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History, United States history, Arts and entertainment, United States travel and geography
Part memoir, part oral history, #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods gives us a rare and intimate look… at Colonial Beach, Virginia.Rich in narrative history and local color, A Small Town Love Story: Colonial Beach, Virginia is an homage to the town of Sherryl Woods’s summers, a place that stole her heart long ago and provided the basis for the many fictional small towns in her bestselling novels.True to Woods’s signature style of focusing on characters who are at the center of their communities, here she has woven together the stories of the very real people who helped shape this seaside Virginia town. She takes us back to the days of her own family gatherings, artfully capturing the unique essence of Colonial Beach and making us yearn for small-town life.Woods’s own memories frame the true stories she features—from the unique history of Colonial Beach itself to some firsthand accounts of the Oyster Wars that once consumed the community, to the stories of neighborhood merchants who made it a point to know just about every customer by name. From farmers to restauranteurs and hoteliers, from pastors to librarians and military folk, Woods’s research and interviews give life to the personalities of a very special place.
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Travel and geography, United States travel and geography
Hit the Road with Moon Travel Guides From the waterfalls of Yosemite and the colorful Grand Canyon to the Hollywood… Walk of Fame and the Golden Gate Bridge cruise through the best of the West with Moon California Road Trip Inside you ll find Maps and Driving Tools Over 40 easy-to-use maps keep you oriented on and off the highway along with site-to-site mileage driving times and detailed directions for the entire routeEat Sleep Stop and Explore With lists of the best hikes views restaurants and more you can ride a cable car in San Francisco or hike Half Dome descend deep into the Grand Canyon or hit the waves in a classic SoCal surf town Wander through history at Alcatraz snap a photo at Big Sur or marvel at jellyfish at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Chow down on an authentic Mission burrito lunch on fish tacos by the beach or watch the sunset from a rooftop bar in Los AngelesFlexible Itineraries Drive the entire two-week Best of the West mix and match destinations for shorter road trips or follow strategic itineraries for spending time in San Francisco Yosemite Las Vegas the Grand Canyon Los Angeles and smaller towns along the Pacific Coast HighwayLocal Insight Surfer and adventurer Stuart Thornton shares his thirst for the next secluded beach quirky pit stop and mountaintop vista Planning Your Trip Know when and where to get gas how to avoid traffic tips for driving in different road and weather conditions and suggestions for international visitors LGBTQ travelers seniors and road trippers with kidsWith Moon California Road Trip s practical tips detailed itineraries and local expertise you re ready to fill up the tank and hit the road Doing more than driving through Check out Moon California Moon Grand Canyon or Moon Yosemite Sequoia Kings Canyon
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Journals and memoirs, Sports and games, United States travel and geography
Based on his popular New York Times series bestselling author Bruce Weber shares the adventures of his solo bicycle… ride from coast to coast P Riding a bicycle across the United States is one of those bucket-list goals that many dream about but few fulfill During the summer and fall of 2011 at the age of fifty-seven Bruce Weber an obituary writer for The New York Times made the trip alone and wrote about it as it unfolded mile by mile a vivid and immediate report of the self-powered life on the road P Now expanding upon the articles and blog posts that quickly became a must-read adventure story Weber gives us Life Is a Wheel a witty inspiring and reflective diary of his journey in which the challenges and rewards of self-reliance and strenuous physical effort yield wry and incisive observations about cycling and America not to mention the pleasures of a three-thousand-calorie breakfast P The story begins on the Oregon coast with Weber wondering what he s gotten himself into and ends in triumph on New York City s George Washington Bridge From Going-to-the-Sun Road in the northern Rockies to the headwaters of the Mississippi and through the cityscapes of Chicago and Pittsburgh his encounters with people and places provide us with an intimate two-wheeled perspective of America And with thousands of miles to travel Weber considers when he s not dealing with tractor-trailers lightning storms dehydration headwinds and loneliness his past his family and the echo that a well-lived life leaves behind P Part travelogue part memoir part romance part paean to the bicycle as a simple mode of both mobility and self-expression and part bemused and panicky account of a middle-aged man s attempt to stave off well you know Life Is a Wheel is an elegant and beguiling escape for biking enthusiasts armchair travelers and any readers who are older than they were yesterday
