Maverick and Miss Murphy are twin dogs with huge hearts. But this brother and sister aren't quite like most dogs...they both have a cleft palate that makes them look like they have two noses. Kind-hearted Maverick wants to be friends with the other dogs, but they pick on him because he doesn't fit in. Lucky for Maverick that his protective sister, Miss Murphy, is around to show him why he shouldn't worry about the mean dogs and that he is fine just the way he is! Join Maverick and Miss Murphy at Rascal's Rescue Ranch for a heart-warming tale that inspires children to accept the differences they find in themselves and in others.
Tells the story of the infamous “Goat Gland Doctor”—controversial medical charlatan, groundbreaking radio impresario, and prescient political campaigner—and recounts his amazing rags to riches to rags career. A popular joke of the 1920s posed the question, “What’s the fastest thing on four legs?” The punch line? “A goat passing Dr. Brinkley’s hospital!” It seems that John R. Brinkley’s virility rejuvenation cure—transplanting goat gonads into aging men—had taken the nation by storm. Never mind that “Doc” Brinkley’s medical credentials were shaky at best and that he prescribed medication over the airwaves via his high-power radio stations. The man built an empire. The Kansas Medical Board combined with the Federal Radio Commission to revoke Brinkley’s medical and radio licenses, which various courts upheld. Not to be stopped, Brinkley started a write-in campaign for Governor. He received more votes than any other candidate but lost due to invalidated and “misplaced” ballots. Brinkley’s tactics, particularly the use of his radio station and personal airplane, changed political campaigning forever. Brinkley then moved his radio medical practice to Del Rio, Texas, and began operating a “border blaster” on the Mexico side of the Rio Grande. His rogue stations, XER and its successor XERA, eventually broadcast at an antenna-shattering 1,000,000 watts and were not only a haven for Brinkley’s lucrative quackery, but also hosted an unprecedented number of then-unknown country musicians and other guests.
An award-winning author tells the stories of the audacious American politicians, military commanders, and business executives who took it upon themselves to depose monarchs, presidents, and prime ministers of other countries with disastrous long-term consequences.
The author recounts his six years of service with the Texas Rangers, describing such events as the Mason County War, the capture of Sam Bass, and the pursuit of Chief Victorio's Apaches.
"The Black Lion Inn" by Alfred Henry Lewis Alfred Henry Lewis was an American investigative journalist, lawyer, novelist, editor, and short story writer. In this book, Lewis takes readers on a series of adventures. From Christmas at Wolfville to lost royalty, the book is a thrilling collection of adventures that perfectly portray the romance of America's past and the excitement of the country at the turn of the century.
Harris takes on the "experts" and boldly questions conventional wisdom of parents' role in their children's lives, asserting that it's not the home environment that shapes children, but the environment they share with their peers.
