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Download or read book Show-Me Kings written by Mike Mitchell and published by Booksurge Llc. This book was released on 2005-03-01 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Missouri Bootheel, a six-county region tucked away in the southeastern corner of the "Show-Me State," boasts a unique and intriguing history involving railroad strikes, mob lynchings, and earthquake scares, but what Mike Mitchell, who called the Bootheel home for eighteen years, remembers most is the basketball. Show-Me Kings is Mitchell's tribute to the local legends who made life in rural Missouri and the game of basketball a thrilling and memorable experience.
Download or read book The Boy Kings written by Katherine Losse and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-06-26 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book about Facebook that will ignite broad cultural conversations about technology, gender, race, and the future of the Internet.
Book Synopsis The Last King of America by : Andrew Roberts
Download or read book The Last King of America written by Andrew Roberts and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 1033 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling author of Churchill and Napoleon The last king of America, George III, has been ridiculed as a complete disaster who frittered away the colonies and went mad in his old age. The truth is much more nuanced and fascinating--and will completely change the way readers and historians view his reign and legacy. Most Americans dismiss George III as a buffoon--a heartless and terrible monarch with few, if any, redeeming qualities. The best-known modern interpretation of him is Jonathan Groff's preening, spitting, and pompous take in Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway masterpiece. But this deeply unflattering characterization is rooted in the prejudiced and brilliantly persuasive opinions of eighteenth-century revolutionaries like Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson, who needed to make the king appear evil in order to achieve their own political aims. After combing through hundreds of thousands of pages of never-before-published correspondence, award-winning historian Andrew Roberts has uncovered the truth: George III was in fact a wise, humane, and even enlightened monarch who was beset by talented enemies, debilitating mental illness, incompetent ministers, and disastrous luck. In The Last King of America, Roberts paints a deft and nuanced portrait of the much-maligned monarch and outlines his accomplishments, which have been almost universally forgotten. Two hundred and forty-five years after the end of George III's American rule, it is time for Americans to look back on their last king with greater understanding: to see him as he was and to come to terms with the last time they were ruled by a monarch.
Book Synopsis Prophets, kings and statesmen by : Sydney Strong
Download or read book Prophets, kings and statesmen written by Sydney Strong and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Sport of Kings by : C. E. Morgan
Download or read book The Sport of Kings written by C. E. Morgan and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize Winner of the Kirkus Prize for Fiction • A Recipient of the Windham-Campbell Prize for Fiction • A Finalist for the James Tait Black Prize for Fiction • A Finalist for the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction • A Finalist for the Rathbones Folio Prize • Longlisted for an Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence • One of New York Times Book Review 100 Notable Book Named a Best Book of the Year by Entertainment Weekly • GQ • The New York Times (Selected by Dwight Garner) • NPR • The Wall Street Journal • San Francisco Chronicle • Refinery29 • Booklist • Kirkus Reviews • Commonweal Magazine "In its poetic splendor and moral seriousness, The Sport of Kings bears the traces of Faulkner, Morrison, and McCarthy. . . . It is a contemporary masterpiece."—San Francisco Chronicle Hailed by The New Yorker for its “remarkable achievements,” The Sport of Kings is an American tale centered on a horse and two families: one white, a Southern dynasty whose forefathers were among the founders of Kentucky; the other African-American, the descendants of their slaves. It is a dauntless narrative that stretches from the fields of the Virginia piedmont to the abundant pastures of the Bluegrass, and across the dark waters of the Ohio River; from the final shots of the Revolutionary War to the resounding clang of the starting bell at Churchill Downs. As C. E. Morgan unspools a fabric of shared histories, past and present converge in a Thoroughbred named Hellsmouth, heir to Secretariat and a contender for the Triple Crown. Newly confronted with one another in the quest for victory, the two families must face the consequences of their ambitions, as each is driven---and haunted---by the same, enduring question: How far away from your father can you run? A sweeping narrative of wealth and poverty, racism and rage, The Sport of Kings is an unflinching portrait of lives cast in the shadow of slavery and a moral epic for our time.
