Author: Sybil Austin Skakle
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1490827811
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
What Came Next follows another memoir, Valley of the Shadow, by Sybil Skakle, The first concerns the death of her husband of thirty-three years. This memoir tells of her search for another love to replace one lost. Her story includes two love stories. Caught in the values and beliefs of her youth and Bible morality, her values collide with the new culture. She marries Sir Charles. After five years, Sir Charles leaves the marriage, and she seeks Cowpoke as a confidant. She had never met him person to person, but after she and Charles are separated for ten months, she visits Cowpoke for surprises. Torn between two human loves and Gods love, she seeks to do the impossible, to solve the problem without hurting anyone or compromising her beliefs. The author learned much by writing the memoir. After her divorce, Skakle cannot decide to remain single and pursue her writing career or to marry Cowpoke, who is dying. When she does marry him, they take a trip to Hawaii. His oncologist had advised him, Do what youve always wanted to do. The trip was cut short by his illness. The defense of right to the land, left by her father to his heirs, continues over the ten years and beyond. As a paralegal for her side, Skakle engages the history of the land that goes as far back as 17111712 to the original land grants of Hatteras Banks.
What Came Next
Author: Sybil Austin Skakle
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1490827811
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
What Came Next follows another memoir, Valley of the Shadow, by Sybil Skakle, The first concerns the death of her husband of thirty-three years. This memoir tells of her search for another love to replace one lost. Her story includes two love stories. Caught in the values and beliefs of her youth and Bible morality, her values collide with the new culture. She marries Sir Charles. After five years, Sir Charles leaves the marriage, and she seeks Cowpoke as a confidant. She had never met him person to person, but after she and Charles are separated for ten months, she visits Cowpoke for surprises. Torn between two human loves and Gods love, she seeks to do the impossible, to solve the problem without hurting anyone or compromising her beliefs. The author learned much by writing the memoir. After her divorce, Skakle cannot decide to remain single and pursue her writing career or to marry Cowpoke, who is dying. When she does marry him, they take a trip to Hawaii. His oncologist had advised him, Do what youve always wanted to do. The trip was cut short by his illness. The defense of right to the land, left by her father to his heirs, continues over the ten years and beyond. As a paralegal for her side, Skakle engages the history of the land that goes as far back as 17111712 to the original land grants of Hatteras Banks.
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1490827811
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
What Came Next follows another memoir, Valley of the Shadow, by Sybil Skakle, The first concerns the death of her husband of thirty-three years. This memoir tells of her search for another love to replace one lost. Her story includes two love stories. Caught in the values and beliefs of her youth and Bible morality, her values collide with the new culture. She marries Sir Charles. After five years, Sir Charles leaves the marriage, and she seeks Cowpoke as a confidant. She had never met him person to person, but after she and Charles are separated for ten months, she visits Cowpoke for surprises. Torn between two human loves and Gods love, she seeks to do the impossible, to solve the problem without hurting anyone or compromising her beliefs. The author learned much by writing the memoir. After her divorce, Skakle cannot decide to remain single and pursue her writing career or to marry Cowpoke, who is dying. When she does marry him, they take a trip to Hawaii. His oncologist had advised him, Do what youve always wanted to do. The trip was cut short by his illness. The defense of right to the land, left by her father to his heirs, continues over the ten years and beyond. As a paralegal for her side, Skakle engages the history of the land that goes as far back as 17111712 to the original land grants of Hatteras Banks.
