Drawing inspiration from a chilling, real-life enigma of an airline crash in the Gulf of Mexico, this thriller plunges deep into the heart of the southern U.S.What dark secrets did the passenger on the ill-fated flight harbor, and what unspeakable terror was he transporting?Dive into a tale where every twist beckons a haunting question, pulling you deeper into the mystery.

Meadowlark Lemon illustrates the determination it took to overcome poverty, racial prejudice, and many other roadblocks that would have sidelined most any other person. Meadowlark, who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003, delivers loving reminiscences of his youth, hilarious stories about his days with the Globetrotters, and wise instructions for living a JOY-filled life. Beginning with his upbringing in Wilmington, North Carolina to his vibrant message of JOY today, Mead...

Key Concepts in Medieval Literature introduces students to the major authors, themes and genres of the English Middle Ages. These are discussed in concise focused essays, accompanied by summaries and recommendations for further reading, highlighting the need to see texts in context, both historically and linguistically.

OLD WINE IN NEW BOTTLES STUART LEE A practical handbook setting out full instructions for a routine of spectacular card tricks. The tricks are classics of card magic revised to produce new and amazing effects. The book is designed to guide the beginner in card magic through the basic handling of the cards to the successful production of the tricks. However, the re-working of these classics of card magic will also appeal to the more experienced performer. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

A comprehensive introduction to the medieval languages and texts that inspired Tolkien's Middle-earth. Using key episodes in The Silmarillion , The Hobbit , and The Lord of the Rings , medieval texts are presented in their original language with translations. Essential for those who wish to delve deeper into the background to Tolkien's mythology.

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW A PRACTICAL HANDBOOK with complete instructions for a routine of card tricks performed using the cards as they are removed from the manufacturers sealed carton. The book is designed to guide the beginner in card magic through all the procedures required to produce effects that will delight, surprise, and amaze an audience. Full explanations are given of all the handling required and the tricks can be performed with the minimum of manipulation and, if wished, without th...

Lee Stuart learned from an early age to respect all creatures through his heritage as a Native American; he also learned what it was like to be an unwanted citizen in this country. Throughout his life, he demonstrated an uncanny knack for understanding and communicating with animals, particularly those that were unwanted. From Teddy the Bantam rooster to Sparky the pigeon, as well as a wide variety of other pets, Stuart loved them all deeply and fought to protect them from ill treatment.

When people look back at the 2016 Election, they will use many words to describe it. Among them will not be “decorous,” “thoughtful,” “reasoned,” and “civil.”The campaign, at times, has seemed as if it was waged in an alternate cartoon universe.It’s hard to imagine Dwight Eisenhower or Abraham Lincoln boasting in a public forum about the size of their genitals. We have had a candidate being labeled “Lucifer in the Flesh” and the love child of Joe McCarthy and Dracula. And an ...

A PRACTICAL HANDBOOK of card magic that brings together material from the same authors previous books on the subject augmented with additional information. It includes not only detailed descriptions of the tricks of three complete routines but also clear instructions on their performance. The effects can be produced without any sleights-of-hand and with a minimum of manipulation of the cards and all the handling required is fully explained.

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW A PRACTICAL HANDBOOK setting out the full instructions for a routine of amazing card tricks. All the tricks involve the production of the Aces in a variety of spectacular ways. The book is designed to guide the beginner in card magic through the basic handling of the cards to the successful production of the tricks.

Drawing inspiration from a chilling, real-life enigma of an airline crash in the Gulf of Mexico, this thriller plunges deep into the heart of the southern U.S.What dark secrets did the passenger on the ill-fated flight harbor, and what unspeakable terror was he transporting?Dive into a tale where every twist beckons a haunting question, pulling you deeper into the mystery.

If you practice any sort of magic-or plan on giving it a try-you probably know that for most people, card tricks are often the starting point. If you have a deck of cards readily available, as many common households do, the only things required to wow an audience are a little sleight of hand and a magician’s secrets.In spite of the timeless credo good magicians never reveal their secrets,” renowned magicians Jean Hugard and Frederick Braué generously divulged theirs in Card Tr...