Monte Reel's Books

Taking Stock

Life in NASCAR's Fast Lane

By: Monte Dutton

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Taking Stock

Life in NASCAR's Fast Lane

By: Monte Dutton

NASCAR's Winston Cup Series has become one of America's fastest-growing spectator sports, with nationwide television coverage, custom-built race cars, and superstar drivers. Yet the sport's roots are grounded in the moonshiners and farm boys who raced souped-up family cars every weekend on the dirt tracks of the Southeast. The evolution of stock car racing from a band of regional weekend warriors into a billion-dollar industry sponsored by some of the nation's largest corporations is explored by eight of the sport's most respected and experienced chroniclers. Taking Stock includes previously unpublished stories about the past and present of racing, and it provides a close-up look at the characters, rich and poor, prominent and obscure, who possess the stuff of legends. This collection features racing stories by award-winning motorsports journalists Monte Dutton of the Gaston(GASTONIA, N.C.) Gazette, Kenny Bruce of NASCAR Winston Cup Scene, Mike Hembree of the Greenville (S.C.) News, Jim McLaurin of the State (Columbia, S.C.), Jeff Owens of NASCAR Winston Cup Scene, David Poole of the Charlotte (N.C.) Observer, Thomas Pope of the Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer, and Larry Woody of the Tennessean (Nashville).

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Potomac Books, Inc.

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1612342337

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Beyond the Deep

The Deadly Descent into the World's Most Treacherous Cave

By: William Stone,Barbara am Ende,Monte Paulsen

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Beyond the Deep

The Deadly Descent into the World's Most Treacherous Cave

By: William Stone,Barbara am Ende,Monte Paulsen

The Huautla in Mexico is the deepest cave in the Western Hemisphere, possibly the world. Shafts reach skyscraper-depths, caverns are stadium-sized, and sudden floods can drown divers in an instant. With a two-decade obsession, William Stone and his 44-member team entered the sinkhole at Sotano de San Augustin. The first camp settled 2,328 feet below ground in a cavern where headlamps couldn't even illuminate the walls and ceiling. The second camp teetered precariously above an underground canyon where two subterranean rivers collided. But beyond that lay the unknown territory -- a flooded corridor that had blocked all previous comers, claimed a diver's life, and drove the rest of the team back. Except for William Stone and Barbara am Ende, who forged on for 18 more days, with no hope of rescue, to set the record for the deepest cave dive in the Western Hemisphere.

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Grand Central Publishing

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0446561274

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The Pocket Guide to Old-Time Catfish Techniques

An Angler's Quick Reference Book

By: Monte Burch

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The Pocket Guide to Old-Time Catfish Techniques

An Angler's Quick Reference Book

By: Monte Burch

Learn how to catch the big ones with this fact-filled manual. Catfishing provides the freshwater angler with an opportunity to catch a delicious meal while also offering the chance for an exciting catch. Growing up to one hundred pounds, depending on the breed, catfish can present an incredible challenge for even the most experienced angler. But there are surefire ways to effectively catch them. In The Pocket Guide to Old-Time Catfish Techniques, Monte Burch outlines the many ways to go about fishing for cats. From jugging to tailracing to trotlining, Burch provides instruction and advice on what will help you catch that greatest catfish. Using numerous illustrations and maps, Burch details the methods and equipment that will help you catch that trophy-sized cat. This updated and expanded edition now features color photographs. Whatever your chosen fishing method may be, The Pocket Guide to Old-Time Catfish Techniques will prove to be an essential pocket guide for you to reference on the water. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. 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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1634508203

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The Soulmate Path

Find the Love You Want and Strengthen the Love You Have

By: Monte Farber,Amy Zerner

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The Soulmate Path

Find the Love You Want and Strengthen the Love You Have

By: Monte Farber,Amy Zerner

In this volume, Monte Farber and Amy Zerner, who have been soulmates since 1979, describe the path they walk every day. It’s a path that any of us can walk, whether we’re looking for love or looking to improve the relationship we’re in. A moving, insightful, frank, and often funny account, they share their own stories—from meeting and falling in love, to beginning to work together, to dealing with the stresses and challenges that inevitably occur. With every story and at each step of their journey, they offer readers Secrets to practice in their own lives. They also provide readers 36 lessons to remember when attracting and developing a relationship. Because Monte & Amy are so well-known for their oracles, they also made a way that the reader can consult theses lessons in answer to questions they may have, following the principle that the Universe gives us what we need.

