Author: Patricia Totten Espenak
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781941983454
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"TOTAL Eclipse or Bust! A 2024 Family Road Trip" is a book for the entire family. It explains the how and why of eclipses in an uncomplicated and friendly way. It also provides basic information about how to view a total solar eclipse and where to go for America's eclipse on April 8, 2024.
Total Eclipse Or Bust!
Author: Patricia Totten Espenak
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781941983454
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"TOTAL Eclipse or Bust! A 2024 Family Road Trip" is a book for the entire family. It explains the how and why of eclipses in an uncomplicated and friendly way. It also provides basic information about how to view a total solar eclipse and where to go for America's eclipse on April 8, 2024.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781941983454
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"TOTAL Eclipse or Bust! A 2024 Family Road Trip" is a book for the entire family. It explains the how and why of eclipses in an uncomplicated and friendly way. It also provides basic information about how to view a total solar eclipse and where to go for America's eclipse on April 8, 2024.
Tuva Or Bust!
Author: Ralph Leighton
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393320695
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
A close friend of physicist Richard Feynman chronicles his relationship with the scientist and describes their ten-year quest to reach the remote country of Tannu Tuva.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393320695
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
A close friend of physicist Richard Feynman chronicles his relationship with the scientist and describes their ten-year quest to reach the remote country of Tannu Tuva.
The Road Movie Book
Author: Steven Cohan
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134824351
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
The Road Movie Book is the first comprehensive study of an enduring but ever-changing Hollywood genre, its place in American culture, and its legacy to world cinema. The road and the cinema both flourished in the twentieth century, as technological advances brought motion pictures to a mass audience and the mass produced automobile opened up the road to the ordinary American. When Jean Baudrillard equated modern American culture with 'space, speed, cinema, technology' he could just as easily have added that the road movie is its supreme emblem. The contributors explore how the road movie has confronted and represented issues of nationhood, sexuality, gender, class and race. They map the generic terrain of the road movie, trace its evolution on American television as well as on the big screen from the 1930s through the 1980s, and, finally, consider road movies that go off the road, departing from the US landscape or travelling on the margins of contemporary American culture. Movies discussed include: * Road classics such as It Happened One Night, The Grapes of Wrath, The Wizard of Oz and the Bob Hope-Bing Crosby Road to films * 1960's reworkings of the road movie in Easy Rider and Bonnie and Clyde * Russ Meyer's road movies: from Motorpsycho! to Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill! * Contemporary hits such as Paris Texas, Rain Man, Natural Born Killers and Thelma and Louise * The road movie, Australian style, from Mad Max to the Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134824351
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
The Road Movie Book is the first comprehensive study of an enduring but ever-changing Hollywood genre, its place in American culture, and its legacy to world cinema. The road and the cinema both flourished in the twentieth century, as technological advances brought motion pictures to a mass audience and the mass produced automobile opened up the road to the ordinary American. When Jean Baudrillard equated modern American culture with 'space, speed, cinema, technology' he could just as easily have added that the road movie is its supreme emblem. The contributors explore how the road movie has confronted and represented issues of nationhood, sexuality, gender, class and race. They map the generic terrain of the road movie, trace its evolution on American television as well as on the big screen from the 1930s through the 1980s, and, finally, consider road movies that go off the road, departing from the US landscape or travelling on the margins of contemporary American culture. Movies discussed include: * Road classics such as It Happened One Night, The Grapes of Wrath, The Wizard of Oz and the Bob Hope-Bing Crosby Road to films * 1960's reworkings of the road movie in Easy Rider and Bonnie and Clyde * Russ Meyer's road movies: from Motorpsycho! to Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill! * Contemporary hits such as Paris Texas, Rain Man, Natural Born Killers and Thelma and Louise * The road movie, Australian style, from Mad Max to the Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
100 Things to Do in Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana, Before You Die
Author: Monica Champagne
Publisher: Reedy Press LLC
ISBN: 1681065207
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Louisiana is a land of enchantment, a place where history, culture, and adventure blend in a whimsical way. Shreveport and Bossier City, affectionately known as “The Otherside of Louisiana,” is no exception as it beckons visitors to the northern part of the state through the shimmer of the Bakowski Bridge of Lights and its surrounding riverfront casinos. 100 Things to Do in Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana, Before You Die uncovers 100 carefully curated experiences collected to unveil the magic of this unique corner of Louisiana. Get lost in the great outdoors at Lake Bistineau and Cross Lake. Indulge in the electrifying atmosphere of riverfront casinos, including Bally’s Shreveport. Join in year-round festivals like Crawfest and ARTini that celebrate the multifaceted culture of this region, and savor the sizzling nightlife at Flying Heart Brewing and Pub and 1931 Lounge. Stroll along Bossier’s Boardwalk, where stunning river views create a picturesque backdrop for your adventures. Experience the adrenaline rush of horse racing at Louisiana Downs Casino & Racetrack or zip lining over alligators at Gators & Friends. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a longtime resident, 100 Things to Do Before You Die in Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana, Before You Die offers a flexible guide to help you make the most of your time here. Shreveport native author, Monica Dollar Champagne provides you with insider tips and handpicked activities that will lead you to the best experiences that Shreveport and Bossier City have to offer. It’s time to embrace the spirit of adventure and create unforgettable memories in this captivating Louisiana haven.
