Who was Billy Soose, and for that matter, who is Gene Sebastian? I would suspect that even the most knowledgeable of boxing pundits would not be able to answer the questions: So who is Billy Soose?
Fast moving and guaranteed to evoke all emotions, the nine chapters of Off the Canvas takes the reader from the depths of the Great Depression, through the days of segregation and Jim Crow, then into World War II and to the events of today. These are the recollections of Tony Petrovic, former middleweight champion of the world. At that time there was just eight divisions and one sanctioning body, and his brother Billy, a welterweight champion, The book describs their rise to the top of the boxing world, only to have Billy gunned down by a racist assassin. Off the Canvas will provoke laughter, tears, anger, hate and understanding. It is a work of fiction that is so historically correct, it actually could have happened. Although historically correct, Off the Canvas is a fictionalized account of two brothers, whose lives are intertwined until the tragic death of Billy, the younger of the two. We are taken through this history and these events by older brother, Tony Petrovic, who, at age 80, doesn’t recall as well as he should, but is able to express himself in such a way that once into Off the Canvas the reader will not want to put down this novel till its completion.
I decided to write this book to share many memories, including funny stories, true short stories (oddities) and funny quotes, to help improve the image of boxing, one of the oldest of all known sports. Also the one sport that probably needs the improvement the most. To the best of my knowledge, all the stories contained herein are true. You would need the world’s greatest imagination to make up many of them.
(Guitar Educational). Written by blues expert Dave Rubin and Rusty Zinn, one of the finest young guitarists and singers on the contemporary blues scene, this book/CD pack provides the beginning to advanced blues guitarist with all of the essential turnarounds and so much more! The CD includes 76 demonstration tracks.
In this second book of Beverly White-Adams "Adventures of Rusty" series, a vacation is in store....and this time it's Maryland that awaits this endearing canine. From the elegant Atlantic Hotel in Berlin to the muddy Bald Cypress Trail.... "Rusty"is back! Readers of all ages will delight in this tale which so beautifully captures the Maryland vistas as can be seen through the eyes of Rusty....Th e one and only Terrier Tour Guide ! David Presson LMSW School Social Worker
Who was Billy Soose, and for that matter, who is Gene Sebastian? I would suspect that even the most knowledgeable of boxing pundits would not be able to answer the questions: So who is Billy Soose?
I decided to write this book to share many memories, including funny stories, true short stories (oddities) and funny quotes, to help improve the image of boxing, one of the oldest of all known sports. Also the one sport that probably needs the improvement the most. To the best of my knowledge, all the stories contained herein are true. You would need the world’s greatest imagination to make up many of them.
Fast moving and guaranteed to evoke all emotions, the nine chapters of Off the Canvas takes the reader from the depths of the Great Depression, through the days of segregation and Jim Crow, then into World War II and to the events of today. These are the recollections of Tony Petrovic, former middleweight champion of the world. At that time there was just eight divisions and one sanctioning body, and his brother Billy, a welterweight champion, The book describs their rise to the top of the boxing world, only to have Billy gunned down by a racist assassin. Off the Canvas will provoke laughter, tears, anger, hate and understanding. It is a work of fiction that is so historically correct, it actually could have happened. Although historically correct, Off the Canvas is a fictionalized account of two brothers, whose lives are intertwined until the tragic death of Billy, the younger of the two. We are taken through this history and these events by older brother, Tony Petrovic, who, at age 80, doesn’t recall as well as he should, but is able to express himself in such a way that once into Off the Canvas the reader will not want to put down this novel till its completion.
Since its original publication in 1997, English with an Accent has inspired generations of scholars to investigate linguistic discrimination, social categorization, social structures, and power. This new edition is an attempt to retain the spirit of the original while enriching and expanding it to reflect the greater understanding of linguistic discrimination that it has helped create. This third edition has been substantially reworked to include: An updated concept of social categories, how they are constructed in interaction, and how they can be invoked and perceived through linguistic cues or language ideologies Refreshed accounts of the countless social and structural factors that go into linguistic discrimination Expanded attention to specific linguistic structures, language groups, and social domains that go beyond those provided in earlier editions New dedicated chapter on American Sign Language and its history of discrimination QR codes linking to external media, stories, and other forms of engagement beyond the text A revamped website with additional material English with an Accent remains a book that forces us to acknowledge and understand the ways language is used as an excuse for discrimination. The book will help readers to better understand issues of cross-cultural communication, to develop strategies for successful interactions across social difference, to recognize patterns of language that reflect implicit bias, and to gain awareness of how mistaken beliefs about language create and nurture prejudice and discrimination.
With a new Foreword by April Baker-Bell and a new Preface by Vershawn Ashanti Young and Y’Shanda Young-Rivera, Other People’s English: Code-Meshing, Code-Switching, and African American Literacy presents an empirically grounded argument for a new approach to teaching writing to diverse students in the English language arts classroom. Responding to advocates of the “code-switching” approach, four uniquely qualified authors make the case for “code-meshing”—allowing students to use standard English, African American English, and other Englishes in formal academic writing and classroom discussions. This practical resource translates theory into a concrete road map for pre- and inservice teachers who wish to use code-meshing in the classroom to extend students’ abilities as writers and thinkers and to foster inclusiveness and creativity. The text provides activities and examples from middle and high school as well as college and addresses the question of how to advocate for code-meshing with skeptical administrators, parents, and students. Other People’s English provides a rationale for the social and educational value of code-meshing, including answers to frequently asked questions about language variation. It also includes teaching tips and action plans for professional development workshops that address cultural prejudices.
