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Larry Kane's Philadelphia

By: Larry Kane

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Larry Kane, dean of Philadelphia news anchors, arrived in town to take a job as a radio broadcaster on September 12, 1966. Driving across the Walt Whitman Bridge he spotted several fires raging to the south. After paying his toll, he drove to a pay phone and called the fire emergency line. The dispatcher responded, "Whateryoutawkin about? Them there's oil refineries."Thirty-four years later, Larry knows all about the oil refineries. In fact, there's very little that goes on in Philadelphia that he hasn't reported on at one time or another. And it's all here in this easy-reading look at Philadelphia government and politics, and the trials of a journalist trying to cover them.For Larry Kane watchers, this book answers some nagging questions: Why did he leave for New York and why did he come back? What's the story behind the Bill Green lawsuit? Does he apply his own makeup? Larry is candid about his own mistakes, and about his successes. He talks about his insecurities and the strain of living life in the spotlight.But this is first and foremost a book about Philadelphia by a man who knows the city intimately. He has been close to more Philadelphia power figures than perhaps any other person. Here he talks personally about Ed Rendell, Arlen Specter, Vince Fumo, Lynne Abraham, John Cardinal Krol, Leon Sullivan, and, of course, the legendary Frank Rizzo. He has visited Jimmy Tayoun in jail, co-hosted a weekend radio marathon with John Lennon, and interviewed shirtless Lenny Dykstra, who insisted that the news team could just clip the microphone to his chest hair.Larry also has tales to tell about watching Martin Luther King Jr.'s killer being apprehended in Heathrow Airport, about barely escaping the riot at the 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention, about traveling to earthquake-stricken Italy and to dissent-torn Israel. He has even been to Alaska to see the Pope. (Yes, he's also met him more conventionally at the Vatican.)These are the reminiscences of a master-storyteller, a man whose job has been to see the city accurately and report on it informatively. Whether you're more familiar with Richardson Dilworth or Boyz II Men, you will laugh, groan, and be moved by Larry Kane's view of Philadelphia. Author note: Larry Kane is news anchor for Eyewitness News at 11 on KYW TV in Philadelphia.

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1566399610

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Lennon Revealed

By: Larry Kane

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Lennon Revealed

By: Larry Kane

A quarter of a century after his death, the questions remain: what was John Lennon really like, what drove him to the heights of creativity and the depths of despair, and why do his music and message still resonate for millions around the world? Now acclaimed broadcast journalist and author Larry Kane uncovers the mysteries of Lennon's life and implodes the myths surrounding it. Kane definitely has the right credentials for the job. He was the only American reporter to travel in the Beatles' official entourage to every stop on their history-making first American tours, and he stayed in touch with Lennon until an assassin ended the former Beatles' life in 1980. Lennon Revealed is filled with revelations about John Lennon's path from public glory to personal crisis, and ultimately to his inspiring rebirth and the triumph of his spirit. Drawing on extensive personal accounts and extraordinary new interviews with more than 100 confidants-most notably, Yoko Ono-Kane presents stunning revelations and brings the reader closer than ever to the man who, in life and in death, has had an incalculable impact on humanity. Includes an exclusive DVD featuring the final interview with Lennon and Paul McCartney, conducted by Larry Kane.

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Running Press Adult

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076243404X

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9780762434046

When They Were Boys

The True Story of the Beatles' Rise to the Top

By: Larry Kane

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When They Were Boys

The True Story of the Beatles' Rise to the Top

By: Larry Kane

This is the story of the Beatles' harrowing rise to fame: focusing on that seven-year stretch from the time the boys met as teenagers to early 1964, when the Fab Four made their momentous first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. From the boys' humble beginnings in Liverpool, to the cellars of Hamburg, When They Were Boys includes stories never before told, including the heartbreaks and the lucky breaks. Included are an eyewitness account of that first meeting between Lennon and McCartney, the inside story of how Ringo replaced Pete Best, an exploration of the brilliant but troubled soul of manager Brian Epstein, and the real scoop on their disastrous first visit to Germany and the death of Stu Sutcliffe. With an eye for life in Liverpool during the 50's and 60's and over 65 eyewitness accounts from those closest to the Beatles, Larry Kane brings to life the evolution of the group that changed music forever.