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United States history, Lifestyle, United States travel and geography
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United States history, United States travel and geography, Travel and geography
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United States history, United States travel and geography, Travel and geography
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United States travel and geography, Science and technology, General non-fiction
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United States travel and geography, Nature
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Careers and job hunting, Business and economics
<p>From the creator of the <i>Dear Businesslady</i> column comes a fresh, proactive book with advice for women entering the work… force as well as those looking to move up the ladder. <p>Everyone deals with some nonsense early in their career—whether it’s accepting a less-than-ideal position just to get a foot in the door, or having a manager who sleeps with his smart phone under his pillow and expects his staff to do the same. But how do young professionals know if the choices they’re making are moving them closer to their ultimate career goals? How do they know the answer when they ask themselves, “is it working?” <p>Courtney Guerra, a.k.a. The Business Lady, knows how to set you on the path you belong. In a fun-to-read Q&A format, this book focuses on situations young people are likely to encounter in the workplace, along with a set of strategies you can use to get through them. <p>In her signature tone that has gained her hundreds of thousands of readers, Guerra discusses topics relevant to young professionals, like how to make the jump from “just a job” to a career in line with what you went to school for, and how to stay productive when working from home at an apartment filled with roommates. <p>No matter what the scenario, The Business Lady has the answer to get you on the path to long-term career success.</p>
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United States history, Arts and entertainment, Travel and geography, United States travel and geography
The history of Pawleys Island can be summed up in four words rice sea golf and… hammocks The rivers threading through coastal South Carolina created an ideal environment for cultivating rice and by the mid-18th century vast plantations were producing profitable crops and wealthy landowners But those plantations also produced malaria-carrying mosquitoes so the landowners sent their families to the seashore for the summer and built the first houses on Pawleys Island starting in 1822 The end of slavery doomed the rice culture and the old plantations were sold to rich Northerners for hunting and fishing retreats During the Depression the Lachicotte family started making and selling distinctive rope hammocks the perfect symbol for the island s slow simple lifestyle By the 1960s many of the old plantations were turned into golf courses reviving the economy But the beating heart of Pawleys Island remains the rhythm of the sea and what one early visitor called the only beach in the world
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General fiction, Humourous fiction, Lifestyle, United States travel and geography
The Failure is a picaresque novel set in Los Angeles about two guys who conceive and badly execute a plan… to rob a Korean check-cashing store in order to finance the prototype for an impossibly ridiculous Internet application James Greer one of the nimblest and most multilayered American fiction writers has with his latest novel The Failure pulled off a sublime and shivery-smooth literary hat-trick-cum-emotional-gotcha I defy anyone to come up with an equation to explain how this book s first impression as a ridiculously clever funny crime story can gradually disclose a metanovel built from far more encyclopedic scratch only to reveal upon its conclusion a central overriding thought so heartfelt literally it trembles your lower lip This is one stunning piece of work --Dennis Cooper author of Ugly Man James Greer s The Failure is such an unqualified success both in conception and execution that I have grave doubts he actually wrote it --Steven SoderberghJames Greer is the author of the novel Artificial Light Akashic Books which won a California Book Award for Best Debut Novel and the nonfiction book Guided By Voices A Brief History Grove Press a biography of the band for which he once played bass guitar He is currently working with director Steven Soderbergh on a rock musical about Cleopatra starring Catherine Zeta-Jones He lives in Los Angeles
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Careers and job hunting
