Author: Adrian Patayon
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 149077842X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Born with multiple disabilities, Adrian relates how he almost committed suicide in despair but overcame his problems. He tells us details of what can be done with help and support. This book is very inspirational.
Adrian’S Aloha Song
Author: Adrian Patayon
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 149077842X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Born with multiple disabilities, Adrian relates how he almost committed suicide in despair but overcame his problems. He tells us details of what can be done with help and support. This book is very inspirational.
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 149077842X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Born with multiple disabilities, Adrian relates how he almost committed suicide in despair but overcame his problems. He tells us details of what can be done with help and support. This book is very inspirational.
Sh-Boom!
Author: Clay Cole
Publisher: Wordclay
ISBN: 160037638X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
There was a time between Be-Bop and Hip-Hop, when a new generation of teenagers created rock 'n' roll. Cole was one of those teenagers and was host of his own Saturday night, pop music TV show. "Sh-Boom!"! is the pop-culture chronicle of that exciting time when teenagers created their own music.
Publisher: Wordclay
ISBN: 160037638X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
There was a time between Be-Bop and Hip-Hop, when a new generation of teenagers created rock 'n' roll. Cole was one of those teenagers and was host of his own Saturday night, pop music TV show. "Sh-Boom!"! is the pop-culture chronicle of that exciting time when teenagers created their own music.
Stay Calm and Collie On
Author: Lane Stone
Publisher: Lyrical Press
ISBN: 1516101901
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Buckingham Pet Palace is known for treating dogs like royalty—until murder dethrones its good reputation! As owner of an upscale doggy daycare and spa, animal-lover Sue Patrick pampers pooches for the most elite clients in Lewes, Delaware. Surely she can survive a weeklong visit from Lady Anthea Fitzwalter, her well-to-do business partner from England. But before Sue can serve her guest a spot of tea, she discovers more-than-a-spot of blood inside the company van—and all over the driver’s dead body . . . Someone abandoned the van full of dogs at the Lewes ferry terminal and got away with murder, leaving Sue and Lady Anthea pawing for clues. With a fundraising gala approaching and Buckingham Pet Palace facing scandal, can two very different women work together to fetch the culprit from a list of dodgy suspects—or are they heading toward a proper disaster?
Publisher: Lyrical Press
ISBN: 1516101901
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Buckingham Pet Palace is known for treating dogs like royalty—until murder dethrones its good reputation! As owner of an upscale doggy daycare and spa, animal-lover Sue Patrick pampers pooches for the most elite clients in Lewes, Delaware. Surely she can survive a weeklong visit from Lady Anthea Fitzwalter, her well-to-do business partner from England. But before Sue can serve her guest a spot of tea, she discovers more-than-a-spot of blood inside the company van—and all over the driver’s dead body . . . Someone abandoned the van full of dogs at the Lewes ferry terminal and got away with murder, leaving Sue and Lady Anthea pawing for clues. With a fundraising gala approaching and Buckingham Pet Palace facing scandal, can two very different women work together to fetch the culprit from a list of dodgy suspects—or are they heading toward a proper disaster?
Clint Eastwood
Author: Clint Eastwood
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 1617036633
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
Interviews with the Oscar-winning director of Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 1617036633
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
Interviews with the Oscar-winning director of Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby
This Is Chance!
Author: Jon Mooallem
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN: 0525509925
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
The thrilling, cinematic story of a community shattered by disaster—and the extraordinary woman who helped pull it back together “A powerful, heart-wrenching book, as much art as it is journalism.”—The Wall Street Journal “A beautifully wrought and profoundly joyful story of compassion and perseverance.”—BuzzFeed (Best Books of the Year) In the spring of 1964, Anchorage, Alaska, was a modern-day frontier town yearning to be a metropolis—the largest, proudest city in a state that was still brand-new. But just before sundown on Good Friday, the community was jolted by the most powerful earthquake in American history, a catastrophic 9.2 on the Richter Scale. For four and a half minutes, the ground lurched and rolled. Streets cracked open and swallowed buildings whole. And once the shaking stopped, night fell and Anchorage went dark. The city was in disarray and sealed off from the outside world. Slowly, people switched on their transistor radios and heard a familiar woman’s voice explaining what had just happened and what to do next. Genie Chance was a part-time radio reporter and working mother who would play an unlikely role in the wake of the disaster, helping to put her fractured community back together. Her tireless broadcasts over the next three days would transform her into a legendary figure in Alaska and bring her fame worldwide—but only briefly. That Easter weekend in Anchorage, Genie and a cast of endearingly eccentric characters—from a mountaineering psychologist to the local community theater group staging Our Town—were thrown into a jumbled world they could not recognize. Together, they would make a home in it again. Drawing on thousands of pages of unpublished documents, interviews with survivors, and original broadcast recordings, This Is Chance! is the hopeful, gorgeously told story of a single catastrophic weekend and proof of our collective strength in a turbulent world. There are moments when reality instantly changes—when the life we assume is stable gets upended by pure chance. This Is Chance! is an electrifying and lavishly empathetic portrayal of one community rising above the randomness, a real-life fable of human connection withstanding chaos.