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0762450959

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9780762450954

Mccreed's Law

By: Larry J. Martin

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Mccreed's Law

By: Larry J. Martin

Worth Its Weight In Blood Gone: a shipment of gold and a handful of passengers from the Trans Continental Railroad. Found: one man who has the skill, motivation and courage to track down the mad dog outlaws who hit the train. Now, the U.S. Army and detective Morris Flannigan have invited the devil to join their detail--bringing lawless Kane McCreed into the hunt for a band of savage criminals. What no one can guess is just how good a job Kane McCreed intends to do. Because he knows the outlaws who robbed the train and where they're hiding. With a score to settle and a woman in the mix, McCreed plans on laying down his own kind of law--or dying for the one brand of justice he can understand... McCreed's Law

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Pinnacle Books

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0786030895

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Waking Walt

By: Larry Pontius

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Waking Walt

By: Larry Pontius

WAKING WALT is a spellbinding take on one of America’s most enduring urban legends. Could it be true; Walt Disney was never cremated and buried at Forest Lawn as the official story goes? Imagine that, for nearly 40 years, the great entertainment genius has been in cryonic suspension, waiting to return when a cure for his lung cancer is found. Now, an experimental drug being tested looks like the answer. The waiting is almost over. Then, disaster strikes! In a déjà vu nightmare for The Disney Company, a ruthless corporate raider launches a takeover attempt, planning to sell off the company’s assets to the highest bidders. And this time there are no white knights in Disney’s corner. But the Circle is still there, the small group of confidants who helped Walt escape death and who have been guarding him and his secret ever since. Even though they’re all old men now, they’re not about to let Walt’s company be torn apart without a fight. And they know just who can lead them. However, as they scurry to wake him, the Circle discovers there are powerful forces that want the dead to stay dead. But they don’t know Walt Disney!

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059525425X

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9780595254255

50 Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All Time

The Definitive Shoot

By: Larry Matysik

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50 Greatest Professional Wrestlers of All Time

The Definitive Shoot

By: Larry Matysik

No-holds-barred, honest, and objective, this is a definitive look at the greatest pro wrestlers who ever stepped through the ropes. Blending the old and the new and delving into what made these 50 remarkable performers the best in their sport, this guide illustrates their contributions to the massively popular spectacle of the wrestling world. The antidote to the marketing-motivated claims made by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is provided here, sweeping aside the corporate profit motive of listing standouts who can sell DVDs and dolls and instead shooting from the hip, revealing who sincerely belongs among the cream of the crop. The complexity of choosingand rankingthe 50 finest ever from a strong group of talented candidates also spins a secondary tale about the evolution of pro wrestling and how this unique sport operates. Revealing these stars' compelling stories in detail, this collection adds up to an entertaining and enlightening description of a monumental business through the history of its legends.

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1770903054

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Man-Kzin Wars XV

By: Larry Niven

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Man-Kzin Wars XV

By: Larry Niven

THE POPULAR MAN-KZIN WARS SERIES ROARS BACK INTO ACTION! New stories of the war between humanity and the catlike Kzin from Brad R. Torgersen, Brendan DuBois, Martin L. Shoemaker, and more! The predatory catlike warrior race known as the Kzin never had a hard time dealing with all those they encountered, conquering alien worlds with little effort. That is until they came face to face with the leaf-eaters known as humans. Small of stature and lacking both claws and fangs, the humans should have been easy prey. But for years now the humans and the Kzin have been engaged in a series of wars, with neither side able to declare decisive victory once and for all. A new collection of short stories set in the Man-Kzin Wars shared universe created by multiple New York Times best-seller, incomparable tale-spinner, and Nebula- and five-time Hugo-Award-winner, Larry Niven. Complete Contributor List: Brad R. Torgersen Brendan DuBois Martin L. Shoemaker Hal Colebach Jessica Q. Fox Jason Fregeau At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). About the Man-Kzin War Series: “[The Man-Kzin Wars series is] excellent . . .gripping . . .and expands well on Larry Niven’s universe. . . .” –Locus About series creator Larry Niven: “Niven’s masterly use of SF strategies hits every note. . .“–Los Angeles Times

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1625797028

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Zac Power: Foul Play

By: H. I. Larry

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Zac Power: Foul Play

By: H. I. Larry

Another thrilling Zac Power adventure! BIG have infiltrated a soccer team in the grand final! Zac Power is a brilliant soccer player, but is he good enough to stop BIG from cheating their way to the prize money?

