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As head football coach at Florida State, Bobby Bowden has won two national championships and compiled an astounding resume of all-time credentials. Filled with personal anecdotes, famous names, and fascinating stories, The Bowden Way promises to be the leadership book that will redefine the game. With lessons from his years of coaching, this book puts readers inside the mind of a legend in modern sports.

Recreate and analyze some of the wildest murder trials on the American frontier.

The Big Bend of Texas is a mysterious place in 1869. Legend has it that there's a lost gold mine in the Chisos Mountains. Twelve-year-old Fish Rawlings and his cousin Gid have heard all about it. But when they discover a dying Indian in the desert, they have reason to believe it.Suddenly the boys find themselves with a great secret. No one else knows the way to the last Chisos mines-but do they dare? To find it, they must cross a desert prowled by Apache warriors. They must ride a trail haunted by devil animals and Indian spooks. Even with the help of a young Apache boy, the journey won't be easy.And what will they do if they succeed?

This is the definitive account of a beloved hotel that has played a memorable role in San Antonio's history. Generously illustrated, this is the fascinating story of the people who owned the Menger and the noteworthy folk they entertained.

Continuing the amusing, interesting, factual, and sometimes ridiculous bits of information in A Treasury of Texas Trivia, this second volume brings you all-new entertaining tidbits-some of them useful historical facts and some just for fun.Among these are: Some of the bizarre ways Texas towns and regions have gained lasting recognition. Supporting actors in the cast of leading characters in the development of Texas. Skeletons in the closet of our great state and some less-than-brag-worthy incidents from the past. Incredible but true stories found only in Texas. Minor reflections of history trivia not taught in school.This is truly a book the whole family can read and enjoy.

If you love history and want to amaze your family and colleagues with your prodigious knowledge of Lone Star lore, this book is just what you need.A Browser's Book of Texas History is a day-by-day collection of more than 500 incident-some famous, some obscure-that have made Texas the most remarkable state in the Union. Even if you're a dedicated historian or an old-time Texan, you're likely to find something surprising, amusing, thought provoking, or just plain odd.With this book you can start every day of the year with a concise entry from the chronicles of this unique state, which just seems to naturally breed colorful people and bigger-than-life events.

On March 6, 1836 one of the most well-known Americans of his time fought and died in one of America's most celebrated battles. In recent years the fate of David Crockett at the Alamo has become a subject of controversy and debate.

This ruggedly beautiful area is a haven for hikers, horsepackers, rock climbers, and Western history enthusiasts. Outdoor sports for every season are found here, from snow skiing to river running, fishing to ice climbing. With this book as your guide, explore the legends and lives of the Hole's most illustrious and notorious characters. Stroll the historic streets fo the old town. Stop by the famous Million Dollar Cowboy Bar and the Viginian Saloon. Tour the Grizzly Discovery Center and the Nationals Wildlife Art Museum. First-time visitors and old-timers alike will be entertained and elightened as they discover and rediscover this unique part of America.

Puzzles, games, and trivia questions introduce the history, symbols, and people of Texas.

Ron Santo has a remarkable story to tell, from the trauma of a serious illness to his fame as one of the greatest third basemen in the history of baseball.

Drawing on the latest interpretive and methodological advances in historical scholarship, The Young Eagle: The Rise of Abraham Lincoln reexamines the young adult life of America's sixteenth president.

By emphasizing how parents can talk to their children about thoughts and feelings, exploring how children develop negative beliefs about themselves, and teaching parents how to help their children change those hopeless self-perceptions, this book outlines practical methods that parents and children together can use to find solutions to the dark thoughts that plague so many young people today.

Imagine calling on Stanford, Yale, and Princeton and selecting their finest faculty to enlighten you on their given area of expertiseand making all that insight and information available for the price of a paperback book. John Steinbreder has done just that for the game of golf by calling on elite PGA club professionals to provide tips on everything from putting and practicing to hitting specialty shots and eliminating the slice. Learn driving from Scott Davenport of Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina; bunker shots from Bob Ford at Oakmont Country Club near Pittsburgh and Seminole Golf Club in Juno Beach, Florida; and even how to take an effective golf lesson from Suzy Whaley at River Highlands in West Hartford, Connecticut. Gene Mattare of Saucon Valley in Pennsylvania reveals the keys to better chipping and putting, while Brendan Walsh discusses the importance of being fit for your clubs and how to do it. And Darrell Kestner of the Deepdale Club on Long Island demonstrates how golfers can better compete. Not to be overlooked, the book entertainingly concludes with a review of the best ';19th holes' at some of America's most prominent links and the refreshing drinks that are served at them.

