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What are the dangers of buying a short sale home?
I am trying to buy a home, but I am a little worried about the different sale options.
None. The only thing that is different than buying any other house is that the lender will have to approve all offers. You will need to have patience, loss mitigation departments are overrun with these properties, and some have a ton of houses to deal with. It can take awhile for them to return calls and such.
New Home for Sale in Colorado Springs in Cordera
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Tupperware Unsealed $18.62 Traces the career of pioneering businesswoman Brownie Wise, the driving force behind making Tupperware a household name in the 1950s, who invented the concept of marketing through in-home sales, before being unceremoniously fired from the company by ow… |
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‘Til Death Do Us Part (Bailey Weggins Series #3) $1.04 When she gets a call from Ashley Hanes on a frigid January night, Bailey’s ready to tell her she’s not pulling any of her Gloss magazine strings to get Ashley into a designer sample sale. But the Connecticut trust-fund baby isn’t looking for fashion favors; she wants to rehash the Cross/Slavin wedding. It turns out that Peyton Cross-the Vera Wang-attired bride and Martha Stewart wannabe-is once again the talk of the town. Two of her bridesmaids have recently died in freak accidents and Ashley’s terrified she’ll be next.Bailey’s interest is definitely piqued-she was a college roommate of Peyton’s and a bridesmaid as well. Leaving her latest boyfriend behind in Manhattan, Bailey bundles up for the cold, scenic drive to Ivy Hill Farm in Greenwich, Connecticut, home of Peyton’s burgeoning catering and gourmet food business. She’s barely begun asking questions when Ashley becomes Bridesmaid Casualty #3. |
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‘Til Death Do Us Part (Bailey Weggins Series #3) $14.98 When she gets a call from Ashley Hanes on a frigid January night, Bailey’s ready to tell her she’s not pulling any of her Gloss magazine strings to get Ashley into a designer sample sale. But the Connecticut trust-fund baby isn’t looking for fashion favors; she wants to rehash the Cross/Slavin wedding. It turns out that Peyton Cross-the Vera Wang-attired bride and Martha Stewart wannabe-is once again the talk of the town. Two of her bridesmaids have recently died in freak accidents and Ashley’s terrified she’ll be next.Bailey’s interest is definitely piqued-she was a college roommate of Peyton’s and a bridesmaid as well. Leaving her latest boyfriend behind in Manhattan, Bailey bundles up for the cold, scenic drive to Ivy Hill Farm in Greenwich, Connecticut, home of Peyton’s burgeoning catering and gourmet food business. She’s barely begun asking questions when Ashley becomes Bridesmaid Casualty #3. |
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‘Til Death Do Us Part (Bailey Weggins Series #3) $4.28 When she gets a call from Ashley Hanes on a frigid January night, Bailey’s ready to tell her she’s not pulling any of her Gloss magazine strings to get Ashley into a designer sample sale. But the Connecticut trust-fund baby isn’t looking for fashion favors; she wants to rehash the Cross/Slavin wedding. It turns out that Peyton Cross-the Vera Wang-attired bride and Martha Stewart wannabe-is once again the talk of the town. Two of her bridesmaids have recently died in freak accidents and Ashley’s terrified she’ll be next.Bailey’s interest is definitely piqued-she was a college roommate of Peyton’s and a bridesmaid as well. Leaving her latest boyfriend behind in Manhattan, Bailey bundles up for the cold, scenic drive to Ivy Hill Farm in Greenwich, Connecticut, home of Peyton’s burgeoning catering and gourmet food business. She’s barely begun asking questions when Ashley becomes Bridesmaid Casualty #3. |
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‘Til Death Do Us Part (Bailey Weggins Series #3) $6.99 When she gets a call from Ashley Hanes on a frigid January night, Bailey’s ready to tell her she’s not pulling any of her Gloss magazine strings to get Ashley into a designer sample sale. But the Connecticut trust-fund baby isn’t looking for fashion favors; she wants to rehash the Cross/Slavin wedding. It turns out that Peyton Cross-the Vera Wang-attired bride and Martha Stewart wannabe-is once again the talk of the town. Two of her bridesmaids have recently died in freak accidents and Ashley’s terrified she’ll be next.Bailey’s interest is definitely piqued-she was a college roommate of Peyton’s and a bridesmaid as well. Leaving her latest boyfriend behind in Manhattan, Bailey bundles up for the cold, scenic drive to Ivy Hill Farm in Greenwich, Connecticut, home of Peyton’s burgeoning catering and gourmet food business. She’s barely begun asking questions when Ashley becomes Bridesmaid Casualty #3. |
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1 RCA Male To 2 RCA Male Audio Cable – 5ft / 1.5 meter $5.99 Provides clear stereo audio for your home theatre system. Connects audio components such as TVs, DVD players, digital cable/satellite boxes and A/V receivers together. Color-coded connectors help simplify identification and installation. Connectivity : RCA male to 2 RCA male (red and white) Cable type : audio Length : 5 feet (1.5 meter) |
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101 Law Forms for Personal Use $7.5 The forms you need to protect your family, your assets and yourself.Use the law to your advantage. 101 Law Forms for Personal Use gives you all the forms you’ll need with step-by-step instructions to cover the legal issues you’re most likely to face every day.. bills of sale for buying and selling personal property . promissory notes for lending and borrowing money . a basic will form and general power of attorney form . contracts for in-home child care . authorizations for when your children are in the care of others . releases to settle disputes . notices for dealing with telemarketers . contracts for home repair and remodeling . and much, much moreThe 8th edition is completely updated for accuracy and ease of use, and now provides a power of attorney for real estate, security agreement and identify-theft worksheet. |
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101 Law Forms for Personal Use $0.01 The forms you need to protect your family, your assets and yourself.Use the law to your advantage. 101 Law Forms for Personal Use gives you all the forms you’ll need with step-by-step instructions to cover the legal issues you’re most likely to face every day.. bills of sale for buying and selling personal property . promissory notes for lending and borrowing money . a basic will form and general power of attorney form . contracts for in-home child care . authorizations for when your children are in the care of others . releases to settle disputes . notices for dealing with telemarketers . contracts for home repair and remodeling . and much, much moreThe 8th edition is completely updated for accuracy and ease of use, and now provides a power of attorney for real estate, security agreement and identify-theft worksheet. |
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101 Tips For Selling Your Home $2.99 So….you’d like to sell your house? Great! Everyone’s doing it. But this is your first time and you’ll be doing the sale yourself. Nervous? Of course!The fact is, it’s only unnerving because you haven’t got a clue about the dynamics of selling a house – your house. It’s the one asset you have where you’ve plunked down your lifetime savings. Now you want it all back!That equity you were slowly building over these years will come back to you a hundredfold because you’ve thought about it long enough to realize that there is a handsome profit waiting to be made.Don’t worry! This episode in your life doesn’t need to be a drama of horrors. In this book, we’ve collected important tips for you – the first timer – all 101 of them, in fact.And when that check finally lands on your hands and the last box has been shipped out of your house to make way for the new owners, it will be exhilarating – more exhilarating than you’ve ever imagined it to be.Study the tips. Some you already know, no doubt. But even with 101 or 1001 tips, you’d still need professional advice – you managed to eliminate the real estate agent, but you’ll still need your lawyer (or notary) and youraccountant.You need to consult with other professionals as well – like the professional house inspector who can dish out valuable advice about repairs and maintenance.These tips can help you map out a selling strategy for your house, and when you turn the lock for the last time, you’ll come out of the experience wiser. And yes, wealthier, too.The confidence you gain by getting your feet wet the first time could – who knows? – make you want to do it the second time, and then a third time…and more! |
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101 Tips For Selling Your Home Yourself! $0.99 So….you’d like to sell your house? Great! Everyone’s doing it. But this is your first time and you’ll be doing the sale yourself. Nervous? Of course!The fact is, it’s only unnerving because you haven’t got a clue about the dynamics of selling a house – your house. It’s the one asset you have where you’ve plunked down your lifetime savings. Now you want it all back!That equity you were slowly building over these years will come back to you a hundredfold because you’ve thought about it long enough to realize that there is a handsome profit waiting to be made.Don’t worry! This episode in your life doesn’t need to be a drama of horrors. In this book, we’ve collected important tips for you – the first timer – all 101 of them, in fact.And when that check finally lands on your hands and the last box has been shipped out of your house to make way for the new owners, it will be exhilarating – more exhilarating than you’ve ever imagined it to be.Study the tips. Some you already know, no doubt. But even with 101 or 1001 tips, you’d still need professional advice – you managed to eliminate the real estate agent, but you’ll still need your lawyer (or notary) and youraccountant.You need to consult with other professionals as well – like the professional house inspector who can dish out valuable advice about repairs and maintenance.These tips can help you map out a selling strategy for your house, and when you turn the lock for the last time, you’ll come out of the experience wiser. And yes, wealthier, too.The confidence you gain by getting your feet wet the first time could – who knows? – make you want to do it the second time, and then a third time…and more! |
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101 Tips For Selling Your Home Yourself! $2.99 So….you’d like to sell your house? Great! Everyone’s doing it. But this isyour first time and you’ll be doing the sale yourself. Nervous? Of course!The fact is, it’s only unnerving because you haven’t got a clue about thedynamics of selling a house – your house. It’s the one asset you havewhere you’ve plunked down your lifetime savings. Now you want it allback! That equity you were slowly building over these years will come back toyou a hundredfold because you’ve thought about it long enough to realize |
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101 Tips For Selling Your Home Yourself! $0.99 So….you’d like to sell your house? Great! Everyone’s doing it. But this isyour first time and you’ll be doing the sale yourself. Nervous? Of course!The fact is, it’s only unnerving because you haven’t got a clue about thedynamics of selling a house – your house. It’s the one asset you havewhere you’ve plunked down your lifetime savings. Now you want it allback! That equity you were slowly building over these years will come back toyou a hundredfold because you’ve thought about it long enough to realize |
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101 Ways to Use Your First Sewing Machine $22.99 101 ways to get the most out of your first sewing machineSo you bought your first sewing machine-now what? Expert sewing author Elizabeth Dubicki will take you from fashion to home decor with 101 useful and money-saving ways to use your first sewing machine.Learn to shorten pants, alter a neckline or update last-year’s suit. Decorate your home with simple pillows, a variety of drapes, or update the look of that garage-sale find.Whether you are a beginner sewer or an expert, you will appreciate this must-have reference guide to the basics, including:Step-by-step instructionsEasy clothing alternations and home decor projectsOver 75 detailed illustrationsExpert tips, tricks and advice to ensure successDon’t get left in the fuzz. Get your sewing machine out of the closet and start making it work for you. |
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12Places Imitation Leather Watch Case Display Box $84.09 Are you still worried about storing your much jewelry? Do you want to display your beautiful watched on sale? We would like to recommend you this practical watches case box.This is a brand new 12 grids watch case box. It is very beautiful in design and sturdy in material: Rosewood finish over wood exterior; beige leatherette material interior. This quality made leather watch case will protect your watch against from dust; it will well display your valuable things at the same time. The interior of the watch display case is lined with a plush cream fabric and each compartment comes with a removable cushion. The lucite lid is attached by two silver plated hinges and comes with a frontal lock and key. This tech swiss luxurious chest is a safe and secure way to display your most valuable timepieces. The chest can be placed on a dresser, nightstand or desk. What’s more, the cushions are removable, that you can take them out and store other items such as earrings, rings, cuff link, and so on. This watch case box will be your best choice. Be a decisive man and do not miss this item. Get this leather watch case home, you will not regret! |
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15 Top Ways To Save Money $1.99 Every day we are bombarded with messages telling us how to save money. Zero percent down, half off and two for one are commonplace announcements blasted at us through television, radio and billboards. As relentless as these commercials are the reality is that very few of these solicitations will actually save us money. Quite the contrary, they are designed as a call to action to grab your credit card and spend, spend, spend! Can you spend wisely and have more savings? Yes, you can. But, you need to train yourself to be a disciplined buyer and learn to become an intelligent saver. “15 Top Ways to Save Money” is just what you need to identify those areas that can really save you significant money. Learn: How to save on insurance How to save on auto loans How to save on mortgage loans How to save on credit cards How to save on gasoline How to save on car repairs How to save on home improvement How to save on home heating and energy How to save on phone service How to save on major appliances How to save on discount furniture How to save on clothing How to save on groceries How to save on vacations How to save on prescription drugs When you buy on sale, you usually are saving more but there are other nuances to take into consideration. Saving money isn’t only about buying on sale. You need to educate yourself on how to save money not just on the “large” purchases but on the everyday expenses as well. “15 Top Ways to Save Money” takes those into consideration. Taking control of your money and making a commitment to eliminating debt goes hand in hand with “15 Top Ways to Save |
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1974 Television Series Endings $20.68 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: The Brady Bunch, Clangers, the Partridge Family, Star Trek: the Animated Series, Bagpuss, Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?, Beat the Clock, Monty Python’s Flying Circus, Colditz, Cutie Honey, Sale of the Century, Mazinger Z, Steptoe and Son, Science Ninja Team Gatchaman, Kamen Rider X, Movie 4, Fall of Eagles, Kamen Rider V3, List of Star Trek: the Animated Series Episodes, the World at War, Wait Till Your Father Gets Home, Planet of the Apes, the Secret Storm, the Brady Kids, Pdq, the Dean Martin Show, Three on a Match, Dororon Enma-Kun, the Addams Family, Help!… It’s the Hair Bear Bunch!, the Protectors, Love, American Style, Here’s Lucy, Room 222, Super Friends, the Flintstone Comedy Hour, the Who, What, or Where Game, the New Dick Van Dyke Show, Griff, the Zoo Gang, the F.b.i., It Pays to Be Ignorant, Studio Wrestling, Time for Timer, Partridge Family 2200 A.d., the Girl With Something Extra, Sierra, the New Adventures of Perry Mason, Chase, Alpha Scorpio, Toma, Roll Out, Lotsa Luck, Dusty’s Trail, Dirty Sally, Boomtown, Temperatures Rising, the Evil Touch, Return to Peyton Place, Comedy Playhouse, Paper Moon, the Brian Keith Show, Sunday Night at the London Palladium, the Family, Net Playhouse, Devlin, the Snoop Sisters, Kodiak, Shaft, Chopper One, Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law, Korg: 70,000 B.c., the Cowboys, Firehouse, the Wizard of Odds, Junior Showtime, All About You, Target: the Impossible, Joker’s Wild, Tenafly, Ozzie’s Girls, Stand up and Cheer, the Dean Martin Comedy World, Hawkins, the Sky’s the Limit, New Scotland Yard, Sons and Daughters, Out to Lunch, Thrill Seekers. Excerpt: All About You was an educational television series that was syndicated to numerous PBS stations during the early and mid-1970s, mainly as part of |
