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Ambition

By: Mike Chawke

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Ambition

By: Mike Chawke

A young aspiring Irish rider living in the midlands of Ireland while trying to drum up new business suddenly finds himself embroilled in events somehow related to the death of his father

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1409210723

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A New Shooter Has the Dice

How to Maximize Your Winnings, and Minimize the House's Advantage When Playing Casino Craps.

By: Mike Stringer

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A New Shooter Has the Dice

How to Maximize Your Winnings, and Minimize the House's Advantage When Playing Casino Craps.

By: Mike Stringer

A New Shooter Has the Dice is not a complicated playing "system" but easy-to-use "table tactics" that help you understand America's favorite casino table game: craps. You'll quickly grasp the basic "best bets" while you learn how to manage your money, and more important, manage your time. Learn when to recognize a hot table streak, as well as a cold streak. And you'll learn what to do about each-all to your advantage and the casino's disadvantage. You'll no longer be intimidated by the fast play or the complicated layout. And you'll learn about the bets that are easy to make and follow and aren't marked on the craps table layout.

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iUniverse

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147599656X

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9781475996562

Confessions of a Fisherman & Other Lies

By: Mike Stubblefield

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Confessions of a Fisherman & Other Lies

By: Mike Stubblefield

A series of short articles and essays published in Florida regional fishing and outdoor magazines. The vignettes depict real experiences and thoughts of a local fisherman not in lock step with tourism, mass marketing or tournaments. It's a look at back country Florida and those who prowl and fiercely love the areas.

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1430305584

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The Supergirls

Feminism, Fantasy, and the History of Comic Book Heroines (Revised and Updated)

By: Mike Madrid

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The Supergirls

Feminism, Fantasy, and the History of Comic Book Heroines (Revised and Updated)

By: Mike Madrid

Mike Madrid is doing God's work. . . . mak[ing] accessible a lost, heady land of female adventure." —ComicsAlliance "Sharp and lively . . . [Madrid] clearly loves this stuff. And he's enough of a historian to be able to trace the ways in which the portrayal of sirens and supergirls has echoed society's ever-changing feelings about women and sex."—Entertainment Weekly "A long overdue tribute to [those] fabulous fighting females." —Stan Lee Mike Madrid has become known as a champion of women in comics and as the expert in Golden Age female characters. And now here is where it all began, as informative and entertaining as ever, in a revised and updated edition, including new illustrations and a new introduction, as well as an afterword bringing us up-to-date on what's happening with women in comics now. Mike Madrid is the author of Divas, Dames & Daredevils: Lost Heroines of Golden Age Comics; Vixens, Vamps & Vipers: Lost Villainesses of Golden Age Comics; and the original The Supergirls: Fashion, Feminism, Fantasy, and the History of Comic Book Heroines, an NPR "Best Book To Share With Your Friends" and American Library Association Amelia Bloomer Project Notable Book. A San Francisco native and lifelong fan of comic books and popular culture, Madrid also appears in the documentary Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines and is the illustrator of two of The History of Arcadia books: Lily the Silent and The Lizard Princess.

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Exterminating Angel Press

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1935259350

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9781935259350

Cramer's Choice

Memoir of a Baseball Card Collector Turned Manufacturer

By: Mike Cramer

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Cramer's Choice

Memoir of a Baseball Card Collector Turned Manufacturer

By: Mike Cramer

Mike Cramer's first love was baseball cards. Before high school he had a mail-order trading card business. At age 30 he founded Pacific Trading Cards with money he made fishing crab in the Bering Sea. From 1980 to 2004, Pacific created more than 200 successful trading card products. In 2021, a Pacific Tom Brady rookie card sold for $117,000. Pacific's cards remain some of the hobby's most sought-after and other companies still emulate their innovations. Cramer's memoir offers a behind-the-scenes look at the birth of a major card company, from one kid's overgrown collection to every hands-on facet of building a business with hundreds of employees producing cards for retail stores worldwide.

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McFarland

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1476693579

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9781476693576

House Reckoning

By: Mike Lawson

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House Reckoning

By: Mike Lawson

Washington, DC, fixer Joe DeMarco is on a mission of revenge in a thriller that’s “fast, assured and as refreshingly unsentimental as Joe himself” (Kirkus Reviews). Author of House Witness, 2019 Edgar Award Finalist for Best Novel Joe DeMarco always knew that his father, Gino, had worked for a local New York mafioso. But it was only after Gino was murdered that DeMarco found out the truth—that his father was a cold-blooded killer for the mob. Now, twenty years later, a dying mob associate tells DeMarco a shocking secret: His father was killed by an NYPD cop who has since risen to the rank of police commissioner. And now, that police commissioner has been nominated to take control of the FBI. Torn between his long-held moral code, his conflicted love for his father, and his desire for vengeance, DeMarco must decide how to stop his father’s murderer before the man becomes absolutely untouchable: with his brains and his respect for justice—or with a bullet? Delivering “a tense, twisting plot and a sociopathic villain worthy of a seat in the House,” Mike Lawson once again proves himself to be a master of the down-and-dirty political arena (Booklist).

