Alex and the Hobo

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Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 0292773595
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (927 download)

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Book Synopsis Alex and the Hobo by : José Inez Taylor

Download or read book Alex and the Hobo written by José Inez Taylor and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a ten-year-old boy befriends a mysterious hobo in his southern Colorado hometown in the early 1940s, he learns about evil in his community and takes his first steps toward manhood by attempting to protect his new friend from corrupt officials. Though a fictional story, Alex and the Hobo is written out of the life experiences of its author, José Inez (Joe) Taylor, and it realistically portrays a boy's coming-of-age as a Spanish-speaking man who must carve out an honorable place for himself in a class-stratified and Anglo-dominated society. In this innovative ethnography, anthropologist James Taggart collaborates with Joe Taylor to explore how Alex and the Hobo sprang from Taylor's life experiences and how it presents an insider's view of Mexicano culture and its constructions of manhood. They frame the story (included in its entirety) with chapters that discuss how it encapsulates notions that Taylor learned from the Chicano movement, the farmworkers' union, his community, his father, his mother, and his religion. Taggart gives the ethnography a solid theoretical underpinning by discussing how the story and Taylor's account of how he created it represent an act of resistance to the class system that Taylor perceives as destroying his native culture.

Jack London

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Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN 13 : 1466851694
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (668 download)

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Book Synopsis Jack London by : Alex Kershaw

Download or read book Jack London written by Alex Kershaw and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2013-08-20 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raised in poverty as an illegitimate child, Jack London dropped out of school to support his mother, working in mind-deadening jobs that would foster a lifelong interest in socialism. Brilliant and self-taught, he haunted California's waterside bars, brawling with drunken sailors and learning about love from prostitutes. His lust for adventure took him from the beaches of Hawaii to the gold fields of Alaska, where he experienced firsthand the struggles for survival he would later immortalize in classics like White Fang and The Call of the Wild. A hard-drinking womanizer with children to support, Jack London was no stranger to passion when he met and married Charmian Kittredge, the love of his life. Despite his adventurous past, London had never before met a woman like Charmian; she adored fornication and boxing, and willingly risked life and limb to sail and explore. She typed his manuscripts while he churned out novels, serving as his inspiration and his critic. Lover, fighter, and onetime hobo, Jack London lived large and died before he was forty. This is a rare biography, from bestselling historian Alex Kershaw, that proves the truth can be more fascinating--and a far greater adventure--than a fiction.

Apology to Grouse Creek

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Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1465334068
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (653 download)

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Book Synopsis Apology to Grouse Creek by : Robert Henry Wright Jr.

Download or read book Apology to Grouse Creek written by Robert Henry Wright Jr. and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2004-12-23 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Henry Wright Jr., a resident of the Idaho Panhandle since 1988, has published Apology to Grouse Creek, Book I of the Sandpoint trilogy, as a novel set in the Sandpoint, Idaho, area. Wright categorizes Apology to Grouse Creek as a love story, an action story, and as personal relations in an outdoor setting. Nathaniel lives on a high, mountain plateau where he has everything he wants, except for a woman. Esmeralda lives in a big city; she needs a place to hide. Esmeralda sees a personal ad for a woman in a newspaper, and she responds. Esmeralda and her child, Chico, join Nathaniel in the mountains, and the three meld into a family trinity. As the story unfolds, the reader learns that Nathaniel is a member of The Family, the most wealthy and influential family in the northern five counties of the Idaho Panhandle; and that there has been a lifelong rift between Nathaniel and his parents due to him not responding to their ambitions for him. The reader also learns that Esmeralda is a fugitive from a motorcycle gang at Los Angeles, and that the gangs leader has revenge on his mind. The antagonists, Rolf and Delpha, enter the story: They fear that a full-blown, planet-wide battle is inevitable between poverty and wealth. Consequently, Rolf installs himself and Delpha into a remote mountain location where he intends to build a fortress for defending his money and surviving the social cataclysm. However, Rolf soon learns that someone lives above and behind him, and his paranoia compels him to banish Nathaniel and Esmeralda from the plateau by any means necessary, including murder. To accomplish this objective, Rolf employs the forces of money; he uses Esmeraldas dubious past; ultimately, Rolf kills Nathaniels dogan act that Nathaniel is not capable of forgiving. In addition to the primary plot, there is another storyline: Victoria and Stanislaus. She yearns to establish and operate a cooperative art gallery to promote artwork from the local artists. He is a sculptor with great promise, but with a perplexing reputation for rowdiness. Stanislaus and Victoria polarize the Idaho Panhandle when his statuette, The Harlot, is accepted by her gallery and offered for sale at Sandpoint for the astonishing price of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Apology to Grouse Creek