Publisher: Reedy Press LLC
ISBN: 1681065207
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Louisiana is a land of enchantment, a place where history, culture, and adventure blend in a whimsical way. Shreveport and Bossier City, affectionately known as “The Otherside of Louisiana,” is no exception as it beckons visitors to the northern part of the state through the shimmer of the Bakowski Bridge of Lights and its surrounding riverfront casinos. 100 Things to Do in Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana, Before You Die uncovers 100 carefully curated experiences collected to unveil the magic of this unique corner of Louisiana. Get lost in the great outdoors at Lake Bistineau and Cross Lake. Indulge in the electrifying atmosphere of riverfront casinos, including Bally’s Shreveport. Join in year-round festivals like Crawfest and ARTini that celebrate the multifaceted culture of this region, and savor the sizzling nightlife at Flying Heart Brewing and Pub and 1931 Lounge. Stroll along Bossier’s Boardwalk, where stunning river views create a picturesque backdrop for your adventures. Experience the adrenaline rush of horse racing at Louisiana Downs Casino & Racetrack or zip lining over alligators at Gators & Friends. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a longtime resident, 100 Things to Do Before You Die in Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana, Before You Die offers a flexible guide to help you make the most of your time here. Shreveport native author, Monica Dollar Champagne provides you with insider tips and handpicked activities that will lead you to the best experiences that Shreveport and Bossier City have to offer. It’s time to embrace the spirit of adventure and create unforgettable memories in this captivating Louisiana haven.
Falling Bakward
Author: Henry Melton
Publisher: Wire Rim Books
ISBN: 1935236245
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
Publisher: Wire Rim Books
ISBN: 1935236245
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
MTV Road Trips U.S.A.
Author: John Vorwald
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0764587765
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 866
Book Description
Roadtripping across the country has been a rite of passage for generations. From Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady’s On the Road, to Easy Rider to Thelma and Louise, the journey is the destination, and in Frommer’s MTV US Roadtrips, the old school travel guides and cutting edge authors combine their talents and resources for 10 eclectic rides. Maya Kroth pursues the ‘cue from Austin to Charlotte in a Southern BBQ Roadtrip Ethan Wolff visits the Desert Southwest, on the trail of the first Americans Ashley Marinaccio stays at haunted hotels in search of the unexplained and paranormal, in the Weird Northeast. Our other authors go everywhere from Down the Shore, through the Urban Heartland, and on a tour of West Coast Underground Rock Clubs.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0764587765
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 866
Book Description
Roadtripping across the country has been a rite of passage for generations. From Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady’s On the Road, to Easy Rider to Thelma and Louise, the journey is the destination, and in Frommer’s MTV US Roadtrips, the old school travel guides and cutting edge authors combine their talents and resources for 10 eclectic rides. Maya Kroth pursues the ‘cue from Austin to Charlotte in a Southern BBQ Roadtrip Ethan Wolff visits the Desert Southwest, on the trail of the first Americans Ashley Marinaccio stays at haunted hotels in search of the unexplained and paranormal, in the Weird Northeast. Our other authors go everywhere from Down the Shore, through the Urban Heartland, and on a tour of West Coast Underground Rock Clubs.
The Year We Left Home
Author: Jean Thompson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 143917590X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
A "New York Times" bestseller and a National Book Award finalist, "The Year We Left Home" chronicles the lives of the Erickson family as the children come of age in 1970's and '80's America.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 143917590X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
A "New York Times" bestseller and a National Book Award finalist, "The Year We Left Home" chronicles the lives of the Erickson family as the children come of age in 1970's and '80's America.
