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Tales From My First 90 Years

Author : Alpha C Chiang
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9811221014
Total Pages : 571 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (112 download)

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Download or read book Tales From My First 90 Years written by Alpha C Chiang and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2021-01-28 with total page 571 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alpha C Chiang, a renowned economist, and Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of Connecticut, is best-known for his classic textbook — Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics.In this memoirs, he tells the entertaining, scary, embarrassing, glorifying and surreal tales that colored his life.On the academic side, Alpha describes in detail his scholastic journey, including why and how he created one of the most popular books on mathematical methods in economics, as well as the experiences of his teaching career. On the nonacademic side, he describes his ventures into his many hobbies, the spices of his life, including Chinese opera, ballroom dancing, painting and calligraphy, photography, piano, music composition, playwriting, and even magic. Such tales round out the depiction of a colorful life.What's behind his unusual name, Alpha? What schooling disaster tripped him at a young age? What surreal occurrence did he experience at a cliff at age 8? What major miracle changed his family? How did he become a loan shark when he was a graduate student at Columbia University? What Hollywood glamour star mysteriously materialized within inches of him when he was working on a TV show in his student days? How did he conquer a serious phobia and eventually become an acclaimed professor? What motivated his writing of his celebrated book? And what funny, embarrassing, and memorable events occurred in his teaching career?This book is a unique story about a unique life.

Tales From My Closet

Author : Jennifer Anne Moses
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 054551875X
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (455 download)

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Download or read book Tales From My Closet written by Jennifer Anne Moses and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2014-01-28 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five girls. A paper dress. Tons of shoes. One unforgettable raincoat. White Jeans. Secrets. Drama. Friends? For Justine, Bianca, Becka, Polly, and Anne, living in Westfield, New Jersey is "life on planet toilet paper." At least that's how Justine feels when she shows up as the new girl in school wearing a Scott Paper Caper dress. To her, it's a super-original fashion statement. But other "loser freaks" don't agree. The other girls have their own fashion issues, ranging from fabulous boots to raggedy pajamas to what to wear to therapy. Told in alternating voices, TALES FROM MY CLOSET follows the stories of high school kids who have nothing in common--and everything in common. They're at war with each other, but through their clothes, they reveal and conceal themselves and make peace with what it means to be a teen. Over the course of a school year, their individual struggles and successes come together to tell a story that's funny, honest, and all-girl fabulous.

Wild Tales

Author : Graham Nash
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 0385347545
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (853 download)

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Download or read book Wild Tales written by Graham Nash and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A founding member of the bands Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and the Hollies shares the story of his life from his youth in post-war England through his creative relationship with Joni Mitchell and his career as a solo musician and political activist

HarperCollins Treasury of Picture Book Classics

Author : Various
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0060080949
Total Pages : 461 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book HarperCollins Treasury of Picture Book Classics written by Various and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2002-10-15 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From early, beloved classics such as Goodnight Moon and Harold and the Purple Crayon to such recent treasures as If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and Pete's a Pizza, this collection assembles twelve of the greatest picture books ever published. Parents can share the joy of introducing young children to many timeless favorites that have already enchanted millions of readers. This volume offers a wonder-filled opportunity for preschoolers and families to own and share "the best of the best." All royalties for HarperCollins Treasury of Picture Book Classics: A Child's First Collection will be donated to First Book, a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to give children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their own new books. The primary goal of First Book is to work with existing literacy programs to distribute new books to children who, for economic reasons, have little or no access to books. In this way, First Book effectively leverages the heroic efforts of local tutoring, mentoring, and family literacy organizations as they work to reach children who need help the most. First Book distributes millions of books to hundreds of thousands of children nationwide each year. For more information on First Book, please visit www.firstbook.org.

Tales from the Patriots Sideline

Author : Michael Felger
Publisher : Sports Publishing LLC
ISBN 13 : 1596701544
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (967 download)

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Download or read book Tales from the Patriots Sideline written by Michael Felger and published by Sports Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2006 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of the most entertaining stories from one of the most remarkable franchises in sports are told in this revealing look at the New England Patriots. While the team's owner, coach, and stadium now all rank among the best in the National Football League, the team was known for decades as having comically inept management and ownership, as well as the worst stadium in the NFL.In Tales from the Patriots Sideline, former players share their tales of the tumultuous years. Their initial owners had to sell the team after going bankrupt promoting a Michael Jackson concert tour. Their coaches have been a colorful lot, too, including one who accepted a new job the day before a playoff game.From the AFL years through the lowest of low seasons, Patriots history has also been sprinkled with the occasional spikes of success. They were a franchise on the verge of being relocated before current management took the team to its new heights as three-time Super Bowl champions. Fans can find stories about it all in Tales from the Patriots Sideline.

