nonfiction books and magazines on western outlaws and lawmen. Today, his library overflows with these nonfiction western books and magazines. Jim read these books and magazine articles thoroughly and with caution. He was amazed at the contradictions, not only within books, but between books, and some of the fiction added to glamorize the books. His research over the last 25-30 years has taken him across the southwest, including Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma, and the midwest, including Kansas, Illinois, and Indiana. He has copies of thousands of documents from archives, government records, and internet records. He has also used online sources

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197726011X

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The Last Best League

One Summer, One Season, One Dream

By: Jim Collins,James C. Collins

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The Last Best League

One Summer, One Season, One Dream

By: Jim Collins,James C. Collins

The compelling story of a single season in the world's finest amateur baseball league

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Da Capo Press, Incorporated

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0738209015

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A Thousand Year Love Story

By: Jim Hawley

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A Thousand Year Love Story

By: Jim Hawley

A Thousand Year Love Story is the story of a couple in early Scotland who is cursed by a witch. Their spirits will travel through different incarnations through the history of Scotland, meeting every hundred years and being parted. They must endure this loss for nine incarnations before the curse will be placated and they will be able to remain together and be happy. They meet in new bodies but with the same spirits. They see in each others eyes that they were meant to be and that they have met and loved before. Though they never completely remember past lives, they know they have loved for hundreds of years. It follows the couple through the history of Scotland from AD 918 to AD 1914.

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Xlibris Corporation

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198454960X

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His Master's Voice

By: Jim Keays

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His Master's Voice

By: Jim Keays

Jim Keays, the lead singer of the Masters Apprentices, tells of life in a top rock band in Australia in the sixties.

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Allen & Unwin

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186508185X

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Rule by Secrecy

Hidden History That Connects the Trilateral Commission, the Freemasons, and the Great Pyramids, The

By: Jim Marrs

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Rule by Secrecy

Hidden History That Connects the Trilateral Commission, the Freemasons, and the Great Pyramids, The

By: Jim Marrs

What secrets connect Egypt‘s Great Pyramids, the Freemasons, and the Council on Foreign Relations? In this astonishing book, celebrated journalist Jim Marrs examines the world‘s most closely guarded secrets, tracing the history of clandestine societies and the power they have wielded – from the ancient mysteries to modern–day conspiracy theories. Searching for truth, he uncovers disturbing evidence that the real movers and shakers of the world collude covertly to start and stop wars, manipulate stock markets, maintain class distinctions, and even censor the news. Provocative and utterly compelling, Rule by Secrecy offers a singular worldview that may explain who we are, where we came from, and where we are going.

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Harper Collins

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0060931841

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Crossfire

The Plot That Killed Kennedy

By: Jim Marrs

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Crossfire

The Plot That Killed Kennedy

By: Jim Marrs

What really happened in Dallas on November 22, 1963? Was the assassination of John F. Kennedy simply the work of a warped, solitary young man, or was something more nefarious afoot? Pulling together a wealth of evidence, including rare photos, documents, and interviews, veteran Texas journalist Jim Marrs reveals the truth about that fateful day. Thoroughly revised and updated with the latest findings about the assassination, Crossfire is the most comprehensive, convincing explanation of how, why, and by whom our thirty-fifth president was killed"--

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Constellation

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0465031803

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Avengers Masterworks Vol. 20

By: Jim Shooter,David Michelinie,Chris Claremont,Bill Mantlo,Bob Budiansky,Danny Fingeroth,J.M. Dematteis

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Avengers Masterworks Vol. 20

By: Jim Shooter,David Michelinie,Chris Claremont,Bill Mantlo,Bob Budiansky,Danny Fingeroth,J.M. Dematteis

Collects Avengers (1963) #203-216, Annual (1967) #10, material from Marvel Super Action (1977) #35-37. It’s a new era for the Avengers! The order changeth and a host of creative luminaries, including Jim Shooter, force Earth’s Mightiest Heroes to contend with their most harrowing challenges ever! Skrulls, the Yellow Claw and the ancient Berserker are just the warm-up. The Avengers will also face a Ghost Rider bereft of any humanity — and the near-infinite power of the Molecule Man in a character-defining story! A whole new lineup, including surprise inductee Tigra, will emerge (but not without Moondragon’s meddling), before the Avengers must put one of their own on trial after Hank Pym suffers a tragic breakdown. Also featuring Chris Claremont and Michael Golden’s classic Annual co-starring Ms. Marvel, Spider-Woman and the X-Men — and introducing Rogue!

