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My Turf: Horses, Boxers, Blood Money, And The Sporting Life.
William Nack Has Won The Prestigious Eclipse Award-given Annually For The Best Magazine Piece On Horseracing-an Unprecedented Six Times. His Only Previous Book, Secretariat: The Making Of A Champion, Has Been Eloquently Described By Laura Hillenbrand, Author Of Seabiscuit, As The "gold Standard" Of Horse Books.now, Nack's Finest Turf Writing, Coupled With An Ample Assortment Of Dead-on Profiles And Investigative Stories Across The World Of Sports, Is Brought Together In My Turf. Nack Serves Up Unforgettable Portraits: From His Celebrated Account Of The Death Of Secretariat To His Homage To Both Yankee Stadium And Saratoga, Including One-of-a-kind Profiles Of Boxers Sonny Liston And Rocky Marciano, Jockeys Willie Shoemaker And Robbie Davis, Baseball Players Kei Th Hernandez And The Schizophrenic Martin Bergen, Basketball Coach Rick Itino, And The Chess Master Bobby Fischer.
SKU: 862289
ISBN: 9780306812507
Author: Nack, William
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Alphatrak Control Solution - Two 4.0 Ml Bottles.
Alphatrak Control Solution Is For Use With Dog And Cat Glucose Testing. Shake Vial Before Using. Apply One Drop Of The Control Solution To The Alphatrak Test Strip. Discard Three Months After Opening. Write Discard Date On Vial Label. Federal Law Restricts The Device To Use By Or On The Order Of A Licensed Vet.
Category: Dog Supplies, gt, health , amp, amp, Wellness, gt, test Kits For Pets, gt, alphatrak Blood Glucose Monitoring System
SKU: Alphasolution
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Angels' Eyes Soothing Soft Paw Moisturizer For Dogs (4 Oz).
Angels’ Eyes Soothing Soft Paw Moisturizer For Dogs Protects And Softens Your Pup’s Paw Pads. Your Pooch Is Active And Loves To Walk, But Even The Most Basic Activity Can Cause Serious Wear And Tear To Your Pup’s Paws. Hot Sidewalks, Loose Gravel Or Cold Streets Can Tear At Paw Pads, Leaving Scratches And Bruises. Angels’ Eyes Soothing Soft Paw Moisturizer For Dogs Restores Paws And Soothes Rough, Dry, And Crackwd Paw Pads. This Container Includes 4 Ounces Of The Healing Balm To Keep Your Pet Trotting. Order This Paw Moisturizer Today To Keep Your Pooch Happy, Healthy And Active! Key Features: Heals Dry, Rough And Cracked Paw Pads Keeps Paws Moist And Smooth Contains 4 Ounces Of The Healing Balm
Category: Dog Supplies, gt, skin , amp, Coat, gt, skin , amp, amp, Coat Topicals, gt, angels, Eyes, amp, reg, Soothing Nose Glow , amp, amp, Paw Moisturizer
SKU: Angels-eyes-soothing-soft-paw-moisturizer-dogs-4-oz
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Ascenta Canine Omega-3 (6.8 Oz).
Improve Your Dog's All-around Health With Ascenta Canine Omega-3 Give Your Dog The Boost It Needs To Maintain Great Health With Ascenta Canine Omega-3 . This Fish Oil Contains A High Amount Of Both Dha And Epa, The Omega-3 Fats That Are Crucial To The Proper Functioning Of Many Systems. Omega-3 Boosts Health On Many Fronts The 6.8-oz Ascenta Canine Omega-3 Contains A Blend Of Fish Oil, Rosemary Extract, And Ascorbyl Palmitate. The Omega-3 Fatty Acid Contained In The Fish Oil Is The Most Important Ingredient; This Fatty Acid Contributes To Skin, Joint, Heart, Immune System, And Kidney Health. Omega-3 Fatty Acid Also Improves Growth And Reproductive Ability, And Makes Fur Smooth And Shiny. Benefits Oil Tastes Esteem Meat Rather Than Fish Formula Is Convenient To Administer - You Can Just Add It To Your Dog's Food Once A Day Product Is Molecular Distilled To Ensure Purity
Category: Dog Supplies, gt, skin , amp, Coat, gt, fish Oil , amp, Omega Supplements, gt, ascenta Omega-3 For Dogs , amp, Cats
SKU: Ascenta-canine-omega-3-6-8-oz
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Baby Dan Guard Me Safety Gate Extension One Piece.
