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Alligator Blood: The Spectacular Rise and Fall of the High-rolling Whiz-kid who Controlled Online Poker's Billions
by James LeightonDaniel Tzvetkoff was just another Brisbane teenager working for peanuts at Pizza Hut and spending much of his spare time glued to his computer. When he worked out a new method of payment processing, the online poker companies came running to him for help so they could grow their businesses. Soon he was living the American dream, raking in $3 million a week and revelling in a jet-set lifestyle of fast cars, luxury yachts and VIP nightclubs. His epic rollercoaster ride mirrored the extraordinary world of online poker, where hot-shot college students won millions from the confines of their dorms, and fortunes were won and lost. However, Tzvetkoff's move to the bright lights of Las Vegas would soon see him facing the abyss. Owing millions to the poker companies, and with the FBI hot on his trail, the boy wonder needed to pull an ace from his sleeve to keep from busting out. And when he did, it resulted in a day that sent shockwaves through the world of online poker - and saw him take the blame.
Alligator Candy: A Memoir
by David KushnerFrom award-winning journalist David Kushner, a regular contributor to Rolling Stone, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, and other premier magazines, Alligator Candy is a reported memoir about family, survival, and the unwavering power of love.David Kushner grew up in the early 1970s in the Florida suburbs. It was when kids still ran free, riding bikes and disappearing into the nearby woods for hours at a time. One morning in 1973, however, everything changed. David's older brother Jon biked through the forest to the convenience store for candy, and never returned. Every life has a defining moment, a single act that charts the course we take and determines who we become. For Kushner, it was Jon's disappearance--a tragedy that shocked his family and the community at large. Decades later, now a grown man with kids of his own, Kushner found himself unsatisfied with his own memories and decided to revisit the episode a different way: through the eyes of a reporter. His investigation brought him back to the places and people he once knew and slowly made him realize just how much his past had affected his present. After sifting through hundreds of documents and reports, conducting dozens of interviews, and poring over numerous firsthand accounts, he has produced a powerful and inspiring story of loss, perseverance, and memory. Alligator Candy is searing and unforgettable.
Alligator Pie and Other Poems: A Dennis Lee Treasury
by Dennis Lee Juan WijngaardThree classic Dennis Lee titles in one beautiful book This giftable and shareable volume brings together three of Dennis Lee’s best-loved collections of poetry—Alligator Pie, Jelly Belly and The Ice Cream Store—spanning three decades of his warm and whimsical rhymes. “You can almost hear the skipping rope slapping the sidewalk,” wrote Margaret Laurence of Dennis Lee’s timeless poetry collection Alligator Pie. One of the first published illustrated books about Canadian children, and featuring Frank Newfeld’s instantly recognizable original illustrations, Alligator Pie has sold more than half a million copies since its publication in 1974. Originally published in 1983, Jelly Belly tickles readers with a mix of humour and traditional Mother Goose charm. The vivid illustrations by Juan Wijngaard (winner of the 1981 Mother Goose Award) reveal wonders as readers follow the characters throughout the book and stumble upon new and fascinating visual treasures. In the kid-pleasing collection The Ice Cream Store, originally published in 1991, Dennis Lee delves into the special and imaginative world of children. David McPhail’s gorgeous and appealing watercolour paintings of children and animals portray both the familiar and the fantastic, extending the meaning of the poems and providing a colourful feast for the eye.
