Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Big business
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Terrestial and space pioneer in communication, computation and control.
Texas Giants
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Big business
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Terrestial and space pioneer in communication, computation and control.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Big business
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Terrestial and space pioneer in communication, computation and control.
Giants
Author: Charles DeLoach
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 9780810829718
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Details the role that giants have played in the history of humankind. ...style is breezy and accessible...a pleasant browse. --BOOKLIST ...will likely be of interest to the general reader as well as serve as a useful reference tool. Recommended for all collections. --PUBLIC LIBRARY QUARTERLY
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 9780810829718
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Details the role that giants have played in the history of humankind. ...style is breezy and accessible...a pleasant browse. --BOOKLIST ...will likely be of interest to the general reader as well as serve as a useful reference tool. Recommended for all collections. --PUBLIC LIBRARY QUARTERLY
Giant Country
Author: Don Graham
Publisher: TCU Press
ISBN: 9780875651835
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
A collection of essays written by Don Graham about the experiences he had during the twenty years he spent traveling around Texas.
Publisher: TCU Press
ISBN: 9780875651835
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
A collection of essays written by Don Graham about the experiences he had during the twenty years he spent traveling around Texas.
Secrets of the Sideshows
Author: Joe Nickell
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 9780813123585
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
"Joe Nickell - once a carnival pitchman, then a magician, private detective, and investigative writer - has pursued sideshow secrets for years and has worked the famous carnival midway at the Canadian National Exhibition. For this book, he interviewed showmen and performers, collected carnival memorabilia, researched published accounts of sideshows and their lore, and even performed some classic sideshow feats, such as eating fire and lying on a bed of nails as a cinderblock was broken on his chest. The result of these varied efforts, Secrets of the Sideshows tells the captivating story of the magic, tricks - real or illusory - and performers of the world's midway shows."--BOOK JACKET.
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 9780813123585
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
"Joe Nickell - once a carnival pitchman, then a magician, private detective, and investigative writer - has pursued sideshow secrets for years and has worked the famous carnival midway at the Canadian National Exhibition. For this book, he interviewed showmen and performers, collected carnival memorabilia, researched published accounts of sideshows and their lore, and even performed some classic sideshow feats, such as eating fire and lying on a bed of nails as a cinderblock was broken on his chest. The result of these varied efforts, Secrets of the Sideshows tells the captivating story of the magic, tricks - real or illusory - and performers of the world's midway shows."--BOOK JACKET.
If We Were Giants
Author: Dave Matthews
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 136800203X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
By world-renowned musician, environmentalist, and humanitarian Dave Matthews, an exciting and poignant fantasy set in wondrous natural environments about a girl who must summon the courage to face her own mistakes before she can help save her peaceful community from a gigantic threat. Kirra, a curious, agile, and outgoing girl, lives in an idyllic community hidden inside a dormant volcano. She and her father are the only two people allowed to venture beyond its walls. Kirra is in training to become a Storyteller like him, and together they travel from village to village spreading fearsome tales designed to keep outsiders away from their secret nest. One day, after hearing rumors of strangers called the "Takers," Kirra leaves the volcano by herself, hoping to discover her own story. But she unknowingly leads the Takers back to her doorstep, and they rob her of everything she has ever held dear. A devastated Kirra is found by a boy named Luwan and adopted into his family, which lives among others high in the trees of a dense forest. Now quiet and withdrawn, Kirra hides her dark past from everyone and never wants to leave the safety of her tree dwelling. Luwan, on the other hand, loves to explore. One day it leads to trouble: He is captured while spying on a group of strangers. The Takers have returned. To save the Tree Folk, Kirra must face her inner demons and summon all her storytelling to weave the most important tale of her life. This compelling novel about overcoming loss, embracing community, and living in harmony with nature is highlighted with a full-color insert of concept artwork, making it perfect for family sharing.