Book Synopsis The Kings' Mistresses by : Elizabeth C Goldsmith
Download or read book The Kings' Mistresses written by Elizabeth C Goldsmith and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2012-04-03 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mancini Sisters, Marie and Hortense, were born in Rome, brought to the court of Louis XIV of France, and strategically married off by their uncle, Cardinal Mazarin, to secure his political power base. Such was the life of many young women of the age: they had no independent status under the law and were entirely a part of their husband's property once married. Marie and Hortense, however, had other ambitions in mind altogether. Miserable in their marriages and determined to live independently, they abandoned their husbands in secret and began lives of extraordinary daring on the run and in the public eye. The beguiling sisters quickly won the affections of noblemen and kings alike. Their flight became popular fodder for salon conversation and tabloids, and was closely followed by seventeenth-century European society. The Countess of Grignan remarked that they were traveling "like two heroines out of a novel." Others gossiped that they "were roaming the countryside in pursuit of wandering lovers. "Their scandalous behavior -- disguising themselves as men, gambling, and publicly disputing with their husbands -- served as more than just entertainment. It sparked discussions across Europe concerning the legal rights of husbands over their wives. Elizabeth Goldsmith's vibrant biography of the Mancini sisters -- drawn from personal papers of the players involved and the tabloids of the time -- illuminates the lives of two pioneering free spirits who were feminists long before the word existed.
Book Synopsis Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens by : Tanya Boteju
Download or read book Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens written by Tanya Boteju and published by Simon Pulse. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Poignant and important.” —Refinery29 “A bright and sparkly celebration of love and self-acceptance.” —Kirkus Reviews Judy Blume meets RuPaul’s Drag Race in this funny, feel-good debut novel about a queer teen who navigates questions of identity and self-acceptance while discovering the magical world of drag. Perpetually awkward Nima Kumara-Clark is bored with her insular community of Bridgeton, in love with her straight girlfriend, and trying to move past her mother’s unexpected departure. After a bewildering encounter at a local festival, Nima finds herself suddenly immersed in the drag scene on the other side of town. Macho drag kings, magical queens, new love interests, and surprising allies propel Nima both painfully and hilariously closer to a self she never knew she could be—one that can confidently express and accept love. But she’ll have to learn to accept lost love to get there. From debut author Tanya Boteju comes a poignant, laugh-out-loud tale of acceptance, self-expression, and the colorful worlds that await when we’re brave enough to look.
Book Synopsis Rise of the Mages by : Scott Drakeford
Download or read book Rise of the Mages written by Scott Drakeford and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 2022-02-08 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This book commits almost every crime against heroic fantasy that I can imagine ... and I have not been able to put it down.” —Glen Cook, bestselling author of The Black Company A young warrior and his improbable band of allies face impossible odds as they seek to rescue his brother from the servants of the Fallen God. Emrael Ire is a student of war with lofty ambitions, despite being so poor his boots are more hole than leather. He and his talented younger brother Ban work hard to build themselves a better life at the Citadel, a school that specializes in both infusori Crafting and military arts. Their lives are upended when the power-hungry Lord Governor of the neighboring province invades the school with the help of a sinister sect of priests devoted to the newly awakened Fallen God of Glory. Many of the infusori Crafter students are captured—Including Ban. Though Emrael stands little chance against the Lord Governor and his armies, he’s desperate to save his brother—even if that means accepting the help of allies with uncertain motives, or becoming a practitioner of a forbidden magic. There is nothing he won't sacrifice to save his brother, but what happens when the cost of success is not his to pay? At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Download or read book The King's Men written by Nora Sakavic and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neil Josten is out of time. He knew when he came to PSU he wouldn't survive the year, but with his death right around the corner he's got more reasons than ever to live.Befriending the Foxes was inadvisable. Kissing one is unthinkable. Neil should know better than to get involved with anyone this close to the end, but Andrew's never been the easiest person to walk away from. If they both say it doesn't mean anything, maybe Neil won't regret losing it, but the one person Neil can't lie to is himself.He's got promises to keep and a team to get to championships if he can just outrun Riko a little longer, but Riko's not the only monster in Neil's life. The truth might get them all killed-or be Neil's one shot at getting out of this alive.
