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The Garden District of New Orleans

By: Jim Fraiser

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The Garden District of New Orleans

By: Jim Fraiser

The Garden District of New Orleans has enthralled residents and visitors alike since it arose in the 1830's with its stately white-columned Greek Revival mansions and double-galleried Italianate houses decorated with lacy cast iron. Photographer West Freeman evokes the romance of this elegant neighborhood with lovely images of private homes, dazzling gardens, and public structures. Author Jim Fraiser vividly details the historical significance and architectural styles of more than a hundred structures and chronicles both the political and cultural evolution of the neighborhood. The Garden District, unlike the French Quarter, evolved under the auspices of predominantly Anglo-American architects hired by newly arriving, and newly wealthy, Americans. Beyond these wealthy homeowners, the Garden District also offers a startlingly diverse and freewheeling history teeming with African American slaves, free men and women of color, French, Italians, Germans, Jews, and Irish, all of whom helped fashion it into one of America's first suburbs and most extraordinary neighborhoods. Fraiser animates the Garden District's story with such notables as Mark Twain; Jefferson Davis; occupying Union general Benjamin Butler; flamboyant steamboat captain Thomas Leathers; crusading Reverend Theodore Clapp; Confederate generals Jubal Early and Leonidas Polk; jazzmen Joe "King" Oliver and Nate "Kid" Ory; champion pugilist John L. Sullivan; local authors Grace King, George Washington Cable, and Anne Rice; Mayor Joseph Shakespeare; architects Henry Howard, Lewis Reynolds, and Thomas Sully; cotton magnate Henry S. Buckner; and Louisiana Lottery co-founder John A. Morris. In words and photographs, Fraiser and Freeman explore the unexpected evolution of this district and reveal how war, plagues, politics, religion, cultural conflict, and architectural innovation shaped the incomparable Garden District.

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Univ. Press of Mississippi

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1617032786

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9781617032783

A Guide to Historic Bozeman

By: Jim Jenks

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A Guide to Historic Bozeman

By: Jim Jenks

Bozeman has been home to many pasts. Founded in the 1860s, the town has grown from a frontier farming settlement to a bustling city and center of academic excellence. This guide tells the stories of the places and people that built Bozeman and the efforts to preserve the town's colorful history.

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Montana Historical Society

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0972152237

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9780972152235

Horse Trails to Regional Rails

The Story of Public Transit in Greater Cleveland

By: Jim Toman,Blaine S. Hays

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Horse Trails to Regional Rails

The Story of Public Transit in Greater Cleveland

By: Jim Toman,Blaine S. Hays

The history of public transportation in Greater Cleveland spans two centuries. From the opening of the Ohio and Erie Canal to the opening of the new waterfront rapid transit, this book traces the changing contours of a metropolitan area and the modes of transport available to its public.

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Kent State University Press

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0873385470

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9780873385473

Living Opposite to the Hospital of St John: Excavations in Medieval Northampton 2014

By: Jim Brown

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Living Opposite to the Hospital of St John: Excavations in Medieval Northampton 2014

By: Jim Brown

This volume presents the results of archaeological investigations undertaken at a building site in Northampton in 2014. The location was of interest as it lay opposite the former medieval hospital of St. John, which influenced the development of this area of the town.

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Archaeopress Publishing Ltd

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1789699371

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9781789699371

Crowdfunding Opportunities and Challenges

By: Jim Verdonik

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Crowdfunding Opportunities and Challenges

By: Jim Verdonik

Crowdfunding Opportunities and Challenges answers three basic questions about the many securities law changes created by the JOBS Act of 2012 that people loosely call Crowdfunding: Is Crowdfunding the best thing to happen to young and growing businesses since the Internet was invented? Or is Crowdfunding more like a poorly built fire cracker that will blow up in the faces of both investors and businesses? If Crowdfunding is both an opportunity and a challenge, how do you end up a winner instead of a loser? Crowdfunding Opportunities and Challenges gives you the information you need to answer these questions whether you are an entrepreneur planning a capital raising offering or an attorney advising clients about their offerings.

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Lulu.com

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1483442802

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9781483442808

Cleveland's Transit Vehicles

Equipment and Technology

By: Jim Toman,Blaine S. Hays

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Cleveland's Transit Vehicles

Equipment and Technology

By: Jim Toman,Blaine S. Hays

The social and political aspects of Cleveland's public transportation history are the subject of this companion volume to Horse Trails to Regional Rails. This volume describes and lists both the early vehicles and the modern ones.

