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The World Doesn't Require You: Stories

Author : Rion Amilcar Scott
Publisher : Liveright Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1631495399
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (314 download)

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Download or read book The World Doesn't Require You: Stories written by Rion Amilcar Scott and published by Liveright Publishing. This book was released on 2019-08-20 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finalist • PEN / Jean Stein Book Award Longlisted • Aspen Words Literary Prize Best Books of the Year: Washington Post, NPR, Buzzfeed and Entropy Best Short Story Collections of the Year: Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, the New York Public Library, and Electric Literature Welcome to Cross River, Maryland, where Rion Amilcar Scott creates a mythical universe peopled by some of the most memorable characters in contemporary American fiction. Set in the mythical Cross River, Maryland, The World Doesn’t Require You heralds “a major unique literary talent” (Entertainment Weekly). Established by the leaders of America’s only successful slave revolt in the mid-nineteenth century, the town still evokes the rhythms of its founding. With lyrical prose and singular dialect, Rion Amilcar Scott pens a saga that echoes the fables carried down for generations—like the screecher birds who swoop down for their periodic sacrifice, and the water women who lure men to wet death. Among its residents—wildly spanning decades, perspectives, and species—are David Sherman, a struggling musician who just happens to be God’s last son; Tyrone, a ruthless, yet charismatic Ph.D. candidate, whose dissertation about a childhood game ignites mayhem in the neighboring, once-segregated town of Port Yooga; and Jim, an all-too-obedient robot who obeys his Master. Culminating with an explosive novella, The World Doesn’t Require You is a “leap into a blazing new level of brilliance” (Lauren Groff) that affirms Rion Amilcar Scott as a writer whose storytelling gifts the world very much requires.

Don't Throw Away Your Stick Till You Cross the River

Author : Vincent Beach
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781589850767
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book Don't Throw Away Your Stick Till You Cross the River written by Vincent Beach and published by . This book was released on 2010-12-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vincent Beach has crossed many rivers, beginning in 1944 when he left his rural Jamaican home and enlisted in the Royal Air Force. He dreamed of becoming a jazz musician and without any musical background, bought an old clarinet and began to practice. He emigrated to the United States and, with little education and even less money, joined the United States Air Force and completed a 22-year career as a military bandsman. In his autobiography Vincent shares the intimate details of his inspiring life. An ordinary man by his own description he has experienced a lot-from war, to racism, to love found, lost, and rediscovered, to the birth of his children, and the tragic deaths of two of them from Lupus. Vincent's heartwarming story will engender hope and optimism in readers everywhere. Book jacket.

Crossing the River

Author : Carol Smith
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 : 1647000963
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (47 download)

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Download or read book Crossing the River written by Carol Smith and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A powerful exploration of grief and resilience following the death of the author's son that combines memoir, reportage, and lessons in how to heal Everyone deals with grief in their own way. Helen Macdonald found solace in training a wild goshawk. Cheryl Strayed found strength in hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. For Carol Smith, a Pulitzer Prize nominated journalist struggling with the sudden death of her seven-year-old son, Christopher, the way to cross the river of sorrow was through work. In Crossing the River, Smith recounts how she faced down her crippling loss through reporting a series of profiles of people coping with their own intense challenges, whether a life-altering accident, injury, or diagnosis. These were stories of survival and transformation, of people facing devastating situations that changed them in unexpected ways. Smith deftly mixes the stories of these individuals and their families with her own account of how they helped her heal. General John Shalikashvili, once the most powerful member of the American military, taught Carol how to face fear with discipline and endurance. Seth, a young boy with a rare and incurable illness, shed light on the totality of her son's experiences, and in turn helps readers see that the value of a life is not measured in days. Crossing the River is a beautiful and profoundly moving book, an unforgettable journey through grief toward hope, and a valuable, illuminating read for anyone coping with loss.

One More River to Cross

Author : James Haskins
Publisher : Scholastic Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 9780590428972
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (289 download)

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Download or read book One More River to Cross written by James Haskins and published by Scholastic Paperbacks. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents brief biographies of twelve African Americans who courageously fought against racism to become leaders in their fields, including Marian Anderson, Ralph Bunche, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Malcolm X.

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Author : Peter Christen Asbjørnsen
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 9780156901505
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book The Three Billy Goats Gruff written by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1991 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The three billy goats outsmart the hungry troll who lives under the bridge.

River, Cross My Heart

Author : Breena Clarke
Publisher : Little, Brown
ISBN 13 : 9780316898164
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (981 download)

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Download or read book River, Cross My Heart written by Breena Clarke and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2000-10-01 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five-year-old Clara Bynum is dead, drowned in the Potomac River in the shadow of a seemingly haunted rock outcropping known locally as the Three Sisters. River, Cross My Heart, which marks the debut of a wonderfully gifted new storyteller, weighs the effect of Clara's absence on the people she has left behind: her parents, Alice and Willie Bynum, torn between the old world of their rural North Carolina home and the new world of the city, to which they have moved in search of a better life for themselves and their children; the friends and relatives of the Bynum family in the Georgetown neighborhood they now call home; and, most especially, Clara's sister, ten-year-old Johnnie Mae, who must come to terms with the powerful and confused emotions stirred by her sister's death as she struggles to decide what kind of woman she will become. This highly accomplished first novel resonates with ideas, impassioned lyricism, and poignant historical detail as it captures an essential part of the African-American experience in our century.

