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Wonderfully well written
If you've ever thought a novel set in Appalachia wouldn't interest you, you need to acquaint yourself with Roger Alan Skipper and his two novels, Tear Down the Mountain and The Baptism of Billy Bean.Skipper's characters move through settings so deftly described, the reader's mind sees every detail.From the moment Lane, the protagonist of The Baptism of Billy Bean, witnesses a murder, we are drawn into his journey to find justice as well as fascinated by his emotional growth along the way.The writing is simply wonderful.Every sentence seems lovingly crafted, every description nuanced.

Great Story, Beautifully Told
This was truly a fabulous book. I fell in love with the authenticity of Lane Hollar in the first chapter, and I couldn't put this one down. I love writers who write sentences that you have to stop and read out loud to yourself. And Roger Skipper is that kind of writer. I also love writers who take the familiar and ... make you see it in a new way. And Roger Skipper is that kind of writer. The Baptism of Billy Bean is a great story, beautifully told.

Excellent craftsmanship, authentic voice
"The Baptism of Billy Bean" is intensely engaging from the first paragraph.The author's ability to catch the cadences and colloquialisms of the region, without fudging or sentimentalizing, is extraordinary and betrays a huge talent at work.In the tradition of Cormac McCarthy, the book evokes a place and time with certitude and honesty.Worth a second or third read!I eagerly anticipate the next book Skipper offers us lucky readers!

The Baptism of Billy Bean
I've read all of Roger Skipper's books and believe this to be his finest.The characters and plot are well developed and highly realistic. His grasp of the culture of appalachia, its people and the difficulties of everyday life rival James Lee Burke's treatment of rural Louisiana. I highly recommend the book.

Appalachian Honesty
Roger Skipper creates pictures and sounds in The Baptism of Billy Bean that I see and hear on a daily basis.The book weaves a tale of "the way it is" amongst a distinct population within his beloved Appalachia, all the while expressing feelings of nostalgia for the past and hope for the future.I look forward to his next book. ... Read more

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In this title, fairy tales from around the world been chosen to promote literary comparison as required by the National Literacy Strategy. Each story is followed by a more familiar fairy tale with which it has strong parallels. Includes information about both stories' origins and ideas for discussion ... Read more

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Lane Hollars seen little of the world beyond West Virginia - Parris Island and Vietnam - but that was enough. Now, thirty years later, he witnesses a drug-related murder. Caught between inept - or corrupt - lawmen and a stone-cold killer, Lane must fight not only for his life, but also for all the things that it has lacked: love, family, and peace. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Mississippi Business Journal, published by Dolan Media Company on April 12, 2010. The length of the article is 817 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The entrepreneurial sweet touch: Nancy King has been running Nandy's Candy with her own sweet flair since 1980.(ENTREPRENEUR'S' CORNER)
Author: Alan Turner
Publication: Mississippi Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 12, 2010
Publisher: Dolan Media Company
Volume: 32Issue: 15Page: 6(1)

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This digital document is an article from Nutraceuticals World, published by Rodman Publishing on October 1, 2010. The length of the article is 3851 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Sports nutrition: it's how you play the game! There are cheaters in both sports and sports and sports nutrition, but those who keep it straight expect to come out on top.
Author: Alan Richman
Publication: Nutraceuticals World (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2010
Publisher: Rodman Publishing
Volume: 13Issue: 8Page: 34(7)

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VeggieTales
Personalized Mission Possible Adventure Series (6 books)

Your child's name is inserted throughout each story making them the hero in each book!

#1 - Island of the Care-a-Beans
Let the special child in your life be the star in this exciting VeggieTales Mission Possible series with Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber!

Every child wants to be the star in their own adventure! In this new, VeggieTales Mission Possible series, kids get to be the star in every book! In this first exciting story, your child will jump on board the "Get Up'n Go Machine" and learn the importance of caring about others.

The Island of the Care-a-Beans is in danger of sinking into the ocean! Bob the Tomato is worried silly. Larry the Cucumber is looking for a superhero. But all this adventure really needs is that special child in your life!

And this is just the beginning!
In the next Mission Possible, the "Get Up'n Go Machine" is off to an all new place! Only this is an underwater adventure filled with mystery and...Seaweedles? That's right! See what happens next in book 2, Jellyfish Jam

The best part of each Mission Possible is that whoever that extraordinary child is in your life, he or she will get to be the star in each adventure! It's fun! It's exciting! It's VeggieTales! ... Read more

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Master Gardener Hotline Resource Library Selection
This book covers most vegetable diseases with photographs to help identify basic problems. It was recommended as a necessity for our Master Gardener Volunteer Hotline resource library. A shame it was not published as a hardback issue for a longer life span.

About This Book...
62 pp, trade paperback, color illustrations throughout.

Covers diseases for...

Asparagus
Beans
Beets
Carrots
Crucifers
Eggplant
Lettuce
Onions
Parsnips
Peas
Peppers
Radishes
Spinach
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
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