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For the past eleven years the FBI and other law enforcement agencies engaged in the frustrating pursuit of Drug Lord, Gene King. The cops finally begin to realize that Gene is one of the most intelligent and elusive criminals they have ever encountered, and their frustrations become more apparent as they are forced to deal with the trail of dead bodies that his organization leaves behind. A criminal who seems to be untouchable and a junior detective who is unsure of his capabilities are destined to meet. Unknown to each, for the past five years their paths have crossed several times. Therefore, a collision is inevitable. The question becomes, "can the fox survive the wolf?" "Investigator Jam...
LIFE Magazine is the treasured photographic magazine that chronicled the 20th Century. It now lives on at LIFE.com, the largest, most amazing collection of professional photography on the internet. Users can browse, search and view photos of today’s people and events. They have free access to share, print and post images for personal use.
For 31 years, The Dallas Mavericks had seasons end in disappointment. Every year, they tried again to find the right combination, only to find another dead end. But in the 2010-11 season, the Mavericks finally found the right mix around their superstar, Dirk Nowitzki, and shocked the basketball world by winning their first NBA Championship. Through extensive interviews and covering the Mavericks as a passionate journalist, Sturm illuminates what exactly brought the Mavericks together as a team. THIS YEAR IS DIFFERENT covers all the important details of the Dallas Mavericks' 2011 championship season, including: The transformation of the Dallas Mavericks franchise from perennial loser to NBA p...
In this book, Hawkeye Legends, Lists and Lore, lowa's grand athletic history is chronicled in its most complete form ever and its athletes and teams of yesteryear are brought back to life. This book also lists the great and not-so-great moments in lowa athletic history in the 'Charts' features. These sections provide a handy factual resource to demonstrate Hawkeye individuals and teams that rank in the school's history. Hawkeye Legends, Lists and Lore is a must for anyone who is loyal to the Black and Gold and is the perfect gift for your favourite Hawkeye fan.
For nearly an entire generation the New York Knicks have been a laughingstock franchise. But in the 1990s they had earned respect not only by winning, but also through brute force. The Knicks fought opponents. They fought each other. They even fought their own coaches at time-- and coach Pat Riley encouraged the nastiness. They never won a championship in those years-- but endeared themselves to millions of fans. Herring delves into the origin, evolution, and eventual demise of the iconic club in eye-opening detail. He pulls no punches-- which is just how those rough-and-tumble Knights would like it. -- adapted from jacket
Drug companies produce chemical substances that can save, extend, or substantially improve the quality of human life.However, even as the companies present themselves publicly as health and environmental stewards, their factories are a significant source of air and water pollution--toxic to people and the environment. In Puerto Rico, the pharmaceutical industry is the backbone of the island's economy: in one small town alone, there are over a dozen drug factories representing five multinationals, the highest concentration per capita of such factories in the world. It is a place where the enforcement of environmental regulations and the public trust they ensure are often violated in the name of economic development.
With pep talks, records, and Celtics lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Boston fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements by singular players. This guide to all things Celtics covers the franchise record for wins in a season, the number of Celtics included in the NBA's 50 greatest players at the 1997 All-Star Game, and the origins of the team's famous parquet floor.
This is a relate, a little idealize perhaps, of the experiences of a boy about 12 years old, that grew and ran free like the wind in a small city perched up on the Ecuadorian Andes, which he describe as the anteroom of Heavens. Of how the sacrosanct annual festivity of the Patron of the Town was celebrated. Of how interacted the persons of that place in the yearly event. Please read it, may be enjoyable