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Marvel Entertainment

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1302520342

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A History of Law in Canada, Vol. 1

Beginnings to 1866

By: Philip Girard,Jim Phillips,R. Blake Brown

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A History of Law in Canada, Vol. 1

Beginnings to 1866

By: Philip Girard,Jim Phillips,R. Blake Brown

A History of Law in Canada is the first of two volumes. Volume one begins at a time just prior to European contact and continues to the 1860s, while volume two will start with Confederation and end at approximately 2000. The history of law includes substantive law, legal institutions, legal actors, and legal culture. The authors assume that since 1500 there have been three legal systems in Canada - the Indigenous, the French, and the English. At all times, these systems have co-existed and interacted, with the relative power and influence of each being more or less dominant in different periods. The history of law cannot be treated in isolation, and this book examines law as a dynamic process, shaped by and affecting other histories over the long term. The law guided and was guided by economic developments, was influenced and moulded by the nature and trajectory of political ideas and institutions, and variously exacerbated or mediated intercultural exchange and conflict. These themes are apparent in this examination, and through most areas of law including land settlement and tenure, and family, commercial, constitutional, and criminal law.

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University of Toronto Press

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1487504632

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9781487504632

Democratic Empire

The United States Since 1945

By: Jim Cullen

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Democratic Empire

The United States Since 1945

By: Jim Cullen

DEMOCRATIC EMPIRE DEMOCRATIC EMPIRE The United States Since 1945 Democracy and empire often seem like competing, even opposing, concepts. And yet, since the end of World War II, the United States has integrated elements of both in the process of becoming a dominant global power. Democratic Empire: The United States Since 1945 explores the way democracy and empire have converged and been challenged both at home and abroad, surveying the nation’s recent cultural, political and economic history. This account pays particular attention to mass media, the fine arts, and intellectual currents in the era of the American Dream. Concise and engagingly written, Democratic Empire presents a unique analysis of US history since 1945 and the egalitarian and imperial forces that have shaped contemporary America.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119027349

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9781119027348

Lucy's Letters - Scans and Transcriptions

By: Jim Sims

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Lucy's Letters - Scans and Transcriptions

By: Jim Sims

88 years after they were written, Jim Sims learned of and obtained a notebook containing letters exchanged in 1924 by his parents, Frazier Sims and Lucy Ensor, during the year before they married. Those letters, letters from Lucy's mother and other letters reveal much about them and about the rough life in poor, rural Kentucky at the time. This publication of "Lucy's Letters" contains transcriptions and scans of the actual 70+ letters and postcards plus some background information and photos about the families and locales of their early life.

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Lulu.com

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1300752963

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Five-Star Trails: The Ozarks

43 Spectacular Hikes in Arkansas and Missouri

By: Jim Warnock

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Five-Star Trails: The Ozarks

43 Spectacular Hikes in Arkansas and Missouri

By: Jim Warnock

Welcome to Hiking Heaven It's no wonder why the Ozark Mountain region is such a popular destination. From the banks of Lake Alma to the broken-down buildings of the Rush ghost town, the area offers some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in the country. The Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri is home to pristine natural springs. The Ozark National Forest in Arkansas provides a rugged mountain canvas, and the Arkansas River Valley features the towering Cedar Falls. Discover mountain panoramas, untamed streams, and remote wilderness. Hiking expert and Ozarks native Jim Warnock shares everything you need to know about 43 five-star hiking trails for all levels and interests, including route details, directions, nearby attractions, GPS-based trail maps, elevation profiles, and more in this easy-to-carry and easy-to-use guidebook. Every trail is rated for scenery, difficulty, trail condition, solitude, and accessibility for children, so you know exactly what to expect before beginning your next adventure.

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Menasha Ridge Press

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1634040104

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I'm Just Dead, I'm Not Gone

By: Jim Dickinson

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I'm Just Dead, I'm Not Gone

By: Jim Dickinson

I'm Just Dead, I'm Not Gone chronicles Jim Dickinson's extraordinary life in the Memphis music scene of the fifties and sixties and how he went on to play with and produce a rich array of artists, including Aretha Franklin, the Rolling Stones, Ry Cooder, Duane Allman, Arlo Guthrie, and Albert King. With verve and wit, Dickinson (1941–2009) describes his trip to Blind Lemon's grave on the Texas flatlands as a college student and how that encounter inspired his return to Memphis. Back home, he looked up Gus Cannon and Furry Lewis, began staging plays, cofounded what would become the annual Memphis Blues Festival, and started recording. The blues, Elvis, and early rock 'n' roll compelled Dickinson to reject racial barriers and spurred his contributions to the Memphis music and experimental art scene. He explains how the family yardman, WDIA, Dewey Phillips, Furry Lewis, Will Shade, and Howlin' Wolf shaped him and recounts how he went on to learn his craft at Sun, Ardent, American, Muscle Shoals, and Criteria studios from master producers Sam Phillips, John Fry, Chips Moman, and Jerry Wexler. Dickinson is a member of the Mississippi Music Hall of Fame and an inaugural inductee of the Memphis Music Hall of Fame. He has received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Engineering and Production from the Americana Music Association, a Brass Note on the Beale Street Walk of Fame in Memphis, and a Heritage Marker on the Mississippi Blues Trail. This memoir recounts a love affair with Memphis, the blues, and rock 'n' roll through Dickinson's captivating blend of intelligence, humor, and candor.