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1997 in Rugby Union: 1997 Super 12 Season $20.31 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: 1997 Super 12 Season, 1997 Rugby World Cup Sevens, 1997-98 Heineken Cup Pool Stage, 1996-97 Heineken Cup Pool Stage, 1997 British Lions Tour to South Africa, 1997-98 Heineken Cup, 1997 Five Nations Championship, 1996-97 Heineken Cup, 1997-98 European Challenge Cup, 1996-97 European Challenge Cup, 1997 Tri Nations Series, 1997 Fira Women’s European Championship, 1997 Women’s Home Nations Championship, National Division One 1996-97, Rugby Union Premiership Table 1997-98, Rugby Union at the 1997 Maccabiah Games, National Division One 1997-98, 1997 England Rugby Union Tour of Argentina and Australia, 1997 Heineken Cup Final, 1997 France Rugby Union Tour of Australia, 1997 Super 12 Squads. Excerpt: The 1997 European Challenge Cup (then known as the European Shield) was a junior rugby union tournament held between September 1996 and January 1997. It was the inauguaral challenge cup tournament and was won by Bourgoin with a 18-9 victory over Castres in the final at the Stade de la Méditerranée in Béziers , France.Twenty-four teams took part from England, France, Italy, Romania , Scotland and Wales , divided into 5 groups of 6. The quarter finals saw 7 of the 8 clubs coming from France, with the only non-French club being Northampton Saints . The final was predictably an all-French affair, with Castres coming out victorious.Pool stage Pool 1 Newbridge 38-62 Glasgow Agen 32-13 NewportSale 12-17 Montferrand Newport 24-9 NewbridgeAgen 27-17 MontferrandGlasgow 9-29 Sale Newbridge 13-20 Agen Sale 52-22 NewportMontferrand 76-9 GlasgowNewbridge 12-46 Montferrand Agen 33-16 SaleNewport 25-10 GlasgowGlasgow 23-34 Agen Montferrand 55-14 NewportSale 57-34 NewportPool 2 Pool 3 Pool 4 Knockout stage Quarter finals begin{sloppypar item 1996-11-16: Northampton Saints |
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2008-09 Aston Villa F.C. Season $58.99 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The 2008- 09 season was Aston Villa’s 134th professional season; their 98th season in the top- flight and their 21st consecutive season in the top flight of English football, the Premier League. They were managed by Martin O’Neill – in his third season since replacing David O’Leary. The 2008-09 season was the first spell in European competition for O’Neill, and the first for Villa, in 6 seasons. The club’s first summer signing was the permanent capture of on-loan West Brom centre-back, Curtis Davies, in July, while their first sale was made in May, as Luke Moore completed a move to West Brom in an initial £3million deal, after he had spent the second half of the 2007-08 season there on loan. The fixtures for the 2008-09 season were announced on Monday 16 June 2008, with Aston Villa beginning at home against Manchester City and finishing the season at home to Newcastle. Due to Birmingham’s relegation at the end of the 2007-08 season, there was no “second-city” derby, however they faced local rivals West Brom on 20 September 2008 at The Hawthorns and on 10 January 2009 at home. |
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301 Simple Things You Can Do to Sell Your Home Now and for More Money Than You Thought: How to Inexpensively Reorganize, Stage, and Prepare Your Home $8.52 Numerous studies show that a house that is well polished on the surface and staged properly will appeal to more buyers, sell faster, and most importantly for more money. You may not be able to improve the market value of your house, but you can improve its marketability. Remember: first impressions count the most. Home Staging is the art of decorating a home to sell fast and for the highest amount. Home stage experts and consultants get thousands of dollars to do what you can easily do inexpensively, with little or no money. Keep in mind this important fact: the way you live in your home and the way you market it for sale are two very different things. In this groundbreaking new book you will learn how small color changes will increase your home s value, minor repairs and de-cluttering tricks, how to rearrange your furniture and art work, decorating tips and ideas, how to look at your house from the buyer’s viewpoint, how to add minor accessories, which items stay and what must go, which minor changes will bring you the greatest return, how to bring out a home’s best features, table settings, candles, what photos must go and which ones stay, how to minimize problem areas, how to position your house for the marketplace, what music to play, what scents to spray, how to use design psychology techniques, lighting techniques, landscaping secrets, what to do with garages, basements and attics, what color you should never use, how to ensure a positive traffic flow through rooms, how to use mirrors and natural light, and much more. This brand new exhaustively researched book is the ultimate resource for novices and pros alike; it will guide you through every step of the process with hundreds of innovative ideas that you can put to use right away. This book gives you the proven strategies and innovative ideas used by the expert s everyday that you can easily do your self. The book also includes a full-color insert packed with photos of before and after shots! |
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A Guide On $3.99 Have you ever run yourself on the Internet, either in a search engine or a database, and had all your personal identifying information come up. Information that may show up could include your name, home address, home phone number, birth date and social security number. Did you ever wonder how that information got there and why they have your date of birth and social security number? Did you know there are things you do on a daily basis that puts your personal identifying information into publicly available information sources? It could be something as simple as ordering pizza and having it delivered to your house, filling out a credit application or having your creditor sell your personal information. This book will explain the difference between public record and publicly available information. It will also explain the ways your information gets released and how it ends up on the Internet. This is an information sharing industry that most people are not even aware it exists. There are steps, described as the protection process, which can be taken to help you start protecting your personal identifying information from being released. There may be times when you can not stop your information from being released, but there are things you can do to control what information is released. Anyone who has a desire to protect their personal identifying information and their family members’ information from being released and made available on the Internet will benefit from learning about the protection process. This step by step guide was created with two objectives in mind; the first is heightening your awareness on the sale and release of your personal identifyinginformation and the second is providing you with strategies you can implement to start protecting yourself and your family. |
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A Journey In The Seaboard Slave States, With Remarks On Their Economy (1861) $29.41 Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free.This is an OCR edition with typos.Excerpt from book:tics were more clearly marked in each than they often are in any at the North. In their dress, language, manner, motions—all were distinguishable almost as much by their color, from the white people who were distributed among them, and engaged in the same occupations—chiefly selling poultry, vegetables, and small country-produce. The white men were, generally, a mean looking people, and but meanly dressed, but differently so from the negroes. Most of the produce was in small, rickety carts, drawn by the smallest, ugliest, leanest lot of oxen and horses that I ever saw. There was but one pair of horses in over a hundred that were tolerably good—a remarkable proportion of them were maimed in some way. As for the oxen, I do not believe New England and New York together could produce a single yoke so poor as the best of them. The very trifling quantity of articles brought in and exposed for sale by most of the market-people was noticeable; a peck of potatoes, three bunches of carrots, two cabbages, six eggs aid a chicken, would be about the average stock in trade of a’: the dealers. Mr. F. said that an old negro woman once came to his door with a single large turkey, which she pressed him to buy. Struck with her fatigued appearance, he made some inquiries of her, and ascertained that she had been several days coming from home, had traveled mainly on foot, and had brought the turkey and nothing else with her. – Ole massa had to raise some money somehow, and he could not sellanyting else, so he tole me to catch the big gobbler, and tote um down to Washington and see wot um would fotch.” The prices of garden productions were high, compared even with New York. All the necessaries of life are very expensive inWashington; great complaint is made of exorbitant |
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A Memoir On The Expediency And Practicability, Of Improving Or Creating Home Markets For The Sale Of Agricultural Productions And Raw Materials (1827) $12.58 This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! |
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A Risk Worth Taking $7.99 Robin Pilcher, bestselling author of AN OCEAN APART and STARTING OVER takes a look at life after 9/11, when a Londoner leaves the world of high finance for a new start in a winter-bound Scottish village…At A Fork In The Road Of Life…Dan Porter had it all: a big house in suburban London, a beautiful wife, three children in private school, and a high-paying job. But then, it all collapsed like a house of cards. Now Dan stays home while his angry wife pursues a career, and his marriage falters. Returning to his old profession could mend the rift, but Dan needs to do something else, something more…Follow The Path Of Your HeartThen, Dan hears about a company for sale in northern Scotland, and the temptation is too great to resist. With his son Josh and two dogs in tow, he lands in a primitive cottage above a frigid loch. As he takes stock of his past, he discovers a community who desperately needs his help, a new chance for the future, a risk that requires a leap of faith…and an astonishing love.”A charming story about life in the new millennium and one man’s pursuit of happiness, a tale that will appeal to both men and women.” -Booklist”Pilcher’s Scotland is a land of traditions…strong and rich.” —Los Angeles Times on Starting Over |
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A Royal Home in Wales: Llwynywormwood $32.99 The new story of the new Welsh royal residence of the Prince of Wales. Purchased in 2006 by the Duchy of Cornwall, Llwynywormwood is, amazingly, the first royal residence situated in Wales since the time of the English Civil War. A secluded and forgotten estate set tranquilly in the heart of Carmarthenshire, Llynywormwood has been a highly significant and symbolic purchase for the Prince of Wales. This book charts the history of a once great estate and follows a family’s changing fortunes through to the sale and subsequent demolition of the mansion house and its recent renaissance. |
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A Survival Guide to Selling a Home $0.99 "Homesellers who spend a little time and effort making their homes more marketable will net thousands of dollars more than those who simply put ‘For Sale’ signs up on the front lawn and call it a day. A Survival Guide for Selling a Home helps readers face the challenges of deciding whether or not to use an agent (and how to find one), estimating a price, and deciding which upgrades are worth making — and which ones are not — to add to their home’s value. Featuring handy checklists, worksheets, and examples, the book takes readers step by step through the process of selling their homes, giving them valuable information on essential topics including how to: • prepare the home to be shown • negotiate offers • avoid costly mistakes • attract serious buyers through marketing • take the stress out of closing • and get top dollar in any market In addition, the book discusses options such as renting and keeping the home as an investment, tips on moving and storage, and even a list of the seven biggest and costliest homeselling mistakes." |
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AC Adapter and USB Charging Cable For BlueAnt V12 Bluetooth Headset $29.99 Compatible with BlueAnt V12 Bluetooth Headset. Charges your Bluetooth headset from a wall outlet. Compact and lightweight, which is ideal for travelers. Get one for the office, one for your home and one for travel. |
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ALABAMA Tax Lien Certificate Buyers Guide NEW! $9.99 The Secret Millionaire Maker… Buying Tax Lien Certificates In ALABAMA!The wealthy have been doing this for years. Now is the time for you to take advantage of investing in Tax Lien Certificates. This is a golden opportunity with the highest return on investment you will ever find, and the government guarantees it!! How would you like to earn 16% – 18% – 24% up to 50% on your investment? The government regardless of what happens with the stock market, inflation, recession or bank interest rates guarantees these high rates.This secret is referred to as the millionaire maker, and even now very few people know how or capitalize on their existence. It’s called a Tax Lien Certificate. In hundreds of counties throughout the United States, local governments have millions of dollars in outstanding and overdue property taxes. Each year these counties place Liens on these properties and offer them for sale thru the mail, at auctions, or right online so you can buy them ANYTIME right from the privacy of your own home!! Local governments use property tax to fund the daily services of police, fire department, welfare, and teachers. Just imagine if the revenue for these projects stopped. This is why local governments will create and sell tax lien certificates to investors like you and me. The lien is secured by the real estate property it is attached to. To put it to you in plain terms, you will be paying someone else’s property tax. I know what you’re thinking. Why would I want to do that? Because the lien is at a fixed interest rate, and you win regardless of whether the property owner pays or not. Statistics show that 97% of tax lien certificates pay off within two years. The property owner pays his taxes at a huge interest rate, and that interest plus the money you invested all goes to you. The longer the owner leaves his taxes unpaid, the larger your pay off becomes. If the owner does not pay his taxes, then the |
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ALASKA Tax Deed Investors State Guide Book! $9.99 State of ALASKA Tax Deed GuideThe #1 Way To Make BIG Money As An Investor ~ Buy Real estate For PENNIES ON THE DOLLAR!! Are You Looking To Become An Investor In Real Estate? Or Are You A Seasoned Investor Already Looking To Expand Your Portfolio Of Properties? All across the United States MILLIONS of homes are being sold for what is owed in back taxes. Some states sell the personal tax at auctions at a tax lien sale. Other states sell the actual property EACH & EVERY TIME at a tax deed sale! Now you can BUY PROPERTY and own it free & clear for what is owed in back taxes!! We will show you HOW!Simply buy our guide for the Tax Deed State that interest you, follow our clear step by step instructions, and begin buying properties for next to nothing! Each and every time! It really is just that easy!Example: In October of 2010 we purchased a 2800 Sq Ft Home in Upstate NY (FREE & CLEAR) for what was owed in back taxes. From following the SAME guide we are sending to you here! We purchased this home for $4,308.00. The property was appraised for $71,500.00. Without ever stepping foot in the property, we contacted a local realtor and had them list the home for $49,000.00 claiming it was ugly and needed some work! (2) Days Later we received a call with an offer of $41,000.00 CASH. Needless to say, we took the deal. Do the math; how many times a year could you work a deal like this?? By the way, this is ONE of 10 deals we have completed in 2010 so far! Whether you are looking to buy a home to live in, rent out, or flip! Our guide will show you how to go about this and make BIG MONEY time and time again! The number 1 problem with real estate is people have success and then they STOP! Why? Buying real estate is one of the most secure forms of investing today because it’s backed BY THE PROPERTY!So What’s Included?Everything you need to start making money |