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Weiser Books

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1609251792

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Islamic Extremism

Causes, Diversity, and Challenges

By: Monte Palmer,Princess Palmer

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Islamic Extremism

Causes, Diversity, and Challenges

By: Monte Palmer,Princess Palmer

This accessible and deeply informed book examines the threat that Islamic extremists pose to America and provides a balanced and nuanced discussion of the link between Iraq and the war on terror. Explaining the basics of Islam and guiding the reader through the intricacies of each significant fundamentalist group, the Palmers answer key questions: Who are the Muslim extremists and how do they fit within the broader context of the Islamic religion? What is their war plan and how do they operate? Who are their allies and what are their weaknesses? What is the experience of Israel, the Islamic world, and the United States in fighting Muslim extremists? How can they be defeated? The book includes detailed analyses of Hizbullah and the Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas, the Iraqi clones of Hizbullah, and the Islamic government in Turkey.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0742555186

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9780742555181

Love, Light and Laughter

By: Monte Farber,Amy Zerner

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Love, Light and Laughter

By: Monte Farber,Amy Zerner

Part autobiography, part self-help, and part laugh-out-loud hoot, this is no ordinary relationship book. No matter whether you want to change, end, or start a creative, intimate relationship, this book gives tons of true-life tips for putting your partnership first and making it work. It's no secret that sharing stories is a way to teach others what you know. In Love, Light, and Laughter, Monte Farber and Amy Zerner share the story of their remarkable union, along with more than 26 secrets for an enchanted relationship.

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Red Wheel

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1590030079

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9781590030073

Sowbelly

The Obsessive Quest for the World-Record Largemouth Bass

By: Monte Burke

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Sowbelly

The Obsessive Quest for the World-Record Largemouth Bass

By: Monte Burke

In 1932, a farmer named George Washington Perry decided it was too rainy to plow and went fishing. That day, George landed the largest largemouth ever recorded—twenty-two pounds four ounces. The fish has inspired and frustrated hundreds of anglers for decades. They’ve dedicated their lives to the pursuit of “Sowbelly”—a nearly mythical fish, whose swinelike girth holds the key to their dreams. From an L.A. cop who came within ounces of besting the record to an Alabaman who has lost his marriage and his daughter to this pursuit, Burke takes readers along for the ride in this legendary race.

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1101666544

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Lords of the Fly

Madness, Obsession, and the Hunt for the World-Record Tarpon

By: Monte Burke

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Lords of the Fly

Madness, Obsession, and the Hunt for the World-Record Tarpon

By: Monte Burke

From the bestselling author of Saban, 4th and Goal, and Sowbelly comes the thrilling, untold story of the quest for the world record tarpon on a fly rod—a tale that reveals as much about Man as it does about the fish. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, something unique happened in the quiet little town on the west coast of Florida known as Homosassa. The best fly anglers in the world—Lefty Kreh, Stu Apte, Ted Williams, Tom Evans, Billy Pate and others—all gathered together to chase the same Holy Grail: The world record for the world’s most glamorous and sought-after fly rod species, the tarpon. The anglers would meet each morning for breakfast. They would compete out on the water during the day, eat dinner together at night, socialize and party. Some harder than others. The world record fell nearly every year. But records weren’t the only things that were broken. Hooks, lines, rods, reels, hearts and marriages didn’t survive, either. The egos involved made the atmosphere electric. The difficulty of the quest made it legitimate. The drugs and romantic entaglements that were swept in with the tide would finally make it all veer out of control. It was a confluence of people and place that had never happened before in the world of fishing and will never happen again. It was a collision of the top anglers and the top species of fish which would lead to smashed lives for nearly all involved, man and fish alike. In Lords of the Fly, Burke, an obsessed tarpon fly angler himself, delves into this incredible moment. He examines the growing popularity of the tarpon, an amazing fish has been around for 50 million years, can live to 80 years old and can grow to 300 pounds in weight. It is a massive, leaping, bullet train of a fish. When hooked in shallow water, it produces “immediate unreality,” as the late poet and tarpon obsessive, Richard Brautigan, once described it. Burke also chronicles the heartbreaking destruction that exists as a result—brought on by greed, environmental degradation and the shenanigans of a notorious Miami gangster—and how all of it has shaped our contemporary fishery. Filled with larger-than-life characters and vivid prose, Lords of the Fly is not only a must read for anglers of all stripes, but also for those interested in the desperate yearning of the human condition.

