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The ride of her life : the true story of a woman, her horse, and their last-chance journey across America / by Letts, Elizabeth,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The incredible true story of a woman who rode her horse across America in the 1950s, fulfilling her dying wish to see the Pacific Ocean, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Horse and The Eighty-Dollar Champion. In 1954, Annie Wilkins, a sixty-three-year-old farmer from Maine, embarked on an impossible journey. She had no relatives left, she'd lost her family farm to back taxes, and her doctor had just given her two years to live--but only if she "lived restfully." He offered her a spot in the county's charity home. Instead, she decided she wanted to see the Pacific Ocean just once before she died. She bought a cast-off brown gelding named Tarzan, donned men's dungarees, loaded up her horse, and headed out from Maine in mid-November, hoping to beat the snow. She had no map, no GPS, no phone. But she had her ex-racehorse, her faithful mutt, and her own unfailing belief that Americans would treat a stranger with kindness. Between 1954 and 1956, Annie, Tarzan, and her dog, Depeche Toi, journeyed more than 4,000 miles, through America's big cities and small towns, meeting ordinary people and celebrities--from Andrew Wyeth (who sketched Tarzan) to Art Linkletter and Groucho Marx. She received many offers--a permanent home at a riding stable in New Jersey, a job at a gas station in rural Kentucky, even a marriage proposal from a Wyoming rancher who loved animals as much as she did. As Annie trudged through blizzards, forded rivers, climbed mountains, and clung to the narrow shoulder as cars whipped by her at terrifying speeds, she captured the imagination of an apprehensive Cold War America. At a time when small towns were being bypassed by Eisenhower's brand-new interstate highway system, and the reach and impact of television was just beginning to be understood, Annie and her four-footed companions inspired an outpouring of neighborliness in a rapidly changing world"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Wilkins, Mesannie; Horsemen and horsewomen; Overland journeys to the Pacific.; Travel with horses;
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The making of Donald Trump / by Johnston, David Cay,1948-;
Includes bibliographic references, Internet addresses and index.Family history -- Family values -- Personal values -- A sickly child -- Making friends -- Trump's most important deals -- "A great lawsuit" -- Showing mercy -- Polish brigade -- Feelings and net worth -- Government rescues Trump -- Golf and taxes -- Income taxes -- Empty boxes -- "Better than Harvard" -- Trump charities -- Imaginary friends -- Imaginary lovers -- Myth maintenance -- Collecting honors -- Who's that? -- Down Mexico way -- Trump beaches a whale -- Biggest loser -- Epilogue.Love him or hate him, Trump's influence is undeniable. A man of great media savvy, entrepreneurial spirit, and political clout, Trump's career has been plagued by legal troubles and mounting controversy. Johnston tells the full story of how a boy from a quiet section of Queens, NY would become an entirely new, and complex, breed of public figure. Drawing on decades of interviews, financial records, court documents, and public statements, Johnston gives us the most in-depth look yet at the man who would be president.LSC
Subjects: Trump, Donald, 1946-; Businessmen; Real estate developers; Presidential candidates; Political campaigns;
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The troublemaker / by Yates, Maisey,author.;
After the death of her father, veterinarian Charity Wyatt feels particularly lost. Thankfully, she's not alone. Living beside the McCloud Ranch brought good friend -- and notorious bad boy -- Lachlan McCloud into her life at an early age, and they've had each other's backs ever since. To Lachlan, Charity is the best thing that ever happened to him. She's the reason he survived his traumatic childhood and he'd do anything for her. But with his brothers all settling down, he also needs a favor. Charity agrees to help Lachlan reform into the family man he never thought he could be -- if Mr. Swagger himself can help her build her confidence in return. The only problem is the not-so-subtle attraction they're both harboring! But the fire between Charity and Lachlan, once lit, is proving difficult to extinguish ....
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; Ranchers; Man-woman relationships; Veterinarians;
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By chance alone : a remarkable true story of courage and survival at Auschwitz. by Eisen, Max.;
Includes bibliographical references.In the tradition of Wiesel's NIGHT and Levi's SURVIVAL IN AUSCHWITZ comes a new memoir by Canadian survivor. Tibor "Max" Eisen was born in Moldava, Czechoslovakia into an Orthodox Jewish family. In the spring of 1944, gendarmes forcibly removed Eisen and his family from their home. They were brought to a brickyard and eventually loaded onto crowded cattle cars bound for Auschwitz-Birkenau. The author will be donating 100% of his royalties for this book to registered charities that promote education and humane causes.
