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Battle for the Big Top

Les Standiford

Author : Les Standiford
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781541762268

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“Les Standiford takes us under the big top and behind the curtain in this richly researched and thoroughly engaging narrative that captures all of the entrepreneurial intrigue and spirit of the American circus.” —Gilbert King, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Devil in the Grove Millions have sat under the “big top,” watching as trapeze artists glide and clowns entertain, but few know the captivating stories behind the men whose creativity, ingenuity, and determination created one of our country’s most beloved pastimes. In Battle for the Big Top, New York Times–bestselling author Les Standiford brings to life a remarkable era when three circus kings—James Bailey, P. T. Barnum, and John Ringling—all vied for control of the vastly profitable and influential American Circus. Ultimately, the rivalry of these three men resulted in the creation of an institution that would surpass all intentions and, for 147 years, hold a nation spellbound. Filled with details of their ever-evolving showmanship, business acumen, and personal magnetism, this Ragtime-like narrative will delight and enchant circus-lovers and anyone fascinated by the American experience.

Fall of the Big Top

David Lewis Hammarstrom

Author : David Lewis Hammarstrom
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780786431694

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Fall of the Big Top by David Lewis Hammarstrom Pdf

Once an eagerly awaited spectacle, the traveling circus--that miracle of red wagons, trumpeting elephants and spangled trapeze artists that slipped into town at dawn and disappeared by midnight--has all but vanished from the American landscape. This work explores circus history from 1793 to the present and addresses the forces of modern culture (such as the popularity of Cirque du Soleil, and pressure from the animal rights movement) that are pushing big top shows toward what the author calls "circus ballet." Numerous photographs and in-depth interviews conducted with show owners, performers and directors enrich the narrative. Overall, the book reveals a sobering contrast between circuses of yesterday and today, even as it honors the outstanding performers who created, and have sustained, the enduring appeal of the circus.

Wine and War

Donald Kladstrup,Petie Kladstrup

Author : Donald Kladstrup,Petie Kladstrup
Publisher : Crown
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2002-04-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780767904483

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Wine and War by Donald Kladstrup,Petie Kladstrup Pdf

The remarkable untold story of France’s courageous, clever vinters who protected and rescued the country’s most treasured commodity from German plunder during World War II. "To be a Frenchman means to fight for your country and its wine." –Claude Terrail, owner, Restaurant La Tour d’Argent In 1940, France fell to the Nazis and almost immediately the German army began a campaign of pillaging one of the assets the French hold most dear: their wine. Like others in the French Resistance, winemakers mobilized to oppose their occupiers, but the tale of their extraordinary efforts has remained largely unknown–until now. This is the thrilling and harrowing story of the French wine producers who undertook ingenious, daring measures to save their cherished crops and bottles as the Germans closed in on them. Wine and War illuminates a compelling, little-known chapter of history, and stands as a tribute to extraordinary individuals who waged a battle that, in a very real way, saved the spirit of France.

Battle for the Big Top

Les Standiford

Author : Les Standiford
Publisher : Public Affairs
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1541762282

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A New York Times bestselling author writes the untold story of three Golden Age titans and the confrontations, cutthroat business strategies, and eccentric personalities that built the Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey Circus. Millions have sat under the "big top," watching as trapeze artists glide and clowns entertain, but few know the captivating stories behind the men who shaped the circus. Battle for the Big Top is the untold story of the battles of the three circus kings--James Bailey, P.T. Barnum, and John Ringling-all vying for control of the vastly profitable and widely influential American Circus. New York Times bestselling author Les Standiford recreates a remarkable era when a community-without regard for gender, creed, or nationality--would be captivated by the spectacle created by three diversely talented individuals who transcended the ordinary. Ultimately, the rivalry of these three men resulted in the creation of an institution that would surpass all intentions and, for 147 years, hold a nation spellbound. Filled with details of their ever-evolving showmanship, business strategies, and personal magnetism, this Ragtime-like narrative will delight and enchant circus-lovers everywhere.