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ARIZONA Tax Lien Certificate Buyers Guide For Investors! $9.99 The Secret Millionaire Maker… Buying Tax Lien Certificates In ARIZONA!The wealthy have been doing this for years. Now is the time for you to take advantage of investing in Tax Lien Certificates. This is a golden opportunity with the highest return on investment you will ever find, and the government guarantees it!! How would you like to earn 16% – 18% – 24% up to 50% on your investment? The government regardless of what happens with the stock market, inflation, recession or bank interest rates guarantees these high rates.This secret is referred to as the millionaire maker, and even now very few people know how or capitalize on their existence. It’s called a Tax Lien Certificate. In hundreds of counties throughout the United States, local governments have millions of dollars in outstanding and overdue property taxes. Each year these counties place Liens on these properties and offer them for sale thru the mail, at auctions, or right online so you can buy them ANYTIME right from the privacy of your own home!! Local governments use property tax to fund the daily services of police, fire department, welfare, and teachers. Just imagine if the revenue for these projects stopped. This is why local governments will create and sell tax lien certificates to investors like you and me. The lien is secured by the real estate property it is attached to. To put it to you in plain terms, you will be paying someone else’s property tax. I know what you’re thinking. Why would I want to do that? Because the lien is at a fixed interest rate, and you win regardless of whether the property owner pays or not. Statistics show that 97% of tax lien certificates pay off within two years. The property owner pays his taxes at a huge interest rate, and that interest plus the money you invested all goes to you. The longer the owner leaves his taxes unpaid, the larger your pay off becomes. If the owner does not pay his taxes, then the property |
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ARKANSAS Tax Deed Guide For Real Estate Investors $9.99 State of ARKANSAS Tax Deed GuideThe #1 Way To Make BIG Money As An Investor ~ Buy Real estate For PENNIES ON THE DOLLAR!! Are You Looking To Become An Investor In Real Estate? Or Are You A Seasoned Investor Already Looking To Expand Your Portfolio Of Properties? All across the United States MILLIONS of homes are being sold for what is owed in back taxes. Some states sell the personal tax at auctions at a tax lien sale. Other states sell the actual property EACH & EVERY TIME at a tax deed sale! Now you can BUY PROPERTY and own it free & clear for what is owed in back taxes!! We will show you HOW!Simply buy our guide for the Tax Deed State that interest you, follow our clear step by step instructions, and begin buying properties for next to nothing! Each and every time! It really is just that easy!Example: In October of 2010 we purchased a 2800 Sq Ft Home in Upstate NY (FREE & CLEAR) for what was owed in back taxes. From following the SAME guide we are sending to you here! We purchased this home for $4,308.00. The property was appraised for $71,500.00. Without ever stepping foot in the property, we contacted a local realtor and had them list the home for $49,000.00 claiming it was ugly and needed some work! (2) Days Later we received a call with an offer of $41,000.00 CASH. Needless to say, we took the deal. Do the math; how many times a year could you work a deal like this?? By the way, this is ONE of 10 deals we have completed in 2010 so far! Whether you are looking to buy a home to live in, rent out, or flip! Our guide will show you how to go about this and make BIG MONEY time and time again! The number 1 problem with real estate is people have success and then they STOP! Why? Buying real estate is one of the most secure forms of investing today because it’s backed BY THE PROPERTY!So What’s Included?Everything you need to start making money TODAY!-Step |
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AUX Audio Cable And USB Cable For Apple iPhone, iPod, iPad $11.99 Allows you to play music from your iPhone / iPod / iPad through a home, portable or car stereo system equipped with AUX-in port. Connects your iPhone / iPod / iPad to a USB power source, such as a computer or USB power adapter (not included), for charging while playing music. One end of the cable plugs into the iPhone / iPod / iPad dock, while the other splits into a 3.5mm stereo audio plug and a standard USB connector. Color : White Compatible with the following Apple models : iPad, iPad 2, The New iPad (iPad 3) iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S iPod nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th generations) iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generations) iPod mini iPod classic iPod (20GB, 30GB, 40GB, 60GB) (3rd, 4th and 5th generations) iPod U2 Special Edition iPod with color display iPod with video iPod photo |
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Airports in Victoria (Australia): Melbourne Airport, Avalon Airport, Essendon Airport, Ballarat Airport, Moorabbin Airport $21.51 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Melbourne Airport, Avalon Airport, Essendon Airport, Ballarat Airport, Moorabbin Airport, Bacchus Marsh Airfield, Mildura Airport, Nhill Airport, Geelong Airport, Latrobe Valley Airport, Wangaratta Airport, Mount Hotham Airport, Mangalore Airport, Porepunkah Airfield, Bairnsdale Airport, Horsham Airport, Hamilton Airport, Mallacoota Airport, Warrnambool Airport, Hopetoun Airport, Portland Airport, Stawell Airport, Benalla Airport, Porepunkah Airport, Bendigo Airport, Maryborough Airport, West Sale Airport, Yarrawonga Airport, Warracknabeal Airport, Robinvale Airport, Swan Hill Airport, Ararat Airport, Shepparton Airport, Leongatha Airport, Kerang Airport, Echuca Airport, Corryong Airport, Orbost Airport, Melton Airfield, Victoria, Kyneton Airport. Excerpt: Ararat Airport Ararat Airport (IATA : ARY , ICAO : YARA ) is located 5 km south Ararat , Victoria , Australia on the Western Highway . The airport is home to the Grampians Soaring Club. Contact Ararat Airport: 03 5355 0205 Websites (URLs online) A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at Avalon Airport Linfox Field Avalon Airport (IATA : AVV , ICAO : YMAV ) is the second busiest of the four airports serving Melbourne and is located in Avalon , Victoria , Australia . It is located 23 kilometres (14 mi) north-east of the city of Geelong and is 55 kilometres (34 mi) to the south-west of the state’s capital city of Melbourne . The airport is designed to cater for jet aircraft , and comprises a single runway . It is used for scheduled passenger services by Jetstar Airways and Sharp Airlines and as a heavy maintenance facility by Jetstar’s parent company, Qantas . It is also the site of the biennial Australian International Airshow . Previously, air traffic control was only provided on request, but on |
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Alcohol in the Home: What Should the Church Do?: An Analytical Guide to Understanding and Ministering to Families Affected by Alcohol Abuse $9.95 According to recent statistics, 1 in 4 children are affected by parental alcoholism. Most of these children have no idea how to cope with their parent’s addiction. They are affected emotionally, physically, mentally and even spiritually. Our society inundates sporting events and T.V. commercials with beer and alcohol advertisements. It is easy to see how alcoholism could be a way of life for most people. We have come a long way from the days of prohibition. What once was a hot topic for ministers and women’s movements has now become something rarely talked about or even taboo. Alcohol has become something of an accepted norm. Thus, we seldom hear of churches doing anything about the sale, distrubution, or consumption of beverage alcohol. Yet, its corrupting power has not left us. Thousands of people die every year from its abuse and millions of families are affected adversely every day by its abuse. The Church as a whole, over the last several decades has been largely silent on the issue. There can be many reasons for this, but it is time to be silent no longer. The Church has a responsibility to help families affected by alcohol abuse, especially the children. This book will help shed some light on the otherwise silent world of the child of the alcoholic. It will offer an understanding of what the Bible has to say about alcohol, how the church has dealt with the issue of alcohol throughout the centuries, provide actual data from interviews with children of alcoholics, and provide some practical suggestions for members of the faith based community to get involved in intervention to affected families. |
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Amani Kids – Amani-Songs Of Peace For The Children Of Kilimanja CD $20.75 You are about to buy a magical c.d. All proceeds from the sale of this c.d. will go directly to help the children of the Amani Children’s Home in Moshi, Tanzania, at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro… |
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American Pictures And Their Painters $26.97 Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free.This is an OCR edition with typos.Excerpt from book:CHAPTER III HUDSON RIVER SCHOOL COLE — CHURCH — DOUGHTY — LEUTZE — HUNT — BIERSTADT — HILL — MORAN COLE ,(1801-1848) was prac- tically the beginning of the Hudson River School. His early career as an artist was typical of the struggles and handicaps that so often beset art students with more talent than money. One of eight children in a small house in Philadelphia, where refinement and a love for music were dominant traits, he worked on his wood-engraving within sound of his sisters’ sweet voices. A young law student, who had his home in the Cole family, writes of Thomas: “He has his little workbench put up in our room, under the window sill, — we sat with our backs to each other; at intervals he whistled and sang, then laid aside the tool — took up his flute, which was his constant companion, and played some air.” A longing for the country was stirring in the -, a heart of the young artist until, fired by tales of a travelling artist, he slung his green bag over his shoulder one October day and was off for the land of nowhere. Indian summer was at hand. And as he trudged up the Hudson River valley the gaily decked maples and brilliant-hued sumachs, gladdening the deep green still lingering in the grass and undergrowth, beckoned him on. When he reached the village of Catskill, bordering the foothills of the mountains, his real joy began. His own brush tells the story of what he saw “In the Catskills” (Fig. 12), Metropolitan Museum of Art. Heopened the way and many other young artists followed in his footsteps. It was the sale of his early pictures of the Catskills and the good will of Trumbull and other artists that made possible a trip to England and access to the studios of Lawrence and Turner. The latter said of him: |
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American Pictures and Their Painters $38.95 Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free.This is an OCR edition with typos.Excerpt from book:CHAPTER III HUDSON RIVER SCHOOL COLE — CHURCH — DOUGHTY — LEUTZE — HUNT — BIERSTADT — HILL — MORAN COLE ,(1801-1848) was prac- tically the beginning of the Hudson River School. His early career as an artist was typical of the struggles and handicaps that so often beset art students with more talent than money. One of eight children in a small house in Philadelphia, where refinement and a love for music were dominant traits, he worked on his wood-engraving within sound of his sisters’ sweet voices. A young law student, who had his home in the Cole family, writes of Thomas: “He has his little workbench put up in our room, under the window sill, — we sat with our backs to each other; at intervals he whistled and sang, then laid aside the tool — took up his flute, which was his constant companion, and played some air.” A longing for the country was stirring in the -, a heart of the young artist until, fired by tales of a travelling artist, he slung his green bag over his shoulder one October day and was off for the land of nowhere. Indian summer was at hand. And as he trudged up the Hudson River valley the gaily decked maples and brilliant-hued sumachs, gladdening the deep green still lingering in the grass and undergrowth, beckoned him on. When he reached the village of Catskill, bordering the foothills of the mountains, his real joy began. His own brush tells the story of what he saw “In the Catskills” (Fig. 12), Metropolitan Museum of Art. Heopened the way and many other young artists followed in his footsteps. It was the sale of his early pictures of the Catskills and the good will of Trumbull and other artists that made possible a trip to England and access to the studios of Lawrence and Turner. The latter said of him: |
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American Women And The Repeal Of Prohibition $24 In 1933 Americans did something they had never done before: they voted to repeal an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The Eighteenth Amendment, which for 13 years had prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages, was nullified by the passage of another amendment, the Twenty-First. Many factors helped create this remarkable turn of events. One factor that was essential, Kenneth D. Rose here argues, was the presence of a large number of well-organized women promoting repeal.Even more remarkable than the appearance of these women on the political scene was the approach they took to the politics of repeal. Intriguingly, the arguments employed by repeal women and by prohibition women were often mirror images of each other, even though the women on the two sides of the issue pursued diametrically opposed political agendas. Rose contends that a distinguishing feature of the women’s repeal movement was an argument for home protection, a social feminist ideology that women repealists shared with the prohibitionist women of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. The book surveys the women’s movement to repeal national prohibition and places it within the contexts of women’s temperance activity, women’s political activity during the 1920s, and the campaign for repeal.While recent years have seen much-needed attention devoted to the recovery of women’s history, conservative women have too often been overlooked, deliberately ignored, or written off as unworthy of scrutiny. With American Women and the Repeal of Prohibition, Kenneth Rose fleshes out a crucial chapter in the history of American women and culture. |
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American Women and the Repeal of Prohibition $19.2 In 1933 Americans did something they had never done before: they voted to repeal an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The Eighteenth Amendment, which for 13 years had prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages, was nullified by the passage of another amendment, the Twenty-First. Many factors helped create this remarkable turn of events. One factor that was essential, Kenneth D. Rose here argues, was the presence of a large number of well-organized women promoting repeal.Even more remarkable than the appearance of these women on the political scene was the approach they took to the politics of repeal. Intriguingly, the arguments employed by repeal women and by prohibition women were often mirror images of each other, even though the women on the two sides of the issue pursued diametrically opposed political agendas. Rose contends that a distinguishing feature of the women’s repeal movement was an argument for home protection, a social feminist ideology that women repealists shared with the prohibitionist women of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. The book surveys the women’s movement to repeal national prohibition and places it within the contexts of women’s temperance activity, women’s political activity during the 1920s, and the campaign for repeal.While recent years have seen much-needed attention devoted to the recovery of women’s history, conservative women have too often been overlooked, deliberately ignored, or written off as unworthy of scrutiny. With American Women and the Repeal of Prohibition, Kenneth Rose fleshes out a crucial chapter in the history of American women and culture. |
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Animal Home Button Sticker For iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad $9.99 6-in-1 pack sticker. Adorable animal character design. Easy to apply; just peel and stick (no glue is needed). Durable and easily removable, leaving no sticky residue behind. Gives your device a unique look. Compatible with the following Apple models : iPad iPad 2 The New iPad (iPad 3) iPhone iPhone 3G iPhone 3GS iPhone 4 iPhone 4S |
