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Your Favorite . . . Crab Cakes!

By: Chuck Ayers,Tom Batiuk

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Your Favorite . . . Crab Cakes!

By: Chuck Ayers,Tom Batiuk

He blusters and grumbles. He rants and raves. He tries to outgun the school kids chasing after the bus on his route. But in his heart, Ed Crankshaft has a decent streak a mile wide. Patiently explaining death to his grandson Max. Comforting his friend Ralph as Ralph's wife descends into Alzheimer's. Thrusting flowers and candy at his son-in-law on a nearly forgotten wedding anniversary. The star of the hit comic strip Crankshaft is a gentle soul stuck in a cantankerous mood. With a supporting cast that includes Ed's two daughters, Chris and Pam; Pam's husband, Jeff; and their kids, Max and Mindy, Crankshaft appeals to families everywhere who steadfastly deal with intergenerational cares and conflicts. As one critic said: "Crankshaft is a witty, thoughtful commentary on the trials and tribulations of today's senior citizens." But, of course, Crankshaft is so much more. The strip's approach to Alzheimer's generated countless letters and e-mails, as did Crankshaft's near-death illness. Hilarious and clever, honest and moving, Crankshaft both keeps readers laughing at the curmudgeon's pranks and pondering life's real meaning in this collection, Your Favorite...Crab Cakes! It's a balancing act that's rarely attempted in the comics—and with Crankshaft, it works admirably.

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168

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Andrews McMeel Publishing

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0740786040

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9780740786044

The Chesapeake in Focus

Transforming the Natural World

By: Tom Pelton

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The Chesapeake in Focus

Transforming the Natural World

By: Tom Pelton

Looking to the future, Pelton offers a provocative vision of the hard steps that must be taken if we truly want to save the Bay.

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279

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JHU Press

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1421424754

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9781421424750

Your Favorite . . . Crab Cakes!

By: Chuck Ayers,Tom Batiuk

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By: Chuck Ayers,Tom Batiuk

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Andrews McMeel Publishing

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0740786040

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9780740786044

Life and Adventures of Tom the Bomb

By: Tom Ryan

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Life and Adventures of Tom the Bomb

By: Tom Ryan

This book is not a biography. I consider them to often times have too much dull material in them. Instead, this is a compilation of dozens and dozens of interesting, even spell binding events in my life, so much so, that readers tell me there isn't a dull paragraph in the 221 pages of my book! In addition to being very readable, I actually believe that any thoughtful person who reads this and wants to, can easily learn how to become physically stronger, mentally more serene and courageous, and even adept at becoming more spiritually oriented." So I say to you, "Read and enjoy!

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224

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Xlibris Corporation

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1465321225

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9781465321220

Mourning Doves

By: Tom Upton

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Mourning Doves

By: Tom Upton

The short story is alive and well. With this collection Upton examines the triumphs, the tragedies, and the folly of human existence. From the sad to the hilarious, from the everyday to the bizarre-- Upton covers it all, spinning beautifully written tales filled with insights for the reader to ponder long after the story is read.

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141

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Tom Upton

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1440439117

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9781440439117

My Father's Story

By: Tom Norton

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My Father's Story

By: Tom Norton

A father (Tom) hears his son Richard say, “School is OK except I don’t like learning numbers or arithmetic.” After dinner, Tom sits with Richard and tells him a story of a kingdom long ago where the use of numbers is forbidden by King Kcaj and of the chaos that ensues because of it. As Tom’s story unfolds, he hopes to instill in Richard a sense of the importance of learning numbers, counting, and arithmetic along with other life lessons.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1450057640

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9781450057646

Caricatures by Tom Tit

By: Tom Tit,New Age Press Limited

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Caricatures by Tom Tit

By: Tom Tit,New Age Press Limited

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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126

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Wentworth Press

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1010256289

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9781010256281

Ol' Tom and Laura

By: Tom Kelly

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Ol' Tom and Laura

By: Tom Kelly

A Classic Father-Daughter Love Story by Colonel Tom Kelly. Selected Childhood chapters from; Dealer’s Choice, Better on A Rising Tide, A Year Outside, The Boat, & A Few Loose Chapters. “Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale, her infinite variety.” -William Shakespeare

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364

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Tom Kelly, Inc.

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1561422142

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9781561422142

Book's by Tom Batiuk

Your Favorite . . . Crab Cakes!

Your Favorite . . . Crab Cakes!

The Chesapeake in Focus

The Chesapeake in Focus

Your Favorite . . . Crab Cakes!

Your Favorite . . . Crab Cakes!

Life and Adventures of Tom the Bomb

Life and Adventures of Tom the Bomb

Mourning Doves

Mourning Doves

My Father's Story

My Father's Story

Caricatures by Tom Tit

Caricatures by Tom Tit

Ol' Tom and Laura

Ol' Tom and Laura

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