Guard Meâ„¢ By Baby Dan Is A World Innovation Within Child Safety. Guard Meâ„¢ Is Near To Invisible When Not In Use, And Therefore Ideal For Modern Homes. To Open Guard Meâ„¢, You Simply Pull Out And Press Down The Handle Side Button. Guard Meâ„¢ Then Folds Back Automatically Taking Up Minimal Space. Flexible And Easy Mounting - Perfect For Narrow As Well As Wide Openings Folds Back Automatically Ideal For Tight Spaces Super Flexible - Mountable Inside And Outside Of Door Frames And At The Top Or Bottom Of Stairs Extremely Easy Installation 100% Pvc Free Developed And Produced In Denmark Complies With En1930:2011 & Astm F1004 Opening Measurements: Fitted Inside A Door Frame: 64.5 ? 89 Cm. With Extend-a-guard Up To 113.5 Cm. Fitted Outside A Door Frame: 55 ? 79,5 Cm. With Extend-a-guard Up To 103.5 Cm. Height (mounted): 72.5 Cm.
Category: Dog Supplies, gt, pet Home , amp, amp, Travel Essentials, gt, pet Gates, Doors , amp, Playpens, gt, baby Dan, amp, reg, Guard Me, amp, trade,
SKU: Baby-dan-guard-me-safety-gate-extension
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Blue Buffalo Healthy Living Weight Control Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe For Cats (7 Lb).
Help Your Cat Achieve Their Id Eal Weight With Blue Buffalo Weight Control: Chicken And Brown Rice . The Ingredients Found Within Blue Buffalo's Weight Control Diet Are Not Only Delicious, But Also Address The Needs Of Adult Cats, Such As: Vitamins & Chelated Minerals To Support Immune System Health Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids Which Help Promote Healthy Skin And Coat The Finest Natural Ingredients Promote Digestive Health High-quality Protein To Support Urinary Tract Health Blue Buffalo Features The Finest Natural Ingredients In Their Pet Food Formulas. The Tasty Chicken You'll Find In This Recipe Provides The Essential Amino Acids Your Cat Needs Daily. Wholesome Whole Grains Provide A Source Of Energy For Your Cat Through Complex Carbohydrates. The Healthy Garden Vegetables Found In Blue Buffalo's Formula Include Whole Carrots, Sweet Potatoes And Peas. This Blue Buffalo Recipe Is Enhanced With Lifesource Bits. Lifesource Bits Contain A Special Blend Of Vitamins, Minerals And Antioxidants Which Promote Immune System Health, Support Life Stage Requirements And A Healthy Oxidative Balance. Formulated To Help Adult Cats Achieve Their Ideal Weight Features The Finest Natural Ingredients Enhanced With Lifesource Bits Please Note: All Food Is Shipped Via Ground Delivery, Only To The Contiguous (48) States. Please Allow 7 To 10 Days For Your Delivery To Arrive. (more Info)
Category: Cat Food, gt, dry Cat Food, gt, blue Buffalo Dry Cat Food
SKU: Blue-buffalo-healthy-living-weight-control-chicken-brown-rice-recipe-for-cats-7lb
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Calm Coat Dog Pack.
Each Calm Coat Dog Pack Includes: Calm Coat Topical Spray For Small Animals (4 Oz.) All-natural Topical Spray That Works With The Skin's Natural Ability To Heal. Formulated For Small Animals. Calm Coat Is Effective On All Irritated Skin Conditions. Calm Ears With Aloe Vera (8 Oz) It Is Designed To Deodorize And Gently Clean, Dry And Acidify The Entire Ear Canal. Calm Coat Omega Chews For Dogs- Skin/coat (60 Ct.) It Is Formulated To Provide A Unique Blend Of Vitamins And Essential Fatty Acids In Chewy Form That Dogs Enjoy.
Category: Dog Supplies, gt, grooming Supplies, gt, general Shampoos , amp, amp, Conditioners, gt, calm Coat Dog Skin , amp, Coat And Grooming Kits
SKU: Ccdpak
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3-pack Joint Max Double Strength Capsules (360 Count) + Free Joint Treats.