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Black Cat Weekly #18

By: Elizabeth Bear,Vicki Weisfeld,James Holding,E. Hoffmann Price,Bev Vincent,Larry Tritten,Christopher B. Booth,Malcolm Jameson,Spencer Dean,Hal Charles

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Black Cat Weekly #18

By: Elizabeth Bear,Vicki Weisfeld,James Holding,E. Hoffmann Price,Bev Vincent,Larry Tritten,Christopher B. Booth,Malcolm Jameson,Spencer Dean,Hal Charles

Black Cat Weekly #18 is another great lineup of novels and short stories this time, so without further ado—on to the stories! Mysteries / Suspense: “Rediscovery,” by James Holding [short story] “Staying Cool,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] “The Ghost Who Read the Newspaper,” by Vicki Weisfeld [Barb Goffman Presents short story] “Mr. Clackworthy and the Auto Rim,” by Christopher B. Booth [short story] “Kane and Averill,” by Bev Vincent [short story] The Merchant of Murder, by Spencer Dean [novel] Science Fiction & Fantasy: “The Deeps of the Sky,” by Elizabeth Bear [Cynthia Ward Presents short story] “Spanish Vampire,” by E. Hoffmann Price [short story] “The Potable Zombie,” by Larry Tritten [short story] The Giant Atom, by Malcolm Jameson [novel]

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Wildside Press LLC

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1479470805

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Hostage 444

By: Larry Koster

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Hostage 444

By: Larry Koster

In 1925, The Shah of Iran tests all the Iranian children, ages five and six. Of these, twenty-six of the brightest will be selected and nurtured in the ways of the western world. The children's education would protect Iran in years to come. The discovery of oil and his distrust of the westerners is behind the Shah's determination. One boy by the name of Quasaam, tests genius and proves it later in years. They call in Quasaam to help solve a catastrophic problem when they tell him that Iran will runout of oil in the year 2008. Quasaam contrives a scheme-A study is made to choose the most brilliant college student in the United States, having political tendencies. Harry Truman Strongwater is chosen. Later, the Iranians manipulate him to go to Iran. When he arrives at the embassy, the militants storm the American Embassy and they hold the Hostages for 444 days. During that time Harry goes through a brain metamorphose. The purpose is for Harry Strongwater to befriend Iran when he is pressed into becoming President of the United States. Davood the overseer for Iran and Chris Cavanaugh from the Irish Republican Army carry out the plan in the United States. All goes well until he asks Chris Cavanaugh to kill the President if he fails-"I can buy the Vice President.

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Superman

The High-Flying History of America's Most Enduring Hero

By: Larry Tye

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Superman

The High-Flying History of America's Most Enduring Hero

By: Larry Tye

The first full-fledged history not just of the Man of Steel but of the creators, designers, owners, and performers who made him the icon he is today, from the New York Times bestselling author of Satchel and Bobby Kennedy “A story as American as Superman himself.”—The Washington Post Legions of fans from Boston to Buenos Aires can recite the story of the child born Kal-El, scion of the doomed planet Krypton, who was rocketed to Earth as an infant, raised by humble Kansas farmers, and rechristened Clark Kent. Known to law-abiders and evildoers alike as Superman, he was destined to become the invincible champion of all that is good and just—and a star in every medium from comic books and comic strips to radio, TV, and film. But behind the high-flying legend lies a true-to-life saga every bit as compelling, one that begins not in the far reaches of outer space but in the middle of America’s heartland. During the depths of the Great Depression, Jerry Siegel was a shy, awkward teenager in Cleveland. Raised on adventure tales and robbed of his father at a young age, Jerry dreamed of a hero for a boy and a world that desperately needed one. Together with neighborhood chum and kindred spirit Joe Shuster, young Siegel conjured a human-sized god who was everything his creators yearned to be: handsome, stalwart, and brave, able to protect the innocent, punish the wicked, save the day, and win the girl. It was on Superman’s muscle-bound back that the comic book and the very idea of the superhero took flight. Tye chronicles the adventures of the men and women who kept Siegel and Shuster’s “Man of Tomorrow” aloft and vitally alive through seven decades and counting. Here are the savvy publishers and visionary writers and artists of comics’ Golden Age who ushered the red-and-blue-clad titan through changing eras and evolving incarnations; and the actors—including George Reeves and Christopher Reeve—who brought the Man of Steel to life on screen, only to succumb themselves to all-too-human tragedy in the mortal world. Here too is the poignant and compelling history of Siegel and Shuster’s lifelong struggle for the recognition and rewards rightly due to the architects of a genuine cultural phenomenon. From two-fisted crimebuster to über-patriot, social crusader to spiritual savior, Superman—perhaps like no other mythical character before or since—has evolved in a way that offers a Rorschach test of his times and our aspirations. In this deftly realized appreciation, Larry Tye reveals a portrait of America over seventy years through the lens of that otherworldly hero who continues to embody our best selves.