Corfu; Cat Tales under Lockdown - a diary

Author : Lynne Sayer
Publisher : Lynne Sayer
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Corfu; Cat Tales under Lockdown - a diary written by Lynne Sayer and published by Lynne Sayer. This book was released on 2022-10-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cancelled flight opened a new chapter in Lynne's life. Along with her husband she was 'stranded' on the beautiful island of Corfu, Greece. For the first time in her 75 years, this wife and grandmother of 10 had time to herself. This was a unique period in Lynne's life and a dramatic time in the history of the world. Covid19 was dislocating and destroying the lives of so many people. Against the backdrop of the pandemic Lynne was able to draw positivity and simple pleasures from her beautiful surroundings and, most importantly of all, derive great joy and delight from the local cat population. A review of the book from Dr Lee Durrell: ' This book is about cats, of course, enchanting and extraordinary creatures that they are, each with its own loveable character and temperament. It is also about the magic of Corfu - its profusion of spring wildflowers, melodies of sheep bells and centuries-old traditions. But there is much more going on here. Lynne Sayer’s diary ranges from current global events to deeply personal ones. We hear about covid, Brexit and threats to American democracy, as well as the doings of her children and grandchildren in lockdown England. This is well worth a read as a chronicle of our times….and for cat-lovers everywhere. The modest purchase price goes towards improving the lives of stray cats and kittens in Lynne’s region of Corfu. The book ends with a heartfelt appeal to contribute to the work of Kassiopi Cats Meow, which is “the best way to help the brave little cats”. I, for one, could not resist it! ' Lee Durrell, Corfu, October 2021

Tales from Augusta's Fairways

Author : Jim Hawkins
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1683580575
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (835 download)

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Download or read book Tales from Augusta's Fairways written by Jim Hawkins and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-04-11 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peer beyond the high, thick hedges of Augusta National Golf Club for an intimate, entertaining glimpse of the classic cathedral that is home to golf's most venerable, unique event. In this newly-revised edition of Tales from Augusta’s Fairways, Jim Hawkins and Robert Hartman capture all the power and passion that have inspired golfers to flock to Georgia for generations. From Gene Sarazen's 1935 double-eagle that put Augusta National on the map, to Tiger Woods's Grand Slam victory in 2001, from the tragic collapses of Greg Norman and Jordan Spieth to the heart-warming story of Jose Maria Olazabal, Tales from Augusta’s Fairways takes an inside look at a course that has changed the game. Readers will share the dream with Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts, walk the green with Jack Nicklaus, take a swing with Arnold Palmer, and putt with thousands of hopefuls who have made the Masters the most revered, most prestigious golf tournament in the world. Without a doubt, this is a must-have for any golf fan.

Folktales of the Jews, V. 3 (Tales from Arab Lands)

Author : Dan Ben Amos
Publisher : Jewish Publication Society
ISBN 13 : 0827608713
Total Pages : 873 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (276 download)

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Download or read book Folktales of the Jews, V. 3 (Tales from Arab Lands) written by Dan Ben Amos and published by Jewish Publication Society. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 873 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks to these generous donors for making the publication of the books in this series possible: Lloyd E. Cotsen; The Maurice Amado Foundation; National Endowment for the Humanities; and the National Foundation for Jewish Culture Tales from Arab Lands presents tales from North Africa, Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq in the latest volume of the most important collection of Jewish folktales ever published. This is the third book in the multi-volume series in the tradition of Louis Ginzberg?s timeless classic, Legends of the Jews. The tales here and the others in this series have been selected from the Israel Folktale Archives (IFA), named in Honor of Dov Noy, at The University of Haifa, a treasure house of Jewish lore that has remained largely unavailable to the entire world until now. Since the creation of the State of Israel, the IFA has collected more than 20,000 tales from newly arrived immigrants, long-lost stories shared by their families from around the world. The tales come from the major ethno-linguistic communities of the Jewish world and are representative of a wide variety of subjects and motifs, especially rich in Jewish content and context. Each of the tales is accompanied by in-depth commentary that explains the tale's cultural, historical, and literary background and its similarity to other tales in the IFA collection, and extensive scholarly notes. There is also an introduction that describes the culture and its folk narrative tradition, a world map of the areas covered, illustrations, biographies of the collectors and narrators, tale type and motif indexes, a subject index, and a comprehensive bibliography. Until the establishment of the IFA, we had had only limited access to the wide range of Jewish folk narratives. Even in Israel, the gathering place of the most wide-ranging cross-section of world Jewry, these folktales have remained largely unknown. Many of the communities no longer exist as cohesive societies in their representative lands; the Holocaust, migration, and changes in living styles have made the continuation of these tales impossible. This series is a monument to a rich but vanishing oral tradition. This series is a monument to a rich but vanishing oral tradition.

