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A virtual reality pioneer during the '60's and early '70s with 28 patents to his name.
“Writing this funny requires immense talent.” —AV Club H. Jon Benjamin—the lead voice behind Archer and Bob's Burgers—helps us all feel a little better about our own failures by sharing his own in a hilarious memoir-ish chronicle of failure. Most people would consider H. Jon Benjamin a comedy show business success. But he'd like to remind everyone that as great as success can be, failure is also an option. And maybe the best option. In this book, he tells stories from his own life, from his early days ("wherein I'm unable to deliver a sizzling fajita") to his romantic life ("how I failed to quantify a threesome") to family ("wherein a trip to P.F. Chang's fractures a family") to ca...
In 2000, Walt Disney Pictures released the film Remember the Titans which stirred the hearts of many but falsely depicted the Titans of T.C. Williams playing their arch-rival, George C. Marshall, in a nail-biter of a championship football game decided on the last play in a place called Roanoke Stadium. Wrong! The Titans played a small and scrappy bunch of players from Salem known as the Wolverines of Andrew Lewis High in the historic Victory Stadium of Roanoke. Salem native Mark A. O’Connell sets the record straight for all time in this book which tells the true story of the championship game and also links the 1971 Andrew Lewis High “Wolverines” to a lasting-legacy which had begun in ...
In 'The Saddle Boys at Circle Ranch; Or, In at the Grand Round-Up' by James Captain Carson, readers are taken on an adventurous journey through the world of the American West. This book, written in a descriptive and engaging style, captures the essence of ranch life and the excitement of a grand round-up. Set in the literary context of the early 20th century, it provides a glimpse into a time when cowboys and cattle drives were a common sight. Carson's attention to detail and vivid storytelling keep readers hooked from start to finish. The western setting adds an element of rugged charm to the narrative, making it a truly captivating read. James Captain Carson's portrayal of friendship, loya...
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