Author: Tom Roston
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1683359240
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 182
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The story of Kurt Vonnegut and Slaughterhouse-Five, an enduring masterpiece on trauma and memory Kurt Vonnegut was twenty years old when he enlisted in the United States Army. Less than two years later, he was captured by the Germans in the single deadliest US engagement of the war, the Battle of the Bulge. He was taken to a POW camp, then transferred to a work camp near Dresden, and held in a slaughterhouse called Schlachthof Fünf where he survived the horrific firebombing that killed thousands and destroyed the city. To the millions of fans of Vonnegut’s great novel Slaughterhouse-Five, these details are familiar. They’re told by the book’s author/narrator, and experienced by his enduring character Billy Pilgrim, a war veteran who “has come unstuck in time.” Writing during the tumultuous days of the Vietnam conflict, with the novel, Vonnegut had, after more than two decades of struggle, taken trauma and created a work of art, one that still resonates today. In The Writer’s Crusade, author Tom Roston examines the connection between Vonnegut’s life and Slaughterhouse-Five. Did Vonnegut suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder? Did Billy Pilgrim? Roston probes Vonnegut’s work, his personal history, and discarded drafts of the novel, as well as original interviews with the writer’s family, friends, scholars, psychologists, and other novelists including Karl Marlantes, Kevin Powers, and Tim O’Brien. The Writer’s Crusade is a literary and biographical journey that asks fundamental questions about trauma, creativity, and the power of storytelling.
Author: Billy Chapata
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 1524866741
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 293
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Social media sensation Billy Chapata shares insight and advice into the powerful world of love, heartbreak, and what comes next. This collection of poetry and prose will justify heartache and inspire the fortitude to survive and prosper. From Chameleon Aura author Billy Chapata comes his second major poetry collection, Flowers on the Moon. Chapata presents his signature blend of experience and advice through a chaptered series of prose and poetry. Filled with the familiar themes of love, loss, resilience, and growth From Chameleon Aura but with fresh poems and new advice, his touching narrative celebrates humanity for its undeniable worth, and this collection will leave readers warm with hope for growth, rebirth, and, most prominently, self-acceptance.
Author: Tina Freeman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781858541518
Category : Billy Rabbit (Fictitious character)
Languages : en
Pages : 12
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This story about Billy Rabbit and his beloved toy, Little Billy, explores everyday activities and introduces the concept of caring and sharing. It is designed to encourage discussion between child and carer.
Author: Judy Duquin
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1463425619
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
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It was October when the leaves are in their prettiest colors: orange, red, yellow and on the ground some brown. Sue sat on the porch thinking of her childhood and her two children, the games they played together and the learning they shared. Yes, she had the good life and was blessed and loved by her children and husband, Jack. In the background she could hear their son Billys loud giggling and their puppy Rusty, barking. The only one she missed hearing was Anne, their older daughter. Sue knew where Anne was, especially this time of day on Friday. Anne and Jill, her best friend, were playing together in her room. She was always playing with dolls, but then, she was just like Sue when she was little. Jack was due home from work as she looked at her watch and figured shed better go in and start dinner. As she was going in the front door, the backdoor slammed and a little boys voice could be heard yelling. Such joys the children were and after dinner things would settle down, or she hoped. When dinner was on the table and was everyone together, meal prayers would be said. How long does it take to say grace and be thankful? Well, with the knocking on the door and the doorbell ringing, Sue thought dinner would never begin especially when each time Jack went to the door and no one was there. Was it their mind playing tricks on them or was someone really there? Follow the pranks and comedy in this heartfelt story of a family with everyday lessons.
Author: The F2
Publisher: Kings Road Publishing
ISBN: 178870259X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 193
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HOW TO BECOME THE PERFECT FOOTBALLER WITH THE BESTSELLING FOOTBALL INFLUENCERS We are The F2. And this is Ultimate Footballer. We have scoured the planet and analysed what components you need to become the perfect footballer: the speed of Mbappé, the dribbling of Hazard, the tekkers of Neymar and the tackling of Ramos. If you want to add skills like the Özil bounce pass, the Messi soft scoop and the Neymar rainbow, then look no further. And this time we reveal the secret tips told to us by the top Pros behind the scenes. And once you've put your ultimate footballer together, you can compare with ours. Who has the best? You decide. There's a free app to download that will make the pages come to life with exclusive videos, tricks and games. So, what are you waiting for? Open, read, learn, download and get out on the pitch and practise.
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Publisher: Joseph Ceschin
ISBN: 1465726802
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Languages : en
Pages : 11
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Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 822
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Author: Wayne Telford
Publisher: novum pro Verlag
ISBN: 3990644130
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 63
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Have you ever wondered what would happen if the animals that we carnivorous humans consume in such vast quantities with great relish, were somehow to get the upper hand over us? What if the animals were to get a taste for human blood? Abattoir Black takes us on a fascinating yet gruesome journey, endeavouring to answer these questions. A rural community is revealed as a hotbed of intrigue as an officer from Scotland Yard is sent to Wraith's Creek to investigate the case of a missing young girl. A case that turns into one of serial murder, with the whole community fighting for survival against a bunch of farm animals. This is a "must-read" for animal activists, or just those myriads of people who are concerned about our relationship with our hitherto submissive livestock.
Author: David L. Roberts
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1475916183
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 244
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Providing insight into the lives of troubled, at-risk, and high-risk kids, Psyche-Soul-ology offers a new approach to mentor this segment of the population to produce favorable outcomes. Author Dr. David L. Roberts, a practicing psychologist, presents a model that includes focusing on both the minds of the youths and their souls. A companion to At the Mercy of Externals, also by Roberts, this edition provides a practical guide for social services personnel who work with troubled kids. Offering appropriate and specific case examples, Psyche-Soul-ology addresses everything from myths to misperceptions relative to issues of psychological development, sexuality, addiction, criminality, and intelligence, all mixed with proven approaches that maximize efforts to reach and guide kids successfully into their respective and subjective futures. This guide revisits the RFLAGS Model and introduces the codes of ethics, codes of conduct, and the concept of moral development and responsibilities that are needed to shape our value systems and the way we prioritize things in our lives. Psyche-Soul-ology provides the resources and practical techniques to take kids and adults out of the bondage to external factors and gives them the internal perspective needed to successfully move forward in life.
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Category : American wit and humor
Languages : en
Pages : 892
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