Böcker av John (East Carolina University) Green

TOUGH MEANS MORE than an eighteen minute gunfight at the O. K. Corral. - Tombstone - move over. Endurance, hard work, perseverance, determination and survival define that word in Ash Fork. Good times have been followed by downright hard times but the people have carried on... A concise history from the 1800's to the present. CONTENTS: INTRODUCTION EARLY HISTORY THE GREAT WESTERN ROAD THE RAILROADS THE ESCALANTE THE RANCHERS THE MOTHER ROAD - ROUTE 66 THE TOWN TODAY - TOUGH AS EVER NEW RESIDENTS & OFF-GRID LIVING

The town of Guilderland, NY has a long, rich history dating even before its incorporation in 1803. This well documented. For the baby boomer generation however, the town holds a different history, not covered in any textbook. We did not consider it history at the time because we were living in it. Places we lived, loved, learned, worked and played, taken for granted, as though nothing would ever change. Those days from the 1950's to 1980's, were times of great change, not only in the culture of America, but also as reflected in the town. If photos are scarce, memories, stories and anecdotes remain. The photos and stories in this book, have been gathered from many sources. Photos may fade but memories remain intact - for the most part. Please enjoy the walk...

Following the premature death of his wife, Earl Garnett, a professional writer, decides to drive across America. Along the way, he discovers the country, as he never imagined it. Soon, cryptic writings appear on his laptop, often coinciding with roadside memorials that lead him into the darker sides of the road. Ultimately, he must decide whether or not to follow the prompting of these haunting passages and accept the consequences.

DESCENDANTS OF CONRAD KRESGE -THE STORY OF A SMALL TWIGThis is the story of two families. One founded an empire that at one time was the second largest retail store chain in North America. The other, a very small twig of that family tree. The first family became obscenely rich. The other has a few nickels to rub together but is rich in experiences and travels.We are all descendants of Conrad Kresge who came to America in the 1740's. His great-great grandson, Sebastian Sperle Kresge, founded the S.S. Kresge Company in 1897. His stores proliferated throughout the 20th century, eventually becoming Kmart, in 1962. Its rise and fall told from that time, until its predicted demise in 2018. Their story also parallels a unique time in American history starting near the beginning of the 20th century. Inventions like the automobile, telephone, airplane, phonograph, radio and motion pictures that would shape the coming century were in their infancy. Rural America was transforming to an urban and suburban country.

This book is the requested sequel to the well-received original volume: ""A Baby Boomers History of Guilderland"" published in 2017. New stories and new photographs. In contrast to the first book, this one focuses more on personal memories than geography and landmarks. The first volume had 34 contributors of stories and graphics. The one has over 60! Places we lived, loved, learned, worked and played, taken for granted, as though nothing would ever change. Those days from the 1950's to 1980's, were times of great change, not only in the culture of America, but also as reflected in the town. Like much of history, it didn't last long.In addition, it has a lengthy chapter about The Guilderland Players at Guilderland Central High School.

Surviving and thriving in the graphic design, illustration and advertising world 1975-2017 Memoirs and a guide for those who are in the business, about to enter the business and those even thinking about entering the business. This book also contains practical tips and advice from a professional creative director, art director, designer, illustrator and business owner for over forty years. CONTENTS -Introduction -Technology-Advertising-The one-two-three Method-Typography-Outdoor advertising-Direct response advertising-Directory Advertising-Graphic design -Collateral-Package Design-Illustration-Web design -Career choices-Employee or self-employed-Business topics -Appendix and notes

Is the house a haven or a horror? A portal to the past or portent of the future? Jason Graham and Martha Conklin, each bearing deep emotional scars from their past, embark on a fascinating and frightening journey. Seeking closure to their memories, will they find a more important mission to pursue? This is short novel spanning a very long time. A time perhaps that never was and never will be again. Set in slightly larger than normal type, to be easily read with tired eyes, in dim light or hiding in dark alleys.

MALBIHN - Hired to seek out a fortune and a myth, a ruthless man finds more than he bargained for in the Arizona wilderness. THE TAVERN - They say you can never go back and maybe you shouldn't. Jonathan Moran finds a portal to the past and maybe a date with destiny. THE LITTLEST SNOWMAN ON RT 66 - A girl has a hard time adjusting to a family move until she accidentally applies a little magic and finds a true friend and... STOWAWAY SUZI - A widower raising his 12 year old son gets a big surprise when he returns to their ranch. ALIEN HEREDITY - An alien world goes into chaos for reasons beyond understanding or control. AND THE MEEK SHALL INHERIT - A cosmic error is rectified on an infinitesimal planet in a tiny solar system on the fringe of a small galaxy. Some call it Earth. SERGEANT BACHMAN - When traditional methods fail, a man searching for information about the father he never knew turns to other means and embarks on a fascinating but frightening journey.

Adam Barthold is a deeply flawed man haunted by the mysterious Arahm Tuit. He travels from upstate New York to the hills of Ash Fork, Arizona where he hopes to start a new life but instead finds love, danger and watches the world come tumbling down in red ruin, little knowing he has an important part to play in the future of human kind. Although this is an apocalyptic story, you will find NO zombies, alien invaders, government conspiracies, universal plagues or any other such nonsense. It addresses what is a more imminent threat to humankind. Further, it is told from a very limited point of view as experienced by the principal character, Adam Barthold. Unlike some such story lines, the book focuses more on the characters, their flaws, fortitude and family-like relationships. It is both a love story and a story of deep friendships often crossing over racial, age and cultural boundaries. The action scenes are not stereotype Hollywood-hyped depictions either.