Author: Kristen Tracy
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593661036
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Get to know the history and mysteries of Alcatraz Island, home to one of the world's most famous prisons. This landmark off the coast of San Francisco was once home to many well-known criminals, including Al Capone. Former Alcatraz Island volunteer and seasoned author Kristen Tracy takes young readers on an adventure through the historic prison's grounds in this dynamically illustrated book packed with interesting facts and important stories. From individual cells in the Main Cellhouse to the ruins of the Warden's House, readers will get an in-depth tour of the island and its buildings. Tracy also shares important stories about how Alcatraz got its name, famous escape attempts, the gardens and the birds of the island, as well as the Native American groups who once occupied "The Rock." Award-winning illustrator Anika Orrock highlights the island’s beautiful (and also grim) history with stunning artwork that brings to life this mysterious island. Author Kristen Tracy brings her personality-filled writing to a classic topic sure to be a hit with young readers. Written with a sharp eye for detail and an occasionally comedic voice, this book provides curious kids with a compact yet thorough history of America’s most notorious prison island.
The Unofficial Alcatraz Handbook
Author: Kristen Tracy
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593661036
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Get to know the history and mysteries of Alcatraz Island, home to one of the world's most famous prisons. This landmark off the coast of San Francisco was once home to many well-known criminals, including Al Capone. Former Alcatraz Island volunteer and seasoned author Kristen Tracy takes young readers on an adventure through the historic prison's grounds in this dynamically illustrated book packed with interesting facts and important stories. From individual cells in the Main Cellhouse to the ruins of the Warden's House, readers will get an in-depth tour of the island and its buildings. Tracy also shares important stories about how Alcatraz got its name, famous escape attempts, the gardens and the birds of the island, as well as the Native American groups who once occupied "The Rock." Award-winning illustrator Anika Orrock highlights the island’s beautiful (and also grim) history with stunning artwork that brings to life this mysterious island. Author Kristen Tracy brings her personality-filled writing to a classic topic sure to be a hit with young readers. Written with a sharp eye for detail and an occasionally comedic voice, this book provides curious kids with a compact yet thorough history of America’s most notorious prison island.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593661036
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Get to know the history and mysteries of Alcatraz Island, home to one of the world's most famous prisons. This landmark off the coast of San Francisco was once home to many well-known criminals, including Al Capone. Former Alcatraz Island volunteer and seasoned author Kristen Tracy takes young readers on an adventure through the historic prison's grounds in this dynamically illustrated book packed with interesting facts and important stories. From individual cells in the Main Cellhouse to the ruins of the Warden's House, readers will get an in-depth tour of the island and its buildings. Tracy also shares important stories about how Alcatraz got its name, famous escape attempts, the gardens and the birds of the island, as well as the Native American groups who once occupied "The Rock." Award-winning illustrator Anika Orrock highlights the island’s beautiful (and also grim) history with stunning artwork that brings to life this mysterious island. Author Kristen Tracy brings her personality-filled writing to a classic topic sure to be a hit with young readers. Written with a sharp eye for detail and an occasionally comedic voice, this book provides curious kids with a compact yet thorough history of America’s most notorious prison island.
The Book of Shadows
Author: Ngaire E. Genge
Publisher: Harmony
ISBN: 0307421872
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
The ultimate unofficial guide to the hit program Charmed, this is both a book of spells and a key to the mysteries of the show. The Book of Shadows celebrates the best of Charmed, from its roots in the ancient tradition of Wicca to insider information on the show's stars. N.E. Genge not only provides fascinating background details for the show's Wiccan elements, but also guides readers in performing their own magic. Fans with a witchy bent will learn about the tools of magic and divination and the casting of spells. Recipes and rituals—from those that beckon love or bless a new business venture to those that bequeath strength or bestow fortune—are all included. The Book of Shadows is a sassy celebration of witches, sisterhood, and magic. This book has not been prepared, approved, licensed, endorsed, or in any way authorized by any entity that created or produced Charmed.
Publisher: Harmony
ISBN: 0307421872
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
The ultimate unofficial guide to the hit program Charmed, this is both a book of spells and a key to the mysteries of the show. The Book of Shadows celebrates the best of Charmed, from its roots in the ancient tradition of Wicca to insider information on the show's stars. N.E. Genge not only provides fascinating background details for the show's Wiccan elements, but also guides readers in performing their own magic. Fans with a witchy bent will learn about the tools of magic and divination and the casting of spells. Recipes and rituals—from those that beckon love or bless a new business venture to those that bequeath strength or bestow fortune—are all included. The Book of Shadows is a sassy celebration of witches, sisterhood, and magic. This book has not been prepared, approved, licensed, endorsed, or in any way authorized by any entity that created or produced Charmed.
