Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press LLC, 2024
ISBN 10: 1935043137 ISBN 13: 9781935043133
Anbieter: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Har/Cdr. Danny Gans poured his energy intoeverything he loved, from his family tohis faith, from baseball to his career inentertainment. When it came time todocument his life story, he poured hisenergy into this project as well.Sadly, one day after this manuscriptwas completed, Danny died. His inspiringstory remains, offering a compelling mixof touching tales and life lessons. Fromthe baseball diamonds of his youth to hissold-out stardom on the Las Vegas Strip,Danny charts the struggles and successesof his life. Along the way, he tells us ofthe heartwarming courtship of his wife,Julie, and his close relationships with hisfather and mother. An uncommon giftas an impressionist lifted "The Man ofMany Voices" to the pinnacle of the LasVegas entertainment industry, where hewill be long remembered as a much-lovedperformer and a generous man. Here isthe story of Danny Gans, told in his ownvoice, and from his own heart.
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Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press LLC, 2008
ISBN 10: 1932173595 ISBN 13: 9781932173598
Anbieter: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, USA
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Hardcover. Zustand: Good. First Edition. One of the most famous and enigmatic Americans of the twentieth century, Howard Hughes challenged Hollywood's conventions and packed theaters with his blockbuster films Hell's Angels, Scarface and The Outlaw. He thrilled the world with his aviation exploits, shattering air speed records, flying around the world in record time and building the world's largest aircraft. Hughes was linked with almost every major film beauty of the 1930s and '40s, making him a favorite subject of the nation's gossip columns. One of the world's first billionaires, Hughes transformed his father's small fortune into a vast business empire.But for all his celebrated achievements, Hughes' later years in Las Vegas -- when drug addiction, bizarre behavior and a casino buying spree dominated his days -- continue to draw the public's fascination. Geoff Schumacher, a veteran journalist and the author of Sun, Sin & Suburbia: An Essential History of Modern Las Vegas, delves into the Las Vegas years of Howard Hughes in this engrossing portrait of a man whose impact on the city is still being felt today.
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ISBN 10: 193504303X ISBN 13: 9781935043034
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Softcover. Zustand: Good. Lon Kruger has found a unique formula for success that includes bringing the very best out of his players and teams. He has done it with a dignity and class that is not always associated with the sporting world. Imagine if you could use those same principles to help improve your business or personal life?In The Xs & Os of Success: A Playbook for Leaders in Business and Life, Kruger does just that. He lays out his principles for taking over cultures seeking stability and direction and changing them into positive, successful environments that bring out the very best in people. These are lessons that are easily applied in the field of business . . . and in life.Kruger does an outstanding job of weaving his own basketball coaching experiences into quick-moving examples of his performance and leadership principles. By the time you reach the last page, you come away with an excellent understanding of why Lon Kruger is not only such an outstanding coach and person but also a brilliant motivator of people.
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Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press LLC, 2024
ISBN 10: 1935043129 ISBN 13: 9781935043126
Anbieter: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, USA
Softcover. Zustand: Good. Danny Gans poured his energy into everything he loved, from his family to his faith, from baseball to his career in entertainment. When it came time to document his life story, he poured his energy into this project as well. Sadly, one day after this manuscript was completed, Danny died. His inspiring story remains, offering a compelling mix of touching tales and life lessons. From the baseball diamonds of his youth to his sold-out stardom on the Las Vegas Strip, Danny charts the struggles and successes of his life. Along the way, he tells us of the heartwarming courtship of his wife, Julie, and his close relationships with his father and mother. An uncommon gift as an impressionist lifted "The Man ofMany Voices" to the pinnacle of the LasVegas entertainment industry, where he will be long remembered as a much-loved performer and a generous man. Here is the story of Danny Gans, told in his own voice, and from his own heart.
Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press LLC, 2023
ISBN 10: 1932173749 ISBN 13: 9781932173741
Anbieter: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, USA
Softcover. Zustand: Good. 1. On the morning of December 14, 2005, Las Vegas police and firefighters were called to the desert outside of Las Vegas. A 2003 Jaguar was in flames, and inside the trunk of the vehicle was the badly burned body of a young Las Vegas woman named Melissa James. The 28-year-old had suffered a horrifying fate - she was restrained, her face was covered with duct-tape, and she was set on fire. The disturbing discovery prompted a massive police investigation, and within hours, detectives were standing at the front doorstep of two of the nation's most recognized fitness celebrities - Craig Titus and Kelly Ryan. Titus is a past place finisher in the Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition, and his antics appropriately earned him the nickname the Bad Boy of Bodybuilding. Meanwhile, his elegant wife, Ryan, is widely recognized as one of the premier women's fitness competitors in the country.But within the week, the two would be known as something else: murder suspects in the death of James, who was their live-in personal assistant.