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Kent State University Press

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0873385489

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9780873385480

The Route 66 Encyclopedia

By: Jim Hinckley

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The Route 66 Encyclopedia

By: Jim Hinckley

An encyclopedia with a twist, The Route 66 Encyclopedia presents alphabetical entries on Route 66 history, landmarks, personalities, and culture, from Bobby Troupâ€™s anthem â€œRoute 66â€? to The Grapes of Wrath to the Wigwam Motel, illustrated with over 1,000 old and new, color and black-and-white photos and memorabilia.You'll learn about Jack Rittenhouse and Will Rogers as well as the contributions of lesser-known figures like Arthur Nelson and Angel Delgadillo. With references to the old (including the history of the U Drop Inn CafÃ© in Texas) and new (including a section about the recent Cars movie), The Route 66 Encyclopedia provides a sweeping look at a highway that has become more than just a road. These pages cover the history of Route 66 and the people who played a role in its transformation from highway to icon between 1926 and the present, but like the highway itself, this work does not fit within the traditional confines of generalities or terminology. Yes, this is an encyclopedia, a reference book for all things Route 66. However, it is also a time capsule, a travel guide, a history book, a memorial, a testimonial, and a chronicle of almost a century of societal evolution.

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Voyageur Press

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1610586883

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9781610586887

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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9780823289318

London Theatre Walks

Thirteen Dramatic Tours Through Four Centuries of History and Legend

By: Jim De Young,John Miller

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London Theatre Walks

Thirteen Dramatic Tours Through Four Centuries of History and Legend

By: Jim De Young,John Miller

(Applause Books). Shakespeare, Coward, Christie, Lloyd Webber and so many more ... you'll encounter them all using this wonderful tour guide on walks through theatrical history in present-day London. Applause is pleased to present a substantially revised, new edition of one of our most popular titles, London Theatre Walks . Jim De Young is out to entertain and educate as he guides his readers through the streets of London with authority, humor and relish. It's like having a personal tour guide escorting you from the magnificently restored Globe Theatre to the newly remodeled Lyceum Theatre, from Shakespeare to Les Miserables . London Theatre Walks reveals the original inspirations for some of the most famous plays in the English language. It visits the trysting spots of London's greatest actors and actresses, and the homes of England's greatest playwrights. All the tours begin and end at a well-known London landmark, making them easy and safe for even a first-time visitor. Every expedition is filled with enough detail to satisfy the most curious scholar, and enough juicy gossip and colorful legend to entertain every theatre fan. And the tour guides don't believe in walking with parched throats; they point out dozens of theatrical watering holes along the way. Detailed maps accompany the 13 easy-to-follow tours, which have been updated with the most contemporary information.

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Hal Leonard Corporation

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1557835160

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9781557835161

Columbia Pictures

A Century of Hollywood Motion Picture Magic

By: Jim Pauley

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Columbia Pictures

A Century of Hollywood Motion Picture Magic

By: Jim Pauley

Columbia Pictures reaches a major milestone in 2024 by celebrating the 100-year anniversary of Columbia’s incorporation. In the same vein of recent Hollywood movie studio titles such as Warner Bros.: Hollywood’s Ultimate Backlot, Paramount: City of Dreams, and MGM: Hollywood’s Greatest Backlot, this new book documents the studio history of Columbia Pictures Corporation in Hollywood, as well as Columbia’s back lot in Burbank, California. This book reveals how Columbia came to be founded by Joe Brandt and brothers Harry and Jack Cohn in 1924, and uses the “studio tour” concept to describe Columbia's history of filmmaking, which includes Lost Horizon, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, From Here to Eternity, The Bridge on the River Kwai, as well as many serials and television programs. The book has hundreds of photos, including studio documents, vintage publicity stills, and candids, along with aerial views and maps. The majority of the photos have never been published before.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1493086758

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9781493086757

Food Lovers' Guide to® Virginia

The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings

By: Lorraine Eaton,Jim Haag

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Food Lovers' Guide to® Virginia

The Best Restaurants, Markets & Local Culinary Offerings

By: Lorraine Eaton,Jim Haag

The ultimate guide to Virginia's food scene provides the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate local culinary offerings. Written for residents and visitors alike to find producers and purveyors of tasty local specialties, as well as a rich array of other, indispensable food-related information including: food festivals and culinary events; specialty food shops; farmers’ markets and farm stands; trendy restaurants and time-tested iconic landmarks; and recipes using local ingredients and traditions.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1493006754

