Author: Jim Jeffries
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578725338
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Journey back to the wonder and hope of your own childhood―wherever it may have been―with this collection of recollections and reflections that blend memoir, history, nostalgia, and photos from back in the day.
The Bay Rat Kid
Author: Jim Jeffries
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578725338
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Journey back to the wonder and hope of your own childhood―wherever it may have been―with this collection of recollections and reflections that blend memoir, history, nostalgia, and photos from back in the day.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578725338
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Journey back to the wonder and hope of your own childhood―wherever it may have been―with this collection of recollections and reflections that blend memoir, history, nostalgia, and photos from back in the day.
The Bay Rats
Author: Evert Bay Scott
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1499069480
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Have you ever wondered about going back, you know, living your life over again a redo, if you will? What would you say if such an opportunity surfaced? I'm sure each of us has pondered such an event at least once in our lives. I know I have. After all, time has a way of moving awfully slowly while pulling on a clam rake. The fact is the Great South Bay and her white caps have always had a way of bringing the what-ifs out of me. I sometimes thought I'd probably leave well enough alone. Heck, I liked what I did. Yes, it was difficult, all right, but I enjoyed the challenge. Scratching out a living had never been an easy undertaking, and like a lot of things, it became harder over time. Islanders knew what was expected of them out there on that bay and were willing to accept her demands. We were also happy to receive its rewards. But like it's been said, nothing lasts forever. Our world, Long Island's shellfish business, began to change. I suppose you could say it began to do what most things do when their brought up from the bottom smell. The stink came about quicker than most of us baymen ever thought it would. As the inevitable end of a once-great era drifted closer, digger after digger began lifting anchor. However, a few did hold tight, refusing to alter course. As we watched our once peaceful, always beautiful way of life drift off, we cringed as a different, much harsher way of surviving sailed up. As the business we knew spoiled, we stood fast, trying our best to fend off the inevitable. The battles that followed, as hopeless as they eventually were, did offer us something another day. Hmmm, come to think of it, maybe I would tweak a few things!
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1499069480
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Have you ever wondered about going back, you know, living your life over again a redo, if you will? What would you say if such an opportunity surfaced? I'm sure each of us has pondered such an event at least once in our lives. I know I have. After all, time has a way of moving awfully slowly while pulling on a clam rake. The fact is the Great South Bay and her white caps have always had a way of bringing the what-ifs out of me. I sometimes thought I'd probably leave well enough alone. Heck, I liked what I did. Yes, it was difficult, all right, but I enjoyed the challenge. Scratching out a living had never been an easy undertaking, and like a lot of things, it became harder over time. Islanders knew what was expected of them out there on that bay and were willing to accept her demands. We were also happy to receive its rewards. But like it's been said, nothing lasts forever. Our world, Long Island's shellfish business, began to change. I suppose you could say it began to do what most things do when their brought up from the bottom smell. The stink came about quicker than most of us baymen ever thought it would. As the inevitable end of a once-great era drifted closer, digger after digger began lifting anchor. However, a few did hold tight, refusing to alter course. As we watched our once peaceful, always beautiful way of life drift off, we cringed as a different, much harsher way of surviving sailed up. As the business we knew spoiled, we stood fast, trying our best to fend off the inevitable. The battles that followed, as hopeless as they eventually were, did offer us something another day. Hmmm, come to think of it, maybe I would tweak a few things!
Babies by the Bay
Author: Michelle L. Keene
Publisher: Council Oak Books
ISBN: 9781885171788
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Based on extensive surveys of local parents, this guide offers comprehensive up-to-date information on the best doctors, hospitals, childcare, and preschools, as well as parents' top picks of pre- and postnatal exercise facilities, parents' groups, baby gear retailers, and kid-friendly restaurants. Illustrations.
Publisher: Council Oak Books
ISBN: 9781885171788
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Based on extensive surveys of local parents, this guide offers comprehensive up-to-date information on the best doctors, hospitals, childcare, and preschools, as well as parents' top picks of pre- and postnatal exercise facilities, parents' groups, baby gear retailers, and kid-friendly restaurants. Illustrations.
