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Soul Survivor

A Biography of Al Green

By: Jimmy McDonough

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Soul Survivor

A Biography of Al Green

By: Jimmy McDonough

The bestselling author of Shakey: Neil Young's Biography presents the first in-depth biography of the legendary soul singer Al Green. Al Green has blessed listeners with some of the biggest hits of the past fifty years. "Love and Happiness," "I'm Still in Love with You," "Let's Get Married," and "I'm Tired of Being Alone" are but a sampling of the iconic songs that led a generation to embrace love in perhaps the most tumultuous period in this country's history, an unparalleled body of work that has many calling Green one of the greatest soul singers of all time. The music legend has sold over 20 million albums and been sampled by numerous rappers, and even President Obama has been known to sing a chorus or two. The now-Bishop Green is without a doubt one of the most beloved yet inscrutable figures ever to grace the popular music stage, and he has managed to magically sidestep being successfully scrutinized in print. Until now. Acclaimed journalist and author Jimmy McDonough expertly tackles this most elusive of subjects and aims to present readers with the definitive portrait of a man everyone knows but few understand. McDonough manages to break through Green's joyous veneer to reveal the contrary, tortured, and solitary individual beneath, a man who spent decades dancing an uneasy tightrope between the sacred and the profane. From his childhood in the backwaters of Arkansas to commanding the stage in front of throngs of lusting fans to addressing a very different audience from the pulpit of his own church, readers will bear witness to the creation of some of the most electrifying soul music ever recorded; learn the hitherto untold real story behind Green's colorful down-home Memphis label, Hi Records; and--by way of countless in-depth interviews with major players in the story, some speaking for the very first time -- unravel one of the last great mysteries in popular music: Al Green.

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Da Capo Press

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0306822687

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9780306822681

Let Beauty Speak

The Art of Being Human in a Culture of Noise

By: Jimmy Mitchell

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Let Beauty Speak

The Art of Being Human in a Culture of Noise

By: Jimmy Mitchell

From the time of the great Greek philosophers, the good, true, and beautiful were seen as inseparable. Beauty is always good and true. It can be the still, small voice crying in the wilderness, calling us to higher things. Jimmy Mitchell communicates this with an eloquence and elegance which is itself a thing of beauty." — Joseph Pearce, Biographer of Shakespeare, Solzhenitsyn, Tolkien, and Chesterton In an era marked by rampant secularism and endless noise, the ten principles of Let Beauty Speak empower Christians to evangelize the world by bringing beauty to the forefront of their lives and reminding the world what it means to be human. This book is particularly timely given the social unrest, political upheaval, and cultural strife of our times. The world's problems cannot be solved by worldly solutions. Politics, medicine, technology, and other secular fields have their place in society, but the deepest existential questions of the human heart can only be answered by the beauty of holiness found in the lives of the saints. From cave diving in Austria to summer camps in New Zealand, Let Beauty Speak is full of personal stories and rich theology that will inspire you to become a great saint as you apply the book's principles to your own life. Each chapter is organized into beautiful, bite-size sections that make it easy for non-academics to enjoy. Each chapter also concludes with practical tips and recommendations that give you an opportunity to further personalize the principles and transform your day-to-day life. From embracing childlike wonder to integrating prayer, work, and leisure into your everyday life, this is your how-to guide for evangelizing others by first living your humanity well. If not you, then who? If not now, then when? Turn these principles into a way of life, and you'll join the long line of saints whose holiness was the remedy for the isolation, confusion, and meaninglessness of their times.

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Ignatius Press

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1642292583

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9781642292589

Shakey: Neil Young's Biography

By: Jimmy McDonough

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Shakey: Neil Young's Biography

By: Jimmy McDonough

Neil Young is one of rock and roll’s most important and enigmatic figures, a legend from the sixties who is still hugely influential today. He has never granted a writer access to his inner life – until now. Based on six years of interviews with more than three hundred of Young’s associates, and on more than fifty hours of interviews with Young himself, Shakey is a fascinating, prodigious account of the singer’s life and career. Jimmy McDonough follows Young from his childhood in Canada to his cofounding of Buffalo Springfield to the huge success of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young to his comeback in the nineties. Filled with never-before-published words directly from the artist himself, Shakey is an essential addition to the top shelf of rock biographies.

