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Book Synopsis Rules for Becoming a Legend by : Timothy S. Lane
Download or read book Rules for Becoming a Legend written by Timothy S. Lane and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-03-13 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A spirit-stirring debut about basketball, family, and an unlikely underdog who overcomes adversity to become a legend Basketball prodigy Jimmy “Kamikaze” Kirkus is destined for the NBA. But before he can sail off into a golden future, Jimmy must reckon with a tragic past and with a curse that has haunted his family for generations. His father had been a basketball great himself, but his dreams of stardom were traded in for a hasty marriage and parenthood. Born into a house haunted by wasted talent, alcoholism, and death, will Jimmy fall victim to the Kirkus Curse or break it once and for all? In the same vein as the wildly popular Friday Night Lights, Rules for Becoming a Legend uses sports as a lens through which to understand family, community, catastrophe, and hope. This spirit-igniting debut announces Lane as an extraordinary young writer to watch.
Book Synopsis The Man Who Sired a Legend by : Robert J. Page
Download or read book The Man Who Sired a Legend written by Robert J. Page and published by LULU. This book was released on with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Life and Legend of E. H. Harriman by : Maury Klein
Download or read book The Life and Legend of E. H. Harriman written by Maury Klein and published by Univ of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2003-06-19 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To Americans living in the early twentieth century, E. H. Harriman was as familiar a name as J. P. Morgan, John D. Rockefeller, and Andrew Carnegie. Like his fellow businessmen, Harriman (1847-1909) had become the symbol for an entire industry: Morgan stood for banking, Rockefeller for oil, Carnegie for iron and steel, and Harriman for railroads. Here, Maury Klein offers the first in-depth biography in more than seventy-five years of this influential yet surprisingly understudied figure. A Wall Street banker until age fifty, Harriman catapulted into the railroad arena in 1897, gaining control of the Union Pacific Railroad as it emerged from bankruptcy and successfully modernizing every aspect of its operation. He went on to expand his empire by acquiring large stakes in other railroads, including the Southern Pacific and the Baltimore and Ohio, in the process clashing with such foes as James J. Hill, J. P. Morgan, and Theodore Roosevelt. With its new insights into the myths and controversies that surround Harriman's career, this book reasserts his legacy as one of the great turn-of-the-century business titans. Originally published 2000. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
Book Synopsis C’s Legend In Another World by : Wu MiTuFo
Download or read book C’s Legend In Another World written by Wu MiTuFo and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-02-27 with total page 1178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The illegitimate son of an extremely noble man of extremely noble bloodline became the legend of the Another World's Dragon Resister through his own efforts.
Book Synopsis The Legend of Albert Jacka by : Peter FitzSimons
Download or read book The Legend of Albert Jacka written by Peter FitzSimons and published by Hachette Australia. This book was released on 2024-10-30 with total page 611 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our heroes can come from the most ordinary of places. As a shy lad growing up in country Victoria, no one in the district had any idea the man Albert Jacka would become. Albert 'Bert' Jacka was 21 when Britain declared war on Germany in August 1914. Bert soon enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force and the young private was assigned to 14th Battalion D Company. By the time they shipped out to Egypt he'd been made a Lance Corporal. On 26 April 1915, 14th Battalion landed at Gallipoli under the command of Brigadier General Monash's 4th Infantry Brigade. It was here, on 20 May, that Lance Corporal Albert Jacka proved he was 'the bravest of the brave'. The Turks were gaining ground with a full-scale frontal attack and as his comrades lay dead or dying in the trenches around him, Jacka single-handedly held off the enemy onslaught. The Turks retreated. Jacka's extraordinary efforts saw him awarded the Victoria Cross, the first for an Australian soldier in World War I. He was a national hero, but Jacka's wartime exploits had only just begun: moving on to France, he battled the Germans at Pozières, earning a Military Cross for what historian Charles Bean called 'the most dramatic and effective act of individual audacity in the history of the AIF'. Then at Bullecourt, his efforts would again turn the tide against the enemy. There would be more accolades and adventures before a sniper's bullet and then gassing at Villers-Bretonneux sent Bert home. The Legend of Albert Jacka is an unforgettable story of the bravery and sacrifice of one extraordinary soldier that takes us from the shores of Gallipoli to the battlefields of France, all brought to vivid life by Australia's greatest storyteller, Peter FitzSimons.
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Russian and Slavic Myth and Legend by : Mike Dixon-Kennedy
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Russian and Slavic Myth and Legend written by Mike Dixon-Kennedy and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1998-12-08 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume offers the first comprehensive guide in English to the myth and legend of the Russian Empire and other Slavic countries and peoples. There are few stories more stirring than those of ancient Russia. Russian and other Slavic beliefs weave a rich tapestry in which real-world elements coexist with those from fantasy, such as dragons, monsters, and shape-changing wolves. Though Russia adopted Christianity as the state religion in A.D. 988, paganism remained popular through the end of the 19th century and survives in isolated pockets even today. In Russian myth and legend, Christian themes are interwoven with pagan ideas: dragons fight priests, saints encounter nymphs, and witches enter the kingdom of heaven. Encyclopedia of Russian and Slavic Myth and Legend includes extensive historical, geographical, and biographical background to deepen the reader's understanding of the myth and legend. Numerous illustrations are included in this fascinating volume, which will be of great interest to students, scholars, and everyone who wishes to explore the cultural heritage of ancient Russia.