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0812980778

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Crash Dive

True Stories of Submarine Combat

By: Larry Bond

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Crash Dive

True Stories of Submarine Combat

By: Larry Bond

Edited by bestselling author Larry Bond, Crash Dive collects the best nonfiction writing on submarines, the near-silent killers of the deep and their crews. They are the ultimate unseen deterrent in modern warfare. Thousands of tons of steel, missiles, torpedoes, and men lurking silently hundreds of feet underwater, able to lie off any coastline and unleash a devastating hail of destruction with pinpoint accuracy. They are the true masters of the oceans, striking swift and unseen before slipping away, ready to do it all over again at a moment's notice. Submarines and their crews have long held a revered place in the military, with a special place of honor reserved for those men who willingly seal themselves in what could amount to a nuclear-powered coffin for months on end. Although the submarine is a relatively recent development in the field of warfare, many of the men who live and fight in these steel fish have already become legends. From the tough Gato class boats that harassed the Japanese Navy during World War II to the cat-and-mouse games played by U.S. and Soviet submarines during the Cold War, Crash Dive will take you inside the deep and deadly world of the military submarine. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

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1429959754

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School Days in Vietnam Stories from the Heart

By: Larry Welch

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School Days in Vietnam Stories from the Heart

By: Larry Welch

School Days in Vietnam is the third book in a trilogy that encompass five years of teaching English in Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam. I only taught for a year in Hanoi and used the second year to travel and carry-on with other missions in my life that included writing much of this book and other stories about travel. I had wanted to live in Hanoi since first visiting in 2004, but the opportunity didnt present itself until eight years later through employment as an English teacher in an international school. In my mind I had high expectations and a goal of remaining in Hanoi for two years. Everything was more interesting and meaningful than I could have expected and at the end of two years I felt tied to my friendships and the amazing lifestyle that was simple yet lavish in humanity. I was totally enamored with Vietnam, the people, the natural beauty of its diverse geography, and the culture that separates it from all other nations. I made more friends than I had in any other country, and in North Vietnam I enjoyed a weather pattern that was near to the tropics but decidedly four seasons.

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1490760660

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Reefer Madness

A History of Marijuana

By: Larry "Ratso" Sloman

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Reefer Madness

A History of Marijuana

By: Larry "Ratso" Sloman

Reefer Madness, a classic in the annals of hemp literature, is the popular social history of marijuana use in America. Beginning with the hemp farming of George Washington, author Larry "Ratso" Sloman traces the fascinating story of our nation's love-hate relationship with the resilient weed we know as marijuana. Herein we find antiheroes such as Allen Ginsberg, Robert Mitchum (the first Hollywood actor busted for pot), Louis Armstrong (who smoked pot every day), the Beatles, and more rapscallions standing up for, supporting, smoking, and politicizing the bounties of marijuana. With a new afterword by Michael Simmons, who has written for Rolling Stone, LA Weekly, and High Times, on the progress of the hemp movement and the importance of medical marijuana, Reefer Madness is a classic that goes on.

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Macmillan + ORM

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1466819413

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N-Space

By: Larry Niven

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N-Space

By: Larry Niven

This retrospective collection of stories from all phases of Niven's writing career is rich with gossip, storytelling vigor, and sheer science-fictional play.