Alligator Tears: A Memoir in Essays
by Edgar GomezA darkly comic memoir-in-essays about the scam of the American Dream and doing whatever it takes to survive in the Sunshine State—from the award-winning author of High-Risk Homosexual&“Relatable, funny and deeply heartfelt, this memoir is one not to miss.&”—Today &“Edgar Gomez is a young writer of deep talent and enormous grace.&” —James McBride, New York Times bestselling author of The Heaven & Earth Grocery StoreA MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF THE YEAR: Today, The Millions, PasteIn Florida, one of the first things you&’re taught as a child is that if you&’re ever chased by a wild alligator, the only way to save yourself is to run away in zigzags. It&’s a lesson on survival that has guided much of Edgar Gomez&’s life.Like the night his mother had a stroke while he and his brother stood frozen at the foot of her bed, afraid she&’d be angry if they called for an ambulance they couldn&’t afford. Gomez escaped into his mind, where he could tell himself nothing was wrong with his family. Zig. Or years later, as a broke college student, he got on his knees to put sandals on tourists&’ smelly, swollen feet for minimum wage at the Flip Flop Shop. After clocking out, his crew of working-class, queer, Latinx friends changed out of their uniforms in the passenger seats of each other&’s cars, speeding toward the relief they found at Pulse nightclub in Orlando. Zag. From committing a little bankruptcy fraud for the money for veneers to those days he paid his phone bill by giving massages to closeted men on vacation, back when he and his friends would Venmo each other the same emergency twenty dollars over and over. Zig. Zag. Gomez survived this way as long as his legs would carry him.Alligator Tears is a fiercely defiant memoir-in-essays charting Gomez&’s quest to claw his family out of poverty by any means necessary and exposing the archetype of the humble poor person for what it is: a scam that insists we remain quiet and servile while we wait for a prize that will always be out of reach. For those chasing the American Dream and those jaded by it, Gomez&’s unforgettable story is a testament to finding love, purpose, and community on your own terms, smiling with all your fake teeth.
Alligator and Crocodile Rescue
by Trish SnyderFrom the Book jacket: Loathed for their dining habits and adored for their skins, alligators and crocodiles were hunted almost to extinction. But thanks to some creative conservation efforts, their status has improved dramatically. Even so, they are still at risk: eight species remain on the endangered list, and some hover on the edge of extinction. In Alligator and Crocodile Rescue, you'll meet people from around the world who are helping to ensure a future for these living links to dinosaurs. Trish Snyder has been an editor at Today's Parent, Chatelaine and House and Home. An award-winning writer, her articles have appeared in Toronto Life, Canadian Business, MoneySense and Glow. Alligator and Crocodile Rescue is her first book.
Alligator vs. Python (Who Would Win?)
by Jerry PallottaWhat if an alligator picked a fight with a python? Who do you think would win? Learn amazing facts to compare and contrast these two awesome reptiles!This nonfiction Reader compares and contrasts two ferocious reptiles. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner!This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans.
Alligators (Nature's Children)
by Tim HarrisDescribes the physical features, habits and habitat of the American and Chinese alligator.
Alligators All Around
by Maurice SendakThe alligator family races through the alphabet. "U usually upside down [illustration: Papa and Boy are standing on their hands and heads]" A fun book for kids and adults to read together. This file should make an excellent embossed braille copy.
Alligators And Crocodiles (Scary Creatures)
by Mark Bergin Gerald LeggThis series meets National Curriculum Standard for: Science: Life Science Science as Inquiry
Alligators and Crocodiles
by David KnightDescribes alligators and crocodiles, where they like to live, what they like to eat.
Alligators and Crocodiles (Live Oak Media Ereadalong Ser.)
by Gail GibbonsDo you know the difference between alligators and crocodiles...?Alligators and crocodiles are the world's largest reptiles and the closest living relatives of dinosaurs. In this extremely interesting nonfiction picture book, Gibbons compares the two reptiles by giving facts about both--their physical differences, what they eat, where they are found, how fast they swim how they raise their young, and more.Kids will want to read this book again and again to learn all about these crocodilians that have been around for millions of years. A great read-alound for the interested child or non-fiction resource for older children.Drawings are labeled throughout with additional information.
Alligators and Crocodiles (National Geographic Kids Readers #Level 2)
by Laura MarshThis book introduces the child to alligators and crocodiles explaining their differences and similarities.
Alligators and Crocodiles (Readers)
by Laura MarshA pair of eyes lurks just above the water's surface. Is it a crocodile or an alligator? Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these two reptiles—and find out what makes them different. This level 2 reader provides both accessible and wide-ranging text to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!
