Author: John Gregory Dunne
Publisher: Da Capo Press
ISBN: 9781560258155
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 341
Book Description
Investigating the 1940s Los Angeles murder of an unidentified victim whose case has been sensationalized by the media, homicide detective Tom Spellacy and his priest brother, Des, find their loyalties tested, in a new edition of a popular novel that became the basis of a Robert Duvall and Robert De Niro movie. Reprint.
True Confessions
Author: John Gregory Dunne
Publisher: Da Capo Press
ISBN: 9781560258155
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 341
Book Description
Investigating the 1940s Los Angeles murder of an unidentified victim whose case has been sensationalized by the media, homicide detective Tom Spellacy and his priest brother, Des, find their loyalties tested, in a new edition of a popular novel that became the basis of a Robert Duvall and Robert De Niro movie. Reprint.
Publisher: Da Capo Press
ISBN: 9781560258155
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 341
Book Description
Investigating the 1940s Los Angeles murder of an unidentified victim whose case has been sensationalized by the media, homicide detective Tom Spellacy and his priest brother, Des, find their loyalties tested, in a new edition of a popular novel that became the basis of a Robert Duvall and Robert De Niro movie. Reprint.
(Mostly) True Confessions of a Recovering Catholic
Author: Roger Neuhaus
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 146203490X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
It was a time when color television was the newest technology, the hula hoop was the latest fad and the evening news typically began with coverage of the Vietnam War. At 116 Nevada Street in Dubuque, Iowa, life was reasonably good. In this memoir, author Roger Neuhaus reminisces about his life in this time period, growing up as one of eight children in a strict Catholic family. Nostalgic and often humorous, (Mostly) True Confessions of a Recovering Catholic tells of a neighborhood filled with youthful adventures and an array of Catholic grade school and church experiences, including a colorful cast of mischievous characters. This anthology of anecdotes takes place from the late 1960s through the mid-1970s, addressing the changing times of the era. Neuhaus narrates tales of a simpler time and place, one filled with the wonder, excitement, and playfulness of youth. (Mostly) True Confessions of a Recovering Catholic shows how the teachings of the Catholic Church and his familys core values worked to shape the future of one young man.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 146203490X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
It was a time when color television was the newest technology, the hula hoop was the latest fad and the evening news typically began with coverage of the Vietnam War. At 116 Nevada Street in Dubuque, Iowa, life was reasonably good. In this memoir, author Roger Neuhaus reminisces about his life in this time period, growing up as one of eight children in a strict Catholic family. Nostalgic and often humorous, (Mostly) True Confessions of a Recovering Catholic tells of a neighborhood filled with youthful adventures and an array of Catholic grade school and church experiences, including a colorful cast of mischievous characters. This anthology of anecdotes takes place from the late 1960s through the mid-1970s, addressing the changing times of the era. Neuhaus narrates tales of a simpler time and place, one filled with the wonder, excitement, and playfulness of youth. (Mostly) True Confessions of a Recovering Catholic shows how the teachings of the Catholic Church and his familys core values worked to shape the future of one young man.
Mostly True Confessions
Author: HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780246131720
Category : Single people
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780246131720
Category : Single people
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle (Scholastic Gold)
Author: Avi
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 054592247X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Avi's treasured Newbery Honor Book now in expanded After Words edition!Thirteen-year-old Charlotte Doyle is excited to return home from her school in England to her family in Rhode Island in the summer of 1832. But when the two families she was supposed to travel with mysteriously cancel their trips, Charlotte finds herself the lone passenger on a long sea voyage with a cruel captain and a mutinous crew. Worse yet, soon after stepping aboard the ship, she becomes enmeshed in a conflict between them! What begins as an eagerly anticipated ocean crossing turns into a harrowing journey, where Charlotte gains a villainous enemy . . . and is put on trial for murder!After Words material includes author Q & A, journal writing tips, and other activities that bring Charlotte's world to life!
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 054592247X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Avi's treasured Newbery Honor Book now in expanded After Words edition!Thirteen-year-old Charlotte Doyle is excited to return home from her school in England to her family in Rhode Island in the summer of 1832. But when the two families she was supposed to travel with mysteriously cancel their trips, Charlotte finds herself the lone passenger on a long sea voyage with a cruel captain and a mutinous crew. Worse yet, soon after stepping aboard the ship, she becomes enmeshed in a conflict between them! What begins as an eagerly anticipated ocean crossing turns into a harrowing journey, where Charlotte gains a villainous enemy . . . and is put on trial for murder!After Words material includes author Q & A, journal writing tips, and other activities that bring Charlotte's world to life!
Tru Confessions
Author: Janet Tashjian
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312372736
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Enough about you. Let's talk about me.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312372736
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Enough about you. Let's talk about me.
