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George W. Brackenridge (1832–1920) was a paradox to his fellow Texans. A Republican in a solidly Democratic state, a financier in a cattleman's country, a Prohibitionist in the goodtime town of San Antonio, he devoted his energies to making a fortune only to give it to philanthropic causes. Indiana born, Brackenridge came to Texas in 1853, but left the state during the Civil War to serve as U.S. Treasury agent and engage in the wartime cotton trade. Later he settled in San Antonio, where he founded a bank and invested in railroads, utilities, and other enterprises. Some of Brackenridge's contemporaries never forgave him for his Civil War career, but others knew him as a public-spirited cit...
The Lloyd's Register of Shipping records the details of merchant vessels over 100 gross tonnes, which are self-propelled and sea-going, regardless of classification. Before the time, only those vessels classed by Lloyd's Register were listed. Vessels are listed alphabetically by their current name.
The information in this book is extensive. You can use it to sound glib at the water cooler, on the golf course or at a cocktail party. But that would not be it’s best use. Instead, use it to improve your life. The information contained in this book will provide you with the questions to ask, and motivate you to find an advisor you can trust. The next step is to have them prepare a comprehensive, written financial plan for you. A financial plan, like a fine tapestry, should be artfully woven to produce a valuable life chart. Next, implement the plan. Get your house in order. Understand your cash flow. Harmonize your investment portfolio so that it will support you throughout your retirement. Properly insure the risks of life that are: illness, disability, death, property damage, lawsuits and a lengthy long-term care stay. The latter can put you and your family in bankruptcy and/or dependent on a government welfare program. Lastly, carefully plan for your estate so that your worldly goods go to those whom you choose, not some agency of the government. “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.” —Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Book that tells the story of Manny Pacquiao, from his humble beginnings to the top of boxing.
From Pancho to Pacquiao: Philippine Boxing In and Out of the Ring is a snapshot of more than a century of Philippine boxing. It is a compilation of lucid and readable biographies of outstanding Philippine-born and Filipino American boxers, from Francisco “Pancho” Guilledo to Manny “People's Champ” Pacquiao. Each story describes the rough roads these Filipino and Filipina boxers took to achieve fame and glory globally. Vivid photos and personal interviews combine to make the narratives real and captivating.
Greatest Ever Boxing Workouts will KO all boxing/combat sport enthusiasts. Featuring a classic coterie of international boxing legends, this superb anthology is illustrated throughout by some of the best photos of them at work in the ring or training in the gym. Our celebrated present-day fighters and former champions range from the instantly recognisable Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jnr, Mike Tyson, Thomas Hearns and Roberto Duran to such respected international figures as Danny Williams and Vitali Klitschko. Incorporating career biographies for every fighter, the reader is introduced to the fitness and training regimes of some of the world's most powerful men. Culled from the author's original research and interviews, the greatest ever champion pugilists grant us a fly-on-the-wall look at their 'Typical Day' and their personal workout regimes. Not just a boxing fan's album but a fitness guide fro those looking for a seriously effective workout. Greatest Ever Boxing Workouts grants the reader vital knowledge from the Olympian gods of pugilism.