Born in 1924 and known as "the scrapings of the pot", Pat Warner was one of seven children brought up alongside the canal. Times were hard, money short and mortality high - Pat's family had to struggle to get by. Lock keeper's daughter is a very human account of a canal childhood during the 1930s; celebrating a way of life that has virtually disappeared.
The Router Book provides a complete guide to the router. Covering every type of router, its tooling, and best uses, it will be an essential volume for anyone and everyone who owns or is planning to buy a router (or routers).
This work is by the author of Lockkeeper's Daughter which described Pat Warner's childhood and life in a lockkeeper's cottage at Tardebigge in Worcestershire. The book looks at Tardebigge, the village, during the early years of the 20th century and considers the impact of World War I upon the tiny community.
The excitement of contemporary American studio glass, with works ranging from the monumental to the minute, is presented in Glass Today. Twenty-six important artists, including Dale Chihuly, Dan Dailey, Ginne Ruffner, Marvin Lipofsky and Sonja Blomdahl, are featured in this exhibition catalogue. These artists represent a vibrant cross section of a new and mature generation of American glass artists who work with glass as sculpture; they are concerned with issues of solids and voids, envelopes, layers, color veils and illusions of space. Their subject matter ranges from the abstract to the fantastic.
On March 17th of 2015, my wife Rhonda, "Horse-n-Around", and I, the "Wrangler", embarked on an epic journey. My role as Wrangler was to manage all the logistics of our travels, with me driving our new Dodge truck with the "Hilton" attached and meeting my bride along the route wherever possible. She would be either on a Chestnut, a Grey or a Bay, every day riding Northwards on the Pacific Crest Trail, with a start at the Mexican Border and hoping to reach the Canadian border, 2,660 miles away. Rhonda would ride on some of the most rugged and treacherous trail, and view some of the most spectacular vistas in the West. And I would be driving to the next meeting place at a road or trail junction, all the while seeing that we had ample water, food and fodder for our horses and for ourselves safely packed away in the Hilton. Rhonda would be on the crest of the mountain slopes with me in the valleys and nether lands, looking for a likely spot for an overnight stay with horses in tow. Rhonda rode nearly 1,450 miles on the PCT, entirely alone except for the first 3 miles, the last 53 miles when I was able to join her, and for a week when our dear friend Gerry was able to ride and support her. It was a well thought out plan, but not a perfect plan because at every twist in the road or bend in the trail we never knew what we would encounter. But that's the adventure part of the story, isn't it? Rhonda said it best, "Will I ever go back and finish those miles I missed? I can't say so yet. I'll have to see how I feel in the future. This was a big year for Pat & I because I turned 60, Pat turns 70 & we celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary. I'm glad I was able to undertake this adventure at this time. I owe a huge "THANK YOU" to my husband, Patrick, for all the support, both mentally and physically, that he gave me as I worked my way through the challenges of this trail. I'm so very pleased that he rode with me at the end!" "Thank you everyone for joining us on our way." R
The legendary Pat Boone takes a golden look back at fifty years in the entertainment business with this in-dept coffee table book of photos, pop culture memories, and spiritual insights.
She was a woman in search of a child… And rugged P.I. Jack Henderson was her last resort—the only man who could help her find her sister's missing baby. But Rachel Montgomery never expected the rush of feelings the long, lean loner would arouse. Then Jack vowed to lay his life on the line for the baby's sake, and Rachel knew beneath his stony facade, a loving heart beat strong and true. Dare she hope to shatter his brooding emotions—and make a husband a part of her heartfelt quest?
“Pat’s Patch” is a collection of poems and literary anecdotes created for children and adults . The creations reflect observations of the author and sights or creatures she has encountered along the path of life. Some of the characters that enhance the writings have been very much alive companions from the time the author was able to insinuate herself into Mama Pig’s bed for herself and her brood of piglets to today’s life with Lily—“The Chihuahua who controls our lives.” Pat says her aim in writing these works “was to bring pleasure to today’s children and adults in the same way ‘A Child’s Garden of Verses’ brought me so much joy—first when it was read to me and later when I could read and recite the words myself. “ Curl up.....read...enjoy!!
Entertainment Marketing NOW: Every Platform, Technology, and Opportunity Covers film, cable, broadcast, music, sports, publishing, social media, gaming, and more Reflects powerful trends ranging from smartphones to globalization Demonstrates breakthrough strategies integrating advertising, promotion, PR, and online content distribution By industry insiders with decades of experience as leaders and consultants Entertainment spending is soaring worldwide, driven by new technologies, new platforms, new business models, and unrelenting demand amongst seven billion consumers. That means entertainment marketing opportunities are soaring, too. But this business is more complex and competitive than ever–and it’s changing at breakneck speed. Now, two leading practitioners show how to transform content into profits today and tomorrow...any content, on any platform, in any market, worldwide. You’ll master innovative new ways to grab consumers’ attention and wallets fast...make your experiences wannasee, haftasee, mustsee...drive more value through social platforms, mobile technologies, and integrated marketing strategies...overcome challenges ranging from bad buzz to piracy...fully leverage licensing, merchandising, and sponsorships...and successfully market all forms of entertainment.
NOTHING TO FEAR, DADDY'S HERE Scandalous, handsome and allegedly dangerous, renegade Sam Rivers was back in town. And gossip sizzled. Heiress Liza Courtland alone knew Sam was no criminal. Still, she trembled under the weight of her own precious secret . Once, Liza had thrilled to Sam's forbidden kisses and he'd left her with child. Now she vowed to shield her daughter from Sam's empty promises. Yet little Beth flew to Sam like a bee to clover, and Liza herself still craved his love. But would Sam simply romance them and run? Or was this rebel son home to stay and ready to become a daddy?
THE AGENT: Jeff Kirby, M.D. in the making THE MISSION: Making sure his beautiful bride lives to see their wedding vows through! THE HEARTBREAKING TRUTH: Married in haste, Jeff and Tish were more strangers than man and wife?. They had married in secret, two undercover agents with nothing to lose – except maybe the love of a lifetime. For though Jeff Kirby tried to keep Tish Buckner by his side, tragedy tore the newlyweds apart. Now Tish's life hung in the balance, and Jeff was hoping against hope that he and Tish would get a second chance at the life they once dreamed of. Because this time, the determined M.D. wouldn't let his woman get away!
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