Rhode Island Coal
Author: George Hall Ashley
Publisher:
Published: 1915
Total Pages: 86
ISBN-13:
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Cranston
Author: Lydia L. Rapoza
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 1999-06
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9780738501581
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom the bell tower of the Cranston Print Works in Spragueville, which called hundreds to work in its time, to the quiet ripples of the Pawtuxet River, where the first settlers of Cranston built their homes in the 17th century, and from the family homesteads of Western Cranston to the elegant houses of Edgewood, Cranston is a unique place that is more than just a city--it is a neighborhood of people who take pride in their individuality and their hometown roots. During the Civil War, when people talked about Cranston, they were talking about Spragueville and the A.&W. Sprague Mills, then the largest calico manufacturing company in the world. The legacy of the Sprague Brothers, Amasa and William, owners of the A.&W. Sprague Manufacturing Company in the mid-1800s, had a wide-spread effect on the region. The murder of Amasa Sprague in 1843 changed the face of capital punishment in Rhode Island.
Quirkyalone
Author: Sasha Cagen
Publisher: Harper Collins
Published: 2006-01-03
Total Pages: 182
ISBN-13: 0060750618
DOWNLOAD EBOOKquirkyalone (kwur.kee.uh.lohn) n. adj. A person who enjoys being single (but is not opposed to being in a relationship) and generally prefers to be alone rather than date for the sake of being in a couple. With unique traits and an optimistic spirit; a sensibility that transcends relationship status. Also adj. Of, relating to, or embodying quirkyalones. See also: romantic, idealist, independent. Are you a quirkyalone? Do you know someone who is? Do you believe life can be prosperous and great with or without a mate? Do you value your friendships as much as your romantic relationships? Do gut instincts guide your most important decisions? Are you often among the first on the dance floor? Coupled or single, man or woman, social butterfly or shrinking violet, quirkyalones have walked among us, invisible until now. Through the coining of a new word, this tribe has been given a voice. Meet the quirkyalones. Read about: The quirkyalone nation: where we live, what we do Quirkytogethers (quirkyalones who have entered long–term relationships) Sex and the single quirkyalone Romantic obsession: the dark side of the quirkyalone's romantic personality Quirkyalones throughout history (profiles in courage)
Ciba-geigy Cranston Plant History
Author: Dr Claude H Trottier
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2017-02-11
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781542630474
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis can be considered the history of the Ciba-Geigy manufacturing facility in Cranston, RI. The contributors to this effort are former employees who have tried 30 years after the plant closing to reconstitute its history. The original name of the plant was Alrose which was acquired by Geigy. It later became Ciba-Geigy after Geigy's merger with Ciba. The Cranston facility was like a large family where everyone knew just about everyone and everyone cared for each other. This is the history of the Cranston family and the Pilot Plant of the Ciba-Geigy world.
True Believer: The Rise and Fall of Stan Lee
Author: Abraham Riesman
Publisher: Crown
Published: 2021-02-16
Total Pages: 432
ISBN-13: 0593135725
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe definitive, revelatory biography of Marvel Comics icon Stan Lee, a writer and entrepreneur who reshaped global pop culture—at a steep personal cost HUGO AWARD FINALIST • “A biography that reads like a thriller or a whodunit . . . scrupulously honest, deeply damning, and sometimes even heartbreaking.”—Neil Gaiman Stan Lee was one of the most famous and beloved entertainers to emerge from the twentieth century. He served as head editor of Marvel Comics for three decades and, in that time, became known as the creator of more pieces of internationally recognizable intellectual property than nearly anyone: Spider-Man, the Avengers, the X-Men, Black Panther, the Incredible Hulk . . . the list goes on. His carnival-barker marketing prowess helped save the comic-book industry and superhero fiction. His cameos in Marvel movies have charmed billions. When he died in 2018, grief poured in from around the world, further cementing his legacy. But what if Stan Lee wasn’t who he said he was? To craft the definitive biography of Lee, Abraham Riesman conducted more than 150 interviews and investigated thousands of pages of private documents, turning up never-before-published revelations about Lee’s life and work. True Believer tackles tough questions: Did Lee actually create the characters he gained fame for creating? Was he complicit in millions of dollars’ worth of fraud in his post-Marvel life? Which members of the cavalcade of grifters who surrounded him were most responsible for the misery of his final days? And, above all, what drove this man to achieve so much yet always boast of more?
Rhode Island 39 Club
Author: Martin Podskoch
Publisher:
Published: 2021-07-28
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9780997101959
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAfter writing two best-selling travel books, Adirondack 102 Club and Connecticut 169 Club, CT author Martin Podskoch turned to his neighboring state and published RHODE ISLAND 39 CLUB Your Passport and Guide to Exploring Rhode Island. He again encourages readers to veer off the beaten path and discover Rhode Islands secret and lovely places that main roads do not reveal. With 39 invites to scenic vistas, picnic sites, fresh-water swimming holes, salt-water beaches, museums, amazing architecture, 400+ years of history, and local eateries of every description for fun in The Ocean States 39 towns and cities. The book is laid out in a crisp, inviting format. Locals in each town wrote a short history and interesting places to visit. Podskoch encourages readers to meet locals and businesses etc. and get their passport book signed or stamped. Visit all towns and earn Rhody Red patch award at annual dinner where all are invited to attend.