Joint Max ® Double Strength Capsules (ds) For Dogs Is Recommended For Joint Health With Powerful Active Ingredients That Enhance The Functions Of Joint And Connective Tissue As Well As Antioxidants To Help Reduce Oxidative Stress. It Contains Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Vitamin C, Cysteine, Manganese, And Zinc. These Powerful Active Ingredients Combined With A Brown Rice Flavor Create A Tasty Combination That Enhances Bone And Joint Health. Joint Max Ds May Ease The Stiffness From Normal Daily Exercise And Activity While Helping To Maintain Healthy Cartilage And Joints In Your Dog. Our Double Strength Formula Means Double The Glucosamine, Chondroitin, And Manganese For Extra Support Of The Structural Integrity Of Joints And Connective Tissues. Recommended For Dogs That Have Elevated Need For Joint Support Because It Enhances The Functions Of Joint And Connective Tissue. For Use In: Dogs Plus Free Joint Treats Joint Treats ® Are A Tasty All-natural Pet Treat With Glucosamine, Creatine, Msm, Epa, Dha, Manganese, Zinc, And Vitamin C To Keep Joints Healthy And Dogs Happy. These Powerful Active Ingredients Combined With Natural Bacon, Molasses, And Hickory Smoke Flavor Create One Tasty, Soft Treat. Glucosamine Is An Easily Absorbed Natural Substance That May Stimulate The Production Of Proteoglycans, Which Help Maintain The Health And Resiliency Of Joints And Connective Tissues. Glucosamine Helps To Maintain Synovial Fluid That Lubricates The Joints And Helps Sustain Joint Mobility. Manganese Is Included To Support Bone Heath While Epa And Dha (omega-3 Fatty Acids) Working Together, May Ease The Stiffness And Soreness From Normal Daily Exercise Or Activity By Cushioning Tissues. Zinc Acts As An Antioxidant To Help Remove Damaging Free Radicals, While Msm And Vitamin E May Give A Boost Of Energy. Give Joint Treats To Your Dog As A Reward, While In Turn Helping To Support Healthy Joint Function. All Natural - No Artificial Flavors Or Colors No Bha, No Added Tallow Or By-products Can Be Used With Joint Supplements Such As Joint Maxâ®, Synovig3â®, Or Glycoflexâ®. Both Healthy And Delicious, Formulated For Younger And Older Dogs Alike Joint Treats Are Low In Calories - Only 10 Calories Per Treat For Use In: Dogs
Category: Dog Supplies, gt, joint Supplements, gt, extra Strength Joint Support, gt, joint Max, amp, reg, Deceitful Strength
SKU: Jointmax360caps
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Jw Pet Activitoy Hall Of Mirrors Bird Toy.
Jw Pet Activitoys Hall Of Mirrors Bird Toy Is An Entertaining Accessory For Your Bird's Cage. This Toy Uses Several Mirrors Positioned To Reflect Multiple Images Of Your Bird. The Multiple Images Will Stimulate Your Ird's Imagination And Encourage Your Bird To Stay Active. The Mirrors Accomplish This Not Only Through Their Numbers But Also Through The Length And Shape Of Each Mirror. The Jw Pet Activitoys Hall Of Mirror Birds Toy Is The Perfect Size For Parakeets And Birds Of Similar Size. When You're Unable To Tend To Your Bird, This Toy Will Ensure That He Is Never Lonely And That He Always Has Something To Keep Him Entertained And Energetic. Your Bird Will Love This Unique Mirror Toy, So Order It Today! Key Features: Fits In Bird's Cage And Ideal For Parakeet, Cockatiel And Birds Of Similar Size Keeps Your Bird Stimulated And Energized Toy Measures 5"x2"x9
Category: Bird Products, gt, bird Toys , amp, Accessories, gt, jw Pet Bird Accessories
SKU: Jw-pet-activitoy-hall-of-mirrors-bird-toy
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Blue Buffalo Kitty Yums Tempting Tuna Cat Treats (2 Oz).