One More River to Cross

Author : Jane Kirkpatrick
Publisher : Christian Series Level I (24)
ISBN 13 : 9781643583587
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (835 download)

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Download or read book One More River to Cross written by Jane Kirkpatrick and published by Christian Series Level I (24). This book was released on 2019-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on true events, this compelling survival story by award-winning novelist Jane Kirkpatrick is full of grit and endurance. Beset by storms, bad timing, and desperate decisions, 8 women, 17 children, and one man must outlast winter in the middle of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in 1844.

Folk Stories from Southern Nigeria, West Africa

Author : Elphinstone Dayrell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Folk Stories from Southern Nigeria, West Africa written by Elphinstone Dayrell and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

G. A. HENTY Ultimate Collection: 100+ Historical Novels, Adventure Tales & Short Stories

Author : G. A. Henty
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 15652 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book G. A. HENTY Ultimate Collection: 100+ Historical Novels, Adventure Tales & Short Stories written by G. A. Henty and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-10 with total page 15652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In G. A. Henty's 'Ultimate Collection', readers are taken on a thrilling journey through over 100 historical novels, adventure tales, and short stories. Henty's works are known for their vivid storytelling, detailed historical accuracy, and inspiring tales of courage and perseverance. Set against the backdrop of various historical events and time periods, these stories transport readers to different eras and cultures with rich and immersive narratives. Henty's literary style combines adventure, history, and moral lessons, making his works both entertaining and educational for readers of all ages. G. A. Henty, a prolific British author born in 1832, drew inspiration from his own experiences as a war correspondent and journalist to write his historical novels. His firsthand knowledge of military campaigns and historical events shines through in his detailed descriptions and authentic portrayals of various time periods. Henty's passion for history and storytelling led him to become one of the most popular authors of historical fiction in the late 19th century. I highly recommend G. A. Henty's 'Ultimate Collection' to readers who enjoy immersive historical fiction, thrilling adventures, and tales of heroism. This extensive compilation of Henty's works offers a diverse range of stories that will captivate and educate readers about different eras in history. Whether you are a history enthusiast or simply enjoy a good adventure tale, Henty's collection is sure to entertain and inspire.

Across the River and Into the Trees

Author : Ernest Hemingway
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1476770034
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (767 download)

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Download or read book Across the River and Into the Trees written by Ernest Hemingway and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-05-22 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the fall of 1948, Ernest Hemingway made his first extended visit to Italy in thirty years. His reacquaintance with Venice, a city he loved, provided the inspiration for Across the River and into the Trees, the story of Richard Cantwell, a war-ravaged American colonel stationed in Italy at the close of the Second World War, and his love for a young Italian countess. A poignant, bittersweet homage to love that overpowers reason, to the resilience of the human spirit, and to the worldweary beauty and majesty of Venice, Across the River and into the Trees stands as Hemingway's statement of defiance in response to the great dehumanizing atrocities of the Second World War. Hemingway's last full-length novel published in his lifetime, it moved John O'Hara in The New York Times Book Review to call him “the most important author since Shakespeare.”

Tales of the Cross River

Author : Carol Christian
Publisher : MacMillan Education, Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780333138441
Total Pages : 43 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (384 download)

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Download or read book Tales of the Cross River written by Carol Christian and published by MacMillan Education, Limited. This book was released on 1972-01-01 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Casting Forward

Author : Steve Ramirez
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493051466
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Casting Forward written by Steve Ramirez and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-11-01 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Casting Forward, naturalist, educator, and writer Steve Ramirez takes the reader on a yearlong journey fly fishing all of the major rivers of the Texas Hill Country. This is a story of the resilience of nature and the best of human nature. It is the story of a living, breathing place where the footprints of dinosaurs, conquistadors, and Comanches have mingled just beneath the clear spring-fed waters. This book is an impassioned plea for the survival of this landscape and its biodiversity, and for a new ethic in how we treat fish, nature, and each other.

Tales of a River Rat

Author : Kenny Salwey
Publisher : Fulcrum Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1938486765
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (384 download)

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Download or read book Tales of a River Rat written by Kenny Salwey and published by Fulcrum Publishing. This book was released on 2016-12-14 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Tales of a River Rat, famed storyteller and self-described hermit Kenny Salwey informs and entertains readers as he weaves his life story on the Mississippi River. Salwey knows the river ecosystem with an intimacy unavailable to most. Here he shares his love of and knowledge about the mighty river in an accessible manner sure to appeal to all ages.