Dieses Buch bietet wertvolle Unterst tzung f r alle die mit einem Arbeitgeber vern nftig … ber die Charakteristiken der potenziellen Stelle sprechen m chten Pure Intelligenz und kluges Nachdenken sind kein Garant f r eine gegl ckte Jobwahl Vielmehr kommt es darauf an strukturiert zu pr fen ob die offene Stelle wirklich passt Sie lernen wie Sie in einem Vorstellungsgespr ch oder Assessment Center die relevanten Informationen destillieren und wie Sie auf Augenh he mit dem Arbeitgeber agieren Der erste Teil des Buches geht der Frage nach welche typischen Kriterien Bewerber bei der Berufswahl anlegen und ob diese tats chlich zielf hrend sind Der zweite Teil besch ftigt sich mit konkreten Auswahlverfahren Der dritte Teil beinhaltet Beurteilungsmethoden mit denen ein Bewerber den zuk nftigen Arbeitgeber und die Stelle beurteilen kann Im vierten Teil liefert der Autor Techniken zur Kontrolle der Anspannung in Auswahlsituationen
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General fiction, Mysteries and crime stories, United States travel and geography
A wonderful accomplishment The power is in the writing Mr Meno… is a superb craftsman -Hubert Selby Jr The author moves the story along at a surprisingly fast and easy pace The evil eyes of small-town America seem to peer from every page of Meno s claustrophobic noir where the good and the bad are forced down the same violent paths -Kirkus Reviews Joe Meno writes with the energy honesty and emotional impact of the best punk rock -Jim DeRogatis pop music critic Chicago Sun-Times A likable winner that should bolster Meno s reputation -Publishers Weekly Joe Meno writes with the energy honesty and emotional impact of the best punk rock -Jim DeRogatis Chicago Sun-Times Fans of hard-boiled pulp fiction will particularly enjoy this novel -BooklistA young ex-con in a small Illinois town A lonely giant with a haunted past A beautiful girl with a troubled heart Strange and darkly magical How the Hula Girl Sings begins exactly where most pulp fiction usually ends with the vivid episode of the terrible crime itself Three years later Luce Lemay out on parole for the awful tragedy does his best to finds hope in a new job at the local Gas-N-Go in his companion and fellow ex-con Junior Breen who spells out puzzling messages to the unquiet ghosts of his past and finally in the arms of the lovely but reckless Charlene How the Hula Girl Sings is a suspenseful exploration of a country bright with the far-off stars of forgiveness and dark with the still-looming shadow of the death penalty
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Biography, Historical biography, Adventure and exploration, United States history, United States travel and geography
Called the "Great Pathfinder", Daniel Boone is most famous for opening up the West to settlers through Kentucky. A symbol… of America's pioneering spirit Boone was a skilled outdoorsman and an avid reader although he never attended school. <P><P>Sydelle Kramer skillfully recounts Boone's many adventures such as the day he rescued his own daughter from kidnappers.
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Careers and job hunting
From accountant to zoologist this new edition of The A-Z of Careers Jobs offers detailed insights into… more than 300 career areas For those looking for their first job after school or university or for anyone considering a change of career this book provides reliable and up-to-date careers advice on a wide range of professions covering practical issues such as job opportunities and progression potential personal skills and qualities entry qualifications and training useful contact details and realistic salary expectations The A-Z of Careers and Jobs is also a valuable reference for careers advisors working in schools colleges and universities who need to keep track of new developments - new roles and routes of entry professional associations and exams - to offer the very best guidance to today s jobhunters
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Careers and job hunting, Computers and internet
If you want to master the fundamentals of coding and kick start your career, Confident Coding is the book for… you. Everyone has a digital life, but too few truly understand how the software that dominates the world actually works. Coding is one of the most in demand skills on the job market and grasping the basics can advance your creative potential and make you stand out from the crowd. Rob Percival gives you a step-by-step learning guide to HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, building iPhone apps, building Android apps and debugging. On reading this book and honing your skills through practice, you will be able to code in each of these languages, build your own website, build your own app and have the confidence to supercharge your employability. Confident Coding provides you with the roadmap you need to enhance your professional life through coding, with insightful and inspirational guidance, including real life success stories, on how to use your new skills. The ability to code can give your CV the edge on the competition, give you greater autonomy and improve your work performance. If you are a self-employed entrepreneur, being able to create your own website or app can grant you valuable freedom and revolutionize your business. If you are an aspiring developer, this book will give you the building blocks to embark on this career path.
