Johnny Walker's Books

Code Name: Johnny Walker

The Extraordinary Story of the Iraqi Who Risked Everything to Fight with the U.S. Navy SEALs

By: Johnny Walker,Jim DeFelice

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Code Name: Johnny Walker

The Extraordinary Story of the Iraqi Who Risked Everything to Fight with the U.S. Navy SEALs

By: Johnny Walker,Jim DeFelice

In this unforgettable memoir, the Navy SEALs’ most trusted translator—a man who is credited with saving countless American lives and became a legend in the special-ops community—tells his inspiring story for the first time. As the insurgency in Iraq intensified following the American invasion, U.S. Navy SEALs were called upon to root terrorists from their lairs. Unsure of the local neighborhoods and unable to speak the local languages, they came to rely on one man to guide them and watch their backs. He was a "terp"—an interpreter—with a job so dangerous they couldn't even use his real name. They named him Johnny Walker. They soon called him brother. Over the course of eight years, the Iraqi native traveled around the country with nearly every SEAL and special operations unit deployed there. He went on thousands of missions, saved dozens of SEAL and other American lives, and risked his own daily. Helped to the U.S. by the SEALs he protected, Johnny Walker's life is so remarkable that his tale reads like fiction. But every word of it is true. For the first time ever, a "terp" tells what it was like in Iraq during the American invasion and the brutal insurgency that followed. With inside details on SEAL operations and a humane understanding of the tragic price paid by ordinary Iraqis, Code Name: Johnny Walker reveals a side of the war that has never been told before.

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Harper Collins

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0062267574

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9780062267573

Hillcountry Warriors

A Civil War Novel

By: Johnny Neil Smith

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Hillcountry Warriors

A Civil War Novel

By: Johnny Neil Smith

A family that was among the first to enter east central Mississippi in the 1830s is forced into the Civil War. Many hardships in the unspoiled wilderness, their unusual friendship with the native Choctaws, and the extreme trials following the crushing events of the war are woven into this story.

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Sunstone Press

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0865345465

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9780865345461

Land Between The Lakes Outdoor Handbook

Your Complete Guide for Hiking, Camping, Fishing, and Nature Study in Western Tennessee and Kentucky

By: Johnny Molloy

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Land Between The Lakes Outdoor Handbook

Your Complete Guide for Hiking, Camping, Fishing, and Nature Study in Western Tennessee and Kentucky

By: Johnny Molloy

Land Between The Lakes Outdoor Handbook, by Johnny Molloy, is the only comprehensive guide to the magnificent Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area on the Kentucky-Tennessee state line. The handbook is divided into two sections--water activities and land activities. The water section guides visitors to important fishing spots and lakes, as well as outlines one of the longest paddle trails in the Midwest--the 85-mile-long Land Between The Lakes Paddle Route. Descriptions of all lake accesses and swimming beaches are also included. The land section offers detailed descriptions of more than 300 miles of hiking trails (including the 60-mile-long North-South Trail). Finally, the guide offers an extensive reference section, detailing alternate lodging possibilities, outfitters, and conveniences located in nearby towns. This new edition is completely updated and features new trails and new photos.

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Menasha Ridge Press

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1634040643

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9781634040648

Top Trails: Great Smoky Mountains National Park

50 Must-Do Hikes for Everyone

By: Johnny Molloy

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Top Trails: Great Smoky Mountains National Park

50 Must-Do Hikes for Everyone

By: Johnny Molloy

Discover classic destinations and lesser-known jewels of Great Smoky Mountains National Park through 50 incomparable hikes. With its secluded mountain waterways, awe-inspiring views from grassy balds, diverse plant and animal life, and impressive stands of old-growth forest, Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers countless opportunities for outdoor adventure. To find the best of them, follow expert author Johnny Molloy—who has spent more than 900 overnights in the Smokies, hiking and camping! Leave the roads to explore the heart of the park—whether you’re looking for an easy family stroll to a soothing stream, a seven-mile trek through a spruce forest atop a peaceful ridge, or a panoramic 22-mile overnighter. You’ll experience the best of the treasured national park that lies along the border of North Carolina and Tennessee in Top Trails: Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Inside you’ll find: 50 favorite routes for hikers, backpackers, and cyclists Detailed maps and elevation profiles Trailhead directions and “don’t get lost” milestones Key at-a-glance information, including trail length, difficulty, features, and facilities Expert trail commentary Johnny considers the Smokies his home stomping ground, so he makes sure you have the necessary information to enjoy Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Whether you’re looking for a scenic walk to stretch your legs, a full-day hike, or a rewarding backpacking trip, you’ll find it here.