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Grove/Atlantic, Inc.

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080219253X

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9780802192530

Shadows of War

By: Mike Johnson

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Shadows of War

By: Mike Johnson

Shadows of War tells the story of World War II as few Americans know it. In the mid-1930s a high school history teacher inspires a student to look beyond his small hometown. He becomes a Foreign Service officer, and they then anchor a World War II story that provides perspectives little known to Americans. A Romanian princess cares for more than 3,000 orphans and rescues more than 1,000 downed American flyers and tussles with the SS to keep the POWs from their control at considerable risk to herself. On air raids over Romania, American crews must fly 1,200 miles on creatively named planes such as Wingo-Wango and Jersey Bounce at just 50 feet off the deck to launch attacks on the stoutly defended oil refineries at Ploesti. In Singapore and Malaysia a mild-mannered father of seven becomes a resistance leader after the Japanese invasion, and four gutsy nuns who serve as nurses try to stay a step ahead of the brutal conquerors.

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AuthorHouse

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1452094357

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9781452094359

Darkness of the Mind

By: Mike Crossley

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Darkness of the Mind

By: Mike Crossley

This is the 2nd book in a trilogy about Lestor Stewartson; newly qualified Doctor and a Spirit Singer capable of temporarily removing a person's living essence to enable him and others to carry out medical procedures. He's been 'persuaded' by the General Council to tour the world with a travelling circus under the guise of Apprentice Juggler. The objective is to locate empowered minerals and jewels to be used for curing certain mental and physical conditions. Together with two travelling companions, the spies Janti Barnestin and Zhanar Plathor, Lestor crosses oceans teeming with life, through pirate-infested waters - travelling perilously close to the Drashen Empire, home to the tyrant Hardin. The ultimate quest, when revealed, proves to be far more sinister and will lead them into a potentially deadly confrontation.

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Lulu.com

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0244096627

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9780244096625

Altitude Experience

Successful Trekking and Climbing Above 8,000 Feet

By: Mike Farris

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Altitude Experience

Successful Trekking and Climbing Above 8,000 Feet

By: Mike Farris

THE ALTITUDE EXPERIENCE: Successful Trekking and Climbing Above 8,000 Feet (Falcon) Mike Farris The first comprehensive guide for climbing above 8,000 feet The one-volume resource for any traveler who will be at high altitude for any period of time, this guide contains organized technical information from medical and science texts as well as anecdotes from real climbers who share their own experiences, in the body as well as the mind. This new book also lists preparation and training guidelines for ascending altitude, tips on how to acclimate, what to bring, how to "come down" after descent, and how to treat altitude sickness if it occurs. This is a practical guide for anyone new to such travel, as well as an up-to-date guide with new information for experienced climbers. Mike Farris is a biology professor at Hamline University and an experienced high-altitude climber who has traveled throughout North America, South America and the Himalayas. He lives in Northfield, Minnesota.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0762751789

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9780762751785

The Self-Made Myth

And the Truth about How Government Helps Individuals and Businesses Succeed

By: Brian Miller,Mike Lapham

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The Self-Made Myth

And the Truth about How Government Helps Individuals and Businesses Succeed

By: Brian Miller,Mike Lapham

“Powerful, compelling, and well researched . . . demolishes what may be the most destructive myth in America.” —David Korten, author of Agenda for a New Economy The Self-Made Myth exposes the false claim that business success is the result of heroic individual effort with little or no outside help. Brian Miller and Mike Lapham not only bust the myth; they present profiles of business leaders who recognize the public investments and supports that made their success possible—including Warren Buffett, Ben Cohen of Ben and Jerry’s, New Belgium Brewing CEO Kim Jordan, and others. The book also thoroughly demolishes the claims of supposedly self-made individuals such as Donald Trump and Ross Perot. How we view the creation of wealth and individual success is critical because it shapes our choices on taxes, regulation, public investments in schools and infrastructure, CEO pay, and more. It takes a village to raise a business—and it’s time to recognize that fact.

