Author: John Farris
Publisher: Severn House Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780727845160
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
When Helen Connolly receives a phone call from a little boy claiming to be her nephew Michael, she must discover if the caller is indeed Michael and what he wants, because Michael has been dead for sixteen years. Originally in paperback.
When Michael Calls
Author: John Farris
Publisher: Severn House Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780727845160
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
When Helen Connolly receives a phone call from a little boy claiming to be her nephew Michael, she must discover if the caller is indeed Michael and what he wants, because Michael has been dead for sixteen years. Originally in paperback.
Publisher: Severn House Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780727845160
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
When Helen Connolly receives a phone call from a little boy claiming to be her nephew Michael, she must discover if the caller is indeed Michael and what he wants, because Michael has been dead for sixteen years. Originally in paperback.
Virginia SOL: EOC English: Reading, Literature, and Research
Author: Tina Walton
Publisher: The Princeton Review
ISBN: 0375764399
Category : Study Aids
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
Roadmap to the Virginia SOL EOC English: Reading, Literature, and Research includes strategies that are proven to enhance student performance. The experts at The Princeton Review provide -content review of the crucial material most likely to appear on the test -detailed lessons, complete with test-taking techniques for improving test scores -2 complete practice Virginia SOL EOC English: Reading, Literature, and Research tests
Publisher: The Princeton Review
ISBN: 0375764399
Category : Study Aids
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
Roadmap to the Virginia SOL EOC English: Reading, Literature, and Research includes strategies that are proven to enhance student performance. The experts at The Princeton Review provide -content review of the crucial material most likely to appear on the test -detailed lessons, complete with test-taking techniques for improving test scores -2 complete practice Virginia SOL EOC English: Reading, Literature, and Research tests
Michael's Journey
Author: Laura Hartley
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1449026249
Category : Cancer
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
On June 11, 2004 Michael, a perfectly healthy looking young teenager, participates in a walk for the American Cancer Society with his mother, Laura. Hours later he is fighting for his life in an emergency room as doctors try to stop the bleeding from a brain hemorrhage that could kill him. "Michael's Journey" is the compelling true story of cancer survival based on the journal kept by his mother, Laura. Laura candidly shares the pain and perseverance she and her family experience during this difficult time. Michael's inspirational story focuses on the emotional reality of childhood cancer and his courage and will to survive.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1449026249
Category : Cancer
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
On June 11, 2004 Michael, a perfectly healthy looking young teenager, participates in a walk for the American Cancer Society with his mother, Laura. Hours later he is fighting for his life in an emergency room as doctors try to stop the bleeding from a brain hemorrhage that could kill him. "Michael's Journey" is the compelling true story of cancer survival based on the journal kept by his mother, Laura. Laura candidly shares the pain and perseverance she and her family experience during this difficult time. Michael's inspirational story focuses on the emotional reality of childhood cancer and his courage and will to survive.
The Wire: The Complete Visual History
Author: D. Watkins
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1647227739
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Celebrate the greatest television show of all time with this definitive tribute to The Wire. Twenty years after its debut, HBO’s The Wire is widely regarded as one of the greatest TV shows of all time. This deluxe volume explores the creation and legacy of creator David Simon’s landmark series through exclusive interviews with Simon and his cast and crew, including Idris Elba, Wendell Pierce, Sonja Sohn, Andre Royo, Jamie Hector, George Pelecanos, Ed Burns, and many more. The book also features commentary and essays from notable writers including New York Times bestselling author D. Watkins (The Beast Side: Living and Dying While Black in America). Illustrated with striking visuals from the show, including concept art and candid behind-the-scenes images, The Wire: The Complete Visual History, is the essential companion to a stone-cold television classic. HUNDREDS OF NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN PHOTOS: Discover an exclusive treasure trove of incredible photography and production art that tells the story of The Wire like never before. INTERVIEWS WITH CAST AND CREATORS: The visual story of The Wire is narrated by all-new interviews with creator David Simon and key cast and crew members, including Idris Elba, Wendell Pierce, Sonja Sohn, Felicia Pearson, Ed Burns, and more. EXCLUSIVE ESSAYS: Discover unique commentary on all five seasons of the show from leading commentators including Melanie McFarland, Eric Deggans, Siddhant Adlakha, and more. THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE: Comprehensive and unmatched in its depth, this prestige volume is the ultimate retrospective of the greatest television show of all time.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1647227739
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Celebrate the greatest television show of all time with this definitive tribute to The Wire. Twenty years after its debut, HBO’s The Wire is widely regarded as one of the greatest TV shows of all time. This deluxe volume explores the creation and legacy of creator David Simon’s landmark series through exclusive interviews with Simon and his cast and crew, including Idris Elba, Wendell Pierce, Sonja Sohn, Andre Royo, Jamie Hector, George Pelecanos, Ed Burns, and many more. The book also features commentary and essays from notable writers including New York Times bestselling author D. Watkins (The Beast Side: Living and Dying While Black in America). Illustrated with striking visuals from the show, including concept art and candid behind-the-scenes images, The Wire: The Complete Visual History, is the essential companion to a stone-cold television classic. HUNDREDS OF NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN PHOTOS: Discover an exclusive treasure trove of incredible photography and production art that tells the story of The Wire like never before. INTERVIEWS WITH CAST AND CREATORS: The visual story of The Wire is narrated by all-new interviews with creator David Simon and key cast and crew members, including Idris Elba, Wendell Pierce, Sonja Sohn, Felicia Pearson, Ed Burns, and more. EXCLUSIVE ESSAYS: Discover unique commentary on all five seasons of the show from leading commentators including Melanie McFarland, Eric Deggans, Siddhant Adlakha, and more. THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE: Comprehensive and unmatched in its depth, this prestige volume is the ultimate retrospective of the greatest television show of all time.
