The Steel City has boasted some of the most famous figures, landmarks and innovations in the country's history. Pittsburgh's past is littered with dozens of fascinating stories behind the icons that define it. Mary Schenley was the city's biggest benefactress of the nineteenth century, gifting the site of the 425-acre park in her name, but her fortune was almost lost when she eloped at the age of fifteen. The first ever call-in radio talk show began at famed KDKA in 1951, inspiring the bir...

Beyond the world famous artists, singers, actors and more from Pittsburgh are the city's celebrities known locally for their quirky style, unique mannerisms, and outlandish behavior.From Joe Barker, the violent "street preacher" who was elected mayor in 1850--while in prison!--to Curt Wootton, the comedian whose celebrity status comes from being "Pittsburgh Dad," on Youtube, the Steel City has had a number of colorful characters throughout its history that defy cat...

Cannafornia - The Big Cannabis Encyclopedia is the definitive informational guide to medical and recreational cannabis cultivation, use, and culture. It explains all the essential techniques to grow indoors and outdoors; main cannabis strains; differences between Sativa, Indica, and Ruderalis; features and descriptions of main cannabinoids THC and CBD.In 2017 Paul King founded Cannafornia - cultivator, manufacturer, and supplier of high-quality cannabis-based i...

Prisoner's Pie is a rare and remarkable glimpse into the resilience, intellect, and humor of Allied prisoners of war interned in Camp 'N' Argyle Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong, during World War II. Originally compiled and circulated in 1942 under extraordinary circumstances, this one-of-a-kindpublication captures the spirit of those who found dignity and creativity in the face of captivity.Rediscovered decades later and brought back into circulation by Paul King, Prisoner's Pie...

This collection is a primer on significant news and events facing Black Americans over the past 12 years. King does the hard work of researching media, academia and grassroots activity to uncover the best work of the nation’s top journalists, scholars, activists and organizers on topics from entrepreneurship and job development to environmental justice and health disparities. King’s gift in this work, is his ability to excavate the information for us, analyze it and give it back to us in b...

Freedom & Hope always come at a cost . . . With the discovery of the New World, people who had been living under the oppression of governmental control of religion began to see hope. They saw a place of personal freedom to worship God in their own way. Decision Made is the story of John Kinsey and his friends seeking their religious freedom in the New World. But while hope dwells on the horizon, leaving behind their families, friends, and the lives they had known is anything but simple. Th...

Like the Art of War which teaches the battle plan for the military, God's Healing Arsenal reveals the ultimate battle plan against distress and disease. A biblically sound and immensely practical guide to healing, forged in the white–hot fires of the author s personal (victorious) battle with cancer. It is not a heavy theoretical discourse but something you would want to put in the hands of a dear friend needing healing, without fear of flakiness or extremism Henry I. Lederle, D.T...

A #1 New York Times Bestseller!Based on the major motion picture—an intoxicating mix of magic and music, mayhem and emotion, all told with fabulous heart and humor—Wonka introduces readers to a young Willy Wonka, chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time . . . proving that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.

A #1 New York Times Bestseller!Based on the major motion picture—an intoxicating mix of magic and music, mayhem and emotion, all told with fabulous heart and humor—Wonka introduces readers to a young Willy Wonka, chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time . . . proving that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.

Enter a world of creativity, passion, and enduring bonds as you journey through "The Life and Loves of an Artist." This captivating novel weaves a mesmerizing tapestry of emotions, chronicling the extraordinary lives of three individuals from a talented family, whose shared passion for art becomes the thread that binds them together in the face of adversity.

Years after the murder of her son, Helen Sampson has opened an underground, nighttime soup kitchen where people seek refuge when they are kept awake by a guilty conscience. But when one of her customers, Vern, writes a children’s book that goes viral, The Sad Kitchen begins to attract public suspicion which calls into question Helen’s motives.

SummaryGroovy in Action, Second Edition is a thoroughly revised, comprehensive guide to Groovy programming. It introduces Java developers to the dynamic features that Groovy provides, and shows how to apply Groovy to a range of tasks including building new apps, integration with existing code, and DSL development. Covers Groovy 2.4.Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.