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN: 0525509925
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
The thrilling, cinematic story of a community shattered by disaster—and the extraordinary woman who helped pull it back together “A powerful, heart-wrenching book, as much art as it is journalism.”—The Wall Street Journal “A beautifully wrought and profoundly joyful story of compassion and perseverance.”—BuzzFeed (Best Books of the Year) In the spring of 1964, Anchorage, Alaska, was a modern-day frontier town yearning to be a metropolis—the largest, proudest city in a state that was still brand-new. But just before sundown on Good Friday, the community was jolted by the most powerful earthquake in American history, a catastrophic 9.2 on the Richter Scale. For four and a half minutes, the ground lurched and rolled. Streets cracked open and swallowed buildings whole. And once the shaking stopped, night fell and Anchorage went dark. The city was in disarray and sealed off from the outside world. Slowly, people switched on their transistor radios and heard a familiar woman’s voice explaining what had just happened and what to do next. Genie Chance was a part-time radio reporter and working mother who would play an unlikely role in the wake of the disaster, helping to put her fractured community back together. Her tireless broadcasts over the next three days would transform her into a legendary figure in Alaska and bring her fame worldwide—but only briefly. That Easter weekend in Anchorage, Genie and a cast of endearingly eccentric characters—from a mountaineering psychologist to the local community theater group staging Our Town—were thrown into a jumbled world they could not recognize. Together, they would make a home in it again. Drawing on thousands of pages of unpublished documents, interviews with survivors, and original broadcast recordings, This Is Chance! is the hopeful, gorgeously told story of a single catastrophic weekend and proof of our collective strength in a turbulent world. There are moments when reality instantly changes—when the life we assume is stable gets upended by pure chance. This Is Chance! is an electrifying and lavishly empathetic portrayal of one community rising above the randomness, a real-life fable of human connection withstanding chaos.
Memories to Treasure
Author: Danielle Joy Linhart
Publisher:
ISBN: 0595329616
Category : Diaries
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
"Memories To Treasure is a sweet novel about a teenage girl and how she lives her typical life" Angela is a 13-year-old girl telling her stories about being a simple teenager. She has many tales to tell about dealing with school, having a best-friend, her life with family and there's one more thing "BOYS". Through Angela's very first diary she writes about her simple but interesting life. This can only add more depth to the story of Angela's life. Reading through the eyes of a teenager brings character and intrigue to the stories and memories that anyone can relate to.
Publisher:
ISBN: 0595329616
Category : Diaries
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
"Memories To Treasure is a sweet novel about a teenage girl and how she lives her typical life" Angela is a 13-year-old girl telling her stories about being a simple teenager. She has many tales to tell about dealing with school, having a best-friend, her life with family and there's one more thing "BOYS". Through Angela's very first diary she writes about her simple but interesting life. This can only add more depth to the story of Angela's life. Reading through the eyes of a teenager brings character and intrigue to the stories and memories that anyone can relate to.
From Iron Butt to Melted Heart
Author: Marshall Madill
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1098097114
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Inspired by a newspaper article, Marshall Madill had dreamed of riding a motorcycle to Alaska since the days of his youth. However, this dream consisted of a leisurely ride by day, taking in all the sites, and sleeping under the stars by night. In his mind, Marshall had always budgeted an entire month for this trip. And while Marshall and his wife Jan are avid motorcycle enthusiasts, he really never envisioned himself as an "Iron Butt" motorcyclist. An "Iron Butt" in the motorcycle world is someone who rides their motorcycle one thousand miles in a single twenty-four hour period. Marshall and Jan felt they were really being aggressive when they rode four hundred miles in a day. The one time they did seven hundred miles in a day, neither could hardly walk or sit down either one. They were in quite a predicament. Marshall had absolutely no desire nor intent to even attempt to ride his motorcycle one thousand miles in a day. Then one day, he discovered a handful of fellow motorcycle enthusiasts that he knew were avid "Iron Butt" participants. Being competitive by nature, his attitude about "Iron Butt" riding began to temper. Soon he was hearing about an "Iron Butt" event called "48 States Plus Alaska In 10 Days or Less". When Marshall heard it involved Alaska, his interest was immediately peaked. He spent the next fifteen months planning and preparing for this "Iron Butt" ride. He prepared physically. He prepared mentally. He studied and memorized the maps of the route, which would take him to every one of the 48 Contiguous United States of America and then on to Alaska. This route would cover over 8,600 miles in less than 10-days. Marshall would definitely need to be an "Iron Butt" in order to accomplish this goal. This is the story of how Marshall planned and prepared for the ride. It is the story of the life lessons Marshall learned throughout the planning, preparation, the ride itself, and even since the official trip was completed. It is the story of how God invited Himself along for the journey and it's the story of how Marshall was transformed from an "Iron Butt" to a "Melted Heart" by the special individuals that he encountered all along the journey. Come along Marshall relives and shares with you this adventure of a lifetime that changed his life forever.
