Author: Helen Hendricks Friess
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1462028144
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
This is the story of how World War II changed the lives of three sisters who came of age during the early 1940s. Born to strong loving parents, they were college students when the events of December 7th occurred. Beth finds her plans to marry the boy next door and live in his home for the rest of her life changes. She becomes one of the first women to join the WASPS. Cathy abandons her plan to become a doctor and live in the family home, instead goes into nursing to be able to serve more quickly. They both experience the war first-hand in Europe and the South Pacific. Annie, the sister who wanted to see the world instead remains on the home front, but is not immune from the tragedy of war. This story tells of life during the war years and the struggle to overcome the discrimination against women. It is also the story of strong family love that helped them through their darkest days.
Three Sisters of Glenridge
Author: Helen Hendricks Friess
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1462028144
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
This is the story of how World War II changed the lives of three sisters who came of age during the early 1940s. Born to strong loving parents, they were college students when the events of December 7th occurred. Beth finds her plans to marry the boy next door and live in his home for the rest of her life changes. She becomes one of the first women to join the WASPS. Cathy abandons her plan to become a doctor and live in the family home, instead goes into nursing to be able to serve more quickly. They both experience the war first-hand in Europe and the South Pacific. Annie, the sister who wanted to see the world instead remains on the home front, but is not immune from the tragedy of war. This story tells of life during the war years and the struggle to overcome the discrimination against women. It is also the story of strong family love that helped them through their darkest days.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1462028144
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
This is the story of how World War II changed the lives of three sisters who came of age during the early 1940s. Born to strong loving parents, they were college students when the events of December 7th occurred. Beth finds her plans to marry the boy next door and live in his home for the rest of her life changes. She becomes one of the first women to join the WASPS. Cathy abandons her plan to become a doctor and live in the family home, instead goes into nursing to be able to serve more quickly. They both experience the war first-hand in Europe and the South Pacific. Annie, the sister who wanted to see the world instead remains on the home front, but is not immune from the tragedy of war. This story tells of life during the war years and the struggle to overcome the discrimination against women. It is also the story of strong family love that helped them through their darkest days.
The Red Geranium
Author: Helen Hendricks Friess
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1475996284
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
A homeless vet. A couple grieving the loss of their only child. A single mother dreaming of owning her own business. They and others will receive the gift of a “magic” geranium. It was first given up by the young attorney, Katie Wilson, who believes the plant brought her career success, if not love. Does the geranium hold the power to change lives for the better? And if it does, is it finished sharing its gifts with Katie? No one really believes in “magic”. But as the red geranium travels across Pennsylvania, it touches the lives of each person who owns it, both young and old alike; the rich and the poor. The plant seems to have a life of its own. But when the geranium is dropped and broken did its “magic” end?
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1475996284
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
A homeless vet. A couple grieving the loss of their only child. A single mother dreaming of owning her own business. They and others will receive the gift of a “magic” geranium. It was first given up by the young attorney, Katie Wilson, who believes the plant brought her career success, if not love. Does the geranium hold the power to change lives for the better? And if it does, is it finished sharing its gifts with Katie? No one really believes in “magic”. But as the red geranium travels across Pennsylvania, it touches the lives of each person who owns it, both young and old alike; the rich and the poor. The plant seems to have a life of its own. But when the geranium is dropped and broken did its “magic” end?
Christine Mccall
Author: Helen Hendricks Friess
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491715685
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Christine McCall left home at age 17. She was newly married to a man who wanted to become famous. When her marriage failed she returned home to learn her parents and young brother were possibly killed in an auto accident. She is unable to confirm any facts. She is alone in the world. She begins a new life but makes many serious mistakes along the way which result in tragic circumstances for her. She decides to change her life. Five years later she marries George McCall, a wealthy business man, who in spite of her past loved her deeply. She keeps a happy face but the ghosts of her past continue to haunt and shame her. They have twenty-five happy years together before his death. After five years of mourning for him she finally decides she needs to build a new life. When a young man appears on her doorstep, claiming to be the son of her dead brother, she is shocked and shaken, but also hopeful that she now has a new family with this young man, his very young wife, and baby daughter. A new found friend and her attorney are concerned about the visitors and help her to find answers about her past.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491715685
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Christine McCall left home at age 17. She was newly married to a man who wanted to become famous. When her marriage failed she returned home to learn her parents and young brother were possibly killed in an auto accident. She is unable to confirm any facts. She is alone in the world. She begins a new life but makes many serious mistakes along the way which result in tragic circumstances for her. She decides to change her life. Five years later she marries George McCall, a wealthy business man, who in spite of her past loved her deeply. She keeps a happy face but the ghosts of her past continue to haunt and shame her. They have twenty-five happy years together before his death. After five years of mourning for him she finally decides she needs to build a new life. When a young man appears on her doorstep, claiming to be the son of her dead brother, she is shocked and shaken, but also hopeful that she now has a new family with this young man, his very young wife, and baby daughter. A new found friend and her attorney are concerned about the visitors and help her to find answers about her past.