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives
Author: Goody Niosi
Publisher: Heritage House Publishing Co
ISBN: 9781894384520
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
The Order of British Columbia was established in 1989 to recognize and honour ordinary citizens who have made a difference in the lives of others. Goody Niosi offers the stories of 17 of these recipients, from well-known people like Rick Hansen and Robert Bateman to lesser-known heroes, including Dr. Michael O'Shaughnessy, who has dedicated his life to AIDS research; Joan Acosta, who created the revolutionary newspaper The Westcoast Reader and helped adults acquire literacy and language skills; and Ric Careless, who has worked hard to ensure that precious wilderness areas are protected for future generations. Also showcased are Geraldine Braak, Dr. Leonel Perra, Dr. A. Hayward Rogers, Dr. Roger Tonkin, Grace Nielson, Hilda Gregory, Mel Cooper, Richard Hunt, Ross Purse, Takao Tanabe, Tim Frick and Merve Wilkinson. The foreword is written by former Supreme Court Justice Allan McEachern.
Publisher: Heritage House Publishing Co
ISBN: 9781894384520
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
The Order of British Columbia was established in 1989 to recognize and honour ordinary citizens who have made a difference in the lives of others. Goody Niosi offers the stories of 17 of these recipients, from well-known people like Rick Hansen and Robert Bateman to lesser-known heroes, including Dr. Michael O'Shaughnessy, who has dedicated his life to AIDS research; Joan Acosta, who created the revolutionary newspaper The Westcoast Reader and helped adults acquire literacy and language skills; and Ric Careless, who has worked hard to ensure that precious wilderness areas are protected for future generations. Also showcased are Geraldine Braak, Dr. Leonel Perra, Dr. A. Hayward Rogers, Dr. Roger Tonkin, Grace Nielson, Hilda Gregory, Mel Cooper, Richard Hunt, Ross Purse, Takao Tanabe, Tim Frick and Merve Wilkinson. The foreword is written by former Supreme Court Justice Allan McEachern.
Cyborgs, Santa Claus and Satan
Author: Fraser A. Sherman
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476611017
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
In the three decades since the first SF film produced for television--1968's Shadow on the Land--nearly 600 films initially released to television have had science fiction, fantasy, or horror themes. Featuring superheroes, monsters, time travel, and magic, these films range from the phenomenal to the forgettable, from low-budget to blockbuster. Information on all such American releases from 1968 through 1998 is collected here. Each entry includes cast and credits, a plot synopsis, qualitative commentary, and notes of interest on aspects of the film. Appendices provide a list of other films that include some science fiction, horror, or fantasy elements; a film chronology; and a guide to alternate titles.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476611017
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
In the three decades since the first SF film produced for television--1968's Shadow on the Land--nearly 600 films initially released to television have had science fiction, fantasy, or horror themes. Featuring superheroes, monsters, time travel, and magic, these films range from the phenomenal to the forgettable, from low-budget to blockbuster. Information on all such American releases from 1968 through 1998 is collected here. Each entry includes cast and credits, a plot synopsis, qualitative commentary, and notes of interest on aspects of the film. Appendices provide a list of other films that include some science fiction, horror, or fantasy elements; a film chronology; and a guide to alternate titles.
