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To his many fans, he was known simply as "Mr. Excitement," a singer whose music and stage presence influenced generations of performers, from Elvis Presley to Michael Jackson. Jackie Wilson: Lonely Teardrops looks at the life and career of this deeply troubled artist. Published briefly in a limited edition in the United Kingdom, this Routledge edit
Tempting her out of her shell… With her iridescent green eyes and shy smile, Katya is the first woman to capture vet Luke Kennedy's interest since his divorce. He can see that, just like the wounded animals he treats, Katya needs tender loving care to bring her out of her shell…. Katya loved her job as a nurse, but after an assault she lost her confidence and has hidden herself away in the idyllic country village of Knighton. She won't let anyone close—but gorgeous, gentle Luke is breaking down all her barriers….
ROCK AND ROLL TRIVIA is fun, as well as informative. Consider these questions, for example: WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE of the date April 4, 1964, in the history of rock and roll? WHAT ARTIST hit the top 10 with two versions of the same song, thirteen years apart? WHAT DECEASED ROCK BAND FRONTMAN, who died at the age of twenty-nine, had a premonition he would die young? WHAT POP STARS, on their day off from shooting a movie, spent time writing three songs that became number 1 hits for themselves and another singer? WHAT SINGER/SONGWRITER had a number 2 hit with a song he wrote to express romantic feelings he had for one of his school teachers? WHAT MONSTER DISCO HIT resulted after a nightclub b...
A collection of supernatural stories about dreams, premonitions, and possessions. Here you’ll find strange beasts, headless ghosts, and phantom faces that appear to the unsuspecting, striking fear into their very hearts. Tales include: “Premonition of the Titanic’s Doom,” “The Headless Lover,” “Screaming Skulls and Other Oddities,” and “A Stranger in the Fog.”
When Edward decided to cycle around Ireland, he was enchanted by prehistoric fortresses, rugged landscapes and landladies who insisted on washing his shirts. With his trademark wit, he takes you on a ride up the west coast, stopping to chat to peat-cutters, fishermen, eccentric tourists and a famous matchmaker.
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These essays critically examine the issue of race in college and professional sports, beginning with the effects of stereotypes on black female college athletes, and the self-handicapping of black male college athletes. Also discussed is the movement of colleges between NCAA designated conferences, and the economic impact and effects on academics for blacks. An essay on baseball focuses on changes in Brooklyn during the Jackie Robinson years, and another essay on how the Leland Giants became a symbol of racial pride. Other essayists discuss the use of American Indian mascots, the Jeremy Lin spectacle surrounding Asians in pro sports, the need to hire more NFL coaches of color, and ideals of black male masculinity in boxing. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
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