In The Presence of My Enemies
Author: Clive Wellington Kinlock
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1525507656
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Raised in poverty, forced from his home, and left to find his own way at a young age, Clive Kinlock struggled to keep himself alive, resorting to substance abuse to cope. Realizing the streets of New York City would never allow him to leave that life behind, he moved to Montana to start again. There, he committed a crime that sent him to prison. Coerced into taking a plea agreement, he ended up with a seventy year sentence. This is the story of one man’s journey to redemption and rehabilitation. From the injustices of his early childhood to the inhumane treatment behind bars, it examines the causes and realities of life in prison. After years of personal struggle, the authors, Clive and Joy Wellington Kinlock, have become powerful voices for prison reform and the benefits of community outreach programs. This compelling autobiography is a call to action and a celebration of resilience in the human spirit, but above all, it is a story of enduring love.
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1525507656
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Raised in poverty, forced from his home, and left to find his own way at a young age, Clive Kinlock struggled to keep himself alive, resorting to substance abuse to cope. Realizing the streets of New York City would never allow him to leave that life behind, he moved to Montana to start again. There, he committed a crime that sent him to prison. Coerced into taking a plea agreement, he ended up with a seventy year sentence. This is the story of one man’s journey to redemption and rehabilitation. From the injustices of his early childhood to the inhumane treatment behind bars, it examines the causes and realities of life in prison. After years of personal struggle, the authors, Clive and Joy Wellington Kinlock, have become powerful voices for prison reform and the benefits of community outreach programs. This compelling autobiography is a call to action and a celebration of resilience in the human spirit, but above all, it is a story of enduring love.
The Kissing Booth: Road Trip!
Author: Beth Reekles
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241438578
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
A super-fun romantic comedy short story, set in the world of the bestselling The Kissing Booth - written exclusively for World Book Day 2020! Everyone knows it's TOUGH having a long-distance relationship - especially when your boyfriend is as sizzlingly hot and exciting as Noah Flynn. Elle's thrilled her bad-boy-turned good has made it into Harvard, but being stuck back in Los Angeles isn't much fun without him. So there's only one thing for it . . . a road trip to visit! And what could be better than packing up your best buddy's convertible sports car, heading out on Route 66, and looking for fun and adventure along the way? Maybe only the person waiting for you at the other end . . .
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241438578
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
A super-fun romantic comedy short story, set in the world of the bestselling The Kissing Booth - written exclusively for World Book Day 2020! Everyone knows it's TOUGH having a long-distance relationship - especially when your boyfriend is as sizzlingly hot and exciting as Noah Flynn. Elle's thrilled her bad-boy-turned good has made it into Harvard, but being stuck back in Los Angeles isn't much fun without him. So there's only one thing for it . . . a road trip to visit! And what could be better than packing up your best buddy's convertible sports car, heading out on Route 66, and looking for fun and adventure along the way? Maybe only the person waiting for you at the other end . . .
Foul Lines
Author: Jack McCallum
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743288718
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
From two senior Sports Illustrated writers comes an explosive, fast-paced satire that will do for today's NBA what North Dallas Forty did for the NFL a generation ago. Just months from his Yale graduation, street-smart whiz kid Jamal Kelly leaves school to take a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join the front office of the Los Angeles Lasers. Once on the West Coast, Jamal gets a quick introduction to a subculture awash in big egos and fast cars, as well as an introduction to the charms of the team's new hard-charging beat writer, Jilly Forrester. In the spirit of Primary Colors and The Devil Wears Prada, Foul Lines peels back the curtain on the trappings of big-time professional basketball. No other sport encapsulates so many cultural hot-button topics, and Foul Lines at once exposes and lampoons this parallel universe.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743288718
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
From two senior Sports Illustrated writers comes an explosive, fast-paced satire that will do for today's NBA what North Dallas Forty did for the NFL a generation ago. Just months from his Yale graduation, street-smart whiz kid Jamal Kelly leaves school to take a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join the front office of the Los Angeles Lasers. Once on the West Coast, Jamal gets a quick introduction to a subculture awash in big egos and fast cars, as well as an introduction to the charms of the team's new hard-charging beat writer, Jilly Forrester. In the spirit of Primary Colors and The Devil Wears Prada, Foul Lines peels back the curtain on the trappings of big-time professional basketball. No other sport encapsulates so many cultural hot-button topics, and Foul Lines at once exposes and lampoons this parallel universe.