The Life and Times Of A Black Garage Door Guy, is an anecdotal journey spanning the human condition from: pathos to comedy, inhumanity to empathy, unawareness to enlightenment.

This autobiography portrays the exciting times and life of the author during his childhood, World War II service, and his diverse career experiences. Interesting observations and photographs about business, communities and friendships, and Guy C. Throner’s personal and family history are shared. The story begins with life as experienced by a young man in the 1920’s and 1930’s, and progresses through his World War II bomb disposal assignments, and his ordnance engineering vocation including development of safety devices and munitions for the U.S. military and space programs. A historical account of personal growth, interests, accomplishments and family are historically documented.

The United States of America, the land of young J Pierre's dreams. A country he believed that would change his life entirely; a place where he could rejoice forever. Packed with high hopes and loaded with ambition and optimism, he migrated to this place he considers Paradise. However, not too long after he sets foot in this country, he was forced to face reality and deal with the unexpected. J Pierre narrates his story of the challenges he has encountered in this foreign land; the bouts he has with law enforcers, and the people who deemed to torment him because of the mere color of his skin. As he was confronted with these issues, J Pierre proves that nothing can change his principles and ideals; that an understanding of the human nature can help make things better. As he recounts his real life experiences in this country, J Pierre will make you see what he has come to understand about people, regardless of the color of our skin, and how such misconceptions can be resolved.

This is one man's epic, and unlikely, journey into the highly competitive world of the automobile sales industry. A business so deadly and potentially treacherous it often leaves lives and careers shattered upon the rocky shores of life. Having been only trained for a life in the ministry, he sold his car to pay his debts, and the rest, as they say, is history. There could be no turning back-he could not, and he would not fail. This is a story of perseverance, and a dedication that most people would not think existed in a professional car salesman, whom most of the public consider lazy and dishonest. You will understand what it's like to be one of the most despised and misunderstood characters in American history, and you will meet many of the colorful characters along the way. It is the author's hope that the reader comes away with a better understanding of the courage and dedication needed to be successful in this highly competitive industry, that the reader be transported into the high-stakes, fast-paced world of auto sales, experiencing the joys of victory and the loneliness of defeat. You are about to enter the world of the dreaded used-car salesman. "Buyer, beware!"

This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.

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"Superb...a series of masterly drawn glimpses into the storymaking art of one of Africa's great modern literary geniuses." -Alan Cheuse, NPR A selection of short stories written to date by Nobel Laureate Nadine Gordimer, Life Times reveals her acute understanding of human nature and paints a fascinatingly original portrait of South Africa. Whether focusing on politics, sexuality, race, love, or loss, Gordimer maps out the terrain of human relationships with razor-sharp psychological insight and a stunning lack of sentimentality. Complex and multifaceted, her stories challenge us, time and again, to examine the conflict between our actions and our unspoken desires. This powerful collection, which includes two new stories, is a testament to Gordimer's literary genius and the ongoing power and relevance of her vision.