The Butcher Boys: Part Three: What Came Next
Author: Amanda Barnes
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1684711347
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Readers will welcome this final volume, Part III, as it takes our heroes, the Dwyer brothers, from the peak of their success into the complicated world of East Coast racing in the 1890s. As Mike and Phil try to keep greedy gambling bosses from making unfair profits off Dwyer racetracks, they run foul of provincial laws and fickle public opinion. One brother even attempts to the escape the constraints of legal battles by attempting to invade England with his stable. With their high profile status, every Dwyer horse, every win, every jockey, and every trainer comes under scrutiny. No longer young plungers, but seasoned businessmen, the brothers are relentlessly wooed by admirers and coerced by crooks. Through it all, their bond never falters. Readers will delight to read of the next generation of young Dwyer men eloping across America with their sweethearts, not chastised for their impulsive natures but congratulated on their choice of pretty brides.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1684711347
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Readers will welcome this final volume, Part III, as it takes our heroes, the Dwyer brothers, from the peak of their success into the complicated world of East Coast racing in the 1890s. As Mike and Phil try to keep greedy gambling bosses from making unfair profits off Dwyer racetracks, they run foul of provincial laws and fickle public opinion. One brother even attempts to the escape the constraints of legal battles by attempting to invade England with his stable. With their high profile status, every Dwyer horse, every win, every jockey, and every trainer comes under scrutiny. No longer young plungers, but seasoned businessmen, the brothers are relentlessly wooed by admirers and coerced by crooks. Through it all, their bond never falters. Readers will delight to read of the next generation of young Dwyer men eloping across America with their sweethearts, not chastised for their impulsive natures but congratulated on their choice of pretty brides.
The Corner House Girls Growing Up. What Happened First, What Came Next. And How It Ended
Author: Grace Brooks Hill
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
In 'The Corner House Girls Growing Up: What Happened First, What Came Next, and How It Ended' by Grace Brooks Hill, readers are immersed in a heartwarming coming-of-age story set in the early 20th century. The book follows the adventures of a group of young girls, exploring themes of friendship, growing up, and the challenges of adolescence. Hill's narrative style is engaging and filled with vivid descriptions that bring the characters and their surroundings to life. The story is a perfect blend of humor, drama, and nostalgia, making it a delightful read for all ages. Hill's attention to detail and portrayal of the girls' emotions make the book a captivating and insightful look into the lives of young women during this time period. Fans of classic literature and coming-of-age stories will appreciate Hill's timeless storytelling. Grace Brooks Hill's personal experiences as a teacher and her passion for storytelling are evident in 'The Corner House Girls Growing Up.' Her deep understanding of the human experience allows her to craft a narrative that resonates with readers of all backgrounds. The book serves as a reminder of the universal struggles and joys of growing up, making it a valuable addition to any reader's bookshelf.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
In 'The Corner House Girls Growing Up: What Happened First, What Came Next, and How It Ended' by Grace Brooks Hill, readers are immersed in a heartwarming coming-of-age story set in the early 20th century. The book follows the adventures of a group of young girls, exploring themes of friendship, growing up, and the challenges of adolescence. Hill's narrative style is engaging and filled with vivid descriptions that bring the characters and their surroundings to life. The story is a perfect blend of humor, drama, and nostalgia, making it a delightful read for all ages. Hill's attention to detail and portrayal of the girls' emotions make the book a captivating and insightful look into the lives of young women during this time period. Fans of classic literature and coming-of-age stories will appreciate Hill's timeless storytelling. Grace Brooks Hill's personal experiences as a teacher and her passion for storytelling are evident in 'The Corner House Girls Growing Up.' Her deep understanding of the human experience allows her to craft a narrative that resonates with readers of all backgrounds. The book serves as a reminder of the universal struggles and joys of growing up, making it a valuable addition to any reader's bookshelf.
What Came Next
Author: Suzann Dodd
Publisher: BookRix
ISBN: 3743851237
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
This is the continuation of the story of the ganja trade in Dublin. The names and locations have been changed. The focus is on the people involved, not just the trade.
Publisher: BookRix
ISBN: 3743851237
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
This is the continuation of the story of the ganja trade in Dublin. The names and locations have been changed. The focus is on the people involved, not just the trade.