Defiant Second Daughter

Author : Betty Lee Sung
Publisher : Advantage Media Group
ISBN 13 : 1599326108
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (993 download)

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Download or read book Defiant Second Daughter written by Betty Lee Sung and published by Advantage Media Group. This book was released on 2015-10-08 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Betty Lee Sung is a leading authority on the Chinese in America. Her first book, Mountain of Gold, was a pioneer in its field and laid the foundation for Asian American Studies at the City College of New York in 1970. She remained at the college until her retirement in 1992, having advanced to Chair of the department. In 1994, she completed a database of the Chinese immigrant records in the New York Region National Archives. In 1996, she was awarded an honorary doctorate, Doctor of Letters, from the State University of New York Old Westbury, where she gave the commencement address. She is active in many organizations and has been honored by the Cosmopolitan Lion’s Club, the Organization of Chinese Americans, the Asian American Higher Education Council, the American Library Association, the Chinese Communities in Houston and Philadelphia, and many others. This is Dr. Sung’s ninth book.

Tales from Augusta

Author : Jim Hawkins
Publisher : Sports Publishing LLC
ISBN 13 : 9781582614908
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (149 download)

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Download or read book Tales from Augusta written by Jim Hawkins and published by Sports Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2002 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Tales from Augusta, Jim Hawkins, who covered his first Masters in 1968, takes readers behind the high, thick hedges of Augusta National Golf Club for an intimate, entertaining glimpse of the classic cathedral that is home to golf's most venerable, unique event. From Gene Sarazen's 1935 double-eagle that put Augusta National on the map, to Tiger Woods' Grand Slam victory in 2001, from the tragic collapses of Greg Norman to the heart-warming story of Jose Maria Olazabal, Tales from Augusta takes an inside look at the greats -- including Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer -- and the not-so-greats, the amateurs and the rookies who have made the Masters the most revered, the most prestigious golf tournament in the world.

Digger Phelps's Tales from the Notre Dame Hardwood

Author : Digger Phelps
Publisher : Sports Publishing LLC
ISBN 13 : 9781582618272
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (182 download)

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Download or read book Digger Phelps's Tales from the Notre Dame Hardwood written by Digger Phelps and published by Sports Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2004 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ESPN basketball commentator Digger Phelps is regarded as one of the most charismatic and opinionated analysts in the profession. And he was the same personality during his 20 years as the head coach at the University of Notre Dame. Digger Phelps's Tales from the Notre Dame Hardwood recalls the most successful period in Notre Dame basketball history. In his 20 seasons. 17 of Phelps's teams advanced to postseason play, including 14 NCAA Tournament teams. In the book, Phelps recalls his initial expression of interest in Notre Dame through a 1965 letter he wrote to football coach Ara Parseghian. It recounts the scenes of his seven wins over number one-ranked teams, including the landmark game in 1974 when the Irish ended UCLA's 88-game winning streak. Two chapters concentrate on the coach's former Notre Dame players, concluding with the selection of his All-Digger teams. He also recalls the 20 Hall of Fame coaches he competed against, including Bobby Knight, Al McGuire, Ray Meyer, and John Wooden. Digger Phelps's Tales from the Notre Dame Hardwood concludes with a chapter entitled Domers, which documents Phelps's relationship with Notre Dame coaches, administrators, and student-athletes, including Father Theodore Hesburgh, the man who made Notre Dame what it is today.

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

Author : Judy Blume
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101564075
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing written by Judy Blume and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living with his little brother, Fudge, makes Peter Hatcher feel like a fourth grade nothing. Whether Fudge is throwing a temper tantrum in a shoe store, smearing smashed potatoes on walls at Hamburger Heaven, or scribbling all over Peter's homework, he's never far from trouble. He's a two-year-old terror who gets away with everything—and Peter's had enough. When Fudge walks off with Dribble, Peter's pet turtle, it's the last straw. Peter has put up with Fudge too long. How can he get his parents to pay attention to him for a change?

Man Up!

