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Kokomo
Author: Victoria Hannan
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0733643337
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
'It does not disappoint.' - The Guardian When Mina receives an urgent call from her best friend back in Melbourne, her world is turned upside down. Her reclusive mother, Elaine, has left the house for the first time in twelve years. Mina drops everything to fly home, only to discover that Elaine will not talk about her sudden return to the world, nor why she's spent so much time hiding from it. Their reunion leaves Mina raking through pieces of their painful past in a bid to uncover the truth. Both tender and fierce, heartbreaking and funny, Kokomo is a story about how secrets and love have the power to bring us together and tear us apart. 'A timely song of secrets, sex and the meaning of love' - Sydney Morning Herald 'A coming-of-age novel for the Peter Pan generation, Kokomo juggles the dissatisfactions of sex, marriage, and corporate ambition with deceptive lightness and radiant empathy. Reading this book felt like drinking with friends in a cozy pub until last call; I emerged from it shiny-faced, unbothered by the cold, wanting more.' - Laura Elizabeth Woollett, author of THE LOVE OF A BAD MAN and BEAUTIFUL REVOLUTIONARY 'This is a book that gets right into your body. It makes you laugh, makes you think, but it doesn't stop there - it plays with your heart and leaves it different. This is smart, raw, tender fiction that feels as real as life.' - Ronnie Scott, author of THE ADVERSARY 'Graceful and raw, this is a remarkable study of the forces of desire and regret. Hannan is both acute witness and masterful reporter of love in all its faulty and essential shapes. Kokomo dazzles, pierces, and stays.' - Robert Lukins, author of THE EVERLASTING SUNDAY 'I can't remember being so excited by a debut novel. Kokomo is a delight, a book I wanted to finish in a greedy rush but one I also wanted to savour. It's so full of life, on each page there are tiny moments of delight, irreverence, tenderness. Kokomo is the Australian response to Normal People, this is Monkey Grip for the new generation of readers. This book will be read and cherished by many, and Victoria Hannan is a name we will see a great deal more in the future.' - J.P. Pomare, author of CALL ME EVIE and IN THE CLEARING 'Hannan's Kokomo is a sharply observed novel of one woman's facade and how it falls; an undoing that is both ordinary and compelling. This debut heralds an exciting new Australian voice with a story of estrangement from kin, friendship, love, self and country - one that will be familiar to many, and surprising, for it is often a shock to see one's reflection.' - Anna Krien, author of NIGHT GAMES and ACT OF GRACE
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0733643337
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
'It does not disappoint.' - The Guardian When Mina receives an urgent call from her best friend back in Melbourne, her world is turned upside down. Her reclusive mother, Elaine, has left the house for the first time in twelve years. Mina drops everything to fly home, only to discover that Elaine will not talk about her sudden return to the world, nor why she's spent so much time hiding from it. Their reunion leaves Mina raking through pieces of their painful past in a bid to uncover the truth. Both tender and fierce, heartbreaking and funny, Kokomo is a story about how secrets and love have the power to bring us together and tear us apart. 'A timely song of secrets, sex and the meaning of love' - Sydney Morning Herald 'A coming-of-age novel for the Peter Pan generation, Kokomo juggles the dissatisfactions of sex, marriage, and corporate ambition with deceptive lightness and radiant empathy. Reading this book felt like drinking with friends in a cozy pub until last call; I emerged from it shiny-faced, unbothered by the cold, wanting more.' - Laura Elizabeth Woollett, author of THE LOVE OF A BAD MAN and BEAUTIFUL REVOLUTIONARY 'This is a book that gets right into your body. It makes you laugh, makes you think, but it doesn't stop there - it plays with your heart and leaves it different. This is smart, raw, tender fiction that feels as real as life.' - Ronnie Scott, author of THE ADVERSARY 'Graceful and raw, this is a remarkable study of the forces of desire and regret. Hannan is both acute witness and masterful reporter of love in all its faulty and essential shapes. Kokomo dazzles, pierces, and stays.' - Robert Lukins, author of THE EVERLASTING SUNDAY 'I can't remember being so excited by a debut novel. Kokomo is a delight, a book I wanted to finish in a greedy rush but one I also wanted to savour. It's so full of life, on each page there are tiny moments of delight, irreverence, tenderness. Kokomo is the Australian response to Normal People, this is Monkey Grip for the new generation of readers. This book will be read and cherished by many, and Victoria Hannan is a name we will see a great deal more in the future.' - J.P. Pomare, author of CALL ME EVIE and IN THE CLEARING 'Hannan's Kokomo is a sharply observed novel of one woman's facade and how it falls; an undoing that is both ordinary and compelling. This debut heralds an exciting new Australian voice with a story of estrangement from kin, friendship, love, self and country - one that will be familiar to many, and surprising, for it is often a shock to see one's reflection.' - Anna Krien, author of NIGHT GAMES and ACT OF GRACE
Kokomo
Author: Thomas D. Hamilton
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439614970
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
As we move out of the past and into the present, our landscape is forever altered by the passing of time. The face of Kokomo, "The City of Firsts," has changed over the years. Once an image of small-town Americana, Kokomo has grown-expanding its industrial reach, enticing new residents, and continuing to be the first in a number of fields. Kokomo, Indiana: Then and Now takes the reader back to a simpler time in Kokomo history. Using historic images paired with contemporary photos, authors Thomas D. and Barbara Hamilton have created a charming view of the area's history and evolution.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439614970
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
As we move out of the past and into the present, our landscape is forever altered by the passing of time. The face of Kokomo, "The City of Firsts," has changed over the years. Once an image of small-town Americana, Kokomo has grown-expanding its industrial reach, enticing new residents, and continuing to be the first in a number of fields. Kokomo, Indiana: Then and Now takes the reader back to a simpler time in Kokomo history. Using historic images paired with contemporary photos, authors Thomas D. and Barbara Hamilton have created a charming view of the area's history and evolution.