Blue Kitty Yums Tempting Tuna Cat Treats Are The Perfect Way To Reward Your Favorite Feline. Made With Real Tuna As The First Ingredient, These Tender Morsels Are Packed With Flavor That Will Leave Her Purring For More. Every Tender Bit Is Packed With: Deboned Tuna Wholesome Brown Rice Oatmeal Fish Oil Made With The Finest Ingredients Available, Blue Kitty Yums Do Not Contain Any Chicken Or Poultry By-product Meals, Corn, Wheat Or Soy.
Category: Specials , amp, Sales, gt, treats For Cats
SKU: Kitty-yums-tuna-cat-treats
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Redbarn Naturals Bully Coated Bone - Large (5 Oz).
Redbarn Naturals Bully Coated Bone Is The Treat Of Your Dog's Dreams And Will, Without A Doubt, Rock His World With Its Succulent, Rich Flavor. Your Dog Probably Likes Beef Bones, As Most Dogs Do, But When You Add A Mouth-watering Coating To The Mix Then You Better Believe That Your Dog Will Love This Tender Treat And Thank You Relentlessly For Providing Him With This Earth-shattering Culinary Experience. The Redbarn Naturals Bully Coated Bone Is Made In The Usa To Ensure That It's Safe For Your Pup And That Each Bone Maintains The Same Top-shelf Quality Your Dog Has Come To Expect From Redbarn Products. This Bone Is 5 Ounces,making It Perfect For Medium-sized Or Large Dogs- But A Small 3 Ounce Bone Is Also Available. Don't Make Your Dog Wait Any Longer- Treat Him To The Treat Of His Life By Ordering This Bone Today! Key Features: Natural Beef Bone Provides Savory Chewing Experience Bully Coating Adds Rich, Succulent Flavor Available In Two Sizes To Satiate Tasteso F Dogs Of All Sizes Made In The Usa
Category: Dog Supplies, gt, dog Treats , amp, amp, Chews, gt, bones And Rawhide Chews, gt, redbarn Bone Chews
SKU: Redbarn-naturals-bully-coated-bone-large-5-oz
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Royal Canin Breed Health Nutrition Labrador Retriever (30 Lb).
Since Labrador Retrievers Are Known For Gulping Their Food, Our Formula Features A Unique Kibble Shape To Help Slow Down Ingestion. Also Includes Omega 6 Fatty Acis To Support The Health Of The Labrador Retriever's Waterproof Coat. Please Note: All Food Is Shipped Via Ground Delivery, Only To The Contiguous (48) States. Please Allow 7 To 10 Days For Your Delivery To Arrive. (more Info)
Category: Dog Supplies, gt, dog Food, gt, dry Dog Food, gt, royal Canin Dry Dog Food
SKU: Royal-canin-breed-health-nutrition-labrador-retriever-30-lb
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Sprong Saturn Ball - Small.
The Sprong Saturn Ball Is The Ultimate Foam-filled, Fuzzy, And Fun Dog Toy! Dogs Love The Super Spongy Squishiness, The Soft And Fuzzy Texture, And The Ultra-sensitive Squeaker Guarantees A Squeak With Every Bounce. Squishy, Squeaky, And Doggy Pleasy! Ideal For Dogs Under 25 Lbs.
Category: Dog Supplies, gt, dog Toys, gt, balls , amp, Fetch Toys, gt, sprong, Dog Toys
SKU: Sprong-saturn-ball-small
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Ii: Diamond Jubilee Souvenir 1952-2012.
A Gorgeously Photographed Celebration Of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Ii's 60 Magnificent Years As British Sovereignwith The Exception Of Queen Victoria, Who Reigned For 63 Years, Queen Elizabeth Ii Is The Longest-serving Monarch In British History, Acknowledged Worldwide For The Myriad Of Duties She Has Performed With Grace And Dignity. This Special Souvenir Guide, Illustrated Lavishly Throughout With Cooor Photographs, Looks At Every Aspect Of The Life Of One Of The World's Most Beloved Monarchs-from Her Childhood And Teenage Years In The Companyy Of Her Sister, Princess Margaret, To Her Role As Heir Presumptive, Her Engagement And Marriage To The Duke Of Edinburgh, Her Accession, Coronation, And Even Her Passion For Horses And The Other Country Pursuits She Enjoys In Her Rare "off-duty" Moments. Also Included Are Pertinent Details About Her Duties As Queen, Such As Working With Charities, Attending The State Opening Of Parliament, And Taking Part In Fascinating Traditional Ceremonies Such As The Royal Maundy, The Trooping The Color, The Colorful Garter Ceremony, And The Remembrance Day Service.
