The final book from the leading icon in US wood chip carving, Wayne Barton offers his expert instruction and inspiration based on a lifetime of study, understanding, practice, and achievement. Detailing his philosophies and methodologies on line and design, how to layout, carve, and finish, and even including his highly sought-after Barton Capitals and Foliated Alphabet templates that have never before been published, this is a must-have opus of one of America’s artistic wood chip carving icons.
In 2013, when legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson announced his retirement, Manchester United seemed the dream job for any football manager. Champions of England, the biggest and most profitable club in the world. What could possibly go wrong for his successor, who would be appointed with the clear intention of continuing the club's rich tradition? Redprint explores, in forensic detail, the six turbulent years at Old Trafford since Ferguson walked away. Despite record levels of expenditure, a succession of different managers with different philosophies and concerns about the changing identity of the club, United continued to compel throughout this period of underachievement. Wayne Barton examines each of the managerial reigns since 2013 and discusses their successes and failures in a historical and contemporary context to ask the question - are Manchester United closer to regaining their glory, or are they simply repeating mistakes of years gone by?
Few footballers in history have commanded as much media attention as David Beckham. From the moment he announced himself to the world with a breathtaking goal from the halfway line against Wimbledon in 1996, he became public property. Over the next two years, as he embarked on a relationship with a Spice Girl and was sent off in a crucial World Cup game for England, he was loved and loathed in equal measure. The restoration of brand Beckham saw him installed as England captain and almost universally loved by the time he blazed a trail across the globe with stops in Madrid, Los Angeles, Milan and Paris. But what about the player behind the celebrity? What about the boy born to play for Manchester United - the midfielder who exemplified the idea that dedication and hard work can pay off? Isn't it time he was celebrated too? Drawing on exclusive interviews with former Beckham team-mates, acclaimed footballer writer Wayne Barton explores Beckham's contribution as one of the greatest players of his generation.
Acclaimed storytellers Barton and Williams bring to light the last and most compelling chapter of the American frontier--the Texas oil rush that was as dirty as the grimy black earth from which it was born.
In the desert town of Willow Springs, Texas, peace officer C.D. Hollis lived in fear, but not for long. A shotgun blast to the back of the head lures Jefferson King, his avenging angel, to Willow Springs--into the shadow of death.
What Western Do I Read Next? describes and indexes approximately 1,900 titles published between 1989 and 1998, providing access to information genre readers need to select their next best read: title, series, author, publisher, characters, locale, time period, plot summary and similar authors.
Young Ethan Fairchild and his childhood friend, David Stuart, are heading for Oregon in ox-drawn covered wagons to make lived for themselves. between the two is beautiful Jessica Thorne, daughter of the train's strict leader. The pursuit of Jessica's affection brings the young men's friendship to a heated rivalry. With no other way to settle the matter, Fairchild and Stuart ride away from the wagon train to fight for her hand. It is the moment Thomas Silverhorn has been waiting for. The half-breed bandit has been observing the train's progress. With hi long white hair billowing behind him and a savage cream boiling from his throat, Silverhorn attacks Fairchild and Stuart. Fairchild's horse is shot out from under him, and he is knocked unconscious in the fall. Meanwhile, Stuart makes a stand and gets away. Fairchild--abandoned, presumed dead, and now on foot--must make it back to the wagon and the woman he loves. He is a stranger in a hostile land and every step he takes might be his last. Though the land may look deserted, he is not alone.
Adam Hunter is searching the Colorado high country for a killer he's never seen but knows only too well. The last thing he needs is to be stuck in the middle of a range war with responsibilities and a woman he can't resist.
The last collaboration between two popular authors weaves a complex tale of 1880s murder, fraud, and justice as two falsely accused fugitives run from the law and try to prove their innocence before U.S. Marshal Rance Hanson or the real killers find them. Reprint.
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