Stampede


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Kimberly A. Williams wants the annual Calgary Stampede to change its ways. An intrepid feminist scholar with a wry sense of humour, Williams deftly weaves theory, history, pop culture and politics to challenge readers to make sense of how gender and race matter at Canada’s oldest and largest western heritage festival. Stampede examines the settler colonial roots of the Calgary Stampede and uses its centennial celebration in 2012 to explore how the event continues to influence life on the streets and in the bars and boardrooms of Canada’s fourth-largest city. Using a variety of cultural materials—photography, print advertisements, news coverage, poetry and social media—Williams asks who gets to be part of the “we” in the Stampede’s slogan “We’re Greatest Together,” and who doesn’t.




Truck Nuts


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“Sundling and Smirnov talk complicated auto topics in an accessible, funny way that even truck novices can chuckle at and appreciate.” —Nikki Work, editor of The Fence Post A #1 Automotive Buyers’ Guides Bestseller So, truck nuts—your truck is your career, your office, your passion, your attitude. What is the best truck for you? Kent “Mr. Truck” Sundling from MrTruck.com and Andre Smirnov from The Fast Lane Trucks will explore that question and more in their book, Truck Nuts. Learn about small trucks, big trucks, diesel trucks, family trucks and vans, pickup trucks, and much more. Truck Nuts takes on the challenge of breaking down all the ins and outs of trucks, including: How to match your truck to your trailer Top 3 MPG trucks Used truck judging Gas or diesel engine? Understanding truck and trailer tires Truck safety Going off the beaten path The future of pickup trucks Oil change myths “A fun, in-depth read about the pick-up truck industry. Kent & Andre have an undeniable passion for the truck industry and it is clear in their work. They get to experience the behind-the-scenes testing of trucks to help educate us on our truck buying decision. If you’re even a little nuts about trucks, you’ll enjoy and certainly learn more with this unique book!” —Ben Janssen, sales director of Cimarron Trailers, truck owner & enthusiast “Kent’s writing style is way more than entertaining, it is information you can’t get from anywhere else. This guy knows more about trucks than anyone I know. If you own a truck, or want to, this is required reading.” —Dave Mattern, HorseTrailerWorld.com, WorkingTruckWorld.com




The Nut Grower


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The Bright Side Sanctuary for Animals


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2016. The Bright Side Sanctuary for Animals is in trouble. Ariel discovers that her mother Mona's animal sanctuary in Western Kansas has not only been the target of anti-Semitic hate crimes, it is also for sale, due to hidden financial ruin. Ariel, living a new life in progressive Lawrence, and estranged from her mother for six years, returns to her childhood home - and finds her first love, a ranch hand named Gideon, still working at the Bright Side. Back in Lawrence, Ariel's fiancé, Dex, sets out to confront Ariel and finds her questioning the meaning of her life in Lawrence--and whether she belongs with Dex or with someone else, somewhere else.







Airman


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Nuts About Squirrels


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Squirrels have made numerous appearances in mass media over the years, from Beatrix Potter's Nutkin and Timmy Tiptoes, to Rocky the flying squirrel of The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle, and to Conker and Squirrel Girl of video game fame. This book examines how squirrel legends from centuries ago have found new life through contemporary popular culture, with a focus on the various portrayals of these wily creatures in books, newspapers, television, movies, public relations, advertising and video games.




The Wicked Unseen


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The new girl in town is having trouble fitting into a community that believes there’s a secret Satanic cult conducting rituals in the woods. When her crush goes missing, she starts to wonder if the town’s obsession with evil isn’t covering up something far worse. Perfect for fans of Fear Street! From the moment Audre arrives in rural Pennsylvania, it’s clear she won’t fit in. After all, her nose ring, her horror movie obsession, and her family’s Ouija board collection aren’t likely to endear her to a town convinced there’s a secret Satanic cult conducting rituals in the nearby woods. When the preacher’s daughter and Audre’s crush, Elle, goes missing on Halloween weekend, the town is quick to point fingers in Audre’s direction. With the cops busy harassing her family for being nonbelievers and everyone else convinced demons are to blame, Audre realizes she might be the only person who can find her friend. But the deeper Audre digs, the weirder it gets. Has Elle fallen victim to a Satanic ritual, or is the town’s obsession with the occult covering up something even more sinister?