The River of Silver

Author : S. A. Chakraborty
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 006309374X
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book The River of Silver written by S. A. Chakraborty and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2022-10-11 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author S. A. Chakraborty’s acclaimed Daevabad Trilogy gets expanded with this new compilation of stories from before, during, and after the events of The City of Brass, The Kingdom of Copper, and The Empire of Gold, all from the perspective of characters both beloved and hated, and even those without a voice in the novels. The River of Silver gathers material both seen and new—including a special coda fans will need to read—making this the perfect complement to those incredible novels. Now together in one place, these stories of Daevabad enrich a world already teeming with magic and wonder. Explore this magical kingdom, hidden from human eyes. A place where djinn live and thrive, fight and love. A world where princes question their power, and powerful demons can help you…or destroy you. A prospective new queen joins a court whose lethal history may overwhelm her own political savvy… An imprisoned royal from a fallen dynasty and a young woman wrenched from her home cross paths in an enchanted garden… A pair of scouts stumble upon a secret in a cursed winter wood that will turn over their world… From Manizheh’s first steps towards rebellion to adventures that take place after The Empire of Gold, this is a must-have collection for those who can’t get enough of Nahri, Ali, and Dara and all that unfolded around them.

I'll Cross the River

Author : C. Hope Flinchbaugh
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant
ISBN 13 : 9781458798329
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (983 download)

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Download or read book I'll Cross the River written by C. Hope Flinchbaugh and published by ReadHowYouWant. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Lay still pretend you are dead," Young Soon told her trembling young son as she lay, bleeding, on the ground, and nestling her nursing baby closer.How could the daily messages blaring from the loud speakers be wrong? Loyal communists believe government announcements that North Korea is the only country prospering, as the rest of the world is depressed and starving. Was it all a lie?After reading a smuggled newspaper article about life beyond North Korea, widowed and pregnant Young Soon is determined to flee her beloved country with her son and baby to find food and safety in neighboring China...across the river.Near the riverbank and above the guardhouse looms a great red dragon. Its tail sweeps back and forth across the river and smaller evil-looking creatures scurry beneath it. Far above the red dragon, Heaven's warriors, dressed in white, charge courageously. The dragon seems distracted, but not defeated.What's to become of Young Soon and her children?Miles away in China, Mei Lin has a heart-pounding dream about a baby crying out to her from murky waters. Who is this baby? How will she find him?I'll Cross the Riveris a true-to-life novel that depicts the incredible human tragedy occurring today inside North Korea. The prayers of many bring two families together in a story you will never forget.

Chike and the River

Author : Chinua Achebe
Publisher : Penguin Books
ISBN 13 : 0307473864
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book Chike and the River written by Chinua Achebe and published by Penguin Books. This book was released on 2011-08-09 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After an 11-year-old Nigerian boy leaves his small village to live with his uncle in the city, he is exposed to a range of new experiences and becomes fascinated with crossing the Niger River on a ferry boat.

JAMAICAN ANANSI TALES AND STORIES

Author : Anon E. Mouse
Publisher : Abela Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1909302376
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book JAMAICAN ANANSI TALES AND STORIES written by Anon E. Mouse and published by Abela Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2016-12-10 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE STORIES in this collection were recorded from the lips of over sixty negro story-tellers in the remote country districts of Jamaica during two visits to the island in the summer of 1919 and the winter of 1921. The role of Anansi, the trickster spider, is akin to the Native American Coyote and the (Southern African) Bantu Hare. Herein you will find 149 Anansi tales and a further 18 Witticisms. The stories are categorised into Animal Stories, Old Stories (chiefly of sorcery), Dance and Song and Witticisms. You will find stories as varied in title and content as “The Fish-Basket”, “The Storm“, “The King's Two Daughters”, “The Gub-Gub Peas”, “Simon Tootoos”, “The Tree-Wife” and many, many more unique tales. In some instances, Martha Warren Beckwith was able to record musical notation to accompany the stories. As such you will find these scattered throughout the book. In this way the original style of the story-telling, which in some instances mingles story, song and dance, is as nearly as possible preserved. Two influences have dominated story-telling in Jamaica, the first an absorbing interest in the magical effect of song which far surpasses that in the action of the story; the second, the conception of the spider Anansi as the trickster hero among a group of animal figures. "Anansi stories" regularly form the entertainment during wake-nights, and it is difficult not to believe that the vividness with which these animal actors take part in the story springs from the idea that they really represent the dead in the underworld whose spirits have the power, according to the native belief, of taking animal form. In the local culture, magic songs are often used in communicating with the dead, and the obeah-man who sets a ghost upon an enemy often sends it in the form of some animal; hence there are animals which must be carefully handled lest they be something other than they appear. The importance of animal stories is further illustrated by the fact that animal stories form the greater part of this volume. 33% of the net profit from the sale of this book will be donated to Sentebale, a charity supporting children orphaned by AIDS in Lesotho.