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Where are all the real rock stars?

Eliza is looking to date a rock star -- though she uses the term loosely. None of her boyfriends have been famous. Most have unbearable habits and overbearing mothers. A few only played show tunes. Still, they're intense. Pierced. Tragically stubbled. With a predilection for dressing in black. Eliza finds them deep -- in theory, anyway. But in reality, none comes close to the object of her original rock-star crush: actor/crooner Jack Wagner. When her latest catch turns out be another mama's boy, Eliza begins to realize love is nothing like her favorite '80s song.

Is she ready to face the music?

Just as Eliza is planning her next move, she's dealt an emotional triple-whammy involving her sister, her best friend, and a horrific blind date. That's when she realizes that only by taking a good look at her past -- and her tape collection -- will she ever be able to hear a different kind of song and live a different kind of life. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (48)

Boring Book
The book arrived in good shape and was on time. I started reading it and thought it is going to pick up soon. The problem was it never did. I was disappointed and the other thing was I wanted more jack Wagner they only referenced him a couple of times.

Excellent book
"Getting over Jack Wagner" is one of the most refreshing books that I have read in a long time.In fact, I read it in one day because it flowed so seemlessly!I think there's a little Eliza in all of us--being preoccupied with rock stars, wearing black and living inside one's own head.I highly recommend giving this book a try.

Not for women only...
Juska's deeply pleasurable novel transcends its chick-lit trappings. Packed with hysterical pop-culture references and moments of genuine insight, it's the kind of book that will have you both nodding your head and laughing out loud. You don't need to be a child of the '80s--or a female--to appreciate such high-quality, flat-out fun writing.

My favorite book ever
This book is kind of like High Fidelity on estrogen, and that's a good thing.As a pop culture junkie, I got a kick out of all the references scattered throughout.Who doesn't remember their first rocker crush?

Juska knows how to use flashbacks to push the book forward, which is not an easy feat.Some authors tend to overuse flashbacks, stopping their story in the process.In her hands, though, it works.

This book kept me laughing throughout and turning the pages.I even read it twice. It's a great light read, but not so fluffy that you feel your IQ dropping as you read it.

One person's junk...
My mom sent me this book over the summer with a bunch of other items from home.I started to read it and fell in love with it, it was perfect for me and I related to it so well.I asked her what compelled her to buy it for me and it turns out, she got it as a white elephant gift at work.She had no idea what it was about, and just threw it in a box with a few of my old prom dresses and a copy of Seabiscut (which I will never touch).This book is retrospective, smart, sarcastic, witty and perfect for every girl who is not always as together as they seem.She tapped right into what makes me tick and I LOVE this book. ... Read more

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Buck, is a four year old shepherd dog, living a pampered life as an estate dog. His life changes when he is suddenly kidnapped and sold into service during the Klondike gold rush, for he is made to haul heavy sleds through the deep snow fields. Being in a new environment, he soon discovers his dominant primordial instinct. He learns not only to survive, but also flourishes in it. Jack London's The Call Of The Wild is a masterpiece in both its style, which set a standard for generations to come, and for its genre, raising adventure writing to the level of classic literature. While being exciting and entertaining, Buck's story is also intelligent and thought provoking - a story for all ages. ... Read more

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A biography of the Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop who was one of the greatest hitters and fielders in baseball history. ... Read more

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Chapters: Luke Ravenstahl, Peter F. Flaherty, Michael Diven, Bill Peduto, Jack Wagner, Patrick Dowd, Bob O'connor, Sophie Masloff, Doug Shields, Joseph A. Mcardle, Jim Motznik, Pittsburgh City Council, Bruce Kraus, Sala Udin. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 66. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Luke Robert Ravenstahl (born February 6, 1980) is the current Mayor of Pittsburgh. In September 2006, he became the youngest mayor in Pittsburgh's history at the age of 26. He is among the youngest mayors of a major city in American history. A graduate of North Catholic High School, Ravenstahl attended Mercyhurst College and the University of Pittsburgh before graduating from Washington ... Read more