The February 2013 issue of The Rusty Nail includes work by Thomas Pitre, Ali Zahiri, John Grochalski, Raymond Cothern, Brandon Egervari, Conda V. Douglas, Onyekachi Iwu, M. Farooq Malik, Reem Rashash-Shaaban, Loukia M. Janavaras, John Matthew Whalen, Kip Hanson, Peter McMillan, Barbara Johnson, Gregory Zorko, Ian Holmes, Terri Kirby Erickson, Anne Britting Oleson, Joe Kilgore, Jasmin Paz, Peter Lingard, Jessu John, Elizabeth Beck, E. Lane Keller, BD Feil, Patrick Vincent Welsh, Phillip Larrea, N. J. Campbell, Amy Hetland, Derek Neville, Craig Miller, Rod Peckman, Hannah Thurman, Caleb Gannon, Donald Ishikawa, William Falo, Sabriel Parker, David Elliott, Emily Rose Cole, Justin W. Price, James Orr, Dennis Brock, Ashwin Arun, and Susan Alongi.
Emergency Department Compliance Manual, 2017 Edition provides everything you need to stay in compliance with complex emergency department regulations. The list of questions helps you quickly locate specific guidance on difficult legal areas such as: Complying with COBRA Dealing with psychiatric patients Negotiating consent requirements Obtaining reimbursement for ED services Avoiding employment law problems Emergency Department Compliance Manual also features first-hand advice from staff members at hospitals that have recently navigated a Joint Commission survey and includes frank and detailed information. Organized by topic, it allows you to readily compare the experiences of different hospitals. Because of the Joint Commission's hospital-wide, function-based approach to evaluating compliance, it's been difficult to know specifically what's expected of you in the ED. Emergency Department Compliance Manual includes a concise grid outlining the most recent Joint Commission standards which will help you learn what responsibilities you have for demonstrating compliance. Plus, Emergency Department Compliance Manual includes sample documentation that hospitals across the country have used to show compliance with legal requirements and Joint Commission standards: Age-related competencies Patient assessment policies and procedures Consent forms Advance directives Policies and protocols Roles and responsibilities of ED staff Quality improvement tools Conscious sedation policies and procedures Triage, referral, and discharge policies and procedures And much more!
Your trusted guide to living wheat-free Wheat is one of the largest contributors to the nationwide obesity epidemic—and its elimination is key to dramatic weight loss and optimal health. Living Wheat-Free For Dummies exposes the harmful effects of wheat/grains, sugar, and vegetable oils and provides you with a user-friendly, step-by-step plan to navigate a new, wheat/grain-free lifestyle. This information-packed guide explains why you should eliminate the trifecta of wheat/grains, sugar, and vegetable oils, what this diet looks like, and how to smoothly transition into this new dietary way of living. Whether you suffer from a wheat allergy, intolerance to grains, or just want to cut out inflammation-causing foods from your diet, Living Wheat-Free For Dummies gives you the tools and tips to improve your overall health. You can also find forty plus delicious, easy, wheat/grain-free ideas for any meal and guidelines for dining out. 40-plus delicious, easy recipes that are free of wheat/grains, sugar, and vegetable oils Guidelines for dining out wheat/grain-free Practical techniques for making the lifestyle a permanent change Exercise programs for all levels that maximize weight loss efforts and optimal health If you're looking to adopt a wheat/grain-free diet and lifestyle, this hands-on, friendly guide has you covered.
This volume contains work by Kyle Rader, Lauren Hoyt, I.G. Frederick, Andrew Pei, Aaron McCullough, Chris Nugent, Katrina K Guarascio, Ekaterina Lalo, Keith Moul, F.J. Gale, A. J. Serrano, Norton MacKay, Gayle Francis Moffet, Wayne Orr, Nathan Alan Schwartz, Jeremy Eldon Hauck, Jeff Hill, Jason Brightwell, Yevgeniy Levitskiy, Diane Payne, Ania Payne, Steve Baba, Chandni Singh, Rhonda Talbot, Vincent Salvano, Derrick Martin-Campbell, Denise Falcone, Katherine Givens, A.g. Synclair, J.E. Sherwood, Foster Trecost, Gillian Prew, Wendy Ashlee Coleman, Maria B. Strong, Matthew Haughton, Mary Harwell Sayler, Harry E. Gilleland, Jr., Amy Adams, Tammy Ho Lai-Ming, Joe Bichl, Alan W. Jankowski, Anthony J. Otten, Kathryn Lynch, Jacob Cooper, Fred Johnston, Joseph P. O'Brien, Steve Prusky, and Christopher L. Irvin.
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