Blood and Steel
Author: Ruth D. Reichard
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476684898
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
Set in the 1980s against a backdrop of the AIDS crisis, deindustrialization and the Reagan era, this book tells the story of one individual's defiant struggle against his community--the city of Kokomo, Indiana. At the same time as teenage AIDS patient Ryan White bravely fought against the intolerance of his hometown to attend public school, one of Kokomo's largest employers, Continental Steel, filed for bankruptcy, significantly raising the stakes of the fight for the city's livelihood and national image. This book tells the story of a fearful time in our recent history, as people in the heartland endured massive layoffs, coped with a lethal new disease and discovered a legacy of toxic waste. Now, some 30 years after Ryan White's death, this book offers a fuller accounting of the challenges that one city reckoned with during this tumultuous period.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476684898
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
Set in the 1980s against a backdrop of the AIDS crisis, deindustrialization and the Reagan era, this book tells the story of one individual's defiant struggle against his community--the city of Kokomo, Indiana. At the same time as teenage AIDS patient Ryan White bravely fought against the intolerance of his hometown to attend public school, one of Kokomo's largest employers, Continental Steel, filed for bankruptcy, significantly raising the stakes of the fight for the city's livelihood and national image. This book tells the story of a fearful time in our recent history, as people in the heartland endured massive layoffs, coped with a lethal new disease and discovered a legacy of toxic waste. Now, some 30 years after Ryan White's death, this book offers a fuller accounting of the challenges that one city reckoned with during this tumultuous period.
Kokomo Joe
Author: John Christgau
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 0803218974
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
The first Japanese American jockey, Kokomo Joe burst like a comet on the American horse-racing scene in the summer of 1941. As war with Japan loomed, Yoshio ?Kokomo Joe? Kobuki won race after race, stirring passions far beyond merely the envy and antagonism of other jockeys. His is a story of the American dream catapulting headlong into the nightmare of a nation gripped by wartime hysteria and xenophobia. The story that unfolds in Kokomo Joe is at once inspiring, deeply sad, and richly ironic?and remarkably relevant in our own climate of nationalist fervor and racial profiling. ø Sent to Japan from Washington State after his mother and three siblings died of the Spanish flu, Kobuki continued to nurse his dream of the American good life. Because of his small stature, his ambition steered him to a future as a star jockey. John Christgau narrates Kobuki?s rise from lowly stable boy to reigning star at California fairs and in the bush leagues. He describes how, at the height of the jockey?s fame, even his flight into the Sonora Desert could not protect him from the government?s espionage and sabotage dragnet. And finally he recounts how, after three years of internment, Kokomo Joe tried to reclaim his racing success, only to fall victim to still-rampant racism, a career-ending injury, and cancer.
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 0803218974
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
The first Japanese American jockey, Kokomo Joe burst like a comet on the American horse-racing scene in the summer of 1941. As war with Japan loomed, Yoshio ?Kokomo Joe? Kobuki won race after race, stirring passions far beyond merely the envy and antagonism of other jockeys. His is a story of the American dream catapulting headlong into the nightmare of a nation gripped by wartime hysteria and xenophobia. The story that unfolds in Kokomo Joe is at once inspiring, deeply sad, and richly ironic?and remarkably relevant in our own climate of nationalist fervor and racial profiling. ø Sent to Japan from Washington State after his mother and three siblings died of the Spanish flu, Kobuki continued to nurse his dream of the American good life. Because of his small stature, his ambition steered him to a future as a star jockey. John Christgau narrates Kobuki?s rise from lowly stable boy to reigning star at California fairs and in the bush leagues. He describes how, at the height of the jockey?s fame, even his flight into the Sonora Desert could not protect him from the government?s espionage and sabotage dragnet. And finally he recounts how, after three years of internment, Kokomo Joe tried to reclaim his racing success, only to fall victim to still-rampant racism, a career-ending injury, and cancer.
