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The devil's tickets: a night of bridge, a fatal hand, and a new American age
By Gary M. Pomerantz. 2009
Discusses the rise in popularity of the card game bridge during the early twentieth century and explores the murder of…
Jack Bennett whose wife shot him after having an argument during a handMinecraft: The Unlikely Tale of Markus "Notch" Persson and the Game That Changed Everything
By Jennifer Hawkins, Daniel Goldberg, Linus Larsson. 2017
A completely unique and in-depth look at the creator of Minecraft, Markus "Notch" Persson, and his rise from unknown computer…
programmer to multi-millionaire international gaming icon. Some strong language. For grades 5-8Wicked women of New Mexico (Wicked)
By Donna Blake Birchell. 2014
New Mexico Territory attracted outlaws and desperados, its remote locations the perfect settings for seizing wealth. Many women running from…
their pasts sought new starts before and after statehood. Crime in early New Mexico wasn't only a boys' gameHow to Find Your Happy Place: Quiet Spaces and Journal Pages for Busy Minds
By Alison Davies. 2022
We all have a happy place that makes us feel safe and content in times of uncertainty ... sometimes we…
just need someone to take us by the hand and lead us there.An antidote to the stresses of modern-day life, How to Find Your Happy Place will show you that your happy place is just a few moments away. Short descriptions of imagined scenes will help you visualise a space that's tailored exactly to your needs, whether it's calm or comfort you long for, or rejuvenation and inspiration. And accompanying mantras and journal pages will bring you even closer to a state of ease and tranquillity when you need it most.Wherever yours is, this book offers new inspiration and a plethora of suggestions to help you discover happy places for whichever energies you wish to cultivate. Find happy places for:- Peace and calm- Healing- Love and kindness- Happiness- RejuvenationHow to Find Your Happy Place: Quiet Spaces and Journal Pages for Busy Minds
By Alison Davies. 2022
We all have a happy place that makes us feel safe and content in times of uncertainty ... sometimes we…
just need someone to take us by the hand and lead us there.An antidote to the stresses of modern-day life, How to Find Your Happy Place will show you that your happy place is just a few moments away. Short descriptions of imagined scenes will help you visualise a space that's tailored exactly to your needs, whether it's calm or comfort you long for, or rejuvenation and inspiration. And accompanying mantras and journal pages will bring you even closer to a state of ease and tranquillity when you need it most.Wherever yours is, this book offers new inspiration and a plethora of suggestions to help you discover happy places for whichever energies you wish to cultivate. Find happy places for:- Peace and calm- Healing- Love and kindness- Happiness- RejuvenationPlayed out on the strip: the rise and fall of Las Vegas casino bands
By Janis McKay, Janis L. McKay. 2016
This book will appeal to readers interested in Las Vegas history, music history, and labor issues as it traces a…
major shift in the music industry from 1940 to 1989 including the musicians' strike of 1989. It offers extensive interviews and personal perspectives from former musicians using primary sources and oral histories to outline the bittersweet history of music entertainment and a transitional period in Las Vegas history. Some violenceWhen the mob ran Vegas: stories of money, mayhem and murder
By Steve Fischer. 2007
Short vignettes, about mob figures in the 50's through early 70's in the gambling Mecca of Las Vegas, offer info…
on the schemes and would-be-scammers, various Las Vegas characters, places, and events. Includes mentions of Frank Sinatra, Jerry Lewis, Marilyn Monroe, Howard Hughes and multiple gang mobsters. Some strong language. Some violenceYoung pianists and their teachers will welcome this treasury of favorites in musically attractive and pedagogically sound arrangements for beginners.…
