About the Author Josh Karp
Karp is the author of A Futile and Stupid Gesture: How Doug Kenney and National Lampoon Changed Comedy Forever and teaches journalism at Northwestern.
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A very special gift for people who write to their dear ones. I used it to make a gift to my girlfriend, since we spent a long period apart. When I put our letters in a book as a gift to her, she just loved it. Somehow bringing our... A very special gift for people who write to their dear ones. I used it to make a gift to my girlfriend, since we spent a long period apart. When I put our letters in a book as a gift to her, she just loved it. Somehow bringing our words back to the "real" world made our flirts sacred, our bond more solid.
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Blind: A Memoir chronicles the two years immediately following the assault. At the age of twenty-six, Belo found himself learning to walk, cook, and date in the dark.
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By reading the memoir first, you will find yourself so drawn to this son of a scholar from Kenya and a teacher from Kansas, that you will be unable to refrain from barreling through "Audacity of Hope" in order to discover what thi... By reading the memoir first, you will find yourself so drawn to this son of a scholar from Kenya and a teacher from Kansas, that you will be unable to refrain from barreling through "Audacity of Hope" in order to discover what this remarkable leader had in mind for the future of our great nation. AND HE'S OUR PRESIDENT!!
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40+ and Fabulous: Moving Forward Fierce, Focused, and Full of Life! If you look good, you feel good. If you feel good, you play good. If you play good, they pay good. And if they pay good, you live good. What a statement!
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40+ and Fabulous is a sassy and classy compilation of stories with lessons of women from all walks of life, living and loving it through every decade of forty and beyond. In this witty, down-to-earth book you will laugh, you will ... 40+ and Fabulous is a sassy and classy compilation of stories with lessons of women from all walks of life, living and loving it through every decade of forty and beyond. In this witty, down-to-earth book you will laugh, you will cry and in the midst of it all you will uncover the secrets to moving forward fierce, focused and full of life!
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wonderfully illustrated. According to the author, it describes "the attention to detail that characterizes much of Japan--both visually and socially. I came to realize just how much thought lies behind appearances and actions... wonderfully illustrated. According to the author, it describes "the attention to detail that characterizes much of Japan--both visually and socially. I came to realize just how much thought lies behind appearances and actions there, and that these details of beauty and nuances of word and deed are both expected and appreciated."
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Sondra Wright says she is the last of the boomers and the leader of the 40+ and Fabulous movement. She likes to call herself a catalyst for motivation, passion and high energy and works with women who want to take charge and creat... Sondra Wright says she is the last of the boomers and the leader of the 40+ and Fabulous movement. She likes to call herself a catalyst for motivation, passion and high energy and works with women who want to take charge and create the life they love.
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A tender, witty and down-to-earth collection of stories from women who will warm your hearts, tickle your funny bones and completely reshape your perspective on aging. This is clearly not your mama’s mid-life experience. Today’s b... A tender, witty and down-to-earth collection of stories from women who will warm your hearts, tickle your funny bones and completely reshape your perspective on aging. This is clearly not your mama’s mid-life experience. Today’s boomer women have reshaped what it means to grow older and have given aging a whole new look.
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In 1963, the U.S. Secret Service had a budget of about $4.1 million dollars and a staff of about 200 agents nationwide. Just 34 agents were responsible for protecting John F. Kennedy around the clock. They worked in eight-hour shi... In 1963, the U.S. Secret Service had a budget of about $4.1 million dollars and a staff of about 200 agents nationwide. Just 34 agents were responsible for protecting John F. Kennedy around the clock. They worked in eight-hour shifts, rotating the times of their shifts every two weeks. Each shift was supervised by an Assistant to the Special Agent in Charge (ATSAIC).
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Just read it. Great story from a veteran. Anthony talks about the stuff that goes on behind the scenes. If you're looking for a remake of the Hurt Locker, go somewhere else, this is the true stories that goes on over there. Th... Just read it. Great story from a veteran. Anthony talks about the stuff that goes on behind the scenes. If you're looking for a remake of the Hurt Locker, go somewhere else, this is the true stories that goes on over there. The sex, drugs, rock and roll, and all that stuff. I served myself and this is the closest book to what it was like.
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Just read it. Great story from a veteran. I served myself and this is the closest book to what it was like.
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The Kennedy Detail is the true story of the critical events leading up to and following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, told for the first time, from the perspective of the Secret Service agents who had a front row... The Kennedy Detail is the true story of the critical events leading up to and following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, told for the first time, from the perspective of the Secret Service agents who had a front row seat to one of America’s greatest tragedies.
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Jerry Blaine is a former U.S. Secret Service Agent and one of the country’s leading experts in high-level, high profile security. In 1959, Jerry Blaine was hired as a Special Agent of the United States Secret Service, and was hand... Jerry Blaine is a former U.S. Secret Service Agent and one of the country’s leading experts in high-level, high profile security. In 1959, Jerry Blaine was hired as a Special Agent of the United States Secret Service, and was handpicked to serve on the elite White House Secret Service Detail, the thirty-four man team responsible for protecting President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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JFK’S Secret Service Agents Reveal the Inside Story of an American Tragedy. Secret Service Agent Clint Hill was just ten feet from President John F. Kennedy, desperately trying to hurl his body in front of the gunfire, when the pr... JFK’S Secret Service Agents Reveal the Inside Story of an American Tragedy. Secret Service Agent Clint Hill was just ten feet from President John F. Kennedy, desperately trying to hurl his body in front of the gunfire, when the president’s head exploded before his eyes.