After Dead
Author: Charlaine Harris
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101635983
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
Find out what happened after the conclusion of the #1 New York Times bestselling Sookie Stackhouse series—the inspiration for the HBO® original series True Blood. Dead Ever After marked the end of the Sookie Stackhouse series—novels that garnered millions of fans and spawned the hit HBO television show True Blood. It also stoked a hunger that will never die…a hunger to know what happened next. With characters arranged alphabetically—from the Ancient Pythoness to Bethany Zanelli—bestselling author Charlaine Harris takes fans into the future of their favorite residents of Bon Temps and environs. You’ll learn how Michele and Jason’s marriage fared, what happened to Sookie’s cousin Hunter, and whether Tara and JB’s twins grew up to be solid citizens. This coda provides the answers to your lingering questions—including details of Sookie’s own happily-ever-after...
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101635983
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
Find out what happened after the conclusion of the #1 New York Times bestselling Sookie Stackhouse series—the inspiration for the HBO® original series True Blood. Dead Ever After marked the end of the Sookie Stackhouse series—novels that garnered millions of fans and spawned the hit HBO television show True Blood. It also stoked a hunger that will never die…a hunger to know what happened next. With characters arranged alphabetically—from the Ancient Pythoness to Bethany Zanelli—bestselling author Charlaine Harris takes fans into the future of their favorite residents of Bon Temps and environs. You’ll learn how Michele and Jason’s marriage fared, what happened to Sookie’s cousin Hunter, and whether Tara and JB’s twins grew up to be solid citizens. This coda provides the answers to your lingering questions—including details of Sookie’s own happily-ever-after...
Ear-Witness
Author: Mary Ann Scott
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 1459703227
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
Jessica Marsh, who is fifteen and "hasn’t lost her baby-fat yet," lives with her mother on the top floor of a hundred-year-old triplex in Parkdale, a multicultural area in Toronto. Being an ear-witness to a murder is frightening, but when Raffi, a gentle black man who is her mother’s boyfriend, is arrested as the killer, Jess is terrified. While struggling to unravel the crimes, Jess is also dealing with other problems. She has been estranged from her lawyer father for several years, and Raffi’s arrest gives her an excuse to reestablish contact. She is harassed at school. Her best friend becomes sexually active and runs away from home. And Jess herself has her own decisions to make about entering into an intimate relationship whe she is pursued by a handsome young refugee from Central America. These problems are typical of those faced by today’s teenagers. Jess handles them awkwardly, emotionally, and occasionally with considerable panache.
Publisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 1459703227
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
Jessica Marsh, who is fifteen and "hasn’t lost her baby-fat yet," lives with her mother on the top floor of a hundred-year-old triplex in Parkdale, a multicultural area in Toronto. Being an ear-witness to a murder is frightening, but when Raffi, a gentle black man who is her mother’s boyfriend, is arrested as the killer, Jess is terrified. While struggling to unravel the crimes, Jess is also dealing with other problems. She has been estranged from her lawyer father for several years, and Raffi’s arrest gives her an excuse to reestablish contact. She is harassed at school. Her best friend becomes sexually active and runs away from home. And Jess herself has her own decisions to make about entering into an intimate relationship whe she is pursued by a handsome young refugee from Central America. These problems are typical of those faced by today’s teenagers. Jess handles them awkwardly, emotionally, and occasionally with considerable panache.
Surrendered Child
Author: Karen Salyer McElmurray
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
ISBN: 082034284X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Surrendered Child is Karen Salyer McElmurray's raw, poignant account of her journey from her teen years, when she put her newborn child up for adoption, to adulthood and a desperate search for the son she never knew. In a patchwork narrative interwoven with dark memories from her childhood, McElmurray deftly treads where few dare—into a gritty, honest exploration of the loss a birth mother experiences. The year was 1973, a time of social upheaval, even in small-town Kentucky, where McElmurray grew up. More than a story of time and place, however, this is about a girl who, at the age of sixteen, relinquished her son at birth. Twenty-five years would pass before McElmurray began sharing this part of her past with others and actively looking for her son. McElmurray's own troubled upbringing and her quest after a now-fully-grown son are the heart of her story. With unflinching honesty, McElmurray recounts both the painful surrendering and the surprise rediscovery of her son, juxtaposed with her portrayal of her own mother, who could not provide the love she needed. The dramatic result is a story of birthright lost and found—and an exploration of the meaning of motherhood itself.