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Berrett-Koehler Publishers

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1609945085

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9781609945084

Raymond and Graham Rule the School

By: Mike Knudson,Steve Wilkinson

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Raymond and Graham Rule the School

By: Mike Knudson,Steve Wilkinson

Best friends Raymond and Graham have waited their whole lives for fourth grade, when they?ll rule the school at East Millcreek Elementary. But things don?t go quite as planned when Raymond gets stuck with the most embarrassing line in the school play! Can he find a way out of it, or will he be humiliated in front of everyone? Filled with memorable characters, side-splitting moments, and goofy black-andwhite illustrations, this series is sure to tickle kids? funny bones!

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Penguin

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1440634475

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9781440634475

Lost Fort Worth

By: Mike Nichols

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Lost Fort Worth

By: Mike Nichols

From the humble beginnings of a frontier army camp, Fort Worth transformed into a city as cattle drives, railroads, oil and national defense drove its economy. During the tremendous growth, the landscape and cultural imprint of the city changed drastically, and much of Cowtown was lost to history. Witness the birth of western swing music and the death of a cloud dancer. See mansions of the well-heeled and saloons of the well-armed. Meet two gunfighters, one flamboyant preacher, one serial killer and one very short subway carrying passengers back in time to discover more of Fort Worth. Author Mike Nichols presents a colorful history tour from the North Side to the South Side's Battle of Buttermilk Junction.

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Arcadia Publishing

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1625847122

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9781625847126

How to Win 21 & Poker, Dice, Races, Roulette

By: Mike Goodman

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How to Win 21 & Poker, Dice, Races, Roulette

By: Mike Goodman

THE ONE IMPORTANT THING TO KNOW ABOUT GAMBLING is that there is no guaranteed way to win all the time. But there is a guaranteed way to lose constantly, and that is when you don’t understand the basic rules of playing and betting. It is appalling how many people, even big-money gamblers, lose consistently and don’t know why. There are only two types of gamblers-those who really know the game and suckers. Mike Goodman, a veteran professional gambler, gives you an amazing, easy-to-understand insight on how to gamble and win. HORSE RACING...watch those second favorites; let the suckers play the favorites, they’re usually overplayed! DICE...you’re a sucker if you don’t take advantage of the odds, but the real pay-off comes when you know how to bet! SLOTS...there’s only one way to beat those “one-arm bandits,” but, unfortunately, it’s against the law! ROULETTE...it’s tough to beat the house percentage, but there are ways to lose less, keep you in the game, and then, who knows? BLACKJACK “21”...here’s a game you can win at consistently if you learn the tricks and how to put “lady luck” on your side! POKER...you get real help here; tips that’ll open your eyes, make you play a better game and win! This book gives solid advice on how you can become a tough player and helps tilt the odds more in your direction. I’m just plain sick of “experts” who promise the moon but peddle virtually worthless advice. Somewhere in their pitch you’re told that they’re not multi-millionaires because they are not allowed in gambling casinos and I challenge any one of them to use this system at “craps”, “21” or roulette at my casino. If they haven’t got the guts to back up their system with hard cash, I challenge them to meet me face to face in public to debate any phase of gambling on which they claim to be an authority. Mike Goodman

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Pickle Partners Publishing

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1787202852

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9781787202856

Game of My Life Indianapolis Colts

Memorable Stories of Colts Football

By: Mike Chappell

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Game of My Life Indianapolis Colts

Memorable Stories of Colts Football

By: Mike Chappell

In 1984, after more than thirty years as the Baltimore Colts, the franchise moved to their present home in Indianapolis, where they began their tenure as one of the most successful NFL teams. In Game of My Life Indianapolis Colts, devoted fans can join their beloved team in the action on the field and behind the scenes in the locker room, as they relive many of the greatest moments in Indianapolis Colts history. Readers will relish tales of Colts’ glory through first-hand interviews with beloved players including Peyton Manning, Andrew Luck, Adam Vinatieri, Edgerrin James, and Marshall Faulk. Within these pages, Colts expert Mike Chappell will take readers through the early years in Indiana, the major 2007 Super Bowl win under Manning, and their continued success with quarterback Andrew Luck. Over thirty years of Colt experience is represented here, making it a must have for every true fan. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

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Simon and Schuster

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1613219091

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9781613219096

The Fundamentals of Tabletop Miniatures Game Design

A Designer’s Handbook

By: Glenn Ford,Mike Hutchinson

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The Fundamentals of Tabletop Miniatures Game Design

