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The opening decades of the 20th century witnessed a profound transformation in the history of modern sound media, with workers in US film, radio, and record industries developing pioneering production methods and performance styles. Focusing on broadcasting's initial expansion during the 1920s, Making Radio explores the forms of creative labor pursued for the medium in the period prior to the better-known network era, assessing their role in shaping radio's identity and identifying affinities with parallel practices pursued for conversion-era film and phonography.

Mac Travis went to the Florida Keys to disappear, but his new commercial diving job turns out to be more than he planned. An artifact discovered while working on a bridge pier quickly draws the attention of a real estate tycoon, a Jersey mobster and twin Indian Chiefs all trying to open a casino in the pristine Keys. When his psycho ex-girlfriend tracks him down things get even more interesting.

The half millennium between the creation of the English nation in around 550 and the Norman Conquest in 1066 was a formative one. This groundbreaking series rediscovers the Anglo-Saxons through vivid portraits of 30 incredible men and women, as told by their contemporary admirers.

Peter Cunningham has been looking for inspiration for his novel - that is, when he isn’t teaching at the local women’s prison, walking his dog, getting high, and wondering whether it’s time to tie the knot with his college girlfriend. When Peter meets Leslie, a sexual adventurer taking a break from her fiancé, he gets a glimpse of what he wishes and imagines himself to be: a writer of talent and nerve. Over the course of a Virginia summer, their charged, increasingly intimate friendship opens the door to difficult questions about love and literary ambition.

A literary fiction novel set in the American Rockies during the early 20th century. In the rugged heart of the Rockies, where the spirit of independence meets the weight of family legacy, “Strong Roots” tells the poignant story of Clay Forrest, a gentle giant wrestling with his identity and self-worth. With the demanding presence of his uncle Tony looming over him, Clay's journey of self-discovery is as treacherous as the mountains themselves, offering readers a powerful exploration of love, loyalty, and the quest for acceptance. The novel opens with George and Aaron Macpherson, ...

A romance/adventure book set on the southeastern African coast during the early 20th century. Plot Summary: Timeframe and Geographical Location: The book unfolds in the early 20th century, starting in Cape Town, South Africa. The travelers—Blake, an American engineer; Winthrope, an English diplomat; Lady Bayrose, and Miss Genevieve Leslie—board a steamer bound for an unspecified destination. The narrative then shifts to the southeastern coast of Africa, where their shipwreck sets the stage for survival and transformation. Backdrop: The Mozambique Channel becomes a harrowing backdrop ...

"Early Adopter" is a collection of short stories from the edge of human progress. Eight stories hold dark mirrors to our own world—experience thought-provoking sci-fi, technologic tragedy, and pulse-pounding thrillers. To Run Again: Dr. Laura Brandie is ready to change the world. She's the lead researcher behind the KSE, a revolutionary cure for paralysis and neurodegenerative conditions. And now, by good fortune, she's found the perfect candidate for her first human trial: a man who suffers from locked-in syndrome.

The Bad Seed is in a good mood…for once. That’s because there’s a really cool book at the library available for checkout. The Bad Seed reads, and reads, until the book can’t be read anymore. But suddenly, he gets bad news: The book must be returned to the library so another seed can enjoy it. Will the bad seed return to his baaaaaad ways and keep the book? Listen to this really cool book to find out!

The Montoyas are used to a life without explanations. They know better than to ask why the pantry never seems to run low, or why their matriarch won’t ever leave their home in Four Rivers - not for graduations, weddings, or baptisms. But when Orquídea Divina invites them to her funeral and to collect their inheritance, they hope to learn the secrets that she has held onto so tightly their whole lives. Instead, Orquídea is transformed into a ceiba tree, leaving them with more questions than answers.

Sister Bear is a super soccer player. She’s fast on her feet. She kicks the ball with the power of a cub twice her size. She’s should be a shoo-in at soccer tryouts...except for one little problem. Sister Bear is too small. Will Sister make the team despite her size? This engaging audio chapter book features all your favorite Berenstain Bear family and friends. Sister is fast on her feet. She kicks the ball with the power of a cub twice her size. Yet, even Mama, Papa, and Brother think she has set her sights too high because the other kids are all bigger than Sister. Is Sister Bear too small to make the team?