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
ISBN: 082034284X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Surrendered Child is Karen Salyer McElmurray's raw, poignant account of her journey from her teen years, when she put her newborn child up for adoption, to adulthood and a desperate search for the son she never knew. In a patchwork narrative interwoven with dark memories from her childhood, McElmurray deftly treads where few dare—into a gritty, honest exploration of the loss a birth mother experiences. The year was 1973, a time of social upheaval, even in small-town Kentucky, where McElmurray grew up. More than a story of time and place, however, this is about a girl who, at the age of sixteen, relinquished her son at birth. Twenty-five years would pass before McElmurray began sharing this part of her past with others and actively looking for her son. McElmurray's own troubled upbringing and her quest after a now-fully-grown son are the heart of her story. With unflinching honesty, McElmurray recounts both the painful surrendering and the surprise rediscovery of her son, juxtaposed with her portrayal of her own mother, who could not provide the love she needed. The dramatic result is a story of birthright lost and found—and an exploration of the meaning of motherhood itself.
Bequeath
Author: Melora Wolff
Publisher: LSU Press
ISBN: 0807183075
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
What should we do with the things we inherit? In ten intimate essays as vivid as fiction and as varied as music, Melora Wolff’s Bequeath presents a flawed, funny, impressionable narrator who tries to solve the mysteries of bequeathed artifacts, family myths, and haunting mistakes—while also figuring out how to grow up in dangerous, glamorous 1970s New York City. With a wide range of voices—comic, lyric, collective, personal, joyful, and deeply elegiac—Wolff pays homage to her musician father and family as she roams a past rich with cultural touchstones and indelible characters, from West Side Story and Lost in Space to Leonard Bernstein and Gloria Steinem. Bequeath explores the legacies we impose and bestow on one another.
Publisher: LSU Press
ISBN: 0807183075
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
What should we do with the things we inherit? In ten intimate essays as vivid as fiction and as varied as music, Melora Wolff’s Bequeath presents a flawed, funny, impressionable narrator who tries to solve the mysteries of bequeathed artifacts, family myths, and haunting mistakes—while also figuring out how to grow up in dangerous, glamorous 1970s New York City. With a wide range of voices—comic, lyric, collective, personal, joyful, and deeply elegiac—Wolff pays homage to her musician father and family as she roams a past rich with cultural touchstones and indelible characters, from West Side Story and Lost in Space to Leonard Bernstein and Gloria Steinem. Bequeath explores the legacies we impose and bestow on one another.
The Staff of Mordenren
Author: P.D. Stewart
Publisher: DK
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
The Realm of Lungast trembled as word spread: The Therin have arrived. With a cloud of dust which could be viewed for miles, they thundered into the realm. Their goal was no less than to destroy their ancient enemy and enslave all who opposed this. But there is still hope. Within the Fallen Giant Mountain lies the Horde of Karabine. A horde which spans the ages and holds as many dangers as it does treasures. Here Prince Eric, War Wizard and next in line to be king of the Free-Realm, travels to find a stone. The stone, along with a branch from a rare white oak tree, could be used to create the Staff of Mordenren. With this magic, Eric might be able to push back the advancing army. However, travelling across an unknown land is not without its dangers. Captured by centaurs, their quest to create the staff could already be over. Three armies join forces to fight this new foe and attempt a plan of their own. Once again, pages in a book lead a few down a different path in hopes of defeating this enemy. With Glomain and two dwarves attempting to access a strange magic, and Eric off finding what he needs to create the Staff of Mordenren, all the soldiers can do is hope they can hold off the Therin long enough for one to succeed.