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0765318245

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Reefer Madness

A History of Marijuana

By: Larry Sloman

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Reefer Madness

A History of Marijuana

By: Larry Sloman

In the first popular social history of marijuana use in America--beginning with the hemp-farming of George Washington--Sloman traces the fascinating story of America's love/hate relationship with the resilient weed.

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0312195230

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Masters of Light

Conversations with Contemporary Cinematographers

By: Dennis Schaefer,Larry Salvato

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Masters of Light

Conversations with Contemporary Cinematographers

By: Dennis Schaefer,Larry Salvato

Through conversations held with fifteen of the most accomplished contemporary cinematographers, the authors explore the working world of the person who controls the visual look and style of a film. This reissue includes a new foreword by cinematographer John Bailey and a new preface by the authors, which bring this classic guide to cinematography, in print for more than twenty-five years, into the twenty-first century.

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Univ of California Press

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0520274660

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The Generals Of Gettysburg

the Leaders Of America's Greatest Battle

By: Larry Tagg

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The Generals Of Gettysburg

the Leaders Of America's Greatest Battle

By: Larry Tagg

Filled with insightful anecdotes and lively narrative, The Generals of Gettysburg presents detailed information on the character and personality of all 133 combat-command officers as well as an in-depth account of each man's actions on the field. This marriage of character --the features and attributes of a man -- with each general's battlefield record, offers new insights into the battle and its outcome.

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0786743948

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Operation PLUM

The Ill-fated 27th Bombardment Group and the Fight for the Western Pacific

By: Adrian R. Martin,Larry W. Stephenson

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Operation PLUM

The Ill-fated 27th Bombardment Group and the Fight for the Western Pacific

By: Adrian R. Martin,Larry W. Stephenson

They went in as confident young warriors. They came out as battle-scarred veterans, POW camp survivors . . . or worse. The Army Air Corps’ 27th Bombardment Group arrived in the Philippines in November 1941 with 1,209 men; one year later, only 20 returned to the United States. The Japanese attacked the Philippines on the same morning as Pearl Harbor and invaded soon after. Allied air routes back to the Philippines were soon cut, forcing pilots to fight their air war from bases in Java, Australia, and New Guinea. The men on Bataan were eventually taken prisoner and forced into the infamous Death March. The 27th and other such units were pivotal in delaying the Japanese timetable for conquest. If not for these units, some have suggested, the Allied offensive in the Pacific might have started in Hawaii or even California instead of New Guinea and the surrounding islands. Based largely on primary materials, including a fifty-nine-page report written by the surviving unit members in September 1942, Operation PLUM (from the code name for the U.S. Army in the Philippines) gives an account of the 27th Bombardment Group and, through it, the opening months of the Pacific theater. Military historians and readers interested in World War II will appreciate the rich perspective presented in Operation PLUM

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1603441840

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The Rise and Decline of Faculty Governance

Professionalization and the Modern American University

By: Larry G. Gerber

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The Rise and Decline of Faculty Governance

Professionalization and the Modern American University

By: Larry G. Gerber

There was a time when the faculty governed universities. Not anymore. The Rise and Decline of Faculty Governance is the first history of shared governance in American higher education. Drawing on archival materials and extensive published sources, Larry G. Gerber shows how the professionalization of college teachers coincided with the rise of the modern university in the late nineteenth century and was the principal justification for granting teachers power in making educational decisions. In the twentieth century, the efforts of these governing faculties were directly responsible for molding American higher education into the finest academic system in the world. In recent decades, however, the growing complexity of “multiversities” and the application of business strategies to manage these institutions threatened the concept of faculty governance. Faculty shifted from being autonomous professionals to being “employees.” The casualization of the academic labor market, Gerber argues, threatens to erode the quality of universities. As more faculty become contingent employees, rather than tenured career professionals enjoying both job security and intellectual autonomy, universities become factories in the knowledge economy. In addition to tracing the evolution of faculty decision making, this historical narrative provides readers with an important perspective on contemporary debates about the best way to manage America’s colleges and universities. Gerber also reflects on whether American colleges and universities will be able to retain their position of global preeminence in an increasingly market-driven environment, given that the system of governance that helped make their success possible has been fundamentally altered.