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1098097114
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Inspired by a newspaper article, Marshall Madill had dreamed of riding a motorcycle to Alaska since the days of his youth. However, this dream consisted of a leisurely ride by day, taking in all the sites, and sleeping under the stars by night. In his mind, Marshall had always budgeted an entire month for this trip. And while Marshall and his wife Jan are avid motorcycle enthusiasts, he really never envisioned himself as an "Iron Butt" motorcyclist. An "Iron Butt" in the motorcycle world is someone who rides their motorcycle one thousand miles in a single twenty-four hour period. Marshall and Jan felt they were really being aggressive when they rode four hundred miles in a day. The one time they did seven hundred miles in a day, neither could hardly walk or sit down either one. They were in quite a predicament. Marshall had absolutely no desire nor intent to even attempt to ride his motorcycle one thousand miles in a day. Then one day, he discovered a handful of fellow motorcycle enthusiasts that he knew were avid "Iron Butt" participants. Being competitive by nature, his attitude about "Iron Butt" riding began to temper. Soon he was hearing about an "Iron Butt" event called "48 States Plus Alaska In 10 Days or Less". When Marshall heard it involved Alaska, his interest was immediately peaked. He spent the next fifteen months planning and preparing for this "Iron Butt" ride. He prepared physically. He prepared mentally. He studied and memorized the maps of the route, which would take him to every one of the 48 Contiguous United States of America and then on to Alaska. This route would cover over 8,600 miles in less than 10-days. Marshall would definitely need to be an "Iron Butt" in order to accomplish this goal. This is the story of how Marshall planned and prepared for the ride. It is the story of the life lessons Marshall learned throughout the planning, preparation, the ride itself, and even since the official trip was completed. It is the story of how God invited Himself along for the journey and it's the story of how Marshall was transformed from an "Iron Butt" to a "Melted Heart" by the special individuals that he encountered all along the journey. Come along Marshall relives and shares with you this adventure of a lifetime that changed his life forever.
Buried Alive
Author: Myra Friedman
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307790525
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
Electrifying, highly acclaimed, and intensely personal, this new and updated version of Myra Friedman's classic biography of Janis Joplin teems with dramatic insights into Joplin's genius and into the chaotic times that catapulted her to fame as the legendary queen of rock. It is a stunning panorama of the turbulent decade when Joplin's was the rallying voice of a generation that lost itself in her music and found itself in her words. From her small hometown of Port Arthur, Texas, to San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury, from the intimate coffeehouses to the supercharged concert halls, from the glitter of worldwide fame to her tragic end in a Hollywood hotel, here is all the fire and anguish of an immortal, immensely talented, and troubled performer who devoured everything the rock scene had to offer in a fatal attempt to make peace with herself and her era. Yet, in an eloquent introduction recently written by the author, Joplin emerges from her "ugly duckling" childhood as a woman truly ahead of her time, an outrageous rebel, a defiant outcast and artist of incomparable authenticity who, almost in spite of herself, became to so many a symbol of triumph over adversity. This edition also contains an afterword detailing the whereabouts of a large and colorful cast of characters who were part of Joplin's life, as well as "We Remember Janis," a new chapter of poignant and affectionate anecdotes told by friends.
