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Available for the first time as a traditional paperback, this revised and updated edition contains new and archival interviews with those closest to Chris Bell and the Big Star circle: their friends, family, former bandmates—even fans, exes, classmates, and coworkers. “Bell’s and Big Star’s existence was short, but the wealth of stories and quotes here provides a healthy sustenance for the truth seekers. A top-notch biography.” —San Francisco Book Review The varied cast of voices—many from the band’s hometown of Memphis—comprises all the members of Big Star, including Chris Bell, the iconic Alex Chilton, Andy Hummel, and Jody Stephens. In the following decades after its 197...
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Packed with both comedy and tragedy, Heroes of Princeton follows the lives and adventures of seven men recruited into King Georges army as revolution unfolds in the Americas. As the Crown attempts to suppress rebellion in the colonies, the seven find themselves not only fighting their enemy but fighting themselves If you like your history personal, youll love this.
The first major study of Winston Churchill's record as a naval strategist - and his impact as the most prominent guardian of Britain's sea power in the modern era.
With their ability to keep us in the moment, dot-to-dot puzzles are potent stressbusters. This delightful collection of more than 120 puzzles includes themes that are conducive to relaxation and stilling the mind. Joining the dots to reveal places and beings associated with meditation, healing and heightened spiritual awareness will prove to be rewarding as well as therapeutic. Inner peace awaits as you embark on this enjoyable journey into the deepest recesses of your being. ABOUT THE SERIES: The bestselling Arcturus Dot-to-Dot Collection series features complex designs with up to 200 dots, printed on thick, high-quality paper. With a list of images included in the back, you can either select your design or let it unfold before you as you join the dots.
This compelling biography takes readers on a ride through Bell's formative years, where his love for speed was kindled by local karting competitions and nurtured by a supportive family. Discover how he mastered the art of midget and sprint car racing, earning a reputation as a formidable competitor and catching the attention of top-tier NASCAR teams. With rich, behind-the-scenes insights, "Christopher Bell: The Fast Lane to Stardom - The Thrill of the Track" chronicles Bell's rise through the ranks, his major victories, and the defining moments that shaped his career. From the adrenaline-pumping races to the strategic decisions in the pit, every aspect of Bell's racing life is explored with ...
This revisionist study shows how the Royal Navy's ideas about the meaning and application of seapower shaped its policies during the years between the wars. It examines the navy's ongoing struggle with the Treasury for funds, the real meaning of the 'one power standard', naval strategies for war with the United States, Japan, Germany and Italy, the influence of Mahan, the role of the navy in peacetime, and the use of propaganda to influence the British public.
Disability Studies diverge from the medical model of disability (which argues that disabled subjects can and should be “fixed”) to view disability as socially constructed, much in the same way other identities are. The work of reading black and disabled bodies is not only recovery work, but work that requires a willingness to deconstruct the systems that would keep those bodies in separate spheres. This pivotal volume uncovers the misrepresentations of black disabled bodies and demonstrates how those bodies transform systems and culture. Drawing on key themes in Disability Studies and African American Studies, these collected essays complement one another in interesting and dynamic ways,...
The story of the highly controversial First World War campaign that nearly destroyed Churchill's reputation for good and of his decades-long battle to set the record straight--a battle which ultimately helped clear the way for Churchill's appointment as Prime Minister in Britain's "darkest hour."