Author: Ron McLarty
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101201029
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
"Smithy is an American original, worthy of a place on the shelf just below your Hucks, your Holdens, your Yossarians." —Stephen King Every so often, a novel comes along that captures the public’s imagination with a story that sweeps readers up and takes them on a thrilling, unforgettable ride. Ron McLarty’s The Memory of Running is this decade’s novel. By all accounts, especially his own, Smithson "Smithy" Ide is a loser. An overweight, friendless, chain-smoking, forty-three-year-old drunk, Smithy’s life becomes completely unhinged when he loses his parents and long-lost sister within the span of one week. Rolling down the driveway of his parents’ house in Rhode Island on his old Raleigh bicycle to escape his grief, the emotionally bereft Smithy embarks on an epic, hilarious, luminous, and extraordinary journey of discovery and redemption.
The Memory of Running
Author: Ron McLarty
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101201029
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
"Smithy is an American original, worthy of a place on the shelf just below your Hucks, your Holdens, your Yossarians." —Stephen King Every so often, a novel comes along that captures the public’s imagination with a story that sweeps readers up and takes them on a thrilling, unforgettable ride. Ron McLarty’s The Memory of Running is this decade’s novel. By all accounts, especially his own, Smithson "Smithy" Ide is a loser. An overweight, friendless, chain-smoking, forty-three-year-old drunk, Smithy’s life becomes completely unhinged when he loses his parents and long-lost sister within the span of one week. Rolling down the driveway of his parents’ house in Rhode Island on his old Raleigh bicycle to escape his grief, the emotionally bereft Smithy embarks on an epic, hilarious, luminous, and extraordinary journey of discovery and redemption.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101201029
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
"Smithy is an American original, worthy of a place on the shelf just below your Hucks, your Holdens, your Yossarians." —Stephen King Every so often, a novel comes along that captures the public’s imagination with a story that sweeps readers up and takes them on a thrilling, unforgettable ride. Ron McLarty’s The Memory of Running is this decade’s novel. By all accounts, especially his own, Smithson "Smithy" Ide is a loser. An overweight, friendless, chain-smoking, forty-three-year-old drunk, Smithy’s life becomes completely unhinged when he loses his parents and long-lost sister within the span of one week. Rolling down the driveway of his parents’ house in Rhode Island on his old Raleigh bicycle to escape his grief, the emotionally bereft Smithy embarks on an epic, hilarious, luminous, and extraordinary journey of discovery and redemption.
Water & Color
Author: Leticia Maher
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578379937
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Water & Color creates Abstract Paintings of Modern Simplicity detailing the beauty of Silence and Solitude in Watercolor. Form and Fluidity create elegance and grace portrayed by the artist. Stillness and thought provide a sanctuary where Water and Color are perpetual.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578379937
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Water & Color creates Abstract Paintings of Modern Simplicity detailing the beauty of Silence and Solitude in Watercolor. Form and Fluidity create elegance and grace portrayed by the artist. Stillness and thought provide a sanctuary where Water and Color are perpetual.
East Providence
Author: The East Providence Historical Society
Publisher: EGC
ISBN: 9780738544571
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Although residents of East Providence are proud of the development their city has seen in the 20th century, there still remains an allegiance to the community's small-town heritage. The town of East Providence was incorporated in 1862, the same year it was traded to Rhode Island by Massachusetts. Two bridges across the Seekonk River gave easy access to people to and from East Providence, helping it transform from a sleepy fishing village to a central hub of commerce and entertainment. The East Providence Historical Society pays tribute to their little town in this delightful collection of photographs from the first one hundred years of the town's existence.
Publisher: EGC
ISBN: 9780738544571
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Although residents of East Providence are proud of the development their city has seen in the 20th century, there still remains an allegiance to the community's small-town heritage. The town of East Providence was incorporated in 1862, the same year it was traded to Rhode Island by Massachusetts. Two bridges across the Seekonk River gave easy access to people to and from East Providence, helping it transform from a sleepy fishing village to a central hub of commerce and entertainment. The East Providence Historical Society pays tribute to their little town in this delightful collection of photographs from the first one hundred years of the town's existence.