Sea and Pacific Motor Boat Handbook
Author: Sea and Pacific Motor Boat
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Squatching
Author: Glenn A. Edwards
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1481730991
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 63
Book Description
Squatching: A Guide for the Novice is a guide for the beginner in the field of conducting an investigation for Sasquatch. You will be given some common facts and history of this elusive creature in addition to the equipment that may be required to take along on your journey. Not knowing what to expect during a night out can be a little scary, with the aid of photos and links to sound recordings of the night life you may encounter, perhaps you may not be so spooked when something screams out fom the darkness. Now if you happen to be one of the lucky few and come across the tracks of a Sasquatch, step by step instructions are provided in order to creating a caste are included for your convenience and fun. Stories with a little country advice scattered along the way are included to aid you in your quest for the elusive beast.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1481730991
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 63
Book Description
Squatching: A Guide for the Novice is a guide for the beginner in the field of conducting an investigation for Sasquatch. You will be given some common facts and history of this elusive creature in addition to the equipment that may be required to take along on your journey. Not knowing what to expect during a night out can be a little scary, with the aid of photos and links to sound recordings of the night life you may encounter, perhaps you may not be so spooked when something screams out fom the darkness. Now if you happen to be one of the lucky few and come across the tracks of a Sasquatch, step by step instructions are provided in order to creating a caste are included for your convenience and fun. Stories with a little country advice scattered along the way are included to aid you in your quest for the elusive beast.
I Don
Author: Tony Ingle
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615329314
Category : Basketball coaches
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
"With forewords by multimillion-selling author Stephen Covey and Basketball Hall of Famer Hubie Brown, I don't mind hitting bottom, I just hate dragging will entertain, motivate and inspire. It is the engaging and unique story of a life full of resilience, perseverance, faith and family ... told by a man known by coaching colleagues and friends as 'the Will Rogers of basketball.'"--Page 4 of cover.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615329314
Category : Basketball coaches
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
"With forewords by multimillion-selling author Stephen Covey and Basketball Hall of Famer Hubie Brown, I don't mind hitting bottom, I just hate dragging will entertain, motivate and inspire. It is the engaging and unique story of a life full of resilience, perseverance, faith and family ... told by a man known by coaching colleagues and friends as 'the Will Rogers of basketball.'"--Page 4 of cover.
This Day in Music's Guide to the Jam
Author: Rick Buckler
Publisher: This Day In Music Guide
ISBN: 9781999592776
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Rick Buckler talks us through the formation of The Jam and their early days - being signed by Polydor, their first No 1 record, the video shoots, tours and beyond. Buckler also picks the 50 greatest Jam tracks and tells us how they were written, recorded and the stories behind every one of these classic songs. This book also critiques every Jam studio album as well as listing every Jam tour, The Jam on TV, Awards, video locations and more. This book was previously The Dead Straight Guide To The Jam.
Publisher: This Day In Music Guide
ISBN: 9781999592776
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Rick Buckler talks us through the formation of The Jam and their early days - being signed by Polydor, their first No 1 record, the video shoots, tours and beyond. Buckler also picks the 50 greatest Jam tracks and tells us how they were written, recorded and the stories behind every one of these classic songs. This book also critiques every Jam studio album as well as listing every Jam tour, The Jam on TV, Awards, video locations and more. This book was previously The Dead Straight Guide To The Jam.
A Place Outside the Law
Author: Peter Jan Honigsberg
Publisher: Beacon Press
ISBN: 0807026980
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Firsthand testimonies from Guantánamo Bay, inspiring future generations to never repeat the human rights violations of the detention center. Law scholar and Witness to Guantánamo founder Peter Jan Honigsberg uncovers a haunting portrait of life at the military prison and its toll, not only on the detainees and their loved ones but also on its military and civilian personnel and the journalists who reported on it. Honigsberg conducted 158 interviews across 20 countries so that the people who lived and worked there could tell their heartbreaking and inspirational stories. In each one, we face the reality that the healing process cannot begin until we start the conversation about what was done in the name of protecting our country. These are a few of them. Many alleged operatives in Guantánamo were purchased by the United States for ransom from Afghan and Pakistani soldiers. Brandon Neely, a prison guard who processed the first group of suspected operatives to arrive in Cuba, flew to London to embrace the detainees he guarded after leaving the military. Navy whistleblower Matt Diaz covertly released the names of 500 detainees by sending them in a greeting card to a lawyer in New York. Journalist Carol Rosenberg committed the past 17 years of her career to documenting life at Guantánamo. And Damien Corsetti, an interrogator who came to be known as the “King of Torture,” received ribbons and awards for the same cruel actions for which he was later prosecuted. In startling, aching prose, A Place Outside the Law shines a light on these unheard voices, and through them, encourages the global community to embrace humanity as our greatest tool to make the world a safer place.
