After a New Orleans college professor goes missing while searching for the rumored lost recordings of bluesman Robert Johnson—who as legend has it sold his soul to the devil at a Mississippi crossroads— Nick Travers is sent to find him Clues point to everyone from an eccentric albino named Cracker to a hitman who believes he is the second coming of Elvis Presley From the Pulitzer Prize–nominated journalist turned New York Times Bestselling author ACE ATKINS & artist MARCO FINNEGAN comes a thrilling tale of crime & mystery that brings the history of the Blues & the Mississippi Delta to life on every page 6 x 9 trade paperback trim size About the Author Ace Atkins earned a Pulitzer Prize nomination in 2001 for his investigation into a forgotten murder of the 1950s that became the basis for his novel White Shadow His next novel Wicked City was based on the true story of “the Wickedest City in America”— Phoenix City Alabama He is also the author of four Nick Travers novels ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Eugene Martone (Ralph Macchio) struggles with the devil & his destiny when he goes down to the Crossroads in this contemporary drama With a potent blend of adventure romance & music the film takes gifted Martone into a dangerous & challenging new world Obsessed with unlocking the mysteries of the blues the fledging musicians finds cantankerous Willie Brown (Joe Seneca) a master of the blues harmonica & frees him from prison The unlikely duo hobos from New York to Mississipi as Martone searches for fame & Brown tries to break a contract he signed years ago with the devil Actors Ralph Macchio Joe Seneca Jami Gertz Joe Morton Robert Judd Steve Vai Dennis Lipscomb & Harry Carey Jr Director Walter Hill Certificate 15 years & over Year 1986 Languages English ...

In Crossroads of Heroes you play as a martial arts hero hailing from one of the five most venerated sects of Chinese Wuxia Emei Shaolin Beggar Wudang & Kunlun You start the game as a virtuous character who seeks to gain renown & become the next Grand Master of Wulin However during your journey if you employ too many evil methods you will turn Evil Scum & must then resort to a dark path to victory! During a player&s turn they can choose to train in ancient martial arts techniques fight in duels employ stratagems search for food & items & travel the Jianghu in hopes of gaining an edge over their rivals Crossroads of Heroes is a strategic game that challenges players to make decisions based on their personal links to their characters Aside from trying to win each player must also decide how they wish to reach that goal — by being a hero or villain 2–5 Players 45–90 Min Playing Time Age 14 ...

This book aims to explore & make visible the intersection of subject matter knowledge & teacher knowledge in the narratives of teachers This complicated interaction between these two bodies of knowledge is often studied & little understood This book uses narrative to examine the complexities of teaching & learning The authors of the chapters as well as the editors use innovative approaches to narrative methodology for research on teaching & teacher education in areas of education critical to teachers' lives Particularly through this book they continue to advance the work of researchers to display narratives of educator lives & ways of knowing while opening the space for a community of narrative scholars ...

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Test your linguistic abilities with 200 new quick crossword puzzles designed to challenge your word power & general knowledge? Keep your mind sharp & improve your word power at the same time Ideal for whiling away those long commutes travelling on holiday or relaxing at home ...

From the author of the bestselling Brain Games for Clever Kids this book is packed with crossword puzzles to complete & will keep clever kids entertained for hours! Addictive fun & conveniently compact for travelling this little book of crosswords will test word power & keep clever kids entertained for hours The crosswords get gradually harder through the book & are divided into sections from beginner to ace puzzler Perfect for taking on a trip this little book is ideal for improving spelling & developing vocabulary on the go Other books in the series include 9781780552491 Brain Games For Clever Kids 9781780553078 Wordsearches for Clever Kids 9781780553146 Quiz Book for Clever Kids ...

Equipment bag for safely transporting an SLR camera with additional equipment Main compartment with a zip & an additional lid Soft handle for easy comfortable carrying Padded & sturdy U-shaped shoulder strap with non-slip coating for a perfect grip Sturdy metal rings for fixing the shoulder strap; specially designed for heavy equipment & other accessories (eg lens pouches) Integrated rain cover in the external pocket on the back Adjustable tripod mount can be stored under the external pocket Removable inner dividers for organized storage adjustable by means of a hook & loop fastener Mesh side pockets for more storage space Separate storage compartments inside for memory cards a cleaning cloth etc External front pocket for additional storage space Easy wipe free base ...

Equipment bag for safely transporting an SLR camera with a lens Main compartment with a zip & an additional quick release fastener Handle for easy comfortable carrying Padded & sturdy U-shaped shoulder strap with non-slip coating for a perfect grip Sturdy metal rings for fixing the shoulder strap; specially designed for further accessories (eg lens pouches) Padded belt loop Rain cover under the lid Removable cover for the camera display Outside mesh pockets for additional storage space Mesh compartment under the lid for storage media etc Outside front pocket for additional storage space Base of the bag expandable by 3 cm for a larger lens ...

Named " Best Picture of the Year" by over 100 critics nationwide! Two master warriors (Chow Yun Fat & Michelle Yeoh) are faced with their greatest challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword isstolen A young aristocrat (Zhang Ziyi) prepares for an arranged marriage but soon reveals her superior fighting talents & her deeply romantic past As each warrior battles for justice they come face to face with their worst enemy
- & the inescapable enduring power of love Set against 19th-century China&s breathtaking landscape CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON is the action-packed box office smash from acclaimed director Ang Lee (Sense & Sensibility The Ice Storm) featuring stunning martial arts choreography by Yuen Wo Ping (The Matrix) 2016 release Two master warriors (Chow Yun Fat & Michelle Yeoh) are faced with their greatest challenge when the treasured Green Destiny sword isstolen
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