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Univ. Press of Mississippi

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1496811186

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Lucy's Letters - Transcriptions

By: Jim Sims

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Lucy's Letters - Transcriptions

By: Jim Sims

88 years after they were written, Jim Sims learned of and obtained a notebook containing letters exchanged in 1924 by his parents, Frazier Sims and Lucy Ensor, during the year before they married. Those letters, letters from Lucy's mother and other letters reveal much about them and about the rough life in poor, rural Kentucky at the time. This publication of "Lucy's Letters" contains transcriptions of the 70+ letters and postcards plus some background information and photos about the families and locales of their early life.

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1300722053

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Notable New Yorkers of Manhattan’s Upper West Side

Bloomingdale–Morningside Heights

By: Jim Mackin

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Notable New Yorkers of Manhattan’s Upper West Side

Bloomingdale–Morningside Heights

By: Jim Mackin

Nearly 600 captivating stories of notable former residents of Manhattan’s Upper West Side, some famous, some forgotten What do Humphrey Bogart and Patty Hill (co-author of “Happy Birthday,” the most popular song of all time) have in common? Both of them once lived in the neighborhood of Morningside Heights and Bloomingdale, a strip of land that runs from the 90s to 125th Street, between the Hudson River and Central Park. Spanning hundreds of years, Notable New Yorkers of Manhattan’s Upper West Side is a compilation of stories of nearly 600 former residents who once called Manhattan’s Upper West Side home. Profiling a rare selection of wildly diverse people who shaped the character of the area, author Jim Mackin introduces readers to its fascinating residents—some famous, such as George and Ira Gershwin and Thurgood Marshall, and some forgotten, such as Harriet Brooks, Augustus Meyers, and Elinor Smith. Brief biographies reveal intriguing facts about this group, which include scientists, explorers, historians, journalists, artists, entertainers, aviators, public officials, lawyers, judges, and some in a category too unique to label. This collection also promotes accomplished women who have been forgotten and spotlights The Old Community, a tight-knit African American enclave that included such talented and accomplished residents as Marcus Garvey, Billie Holiday, and Butterfly McQueen. The book is divided into five geographical sections: the West 90s, the West 100s, the West 110s, the West 120s, and Riverside Drive. Addresses are arranged in ascending order within each section, first by street number and then by street address number. While the focus is on people, the book includes an eclectic collection of interesting facts and colorful stories about the neighborhood itself, including the 9th Avenue El, Little Coney Island, and, notoriously, one of the most dangerous streets in the city, as well as songs and movies that were written and filmed in the neighborhood. Notable New Yorkers of Manhattan’s Upper West Side provides a unique overview of the people who shaped the neighborhood through their presence and serves as a guide to those who deserve to be recognized and remembered.

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Fordham Univ Press

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0823289311

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U-Boats off the Outer Banks: Shadows in the Moonlight

By: Jim Bunch

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U-Boats off the Outer Banks: Shadows in the Moonlight

By: Jim Bunch

From January to July 1942, more than seventy-five ships sank to North Carolina's "Graveyard of the Atlantic" off the coast of the Outer Banks. German U-boats sank ships in some of the most harrowing sea fighting close to America's shore. Germany's Operation Drumbeat, led by Admiral Karl Donitz, brought fear to the local communities. A Standard oil tanker sank just sixty miles from Cape Hatteras. The U-85 was the first U-boat sunk by American surface forces, and local divers later discovered a rare Enigma machine aboard. Author Jim Bunch traces the destructive history of world war on the shores of the Outer Banks.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1467137677

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Explorer's Guide Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains (Fourth Edition) (Explorer's Complete)

By: Jim Hargan

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Explorer's Guide Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains (Fourth Edition) (Explorer's Complete)

By: Jim Hargan

Details the attractions, historic sites, accommodations, restaurants, and outdoor activities of the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains.