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Around Uniontown, Pennsylvania (Images of America Series) $21.99 Once scattered with frontier forts and Native American paths, Uniontown has changed considerably since Henry Beeson, a Virginia Quaker, offered fifty-four lots for sale on July 4, 1776. Around Uniontown captures this history with nearly two hundred vintage images culled from personal collections and the Uniontown Public Library’s archives. In these pages, revisit 1896, when Uniontown had its greatest patriotic festivity. View beautiful tree-lined streets with the magnificent homes of coal barons. Visit the “patch towns,” and meet the people who lived and worked during the booming coal and coke era. Witness the sensational Polly Williams murder trial, and learn about some of the unique individuals who have called Uniontown home, such as Gen. George C. Marshall, David Blythe, and “Crazy Billy.” |
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Art of Buying Art: An Insider’s Guide to Collecting Contemporary Art $39.95 A contemporary art expert demystifies the process of finding, appreciating, and collecting contemporary art on any budget.Contemporary art is often misunderstood as intentionally controversial, obnoxiously self–indulgent, or painfully obscure. In this book, contemporary art expert and gallery owner Paige West guides readers toward the understanding that contemporary art can be just as original, tasteful, and breathtaking as traditional paintings. West draws from her experience as a professional art dealer to break all these misconceptions and allow readers to begin developing and enjoying a private collection.Beautiful full–colour illustrations and smart layout accompany the humor with which this book explores the current art scene. Dealing with everything from the outrage surrounding Chris Ofili’s Sensation, to Salvador Dali’s rampage through a department store, this book will appeal to the artistically minded individual as well as the potential art buyer. Beginning with what constitutes original art, the book moves on to discuss how to start collecting, where to find modern art, and what are reasonable prices. With gorgeous photographs of representative pieces used as examples, the book is as much a fashionable tool for home decorating as it is an open door into the world of contemporary art. This book educates readers to take those gilded–frame, poster–size wedding photos off their living room walls, or those college poster art sale finds, and put up interesting pieces from limited editions by current artists – without breaking the bank. |
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Arts Centers in Pennsylvania: Performing Arts Centers in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Mary D’angelo Performing Arts Center $8.96 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Performing Arts Centers in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Mary D’angelo Performing Arts Center, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Benedum Center, Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, Philadelphia Art Alliance, Mountain Laurel Center for the Performing Arts. Excerpt: The Pittsburgh Center for the Arts (PCA) is a non-profit community arts campus that offers arts education programs and contemporary art exhibitions in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It also provides services and resources for artists throughout Western Pennsylvania. PCA provides a venue for the community to create, see, support, and learn about visual arts. Founded in 1945, PCA is located at 6300 Fifth Avenue in the Shadyside neighborhood. The PCA’s formally opened on March 17, 1945, as the “Arts and Craft Center” at Fifth and Shady Avenues. Almost 1000 Pittsburghers gathered at the opening night ceremonies, headed by Mayor Cornelius D. Scully, J. Bailey Ellis, who was named chairman of the Center, and Mrs. Charles D. Marshall, who publicly turned the key to her home over to the city. Ten artist groups comprised the Center at its founding: The first program after the grand opening was a musicale given by the Musicians Club on March 25, 1945. Each of the ten groups were responsible for holding five programs open to the public each year. The first Christmas Bazaar was held in November 1946, and continues today as the Holiday Sale. The organization was officially chartered in July 1947. The first annual meeting to which all members of the various artist groups were invited was held on January 12, 1948. The newly-revised by-laws were read and accepted. The elected board and officers were unpaid. The Centers dedication to improving the overall quality of life… More: |
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Assorted Pattern Foldable Stand For Cell Phone $6.99 Suitable for Apple iPhone, iPod, cell phones, MP3 players and other small handheld devices. Provides steady and firm support to your device. Holds your device vertically or horizontally at 3 different angles for comfortable reading and viewing. Great for use at home or in the office. Portable, lightweight and easy-to-store. Made of high-quality hard plastic. Available in assorted colorful and stylish patterns. Note : Please note that the item you receive is randomly picked so its color and pattern may not be the same as the above picture. |
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Back of the Box Cooking: 30-Minute Meals: 500 Quick and Easy Family Recipes from America’s Favorite Brands $0.99 A new time-and money-saving collection of your favorite brand-name recipes! Whether for a family weeknight dinner, a brunch with friends, a potluck supper, or a school bake sale, the recipes in this delectable book incorporate fresh ingredients, trusted family brands, and take less than 30 minutes to prepare! In this companion volume to Back of the Box Cooking, emphasis is on meeting the needs of busy families who still want to bring to the table yummy and healthful foods that everyone in the family will enjoy. With the top-rated recipes from the Web sites and test kitchens of such trusted brands as Campbell’s, Birds Eye, Quaker, Cascadian Farm, Newman’s Own, Nestle, General Foods, and more, this book offers time-saving tips, a pantry list, and the opportunity to create home-cooked meals every day. Five hundred brand-new recipes include appetizers, main courses, side dishes, and desserts. This essential book for every busy cook ensures less time in the kitchen and more time at the table with family and friends. |
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Bake Sale Cookbook $19.95 165 Simple Sweets & Savory SensationsEach easy recipe is blue ribbon-worthy and created for fabulous, fast baking—warm your kitchen with the sweet scent of love.*265 Color Photographs *240 Pages of Recipes, Tips & IdeasThe Joy of Sweet Making:Effortless and ever-popular cakes and cupcakesIncredible and irresistible frostings, fillings, toppings, and icingsMelt-in-your-mouth puddings, pastries, pies, and tartsDecadently delicious brownies, bars, and chocolatesIncredibly quick cookies, candies, and confectionsCountless tips, savvy solutions, and all the secrets to make baking simpleThe Bake Sale Cookbook will inspire you with new twists on your favorite desserts and guarantees perfect results every time. Delight your friends and family every day and at every occasion with home-baked sweetness made quick and easy. Share sweet and savory treats at home, at your community or school bake sale, and at any and every gracious gathering. |
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Barter Fair $3.99 The images of the skunk, official mascot of this year’s Barter Fair, and the I-Ching hexagram “Gathering Together” adorn this year’s official Barter Fair tie-dye t-shirt. You can get yours for just ten dollars when you get there.You may have to drive all the way from San Francisco just for the weekend, but it’ll be worth it. Every crystal sucking, tree hugging, dirt worshipping earth muffin, white witch, Ashland yippie, and backwoods hippie in Southern Oregon will be there, and it’ll be fun, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun! You can camp with your old pow-wow pals. Their campsite is pretty full, but there’s still room for one more tent.Want to buy a corn snake? Take a ride on the space wheel or a giant rocking horse? Hear the tree-sitter’s story? Watch the corn dance or listen to the Native American drummers and singers? You might even want to buy one of those famous Barter Fair goo balls. You’ll probably have even more fun if you do! Don’t miss the big parade, complete with skeleton band, naked mud dancers, and giant puppets.It’s Saturday afternoon, and the Barter Fair is in full swing. Want to get pierced or tattooed? Hungry? Get something good to eat at the Rainbow Kitchen or the totally hemp food booth. You can get an animal spirit guide reading or cast the I-Ching. You can have your palm read, your hair braided, your aura analyzed, your future told, or your past lives revealed!Later, visit the earth, air, fire, and water installations, watch the full harvest moon rise, and dance, dance, dance as the Lions of Jah lay down some cool reggae tunes. Then, find out what goes on after the day crowd departs.Sunday morning, there’s still time to check out the hemp house, sky chairs, and dog pods or visit the belly dancers’ camp. And hey, don’t go home without a crystal or two. Those corn snakes are still for sale! So are the goo balls! |
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Barter Fair $14.86 The images of the skunk, official mascot of this year’s Barter Fair, and the I-Ching hexagram “Gathering Together” adorn this year’s official Barter Fair tie-dye t-shirt. You can get yours for just ten dollars when you get there.You may have to drive all the way from San Francisco just for the weekend, but it’ll be worth it. Every crystal sucking, tree hugging, dirt worshipping earth muffin, white witch, Ashland yippie, and backwoods hippie in Southern Oregon will be there, and it’ll be fun, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun! You can camp with your old pow-wow pals. Their campsite is pretty full, but there’s still room for one more tent.Want to buy a corn snake? Take a ride on the space wheel or a giant rocking horse? Hear the tree-sitter’s story? Watch the corn dance or listen to the Native American drummers and singers? You might even want to buy one of those famous Barter Fair goo balls. You’ll probably have even more fun if you do! Don’t miss the big parade, complete with skeleton band, naked mud dancers, and giant puppets.It’s Saturday afternoon, and the Barter Fair is in full swing. Want to get pierced or tattooed? Hungry? Get something good to eat at the Rainbow Kitchen or the totally hemp food booth. You can get an animal spirit guide reading or cast the I-Ching. You can have your palm read, your hair braided, your aura analyzed, your future told, or your past lives revealed!Later, visit the earth, air, fire, and water installations, watch the full harvest moon rise, and dance, dance, dance as the Lions of Jah lay down some cool reggae tunes. Then, find out what goes on after the day crowd departs.Sunday morning, there’s still time to check out the hemp house, sky chairs, and dog pods or visit the belly dancers’ camp. And hey, don’t go home without a crystal or two. Those corn snakes are still for sale! So are the goo balls! |
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Beautiful Built-Ins $39.95 ALL THE DETAILS, PLANS, AND IDEAS YOU NEED TO USE STOCK KITCHEN CABINETS TO CREATE BUILT-INS THROUGHOUT THE HOMEThis expertly written, heavily-illustrated resource provides builders, remodelers, designers, and architects with all the ideas and information they need to use stock kitchen cabinetry to create beautiful and functional built-ins throughout the home. Homeowners will find this a valuable resource, too.Written by a certified kitchen and bathroom designer with twenty-five years’ experience in the field, Beautiful Built-Ins is packed with plan details and installation tips — so pitching the sale, closing the deal, specifying and ordering materials, and actual assembly is efficient and easy. It will prove to be a source of design inspiration complete with the necessary “how to” information.With more than 750 illustrations, Beautiful Built-Ins is versatile enough to double as a presentation portfolio and can actually improve your bottom line by giving you more options to offer your clients.INVALUABLE TO BUILDERS, REMODELERS, DESIGNERS, AND ARCHITECTS:* Assembly tips* Bedrooms, Bathrooms, and Exercise Areas* Beverage Centers* Libraries, Offices and Desks* Craft Rooms, Potting Benches, and Workshops* Entertainment Centers* Utility Areas* Children’s Rooms* Dining Areas* Cabinets, Cabinets Everywhere* Details, Details, Details* Striking Out on Your Own* Appendix* Glossary* Manufacturers and SuppliersCONNIE EDWARDS (certified kitchen and bath designer) has been involved with the cabinet industry for more than twenty-five years. She is an Allied Member of ASID and a chairholder in the Color Marketing Group.Ms. Edwards’ design work and articles of the trade appear nationally. As director of design for American WoodworkCorporation she is involved in showroom display design as well as trade show management, design training, and showhouse design. She is a member of the Board |
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Belleek Irish Kylemore Planter 5.3 inch $84.99 This Belleek Kylemore Planter is handcrafted with a embossed woven basket design accompanied by handpainted green shamrocks. Fill with fresh flowers to decorate your home. Add this to your Irish Pottery Collection Today! This Porcelain piece from Ireland measures at 5.3″Belleek PotteryEvery handle, flower and brush stroke is lovingly applied by hand to create the look and feel that is uniquely Belleek. Only Belleek of the highest quality is ever put on sale. When Belleek was established in 1857 the pottery’s founder John Caldwell Bloomfield declared that any piece with even the slightest flaw should be destroyed. 151 years later, this golden principle of perfectionism is still strictly adhered to. |
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Bess Wallace Truman: Harry’s White House Boss $29.95 Thrust into the world of Washington politics and power, Bess Wallace Truman steadfastly remained what she wanted to be: a representative of middle-American values and virtues. She ran the White House as she ran her own home, attending personally to details that many first ladies had left to the staff. She answered mail in longhand, took charge of bookkeeping, and carefully watched expenses. President Harry S. Truman fondly called his wife “The Boss.”The product of a small town aristocracy with nineteenth-century manners and morals, Bess Truman was repelled by personal publicity, even after ten years as a senator’s wife. A woman’s place in public, she observed, was “to sit beside her husband, be silent and be sure her hat is on straight.” Sara Sale now casts a modern light on this traditional first lady through the first scholarly biography of Bess.Unlike Eleanor Roosevelt, Bess did not want to be a public figure and struggled to keep the press happy. But Sale shows that, although Mrs. Truman avoided the public spotlight, in private she was a strong-minded, intelligent woman who influenced her husband’s presidency—a shrewd political operator who knew how to achieve her own goals without fanfare.Sale traces Mrs. Truman’s many philanthropic efforts both before and during her White House years and places her public activities in the larger context of contemporary women’s activism. She also reveals how the president discussed all of his policy decisions with her, making her his full partner. Grounded in research into previously overlooked archives at the Truman Library and the Library of Congress, Sale’s work expands our understanding of a remarkable American woman. More than a traditionalist, she worked behind the scenes to refashion the office of first lady into a modern institution by reflecting changes in the ways postwar American women lived their lives. Becoming first lady before the days of professional image making, she nevertheless |