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Anchor

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1400075440

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9781400075447

Collected Nonfiction

How the Good Guys Finally Won, The World According to Breslin, and The World of Jimmy Breslin

By: Jimmy Breslin

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Collected Nonfiction

How the Good Guys Finally Won, The World According to Breslin, and The World of Jimmy Breslin

By: Jimmy Breslin

Colorful, riveting reportage from a one-of-a-kind Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and New York Times–bestselling author. In his career as a legendary New York City newspaper columnist, Jimmy Breslin “leveled the powerful and elevated the powerless for more than fifty years with brick-hard words and a jagged-glass wit” (The New York Times). How the Good Guys Finally Won: Following the burglary of the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate Hotel, as evidence increasingly mounted against President Richard Nixon, Thomas “Tip” O’Neill, the Majority Leader in the House of Representatives, led the charge calling for impeachment. In this New York Times bestseller, Breslin’s blow-by-blow, conviction-by-conviction account is a gripping reminder of how O’Neill and his colleagues brought justice to those who abused their power, and revived America after the greatest political scandal in its history. “Breslin’s reporting is superb and so is his prose, his insights keen and often startling, his wit unceasing.” —Chicago Tribune The World According to Breslin: In an illustrious career that spanned decades, the seven years that Breslin spent at the New YorkDaily News sparked some of his finest work. When New York City tumbled into economic and social chaos at the end of the 1970s, Breslin was there. In this collection of classic columns, he looks at the city not from the top down but from the bottom up, heralding the heroism of average New Yorkers. “Superb . . . a master of the tough-talking, thoroughly researched, contentious, street-wise vignette.” —San Francisco Chronicle The World of Jimmy Breslin: In the 1960s, as the once-proud New York Herald Tribune spiraled into bankruptcy, the brightest light in its pages was an ebullient young columnist named Jimmy Breslin. While ordinary columnists wrote about politics, culture, or the economy, Breslin’s chief topics were the city and himself. He was chummy with cops, arsonists, and thieves, and told their stories with grace, wit, and lightning-quick prose. Whether covering the five boroughs, Vietnam, or the death of John F. Kennedy, Breslin managed to find great characters wherever he went. “Breslin’s touch is absolutely sure.” —The Washington Post Book World

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Open Road Media

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1504056213

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9781504056212

The Cake and the Rain

A Memoir

By: Jimmy Webb

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The Cake and the Rain

A Memoir

By: Jimmy Webb

Novelistic, perfectly plotted and quite possibly the best pop-star autobiography yet written." - The Wall Street Journal Jimmy Webb’s words have been sung to his music by a rich and deep roster of pop artists, including Glen Campbell, Art Garfunkel, Frank Sinatra, Donna Summer and Linda Ronstadt. He’s the only artist ever to win Grammy Awards for music, lyrics, and orchestration, and his chart-topping career has, so far, lasted fifty years, most recently with a Kanye West rap hit and a new classical nocturne. Now, in his first memoir, Webb delivers a snapshot of his life from 1955 to 1970, from simple and sere Oklahoma to fast and fantastical Los Angeles, from the crucible of his family to the top of his longed-for profession. Webb was a preacher’s son whose father climbed off a tractor to receive his epiphany, and Jimmy, barely out of his teen age years, sank down into the driver’s seat of a Cobra to speed to Las Vegas to meet with Elvis. Classics such as “Up, Up and Away”, “By the Time I Get to Phoenix”, “Wichita Lineman”, “Galveston”, “The Worst that Could Happen”, “All I Know”, and “MacArthur Park” were all recorded by some of the most important voices in pop before Webb’s twenty-fifth birthday: he thought it was easy. The sixties were a supernova, and Webb was at their center, whipsawed from the proverbial humble beginnings into a moneyed and manic international world of beautiful women, drugs, cars and planes. That stew almost took him down—but Webb survived, his passion for music and work among his lifelines. The Cake and The Rain is a surprising and unusual book: Webb’s talent as a writer and storyteller is here on every page. His book is rich with a sense of time and place, and with the voices of characters, vanished and living, famous and not, but all intimately involved with him in his youth, when life seemed nothing more than a party and Webb the eternal guest of honor.

