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1) Galveston
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A colorful history of the island city on Texas’s Gulf Coast and its survival through times of piracy, plague, civil war, and devastating natural disaster.
On the Gulf edge of Texas between land and sea stands Galveston Island. Shaped continually by wind and water, it is one of earth’s ongoing creations, where time is forever new. Here, on the shoreline, embraced by the waves, a person can still feel the heartbeat...
On the Gulf edge of Texas between land and sea stands Galveston Island. Shaped continually by wind and water, it is one of earth’s ongoing creations, where time is forever new. Here, on the shoreline, embraced by the waves, a person can still feel the heartbeat...
2) Galveston
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True fact - fabled pirate Jean Lafitte spent his last years not on the high seas, but in Texas. Guess who his buddy was? Jim Bowie. What adventures must a swashbuckling corsair and an American frontiersman have had together in the Old West? It's DEADWOOD with pirates, man. Pirates! Collecting the do-not-miss four issue mini-series.
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From the creator, writer, and executive producer of the HBO crime series True Detective, comes a dark and visceral literary debut set along the seedy wastelands of Galveston.
On the same day that Roy Cady is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he senses that his boss, a dangerous loan-sharking bar-owner, wants him dead. Known "without affection" to members of the boss's crew as "Big Country" on account of his long hair, beard, and...
On the same day that Roy Cady is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he senses that his boss, a dangerous loan-sharking bar-owner, wants him dead. Known "without affection" to members of the boss's crew as "Big Country" on account of his long hair, beard, and...
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An entire city haunted by century-old ghosts.
In 1900, the city of Galveston was flourishing. With saloons, mansions, and even an opera house, the Texan island was known as "The Queen City of the Gulf...until heavy rains flooded the streets,putting the entire town under water and killing a third of the inhabitants.
When the tragedy was over, the island was eventually rebuilt...but many of the dead were not ready to leave the place they called 'home....
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The Galveston Orphans Home of Texas has been a fixture of the historic city for over a hundred years. Surviving the great storm of 1900 and giving children a place to call home, there are countless stories about the house's rich history.
This book is my collection of stories, Having worked as the caretaker for the mansion, now known as Tavilleh, I've had plenty of experiences to share from a unique perspective.
During my time as caretaker, I continued...
6) Galveston #3
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Cowboys and pirates! In the late 1800s, the streets of Galveston, Texas were ruled by crazy French pirate Jean Lefitte and his pal, Jim Bowie! It's true! Google it! And this is their story! It's DEADWOOD with pirates, man. PIRATES! What's not to love?
7) Galveston #1
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True fact- fabled pirate Jean Lafitte spent his last years not on the high seas, but in Texas. Guess who his best friend was? Jim Bowie. What adventures must a swashbuckling corsair and an American frontiersman have had together in the Old West? It's Deadwood with pirates, man. Pirates! Available with 2 covers.
8) Galveston #4
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We'll say it one last time: DEADWOOD with pirates. And taken straight from the history books, as Jean Lafitte and Jim Bowie team up to defend Galveston, Texas from threats big and small. Didn't they teach you about this in high school history class?
9) Galveston #2
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Really, just about the last thing you expect walking down the streets of Galveston, Texas in the 1800's is a crazy French pirate with cannons mounted to the top of his mansion- but Jean LaFitte is the law in that part of Texas, like it or not, and together with his pal Jim Bowie, they rule the land! It's Deadwood with pirates, man. Pirates! Features two alternate covers.
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It's a matter of physiological factors: women tend to store fat; they can have a hard time accessing that stored fat as active fuel; and hormonal fluctuations in midlife exacerbate the situation. Haver set out to develop a nutrition program that would meet her own and her patients' needs once and for all. Here she shares three principles that can help you lose stubborn fat, enjoy newfound energy, sleep better, lessen brain fog, and reduce hot flashes....
11) Galveston
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Roy is a heavy-drinking criminal enforcer and mob hit man whose boss set him up in a double-cross scheme. After killing his would-be assassins before they could kill him, Roy discovers Rocky, a young woman being held captive, and reluctantly takes her with him on his escape. Determined to find safety and sanctuary in Galveston, Roy must find a way to stop his boss from pursuing them while trying to out-run the demons from his and Rocky's pasts.
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"It's 1900, and Charlie feels lucky to live in Galveston, Texas. Sure, there are storms sometimes. But nobody worries about hurricanes. Even a famous weather expert says it's impossible for a strong hurricane to strike Galveston. Which is why few people worry on the morning of September 8, when a big storm starts to brew. But Charlie watches with growing horror as monster waves rise up from the sea, as the wind starts to scream. By night, much of...
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The Ultimate Galveston Diet: Your definitive guide to achieving hormonal balance and sustainable weight loss for women over 40. Dive into a transformative journey that combines science-backed nutritional advice with delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes. Discover the secrets to managing weight during and after menopause, and learn how the right diet can not only transform your body but also enhance your overall well-being.
Inside this book, you will...
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A runaway airman slaughters a family of three as they sleep in their beds.
A single mother murders her two young sons and hides their dismembered bodies in her refrigerator.
An elderly man beats his granddaughter to death with a hammer because her childish singing annoys him.
Those were just three of the violent crimes that rocked Galveston in one year: 1955.
Galveston, Texas, has a storied history marked by captains of industry and mafia bosses....