From Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben to the Jolly Green Giant and Ronald McDonald, corporate icons sell billions of dollars’ worth of products. But only one of them was ever a real person—Colonel Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken/KFC. From a 1930s roadside café in Corbin, Kentucky, Harland Sanders launched a fried chicken business that now circles the globe, serving “finger lickin’ good” chicken to more than twelve million people every day. But to get there, he had to give up control of his company and even his own image, becoming a mere symbol to people today who don’t know that Colonel Sanders was a very real human being. This book tells his story—the story of a dirt-poor striver with unlimited ambition who personified the American Dream. Acclaimed cultural historian Josh Ozersky defines the American Dream as being able to transcend your roots and create yourself as you see fit. Harland Sanders did exactly that. Forced at age ten to go to work to help support his widowed mother and sisters, he failed at job after job until he went into business for himself as a gas station/café/motel owner and finally achieved a comfortable, middle-class life. But then the interstate by... [Read More]

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In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Marie Curie, the Nobel Prize–winning scientist. When Marie was young, she was unable to go to college because she was a woman. But when she was older, her scientific work was respected around the world. Her discoveries of radium and polonium dramatically helped in the fight against cancer, and she went on to win the Nobel Prize for Physics! This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the scientist's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift ... [Read More]

Vance Joy - Dream Your Life Away (Vinyl W/Bonus Cd). 1. "Winds of Change" Ryan Hadlock 2:152. "Mess Is Mine" Hadlock 3:43 3. "Wasted Time" Hadlock 5:00 4. "Riptide" 3:21 5. "Who Am I" Hadlock 2:39 6. "From Afar" 4:23 7. "We All Die Trying to Get It Right" Hadlock 4:07 8. "Georgia" Hadlock 3:50 9. "Red Eye" Hadlock 5:03 10. "First Time" Hadlock 3:44 11. "All I Ever Wanted" Hadlock 3:36 12. "Best That I Can" 3:30 13. "My Kind of Man" Hadlock 3:49 Dream Your Life Away - Deluxe edition (bonus tracks) 14. "Fire and the Flood" 4:09 15. "Straight into Your Arms" 3:37 16. "Wasted Time (Live from Philadelphia)" 5:07 17. "Mess is Mine (Live from Philadelphia)" 3:37 18. "Georgia (Live from Melbourne)" 4:09 19. "Best That I Can (Live from Melbourne)" 5:11 20. "Riptide (Live from Dublin)" 3:39

A Budapest banker dreams of marrying an angel, after meeting her earthly double.

Hot diggity dog! Dog Man is back -- and this time he's not alone. The heroic hound with a real nose for justice now has a furry feline sidekick, and together they have a mystery to sniff out! When a new kitty sitter arrives and a glamorous movie starlet goes missing, it's up to Dog Man and Cat Kid to save the day! Will these heroes stay hot on the trail, or will Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat, send them barking up the wrong tree?Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's self.

Safari lion deluxe costume, one-piece hooded adorable lion jumpsuit with zip-up front, attached tail and mitts. Read before buying: see rubie's size chart, recent reviews, and q and a before making selection; costumes are sized different from clothes and vary by design/style. Corduroy and plush fabrics in yellow, white and brown create a one piece costume you are sure to get a roar from. The hood detailing includes a brown corduroy nose on a white knit fabric insert. Black embroidery is used to create a mouth, eyes, and two rows of whiskers. A grey and white striped knit fabric lines the hood and attached inner ears. Zip-up front, zipper continues down part of the leg; hook and loop tab under hood; faux fur details. Face details and ears on hood, tail on back, and attached mitts. Bringing imagination to life, Princess Paradise has a mission to be a leading costume company in quality and design. Princess Paradise creates costumes for newborns to adults, something wonderful for every family member. Our costumes are made from unique and trendy fabrics that will inspire your imagination and delight you at the same time.

Hot on the heels of the freshly announced video game COSTUME QUEST 2, Oni Press presents an adorable Halloween-themed graphic novel from Double Fine Productions (BROKE AGE, PSYCHONAUTS) and comics superstar Zac Gorman (MAGIC GAME TIME)! Klem and his pals aren't the most popular Grubbins in candy-starved Repugia, but Klem's hoping that will change once he brings a hoard of candy back from the human world. After all, it's Halloween, so there's candy everywhere! Unfortunately, there're also bullies everywhere, ready to steal all of Klem's sweet, sweet loot. Will he and his friends make it out alive, or are they doomed to an eternity of sugar-free torment?

The electrical fences and advanced technology of Jurassic World didn't stop the dinosaurs from escaping and terrorizing the visitors, just like nothing is going to stop you from having the best Halloween yet when you dress in this one-piece inflatable T-Rex suit. A built-in fan will keep you cool all night, so whether you're trick or treating through Jurassic World or you're going to a fun party with your friends, you'll be comfortable! You can also don this costume to the premiere of the upcoming film; you'll look so great, people will forget all about the movie and all eyes

Barry Allen becomes the Flash when lightning strikes the S.T.A.R. Labs particle accelerator where he's working. Your child may not be able to run faster than the speed of light, but this officially licensed DC Comics costume will make him look and feel just like the Flash! It includes a bright red muscle chest jumpsuit with 3D Boot Tops and 3D Gauntlets. It also includes a red half-face mask just like the one the Flash wears with its distinctive yellow horns above the ears. Your child will be ready to find the truth behind any number of crimes he discovers

Dashing and daring, this flashy costume is perfect for the little man in your life who is always on the run. Celebrate the arrival of the new Incredibles movie with the Incredibles 2: Dash Classic Muscle Child Costume. This incredible costume comes with muscles built in, and with a belt and mask included, nothing will stop this lightning fast