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An Oasis in the Wilderness

By: Tony Ferrigno

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In the late 1980s, author Tony Ferrigno had been employed as an ironworker for twenty years when he began experiencing both physical and mental stress. His parents health declined, and they eventually died. Enormous pressure forced him to retire on disability. He developed intense and debilitating physical symptoms, and he was more nervous than ever, bringing on difficulty breathing, stomach upset, and side pain. Eventually, he avoided leaving the house. Going to church was an ordeal. Traveling on buses, trains, and planes was out of the question. He wondered if life was worth living in those circumstances. And then he heard about Recovery International, a self-help group offering a cognitive behavioral training method developed by the late neuro psychiatrist Dr. Abraham A. Low. It helps people learn to identify and manage negative thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and behaviors that can lead to emotional distress and related physical symptoms. In An Oasis in the Wilderness, Ferrigno shares his story and how the organization helped him get his life back. A combination of memoir, self-help, and inspiration, An Oasis in the Wilderness narrates how one man, immobilized by fear, used the Recovery method to not only help himself but others.

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LifeRich Publishing

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1489716513

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9781489716514

Italian Sword and Sandal Films, 1908-1990

By: Roy Kinnard,Tony Crnkovich

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Italian Sword and Sandal Films, 1908-1990

By: Roy Kinnard,Tony Crnkovich

Produced in Italy from the turn of the 20th century, "sword and sandal" or peplum films were well received in the silent era and attained great popularity in the 1960s following the release of Hercules (1959), starring Mr. Universe Steve Reeves. A global craze for Bronze Age fantasy-adventures ensued and the heroic exploits of Hercules, Maciste, Samson and Goliath were soon a mainstay of American drive-ins and second-run theaters (though mainly disparaged by critics). By 1965, the genre was eclipsed by the spaghetti western, yet the 1960s peplum canon continues to inspire Hollywood epics. This filmography provides credits, cast and comments for dozens of films from 1908 through 1990.

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McFarland

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1476662916

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9781476662916

"I'm Going to the Media and Getting a Lawyer!"

The Battle Cry of Parents Upset with Their Kid's School

By: Tony Arangio

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"I'm Going to the Media and Getting a Lawyer!"

The Battle Cry of Parents Upset with Their Kid's School

By: Tony Arangio

The title tells it all! You can, for once, actually tell something about the book by its cover. Author, Tony Arangio, Ph.D., takes the phrase, "I'm Going To The Media And Getting A Lawyer" from angry parents who were upset with their kid's school, and turned it into an entertaining, thought provoking, stimulating and, at times, very funny and poignant first person account of his 17 years as the Director of Parent Relations for a very large (over 65,000 kids) public school district. Written in a conversational style without technical jargon and devoid of footnotes, this book immediately hones in on many issues which help to give insight equally to parents of school age children from K-12 and school district administrators and teachers. Full of richly described, sometimes hysterical recollections of actual events with gently offered layers of advice, suggested guidelines to follow, thought provoking observations and insights into how to avoid possible flashpoints, this book is subtly instructional without being didactic. Dr. Arangio deftly carries you from his earliest remembrances as a student in public schools, setting the tone of his passion with education and quickly engaging us in a dialogue about all participants in any bureaucracy needing to understand themselves in order to be able to communicate with others. He does not shy away from subjects of race, socio-economic status, religion, discipline and consequences and even the always daunting subject of cheerleaders. While cases are interspersed throughout, 16 memorable cases were added. The concluding epilogues provide an appropriate balance to the beginning passages giving the reader a very satisfying ending. Anyone who has anything to do with a child's education: parent, school employee, school trustee, college of education student or professor, even state legislator, should find this book a stimulating and a fun read.

