The murder of 18-year-old Ovida "Cricket" Coogler in 1949 launched a series of court inquiries and trials that would reshape the direction of New Mexico politics and expose political corruption. Paula Moore examines the infamous murder and the events that unfolded in its wake.University of New Mexico Press
A fun and inspirational homage to The Mary Tyler Moore Show --now 50 years after its debut -- with "life lessons" on how Mary Richards serves as an icon and inspiration for generations of women to "make it after all." When the character of Mary Richards walked into the WJM News Room in the fall of 1970, one of the most beloved shows in television history was born. The Mary Tyler Moore Show would win 29 Emmys over its 7-year run, and would later be lauded as one of the most influential TV shows of all time. Not only that, but Mary Richards would become an icon and inspiration for future generations of women (for example, Oprah Winfrey, Andrea Mitchell, and Tina Fey have all credited Mary with inspiring their careers). Now entertainment writer Paula Bernstein writes this charming celebration of this groundbreaking show, offering not only fun trivia and history, but also the "lessons" we've gleaned, including: Make the Most of a Small Space. Mary's adorable nook in a Victorian home became TV's most famous bachelorette pad -- and, with Mary's "M" on the wall, inspired thousands of women to adopt their own first initial as home décor. Get Along with Everyone at Work. Lou Grant was grumpy, Ted Baxter a blowhard, and Murray an all-around nice guy. Mary worked with all her colleagues with grace and style. (And at the time, Mary's position as Associate Producer at WJM was glass-shattering!). You Can Have the Town -- Take it!: How Mary's famous "hat throw" was an inspiration to independent, working women everywhere. And many more!
Written by a self-confessed posture addict with experience helping thousands correct their untreatable posture, "The Posture Doctor" is a blueprint to perfect posture and to slowing the effects of aging.
The touching love story of Abby Lewis, a beautiful, strong, and determined actress, and her husband, the charming, sophisticated actor John Seymour, spans more than five decades. They met in 1933 as they began a national tour with Walter Hampden's company, performing the plays of Shakespeare and other classics. Their years together fell in the afternoon (matinee) of Abby's life and the evening of John's. Regardless of the Depression, World War II, and pressures from their families, these two performers are devoted to each other, and they enjoy long, busy careers as actors. For the general public, except those few who listened carefully or studied the quick-rolling credits, their names might often have been lost in the crowd, but they were recognized and well-respected in the east-coast entertainment industry. Their story reads like a Who's Who of show business. John Seymour, who came from a long line of actors, grew up in Broadway theaters and, from a young age, was on a first-name basis with many of its brightest stars, including the famous Barrymore clan. Abby Lewis arrived in New York as an unknown, but she was unafraid, and determined to find success. Both she and John worked through the golden days of radio and made the transition to film and TV. By the 1960s, in addition to their always-preferred work on stages, both were in demand as models for print and television advertising. Much of the background for their story was gleaned from the stars' extensive collection of letters, journals, photographs, and other papers housed in the Institute of Historical Survey Foundation in Abby Lewis's home town of Mesilla Park, New Mexico. Their journey gives an insider's look into the trials and rewards of life as an actor in New York City. It paints a compelling portrait of a couple who "made it" in an extremely competitive field. And it adds reassurance that courage really can make some unlikely fantasies come to pass.
Arriving in St. Louis to search for his missing brother, Danny O'Lee meets a lovely but mysterious young girl named Liberty Wells who has known his brother and perhaps been his lover before they were parted by the bitter slavery question. Danny is led to Quantrill and his guerillas, among them Frank and Jesse James, who are ravaging anti-slavery Kansas. Next, he meets and is converted to the Union cause by a beautiful black abolitionist. Finally, after many hairbreadth adventures, Danny O'Lee find his beloved brother--fighting on the other side--at the bloody Battle of Shiloh, a turning point in the little-known Civil War in the West. There, a hero is born, a villain is unmasked and a love is renewed, while the Union finds a general in an obscure, cigar-smoking, whisky-drinking sphinx of a man named U.S. Grant."--Back cover
Just after the diagnosis of an aggressive cancer in the fall of 2016, the author unexpectedly found both comfort and hope on a hike in Rocky Mountain National Park. A brief introduction opens with the news of her diagnosis and treatment. It goes on to capture her state of mind -- the trepidation she felt at the start of this uphill trek with her husband and brother-in-law on one of the Park's best-loved trails. The path is depicted in a color topographical map. On the pages that follow, 26 poems -- all inspired by scenes from that hike and included as color photos -- take the reader along an emotional path that will resonate with anyone who has faced a terminal disease. Through a variety of poetic styles, the poems raise observations and questions about nature's own conflicts and changes, and how human experience mirrors nature. The award-winning poem, "How Long," portrays the life and death of a tree as a metaphor for the author's own journey (first place in category and competition-wide honors, 2019 Colorado State Fair Poetry Contest). Other poems include "Seasons" (comparing phases of cancer to nature's ebb and flow), "Battle of One" (on chemotherapy as internal war), and "How We Cry" (which connects tears and sorrow to the role of rivers in human existence). Together they capture the wonders and struggles of nature and the reconciliation of a mind and heart facing an uncertain future. An epilogue provides an update on the author's experiences with cancer treatment and critical events in the Park and the broader world since that hike, perspectives that are alternately crushing and uplifting. This volume makes a great gift for newly-diagnosed cancer patients or others facing life-threatening diseases; a memoir for cancer survivors, who will recognize the conflicts and emotions of these poems; and an inspiration for hiking enthusiasts, whether or not they have explored Rocky Mountain National Park.
The purpose of this book is to expose some things that we often take for granted in relationships or never knew existed. Although this is not your ordinary book, I rather that everyone who read Exposing the Misalliance in Relationships would approach it with an open mind. Peace and light!
A Child of Destiny Part II is the continuation of A Child of Destiny part one. The first book was centered towards children. It was a children's story whose setting was from ancient Africa, preferably Amazulu Kingdom. With a good story line and animations that will leave you wondering what happens next, the story continues. Now you have A Child of Destiny II, which is more of an adult version that catches the reader up to speed from incidents that took place in part one. I have to say, part two is all the more intriguing with a twisted fate, historical hints and movie potential. So......journey with me as the child in whose destiny is unfolding right before your eyes becomes a reality.
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