The Way of Miracles
Author: Mark Mincolla
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2021-06-22
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 1582708290
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMark Mincolla’s The Way of Miracles: Accessing Your Superconsciousness teaches us that we can create our own miracles every day. The Way of Miracles is an adventure for the mind and spirit that begins with the premise that miracles don’t randomly happen—we create them! According to Mark Mincolla, PhD, developing our superconscious mind and recognizing the divine source that exists within each of us is what generates miracles. A wholistic physician for more than three decades, Mark used his own techniques and learnings to cure himself of a life-threatening illness. In The Way of Miracles, he shares experiences, documented research, and exercises that he provides his patients and uses himself to raise consciousness in order to cultivate the ability to heal and create miracles that have a lasting effect.
Rhode Island 101
Author: Tim Lehnert
Publisher: Macintyre Purcell Publishing Incorporated
Published: 2019-07-31
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781772760149
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom Narragansett Bay, Roger Williams, the American Industrial Revolution and the Independent Man to the New England mob, the Big Blue Bug, the Newport Mansions, Family Guy and profiles of Buddy Cianci, H.P. Lovecraft and the Farrelly brothers, no book provides a more insightful lowdown on the Ocean State than Rhode Island 101. No book is more fun! Well known Rhode Islanders weigh in on the nation's smallest state. Investigative reporter Jim Taricani recounts his top stories, Mark Patinkin provides signs that you've been in Rhode Island too long, meteorologist John Ghiorse revisits the most memorable weather events of the last 40 years, Lincoln Chafee offers a Rhode Island treasure hunt and Rory Raven illuminates haunted Rhode Island. From fabulous beaches, historic cities, and dynamite cuisine to corrupt politicians, elite universities and a unique accent and slang, it's all here.
My Alphabet Toddler Coloring Book with the Learning Bugs
Author: The Learning Bugs
Publisher: Learning Bugs Kids Books
Published: 2018-09-20
Total Pages: 110
ISBN-13: 9781910677308
DOWNLOAD EBOOKParents, get set for some precious forever memories with your child. Not only will your child love to color this adorably cute kids coloring book on their own but we have specially designed the pages to give you both plenty of fun teaching and learning opportunities where you can interact together. They will love these unforgettable moments with you! If you only buy one toddler coloring book, make sure it's this one! I'm Mark and together with my partner Jane we came up with the concept of The Learning Bugs, the fun characters who appear regularly throughout the book. Giggles the ladybug, Squiggles the caterpillar and Zapp the bee are not only entertaining but they engage and ask questions and give your child interesting facts. As parents ourselves we couldn't find a coloring book for young children that we were completely happy with so we decided to create our own. We then conducted research with over 500 fellow parents who helped shape the book you can purchase today. Welcome to the magical world of The Learning Bugs where kids play and have fun while learning at the same time. This will help them throughout their life as they build the habit of being inquisitive and asking questions. Why Buy This Book? Talented artists have hand-drawn unique illustrations that are beautiful but simple, cute and fun. Good value - we made sure to have plenty of pages (over 100). Illustrations are on one side only so you can tear them out to frame and keep. No issues with markers bleeding through the page and ruining an image underneath. Thick black lines for toddlers to try keep within the lines. Each page is a large 8.5 inches by 11 inches and printed on bright white paper. A book for toddlers but with some more advanced elements so the book can be kept for years. Your child will likely treasure this book for years to come. Our fun characters, the Learning Bugs, engage your child while being educational. Helps teach your kids that learning is enjoyable and not a chore. This book will help start to prepare them for school. Teaches the alphabet, they learn the letters and words beginning with that letter. We also have games where they can spot things in the drawing. We also have educational facts about the objects in the lovely drawings. Another game is how many things can you spot - to help with counting. This early learning activity book is aimed at boys and girls aged from 2 to 4 years old (especially toddlers, preschoolers, pre-k and kindergarten kids) but it is suitable for any child up to 6 who loves coloring. We have gone 'above and beyond' to create something special which we are very proud of. This lovingly created ABC coloring book is one you can come back to time and time again. We hope you enjoy this toddler coloring book and be sure to look out for more Learning Bugs books which your child can progress with as they grow. Mark, Jane and Giggles, Squiggles and Zapp (The Learning Bugs)!
SECRETS and SCANDALS
Author: H. Philip West
Publisher:
Published: 2014-10-15
Total Pages: 799
ISBN-13: 9780990629306
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBetween 1986 and 2006 Rhode Island ran a gauntlet of scandals that exposed corruption and aroused public rage. Protesters marched on the State House. Coalitions formed to fight for systemic changes. Under intense public pressure, lawmakers enacted historic laws and allowed voters to amend defects in the state's constitution. Since colonial times, the state legislature had wielded vast executive powers. Even judges remained vulnerable. No one could forget that on a single day in 1935 the General Assembly sacked the entire Supreme Court. Without constitutional checks and balances, citizens suffered under single party control. Republicans ruled during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries; Democrats held sway from the 1930s into the twenty-first century. In their eras of unchecked control, both parties became corrupt. SECRETS & SCANDALS tells the inside story of events that shook a culture of corruption and finally brought separation of powers in 2004. No single leader, no political party, no organization could have converted betrayals of public trust into historic reforms. But when citizen coalitions connected with dedicated public officials to address systemic failures, government changed. Three times--in 2002, 2008, and 2013--Chicago's Better Government Association scored state laws that promote integrity, accountability, and government transparency. Rhode Island ranked second twice and first in 2013--largely because of reforms reported in SECRETS & SCANDALS.