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I read your book “Voices of the Heart” and it was so moving. I feel very grateful to have had the opportunity to read about your life and how your faith has carried you through it. I struggle with my faith and you offer so many ... I read your book “Voices of the Heart” and it was so moving. I feel very grateful to have had the opportunity to read about your life and how your faith has carried you through it. I struggle with my faith and you offer so many examples of how when we question our faith, it becomes stronger, not weaker - Judi M
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Voices of the Heart is a powerful, compelling, and inspiring story. Laugh and cry with Linda as she takes you through her incredible journey as she finds her way in life and seeks answers to her three profound questions.
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Borneo, also known as the island in the clouds, is the third largest island in the world. Located south and east of the Malay Peninsula and southwest of the Philippine Islands, Borneo offers both mountains and dense rain forests a... Borneo, also known as the island in the clouds, is the third largest island in the world. Located south and east of the Malay Peninsula and southwest of the Philippine Islands, Borneo offers both mountains and dense rain forests and is divided into four main political areas – Kalimantan, Sabah and Sarawak and the sultanate of Brunei.
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Linda was born on October 29, 1948 in Dover, New Hampshire. She received her master’s degree in creation spirituality from Holy Names College in Oakland, California, and furthered her studies in clinical pastoral education at the ... Linda was born on October 29, 1948 in Dover, New Hampshire. She received her master’s degree in creation spirituality from Holy Names College in Oakland, California, and furthered her studies in clinical pastoral education at the Interfaith Healthcare Ministries in Providence, Rhode Island.
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Borneo Tom: In Story and Sketch: Love, Travel and Jungle Family in Tropical Asia, written by Tom McLaughlin, is a collection of independent, stand-alone stories. The book also includes some special illustrations that will make you... Borneo Tom: In Story and Sketch: Love, Travel and Jungle Family in Tropical Asia, written by Tom McLaughlin, is a collection of independent, stand-alone stories. The book also includes some special illustrations that will make you laugh and give you more insight into what you’re reading. It’s an engaging and interesting read about one man’s adventures in a part of the world that most of us know very little about.
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Don't wait to live your life, live it now… is a motto that Linda Pestana shares in her book, “Voices of the Heart”. Linda’s life experience has paved a path for her own healing and growth, leading to a story with universal appeal.... Don't wait to live your life, live it now… is a motto that Linda Pestana shares in her book, “Voices of the Heart”. Linda’s life experience has paved a path for her own healing and growth, leading to a story with universal appeal.
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Tom McLaughlin is a man who has actually done what most of us only dream about – he’s followed his dream to the ends of the earth, found happiness and love and has now written a book about his exploits and some of the issues that ... Tom McLaughlin is a man who has actually done what most of us only dream about – he’s followed his dream to the ends of the earth, found happiness and love and has now written a book about his exploits and some of the issues that are important to him.
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Why Borneo? Why write about a place that some are afraid to visit and that most people misunderstand because of its unique intricacies and idiosyncrasies. Tom McLaughlin has set out to change that by writing Borneo Tom - In Story... Why Borneo? Why write about a place that some are afraid to visit and that most people misunderstand because of its unique intricacies and idiosyncrasies. Tom McLaughlin has set out to change that by writing Borneo Tom - In Story and Sketch: Love, Travel and Jungle Family in Tropical Asia- – an unlikely book about an unlikely place that’s full of insight into one of the most fascinating places on Earth – Borneo.
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NO MOSQUE AT GROUND ZERO! Let Islam build their mosque when they can bring back from the dead the thousands of people they killed there.
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Secrets of a Mysterious Older Woman is Constance’s hilarious history after her mid-life divorce: Her One-Woman Cabaret show, her affair with The Count, their wedding in a Swiss castle, and their misadventures living in a cow-haun... Secrets of a Mysterious Older Woman is Constance’s hilarious history after her mid-life divorce: Her One-Woman Cabaret show, her affair with The Count, their wedding in a Swiss castle, and their misadventures living in a cow-haunted barn in France.
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We MOWs don’t give statistics of any sort. A MOW cannot be classified, categorized, labeled or typed. So I can’t tell you my age. I will say that I think of myself as 32, which is perfect for me. And, of course, I am a widow.
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Like all MOWs, I call myself a widow, and though I feared it all my life, I love living alone, especially here where the forest meets the sea. It’s such a great time of life because I Don’t Face The Facts.
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We shared our interest in golf and nontraditional golf instruction. But, in truth, like Renee Zellweger in Jerry Maguire, Yoni had me at “effortless.” We decided that I should come to Denver.
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Throughout the ages, the ancient arts of Zen and meditation have helped warriors prepare for battle, brought philosophers to enlightenment, and opened the path to inner peace for countless practitioners.
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Stories of courage, redemption and pee, courtesy of the one and only Sarah Silverman. A hilarious history of the comic in question, this memoir will make you cry with laughter as you follow Sarah from her awkward adolescence to he... Stories of courage, redemption and pee, courtesy of the one and only Sarah Silverman. A hilarious history of the comic in question, this memoir will make you cry with laughter as you follow Sarah from her awkward adolescence to her awesome adulthood.
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