Subjects: Eisen, Max.; Auschwitz (Concentration camp); Holocaust survivors; Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945); Jews;
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A Cat Café Christmas / by Gary, Codi,author.;
"Kara Ingalls has come to California for a fresh start. Along with her friend Charity, she opens The Meow and Furever Cat Café. With Charity in charge of the baking and Kara caring for the rescues, they've got this! Except that Kara's dream job isn't as easy as it seems when the rent comes due and the special needs cats stay too long. Enter Ben Reese. As a dog lover, he doesn't seem qualified to help, but as a marketing professional, he's just what Kara can't afford to ignore. He's bossy and pushy and nerdy ... but she finds herself inviting him to their Friendsgiving anyway. Where unlikely sparks fly with this cat hater. Now Ben has implemented a plan to find homes for all the felines in twenty-five days, and he's even doing his part by fostering a tiny kitten with a huge personality. Can a dog person be converted to a cat lover and save the Cat Café by Christmas? And the more important question is whether Ben and Kara can set aside their differences to be together for a purr-fect holiday"--
Subjects: Christmas fiction.; Romance fiction.; Novels.; Christmas stories.; Cats; Human-animal relationships; Man-woman relationships;
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Branding : a very short introduction / by Jones, Robert,1957 August 31-;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and indexIn this 'Very Short Introduction' Robert Jones discusses the rising omnipresence of brands, and analyses how they work their magic. He considers the incredible potency of brands as a commercial, social, and cultural force, and looks at the many different kinds of brands that exist - from products, services, and artistic properties, to companies, charities, sports clubs, and political parties. Defining what we mean by the word 'brand', he explores both the positive and negative aspects of brands. Finally Jones considers the business of branding, and asks whether the idea of brands and branding is starting to decline, or whether it has a long future ahead.LSC
Subjects: Branding (Marketing); Brand name products.;
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Finding Mr. Purrfect / by Gary, Codi,author.;
"After years of relationships gone wrong, Charity Simmons has decided to take a hiatus from dating and concentrate on her job for the Meow and Furever Cat Café and the new love of her life -- Robin Hood, a brown tabby who won't stop stealing treats. Living with Kara, her best friend and business partner, is easy except that Kara's boyfriend keeps bringing his annoyingly funny and nerdy-hot best friend around. Despite his nice-guy persona, Will Schwartz is a womanizing charmer, and Charity notices because that's just her type. She may have sworn off dates but she's willing to have fun with Schwartz for a good reason. With her parents' constant matchmaking attempts wearing her down, Charity makes a pact to fake date until she or Schwartz finds the real deal. But it will be next to impossible to convince these two commitment-phobes that what they have isn't make believe but the one-of-a-kind love everyone is looking for"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; Cats; Coffeehouses; Dating (Social customs); Man-woman relationships; Restaurants;
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Scandinavian gatherings : from afternoon fika to midsummer feast : 70 simple recipes & crafts for everyday celebrations / by Bahen, Melissa,author.; Burggraaf, Charity,photographer.; Smith, Andrea,illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."This charming seasonal entertaining/craft/cookbook for fans of Scandinavian style and tradition includes 10 seasonal family-friendly party ideas for casual and festive gatherings, 40 traditional sweet and savory recipes (tweaked for an American palate), and 30 easy crafts perfect for decorating and entertaining. Includes Norwegian, Swedish, Danish and Finnish flavors and traditions"--
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Cooking, Scandinavian.;
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Let them eat crypto : the blockchain scam that's ruining the world / by Howson, Peter,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The subject of immense hope, hype, and confusion, crypto has amassed countless headlines in recent years. With cryptocurrencies, NFTs and metaverse markets crashing, the underlying blockchain technology is still promised to solve global development challenges, whilst revolutionising every industry. But is the technology really a silver bullet? 'Let Them Eat Crypto' puts blockchain, cryptocurrency and 'Web3' under the microscope like never before. Peter Howson cuts through the jargon and bluster to tell an alarming story of how right-wing libertarian crypto entrepreneurs-often aided by charities, politicians, and philanthropists-seek out and exploit conditions of poverty, oppression, corruption, and conflict. Their goal? A new front of 'crypto-colonial' extractivism. 'Let Them Eat Crypto' reveals the alarming truth: far from 'banking the unbanked', saving the gorillas, or freeing people from oppressive governments, blockchain offers only false solutions, surveillance, and hi-tech snake oil.
Subjects: Blockchains (Databases); Cryptocurrencies.; Digital currency.; Financial services industry.; Fraud.; Investments.; World Wide Web;
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Christmas from the heart / by Roberts, Sheila,1951-;
Olivia Berg's charity, Christmas from the Heart, has helped generations of families in need in Pine River, Washington, but this year might be the end of the road. Hightower Enterprises, one of their biggest donors since way back when Olivia's grandmother ran the charity, has been taken over by Ebenezer Scrooge the Second, aka CFO Guy Hightower, and he's declared there will be no more money coming to Christmas from the Heart. Guy is simply being practical. Hightower Enterprises needs to tighten its belt, and when you don't have money to spare, you don't have money to share. You'd think even the pushy Olivia Berg could understand that. With charitable donations dwindling, Olivia's Christmas budget depends on Hightower's contribution. She's focused her whole life on helping this small town, even putting her love life on hold to support her mission. When Guy's Maserati breaks down at the edge of the Cascade foothills, he's relieved to be rescued by a pretty young woman who drives him to the nearby town of Pine River. Until he realizes his rescuer is none other than Olivia Berg. What's a Scrooge to do? Plug his nose and eat fruitcake and hope she doesn't learn his true identity before he can get out of town. What could go wrong?
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Christmas fiction.; Man-woman relationships;
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