SKU: 15447679
ISBN: 9781841653730
Author: Bullen, Annie
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Anguished English: An Anthology Of Accidenatl Assaults Upon The English Language.
Anguished English Is The Impossibly Funny Anthology Of Accidental Assaults Upon Our Common Language. From Bloopers And Blunders To Signs Of The Times To Mixed-up Metaphors . . . From Two-headed Headlines To Mangling Modifiers . . . It's A Collection That Will Leave You Roaring With Delight And Laughter. Help Wanteds: Wanted: Unmarried Girls To Pick Fresh Fruit And Produce At Night. Two-headed Headlines: Grandmother Of Eight Makes Hole In One Doctor Testifies In Horse Suit. Modern-day Malapropisms: I Suffer From A Deviant Septum.
SKU: 4224608
ISBN: 9780941711814
Author: Lederer, Richard / Thompson, Bill
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Scuse Me While I Kiss This Guy.
Do You Hear Whatever I Hear? "scuse Me While I Kiss This Guy" Is A Hilarious Collection Of Over 275 Lines People Think They've Heard In Pop Snogs From The 1960s To The 1990s. Now You Can Come Out Of That Closet And Proudly Sing Whatever You Think "you" Hear. Don't Deny It You Know You've Sung Totally Absurd Lyrics In Place Of The Real-and Usually Less Interesting-ones. (it's Nothing To Ashamed Of-most Rock Stars Never Took Elocution Classes.) Breeze Through Some Of The World's Most Widely Misinterpreted Lyrics, Includiing: "the Ants Are My Friends/they're Blowin' In The Wind" (""the Answer My Friend/is Blowing' In The Wind""-bob Dylan) "sweet Dreams Are Made Of Cheese" (""sweet Dreams Are Made Of This""-eurythmics) &ammp;quot;the Girl With Colitis Goes By" (""the Girl With Kaleidoscope Eyes""-the Beatles) Whether It's Eddie Vedder Singing Concerning "forty-five Versions Of A Pelican" Or Bruce Springsteen Proclaiming "everybody's Got A Hungry Horse," '"scuse Me While I Kiss This Guy" Is Sure To Make You Want To Get Your Hearing Checked.
SKU: 2424789
ISBN: 9780671501280
Author: Edwards, Gavin / Edwards, Griffith Ed. / Kalbb, Chris
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Marsh Island.
Jake And His Younger Brother Tommy Are On Their First Camping Trip. While Exploring In The Woods On Marsh Island, They Lose Their Way. When The Boys Start To Feel Like They're Not The Only Ones Wandering In The Woods, They Begin To Wonder If The Story Their Dad Told Them About Old Alfred Marsh And His Lost Fortune Is True. Sonya Spreen Bates Is A Canadian Writer Living In Australia. As A Child, When She Wasn't Riding Horses, She Loved To Read, Daydream And Scribble Down Short Stories That She Never Dared To Show Anyone. Sonya Has Spent Many Years Working With Children With Communication Disorders. "marsh Island" Is Her First Book With Orca.
SKU: 6856880
ISBN: 9781554691173
Author: Bates, Sonya Spreen / Charko, Kasia
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The Evolution Of The Horse.
Everyone Who Loves Horses Will Be Amazed To See The Many Forms These Magnificent Animals Have Taken Since They First Appeared Over 50 Million Years Ago. Kids And Adults Will Delight In Coloring The 30 Beautifully Illustrated Images, Which Include The Familiar Animals Of Today, Ancient Breeds Of The Eocene And Miocene Eras, And Even The Very First Horse, Which Was No Bigger Than A House Cat
SKU: 1605484
ISBN: 9780486467955
Author: Wynne, Patricia J.
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Coming Together: Use Body Language To Establish Leadership, Friendship, And Trust.
The Author Of The Best-selling Dancing With Horses Returns To Further Explain The Intricate Body Language Of The Horse.
SKU: 7055452
ISBN: 9781570762918
Author: Hempfling, Klaus Ferdinand
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The Siege Of Jerusalem: Crusade And Conquest In 1099.