Book Synopsis Prophets and Kings—Illustrated by : Ellen G. White
Download or read book Prophets and Kings—Illustrated written by Ellen G. White and published by Digital Inspiration. This book was released on with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Prolonged Struggle of Supernatural Forces for Creation’s Loyalty as Revealed In— Vol. II.— King Solomon Until the Promised Deliverer —Prophets and Kings Heritage Edition—Some 248 Century-Old Illustrations, 472 pages This volume covers the last half of the Old Testament, from the ascension of Solomon to the throne of Israel to the prophesying of Malachi. It points out the great moral lessons to be learned from Israel’s triumphs, defeats, backslidings, captivity, and reformation, showing God’s mercy toward an obdurate people, and making these lessons of practical help to souls in times of testing. It abounds in great character studies, and above them all rises in glory supernal the coming King, the Lamb of God. CONTENTS Introduction-The Vineyard of the Lord .................. 13 SECTION I. — FROM STRENGTH TO WEAKNESS 1. Solomon ........................................ 21 2. The Temple and Its Dedication........................ 28 3. Pride of Prosperity ..................................... 39 4. Results of Transgression .............................. 45 5. Solomon’s Repentance ................................53 6. The Rending of the Kingdom ......................... 61 7. Jeroboam........................................... 68 8. National Apostasy................................. 75 SECTION II. — PROPHETS OF THE NORTHERN KINGDOM 9. Elijah the Tishbite ..................................... 81 10. The Voice of Stern Rebuke ......................... 87 11. Carmel .............................................. 96 12. From Jezreel to Horeb ........................... 104 13. “What Doest Thou Here?” .............................112 14. “In the Spirit and Power of Elias” ......................118 15. Jehoshaphat ......................................... 126 16. The Fall of the House of Ahab ....................... 135 17. The Call of Elisha ..................................144 18. The Healing of the Waters .......................... 152 19. A Prophet of Peace ................................. 156 20. Naaman ............................................ 162 21. Elisha’s Closing Ministry ........................... 168 22. “Nineveh, That Great City” ....................... 175 23. The Assyrian Captivity ............................185 24. “Destroyed for Lack of Knowledge” ................ 194 SECTION III. — A PREACHER OF RIGHTEOUSNESS 25. The Call of Isaiah ................................... 200 26. “Behold Your God!” ............................... 206 27. Ahaz ................................................. 213 28. Hezekiah ........................................... 219 29. The Ambassadors From Babylon .................... 225 30. Deliverance From Assyria ........................... 231 31. Hope for the Heathen ................................ 243 SECTION IV. — NATIONAL RETRIBUTION 32. Manasseh and Josiah ................................. 252 33. The Book of the Law ................................ 259 34. Jeremiah . ............................................ 268 35. Approaching Doom ................................... 278 36. The Last King of Judah .............................. 288 37. Carried Captive Into Babylon .......................... 297 38. Light Through Darkness .............................. 304 SECTION V. — IN THE LANDS OF THE HEATHEN 39. In the Court of Babylon ................................ 313 40. Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream .............................. 321 41. The Fiery Furnace ................................... 329 42. True Greatness ....................................... 336 43. The Unseen Watcher ................................. 341 44. In the Lions’ Den .................................... 352 SECTION VI. — AFTER THE EXILE 45. The Return of the Exiles ............................. 360 46. “The Prophets of God Helping Them” ............... 369 47. Joshua and the Angel .................................. 378 48. “Not by Might, nor by Power” ........................384 49. In the Days of Queen Esther ........................ 387 50. Ezra, the Priest and Scribe .......................... 393 51. A Spiritual Revival .................................. 400 52. A Man of Opportunity . ........................... 406 53. The Builders on the Wall ............................. 410 54. A Rebuke Against Extortion ....................... 417 55. Heathen Plots ....................................... 421 56. Instructed in the Law of God........................426 57. Reformation ....................................... 431 SECTION VII. — LIGHT AT EVENTIDE 58. The Coming of a Deliverer ........................ 438 59. “The House of Israel” ................................ 452 60. Visions of Future Glory ............................. 463 The Companion Volumes are: Vol. I.— Adam and Eve Through King David’s Reign — Patriarchs and Prophets Vol. III.—The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ — The Desire of Ages Vol. IV.—The Times and Ministry of the Apostles — The Acts of the Apostles Vol. V.—The Christian Era Until Victory is Unanimously Achieved — The Great Controversy * Supernatural Revelations Explaining Past, Present, & Future *— TRANSFORMING TRUTH STRANGER THAN FICTION —
Book Synopsis Things I Know about Kings, Celebrities, and Crooks by : William Le Queux
Download or read book Things I Know about Kings, Celebrities, and Crooks written by William Le Queux and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Works of the British Dramatists by : John S. Keltie