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Wilderness Press

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1643591010

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9781643591018

The Messenger and the Journey

By: Johnny Neil,Susan Smith

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The Messenger and the Journey

By: Johnny Neil,Susan Smith

The freezing winds off Lake Michigan swept across the snow laden grounds and through the cracks of a building that held southern prisoners in Camp Douglas, Illinois. Huddled with the other prisoners, John mulled over the reasons he had enlisted, even after his father had forbidden it. He knew the only real reason was to protect his best friend Frankie, who had enlisted first but never even bothered to show up at the station when the recruits left for war. Shivering, he wondered if he would ever see his family again and especially the girl he had loved since childhood. John realized that nothing but an act of God could deliver him from this hell on earth. The year was 1864. The Messenger combines the history of the Civil War, the love of family, and faith that holds on to miracles. Author Johnny Neil Smith paints a vivid picture of struggles, belief, fear, and hope wrapped into one fascinating story of how angels still minister and bring courage to those who trust in God. 'Smith's command of the era's politics and history and his feel for Southern family relationships make this tale an above-par work of period fiction.' -Publisher's Weekly

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Tate Publishing

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1622958276

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9781622958276

Children of a Lost God

By: Johnny L. Scotton

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Children of a Lost God

By: Johnny L. Scotton

I used to fly fighter planes for Uncle Sams misguided children (thats the USMC for any of yall uninitiated). Now I fl y for civilian airlineslots less exciting but lots mo pay and, for the most part, lots less danger. That is until somebody confused me with somebody else . . . somebody who could give a damn. Then again, confusion adds an addicting quality when the addition of others adds up to a whole damn mess. Oh, and did I forget to mention that unleashing the four horsemen of the apocalypse thing? How they aint coming for dinner!

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Xlibris Corporation

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1514407639

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9781514407639

Beyond the Storm

A Novel of a Mother's Faith and Her Son's Trials

By: Johnny Neil Smith,Susan Cruce Smith

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Beyond the Storm

A Novel of a Mother's Faith and Her Son's Trials

By: Johnny Neil Smith,Susan Cruce Smith

The year was 1864. The freezing winds off Lake Michigan swept across the snow laden grounds and through the cracks of a building that held Southern prisoners in Camp Douglas, Illinois. Huddled with the other prisoners, John mulled over the reasons he had enlisted, even after his father had forbidden it. He knew the only real reason was to protect his best friend Frankie, who had enlisted first but never even bothered to show up at the station when the recruits left for war. Shivering, he wondered if he would ever see his family again or especially the girl he had loved since childhood. John realized that nothing but an act of God could deliver him from this hell on earth. Includes Readers Guide.

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Sunstone Press

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1611395607

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9781611395600

Few and Chosen Red Sox

Defining Red Sox Greatness Across the Eras

By: Johnny Pesky,Phil Pepe

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Few and Chosen Red Sox

Defining Red Sox Greatness Across the Eras

By: Johnny Pesky,Phil Pepe

The Red Sox's famous drive for the biggest names in the game in the offseason after the 2003 season was so big because of the history the Red Sox possess. For the first time ever a Boston icon ranks the five best players at each position to ever take the field. The Rocket or Pedro? Teddy Ballgame or Yaz? Find out who tops who and why.

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Triumph Books

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1617490571

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9781617490576

The Greatest Album Covers of All Time

By: Barry Miles,Grant Scott,Johnny Morgan

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The Greatest Album Covers of All Time

By: Barry Miles,Grant Scott,Johnny Morgan

With the resurgence of vinyl going from strength to strength, album cover art is as important as it's ever been. This sumptuous book brings together 250 of the greatest album covers of all time and is arranged chronologically, beginning in 1956. Our judging panel, drawn from the great and the good of the music industry, has selected the final 275 entries, giving their reasons for selection to accompany the illustrations. From rock ‘n’ roll to pop, R&B to jazz, blues and even folk, some of the album covers included are obvious classics, while others will surprise readers and jog memories. The chosen entries might not necessarily be of a best-selling release, but they are important artistically, stylistically or culturally. This fascinating book forms a wonderful visual record of this popular art form, and is an essential read for music fans the world over.

