A great book to keep on your coffee table for guests. Excellent conversation starter. Assuming your friends have a sense of humor, this makes a great gift. This thoroughly researched book by Joe Kerr contains detailed information about why Hillary Clinton would be a good president. Exhaustively researched and succinctly presented. There is no better summary of Hillary Clinton's talents available in America today. Also check out Why Trump is Good for America by Joe Kerr.
Hundreds of hilarious and hypothetical questions for anyone aged 6 to 106 who's obsessed with the heroes and villains from movies, legends and comic books. Would you rather have web shooters or Thor's hammer? Would you rather take the Hulk or Venom home to meet your family? And would you rather wear Iron Man's suit to the beach or to bed?! The perfect brain-stretcher for anyone bored home alone, off on a long journey or looking for an easy party game, The Bumper Book of Would You Rather?: Heroes and Villains Edition is guaranteed to provide hours of entertainment.
A great blank gift book to delight friends and foes alike. Assuming your friends have a sense of humor, this makes a great gift. Exhaustively researched and succinctly presented. There is no better summary of Joe Biden's talents available in America today.
The Bumper Book of Would You Rather?: Heroes and Villains Edition and The Bumper Book of Would You Rather?: Princes and Princesses Edition are out now! Stuck at home on a rainy day or heading off on a long journey? Need something fun and engaging to occupy you, your kids or your whole family? Then get stuck into these 350 ridiculous, mind-boggling and hilarious hypothetical questions! Would you rather always have wet hair or always have wet feet? Would you rather live in a lighthouse on an island or a treehouse in a rainforest? Would you rather give the stranger on the bus next to you £1 million or receive £50,000 yourself? And would you rather chew someone else's chewing gum . . . or drink someone else's backwash??? The perfect brain-stretcher for anyone aged 6 to 106, The Bumper Book of Would You Rather? is guaranteed to provide you with HOURS of entertainment. Don't miss these other great titles from Sphere Books: ** Distract Yourself: 101 Positive Things to Do and Learn Whilst You Stay Home ** ** Home Sweet Home: The Little Book of Natural Cleaning ** ** Shelf Respect: A Book Lovers' Guide to Curating Book Shelves at Home **
A great book to keep on your coffee table for guests. Excellent conversation starter. Assuming your friends have a sense of humor, this makes a great gift. This thoroughly researched book by Joe Kerr contains detailed information about why Donald Trump would be a good president. Exhaustively researched and succinctly presented. There is no better summary of Donald Trump's talents available in America today. Also check out Why Hillary is Good for America by Joe Kerr
Hundreds of hilarious hypothetical questions for anyone aged 6 to 106 who loves princess movies, stories and fairy tales. Would you rather have Harry Styles as your fairy godmother or Ariana Grande? Would you rather be a wayfinder like Moana or an archer like Merida? And would you rather have Rapunzel's hair growing from your armpits or growing from your toes?! The perfect brain-stretcher for anyone bored home alone, off on a long journey or looking for an easy party game, The Bumper Book of Would You Rather?: Princes and Princesses Edition is guaranteed to provide you with hours of entertainment.
In October 2003 Paul Rico, a 78-year old retired FBI agent, was arrested and charged with the 1981 murder of a Tulsa Oklahoma based millionaire. Rico died a few months later in January 2004, before a trial or even a preliminary hearing could be held. An investigation by two retired agents proves two things: 1) he was a great agent and 2) he was not guilty. This is the true story of FBI Agent H. Paul Rico. The writers, Joe Wolfinger and Christophir Kerr, are both retired FBI agents and attorneys. They never met Rico. They are, however, both veteran investigators who made their bones by working the streets building complicated cases and winning difficult convictions. They appreciate first rate agents, like Rico, who take the risk of mixing it up with criminals and persuading some of them to cooperate with law enforcement or, as they used to refer to it when they were active agents, persuading them to "join America's team." When they began they were surprised at what they found and, more particularly, at what was missing. Over the past several years, they reviewed hundreds of court documents and public records, and conducted several hundred interviews. Ultimately, they were shocked at the total miscarriage of justice that surrounded and eventually consumed the Rico case. With the assistance of veteran newsman Jerry Seper, who helped reorganize and refocus the Rico story, the truth about the veteran agent is considerably different from what the public has been told or read in some newspapers, seen on the Internet or heard from some blustery Congressman. Wolfinger and Kerr repeatedly developed information that contradicts the "evidence" used in the case against Rico and show that the myth of his involvement in the 1981 murder was the concoction of two desperate Boston mobsters. More than that, they detail how the false charges that led to Rico's lonely death can only be explained by a perfect storm of corruption, ambition, raw politics and incompetence.