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Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press LLC, 2024
ISBN 10: 1932173927 ISBN 13: 9781932173925
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Hardcover. Zustand: Good. A treasure trove of sage advice for the new writer packaged in easy to digest and fun to read anecdotes. Damn the Rejections, Full Speed Ahead offers real world suggestions for writing novels or non-fiction and turning them into not only saleable, but bestseller works.Maralys Wills, creative-writing teacher and author of twelve books in many genres, shares from her own experience the dos and don'ts of getting published.
Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press LLC, 2024
ISBN 10: 1932173811 ISBN 13: 9781932173819
Anbieter: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, USA
Softcover. Zustand: Good. The only time she felt free was when she was dancing. Performing her own creations on her own stage.it would be like dancing forever. Then one day, in the middle of Death Valley, it appeared to her like a dream. A beautiful theater that no one wanted.To Dance on Sands is the autobiography of Marta Becket, artist, dancer, and performer, and subject of the Academy Award-nominated documentary Amargosa. From her childhood in bohemian New York of the 1920s and 30s to her career as a painter, dancer and chorus performer on Broadway and television, Becket tells, in quirky, honest prose the story of the many ups and downs she faced living a life in the arts.To Dance on Sands is the story of a fiercely independent woman driven by her creative muses to live life on her own terms. From the glitz of New York to performing before a hand painted audience in a remote ghost town, Marta Becket's tale is one that will inspire the dancer and artist in everyone.
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Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press LLC, 2024
ISBN 10: 1932173463 ISBN 13: 9781932173468
Anbieter: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, USA
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Hardcover. Zustand: Good. First Edition. Although Southern California's mountain ranges are only partially wilderness, they bring wonder into our daily lives even from a distance. I wrote this book to remind us of this wonder, to champion the mountains' beauty and inspire their protection. In addition, I wrote this book for people around the world to know a seldom heralded dimension of Southern California. Several years ago I couldn't find such a book to show Swiss friends. Also I've always wanted to show our mountains' beauty to friends and relatives across the country, to come and visit them vicariously. Call of the Mountains is for you who can't get to the mountains, but glimpse them from afar and feel their wonder. Last, I wrote this book for you who already know these streams, canyons and peaks. For you, the following pages will jog memories of special places and occasions that are yours alone. My Story - and the stories of people I met - takes us along trails to historic areas, sparkling waterfalls, pristine meadows and the highest peaks.
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Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press LLC, 2002
ISBN 10: 1932173005 ISBN 13: 9781932173000
Anbieter: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, USA
Softcover. Zustand: New. Since 1987 editorial cartoonist Jim Day of the Las Vegas Review-Journal has satirized the process of attempting to find the "best" way to dispose of nuclear waste by "studying" only a single option--burying the stuff in Nevada and shipping it through hundreds of populated cities across America in the process. As Congress prepared to endorse what some feared as the inevitable, Day and the Las Vegas Review-Journal collected the best and insightful of those jabs into this book.
Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press, 2023
ISBN 10: 1932173080 ISBN 13: 9781932173086
Anbieter: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Las Vegas is a city where fortunes are won and lost on the roll of the dice, a 24-hour-a-day neon-lit wonderland. Stars roam the Strip and decadence is always available at a price, but never are the stakes higher in Las Vegas than inside the ring. It's here where lives are shattered, and sometimes lost, in search of the glory and riches that come in the squared circle. This is Fight Town, a place where fame is only one big punch away and the high-rolling gamblers with their fat bankrolls look on to the next big win. Dahlberg tells the stories behind the fights. It was in Las Vegas where Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack were the stars in the showrooms, but fighters like Sonny Liston and a brash Cassius Clay were stars of the ring. The faces and places are all there, spread out over more than 200 pages. This is truly a tribute to both the city and the sport it loves. This is Fight Town.