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Collins & Brown

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1911163361

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9781911163367

God is Faithful

By: Johnny Hunt

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God is Faithful

By: Johnny Hunt

Each year one devotional in the MyDailyTM series impacts literally hundreds of thousands of lives. This year, the focus is faithfulness—God’s faithfulness to us and our faithful response to Him. Johnny Hunt has been the general editor for seven MyDailyTM books, which have sold more than 340,000 units. Fifty Southern Baptist pastors have provided six devotions each to make up this 312 day devotional. Through Scripture, a devotional thought, and a prayer, trusted pastors communicate God’s faithfulness all year long. This book will be an encouraging devotional in particular for the parishioners of these congregations as well as others in the Southern Baptist denomination and for anyone who needs a reminder of God’s faithfulness day after day and how we show our love to Him through our faithfulness. The handsome leatherflex design is beautiful for any desk or nightstand.

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Thomas Nelson

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0718042875

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9780718042875

The Hero Building

An Architecture of Scottish National Identity

By: Johnny Rodger

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The Hero Building

An Architecture of Scottish National Identity

By: Johnny Rodger

Why was it that, across Scotland over the last two and a half centuries, architectural monuments were raised to national heroes? Were hero buildings commissioned as manifestations of certain social beliefs, or as a built environmental form of social advocacy? And if so, then how and why were social aims and intentions translated into architectural form, and how effective were they? A tradition of building architectural monuments to commemorate national heroes developed as a distinctive feature of the Scottish built environment. As concrete manifestations of powerful social and political currents of thought and opinion, these hero buildings make important statements about identity, the nation and social history. The book examines this architectural culture by studying a prominent selection of buildings, such as the Burns monuments in Alloway, Edinburgh and Kilmarnock, the Edinburgh Scott Monument, the Glenfinnan Monument and the Wallace Monument in Stirling. They give testimony to how a variety of architectural forms and styles can be adapted through time to bear particular social messages of symbolic weight. This tradition, which literally allows us to dwell on important social issues of the past, has been somewhat neglected in serious architectural history and heritage, and indeed one of the main monuments has already been destroyed. By raising awareness of this rich architectural and social heritage, while analysing and interpreting the buildings in their historical context, this book makes an exciting and original scholarly contribution to the current debates on identity and nationality taking place in Scotland and the wider UK.

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Routledge

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1317029143

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9781317029144

Percussion Revolvers

A Guide to Their History, Performance, and Use

By: Mike Cumpston,Johnny Bates

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Percussion Revolvers

A Guide to Their History, Performance, and Use

By: Mike Cumpston,Johnny Bates

A fascinating look at the history and development of the revolver. Highly detailed and informative, Percussion Revolvers explores the advent, development, and use of precartridge revolvers during the middle years of the nineteenth century. The percussion revolver emerged in the 1830s and remained state-of-the-art until metallic cartridge revolvers came into common use in the mid-1870s. Through the use of modern replicas, shooting enthusiasts Mike Cumpston and Johnny Bates investigate the capacities and limitations of the original revolvers, providing insight into their accuracy, utility, and ballistic performance. Chapters include: Replicas: The Good, the Bad, and the Awful Early Revolvers, 1836–47: The Paterson and the Walker Colts The Dragoons Colt Revolvers of Midcentury: The Pocket and Navy Models Holsters, Belts, and Sashes The Later Years: The Last of the Colt Percussion Designs A Hail of Lead: The Confederate LeMat Bates and Cumpston discuss the development of the precartridge arms, placing them in their proper historic context. They also take a look at modern replicas, including detailed information on selection, maintenance, and shooting, while delving into both the positive and negative realities that can be encountered when using these firearms. A valuable reference for students, fiction writers, and active shooters, Percussion Revolvers is an in-depth and comprehensive exploration of caplock handguns and their modern replicas.

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Simon and Schuster

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162914035X

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9781629140353

Upside Your Head!

Rhythm and Blues on Central Avenue

By: Johnny Otis

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Upside Your Head!

Rhythm and Blues on Central Avenue

By: Johnny Otis

An intriguing memoir by the legendary bandleader.