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St. Martin's Press

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1250058414

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9781250058416

A2 Law for AQA

By: Jimmy O'Riordan

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A2 Law for AQA

By: Jimmy O'Riordan

A2 Law for AQA' follows the same format as the AS book but in the depth required for A2. It is tailored to the specification and covers all the AQA options for A2. It builds on what students learnt at AS to ensure they reach the levels expected of them in their A2 exams.

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Heinemann

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0435551612

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9780435551612

Tammy Wynette

Tragic Country Queen

By: Jimmy McDonough

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Tammy Wynette

Tragic Country Queen

By: Jimmy McDonough

The first full-scale biography of the enduring first lady of country music The twentieth century had three great female singers who plumbed the darkest corners of their hearts and transformed private grief into public dramas. In opera, there was the unsurpassed Maria Callas. In jazz, the tormented Billie Holiday. And in country music, there was Tammy Wynette. "Stand by Your Man," "D-I-V-O-R-C-E," "Take Me to Your World" are but a few highlights of Tammy's staggering musical legacy, all sung with a voice that became the touchtone for women's vulnerability, disillusionment, strength, and endurance. In Tammy Wynette, bestselling biographer Jimmy McDonough tells the story of the small-town girl who grew up to be the woman behind the microphone, whose meteoric rise led to a decades-long career full of tragedy and triumph. Through a high-profile marriage and divorce, her dreadful battle with addiction and illness, and the struggle to compete in a rapidly evolving Nashville, Tammy turned a brave smile toward the world and churned out masterful hit songs though her life resembled the most heartbreaking among them. Tammy Wynette is an intimate portrait of a music icon, the Queen of Heartbreak, whose powerful voice simultaneously evoked universal pain and longing even as it belied her own.

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Penguin

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1101189959

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9781101189955

A2 Law for OCR

By: Jimmy O'Riordan

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A2 Law for OCR

By: Jimmy O'Riordan

This textbook for students of A2 Law for OCR provides an accessible approach to the challenge of A2. Building on the knowledge of Law gained at AS, the book gives students all they need to know for their exams. The book covers the OCR options Criminal Law and the Law of Contract. All the information for the Special Study option is covered providing students with the right skills development needed for students to be successful in their work. Exam questions and key revision points are provided at the end of each unit, so students can face their exams with confidence.

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300

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Heinemann

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0435551078

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9780435551070

A Line 2 Die 4

By: Jimmy James

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A Line 2 Die 4

By: Jimmy James

A Line 2 Die 4 is a thorough account of one mans troubling life using and dealing drugs. After a lifetime of partying, one little mistake brings his reckless ways to a crashing halt. A Line 2 Die 4 brings to light the dangers of drugs and the questionable motives of the US legal system. Its a straightforward, honest account that doesnt shy away from the realities and perils of a life affected by drugs and corruption.