Develop the know-how to work collaboratively within the PLC at Work(R) process to overcome barriers and challenges in your priority school. Edited by Sharon V. Kramer, this must-read anthology brings together numerous contributors who share the strategies they used to successfully turn around underperforming schools. Rely on their specific suggestions and purposeful actions to guide the work of your collaborative teams on a daily basis. Understand how to effectively implement the PLC process to support school-improvement efforts. Receive replicable research-based strategies and processes for turning around underperforming schools and districts. Study the experiences of educators who have worked with priority schools and solved common challenges and pitfalls within them. Explore equitable practices for working with various student populations within priority schools, such as English learners, students in need of intervention, and students who will benefit from learning extensions. Understand how to collaboratively gather, analyze, and take action on data to inform school improvement efforts. Contents: Chapter 1: Getting Students to Grade-Level Reading Fast (Tammy Miller) Chapter 2: Answering the First Critical Question From an English Learner's Point of View (Diane Kerr) Chapter 3: Working Together to Ensure All Students Learn Mathematics (Sarah Schuhl) Chapter 4: Making Proficient Students a Priority (Michael Roberts) Chapter 5: Teaching Positive Classroom Behaviors (Joe Cuddemi) Chapter 6: Adopting the Ten-Day Collaborative Cycle (Tamie Sanders and Dana Renner) Chapter 7: Understanding the Story Data Tell (Dana Renner) Chapter 8: Moving From a Flooded to a Balanced Intervention Pyramid (Gerry Petersen-Incorvaia) Chapter 9: Rethinking SMART Goals to Accelerate Learning (Gerry Petersen-Incorvaia)
When a showdown between the Dark Knight & the Joker seems to result in Batman's death, the Joker - bereft of his nemesis, & lacking purpose - retreats into something approaching sanity as Joe Kerr, regular guy with a job - & a girlfriend. But his journey towards redemption may be cut short when he finds out Batman is alive.
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is a three-time NBA champion, two-time NBA MVP, and the league's greatest long-range shooter. Learn about his athletic family and how he sinks so many clutch shots.
The late 19th century saw a dynamic growth of contacts between Western countries and the Far East. Along with the increase in travel came a wave of educational opportunities for Americans and Europeans to gain first-hand experience of living in countries such as China, India, and Japan. Likewise, adventurous individuals from the Orient made their way to the West. Scholars, politicians, and business people became experts in their adapted culture. Some learned the native language and became experts in their second culture, often writing and lecturing on a variety of topics, including martial traditions. By the early 20th century a number of Japanese jujutsu and judo instructors were teaching their exotic arts in Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. How were these instructors viewed by those in their host countries? What similarities and differences were seen between the Japanese combatives and the local traditions such as Catch-as-Catch-Can, Greco-Roman, and Pancrase wrestling, and styles of boxing? Chapters in this anthology present an excellent overview of the early days when jujutsu and judo took foothold in the USA and Europe, with particular emphasis on England and the influence of The Budokwai in London, which as noted on Wikipedia, is “the oldest Japanese martial arts club in Europe. It was founded in 1918 by Gunji Koizumi and initially offered tuition in jujutsu, kendo, and other Japanese arts. It was the first judo club in Europe.” This anthology offers a historical view of how and why jujutsu and judo became living traditions in the West, and developed over the decades. There are six technical chapters by David Finch, well-known for his knowledge of judo and famed for his professional photography. The last chapter is a fitting finale presenting a comprehensive history and technical description of The Budokwai Kime-no-kata, a judo kata created during the earlier period of the institute. The fourteen chapters in this anthology—most from the Journal of Asian Martial Arts and a few newer writings—also discuss many of the leading practitioners of jujutsu/judo. As these arts adapted and transformed to Western countries, the purpose and modes of practice have also changed. This is important for all to study since knowledge of the past is vital for how these forms of combat and sport will evolve in the future.
From 1979 to 2013, Joe Cavaleri was known as the Ooh Aah Man to Tucson fans of the University of Arizona Wildcats. His live-wire fully body spell-outs of "ARIZONA" and his kid-friendly, hyper charged cheers became not only crowd favorites, but often changed the momentum of the games themselves, fueling the Wildcats to at least 2 national titles in baseball and four Final Fours in basketball as a result. Once a competitive college basketball player himself, a freak accident ended his career, but sent him into an unlikely career, becoming the first non-student cheerleader in NCAA sports, a role he would play for 30 years. During that time, he walked with sports icons - Steve Kerr, Lute Olson, Jim Nehls, Bob Elliott, Sean Elliott to name a few, and taught the crowds that came to see them play how to cheer like a Wildcat. Official mascots Wilbur and Wilma were based on Joe, and he inspired the creation of Zona Zoo. In 2009, Parkinson's Disease ended his career, but his legacy lives on. He transformed West Coast basketball from what it was, when John Wooden's UCLA fans and players were polite and quiet. Because of Joe, Pac-12 and other leagues rebranded their sports: real fans cheer real loud. Published by the 2014 Pulitzer Prize nominated Miracle Media Publishing.
This inspiring memoir by an NCAA championship player who went on to become an NCAA championship coach is “a quick read chronicling an eventful life” (Lexington Herald-Leader). Until I was nine or ten, everyone called me Joe or Joe Hall. Then one day, my grandmother, for reasons known only to her, pulled me aside, telling me my name was “too short and too plain.” She said, “Let’s add your middle initial to make it more interesting. From now on, you say your name is Joe B., not just Joe. It’s Joe B. Hall.” Joe B. Hall is one of only three men to both play on an NCAA championship team (1949, Kentucky) and coach an NCAA championship team (1978, Kentucky)—and the only one to do so for the same school. In this riveting memoir, Hall presents intimate details about his remarkable life on and off the court. He reveals never-before-heard stories about memorable players, coaches, and friends and expresses the joys and fulfillments of his rewarding life and career. During his thirteen years as head coach at the University of Kentucky, from 1972 to 1985, Joe B. Hall led the team to 297 victories, the most memorable being the 1978 NCAA Men’s Division Basketball Championship. This legendary coach followed in the colossal footsteps of Adolph Rupp to chart his own path to success and become one of college basketball’s all-time greats and winningest coaches.
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