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Wesleyan University Press

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0819562874

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9780819562876

Hard Way Out of Hell

The Confessions of Cole Younger

By: Johnny D. Boggs

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Hard Way Out of Hell

The Confessions of Cole Younger

By: Johnny D. Boggs

In 1913, on the fiftieth anniversary of the Lawrence, Kansas, Massacre, former bushwhacker Cole Younger stands before a preacher at a tent revival. “I was, I remain, and I will always be a wicked man,” Younger states, taking a step toward salvation. And for a man like Cole Younger, there is much to confess.

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Blackstone Publishing

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1470861135

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9781470861131

An Introduction to Python Programming for Scientists and Engineers

By: Johnny Wei-Bing Lin,Hannah Aizenman,Erin Manette Cartas Espinel,Kim Gunnerson,Joanne Liu

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An Introduction to Python Programming for Scientists and Engineers

By: Johnny Wei-Bing Lin,Hannah Aizenman,Erin Manette Cartas Espinel,Kim Gunnerson,Joanne Liu

Textbook that uses examples and Jupyter notebooks from across the sciences and engineering to teach Python programming.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108701124

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9781108701129

Bio-Typing Beyond Body Language

By: Johnny Seitz

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Bio-Typing Beyond Body Language

By: Johnny Seitz

Johnny Seitz is currently teaching the art of reading bodies at Ryokan College of Psychology in Los Angeles and maintains a private practice. "I have personally and professionally experienced many forms of physiotherapies and psychotherapies over the past 20 years, and all have given myself and my patients varying results. I have found that Johnny Seitz's work is a more "lasered" approach which goes directly to the core." -Dr. M. Adam Sheck, Licensed Clinical Psychologist "I recommend him strongly." -Marcel Marceau, the 20th century's most famous mime "I know of no other method better for putting you in touch with your body, thus pointing the way toward health and fitness." -Richard Pena, Director, New York Film Festival "The interest in Johnny Seitz has been steadily increasing. Johnny presents a meaningful class, with a variety of approaches and techniques presented intensively in a very short time. He has an innate ability to present a class to students on an introductory level as well as those who are already well versed in a field. Mr. Seitz's influence has been deeply felt." -Myra A. Mayman, Office for the Arts, Harvard and Radcliffe Universities

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iUniverse

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0595316778

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9780595316779

Confessions of a Mad Detective

By: Johnny Noir

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Confessions of a Mad Detective

By: Johnny Noir

Harry Mills has to chuck it all when he discovers that some bitch has given him a severe case of Lycanthropy; to go on a search that leads to Atlantic City and beyond, with every intention of blowing her brains out.

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Lulu.com

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1105534995

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9781105534997

Percussion Pistols and Revolvers

History, Performance and Practical Use

By: Mike Cumpston,Johnny Bates

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Percussion Pistols and Revolvers

History, Performance and Practical Use

By: Mike Cumpston,Johnny Bates

In the early transition from the long-lived flintlock system, handgun development closely paralleled that of the long arms. With the advent of the revolving pistols, however; came patents that created monopolies in revolver production and the through-bored cylinder necessary for self-contained metallic cartridges. The caplock revolvers took on a separate evolution and remained state of the art long after the widespread appearance of cartridge firing rifles and shotguns. They rode in the holsters of of explorers and adventurers across the world and granted safe conduct in the back-alleys of the Industrial West right up until the last quarter of the 19th Century. Handguns possess a mystique distinctly different from that of other firearms. They are tools of personal empowerment-chosen by their owners to provide independence and freedom of movement. In the ambitious, optimistic early years of western industrial civilization they were the emblem of liberty and equality and the bane of repressive governments and social movements. Largely because of the traditions that emerged in the time of the caplock pistols and revolvers, they remain so in the early years of the 21st Century.

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iUniverse

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0595357962

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9780595357963

Paddling Virginia and West Virginia

A Guide to the Area's Greatest Paddling Adventures

By: Johnny Molloy

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Paddling Virginia and West Virginia

A Guide to the Area's Greatest Paddling Adventures

By: Johnny Molloy

A comprehensive guide to Virginia and West Virginia’s best paddling trips with routes for every type of paddler, including access points, difficulty ratings, special points of interest, history and more.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1493029924

