Download or read book Slim Jim written by Isobel Murray and published by Black & White Publishing. This book was released on 2014-09-04 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jim Baxter - the legendary 'Slim Jim' - was arguably Scotland's greatest-ever footballer, a left-footed genius who became a Rangers icon and helped Scotland humiliate world champions England at Wembley in 1967 - with some famous keepie-uppie along the way. And although much has been written about Slim Jim over the years, the real story behind his life is now revealed for the first time. When Jim Baxter joined Rangers in 1960 for a record fee of £17,500, he quickly proved his worth, helping the team to ten trophies over the next five years. It was the start of a glittering career and a hard-drinking, hard-living lifestyle in the big city, where he fully enjoyed the fruits of his success. But behind the glamour on and off the park, Jim Baxter hid a secret that would torment him for most of his life, a secret he only discovered the full truth about when he was fifty years old. What is beyond doubt is that Slim Jim Baxter will forever be revered for his unbelievable footballing talent. He will also be remembered for his ability to live life to the full and beyond. But had he uncovered the truth earlier about the family secret that left him shattered, the life of this footballing genius might have been very different both on and off the pitch.

Download or read book Slim and Jim written by Richard Egielski and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2002-05-14 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a homeless rat named Slim is forced into a life of crime, he encounters a kind young mouse named Jim, who's willing to take him in and give him a chance. But when Slim's checkered past catches up to him, their friendship is put to the test. Together they must do battle with the evil villain Buster, relying upon their faith in one another -- and their yo-yos. In this Oliver Twist for tots, Richard Egielski tells a tale of true friendship and creates characters as memorable as Fagin, Bill Sikes, and the Artful Dodger.

Download or read book Get the Ball Slim written by Marcia Leonard and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tim and Jim like to play ball with their dog, Slim. But when Jim hits the ball hard, look out!

Download or read book Trick Baby written by Iceberg Slim and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-09-13 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author that brought black literature to the streets is back. Weaving stories of deceit, sex, humor, and race, bestselling author Iceberg Slim brings us the story of a hustler who doesn’t just play the con game, he transforms it. This is the gritty truth, the life of a hustler in south side Chicago where the only characters are those who con and those who get conned. Trick Baby tells the story of “White Folks,” a blue-eyed, light-haired, con artist whose pale skin allows him to pass in the streets as a white man. Folks is tormented early in life, rejected by other children and branded a “Trick Baby,” the child conceived between a hooker and her trick. Refusing to abandon his life in the ghetto and a chance at revenge, Folks is taken under the wing of an older mentor, Blue. What happens next is not to be believed. Iceberg Slim’s story is now depicted in a major motion picture distributed worldwide. Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp shows Slim’s transformation from pimp to the author of seven classic books.

Download or read book Prison Ramen written by Clifton Collins and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-03 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique and edgy cookbook, Prison Ramen takes readers behind bars with more than 65 ramen recipes and stories of prison life from the inmate/cooks who devised them, including celebrities like Slash from Guns n’ Roses and the actor Shia LaBeouf. Instant ramen is a ubiquitous food, beloved by anyone looking for a cheap, tasty bite—including prisoners, who buy it at the commissary and use it as the building block for all sorts of meals. Think of this as a unique cookbook of ramen hacks. Here’s Ramen Goulash. Black Bean Ramen. Onion Tortilla Ramen Soup. The Jailhouse Hole Burrito. Orange Porkies—chili ramen plus white rice plus ½ bag of pork skins plus orange-flavored punch. Ramen Nuggets. Slash’s J-Walking Ramen (with scallions, Sriracha hot sauce, and minced pork). Coauthors Gustavo “Goose” Alvarez and Clifton Collins Jr. are childhood friends—one an ex-con, now free and living in Mexico, and the other a highly successful Hollywood character actor who’s enlisted friends and celebrities to contribute their recipes and stories. Forget flowery writing about precious, organic ingredients—these stories are a first-person, firsthand look inside prison life, a scared-straight reality to complement the offbeat recipes.

Download or read book Guild Guitar Book written by Hans Moust and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 1999-11-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Book). Guild guitars have been around since the early 1950s, and by the beginning of the '60s, the company had established a solid reputation for its electric and acoustic archtops, which are still widely regarded today. Despite this enduring popularity, little was known about the history of Guild. The Guild Guitar Book is the result of years of intensive research and countless photo sessions. It includes a thorough history of the company and its guitars, including serial numbers, specifications, original prices, and all the information needed to date Guild guitars. Features hundreds of photos, with a beautiful 40-page color section. Now Back in Print!

