Author: Chastine E. Shumway
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9781462045105
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
The Unforgettables takes its readers on a journey launching on personalities and stories that have made this region so special. On your sojourn journey you will meet people who have made an enormous difference in the building of DeSoto County. Some of the people you may already know. If not, you will become acquainted with them now and their story, which must never be forgotten. The book also features a wealth of historical photographs, some which have never been seen before. Unparalleled happenings in DeSoto County include a disastrous tornado that demolished The Market Place, in 1974. So hop on, you are about to journey with these people and go back in time. The journey will be Unforgettable!
The Unforgettables Ii
Author: Chastine E. Shumway
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9781462045105
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
The Unforgettables takes its readers on a journey launching on personalities and stories that have made this region so special. On your sojourn journey you will meet people who have made an enormous difference in the building of DeSoto County. Some of the people you may already know. If not, you will become acquainted with them now and their story, which must never be forgotten. The book also features a wealth of historical photographs, some which have never been seen before. Unparalleled happenings in DeSoto County include a disastrous tornado that demolished The Market Place, in 1974. So hop on, you are about to journey with these people and go back in time. The journey will be Unforgettable!
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9781462045105
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
The Unforgettables takes its readers on a journey launching on personalities and stories that have made this region so special. On your sojourn journey you will meet people who have made an enormous difference in the building of DeSoto County. Some of the people you may already know. If not, you will become acquainted with them now and their story, which must never be forgotten. The book also features a wealth of historical photographs, some which have never been seen before. Unparalleled happenings in DeSoto County include a disastrous tornado that demolished The Market Place, in 1974. So hop on, you are about to journey with these people and go back in time. The journey will be Unforgettable!
The Conde Nast Traveler Book of Unforgettable Journeys
Author: Various
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101201827
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
From the #1 travel magazine in the country, a collection of travel tales from some of today's finest writers Travel writing maintains its seemingly endless popularity, and this volume offers a particularly transporting body of work, pairing exotic locales with writers of the highest caliber: Russell Banks writes on the Everglades, Francine Prose explores the secrets of Prague, Robert Hughes takes us on a tour of Italy, and more. From the most beautiful gardens to visit in Japan to the best free things to do in Provence, this book is as enlightening as it is entertaining. Whether off to the other side of the globe or to their favorite reading chair, wanderers of every sort will find this book truly indispensable. Other featured writers and places include: Nik Cohn on Savannah Philip Gourevitch on Tanzania Shirley Hazzard on Capri Pico Iyer on Iceland and Ethiopia Nicole Krauss on Japan Suketu Mehta on the Himalayas Edna O'Brien on Bath Patricia Storace on Provence and Athens James Truman on Iran Gregor Von Rezzori on Romania Edmund White on Jordan Simon Winchester on Mount Pinatubo William Dalrymple on his pilgrimage to Santiago John Julius Norwich on the Vatican Jan Morris on Hawaii
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101201827
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
From the #1 travel magazine in the country, a collection of travel tales from some of today's finest writers Travel writing maintains its seemingly endless popularity, and this volume offers a particularly transporting body of work, pairing exotic locales with writers of the highest caliber: Russell Banks writes on the Everglades, Francine Prose explores the secrets of Prague, Robert Hughes takes us on a tour of Italy, and more. From the most beautiful gardens to visit in Japan to the best free things to do in Provence, this book is as enlightening as it is entertaining. Whether off to the other side of the globe or to their favorite reading chair, wanderers of every sort will find this book truly indispensable. Other featured writers and places include: Nik Cohn on Savannah Philip Gourevitch on Tanzania Shirley Hazzard on Capri Pico Iyer on Iceland and Ethiopia Nicole Krauss on Japan Suketu Mehta on the Himalayas Edna O'Brien on Bath Patricia Storace on Provence and Athens James Truman on Iran Gregor Von Rezzori on Romania Edmund White on Jordan Simon Winchester on Mount Pinatubo William Dalrymple on his pilgrimage to Santiago John Julius Norwich on the Vatican Jan Morris on Hawaii
The Conde Nast Traveler Book of Unforgettable Journeys: Volume II
Author: Various
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 110160364X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
Another spellbinding trip around the globe with some of today's most celebrated writers and journalists Condé Nast Traveler is the preeminent travel magazine in the United States, boasting a readership of 3.5 million. This second collection of the award-winning magazine's best travel writings, includes essays by luminaries such as, Robert Hughes, Russell Banks, E. L. Doctorow, André Aciman, Pico Iyer, and Edna O'Brien. As the world becomes smaller and ever more accessible, interest in travel writing is only growing greater. So whether readers are preparing for their own journeys or just indulging in an armchair adventure, this new volume of The Condé Nast Traveler Book of Unforgettable Journeys will open their eyes to the world.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 110160364X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
Another spellbinding trip around the globe with some of today's most celebrated writers and journalists Condé Nast Traveler is the preeminent travel magazine in the United States, boasting a readership of 3.5 million. This second collection of the award-winning magazine's best travel writings, includes essays by luminaries such as, Robert Hughes, Russell Banks, E. L. Doctorow, André Aciman, Pico Iyer, and Edna O'Brien. As the world becomes smaller and ever more accessible, interest in travel writing is only growing greater. So whether readers are preparing for their own journeys or just indulging in an armchair adventure, this new volume of The Condé Nast Traveler Book of Unforgettable Journeys will open their eyes to the world.
