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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Living Proof tells the story of how, in just a few short years, Connecticut natives Adam and Pete took Onyx Spirits Company from a start-up concept born in a restored Civil War-era factory to a multimillion-dollar, award-winning spirit distillery by breaking rules, learning from failures, and challenging the status quo. Business lessons distilled from the mind of a moonshiner include: Finding your purpose in business (and life).Setting goals, reaching goals--then setting more goals.Founding a small business and growing it into a big company.Building a highly unique brand.Making money out of thin air (almost). Adam's ancestors were arrested in 1864 for tax evasion on a shipment of moonshine bound for Canada, resulting in the collapse of Chafee & Co. Distilling. Undaunted by their demise, the family opened the grand Chafee's Hotel in Middletown, Connecticut, at the dawn of the Roaring twenties, hosting an opulent and infamous speakeasy. The family legacy continues today with Onyx Moonshine. …

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Patterns of World History offers a distinct framework for understanding the global past through the study of origins, interactions, and adaptations. Authors Peter von Sivers, Charles A. Desnoyers, and George Stow - each specialists in their respective fields - examine the full range of human ingenuity over time and space in a comprehensive, even-handed, and critical fashion.The book helps students to see and understand patterns through: ORIGINS - INTERACTIONS - ADAPTATIONSThese key features show the O-A-I framework in action:* Seeing Patterns, a list of key questions at the beginning of each chapter, focuses students on the 3-5 over-arching patterns, which are revisited, considered, and synthesized at the end of the chapter in Thinking Through Patterns.* Each chapter includes a Patterns Up Close case study that brings into sharp relief the O-I-A pattern using a specific idea or thing that has developed in human history (and helped, in turn, develop human history), like the innovation of the Chinese writing system or religious syncretism in India. Each case study clearly shows how an innovation originated either in one geographical center or independently in several different centers. It demonstrates how, as people in the centers interacted with their neighbors, the neighbors adapted to - and in many cases were transformed by - the idea, object, or event. Adaptations include the entire spectrum of human responses, ranging from outright rejection to creative borrowing and, at times, forced acceptance.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Zing, zong, zing. Brain flash A pirate hook. Underground tunnels. Brains in jars. It's time for an Escapade Clint McCool always has a lot of great ideas. That's what makes him such a great hero. But sometimes he has too many great ideas. Armed with his super-powered cap, his brain flashes, and his two best friends, Clint is ready to solve any problem and find adventure anywhere. When he runs onto a film set, he gets into trouble. A lot of trouble. Can Clint McCool still save the day? This easy-to-read, highly-illustrated book is a perfect first chapter book, printed in black and blue to help readers transition from full-color picture books to black-and-white chapter books. Exciting adventures, relatable characters, and engaging art--early readers will love joining Clint McCool for his Escapades. Filled with outrageous situations and graphiclike illustrations, this chapter book is fast-paced and fun. ideal for reluctant readers--School Library Journal Relatable, likable Clint. could be a great role model for readers who struggle with focus, as he learns that sometimes it is better to be the boss of one idea at a time. This quirky, fast-paced series starter should easily get kids laughing--Booklist. Von Innerebner, Jessika (illustrator).…

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of international literature classics available in printed format again - worldwide.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. This is the compelling story of how God took a country boy, gave him a worldwide vision and then used him to impact the world through radio. From steamy jungles to clattering cities, from wind swept deserts to frozen tundra GALCOM solar-powered, fix-tuned radios and the accompanying radio stations are being used to transform lives in amazing ways. Filled with remarkable events, this book will keep you riveted page after page.