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9781493029921

The American West on Film

By: Johnny D. Boggs

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The American West on Film

By: Johnny D. Boggs

More than a history of Western movies, The American West on Film intertwines film history, the history of the American West, and American social history into one unique volume. The American West on Film chronicles 12 Hollywood motion pictures that are set in the post–Civil War American West, including The Ox-Bow Incident, Red River, High Noon, The Searchers, The Magnificent Seven, Little Big Man, and Tombstone. Each film overview summarizes the movie's plot, details how the film came to be made, the critical and box-office reactions upon its release, and the history of the time period or actual event. This is followed by a comparison and contrast of the filmmakers' version of history with the facts, as well as an analysis of the film's significance, then and now. Relying on contemporary accounts and historical analysis as well as perspectives from filmmakers, historians, and critics, the author describes what it took to get each movie made and how close to the historical truth the movie actually got. Readers will come away with a better understanding of how movies often reflect the time in which they were made, and how Westerns can offer provocative social commentary hidden beneath old-fashioned "shoot-em-ups.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1440866775

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9781440866777

East End Pubs

By: Johnny Homer

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East End Pubs

By: Johnny Homer

A fascinating tour of the East End's pub scene, charting the taverns, alehouses and watering holes, from past centuries to more recent times.

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Amberley Publishing Limited

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1445680580

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9781445680583

Making Do

By: Johnny Becker

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Making Do

By: Johnny Becker

Making Do" is a memoir spanning the first 26 years of Johnny Becker's life. His parents had narrowly escaped the chaos of World War I and the Russian Revolution making their way to the relative safety of Harbin, China where Johnny was born in 1922. His memories begin a few years after arriving in Long Island, NY. Johnny takes us through the depression days, high school adventures and athletic achievements. World War II was a call to arms and in 1943 Johnny eagerly joined the Eighth Air Force, before being shipped to England. After an intense four months and three missions over Germany, including a crash landing, his crew was shipped back to the states. Several months later, Johnny returned to civilian life and after working various jobs in NYC moved to Savannah, Georgia to begin his career in the Army and Navy Store business. "Making Do" captures Johnny's philosophy of life, that is, to make the most of what one has, regardless of one's material circumstances.

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Lulu.com

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1326658972

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9781326658977

Villains One Case of the Smooth Operator

By: JOHNNY G's

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Villains One Case of the Smooth Operator

By: JOHNNY G's

The streets of Detroit become a maze of terror as the killer zeroes in on unknowing victims and escalates more tension as the public loses fate in their Police Department. With time ticking till the next kill, a detective is called back on duty to add five detectives in the hunt for a serial killer, who has been killing girls and leaving them in the public to be found. With the pressure on, one of the media alerts the public, the detectives find themselves all over the city until the case turns even more deadly for them. As the killer set his eyes on a new target, with the city griped in fear Detective Avenue uses all his skills to stop the killer before he completes his mission.

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Page Publishing Inc

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1645844153

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9781645844150

Semisweet

An Orphan's Journey Through the School the Hersheys Built

By: Johnny O'Brien

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Semisweet

An Orphan's Journey Through the School the Hersheys Built

By: Johnny O'Brien

The Milton Hershey School is the richest and wealthiest K-12 residential school in the world. Its $12 billion trust fund, financed by sales of the iconic Hershey candy, eclipse that of Cornell, Dartmouth, and Johns Hopkins combined. Even more stunning is that the school for orphans owns The Hershey Company and not the other way around. As the twentieth-century drew to a close, the School’s Board of Managers creatively interpreted the Founder’s mission and tried to turn the refuge for extremely needy children into more of a middle-class boarding school. The alumni “Homeguys” challenged the Board and, after a decade of legal struggle and national publicity, won the battle to reclaim the soul of the school. Johnny O’Brien, an orphan who lived at the school growing up, helped to lead the successful alumni protest. In a shocking turn of events, he was then selected to become Milton Hershey School’s eighth president and tasked with restoring the mission, morale, and character-building culture of “the Home.” He would need all his orphan resilience, Princeton and Johns Hopkins wisdom, and his good friends, to transform this unusual and remarkable school. In a riveting and haunting account, O’Brien tells a universal story about the vulnerability of needy children, describes the madness that consumed his beloved brother, explores the cruelty of bullies—both young and old, exposes the corrupting influence of money, and shows how the Milton Hershey School continues its sacred mission of saving thousands of America’s neediest children. See the website for the book at semisweetbook.com.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1442232587

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9781442232587

Five-Star Trails: Knoxville

Your Guide to the Area's Most Beautiful Hikes

By: Johnny Molloy

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Five-Star Trails: Knoxville

Your Guide to the Area's Most Beautiful Hikes

By: Johnny Molloy

No one knows Knoxville better than veteran outdoor-adventure author Johnny Molloy. Each hike text displays one- to five-star rankings in five categories: Scenery, Difficulty, Trail Condition, Solitude, and Appropriateness for Children. Each entry includes directions to the trailhead, at-a-glance info, a user-friendly map, GPS coordinates, an elevation profile, and a brief overview.