The Story Of The Final Battle Of The First Crusade The Most Extraordinary Siege In Medieval History Began With The Arrival Of A Christian Army At Jerusalem On The Dawn Of Tuesday, 6 June, 1099. Other Sieges May Have Lasted Longer, Involved Greater Numbers Of Troops, And Deployed More Siege Engines But Nothing Else In The Entire Medieval Period Compares To The Extraordinary Journey That The Besiegers Had Made To Get To Their Goal And The Heady Religious Enthusiasm Among The Troops. This Was The Culmination Of The First Crusade, A Military Pilgrimage That Had Seen Hundreds Of Thousands Of Men, Women, And Children Leave Their Homes In Western Europe, March For Three Years Over Thousands Of Miles, And Undergo Tremendou Hardship To Reach Their Longed-for Goal: Jerusalem. No Other Medieval Army Had Made Such A Journey And No Other Army Had Such A Peculiar Makeup. There Were Hundreds Of Unattached Poor Women, Gathered From The Margins Of Northern French Towns By The Charity Of The Charismatic Preacher, Peter The Hermit, And Given A New Direction In Their Lives Through The Expedition To Jerusalem. There Were Farmers Who Had Sold Their Land And Homes, Put All Their Belongings In Two-wheeled Carts, And Marched Alongside Their Oxen. Bards Came And Earned Their Keep By Composing Songs About The Events They Were Witnessing, From Songs About The Heroic Charges Of The Nobles To Bawdy Satires On The Lax Behavior Of Some Of The Senior Clergy. Naturally, Knights And Foot Soldiers Were At The Heart Of The Fighting Forces, But Even Here There Was A Strange Fluidity To The Army, With The Status Of A Warrior Rising Or Falling Depending On His Ability To Keep His Horse Alive And His Armor In Good Order. "the Siege Of Jerusalem" Offers A Vivid And Engaging Account Of The Events Of That Siege; The Key Figures, The Turning Points, The Spiritual Beliefs Of The Participants, The Deep Political Rivalries, And The Massacre Of The Inhabitants, Which Left Such A Deep Scar In The Horrified Imagination Of Those Who Learned About It, That It Still Evokes Passiinate Feelings Nearly A Thousand Years Later.
SKU: 13327847
ISBN: 9781441138286
Author: Kostick, Conor
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The Girl From Cotton Lane.
Cotton Lane In Dockland Bermondsey Is One Of The Many Small Cobbled Streets Which Serve The Wharves. On The Corner Is Bradley's Dining Rooms, The Favorite Eating Place Of The Rivermen, Trade Union Officials, And Horse And Motor Drivers. Since Her Marriage To Fred Bradley, Carrie Has Been Running The Dining Rooms, And Trade Has Picked Up Since The End Of The Great War. But All Is Not Well Between Carrie And Fred. For Although They Have A Little Daughter They Adore, Neither Of Them Is Happy. Will They Ever Know True Happiness?
SKU: 2826965
ISBN: 9780755340378
Author: Bowling, Harry
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Christmas Through A Child's Eyes: True Stories That Capture The Wonder Of The Season.
The Joy Of Christmas Often Gets Lost In The Hustle And Bustle Of The Holiday Season. For Many People, Fond Memories Of A Childhood Christmas Can Bring Back That Special Feeling. This Book Collects Tales Written By Adults Remembering Their Favorite Christmases Of The Past. This Heartwarming Collection Evokes The True Spirit Of The Season With Such Stories As: Shared Popcorn: - A Young Brother And Sister Realize The Meaning Of Charity And Forgo Their Favorite Snack At The Movie Theater When They Choose To Buy Tickets For Two Children Who Lost Their Mon Ey; Grandpa Willas Gift: - A Difficult Christmas During The Depression Is Made Spectacular For A Little Girl Surprised By Her Grandfather With A Horse And Sleigh; At The Five And Dime -: A Young Boy Does A Good Deed For A Man In Town Everyone Calls Agrouch Petersona. With Touching Stories Like These, This Book Is The Perfect Gift To Rekindle The True Magic And Wonder Of The Season.
SKU: 7346367
ISBN: 9781598696448
Author: Szymanski, Helen
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The Shadow War Against Hitler: The Covert Operations Of America's Wartime Secret Intelligence Service.
