During that wonderful golden age of local children's television, many talented people pooled their skills to enthrall and edify the impressionable, appreciative viewers. Yet with no disrespect intended toward any of the others, one person stood out in his ability to spin gold out of straw: Bill Jackson. Bill's legion of fans still cherish his amazing adventures with the memorable puppet characters that sprung from his fertile imagination on programs such as Cartoon Town, The BJ and Dirty Dragon Show, and Gigglesnort Hotel. These programs remain as fresh and entertaining today as they did when they were first broadcast, and belie their meager budgets and restrictive production schedules, thanks to Bill's artistic integrity and his coterie of hard-working crew members. Now, Bill steps out from behind his familiar TV persona to reveal a poignant personal journey filled with struggles, heartaches, and triumphs. The Only Kid on the Carnival chronicles the indomitable spirit of a young man who became one of television's most creative and gifted talents, and does so in a boldly engaging manner that touches the heart and the soul.As always, Bill Jackson does not disappoint his audience.Ted Okuda, "The Golden Age of Chicago Children's Television"

The Only Kid on the Carnival: An Extraordinary Childhood

Biographies & Memoirs

Jackson, Bill

Arts & Literature

iUniverse

The name Chardon, a French word meaning “thistle,” was adopted by the township and settlement of Chardon around 1812 in tribute to the owner of extensive local land holdings. Peter Chardon Brooks, a wealthy Boston merchant, deeded land for a village square modeled after the town plans of many New England villages on the condition that the inhabitants would use his middle name to identify the locale and establish the place as the seat of government. Although Brooks never visited the area, he supported the town by providing a large bell to the first church built. Chardon was soon selected as the site of county government for the newly established Geauga County, a territory that then encompassed today’s Geauga and Lake Counties. Sitting atop a wooded hill amid a forested and rolling landscape, the town and its surrounding area developed first as a farming community, gradually becoming a commercial center, and then a bedroom community. Long known for its significant snowfall, Chardon is recognized as an excellent place to raise families and educate children.

Chardon and Chardon Township (Images of America)

Arts & Photography

Chuha, Debbie

Chardon Bicentennial Celebration Steering Committee

Photography & Video

Arcadia Publishing

New Jersey Supplement for Modern Real Estate Practice

Martin, Joseph H.

Business & Money

Dearborn Trade

The Holy Tempel: The Extraordinary Ministry Of Father Ted Tempel

His bishop calls him a unique priest with a touch of Mother Teresa in him. Many of the people whose lives he has touched call him a saint. For Father Theodore G. Tempel, "What would Jesus do?'' is more than a guideline; it is a way of life. His "ministry to the many'' took him past the traditional washing of feet to the cleaning of bedpans. For 13 years he stayed at night in the home of an elderly widow, cooked and cared for her so that would not have to be placed in a nursing home. He took into his rectory home a woman who had spent much of her life in an iron lung, and mobilized an army of volunteers to help him with her care. He saved a depressed young woman from suicide and gave new meaning to her life when she joined his helping hands network. He became a mentor for an illiterate man who had spent several years in a state institution where he did not belong, and 30 years later they are best friends. These are but a few of the inspiring stories in The Holy Tempel: The Extraordinary Ministry of Father Ted Tempel.

Leaders & Notable People

AuthorHouse

His bishop calls him a unique priest with a touch of Mother Teresa in him. Many of the people whose lives he has touched call him a saint. For Father Theodore G. Tempel, "What would Jesus do?'' is more than a guideline; it is a way of life. His "ministry to the many'' took him past the traditional washing of feet to the cleaning of bedpans. For 13 years he stayed at night in the home of an elderly widow, cooked and cared for her so that would not have to be placed in a nursing home. He took into his rectory home a woman who had spent much of her life in an iron lung, and mobilized an army of volunteers to help him with her care. He saved a depressed young woman from suicide and gave new meaning to her life when she joined his helping hands network. He became a mentor for an illiterate man who had spent several years in a state institution where he did not belong, and 30 years later they are best friends. These are but a few of the inspiring stories in The Holy Tempel: The Extraordinary Ministry of Father Ted Tempel.