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Careers and job hunting, Business and economics
From bestselling writer David Graeber a powerful argument against the rise of meaningless unfulfilling jobs and their… consequences Does your job make a meaningful contribution to the world In the spring of 2013 David Graeber asked this question in a playful provocative essay titled On the Phenomenon of Bullshit Jobs It went viral After a million online views in seventeen different languages people all over the world are still debating the answer There are millions of people HR consultants communication coordinators telemarketing researchers corporate lawyers whose jobs are useless and tragically they know it These people are caught in bullshit jobs Graeber explores one of society s most vexing and deeply felt concerns indicting among other villains a particular strain of finance capitalism that betrays ideals shared by thinkers ranging from Keynes to Lincoln Bullshit Jobs gives individuals corporations and societies permission to undergo a shift in values placing creative and caring work at the center of our culture This book is for everyone who wants to turn their vocation back into an avocation
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Beginning with the million-copy bestsellers First, Break All the Rules and Now, Discover Your Strengths, Marcus Buckingham jump-started the strengths… movement that is now sweeping the work world, from business to government to education. Now that the movement is in full swing, Buckingham's new book answers the ultimate question: How can you actually apply your strengths for maximum success at work? Research data show that most people do not come close to making full use of their assets at work -- in fact, only 17 percent of the workforce believe they use all of their strengths on the job. Go Put Your Strengths to Work aims to change that through a six-step, six-week experience that will reveal the hidden dimensions of your strengths. Buckingham shows you how to seize control of your assets and rewrite your job description under the nose of your boss. You will learn: Why your strengths aren't "what you are good at" and your weaknesses aren't "what you are bad at." How to use the four telltale signs to identify your strengths. The simple steps you can take each week to push your time at work toward those activities that strengthen you and away from those that don't. How to talk to your boss and your colleagues about your strengths without sounding like you're bragging and about your weaknesses without sounding like you're whining. The fifteen-minute weekly ritual that will keep you on your strengths path your entire career. With structured exercises that will become part of your regular workweek and proven tactics from people who have successfully applied the book's lessons, Go Put Your Strengths to Work will arm you with a radically different approach to your work life. As part of the book's program you'll take an online Strengths Engagement Track, a focused and powerful gauge that has proven to be the best way to measure the level of engagement of your strengths or your team's strengths. You can also download the first two segments of the renowned companion film series Trombone Player Wanted. Go Put Your Strengths to Work will open up exciting uncharted territory for you and your organization. Join the strengths movement and thrive.
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Travelogues, United States travel and geography
An enduring portrait of America s virtues and vices as seen by one of England s greatest thinkers After losing… his brother in the Great War a troubled and depressed G K Chesterton accepts an invitation to join a lecture tour that will take him across the United States for the first time Part travelogue part exploration of the American experiment What I Saw in America begins with a man of letters trying to reconcile his faith with the atrocities and moral dilemmas of war and expands into an illuminating consideration of the limitations of capitalism the concept of American exceptionalism and the future of the democratic system This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices
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United States history, United States travel and geography, General non-fiction
The bestselling nonfiction companions to the Magic Tree House books! When Jack and Annie came back from their adventure in… Magic Tree House #15: Viking Ships at Sunrise, they had lots of questions. Why did Vikings go on raids? Did they really wear horned helmets? What were Viking ships like? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts about Vikings. Filled with up-to-date information, photographs, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discover in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. And teachers can use Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet Common Core text pairing needs. Have more fun with Jack and Annie on the Magic Tree House® website at MagicTreeHouse.com!