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Best Staged Plans $14.99 “Claire Cook’s characters aren’t rich or glamorous—they’re physically imperfect, emotionally insecure, and deeply familiar.” — Tom Perrotta, author of Little Children“If I had a sister, I’d want her to be Claire Cook . . . Claire Cook is wicked good.” —Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of The Deep End of the Ocean “Reading Claire Cook might be the most fun you have all summer.” —Elin Hilderbrand, author of The Castaways“Claire Cook has an original voice, sparkling style, and a window into family life that will make you laugh and cry.”—Adriana Trigiani, author of Big Stone Gap “Charming, engagingly quirky, and full of fun, Claire Cook just gets it.”—Meg Cabot, author of The Princess DiariesAs a professional home stager, Sandy Sullivan is an expert at transforming cluttered rooms into attractive houses ready for sale. If only reinventing her life were as easy as choosing the perfect paint color. She’s eager to put her family’s suburban Boston home on the market, to downsize, and to simplify her own life. But she must first deal with her foot-dragging husband and her grown son, who has moved back home after college to inhabit the basement “bat cave.” After reading them the riot act, Sandy takes a job staging a boutique hotel in Atlanta recently acquired by her best friend’s boyfriend. The good news is that she can spend time with her recently married daughter, Shannon, in Atlanta. The bad news is that Shannon finds herself heading to Boston for job training, leaving Sandy and her southern son-in-law, Chance, as reluctant roommates. If that’s not complicated enough, Sandy begins to suspect that her best friend’s boyfriend may be seeing another woman on the side. Filled with characters who are fresh |
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Best Staged Plans $59.97 “Claire Cook’s characters aren’t rich or glamorous—they’re physically imperfect, emotionally insecure, and deeply familiar.” — Tom Perrotta, author of Little Children“If I had a sister, I’d want her to be Claire Cook . . . Claire Cook is wicked good.” —Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of The Deep End of the Ocean “Reading Claire Cook might be the most fun you have all summer.” —Elin Hilderbrand, author of The Castaways“Claire Cook has an original voice, sparkling style, and a window into family life that will make you laugh and cry.”—Adriana Trigiani, author of Big Stone Gap “Charming, engagingly quirky, and full of fun, Claire Cook just gets it.”—Meg Cabot, author of The Princess DiariesAs a professional home stager, Sandy Sullivan is an expert at transforming cluttered rooms into attractive houses ready for sale. If only reinventing her life were as easy as choosing the perfect paint color. She’s eager to put her family’s suburban Boston home on the market, to downsize, and to simplify her own life. But she must first deal with her foot-dragging husband and her grown son, who has moved back home after college to inhabit the basement “bat cave.” After reading them the riot act, Sandy takes a job staging a boutique hotel in Atlanta recently acquired by her best friend’s boyfriend. The good news is that she can spend time with her recently married daughter, Shannon, in Atlanta. The bad news is that Shannon finds herself heading to Boston for job training, leaving Sandy and her southern son-in-law, Chance, as reluctant roommates. If that’s not complicated enough, Sandy begins to suspect that her best friend’s boyfriend may be seeing another woman on the side. Filled with characters who are fresh |
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Best Staged Plans $39.97 “Claire Cook’s characters aren’t rich or glamorous—they’re physically imperfect, emotionally insecure, and deeply familiar.” — Tom Perrotta, author of Little Children“If I had a sister, I’d want her to be Claire Cook . . . Claire Cook is wicked good.” —Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of The Deep End of the Ocean “Reading Claire Cook might be the most fun you have all summer.” —Elin Hilderbrand, author of The Castaways“Claire Cook has an original voice, sparkling style, and a window into family life that will make you laugh and cry.”—Adriana Trigiani, author of Big Stone Gap “Charming, engagingly quirky, and full of fun, Claire Cook just gets it.”—Meg Cabot, author of The Princess DiariesAs a professional home stager, Sandy Sullivan is an expert at transforming cluttered rooms into attractive houses ready for sale. If only reinventing her life were as easy as choosing the perfect paint color. She’s eager to put her family’s suburban Boston home on the market, to downsize, and to simplify her own life. But she must first deal with her foot-dragging husband and her grown son, who has moved back home after college to inhabit the basement “bat cave.” After reading them the riot act, Sandy takes a job staging a boutique hotel in Atlanta recently acquired by her best friend’s boyfriend. The good news is that she can spend time with her recently married daughter, Shannon, in Atlanta. The bad news is that Shannon finds herself heading to Boston for job training, leaving Sandy and her southern son-in-law, Chance, as reluctant roommates. If that’s not complicated enough, Sandy begins to suspect that her best friend’s boyfriend may be seeing another woman on the side. Filled with characters who are fresh |
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Best Staged Plans $15.15 “Claire Cook’s characters aren’t rich or glamorous—they’re physically imperfect, emotionally insecure, and deeply familiar.” — Tom Perrotta, author of Little Children“If I had a sister, I’d want her to be Claire Cook . . . Claire Cook is wicked good.” —Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of The Deep End of the Ocean “Reading Claire Cook might be the most fun you have all summer.” —Elin Hilderbrand, author of The Castaways“Claire Cook has an original voice, sparkling style, and a window into family life that will make you laugh and cry.”—Adriana Trigiani, author of Big Stone Gap “Charming, engagingly quirky, and full of fun, Claire Cook just gets it.”—Meg Cabot, author of The Princess DiariesAs a professional home stager, Sandy Sullivan is an expert at transforming cluttered rooms into attractive houses ready for sale. If only reinventing her life were as easy as choosing the perfect paint color. She’s eager to put her family’s suburban Boston home on the market, to downsize, and to simplify her own life. But she must first deal with her foot-dragging husband and her grown son, who has moved back home after college to inhabit the basement “bat cave.” After reading them the riot act, Sandy takes a job staging a boutique hotel in Atlanta recently acquired by her best friend’s boyfriend. The good news is that she can spend time with her recently married daughter, Shannon, in Atlanta. The bad news is that Shannon finds herself heading to Boston for job training, leaving Sandy and her southern son-in-law, Chance, as reluctant roommates. If that’s not complicated enough, Sandy begins to suspect that her best friend’s boyfriend may be seeing another woman on the side. Filled with characters who are fresh |
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Best Staged Plans $14.99 “Claire Cook’s characters aren’t rich or glamorous—they’re physically imperfect, emotionally insecure, and deeply familiar.” — Tom Perrotta, author of Little Children“If I had a sister, I’d want her to be Claire Cook . . . Claire Cook is wicked good.” —Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of The Deep End of the Ocean “Reading Claire Cook might be the most fun you have all summer.” —Elin Hilderbrand, author of The Castaways“Claire Cook has an original voice, sparkling style, and a window into family life that will make you laugh and cry.”—Adriana Trigiani, author of Big Stone Gap “Charming, engagingly quirky, and full of fun, Claire Cook just gets it.”—Meg Cabot, author of The Princess DiariesAs a professional home stager, Sandy Sullivan is an expert at transforming cluttered rooms into attractive houses ready for sale. If only reinventing her life were as easy as choosing the perfect paint color. She’s eager to put her family’s suburban Boston home on the market, to downsize, and to simplify her own life. But she must first deal with her foot-dragging husband and her grown son, who has moved back home after college to inhabit the basement “bat cave.” After reading them the riot act, Sandy takes a job staging a boutique hotel in Atlanta recently acquired by her best friend’s boyfriend. The good news is that she can spend time with her recently married daughter, Shannon, in Atlanta. The bad news is that Shannon finds herself heading to Boston for job training, leaving Sandy and her southern son-in-law, Chance, as reluctant roommates. If that’s not complicated enough, Sandy begins to suspect that her best friend’s boyfriend may be seeing another woman on the side. Filled with characters who are fresh |
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Best Staged Plans $0.65 “Claire Cook’s characters aren’t rich or glamorous—they’re physically imperfect, emotionally insecure, and deeply familiar.” — Tom Perrotta, author of Little Children“If I had a sister, I’d want her to be Claire Cook . . . Claire Cook is wicked good.” —Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of The Deep End of the Ocean “Reading Claire Cook might be the most fun you have all summer.” —Elin Hilderbrand, author of The Castaways“Claire Cook has an original voice, sparkling style, and a window into family life that will make you laugh and cry.”—Adriana Trigiani, author of Big Stone Gap “Charming, engagingly quirky, and full of fun, Claire Cook just gets it.”—Meg Cabot, author of The Princess DiariesAs a professional home stager, Sandy Sullivan is an expert at transforming cluttered rooms into attractive houses ready for sale. If only reinventing her life were as easy as choosing the perfect paint color. She’s eager to put her family’s suburban Boston home on the market, to downsize, and to simplify her own life. But she must first deal with her foot-dragging husband and her grown son, who has moved back home after college to inhabit the basement “bat cave.” After reading them the riot act, Sandy takes a job staging a boutique hotel in Atlanta recently acquired by her best friend’s boyfriend. The good news is that she can spend time with her recently married daughter, Shannon, in Atlanta. The bad news is that Shannon finds herself heading to Boston for job training, leaving Sandy and her southern son-in-law, Chance, as reluctant roommates. If that’s not complicated enough, Sandy begins to suspect that her best friend’s boyfriend may be seeing another woman on the side. Filled with characters who are fresh |
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Best Staged Plans $10.03 “Claire Cook’s characters aren’t rich or glamorous—they’re physically imperfect, emotionally insecure, and deeply familiar.” — Tom Perrotta, author of Little Children“If I had a sister, I’d want her to be Claire Cook . . . Claire Cook is wicked good.” —Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of The Deep End of the Ocean “Reading Claire Cook might be the most fun you have all summer.” —Elin Hilderbrand, author of The Castaways“Claire Cook has an original voice, sparkling style, and a window into family life that will make you laugh and cry.”—Adriana Trigiani, author of Big Stone Gap “Charming, engagingly quirky, and full of fun, Claire Cook just gets it.”—Meg Cabot, author of The Princess DiariesAs a professional home stager, Sandy Sullivan is an expert at transforming cluttered rooms into attractive houses ready for sale. If only reinventing her life were as easy as choosing the perfect paint color. She’s eager to put her family’s suburban Boston home on the market, to downsize, and to simplify her own life. But she must first deal with her foot-dragging husband and her grown son, who has moved back home after college to inhabit the basement “bat cave.” After reading them the riot act, Sandy takes a job staging a boutique hotel in Atlanta recently acquired by her best friend’s boyfriend. The good news is that she can spend time with her recently married daughter, Shannon, in Atlanta. The bad news is that Shannon finds herself heading to Boston for job training, leaving Sandy and her southern son-in-law, Chance, as reluctant roommates. If that’s not complicated enough, Sandy begins to suspect that her best friend’s boyfriend may be seeing another woman on the side. Filled with characters who are fresh |
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Best Staged Plans $14.99 “Claire Cook’s characters aren’t rich or glamorous—they’re physically imperfect, emotionally insecure, and deeply familiar.” — Tom Perrotta, author of Little Children“If I had a sister, I’d want her to be Claire Cook . . . Claire Cook is wicked good.” —Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of The Deep End of the Ocean “Reading Claire Cook might be the most fun you have all summer.” —Elin Hilderbrand, author of The Castaways“Claire Cook has an original voice, sparkling style, and a window into family life that will make you laugh and cry.”—Adriana Trigiani, author of Big Stone Gap “Charming, engagingly quirky, and full of fun, Claire Cook just gets it.”—Meg Cabot, author of The Princess DiariesAs a professional home stager, Sandy Sullivan is an expert at transforming cluttered rooms into attractive houses ready for sale. If only reinventing her life were as easy as choosing the perfect paint color. She’s eager to put her family’s suburban Boston home on the market, to downsize, and to simplify her own life. But she must first deal with her foot-dragging husband and her grown son, who has moved back home after college to inhabit the basement “bat cave.” After reading them the riot act, Sandy takes a job staging a boutique hotel in Atlanta recently acquired by her best friend’s boyfriend. The good news is that she can spend time with her recently married daughter, Shannon, in Atlanta. The bad news is that Shannon finds herself heading to Boston for job training, leaving Sandy and her southern son-in-law, Chance, as reluctant roommates. If that’s not complicated enough, Sandy begins to suspect that her best friend’s boyfriend may be seeing another woman on the side. Filled with characters who are fresh |
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Best Staged Plans $27.36 “Claire Cook’s characters aren’t rich or glamorous—they’re physically imperfect, emotionally insecure, and deeply familiar.” — Tom Perrotta, author of Little Children“If I had a sister, I’d want her to be Claire Cook . . . Claire Cook is wicked good.” —Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of The Deep End of the Ocean “Reading Claire Cook might be the most fun you have all summer.” —Elin Hilderbrand, author of The Castaways“Claire Cook has an original voice, sparkling style, and a window into family life that will make you laugh and cry.”—Adriana Trigiani, author of Big Stone Gap “Charming, engagingly quirky, and full of fun, Claire Cook just gets it.”—Meg Cabot, author of The Princess DiariesAs a professional home stager, Sandy Sullivan is an expert at transforming cluttered rooms into attractive houses ready for sale. If only reinventing her life were as easy as choosing the perfect paint color. She’s eager to put her family’s suburban Boston home on the market, to downsize, and to simplify her own life. But she must first deal with her foot-dragging husband and her grown son, who has moved back home after college to inhabit the basement “bat cave.” After reading them the riot act, Sandy takes a job staging a boutique hotel in Atlanta recently acquired by her best friend’s boyfriend. The good news is that she can spend time with her recently married daughter, Shannon, in Atlanta. The bad news is that Shannon finds herself heading to Boston for job training, leaving Sandy and her southern son-in-law, Chance, as reluctant roommates. If that’s not complicated enough, Sandy begins to suspect that her best friend’s boyfriend may be seeing another woman on the side. Filled with characters who are fresh |
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Best of Cole Porter: 296 $4.49 Features 23 timeless treasures: Anything Goes • Begin the Beguine • Don’t Fence Me In • From This Moment On • I Get a Kick out of You • I Love Paris • I Love You • I’ve Got You Under My Skin • In the Still of the Night • It’s De-Lovely • Just One of Those Things • Love for Sale • Night and Day • You Do Something to Me • You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To • You’re the Top • more. |
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Beyond the Bake Sale: The Essential Guide to Family/School Partnerships $13 A practical, hands-on primer on helping schools and families work better together to improve children’s education.Countless studies demonstrate that students with parents actively involved in their education at home and school are more likely to earn higher grades and test scores, enroll in higher-level programs, graduate from high school, and go on to post-secondary education. Beyond the Bake Sale shows how to form these essential partnerships and how to make them work.First published by the National Committee for Citizens in Education in 1986, Beyond the Bake Sale went on to sell more than 50,000 copies in nine editions. Packed with tips from principals and teachers, checklists, and an invaluable resource section, this updated and substantially expanded edition reveals how to build strong collaborative relationships and offers practical advice for improving interactions between parents and teachers, from insuring that PTA groups are constructive and inclusive to navigating the complex issues surrounding diversity in the classroom.Written with candor, clarity, and humor, Beyond the Bake Sale is essential reading for teachers, parents on the front lines in public schools, and administrators and policy makers at all levels. Includes answers to these questions:• What is a family-school partnership supposed to look like?• How can schools and families build trust instead of blaming each other?• How can involving parents help raise students’ test scores?• How can teachers relate to families who don’t share their culture and values? |