Tales of the Brooklyn Hobo

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ISBN 13 : 9780979816475
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (164 download)

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Download or read book Tales of the Brooklyn Hobo written by Alex Procho and published by . This book was released on 2008-07 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tales of the Brooklyn Hobo is a haunting and engaging tale of the adventures of a Brooklyn man who sets out to explore the country and finds heartache, wonder, and a new sense of self in the Age of Aquarius. Tales of the Brooklyn Hobo chronicles Alex's adventures as he hops a freight train in Nebraska, is harassed by the federales in Mexico, has a gun pulled on him by a tearful Oregonian cowboy, encounters God while tripping on LSD at Woodstock, and finds love in all the wrong places. Intermixed in the narrative of the past are journal entries (called Night Flights), which address the author's struggle with Bipolar Disorder and drug addiction. A native of Brooklyn, NY, Alex has traveled the country extensively in his quest for truth and identity. He has battled addictions - his own and the people around him - for as far back as he can recall. Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, Alex reveals with candor and humor how the disorder has affected his life. He also gives his audience a glimpse into his battle to come to terms with his addiction to pain pills and alcohol.

The Hobo Handbook

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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1440526192
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (45 download)

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Book Synopsis The Hobo Handbook by : Josh Mack

Download or read book The Hobo Handbook written by Josh Mack and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-06-18 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No one said life on the road would be easy. Navigating the rails, mapping bus lines, and hitching rides. Dealing with hunger when you don't have a nickel to chew on. Picking up an odd job here and making a few bucks there. But that's why it's exciting. It's one hell of an adventure. It's a thrilling road to follow if you're up to the challenge. And this book's your back-pocket saving grace. As you flip to the next flop, you'll need to know how to get by in order to stay one step ahead. Realize: a hobo isn't some bum looking for a handout. You need to be ready to put in the effort. If you want to make your way in the Jungle and along your route, you need the know-how provided within. This is the textbook to your open-road education.

A Cinema of Loneliness

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Publisher : OUP USA
ISBN 13 : 0199738882
Total Pages : 569 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (997 download)

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Book Synopsis A Cinema of Loneliness by : Robert Kolker

Download or read book A Cinema of Loneliness written by Robert Kolker and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2011-07-07 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this updated and expanded version of this classic study of contemporary American film, Kolker reassesses the landscape of American cinema over the past decade, as he examines works like Munich, A Prairie Home Companion, The Departed, and Funny People, in addition to classics by Arthur Penn, Stanley Kubrick, and Robert Altman.

Menacing Shadows

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Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1490783652
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (97 download)

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Book Synopsis Menacing Shadows by : Darkenbrook

Download or read book Menacing Shadows written by Darkenbrook and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2017-07-28 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pair of boys discover Satans constrictor locked in a basement room. A group of children dare to defy the curse of the Tree House Ripper. A vampire drains the blood of a baby gorilla with horrifying consequences. A young man copes with the childhood trauma of satanic possession with daily trips to the zoo, but something evil has taken over the family of mandrills at the monkey house. And the werewolf novella, Menacing Shadows: When satanic serial killer Jack Mercy was locked away, he left behind a legacy of murder and a family in ruins. A decade later, the Mercy family has tried to rebuild their lives in White Crag, an affluent ski resort town; but they still live in Jacks infamous shadow. Twin brothers Neal and Michael have little memory of their father before he was incarcerated, but after a harrowing incident with a werewolf in the forest, Neal discovers that his brother is communicating with their father and carrying on his unspeakable legacy. As Neal and his best friend dig deeper, they discover the curse of the werewolf is not nearly finished with the Mercy family or the town of White Crag. Menacing Shadows is an innovative horror collection that presents a combination of scary fairy tales, nightmarish prose poems, and gay horror, ranging in length from flash fiction to full-length novellas.