Something Upstairs
Author: Avi
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545214912
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
When he moves from Los Angeles to Providence, Rhode Island, Kenny discovers that his new house is haunted by the spirit of a black slave boy who asks Kenny to return with him to the early nineteenth century and prevent his murder by slave traders.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545214912
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
When he moves from Los Angeles to Providence, Rhode Island, Kenny discovers that his new house is haunted by the spirit of a black slave boy who asks Kenny to return with him to the early nineteenth century and prevent his murder by slave traders.
Rhode Island Amusement Parks
Author: Rob Lewis
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738564159
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Rhode Islanders were once able to enjoy amusement parks without traveling far; the state was home to several ocean front parks as early as the mid-18th century, with some of them surviving into the late 19th century. Photographers Rob Lewis and Ryan Young have embarked on a journey to discover the amusement parks of the past in this delightful and unprecedented collection of images. Rhode Island Amusement Parks brings back the memories of a time less complicated than the present, when a sense of family held communities together. View the parks that provided a recreational outlet for so many Rhode Island families and the visitors who frequented them. Scenes from several neighboring Massachusetts amusement parks are also pictured. The images in this collection are from two large private archives as well as treasured family collections. Special highlights include photographs of hand-operated rides of the 1800s and views of President Taft's plane, which landed at Sandy Beach in 1911. Also featured is Vanity Fair, an amusement park that lasted only five years during the first decade of this century. Residents of these communities will enjoy seeing Rhode Island as it once was and will witness the changes it has endured over the years.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738564159
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Rhode Islanders were once able to enjoy amusement parks without traveling far; the state was home to several ocean front parks as early as the mid-18th century, with some of them surviving into the late 19th century. Photographers Rob Lewis and Ryan Young have embarked on a journey to discover the amusement parks of the past in this delightful and unprecedented collection of images. Rhode Island Amusement Parks brings back the memories of a time less complicated than the present, when a sense of family held communities together. View the parks that provided a recreational outlet for so many Rhode Island families and the visitors who frequented them. Scenes from several neighboring Massachusetts amusement parks are also pictured. The images in this collection are from two large private archives as well as treasured family collections. Special highlights include photographs of hand-operated rides of the 1800s and views of President Taft's plane, which landed at Sandy Beach in 1911. Also featured is Vanity Fair, an amusement park that lasted only five years during the first decade of this century. Residents of these communities will enjoy seeing Rhode Island as it once was and will witness the changes it has endured over the years.
From Personal To Purpose
Author: Mason Santos
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781735652504
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
How do you "Finesse" life's lessons and turn them into your true calling? What do you believe? What guides your thoughts and ideas? What are your goals? What kind of man or woman are you? Who do you aspire to be and lastly, what's holding you back from living the life of your dreams? From Personal To Purpose is the book that will help you overcome life's obstacles and personal barriers. Not only will this book help you identify the voices in your head telling you you're not good enough, it will give you the courage and confidence to quiet them once and for all. The book is filled with real stories, real pain, honesty and transparency. For that reason it will elicit true emotion and connect with you on many levels. From Personal To Purpose is both thought provoking and entertaining. It was written to help you grow. It was written to help you identify, and understand your greatness! This book will give you plenty of opportunities to reflect on your past. It will also be the key in helping you unlock the future you deserve. If you want to find your voice, purpose and true calling, turn the pages and turn your Personal To Purpose!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781735652504
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
How do you "Finesse" life's lessons and turn them into your true calling? What do you believe? What guides your thoughts and ideas? What are your goals? What kind of man or woman are you? Who do you aspire to be and lastly, what's holding you back from living the life of your dreams? From Personal To Purpose is the book that will help you overcome life's obstacles and personal barriers. Not only will this book help you identify the voices in your head telling you you're not good enough, it will give you the courage and confidence to quiet them once and for all. The book is filled with real stories, real pain, honesty and transparency. For that reason it will elicit true emotion and connect with you on many levels. From Personal To Purpose is both thought provoking and entertaining. It was written to help you grow. It was written to help you identify, and understand your greatness! This book will give you plenty of opportunities to reflect on your past. It will also be the key in helping you unlock the future you deserve. If you want to find your voice, purpose and true calling, turn the pages and turn your Personal To Purpose!