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Simon and Schuster

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1643135597

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Tool School

The Complete Guide to Using Your Tools from Tape Measures to Table Saws

By: Monte Burch

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Tool School

The Complete Guide to Using Your Tools from Tape Measures to Table Saws

By: Monte Burch

Learn the tools and the techniques with this invaluable resource for every woodworker. With any project, having the right tools is only half the battle. It’s knowing how to use them that can make or break a project. Tool School is the all-in-one, easy-to-use reference for every woodworking tool there is, from hammers and nails to lathes, band saws, and portable electric sanders. With over forty years of experience, Burch guides the reader through the entire process of choosing, buying, and using the right tools to get the best results. Subjects covered include: Handsaws Chisels and gouges Hand planes Drills Routers Electric saws Radial arm and miter saws Boring tools Bench sands And many more! Fully illustrated with hundreds of color photographs and diagrams, Tool School is the essential manual for dozens of tools and an infinite number of projects. With this book, you will never buy the wrong tool again or work twice as hard to do half the work with a piece of equipment that isn’t made for the job. Learn how to set up your tools accurately and safely to get the most out of your equipment every time you use it.

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1629140376

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Between Man and Beast

An Unlikely Explorer and the African Adventure the Victorian World by Storm

By: Monte Reel

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Between Man and Beast

An Unlikely Explorer and the African Adventure the Victorian World by Storm

By: Monte Reel

In 1856, Paul Du Chaillu ventured into the African jungle in search of a mythic beast, the gorilla. After wild encounters with vicious cannibals, deadly snakes, and tribal kings, Du Chaillu emerged with 20 preserved gorilla skins—two of which were stuffed and brought on tour—and walked smack dab into the biggest scientific debate of the time: Darwin's theory of evolution. Quickly, Du Chaillu's trophies went from objects of wonder to key pieces in an all-out intellectual war. With a wide range of characters, including Abraham Lincoln, Arthur Conan Doyle, P.T Barnum, Thackeray, and of course, Charles Darwin, this is a one of a kind book about a singular moment in history.

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Anchor

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038553423X

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9780385534239

Letters to Mother

By: Monte Engelson

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Letters to Mother

By: Monte Engelson

This is a story told through letters written to Harolds mother. Harold was a police officer in northern British Columbia. Even before the war was declared with Germany in 1939, he wanted to join and do what he could for freedom. He was one of the lucky ones in active combat and managed to come back. His service in the air force left him with lasting memories that changed his life and those around him. M

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Xlibris Corporation

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1543449166

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The Young Draftee

By: Monte Howell

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The Young Draftee

By: Monte Howell

This is the true story of a young inexperienced 18 year old soldier thrust into a brutal part of World War II"--Cover.

