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Fiction. Latino/Latina Studies. "When 59-year-old Zacarias Torres dies of a massive heart attack while in Brazil on business, the news shatters the veneer of complacency surrounding his family back home in Miami. In the interim between his death and burial, various members of his family come to terms with the turbulent emotions they had previously chosen to ignore. Empty lives, unfulfilled dreams, failed marriages, alcoholism, and depression a...

The author's inventions number in the hundreds and include the rotary lawnmower, which he did not patent, and the Carousel glass fireplace, which he did patent. This title covers the period 1910 to 1920 and tells of his early years on his father's Indiana farm where he first began inventing.

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A quick, simple and fun course for everyone who loves to sing. Designed for all vocal ranges and styles, Jeffrey Allen's Guide to Karaoke Confidence offers numerous, invaluable performance and singing tips to insure that each and every moment in the Karaoke spotlight is successful.

Jeff couldn't imagine how much one small mistake would cost them. What was in the mysterious suitcase that would lead them on a collision course with the dangerous Colombian drug cartel? Would the drug lords allow them to finish their mission?

Jeff Caldwell couldn't imagine the obstacles they had to face on the incredible journey into the Amazon. Would the danger of alligators, snakes and dark jun-gle be too much? Would helping Dr. Jones ignite further explosive anger of the Amazon stranger?

A fascinating . . . account of the life and legacy of . . . a slave . . . who became . . . one of the first black city aldermen and property owners during Reconstruction . . . A good example of history from the bottom up."--Library Journal"Imaginative biography . . . Of particular interest is the authors' ingenious research: they assembled Joshua's story from Margaret and Sam Houston's correspondence and from the family stories of Joshua's des...

Ford sells about a half million Ford F-series trucks a year. Here is just the book owners need to keep their pick-ups running and looking good. Presented in the same format as the Jeep Owner's Bible, the book is packed with essential information on how to buy, maintain, and have fun with your Ford truck. 760 photos and illustrations.

In this magical book, Gilberto discovers that the wind can be an unpredictable playmate. Sometimes it helps him sail his toy boat, catch apples that fall from the trees, and spin his pinwheel. Other times, it keeps him from flying his kite or raking leaves. In the end, he and the wind affirm their special bond.

In this collection of short stories by noted film director and writer Jesus Trevino, the author gives us an off-beat, magically real and at times raucous vision of life in the barrios of Arroyo Grande, Texas. The rich texture of the narrative and the rich diversity of Hispanic characters all come to a romping, feverish end in the book with a fantasy that features an army of movie stereotypes of Hispanics who have returned as zombies bent on av...

In a series of poignant vignettes, Ricky Coronado takes us on his search for identity, a search made more difficult by the specter of his father's suicide and the pressures placed upon him by his strong-willed mother. Quiet, although mischievous, the young boy reports on the antics of his close-knit and often eccentric family. In his journey of self-discovery that harkens to the pioneer work of Oscar Zeta Acosta's Brown Buffalo adventures, Ric...

The complete manual for understanding engine codes, troubleshooting, basic maintenance and more.

A masterly exposition of the pre-eminent Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad Gita. It was after reading these essays, in particular, that in the 1930's President Wilson's daughter went to Sri Aurobindo and devoted her life - receiving the name Nishtha via his vision in the Sri Aurobindo Ashram at Pondicherry. Index.

This book examines the nonbudget consequences of the entire set of programs and the extent to which general financial regulation affects the farm sector.

This study is the first to provide a comprehensive and in-depth economic analysis of the origins and consequences of U.S. crop insurance and disaster relief programs.

Drawing on her travels in modern-day Egypt and her lifelong study of Egyptian mythology and art, author Normandi Ellis takes us on a moving, autobiographical journey through the sacred sites and rituals of Egypt's past, revealing their spiritually transforming power for contemporary women.

First love is never easy. But when the new boy in a small town is being secretly abused by his father, first love might be the only thing that can save him. With his mother busy in the kitchen and his drunken father reading scripture in the living room, Nathan can watch his schoolmate Roy from his upstairs bedroom window and dream about a life free from his father's night-time prowling. Nathan feels safer with Roy in the house next door and sa...

Assemble your own glass disks that holographically amplify energy to heal trauma, open the heart & mind, destroy negative thought forms, tune the base chakra and other powerful work. Build 10 angelic instruments worth $700.

If your children whine, tease and dawdle, if they hit the baby or hide out when it's bedtime, you can charge up your parenting batteries with this upbeat book. For each typical early childhood issue, you'll find literally dozens of quick and easy suggestions to solve the problem. For grocery-store tantrums, there are two pages alone! Convinced your kids are trying to drive you crazy? 365 Wacky, Wonderful Ways ... will help you regain calm--and...

Magic Tools for Raising Kids" offers useful, child-tested, positive tools to help parents solve most problems with young children. Ideal for parents with school, work, several children, or other responsibilities, this book presents easy-to-understand information in both words and cartoons.