The Ashes of a Broken Life
Author: Roberta Kennedy
Publisher: Outskirts Press
ISBN: 1478739509
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 405
Book Description
When Flannery O’Connor Larkin, age thirty, returns to the Chicago area to spend time with her Granny Anne, who raised her, she also hopes to reconnect with her ex-fiancé. Derek is going through a messy divorce from his wife, Chloe—a vengeful, selfish, and abusive mother to their two children, Jack and Lucy. Derek never loved Chloe, but married her when she tricked him into believing she was pregnant with his child. Throughout their six-year marriage, Chloe has continued her affair with Derek’s brother, Sean, who is Jack’s biological father—and everyone knows that Derek has been caught in Chloe’s web of deception. When Derek and Flannery meet again, it’s clear their love for each other never waned. They are married only months after Derek’s divorce is finalized from Chloe, who is Flannery’s younger half-sister. But Chloe is furious and determined to tear them apart. And she will go to any lengths to satisfy her warped need for revenge…
Publisher: Outskirts Press
ISBN: 1478739509
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 405
Book Description
When Flannery O’Connor Larkin, age thirty, returns to the Chicago area to spend time with her Granny Anne, who raised her, she also hopes to reconnect with her ex-fiancé. Derek is going through a messy divorce from his wife, Chloe—a vengeful, selfish, and abusive mother to their two children, Jack and Lucy. Derek never loved Chloe, but married her when she tricked him into believing she was pregnant with his child. Throughout their six-year marriage, Chloe has continued her affair with Derek’s brother, Sean, who is Jack’s biological father—and everyone knows that Derek has been caught in Chloe’s web of deception. When Derek and Flannery meet again, it’s clear their love for each other never waned. They are married only months after Derek’s divorce is finalized from Chloe, who is Flannery’s younger half-sister. But Chloe is furious and determined to tear them apart. And she will go to any lengths to satisfy her warped need for revenge…
The Price of Secrets
Author: David P. Warren
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 975
Book Description
A collection of three thrillers by David P. Warren, now available in one volume! Imploded Lives: After a busy Los Angeles bank is robbed in broad daylight, detectives Stacey Gray and Jeff Butler begin to investigate the logic-defying case with no clues and little evidence. Soon, life-changing secrets are exposed and their worlds turn upside down. But who are the robbers, and where is the money? Sealing Fate: After newly elected congressman Brian Madsen becomes embroiled in an affair, it looks like his fate is sealed. Soon, the path he has taken leads to murder, blackmail, and mortal danger to anyone Brian turns to for assistance. Temptation's Prisoners: After gambler Adam Mason begins to embezzle from his legal clients and his wife Christine becomes tangled in blackmail and murder, they find themselves targeted from all sides. Adam’s finances spiral out of control. The threat of exposure looms as a mysterious investor, a determined ex-lover, and the FBI all have their parts to play. Can they manage to stay out of prison – or even survive?
Publisher: Next Chapter
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 975
Book Description
A collection of three thrillers by David P. Warren, now available in one volume! Imploded Lives: After a busy Los Angeles bank is robbed in broad daylight, detectives Stacey Gray and Jeff Butler begin to investigate the logic-defying case with no clues and little evidence. Soon, life-changing secrets are exposed and their worlds turn upside down. But who are the robbers, and where is the money? Sealing Fate: After newly elected congressman Brian Madsen becomes embroiled in an affair, it looks like his fate is sealed. Soon, the path he has taken leads to murder, blackmail, and mortal danger to anyone Brian turns to for assistance. Temptation's Prisoners: After gambler Adam Mason begins to embezzle from his legal clients and his wife Christine becomes tangled in blackmail and murder, they find themselves targeted from all sides. Adam’s finances spiral out of control. The threat of exposure looms as a mysterious investor, a determined ex-lover, and the FBI all have their parts to play. Can they manage to stay out of prison – or even survive?
The Lines We Cross
Author: Randa Abdel-Fattah
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407173480
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Michael is drawn to his new classmate Mina, but they're on opposite sides of an issue that's tearing their town apart. His parents are part of an anti-immigration group, while her family have fled their besieged home in Afghanistan. As tensions rise, lines are drawn and both must decide what they want their world to look like, no matter the cost.
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407173480
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Michael is drawn to his new classmate Mina, but they're on opposite sides of an issue that's tearing their town apart. His parents are part of an anti-immigration group, while her family have fled their besieged home in Afghanistan. As tensions rise, lines are drawn and both must decide what they want their world to look like, no matter the cost.
Lizard in My Luggage
Author: Anna Nicholas
Publisher: Burro Books Limited
ISBN: 1999661710
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Anna, a PR consultant to Mayfair's ritziest and most glamorous, had always thought Mallorca was for the disco and beer-swilling fraternity. That was until her sister hired an au pair from a rural part of the island who said it was the most beautiful place on earth. On a visit, Anna impulsively decided to buy a ruined farmhouse.Despite her fear of flying, she kept a foot in both camps and commuted to central London to manage her PR company. But she found herself drawn away from the bustle and stress of life in the fast lane towards a more tranquil existence.Told with piquant humour, A Lizard in my Luggage explores Mallorca's fiestas and traditions, as well as the ups and downs of living in a rural retreat. It is about learning to appreciate the simple things and take risks in pursuit of real happiness. Most importantly, it shows that life can be lived between two places.
Publisher: Burro Books Limited
ISBN: 1999661710
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Anna, a PR consultant to Mayfair's ritziest and most glamorous, had always thought Mallorca was for the disco and beer-swilling fraternity. That was until her sister hired an au pair from a rural part of the island who said it was the most beautiful place on earth. On a visit, Anna impulsively decided to buy a ruined farmhouse.Despite her fear of flying, she kept a foot in both camps and commuted to central London to manage her PR company. But she found herself drawn away from the bustle and stress of life in the fast lane towards a more tranquil existence.Told with piquant humour, A Lizard in my Luggage explores Mallorca's fiestas and traditions, as well as the ups and downs of living in a rural retreat. It is about learning to appreciate the simple things and take risks in pursuit of real happiness. Most importantly, it shows that life can be lived between two places.