The Tampa Bay Kid
Author: GERRITY JAMES
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1468563904
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
Dominic Amiccis Sicilian blood was up because he wanted his stolen money back and theTampa Bay Kid dead. The Cuban cigar smuggling operation into Ybor City had been lining Amiccis pockets with easy money until the Kids gang of street rats had interrupted the flow. While the Kid was away at his mothers funeral, his band of half-breed teens had made a mistake. Now everybody was paying for it. After Amiccis henchmen sunk the pontoon boat that the Kid and his friends lived on and started killing off the kids one by one, the Kid takes actions into his own hands. Soon everybody wants a piece of the Tampa Bay Kid: the nasty gangsters of Ybor City, Tampa Police Homicide Detective Dave OBrien, the lovely television news reporter Laura Jeanette, and the meticulous and cunning hit woman known in the underworld as D.M. Under the unrelenting pressure, something is going to explode. Can the Kid bust out of the mean streets of Tampa Bay and find a new way of living? Can he save his girlfriend Kim-Lu and his loyal mentor Doc, the retired professor? The Kids hope is spiked when running from certain death. He dashes right into the arms of Buck Running Cloud. Buck persuades the Kid to come to the high desert to find peace. Another journey unfolds - leading the Kid to a breathtaking wilderness and a way of living beyond his wildest dreams. Armed with his new experience from Camp Foley and Buck Running Cloud, the Kid returns to Tampa Bay to settle all accounts saving the big bang for Dominic Amicci. But nobody said it was going to be easy.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1468563904
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
Dominic Amiccis Sicilian blood was up because he wanted his stolen money back and theTampa Bay Kid dead. The Cuban cigar smuggling operation into Ybor City had been lining Amiccis pockets with easy money until the Kids gang of street rats had interrupted the flow. While the Kid was away at his mothers funeral, his band of half-breed teens had made a mistake. Now everybody was paying for it. After Amiccis henchmen sunk the pontoon boat that the Kid and his friends lived on and started killing off the kids one by one, the Kid takes actions into his own hands. Soon everybody wants a piece of the Tampa Bay Kid: the nasty gangsters of Ybor City, Tampa Police Homicide Detective Dave OBrien, the lovely television news reporter Laura Jeanette, and the meticulous and cunning hit woman known in the underworld as D.M. Under the unrelenting pressure, something is going to explode. Can the Kid bust out of the mean streets of Tampa Bay and find a new way of living? Can he save his girlfriend Kim-Lu and his loyal mentor Doc, the retired professor? The Kids hope is spiked when running from certain death. He dashes right into the arms of Buck Running Cloud. Buck persuades the Kid to come to the high desert to find peace. Another journey unfolds - leading the Kid to a breathtaking wilderness and a way of living beyond his wildest dreams. Armed with his new experience from Camp Foley and Buck Running Cloud, the Kid returns to Tampa Bay to settle all accounts saving the big bang for Dominic Amicci. But nobody said it was going to be easy.
The Rat Prince
Author: Bridget Hodder
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 0374302146
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
The Rat Prince by Bridget Hodder is a funny and magical retelling of the Cinderella story from the point of view of one of her footmen, a rat! Before Cinderella's stepmother and stepsisters moved into Lancastyr Manor she was known as the beautiful Lady Rose de Lancaster. Then her stepmother forced her to become a kitchen maid and renamed her. At first the rats of the manor figure her for a lack-wit and take pity on her by bringing her food and a special family heirloom. But when Cinderella's stepmother finds a way to prevent her from attending the ball, the rats join forces to help her. The night of the ball is filled with magic and secrets-not least of all who Lady Rose will choose as her Prince Charming. A Margaret Ferguson Book
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 0374302146
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
The Rat Prince by Bridget Hodder is a funny and magical retelling of the Cinderella story from the point of view of one of her footmen, a rat! Before Cinderella's stepmother and stepsisters moved into Lancastyr Manor she was known as the beautiful Lady Rose de Lancaster. Then her stepmother forced her to become a kitchen maid and renamed her. At first the rats of the manor figure her for a lack-wit and take pity on her by bringing her food and a special family heirloom. But when Cinderella's stepmother finds a way to prevent her from attending the ball, the rats join forces to help her. The night of the ball is filled with magic and secrets-not least of all who Lady Rose will choose as her Prince Charming. A Margaret Ferguson Book
The Pitcher's Kid
Author: Jack Olsen
Publisher: Jack Olsen Literary Works, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
The Pitcher's Kid is Jack Olsen's memoir of the first 18 years of his life, years that formed his voice, his ear, and his passionate concern for the underdog. It is a story of a young boy's desperate yearning for a father during a time of extreme poverty and confusion. The book has been compared to Frank McCourt for its poignant depiction of deprivation, to Geoffrey Wolff for its sad depiction of a deceptive father, and to David Sedaris for its hilarious depiction of childhood. This is an unforgettable tale of coming of age during the hard years of America's Depression and of a family's struggle to not just survive, but to triumph.
Publisher: Jack Olsen Literary Works, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
The Pitcher's Kid is Jack Olsen's memoir of the first 18 years of his life, years that formed his voice, his ear, and his passionate concern for the underdog. It is a story of a young boy's desperate yearning for a father during a time of extreme poverty and confusion. The book has been compared to Frank McCourt for its poignant depiction of deprivation, to Geoffrey Wolff for its sad depiction of a deceptive father, and to David Sedaris for its hilarious depiction of childhood. This is an unforgettable tale of coming of age during the hard years of America's Depression and of a family's struggle to not just survive, but to triumph.