A Designer’s Handbook

By: Glenn Ford,Mike Hutchinson

This book presents a much-needed framework for the critical examination of miniatures games and their design. It provides the reader with both a conceptual model for understanding how these games work as well as a toolbox of mechanical approaches to achieving a range of design outcomes and assessing the fit of any given approach within a specific design. Though dating back to the 1820s, tabletop miniatures games have been little explored critically and lack a conceptual vocabulary for their discussion. Active practitioners in the miniature games design community, Glenn Ford and Mike Hutchinson explore what defines these games, proposing the term ‘non-discrete miniatures games’ to encapsulate the essence of these open and immersive hobby gaming experiences. Discarding the term ‘wargame’, they argue against limiting conceptions of these games to direct armed conflict, and champion their diverse narrative potential. The book provides a fresh conceptual framework for miniatures games, abstracting the concepts of positioning and moving markers non-discretely across scale-modelled environments into inclusive and generalised terminology, untethering them from their roots as military simulations and providing the foundations for a fresh consideration of miniatures games design. Written for game designers, and with a foreword by Gav Thorpe, The Fundamentals of Tabletop Miniatures Game Design is a handbook for those that wish to design better miniatures games.

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CRC Press

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1040166636

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9781040166635

The Pianoman

By: Mike Waleke

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The Pianoman

By: Mike Waleke

I always hate reading the description on the back of a book; usually it reveals way too much of the plot. I mean what is the sense of finding out all of the plot twists ahead of time? Doesn't that remove too much of the suspense? But I guess some people (you know who you are) like to know what a book is about before they plunk down their hard earned currency. I prefer to just judge a book by it's cover. However some people find that idea distasteful, so for them and them alone I have encapsulated my entire text in three short sentences, enjoy. George is an ordinary man until something extraordinary happens to him. He must overcome this new challenge and the problems it brings. In the end he learns a valuable life lesson. If you want to read more cool stuff in a nearly interactive format on a rarely updated website visit www.AxealX.com

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1430300752

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9781430300755

Cornish Folk Tales

By: Mike O'Connor

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Cornish Folk Tales

By: Mike O'Connor

The ancient land of Cornwall is steeped in mysterious tradition, proud heritage and age-old folklore. Before books were widely available, wandering ‘droll tellers’ used to spread Cornish insight and humour to all parts of the Duchy – exchanging their tales for food and shelter. Anthony James was one such droll teller, and this collection follows him as he makes his way around Cornwall one glorious summer. Richly illustrated with hand-drawn images and woodcuts, Cornish Folk Tales will appeal to anyone captivated by this beautiful land and its resident kindly giants, mischievous piskeys, seductive mermaids, bold knights and barnacle-encrusted sea captains.

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The History Press

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0752470299

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9780752470290

Creativity

Ethics and Excellence in Science

By: Mike W. Martin

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Creativity

Ethics and Excellence in Science

By: Mike W. Martin

Creativity and ethics -- What is creativity? -- Intellectual virtues -- Paradoxes of motivation -- Serendipity -- Scientific misconduct -- Forbidden knowledge -- Leadership -- Teaching -- Good lives.

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Lexington Books

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0739120530

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All You Could Ask For

A Novel

By: Mike Greenberg

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All You Could Ask For

A Novel

By: Mike Greenberg

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Mike is as clever, astute, and perceptive as he is brilliant. He has beautifully pulled off the three female voices in this novel...with tremendous wisdom and insight.” — Jane Green, New York Times-bestselling author A tender and insightful story of friendship and love, heartbreak and renewal, played out in the lives of three unforgettable women, from the cohost of ESPN's Mike and Mike in the Morning. Brooke has been happily married to her college sweetheart for fifteen years. Even after the C-section, the dog poop, the stomach viruses and the coffee breath, Scott always winks at her in just the right moments. That is why, for her beloved, romantic, successful husband’s fortieth birthday, she is giving him pictures. Of herself. Naked. Newlywed Samantha learns of her husband’s cheating heart when she finds the goods on his computer. High-powered career woman Katherine works with heartbreaker Phillip, the man who hurt her early on in her career. Brooke, Samantha, and Katherine don’t know each other, but their stories are about to intertwine in ways no one could have imagined. And all three are about to discover the power of friendship to conquer adversity, the satisfaction of unexpected delights, the incredible difference one human being can have on other lives—and that they have all they could ask for, as long as they have each other.

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Harper Collins

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0062220772

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9780062220776

For the Love of Mike

More of the Best of Mike Royko

By: Mike Royko

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For the Love of Mike

More of the Best of Mike Royko

By: Mike Royko

A collection of more than one hundred columns by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Mike Royko.

