The Last Philly

Author : Kimberly C. Roberts
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-28
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781479789023

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Joy Ride! The Stars and Stories of Philly's Famous Uptown Theater by Kimberly C. Roberts Pdf

"Joy Ride! The Stars and Stories of Philly’s Famous Uptown Theater" is the exclusive, behind-the-scenes, inside story of iconic disc jockey Georgie Woods" spectacular R&B shows at Philadelphia’s Uptown Theater, and how the controlled creative chaos at the majestic movie house inspired "The Philly Sound." Told by the people who actually lived it, "Joy Ride!" is the fi rst comprehensive history on the Uptown, which was once a mandatory stop on the legendary "chitlin' circuit." It features the intimate, amusing, outrageous and sometimes scandalous stories of dozens of decorated entertainers, including 11 Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. All agree that like Georgie Woods' soulful theme song that opened his R&B extravaganzas, every show at the Uptown Theater was a "Joy Ride!"

Author : Glen Macnow,Big Daddy Graham
Publisher : Running Press Adult
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-29
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780762496075

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The Great Book of Philadelphia Sports Lists (Completely Revised and Updated Edition) by Glen Macnow,Big Daddy Graham Pdf

When it comes to sports talk, no city has more to say than Philadelphia. With their 2007 The Great Book of Philadelphia Sports Lists, WIP sports radio hosts Glen Macnow and Big Daddy Graham compiled dozens of sports lists to stir up dialog and debate within the buzzing Philadelphia sports community (and beyond). A lot has happened in Philly sports since 2007 -- the Phillies' 2008 World Series win; the Eagles' record-breaking 2017 season, now-famous Philly Special play, and Super Bowl LII victory over the Patriots; the Sixers' "Trust the Process" campaign; and, of course, Gritty -- so now Glen and Big Daddy are back with dozens of new lists to keep the conversation fresh, ranking things like: The most overrated and underrated players in Philly sports history The top 10 Philadelphia sports quotes The 10 worst Eagles draft picks ever The greatest duos in Philly sports history The 10 best sports movies set in Philadelphia The worst bosses in Philly sports history and much more!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 702 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1888
Category : Actors
ISBN : IOWA:31858058761820

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The Theatre by Anonim Pdf

Vol. for 1888 includes dramatic directory for Feb.-Dec.; vol. for 1889 includes dramatic directory for Jan.-May.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1888
Category : Theater
ISBN : HARVARD:HXISLH

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Theatre by Anonim Pdf

Author : Andre Agassi
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2009-12-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780307592804

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Open by Andre Agassi Pdf

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Far more than a superb memoir about the highest levels of professional tennis, Open is the engrossing story of a remarkable life. • "Agassi’s memoir is just as entrancing as his tennis game.” —Time “Honest in a way that such books seldom are.” —The New York Times Andre Agassi had his life mapped out for him before he left the crib. Groomed to be a tennis champion by his moody and demanding father, by the age of twenty-two Agassi had won the first of his eight grand slams and achieved wealth, celebrity, and the game’s highest honors. But as he reveals in this searching autobiography, off the court he was often unhappy and confused, unfulfilled by his great achievements in a sport he had come to resent. Agassi writes candidly about his early success and his uncomfortable relationship with fame, his marriage to Brooke Shields, his growing interest in philanthropy, and—described in haunting, point-by-point detail—the highs and lows of his celebrated career.

Author : Robert Burns
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 638 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:$B801323

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The Poetical Works of Robert Burns by Robert Burns Pdf

Author : J. J. Massa
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781612353579

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The Montgomery Family Chronicles, Book 4: Family Matters by J. J. Massa Pdf

Montgomery Family 4: Family Matters By J. J. Massa -- How many Weres could manage to find their mate and lose her all at the same time? Yancey Montgomery's mate has been right under his nose for at least a decade. When he makes her his, he also chases her off. What will it take to convince the delicate little werewolf that he is a worthy mate? -- Never had Sue been so glad to be back in America, and now she was moving into Old Moon, the town where her best friend lived. What could be better than that--there was no drama at Tracey's place...or so she thought.

Author : Neil McKee
Publisher : Author House
Page : 717 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781496945358

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The Old Man from Leftfield by Neil McKee Pdf

When I was a kid in the late 1950s, while I was a student at Paoli Elementary School, I read the famous children's book that talks about the Kid from Leftfield. Also around that time, I always said to myself, "What is it going to be like in the year 2000? I'll be fifty years old!" I couldn't comprehend being that old; the thought of it scared me, and I'd probably be in a wheelchair or something worse. I bet a lot of people my age thought the same thing. This is the story of what that kid did when he reached the age of fifty.

Author : Solomon Jones
Publisher : Minotaur Books
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010-11-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1429940417

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The Last Confession by Solomon Jones Pdf

Having come of age on the mob-controlled streets of 1960's South Philly, Detective Mike Coletti learned early to walk the fine line between cops and criminals. That skill served him well during his thirty-one years in homicide. But it never stopped the nightmares. The screams in the sanctuary still haunt him, the sound of the gunshots still torment him, and the truth of the Confessional Murders still speaks to him, if only in his dreams. Now, on the eve of Coletti's retirement, the priest whom he arrested for the decade-old crime is about to be put to death, and in one final nightmare, Coletti clearly sees the truth. The priest is innocent, and it all comes to light when the real killer reemerges and embarks on a killing spree that turns Philadelphia upside down. To set things right and stop the execution of an innocent man, Coletti must catch a mysterious killer who now calls himself the Angel of Death. As the chase winds through art galleries and gritty streets, ancient prophecies and holy ground, the game intensifies, cultures collide, and Philly's best detective is forced to face his nightmarish past—a past that could very well destroy him.