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 136800203X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
By world-renowned musician, environmentalist, and humanitarian Dave Matthews, an exciting and poignant fantasy set in wondrous natural environments about a girl who must summon the courage to face her own mistakes before she can help save her peaceful community from a gigantic threat. Kirra, a curious, agile, and outgoing girl, lives in an idyllic community hidden inside a dormant volcano. She and her father are the only two people allowed to venture beyond its walls. Kirra is in training to become a Storyteller like him, and together they travel from village to village spreading fearsome tales designed to keep outsiders away from their secret nest. One day, after hearing rumors of strangers called the "Takers," Kirra leaves the volcano by herself, hoping to discover her own story. But she unknowingly leads the Takers back to her doorstep, and they rob her of everything she has ever held dear. A devastated Kirra is found by a boy named Luwan and adopted into his family, which lives among others high in the trees of a dense forest. Now quiet and withdrawn, Kirra hides her dark past from everyone and never wants to leave the safety of her tree dwelling. Luwan, on the other hand, loves to explore. One day it leads to trouble: He is captured while spying on a group of strangers. The Takers have returned. To save the Tree Folk, Kirra must face her inner demons and summon all her storytelling to weave the most important tale of her life. This compelling novel about overcoming loss, embracing community, and living in harmony with nature is highlighted with a full-color insert of concept artwork, making it perfect for family sharing.
Texas Jack
Author: Matthew Kerns
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493055429
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
Texas Jack: America’s First Cowboy Star is a biography of John B. “Texas Jack” Omohundro, the first well-known cowboy in America. A Confederate scout and spy from Virginia, Jack left for Texas within weeks of Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. In Texas, he became first a cowboy and then a trail boss, jobs that would inform the rest of his life. Jack lead cattle on the Chisholm and Goodnight-Loving trails to New Mexico, California, Kansas and Nebraska. In 1868 he met James B. “Wild Bill” Hickok in Kansas and then William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody in Nebraska at the end of the first major cattle drive to North Platte. Texas Jack and Buffalo Bill became friends, and soon the scout and the cowboy became the subjects of a series of dime novels written by Ned Buntline.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493055429
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
Texas Jack: America’s First Cowboy Star is a biography of John B. “Texas Jack” Omohundro, the first well-known cowboy in America. A Confederate scout and spy from Virginia, Jack left for Texas within weeks of Lee’s surrender at Appomattox. In Texas, he became first a cowboy and then a trail boss, jobs that would inform the rest of his life. Jack lead cattle on the Chisholm and Goodnight-Loving trails to New Mexico, California, Kansas and Nebraska. In 1868 he met James B. “Wild Bill” Hickok in Kansas and then William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody in Nebraska at the end of the first major cattle drive to North Platte. Texas Jack and Buffalo Bill became friends, and soon the scout and the cowboy became the subjects of a series of dime novels written by Ned Buntline.
American Education
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Profiles of American / Canadian Sports Stadiums and Arenas
Author: Gene W. Knupke
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1462836763
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 515
Book Description
This book profiles histories of stadiums and arenas in America and Canada. How they came about and how they became known. Great performances, upsets, anecdotes, pageantry and traditions, all factors that glorifies these venues. Pageantry - Chief Osceloa intimidates Florida State Seminoles foes with flaming spear. Great performances - Don Larsons perfect no hit World Series conquest and UCLAs seven straight national basketball titles. Upsets - Jets downing Baltimore in Super Bowl III. Anecdotes - wrong-way run in football, sex as the main attraction and slinging octopus onto the rink. Statistics on 355 venues, 109 stories and 86 photographs makeup the book.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1462836763
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 515
Book Description
This book profiles histories of stadiums and arenas in America and Canada. How they came about and how they became known. Great performances, upsets, anecdotes, pageantry and traditions, all factors that glorifies these venues. Pageantry - Chief Osceloa intimidates Florida State Seminoles foes with flaming spear. Great performances - Don Larsons perfect no hit World Series conquest and UCLAs seven straight national basketball titles. Upsets - Jets downing Baltimore in Super Bowl III. Anecdotes - wrong-way run in football, sex as the main attraction and slinging octopus onto the rink. Statistics on 355 venues, 109 stories and 86 photographs makeup the book.