Download or read book The Works of the British Dramatists written by John S. Keltie and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Heimskringla: The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway by : Snorri Sturluson
Download or read book Heimskringla: The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway written by Snorri Sturluson and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 1889-01-01 with total page 1321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Halfdan the Black got a wife called Ragnhild, a daughter of Harald Gulskeg (Goldbeard), who was a king in Sogn. They had a son, to whom Harald gave his own name; and the boy was brought up in Sogn, by his mother’s father, King Harald. Now when this Harald had lived out his days nearly, and was become weak, having no son, he gave his dominions to his daughter’s son Harald, and gave him his title of king; and he died soon after. The same winter his daughter Ragnhild died; and the following spring the young Harald fell sick and died at ten years of age. As soon as Halfdan the Black heard of his son’s death, he took the road northwards to Sogn with a great force, and was well received. He claimed the heritage and dominion after his son; and no opposition being made, he took the whole kingdom. Earl Atle Mjove (the Slender), who was a friend of King Halfdan, came to him from Gaular; and the king set him over the Sogn district, to judge in the country according to the country’s laws, and collect scat upon the king’s account. Thereafter King Halfdan proceeded to his kingdom in the Uplands. In autumn, King Halfdan proceeded to Vingulmark. One night when he was there in guest quarters, it happened that about midnight a man came to him who had been on the watch on horseback, and told him a war force was come near to the house. The king instantly got up, ordered his men to arm themselves, and went out of the house and drew them up in battle order. At the same moment, Gandalf’s sons, Hysing and Helsing, made their appearance with a large army. There was a great battle; but Halfdan being overpowered by the numbers of people fled to the forest, leaving many of his men on this spot. His foster-father, Olver Spake (the Wise), fell here. The people now came in swarms to King Halfdan, and he advanced to seek Gandalf’s sons. They met at Eid, near Lake Oieren, and fought there. Hysing and Helsing fell, and their brother Hake saved himself by flight. King Halfdan then took possession of the whole of Vingulmark, and Hake fled to Alfheimar.
Book Synopsis Homilies on Jeremiah and 1 Kings 28 by : Origen
Download or read book Homilies on Jeremiah and 1 Kings 28 written by Origen and published by CUA Press. This book was released on 2010-04-15 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presented in this volume are the remains of twenty-two homilies and a collection of fragments delivered by Origen around A.D. 240. The original texts of the homilies on Jeremiah have not come down to us completely; two of the homilies survive only in a Latin translation of St. Jerome. The homily on I Kings 28, while not a part of the homilies on Jeremiah, deals with the Witch of Endor and has been added to this volume in virtue of its own inherent interest.
Download or read book 1&2 Kings written by Curtis Mitch and published by Ignatius Press. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume in the popular Ignatius Catholic Study Bible series leads readers through a penetrating study of the First and Second Books of Kings using the biblical text itself and the Church's own guidelines for understanding the Bible. Ample notes accompany each page, providing fresh insights by renowned Bible teachers Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch as well as time-tested interpretations from the Fathers of the Church. These helpful study notes provide rich historical, cultural, geographical, and theological information pertinent to the Old Testament book—information that bridges the distance between the biblical world and our own. The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible also includes Topical Essays, Word Studies, and Charts. The Topical Essays explore the major themes of 1 & 2 Kings, often relating them to the teachings of the Church. The Word Studies explain the background of important biblical terms, while the Charts summarize crucial biblical information "at a glance".
Book Synopsis In Kings ́ Byways by : Stanley J. Weyman
Download or read book In Kings ́ Byways written by Stanley J. Weyman and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-04-05 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: In Kings ́ Byways by Stanley J. Weyman
Book Synopsis The Essential Works of George Rawlinson: Egypt, The Kings of Israel and Judah, Phoenicia, Parthia, Chaldea, Assyria, Media, Babylon, Persia, Sasanian Empire & Herodotus' Histories by : George Rawlinson
Download or read book The Essential Works of George Rawlinson: Egypt, The Kings of Israel and Judah, Phoenicia, Parthia, Chaldea, Assyria, Media, Babylon, Persia, Sasanian Empire & Herodotus' Histories written by George Rawlinson and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2018-11-02 with total page 3099 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Musaicum Books presents to you a unique George Rawlinson collection, meticulously edited and adjusted for readability on all devices. George Rawlinson (1812 – 1902) was a 19th-century English scholar, historian, and Christian theologian. He was appointed canon of Canterbury, and after 1888 he was rector of All Hallows, Lombard Street. In 1873, he was appointed proctor in Convocation for the Chapter of Canterbury. Contents: Egypt Phoenicia Chaldea Assyria Media Babylon Persia Parthia Sasanian Empire The Kings of Israel and Judah The History of Herodotus: Translated by George Rawlinson