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Hand signed publicity photo of soap opera star Jack Wagner. Wagner's most famous role has been Frisco Jones on the soap opera General Hospital (1983-1988, 1989-1991, 1994, 1995). He was half of a very popular supercouple with Kristina Wagner's Felicia and played the father of Georgie and Maxie Jones. He also played Warren Lockridge on Santa Barbara from 1991 to 1993.He appeared for many years on the nighttime soap Melrose Place as Dr. Peter Burns (1994-1999), and directed episodes as well. Since early 2003 he has played Dominick Marone on the CBS daytime soap The Bold and the Beautiful. He also appeared in the NBC TV series Titans with Yasmine Bleeth in 2000.This piece will be accompanied by our Certificate of Authenticity. ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Phoebe Hearst, George Hearst, William S. Harney, Jack Wagner, Jim Bridger, Jim Bottomley, Brian Nieves, Bruce Woodcock, Matt Pickens, Brock Olivo, Frank Saucier, Steve Tappmeyer, James F. Hinkle, James P. Kirkwood, John Griesheimer, Charles Schlottach. Excerpt:Brian Nieves Brian D. Nieves is the Majority Whip and a Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives . Nieves represents the 98th district, which covers part of Franklin County. Personal life Nieves is a graduate of Pacific High School in Franklin County. In 1984, Nieves enlisted in the United States Navy , serving ten years as a Hospital Corpsman , as a field medic alongside Marines . Following his military service, Nieves returned to Franklin County. He currently resides in Washington, MO with his wife, Julie, and their three children: Alexandra, Moriah, and Victor. Nieves and his wife operate Nieves Enterprises and Hwy 66 Auto Sales. Additionally, Nieves serves as a high school substitute teacher, and is also a Zone Pastor of Living Bread Church. Nieves also speaks to several groups about small business operations, concentrating in the areas of professional development and team building. Elected office A new 98th district was created after redistricting following the 2000 census. The 110th and 98th merged into one (98th) district. In 2002, Nieves ran to replace outgoing state representatives May Scheve(D) and Francis Overschmidt(D). Nieves won a primary race against Dave Bailey, and won a general election contest against Tom Herbst. He won reelection in 2004, 2006 and 2008. His term expires in 2010. Due to term limitations, Nieves will not be legally able to run for another term in the state house, but he is eligible to serve as a state senator. Electoral history 2008 General Election for Missouri s 98th... ... Read more

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Chapters: Dana D. Nelson, List of Indiana University of Pennsylvania People, Vicki Iseman, Jack Wagner, Patricia Robertson, Colleen Kopp, Howard Fargo, Jeff Pyle, Jean Daugherty, John Stuchell Fisher, Howard William Stull, Linda Chiaraluna, Thomas Tangretti, Charles Kupchella, Summers Melville Jack, Harry Malcolm. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 59. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Dana D. Nelson is a professor of English at Vanderbilt University and a prominent progressive advocate for citizenship and democracy. She is notable for her criticism in her books such as Bad for Democracy of excessive presidential power and for exposing a tendency by Americans to neglect basic citizenship duties while hoping the president will solve most problems, or presidentialism. Her scholarship focuses on early American literature relating to citizenship and democratic government. Nelson earned a bachelors degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1984 and masters (1986) and doctoral degrees (1989) from Michigan State University. She was associate professor of English at the University of Kentucky in 1998. Nelson's The Word in Black and White: Reading "Race" in American Literature, 1638-1867 was named the "an Outstanding Academic Book of 1992-1993 by Choice." The book explored how eleven "Anglo-American authors constructed 'race'" including a study of The Last of the Mohicans and Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, and earned positive reviews. She taught at the University of Kentucky, Duke University, the University of Washington, and Louisiana State University. In 2006, she co-edited with Russ Castronovo a collection of essays entitled Materializing Democracy: Toward a Revitalized Cultural Politics. One reviewer described the effort as an "ambitious, multi-disciplinary effort to make...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=24426975 ... Read more

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In the saga of the American West, the story of the large-scale mining of gold (from 1849 to 1942) in the Mother Lode and the Northern Mines is an exciting chapter. Fortunately, Jack Wagner has undertaken the recording of this history before all trace of it vanishes. The physical evidence of these great enterprises is almost gone and with it, due to the passage of time, most of the people, too, who actually owned and operated the mines.

This book covers in depth those mines of major production in all phases of mining practice. These mines were successful due to good geological conditions and good management. It would have been impossible to cover the thousands of small mines and prospects.

The gold mines were a major factor inthe economic and population growth of the area, but since the economic changes brought about by World War II, it has been impossible to operate the mines successfully. Here is a fantastic collection of picture and data which is informative, interesting and unique.

Includes 300 photos, maps, and drawings.

CONTENTS: Little Drops of Water * The Golden Fleet * Eagle-Shawmut * Carson Hill * The Utica Mining Company * The Argonaut * The Kennedy * The Central Eureka * The Keystone * the Plymouth * the Idaho-Maryland * The North Star * North Star Album * The Empire Mine * The Original Sixteen to One Mine ... Read more