National Labor Relations Board V. Pinkerton's, Inc
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North Central Indiana Day Trips
Author: Paul R. Wonning
Publisher: Mossy Feet Books
ISBN: 1311487778
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Road Trips in North Central Indiana Take a fun tour through the rich history of Indiana using North Central Indiana Day Trips as your guidebook. This tourism guide will help visitors find all the historical treasures in south central Indiana. North Central Indiana Cities and Towns North Central Indiana has some wonderful cities and towns ranging from charming small towns like Kokomo, Wabash and Peru to larger cities like South Bend, and Elkhart. Each of these towns and cities has many things to do for your family as it explores the regions roads and highways. North Central Indiana Wineries North Central Indiana has several interesting wineries that produce some fascinating wines. North Central Indiana State and Local Parks The region has several state parks and forests including Potato Creek and Mississinewa Reservoir. North Central Indiana Museums and Historic Sites Explorers in the area can stage a day trip to learn the region's rich history by visiting the museums and markers located in the various cities and towns of North Central Indiana. Many host interesting family events that are fun and educational The counties included in this historical travel book include: Carroll Cass Clinton Elkhart Fulton Kosciusko Marshall Miami St. Joseph Wabash Howard tourism, road trip, day trip, travel guide, guidebook, historical markers, travel
Publisher: Mossy Feet Books
ISBN: 1311487778
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Road Trips in North Central Indiana Take a fun tour through the rich history of Indiana using North Central Indiana Day Trips as your guidebook. This tourism guide will help visitors find all the historical treasures in south central Indiana. North Central Indiana Cities and Towns North Central Indiana has some wonderful cities and towns ranging from charming small towns like Kokomo, Wabash and Peru to larger cities like South Bend, and Elkhart. Each of these towns and cities has many things to do for your family as it explores the regions roads and highways. North Central Indiana Wineries North Central Indiana has several interesting wineries that produce some fascinating wines. North Central Indiana State and Local Parks The region has several state parks and forests including Potato Creek and Mississinewa Reservoir. North Central Indiana Museums and Historic Sites Explorers in the area can stage a day trip to learn the region's rich history by visiting the museums and markers located in the various cities and towns of North Central Indiana. Many host interesting family events that are fun and educational The counties included in this historical travel book include: Carroll Cass Clinton Elkhart Fulton Kosciusko Marshall Miami St. Joseph Wabash Howard tourism, road trip, day trip, travel guide, guidebook, historical markers, travel
Aliens in America
Author: William J Birnes
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440508720
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
"You don't have to be an avid hunter to enjoy the many UFO hotspots in the United States. Nor do you have to have any special clearance to pull your car up along the "Alien Highway" outside of Area 51 to watch the UFOs dance in the nighttime sky. Enthusiasts and vacationers looking for out-of-the-ordinary excursions just need this unique user's guide to the most historic UFO hotspots around. Inside is classified information from across the nation, such as: The Hudson Valley Triangle—New York The Kokomo Lights—Indiana The Great Lakes UFOs—Michigan The Maury Island Incident—Washington The Gulf Breeze Sightings—Florida Whether they're driving, camping, or flying, this book is the only guide readers will need to learn the story behind the hotspot, find the best hotel or campsite—and catch a glimpse of our friends in the sky."
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440508720
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
"You don't have to be an avid hunter to enjoy the many UFO hotspots in the United States. Nor do you have to have any special clearance to pull your car up along the "Alien Highway" outside of Area 51 to watch the UFOs dance in the nighttime sky. Enthusiasts and vacationers looking for out-of-the-ordinary excursions just need this unique user's guide to the most historic UFO hotspots around. Inside is classified information from across the nation, such as: The Hudson Valley Triangle—New York The Kokomo Lights—Indiana The Great Lakes UFOs—Michigan The Maury Island Incident—Washington The Gulf Breeze Sightings—Florida Whether they're driving, camping, or flying, this book is the only guide readers will need to learn the story behind the hotspot, find the best hotel or campsite—and catch a glimpse of our friends in the sky."
The Riviera Express (A Miss Dimont Mystery, Book 1)
Author: TP Fielden
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 000819369X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
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‘A delicious adventure’ Daily Mail Murder on the Riviera Express
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 000819369X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
‘A delicious adventure’ Daily Mail Murder on the Riviera Express
Year Book of the State of Indiana
Author: Indiana
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Languages : en
Pages : 1232
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Pages : 1232
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Cumulative List of Organizations Described in Section 170 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954
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Category : Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations
Languages : en
Pages : 1124
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Category : Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations
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Pages : 1124
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