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University of Chicago Press

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0226730735

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Punisher Epic Collection

Return To Big Nothing

By: Mike Baron

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Punisher Epic Collection

Return To Big Nothing

By: Mike Baron

Collects Punisher (1987) #26-34, Punisher Annual (1988) #3, Classic Punisher (1989) #1, Epic Graphic Novel: Punisher - Return to Big Nothing (1989), Marvel Graphic Novel: Punisher - Intruder (1989), Punisher: Kingdom Gone (1990). Don’t call him Big Nothing! In an acclaimed graphic novel, the Punisher has a run-in with an old sergeant that takes him back to his Vietnam days — but now they’re on opposite sides! Then a fed-up Frank Castle targets corporate corruption — with a nuclear submarine! But when super villains wreak havoc with “Acts of Vengeance,” the Punisher takes on a very unfamiliar foe: Doctor Doom! Frank gives his confession, hears a murderer’s sins and goes undercover to end a motorcycle gang’s reign of terror — but he’ll need a high-tech solution to battle the cyborg Reavers! Plus: Money launderers, drug pushers and a murderous secret society are punished in Frank’s relentless war on crime!

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Marvel Entertainment

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1302938347

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9781302938345

The Mammoth Book of Apocalyptic SF

By: Mike Ashley

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The Mammoth Book of Apocalyptic SF

By: Mike Ashley

The last sixty years have been full of stories of one or other possible Armageddon, whether by nuclear war, plague, cosmic catastrophe or, more recently, global warming, terrorism, genetic engineering, AIDS and other pandemics. These stories, both pre- and post-apocalyptic, describe the fall of civilization, the destruction of the entire Earth, or the end of the Universe itself. Many of the stories reflect on humankind's infinite capacity for self-destruction, but the stories are by no means all downbeat or depressing - one key theme explores what the aftermath of a cataclysm might be and how humans strive to survive.

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Robinson

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1849014957

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9781849014953

Mike Royko: The Chicago Tribune Collection 1984-1997

By: Mike Royko

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Mike Royko: The Chicago Tribune Collection 1984-1997

By: Mike Royko

Mike Royko: The Chicago Tribune Collection 1984–1997 is an expansive new volume of the longtime Chicago news legend’s work. Encompassing thousands of his columns, all of which originally appeared in the Chicago Tribune, this is the first collection of Royko work to solely cover his time at the Tribune. Covering politics, culture, sports, and more, Royko brings his trademark sarcasm and cantankerous wit to a complete compendium of his last 14 years as a newspaper man. Organized chronologically, these columns display Royko's talent for crafting fictional conversations that reveal the truth of the small-minded in our society. From cagey political points to hysterical take-downs of "meatball" sports fans, Royko's writing was beloved and anticipated anxiously by his fans. In plain language, he "tells it like it is" on subjects relevant to modern society. In addition to his columns, the book features Royko's obituary and articles written about him after his death, telling the tale of his life and success. This ultimate collection is a must-read for Royko fans, longtime Chicago Tribune readers, and Chicagoans who love the city's rich history of dedicated and insightful journalism.

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Agate Digital

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1572844922

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9781572844926

Classroom Cartooning

For the Artistically Challenged

By: Mike Artell

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Classroom Cartooning

For the Artistically Challenged

By: Mike Artell

Educational resource for teachers, parents and kids!

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Good Year Books

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0673362086

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9780673362087

Kissed by a Butterfly

By: Mike Weaver

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Kissed by a Butterfly

By: Mike Weaver

This story has been written to get the children of today--and their parents--excited about the natural world and to encourage them to get out there and explore. The author and most people the author has had the opportunity to discuss his concern with (about the kids of today spending most or all their time in front of a screen) agree there is a need to get them outside and investigating what Mother Nature has put there for them to enjoy. Be it in a park, on an actual farm, or even in their own backyard, there are many wonders available if one would just look. Libraries, universities, and other schools have outdoor activities available, many at no cost. Most of the farmers the author knows would be glad to show people around their farm and maybe even allow them to explore it on their own. Their parents might be pleasantly surprised at how much one will enjoy it too. Get your young ones out there and get them started investigating what the natural world has to offer. You'll be glad you did.