Alligators and Crocodiles (Worldlife Library)
by John Behler Deborah BehlerFrom the Book jacket: Alligators and crocodiles are among the oldest, largest, and most advanced reptiles on earth. Lurid accounts of encounters between humans and crocodilians have fascinated and horrified people over the centuries, and some truly monstrous creatures exist today. John and Deborah Behler have spent more than twenty years working with reptiles, and describe the history, habits, and prospects for survival of the remaining twenty-three species of alligator, caiman, crocodile, and gharial. Here too are breathtaking pictures of these awesome creatures by some of the world's leading wildlife photographers. Discover the world's animals with the WorldLife Library series. This highly acclaimed series brings you the latest research from leading naturalists, along with stunning color photographs of your favorite animals.
Alligators and Crocodiles: A True Book
by Trudi TrueitDescribes the basic behavior, physical traits, and life cycles of alligators and crocodiles.
Alligators and Crocodiles: Hunters of the Night (Animals after Dark)
by Elaine LandauALLIGATORS AND CROCODILES HUNTERS OF THE NIGHT As the sun goes down, alligators and crocodiles quietly swim in the water. These animals use their great sense of smell, hearing, and sight to hunt for food. With their huge mouths, they can eat small animals whole, without taking one bite! Author Elaine Landau tells the reader all about these scaly reptiles: how they are related, where they live, and what they eat.
Alligators and Other Crocodilians (World Book's Animals of the World)
by Bari D. FairweatherThis is a fascinating book. Do you know which crocodilian is the smallest? Do you know what Spanish explorers called crocodiles?
Alligators in B-Flat: Improbable Tales from the Files of Real Florida (Florida History and Culture)
by Jeff KlinkenbergWith a keen eye for detail and a lyrical style, Jeff Klinkenberg sets his sights on the contradictions that make up the Sunshine State. No one else would think to engage a professional symphony orchestra tuba player to find out whether bull gators will thunderously bellow back at a low B-flat during mating season (they do, but only to that pitch). From fishing camps and country stores to museums and libraries, Klinkenberg is forever unearthing the magic that makes Florida a place worth celebrating.
Alligators in the Arctic and How to Avoid Them: Science, Economics and the Challenge of Catastrophic Climate Change
by Peter DormanClimate change is a matter of extreme urgency. Integrating science and economics, this book demonstrates the need for measures to put a strict lid on cumulative carbon emissions and shows how to implement them. Using the carbon budget framework, it reveals the shortcomings of current policies and the debates around them, such as the popular enthusiasm for individual solutions and the fruitless search for 'optimal' regulation by economists and other specialists. On the political front, it explains why business opposition to the policies we need goes well beyond the fossil fuel industry, requiring a more radical rebalancing of power. This wide-ranging study goes against the most prevalent approaches in mainstream economics, which argue that we can tackle climate change while causing minimal disruption to the global economy. The author argues that this view is not only impossible, but also dangerously complacent.
Alligators in the Swamp: Power, Ministry, and Leadership
by George B. Thompson Jr.Thompson and a team of contributors explore the nature of power and the challenges it proposes to pastoral ministry. By using the metaphor "Alligators in the Swamp," they illustrate the complexity of power and how it can be used effectively.
Alligators of the North: The Story of the West & Peachey Steam Warping Tugs
by Harry Barrett Clarence F. CoonsThe Alligator was an amphibious machine designed and patented in Canada in the late 1880s. This warping tug was capable of towing a log boom across a lake and then portaging itself to the next body of water. Steam-powered and rugged, it was one of the pioneers in the mechanization of the forest industry and for more than thirty years was ubiquitous in northern Ontario until eclipsed by its worthy successor the Russel tug. "This long-overdue book on the Alligator Warping Tug, designed and built by West & Peachey of Simcoe, Ontario, is a welcome addition to the libraries of those intrigued by Canada’s story and particularly lumbering history." — R. John Corby, curator emeritus, Canada Science and Technology Museum "By enabling access to the upper reaches of the Ottawa River and its many tributaries, the Alligator tug extended the social and economic stability provided by the timber industry and supported the populating of this vast region. Alligators of the North is a wonderful touchstone for all who share this heritage." — Mary Campbell, mayor of McNab-Braeside Township, Renfrew County
Alligators, Old Mink & New Money: One Woman's Adventures in Vintage Clothing
by Alison HoutteA fascinating, highly entertaining story of one woman's adventures in vintage clothingALLIGATORS, OLD MINK & NEW MONEY is a celebration of the clothes that capture our memories and imaginations. Narrated by a former fashion model who now runs a Brooklyn vintage clothes and accessories store, this is not only the story of one woman's life in fashion, but a wonderfully entertaining guide for anyone seeking out vintage finds to add to their wardrobe.Marrying two of our most popular pastimes - shopping and reading - Alison Houtte examines everything from pre-War ball gowns to Seventies glitz, from designer labels to fun accessories. Whether talking about her grandmother's navy blue slip or a creamy white forties alligator purse, Houtte knows that every article of vintage clothing has a story behind it.
