Now with Kung Fu Grip!
Now with Kung Fu Grip!

Author: Jared Miracle

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2016-07-13

Total Pages: 199

ISBN-13: 1476624461

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Why do so many Americans practice martial arts? How did kung fu get its own movie genre? What makes mixed martial arts so popular? This book answers these questions for the first time with historical research. At the turn of the 20th century, the United States enjoyed a time of prosperity but feared that men were becoming soft. At the same time, the Japanese government sponsored research to develop the best fighting techniques for its new empire. Before World War II, American men boxed and Japanese men practiced judo and karate. Postwar Americans began adopting Chinese, Brazilian, Filipino and other fighting styles, in the process establishing a masculine subculture based on physical and social power. The rise of Asian martial arts in America is a fascinating untold story of modern history, from the origin of karate uniforms to the first martial arts themed birthday party. The cast of characters includes circus strongmen, professional cage fighters, an award winning comic book artist, the inventors of judo, aikido and Cornflakes, and Count Juan Raphael Dante, a Chicago hairdresser and used car salesman with the "Deadliest Hands in the World." Readers will never look at taekwondo class the same way again.

Daddyhood
Daddyhood

Author: Charles Blount

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2008-02-21

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 1467825301

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In his book Daddyhood, Charles Blount, well-known author of Whatever Happened to Charlie Boy continues his journey to break the chain of abuse and neglect, which he vividly describes in the story about Charlie Boy. Mr. Blount poses the question, “What is a Daddy?” and presents in convincing argument that, though any man can become a father, it takes lots of work and something special to become a “Daddy.” The author presents his argument through the personal experience of marriage, childbirth and divorce. He also argues that even the break-up of a marriage does not have to mark the end of a family, and for the sake of one’s child, should not. In a series of simple rules, Mr. Blount shows the reader how to accomplish this for the good of your child and your own well being; good advice for anyone wanting the best for their family.

Night School
Night School

Author: Mari Mancusi

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-01-04

Total Pages: 183

ISBN-13: 1101478349

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After their parents' shocking revelation about their fae heritage and an attack on their lives, the McDonald twins are forced to hide out deep in the Swiss Alps at Riverdale Academy, a secret vampire slayer training facility. And with no way to contact their vampire boyfriends for rescue, they're going to have to play nice with the locals. But when Sunny starts acting strange, Rayne realizes that there's more to fear at Riverdale than getting staked by the student body-leading to a showdown in Fairyland that may cost the twins their lives.

It Is What It Is: A So For Real Novel
It Is What It Is: A So For Real Novel

Author: Nikki Carter

Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.

Published: 2012-03-01

Total Pages: 251

ISBN-13: 075828523X

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Gia's got to face the good, the bad, and the new. . . Gia Stokes is psyched for the start of her junior year at Longfellow High. She's co-captain of the Hi-Steppers dance squad, she's back on good terms with her cousin Hope, and her best friend Ricky has achieved hottie status as the school's new first-string quarterback. Now all the girls are after him, including Valerie--Gia's co-captain--and Hope. They both want Gia's help to score a date with Ricky, but how is Gia supposed to choose between them? If that wasn't enough, she also has to deal with a new dad and an annoying fourteen-year-old stepsister. It's going to take every ounce of faith Gia has to flip this script and make her junior year one to remember. "Gia Stokes might be a Hi-Stepper, but this teen role model has both feet on the ground as she meets life's challenges with style and grace." --Melody Carlson, author of the Diary of a Teenage Girl series