Battle of Big Bethel

J. Michael Cobb,Edward B. Hicks,Wythe Holt

Author : J. Michael Cobb,Edward B. Hicks,Wythe Holt
Publisher : Grub Street Publishers
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781611211177

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Battle of Big Bethel by J. Michael Cobb,Edward B. Hicks,Wythe Holt Pdf

“A comprehensive study of the Civil War’s first major battle . . . well leavened with strategic and political context” (Robert E. L. Krick, author of Staff Officers in Gray). Battle of Big Bethel is the first full-length treatment of the small but consequential June 1861 Virginia battle that reshaped perceptions about what lay in store for the divided nation. The successful Confederate defense reinforced the belief most Southerners held that their martial invincibility and protection of home and hearth were divinely inspired. After initial disbelief and shame, the defeat hardened Northern resolution to preserve their sacred Union. The notion began to take hold that, contrary to popular belief, the war would be difficult and protracted—a belief that was cemented in reality the following month on the plains of Manassas. Years in the making, Battle of Big Bethel relies upon letters, diaries, newspapers, reminiscences, official records, and period images—some used for the first time. The authors detail the events leading up to the encounter, survey the personalities as well as the contributions of the participants, set forth a nuanced description of the confusion-ridden field of battle, and elaborate upon its consequences. Here, finally, the story of Big Bethel is colorfully and compellingly brought to life through the words and deeds of a fascinating array of soldiers, civilians, contraband slaves, and politicians whose lives intersected on that fateful day in the early summer of 1861. “The authors do a wonderful job of describing the motivations and mindsets of both the U.S. and Confederate soldiers at the outset of the conflict and handle slavery very effectively throughout.” —Edward L. Ayers, author of The Thin Light of

City of Thieves (Battle Dragons #1)

Alex London

Author : Alex London
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-21
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338770643

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City of Thieves (Battle Dragons #1) by Alex London Pdf

In a modern mega-city built around dragons, one boy gets caught up in the world of underground dragon battles and a high-stakes gang war that could tear his family apart. Once, dragons nearly drove themselves to extinction. But in the city of Drakopolis, humans domesticated them centuries ago. Now dragons haul the city’s cargo, taxi its bustling people between skyscrapers, and advertise its wares in bright, neon displays. Most famously of all, the dragons battle. Different breeds take to the skies in nighttime bouts between the infamous kins—criminal gangs who rule through violence and intimidation. Abel has always loved dragons, but after a disastrous showing in his dragon rider’s exam, he's destined never to fly one himself. All that changes the night his sister appears at his window, entrusting him with a secret...and a stolen dragon. Turns out, his big sister is a dragon thief! Too bad his older brother is a rising star in Drakopolis law enforcement... To protect his friends and his family, Abel must partner with the stolen beast, riding in kin battles and keeping more secrets than a dragon has scales. When everyone wants him fighting on their side, can Abel figure out what’s worth fighting for?

Palm Beach, Mar-a-Lago, and the Rise of America's Xanadu

Les Standiford

Author : Les Standiford
Publisher : Atlantic Monthly Press
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780802146458

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Palm Beach, Mar-a-Lago, and the Rise of America's Xanadu by Les Standiford Pdf

From the first Gilded Age to the second, a “charming, zippy history . . . a rollicking, informative lesson in real estate, American history, and current events.” —Town & Country Looking at the island of Palm Beach today, with its unmatched mansions, tony shops, and pristine beaches, one is hard pressed to visualize the dense tangle of Palmetto brush and mangroves that it was when visionary entrepreneur and railroad tycoon Henry Flagler first arrived there in April 1893. Trusting his remarkable instincts, he built the Royal Poinciana Hotel within a year, and two years later, what was to become the legendary Breakers—instantly establishing the island as the preferred destination for those who could afford it. Over the next 125 years, Palm Beach has become synonymous with exclusivity—especially its most famous residence, Mar-a-Lago. As Les Standiford relates, the high walls of Mar-a-Lago and other manses like it were seemingly designed to contain scandal within as much as keep intruders out. This book tells the history of this fabled landscape intertwined with the colorful lives of its famous and infamous protagonists, from Flagler’s two wives to architect Addison Mizner, who created Palm Beach’s “Mediterranean look” to heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post and her husband E. F. Hutton, the original residents of Mar-a-Lago. With authoritative detail, Standiford recounts how Marjorie ruled Palm Beach society until her death in 1973, and how the fate of her mansion threatened to tear apart the very fabric of the town until Donald Trump acquired it in 1985. “Edifying, energetic, and captivating.” —Florida Weekly