A Cinema of Loneliness

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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0195123492
Total Pages : 530 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (951 download)

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Download or read book A Cinema of Loneliness written by Robert Phillip Kolker and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2000 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this 20th anniversary edition, Kolker continues and expands his inquiry into the phenomenon of cinematic representation of culture by updating and revising the chapters on Kubrick, Scorsese, Altman and Spielberg.

One King, One Soldier

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Publisher : Del Rey
ISBN 13 : 034547855X
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (454 download)

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Download or read book One King, One Soldier written by Alex Irvine and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2004-07-27 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story says that one day a Fisher King will rise to heal the land. In the 1950s, they’re still waiting. . . . “A captivating historical thriller, a great spine-tingling romp through history in search of the Holy Grail. Fans of The Da Vinci Code will love this!”—Kevin Baker, author of Dreamland and Paradise Alley At the turn of the twentieth century, a baseball player named George Gibson embarks upon a mystical journey to the Congo. His mission: to shepherd a powerful relic to its home in Abyssinia. But poet-turned-grail seeker Arthur Rimbaud is after what Gibson possesses—as others before him have been for millennia. A half century later, after receiving an honorable discharge from the Korean War, twenty-year-old Lance Porter vows to put his civilian life back together—which means heading to commie-infested Berkeley to see his high school sweetheart, Ellie. But after Lance gets cold feet, he encounters instead a drunk, gay poet named Jack Spicer, who spews crazy stories about Lance being the Fisher King. It appears that the bearing of the grail has been bequeathed to young Lance, much to his shock and disbelief. Can a legacy born in the deserts of Ethiopia truly be reemerging in the bohemian bars of New York City and San Francisco? And is a vet with a lost soul really worthy of its care? Alexander C. Irvine has breathed a refreshing burst of air into the Arthurian legend. In One King, One Soldier, ancient characters and Irvine’s pitch-perfect historical accuracy merge with a gritty, dark portrait of America in the cold-war ’50s. Here, three stories come brilliantly together in an edgy mix of baseball, imperialism, poetry, and grail mythology.

Life Is So Good

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Publisher : Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 0812984870
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (129 download)

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Download or read book Life Is So Good written by George Dawson and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 2013-05-07 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One man’s extraordinary journey through the twentieth century and how he learned to read at age 98 “Things will be all right. People need to hear that. Life is good, just as it is. There isn’t anything I would change about my life.”—George Dawson In this remarkable book, George Dawson, a slave’s grandson who learned to read at age 98 and lived to the age of 103, reflects on his life and shares valuable lessons in living, as well as a fresh, firsthand view of America during the entire sweep of the twentieth century. Richard Glaubman captures Dawson’s irresistible voice and view of the world, offering insights into humanity, history, hardships, and happiness. From segregation and civil rights, to the wars and the presidents, to defining moments in history, George Dawson’s description and assessment of the last century inspires readers with the message that has sustained him through it all: “Life is so good. I do believe it’s getting better.” WINNER OF THE CHRISTOPHER AWARD “A remarkable autobiography . . . . the feel-good story of the year.”—The Christian Science Monitor “A testament to the power of perseverance.”—USA Today “Life Is So Good is about character, soul and spirit. . . . The pride in standing his ground is matched—maybe even exceeded—by the accomplishment of [George Dawson’s] hard-won education.”—The Washington Post “Eloquent . . . engrossing . . . an astonishing and unforgettable memoir.”—Publishers Weekly Look for special features inside. Join the Circle for author chats and more.