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9781493006755

The Culchie's Guide to Dublin

By: Jim Connolly

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The Culchie's Guide to Dublin

By: Jim Connolly

A politically incorrect travel guide for country-folk visiting Dublin. The Culchies Guide to Dublin captures many observations about Dublin that are often left unstated, at least when in the polite company of Dubliners. Includes The Most Honest Map of Dublin Ever' showing all of Dublin's suburbs, including a rating guide so you know whether you should wear a dress suit or flak jacket when visiting. We've also included a chapter on Things That Dubs Should Know But Don't' - why they're called Jackeens and so on. The Culchies Guide is a genuine travel guide with a twist.

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Mercier Press Ltd

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1856356353

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9781856356350

Los Angeles's Bunker Hill

Pulp Fiction's Mean Streets and Film Noir's Ground Zero!

By: Jim Dawson

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Los Angeles's Bunker Hill

Pulp Fiction's Mean Streets and Film Noir's Ground Zero!

By: Jim Dawson

An illustrated history of the iconic Hollywood neighborhood featured in numerous film noir classics—and the shadowy story of how it disappeared. When postwar movie directors went looking for a gritty location to shoot their psychological crime thrillers, they found Bunker Hill, a neighborhood of fading Victorians, flophouses, tough bars, stairways, and dark alleys in downtown Los Angeles. Novelist Raymond Chandler had already used its real-life mean streets to lend authenticity to his hardboiled detective stories featuring Philip Marlowe. But the biggest crime of all was going on behind the scenes, run by the city’s power elite. And Hollywood just happened to capture it on film. Using nearly eighty photos, writer Jim Dawson sheds new light on Los Angeles history with this grassroots investigation of a vanished place.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1614235783

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9781614235781

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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9781587294020

Starting Your Own Business 6th Edition

How to Plan and Build Your Own Successful Enterprise: Checklists, Tips, Case Studies and Online Coverage

By: Jim Green

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Starting Your Own Business 6th Edition

How to Plan and Build Your Own Successful Enterprise: Checklists, Tips, Case Studies and Online Coverage

By: Jim Green

This book concentrates on the creative heart of business, on how to develop an exciting enterprise from the original germ of an idea. * Finding a good idea * Getting started * Creating a winning business plan * Funding your enterprise * Marketing your business * Maintaining progress * Monitoring growth

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How To Books

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184803458X

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9781848034587

Elgin, Illinois

From the Collection of the Elgin Area Historical Society

By: Jim Edwards,Wynette Edwards

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Elgin, Illinois

From the Collection of the Elgin Area Historical Society

By: Jim Edwards,Wynette Edwards

Elgin was named by a city founder, James T. Gifford, after his favorite hymn. The city shares its name with 20 cities in 15 states and 8 countries. Elgin is situated on the banks of the Fox River, 35 miles northwest of Chicago, the city with which Elgin had thriving business exchanges in agricultural and industrial goods. The citys world-wide fame, for the most part, has come from its watch factory and Mr. Gail Bordens milk company. Pianos, shoes, books, and even chewing gum were also manufactured in Elgin and sold internationally. This exciting new study of a major Midwestern city is chock-full of images, many of which have never before been published. Featured in Elgin, Illinois is information about the Elgin National Watch Company, early circus and carnival attractions, as well as rip-roaring national road races. Highlighted in one chapter is Elgins part in helping to win World War I at home, complete with original photographs from the front in Europe. This lively and historical look at Elgin from the 1800s to the 1930s is interwoven with national and international trends and events.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1439610274