Surveying The Expanding Conflict In Europe During One Of His Famous Fireside Chats In 1940, President Franklin Roosevelt Ominously Warned That "we Know Of Other Methods, New Methods Of Attack. The Trojan Horse. The Fifth Column That Betrays A Nation Unprepared For Treachery. Spies, Saboteurs, And Traitors Are The Actors In This New Strategy." Having Identified A New Type Of War - A Shadow War - Being Perpetrated By Hitler's Germany, Fdr Decided To Fight Fire With Fire, Authorizing The Formation Of The Office Of Strategic Services (oss) To Organize And Oversee Covert Operations. Based On An Extensive Analysis Of Oss Records, Including The Vast Trove Of Records Released By The Cia In The 1980s And '90s, As Well As A New Set Of Interviews With Oss Veterans Conducted By The Author And A Team Of American Scholars From 1995 To 1997, "the Shadow War Against Hitler" Is The Full Story Of America's Far-flung Secret Intelligence Apparatus During World War Ii. In Addition To Its Responssibilities Generating, Processing, And Interpreting Intelligence Information, The Oss Orchestrated All Manner Of Dark Operations, Including Extendig Feelers To Anti-hitler Elements, Infiltrating Spies And Sabotage Agents Behind Enemy Lines, And Implementing Propaganda Programs. Planned And Directed From Washington, The Anti-hitler Campaign Was Largely Conducted In Europe, Especially Through The Oss's Foreign Outposts In Bern And London. A Fascinating Cast Of Characters Made The Oss Run: William J. Donovan, One Of The Most Decorated Individuals In The American Military Who Became The Driving Force Behind The Oss's Genesis; Allen Dulles, The Future Cia Chief Who Ran The Bern Office, Which He Called "the Big Window Onto The Fascist World"; A Veritable Pantheon Of Ivy League Academics Who Were Recruited To Work For The Intelligence Services; And, Not Least, Roosevelt Himself. A Major Contribution Of The Book Is The Story Of How Fdr Employed Hitler's Former Propaganda Chief, Ernst "putzi" Hanfstengl, As A Private Spy. More Than A Record Of Dramatic Incidents And Daring Personalities, This Book Adds Significantly To Our Understanding Of How The United States Fought World War Ii. It Demonstrates That The Extent, And Limitations, Of Secret Intelligence Information Shaped Not Only The Conduct Of The War But Also The Face Of The World That Emerged From The Shadows.
SKU: 769820
ISBN: 9780231120449
Author: Mauch, Christof / Riemer, Jeremiah
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She Who Is Like A Mare: Poems Of Mary Breckinridge And The Frontier Nursing Servic.
The Skillfully Rendered Dramatic Monologues Of Karen Kotrba's She Who Is Like A Mare Document The Remarkable History Of The Frontier Nursing Service In Eastern Kentucky In The Early Twentieth Century. Through The Imagined Voices Of The Founder, Mary Breckinridge, An Dthe Nurse-midwives She Trained To Travel The Back Roads Of Kentucky On Horseback, Kotrba Brings A Whole Community To Life. With A Sure Command Of The Multiple Tones And Mixed Dictions Of The Region, She Gives Voice To A Wide Range Of Characters: The Local Citizens Who Are Protective Of Their Mountain Women Who Have Always "birthed The Babies"; The Physicians Who Want To Replace Any Kind Of Midwifery With The New Medical Field Of Obstetrics; The Fathers Who Ride Out In Fierce Storms To Bring Help To Their Wives In Labor; And The Mothers, The Children, And Even One Amazing Poem In The Voice Of A Horse. With This Book, Karen Kotrba Joins The Company Of Our Great Documentary Poets: Stephen Vincent Benet, Carl Sandburg, The Muriel Rukeyser Of U.s. 1, And West Virginia Poet Louise Mcneill. She Has Brought To Light A Little Known Piece Of Women's History-a Story Of Cunning, Courage, And Caring-and Has Done So With Unforgettable Imagery, Beautiful Music, And Love. This Is A Book I Want To Keep Near Me And Reread, To Remind Myself Of What Is Still Possible In Poetry And In Our Lives. -maggie Anderson
SKU: 21458251
ISBN: 9781933964621
Author: Kotrba, Karen
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