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Book SynopsisIn 2021, Texas Country Reporter celebrates its fiftieth season on the air. Broadcast every week on stations across Texas, it focuses on ordinary people doing extraordinary things. And at the center of it is Bob Phillips, the show's creator and hostan erstwhile poor kid from Dallas who ended up with a job that allowed him to rub elbows with sports figures, entertainers, and politicians but who preferred to spend his time on the back roads, listening to less-famous Texans tell their stories. In this memoir, Phillips tells his own story, from his early days as a reporter and his initial pitch for the show while a student at SMU to his ongoing work at the longest-running independently produced TV show in American television history. As we travel with Phillips on his journey, we meet Willie Nelson and former Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry; reflect on memorable, unusual, and challenging show segments; experience the behind-the-scenes drama that goes on in local television; witness the lauTrade ReviewIf you love Texas and all of its quirks, cool things and cool people, add this book to your collection. * Abilene Reporter-News *[A Good Long Drive] details [Phillips'] life, gives a behind-the-scenes look at how TCR came to be, and highlights some of Phillips’s favorite stories from the road. * Garden and Gun *[A Good Long Drive] recounts many memorable, unusual, and challenging tales...Phillips also recounts behind the scenes drama in the television industry, describes the people, places, and culture of Texas, and encourages us to see life's journey as a destination. * County Line Magazine *Table of Contents Prologue Part One: Only the Beginning Part Two: Achieving the Dream. Almost. Part Three: The First Years of Fifty Part Four: A New Beginning Part Five: Settling in for the Long Haul Part Six: Stories from the Back Roads Acknowledgments Photo Credits

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Book SynopsisBob's collection of 600-plus knock-knocks is fantastic fun for all ages. This hearty dose of humor is perfect for trips, summer camps, and every-day laughs!

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Book SynopsisWhat you need to know to control the emotion of anger and find healing for damaged relationships.Anger is something everyone struggles with--whether it''s our own emotion threatening to explode out of control or the anger of others that makes us feel intimidated and afraid. But when we understand where anger comes from, how it shows or doesn''t show, then we can do something about it. Either it will control us or we will control it, because Anger Is a Choice.Bestselling authors Tim LaHaye and Bob Phillips tell us what we need to know to control the emotion of anger. They not only examine it from beginning (its origins) to end (its effects), they also help us evaluate our own Irritability Quotient through the Anger Inventory and other exercises throughout the book.In learning how to handle conflicts and anger, we are enabled to heal damaged relationships and help others deal with their anger as well. We can make our lives more peaceful, rewarding, and meTable of ContentsAcknowledgments . . . .. . . . . .6 Introduction . . .. . . . . . .7 1. Anger---Everyone’s Problem . .. . . . . .11 2. Meet the Angry Family . . .. . . . .23 3. Anger and Body Language . .. . . . .30 4. Anger and Your Health . . .. . . . .40 5. Anger Inventory . . . . .. . . . .53 6. The Anatomy of Mental Problems . .. . . . . .57 7. Why Do I Get Angry? . . . .. . .74 8. Outside Help for Anger . . .. . . .85 9. Anger and Your Temperament . . . .. . . . .94 10. Is It Ever Right to Be Angry? . . . .. . . .107 11. Anger and Forgiveness . . . .. . . . .117 12. The Other Side of Forgiveness . . . . . .. . . . .133 13. How to Deal with Your Anger . . . .. . . .146 14. Help with Your Anger . . . . . . . . . . .171 Appendix 1.Anger in the Bible . . . . .. . . .175 Appendix 2.The Dynamic Life . . . .. . . . .187 Notes . . . .. . . . .193 Bibliography . . . .. . . . .196 Scripture Index . . . .. . . . .202 Subject Index . . . .. . .203

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Book SynopsisBob Phillips takes us on an exhilarating journey across the formative years of marathon running - from 1896 through to the Olympic marathons of the 1950s that revolutionised the event. Through a compelling blend of personal memoirs, anecdotes, runner biographies, torrid tales and extraordinary facts and figures, the book shines a light on Britain's role in the development of marathon running and how its courageous competitors have invariably captured the public imagination. Learn about the brilliant generational talents who have cemented the event at the pinnacle of popular athletics, from the days when naive amateurs ran for tin medals towards the era of highly trained professionals. 26 Miles 385 Yards is a must-have book for every marathon enthusiast.Trade Review"This book is a fascinating read and a great addition to the history of athletics." * Athletics International *"One for marathon aficionados, this tome covers a lot of ground – some 26 miles 385 yards to be exact." * Pitch Magazine *

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