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Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

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Check-Raising the Devil

By: Mike Matusow

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Check-Raising the Devil

By: Mike Matusow

Hang on tight as Mike “The Mouth” Matusow, poker player extraordinaire, takes you with him on a breathtaking, true-life roller coaster ride from his humble beginnings in a trailer park to a rock and roll lifestyle full of hot women, sex, wild drug-filled parties and million-dollar wins and losses. Yet behind the glamour and glory of his high-stakes poker career lurked the flip side: a person torn between two debilitating mental illnesses?—?bipolar disorder and ADHD. To dig himself out of depression and suicidal despair, Matusow turned to dangerous street drugs to self-medicate a problem he didn’t understand, and spiraled deeper into the darker world of addiction, police narcotic stings, and jail time.

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1580424716

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9781580424714

A Season Forgotten

By: Mike Johnson

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A Season Forgotten

By: Mike Johnson

In April 1989 a series of citizen uprisings began throwing off the yoke of communism in Eastern Europe. In Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, East Germany and Bulgaria, dictators were forced to abdicate - all bloodlessly. Then came Romania. During the week leading up to Christmas, students and factory workers took to the streets. So did dictator Nicolae Ceasusescu's tanks, armored personnel carriers, soldiers and secret police. Blood soon was staining the streets of cities across the nation. Determined protesters would be shot, bayoneted, crushed - with thousands killed or wounded. Terror and torture gave way to courage and an abiding yearning for freedom in a season forgotten elsewhere around the world.

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Managing the Training Process

Putting the Principles Into Practice

By: Mike Wills

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Managing the Training Process

Putting the Principles Into Practice

By: Mike Wills

A comprehensive, practical guide to managing all aspects of training, from programme creation to implementation and monitoring success rates. It offers flexible strategies for adapting training to meet the demands on today's professionals. This new edition retains popular features of its predecessor, and also covers some of the latest developments in the ever-changing world of training and development.

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Happiness and the Good Life

By: Mike W. Martin

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Happiness and the Good Life

By: Mike W. Martin

What is happiness? How is it related to morality and virtue? Does living with illusion promote or diminish happiness? Is it better to pursue happiness with a partner than alone? Philosopher Mike W. Martin addresses these and other questions as he connects the meaning of happiness with the philosophical notion of "the good life.

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The Psychology of Baseball

Inside the Mental Game of the Major League Player

By: Mike Stadler

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The Psychology of Baseball

Inside the Mental Game of the Major League Player

By: Mike Stadler

Get inside the minds of the stars of the diamond in this extraordinary tour of brain power, psyche, and sheer will. Yogi Berra once said, "Baseball is 90 percent mental. The other half is physical." Even so, the Yankee great may have underestimated the brain power professional baseball players routinely draw on to perform such astounding feats of athleticism as hitting 98-mph fastballs and diving to catch line drives. In The Psychology of Baseball, Mike Stadler goes beneath the surface of the game to explore the psychology behind the actions of the game’s greats--and breaks down legendary moments from baseball history, such as Willie Mays’s full-sprint over-the-shoulder grab in the 1954 World Series. Stadler begins with the mind’s role in the game’s basic skills, explaining the anticipatory thinking that can make a hitter see a "rising fastball," the complex muscular coordination required to throw a major league heater, and the intense spatial calculations the brain must perform in a split second in order for a fielder to catch a struck ball. Stadler then discusses the hidden nature of streaks and slumps, explaining why a "hot" hitter is most likely just getting lucky and why there’s no such thing as a clutch hitter, and also looks at the psychological basis of the so-called "sophomore slump" and the effect that a big-money contract has on a player’s performance. He also examines the personality types that are best suited to baseball, and explains what traits are most associated with success at the highest levels. A revolutionary new look at America’s pastime that will appeal to the many fans of bestsellers like Moneyball and Three Nights in August, The Psychology of Baseball is a must-read book for the serious baseball fan.

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Tales from the Indianapolis Colts Sideline

A Collection of the Greatest Colts Stories Ever Told

By: Mike Chappell,Phil Richards

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Tales from the Indianapolis Colts Sideline

A Collection of the Greatest Colts Stories Ever Told

By: Mike Chappell,Phil Richards

With roots that go back to 1953, the Indianapolis Colts are one of the most storied franchises in the NFL. But the modern legacy of achievement began in 1984 when the Colts arrived in Indianapolis after a midnight escape from Baltimore. More than thirty years later, the Colts have forged an identity as one of the most dynamic, power-driven teams in football today. Now diehard Colts fans can relive all the struggles, all the passion, and all the glory of Indianapolis football in this newly revised edition of Tales from the Indianapolis Colts Sideline. Indiana sportswriters Mike Chappell and Phil Richards take readers inside the Colts’ Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center; onto the Lucas Oil Stadium sidelines; into the huddle; and inside the decisions, the strategies, the players, and the personalities that have made the Colts one of the NFL’s most exciting teams. They pay homage to Peyton Manning, Reggie Wayne, Dwight Freeney, and all the players who propelled the team to its Super Bowl victory following the 2006 season. And they look ahead as Andrew Luck and company attempt to bring home another title. This is the book for football fans that bleed Colts blue

