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When Robert D. Krebs joined the ranks of Southern Pacific Railroad in 1966, the industry had been in decline for decades, and the future of trains was in peril. Despite these obstacles, Krebs fell in love with the rugged, competitive business of railroads and was determined to overcome its resistance to change and put rail transportation back on track. Riding the Rails details Krebs' rise to a position of influence in the recovery of America's railroads and offers a unique insider's view into the boardrooms where executives and businessmen reimagined transportation in the US.

While the Great War raged across the trench-lined battlefields of Europe, a hidden conflict took place in the distant hinterlands of the turbulent Mexican Republic. German officials and secret-service operatives plotted to bring war to the United States through an array of schemes and strategies, from training a German-Mexican army for a cross-border invasion, to dispatching saboteurs to disrupt American industry, and planning for submarine bases on the western coast of Mexico.

Memphis Boys chronicles the story of the rhythm section at Chips Moman's American Studios from 1964, when the group began working together, until 1972, when Moman shut down the studio and moved the entire operation to Atlanta. Utilizing extensive interviews with Moman and the group, as well as additional comments from the songwriters, sound engineers, and office staff, author Roben Jones creates a collective biography combined with a business history and a critical analysis of important recordings.

Baseball in the 1920s is most known for Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees, but there was another great Yankee player in that era whose compelling story remains untold. Urban Shocker was a fiercely competitive and colorful pitcher, a spitballer. In the Yankees’ storied 1927 season, Shocker finished with a record of 18-6 even while his fastball and physical skills were deserting him. Hardly anyone knew Shocker was suffering from an incurable heart disease that left him able to sleep only while sitting up and that would take his life in less than a year.

The Blue Chameleon details the journey of Detective Daril Cinquanta, now retired from the Denver Police Department, as he evolves into a super cop in spite of the efforts by some of his own commanders, community activists and even many other officers who felt (threatened) by his hard work and exemplary successes, as they attempted, but failed, to render him ineffective for years.

Every year around this time, something special happens in the forest. When the leaves begin to change color, the animals come together to celebrate. Join in on the fun and find out what happens on this very special time of year! This is a fun, listen-aloud kid's book. The target audience age is for toddlers, preschool, and younger children. This cute children's audiobook is perfect as a bedtime story and for listening aloud with friends and family!

Though the Shawnee chief Tecumseh attempted to form a confederacy of tribes to stem the tide of white settlement in the Old Northwest, in November of 1811, the Americans marched to his village at the mouth of Tippecanoe Creek. The ensuing battle ended all hope of an Indian federation and had far-reaching effects on American and British relations. The British, blamed for providing the Indians with arms, drew the ire of hawks in Congress, who clamored ever more loudly for a war to end England’s power in North America.

Every year at the North Pole Santa Claus, the elves, and reindeer work very hard to make Christmas a special time for all the boys and girls in the world. Join in on the fun and find out what happens on this very special Christmas. This book is perfect for listening aloud with friends and family. The target audience age is for toddlers, preschool, and younger children.

Jelly-Boo is purple monster with a very big heart. She notices there are lots of boy and girl monsters roaming around, but there is not a school for them. She decides to create her own school and teach all the monster kids how to use their personal talents to be the best they can be!

When the aliens came, it was like nothing anybody expected....

In this compelling memoir, neurosurgeon Ronald (Yisrael) Bernstein was raised as an orthodox Jew by loving parents in the suburbs of Chicago. He went from the hallowed halls of the University of Chicago during the Viet Nam war era to a neurosurgical residency and professorship at Northwestern University. Eventually he settled in the Southwest where he had a thriving medical practice and became the owner of a hospital. In his climb to prestige and riches, Dr. Bernstein accumulated the American dream: an attractive wife, three beautiful children, exotic cars, and a mansion.

Here at Gordon's Pub and Grill, we get all kinds. My policy is that everybody is welcome and should be treated as a friend when they step foot inside my establishment. That policy never changed even when Death himself paid a visit.

Forget Kris Kringle, Sinterklaas, and St. Nick. It's about time you learned the truth. In the 1870's in rural Hopeville, Connecticut, the Clauses came to work at Max Pepin's farm. Christmas hasn't been the same since. This is a Christmas story you've been waiting for. Everyone has their own version of the Santa Claus story. Whether it's reindeer, a trip down the chimney, or elves crafting handmade toys, The First Ride breathes new life into the old myths surrounding everybody’s favorite saint: St. Nick!

In a medieval land four identical brothers, in the guise of one prince, battle a mysterious evil. A riveting tale of fantasy and adventure, Kinghood follows the secret lives of quadruplets Symon, Dawkin, Ely, and Gerry. Since birth, they have taken turns serving as their island’s monarch-in-waiting, Prince Jameson. Through careful planning, they have managed to cultivate the image of a perfect royal, a rising star within their kingdom. Handsome. Strong. Intelligent. Charismatic. A natural-born leader. But such an icon has come at a cost.

The purpose of this study is to discover if Customer Relationship Management programs can serve as a function of public relations in the development of stakeholder relationships. Conversations In Communication, Volume II: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) as a Function of Public Relations analyzes CRM communication by exploring the organization-public relationships between customers and their banking providers.

Enjoy listening to these seven short stories for all ages. This audiobook takes you on adventures in the world of imaginations, dreams, and fun. Imagine exploring a cave, talking to a fish, or getting lost in a thunder storm. Imagine magic seeds that heal or having your own pony. Each story is short enough to keep the attention of all ages, and the best part is that they all end with a fun twist or a message of encouragement.

This time, the aliens done messed with the wrong dog. A lighthearted comedy about an alien abduction gone wrong, by the same writing/narration team who brought you "The First Night of the Invasion".

What to do when your need for admiration takes control of your brain and you can't live in a world where you aren't the greatest.... Did people ever confront you with your dominance? Do you come across more arrogant than others without even noticing? Do people blame you for being superior? You love to seek for power and admiration because you know you deserve it. Even if you are working hard to create your empire, you need to understand how kings used to rule the world.

Join the Brave Sailor as he sails the globe in search of his missing children. As he visits each country, the Brave Sailor must solve a particular peculiar problem before being told the whereabouts of his children. He then goes on many exciting and marvelous adventures! It is not until the Brave Sailor enlists the help of the president of the USA that the problem is solved and he finally is reunited with his children.

This exciting sea adventure retells the true story of the famous Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet on the shores of New Jersey and the exploits of Midshipman Edward Jonathan and his cousin, the famous American warship captain John Barry, during the American Revolution.