Author: Lonnie Mair
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1504908236
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 120
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In this first sequel to Stephanie’s Stepside, Mair’s graduate student protagonist, Stephanie Carson, of the western San Joaquin Valley, is back in the massive fields lying poisoned by toxic waste. In an effort to restore to productivity the huge once fertile semi-arid lake bed of the ancient Tulare Lake region of California, she has brought a whole team of young experts. Due to Stephanie’s excellent master’s project preparation, episode 2 begins only months after Stephanie’s UC Davis research team has been selected and has just begun its work of verifying Stephanie’s research. Because of the supercharged economic engine that the California western Central Valley had been, powerful political and economic forces are soon preparing to clash in the hot, dusty, and now lifeless fields of the western Central Valley. It is not long before the silence of undulating heat waves slow dancing over a test field is broken by the sharp report of a high-powered rifle. The slump of a figure beside an old, but well-kept, red pickup and the metal on metal “spang” of a heavy bullet ricocheting away follow moments later.
Author: Lonnie Mair
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781504908108
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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In this first sequel to Stephanie's Stepside, Mair's graduate student protagonist, Stephanie Carson, of the western San Joaquin Valley, is back in the massive fields lying poisoned by toxic waste. In an effort to restore to productivity the huge once fertile semi-arid lake bed of the ancient Tulare Lake region of California, she has brought a whole team of young experts. Due to Stephanie's excellent master's project preparation, episode 2 begins only months after Stephanie's UC Davis research team has been selected and has just begun its work of verifying Stephanie's research. Because of the supercharged economic engine that the California western Central Valley had been, powerful political and economic forces are soon preparing to clash in the hot, dusty, and now lifeless fields of the western Central Valley. It is not long before the silence of undulating heat waves slow dancing over a test field is broken by the sharp report of a high-powered rifle. The slump of a figure beside an old, but well-kept, red pickup and the metal on metal "spang" of a heavy bullet ricocheting away follow moments later.
Author: Lonnie Mair
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1665573007
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
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In this second sequel to Stephanie's Stepside, the first book by Lonnie Mair, Episode Three, Hope from Toxic Ground, continues Mair’s seamless blending of eco-thriller, love story, murder mystery, and Central California travelogue. In this episode Mair’s graduate student protagonist, turned California governor supported, eco-scientist researcher, Stephanie Carson, is back in the poisoned fields of the western San Joaquin Valley, with government support by a research team continuing her research, in the effort to restore to productivity the huge, once fertile semi-arid lakebed of the ancient Tulare Lake region of California, known as the Central Valley. Accompanying her, is Stephanie’s restored, customized and beloved, classic Chevrolet Stepside pickup. Again, serving as companion, portable laboratory, library, and goodwill emissary, not to mention transportation, to and from the fields. In this follow up, Mair demonstrates the importance of close political ties to high office in Sacramento in order to impact change in those California fields. Hope from Toxic Ground highlights the military arm that the California governor can exercise to effect change, as well as the restraints that are placed on the implementation of that force. In this episode, Stephanie takes the evidence of deliberate toxic poisoning that she and her team have amassed, to the World Court in the Netherlands to get monetary recompense for the reclamation of the Central Valley. Supporting her efforts are Ethan, her husband, his ranch hands and the research team she was awarded by the California University at Davis and new-found friend, the California Governor, and the governor’s National Guard Military Police commander, Leigh Hunnicutt.
Author: Lonnie Mair
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 9781665573016
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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In this second sequel to Stephanie's Stepside, the first book by Lonnie Mair, Episode Three, Hope from Toxic Ground, continues Mair's seamless blending of eco-thriller, love story, murder mystery, and Central California travelogue. In this episode Mair's graduate student protagonist, turned California governor supported, eco-scientist researcher, Stephanie Carson, is back in the poisoned fields of the western San Joaquin Valley, with government support by a research team continuing her research, in the effort to restore to productivity the huge, once fertile semi-arid lakebed of the ancient Tulare Lake region of California, known as the Central Valley. Accompanying her, is Stephanie's restored, customized and beloved, classic Chevrolet Stepside pickup. Again, serving as companion, portable laboratory, library, and goodwill emissary, not to mention transportation, to and from the fields. In this follow up, Mair demonstrates the importance of close political ties to high office in Sacramento in order to impact change in those California fields. Hope from Toxic Ground highlights the military arm that the California governor can exercise to effect change, as well as the restraints that are placed on the implementation of that force. In this episode, Stephanie takes the evidence of deliberate toxic poisoning that she and her team have amassed, to the World Court in the Netherlands to get monetary recompense for the reclamation of the Central Valley. Supporting her efforts are Ethan, her husband, his ranch hands and the research team she was awarded by the California University at Davis and new-found friend, the California Governor, and the governor's National Guard Military Police commander, Leigh Hunnicutt.
Author: Lonnie Mair
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1452018227
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
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An 8.0 earthquake almost completely destroyed Interstate 5 in California's Central Valley, heavily damaged the California aqua duct and cracked the holding ponds of a toxic waste facility that released the toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and plastic effluvium, a witch's brew, that poisoned miles of the most fertile land in the world. Stephanie Granger's master's project was to study the extent of the poisoning and what methods, if any, might return the land to production. Not long into her research, influence, pressure, and eventually death threats from the conglomerate that owned the toxic waste facility, hound her in her search for the truth. She is forced to flee from the university lab that had become her second home, and armed with her lab and field work studies, endeavors to put the research findings together to save the land, her friends, and herself!