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307790525
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
Electrifying, highly acclaimed, and intensely personal, this new and updated version of Myra Friedman's classic biography of Janis Joplin teems with dramatic insights into Joplin's genius and into the chaotic times that catapulted her to fame as the legendary queen of rock. It is a stunning panorama of the turbulent decade when Joplin's was the rallying voice of a generation that lost itself in her music and found itself in her words. From her small hometown of Port Arthur, Texas, to San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury, from the intimate coffeehouses to the supercharged concert halls, from the glitter of worldwide fame to her tragic end in a Hollywood hotel, here is all the fire and anguish of an immortal, immensely talented, and troubled performer who devoured everything the rock scene had to offer in a fatal attempt to make peace with herself and her era. Yet, in an eloquent introduction recently written by the author, Joplin emerges from her "ugly duckling" childhood as a woman truly ahead of her time, an outrageous rebel, a defiant outcast and artist of incomparable authenticity who, almost in spite of herself, became to so many a symbol of triumph over adversity. This edition also contains an afterword detailing the whereabouts of a large and colorful cast of characters who were part of Joplin's life, as well as "We Remember Janis," a new chapter of poignant and affectionate anecdotes told by friends.
Bedside Matters
Author: Peter Tate
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1000205487
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
This unique book draws upon a collection of essays and personal reflections by Dr Peter Tate, covering at least half a century of his experience of trying to understand, define and improve communication between doctors and patients. Adopting a light, conversational and often humorous tone, the book covers a broad range of situations encountered during the lead author’s career as a general practitioner, his seminal research into understanding doctor-patient communication, and his subsequent role in both teaching and developing the internationally-recognised Royal College of General Practice’s membership video examination. This book demonstrates that clinical experiences, both professional and personal, are fundamental to our perception of what is important and what matters most in medicine. Key features: Unique and personal account of the development of this vital but often overlooked aspect of medicine Engaging and light-hearted, yet academically rigorous Draws on experiences gathered during clinical practice, research and teaching From the authors of the popular The Doctor’s Communication Handbook, now in its eighth edition In reading Bedside Matters doctors, and particularly general practitioners, will not only learn from the author’s experiences, but will be encouraged to reflect on their own clinical and personal experiences, and to use these to better understand and improve their own communication techniques. The author: Peter Tate is a retired General Practitioner, UK With editorial contributions from: Francesca Frame, a General Practitioner based in Cambridgeshire, UK
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1000205487
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
This unique book draws upon a collection of essays and personal reflections by Dr Peter Tate, covering at least half a century of his experience of trying to understand, define and improve communication between doctors and patients. Adopting a light, conversational and often humorous tone, the book covers a broad range of situations encountered during the lead author’s career as a general practitioner, his seminal research into understanding doctor-patient communication, and his subsequent role in both teaching and developing the internationally-recognised Royal College of General Practice’s membership video examination. This book demonstrates that clinical experiences, both professional and personal, are fundamental to our perception of what is important and what matters most in medicine. Key features: Unique and personal account of the development of this vital but often overlooked aspect of medicine Engaging and light-hearted, yet academically rigorous Draws on experiences gathered during clinical practice, research and teaching From the authors of the popular The Doctor’s Communication Handbook, now in its eighth edition In reading Bedside Matters doctors, and particularly general practitioners, will not only learn from the author’s experiences, but will be encouraged to reflect on their own clinical and personal experiences, and to use these to better understand and improve their own communication techniques. The author: Peter Tate is a retired General Practitioner, UK With editorial contributions from: Francesca Frame, a General Practitioner based in Cambridgeshire, UK
Elvis Ignited
Author: Bob Kealing
Publisher: University Press of Florida
ISBN: 0813059771
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