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iUniverse

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0595226140

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9780595226146

190 Letters

A Soldier's Story of World War II

By: Monte L. Ball

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190 Letters

A Soldier's Story of World War II

By: Monte L. Ball

World War II was not always about guts, glory and heroics. It was about the men and women who, without hesitation, answered their country's call to arms. It was about orders, good buddies, lonely hours, fear of a faceless enemy, and an intense desire to make it back home. 190 Letters: A Soldier's Story of World War II tells how one soldier, through his letters, made the life of an Army infantryman become real to his family, eased their fears for his safety and kept them hopeful for his eminent return home. With obvious pride, Elvin Ball often regaled his family with innumerable tales of his service in World War II. Inspired by his father's service and courage in the face of combat, Monte Ball offers readers a real glimpse of war through one soldier's eyes. Through Elvin's letters, readers of all generations will gain a deeper appreciation for anyone in the military whose sacrifices ensure and protect our great liberty. Elvin's story mirrors those of countless soldiers, all of which testify to the endurance of the human spirit. Though their lives may not have been particularly glamorous, their actions—facing various hardships and even death for their beloved country—were heroic and should never be forgotten. From April 18, 1941 to June 13, 1945, Elvin dutifully wrote his parents 190 letters. These letters relate every soldier's longing for home and the hope of going home that so often preserved them.

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Tate Publishing

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1622957040

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9781622957040

The Soldier and the Citizen

Role of the Military in Taiwan's Development

By: Monte R. Bullard

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The Soldier and the Citizen

Role of the Military in Taiwan's Development

By: Monte R. Bullard

A soldier-citizen describes the role of the Republic of China's military in the political socialization of Taiwan's citizens during the first two decades after the loss of the Chinese mainland.

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Routledge

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1315284510

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9781315284514

Hubert Invents the Wheel

By: Monte Montgomery,Claire Montgomery

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Hubert Invents the Wheel

By: Monte Montgomery,Claire Montgomery

Is Hubert on a roll, or is his invention spinning toward disaster? Hubert loves to think, and not only does that distinguish him from his father, Gorp, and everyone else in ancient Sumeria, but it leads to the greatest invention of all time-the wheel. It takes a while for his neighbors to see the wheel as a major technological advancement rather than a newfangled coffee-table top, but eventually they do, and life is great. Well, life is great until the Sumerians' archenemies, the Assyrians, find out about the wheel and use it to plan their destruction. Now the question is not whether Hubert's invention is ahead of its time, but whether he should have stuck to designing living room furniture instead of causing civilization's demise. Hilarious and profound, Hubert's adventure brings the ancient world to life.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0802721486

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9780802721488

Basic Theory and Laboratory Experiments in Measurement and Instrumentation

A Practice-Oriented Guide

By: Andrea Cataldo,Nicola Giaquinto,Egidio De Benedetto,Antonio Masciullo,Giuseppe Cannazza,Ilaria Lorenzo,Jacopo Nicolazzo,Maria Teresa Meo,Alessando De Monte,Gianluca Parisi,Federico Gaetani

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Basic Theory and Laboratory Experiments in Measurement and Instrumentation

A Practice-Oriented Guide

By: Andrea Cataldo,Nicola Giaquinto,Egidio De Benedetto,Antonio Masciullo,Giuseppe Cannazza,Ilaria Lorenzo,Jacopo Nicolazzo,Maria Teresa Meo,Alessando De Monte,Gianluca Parisi,Federico Gaetani

This textbook offers a unique compendium of measurement procedures for experimental data acquisition. After introducing readers to the basic theory of uncertainty evaluation in measurements, it shows how to apply it in practice to conduct a range of laboratory experiments with instruments and procedures operating both in the time and frequency domains. Offering extensive practical information and hands-on tips on using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and reflectometric instrumentation, the book shows readers how to deal with e.g. filter characterization, operational amplifiers, digital and analogic spectral analysis, and reflectometry-based measurements. For each experiment, it describes the corresponding uncertainty evaluation in detail. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, the book offers a unique, self-contained guide for engineering students and professionals alike. It also provides university teachers and professors with a valuable resource for their laboratory courses on electric and electronic measurements.