Mostly True Confessions
Author: Jean Gonick
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780586072486
Category : Feminist literature
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780586072486
Category : Feminist literature
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
True Confessions
Author: PJ Trebelhorn
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Inc
ISBN: 1602825114
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
Being in love with your best friend shouldn't be this difficult. Lesbian novelist Lynn Patrick returns home to Portland, Oregon, for the holidays and discovers that her lifelong friend, Jessie, has separated from her husband. During a game of True Confessions, Lynn finally sees her chance to admit her feelings for Jessie, but she doesn't take it. She knows Jessie needs a friend now, and not another complication at this point in her life. For Jessica Greenfield, nothing has ever been simple. Her father was abusive, and she married a man just like him. Her husband has already put her in the hospital once and has threatened her since they separated. All Jessie cares about is protecting the people she loves, and that includes her six-year-old daughter, Amber. When Jessie's husband shows up looking to make good on his threats, Lynn finds herself caught in the middle. Will Lynn and Jessie be able to weather the storm, or will he succeed in keeping them apart forever?
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Inc
ISBN: 1602825114
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
Being in love with your best friend shouldn't be this difficult. Lesbian novelist Lynn Patrick returns home to Portland, Oregon, for the holidays and discovers that her lifelong friend, Jessie, has separated from her husband. During a game of True Confessions, Lynn finally sees her chance to admit her feelings for Jessie, but she doesn't take it. She knows Jessie needs a friend now, and not another complication at this point in her life. For Jessica Greenfield, nothing has ever been simple. Her father was abusive, and she married a man just like him. Her husband has already put her in the hospital once and has threatened her since they separated. All Jessie cares about is protecting the people she loves, and that includes her six-year-old daughter, Amber. When Jessie's husband shows up looking to make good on his threats, Lynn finds herself caught in the middle. Will Lynn and Jessie be able to weather the storm, or will he succeed in keeping them apart forever?
Earth Hates Me
Author: Ruby Karp
Publisher: Running Press Kids
ISBN: 0762462612
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
"This book is filled with juicy young person wisdom." --Amy Poehler The definitive guide to being a teen in the modern age, with sage advice from a modern teenager and appealing to fans of Rookie. Earth Hates Me presents a look inside the mind of the modern teenager--from a modern teenager's perspective. Sixteen-year-old Ruby Karp addresses the issues facing every highschooler, from grades to peer pressure to Snapchat stories, and unpacks their complicated effects on the teen psyche. Ruby advises her peers on the importance of feminism ("not just the Spice Girls version"), how to deal with jealousy and friend break-ups, family life, and much more. The book takes an in-depth look at the effect of social media on modern teens and the growing pressures of choosing the right college and career. Amy Poehler says, "This book is filled with juicy young person wisdom." With Ruby's powerful underlying message "we are more than just a bunch of dumb teenagers obsessed with our phones," Earth Hates Me is the definitive guide to being a teen in the modern age.
Publisher: Running Press Kids
ISBN: 0762462612
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
"This book is filled with juicy young person wisdom." --Amy Poehler The definitive guide to being a teen in the modern age, with sage advice from a modern teenager and appealing to fans of Rookie. Earth Hates Me presents a look inside the mind of the modern teenager--from a modern teenager's perspective. Sixteen-year-old Ruby Karp addresses the issues facing every highschooler, from grades to peer pressure to Snapchat stories, and unpacks their complicated effects on the teen psyche. Ruby advises her peers on the importance of feminism ("not just the Spice Girls version"), how to deal with jealousy and friend break-ups, family life, and much more. The book takes an in-depth look at the effect of social media on modern teens and the growing pressures of choosing the right college and career. Amy Poehler says, "This book is filled with juicy young person wisdom." With Ruby's powerful underlying message "we are more than just a bunch of dumb teenagers obsessed with our phones," Earth Hates Me is the definitive guide to being a teen in the modern age.
True Confessions of a Heartless Girl
Author: Martha Brooks
Publisher: Groundwood Books Ltd
ISBN: 0888995695
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
"Noreen flees from her life - arriving in a small town pregnant, driving a stolen truck, and in possession of stolen money. Can she face the truth and find courage to accept change" Cf. Our choice, 2003.
Publisher: Groundwood Books Ltd
ISBN: 0888995695
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
"Noreen flees from her life - arriving in a small town pregnant, driving a stolen truck, and in possession of stolen money. Can she face the truth and find courage to accept change" Cf. Our choice, 2003.
The Zippity Zinger
Author: Henry Winkler
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 9781599611037
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
The pressure is on when Hank Zipzer is chosen as pitcher for the softball team at Public School 87's annual Olympiad, the most anticipated day of the school year.
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 9781599611037
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
The pressure is on when Hank Zipzer is chosen as pitcher for the softball team at Public School 87's annual Olympiad, the most anticipated day of the school year.