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Bliss $3.99 By the decree of her father Stu, Natrisha Kincaid is sold into an abusive marriage to have his monetary debts forgiven. Her older sister, Lenora Kincaid is heartbroken as she watches their father drag her beloved younger sister from the family home in the late evening and thrown into the arms of the town menace, Don Risor. After seeing the sale of her sister, Lenora becomes at odds with Stu and blames him for Natrisha’s ordeal. Eventually, Lenora seeks help at Pathways, a battered women’s shelter. There she meets Shayna Lawson, a social worker and abuse counselor. Together they will fight the judicial system with the hope of convincing the judge to grant Natrisha a divorce and remove her from Risor’s house to safety.On a silent dark night, Lenora is brutally murdered in her father’s home. Stu Kincaid also loses his life. News of their deaths is shocking to both Natrisha and Shayna. After Lenora dies, Shayna decides to take on the monumental tasks to free Natrisha and solve her sister’s murder. In the midst of their trials, an English business man comes to Miami. Carter Wesley is looking to expand his multi-million dollar real estate empire and decides to purchase and renovate a deteriorating residential tower on Miami’s ocean front. The current owner of the tower, the shrewd Paul Kolinsky, frequently taunts Carter. This business deal will add more drama to Carter’s life than he expected. Just minutes before he is scheduled to meet with Kolinsky, Carter sees Natrisha working the breakfast rush hour at his luxury hotel. He is instantly mesmerized by the raven-haired beauty. He has to have her. His attraction for Natrisha will lead to a steamy encounter between them that will bind them together for eternity. |
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Bliss $9.23 By the decree of her father Stu, Natrisha Kincaid is sold into an abusive marriage to have his monetary debts forgiven. Her older sister, Lenora Kincaid is heartbroken as she watches their father drag her beloved younger sister from the family home in the late evening and thrown into the arms of the town menace, Don Risor. After seeing the sale of her sister, Lenora becomes at odds with Stu and blames him for Natrisha’s ordeal. Eventually, Lenora seeks help at Pathways, a battered women’s shelter. There she meets Shayna Lawson, a social worker and abuse counselor. Together they will fight the judicial system with the hope of convincing the judge to grant Natrisha a divorce and remove her from Risor’s house to safety.On a silent dark night, Lenora is brutally murdered in her father’s home. Stu Kincaid also loses his life. News of their deaths is shocking to both Natrisha and Shayna. After Lenora dies, Shayna decides to take on the monumental tasks to free Natrisha and solve her sister’s murder. In the midst of their trials, an English business man comes to Miami. Carter Wesley is looking to expand his multi-million dollar real estate empire and decides to purchase and renovate a deteriorating residential tower on Miami’s ocean front. The current owner of the tower, the shrewd Paul Kolinsky, frequently taunts Carter. This business deal will add more drama to Carter’s life than he expected. Just minutes before he is scheduled to meet with Kolinsky, Carter sees Natrisha working the breakfast rush hour at his luxury hotel. He is instantly mesmerized by the raven-haired beauty. He has to have her. His attraction for Natrisha will lead to a steamy encounter between them that will bind them together for eternity. |
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Blue Star In My Window $10.27 This is just one story of one military family. We are nothing special, as you will see. But we are incredibly blessed by love for one another. We are proud of our young son, the job he does, and for the man he is becoming. We are thankful for the time we’ve had with him and the lessons of life we’ve learned from one another. This is our story of deployment and homecoming: two words that conjure up such a score of different emotions. The home team and the away team. We thank those who supported us during this time and will never forget the many kindnesses extended to our family and our beloved son, a United States Marine.Military families: I would love to hear your story.Catherine DePew is a 1975 graduate of Lincoln Christian College in Lincoln, Illinois. She has been employed by Nabisco/Kraft Foods for 25 years. She is a member of Cathedral of Praise in Maumee, Ohio and has been involved in children’s ministry, facilitating Beth Moore women’s Bible studies, and she and her husband are co-directors of Everyday Heroes Military Ministry. She is a member of the Northwest Ohio Marine Family Support Community. Her highest calling is that of a wife to Lenny and mother to Katelyn, Kenton, and daughter-in-law Julie. Cathy’s newest joy is becoming a grandmother to Christian Kurt Dial. Cathy enjoys the beauty of quilts, sunsets and sunrises, and the stars in the nighttime sky. She loves the Scriptures, aims to be a Proverbs 31 kind of gal, enjoys the friends she’s made along the way (especially the ‘yoyo sisterhood’ from LCC), and loves a good garage sale! |
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Breadwinner $8.95 The Breadwinner brings to life an issue that has recently exploded in the international media — the reality of life under the Taliban. Young Parvana lives with her family in one room of a bombed-out apartment building in Kabul, Afghanistan. Because he has a foreign education, her father is arrested by the Taliban, the religious group that controls the country. Since women cannot appear in public unless covered head to toe, or go to school, or work outside the home, the family becomes increasingly desperate until Parvana conceives a plan. She cuts her hair and disguises herself as a boy to earn money for her family. Parvana’s determination to survive is the force that drives this novel set against the backdrop of an intolerable situation brought about by war and religious fanaticism. Deborah Ellis spent several months talking with women and girls in Afghan refugee camps in Pakistan and Russia. This suspenseful, timely novel is the result of those encounters. Royalties from the sale of The Breadwinner will go toward educating Afghan girls in Pakistani refugee camps. “…a potent portrait of life in contemporary Afghanistan, showing that powerful heroines can survive even in the most oppressive … conditions.” — Booklist |
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Brilliant (Avery Sisters Trilogy Series #3) $8.99 Everybody knows who Quinn Avery is. She’s the smart, calm, responsible Avery sister, the one who’s kept it together in spite of all that’s happened since their mom lost her job. But when the family house goes up for sale and Quinn faces the prospect of losing the home she loves, something snaps inside her, and a new, wild, reckless Quinn emerges. Soon Quinn’s lying, sneaking out, and partying with a brand-new crowd. When Quinn adds ditching her best friends and kissing the wrong boys—including her sister’s boyfriend and her own piano teacher—to her list of crimes, she may finally have gone too far. Can Quinn find her way back to the family that needs her and the only boy she’s ever loved? |
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Brilliant (Avery Sisters Trilogy Series #3) $0.01 Everybody knows who Quinn Avery is. She’s the smart, calm, responsible Avery sister, the one who’s kept it together in spite of all that’s happened since their mom lost her job. But when the family house goes up for sale and Quinn faces the prospect of losing the home she loves, something snaps inside her, and a new, wild, reckless Quinn emerges. Soon Quinn’s lying, sneaking out, and partying with a brand-new crowd. When Quinn adds ditching her best friends and kissing the wrong boys—including her sister’s boyfriend and her own piano teacher—to her list of crimes, she may finally have gone too far. Can Quinn find her way back to the family that needs her and the only boy she’s ever loved? |
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Brilliant (Avery Sisters Trilogy Series #3) $7.99 Everybody knows who Quinn Avery is. She’s the smart, calm, responsible Avery sister, the one who’s kept it together in spite of all that’s happened since their mom lost her job. But when the family house goes up for sale and Quinn faces the prospect of losing the home she loves, something snaps inside her, and a new, wild, reckless Quinn emerges. Soon Quinn’s lying, sneaking out, and partying with a brand-new crowd. When Quinn adds ditching her best friends and kissing the wrong boys—including her sister’s boyfriend and her own piano teacher—to her list of crimes, she may finally have gone too far. Can Quinn find her way back to the family that needs her and the only boy she’s ever loved? |
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Builder’s Guide to Cosmetic Remodeling $0.99 Bid-winning ideas for home remodeling without costly structural changes. Cost-conscious homeowners are demanding more bang for the buck on their remodeling projects. Here’s a book for contractors and home remodelers that can well mean the difference between winning and losing the bids on these jobs. Builder’s Guide to Cosmetic Remodeling is packed with creative, cost-effective ideas that can make even older homes look like a million bucks, without expensive structual changes. It covers everything from disguising an ugly foundation to giving a new look to the roof line—and every room in between! You’ll find: Information on new and most-requested finishing and cosmetic techniques—and how you can cash in on them. More than 150 illustrations you can use to actually close the sale!; Refacing and refinishing techniques that provide an affordable alternative to high-cost replacement; Nuts-and-bolts information on all aspects of general remodeling, and a host of creative ideas you can incorporate on your next job; Case histories from the author’s own experience—some amusing, some illustrating the real risks that contractors need to avoid; A room-by-room analysis of the options open to you, plus basics like HVAC modifications and electrical options. For any contractor or home remodeler looking to expand business, or any do-it-yourselfer looking for affordable alternatives, the Builder’s Guide to Cosmetic Remodeling is a must-have resource. |
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Buildings And Structures In Gloucestershire $23.56 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: South Wales Gas Pipeline, Barnwood House Hospital, Aston Down, Berkeley Nuclear Power Station, the New Lawn, Sapperton Tunnel, Uley Long Barrow, Tyndale Monument, Kingsholm Stadium, Speech House, the Church House, Tetbury, Whitminster Church. Excerpt: Aston Down is a former Royal Air Force airfield near Minchinhampton , Gloucestershire , South West England . It was used by the RAF from the First World War until 1967, since when it has been the home of the Cotswold Gliding Club . In 2002 the land and hangars surrounding the airfield were sold by the Ministry of Defence to private developers for use as industrial units.History Aston Down was first used as an airfield in the First World War , serving as a base for the Australian Flying Corps . Originally known as Minchinhampton Aerodrome, the airfield was renamed Aston Down in 1938 at the request of the residents of Minchinhampton village, which lies about one mile (1.5 km) to the west of the airfield, who feared not enemy attack, but a fall in the value of their houses. During the Second World War the hard runways and hangars were built. Until early 1941 Aston Down was host to the RAF’s No. 55 OTU (Officer Training Unit)(In the RAF OTU is Operational Training Unit), after which it was used as a ferry base . More recently the airfield was used as a satellite airfield for the Central Flying School at RAF Little Rissington , with trainee pilots practising their circuits in BAC Jet Provosts . Visits by the Red Arrows were also frequent until their departure from the nearby Kemble Airport in 1983. Since the sale of the airfield it no longer sees any RAF flying activity.Gliding Main article: Cotswold Gliding Club Aston Down airfield from the southIn 1967 the Cotswold Gliding Club (CGC) moved to Aston Down, which in 1981 became |
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Buried Stuff (Jane Wheel Series #4) $13.99 “Sharon Fiffer is a great writer of guilty pleasures. I’ve read every one of her mysteries. My rally cry: GIVE ME MORE STUFF!”–Alice Sebold, author of The Lovely BonesTHE WORLD’S LARGEST GARAGE SALE…MURDER INCLUDEDAntiques picker Jane Wheel is going home, back to Kankakee, Illinois. In this little town that time forgot, a farmer friend of Jane’s parents has dug up some mysterious old bones and relics. Jane just has to take a look, and she’s bringing her husband and son along. The whole family plans to camp out in a cornfield and have a rip-roaring good time. And the added bonus? Kankakee is about to host the biggest town garage sale, ever. Every block will be filled with the great stuff that is one man’s junk, but another man’s treasure–McCoy, Bakelite, vintage clothes, Depression glass, Griswold frying pans. What could possibly go wrong? A murder on the old man’s farm, just for starters…and development plans for Kankakee that spell trouble. That’s Trouble, with a capital T.”Quirky characters, intriguing family relationships, antique lore, and the history of Kankakee are all entwined in this entertaining mystery, the fourth in a series.”–Booklist”I can’t get enough of Sharon Fiffer’s stuff! Waiting for her latest–Buried Stuff–reminded me of my childhood longing for the next Nancy Drew. I admit it. I’m addicted!”–Mary Randolph Carter, author of American Junk |
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Buried Stuff (Jane Wheel Series #4) $0.99 “Sharon Fiffer is a great writer of guilty pleasures. I’ve read every one of her mysteries. My rally cry: GIVE ME MORE STUFF!”–Alice Sebold, author of The Lovely BonesTHE WORLD’S LARGEST GARAGE SALE…MURDER INCLUDEDAntiques picker Jane Wheel is going home, back to Kankakee, Illinois. In this little town that time forgot, a farmer friend of Jane’s parents has dug up some mysterious old bones and relics. Jane just has to take a look, and she’s bringing her husband and son along. The whole family plans to camp out in a cornfield and have a rip-roaring good time. And the added bonus? Kankakee is about to host the biggest town garage sale, ever. Every block will be filled with the great stuff that is one man’s junk, but another man’s treasure–McCoy, Bakelite, vintage clothes, Depression glass, Griswold frying pans. What could possibly go wrong? A murder on the old man’s farm, just for starters…and development plans for Kankakee that spell trouble. That’s Trouble, with a capital T.”Quirky characters, intriguing family relationships, antique lore, and the history of Kankakee are all entwined in this entertaining mystery, the fourth in a series.”–Booklist”I can’t get enough of Sharon Fiffer’s stuff! Waiting for her latest–Buried Stuff–reminded me of my childhood longing for the next Nancy Drew. I admit it. I’m addicted!”–Mary Randolph Carter, author of American Junk |
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Buried Stuff (Jane Wheel Series #4) $9.99 “Sharon Fiffer is a great writer of guilty pleasures. I’ve read every one of her mysteries. My rally cry: GIVE ME MORE STUFF!”–Alice Sebold, author of The Lovely BonesTHE WORLD’S LARGEST GARAGE SALE…MURDER INCLUDEDAntiques picker Jane Wheel is going home, back to Kankakee, Illinois. In this little town that time forgot, a farmer friend of Jane’s parents has dug up some mysterious old bones and relics. Jane just has to take a look, and she’s bringing her husband and son along. The whole family plans to camp out in a cornfield and have a rip-roaring good time. And the added bonus? Kankakee is about to host the biggest town garage sale, ever. Every block will be filled with the great stuff that is one man’s junk, but another man’s treasure–McCoy, Bakelite, vintage clothes, Depression glass, Griswold frying pans. What could possibly go wrong? A murder on the old man’s farm, just for starters…and development plans for Kankakee that spell trouble. That’s Trouble, with a capital T.”Quirky characters, intriguing family relationships, antique lore, and the history of Kankakee are all entwined in this entertaining mystery, the fourth in a series.”–Booklist”I can’t get enough of Sharon Fiffer’s stuff! Waiting for her latest–Buried Stuff–reminded me of my childhood longing for the next Nancy Drew. I admit it. I’m addicted!”–Mary Randolph Carter, author of American Junk |
