Al Roker
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English
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Presents a narrative history of the 1889 Johnstown Flood to chronicle key events, the damage that rendered the flood one of America's worst disasters, and the pivotal contributions of key figures, from dam engineer John Parke to American Red Cross founder Clara Barton.
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English
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In this gripping narrative history, Al Roker from NBC s Today and the Weather Channel vividly examines the deadliest natural disaster in American history a haunting and inspiring tale of tragedy, heroism, and resilience that is full of lessons for today s new age of extreme weather. On the afternoon of September 8, 1900, two-hundred-mile-per-hour winds and fifteen-foot waves slammed into Galveston, the booming port city on Texas s Gulf Coast. By dawn...
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English
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"Life lessons from New York Times bestselling author and Today show personality Al Roker and his wife, globetrotting ABC news journalist Deborah Roberts. Al Roker and Deborah Roberts have sixteen Emmy Awards between them. They have covered everything from the Olympics and the Gulf War to natural disasters and the AIDS crisis in Africa. Now these two married journalists and parents have collaborated on the most personal and important "story" of their...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
The "Today Show" co-anchor shares his life lessons on success and happiness in a humorous essay collection.
These days, the road to success can feel jam-packed with scheduling, networking, nonstop hustle, and flat-out absurdity. And no one knows that better than Al Roker-beloved cohost of the Today Show, weatherperson extraordinaire, and the man we all secretly wish we could turn to for wisdom and wisecracks in our everyday lives. Al has learned...
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
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The popular television personality discusses his battle with weight loss, describing his initial successes after bypass surgery, his efforts to get back on track after regaining lost weight, and his confrontation with goal-compromising childhood issues.
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Pub. Date
[2011]
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English
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"After waking up the neighborhood with The Morning Show Murders, and keeping readers up late solving The Midnight Show Murders, Al Roker returns with his most tantalizing mystery to date. Celebrity chef turned sleuth Billy Blessing finds his plate full of danger once again, as secrets from his long-buried past threaten to make a comeback. Before Billy had his five-star restaurant in New York, before he was tapped to co-host the morning show Wake...
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[2010]
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English
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Flint Lockwood is a young inventor who dreams of creating something that will improve everyone's life. Sam Sparks is a weathergirl covering the town's weather phenomenon, but chooses to hide her intelligence behind a perky exterior. Tim Lockwood is Flint's technophobic father. Brent is the town bully who has plagued Flint since childhood. Mayor Shelbourne exploits Flint's newest invention so he can put the town, and more importantly himself, on the...
Pub. Date
2012.
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English
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After years of humiliation and failed attempts to win the Pirate of the Year Award, Pirate Captain and his oddball crew go on a race to pillage the most booty. They soon cross paths with scientist Charles Darwin, who persuades the Captain that the crew's 'parrot,' Polly, could be the answer to the riches they are searching for.
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Series
Complete Peanuts volume 15
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
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"This volume features the long, surprisingly dramatic sequence in which a grievously ill Charlie Brown checks himself into a hospital while his friends worry. But the rest of the stories in this final volume from the 1970s, are far less somber, as Snoopy launches his 'bird scout' treks, Peppermint Patty gets leaked on at school and sues--plus one of the great forgotten romances in Peanuts history."--Back cover.
18) Murder on demand
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Series
Morning show murders volume 4
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
Unabridged.
Language
English
Description
Billy Blessing is reinventing himself as a chef down in North Fork, Long Island. That is, until a young woman walks into the restaurant he works at talking about murder, asking if Billy could look in to it
Pub. Date
2011
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English
Description
The Wiggles set sail on a new adventure with the sweet sound of ukuleles and palm trees in the distance. Set on an island near Wiggle Bay, the Wiggles launch 21 new songs and paddle into a harbor of hits, including You Can Play the Ukulele; Hawaiian Boogie; and Hula Hula Baby. Renowned weatherman Al Roker joins in for Thank You Mr. Weatherman! The Wiggles sing about things kids love. There are songs to make youngsters dance and tuneful occasions for...
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