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"The Greatest Westerns Ever Made and the People Who Made Them provides an eclectic review of the Western film and television genre, from John Ford's classic, black and white films, to Deadwood and indie darlings. Screenwriter Henry C. Parke presents a nuanced look at Hollywood's dramatization of historic events, the common themes and archetypes of Western movies, and the characters we love (and sometimes love to hate). This book also features essays...

While worrying about their father, sisters Katherine and Cora Lee discover there’s more intrigue afoot in Honey Creek when a woman arrives to hear the last wishes of the father she never met, bringing changes that alter the lives of those who call this close-knit town home.

Buck Spade, de 44 años, es el alto y apuesto vaquero multimillonario dueño de la inmensa hacienda de 250,000 acres en Texas llamada Siete Espadas, y uno de los famosos hermanos Siete Espadas. Buck es todo un vaquero: alto, fuerte, audaz y directo, y está acostumbrado a salirse con la suya. Buck ha renunciado al amor para siempre después de la pérdida de su esposa, y actualmente está en la lucha de su vida

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¿Qué ha sido de mi vida? Hasta recién era solo un padre soltero y jefe de bomberos del pueblo y ahora seré el Sr. Enero del calendario del departamento.
Así es. Han contratado a Georgia para organizar la recaudación de fondos anual. La ex participante de concursos de belleza no está de acuerdo con realizar una cena mexicana para ello. No. Se le ocurrió la alocada idea de un calendario de bomberos con perritos y gatitos

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Lonely Planet's Italyis our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Relive the past at Pompeii, take a world-class Tuscan wine tour and explore the unspoilt wilderness of Sardinia; all with your trusted travel companion.

Inside Lonely Planet's Italy Travel Guide:

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"Recalls the experiences of a young army half-track driver & technician during the largest land battle ever fought by U.S. forces. As part of the 11th Armored Division, 63rd Armored Infantry Battalion, 'hard' describes the intense combat along the Belgium/German border, as they endure heavy artillery and the worst weather conditions ever recorded. Follow Howard F. Tucker, Jr.'s personal journey from training in the swamps of Louisiana to the rebuilding...

Michael Palin recreates the extraordinary life and tragic death of a First World War soldier - his great-uncle Harry. From the time, many years ago, when Michael Palin first heard that his grandfather had a brother, Harry, who died in tragic circumstances, he was determined to find out more about him. The quest that followed involved hundreds of hours of painstaking detective work. Michael dug out every bit of family gossip and correspondence he could....

"Hell bent on avenging the death of his father, Johnny Black vows to gun down Brett Clayton and becomes a wanted man in the process while posing as a preacher in a small mining town that's been taken over by a notorious land baron"--

This in-depth travel resource for experiencing Italy's Old World romance and New World excitement features strategic advice; itineraries; the best local culture, flavors and more; and Rick's tips for beating the crowds, skipping lines and avoiding tourist traps.

From whitewater rafting to walking through field of alpine wildflowers and beneath waterfalls, this authoritative guide offers flexible itineraries, the best hikes, outdoor experiences, where to stay and more.