Author : Grandpa C
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 41,75 MB
Release : 2009-09-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1441576223
The Big Lonely House is a story of a house built with love for a new wife.She soon learns a secret about the house. Then as her daughter grows up, she too learns the secret. The house continues to be owned by the family for many years until the last of the family leaves. No longer do you hear the sounds of children playing. After this the house becomes very lonely and is turned into small apatments. It is about to give up when it remembers it must guard the secrets it holds.
Author : Harley Rustad
Publisher : House of Anansi
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 31,68 MB
Release : 2018-09-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1487003129
Finalist, Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing Finalist, Banff Mountain Book Competition Finalist, BC Book Prize Globe and Mail best books of 2018 CBC best Canadian non-fiction of 2018 In the tradition of John Vaillant’s modern classic The Golden Spruce comes a story of the unlikely survival of one of the largest and oldest trees in Canada. On a cool morning in the winter of 2011, a logger named Dennis Cronin was walking through a stand of old-growth forest near Port Renfrew on Vancouver Island. He came across a massive Douglas fir the height of a twenty-storey building. Instead of allowing the tree to be felled, he tied a ribbon around the trunk, bearing the words “Leave Tree.” The forest was cut but the tree was saved. The solitary Douglas fir, soon known as Big Lonely Doug, controversially became the symbol of environmental activists and their fight to protect the region’s dwindling old-growth forests. Originally featured as a long-form article in The Walrus that garnered a National Magazine Award (Silver), Big Lonely Doug weaves the ecology of old-growth forests, the legend of the West Coast’s big trees, the turbulence of the logging industry, the fight for preservation, the contention surrounding ecotourism, First Nations land and resource rights, and the fraught future of these ancient forests around the story of a logger who saved one of Canada's last great trees.
Author : Robert Herrick
Publisher :
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 15,15 MB
Release : 1913
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Author : Emanuele Pettener
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 28,45 MB
Release : 2024-06-25
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1683934067
John Fante's work has consistently delved into profound themes, including the elusive American Dream, the delicate psychology of immigrants, and the intricate dynamics of Italian American families. This study reveals the ingenious manner in which Fante employs humor and satire as powerful rhetorical devices to breathe life into his Italian, Italian American, and American characters. Drawing inspiration from literary giants such as Luigi Pirandello and René Girard, the author embarks on a fascinating journey into Fante's rich literary landscape. When We Were Bandini also offers an engaging comparison between Fante's works and those of other authors like Cervantes, Hamsun, Bukowski, and even his own son, Dan Fante. This comparative analysis sheds light on the possible reasons behind Fante's unique status: he is a cult writer in Europe, relatively underappreciated in his home country, the United States. Challenging the conventional notions of Fante as a strictly autobiographical and confessional writer, the author urges readers to look beyond the surface and unravel the layers of his literary genius.
Author : Heather C. Myers
Publisher : Heather C Myers
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 26,16 MB
Release : 2020-10-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Jericho is the nicest criminal Annie Brennan has ever met. When her brother drags her to a business meeting with his boss, notorious criminal and billionaire, Jericho, Annie Brennan is forced to attend. She doesn't know Bruce has borrowed an exorbitant amount of money from him with no way to pay him off except by handing over the deed to their house. The house Annie's been living in her entire life, even after her parents died in a car accident. She gets no say. She's not even on the deed. Jericho moves in the next morning and there's nothing Annie can do about it. She hates everything about him. His lifestyle, his arrogance, the intensity in his pale green whenever he looks at her. Until he saves her from an attack by killing her attacker in front of her. Something changes. A switch is flipped. She's smitten. But Jericho can't buy his way out of prison forever. When a body from her past turns up with all fingers pointing to Jericho, Annie must choose between the safe, quiet life as an accountant or allow herself to be corrupted by a flawless murderer with blood on his hands.
Author : Robert Herrick
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 28,67 MB
Release : 2024-10-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Embark on an unforgettable journey of courage, discovery, and personal growth with His Great Adventure by Robert Herrick. This novel takes readers into the heart of an extraordinary adventure where the protagonist must confront challenges that test his strength, resolve, and understanding of the world. As the story unfolds, we follow the journey of a man who finds himself at a crossroads, facing a life-changing adventure that will define his future. Herrick's vivid storytelling paints a landscape of excitement, introspection, and the pursuit of greatness, making this a compelling read for those seeking inspiration.But here's the twist: What if the greatest adventure isn’t about discovering new lands or treasures, but about finding the courage to change your own life? How would you respond if your world was turned upside down? His Great Adventure is more than just a physical journey—it's an exploration of the human spirit, revealing how adversity can lead to profound transformation. This tale inspires readers to embrace their own potential and step boldly into the unknown. Are you ready to take on the greatest adventure of all—your own?If you're seeking a story that stirs the soul and ignites your own sense of adventure, this book is for you. Prepare to be inspired by a journey that proves courage is often the key to unlocking the greatest adventures life has to offer. Start your own great adventure today. Purchase His Great Adventure now and join the protagonist in his quest for personal transformation.