Download or read book Prince of the Wild Frontier written by Joe Rooms and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-02-07 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PotWF is a sweeping saga of an ordinary family with an extraordinary history;just like the rest of us. It's 1957, Lilly Belle Samples, lives in a neighborhood in the Nation's Capital. Euphemistically referred to as “Greater Southeast” or “East of the River”. She also lives with the guilt of a youthful indiscretion. Max, her common law husband prefers his booze and betting over his family. Their daughter, Pamela, is a blank slate. Until she is called upon to fend for her family. Theodious, is a daydreamer with a vivid imagination. Jimmy, the eldest child, loves and protects his little brother, Theo. Beth Mozingo a.k.a Ayita, She Who Is Dancing, Elizabeth Alexander, Momma Mo, and finally Nanny Mo, is the maternal matriarch of the family. She is adopted by the man who killed her father, He Who Is Speaking. She marries a one legged shoemaker, Johnny Mozingo.. A host of characters share the pages with the Mozingo/Samples family:Nino Mozingo. Flees to America with his wife and crippled son. After defying the Mafia.Valentine Danzansky and Edward Goldfarb. Inseparable since being bunkmates at Auschwitz. Dr. Bernard “Bern” Chesley Holly M.D. A humble, and corny family doctorDean Bo “Sharky” Holly.The one childhood friend like no other we have in our life time.Haja “Mr. Harry” and Demetrius Pedas first generation Greek-Americans, amass a fortune. From a little luck, and a lot of hard work and sacrifice.Lady J, a Brooklyn transplant, brings style and grace, to an otherwise non de script southern burg.Pooch, a thirteen year old waif, A victim at birth.College roommates Bruno Valachi and Jorge Mendes. Motivated by the discrimination they had to overcome, sought to bring justice for others.Boho. A hobo who teaches young Jim Mozingo how to survive on the road.Yoyo. A mentally ill philosopher. Tom, Dolly, and Honey B. Jones. A family of BohemiansJuvenile delinquents, Moses Pacelli, Ivan Boardman, Rudy Lapetina, Dickie Appel, Julio Santos. They never received the love and support, in the way Lilly Belle provided for her children.Criminals, Whitetop Wilson, Capn' Hook, Scratch Di Lombardi, Ice Pick Vic.Snowball. The loyal family dog.Champ. The uppity family cat.Sinbad. A smart aleck parrot.General Lee. A battle scarred feline.Charlie Chestnut. The grateful chipmunk. and others…

Download or read book The Best of Us written by Joyce Maynard and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This haunting story, penned by a master wordsmith, is a reminder to savor every loved one and every day.' Booklist Indie Next Pick "For Reading Groups" From New York Times bestselling author Joyce Maynard, a memoir about discovering strength in the midst of great loss--"heart wrenching, inspiring, full of joy and tears and life." (Anne Lamott) In 2011, when she was in her late fifties, beloved author and journalist Joyce Maynard met the first true partner she had ever known. Jim wore a rakish hat over a good head of hair; he asked real questions and gave real answers; he loved to see Joyce shine, both in and out of the spotlight; and he didn't mind the mess she made in the kitchen. He was not the husband Joyce imagined, but he quickly became the partner she had always dreamed of. Before they met, both had believed they were done with marriage, and even after they married, Joyce resolved that no one could alter her course of determined independence. Then, just after their one-year wedding anniversary, her new husband was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. During the nineteen months that followed, as they battled his illness together, she discovered for the first time what it really meant to be a couple--to be a true partner and to have one. This is their story. Charting the course through their whirlwind romance, a marriage cut short by tragedy, and Joyce's return to singleness on new terms, The Best of Us is a heart-wrenching, ultimately life-affirming reflection on coming to understand true love through the experience of great loss.

Download or read book 100 Deadly Skills written by Clint Emerson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers one hundred concise methods of surviving dangerous situations based on the skills of military special forces operatives, covering such topics as evading ambushes, escaping confinement, and winning a knife fight.