Author : Ross Mathews
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1455501794
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (555 download)

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Download or read book Man Up! written by Ross Mathews and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2013-05-07 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this hilarious and inspirational memoir, Ross Mathews -- best known as "Ross the Intern" from The Tonight Show with Jay Leno -- chronicles his life growing up as an atypical kid in a small Northwestern farm town to living as an atypical adult in Los Angeles, to eventually being his loud, proud, apologetically genuine self on national television. As a young kid growing up in a farm town, Ross Mathews might as well have wished for a pet unicorn or a calorie-free cookie tree to grow in his front yard. Either of those far-fetched fantasies would have been more likely to come true than his real dream: working in television in Hollywood, California. Seriously, that stuff just doesn't happen to people like Ross. But guess what? It totally did. Now, with his first book, Ross takes us inside his journey as a super-fan, revealing the most embarrassing and hilarious moments of his small-town life and big-city adventures. From learning to swear like a hardened trucker to that time in high school when had to face down the most frightening opponent of all (his girlfriend's lady bits), Ross holds nothing back. Oh, then there's his surprisingly shady past involving the cutest pair of plus-sized women's pajama bottoms, deliciously dangerous pot butter, and embezzled sandwiches. And, of course, how he's managed to turn an obsession with pop-culture into one-on-one interactions with celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Tiffani-Amber Theissen, Madonna, Michelle Kwan, and countless more without ever having a single restraining order issued against him. Infused with Ross's trademark humor, unique voice, and total honesty, Man Up! is a mission statement for anyone who doesn't fit the mold. His hasn't been the most traditional way to build a career in Hollywood, but Ross has somehow managed to make his mark without ever compromising who he is. He is as serious about this as he is about Golden Girls trivia: You don't need to change who you are to achieve your dreams (although there's nothing wrong with a makeover every now and then). You just need to Man Up!

Telling Tales about Dementia

Author : Lucy Whitman
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1843109417
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (431 download)

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Download or read book Telling Tales about Dementia written by Lucy Whitman and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2010 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, thirty carers from different backgrounds and circumstances share their experiences of caring for a parent, partner or friend with dementia. This unique collection of personal accounts will be an engaging read for anyone affected by dementia in a personal or professional context, including social workers, practitioners and care staff.

Muskie Tales

Author : Bob Jennings
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1491802499
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (918 download)

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Download or read book Muskie Tales written by Bob Jennings and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2006-02-28 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're a seasoned Muskie Fisherman, a part time Muskie Fisherman or new Muskie Fisherman, this book will give you some enjoyable reading about the Humor, Fiction and true adventures of Muskie Fishing. Some of which may remind you of places, events and people you have met along the Muskie Trail. If you're a never heard of 'em (Muskie) Fisherman, then this book will introduce you to this sport. Grandfather Bobs' Muskie Tips will surely help get you started and there are tales of happenings that will tell you of people and events along the Muskie Trail. Then there is the SAGA of Lonesome Lodge; a place up North in Muskie Country. The Muskie Tales that take place there are in an earlier time, when Heddon Bamboo Musky Specials, Heddon Fiberglass Musky Specials and Shakespeare Howald Process Fiberglass Rods, Pflueger Rocket Reels, Ambassadeur Record and Abu Reels, Wexford line, Globe Muskie lures and Walton Grip Loc tackle boxes were the best available; meeting the finest people in the world with appearances from some of the best Muskie Hunters of all time, learning the secret of Charlies' Point on Lake NISATO and wondering 'is this place for reel?' Well. then there's the Crossbred Fish. the strip built boats, vintage Outboard Motors, the Special Sport Shop that sometimes isn't open and maybe never was. Albert, the Marina attendant with his handmade Ax Handle Muskie Lures, my good friend, Balliver B. Keggass and his Lady, Kodie keep everything moving along in this adventure. The Forward for this book is written by the MUSKIE LEGEND, LARRY RAMSELL. Sooooo, sit back in your recliner with pot of Safari Blend Coffee or a snifter of your favorite and enjoy some Good Reading! ! Bob J ennings

My History is America's History

Author : National Endowment for the Humanities
Publisher : DIANE Publishing Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780942310009
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book My History is America's History written by National Endowment for the Humanities and published by DIANE Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 1999 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 15 things you can do to save America's stories.

Lobster Tales

Author : George Evans
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1475967985
Total Pages : 757 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (759 download)

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Download or read book Lobster Tales written by George Evans and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-01-09 with total page 757 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theres A Lobster Loose! For more than ten years, five would-be writers have somehow managed to discard infirmity, tragedy, parental and spousal responsibility, sucky jobs, suckier prospects, literary rejection and the basic planetary pull of lifes gravity to join one another in a unique collective of literary hooliganism that may not rival The Round Table, but certainly involves congregating around a table. Enter The Loose Lobster and this collection of essays, short stories, screenplay excerpts and other words which simply defy classification. Enjoy the read.