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Buy or Sell Real Estate after the 1997 Tax Act: A Guide for Homeowners & Investors $0.99 Of all the areas affected by the 1997 Taxpayer Relief Act—the most sweeping tax reform agenda in years—perhaps the greatest impact will be in real estate. From the capital gains reduction on investment property to the new $500,000 exclusion on the sale of residences, the revisions are numerous—and complex. This concise, easy-to-understand book clarifies and simplifies these changes for you, explaining exactly what the revisions are, what they mean for your holdings, and—perhaps most importantly—how you can profit from them when buying or selling residential or commercial real estate.With the very latest information on capital gains, home office deductions, home exclusions, and other modified provisions, Buy or Sell Real Estate after the 1997 Tax Act shows you how to: Formulate effective strategies to achieve the best returns Take advantage of tax-free exchanges Use new exclusions to save money when selling your home Manage rental property sales Choose between trading and selling Determine your taxes under the new rulesHere is an authoritative, accessible, and thoroughly indispensable guide for anyone looking to understand—and capitalize on—the new tax law changes in real estate. |
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Buying A House Or Apartment $21.99 Before investing in owning a home or apartment, readers should know what their real estate agent or broker is doing. The possibility for mistakes and dishonesty will always be there, and consumers need to be fully armed to make sure that their dream of owning a house or apartment doesn’t become a financial or domestic nightmare. Readers will be much more confident about the sale knowing for themselves how to get the best price for property and mortgage rates, the pros and cons of hiring a broker, how to determine if property values will rise or fall – and what can be done about it. |
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Buying and Selling Your Home $5.98 Few things in modern life can inspire as much anxiety and confusion as buying or selling a home. This concise guide takes the reader through all the steps in the process through the closing, with particular detail to those elements that are (or are not) legally binding. A special chapter is devoted to understanding the legal concepts in play when selling your home yourself or purchasing a home “For Sale By Owner.” The Legal Almanac series serves to educate the general public on a variety of legal issues pertinent to everyday life and to keep readers informed of their rights and remedies under the law. Each volume in the series presents an explanation of a specific legal issue in simple, clearly written text, making the Almanac a concise and perfect desktop reference tool. All volumes provide state-by-state coverage. Selected state statutes are included, as are important case law and legislation, charts and tables for comparison. |
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CALIFORNIA Tax Deed Guide For Real Estate Investors! $9.99 State of CALIFORNIA Tax Deed GuideThe #1 Way To Make BIG Money As An Investor ~ Buy Real estate For PENNIES ON THE DOLLAR!! Are You Looking To Become An Investor In Real Estate? Or Are You A Seasoned Investor Already Looking To Expand Your Portfolio Of Properties? All across the United States MILLIONS of homes are being sold for what is owed in back taxes. Some states sell the personal tax at auctions at a tax lien sale. Other states sell the actual property EACH & EVERY TIME at a tax deed sale! Now you can BUY PROPERTY and own it free & clear for what is owed in back taxes!! We will show you HOW!Simply buy our guide for the Tax Deed State that interest you, follow our clear step by step instructions, and begin buying properties for next to nothing! Each and every time! It really is just that easy!Example: In October of 2010 we purchased a 2800 Sq Ft Home in Upstate NY (FREE & CLEAR) for what was owed in back taxes. From following the SAME guide we are sending to you here! We purchased this home for $4,308.00. The property was appraised for $71,500.00. Without ever stepping foot in the property, we contacted a local realtor and had them list the home for $49,000.00 claiming it was ugly and needed some work! (2) Days Later we received a call with an offer of $41,000.00 CASH. Needless to say, we took the deal. Do the math; how many times a year could you work a deal like this?? By the way, this is ONE of 10 deals we have completed in 2010 so far! Whether you are looking to buy a home to live in, rent out, or flip! Our guide will show you how to go about this and make BIG MONEY time and time again! The number 1 problem with real estate is people have success and then they STOP! Why? Buying real estate is one of the most secure forms of investing today because it’s backed BY THE PROPERTY!So What’s Included?Everything you need to start making money |
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COLORADO Tax Lien Certificate Guide For Real Estate Investors! $9.99 The Secret Millionaire Maker… Buying Tax Lien Certificates In COLORADO!The wealthy have been doing this for years. Now is the time for you to take advantage of investing in Tax Lien Certificates. This is a golden opportunity with the highest return on investment you will ever find, and the government guarantees it!! How would you like to earn 16% – 18% – 24% up to 50% on your investment? The government regardless of what happens with the stock market, inflation, recession or bank interest rates guarantees these high rates.This secret is referred to as the millionaire maker, and even now very few people know how or capitalize on their existence. It’s called a Tax Lien Certificate. In hundreds of counties throughout the United States, local governments have millions of dollars in outstanding and overdue property taxes. Each year these counties place Liens on these properties and offer them for sale thru the mail, at auctions, or right online so you can buy them ANYTIME right from the privacy of your own home!! Local governments use property tax to fund the daily services of police, fire department, welfare, and teachers. Just imagine if the revenue for these projects stopped. This is why local governments will create and sell tax lien certificates to investors like you and me. The lien is secured by the real estate property it is attached to. To put it to you in plain terms, you will be paying someone else’s property tax. I know what you’re thinking. Why would I want to do that? Because the lien is at a fixed interest rate, and you win regardless of whether the property owner pays or not. Statistics show that 97% of tax lien certificates pay off within two years. The property owner pays his taxes at a huge interest rate, and that interest plus the money you invested all goes to you. The longer the owner leaves his taxes unpaid, the larger your pay off becomes. If the owner does not pay his taxes, then the property |
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CONNECTICUT Tax Lien Certificate Guide For Real Estate Investors! $9.99 The Secret Millionaire Maker… Buying Tax Lien Certificates In CONNECTICUT!The wealthy have been doing this for years. Now is the time for you to take advantage of investing in Tax Lien Certificates. This is a golden opportunity with the highest return on investment you will ever find, and the government guarantees it!! How would you like to earn 16% – 18% – 24% up to 50% on your investment? The government regardless of what happens with the stock market, inflation, recession or bank interest rates guarantees these high rates.This secret is referred to as the millionaire maker, and even now very few people know how or capitalize on their existence. It’s called a Tax Lien Certificate. In hundreds of counties throughout the United States, local governments have millions of dollars in outstanding and overdue property taxes. Each year these counties place Liens on these properties and offer them for sale thru the mail, at auctions, or right online so you can buy them ANYTIME right from the privacy of your own home!! Local governments use property tax to fund the daily services of police, fire department, welfare, and teachers. Just imagine if the revenue for these projects stopped. This is why local governments will create and sell tax lien certificates to investors like you and me. The lien is secured by the real estate property it is attached to. To put it to you in plain terms, you will be paying someone else’s property tax. I know what you’re thinking. Why would I want to do that? Because the lien is at a fixed interest rate, and you win regardless of whether the property owner pays or not. Statistics show that 97% of tax lien certificates pay off within two years. The property owner pays his taxes at a huge interest rate, and that interest plus the money you invested all goes to you. The longer the owner leaves his taxes unpaid, the larger your pay off becomes. If the owner does not pay his taxes, then the |
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Cake Mix Doctor $15.95 The Cake Mix Doctor is in! And the prescription is simple: By doctoring up packaged cake mix with just the right extras–a touch of sweet butter here, cocoa powder there, or poppy seeds, vanilla yogurt, sherry, eggs, and grated lemon zest for the Charleston Poppy Seed Cake–even the least experienced baker can turn out luscious signature desserts, time after time. The proof is in the taste, and the taste never stops–from Toasted Coconut Sour Cream Cake to Devilishly Good Chocolate Cake; from a to-die-for Caramel Cake and a Holiday Yule Log to cheesecakes, coffee cakes, sheet cakes, pound cakes, bars, brownies, and those all-important frostings, here are 175 fast, foolproof recipes that will transform the art of home baking in America.Who could believe these cakes came out of a box? Moist, tender, rich, deep, and complexly flavored, without a hint of artificiality, each cake stand up and delivers. But without any of the fuss of baking from scratch. Anne Byrn, an award-wining food writer and self-described purist, creates recipes that employ a cake mix’s strengths—convenience, ease-of-use, dependability, and almost imperviousness to overbeating, underbeating, overbaking, and underbaking.In addition to the recipes are the Cake Mix Doctor’s Q&A’s, extensive “Doctor Says” tips, lists–15 Beautiful Birthday Cakes, 15 Cakes That Will Cash in at a Bake Sale–and more, all illustrated in a full-color photographic insert. |
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California Residential Foreclosures: The Complete Guide to Equity Purchases and the Laws Governing Distress Sales $6.78 If you are interested in learning the mechanics of buying and selling homes in foreclosure from the experts, then this book is for you. California Residential Foreclosures takes you beyond the foreclosure hype and into the practical mechanics and legal framework required to successfully execute a sale or purchase of distressed residential property. Buyers and sellers will learn how to confidently complete transactions with simple step-by-step examples while gaining a comprehensive understanding of the pitfalls and prevailing laws that govern such transactions. Furthermore, this book will arm the equity purchase (EP) investor with the expertise needed to apply all EP rules, while personally handling the negotiations and documentation necessary to contract for, escrow and acquire a home during the period the property is in foreclosure. Real estate licensees and lawyers will find a comprehensive and complete treatment of the subject matter. Whether you act as an agent to a transaction or as an attorney advisor to a client, this book provides the most current laws and covers all the relevant statutory provisions that control interactions between sellers-in-foreclosure and investors. As this book goes to print, pending legislation may even require brokers representing EP investors to be bonded. Filled with scores of case examples that present the subject matter in an easy to understand, hands-on approach, California Residential Foreclosures will arm homeowners, investors, licensees and attorneys with the tools necessary to handle all aspects of the sale and acquisition of residential property in foreclosure. |
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California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Faculty: Saul Landau, Richard Neutra, Paul Caligiuri, Thom Mayne, Ray Kappe $10.84 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Saul Landau, Richard Neutra, Paul Caligiuri, Thom Mayne, Ray Kappe, Virginia Hamilton Adair, Michael Woo, Takeo Uesugi, Donald H. Pflueger, Ronald Muldrow, Ray Kampf, John T. Lyle. Excerpt: Dr. Donald H. Pflueger (1923-1994, from Glendora, California ) was a historian, educator and author. His parents, the G. H. Pfluegers, were early citrus ranchers, and their river rock family home is still located on the northeast corner of Pflueger Avenue and Foothill Boulevard, in Glendora. Pflueger attended Pomona College , in Claremont, California and Stanford University , in Palo Alto, California. Known as a prolific author of local histories, he was also a professor at Cal Poly Pomona , in Pomona, California . While studying at Pomona College, Pflueger decided to use his hometown as the subject of his honors thesis . The result was his first book, Glendora: The Annals of a Southern California Community , written in 1951. The book has become a local classic. He also authored Covina: Sunflowers and Subdivisions , in 1964, about the neighboring community of Covina, California . Throughout his life Pflueger continued to write other books and articles on local California history. His final book Cal Poly Pomona: A Legacy and a Mission, was published posthumously. His children donated the proceeds of its sale to the an endowment in his name at Cal Poly Pomona. Pflueger was one of the founding members of the Glendora Historical Society, in Glendora, California and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from that society in 1990, for his contributions. He was also active in the Pomona Valley Historical Society and served on the Board of Directors of the Historical Society of Southern California. His invaluable contributions to local history in Los Angeles as well as Southern |
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Callout $15.67 Jamestown is a sleepy little town nestled between Picket State Park and Big South Fork in northeastern Tennessee. With a population of less than 3,000, the most exciting event is the World’s Longest Yard Sale held every August. On occasion, authorities receive a call for a missing person in one of the parks and they call in their finest, Stacy and her Rottweiler, Nitan. Stacy and Nitan live for the opportunity to bring loved ones home or bring closure to a family. Life is going well for Stacy until she receives the one callout that will change her life forever. Detective Tom Sycamore, Stacy’s ex-boyfriend, is on the case until he becomes a suspect. He’s out to clear his name and to win the love of his life back. Will Stacy be able to handle this particular callout and get her life back “on track”? |
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Careers in Real Estate $14.95 VGM’s Careers in Real EstateToday, the field of real estate is hotter than ever!The field of real estate involves the sale, management, and analysis of land and properties and is one of the largest segments of our economy–which translates into excellent job opportunities for those with outstanding analytical skills and entrepreneurial drive.Because an increasing number of people are buying and selling homes, there’s a growing need for brokers across the country. People enter the field of real estate for a variety of reasons, including high earning potential, the ability to work close to home, flexible hours, the chance to be their own boss, and lucrative investment opportunities. In addition, there are many interesting career paths you can pursue, requiring all levels of education and training.In Careers in Real Estate, you will find out about the variety of jobs in this field, including working as an urban planner, land broker, residential agent, property manager, appraiser, mortgage loan processor, and more.In this third edition, you will find up-to-date salary statistics and descriptions of the work culture that paint a comprehensive picture of what to expect on the job. Careers in Real Estate also includes advice on where and how to fulfill educational requirements as well as the names and addresses of professional organizations for further information–everything you need to enter the exciting field of real estate! |
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Catching Genius $15 As children, Connie and Estella were best friends-until Estella was discovered to be a math prodigy, which led to the sisters’ estrangement. Now, years later, they are forced to reunite on the Gulf Coast of Florida as they pack up their childhood home and ready it for sale. The reunion comes at a time when both Connie and Estella must come to terms with painful revelations and devastating consequences in their own lives. And once again, her sister’s genius may alter Connie’s life in ways she cannot control. |