Book Synopsis Highland Legend by : Kathryn Le Veque
Download or read book Highland Legend written by Kathryn Le Veque and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-07-27 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gripping historical romance in the Scottish Highlands from USA Today bestselling author Kathryn Le Veque Victory. Honor. Redemption. Magnus Stewart, aka "The Eagle" is the bastard son of a duke, and his royal blood has never been anything but a curse. Among the mystique and riches of the legendary fight club Ludus Caledonia, Magnus battles his way to the top. Lady Diantha de Mora in desperation seeks his help. When Magnus reluctantly comes to her aid, his fate is changed forever in one night. With enemies at every turn, it'll take muscle and a miracle for them to make it to the Highlands alive. There Magnus can reclaim his destiny, as Diantha reclaims his heart. Full of passion and heart, Highland Legend is perfect for readers of: Gabaldon's Outlander and Le Veque's USA Today bestselling de Wolfe series Strong-willed women and brave, brawny Highlanders High heat and fiery chemistry Thrilling adventure and action An expertly crafted world to get lost in "Kathryn Le Veque is a force of nature."—TANYA ANNE CROSBY, New York Times bestselling author
Book Synopsis John Wayne: The Life and Legend by : Scott Eyman
Download or read book John Wayne: The Life and Legend written by Scott Eyman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-04-21 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The celebrated Hollywood icon comes fully to life in this complex portrait by noted film historian and master biographer Scott Eyman. Exploring Wayne's early life with a difficult mother and a feckless father, "Eyman gets at the details that the bean-counters and myth-spinners miss ... Wayne's intimates have told things here that they've never told anyone else" (Los Angeles Times). Eyman makes startling connections to Wayne's later days as an anti-Communist conservative, his stormy marriages to Latina women, and his notorious--and surprisingly long-lived--passionate affair with Marlene Dietrich.
Book Synopsis Daniel Ironstone and the Legend of EraLeon by : Roderick Farmer
Download or read book Daniel Ironstone and the Legend of EraLeon written by Roderick Farmer and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ancient war. A battle lost. A feud unsettled. A people thought to be destroyed find a new homeland in the midst of the forgotten mountains. One boy, his life forged in the shadows of conflict, rises from the exiled. His people have been abandoned, but his faith is strong. Born into opposition of a cruel king, Daniel Ironstone embarks on a quest to even the score. His journey brings him to unexplored wilderness and face to face with the legendary EraLeon. With his family and his people at risk, can Daniel Ironstone overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to confront the king finish what was started generations before?
Book Synopsis The Man behind the Legend: Memoirs, Autobiographical Novels & Essays of Jack London by : Jack London
Download or read book The Man behind the Legend: Memoirs, Autobiographical Novels & Essays of Jack London written by Jack London and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-10-06 with total page 1718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection is trying to uncover who was this incredible charismatic author, what hides behind the adventurous life anecdotes he wrote about, what were his convictions, dreams and what were his darkest hours. Content: "The Road" is London's account of London's experiences as a hobo in the 1890s, during the worst economic depression the United States had experienced up to that time. "The Cruise of the Snark" chronicles London's sailing adventure in 1907 across the south Pacific in his ketch the Snark. Accompanying London on this voyage was his wife Charmian London and a small crew. "John Barleycorn" is an autobiographical account of Jack London dealing with his enjoyment of drinking and struggles with alcoholism. "The People of the Abyss" describes London's experiences about life in the East End of London in 1902. He wrote this first-hand account after living in the East End for several months, sometimes staying in workhouses or sleeping on the streets. "Martin Eden" is a novel about a young proletarian autodidact, former sailor, struggling to become a writer. Eden is a semi-autobiographical character, based on London himself. "The Mutiny of the Elsinore" - After death of the captain, the crew of a ship split between the two senior surviving mates. The novel is based on London's voyage around Cape Horn on the Dirigo. Short Stories: Tales of the Fish Patrol - As a 16 year old man, Jack London became a member of the California Fish Patrol. These are the stories drawn from his experiences in catching fish poachers. The Human Drift is a collection of short sketches, stories and essays, mostly concerning sailing and London's love for sea. Essays: Through The Rapids on the Way to the Klondike From Dawson to the Sea Our Adventures in Tampico… Jack London was an American novelist, journalist, railroad hobo, gold prospector, sailor, poet, socialist, an oyster pirate, war correspondent and a rancher.