“A persuasive argument that Presley’s “moonshot” to fame could not have happened without Florida. . . . Deftly captures a pre-Interstate Florida where an anonymous Presley would be traveling for grueling hours down every two-laner in the state in his signature automobile.”—Palm Beach Post “I don’t think there was a better time and place to be a teenager than in Florida in the 1950s. It was such a magical place. Elvis is part of what contributed to that excitement.”—Bob Graham, former Florida governor and United States senator “Kealing tells us the story of what happened when Elvis arrived in Florida and what role the Sunshine State played in his life and musical career. This is a critical era in the Elvis Saga.”—William McKeen, editor of Rock and Roll Is Here to Stay: An Anthology “A Florida-centric look at his 1956 breakout state for people who thought they knew everything about Elvis.”—Joel Selvin, author of Altamont: The Rolling Stones, the Hells Angels, and the Inside Story of Rock’s Darkest Day “Presents a great picture of what it was like to be a touring musician in the 1950s and also of Florida at the time and how the culture was changed by the shock of Elvis.”—Joy Wallace Dickinson, author of Remembering Orlando: Tales from Elvis to Disney It was his most electric and influential time as a live performer. The young and hungry Elvis burst onto stages large and small—sexy, controversial, brimming with talent and ambition. One lightning-hot year in Florida fueled his rise from novelty act to headlining megastar. Elvis Ignited tracks the rising star through his tours of Florida, from 1955 when Presley was an unknown to 1956 when Presley played more concerts in Florida than in any other state. In only fifteen months, Presley toured Florida four times, becoming the object of worship, scorn, and controversy. Struck by a new kind of music and performances so different from anything they had known before, Floridians saw how special Elvis was before the rest of the world caught on. Before their very eyes, he transformed from Hillbilly Cat to the King of Rock and Roll. Bob Kealing interviews people who saw the King up close, recalling the time-stands-still memories of hearing his iconic songs for the first time. He speaks with Floridians who helped Elvis along the way: the late Jim Kirk from Ocala, who offered Presley his first headlining opportunity; former governor and U.S. senator Bob Graham, who saw the young rockabilly god at the dawning of Elvis mania; Steve Binder, who produced Presley’s ’68 Comeback Special; and Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie Louvin, who opened for Presley in Florida. Kealing follows Elvis after his return from the Army to his homecoming TV special in Miami with Frank Sinatra and through the filming of Follow That Dream in Florida in 1961, offering unique insights into the singer’s relationship with co-star Anne Helm, his controversial manager Tom Parker, and the beginnings of his melancholy as a prisoner of fame. This book is a roadmap to Elvis’s time in the Sunshine State, a guide to the many small and large venues he played up and down the peninsula, and a spotlight on the people who witnessed, supported, and even opposed his meteoric rise to fame. It was a turning point in American music history; it was the arrival of rock and roll.
Publisher: University Press of Florida
ISBN: 0813059771
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
“A persuasive argument that Presley’s “moonshot” to fame could not have happened without Florida. . . . Deftly captures a pre-Interstate Florida where an anonymous Presley would be traveling for grueling hours down every two-laner in the state in his signature automobile.”—Palm Beach Post “I don’t think there was a better time and place to be a teenager than in Florida in the 1950s. It was such a magical place. Elvis is part of what contributed to that excitement.”—Bob Graham, former Florida governor and United States senator “Kealing tells us the story of what happened when Elvis arrived in Florida and what role the Sunshine State played in his life and musical career. This is a critical era in the Elvis Saga.”—William McKeen, editor of Rock and Roll Is Here to Stay: An Anthology “A Florida-centric look at his 1956 breakout state for people who thought they knew everything about Elvis.”—Joel Selvin, author of Altamont: The Rolling Stones, the Hells Angels, and the Inside Story of Rock’s Darkest Day “Presents a great picture of what it was like to be a touring musician in the 1950s and also of Florida at the time and how the culture was changed by the shock of Elvis.”—Joy Wallace Dickinson, author of Remembering Orlando: Tales from Elvis to Disney It was his most electric and influential time as a live performer. The young and hungry Elvis burst onto stages large and small—sexy, controversial, brimming with talent and ambition. One lightning-hot year in Florida fueled his rise from novelty act to headlining megastar. Elvis Ignited tracks the rising star through his tours of Florida, from 1955 when Presley was an unknown to 1956 when Presley played more concerts in Florida than in any other state. In only fifteen months, Presley toured Florida four times, becoming the object of worship, scorn, and controversy. Struck by a new kind of music and performances so different from anything they had known before, Floridians saw how special Elvis was before the rest of the world caught on. Before their very eyes, he transformed from Hillbilly Cat to the King of Rock and Roll. Bob Kealing interviews people who saw the King up close, recalling the time-stands-still memories of hearing his iconic songs for the first time. He speaks with Floridians who helped Elvis along the way: the late Jim Kirk from Ocala, who offered Presley his first headlining opportunity; former governor and U.S. senator Bob Graham, who saw the young rockabilly god at the dawning of Elvis mania; Steve Binder, who produced Presley’s ’68 Comeback Special; and Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie Louvin, who opened for Presley in Florida. Kealing follows Elvis after his return from the Army to his homecoming TV special in Miami with Frank Sinatra and through the filming of Follow That Dream in Florida in 1961, offering unique insights into the singer’s relationship with co-star Anne Helm, his controversial manager Tom Parker, and the beginnings of his melancholy as a prisoner of fame. This book is a roadmap to Elvis’s time in the Sunshine State, a guide to the many small and large venues he played up and down the peninsula, and a spotlight on the people who witnessed, supported, and even opposed his meteoric rise to fame. It was a turning point in American music history; it was the arrival of rock and roll.