Bergerac has written exclusively for young pianists since 1967, including original music and many easy arrangements of folk materials. His expert settings explore a full and satisfying piano sound within the natural capabilities of the beginning performer.The songs in this varied collection -- arranged in their approximate order of difficulty -- are presented in large, clear, easy-to-read musical notation, and are accompanied by delightful illustrations suggested by this charming music. The songs included are Amazing Grace (in two arrangements); I've Been Working on the Railroad; As We Go 'Round the Mulberry Bush; Maryland, My Maryland!; Aura Lea; The Old Chisholm Trail; Billy Boy; Polly-Wolly-Doodle; Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair; Pop Goes the Weasel!; Blow the Man Down!; Short'nin' Bread; Blue-Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn); Skip to My Lou; Buffalo Gals; Sweet Betsy from Pike; Deep River; Thanksgiving Prayer; Down by the Riverside (We Gather Together); The Farmer in the Dell; Turkey in the Straw; The Gift to Be Simple; Yankee Doodle Dandy; Go Down, Moses (Let My People Go); and The Yellow Rose of Texas.A spotlight for Harry (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
By Eric A. Kimmel, Jim Madsen. 2009
Story based on childhood events of Harry Houdini (1874-1926), who became a famous magician and escape artist. Describes Harry and…
his brother Dash learning to walk a tightrope after going to the circus with their family for the first time. For grades 2-4. 2009Benjamin Franklin, American genius: his life and ideas, with 21 activities (For Kids series #28)
By Brandon Marie Miller. 2010
Biography of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) highlights his self-reliance from age seventeen on and his roles as a printer, writer, scientist,…
inventor, and diplomat. Discusses his political views and work on the Declaration of Independence. Activities include craft, cooking, and science projects appropriate to Franklin's era. For grades 4-7. 2010Mysterious messages: a history of codes and ciphers
By Gary Blackwood, Gary L. Blackwood. 2009
Traces the important role of codes and code breaking for secret communication in wars, business espionage, crime, diplomacy, and literature…
from ancient Greece and Shakespearean England to modern America. Explains the underlying principles of many codes and how to use them. For grades 5-8. 2009Former Dungeons and Dragons addict explains the allure and popularity of role-playing games through youth into adulthood. Describes his findings…
from his global interviewing quest of gamers, fantasy fans, scholars, conventioneers, and others. 2009Cowboys full: the story of poker
By James McManus. 2009
Author of Positively Fifth Street: Murders, Cheetahs, and Binion's World Series of Poker (DB 56047) pens a history of poker…
and its significance in American culture, from Abraham Lincoln's use of a poker analogy in explaining a difficult wartime decision to state senator Barack Obama's weekly game in Illinois. 2009Can you hone your virtual gaming skills enough to make you a star in the world of pro gaming? First,…
find your game and pick your platform. Then, set out to see if you’ve got what it takes. Make real-life choices that can lead to disappointment, a future in the gaming industry, or realizing your dream of becoming king or queen of the console.10-Minute Upcycled Projects (10-Minute Makers)
By Tammy Enz. 2021
Looking for clever ideas to reuse and recycle the materials in your makerspace? You're in luck! From earbud bracelets and…
bottle cap fireflies to tin man wind chimes and cell phone slings, these amazing 10-minute upcycled projects will have kids making in no time!10-Minute Nature Projects (10-Minute Makers)
By Elsie Olson. 2022
Looking for quick and easy nature projects for your makerspace? Look no further! From frozen suncatchers and mini mushroom patches…
to seed art and porcupine pinecones, these amazing 10-minute outdoor-inspired projects will have kids making in no time!10-Minute Kitchen Science Projects (10-Minute Makers)
By Elsie Olson. 2022
Looking for quick and easy science projects for your makerspace? Look no further! From mini rockets and rainbows to ice…
cream and invisible ink, these amazing 10-minute kitchen science projects will have kids making in no time!10-Minute Game and Gadget Projects (10-Minute Makers)
By Tammy Enz. 2021
Need entertaining game and gadget projects for your makerspace? You've come to the right place! From spy gadgets and marshmallow…
cannons to marker spinners and wind ski races, these amazing 10-minute projects will have kids making in no time!10-Minute No-Sew Projects (10-Minute Makers)
By Elsie Olson. 2022
Looking for quick and easy no-sew projects for your makerspace? Look no further! From stuffed animals and superhero masks to…
flowers and finger puppets, these amazing 10-minute fabric projects will have kids making in no time!10-Minute Crafty Projects (10-Minute Makers)
By Elsie Olson. 2022
Looking for quick and easy craft projects for your makerspace? Look no further! From outdoor ornaments and rubber band bracelets…
to string art and snow globes, these amazing 10-minute creations will have kids making in no time!