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In this span between armistice and depression, Americans were kicking up their heels, but they were also bringing about major changes in the social and political structure of their country. Only Yesterday is a fond, witty, penetrating biography of this restless decade, a delightful reminiscence for those who can remember and a fascinating firsthand look for those who've only heard.

In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few. So begins this most beloved of all American Zen works....

Ignition! is the inside story of the Cold War era search for a rocket propellant which could be trusted to take man into space. A favorite of Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk, listeners will want to tune into this "really good book on rocket[s]," available for the first time in audio. Ignition!...

An Informal History of Organized Crime in Connecticut.

This is the 1927 book that years later inspired the movie of the same name. It is a book about criminal violence, corrupt politics and police, and illicit sex. The City of New York, from the late colonial period up to the early twentieth century, was a bustling hub of commerce, industry, and immigration. For many the city was the gateway to a new life in America, and for many others it was a place to steal a buck from their fellow New Yorkers and visitors to the city with thievery, fraud, and vice—in neighborhoods such as the Five Points, the Bowery, Hells Kitchen, and the Water Front.

Here are the stories of the great gangs that once terrorized New York City, from the Bowery Boys and the Dead Rabbits to the Gophers and the Eastmans—here are the infamous gangsters, from the days of the murderous Five Points Gangs to the later underworld mobs led by Mose the Bowery Boy, Monk Eastman, Paul Kelly, Kid Dropper, Dopey Benny, Gyp the Blood, and Owney Madden, and such feminine underworld luminaries as Gallus Mag and Sadie the Goat.

Over the years, Donald Trump has written many bestselling titles, and he has also written short pieces that summarize his singularly successful tenets on how to live the good life, both personally and professionally. These have been personally selected by Donald Trump for Think Like a Champion...

Simply Tarot is an informal keyword guide to help people who are curious about learning the language of tarot. Every card is broken down into simpler terms using an everyday and realistic approach to help understand the cards. This is a must-have for beginners and a refresher for intermediate tarot readers .

“A lighthearted, entertaining trip down Memory Lane” (Kirkus Reviews), Don’t Make Me Pull Over! offers a nostalgic look at the golden age of family road trips—before portable DVD players, smartphones, and Google Maps. The birth of America’s first interstate highways in the 1950s hit...

Are you going to live in The United Kingdom or are you working at a British company, or perhaps you are going to study at University in Britain? You are going to need to learn some British slang! The way that some British people speak can be very difficult to understand if you are studying English, this is true even for some native speakers, for example from the United States. Even for them it can sometimes be difficult to understand the British accent and British slang! In the little book and British slang you will find a list of all of these useful phrases and words, and we have included ...

Skid Road tells the story of Seattle "from the bottom up," offering an informal and engaging portrait of the Emerald City's first century, as seen through the lives of some of its most colorful citizens.

The purpose of this multiple case study was to explore the experiences of informal music learners at a community college. In this study, the views and understandings of participants provided diverse perspectives into individual lifeworlds, which are informed by social, economic, and cultural conditions. Purposeful sampling was used to provide information rich cases. Specifically, maximum variation and criterion sampling guided the researcher in selecting eight distinct participants with divergent perspectives, attitudes, and positions. This investigation was directed by three research ...

In "A World of Fallacies," author Lucas Bracco takes readers on a journey through the intricate landscape of informal logical fallacies. With clarity and depth, Bracco unpacks each fallacy, providing readers with the tools they need to navigate through deceptive arguments and think critically in a world filled with misinformation. The book begins with an insightful introduction that lays the groundwork for understanding what fallacies are and why they matter in everyday discourse. From there, Bracco delves into a comprehensive exploration of various fallacies, ranging from the well-known to...

Product Description This book is meant to be a simple guide to hosting a fabulous Burns Night celebration. People often ask: How do I get a Burns Night right? Keep it relaxed and fun. We have a suggested order of events, poems and song lyrics and even tips on how to cook the haggis. Laid out simply and designed to maximise your fun, this ebook and printables can be used to celebrate Scotland and Robert Burns any night of the year! Burns night is held on or around January 25th and every year is celebrated by millions of Scots and friends, living all around the world. Especially popular for ...

Prepare for this new generation, prepare for the Afripolitan Generation. A revolution is taking place in the great marketplaces of the informal sector and it contains an unquantified scale and power as an economic engine and a way of life for the majority of our low-income populations. The KasiNomic Revolution may still be a murmur in the streets, a grassroots economic groundswell, but it is the future of African economic activity.

Shadow Money: The Untold Story of the Underground Economy peels back the curtain on the secret world where hidden deals, informal markets, and untraceable wealth thrive. Written in a gripping, easy-to-understand style, this book takes you from shady street corners to the polished offices of corrupt elites, showing how underground economies shape our everyday lives without us even realizing it. Whether it's a street vendor in Lagos, a dark web hacker in Berlin, or a billionaire hiding fortunes offshore, Joseph Ejike Ojih paints an unforgettable picture of a world that never sleeps. Once you ...

In writing skills and composition, Mr. Peter has tried to include all necessary writing skills and methods suitable for students of all standards, from primary to higher secondary level. Thus, his entire attempt led to the formation of Peter’s ‘Advanced Writing Skill, the Complete Version,’ which consists of three Parts (Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3). Part 1, “Steps to Composition includes all types of paragraph writing, essay writing, picture story composition, and story writing with titles and morals where applicable. Part 2, “Development of Writing Skill,” includes mainly ...

If you are serious about learning English, then you must learn English phrasal verbs, idioms and expressions. This book combines two of our best selling English grammar books about English phrasal verbs and English expressions. Now with free audio book access. For intermediate through advanced ESL and English learners. NOW WITH AUDIO and VIDEO (from foeBooks). Designed for individual and classroom use, for students, ESL instructors and schools. The Phrasal Verbs section, especially, can be used to help with IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL, Cambridge, and GED studies. This book uses quick-find menus so ...

Rylie Durham is used to dealing with all sorts of people and situations in her role as a child life specialist at a local hospital. Why, then, does Zach York bring out the worst in her? After all, he's there to donate toys to the children she loves. Could it be that she sees a kindred spirit in him? Rylie knows a thing or two about hiding a bruised heart from the world and the danger inherent in blaming God for the hurt.

Thousands of Africans head to China each year to buy cell phones, auto parts, and other products that they will import to their home countries through a clandestine global back channel.Hundreds of Paraguayan merchants smuggle computers, electronics, and clothing across the border to Brazil. Scores of laid-off San Franciscans, working without any licenses, use Twitter to sell home-cooked foods. Dozens of major multinationals sell products through unregistered kiosks and street vendors around the world.