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Leveraging the Universe

7 Steps to Engaging Life's Magic

By: Mike Dooley

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Leveraging the Universe

7 Steps to Engaging Life's Magic

By: Mike Dooley

Builds on the author's principles from Infinite Possibilities and Manifesting Change in a step-by-step guide to self-fulfillment that explains how to tap the unlimited energy of the universe to transform a life in spite of personal circumstances, make appropriate choices and align beliefs in accordance with goals. Reprint.

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1582703159

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A Song to Die For

By: Mike Blakely

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A Song to Die For

By: Mike Blakely

Eagerly taking work as a new guitarist for a former country music legend, Vietnam veteran Creed Mason partners with Texas Ranger Hooley Johnson, who believes that the band has ties to a string of mob hits.

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Cheating Is Encouraged

A Hard-Nosed History of the 1970s Raiders

By: Mike Siani,Kristine Setting Clark

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Cheating Is Encouraged

A Hard-Nosed History of the 1970s Raiders

By: Mike Siani,Kristine Setting Clark

Straight from the mouths of the legends of the Silver and Black, Cheating Is Encouraged recapitulates the many as infamous stories from the last team to play “outlaw” football. Regardless of whether you loved or hated them, the Oakland Raiders of the 1970s were an amusing cast of outlaws, misfits, and anomalies that made up one of the greatest pro football teams of their era. The Raiders’ roster consisted of a collection of mavericks and rebels, some with behavioral issues, such as John “Tooz” Matuszak and Lyle Alzado, as well as castoffs like the aging George Blanda and the sandlot player Otis Sistrunk, who were passed over or disregarded by other NFL teams. To say that this group of outlaws had “attitude” would be a gross understatement. They were the Oakland Raiders, the Silver and Black, and Al Davis’s dream of “Just win, baby.” Gridiron characters (such as the Snake, Foo, the Assassin, the Hit Man, Dr. Death, and many others) chronicle the notorious on- and off-the-field exploits, away-game adventures, and the party-hard attitudes that are reflected in the team’s intimidating and glorified mix of renegades. Cheating Is Encouraged defines an era that can only be considered the last days of “real football played by real men.” Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

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1613218680

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Football's Fearless Activists

How Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid, Kenny Stills, and Fellow Athletes Stood Up to the NFL and President Trump

By: Mike Freeman

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Football's Fearless Activists

How Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid, Kenny Stills, and Fellow Athletes Stood Up to the NFL and President Trump

By: Mike Freeman

For the first time, here is the full story of the NFL player protests that rocked a nation and turned our country upside down. This is the players' side, one that has largely been ignored by the media. On September 1, 2016, Colin Kaepernick took a knee before a preseason game. Little did he, nor anyone else, know the ramifications from that decision. Since being exiled from the National Football League, Kaepernick has stood strong against all those who have attacked him. He and others who took a knee against racial inequality and police brutality have been ridiculed, mocked, threatened, and some have even lost their jobs. They have feared for their safety and that of their loved ones. But what made Kaepernick kneel, and the entire country turn a silent protest into a national pandemic? One person: President Donald Trump. For the first time, veteran journalist Mike Freeman sits down with those directly involved in the protests—the players—to find out how things really went down. Readers will learn why they decided to protest, how racism and the murdering of innocent men of color directly affected them, how the politics of protest affected their professional and personal lives, and if anything has even changed for the better. Including interviews with Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid, Kenny Stills, Michael Bennett, Richard Sherman, and numerous others, see first-hand how the media, President Trump, and the National Football League took a peaceful message for change and turned it on its head. They changed the narrative, accusing these men of being “anti-America,” “anti-military,” and “disrespecting the flag.” In Football’s Fearless Activists, Freeman offers an opportunity to understand what these protests meant to the players, and how the hatred from the media, President, NFL owners, and some Americans was not only unwarranted, but anti-American.

