INTERESTING TIMES: ESSAYS AND NONFICTION

INTERESTING TIMES: ESSAYS AND NONFICTION

ONE NATION SUBJECT TO CHANGEAmerica at the turn of the twentieth century and just after is the focus of this collection of essays and nonfiction from a veteran journalist, essayist, critic and observer of American life and popular culture. Venturing from an insider's perspective of The New York Times to his interviews with black police officers, Michael E. Ross explores a nation evolving dramatically, maybe now more than any other time in its history. Exploring television, blues, jazz, hip hop, Al Gore, Ralph Nader, Andrew Sullivan, Jayson Blair, the California recall election's outcome, America's gun fixation, the nation's enduring racial disquiet, the use of language under "Bush II," and his own reckoning with maturity, the author offers a fresh, irreverent, provocative look at a country caught up in wrenching - and redefining - transition.









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Mama, Coming and Going

Mama, Coming and Going

After Jenna's baby brotherwas born, Mama began doing some very odd things. She remembered to read to Jenna at bedtime, but she forgot to defrost the chicken for dinner. And she took Jenna to Albert's birthday party a week before Albert's birthday. "I don't know whether I'm coming or going," Mama said. But Jenna didn't care. She loved Mama whichever way she went. And between them, even the most topsy-turvy things worked out pretty well. Love and laughter abound in this hilarious and all-too-true glimpse of a supremely functional, if temporarily disorganized, family.

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Operative Techniques: Sports Medicine Surgery: Book, Website and DVD

Operative Techniques: Sports Medicine Surgery: Book, Website and DVD





Operative Techniques: Sports Medicine Surgery offers you all the how-to step-by-step guidance from experts Bruce Reider, Michael Terry, and Matthew Provencher that you need to perform the latest techniques in this specialty. Large full-color intraoperative photos, accompanied by detailed illustrations, dedicated website, and companion DVD demonstrate procedures, both arthroscopic and open. This concise, accessible multimedia resource shows you what you need to know and how to do it all-from ACL reconstruction and labral tear repair to loose body removal and treatment of turf toe. The result is a detailed, easy-to-use reference that no sports medicine surgeon should be without.
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How to Play Country & Western Harmonica: A Complete Guide for Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Players

How to Play Country & Western Harmonica: A Complete Guide for Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Players

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This book covers it all, from the easiest beginner's cowboy songs to the most advanced country lead bending techniques.









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Biblica: The Bible Atlas – A Social and Historical Journey Through the Lands of the Bible

Biblica: The Bible Atlas - A Social and Historical Journey Through the Lands of the Bible





The most authoritative and up-to-the-moment atlas of the Bible available today, "Biblica" brings to life the dramatic stories, charismatic people and intriguing locales of the Bible.It is arranged into eight parts such as: Geography and History of the Bible Lands, Genesis and the Patriarchal Period, The Judges, The Kings, The Prophets and the Righteous, The Conquest of the Kingdoms, The Life of Jesus of Nazareth and Spreading the Word.It includes information on the topography, geology, climate, vegetation and key physical features of the region.This title contains 125 original maps showing prominent locations, journeys, battles, kingdoms and empires discussed in the Bible. It also features informative family trees and tables. It incorporates the very latest archaeological findings and theological research.Written by an international team of writers, distinguished academics and Bible scholars and illustrated with more than 650 colour images (scenic photographs as well as paintings, drawings and sculptures from the world's leading art galleries, museums and collections), "Biblica" is an essential family resource.









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Foundation awards mini grants to teachers

Foundation awards mini grants to teachers

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Tecumseh Parks and Rec offers snowshoe rental

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UFC 125 Fight Predictions Featuring MMA Candy Girl Kelly

Hello MMA boys and girls, please do not adjust your screens.  No, this is no James Ryan, today it's me giving you our predictions for UFC 125 featuring MMA Candy Girl, Kelly. UFC 125 brings us not only the start of a new year in MMA, but also what is sure to be a very entertaining night of fights, and what better than reading about it while enjoying a very nice view. So sit back tight, enjoy the ...

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Ral’s Woman

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Ariel never knew aliens existed until she finds herself kidnapped and taken from Earth. When the Anzon declare humans useless, she learns her fateâ€"prize for the winner of a brutal fight between large, muscled alien men. Ral is a Zorn warrior. He has also been kidnapped by the Anzon, along with his crew. Forced into slavery, he’s got one thing on his mindâ€"freeing his people. That is, until he sees the small human woman he’s willing to fight to win. He doesn’t just want her body, he wants her heart forever. In the hands of a hot alien, Ariel is about to discover how pleasurable captivity can be.









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Bali (Regional Guides)

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This brand new edition Insight Regional Guide to Bali features a wealth of inspiring full-colour photography, including double page spreads of some of the region's most outstanding views. The top ten sights are identified to show you the very best of the region and to help you plan your trip priorities. A brand new 'Best of' section highlights the most unique experiences Bali has to offer, along with personal recommendations on what to see and do. An in-depth 'Places' section covers the entire island, with all the principal sites cross-referenced by number to the accompanying full-colour maps. Additional maps inside the front and back covers enable instant orientation and easy navigation. Colour-coded sections cover history and interesting features on everything from art and culture to the local people. A comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section details transport, accommodation for all budgets, eating out, activities, and an A-Z of other practical information, including useful contact numbers, to ensure your trip goes smoothly. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.









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Strategies for Reading Assessment and Instruction: Helping Every Child Succeed (with MyEducationLab) (4th Edition)

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This best-selling book is a ready-reference for teachers of reading, a highly popular core text for reading diagnosis and assessment courses, and an ideal guide for ongoing professional development workshops. The unique format of the book, with its IF/THEN Strategy Guides that help readers quickly match student needs to research-proven strategies, make it a quick, effective, “point-of-teaching” resource of up to date information, strategies, and suggestions. In Strategies for Reading Assessment and Instruction Readers can quickly turn to current information on evidence-based assessment and instruction and find ways to assess, teach, and organize for effective and comprehensive reading instruction.

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Thrillers (Write Your Own)

Thrillers (Write Your Own)

Everybody loves a good story, but how would you like to be able to write a story of your own? This guide provides writers with imaginative ideas on creating great stories for themselves. It helps you to choose a story genre and discover how to plan and write a successful thriller. Learn how to create an exciting opening, develop a convincing plot and lead up to an explosive ending.









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