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279

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iUniverse

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0595620876

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9780595620876

National Security Law

Principles and Policy

By: Geoffrey S. Corn,Jimmy Gurulé,Eric Talbot Jensen,Peter Margulies

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National Security Law

Principles and Policy

By: Geoffrey S. Corn,Jimmy Gurulé,Eric Talbot Jensen,Peter Margulies

National Security Law: Principles and Policy, Third Edition provides a highly accessible but also comprehensive and timely supplement for students studying national security law. This concise treatise is a guide to the legal foundations and architecture that frame the exercise of key national security powers: diplomatic, intelligence, information, military, economic, and criminal. The authors explain essential legal and policy sources and principles that play an essential role in guiding the development, implementation, and review of national security policies. Central to the text is explanation of constitutional text, judicial opinions, statutes, treaties and other sources of international law, and policies. Written by a team of experts in the field, this treatise serves as a useful supplement for the substantively rich but often overwhelming National Security Law texts currently on the market. New to the Third Edition: The January 6, 2021 occupation of the U.S. Capitol New developments in executive power, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence Benefits for instructors and students: Comprehensive overview of both the general legal framework for national security decision-making and commonly explored specific national security topics Narrative explanation of complex jurisprudential, statutory, treaty, and regulatory sources of national security law Chapters suitable as stand-alone sources for class assignments, allowing professors to substitute treatise-type treatment for primary sources where desired Incorporation of contemporary national security issues, to provide comprehensive illustrations of key laws and concepts A solid foundation for students, to facilitate focusing topical coverage on case studies and/or current events An easily accessible resource to efficiently enhance understanding of complex national security law topics Extensive use of historic examples of the impact of national security law and policy on actual national security decisions Reinforcement of the understanding of core law competencies such as federalism, separation of powers, justiciability, criminal procedures, criminal law, and statutory interpretation

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541

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Aspen Publishing

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ISBN 13

9798889061953

Pedagogy and Place

100 Years of Architecture Education at Yale

By: Robert A. M. Stern,Jimmy Stamp

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Pedagogy and Place

100 Years of Architecture Education at Yale

By: Robert A. M. Stern,Jimmy Stamp

Marking the centennial of the 1916 establishment of a professional program, Pedagogy and Place is the definitive text on the history of the Yale School of Architecture. Robert A. M. Stern, current dean of the school, and Jimmy Stamp examine its growth and change over the years, and they trace the impact of those who taught or studied there, as well as the architecturally significant buildings that housed the program, on the evolution of architecture education at Yale. Owing to the impressive number of notable practitioners who have attended or been affiliated with the school, this book also contributes a history, beyond Yale, of the architecture profession in the twentieth century. Featuring extensive archival research and illuminating firsthand accounts from alumni, faculty, and administrators, this well-rounded and engaging narrative is richly illustrated with historic photos of the school and its studios, images of student work, and important architectural achievements on and off campus.

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Yale University Press

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0300211929

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9780300211924

Fight Stories, September 1930

By: Robert E. Howard,Jimmy De Forest,James P. Dawson,Charles Francis Coe,Joseph B. Fox,Will H. Greenfield,Arthur J. Burks,Paul L. Anderson

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Fight Stories, September 1930

By: Robert E. Howard,Jimmy De Forest,James P. Dawson,Charles Francis Coe,Joseph B. Fox,Will H. Greenfield,Arthur J. Burks,Paul L. Anderson

This issue features WATERFRONT FISTS by Robert E. Howard, SONS OF SOCK by Paul L. Anderson, SOCKER DOOLEY, FIGHTING GOLFER by Charles Francis Coe, SAY IT WITH HAYMAKERS by Joseph B. Fox, NO BELL TO SAVE HIM by Will H. Greenfield, FIGHTERS ALL by Arthur J. Burks, and fact stories by Jimmy De Forest, James P. Dawson, and Jack Kofoed.

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Lulu.com

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1312158964

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9781312158962

How the Good Guys Finally Won

Notes from an Impeachment Summer

By: Jimmy Breslin

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How the Good Guys Finally Won

Notes from an Impeachment Summer

By: Jimmy Breslin

New York Times Bestseller: A “superb” blow-by-blow account of how Tip O’Neill and his colleagues impeached Richard Nixon after Watergate (Chicago Tribune). Not long after burglars were caught raiding the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate Hotel, Congressman Tip O’Neill noticed that Democratic fundraising efforts for the 1972 election had stalled. Major contributors were under IRS investigation, and Republican lackeys were threatening further trouble if those donors didn’t close their checkbooks. O’Neill sensed a conspiracy coming from the Nixon administration, but it wasn’t until the scandal broke that he connected the threatened donors with the Watergate burglary. In the boldest move of his career, he did something that would shock the nation: O’Neill decided to impeach the President. To his fellow members of the House of Representatives, this was an ugly idea. But as evidence mounted against Nixon and his cronies, O’Neill led the charge against the President. This blow-by-blow, conviction-by-conviction account is a gripping reminder of how O’Neill and his colleagues brought justice to those who abused their power, and revived America after the greatest political scandal in its history. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Jimmy Breslin including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author’s personal collection.