Roblox Top Battle Games

Official Roblox

Author : Official Roblox
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780062950178

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Roblox Top Battle Games by Official Roblox Pdf

A must-have guide to some of the best competitive multiplayer games on Roblox Get the official scoop on some of the most popular competitive games on Roblox, like the frantic vehicular shooter Tiny Tanks, the adrenaline-fuelled world of Speed Run 4, the military mayhem of Phantom Forces, and much more Each profile features in-depth interviews with the developers and creators, as well as a comprehensive gameplay guide so you can take your skills to the next level.

The Battle of Bayport

Franklin W. Dixon

Author : Franklin W. Dixon
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781481400084

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The Battle of Bayport by Franklin W. Dixon Pdf

A reenactment battle marches into Bayport in this Hardy Boys adventure—a fresh approach to a classic series. Bayport goes back in time when a Revolutionary War-era battleship is discovered, along with a treasure trove of historic artifacts. To celebrate, the town stages a reenactment of the historic Battle of Bayport, complete with antique artillery, canons, and tricorn hats. Even Frank and Joe Hardy are decked out in full Colonial costume, fighting over freedom and taxes on opposite sides of the battle line. But things get a little too real when a stray shot leaves Bayport’s biggest benefactor, Don Sterling, without a pulse. Wait a minute—weren’t those muskets supposed to be unloaded? And even though the Hardy Boys have technically retired from solving mysteries, they can’t help but get involved, especially when a favorite teacher turns out to be a prime suspect. Is someone trying to frame Mr. Lazin? And who would want Don Sterling dead? Murder by reenactment is one the Hardys haven’t seen before, but don’t think they’re not up for the challenge!

The Best of Battle

John Wagner,John Cooper,Pat Mills

Author : John Wagner,John Cooper,Pat Mills
Publisher : Titan Books (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Graphic novels
ISBN : 1848560257

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Includes episodes of "Battle's" stories.

The Battle of the Bulge

William K. Goolrick,Ogden Tanner

Author : William K. Goolrick,Ogden Tanner
Publisher : Time Life Medical
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Ardennes, Battle of the, 1944-1945
ISBN : 0783557027

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The Battle of the Bulge by William K. Goolrick,Ogden Tanner Pdf

An illustrated account of the German counter-offensive in the Ardennes in 1944 that became a threat to the Allied forces.

The Butter Battle Book

Dr. Seuss

Author : Dr. Seuss
Publisher : RH Childrens Books
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780385379458

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The Butter Battle Book by Dr. Seuss Pdf

The Butter Battle Book, Dr. Seuss's classic cautionary tale, introduces readers to the important lesson of respecting differences. The Yooks and Zooks share a love of buttered bread, but animosity brews between the two groups because they prefer to enjoy the tasty treat differently. The timeless and topical rhyming text is an ideal way to teach young children about the issues of tolerance and respect. Whether in the home or in the classroom, The Butter Battle Book is a must-have for readers of all ages.

Circus Galacticus

Deva Fagan

Author : Deva Fagan
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780547581361

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Circus Galacticus by Deva Fagan Pdf

Trix's life in boarding school as an orphan charity case has been hard but when an alluring young Ringmaster invites her, a gymnast, to join Circus Galacticus she gains an entire universe of deadly enemies and potential friends, along with a chance to unravel secrets of her own past.