Publisher: DK
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
The Realm of Lungast trembled as word spread: The Therin have arrived. With a cloud of dust which could be viewed for miles, they thundered into the realm. Their goal was no less than to destroy their ancient enemy and enslave all who opposed this. But there is still hope. Within the Fallen Giant Mountain lies the Horde of Karabine. A horde which spans the ages and holds as many dangers as it does treasures. Here Prince Eric, War Wizard and next in line to be king of the Free-Realm, travels to find a stone. The stone, along with a branch from a rare white oak tree, could be used to create the Staff of Mordenren. With this magic, Eric might be able to push back the advancing army. However, travelling across an unknown land is not without its dangers. Captured by centaurs, their quest to create the staff could already be over. Three armies join forces to fight this new foe and attempt a plan of their own. Once again, pages in a book lead a few down a different path in hopes of defeating this enemy. With Glomain and two dwarves attempting to access a strange magic, and Eric off finding what he needs to create the Staff of Mordenren, all the soldiers can do is hope they can hold off the Therin long enough for one to succeed.
Petty
Author: Warren Zanes
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company
ISBN: 0805099697
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
The New York Times Bestseller *One of Rolling Stone's 10 Best Music Books of 2015* An exhilarating and intimate account of the life of music legend Tom Petty, by an accomplished writer and musician who toured with Petty. No one other than Warren Zanes, rocker and writer and friend, could author a book about Tom Petty that is as honest and evocative of Petty's music and the remarkable rock and roll history he and his band helped to write. Born in Gainesville, Florida, with more than a little hillbilly in his blood, Tom Petty was a Southern shit kicker, a kid without a whole lot of promise. Rock and roll made it otherwise. From meeting Elvis, to seeing the Beatles on Ed Sullivan, to producing Del Shannon, backing Bob Dylan, putting together a band with George Harrison, Dylan, Roy Orbison, and Jeff Lynne, making records with Johnny Cash, and sending well more than a dozen of his own celebrated recordings high onto the charts, Tom Petty's story has all the drama of a rock and roll epic. In his last years, Petty, known for his reclusive style, shared with Warren Zanes his insights and arguments, his regrets and lasting ambitions, and the details of his life on and off the stage. This is a book for those who know and love the songs, from "American Girl" and "Refugee" to "Free Fallin'" and "Mary Jane's Last Dance," and for those who want to see the classic rock and roll era embodied in one man's remarkable story. Dark and mysterious, Petty managed to come back, again and again, showing us what the music can do and where it can take us.
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company
ISBN: 0805099697
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
The New York Times Bestseller *One of Rolling Stone's 10 Best Music Books of 2015* An exhilarating and intimate account of the life of music legend Tom Petty, by an accomplished writer and musician who toured with Petty. No one other than Warren Zanes, rocker and writer and friend, could author a book about Tom Petty that is as honest and evocative of Petty's music and the remarkable rock and roll history he and his band helped to write. Born in Gainesville, Florida, with more than a little hillbilly in his blood, Tom Petty was a Southern shit kicker, a kid without a whole lot of promise. Rock and roll made it otherwise. From meeting Elvis, to seeing the Beatles on Ed Sullivan, to producing Del Shannon, backing Bob Dylan, putting together a band with George Harrison, Dylan, Roy Orbison, and Jeff Lynne, making records with Johnny Cash, and sending well more than a dozen of his own celebrated recordings high onto the charts, Tom Petty's story has all the drama of a rock and roll epic. In his last years, Petty, known for his reclusive style, shared with Warren Zanes his insights and arguments, his regrets and lasting ambitions, and the details of his life on and off the stage. This is a book for those who know and love the songs, from "American Girl" and "Refugee" to "Free Fallin'" and "Mary Jane's Last Dance," and for those who want to see the classic rock and roll era embodied in one man's remarkable story. Dark and mysterious, Petty managed to come back, again and again, showing us what the music can do and where it can take us.