Unforgettable World War II: Aftermath of the Extraordinary Second World War
Author: Scott S. F. Meaker
Publisher: Scott S. F. Meaker
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
***This is a short book on the aftermath of the Extraordinary Second World War *** War has a tradition of changing the social and economic map of a country. The concept of family was completely torn apart with the widespread devastation of the Second World War. This book looks at the experiences of six people from various sectors involved in this global conflict - in the aftermath of the extraordinary Second World War.
Publisher: Scott S. F. Meaker
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
***This is a short book on the aftermath of the Extraordinary Second World War *** War has a tradition of changing the social and economic map of a country. The concept of family was completely torn apart with the widespread devastation of the Second World War. This book looks at the experiences of six people from various sectors involved in this global conflict - in the aftermath of the extraordinary Second World War.
Two Plus Ten Unforgettable Tales
Author: N. Frances Warner
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1604622423
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
Two, Plus Ten Unforgettable Tales is based on true stories about unusual encounters and experiences with unforgettable people in labor and delivery, where the author, N. Frances Warner, worked as a registered nurse. Her fascination with the moon stirred intrigue; does moon-shine mysteriously reflect influence and do moon-moods-swing? Two, Plus Ten Unforgettable Tales embraces moon-phases and pampers fantasy and imagination, keeping us young at heart as we nurse the fun of wondering, 'Are the moon and stork in cahoots?'
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1604622423
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
Two, Plus Ten Unforgettable Tales is based on true stories about unusual encounters and experiences with unforgettable people in labor and delivery, where the author, N. Frances Warner, worked as a registered nurse. Her fascination with the moon stirred intrigue; does moon-shine mysteriously reflect influence and do moon-moods-swing? Two, Plus Ten Unforgettable Tales embraces moon-phases and pampers fantasy and imagination, keeping us young at heart as we nurse the fun of wondering, 'Are the moon and stork in cahoots?'
Unforgettable
Author: Scott Simon
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1250061156
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
"I'm getting a life's lesson about grace from my mother in the ICU. We never stop learning from our mothers, do we?" UNFORGETTABLE is a son's spirited, affecting, and inspiring tribute to his remarkable mother and the love between parent and child. When NPR's Scott Simon began tweeting from his mother's hospital room in July 2013, he didn't know that his missives would soon spread well beyond his 1.2 million Twitter followers. Squeezing the magnitude of his final days with her into 140-character updates, Simon's evocative and moving meditations spread virally. Over the course of a few days, Simon chronicled his mother's death and reminisced about her life, revealing her humor and strength, and celebrating familial love. UNFORGETTABLE, expands on those famous tweets to create a memoir that is rich, deeply affecting, heart-wrenching, and exhilarating. His mother was a glamorous woman of the Mad Men–era; she worked in nightclubs, modeled, dated mobsters and movie stars, and was a brave single parent to young Scott Simon. Spending their last days together in a hospital ICU, mother and son reflect on their lifetime's worth of memories, recounting stories laced with humor and exemplifying resilience. UNFORGETTABLE is not only one man's rich and moving tribute to his mother's colorful life and graceful death, it is also a powerful portrayal of the universal bond between mother and child.
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1250061156
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
"I'm getting a life's lesson about grace from my mother in the ICU. We never stop learning from our mothers, do we?" UNFORGETTABLE is a son's spirited, affecting, and inspiring tribute to his remarkable mother and the love between parent and child. When NPR's Scott Simon began tweeting from his mother's hospital room in July 2013, he didn't know that his missives would soon spread well beyond his 1.2 million Twitter followers. Squeezing the magnitude of his final days with her into 140-character updates, Simon's evocative and moving meditations spread virally. Over the course of a few days, Simon chronicled his mother's death and reminisced about her life, revealing her humor and strength, and celebrating familial love. UNFORGETTABLE, expands on those famous tweets to create a memoir that is rich, deeply affecting, heart-wrenching, and exhilarating. His mother was a glamorous woman of the Mad Men–era; she worked in nightclubs, modeled, dated mobsters and movie stars, and was a brave single parent to young Scott Simon. Spending their last days together in a hospital ICU, mother and son reflect on their lifetime's worth of memories, recounting stories laced with humor and exemplifying resilience. UNFORGETTABLE is not only one man's rich and moving tribute to his mother's colorful life and graceful death, it is also a powerful portrayal of the universal bond between mother and child.