Prisoner of Trebekistan
Prisoner of Trebekistan

Author: Bob Harris

Publisher: Crown

Published: 2006-09-05

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 0307351505

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Welcome to the world of Jeopardy! where obscure information is crucial to survival, vast sums of cash are at stake, and milliseconds can change not just a game but the course of your entire life. Prisoner of Trebekistan is Bob Harris’s hilarious, insightful account of one man’s unlikely epic journey through Jeopardy!, gleefully exploring triumph and failure, the nature of memory, and how knowledge itself can transform you in unpredictable ways—all against the backdrop of the most popular quiz show in history. Bob chronicles his transformation from a struggling stand-up comic who repeatedly fails the Jeopardy! audition test into an elite player competing against the show’s most powerful brains. To get there, he embarks on a series of intense study sessions, using his sense of humor to transform conventional memory skills into a refreshingly playful approach to learning that’s as amusing as it is powerful. What follows is not only a captivating series of high-stakes wins and losses on Jeopardy!, but also a growing appreciation of a borderless world that Bob calls Trebekistan, where a love of learning reigns and the smarter you get the more you realize how much you don’t yet know. Filled with secrets that only a veteran contestant could share—from counterintuitive game strategies to Jedi-like tactics with the Jeopardy! signaling device—Prisoner of Trebekistan also gives you the chance to play along with the actual clues that led to victory or defeat in high-level tournaments, plus candid, moving reflections on how the games affected Bob’s offstage life—and vice versa. Not only an irresistible treat for Jeopardy! fans, Prisoner of Trebekistan is a delight for anyone who loves a rollicking tale that celebrates the unpredictability of life and the sneaky way it has of teaching us the things that really matter.

SPIN
SPIN

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2002-11

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13:

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From the concert stage to the dressing room, from the recording studio to the digital realm, SPIN surveys the modern musical landscape and the culture around it with authoritative reporting, provocative interviews, and a discerning critical ear. With dynamic photography, bold graphic design, and informed irreverence, the pages of SPIN pulsate with the energy of today's most innovative sounds. Whether covering what's new or what's next, SPIN is your monthly VIP pass to all that rocks.

Santa Claus Confidential
Santa Claus Confidential

Author: Kevin Neary

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2019-11-05

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 1510745882

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Hilarious, true stories from a professional Santa Claus! For the past twenty-five years, Kevin Neary has lived a double life. He even went as far as wearing a disguise and altering his appearance. Yes, it is true that during this time, he played the role of Santa Claus for a local department store. In Santa Claus Confidential, Neary describes his experiences working as Santa and the interactions with the clever children he encountered. Some of the many hilarious topics he discusses include: Why Santa never introduces new reindeer to his crew. How Santa can enter the home when it has no chimney. Whether Santa’s sleigh has safety belts. How long Santa and Mrs. Claus have been married. And many others! The perfect Christmas gift, Neary’s delightful tales are bound to get you feeling the holiday spirit!

Hollow
Hollow

Author: Jena Morrow

Publisher: Moody Publishers

Published: 2010-05-01

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1575675919

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Twenty-nine years, 7 months, 14 days, and the battle still rages. Jena Morrow has an eating disorder. It can kill her. Jena Morrow has a Savior. He came to give her abundant life. This is not a polished tale of victory but an honest, true story of fragility. Hollow recounts Jena’s daily struggle with anorexia and the God who is able and willing to reach down into the dirt. A central theme of Hollow is the surrender of control to Jesus Christ. His Word is interwoven throughout the story as rebuttals to the lies that besiege those engaged in any addiction. In addition to her point of view, Jena includes those of her friends, family, and former therapists providing an undercurrent of hope. Written in an easy conversational voice, Hollow will resonate with those in the midst of a struggle and those who stand beside them.

Chocolate Cherry Milk Evolution
Chocolate Cherry Milk Evolution

Author: Java Bomani

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 1425150527

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When most people hear statements like: The feel good movie of the year or Your taste buds will love you for it or 9 out of 10 doctors agree - they realize they are being hit with a sales pitch for a product that may or may not live up to the hype. Having said that: It will be some time before another book like Chocolate Cherry Milk Evolution comes along. CCMilk expresses most of the emotions a person experiences at some point in their lives. Everyone will be able to relate wholeheartedly to at least one poem. Moreover, the poems in this book are realistic, humorous, romantic, and passionate. In summary, those emotions are beautifully displayed. - Priti T. Poetry is the expression of genuine feelings. This quality of being able to express pure artistic value is what makes this book great poetic work. This book causes the reader, to step back and see his joy, pain and romantic bliss. CCMilk urges us to look into ourselves and see what we can express. - Kenneth Edwards CCMilk is a poetic tour de force that shows the urban Hip-Hop influence of its writer. Rose Petals and Como Esta Usted are two of my favorites, but then again there are so many… It was quite a challenge to pick any favorites because each time I read another, I was forced to change my mind. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Java Bomani has risen like a Phoenix…. - Tony Samuel-CEO Rescue One Posse

The Missing Piece
The Missing Piece

Author:

Publisher: N.M. Porterfield

Published: 2023

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13:

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N.m. porterfield chronicles his own life through rhyme in his poetic collection The Missing Piece. See his life and growth as he artistically paints his story through poetry in this beloved collection of rhymes.