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  From Black Sox to Three-Peats -...

  Ron Rapoport

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  Bears, Bulls, Cubs, Sox, Blackhawks—there’s no city like Chicago when it comes to sports. Generation after generation, Chicagoans pass down their almost religious allegiances to teams, stadiums, and players and their never-say-die attitude, along with the stories of the city’s best (and worst) sports moments. And every one of those moments—every come-from-behind victory or crushing defeat—has been chronicled by Chicago’s unparalleled sportswriters. In From Black Sox to Three-Peats, veteran Chicago sports columnist Ron Rapoportassembles one hundred of the best columns and articles from the Tribune, Sun-Times, Daily News, Defender, and other papers to tell the unforgettable story of a century of Chicago sports. From Ring Lardner to Rick Telander, Westbrook Pegler to Bob Verdi, Mike Royko to Hugh Fullerton , Melissa Isaacson to Brent Musburger, and on and on, this collection reminds us that Chicago sports fans have enjoyed a wealth of talent not just on the field, but in the press box as well. Through their stories we relive the betrayal of the Black Sox, the cocksure power of the ’85 Bears, the assassin’s efficiency of Jordan’s Bulls, the Blackhawks’ stunning reclamation of the Stanley Cup, the Cubs’ century of futility—all as seen in the moment, described and interpreted on the spot by some of the most talented columnists ever to grace a sports page. Sports are the most ephemeral of news events: once you know the outcome, the drama is gone. But every once in a while, there are those games, those teams, those players that make it into something more—and great writers can transform those fleeting moments into lasting stories that become part of the very identity of a city. From Black Sox to Three-Peats is Chicago history at its most exciting and celebratory. No sports fan should be without it.

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  Archangels of God - Getting to...

  Joseph Keeler

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  Want to Learn More About Archangels? This Book is Guaranteed to Strengthen Your Faith and Quench Your Thirst for Knowledge.Created by God, from the pure light, they are His servants and protectors of Humanity. "praise ye Him, all His angels: praise ye Him, all His hosts ... for He spoke, and they were made. He commanded, and they were created ..." - Psalms 148:2–5; Colossians 1:16In the age of uncertainty, we should seek comfort from Him, and there is no better way to that than to try and understand His Word and His creations. That's why this book brings you a comprehensive and thorough introduction to the world of angels.Discover an entirely new approach to understanding the angels with the complete "biographies" of the fifteen God's Archangels. Learn more about their role in our lives and how setting up a connection with them will help you strengthen your faith and improve your closeness to Him.Here is what this book can offer you:•Fifteen incredible and detailed stories about God's Archangels•Information about their creation, purpose, and existence•Guide to connect with God through His servants•Way to strengthen your faith in these uncertain timesThese stories are here to teach you important life lessons.Enjoy them, and remember – He is always around us, and He will always be there for us.

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  Somewhere More Holy - Stories...

  Tony Woodlief

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  Acclaimed columnist Tony Woodlief pens the poignant and powerful story of his search for meaning in the midst of tragedy. When he and his wife lost their adored little girl, his trust in God turned to bitter anger. As he and his wife struggled to save their marriage and his faith, they discovered that home is more than just rooms and a roof. Home is a place where people are sometimes wounded or betrayed. Home is also where God is strong in the broken places. Woodlief takes readers through his house, room by room, showing that home is:•	Where we cry out to God as we seek him in the small things•	Where the sacred and the mundane meet•	The place that makes us better than we could ever be on our own•	More than the place where we eat and sleep…it is where we learn graceWoodlief’s heart-touching stories leavened with humor will appeal to a wide audience, especially those trying to reconcile the idea of a loving God in a broken world.

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  Year Up raises employment odds...

  PBS NewsHour

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  Year Up, a career development program for urban young adults, starts with a six-month crash course in job skills like accounting and the value of self-presentation, followed by a paid internship designed as entree to a secure, well-paying job. Economics correspondent Paul Solman revisits the program to see how trainees have fared during the recession.

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  Happily Ali After - And Other...

  Ali Wentworth

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  “Wentworth spins hilarious tales of parenting, relationships and, yes, getting older.” — People 
  The actress, comedian, media darling, and New York Times bestselling author picks up where she left off in Ali in Wonderland, dissecting modern life—and this time, on a mission of self-improvement—in a series of laugh-out-loud comic vignettes. 
  Moved by a particularly inspirational tweet one day, Ali Wentworth resolves to live by the pithy maxims she discovers in her feeds. What begins as a sort of self-help project quickly turns into something far grander—and increasingly funnier—as the tweets she once viewed with irony become filled with increasing metaphysical importance. And thus begins her “Unhappiness Project.” 
  It’s not long before Ali expands her self-improvement quest to include parenting, relationship, fitness (or lack thereof), and dieting advice. The results are painfully (at times literally) clear: when it comes to self-help, sometimes you should leave it to the professionals. 
  At once endearing and hilarious, thoughtful and absurd, Happily Ali After is a thoroughly entertaining collection from “the girlfriend you want to have a glass of wine with, the one who makes you laugh because she sees the funny and the absurd in everything” (Huffington Post).  
  This hilarious memoir makes for the perfect white elephant gift or stocking stuffer, guaranteed to make anyone laugh out loud. 
  Ali Wentworth's collection of essays and stories will leave you in stitches, and is sure to become a favorite among comedy book lovers everywhere. 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  Here on Gilligan’s Isle

  Russell Johnson, Steve Cox

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  Sit right back and take a nostalgic, first-hand look into the world of Gilligan's Island—             everything you ever wanted to know about the show from the Professor himself, Russell Johnson. Directly from the ship's log, Johnson takes you to the day when Sherwood Schwartz shipwrecked seven strangers on a tiny desert isle—             and America hasn't been the same since. Here on Gilligan's Isle is a treasure trove for true fans, featuring original interviews with all the cast, behind-the-scenes gossip, and trivia. Don't be fooled by imitations: this is the audiobook for anyone who ever loved—             or even watched—             Gilligan's Island!

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