Download or read book Beyond Simply Keto written by Suzanne Ryan and published by Victory Belt Publishing. This book was released on 2019-12-24 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever been so focused on losing weight or self-conscious about your body that you developed the belief that you could only fully love yourself or be happy AFTER you lose weight? If so, Suzanne Ryan can totally relate, but she’s here to share with you some unexpected twists, turns, and discoveries she made after losing 120 pounds with a ketogenic diet. Following up on her best-selling book, Simply Keto, Suzanne walks you through the next chapter of her journey in her new book, Beyond Simply Keto. With compassion and vulnerability, she shares the three main steps that have made the biggest impact on her mental health and ketogenic lifestyle. She relates personal stories of dealing with anxiety, emotional eating, and depression, while overcoming her biggest critic of all: herself. Beyond Simply Keto shows you how to go beyond food and dieting and empowers you to take a step further to heal and transform your mind and body from the inside out. In this book, you’ll find: - An easy beginner’s guide to the ketogenic diet - Three important steps that can change your life - Helpful tips and advice for living a ketogenic lifestyle - Over 100 simple and delicious new recipes - A 30-day meal plan with weekly shopping lists - Printable worksheets for accountability, self-care, meal planning, and more - Encouragement to be the best version of yourself! You’ll also find recipes that your whole family will enjoy, including: - Blueberry Lemon Scones - Three Cheese Souffles - Coffee Cake - Broccoli Cheddar Soup - Spinach Artichoke Dip - Shepherd’s Pie - Simply Keto Lasagna - Cheddar Chive Biscuits - Cookie Dough Bites - Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits

Download or read book The Casserole Queens Cookbook written by Crystal Cook and published by Clarkson Potter Publishers. This book was released on 2011 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors share their fresh, updated, from-scratch recipes for traditional dishes. They provide advice on scaling and freezing casseroles so that anyone can stock the freezer with go-to dinners.

Download or read book Kodaks written by Guy Alby Buell and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Pimp written by Iceberg Slim and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-05-10 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[In Pimp], Iceberg Slim breaks down some of the coldest, capitalist concepts I’ve ever heard in my life.” —Dave Chappelle, from his Nextflix special The Bird Revelation Pimp sent shockwaves throughout the literary world when it published in 1969. Iceberg Slim’s autobiographical novel offered readers a never-before-seen account of the sex trade, and an unforgettable look at the mores of Chicago’s street life during the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. In the preface, Slim says it best, “In this book, I will take you, the reader, with me into the secret inner world of the pimp.” An immersive experience unlike anything before it, Pimp would go on to sell millions of copies, with translations throughout the world. And it would have a profound impact upon generations of writers, entertainers, and filmmakers, making it the classic hustler’s tale that never seems to go out of style.

Download or read book Fort Freak written by Wild Cards Trust and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2012-04-24 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the #1 New York Times bestseller, the latest in a new generation of Wild Cards tales

Download or read book Why Cowboys Need a Pardner written by Knowlton, Laurie Lazzaro and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alone on the range, cowboy Slim Jim Watkins meets a Pony Express rider returning a mail order bride and finds himself a pardner with whom he can share conversation.

Download or read book The Trying Flapeze and Other Puzzle Poems written by and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2004 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this engrossing selection of puzzle poems you will find anagrams, anagriddles, crosswords, inside-out words, hidden words and much, much more. This book will provide hours of entertainment for anyone who enjoys puzzling and word-games, as well as being a highly satisfying collection of cleverly conceived poetry. An original and unusual approach to poetry that will appeal to a wide variety of readers One in a series of three books to be published simultaneously in time for National Poetry Day John Foster's books for OUP have sold over 1 million copies and he is widely recognised as this country's leading poetry anthologist for children

Download or read book Glorious Treason written by C.J. Ryan and published by Spectra. This book was released on 2005-11-29 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brainy intergalactic beauty must save a backwater planet from annihilation by its most treacherous enemies: The 33rd-century titans of corporate greed who rule her world. . . . Gloria VanDeen’s special brand of smarts, sexiness, and raw courage has won her a promotion within the Department of Extraterrestrial Affairs. For her first assignment, she’s been dispatched to the planet Sylvania on a voter registration drive. But Gloria knows the real score. Sylvania is an Unincorporated Imperial Territory with murky homesteading laws. Once Gloria “democratizes” the planet, her ex-husband, the Emperor himself, plans to pillage it for Fergusite—the priceless emerald crystals that have lured boomers for light-years. With mining operations set to begin, Sylvania’s beleaguered populace are looking to Gloria to save their world. Of course, countermanding the Emperor’s wishes is treason to the highest degree. With the eyes of the galaxy on her, it’s up to Gloria to choose between saving her neck—and preventing a boomerang that could destroy the Empire forever. . . .