Pat, Cat, and Rat
Author: Sindy McKay
Publisher: Treasure Bay
ISBN: 9781601153111
Category : Cats
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
We Read Phonics makes it easy for parents to help their children improve phonics skills and read a decodable story. Each book combines a fun story with simple games for phonics and sight words. The games are quick and easy to play, and they are all designed to help children read the story to improve their decoding skills. The result is faster reading development and kids who love to read! Pat, Cat, and Rat - Cat wants to catch Rat and turn him into a tasty snack, but Pat is determined to prevent it! The story offers lots of humor that will captivate young readers! LEVEL 1 - 60-80 word count, focusing on short "a" and short "i"
Publisher: Treasure Bay
ISBN: 9781601153111
Category : Cats
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
We Read Phonics makes it easy for parents to help their children improve phonics skills and read a decodable story. Each book combines a fun story with simple games for phonics and sight words. The games are quick and easy to play, and they are all designed to help children read the story to improve their decoding skills. The result is faster reading development and kids who love to read! Pat, Cat, and Rat - Cat wants to catch Rat and turn him into a tasty snack, but Pat is determined to prevent it! The story offers lots of humor that will captivate young readers! LEVEL 1 - 60-80 word count, focusing on short "a" and short "i"
May I Hate God?
Author: Pierre Wolff
Publisher: Paulist Press
ISBN: 9780809121809
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
"For anyone who is seriously interested in developing a spiritual life, this is an important book. ...one that can open large areas of our soul to the loving touch of God. .....The main question of this book, ..... touches the very center of our spiritual struggle. I would not be surprised if hostility, anger, resentment and hatred proved to be the greatest stumbling blocks to our spiritual growth....... [from back cover]
Publisher: Paulist Press
ISBN: 9780809121809
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
"For anyone who is seriously interested in developing a spiritual life, this is an important book. ...one that can open large areas of our soul to the loving touch of God. .....The main question of this book, ..... touches the very center of our spiritual struggle. I would not be surprised if hostility, anger, resentment and hatred proved to be the greatest stumbling blocks to our spiritual growth....... [from back cover]
The Truth About Sparrows
Author: Marian Hale
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1627797084
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
"The Wynns are an unforgettable family. The details of their struggle to survive the Great Depression will linger long after the last page has been read."-Ann M. Martin, winner of the Newbery Honor for A Corner of the Universe A stunning debut novel about the true meaning of home Sadie Wynn doesn't want a new life; her old one suits her just fine. But times are hard in drought-plagued Missouri, and Daddy thinks they'll be better off in Texas. Sadie hates this strange new place, where even children must work at the cannery to help make ends meet and people are rude to her disabled father. Yet when trouble comes, it is the kindness of these new neighbors that helps the family make it through. And no one helps more than Dollie, a red-headed chatterbox of a girl who just might become a good friend-if Sadie gives her half a chance. The Truth About Sparrows is a 2005 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1627797084
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
"The Wynns are an unforgettable family. The details of their struggle to survive the Great Depression will linger long after the last page has been read."-Ann M. Martin, winner of the Newbery Honor for A Corner of the Universe A stunning debut novel about the true meaning of home Sadie Wynn doesn't want a new life; her old one suits her just fine. But times are hard in drought-plagued Missouri, and Daddy thinks they'll be better off in Texas. Sadie hates this strange new place, where even children must work at the cannery to help make ends meet and people are rude to her disabled father. Yet when trouble comes, it is the kindness of these new neighbors that helps the family make it through. And no one helps more than Dollie, a red-headed chatterbox of a girl who just might become a good friend-if Sadie gives her half a chance. The Truth About Sparrows is a 2005 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
The Year of the Rat
Author: Grace Lin
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0316029289
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
A fresh new look for this modern classic by the Newbery-Award winning and bestselling author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon In this sequel to Year of the Dog, Pacy has another big year in store for her. The Year of the Dog was a very lucky year: she met her best friend Melody and discovered her true talents. However, the Year of the Rat brings big changes: Pacy must deal with Melody moving to California, find the courage to forge on with her dream of becoming a writer and illustrator, and learn to face some of her own flaws. Pacy encounters prejudice, struggles with acceptance, and must find the beauty in change. Based on the author's childhood adventures, Year of the Rat, features the whimsical black and white illustrations and the hilarious and touching anecdotes that helped Year of the Dog earn rave reviews and satisfied readers.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0316029289
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
A fresh new look for this modern classic by the Newbery-Award winning and bestselling author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon In this sequel to Year of the Dog, Pacy has another big year in store for her. The Year of the Dog was a very lucky year: she met her best friend Melody and discovered her true talents. However, the Year of the Rat brings big changes: Pacy must deal with Melody moving to California, find the courage to forge on with her dream of becoming a writer and illustrator, and learn to face some of her own flaws. Pacy encounters prejudice, struggles with acceptance, and must find the beauty in change. Based on the author's childhood adventures, Year of the Rat, features the whimsical black and white illustrations and the hilarious and touching anecdotes that helped Year of the Dog earn rave reviews and satisfied readers.