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1421414643

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In the Wake of Lewis and Clark

The Expedition and the Making of Antebellum America

By: Larry E. Morris

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In the Wake of Lewis and Clark

The Expedition and the Making of Antebellum America

By: Larry E. Morris

In this book, Larry E. Morris complements the compelling story he began with The Fate of Corps, named a History Book Club selection and a Choice magazine Outstanding Academic Title. Illustrating how Thomas Jefferson’s vision of a sea-to-sea empire gave rise to the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Morris in turn shows how the expedition impacted a host of fascinating individuals: John Colter, the first European to see Yellowstone, who helped William Clark create his master map of the West; John Jacob Astor, the prominent fur-trade entrepreneur who launched the second American trek to the Pacific; Ramsay Crooks, an “Astorian” adventurer present for the discovery of the Tetons, Hells Canyon, and South Pass who later became one of the most important merchants in the history of the fur trade; Thomas Hart Benton, a North Carolina native who went west after nearly killing Andrew Jackson in a gunfight and became the US Senate’s most powerful voice for Western expansion—and the father-in-law of “the Pathfinder,” John C. Fremont; and General Stephen Watts Kearny, whose conquest of California during the Mexican War fulfilled Jefferson’s vision of a nation that spanned the continent.

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1442266112

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Trapped by Tourism

Sustainability Questions for a World Fueled by Travelers

By: Larry Krotz

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Trapped by Tourism

Sustainability Questions for a World Fueled by Travelers

By: Larry Krotz

Travel was once a way in which the world changed us. Now, it is a way in which we change the world. Twenty-five years ago, two things made mass tourism possible: cheap air travel and the credit card. The world has come a long way since then—and very quickly—from the need for either travel agents or traveler’s checks. From the now-vast cruise ship industry to a myriad of niche areas such as do-good tourism, self-improvement tourism, sex tourism, and adventure tourism, travel—as an industry and an activity—reaches into corners and has developed on scales not hitherto imagined. In Trapped by Tourism: Sustainability Questions for a World Fueled by Travelers, Larry Krotz explores the tensions that formed with the rise of mass tourism, focusing on what travelers want vs what travelers do and the sustainability of tourism itself, both as it plays out in economies and as a factor impacting natural and cultural environments. We will never shut down tourism. We are destined to have it and to participate in it. But what truly are its implications for the world we live in? If communities and governments seek economic benefits, they must also look at the trade-offs: commodification of cultures, economic unfairness, environmental stresses, and much more. By delving into examples ranging from the wine industry to Indigenous communities, Krotz looks at how what we do and how we do it affects important corners of the world, and how awareness has developed about steering the impacts in ways that work for everybody. Trapped by Tourism takes readers around the world to locations such as the old cities of Europe, Indigenous communities in North America and Africa, wine growing regions in Canada, the island of Cuba, and Cathedral towns in England; places where tourism as an economic driver come up against environmental or cultural forces that push in exactly the opposite direction, creating tensions within today’s mass tourism. The result is a thoughtful and provocative framework that encourages readers and travelers alike to consider an ever-growing component of our culture—the way we travel and the impact we leave behind.

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1538196476

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The Media in the Movies

A Catalog of American Journalism Films, 1900-1996

By: Larry Langman

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The Media in the Movies

A Catalog of American Journalism Films, 1900-1996

By: Larry Langman

Cynical news hounds, grumbling editors, snooping television newscasters, inquisitive foreign correspondents, probing newsreel cameramen, and a host of others--all can be found in this reference work to Hollywood's version of journalism: from the early one-reelers to modern fare, over a thousand silent and sound films can be found. Each entry includes title, date of release, distributor, director, screenwriter, and major cast members. These credits are followed by a brief plot summary and analysis, cross-references and other information. The book is arranged alphabetically, and includes a preface, introduction, bibliography, a list of abbreviations, appendices, and an index of names. The detailed introduction covers an historical survey of the topic, with numerous film examples. The work also includes a selection of stills from various films.

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McFarland

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147660925X

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Zac Power: Undercover

By: H. I. Larry

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Zac Power: Undercover

By: H. I. Larry

Another thrilling Zac Power adventure! There's a double agent working at GIB! Zac Power must go undercover to stop the theft of all of GIB's most valuable secrets and gadgets! Can Zac find the double agent before GIB is destroyed?