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9781439610275

75 Classic Rides Oregon

The Best Road Biking Routes

By: Jim Moore

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75 Classic Rides Oregon

The Best Road Biking Routes

By: Jim Moore

CLICK HERE to download two free rides from 75 Classic Rides Oregon * Bike riding trails that range from family-friendly paved biking paths to epic Oregon mountain-pass climbs * Features easy-reference lists to help you quickly find the biking riding trail for your interests and fitness level * Full-color guidebook with maps, photographs, and lively turn-by-turn route descriptions + FREE downloadable cue sheets for each route From an after-work ride through Portland's neighborhood streets or a family cycle along the flat Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway, to a multi-day tour in the salty breezes of the Oregon coast -- if you're seeking the best bike trails in Oregon, you'll find plenty of blacktop bliss in 75 Classic Rides: Oregon. 75 Classic Rides is a Mountaineers Books series authored by passionate local cyclists who've put thousands of miles on their bikes to bring you the very best bike riding trails across their given state. The focus is on one-day routes (a mix of loops and one-way courses), but you'll also find suggestions for link-ups and some inspiring, longer routes for touring, including at least one cross-state route. Terrain varies from flat paved trails to epic mountain challenges. The bonus is all rides found within 75 Classic Rides also come with FREE downloadable ride cue sheets for each trip. Downloadable ride cue sheets are free with purchase of your book. Each route description starts with the basic essentials to get you going: a brief overview, full-color map, elevation profile, difficulty level, round-trip distance, road conditions, and advice on the best season to ride. Full narrative descriptions tell what sights to expect, best towns for food or a cup of coffee, safety info on road shoulders and bike lanes, as well as turn-by-turn descriptions and mileage logs.

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Mountaineers Books

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1594856516

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9781594856518

La Scrittore

The Writer

By: Jim Lacey

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La Scrittore

The Writer

By: Jim Lacey

La Scrittore A new book Sensation is here Love, Scandal, Intrigue And Murder; It Was All Happening in Newarks First Ward In Turn Of The Century America. Maria loved her life in Italy. She had wonderful parents, Giovanni, her doting husband, a brand new baby, and a successful farm. But it was an idyllic life that wouldnt last. Soon her parents were dead. High taxes and a poor return on their crops meant that they were unable to keep the land and farmhouse from foreclosure, so they decided they would move to America. He would go first, find a job and a home, and then he would send for her. In the two and a half years that she was to wait for her husbands call, Maria supports herself and young son by being La Scrittore (pron. scree tor ay); she would write and read letters for those who couldnt. Finally after years of waiting, she gets the letter from her husband that she has long been dreaming of. She is going to America. Maria, like many immigrants, came to America with big ideas full of hope for a new life with her family. What lay in store for her, however, was a life she could have never expected. With her husband getting deeper and deeper into the Mafia and extra marital affairs, Maria finds herself more and more isolated in a land that was hostile to outsiders. Antonio, Giovannis roommate and best friend, helps her through, but she ends up getting much more than she bargained for. In a time of strict Christian piety and marriages that didnt end, Maria would find hard choices to make. It takes a strong woman to survive in 19th century America! Discover the real-life story of Maria, who immigrated to Newark, NJs First Ward at the turn-of-the 20th century looking for a life. What she ended up with would be far different from the dreams she had back in her native Italy. Her determination and perseverance carry her through, and make the rest of the family stronger. La Scrittore Historical Fact Or Creative Fiction This historical novel tells the tale of one womans journey from provincial life on a country farm in her native Italy to her turbulent new life as an immigrant in the fast growing and infamous First Ward of Newark, NJ (USA). The book is based on a true story and the author paints a colorful picture if what it was like growing up and living in an overcrowded and close-knit community. If youve ever wanted to see with a birds eye view the daily living of your ancestors, then this book is for you. A Woman Scorned Maria may be down, but shes definitely not out. Shes seen her fair share of setbacks, and is not about to wilt in the face of tragedy now. Journey through her life and feel the ups and downs with her as she tries to survive in a land that is completely foreign to her. A Man Manipulated Giovanni thinks hes helping his family with the extra income from a part-time job, but soon discovers that it comes with unexpected consequences. Can he get out while theres still time, or will he be pulled into a world from which there is no escape? A Helpful Friend Antonio only wanted to be a good husband, father and friend. He worked hard for his family, building a business alone in America so they could travel from Italy with success assured. But something very unexpected happened along the way and although his family is taken care of, they end up losing the only thing important to them. La Scrittore Find out how these real life characters changed not only the course of their lives, but also those of the people around them. Its an amazing story that is unbelievable and yet completely true. You simply couldnt make this stuff up! La Scrittore