Alligators: Life in the Wild
by Monica KullingRoad to Reading is a fun, goal-oriented program designed to foster parent-child interaction, reward achievement, and encourage every child to become an independent reader. On the Road to Reading, kids can develop skills at their own pace, going from Mile to Mile without the pressures of age- or grade-related measures. Mile 3 books contain longer sentences and more complex plotlines for the increasingly confident reader. Popular themes ensure that kids will want to read these books again and again. Did you know that an alligator can lay up to 40 eggs at a time? Or that alligators "talk" to each other? Find out more amazing alligator facts in this exciting, easy-to-read book. Image descriptions added.
Alligators: The Illustrated Guide to Their Biology, Behavior, and Conservation
by Kent A. VlietThe ultimate guide to understanding the biology and behavior of the amazing and underappreciated American alligator.Few scenes put the senses on edge more than a submerged alligator, only eyes and snout showing, when peering across a southern lake on a misty morning. An iconic American predator, these reptiles grow to thirteen feet or more and can live as long as humans. Alligators are complex creatures, capable of terrific attacks and yet tending to their young in the same gentle way a mother duck looks after her brood. Once extremely numerous, alligators came close to extinction in the twentieth century, but thanks to conservation efforts have since made a comeback, reclaiming their rightful place as the monarchs of the southern wetlands.In this fascinating account, richly illustrated with more than 150 photographs from award-winning wildlife photographer Wayne Lynch, expert zoologist Kent A. Vliet introduces readers to the biology, ecology, and natural history of the American alligator. Sharing nuanced depictions of their hidden lives that will forever change the way you think of these giant reptiles, the book• combines captivating storytelling with the most current scientific facts• chronicles the life cycle of the alligator• explains why the alligator's precise anatomy and physiology make it so successful• covers a wide range of topics, from courtship and reproduction to communication, basking, nest-building, and hunting• reveals the alligator's sophisticated social life in detail• evaluates the alligator's environmental role as a keystone species• examines the complicated relationship between alligators and people
Allineati con l'universo: Guida in 3 passi per la tua trasformazione, benessere e successo
by Elena Del RíoCome possiamo utilizzare il nostro disagio o insoddisfazione riguardo alla nostra vita per trasformarci, crescere, credere in noi stessi e provare pace interiore e benessere? C'è qualcosa che non ci hanno mai detto, e cioè che sofferenza, disagio, sfide o problemi non sono un male in se stessi: sono tutti semi di benedizioni nascoste. Il seme può essere annaffiato e curato per dare un frutto o può essere ignorato e non darà risultati. Allo stesso modo, i nostri problemi sono il germe con cui noi possiamo mettere in discussione ciò che dobbiamo cambiare in noi stessi o nella nostra vita e perchè possiamo agire ( "innaffiare"), a poco a poco, in modo che le benedizioni ( "i frutti") crescano. È un libro di auto-aiuto? Allineati con l'universo vuole servirci da guida semplice, accessibile e pratica per passare da una situazione di insoddisfazione vitale o disagio con la vita al benessere, sensazione di pace o di felicità interiore, grazie alla scoperta di se stessi, all'amore per se stessi e alla trasformazione personale. Contiene strumenti e tecniche che io stessa ho usato, esempi tratti dalla mia esperienza di trasformazione e qualche breve storia, il tutto con lo scopo primario che sia utile al di là dell'ispirazione: che serva gli altri per ottenere, progressivamente, risultati reali nelle loro vite.