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Menasha Ridge Press

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0897329228

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9780897329224

Whiskey River (Take My Mind)

The True Story of Texas Honky-Tonk

By: Johnny Bush,Ricky Mitchell

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Whiskey River (Take My Mind)

The True Story of Texas Honky-Tonk

By: Johnny Bush,Ricky Mitchell

“Fans of live music will get a kick out of” this Texas Country Music Hall of Famer’s “fond but brutally honest memories, playing gigs with Willie Nelson” (Publishers Weekly). When it comes to Texas honky-tonk, nobody knows the music or the scene better than Johnny Bush. Author of Willie Nelson’s classic concert anthem “Whiskey River,” and singer of hits such as “You Gave Me a Mountain” and “I’ll Be There,” Johnny Bush is a legend in country music, a singer-songwriter who has lived the cheatin’, hurtin’, hard-drinkin’ life and recorded some of the most heart-wrenching songs about it. He has one of the purest honky-tonk voices ever to come out of Texas. And Bush’s career has been just as dramatic as his songs—on the verge of achieving superstardom in the early 1970s, he was sidelined by a rare vocal disorder. But survivor that he is, Bush is once again filling dance halls across Texas and inspiring a new generation of musicians. In Whiskey River (Take My Mind), Johnny Bush tells the twin stories of his life and of Texas honky-tonk music. He recalls growing up poor and learning his chops in honky-tonks around Houston and San Antonio. Bush vividly describes life on the road in the 1960s as a band member for Ray Price and Willie Nelson. Woven throughout Bush's autobiography is the never-before-told story of Texas honky-tonk music, from Bob Wills and Floyd Tillman to Junior Brown and Pat Green. For everyone who loves genuine country music, Johnny Bush, Willie Nelson, and stories of triumph against all odds, Whiskey River (Take My Mind) is a must-read.

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University of Texas Press

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1477315489

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9781477315484

First Blood

By: Johnny Russell

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First Blood

By: Johnny Russell

In the novel First Blood, one family is caught up in the never-ending cycle of gang violence after seeking a fresh start in Los Angeles, California. Ever since he was a small boy in Texas, Rodney Neon Robinson always called the shots. But when his newly-single mother moves him and his six siblings to southern California, their new life introduces them to more than a new urban existence. Thirteen-year-old troubled Neon falls victim to the streets and becomes incarcerated, spending the better portion of his adolescent life inside the Los Angeles criminal justice system where he discovers the beginnings of a new familythe Bloods. Neon manages to slip under the radar of law enforcement while slowly building a loyal following, beginning with his cellmate. When he finally emerges from prison, Neon spawns one of the gravest epidemics of modern life: the curse of modern gang violence. As the Bloods and the Crips begin a vicious rivalry like no other, another heartbreaking story is taking place behind the scenes as Neons family suffers the devastating results that come from a young mans choices in a city that shows no mercy. See the book trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYtHLFjoesc

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059561485X

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Day and Overnight Hikes: Great Smoky Mountains National Park

By: Johnny Molloy

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Day and Overnight Hikes: Great Smoky Mountains National Park

By: Johnny Molloy

With 500,000 acres of land, it's hard to know where to start in this majestic national park. This fully updated edition of the popular guide eases the process for novice and veteran hikers alike. Comprehensive and compact, the book profiles 31 day-hikes, both one-way and loop, and 10 overnight hikes. Each profile includes a detailed description, maps and trailhead directions, and a trail summary that rates the difficulty, solitude, and scenery of each hike while outlining significant sites along the way. Destinations include the Little Greenbrier Trail to Walker Sisters Place, one of the last working pioneer homesteads in the Smokies, and the remote and stunning Hyatt Ridge Loop. Easily carried in a backpack, this book has hikes suitable for anyone who prefers vacationing on the trail rather than behind another car.

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Menasha Ridge Press

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