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The cistern's companion. Thought provoking, humorous poetic
offerings in response to the question, WHY? A rhythmical commentary
from outwith the box", comically illustrated. For those quiet
moments of reflection in the smallest room.
For more than half a century, Minnesotans have been treated to the
memorable players and teams of the Minnesota Twins. From the
Ruthian blasts of Harmon Killebrew and Kirby Puckett to a
successful brand of "small ball," the Twins have fielded
competitive teams at Metropolitan Stadium, the Metrodome and Target
Field. But prior to its arrival in 1961, the team also had a
storied past in Washington that included Walter Johnson, the
greatest pitcher of the Deadball Era, if not all time. Sports
historian Stew Thornley highlights the lesser-known events in the
club's history, from the area's attempts to lure a major-league
team to town in the 1950s to then-owner Calvin Griffith's campaign
to regionally rename the team. He also pays tribute to the rich
heritage of baseball before the Twins, marked by minor-league teams
such as the St. Paul Saints and Minneapolis Millers, which produced
future Hall of Famers Willie Mays, Duke Snider, Ted Williams and
Roy Campanella.
This handy guide locates the final resting places and tells the
stories of more than 375 notable Minnesotans. Author Stew Thornley
travelled throughout Minnesota in pursuit of the historical fact,
the little-known tale, the striking monument, and the truth behind
the colourful exaggeration. Visiting cemeteries from every era and
every region of the state, Thornley recounts the histories of the
famous, infamous, and just plain interesting Minnesotans who lie at
rest in the state. The book contains a useful appendix with a
county-by-county listing of the cemeteries and individuals
mentioned within. Perfect for road trippers and armchair travellers
alike, 'Six Feet Under' is an enlightening guide to the state's
history.
When a young boy called Ben and his dog, Ted, discover Bluey the
Shark washed up on the beach, they start on a magical journey which
leads them to uncover the truth about the huge impact humans are
having on the oceans. Encountering a blue whale who reveals a
worrying trend of disappearing fish, a crab who is forced to use a
plastic bottle for a shell and a giant squid, who implores Ben to
spread the word about the threat they are under, the only question
is whether time is running out for Ben, Ted and Bluey to save the
oceans...
2020 was a year like no other, with families across the world
facing the uncertainty of not seeing their families for long
periods of time due to coronavirus. Written by a grandad who has
not seen his grandkids for more than a year because of the
pandemic, the Patch the Dog was created by Phil Vincent, who would
call his grandchildren daily during lockdown and tell them of
Patch's adventures over a video call. With the help of his son,
Jay, and illustrator Stew Wright, these stories have been brought
to life, in a series of books to be published with one catch. Phil
doesn't know it's happening. There are 20 stories in all which
formed part of Phil's daily bedtime tales, and this is the first of
the 'Patch The Dog' series to be published. It tells the story of
Clive The Cockerel, who's early morning crowing is causing him to
fall foul of his farmyard friends, until they realise he might be
the only one who can save them from disaster!
The long-intertwined communities of the Oglala Lakota Pine Ridge
Reservation and the bordering towns in Sheridan County, Nebraska,
mark their histories in sensational incidents and quiet human
connections, many recorded in detail here for the first time. After
covering racial unrest in the remote northwest corner of his home
state of Nebraska in 1999, journalist Stew Magnuson returned four
years later to consider the larger questions of its peoples, their
paths, and the forces that separate them. Examining Raymond Yellow
Thunder's death at the hands of four white men in 1972, Magnuson
looks deep into the past that gave rise to the tragedy. Situating
long-ranging repercussions within 130 years of context, he also
recounts the largely forgotten struggles of American Indian
Movement activist Bob Yellow Bird and tells the story of Whiteclay,
Nebraska, the controversial border hamlet that continues to sell
millions of cans of beer per year to the "dry" reservation. Within
this microcosm of cultural conflict, Magnuson explores the odds
against community's power to transcend misunderstanding,
alcoholism, prejudice, and violence."Like all good stories, The
Death of Raymond Yellow Thunder spins against the way it drives.
Even as the people of Sheridan County despise, scorn, exploit,
assault, and kill one another, their lives, like objects slipping
out of control, become more and more inseparable. Indians and
whites coexist and, against all odds, somehow get along, sharing
space they really don't want to share. This countercurrent is the
source of the many unexpected stories Magnuson brings forth."
--Pekka Hamalainen, from the foreword
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The Orangutan Who Sang (Paperback)
Jay Vincent; Illustrated by Stew Wright; Read by Phil Turner
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Olly is a shy but funky Orangutan, who has an incredible voice and
loves to sing but can't control his nerves enough to get any words
out. After falling from his perch in his favourite tree, Olly is so
embarrassed, he leaves his friends and seeks sanctuary in the
jungle. But will Olly discover something on his adventure that
means he's finally able to overcome his fears and do what he was
born to do... sing? The Series It's so hard for parents to speak to
the tiny people in their life about a specific topic which may be
troubling them... so this is the first in a series designed for
children (3-8) to have fun whilst subconsciously also addressing
something that maybe on their mind. These stories and illustrations
are not only beautifully written but have a subtle moral message
that will make hearts sing. Future titles include: I'm A Horse Of
Course In a world that's grim and dark, can Poppet work out who she
really is and why she's different? Perhaps a special friend will
help her on the way and she can bring colour, magic and sparkle to
the world. The Shark Who Barked Everyone knows that all sharks go
"chomp" ... well that is except for this special shark. He goes
`woof '! Can he save his reef from the giant creatures who've come
up from the deep and maybe have some giggles on the way?
Die Ubernahme von Fuhrungsverantwortung ist eine grosse
Herausforderung. Gerade fur Aufsteiger aus den eigenen Reihen
entstehen knifflige Situationen: Wie gehe ich mit den Erwartungen
meiner Mitarbeiter, Kollegen und meines Chefs um? Wie vermeide ich
unnotige Fehler und Fallstricke? Wie entwickle ich meinen eigenen
Fuhrungsstil? Wie fuhre ich ein effektives Mitarbeitergesprach? Wie
kann ich motivieren und delegieren, mich aber auch durchsetzen und
positionieren?
Ein klar strukturierter Ratgeber mit vielen
Handlungsempfehlungen, Beispielen und Checklisten, Quick-Start und
Zusammenfassung am Ende jedes Kapitels. Jetzt in der 3.
Auflage."
The long-intertwined communities of the Oglala Lakota Pine Ridge
Reservation and the bordering towns in Sheridan County, Nebraska,
mark their histories in sensational incidents and quiet human
connections, many recorded in detail here for the first time. After
covering racial unrest in the remote northwest corner of his home
state of Nebraska in 1999, journalist Stew Magnuson returned four
years later to consider the border towns' peoples, their paths, and
the forces that separate them. Examining Raymond Yellow Thunder's
death at the hands of four white men in 1972, Magnuson looks deep
into the past that gave rise to the tragedy. Situating long-ranging
repercussions within 130 years of context, he also recounts the
largely forgotten struggles of American Indian Movement activist
Bob Yellow Bird and tells the story of Whiteclay, Nebraska, the
controversial border hamlet that continues to sell millions of cans
of beer per year to the "dry" reservation. Within this microcosm of
cultural conflict, Magnuson explores the odds against community's
power to transcend misunderstanding, alcoholism, prejudice, and
violence.
Are you interested in exploring who you really are? The answers are
to be found in self-inquiry, the discovery of Reality that non-dual
teachings offer. No prior knowledge of Eastern religion or
spiritual practices is needed, as this book uses simple everyday
language to investigate these issues through reflections, dialogues
and poems.
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