In October 2010 the authors became exclusive providers of grief- and grief-recovery-related content on a memorial website called Tributes.com, a site that receives approximately three million unique hits per month, and to which readers submit very personal and unique grief-related questions. Collected in this book are not only a bounty of personal and often moving questions but also the authors' equally compelling responses and tips for using the Grief Recovery Method to deal with broken hearts. The book not only deals with grief from loss of a loved one, but also the grieving that occurs following a divorce, a sudden downturn in health, the loss of a job, and even the loss of faith.

John Wooden was arguably the greatest college basketball coach of all time, a teacher as well as mentor whose handiwork produced a dynasty bridging the 1960s and 1970s. Quotable Wooden is a compilation of more than two hundred quotes by and about Wooden. Among the topics covered are his playing days at Purdue, his years at UCLA, his coaching philosophy, and his views on todays game. Other notables quoted in this inspiring book include Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Walton, Denny Crum, Dick Vermeil, and Rick Reilly.

As millions of golfers will attest, mastering a strong, consistent, and accurate golf swing is no easy feat. Yet, as leading golf-swing analyst Maxine Van Evera Lupo shows in this revolutionary book, any golfer, by focusing on the 15 fundamentals and following the step-by-step instruction for each, can master the proper moves and positions that ensure a correct and controlled swing. Using this sequential method of instruction, the author clearly examines each swing part in detail. The golfer can then compare his or her movements with those discussed in the book and depicted in more than 200 line drawings and adjust those components that are not fundamentally correct.This breakthrough book elimates the endless tips and quick fixes that clutter most instructional golf books. The result is a clear, concise blueprint for understanding the swing's makeup that enables the golfer to achieve a consistently smooth and natural swing.

In this sequel to the wildly successful Hey Ranger: True Tales of Humor and Misadventure from America's National Parks, former ranger Jim Burnett casts his net globally in search of the most outrageous and humorous stories of man in his eternal quest to experience the natural world. Burnett tells of campers being belted by mysterious objects falling from the sky, like potatoes and ice cream; wildlife photos that went awry, including a ground squirrel that outwits a photographer; dumb crooks in parks, such as the drunk driver who mistakenly knocked on a judge's door to report an accident; and drivers who went over the hill and into the woods instead of to Grandma's house.Burnett also assembles contenders for the strangest questions ever asked of a park ranger, lessons on how not to pick a campsite, life lessons you can learn from a canoe trip, as well as some classic bear stories. As always, Burnett's stories are meant to inform as well as entertain, and serve as cautionary tales on how not to become "e;a victim of your vacation."e; Told in Burnett's classic, conversational style, Hey Ranger 2 will not disappoint.

Byron Nelson was one of golfs greatest legends. He was one of the finest golfers ever to pick up a putter, and the man who had the most magnificent year any golfer has ever had1945, when he won an incredible eighteen PGA tournaments, including eleven in a row, and finished second in seven others.How I Played the Game is the beautifully told tale, in his own words, of a man determined to be the best ever: his hardscrabble rural Texas upbringing and his near-death experience with typhoid fever; his early years as a caddie at Fort Worths Glen Garden Country Club (where as a 15-year-old he beat another young caddie named Ben Hogan in the Caddie Championship); the lean years as an amateur and as a young pro during the Depression; and the golden years of the 1940s, when he invented the modern golf swing and forged the legend of Lord Byron.Even after his sudden retirement (the real reason for which is finally revealed here) his impact on the game never lessened. Besides his many years as an insightful TV golf commentator, he was mentor to several future golf champions, Ken Venturi and Tom Watson among them. And he continued to play top-caliber golf with the greats of the game, like Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer, and some who were less than greatPresident Eisenhower, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, and a host of others.Laced throughout with scores of priceless stories, anecdotes, opinions, and even golf tips, and with an in-depth, event-by-event recreation of his golden year, 1945, How I Played the Game is golf writing and remembrance of the highest orderirresistible reading for every golfer and fan.

Amusing and informative, Hey Ranger! teaches as it entertains with tales of boat ramp misadventures, lost Afghani campers, encounters with wild animals, dumb crooks, and more. One chapter, "Tales from the Wild Side," brings together unusual incidents from National Park Service reports, and the concluding essay, "Don't Be a Victim of Your Vacation," advises visitors on how to avoid being a story on the evening news.

As we learn more about diet, cholesterol and heart-health, it is more essential than ever. With its emphasis on a simple, sensible approach to healthy eating, this is a perfect, time-tested choice for everyone who wants to take control of their diet and their health. This newly revised edition takes account of the latest ideas and knowledge about sugar, salt, fat, food labeling, trans-fats, and availability of healthy products. Plus it contains a wonderful variety of recipes to make healthy eating a pleasure, and a nutritional analysis of every recipe.

Skip expensive juice bars and make your own fresh fruit concoctions. Add nutrition to fruit blends; garnish and serve smoothies with flair.