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. More than an amazing true story, this is a testimony to the vastness of the Father's love and desire toward us--a work of timely revelation and prophetic insight.In this eloquent, captivating narrative, the reader embarks on a spiritual pilgrimage--not only through the author's experiences, but also through Everyman's quest for truth and yearning to know God.Von Bruck reveals a heart and mind dedicated to one purpose and one purpose only--to glorify God. And she graciously shares the invaluable lessons she's learned along the way--lessons about the storms of life that threaten to shipwreck our faith.You will see that life is truly a divine voyage.a journey to eternal glory About the author: Edeltraud Von Bruck was born to cultured, Christian parents in Austria. From childhood horrors during World War I to the splendor of some of the most magnificent homes in the United States and Europe, she has seen the hand of God work countless wonders-even fulfilling a promise that He would open her] mouth before princes. With a college degree in French and Spanish literature, she has worked as a foreign language teacher and as a counselor for children in various institutions. She is also a gifted musician and has composed over 200 sacred songs. Ms. Von Bruck now resides in Middletown, Rhode Island, where she is active as a lay-minister in counseling and music.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of international literature classics available in printed format again - worldwide.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Princess Miranda and Not-a-Princess Maude are total opposites and totally best friends! Fed up with nonstop testing, Miranda and Maude's teacher makes a surprise announcement: They are going to put on a school play! And, the class decides, it will be calledBanana Pants!School is finally a joy, and the project inspires the girls to fight for more positive change. Maude decides to wage a campaign against Styrofoam lunch trays, and she thinks she has the perfect powerful ally in Miranda. But, much to Maude's frustration, Miranda would rather focus on her own good cause: love! The girls can't seem to see eye to eye, and in pursuing their good causes separately, they go way too far, resulting in the friendship's first-ever fight. Von Innerebner, Jessika (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Jenny has left her Manhattan school to attend Waverly Academy, an elite boarding school where glamorous rich kids don't let the rules get in the way of an excellent time. Jenny sets off to Waverly with big plans of reinventing herself. She'll be a goddess - she's a sophisticated city girl, after all! - and will find a boy who can properly worship her. But that's going to be a little tricky since her self-absorbed new roommates, Callie Vernon and Brett Messerschmidt, aren't exactly there to help - unless there's something in it for them. But if getting caught with boys and going up against the Disciplinary Committee is what it takes, Jenny's ready - she'll do all that and more to become The It Girl.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Princess Miranda and Not-a-Princess Maude are total opposites and totally best friends! Fed up with nonstop testing, Miranda and Maude's teacher makes a surprise announcement: They are going to put on a school play! And, the class decides, it will be calledBanana Pants!School is finally a joy, and the project inspires the girls to fight for more positive change. Maude decides to wage a campaign against Styrofoam lunch trays, and she thinks she has the perfect powerful ally in Miranda. But, much to Maude's frustration, Miranda would rather focus on her own good cause: love! The girls can't seem to see eye to eye, and in pursuing their good causes separately, they go way too far, resulting in the friendship's first-ever fight. Von Innerebner, Jessika (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Jenny has left her Manhattan school to attend Waverly Academy, an elite boarding school where glamorous rich kids don't let the rules get in the way of an excellent time. Jenny sets off to Waverly with big plans of reinventing herself. She'll be a goddess - she's a sophisticated city girl, after all! - and will find a boy who can properly worship her. But that's going to be a little tricky since her self-absorbed new roommates, Callie Vernon and Brett Messerschmidt, aren't exactly there to help - unless there's something in it for them. But if getting caught with boys and going up against the Disciplinary Committee is what it takes, Jenny's ready - she'll do all that and more to become The It Girl.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This is the compelling story of how God took a country boy, gave him a worldwide vision and then used him to impact the world through radio. From steamy jungles to clattering cities, from wind swept deserts to frozen tundra GALCOM solar-powered, fix-tuned radios and the accompanying radio stations are being used to transform lives in amazing ways. Filled with remarkable events, this book will keep you riveted page after page.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good.