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The Countryman Press

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088150968X

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Death Whispers

By: Jim Malloy

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Death Whispers

By: Jim Malloy

With his brother dead, it was his responsibility as head of the family to set things right. Gabriel, nicknamed the Ghost, was pure Cajun protecting his younger brother and sister since age eleven in the swamps of the bayou. Taught to survive by an old Choctaw Indian, he seeks justice for his brother with his bow and arrow. Police Sergeant Jack Delaney, head of the Doom squad, is stumped. This was a first. Why were all these males, seemingly unrelated, showing up with arrows stuck in their heads. Why is the CIA and FBI so interested and why should he be afraid. The hunter is hunted.

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1669816583

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They Call Me Pudge

My Life Playing the Game I Love

By: Ivan Rodriguez,Jeff Sullivan,Nolan Ryan,Jim Leyland

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They Call Me Pudge

My Life Playing the Game I Love

By: Ivan Rodriguez,Jeff Sullivan,Nolan Ryan,Jim Leyland

With 14 All-Star appearances, 13 Gold Gloves, a Most Valuable Player Award, and, of course, a World Series ring, Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez has more than earned his spot in Cooperstown as one of the best Major League catchers of all time. In They Call Me Pudge, Rodriguez tells the story of his unforgettable baseball journey, from signing his first professional contract as a 16 year-old in Puerto Rico, to his years in Texas, Detroit, and beyond, to the World Series stage in Miami, and behind the doors of the Texas Rangers front office. Rodriguez's accomplishments, his teammates, and his biggest challenges all receive time in the spotlight in this refreshing memoir of a life and Hall-of-Fame career.

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1633197492

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City Politics, Canada

By: Jim Lightbody

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City Politics, Canada

By: Jim Lightbody

City Politics, Canada is an introduction to the basic politics and core policies of today's city halls. While the book surveys classic discussions and accurately describes municipal institutions in Canada, it also explains why particular policies assume the specific shape they do. James Lightbody draws on over thirty years experience researching and participating in city politics to argue that transparent accountability from local public officials, related to specific policies and the general condition of the community, is an important and desired end for democratic city government. Arguments for change within city politics are insufficient if the result is that everyone has a say but no one is accountable. In following this theme throughout the book, Lightbody examines the various facets of metropolitan politics in a lively and engaging manner, and explains why city politics are important to all Canadians. Provincial agenda setting is viewed through the lens of the urban political landscape, as are the reasons behind the Toronto Megacity (1996) and Montreal's consolidation. Finally, the book expands its discussion to explore the global reach of the urban phenomenon and the impact of world practices on Canada's metropolitan cities. The ultimate hope for this book is that readers, as citizens, will be better able to understand the basic politics and core policies of today's city halls—and will be better equipped to participate effectively in the processes by which those policies are made.

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University of Toronto Press

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144260851X

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To Love and Be Loved

A Personal Portrait of Mother Teresa

By: Jim Towey

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To Love and Be Loved

A Personal Portrait of Mother Teresa

By: Jim Towey

From a trusted advisor and devoted friend of Mother Teresa comes an extraordinary firsthand account of the miraculous woman behind the saint. Mother Teresa was one of the most admired women of the 20th century, and her memory continues to inspire charitable work around the world. She believed the greatest need of a human being is to love and be loved. In 1948, she founded the Missionaries of Charity to work directly with the very poorest of Calcutta. From the efforts of one woman entering the slums of Entally, the Missionaries of Charity grew into an organization operating soup kitchens, health clinics, hospices, and shelters in 139 countries, at no cost to any government or to those served. In 2016, she became Saint Teresa of Calcutta. Author Jim Towey had been a high-flying Congressional staffer and lawyer in the 1980s until a brief meeting with Mother Teresa illuminated the emptiness of his life. He began volunteering at one of her soup kitchens and using his legal skills and political connections to help the Missionaries of Charity. When Mother Teresa suggested he take shifts at her AIDS hospice, Towey realized he was all in. Soon, he gave up his job and possessions and became a full-time volunteer for Mother Teresa. He traveled with her frequently, arranged her meetings with politicians, and handled many of her legal affairs. To Love and Be Loved is a firsthand account of Mother Teresa’s last years, and the first book ever to detail her dealings with worldly matters. We see her gracefully navigate the opportunities and challenges of leadership, the perils of celebrity, and the humiliations and triumphs of aging. We also catch her indulging in chocolate ice cream, making jokes about mini-skirts, and telling the President of the United States he’s wrong. Above all, we see her extraordinary devotion to God and to the very poorest of His children. Mother Teresa taught Towey to be more prayerful, less selfish, more humble, less worldly, more in love with God, and less in love with himself. Her lessons are here for all to share.