First Comes Love

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Publisher : Lyrical Press
ISBN 13 : 1516102606
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (161 download)

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Download or read book First Comes Love written by Heather Heyford and published by Lyrical Press. This book was released on 2018-05-29 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A sweet story, rich in family relationships, small-town comfort, and a romance between two deserving people” from the author of The Sweet Spot (The Romance Dish). In Heather Heyford’s second Willamette Valley Romance, a single mom and attorney with deep roots in the rolling hills of Oregon’s Ribbon Ridge wine country thinks her family is perfect as is—until she crosses paths again with a gruff police officer who has two boys of his own . . . After detective Alex Walker’s last case in Portland is skewered by a tough-as-nails attorney, he decides to finish out his career on a quiet note in the Willamette Valley. Dedicated to his job and committed to his family, he’s fine letting his brusque exterior keep even the thought of a relationship at bay—especially once he realizes his new hometown is the old hometown of the attorney who ruined his last case . . . Single mom and attorney Kerry O’Hearn is just as wary as Alex is, thanks to her disastrous first marriage. But she isn’t fooled by Alex’s tough-guy image. When he asks for her assistance in gaining custody of two little boys from an abusive foster home, she sees what he desperately tries to hide: a giant-sized heart. Between them they have five kids and a whole barrel of bad experience. And yet, Kerry can’t shake the feeling that she and the crusty cop were meant to be . . . Praise for the Willamette Valley Romances “Heather Heyford always pulls at my heartstrings.”—Guilty Pleasures on Right All Along “Heartfelt and engaging.”—Urban Book Reviews on The Sweet Spot

The Witches' Almanac: Issue 30, Spring 2011 to Spring 2012

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Publisher : Hampton Roads Publishing
ISBN 13 : 161283132X
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (128 download)

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Download or read book The Witches' Almanac: Issue 30, Spring 2011 to Spring 2012 written by Andrew Theitic and published by Hampton Roads Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1971, The Witches’ Almanac has been the source of fun, wisdom, trivial and magical lore for thousands of readers throughout the world. Modeled after the Old Farmer’s Almanac, it includes information related to the annual Moon calendar (weather forecasts and horoscopes), as well as legends, rituals, herbal secrets, interviews, and spells. Although it is an annual publication, only 15 percent of the content is time sensitive. The Witches’ Almanac is an accessible reference that appeals to anyone interested in folklore mythology and culture. It is also appealing to the Wiccan enthusiast.

Alex Wonder

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Publisher : James Gilmartin
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Alex Wonder written by James Gilmartin and published by James Gilmartin. This book was released on 2014-07-13 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Second Part to the Spiral Effect At the Chalmers’ Institute, a man with Dissociative Identity Disorder recruits other patients to reenact slave revolts against the Roman Legion, outlaws robbing trains in the old west, pirates scouring the sea for booty, ghosts tormenting the living, and gods creating new worlds. In New York, a puppeteer regales children with renditions of Ovid’s Metamorphoses, but during the late night hours, he keeps drug pushers and gang members off his neighborhood street in Flatbush. In Chicago, a vagrant is drawn by the whisper of an unknown voice to wander the streets and find a mysterious figure who holds all of the answers. One man, cut apart and split into three lives. Are they connected or the disjointed reality of a disturbed individual? And what happens when the door to the Spiral Effect opens, awakening in his mind a power long forgotten? The mystery behind the Spiral Effect deepens as The Collector pores through disjointed memories and dreams in hopes of discovering the true Alex Wonder.

One Tomb Short of a Graveyard

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Publisher : Jason Krumbine
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 397 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book One Tomb Short of a Graveyard written by Jason Krumbine and published by Jason Krumbine. This book was released on 2017-10-25 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Messer Building is located in the heart of downtown Callahan. It’s a building of architectural wonder. It’s visible from almost anywhere in the downtown area. And it’s home to the Darketo Sanction, a top secret organization that’s housing the largest collection of mad scientists anywhere in the country. Two weeks ago, the security system in the Messer Building tried to kill every single human onsite and nobody knows why. Since the geniuses in the Darketo Sanction can’t figure it out, they’ve decided to outsource the mystery to Alex Cheradon. (Although, to be fair, it’s a building filled with a bunch of mad scientists. This one shouldn’t be too hard to figure out, right? Right?) Meanwhile, Devon Christian is on the edge of sanity. The voices in his head get louder every day. At some point, he’s not going to be able to ignore those voices forever. And when he stops, there’s only one person at the top of his hit list

Illustrated Canadian Forest and Outdoors

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 812 pages
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The Illustrated Canadian Forestry Magazine

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 636 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Illustrated Canadian Forestry Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Hispanic American Historical Review

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 398 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Hispanic American Historical Review written by James Alexander Robertson and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes "Bibliographical section".