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A Step Ahead
Collected Essays
By Ron Ciancutti
Love Ron’s monthly column in PRB (Parks & Rec Business) magazine? Well, this is your chance to order the best of his columns (from 2002 till today) in one handsome volume organized by topic – and delivered directly to your door.
The best part? Ron’s new book talks about how he got “into this gig” (as he puts it) and includes a new, fictional short-story that features all his favorite topics (love, redemption, forgiveness, humanity) in one neat package. If you love his column, you’ll love this book.
To order, call at 866-444-4216.
Regular Price: $9.95
© 2008
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ISBN: 978-0-9702071-1-1
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