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1683583515

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Leadership Competencies that Enable Results

By: Mike Hawkins

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Leadership Competencies that Enable Results

By: Mike Hawkins

First in the “most comprehensive treatment of leadership I’ve ever seen by one author . . . full of insightful assessments, useful tools, and practical tips” (Jim Kouzes, coauthor of The Leadership Challenge). Leadership Competencies That Enable Results explores the essentials of great leadership and establishes the principles that underpin the ability to coach, lead, and achieve high levels of organizational performance. Laying the groundwork for the competencies introduced over the course of the series, this book guides you in building a leadership roadmap for yourself and others to follow on the journey to enabling great results. The SCOPE of Leadership book series teaches the principles of a coaching approach to leadership and how to achieve exceptional results by working through people. You will learn a straightforward framework to guide you in developing, enabling, exhorting, inspiring, managing, and assimilating people. Benefit from the wisdom of many years of leadership, consulting, and executive coaching experience. Discover how to develop the competencies that align consistently with great leadership. “Hawkins clearly and succinctly presents the difference between being a manager and a true leader . . . Anyone who wants to be a modern-day effective leader will have much to gain by reading this first book in the SCOPE of Leadership Book Series.” —Foreword Reviews

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1612541194

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Man Walks into a Bar

Over 6,000 of the Most Hilarious Jokes, Funniest Insults and Gut-Busting One-Liners

By: Stephen Arnott,Mike Haskins

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Man Walks into a Bar

Over 6,000 of the Most Hilarious Jokes, Funniest Insults and Gut-Busting One-Liners

By: Stephen Arnott,Mike Haskins

A massive collection of laugh-out-loud jokes—arranged A-to-Z by subject! •Did you hear about the flasher who was thinking of retiring? He finally decided to stick it out for one more year! •A dog with three legs walks into a Wild West bar and says, “I’m looking for the man who shot my paw.” •Where do you get virgin wool from? An ugly sheep! •What did the blonde say when she looked into a box of Cheerios? “Oh look! Donut seeds!” •The police have reported the theft of a shipment of filing cabinets, document folders, and labeling machines—it’s believed to have been the work of organized crime. Keep yourself—and friends and family—laughing with a new joke every day. This book is packed full of thousands of jokes, alphabetically organized into hundreds of topics from accountants to zebras, providing one gigantic, over-the-top, laugh-out-loud collection.

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1612433723

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Whatever

By: Mike J. Aronson

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Whatever

By: Mike J. Aronson

Whatever is a book about you. Whatever will help you in your daily life. Whatever will also help you to help others. If Jerry Seinfeld can write a show about nothing and Cosmo Kramer can write a coffee-table book that turns into a coffee table, I can write a book about Whatever. We all have “stuff” we all need to learn how to deal with. We need to adapt in helping others with their stuff also. Many times, people don’t need physical help. They are just looking for someone to talk to and maybe get another perspective of the situation or someone whom they just needed to vent to. Be a good listener. It’s not always about you. When you help someone, chances are, you are helping yourself. At times, people just need some help. The littlest things can make such a big difference—a smile, a laugh, or even just opening the car door for someone. This book is over twenty years and a lifetime of observations, situations, and experiences I have had, and many you have had. The key element of Whatever is to help yourself first and then for you to pass it on to others. We are just a world of people helping people, and sometimes we need a little help. I hope you enjoy reading Whatever and have some laughs and smiles along the way. I know you have seen some of the writings and pictures before. Maybe now you will be able to look at your life differently. Whatever will help you do that and also for you to help someone else. Remember what they tell you on an airplane: “Secure your own oxygen first before helping others.” Enjoy your time.

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1636307507

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The Impious Sister

By: Mike Pappas

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The Impious Sister

By: Mike Pappas

In a small village in Turkey, a Greek family with three daughters lives in a house near the mountains. Even though the girls' father warns them to stay away from the mountains because of evil spirits, the youngest one ignores his wishes and one day heads deep into the mountains. Suddenly, she is covered by a cloud of green mist, feels something enter her soul, and faints. She will never be the same. As the young daughter develops into a beautiful young lady, her evil thoughts begin to take over. After her parents and both her sisters die, she is left to care for her niece. Unfortunately, she attempts to control her niece's destiny but fails, and eventually the girl immigrates to America with her husband and son, Spiro. The mother gives birth to a daughter, Maria, and then two years later, to another daughter name Eva. Two years later another child came into their lives and named her Cathy after the aunt who raised her mother. Cathy is possessed with her aunt's evil spirit. As her parents try to protect her and make excuses for her malicious behavior, Spiro is wise to her evil thoughts and finds an escape in the military. Now Cathy has but one person to invoke her wrath upon-her sister, Maria. The Impious Sister shares the frightening tale of the power of an evil curse as it travels through generations and across an ocean while wreaking havoc on one family.

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1491744626

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