Black Bridge

Black Bridge
Author: William Long
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 468
Release: 2001-07-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 146282076X

During the summer of 1954 Ludlow Falls is celebrating its Sesquicentennial. The entire town has turned out for the birthday party. But if it were up to Shorty Long, Mary Gordon, Lake Jagger, and Lord Baltimore, the party wouldnt go according to plan. On the surface, this small Midwestern town has enjoyed a rich and colorful one hundred and fifty years - even though Moon Erhart always said, The only thing they did when they put up this town was to ruin a perfectly good cornfield. But something was lurking in the Falls past. And an accidental discovery by a young boy is about to expose a century old secret. A secret that will change lives and split the old town right down the middle.

Black Bottom Saints

Black Bottom Saints
Author: Alice Randall
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 397
Release: 2020-08-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0062968653

An enthralling literary tour-de-force that pays tribute to Detroit's legendary neighborhood, a mecca for jazz, sports, and politics, Black Bottom Saints is a powerful blend of fact and imagination reminiscent of E.L. Doctorow's classic novel Ragtime and Marlon James' Man Booker Award-winning masterpiece, A Brief History of Seven Killings. From the Great Depression through the post-World War II years, Joseph “Ziggy” Johnson, has been the pulse of Detroit’s famous Black Bottom. A celebrated gossip columnist for the city’s African-American newspaper, the Michigan Chronicle, he is also the emcee of one of the hottest night clubs, where he’s rubbed elbows with the legendary black artists of the era, including Ethel Waters, Billy Eckstein, and Count Basie. Ziggy is also the founder and dean of the Ziggy Johnson School of Theater. But now the doyen of Black Bottom is ready to hang up his many dapper hats. As he lays dying in the black-owned-and-operated Kirkwood Hospital, Ziggy reflects on his life, the community that was the center of his world, and the remarkable people who helped shape it. Inspired by the Catholic Saints Day Books, Ziggy curates his own list of Black Bottom’s venerable "52 Saints." Among them are a vulnerable Dinah Washington, a defiant Joe Louis, and a raucous Bricktop. Randall balances the stories of these larger-than-life "Saints" with local heroes who became household names, enthralling men and women whose unstoppable ambition, love of style, and faith in community made this black Midwestern neighborhood the rival of New York City’s Harlem. Accompanying these “tributes” are thoughtfully paired cocktails—special drinks that capture the essence of each of Ziggy’s saints—libations as strong and satisfying as Alice Randall’s wholly original view of a place and time unlike any other.

Crossing the Black Ice Bridge

Crossing the Black Ice Bridge
Author: Alex Bell
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2020-11-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534406522

In the final book of the whimsical Polar Bear Explorers’ Club series, Stella and the gang go on their most perilous adventure yet to find a cure for their cursed friend. Stella Starflake Pearl has been expelled from the Polar Bear Explorers’ Club. But that’s not going to stop her and the rest of the junior explorers from embarking on another exceptionally perilous expedition. It hasn’t been long since Shay was bitten by a witch wolf, but he’s in danger of turning into one himself. Only an ice queen’s long-lost spell book and Stella’s ice princess magic has the power to break the curse. The one thing standing in their way is a treacherous monolith no explorer has ever returned from…the Black Ice Bridge. In this final, daring installment of the Polar Bear Explorers’ Club series, Stella and the rest of the gang embark on their most fearsome quest yet, plagued by distrustful mermaids, screeching red devil squids, irksome trolls, and a centuries-old curse.

Bulletin

Bulletin
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 916
Release: 1916
Genre: Geology
ISBN:

The Blackbridge Series (Books 1-3)

The Blackbridge Series (Books 1-3)
Author: Claire Boston
Publisher: Bantilly Publishing
Total Pages: 850
Release: 2021-02-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1925696766

The small town of Blackbridge, Western Australia had always been a safe, popular holiday destination. But a Christmas stalker signals the start of a series of incidents which suggests there might be a darker undertone to this tight-knit community. The romantic suspense Blackbridge series features feisty heroines, a diverse cast of characters and a tight-knit community. This bundle contains the first three books in the Blackbridge Series: Nothing to Fear, Nothing to Gain, and Nothing to Hide. Nothing to Fear The gifts are innocent… at first. After a traumatic assault, Hannah Novak returns to her home-town hoping for a fresh start. However, when strange gifts turn up on her doorstep, and a stalker fixates on her, she discovers that Blackbridge isn’t the safe haven it once was. With no family left to turn to, she’s forced to seek help from the brooding new cop in town. Nothing to Gain With sparks like these, someone's bound to get burnt… Mai On is devastated when her landlord sells her building to a property developer and the bakery she’s worked so hard to build is threatened. The last thing she needs is an outsider tearing down everything that matters to her. She’s determined not to be swayed by the sexy, charming developer. Nothing to Hide She’s outgoing. He’s socially awkward. Can a motorbike-riding nurse and a shy nature lover catch an environmental crook while love blooms? Fleur Lockhart is still haunted by a tragic accident. As the local motocross president, it broke her heart when a life-altering wreck occurred on her watch. So after a handsome park ranger asks for her help to save endangered orchids on the track’s grounds, she’s eager for a shot at redemption—and maybe even romance. Buy this thrilling romantic suspense bundle today and discover the warm community of Blackbridge, Western Australia.

Historic Bridges of Milam County

Historic Bridges of Milam County
Author: David Galbreath, Carolyn Temple, Lucile Estell and Joy Graham
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2017
Genre: History
ISBN: 1467124915

Milam County, located in the heart of Central Texas, is home to 18 historic bridges that were constructed through the years to accommodate the growth of the county. One bridge, Worley Bridge, has been fully restored in a cooperative effort between Milam County and the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT). TXDOT is an important partner in the preservation of these historic structures. Its excellent and informative glossary is included in this volume to assist the serious student of historic bridges. Memories of some bridges will be preserved in a bridge park, which is being constructed in Rockdale. Other bridges simply stand in mute testimony to the passing of time and the changing of human needs and habits. This book tells the story of these bridges and their important role in our history.

Historic Iron and Steel Bridges in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont

Historic Iron and Steel Bridges in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont
Author: Glenn A. Knoblock
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2012-01-27
Genre: History
ISBN: 0786486996

This book chronicles the development of metal truss and related bridges in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont from the 1860s to 1940: the various types and their inventors, historical changes in the highway and railroad networks that caused these bridges to be built, the rise of state bridge-building agencies, developments in the field of civil engineering, and preservation trends. While many notable metal bridges of the past are discussed in the context of these topics, the book's main focus is a detailed account of the remaining historic bridges.

Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars

Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars
Author: George Gruhn
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 628
Release: 1999
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780879304225

The original version of this guide has sold over 30,000 copies. This new edition has been expanded by 25% and promises to become an invaluable resource. For collectors, dealers and players, this completely updated "field guide" provides specifications, serial numbers, and more for determining the originality of vintage American acoustic and electric fretted instruments. Detailing thousands of models by every major manufacturer, the book now includes expanded coverage of Martin, Guild, Mosrite, Dobro, Gibson banjos, Fender amps, Gibson amps, plus updates on the latest models from Fender, Gibson, Rickenbacker, and others since 1990.