Willis A. Leiter opened his photography studio at 310 Broadway in Lorain in 1901. For the next 15 years, he provided the citizens and businesses of Lorain and surrounding areas with high-quality photographs and real-photo postcards. Much of his work still exists today and is highly prized by collectors and historians alike. Within these pages, one will see views of the Amherst Quarries, the magnificent buildings of Oberlin College, Avon's Beach Park, maritime activities in Lorain, Camp 103rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry in Sheffield Lake, and much more. Also included are examples of Leiter's highly prized portraits and cabinet cards. Here, everyday life in Lorain County comes alive--all through the lens of Willis Leiter.

Lorain County through the Lens of Willis Leiter (Images of America)

Lamont, Dennis

Shorf, Paula A.

MacMillan, James D.

Waterhouse, Jr. Bruce Leiter

Weisman, Matthew

Individual Artists

This important new book is one of few available eyewitness tales about the often overlooked role of the Air / Sea Rescue teams during World War II. Focussing on High Speed Launch (HSL) 107 which rescued close to 100 pilots during the siege of Malta, this tale of heroism is a historically important personal account by Bill Jackson, a crew member of HSL 107. While everyone around them was hell-bent on death and destruction, the crews of the Air / Sea Rescue Units were dedicated to the survival of both friend and foe alike. They carried out their job with little recognition and with great heroism. Battling the elements, often in appalling sea conditions, and under near-constant air attack from a most determined enemy, the units shared the privations endured by the islanders, coming close to starvation as the Axis forces inched toward invasion. This book shares with the reader the elation of successful rescues, the exhilaration of the High Speed Launch at full throttle, the determination of the Units to turn out at all hours in all weathers to go to the aid of both Allied and Axis pilots. Relief, anticipation, joy and fear are all related to the reader as well as the sheer determination to maintain their rescue capabilities 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This fascinating book is set to fill a large gap in the existing literature of World War II.

Air Sea Rescue During the Siege of Malta

History

JACKSON

Military

Troubador Publishing Ltd

The Road Taken: The Remarkable Story of a Transcontinental Bicycle Odyssey

Rediscover the sense of wonder and adventure as you ride across the United States along with Bryan, Stig, Bill, Hal, and Vaughn. Rediscover the hospitality of strangers. Remember the joy of overcoming your own self-doubts and proving your mettle to those who say you don't have what it takes. Revisit the natural beauty of America from the seat of a bicycle and rekindle your sense of wonder.\nIn 1972, five college graduates set out on a remarkable transcontinental bicycle journey from North Carolina to Oregon. This true story of determination, camaraderie, and finding strength and kindness of strangers along the way invites the reader to recall or imagine the the beauty of America and of finding yourself on the journey.\nPresented in a daily-journal style, The Road Taken brings the gritty reality of the hard work of the journey into focus while remembering that any quest requires attention to the goal. Read along as the cyclists get separated along the way, inviting you to join not one, but two incredible stories of biking across America.

Sports & Outdoors

Simmons, Bryan

Regli, Stig

Individual Sports

Edmonds Press

Rediscover the sense of wonder and adventure as you ride across the United States along with Bryan, Stig, Bill, Hal, and Vaughn. Rediscover the hospitality of strangers. Remember the joy of overcoming your own self-doubts and proving your mettle to those who say you don't have what it takes. Revisit the natural beauty of America from the seat of a bicycle and rekindle your sense of wonder. In 1972, five college graduates set out on a remarkable transcontinental bicycle journey from North Carolina to Oregon. This true story of determination, camaraderie, and finding strength and kindness of strangers along the way invites the reader to recall or imagine the the beauty of America and of finding yourself on the journey. Presented in a daily-journal style, The Road Taken brings the gritty reality of the hard work of the journey into focus while remembering that any quest requires attention to the goal. Read along as the cyclists get separated along the way, inviting you to join not one, but two incredible stories of biking across America.

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Studying & Workbooks

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