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Xlibris Corporation

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1462841813

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9781462841813

Cultural Analysis

By: Jim McGuigan

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Cultural Analysis

By: Jim McGuigan

This book represents a distinctive approach to cultural analysis, using multi-dimensional methods for addressing issues of public interest. The approach, which deploys Jim McGuigan’s original concept of the cultural public sphere, is demonstrated in several case studies, including: Celebrity death Festivals and urban regeneration Race and multicultural controversy Popular television (for instance, Little Britain and The Apprentice) Social significance of the all-purpose mobile communication device in a privatized and individualized way of life Riskiness and uncertainty at both the levels of environmental politics and working life in the creative and media industries

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SAGE Publications

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1847870201

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9781847870209

Moon Charleston

Including Hilton Head & the Lowcountry

By: Jim Morekis

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Moon Charleston

Including Hilton Head & the Lowcountry

By: Jim Morekis

Travel writer Jim Morekis shares the must-see sights and local secrets of Charleston, from the armaments at the Battery to the delights of the French Quarter. Morekis highlights historic destinations like the Nathaniel Russell and Heyward-Washington Houses while suggesting fun and delicious features of modern Charleston, like the gaslit charm of the Peninsula Grill. Including expert advice on kayaking the gorgeous waters around Hilton Head Island and dining on she-crab soup in Beaufort, Moon Charleston gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. This full-color guide includes vibrant photos and helpful maps.

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Moon Travel

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1631210459

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9781631210457

SQL: 1999

Understanding Relational Language Components

By: Jim Melton,Alan R. Simon

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SQL: 1999

Understanding Relational Language Components

By: Jim Melton,Alan R. Simon

SQL: 1999 is the best way to make the leap from SQL-92 to SQL:1999, but it is much more than just a simple bridge between the two. The latest from celebrated SQL experts Jim Melton and Alan Simon, SQL:1999 is a comprehensive, eminently practical account of SQL's latest incarnation and a potent distillation of the details required to put it to work. Written to accommodate both novice and experienced SQL users, SQL:1999 focuses on the language's capabilities, from the basic to the advanced, and the ways that real applications take advantage of them. Throughout, the authors illustrate features and techniques with clear and often entertaining references to their own custom database. - Gives authoritative coverage from an expert team that includes the editor of the SQL-92 and SQL:1999 standards. - Provides a general introduction to SQL that helps you understand its constituent parts, history, and place in the realm of computer languages. - Explains SQL:1999's more sophisticated features, including advanced value expressions, predicates, advanced SQL query expressions, and support for active databases. - Explores key issues for programmers linking applications to SQL databases. - Provides guidance on troubleshooting, internationalization, and changes anticipated in the next version of SQL. - Contains appendices devoted to database design, a complete SQL:1999 example, the standardization process, and more.

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Elsevier

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0080517609

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9780080517605

I'll Be Home

The Writings of Jim McGrath

By: Jim McGrath

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I'll Be Home

The Writings of Jim McGrath

By: Jim McGrath

Editorials, op-eds, and other writings by a memorable newspaperman. The winner of more awards than any editorial writer in the Albany Times Union’s history, Jim McGrath was both an Albany institution and a keen observer of the world beyond his beloved adopted city. When he died in 2013 at the age of fifty-six, the newspaper lost a writer who combined a passionate advocacy for society’s most vulnerable people with a scathing disregard for the elite whose actions created an underclass in the United States. His writing was often elegiac, but his take on his adopted home state of New York and his beloved Albany was variously bemused, witty, irreverent, and indignant. He could relate to the plight of the minimum-wage worker as easily as he could talk to a US senator, and he feared no one. His editorials and commentaries charted many of the most critical issues in New York and the country: the death penalty, civil liberties, gay rights, historic presidential campaigns, the economy, terrorism, and more—all with an incisiveness that remains relevant, if not more so, in the present political era. In addition to his editorials and op-eds, I’ll Be Home contains essays, critiques, and other writings that have never before been published, as well as appraisals of his work and life by former colleagues Rex Smith, Fred LeBrun, Dan Lynch, and others. The book is both a tribute to a memorable newspaperman and an insider’s perspective on politics and life through the lens of an editorial writer, a position that Jim described as “a great seat at a really weird show.” “Jim McGrath’s voice is one, at heart, of place—of the Albany he adopted as his own, of the Boston neighborhood where he grew up—but it is also much more than that. It is a great American voice, lyrical, penetrating, and unfailingly original, and it was silenced too soon. But it is so good to hear it again in this beautiful book.” — Michael Larabee, Op-ed Editor, The Washington Post Praise for I’ll Be Home “Jim McGrath was a great American voice, a no-nonsense journalist who wrote eloquently about intolerance, injustice, poverty, and corruption. He wasn’t afraid to tell the truth, and he did so masterfully. His work is inspiring, witty, profound, and kindhearted. No wonder so many held him in high esteem—even those he skewered.” — Sam Roe, Chicago Tribune “For me, Albany has always been home, and it was the great honor and privilege of my life to have been its mayor for twenty years. For Jim, Albany, became his adopted home, a place he loved and cared for as passionately as I did and that mutual love for this place was the bond we shared. Even when we disagreed, we respected each other’s commitment to our community and to its residents who relied on us in different, but equally important ways. And whether it was across the table at an editorial board meeting, or sharing a beverage at McGeary’s, Jim was never hesitant to speak truth to power. His writings, many of which I took issue with, always reflected his commitment to honesty, accuracy, and fairness. That commitment made Albany a better city and without question it made me a better mayor. This book bears witness to Jim’s legacy and to the impact he had on our community and on so many lives. It also serves as a testament to the vital role a great journalist plays in the vibrancy of our democratic process. The lessons to be learned here could not come at a better time. For all that we are in his debt.” — Jerry Jennings, Mayor of Albany, 1994–2013 “Jim’s arguments were thoughtful and his writing was elegant. But what stands out most in this collection are his passion and his humanity. His passion for journalism. His passion for fairness. His passion for truth. He railed against injustice. He scoffed at heavy-handed politics. He spoke out on behalf of those who couldn’t speak for themselves. Even in print, you could see his arms waving in outrage as he called upon society to rectify another of its shortcomings.” — Benjamin Weller, Newsday

