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Before his untimely death in 1982, Lester Bangs was inarguably the most influential critic of rock and roll. Writing in hyper-intelligent Benzedrine prose that calls to mind Jack Kerouac and Hunter S. Thompson, he eschewed all conventional thinking as he discussed everything from Black Sabbath being the first truly Catholic band to Anne Murray’s smoldering sexuality. In Mainlines, Blood Feasts, Bad Taste fellow rock critic John Morthland has compiled a companion volume to Psychotic Reactions and Carburetor Dung, the first, now classic collection of Bangs’s work. Here are excerpts from an autobiographical piece Bangs wrote as a teenager, travel essays, and, of course, the music pieces, essays, and criticism covering everything from titans like Miles Davis, Lou Reed, and the Rolling Stones to esoteric musicians like Brian Eno and Captain Beefheart. Singularly entertaining, this book is an absolute must for anyone interested in the history of rock..
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Joseph Wambaugh's Echoes in the Darkness and its subsequent TV dramatization have made household words of both Susan Reinert, the murder victim, and Dr. Jay Smith, a high school principal and her accused killer. Here is the first-hand account of Jay Smith's trial, sentencing, and ultimate acquittal, written by his defense counsel. Costopoulos will tell you how three key pieces of evidence ultimately surfaced, proving that the prosecution had falsified its case and overturning the verdict. As flamboyant on the page as in person, Bill Costopoulos will take you on an emotional roller-coaster ride..
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American railroad history is filled with accounts of misadventure Steam boilers blew up. Bridges collapsed under the weight of heavy engines Locomotives crashed head-on because of signal failures. Passenger cars derailed, often with dire results. Lightly built wooden coaches splintered on impact, and the debris often ignited from the coals in the iron stoves used for heating. In the mid-nineteenth century American railroading was burgeoning--a growth too fast for safe operations. Despite the grim statistics of 19th and early 20th century train wrecks that resulted, one cannot help but find the photographs and public prints of the day interesting. When you pick up this wonderous book, you will have a hard time putting it down.
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On June 25, 1989, the naked corpse of schoolteacher Susan Reinert was found wedged into her hatchback car in a hotel parking lot near Philadelphia's "Main Line."  Her two children had vanished   The Main Line Murder Case burst upon the headlines--and wasn't resolved for seven years.  Now, master crime writer Joseph Wambaugh reconstructs the case from its roots, recounting the details, drama, players and pawns in this bizarre crime that shocked the nation and tore apart a respectable suburban town.  The massive FBI and state police investigation ultimately centered on two men.  Dr. Jay C. Smith--By day he was principal of Upper Merion High School where Susan Reinert taught.  At night he was a sadist who indulged in porno, drugs, and weapons.  William Bradfield--He was a bearded and charismatic English teacher and classics scholar, but his real genius was for juggling women--three at a time.  One of those women was Susan Reinert.  How these two men are connected, how the brilliant murder was carried off, and how the investigators closed this astounding case makes for Wambaugh's most compelling book yet..
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Join us for a whistle stop tour of Philadelphia's historic Main Line, while we share the very essence of today's classic American tastes. Cooks and collectors alike will love our flavorful mix of fabulous food, fun facts and folklore.

* More than 400 double-tested recipes featuring fresh ingredients, original American dishes and a nineties cooking style.

* Ghost stories, secrets and folklore of Philadelphia's prestigious Main Line homes and historic taverns.

* Quick and easy gourmet entrees for busy families.

* "In Saturday Style" section with four star menus and recipes.

* 1996 National Award Winner - Tabasco Community Cookbook Contest. One of three nationwide winners.

* Proceeds support numerous charitable organizations throughout the Philadelphia area.

The Saturday Club, organized in 1907, is a philanthropic women's club. The group today has a membership of over 100 women who donate their time and energy to local groups and community service projects and their resources to numerous non-profit and educational organizations in need..
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The French is a sound and resilient defence, which also provides abundant opportunities for counterplay As a result it has been favoured by such great fighting players as Lasker, Botvinnik and Korchnoi. Current adherents include Short, Shirov, Morozevich and Khalifman. By playing 3 Nc3, White confronts the French head-on. The upshot is often a ferocious battle as Black tries to destroy or damage White's central pawn phalanx. Some of the variations, such as the notorious Winawer Poisoned Pawn, are among the sharpest in opening theory. However, both sides have quieter, more positional, options at their disposal, so there is truly something for everyone in the Main Line French. This book, the first of two volumes by Pedersen on the French, covers all lines after 3 Nc3, including the Winawer (Nimzowitsch), Classical (including the Steinitz), MacCutcheon and Guimard Variations. There is also a full discussion of 3...dxe4, a move that has found favour among those seeking to avoid theory..
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Now in its seventh printing, Main Line Classics is a delightful cookbook with over 400 pages of double-tested, delicious, easy to prepare recipes.

* 700 "classic" kitchen-tested favorites from Saturday Club members, friends, celebrities and restaurants.

* Complete planned menus for buffets, brunches, lunches and other fun gatherings at the beginning of each section.

* Beautiful illustrations and historical facts about the Main Line train stations and the towns they helped to create.

* Featured on the NBC Today Show.

* Laminated hard cover with comb binding to lay flat while cooking.

* Over $170,000 has been donated to local charities from the sale of this book and our second cookbook, "Main Line Classics II; Cooking Up a Little History.".
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