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Springer Nature

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3030467406

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9783030467401

The Pocket Guide to Seasonal Walleye Tactics

An Angler's Quick Reference Book

By: Monte Burch

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The Pocket Guide to Seasonal Walleye Tactics

An Angler's Quick Reference Book

By: Monte Burch

How to catch these sought-after game fish in any season and any condition. If you want to catch a walleye on a consistent basis, you need to know its behavior—what it eats, where it prefers to hold, where it goes when water temperatures change, and more. In The Pocket Guide to Seasonal Walleye Tactics, Monte Burch gives you all the information you’ll need to catch walleyes in any season. Providing time-tested information, Burch explains walleye behavior, the best spots to fish for them, and the best tackle and gear to use. The book is broken into eight seasonal sections, beginning with early spring and the prespawn period and carrying through to the postspawn and finally the winter. Each section includes illustrations demonstrating the best places to find walleye as well as the best fishing techniques to employ once you’ve found them. This updated and expanded edition now features color photographs. A concise guide with a wealth of information, including handy quick reference charts and a chapter on tools, The Pocket Guide to Seasonal Walleye Tactics is a useful tool for every angler. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for fishermen. Our books for anglers include titles that focus on fly fishing, bait fishing, fly-casting, spin casting, deep sea fishing, and surf fishing. Our books offer both practical advice on tackle, techniques, knots, and more, as well as lyrical prose on fishing for bass, trout, salmon, crappie, baitfish, catfish, and more. 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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1634508181

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Saban

The Making of a Coach

By: Monte Burke

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Saban

The Making of a Coach

By: Monte Burke

Monte Burke profiles head coach of University of Alabama's football team, Nick Saban, perhaps the most enigmatic man in the sport. Unpredictable in his professional loyalties, uncompromising in his vision, and unyielding in his pursuit of perfection, the highest-paid coach in college football has changed the face of the game. His program-building skills have delivered packed stadiums, rabid fans, hundreds of millions of dollars, legions of detractors, countless NFL draft picks, and a total of four national championships, including three in the last six years.

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Simon and Schuster

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1476789940

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Great are the Words of Isaiah: An Understandable Guide to Isaiah's Monumental Message

By: Monte S. Nyman

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Great are the Words of Isaiah: An Understandable Guide to Isaiah's Monumental Message

By: Monte S. Nyman

The Savior himself has said, Great are the words of Isaiah. Such high praise has not been recorded for any other book of scripture or group of prophetic writings, yet many find Isaiah to be somewhat intimidating or difficult to understand, despite its importance. From his years of study and research, Monte S. Nyman has compiled a helpful LDS-based commentary that leads the reader through Isaiah section by section and topic by topic using verse-by-verse commentary drawn from the LDS Standard Works, the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible, and the words of many prophets and apostles. Six detailed appendices give easy cross-references to materials quoted or paraphrased in other scriptures and expressions by church leaders concerning Isaiah, including, - The Authorship of Isaiah - Ancient and Modern Commentary on Isaiah - Isaiah in the Book of Mormon - Isaiah in the Doctrine and Covenants - Isaiah in the New Testament - The Prophet Joseph Smith and Isaiah A comprehensive and valuable resource for the average student and the serious scholar, this book will help you understand and enjoy the book of Isaiah as a truly outstanding book of scripture.

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Cedar Fort Publishing & Media

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1462105084

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Salt of the Dancer: Selected Verse

By: De' Avery La Monte Priest

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Salt of the Dancer: Selected Verse

By: De' Avery La Monte Priest

Rich as Georgia clay, Salt of the Dancer: Selected Verse is a fusion of mythological motifs, classic literary themes and modern pop sensibilities. It is concerned primarily with the working class hero whose bless-ed journey, with its many trials and tribulations, is the stuff of mortal heartbreak and the envy of the Gods. Upon reading, its credo is clear: Life's sacred. Life's profane. Life's the thing! Each poem is a song of heartbreak with one objective: to drive the reader head-over-heels into a SWOON accompanied by the customary physical effects-rosy cheeks, wet palms, and weak knees. "En this Life En this gorgeous irony Amid the heavyscented arpeggios Of blackbyrds & Angels wrestling En a drunken slumber Eye am not to be the river of all things Eye am not to be his little girl" -From the poem Sappho Beautiful, Sexy, and sometimes Cruel, Salt of the Dancer: Selected Verse paints an intimate portrait of the Soul's epic struggle with the powers and principalities of Love and Death. And, in doing so, unites the beauty and terror of existence, and trumpets the need for a brave new humanism, and a renewed love affair with the deeds and misdeeds of Man.