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239

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Open Road Media

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1453245367

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9781453245361

44 [i.e. Forty Four]

By: Jimmy Breslin,Dick Schaap

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44 [i.e. Forty Four]

By: Jimmy Breslin,Dick Schaap

This is a novel based upon historical realities-the son of Sam Killings in New York City in 1976 and 1977.

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344

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Viking Adult

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0670324329

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9780670324323

It's a Wonderful Life

The Fiftieth Anniversary Scrapbook

By: Jimmy Hawkins

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It's a Wonderful Life

The Fiftieth Anniversary Scrapbook

By: Jimmy Hawkins

Jimmy Hawkins who played four-year-old Tommy Bailey, takes you behind the scenes for a first-hand look at the American movie classic "It's a wonderful life".

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118

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Running Press Book Publishers

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1561387673

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9781561387670

Osteopathic and Chiropractic Techniques for Manual Therapists

A Comprehensive Guide to Spinal and Peripheral Manipulations

By: Giles Gyer,Jimmy Michael,Ricky Davis

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Osteopathic and Chiropractic Techniques for Manual Therapists

A Comprehensive Guide to Spinal and Peripheral Manipulations

By: Giles Gyer,Jimmy Michael,Ricky Davis

The first book ever to bring together the best techniques from chiropractic and osteopathy, this easy-to-use guide is necessary reading for any manual therapist wishing to hone their skills, and discover related techniques that will enhance their practice. Offering practical step-by-step instruction on how to treat a full scope of musculoskeletal conditions, this duo-disciplinary guide draws on current anatomical and physiological research to bring all the most advanced and adaptive manipulation therapy techniques to your fingertips. Providing a brief history of the two central branches of manual therapy, it gives a valuable insight into how manipulation therapists can benefit from sharing ideas and integrating versatile techniques across practices, before providing clear, illustrated references for how to apply the methods on specific sections of the body. Demonstrating how to relieve common ailments, recognise contraindications and take excellent safety precautions, this is the ideal companion for practitioners and students of manipulation therapy for the whole body.

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298

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Singing Dragon

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0857012819

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9780857012814

Life and Times of Jeb Ratliff

Dakota Storm

By: Jimmy Crisp

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Life and Times of Jeb Ratliff

Dakota Storm

By: Jimmy Crisp

Jeb Ratliff was raised with strong Christian values but was thrust into the middle of the bloodiest war in our history. Winners write history and their explanations oftentimes stray from the actual facts. He was raised knowing that slavery was an abomination but chose to fight for the South as many Southern men and women did. After the war, many survivors headed west and, in doing so, helped to settle a new land. Their character was exactly what was needed at the time, hard men for a hard and unforgiving land. Sadly, there was someone there before them though, and these brave people did not want to leave their homes nor be told how to live their lives either. How would the storm of the century be remembered? Find out through the eyes of one of these men. In lieu of his dreams and driven by his passion for passing knowledge along to future generations, the author paints us an epic reminder of the true reasons behind our war-rich history and why the wars of today are nothing more than a continuance of a war from long ago.

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Covenant Books, Inc.

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1644714205

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9781644714201

Close Encounters With Death

By: Jimmy Milton

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Close Encounters With Death

By: Jimmy Milton

It was around 10:30 pm, the sky all around was pitch black apart from a few twinkling stars. Thirty-eight prison inmates were burned to their death one Saturday night back in 1971. It was the last standing segregated work camp in the whole state of Florida. No whites were allowed to do time there. That is, until the truth and facts about why was kept hush-hush and swept under the rug by prison authorities and never since been told. Until now. People in general, especially family members of the deceased deserve to know the truth. Don't you think?

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Page Publishing Inc

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1643509403

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9781643509402

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