In Texas "e;Yankee"e; is a loose term covering a lot of ground. If you're not a Texan or a southerner, you're a Yankee and therefore, to many Texans, suspect.There are many rites of passage to being a Yankee in Texas: the first time you spot a pickup with a gun rack; the first time you realize that a week is a long time to go without Mexican food; the first time you recognize a change in seasons; your first thunderstorm; your first honky-tonk.Culture Shock in Texas can be intense and is exacerbate by local rules of propriety that tell us to keep out mouths shut. But here in this book we are going to talk all about it with good old Yankee outspokenness. We'll clear the air, share experiences, orient newcomers, and have some good laughs.

Meet Dr. Nancy Beach, a relationship counselor who hosts a local radio show called ';Love's a Beach.' One problem: The relationship guru can't seem to make her own relationships work, sending her credibility and ratings into the toilet. Meet Jacob Copea walking thesaurus of phobiasa Lehman Brothers casualty who's lost his job and swagger and now yearns to be a ventriloquist. When Nancy and Jacob are set up on a blind date and hit it off, their siblings, desperate to be rid of them, encourage the young couple to move in together. When the honeymoon stage abruptly ends, Jacob attempts to mend the fence by adopting a doga big dogand Nancy flips out . . . until she realizes the dog trainer's techniques can be used to housebreak Jacob and save her radio career.

Theres only one you in this great big world. Make it a better place! Adris mama and papa share with their eager son some of the wisdom they have gained through the years. Their words, simple and powerful, are meant to comfort and guide him as he goes about exploring the world. This exquisitely illustrated book explodes with color and honest insights. Kranzs uniquely painted rockfish, set against vibrant blue seas, make an unforgettable and truly special impression. Only One You will inspire parents and children of all ages as they swim through life.No hay nadie como t en este inmenso mundo. Haz de el un lugar mejor! Los padres de Adri quieren compartir con su joven hijo la experiencia que han adquirido a traves de los aos. Sus palabras, sencillas pero impactantes, pretenden orientarlo y proporcionarle la seguridad que necesita para descubrir el mundo. Los originales pececitos de roca pintados por Kranz, y su clara percepcion, servirn de gua a padres e hijos de todas las edades para navegar por la vida.

When Adri sets out to explore the ocean, he has no idea how colorful the world is. He quickly discovers that there are all kinds of fish in the deep blue seabig and tiny, smooth and spiny, colorful and plain, different and the same. Join Adri as he travels the ever-changing currents of the ocean, and see if you can find your favorite rockfish among the waves!In this companion book to the bestselling Only One You, Kranz uses her famous rockfish to convey a message of beauty in difference in a vibrant and engaging way that will get kids hooked. Cuando Adri sale a explorar el mar, no tiene ni idea de lo diverso y colorido que es el mundo. Pronto descubre que en el inmenso oceano azul vive toda clase de peces: grandes y pequeos, lisos y espinosos, simples y vistosos, diferentes e iguales. Viaja con Adri a traves de las cambiantes corrientes marinas para ver si puedes encontrar, entre las olas, tu pez roca favorito!En este segundo volumen del libro Nadie Como T, Kranz utiliza su famoso ';pez roca' para transmitirnos un mensaje acerca de la belleza de lo diferente, de una manera vibrante y cautivadora, que entusiasmar al pequeo lector.

Margaret Mitchell was as complex and compelling as her legendary heroine, Scarlett O'Hara, and her story is as dramatic as anything out of her own imaginationindeed, it is the basis for the legend she created. Gone With the Wind took the American reading public by storm and went on to become the most popular motion picture of all time. It was a phenomenon whose success has never been equaledand it shattered Margaret Mitchell's private life. In this commemorative reprint of Road to Tara, Anne Edwards tells the real story of Margaret Mitchell and the extraordinary novel that has become part of our heritage.

Written in her characteristically breezy and humorous style, Dr. Ruth expertly explains the unique challanges and opportunities encountered with the onset of middle age, including issues of health, family, and career. Designed for both singles and couples, and employing numerous case studies, Conquering the Rapids of Life candidly offers solid, practical advice to help one cope with the physical and emotional changes associated with midlife.

The third in the Diamond Communications series, this little paperback offers insight, wisdom and humor tailored especially for fans of the St. Louis Cardinals.

For the first time, Notre Dame football fans have a travel book to call their very own-one tailored to making the most out of the home football game experience. Author and Notre Dame graduate Todd Tucker presents chapters devoted to the ins and outs, do's and don'ts, of getting to Notre Dame, getting game tickets, and getting in the spirit of America's most storied football program. From finding hotel rooms to booking flights, tracking down a burger and brew and discovering where and when to join in the game weekend traditions, Notre Dame Game Day offers something enlightening, educational, and entertaining for seasoned fans and first-time revelers alike.