Author : Robert Westbrook
Publisher : Speaking Volumes
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 39,72 MB
Release :
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1628158778
Nostalgia Kills A Left-Handed Policeman Mystery What if the greatest American rock star of the sixties, drowned in his bathtub seventeen years ago, did not accidentally die of a drug overdose but was murdered? Now, a new murder in Beverly Hills leaves blues-playing police lieutenant Nicky Rachmaninoff haunted by what really happened. The provocative and murderously profitable world of California rock is the setting for Nostalgia Kills by Robert Westbrook, author of The Left-Handed Policeman. After top video-jockey Jay Jeffries is found murdered and mutilated in his Beverly Hills mansion, Nicky Rachmaninoff finds himself in the middle of a bloody scandal. Jeffries was a member of the radical sixties rock group The Perceptions, whose lead singer Billy Lion died mysteriously in Rome at the height of his fame. Someone is out to kill all the surviving band members, now successful music promoters at The Rock Channel. Nicky's investigation is complicated by his precocious young daughter, Tanya, and by an entanglement with his ex-wife, TV star Susan Merril. But he uncovers a trail of murder that leads him to music broadcast studios, a bordello, a Malibu beach house, a sailboat off the coast of Hawaii, and ultimately—in a scene of mayhem and potential murder—the Grammy Awards. Everyone seems to want The Perceptions dead, including the band members themselves: lecherous guitarist Rick Elsmore, scheming businessman Bo Daniels, and the bitterly betrayed Donny Meredith. Others with stakes in the outcome include mobster Bushy di Sutro; Susan's husband, Frank Fee, a famous actor; nymphet VJ Unity Sphere; a punk rock music group called Public Telephone; groupie/housemaid Nancy Normal; and a mysterious, deadly voice that calls itself The Ghost of Rock and Roll. The sixties meet the eighties in Nostalgia Kills, as sixties veteran Nicky Rachmaninoff races against time to rescue not just The Perceptions but rock and roll, past and present, in this colorful, funny, and gripping story of murder. "IF YOU HAVEN'T GOT TIME TO VISIT LOS ANGELES COUNTY'S TONIEST CITY, WESTBROOK'S NOVEL IS THE NEXT BEST THING. Westbrook, the son of former Hollywood gossip columnist Sheilah Graham knows the police and he know's Southern California, from the back alleys of Beverly Hills to the Salton Sea." —Philadelphia Inquirer
Author : Tamara Segars Ott
Publisher : Archway Publishing
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 41,40 MB
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1480855731
Marley Thomson Marx is practically perfect. Her good looks parallel her above average intelligence and compassion. She has only one flaw: Marley is an alcoholic. Raised in Texas in an upper class, Christian family, Marley is afforded opportunities and advantages in life that most people only dream about. Yet, the darkness of addiction waits in the shadows. As an adult, Marley succeeds in almost every endeavor she puts effort toward, but at the same time, she must struggle with the oppression of being drawn down by the force of her alcohol dependence. She accomplishes much, but some of her days are spent wondering what happened the night before thanks to alcohol-induced black outs. A caring mother, loving wife, dedicated daughter, and true friend, middle-aged Marley is imprisoned by the horrific long-term results of her disease. She must now look back over the years and how her life has evolved and devolved. How did this nice girl end up in a place like this, not only in physical hell, but also facing a life-altering chronic condition? As an addict, will Marley ever be free, or will her constant struggle lead to nothing but failure and despair?
Author : Philip Norman
Publisher : Anchor Canada
Page : 866 pages
File Size : 13,62 MB
Release : 2009-10-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0307372499
National Bestseller Drawing on previously unknown sources, unpublished letters, and unprecedented access to all the key figures, author and journalist Philip Norman gives us the most complete and revealing portrait of John Lennon that is ever likely to be published. For this masterpiece of biography, Philip Norman set himself the challenge of looking afresh at every aspect of Lennon’s much-chronicled life. He has not just dug deep into the archives, including his own vast collection of tapes and notebooks dating back to the 60s, but spoken to hundreds of witnesses, from every walk of life and every stage of Lennon’s. The interviewees include Sean Lennon, whose moving reminiscences reveal his father as never before, and Yoko Ono, who speaks with sometimes shocking candour about her marriage to John. In his brilliant Shout!, we were shown a band; in John Lennon, Philip Norman gives us a portrait of a man. It reconciles as never before the contradictions of this endlessly fascinating character–the volatile and violent hippie, the phenomenally wealthy advocate of no possessions, the family man and junkie–and his journey from Liverpool suburbia to becoming one of the presiding geniuses of pop culture.
Author : Mary Mapes Dodge
Publisher :
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 12,30 MB
Release : 1923
Category : Children's literature
ISBN :