"Treasure Buried Deep" is a beautifully crafted historical adventure novel set primarily in Falmouth, England, during the early 19th century. The story unfolds from 1813 when the young protagonist, Tommy Rivers, embarks on a journey filled with mystery, unexpected alliances, and a treacherous quest for a hidden treasure that singularly defines his life. Setting and Characters The book navigates the social and geographical landscape of the 19th century, painting a vibrant picture of bustling streets filled with sailors, traders, local and exotic personalities. The protagonist, Tommy Rivers, ...

Unveiling Childhoods of History's Greatest Innovators Dive into the remarkable childhoods of some of history's greatest innovators in "Young Minds, Big Dreams." Gates - Jobs - Disney - Einstein - Ford - Tesla - Edison. What were they like as Bill, Steve, Walt, Albert, Henry, Nikola, and Thomas? Perfect for young readers, this captivating book is an inspiring journey through the formative years of seven legendary figures. Key Highlights: 🌟 Inspiring Stories: Discover the childhood experiences that ignited the sparks of genius. 📚 Educational Journey: Learn about their upbringing, ...

“Can I save my daughter . . . and them?” Time traveler Tom Cook has settled into his prehistoric life among the Neanderthals, but it’s not without its challenges that include a burning desire to see his future-dwelling daughter, Pook, again. When a growing threat from hostile neighbors turns into an attack, an old contact from another world comes to the rescue and leads both Tom and his Neanderthal wife, Brassy, back to that future through an increasingly unstable time portal. Now, after traveling to and from two different worlds, Tom must find a way to defeat his enemies in both, ...

After the Apollo program put 12 men on the moon and safely brought them home, anything seemed possible. In this spirit, the team at NASA set about developing the space shuttle, arguably the most complex piece of machinery ever created.

From 1934 to 1954, Bing Crosby utterly dominated American entertainment. Nobody has ever had as many hit records, and Crosby was the number one movie star for five years in a row. The rise of Bing Crosby was the rise of American popular culture itself.

The New York Times best-selling author continues his colonial-era thriller series with eight tales of mystery, adventure, and supernatural suspense.

Hilarious misadventures involving unexpected twists including murder, drug running and an inheritance as newly retired Jack and Susie buy their first caravan. Jack and Susie Morton have had their fill of the daily grind, bored and tired of their jobs. And Jack has been ill, a heart attack and triple bypass. It was time to spend some quality time together. So they go ahead and retire early. Buy a caravan they call Daisy. Only problem is that the hapless couple know absolutely nothing about caravanning. It's a steep learning curve. Can Jack overcome his terror of towing? Will they master the ...

The COVID-19 pandemic proved that reliable, high-quality childcare is more essential than ever, and center directors are the industry’s indisputable backbone. Learn how to become a director and what exactly a director does. Whether you call your program a mother’s-day-out, a preschool, an early childhood learning center, daycare, childcare, nursery, or school, you still need to have a good understanding of the daily roles and responsibilities of the administrator/director.

In the 18th century, Bridgetown, Barbados, was heavily populated by both enslaved and free women. Marisa J. Fuentes creates a portrait of urban Caribbean slavery in this colonial town from the perspective of these women whose stories appear only briefly in historical records. Combining fragmentary sources with interdisciplinary methodologies that include black feminist theory and critical studies of history and slavery, Dispossessed Lives demonstrates how the construction of the archive marked enslaved women's bodies, in life and in death.

Did Jesus really perform a switcheroo with Simon of Cyrene on Golgotha? Is God really a Non-existent being? Are there actually 365 heavens and did angels make the material world? In this book, Dr Litwa teaches how to distinguish the authentic Basilides (in his fragments) from the Basilides depicted by the heresy hunters (mainly Irenaeus). Dr Litwa discusses all 19 of the authentic fragments of Basilides and Isidore, and uses these fragments to understand and critique other reports on Basilides and his heirs. He closes the book with a final, authoritative profile showing what we can and ...