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iUniverse

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0595491707

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9780595491704

Masterful Marks

Cartoonists Who Changed the World

By: Monte Beauchamp

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Masterful Marks

Cartoonists Who Changed the World

By: Monte Beauchamp

In a first-of-its-kind collection, award-winning illustrators celebrate the lives of the visionary artists who created the world of comic art and altered pop culture forever. Sixteen Graphic Novel Biographies of: • Walt Disney • Dr. Seuss • Charles Schulz • The Creators of Superman • R. Crumb • Jack Kirby • Winsor McCay • Hergé • Osamu Tezuka • MAD creator, Harvey Kurtzman • Al Hirschfeld • Edward Gorey • Chas Addams • Rodolphe Töpffer • Lynd Ward • Hugh Hefner The story of cartoons—the multibillion-dollar industry that has affected all corners of our culture, from high to low—is ultimately the story of the visionary icons who pioneered the form. But no one has told the story of comic art in its own medium—until now. In Masterful Marks, top illustrators—including Drew Friedman, Nora Krug, Denis Kitchen, and Peter Kuper—reveal how sixteen visionary cartoonists overcame massive financial, political, and personal challenges to create a new form of art that now defines our world.

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Simon and Schuster

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1451649215

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9781451649215

The Audacity of Dope

By: Monte Dutton

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The Audacity of Dope

By: Monte Dutton

Riley Mansfield is not your typical hero. He writes songs for a living, smokes pot for recreation and just wants to live and let live. But when he foils an apparent terrorist plot to blow up a small plane over his hometown of Greenville, South Carolina, he is thrust into the spotlight, which is exactly where he doesn't want to be. Suddenly, everyone wants a piece of him, including both major political parties. They aren't willing to take no for an answer, partly because it's an election year and partly because what happened on the plane may be a bit more complicated than it appears. Emboldened by his own obstinacy, Mansfield and his girl Friday, Melissa Franklin, lead the government and the Republicans on a sometimes merry, sometimes painful, sometimes lucky chase. Along the way, they stumble across unlikely friends - a Democrat strategist, a Rolling Stone writer, a pair of sympathetic FBI agents - and ruthless enemies. Theirs is a love affair of sex, drugs and country-folk set against a backdrop of political scheming, hidden agendas and an unraveling plan to maintain control of the government. The American people deserve to know the truth, and it's up to Riley to tell them...if he can live long enough to get the chance.

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Neverland Publishing Co.

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0982697112

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9780982697115

A Brotherhood of Spies

The U-2 and the CIA's Secret War

By: Monte Reel

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A Brotherhood of Spies

The U-2 and the CIA's Secret War

By: Monte Reel

A thrilling dramatic narrative of the top-secret Cold War-era spy plane operation that transformed the CIA and brought the U.S. and the Soviet Union to the brink of disaster On May 1, 1960, an American U-2 spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union just weeks before a peace summit between the two nations. The CIA concocted a cover story for President Eisenhower to deliver, assuring him that no one could have survived a fall from that altitude. And even if pilot Francis Gary Powers had survived, he had been supplied with a poison pin with which to commit suicide. But against all odds, Powers emerged from the wreckage and was seized by the KGB. He confessed to espionage charges, revealing to the world that Eisenhower had just lied to the American people--and to the Soviet Premier. Infuriated, Nikita Khrushchev slammed the door on a rare opening in Cold War relations. In A Brotherhood of Spies, award-winning journalist Monte Reel reveals how the U-2 spy program, principally devised by four men working in secret, upended the Cold War and carved a new mission for the CIA. This secret fraternity, made up of Edwin Land, best known as the inventor of instant photography and the head of Polaroid Corporation; Kelly Johnson, a hard-charging taskmaster from Lockheed; Richard Bissell, the secretive and ambitious spymaster; and ace Air Force flyer Powers, set out to replace yesterday's fallible human spies with tomorrow's undetectable eye in the sky. Their clandestine successes and all-too-public failures make this brilliantly reported account a true-life thriller with the highest stakes and tragic repercussions.

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