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Simon and Schuster

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1982195622

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Lacrosse For Dummies

By: Jim Hinkson,Joe Lombardi

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Lacrosse For Dummies

By: Jim Hinkson,Joe Lombardi

The ultimate guide for fans and players of this rapidly growing sport! Lacrosse For Dummies is the ultimate guide for fans and players of this rapidly growing sport alike. The book offers everything the beginning player needs to know, from the necessary equipment to the basic rules of the game, with explanations of the women's game and the indoor game, too. It also offers a wealth of information for the experienced player, including winning offensive and defensive strategies, along with skill-building exercises and drills. Finally, there's information on how armchair lacrosse players can get their fix of the sport on television, online, on in print.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470677406

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Working With Families and Community Agencies to Support Students With Special Needs

A Practical Guide for Every Teacher

By: Jim Ysseldyke,Bob Algozzine

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Working With Families and Community Agencies to Support Students With Special Needs

A Practical Guide for Every Teacher

By: Jim Ysseldyke,Bob Algozzine

Teachers will find practical guidelines for collaborating with families, applying early childhood intervention, using transition services, involving community agencies and businesses, and identifying post-high school options.

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Corwin Press

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1483364348

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The Coyotes Forgive You

By: Jim Drummond

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The Coyotes Forgive You

By: Jim Drummond

These quirky, funny, and sometimes disturbing stories arise fully formed from a "crucified land" where the unexpected is a sure deal, strangers and acquaintances are often more reliable than family, and nothing, nothing, is ever quite what it seems.

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Mongrel Empire Press

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0983305218

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Protecting Children and Supporting Families

Promising Programs and Organizational Realities

By: Gary Cameron,Jim Vanderwoerd,Leslea Peirson

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Protecting Children and Supporting Families

Promising Programs and Organizational Realities

By: Gary Cameron,Jim Vanderwoerd,Leslea Peirson

This book highlights encouraging news about programs that produce better outcomes for disadvantaged children and families. It includes a comprehensive and up-to-date synthesis of the research evidence available on the effectiveness of these promising programs. Particular attention is given to programs with a demonstrated potential to prevent child abuse and neglect and family breakdown.

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Transaction Publishers

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0202368300

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The Fundamentals of Special Education

A Practical Guide for Every Teacher

By: Bob Algozzine,Jim Ysseldyke

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The Fundamentals of Special Education

A Practical Guide for Every Teacher

By: Bob Algozzine,Jim Ysseldyke

The busy educator’s concise guide to the essentials of special education! In The Fundamentals of Special Education, authors Bob Algozzine and Jim Ysseldyke highlight the major concepts in special education, providing readers with a better understanding of the field, from disability categories and statistics to appropriate learning environments. Including a pretest, posttest, and key vocabulary terms, this practical guide answers the many questions educators have about special education, including: • What is "special education" exactly, and why do we have it? • How many students receive special education services and who are they? • How are students identified for special education services? • Where are students with disabilities taught? • What is an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)? • What roles do general and special education teachers play in addressing the needs of students with disabilities, and how do their responsibilities overlap? • How does diversity influence special education? • What about students who are gifted and/or talented? This excellent resource outlines a practicable approach to special education in all its many forms so that teachers can be prepared for the challenges they might face in the classroom.

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Simon and Schuster

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1629149624

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What I Learned Losing a Million Dollars

By: Jim Paul,Brendan Moynihan

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What I Learned Losing a Million Dollars

By: Jim Paul,Brendan Moynihan

Jim Paul's meteoric rise took him from a small town in Northern Kentucky to governor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, yet he lost it all--his fortune, his reputation, and his job--in one fatal attack of excessive economic hubris. In this honest, frank analysis, Paul and Brendan Moynihan revisit the events that led to Paul's disastrous decision and examine the psychological factors behind bad financial practices in several economic sectors. This book--winner of a 2014 Axiom Business Book award gold medal--begins with the unbroken string of successes that helped Paul achieve a jet-setting lifestyle and land a key spot with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. It then describes the circumstances leading up to Paul's $1.6 million loss and the essential lessons he learned from it--primarily that, although there are as many ways to make money in the markets as there are people participating in them, all losses come from the same few sources. Investors lose money in the markets either because of errors in their analysis or because of psychological barriers preventing the application of analysis. While all analytical methods have some validity and make allowances for instances in which they do not work, psychological factors can keep an investor in a losing position, causing him to abandon one method for another in order to rationalize the decisions already made. Paul and Moynihan's cautionary tale includes strategies for avoiding loss tied to a simple framework for understanding, accepting, and dodging the dangers of investing, trading, and speculating.

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Columbia University Press

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0231164688

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