Traveler
Author: Ron McLarty
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101201932
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
From the author of The Memory of Running-a beautifully crafted story of a man who returns home to discover the truth about his past Featuring the warmth and authenticity that made The Memory of Running such a major success, Traveler wraps a beautifully written ode to friendship within a compelling mystery. Jono Riley is an aging bartender and part-time actor in Manhattan who is compelled to return to the working-class neighborhoods of East Providence, where he came of age with his three best friends in the early 1960s. Jono is drawn into an attempt to solve the mystery of several shootings that occurred back then. As the surprising truth emerges, Jono is forced to come to terms with a past that is not quite what he remembers, even as he makes new resolutions in the present.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101201932
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
From the author of The Memory of Running-a beautifully crafted story of a man who returns home to discover the truth about his past Featuring the warmth and authenticity that made The Memory of Running such a major success, Traveler wraps a beautifully written ode to friendship within a compelling mystery. Jono Riley is an aging bartender and part-time actor in Manhattan who is compelled to return to the working-class neighborhoods of East Providence, where he came of age with his three best friends in the early 1960s. Jono is drawn into an attempt to solve the mystery of several shootings that occurred back then. As the surprising truth emerges, Jono is forced to come to terms with a past that is not quite what he remembers, even as he makes new resolutions in the present.
Interlibrary Loan Policy
Author: National Library of Medicine (U.S.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Interlibrary loans
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Interlibrary loans
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
Rhode Island 39 Club
Author: Martin Podskoch
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780997101959
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
After writing two best-selling travel books, Adirondack 102 Club and Connecticut 169 Club, CT author Martin Podskoch turned to his neighboring state and published RHODE ISLAND 39 CLUB Your Passport and Guide to Exploring Rhode Island. He again encourages readers to veer off the beaten path and discover Rhode Islands secret and lovely places that main roads do not reveal. With 39 invites to scenic vistas, picnic sites, fresh-water swimming holes, salt-water beaches, museums, amazing architecture, 400+ years of history, and local eateries of every description for fun in The Ocean States 39 towns and cities. The book is laid out in a crisp, inviting format. Locals in each town wrote a short history and interesting places to visit. Podskoch encourages readers to meet locals and businesses etc. and get their passport book signed or stamped. Visit all towns and earn Rhody Red patch award at annual dinner where all are invited to attend.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780997101959
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
After writing two best-selling travel books, Adirondack 102 Club and Connecticut 169 Club, CT author Martin Podskoch turned to his neighboring state and published RHODE ISLAND 39 CLUB Your Passport and Guide to Exploring Rhode Island. He again encourages readers to veer off the beaten path and discover Rhode Islands secret and lovely places that main roads do not reveal. With 39 invites to scenic vistas, picnic sites, fresh-water swimming holes, salt-water beaches, museums, amazing architecture, 400+ years of history, and local eateries of every description for fun in The Ocean States 39 towns and cities. The book is laid out in a crisp, inviting format. Locals in each town wrote a short history and interesting places to visit. Podskoch encourages readers to meet locals and businesses etc. and get their passport book signed or stamped. Visit all towns and earn Rhody Red patch award at annual dinner where all are invited to attend.
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Author: Rhode Island Society for the Encouragement of Domestic Industry
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 712
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 712
Book Description