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Author : Chris Chase
Publisher : Penguin (Non-Classics)
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 37,51 MB
Release : 1982
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780140062779

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Abstract: A look at why Americans yearn to be thin and how they endeavor to lose weight is presented for dieters. Nine hypotheses are listed as to why Americans over eat, and then purge themselves with guilt and diet. Appetite and physical exertion are not equal. The 2-part book first examines topics concerned with eating: gourmet magazines; TV cooking shows; haute meals; fast foods; convenience foods; cookbooks; cooking equipment; and big is beautiful, Then, topics concerned with dieting are examined; diet books; formerly fat; diet pills; diet gimmicks; exercises; Pritikin; spas; health resorts; stomach bypasses; and jaw wiring. (kbc).

Author : Steve Lehto
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 31,15 MB
Release : 2013-05-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 1613744331

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Tracing the remarkable history of a certain kind of flying machine—from the rocket belt to the jet belt to the flying platform and all the way to Yves Rossy's 21st-century free flights using a jet-powered wing—this historical account delves into the technology that made these devices possible and the reasons why they never became commercial successes on a mass scale. These individual lift devices, as they were blandly labeled by the government men who financed much of their development, answered man's desire to simply step outside and take flight. No runways, no wings, no pilot's license were required. But the history of the jet pack did not follow its expected trajectory and the devices that were thought to become as commonplace as cars have instead become one of the most overpromised technologies of all time. This fascinating account profiles the inventors and pilots, the hucksters and cheats, and the businessmen and soldiers who were involved with the machines, and it tells a great American story of a technology whose promise may yet, one day, come to fruition.

Author : Alex Abella
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 49,10 MB
Release : 2000-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0743205480

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From Simon & Schuster, The Great American is Alex Abella's romantic novel about a young revolutionary. Involved in a romance with Laura, a young revolutionary, Ohio Marine William Morgan, stationed in pre-Castro Havana, becomes caught up in the turbulent struggle against Batista, only to be faced with disillusionment, loss, and betrayal in the aftermath of Castro's triumph.

Author : Michael Ozner
Publisher : BenBella Books
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 26,47 MB
Release : 2010-01-05
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1935251635

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Clinical studies show that cardiovascular intervention does not prevent heart attacks or prolong life in stable patients with coronary artery disease . . . so why are more than 1.5 million angioplasties and coronary bypass surgeries done annually in the United States alone? In The Great American Heart Hoax, esteemed cardiologist Michael Ozner, author of The Miami Mediterranean Diet, reveals groundbreaking truths about what actually helps prevent and reverse heart disease and what isn't worth the money or risk. Discover disturbing realities from a cardiologist about the billion-dollar cardiovascular intervention industry. While a minority of patients may benefit from surgery, Ozner uncovers that the majority can employ much simpler methods, such as diet, exercise and medical therapy, to achieve better results—without stents or surgery. Most important, The Great American Heart Hoax provides a 10-step program to improve your heart health and reduce your risk of heart disease.

Author : Tim Federle
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 29,32 MB
Release : 2016-03-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1481404091

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"Teenaged Quinn, an aspiring screenwriter, copes with his sister's death while his best friend forces him back out into the world to face his reality"--

Author : Gary Y. Okihiro
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1985 pages
File Size : 24,34 MB
Release : 2014-09-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 1610696131

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Firsthand sources are brought together to illuminate the diversity of American history in a unique way—by sharing the perspectives of people of color who participated in landmark events. This invaluable, four-volume compilation is a comprehensive source of documents that give voice to those who comprise the American mosaic, illustrating the experiences of racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. Each volume focuses on a major racial/ethnic group: African Americans, American Indians, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and Latinos. Documents chosen by the editors for their utility and relevance to popular areas of study are organized into chronological periods from historical to contemporary. The collection includes eyewitness accounts, legislation, speeches, and interviews. Together, they tell the story of America's diverse population and enable readers to explore historical concepts and contexts from multiple viewpoints. Introductions for each volume and primary document provide background and history that help students understand and critique the material. The work also features a useful primary document guide, bibliographies, and indices to aid teachers, librarians, and students in class work and research.

Author : Michael Mccoy
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 19,80 MB
Release : 2019-08-23
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 1493042122

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Roping a buffalo, running off cattle rustlers, sitting out a winter storm in a cave--adventures like these were all part of everyday life for the cowboy. They're depicted here in stories that have stood the test of time, by writers whose words are just as funny and wise today as they were one hundred years ago. Covering all corners of the great Western expanse--from Montana to Mexico, California to the Mississippi--the stories in this collection represent not just the Anglo male perspective but also that of the blacks, Mexicans, and women who made their lives on the range. It features works by Owen Wister, Theodore Roosevelt, Frederic Remington, Isabella L. Bird, Nat Love, Bill Nye, Charlie Siringo, Zane Grey, Andy Adams, Mark Twain, E. Mulford, O. Henry (creator of the Cisco Kid), and many others, including some surprises by little-known authors.

Author : Jon Manchip White
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 24,20 MB
Release : 2024-01-15
Category : History
ISBN : 1003833802

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First Published in 1977, The Great American Desert presents a comprehensive overview of the life, history, and landscape of the American Southwest. The Great American desert encompasses the finest land, the biggest Canyon, the highest mountains, the driest deserts, the hottest valley, the oldest towns and the richest mines in the country. Its history is ancient and varied- the Aztec and Mayan civilizations, the Pueblo life, the Spanish and their influence, the Indians and the very type of Southwesterners who have taken up residence during the past century. Jon Manchip White, a Welshman, is one of the region's most recent residents. He has lived there for seven years, look stranger and grown to appreciate it with loving familiarity. He has seen beyond the subtle malignancies of civilization-the billboards, fast food places, tourist traps and the average American’s curious horror of the big outdoors. Indeed, he finds in this finely integrated account of the history and topography of a huge area of land signs that at times nature is winning the fight against man. This book ranges far beyond scenic wonders. The author is equally concerned with men who moved across this spectacular landscape, and who inhabit it now; men famous for a strange diversity of achievement-Coronado and D. H. Lawrence, Geronimo and Billy the Kid, as well as the migrants and desert dwellers of today. This fascinating book is a must read for anyone interested in America’s Southwest.

Author : Alan King
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 49,39 MB
Release : 1997-09-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 068483278X

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Millions of people of every generation share Jerry Seinfeld's admiration for Alan King, a man who has been making people laugh for more than 50 years. In this hilarious and touching autobiography, King takes readers on a glorious journey through his life, "name-dropping" some of the biggest stars in show business and revealing where he's come from, how he got where he is, and the rewards, both professional and personal, he enjoys today. 16-page photo insert.