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305

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AuthorHouse

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1491847379

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9781491847374

Joining Arnold

Rise of the Girlie Man

By: Tony Denera

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Joining Arnold

Rise of the Girlie Man

By: Tony Denera

On the evening of October 7, 2003, I was standing among the hysteria and celebration of a highly unusual event inside the ballroom of the Century Plaza Hotel. Arnold Schwarzenegger had just won the historic recall election to unseat incumbent California governor Gray Davis. I had been hit with a thought: Did I just come full circle with this man now known as "The Governator?" I will leave that up to you to decide. I might as well start from the beginning. Enjoy the ride.

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Xlibris Corporation

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146916289X

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9781469162898

The Eighth Wonder of the World

The True Story of André the Giant

By: Bertrand Hébert,Pat Laprade,Tony Stabile

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The Eighth Wonder of the World

The True Story of André the Giant

By: Bertrand Hébert,Pat Laprade,Tony Stabile

A definitive and exhaustive biography Is there a way to find truth in the stuff of legend? You may think you know André the Giant — but who was André Roussimoff? This comprehensive biography addresses the burning questions, outrageous stories, and common misconceptions about his height, his weight, his drawing power as a superstar, and his seemingly unparalleled capacity for food and alcohol. But more importantly, The Eighth Wonder of the World: The True Story of André the Giant transports readers beyond the smoke and mirrors of professional wrestling into the life of a real man. Born in France, André worked on his family’s farm until he was 18, when he moved to Paris to pursue professional wrestling. A truly extraordinary figure, André went on to become an international icon and world traveler, all while battling acromegaly. While his disorder is what made him a giant and a household name, it’s also what caused his untimely death at 46. With exhaustive research, exclusive interviews with family and friends, and an exploration of André’s amazing in-ring career and the indelible mark he left on pop culture, Laprade and Hébert have crafted the most complete portrait of a modern-day mythical being.

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ECW Press

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1773054767

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9781773054766

A Nest of Occasionals

By: Tony Martin

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A Nest of Occasionals

By: Tony Martin

Comedian Tony Martin's genius for unearthing the eccentric in seemingly ordinary people is laid bare in this hilarious new collection of tales from his tumultuous life outside show business. Spanning four decades, two nations, and a number of embarrassing medical procedures and ancient family disputes, Martin's stories are light on the epic, and unsparing in the detail. Be amused and appalled as Tony discovers his parents are censoring bare breasts in the National Geographic, attempts to start a band with no musical skill whatsoever and returns to his hometown to discover his grandfather is not the man he thought he was.

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Picador Australia

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1741987601

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9781741987607

Created to Win

By: Tony Foster

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Created to Win

By: Tony Foster

The purpose of this book is to help you discover a biblical perspective about winning in life. Genesis 1:26 reads: God said let us make man in our image and in our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the heavens, over the livestock and over all the earth and everything that creeps on the earth. (KJV) This verse sets the stage for the entire context of this book, as it lays the foundational truth about who you area winner! Whether you feel like one, look like one, or act like one now is irrelevant. The most important factor is to see how God made youjust like Him. In His image and likeness, and with His characteristics and nature. Heres the good news: God is a winner, thus YOU have been predetermined and designed to win in life as well. Over recent years, there has been a paradigm shift in the Church concerning these truths. More and more Christian leaders have begun to acknowledge this biblical understanding of ruling as kings in this life, as taught by Jesus Himself. With this understanding, can you begin to see Gods original intent for humanity? It is His will for you to win in life! Now, its time for you to live in this same victory and dominionjust as God intended you to live. Together, we can become the winners God has designed us to be. You have been CREATED TO WIN!

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1503581268

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An Oasis in the Wilderness

By: Tony Ferrigno

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An Oasis in the Wilderness

An Oasis in the Wilderness

Italian Sword and Sandal Films, 1908-1990

Italian Sword and Sandal Films, 1908-1990

"I'm Going to the Media and Getting a Lawyer!"

"I'm Going to the Media and Getting a Lawyer!"

Joining Arnold

Joining Arnold

The Eighth Wonder of the World

The Eighth Wonder of the World

A Nest of Occasionals

A Nest of Occasionals

Created to Win

Created to Win

An Oasis in the Wilderness

An Oasis in the Wilderness

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