Rim

Rim
Author: Alexander Besher
Publisher: Orbit Books
Total Pages: 357
Release: 1998-01
Genre: Imaginary wars and battles
ISBN: 9781857235463

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It's 2027. Tokyo has survived the Mega-Quake of the Millennium and Satori Corporation, the owner of a virtual reality entertainment empire, is embroiled in cut-throat corporate warfare to preserve its market share and, incidentally, save the lives of thousands of users trapped inside its virtual worlds. All of this seems far away to Professor Frank Gobi as he strolls across the placid Berkley, California, campus - until he gets home to find his perpetually on-line ten-year-old son stuck inside Satori's virtual Gametime and literally fighting for his life.

Driving on the Rim

Driving on the Rim
Author: Thomas McGuane
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2011-10-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 140007522X

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The unforgettable story of a housepainter turned doctor in Big Sky country who finds himself on a darkly funny journey to salvation in this “irrepressibly comic and optimistic” novel (The New York Times Book Review) from the acclaimed author of Ninety-two in the Shade and Cloudbursts Berl Pickett is living in the small town of Livingston, Montana. The son of Pentecostal rug-shampooers, Pickett has never been the social toast of the town, but when he is accused of negligent homicide in the death of his former lover, he finds himself ostracized by his colleagues and realizes just how small his little village truly is. But fortunately for Berl, the very thing that sets him apart—his inability to follow the pack—proves to be his saving grace. With this inglorious hero, McGuane has created an unforgettable voyager.

The Grand Canyon: Between River and Rim

The Grand Canyon: Between River and Rim
Author: Pete McBride
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2018-09-25
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0847863042

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This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience--an end-to-end, rim-to-river exploration of the Grand Canyon. The authors have debuted a film-Into the Canyon-in February of 2019 that explores their hike through the canyon Award-winning photographer Pete McBride, along with best-selling authors Kevin Fedarko and Hampton Sides, takes us on a gripping adventure story told through stunning, never-before-seen photography and powerful essays. By hiking the entire 750 miles of Grand Canyon National Park--from the Colorado River to the canyon rim--McBride captures the majesty of as well as calling us to protect America's open-aired cathedral. The 2019 Public Lands Alliance Partnership Book of the Year, this is the most spectacular collection of Grand Canyon imagery ever seen, showing beauty from vantages where no other photographers have ever stood. It will also highlight the conservation challenges this iconic national park faces as visitation numbers grow and development pressures surrounding it mount. This photography will inspire and remind us why we protect such a cherished public space. Proceeds benefit the Grand Canyon Conservancy, and the accompanying documentary Into the Canyon has been shown at the Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival and the Aspen Film Festival in February of 2019 as well as debuting on the National Geographic Channel--all in time for the national park's centennial.

Race in the Marketplace

Race in the Marketplace
Author: Guillaume D. Johnson
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 283
Release: 2019-03-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030117111

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This volume offers a critical, cross-disciplinary, and international overview of emerging scholarship addressing the dynamic relationship between race and markets. Chapters are engaging and accessible, with timely and thought-provoking insights that different audiences can engage with and learn from. Each chapter provides a unique journey into a specific marketplace setting and its sociopolitical particularities including, among others, corner stores in the United States, whitening cream in Nigeria and India, video blogs in Great Britain, and hospitals in France. By providing a cohesive collection of cutting-edge work, Race in the Marketplace contributes to the creation of a robust stream of research that directly informs critical scholarship, business practices, activism, and public policy in promoting racial equity.

Off the Rim

Off the Rim
Author: Sonya Spreen Bates
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2015-04-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1459808908

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Dylan’s wish comes true when Coach Scott names him to the starting lineup for the Mountview High Hunters’ first game of the playoffs. But just when he should be concentrating on basketball, Dylan becomes the target of some off-court aggression. As he’s driving his girlfriend, Jenna, home one night, a black pickup truck tries to run them off the road. The police call it an accident. But even as Dylan tries to put it behind him, he has a sense of impending danger that he can’t shake. When Jenna starts receiving threats from an anonymous cyberbully telling her to “keep quiet,” Dylan becomes seriously concerned about her safety. Jenna has no idea what the cyberbully thinks she knows. But Dylan will have to help her figure it out fast if they’re ever going to feel safe again.

Above the Rim

Above the Rim
Author: Jen Bryant
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2020-10-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1647001617

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The story of Elgin Baylor, basketball icon and civil rights advocate, from an all-star team Hall-of-famer Elgin Baylor was one of basketball’s all-time-greatest players—an innovative athlete, team player, and quiet force for change. One of the first professional African-American players, he inspired others on and off the court. But when traveling for away games, many hotels and restaurants turned Elgin away because he was black. One night, Elgin had enough and staged a one-man protest that captured the attention of the press, the public, and the NBA. Above the Rim is a poetic, exquisitely illustrated telling of the life of an underrecognized athlete and a celebration of standing up for what is right.

Walk the World's Rim

Walk the World's Rim
Author: Betty Baker
Publisher: Harpercollins
Total Pages: 80
Release: 1965-01-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780060203818

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Chakoh, a young Apache of the sixteenth century, learns from Esteban, a Spanish slave, the Spaniard's way of life as well as the meaning of such virtues as honor and courage.

Canaries on the Rim

Canaries on the Rim
Author: Chip Ward
Publisher: Verso
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2001-05-17
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781859843215

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A quest to understand the secret history of ecocide in Utah.

Life Above and Beyond the Rim

Life Above and Beyond the Rim
Author: Joe Courtney
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2014-06-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1491735619

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div> Joe Courtney is my friend. Its not because of his career in the NBA, after going undrafted. Its because of the man he has become and continues to be. Charles Barkley, Hall of Fame NBA player and media personality JOE COURTNEY defeated the odds and broke down the barriers to achieve success in numerous industries, including the NBA, the world of real estate, and corporate speaking. Now hes a bestselling author. He has taught thousands from the stage and helped some of the worlds top companies and organizations achieve success and produce results. Joes coaching has shown individuals how to identify issues that produce barriers, allowing them to conquer those stumbling blocks and reach their desired outcome. The result is ultimate fulfillment and success in business and life. Joe is now sharing this formula with you in this book. THIS BOOK WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO Identify how to use your passion in life and monetize it Reach your goals faster by getting rid of debilitating hesitation Prepare you for what to look for in your journey to success Identify the rim or glass ceiling that limits you Expose the thief responsible and give you personal power Transform from trying to doing so you get results now Create a structure that ensures success and gets results Create a legacy through empowering others HERES WHAT LEADERS ARE SAYING ABOUT JOE COURTNEY Some people just talk about breaking through barriers; Joe Courtney has actually done it. His book can do the same for you. TIM S. GROVER, Michael Jordans Personal Trainer & Author of RELENTLESS Joe brings incredible insight to the most essential skills needed to be successful and turn dreams into reality. His book is a must read! Charrissa Cawley, CEO and Founder of Thinique The value of the vision in his book is immeasurable. Chris Downie, CEO of The Telx Group, New York