The Greatest Shows on Earth

Linda Simon

Author : Linda Simon
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781780233987

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The Greatest Shows on Earth by Linda Simon Pdf

“Step right up!” and buy a ticket to the Greatest Show on Earth—the Big Top, containing death-defying stunts, dancing bears, roaring tigers, and trumpeting elephants. The circus has always been home to the dazzling and the exotic, the improbable and the impossible—a place of myth and romance, of reinvention, rebirth, second acts, and new identities. Asking why we long to soar on flying trapezes, ride bareback on spangled horses, and parade through the streets in costumes of glitter and gold, this captivating book illuminates the history of the circus and the claim it has on the imaginations of artists, writers, and people around the world. Traveling back to the circus’s early days, Linda Simon takes us to eighteenth-century hippodromes in Great Britain and intimate one-ring circuses in nineteenth-century Paris, where Toulouse-Lautrec and Picasso became enchanted with aerialists and clowns. She introduces us to P. T. Barnum, James Bailey, and the enterprising Ringling Brothers and reveals how they created the golden age of American circuses. Moving forward to the whimsical Circus Oz in Australia and to New York City’s Big Apple Circus and the grand spectacle of Cirque du Soleil, she shows how the circus has transformed in recent years. At the center of the story are the people—trick riders and tightrope walkers, sword swallowers and animal trainers, contortionists and clowns—that created the sensational, raucous, and sometimes titillating world of the circus. Beautifully illustrated and filled with rich historical detail and colorful anecdotes, The Greatest Shows on Earth is a vibrant history for all those who have ever dreamed of running away to the circus.

Miami Noir

Les Standiford

Author : Les Standiford
Publisher : Akashic Books
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2007-11-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781936070381

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Miami Noir by Les Standiford Pdf

“For such a sun-stoked place, Miami sure is shady . . . this batch of dirty deep South Florida fiction might just send you packing . . . your own heat.” —SunPost Don’t let the fabulous weather, the beach bodies, and the high-end boutiques fool you. There is a darkness to Miami that can hit just as hard as a hurricane. If by day, the streets are lined with tourists, at night the gangsters, drug dealers, and desperate come out to play. It’s this Miami that has captured the imagination of some of the city’s best writers. Miami Noir includes stories by James W. Hall, Barbara Parker, John Dufresne, Paul Levine, Carolina Garcia-Aguilera, Tom Corcoran, Christine Kling, George Tucker, Kevin Allen, Anthony Dale Gagliano, David Beaty, Vicki Hendricks, John Bond, Preston Allen, Lynne Barrett, and Jeffrey Wehr. “For different reasons these stories cultivate a little something special, a radiance, a humanity, even a grace, In the midst of the noir gloom, and thereby set themselves apart. Variety, familiarity, mood and tone, and the occasional gem of a story make Miami Noir a collection to savor.” —The Miami Herald “Murder is nothing new in Miami—or any other big city, for that matter. But seldom has it been so entertaining as it is in the 16 short stories included in Miami Noir.” —Palm Beach Daily News “This well-chosen short story collection isn’t just a thoughtful compilation of work by some of South Florida’s best and upcoming writers. Each Miami Noir story also is a window on a different part of Miami-Dade and its melting pot of cultures.” —South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Battle For The Big Top

Battle for the Big Top by Les Standiford Pdf

Fall of the Big Top by David Lewis Hammarstrom Pdf

Wine and War by Donald Kladstrup,Petie Kladstrup Pdf

Battle for the Big Top by Les Standiford Pdf

Battle of Big Bethel by J. Michael Cobb,Edward B. Hicks,Wythe Holt Pdf

City of Thieves (Battle Dragons #1) by Alex London Pdf

Palm Beach, Mar-a-Lago, and the Rise of America's Xanadu by Les Standiford Pdf

Roblox Top Battle Games by Official Roblox Pdf

The Battle of Bayport by Franklin W. Dixon Pdf

The Best of Battle by John Wagner,John Cooper,Pat Mills Pdf

The Battle of the Bulge by William K. Goolrick,Ogden Tanner Pdf

The Butter Battle Book by Dr. Seuss Pdf

Circus Galacticus by Deva Fagan Pdf

The Greatest Shows on Earth by Linda Simon Pdf

Miami Noir by Les Standiford Pdf

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