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1438474229

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Bobo Newsom

Baseball's Traveling Man

By: Jim McConnell

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Baseball's Traveling Man

By: Jim McConnell

For three decades, Louis Norman "Bobo" Newsom (1907-1962) was one of the most well-known pitchers in baseball. Frequently quoted by sportswriters, he appeared in all the popular sports publications as well as on Wheaties boxes and bubblegum cards, and was the undisputed star of the 1940 World Series. Despite his success, he was sold or traded 14 times during his 20-year career. He pitched for nine of 16 Major League teams--including five stints with the Washington Senators--and made sports headlines nearly every year for holding out, being suspended or traded. In an era when players seldom changed teams more than once and rarely defied authority, Newsom seemed always at odds with the powers that be. Drawing on interviews with family, friends and former teammates, this first full-length biography of Newsom takes an entertaining look at the life and career of one of sports' most memorable characters. Despite his nickname and nonstop antics, Bobo was much more than a clown, and gave more to the game than he ever got from it.

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McFarland

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147661959X

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Dames at Sea

A Musical Comedy

By: Jim Wise,George Haimsohn,Robin Miller

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Dames at Sea

A Musical Comedy

By: Jim Wise,George Haimsohn,Robin Miller

A spoof of 1930s movie musicals.

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Samuel French, Inc.

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0573680108

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Batavia

From the Collection of the Batavia Historical Society

By: Jim Edwards,Wynette Edwards

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Batavia

From the Collection of the Batavia Historical Society

By: Jim Edwards,Wynette Edwards

Situated directly west of Chicago is Batavia, Illinois, world famous as the home of Fermilab, a center of nuclear research that hosts scientists from all over the world. Few people realize that this city has had a long history of leadership in the development of energy resources. In Batavia we endeavor to explore that history, with a look at power from windmills to power plants. Also part of the fabric of Batavia's past are the community leaders who transformed a river village (settled in the 1830s) into a vibrant and vital modern city. You will view a 1910 photographic essay capturing Batavians on the streets of their city, discover a unique early high-tech company that produced beauty and dietary consumer products in the 1930s, and experience an architectural walking tour (complete with a map) of old Batavia and her famous citizens. And to complete our journey through time, you will learn how Mary Todd, wife of Abraham Lincoln, came to live in Batavia.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1439611068

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Macon Sketchbook

By: Conie Mac Darnell,Jim Barfield

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Macon Sketchbook

By: Conie Mac Darnell,Jim Barfield

Envision a place in the very heart of Georgia, where genteel living and genuine southern hospitality complement the progressive growth and dynamic community ties that have been the essence of Macon for more than 170 years. The Macon Sketchbook features more than 165 original watercolors created by talented, homegown artists.

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Indigo Custom Publishing

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0972595120

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9780972595124

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