Author: Claudia Sandoval
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1613129440
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 338
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From the winner of MasterChef season 6, sixty-five recipes inspired by her Mexican roots, featuring her favorite dishes plus on-the-spot creations from the show. Claudia’s Cocina: A Taste of Mexico celebrates the food of MasterChef Season 6 winner, Claudia Sandoval. Claudia brought with her a cooking background strongly influenced by her family’s Mexican roots, as well as the seafood restaurant her grandparents owned when she was a child. Throughout the show she demonstrated a bright, versatile range of flavors and always made family the center of her dishes. Simple by design, the book offers sixty-five mouthwatering recipes straight from Claudia’s kitchen to yours. It showcases a mix of Claudia’s favorite dishes, as well as some of the on-the-spot creations that propelled her to victory: · Hibiscus Poached Pears · Grilled Swordfish · Head-On Garlic Shrimp · Achiote Rubbed Pork Chops · Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken · Tres Leches Cake The book also shares her favorites from her family’s town of Mazatlán, as well as creams, sauces, and salsas, plus step-by-step directions for complex dishes that will help readers master some of the staples of Mexican cuisine. Readers will also learn about Claudia’s life and childhood and find insights into how she became the extraordinary winner of MasterChef Season 6. With a foreword by Graham Elliot
Author: Charles L. Granata
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
ISBN: 9781613738375
Category : Rock music
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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When he first started working on Pet Sounds, Brian Wilson said that he was going to write "the greatest rock album ever made." That album, released in 1966, fifty years ago, changed the face of popular music. From conception and composition to arrangement and production, Pet Sounds was the work of one extraordinary man. Turning his back on the protest songs and folk rock of his contemporaries and even on the bright surf sound of his own creation, Brian Wilson reached deep within himself to make music that struck an emotional chord and touched people's souls. Embracing the rapidly advancing recording technology of the time, he expertly created an original studio sound that would inspire generations of listeners and musicians. Featuring a detailed track-by-track analysis of the songs and extensive interviews with key personalities, Wouldn't It Be Nice reveals the influences--musical, personal, and professional--that together created this groundbreaking album. Now revised to include new information and recent developments, this is the definitive book on one of the greatest albums ever made.
Author: Brittney Sahin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 428
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Will this growly protector break her book-loving heart . . . or become her second chance at love? Savanna Vasquez lost her Navy SEAL husband years ago to terrorists, and she doesn't think she's capable of falling in love again. So, she busies herself by running her café and buries her face in the pages of fiction for a romantic escape. But when her late husband's brother finds his way into her life, bringing a world of danger with him, Savanna is protected by a group of tough former Army guys. She feels like she's inside one of her favorite novels, but she's not so sure if her happily-ever-after will be guaranteed, especially when she finds herself alone with one of the dangerously handsome Delta operators. After twenty years of serving his country in the Army, Griffin Andrews now works for an elite security team. When he's sent on a mission to protect a friend of the firm, he never expects to meet a woman who will bring his dead heart back to life. In Griffin's eyes, Savanna's still married, even if only in her heart--which means she's off-limits. Forget the fact she's also his assignment. With her being hunted by an unknown number of threats, he needs to focus on her safety and not the way she feels in his arms. Griffin's resolve begins to slip the more time they spend together and his self-control snaps. The unexplainable connection between them has them both wondering if maybe they were brought together for another reason. And as Griffin does everything in his power to save Savanna, he discovers there's a chance she just might save him too. From Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Brittney Sahin, comes a thrilling new series, full of sizzle and suspense. The Falcon Falls Security team will take you on exciting adventures around the globe as the heroes fall in love in these standalone romance military novels.
Author: Tamara Ashley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781787357761
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 300
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Author: Zuzka Light
Publisher: Avery
ISBN: 158333582X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 290
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YouTube workout video star Zuzka Light presents her long-awaited debut fitness book, with a 30-day fitness regime of powerful, effective 15-minute workouts. Filming first from a tiny basement in Prague, and eventually settling in Los Angeles, Zuzka Light has single-handedly ushered in the YouTube fitness revolution. Viewers love Light for her short, ferociously effective workouts and her in-the-trenches, never-give-up positive attitude—and she’s racked up more than half a billion views to prove it. Now, finally, comes 15 Minutes to Fit, Light’s hotly anticipated debut, with a 30-day fitness plan guaranteed to burn fat and build ripped muscles. Based on innovative high-intensity interval training, the workouts in 15 Minutes to Fit are designed to be done anywhere, anytime (no fancy gym equipment necessary), in just 15 minutes a day. This book takes the guesswork out of the workout, providing: • A 30-day workout plan to whip your body into shape—in 15 minutes a day or less • A companion meal plan, with delicious and healthful recipes for each day • Step-by-step photographs throughout to illustrate proper form for the workouts • Quick facts on health and nutrition to help readers separate fact from fiction • Support and motivation from Light, who overcame many obstacles to become the female face of fitness As Light says, “Give me 15 minutes a day and I’ll give you a badass body.” Coauthored by New York Times–bestselling author Jeff O’Connell, 15 Minutes to Fit is the book legions of fans have been waiting for.
