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  Derailed by Bankruptcy - Life...

  Howard H. Lewis

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  The behind-the-scenes story of the five-year legal battle over a railroad bankruptcy and the formation of Conrail, as told by a lawyer on the case. 
   
  What happened when the US government stopped investing in railroads and started investing in highways and air travel? By the late 1970s, six major eastern railroads had declared bankruptcy. Although he didn’t like trains, Howard H. Lewis became the primary lawyer for the Reading Railroad during its legendary bankruptcy case. Here, Lewis provides a frank account of the high-intensity litigation and courtroom battles over the US government’s proposal to form Conrail out of the six bankrupt railroads, which meant taking the Reading’s property, leaving the railroad to prove its worth. 
   
  After five grueling years, the case was ultimately settled for $186 million—three times the original offer from the US government—and Lewis became known as a champion defender of both the railroad industry and its assets. 
   
  “Should be required reading in every law school, especially for students who aspire to become corporate attorneys . . . valuable insights into the creation of Conrail.” —Rush Loving, Jr., author of The Men Who Loved Trains 
   
  “For the railfan, you’ll receive an insider view of this historically important period and a better understanding of how and why Conrail came into being and what it meant for rail transportation.” —Model Railroad News

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  Preez Audios Drinking Games -...

  Preez Audios

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  The entire collection of our 1st Series of Drinking Games! 
  Why spend time thinking of new drinking games when we've done all the hard work for you! What better way to start the night, than playing a few games that benefit from the below... 
  Our Audio Drinking Games benefit from -No PropsNo Maximum PlayersClick and PlayNo Screen TimeWritten Instructions Included 
  Series 1 Games Include -MedusaNever Have I EverMost LikelyRepeat the BeatFrozen StatuesObserve to PreserveNominationWordy PosesGiggly DrunkOpposite Direction 
  If you don't drink alcohol, no problem! Simply use juice or make up some forfeits to replace the alcohol!

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  George the Dog John the Artist -...

  John Dolan

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  The “uplifting, humble, and moving” true story of a troubled, East London artist and a twice-abandoned Staffordshire bull terrier who rescue each other (ForeWord Magazine).   John Dolan grew up rough on the estates of east London. His early life was marked by neglect and abuse, and his childhood gift for drawing was stamped out by the tough realities outside his front door. A life of substance abuse and petty crime eventually landed him in prison. And when he was released, he found himself on the streets, surviving day-by-day, living hand-to-mouth.   It wasn’t until he met George, a homeless Staffy puppy, that his life changed for the better. To begin with, George was a handful: he had been abused himself and was scared of human contact. Soon, John and George became inseparable. It was then that John decided to pick up his long-forgotten gift for drawing, sitting on the sidewalk for hours at a time, sketching pictures of George that he would sell to passers-by.   “With dry wit and a lack of sentimentality,” John recounts how he found his life’s calling with his best friend by his side in this “disarmingly modest yet profound tale of redemption” (Kirkus Reviews).

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  Abbott and Costello: The...

  John Grant, Bud Abbott

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  Costello is now the mayor of North Hollywood. After a routine about battling Indians, the boys try to capture Cactus Pete.

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  Trivia & Fun Facts for Kids -...

  Innofinitimo Media

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  Questions in this audiobook can be fun and challenging. Solving riddles helps to stimulate the brain, boost creativity, and learn new things. Both kids and adults can enjoy this at the same time. You can enjoy this at home, on the road, at bedtime, or use this in a school competition. 
  This is an ideal solution for kids with gaming and social media addiction. Video games and other addictions can ruin a healthy childhood, and it’s so frustrating for parents. 
  These are the types of questions included:Places, Cities and countriesScienceHistoryAnimalsVocabulary and grammarSportsMathCartoons and moviesBiographyAnd much, much more.  
  I’m sure you’ll enjoy this book. Don’t wait any more. Get it now!

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  Steam Across the Regions - A...

  David Knapman

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  The railroad photographer presents original images from the steam era across all the former British Railways regions. 
   
  As a young photographer in the 1960s, David Knapman was captivated by the drama and grandeur of steam locomotives. In this beautiful collection from his extensive body of work, he shares a thrilling journey through British Railways many lines.  
   
  Originally from the Southern Region, Knapman later lived on the former Great Eastern Railway in Essex. He travelled to London to photograph steam traction at most of the London Terminus stations, as well as other locations in the London and home counties area, before venturing further afield across Britain.

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