Publisher: Beacon Press
ISBN: 0807026980
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Firsthand testimonies from Guantánamo Bay, inspiring future generations to never repeat the human rights violations of the detention center. Law scholar and Witness to Guantánamo founder Peter Jan Honigsberg uncovers a haunting portrait of life at the military prison and its toll, not only on the detainees and their loved ones but also on its military and civilian personnel and the journalists who reported on it. Honigsberg conducted 158 interviews across 20 countries so that the people who lived and worked there could tell their heartbreaking and inspirational stories. In each one, we face the reality that the healing process cannot begin until we start the conversation about what was done in the name of protecting our country. These are a few of them. Many alleged operatives in Guantánamo were purchased by the United States for ransom from Afghan and Pakistani soldiers. Brandon Neely, a prison guard who processed the first group of suspected operatives to arrive in Cuba, flew to London to embrace the detainees he guarded after leaving the military. Navy whistleblower Matt Diaz covertly released the names of 500 detainees by sending them in a greeting card to a lawyer in New York. Journalist Carol Rosenberg committed the past 17 years of her career to documenting life at Guantánamo. And Damien Corsetti, an interrogator who came to be known as the “King of Torture,” received ribbons and awards for the same cruel actions for which he was later prosecuted. In startling, aching prose, A Place Outside the Law shines a light on these unheard voices, and through them, encourages the global community to embrace humanity as our greatest tool to make the world a safer place.
The Four Famous Interview Questions
Author: Bill Ward
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781542838580
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
The interviewing and selection process is perplexing for both the hiring manager and the candidate. This book guides both through an easy to digest allegory that breaks down the unlimited number of potential interview questions in easy to understand categories. Follow Stacy Koenig and Henry Williams as candidate and hiring manager, respectively, as they develop improved tools and learn about the Four Famous Interview Questions from which all good interview questions are derived.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781542838580
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
The interviewing and selection process is perplexing for both the hiring manager and the candidate. This book guides both through an easy to digest allegory that breaks down the unlimited number of potential interview questions in easy to understand categories. Follow Stacy Koenig and Henry Williams as candidate and hiring manager, respectively, as they develop improved tools and learn about the Four Famous Interview Questions from which all good interview questions are derived.
The Glassy, Burning Floor of Hell
Author: Brian Evenson
Publisher: Coffee House Press
ISBN: 1566896150
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
“Here is how monstrous humans are.” A sentient, murderous prosthetic leg; shadowy creatures lurking behind a shimmering wall; brutal barrow men: of all the terrors that populate The Glassy, Burning Floor of Hell, perhaps the most alarming are the beings who decimated the habitable Earth: humans. In this new short story collection, Brian Evenson envisions a chilling future beyond the Anthropocene that forces excruciating decisions about survival and self-sacrifice in the face of toxic air and a natural world torn between revenge and regeneration. Combining psychological and ecological horror, each tale thrums with Evenson’s award-winning literary craftsmanship, dark humor, and thrilling suspense.
Publisher: Coffee House Press
ISBN: 1566896150
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
“Here is how monstrous humans are.” A sentient, murderous prosthetic leg; shadowy creatures lurking behind a shimmering wall; brutal barrow men: of all the terrors that populate The Glassy, Burning Floor of Hell, perhaps the most alarming are the beings who decimated the habitable Earth: humans. In this new short story collection, Brian Evenson envisions a chilling future beyond the Anthropocene that forces excruciating decisions about survival and self-sacrifice in the face of toxic air and a natural world torn between revenge and regeneration. Combining psychological and ecological horror, each tale thrums with Evenson’s award-winning literary craftsmanship, dark humor, and thrilling suspense.
Hidden Animals
Author: Mia Cassany
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744054974
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Lots of fun things to discover in this colorful book of amazing animals! Who will we find today? What can you spot? Every read is different with this individual and beautifully styled ebook. Who is that hiding? Can you see Mr. Red Fox or Mrs. Bear? Spot the animals as you read along together in this enchanting and unique ebook! Learning new animals and brilliant facts with lots of things to spot while thinking about shapes and colors, this ebook can be read over and over again. Come and join the fun with Hidden Animals! You'll spot something new every time!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744054974
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Lots of fun things to discover in this colorful book of amazing animals! Who will we find today? What can you spot? Every read is different with this individual and beautifully styled ebook. Who is that hiding? Can you see Mr. Red Fox or Mrs. Bear? Spot the animals as you read along together in this enchanting and unique ebook! Learning new animals and brilliant facts with lots of things to spot while thinking about shapes and colors, this ebook can be read over and over again. Come and join the fun with Hidden Animals! You'll spot something new every time!