Author : Dane Coolidge
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 1725 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4064066383084

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On the Cowboy's Trail: Western Boxed-Set by Dane Coolidge Pdf

e-artnow presents to you this unique western collection containing western classics, adventure novels, cowboy tales and gold rush stories._x000D_ Content:_x000D_ Hidden Water_x000D_ The Texican_x000D_ Bat Wing Bowles_x000D_ The Desert Trail_x000D_ Rimrock Jones_x000D_ Shadow Mountain_x000D_ Silver and Gold_x000D_ Wunpost_x000D_ The Man-Killers_x000D_ Dane Coolidge (1873-1940) was an American author, naturalist, and photographer. He is best known for his Western novels and his non-fiction books about the American West. Coolidge wrote short stories for magazines and made illustrations and his book Rimrock Jones was adapted into the film.

Author : Clark Howard
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 659 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781504062046

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Hard City by Clark Howard Pdf

The searing novel of a brutal boyhood in 1940s Chicago—and a young man walking the knife’s edge between a life of crime and a brighter future. The son of a single mother addicted to heroin, Richie grows up in poverty and hardship. His adolescence is a constant battle between hope—in the form of a kind boxing coach, a job in a bowling alley where he can sneak a nap, and a determination to track down his disreputable father—and brutality. Desperately lonely, Richie must contend with the criminal justice system, abusive foster homes, and a period of exile with his grandmother in Tennessee. In this gritty, semiautobiographical novel by an Edgar Award–winning author, the fate of this young man hangs in the balance as he finds himself tested by want, war, and the ever-present temptation to give up on the possibility of something better. “Strongly satisfying [and] frequently compelling.” —Kirkus Reviews “Sustains a sense of tension, moving smoothly between flashbacks of the events of Richie’s early years and the traumatic experiences of his adolescence, then on to his return to Chicago.” —The New York Times

Author : John Parkinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 802 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1640
Category : Electronic
ISBN : ONB:+Z19706280X

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Theatrum Botanicvm: The Theater Of Plants. Or, An Herball Of Large Extent by John Parkinson Pdf

Author : Jonathan H. Martin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317693246

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Empowering Progressive Third Parties in the United States by Jonathan H. Martin Pdf

This ground-breaking collection of writings explores how progressive third parties in the U.S. can become more electorally successful and politically influential. It is the only recently published book that focuses exclusively on how such parties may advance. Their rise may be essential to countering the powerful, growing sway of wealth within the two major American parties, and to creating a more just, democratic United States. Contributors include key participants in and observers of the U.S. left third party movement. Nearly all have previously authored books or articles on progressive politics. Many have led effective left third party efforts, and some have held elected office on behalf of a progressive third party. Together the writers reflect on a wide range of relevant parties—including the Green Party, the Vermont Progressive Party, the Labor Party, the Working Families Party, Socialist Alternative, and potential new parties on the American left. The authors highlight a variety of strategies and conditions that may facilitate electoral breakthroughs by such parties and their candidates. Overall, the collection suggests that U.S. progressive third parties may make more headway if they thoughtfully combine their idealism and sense of urgency with a flexible, pragmatic approach to gaining power.

Author : Historia
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781503559752

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Put Your Cards On the Table by Historia Pdf

This is a history of my relationships from childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. As a black man in America, I was forced to take God and my world around me seriously because I came from a dysfunctional background. I was the youngest of six children of my absent biological father, who I felt did not care for the five black sons he created. My book deals with all factual encounters with reference to my understanding of my relationships. It is important for me to explain to the world that God had my back when I left my home at a tender age to attend this prestigious university. I had no family whatsoever in the Chocolate City, and I was only twenty going on twenty-one by myself. These are my memoirs, my history, and my experiences that God helped me write. I believe I can change the way we look at relationships because many black people in America come from dysfunctional backgrounds, such as a single-parent household. My mother was the father and mother to six children: five boys and one girl. God was clearly in this equation. My book will bring more people together with reference to their newfound relationships. The key to a successful relationship is getting to know a person first before anything else happens, such as sex. In short, there are no perfect persons on earth, and there is no Utopia on earth, so the person you meet may not be the person that is meant to be with you. There should always be a six-month dating period. My book expresses the importance of getting to know their baggage before you make a commitment. My book is the history of my relationships that God allowed me to experience to grow as a black man in America.

Author : Jill Pitkeathley
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780061986178

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Dearest Cousin Jane by Jill Pitkeathley Pdf

In Dearest Cousin Jane, an enchanting new novel that draws on historical fact, Jill Pitkeathley paints a luminous portrait of the true-life cousin of a literary legend—from her flirtatious younger years to her profound influence on one of the world's most beloved authors. Free-spirited and seductive—outrageous, precocious, and a well-known flirt—Countess Eliza de Feuillide has an unquenchable thirst for life and a glamorous air that captivates everyone around her. Rumored to have been born of a mad love affair between her mother and the great Warren Hastings of the East India Company, Eliza sees the world as her playground—filled with grand galas, theater, and romance—and she will let nothing hold her down. Even tragedy cannot dim her enthusiasm. Losing her only child at an early age and widowed when her husband—the dashing French count Jean de Feuillide—is claimed by Madame la Guillotine during the dark days of the Reign of Terror, Eliza is determined to remain indomitable, unpredictable, and unfettered. And it is this passionate spirit that she brings to a simple English country parsonage to influence the life, the work, and the world of her unsuspecting cousin . . . a quiet and unassuming young writer named Jane Austen.