Hardback. Condition: Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. More than an amazing true story, this is a testimony to the vastness of the Father's love and desire toward us--a work of timely revelation and prophetic insight.In this eloquent, captivating narrative, the reader embarks on a spiritual pilgrimage--not only through the author's experiences, but also through Everyman's quest for truth and yearning to know God.Von Bruck reveals a heart and mind dedicated to one purpose and one purpose only--to glorify God. And she graciously shares the invaluable lessons she's learned along the way--lessons about the storms of life that threaten to shipwreck our faith.You will see that life is truly a divine voyage.a journey to eternal glory About the author: Edeltraud Von Bruck was born to cultured, Christian parents in Austria. From childhood horrors during World War I to the splendor of some of the most magnificent homes in the United States and Europe, she has seen the hand of God work countless wonders-even fulfilling a promise that He would open her] mouth before princes. With a college degree in French and Spanish literature, she has worked as a foreign language teacher and as a counselor for children in various institutions. She is also a gifted musician and has composed over 200 sacred songs. Ms. Von Bruck now resides in Middletown, Rhode Island, where she is active as a lay-minister in counseling and music.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. In the wickedly funny fifth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series that inspired the original hit CW show and HBO Max series, it's spring break and love is in the air. Or is that a blend of Chanel no. 9 and Gucci Rush? Is there a difference? Blair moves in with Serena and they're back to being best friends. Will the love-fest last, or will they end up tearing out one another's newly highlighted hair? And speaking of new, Nate is on the straight and narrow, playing Nate-in-shining-armor to his crazy new girlfriend, Georgie. But he will definitely get more than he bargained for when he, Georgie, Blair, and Serena end up hanging out together in Sun Valley, Idaho. Back in Manhattan, Jenny is spending time with a mysteriously nice new boyfriend and Dan is spending time crying in the office of the Red Letter literary journal. And Vanessa--wait, is that Vanessa shopping at Barneys with a guy in a Lacoste shirt? The long cold winter is over and the sun is finally shining along Fifth Avenue. The trees are in bloom and NYC's most fabulous are ready for a truly outrageous vacation.…

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Paperback. Condition: Fair.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. When was the last time you had a creative idea? This morning? Last month? Last year? Sometimes you need A Kick in the Seat of the Pants to get your thinking going. This book does just that by taking you on a guided tour through the four roles of the creative process-Explorer, Artist, Judge, and Warrior. When it's time to seek out new information, adopt the mindset of an Explorer. Get off the beaten path, poke around in outside areas, and pay attention to unusual patterns. When you need to create a new idea, let the Artist in you come out. Ask what-if questions and look for hidden analogies. Break the rules and look at things backwards. Add something and take something away. Ultimately, you'll come up with an original idea. When it's time to decide if your idea is worth implementing, see yourself as a Judge. Ask what's wrong and if the timing's right. Question your assumptions and make a decision. And when you carry your idea into action, be a Warrior. Put a fire in your belly, eliminate your excuses, and do what's necessary to reach your objective. Kick provides exercises, stories, tips, and Roger von Oech's proven techniques to help you strengthen each of your own creative roles.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. When was the last time you had a creative idea? This morning? Last month? Last year? Sometimes you need A Kick in the Seat of the Pants to get your thinking going. This book does just that by taking you on a guided tour through the four roles of the creative process-Explorer, Artist, Judge, and Warrior. When it's time to seek out new information, adopt the mindset of an Explorer. Get off the beaten path, poke around in outside areas, and pay attention to unusual patterns. When you need to create a new idea, let the Artist in you come out. Ask what-if questions and look for hidden analogies. Break the rules and look at things backwards. Add something and take something away. Ultimately, you'll come up with an original idea. When it's time to decide if your idea is worth implementing, see yourself as a Judge. Ask what's wrong and if the timing's right. Question your assumptions and make a decision. And when you carry your idea into action, be a Warrior. Put a fire in your belly, eliminate your excuses, and do what's necessary to reach your objective. Kick provides exercises, stories, tips, and Roger von Oech's proven techniques to help you strengthen each of your own creative roles.…