Merchant Vessels of the United States
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Merchant marine
Languages : en
Pages : 2152
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Merchant marine
Languages : en
Pages : 2152
Book Description
Our Guys
Author: Bernard Lefkowitz
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520918037
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 571
Book Description
It was a crime that captured national attention. In the idyllic suburb of Glen Ridge, New Jersey, four of the town's most popular high school athletes were accused of raping a retarded young woman while nine of their teammates watched. Everyone was riveted by the question: What went wrong in this seemingly flawless American town? In search of the answer, Bernard Lefkowitz takes the reader behind Glen Ridge's manicured facade into the shadowy basement that was the scene of the rape, into the mansions on "Millionaire's Row," into the All-American high school, and finally into the courtroom where justice itself was on trial. Lefkowitz's sweeping narrative, informed by more than 200 interviews and six years of research, recreates a murky adolescent world that parents didn't—or wouldn't—see: a high school dominated by a band of predatory athletes; a teenage culture where girls were frequently abused and humiliated at sybaritic and destructive parties, and a town that continued to embrace its celebrity athletes—despite the havoc they created—as "our guys." But that was not only true of Glen Ridge; Lefkowitz found that the unqualified adulation the athletes received in their town was echoed in communities throughout the nation. Glen Ridge was not an aberration. The clash of cultures and values that divided Glen Ridge, Lefkowitz writes, still divides the country. Parents, teachers, and anyone concerned with how children are raised, how their characters are formed, how boys and girls learn to treat each other, will want to read this important book.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520918037
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 571
Book Description
It was a crime that captured national attention. In the idyllic suburb of Glen Ridge, New Jersey, four of the town's most popular high school athletes were accused of raping a retarded young woman while nine of their teammates watched. Everyone was riveted by the question: What went wrong in this seemingly flawless American town? In search of the answer, Bernard Lefkowitz takes the reader behind Glen Ridge's manicured facade into the shadowy basement that was the scene of the rape, into the mansions on "Millionaire's Row," into the All-American high school, and finally into the courtroom where justice itself was on trial. Lefkowitz's sweeping narrative, informed by more than 200 interviews and six years of research, recreates a murky adolescent world that parents didn't—or wouldn't—see: a high school dominated by a band of predatory athletes; a teenage culture where girls were frequently abused and humiliated at sybaritic and destructive parties, and a town that continued to embrace its celebrity athletes—despite the havoc they created—as "our guys." But that was not only true of Glen Ridge; Lefkowitz found that the unqualified adulation the athletes received in their town was echoed in communities throughout the nation. Glen Ridge was not an aberration. The clash of cultures and values that divided Glen Ridge, Lefkowitz writes, still divides the country. Parents, teachers, and anyone concerned with how children are raised, how their characters are formed, how boys and girls learn to treat each other, will want to read this important book.
Teen Star Yearbook
Author: Grace Catalano
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780770109370
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Nobody writes about the stars like Grace Catalano, author of Kirk Cameron: Dream Guy and other star bios, and co-editor of a major teen magazine. This time, Catalano makes teens' heads spin with vital statistics of 75 of today's hottest young celebrities from movies, music and TV.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780770109370
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Nobody writes about the stars like Grace Catalano, author of Kirk Cameron: Dream Guy and other star bios, and co-editor of a major teen magazine. This time, Catalano makes teens' heads spin with vital statistics of 75 of today's hottest young celebrities from movies, music and TV.
The Dairy Cow Today
Author: Sidney L. Spahr
Publisher: Hoard's Dairyman Books
ISBN: 9780932147264
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Publisher: Hoard's Dairyman Books
ISBN: 9780932147264
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Publication
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Income tax
Languages : en
Pages : 908
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Income tax
Languages : en
Pages : 908
Book Description
Introduction to Tom Cruise
Author: Gilad James, PhD
Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School
ISBN: 1228085390
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
Tom Cruise is a well-known American actor and producer. He was born on July 3rd, 1962 in Syracuse, New York. He grew up in poverty, with his father frequently absent due to his job as a salesman. Cruise was interested in acting from a young age and began pursuing it in high school. After a brief stint in college, he moved to New York City to pursue acting full-time. Cruise's breakthrough role came in the film Risky Business in 1983. He went on to star in a number of successful films throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including Top Gun, Rain Man, and Jerry Maguire. Cruise is known for his intense dedication to his craft and his willingness to perform his own stunts in action films. He has been nominated for three Academy Awards and has won three Golden Globe Awards. In addition to acting, he is also a prominent member of the Church of Scientology and has been involved in several controversies surrounding the organization. Despite these controversies, Cruise remains one of the most successful and well-known actors in Hollywood. Overall, Tom Cruise's career has spanned decades and he has become a household name in the entertainment industry. He has starred in a wide range of films and has been praised for his acting abilities and dedication to his craft. Despite some personal controversies, many fans continue to support him and eagerly anticipate his future projects.
Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School
ISBN: 1228085390
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
Tom Cruise is a well-known American actor and producer. He was born on July 3rd, 1962 in Syracuse, New York. He grew up in poverty, with his father frequently absent due to his job as a salesman. Cruise was interested in acting from a young age and began pursuing it in high school. After a brief stint in college, he moved to New York City to pursue acting full-time. Cruise's breakthrough role came in the film Risky Business in 1983. He went on to star in a number of successful films throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including Top Gun, Rain Man, and Jerry Maguire. Cruise is known for his intense dedication to his craft and his willingness to perform his own stunts in action films. He has been nominated for three Academy Awards and has won three Golden Globe Awards. In addition to acting, he is also a prominent member of the Church of Scientology and has been involved in several controversies surrounding the organization. Despite these controversies, Cruise remains one of the most successful and well-known actors in Hollywood. Overall, Tom Cruise's career has spanned decades and he has become a household name in the entertainment industry. He has starred in a wide range of films and has been praised for his acting abilities and dedication to his craft. Despite some personal controversies, many fans continue to support him and eagerly anticipate his future projects.
Everyday People
Author: Al Sullivan
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
ISBN: 9780813529509
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
In this time of ever-shorter news stories telling us everything that's wrong with the world, it's a nice change of pace to read about someone like Felix Addeo, who takes time out of his busy schedule to teach middle school kids what it's like to be an accountant. Or biomedical engineer Lois Ross, who twice a year leads a group of volunteers to clean up a local pond. These are just two of the ordinary, yet extraordinary, people profiled in this collection of feature articles by New Jersey reporter Al Sullivan. Through richly detailed stories--a kind of writing that has all but disappeared from our local newspapers--about small-town people in extraordinary situations, Sullivan depicts the characters that enliven life in the Garden State. While his stories always have a strongly local feel, each contains an element of the universal that draws in readers whose interest lies not in a specific location, but in the diverse experiences and stories of people who live in and shape a community. Sullivan has written about people from nearly every walk of life, from minister to prostitute, from jail warden to undercover cop. Everyday People takes readers to the funeral of AIDS activist Ronald West, Jr., and to the office of James Delson, owner and operator of Jersey City's Toy Soldier Company. You'll follow Sullivan from the Hoboken workshop of violin maker Jon Van Kouwenhoven to the rooftops that are the "office" of chimney sweep Ron Simpson. You'll go on a ride with the Glen Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Squad and along the Hackensack River with Captain Bill Sheehan, founder of the Hackensack Estuary and River Tender's Corporation, which monitors the river's ecology. You don't have to live in New Jersey to recognize the people in Sullivan's stories. They are the librarians and tax assessors, attorneys and hotdog vendors, firefighters and bee keepers, poets and politicians, that make every American town special. In Everyday People, Sullivan records their stories for us all to read and remember.
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
ISBN: 9780813529509
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
In this time of ever-shorter news stories telling us everything that's wrong with the world, it's a nice change of pace to read about someone like Felix Addeo, who takes time out of his busy schedule to teach middle school kids what it's like to be an accountant. Or biomedical engineer Lois Ross, who twice a year leads a group of volunteers to clean up a local pond. These are just two of the ordinary, yet extraordinary, people profiled in this collection of feature articles by New Jersey reporter Al Sullivan. Through richly detailed stories--a kind of writing that has all but disappeared from our local newspapers--about small-town people in extraordinary situations, Sullivan depicts the characters that enliven life in the Garden State. While his stories always have a strongly local feel, each contains an element of the universal that draws in readers whose interest lies not in a specific location, but in the diverse experiences and stories of people who live in and shape a community. Sullivan has written about people from nearly every walk of life, from minister to prostitute, from jail warden to undercover cop. Everyday People takes readers to the funeral of AIDS activist Ronald West, Jr., and to the office of James Delson, owner and operator of Jersey City's Toy Soldier Company. You'll follow Sullivan from the Hoboken workshop of violin maker Jon Van Kouwenhoven to the rooftops that are the "office" of chimney sweep Ron Simpson. You'll go on a ride with the Glen Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Squad and along the Hackensack River with Captain Bill Sheehan, founder of the Hackensack Estuary and River Tender's Corporation, which monitors the river's ecology. You don't have to live in New Jersey to recognize the people in Sullivan's stories. They are the librarians and tax assessors, attorneys and hotdog vendors, firefighters and bee keepers, poets and politicians, that make every American town special. In Everyday People, Sullivan records their stories for us all to read and remember.