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One of the most inspiring stories in wrestling history, Cheating Death, Stealing Life sees Eddie Guerrero recount his saga in remarkably candid fashion, chronicling a life of heartbreaks and painful personal struggles in frank, graphic detail. Guerrero was born into Mexico's first family of sports entertainment, and his life story spans three generations of the wrestling business. His father, Gory Guerrero, was among the greatest legends of lucha libre—Mexican wrestling. Before Eddie was twenty, he was competing in the border town of Juarez, going on to work throughout Mexico. The family name made him an instant sensation but also cast a large shadow from which he would spend years trying ...
The unforgettable story of everyone’s favorite giant—and a life cut short—wrestler and actor Andre the Giant. At seven-foot-five, four hundred and fifty pounds, André the Giant was a living, breathing legend—a behemoth taking on all comers. Billed as “the Eighth Wonder of the World,” he was the greatest attraction in sports entertainment and one of the most famous athletes in the world. André the Giant: A Legendary Life is the story of how his enormous charisma and undeniable presence aided World Wrestling Federation's explosive rise to the forefront of popular culture. André's battles with such rivals as Ernie Ladd, Killer Khan, Big John Studd, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, a...
Discover the holistic, drug-free program to treat insomnia that really works—a much needed solution for the millions of people who suffer from it. The Insomnia Solution is the answer millions of Americans have been waiting for -- a holistic, natural, drug-free, practical, user-friendly guide to falling, and staying, asleep. In Krugman's revolutionary book, he makes readers realize that insomnia is not just a nighttime affliction, but rather a 24 hour-a-day condition. It's almost always associated with stress that we experience during the day. Krugman's incredibly effective Sounder Sleep System assists readers in creating thier own personalized sleep-assistance program, featuring a combination of 18 mini-moves, designed to induce relaxation, reduce stress, and ensure sound sleep.
Lita™ -- see her just once in the ring and you can never forget it. The breathtaking off-the-top-rope fearlessness that she shows keeps you on the edge of your seat. You simply can't believe she's going to be able to pull off the move, and then Lita takes it to the next level. That's her reality, that's why she is a WWE™ Superstar. Taking unexpected risks, daring to do what no one has done before, that's the reality of Amy Dumas, the remarkable woman behind Lita. Even as a young girl, Amy was determined to challenge herself and the world around her. She found personal freedom in the hardcore punk rock scene of the nineties. The positive force of the music and culture helped define the re...
Discover the holistic, drug-free program to treat insomnia that really works—a much needed solution for the millions of people who suffer from it. The Insomnia Solution is the answer millions of Americans have been waiting for -- a holistic, natural, drug-free, practical, user-friendly guide to falling, and staying, asleep. In Krugman's revolutionary book, he makes readers realize that insomnia is not just a nighttime affliction, but rather a 24 hour-a-day condition. It's almost always associated with stress that we experience during the day. Krugman's incredibly effective Sounder Sleep System assists readers in creating thier own personalized sleep-assistance program, featuring a combination of 18 mini-moves, designed to induce relaxation, reduce stress, and ensure sound sleep.
For the biggest band to come out of England since the Beatles, here's the book that charts their incendiary rise to the top of the worldwide Pop charts. "Oasis" is a trip down Abbey Road in the '90s--a pop-fest for the masses, Johnny Rotten and the fabulous four hunkered down into two rowdy, infectious, sullen bards. 8 b&w photos.
A New York Times best-selling call to arms from Nobel Prize–winning economist Paul Krugman. The Great Recession is more than four years old—and counting. Yet, as Paul Krugman points out in this powerful volley, "Nations rich in resources, talent, and knowledge—all the ingredients for prosperity and a decent standard of living for all—remain in a state of intense pain." How bad have things gotten? How did we get stuck in what now can only be called a depression? And above all, how do we free ourselves? Krugman pursues these questions with his characteristic lucidity and insight. He has a powerful message for anyone who has suffered over these past four years—a quick, strong recovery is just one step away, if our leaders can find the "intellectual clarity and political will" to end this depression now.
Haunted by the spectre of the Beats and the Boomers, the Hippies and the Punks, today's twentysomethings are desperate for anything that gives them a generational self-image. This waggishly ironic book takes a riotous jab at the Generation X/twentysomething phenomenon and examines various aspects of their pop culture, including music, literature, and politics.
An electrifying memoir from the WWE's favorite Bad Boys -- featuing their days as the best tag team in WWE, and their recent individual achievemets in the RAW and Smackdown shows. professional wrestling, follow Matt and Jeff Hardy on their journey from Cameron, North Carolina, to World Wrestling Entertainment. The journey began in 1997, when Matt made his debut in the WWE singles competition. He showed courage while facing strong opposition, but after limited success, Matt -- making a decision that would change the face of the WWE -- enlisted the aid of his brother, Jeff, to form a tag team. numerous occasions) quickly defeated the inexperienced tandem, throwing them out of the ring and on t...
When it comes to explaining fundamental economic principles by drawing on current economic issues and events, there is no one more effective than Nobel laureate and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman and co-author, Robin Wells. In this best-selling introductory textbook, Krugman and Wells’ signature storytelling style and uncanny eye for revealing examples will help students understand how economic concepts play out in our world. The new edition has been revised and enhanced throughout, including incisive new looks at long-run growth and at market power, and extensive coverage of the economic impacts and policy responses to the coronavirus pandemic. Microeconomics is supported by Achieve, which includes: Animated pre-lecture tutorials and bridge questions will help students to understand core economic topics before going to class Access to an eBook for easy reading and searching LearningCurve adaptive quizzing offers practice questions to check understanding and provide feedback Step-by-Step graphs and Work It Out activities allow students to work step-by-step through scenarios so that they can see economic principles in action