Passing the Time
Author: Paul Brown
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1452062277
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Antie, Grassy and Skippy: The Adventures into the Woods. Characters will come to life in these ant-ics and adventures.* Backyard Blue Jay Birdy. Birdy's bird land kingdom was a backyard. Birdy ruled the backyard as his very own territory. Meet Birdy and his bride Birdella, and see how Birdy learns to live with his backyard buddy's.* The Perils of Pets. This is a story, a story it be, of pets in a house, the pets numbered three. The perils of pets, Hamey the Hamsters, a cat named Bernie-Burnice, and a cat Scramble too.* That's a Story of the Past. Magdalena could fire a rifle, clear timber, keep house, raise kids. Andrew could farm, haul timber, and keep his nine offspring in line. Texas family experiences in the early 1900's. This story chronicles a glimpse into the eleven Bronfel family members unique survival experience. * Next Door and Around the Block. St. Boniface's Sister Santa Maria de Poppa could still hurl a soccer ball at 87. Come along with Karl Eingut Junior, the new Austrian student, and see how he learns to adjust to student life with new friends at St. Boniface's. ** Camp Poc-Pocono . There are summer camps all across America, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the Canadian border to the Mexican border. There are camps east and west and north and south across America. Take a glimpse into a random summer camp; one of dozens in the Pocono's where camp counselors and campers learn to adjust to camp life on Lake Wallenpaupack. ** Directed at small children - general audience* Directed at young teens - general audience**
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1452062277
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Antie, Grassy and Skippy: The Adventures into the Woods. Characters will come to life in these ant-ics and adventures.* Backyard Blue Jay Birdy. Birdy's bird land kingdom was a backyard. Birdy ruled the backyard as his very own territory. Meet Birdy and his bride Birdella, and see how Birdy learns to live with his backyard buddy's.* The Perils of Pets. This is a story, a story it be, of pets in a house, the pets numbered three. The perils of pets, Hamey the Hamsters, a cat named Bernie-Burnice, and a cat Scramble too.* That's a Story of the Past. Magdalena could fire a rifle, clear timber, keep house, raise kids. Andrew could farm, haul timber, and keep his nine offspring in line. Texas family experiences in the early 1900's. This story chronicles a glimpse into the eleven Bronfel family members unique survival experience. * Next Door and Around the Block. St. Boniface's Sister Santa Maria de Poppa could still hurl a soccer ball at 87. Come along with Karl Eingut Junior, the new Austrian student, and see how he learns to adjust to student life with new friends at St. Boniface's. ** Camp Poc-Pocono . There are summer camps all across America, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the Canadian border to the Mexican border. There are camps east and west and north and south across America. Take a glimpse into a random summer camp; one of dozens in the Pocono's where camp counselors and campers learn to adjust to camp life on Lake Wallenpaupack. ** Directed at small children - general audience* Directed at young teens - general audience**
Ballparks of North America
Author: Michael Benson
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476614741
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
What grandstand collapsed during a game, killing twelve? How high is the Green monster in Fenway? In what park was the outfield fence only 187 feet from home plate? Ballparks of North America is a comprehensive encyclopedia of the grounds, yards and stadiums used for organized baseball from the invention of the sport in the 1840s to the year 1988. Entries, listed alphabetically by community, cover everything from cornfields to Yankee Stadium. Each entry gives the location of the park, who played there and when, home run dimensions, seating capacity, architectural comments, attendance records, and anecdotes. More than 100 photos and drawings are included, some rare.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476614741
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
What grandstand collapsed during a game, killing twelve? How high is the Green monster in Fenway? In what park was the outfield fence only 187 feet from home plate? Ballparks of North America is a comprehensive encyclopedia of the grounds, yards and stadiums used for organized baseball from the invention of the sport in the 1840s to the year 1988. Entries, listed alphabetically by community, cover everything from cornfields to Yankee Stadium. Each entry gives the location of the park, who played there and when, home run dimensions, seating capacity, architectural comments, attendance records, and anecdotes. More than 100 photos and drawings are included, some rare.