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Catching Genius $12.99 As children, Connie and Estella were best friends-until Estella was discovered to be a math prodigy, which led to the sisters’ estrangement. Now, years later, they are forced to reunite on the Gulf Coast of Florida as they pack up their childhood home and ready it for sale. The reunion comes at a time when both Connie and Estella must come to terms with painful revelations and devastating consequences in their own lives. And once again, her sister’s genius may alter Connie’s life in ways she cannot control. |
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Cecil, Steven Charles – Marking Time CD $8.09 The release for sale here–”Marking Time”, 2007— is a side project by Steven Charles Cecil. John Hinshelwood of The UK home for Alt-Country, Americana and Alternative says, “Baltimore base… |
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Cell Phone Signal Booster Repeater 850MHz – Silver $139.99 Features : Improves GSM 850MHz wireless signal reception and call quality of your cell phone especially in poor reception areas. Helps to prevent signal loss and dropped calls. Allows multiple phones to be used simultaneously. Built-in amplifier boosts signals to and from the cell site. Works with AT&T Wireless, Verizon Wireless, Sprint and Alltel, but not with T-Mobile. Easy to install. Suitable for your vehicle, RV, boat, home and office. Frequency : LB-001 ? 900 MHz, 890-915 MHz (up), 935-960 MHz (down); LB-001A ? 850 MHz, 824-894 MHz (up); 869-894 MHz (down) Coverage area : 20-30 square meters Color : Silver Package Includes : Signal Booster Repeater 850MHz Antenna x 2 12V DC Fused Cigarette Lighter Adapter AC Adapter for Car Charger |
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Chesterville $13.33 In the period following the horrors and hardships of World War II there was a hardy group of citizens living in a small village known as Chesterville, a suburb of Tupelo, Mississippi. It was a period in which its citizens were playing “catch up” from the trials and tribulations of the preceding era, a “catch up” both mentally and economically. The war had taken its toll on the life style of the good citizens of the little village, citizens who prior the World War II had been struggling to recoup a more comfortable life style following the Civil War, a war in which some of its battles had been fought at the very doorstep of the small community.The prohibition of the sale of alcoholic beverages had brought into being a new life style in big cities such as New York and Chicago, a life style which came to be called the “Roaring Twenties”. That could not in any sense of the word refer to life in Chesterville where the lifestyle was far from being exciting. Oh, to be sure, prohibition had given rise to illicit whiskey stills and bootleg liquor, but it had little effect on most citizens of that area.In the afterglow of the past two wars the citizens of Chesterville were struggling to pull themselves up by their bootstraps economically speaking. Hard work in the fields and in the mills was a way of life. Deprivation of luxuries was a part of that way of life even before the crash of the stock market in 1929. From that day forward the economic struggle was intensified.This volume lists and describes the residents of Chesterville during that period, citizens who had a profound effect on the author during his boyhood days. It speaks of the religious, social and politicallife of the citizens of the village.Although the author of this book has traveled in time and miles far from his early life in the village of Chesterville, in his mind and heart he still thinks of it as “home”. He will love it until his dying day. |
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Chloe and Bia: Tales from Wind Creek $7.95 As Chloe settles in with her new family, they discover the Big Woods is up for sale and the city plans to destroy the home of the Animal Alliance in order to build a new City Hall and Library. Bia, Chloe, and their family desperately attempt to stop the development. They convince the mayor to postpone the construction pending a citywide vote, but the greedy contractor has other plans. |
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Christian the Lion $9.99 As Ace and John, two friends, are searching for holiday gifts in London, they come across a lion cub for sale in Harrods, the famous department store! Unable to bear the thought of leaving the cub, Ace and John take him home and name him Christian. After a year of fun and mischief Christian has grown up, and Ace and John realize that their pet needs to be among other lions and deserves to live free, in his natural environment. Luckily, friends help introduce Christian to the African wild. Christian the Lion tells the riveting true story of one animal’s ability to adapt to life in the wild, and captures the unexpectedly enduring connection between man and animal. |
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Christian, the Hugging Lion $7.99 When John and Ace found a lion cub for sale at Harrods, they knew that a department store was no place for a lion. They took him home, named him Christian, raised him and loved him—and in the process, Christian became a London celebrity. But when Christian got too big for their apartment, Ace and John knew that it was time to let him go back to Africa, where he belonged. When they went to visit him in Africa, they were in for a wonderful surprise. Christian remembered them! This heartwarming book is based on the true story of two men who raised and loved a lion cub—which millions of fans know through the popular YouTube video. |
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City of Dust: A Cement Company Town in the Land of Tom Sawyer $24.95  Mark Twain’s boyhood home of Hannibal, Missouri, often brings to mind romanticized images of Twain’s fictional characters Huck Finn or Tom Sawyer exploring caves and fishing from the banks of the Mississippi River. In City of Dust, Gregg Andrews tells another story of the Hannibal area, the very real story of the exploitation and eventual destruction of Ilasco, Missouri, an industrial town created to serve the purposes of the Atlas Portland Cement Company.In this new edition, Andrews provides an introduction detailing the impact of this book since its initial publication in 1996. He writes of a new twist in the Ilasco saga, one that concerns the Continental Cement Company’s attempt, not unlike Atlas’s one hundred years earlier, to manipulate the sale of a piece of land near its plant in the town. He explores the uneasy relationship between preservationists and the plant’s CEO and officials in St. Louis; the growing movement to preserve Ilasco’s heritage, including the building of a monument to commemorate the early residents of the town; and the grassroots petition drive and letter-writing campaign that stopped the Continental Cement Company’s machinations. |
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Clear Snap-On Cover For Apple iPhone $13.99 This hard snap-on cover is designed for Apple iPhone (1st generation – 2G) . Comes with 2 pieces of hard plastic protective plates (front and back) and a detachable swivel belt clip. With openings for screen display, home button, side buttons, camera lens, speakers, dock connector and charger jack, which allow easy access to all iPhone functions. Easy snap-on installation. Protects your iPhone from scratches. Keeps the iPhone body in good condition and looking new. The iPhone can be used while inside the cover. Can be attached to a belt. Made of hard plastic. |
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Click Power $24.95 Just because you developed a Web site doesn’t mean Web shoppers can find it and when they do find it, will take action. Building a Web site is only the first step of an effective Internet marketing strategy. The Click Power System™ is a roadmap for home builders to increase sales with an effective online sales and marketing program. The system outlines five building blocks: 1. Your Web Site- The Foundation 2. Web Site Marketing – Drive Traffic 3. eLead Follow-Up – Build the Relationship 4. Online Onsite Marriage – Close the Sale 5. Measure Results – Track, Review & Revise |
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Clifton Chenier-King of Zydeco $9.95 Transcribed by Gary Dahl This collection of 15 accordion arrangements of tunes by Clifton Chenier (1925-1987) clearly demonstrates why he is known as the undisputed King of Zydeco music. Written for the piano accordion as opposed to the Cajun button accordion, all of the selections in this book are transcribed from Chenier’s 1965-1987 recordings on Arhoolie Records. The featured tunes are: “Ain’t No Need of Cryin’” “Tu le Ton Son Ton,” “I’m Coming Home,” “Jole Blonde,” “Calinda,” “Louisiana Two-Step,” “Ay, Ai, Ai,” “Louisiana Blues,” “Black Gal,” “Big Momou,” “I’m on the Wonder,” “Zydeco Cha Cha,” “I’m a Hog for You,” “Zydeco et Pas Sale,” and “Black Snake Blues.” Dix Bruce con- tributes a fine essay on the colorful life of Clifton Chenier. A de- lightful companion CD recording is available in the spirit of Chenier’s signature cry- “Laissez les bon ton roulet!” (Let the good times role!) *** Note: 10 songs out of 15 are on the cd, 96616CD Clifton Chenier “60 Minutes with the King of Zydeco.” The other 5 songs are transcribed from other Arhooolie CDs by Clifton Chenier. |
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Cole Porter — The Platinum Collection: The Definitive Songbook (Piano/Vocal/Chords) $15.84 This is The definitive songbook – a truly magnificent collection containing 50 of Cole Porter’s best songs for piano and voice with guitar chords. All songs have been newly engraved and thoroughly researched and edited to provide the best edition available! No other series can claim to be as definitive as Faber Music’s new Platinum Collection. Titles: All Through The Night; Another Op’nin, Another Show; Anything Goes; Be A Clown; Be Like The Blue Bird; Begin The Beguine; Blow, Gabriel, Blow; Brush Up Your Shakespeare; Don’t Fence Me In; Easy To Love; Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye; From This Moment On; Get Out Of Town;Goodbye, Little Dream, Goodbye;Hey, Good Lookin’; I Get A Kick Out Of You; I Happen To Like New York; I Love Paris; I Love You; I’m A Gigolo; In The Still Of The Night; I’ve Got You Under My Skin; It’s All Right With Me; It’s De-Lovely; Just One Of Those Things; Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall In Love); Let’s Misbehave; Love For Sale; Miss Otis Regrets; Mister and Missus Fitch; My Heart Belongs To Daddy; Night and Day; The Physician; So In Love; Take Me Back To Manhattan; Thank You So Much Missus Lowborough-Goodby; Too Darn Hot!; True Love; Were Thine That Special Face; Well Did You Evah?; What Is THis Thing Called Love?; Where Is The Life That Late I Led?; Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?; Why Can’t You Behave?; Wunderbar; You’d Be So Nice To Come Home Too; You Don’t Know Paree; You Do Something To Me; You’re Sensational; You’re The Top; You’ve Got That Thing. |
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Cole Porter: Jazz Play along Series $15.95 For use with all Bb, Eb, and C instruments, the JAZZ PLAY ALONG SERIES is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues, and other split-track choices on the included CD, this first-of-its-kind package makes learning to play jazz easier than ever before. FOR STUDY, each tune includes a split track with: • Melody cue with proper style and inflection • Professional rhythm tracks • Choruses for soloing • Removable bass part • Removable piano part. FOR PERFORMANCE, each tune also has: • An additional full stereo accompaniment track (no melody) • Additional choruses for soloing. INCLUDES: All of You • Easy to Love (You’d Be So Easy to Love) • From This Moment On • I Get a Kick Out of You • I’ve Got You Under My Skin • In the Still of the Night • It’s De-Lovely • Love for Sale • What Is This Thing Called Love • You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To. |
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Complete Guide to Selling Your Own Home in California [With CDROM] $24.95 Is it possible to sell your home yourself and save a large amount of money? Absolutely! Is it easy and simple? Not always. Fortunately, with the comprehensive information, including all the forms, explanations, disclosures in The Complete Guide to Selling Your Own Home in California, you now have everything you need to successfully accomplish the goal of selling your home yourself.Accompanying this book is a CD containing all the necessary legal forms and worksheets required in an editable and printable format to sell residential property in the state of California.This book is organized into three parts. Part One addresses the choices you face and reveal some of the mysteries of the For Sale By Owner (FSBO) experience. Part Two is filled with the elements every seller needs to know before, during and after the successful completion of a sale. Part Three is for trouble-shooting or to use as a reference when a task is at hand or if you find yourself facing a roadblock. This final part also includes some simple marketing techniques that all sellers should at least be aware of before beginning the sales process.In addition, the accompanying CD contains all the legal forms a homeseller needs for any phase of a transaction. Until now, finding forms to legally transfer real estate in California has been one of the greatest challenges facing those in the FSBO market. Feel free at any time to jump around in the book or to browse the CD to find anything that directly tackles your current concerns or questions. |
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Composite Audio and Video Cable For Apple iPad, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, 3G, 2G $45 This composite audio and video cable is compatible with the following Apple models : iPad, iPad 2, The New iPad (iPad 3) iPhone , iPhone 3G , iPhone 3GS (with OS 3.0 and/or above software) iPhone 4 iPhone 4S Connects your iPhone / iPad to your television, allowing you to watch videos or slideshows with your friends and family on the big screen. Connects your iPhone / iPad to your stereo or powered speakers for a room-filling audio experience. Connects your iPhone / iPad to a USB power source, such as a computer or USB power adapter (not included), via the USB connector. Connects to your iPad / iPhone or Apple Universal Dock via the 30-pin dock connector, and to your TV, home theater receiver or stereo receiver via the composite video and red/white analog audio ports. Color-coded connectors help simplify identification and installation. * Equivalent to OEM composite AV cables (MPN : MC748ZM/A / UPC : 4547597732458). |
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Confessions of a Horse Dealer $29.94 CONFESSIONS OF A HORSE DEALER. CHAP. I. RoguesandFools Tricks of Horse Copers Swindling Practices The Advertising Dodge The Respectable Groom Buying a Secret A Regular Muff A Deal on the Bustle The Raffle The Sportsmans Wife The Eighth Hussars- Poor Old Jocko The False Tail . page 1 CHAP. II. The Marquis of Waterfords Horse Shewing the Paces A perfect Fencer Jump up, Sir Cash on Delivery The Spavin The Veterinary Surgeon An Ill-used Horse- Dealer The Acceptance The Switch Glandered Horses A Horrible Death The Switch Copers The Police Chace The Agent in Advance A Cruel Fraud . 18 CHAP. III. Making up Horses Bishoping A Methuselah The Age of Horses Marking the Teeth Puffing the Glims- Gypping The Fig An Impudent Trick Jerusalem Lamented The Chuck-Backed Horse The Deal The Piper and the Roarer The Clever Groom A Fool and his Money . 30 CHAP. IV. The Farmers Story Old Boxer Chesterfield Fair A Fine Horse The Home Road A Spirited Nag The Horse Grows White A very Old Friend Smashers Dealers in Soft- uns Passing the Notes Injured Innocence Coming the Bounce The Country Inn The Trainers Confederates A Coping Repository Pretended Bidders Old Roby Four Pounds for the Bargain A Sell … 49 CHAP. V. Another Swindle Knowledge got by Reading An Awkward Discovery Beaning a Horse No Remedy The Fast Trotter A Race for a Tenner Old Blazeaway The Disappointment The Trotting Doctor An Irish Horse-coper The Manchester Sale The Great Horse Auction Swindle A Clever Trick A Set of Screws Judging of Horses A Fine Haul Hiding the Trail …. 68 CHAP. VI. Patrick Dunlevy The Queen of Hearts The Manchester September Meeting The Griffin The Twins False Imprisonment HeavyDamages Mr Double-Shuffle A Green Hand The Letter Diplomacy Diamond Cut Diamond No Effects The Brewers Traveller The Manager Very Dear Hay A Narrow Escape Dusty Bob The Wager A Neat Trick The Traveller Done … 90 -3 IV CONTENTS. CHAP. VII. Captain B .The Advertisement The Doctors Horse A Bog Spavin The Horse Returned An Honest |