Book Synopsis Boomerang Gold: It's the Lure and the Legend That Bring You Back by : Dion Mayne
Download or read book Boomerang Gold: It's the Lure and the Legend That Bring You Back written by Dion Mayne and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-09-11 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captain Calder Velden, a ruthless seafaring servant of the Secret Dutch Alliance, had been summoned to serve his state in territories unknown. 1586AD his beloved homelands were under Spanish Rule, there seemed to be no answers on how the resistance could end the tyranny. Backed by incredible wealth, King Phillip II of Spain had established a World Power hell bent on conquering all known territories. The Dutch Alliance knew the Spanish had discovered an untapped source of wealth in the territories of Nueva Guinea. It was time to send their cut-snake captain to disrupt and cripple the southern supply of gold to the Spanish Treasury. Calder was in command of the new stealth ship, 'The Kharon', specifically made for the mission. Christened after the mythical ferry boat of the underworld, she was to pursue, raid and pillage enemy merchant ships along the trade route south of Bantam and leave no survivors!
Book Synopsis The Bahawre Legend by : Chris L. Meyers
Download or read book The Bahawre Legend written by Chris L. Meyers and published by Chris L. Meyers. This book was released on 2017-03-04 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book in the Legends of Aeo fantasy series weaves a tale of mystery, adventure and romance. A man out of place meets a man out of time on and island that should not exist. As a result, an ancient mystery begins to unravel. Boman has dedicated his life to the kingdom of Zille, serving as prime minister for over fifty years. The death of the king and the threat of war bring unwanted complications to the twilight of his career. When a secret mission fails and strands him on an uncharted island, will he fight to return home or accept his new fate? As Queen Gurtie mourns her husband's death, she finds an unexpected friend in the new general's wife, Emma. But will this country belle adapt to palace life or become a burden? Eyric's enigmatic "grandfather" has asked her to learn the ropes of ruling the island. But meeting the island's mysterious Putlag is beginning to sound dangerous. Legends of this shadow ruler abound. Are any of them true? If she chooses to proceed, will she want to forget what she discovers? Don't miss the first book of this exciting fantasy series!
Book Synopsis Waverley Novels: A legend of Montrose by : Walter Scott
Download or read book Waverley Novels: A legend of Montrose written by Walter Scott and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Legend of the Celtic Stone (Caledonia Book #1) by : Michael Phillips
Download or read book Legend of the Celtic Stone (Caledonia Book #1) written by Michael Phillips and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a legendary stone is stolen from Westminster Abbey, Great Britain is set astir. Both the IRA and the Scottish nationalists are suspected. Amid the uproar, young politician Andrew Trentham embarks on a personal quest for answers. But the more he learns about his Scottish ancestry, the more questions he has.
Book Synopsis Legend of the Pronghorn by : Pat Dolan
Download or read book Legend of the Pronghorn written by Pat Dolan and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-12-30 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ancestral spirits of the Shoshone are kidnapped just as Christopher Columbus hears the words, land Ho! Coincidence? Pat Dolans book may surprise you. Legend of the Pronghorn follows several generations of Shoshone as they deal with the encroaching white eyes and the subsequent degradation of their ancient culture. Mysteriously, many of their experiences are mirrored many years later in the lives of a wayward high school cross-country team desperately seeking self-respect. The fate of the captured Windigos is ultimately tied to the team and the lone survivor of a Blackfoot raid, a strange, hard luck Shoshone teen. Both the Native Americans and the modern day runners are unwitting participants in the Great Spirits grandiose plan to rescue the Windigos and thus reunite their people with nature and all things Divine.
Book Synopsis The Legend of the Baal-Shem by : Martin Buber
Download or read book The Legend of the Baal-Shem written by Martin Buber and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2020-06-16 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Jewish philosopher Martin Buber spoke directly to the most profound human concerns in all his works, including his discussions of Hasidism, a mystical-religious movement founded in Eastern Europe by Israel ben Eliezer, called the Baal-Shem (the Master of God's Name). Living in the first part of the eighteenth century in Podolia and Wolhynia, the Baal-Shem braved scorn and rejection from the rabbinical establishment and attracted followers from among the common people, the poor, and the mystically inclined. Here Buber offers a sensitive and intuitive account of Hasidism, followed by twenty stories about the life of the Baal-Shem. This book is the earliest and one of the most delightful of Buber's seven volumes on Hasidism and can be read not only as a collection of myth but as a key to understanding the central theme of Buber's thought: the I-Thou, or dialogical, relationship. "All positive religion rests on an enormous simplification of the manifold and wildly engulfing forces that invade us: it is the subduing of the fullness of existence. All myth, in contrast, is the expression of the fullness of existence, its image, its sign; it drinks incessantly from the gushing fountains of life."--Martin Buber, from the introduction
Book Synopsis Studies in Greek Scenery, Legend and History by : James George Frazer
Download or read book Studies in Greek Scenery, Legend and History written by James George Frazer and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