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Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press LLC, 2023
ISBN 10: 1935043161 ISBN 13: 9781935043164
Anbieter: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, USA
Softcover. Zustand: Good. From the Back Cover In Restless City, a serial novel written by seven different Las Vegas authors, private eye Daniel Brady takes a routine job for a high-rolling gambler that turns into a dangerous journey into the dark recesses of Sin City. This fast-paced mystery, which pays homage to crime noir pioneers Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler, propels readers from the seedy streets of downtown Las Vegas to the posh suites of the Strip. Along the way, Brady must untangle a web of intrigue, distinguishing fantasy from reality in a city that thrives on illusions. Each writer pushes Brady deeper into a conspiracy in which he encounters a rich cast of characters, reflecting the diverse palette of Las Vegas. The authors who participated in this project, sponsored by the 2009 Vegas Valley Book Festival, represent a who's who of the Las Vegas literary scene. They are H. Lee Barnes, John H. Irsfeld, Brian Rouff, Leah Bailly, John L. Smith, Constance Ford, and Vu Tran, with Geoff Schumacher serving as editor. Restless City is the first title published by CityLife Books, an imprint of Stephens Press. Product Description In Restless City, a novel written serially by seven Las Vegas authors, private eye Daniel Brady takes a routine job for a high-rolling gambler that turns into a dangerous journey into the dark recesses of Sin City.This fast-paced narrative, which pays homage to crime noir pioneers Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler, propels readers from the seedy streets of downtown Las Vegas to the executive suites of the Strip. Along the way, Brady must untangle a web of intrigue, distinguishing fantasy from reality in a city that thrives on illusions. Each writer pushes Brady deeper into a conspiracy in which he encounters a rich cast of characters, reflecting the diverse palette of Las Vegas. About the Author Vu Tran Vu Tran's stories have appeared in The Best American Mystery Stories 2009, The O. Henry Prize Stories 2007, The Southern Review, Glimmer Train, Fence, and other publications. He is a graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop and was a Schaeffer Fellow in Fiction at UNLV, where he currently teaches literature and creative writing. His first novel, This or Any Desert, is forthcoming from WW. Norton & Company. John H. Irsfeld John H. Irsfeld is a longtime UNLV English professor and member of the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame. He is the author of several novels and story collections, including Night Moves (2007), Radio Elvis and Other Stories (2002), Rats Alley (1987) Little Kingdoms (1976) and Coming Through (1975). H. Lee Barnes Barnes has published more than thirty short stories and is author of the collections Gunning for Ho (2000), Talk to Me, James Dean (2004), and Minimal Damage(2007), as well as the novel The Lucky (2003) and a work of nonfiction, Dummy up and Deal (2005). He will be inducted into the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame in November 2009. Brian Rouff When he's not writing articles, screenplays and Las Vegas-based novels such as Dice Angel (2002) and Money Shot (2004), he runs Imagine Marketing, an advertising and public relations firm in Henderson. Leah Bailly Leah Bailly's work has appeared in publications such as Prism, subTerrain, Room, Forget and Parlour Magazine, and her nonfiction was recently nominated for an Alberta Literary Award for travel writing. John L. Smith A fourth-generation Nevadan, John L. Smith is an award-winning columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal and the author of eleven nonfiction books, including Running Scared: The Life and Treacherous Times of Las Vegas Casino King Steve Wynn.Constance Ford Constance Ford is the original Schaeffer Fellow at UNLV, where she earned her Ph.D. in English. Ford's short stories have been published in several literary magazines. Her story "Little Bird" was a finalist for the 2005 Nelson Algren Award. Geoff Schumacher (Editor) Geoff Schumacher is an author, columnist, book editor and newspaper executive. He.
Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press LLC, 2008
ISBN 10: 1932173609 ISBN 13: 9781932173604
Anbieter: Books of the Smoky Mountains, Del Rio, TN, USA
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Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press LLC, 2006
ISBN 10: 1932173706 ISBN 13: 9781932173703
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Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press LLC, 2010
ISBN 10: 1932173145 ISBN 13: 9781932173147
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Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press LLC, 2003
ISBN 10: 1932173099 ISBN 13: 9781932173093
Anbieter: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, USA
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Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press LLC, 2002
ISBN 10: 193217303X ISBN 13: 9781932173031
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Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press LLC, 2010
ISBN 10: 1932173374 ISBN 13: 9781932173376
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Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press LLC, 2008
ISBN 10: 1932173978 ISBN 13: 9781932173970
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Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press LLC, 2007
ISBN 10: 1932173722 ISBN 13: 9781932173727
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Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press LLC, 2004
ISBN 10: 1932173218 ISBN 13: 9781932173215
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Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press LLC, 2008
ISBN 10: 1932173986 ISBN 13: 9781932173987
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Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press LLC, 2010
ISBN 10: 1932173404 ISBN 13: 9781932173406
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Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 1932173064 ISBN 13: 9781932173062
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Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press LLC, 2007
ISBN 10: 1932173676 ISBN 13: 9781932173673
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Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press LLC, 2010
ISBN 10: 1932173439 ISBN 13: 9781932173437
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Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press LLC, 2011
ISBN 10: 1935043412 ISBN 13: 9781935043416
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Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press LLC, 2007
ISBN 10: 193217382X ISBN 13: 9781932173826
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Zustand: new. Doty, Eldon (illustrator).
Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press LLC, 2004
ISBN 10: 1932173366 ISBN 13: 9781932173369
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Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press LLC, 2010
ISBN 10: 1932173277 ISBN 13: 9781932173277
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Verlag: Brand: Stephens Press LLC, 2010
ISBN 10: 1932173641 ISBN 13: 9781932173642
Anbieter: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, USA
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