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Hardie Grant Egmont

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192141717X

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Plateau Indians and the Quest for Spiritual Power, 1700-1850

By: Larry Cebula

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Plateau Indians and the Quest for Spiritual Power, 1700-1850

By: Larry Cebula

Fusing myriad primary and secondary sources, historian Larry Cebula offers a compelling master narrative of the impact of Christianity on the Columbian Plateau peoples in the Pacific Northwest from 1700 to 1850. ø For the Native peoples of the Columbian Plateau, the arrival of whites was understood primarily as a spiritual event, calling for religious explanations. Between 1700 and 1806, Native peoples of the Columbian Plateau experienced the presence of whites indirectly through the arrival of horses, some trade goods by long-distance exchange, and epidemic diseases that decimated their population and shook their faith in their religious beliefs. Many responded by participating in the Prophet Dance movement to restore their frayed links to the spirit world. ø When whites arrived in the early nineteenth century, the Native peoples of the Columbian Plateau were more concerned with learning about white people's religious beliefs and spiritual power than with acquiring their trade goods; trading posts were seen as windows into another world rather than sources of goods. The whites? strange appearance and seeming immunity to disease and the unique qualities of their goods and technologies suggested great spiritual power to the Native peoples. But disillusionment awaited: Catholic and Protestant missionaries came to teach the Native peoples about Christianity, yet these white spiritual practices failed to protect them from a new round of epidemic disease. By 1850, with their world devastatingly altered, most Plateau Indians had rejected Christianity

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U of Nebraska Press

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0803203098

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Auditing

A Risk Analysis Approach

By: Larry F. Konrath

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Auditing

A Risk Analysis Approach

By: Larry F. Konrath

Utilizing a unique, risk analysis approach to auditing, Konrath's 5e emphasizes auditor identification of risk factors and the allocation of audit resources to high-risk areas. Organized into five distinct parts for better continuity, Konrath's 5e has been completely updated and revised throughout. Konrath's 5e offers expanded coverage of the Internet, assurance services and ethics. These updates and improvements, combined with a built-in, computerized audit practice case, provide an outstanding resource for preparing students for the CPA exam. Auditing: A Risk Analysis Approach, 5e gives students the tools they need to pursue successful careers in a global economy.

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Thomson South-Western

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032405789X

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Lost Twin Cities

By: Larry Millett

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Lost Twin Cities

By: Larry Millett

1993 American Institute of Architects International Architecture Book Award

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Minnesota Historical Society Press

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0873512731

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Alternative Medicine Guide to Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia & Environmental Illness

By: Burton Goldberg,Larry Trivieri

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Alternative Medicine Guide to Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia & Environmental Illness

By: Burton Goldberg,Larry Trivieri

Provides information on alternative treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and environmentally induced illnesses.

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Alternativemedicine.com Books

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1887299114

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This is AirTalk

20 Years of Conversations on 89.3 KPCC

By: Larry Mantle

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This is AirTalk

20 Years of Conversations on 89.3 KPCC

By: Larry Mantle

Southern California's favorite radio talk-show host Larry Mantle celebrates his 20th anniversary at the microphone of AirTalk on National Public Radio station 89.3 KPCC. Known for his insightful and disarming questions, Mantle invites his listeners to join in the questioning as he interviews local, national and international personalities. Some of his most memorable interviews are featured in this book, including: Alexa Albert, Steve Allen, Milton Berle, Peter Bogdanovich, Ken Burns, Michael Caine, Jimmy Carter, Divine, George Foreman, Anne Garrels, Frank Gehry, Chuck Jones, Steve Martin, John McCain, Walter Mosley, Carl Reiner, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Maurice Sendak, Caroll Spinney, Sting, Jack Welch. Larry Mantle hosts AirTalk, a daily interview/call-in program on National Public Radio station 89.3 KPCC. Mantle started the program in 1985, and it is now the longest continuously running daily talk radio program in southern California. The AirTalk guest roster features leaders in politics, science, medicine, history, entertainment and the arts. AirTalk has won numerous Golden Mike, Associated Press, and Los Angeles Press Club Awards, including Best Talk Show. Book jacket.

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1883318572

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