Hatred or Karma: An enemy to lover romance (The Unforgettable Night Book 1)
Author: Ellina Zarima
Publisher: Starlight
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
I slapped him on the face when he was raping me. “Why me?” I asked him with the blood falling down the corner of my mouth. He bit my lips as I shouted for help. “Do not hurt my sister again. Leave the man who doesn’t love you.” I had a boyfriend, and this man’s sister had the same affection towards him. To help his sister, he chose to warn me in such an evil way. I couldn’t lose my lover because he was the only light in my world. But I couldn’t shut this light with my darkness. On a rainy day, I asked for a breakup with him. I didn’t deserve him. He should marry a perfect girl, an intact girl. What tortured me more was that after our breakup, he married that demon’s sister, who was the beginning of my nightmare. I must leave, but every time I ran away, I was chased by the man who forcefully mated me, “You can never leave my control”, he whispered by my side.
Publisher: Starlight
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
I slapped him on the face when he was raping me. “Why me?” I asked him with the blood falling down the corner of my mouth. He bit my lips as I shouted for help. “Do not hurt my sister again. Leave the man who doesn’t love you.” I had a boyfriend, and this man’s sister had the same affection towards him. To help his sister, he chose to warn me in such an evil way. I couldn’t lose my lover because he was the only light in my world. But I couldn’t shut this light with my darkness. On a rainy day, I asked for a breakup with him. I didn’t deserve him. He should marry a perfect girl, an intact girl. What tortured me more was that after our breakup, he married that demon’s sister, who was the beginning of my nightmare. I must leave, but every time I ran away, I was chased by the man who forcefully mated me, “You can never leave my control”, he whispered by my side.
Secondary Sources in the History of Canadian Medicine
Author: Charles G. Roland
Publisher: Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
ISBN: 1554587751
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
This work is a bibliography of secondary sources in Canadian medical history.
Publisher: Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
ISBN: 1554587751
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
This work is a bibliography of secondary sources in Canadian medical history.
Indestructible
Author: Jack Lucas
Publisher: Da Capo Press
ISBN: 0786736313
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
During the battle of Iwo Jima, two enemy grenades landed close to Jack Lucas and his buddies. Jack threw himself on one of the grenades, grabbed the second, and pulled it beneath his body. His buddies were saved, but Lucas was badly injured. Miraculously, he survived-but just barely. For this brave action seventeen-year-old Jack Lucas from North Carolina became the youngest Marine in history to receive the Medal of Honor. Indestructible reveals the rocky road that led Jack Lucas to Iwo Jima, his arduous recovery, and the obstacles Jack overcame later in life. Jack's moving and powerful memoir is a testament to America's greatest generation.
Publisher: Da Capo Press
ISBN: 0786736313
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
During the battle of Iwo Jima, two enemy grenades landed close to Jack Lucas and his buddies. Jack threw himself on one of the grenades, grabbed the second, and pulled it beneath his body. His buddies were saved, but Lucas was badly injured. Miraculously, he survived-but just barely. For this brave action seventeen-year-old Jack Lucas from North Carolina became the youngest Marine in history to receive the Medal of Honor. Indestructible reveals the rocky road that led Jack Lucas to Iwo Jima, his arduous recovery, and the obstacles Jack overcame later in life. Jack's moving and powerful memoir is a testament to America's greatest generation.
100 Things Wildcats Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Author: Ryan Clark
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1641255145
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
The University of Kentucky men's basketball program is the winningest in the history of the sport, and this lively guide explores those victories along with the personalities, events, and facts that any and every Wildcats fan should know. Influential players from more than a century of success are highlighted, including Louie Dampier, Jamal Mashburn, John Wall, Anthony Davis, and Karl-Anthony Towns. The team's colorful coaches are also profiled, including championship winners Adolph Rupp, Joe B. Hall, and John Calipari. Covering important dates, behind-the-scenes tales, memorable moments, and must-do activities, this is the ultimate resource guide for all Kentucky faithful.
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1641255145
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
The University of Kentucky men's basketball program is the winningest in the history of the sport, and this lively guide explores those victories along with the personalities, events, and facts that any and every Wildcats fan should know. Influential players from more than a century of success are highlighted, including Louie Dampier, Jamal Mashburn, John Wall, Anthony Davis, and Karl-Anthony Towns. The team's colorful coaches are also profiled, including championship winners Adolph Rupp, Joe B. Hall, and John Calipari. Covering important dates, behind-the-scenes tales, memorable moments, and must-do activities, this is the ultimate resource guide for all Kentucky faithful.