Download or read book Percival Lowell s Big Red Car written by William Lowell Putnam and published by Light Technology Publishing. This book was released on 2002-08-15 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of one car --a 1911 Stevens-Duryea Model Y "Big Six" -- and its famous owner, Percival Lowell, the American astronomer best known for his studies of Mars and mathematical prediction of the discovery of Pluto. The narrative follows the vehicle, a product of Frank Duryea -- of the pioneering Duryea brothers -- through its time with Lowell and through subsequent owners to its present status as a moving landmark of history. Important developments in the early history of the gasoline-powered automobile are traced to establish the context in which this remarkable vehicle was created. The community in which the Duryea brothers labored, in short-lived teamwork, and their role in the evolution of the automobile industry are discussed. The text also provides an intimate look at the life of one of America's most important astronomers.
Download or read book The Red Car A Novel written by Marcy Dermansky and published by Liveright Publishing. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named one of the Best Books of the Year by Buzzfeed, Huffington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, and Library Journal “Sharp and fiery.... There is, now, a literary term for a book you can’t stop reading.... It is The Red Car.” —New York Times Book Review In her “dry, delightful fairy tale for grown-ups” (People), celebrated novelist Marcy Dermansky offers a biting exploration of a woman’s search for self-realization and models of a life well lived. When Leah’s former boss and mentor, Judy, dies in an accident and leaves Leah her most prized possession—a flashy red sports car—the shock forces Leah to reevaluate her whole life. Leah is living in Queens with a husband she doesn’t love and a list of unfulfilled ambitions. Returning to San Francisco to claim the mysteriously powerful car, she revisits past lives and loves in several sprawling days colored by sex and sorrow. Dermansky evokes an edgy, capricious, and beautifully haunting heroine—one whose search for realization is as wonderfully unpredictable and hypnotic as the twists and turns of the Pacific Coast Highway. Tautly wound, transgressive, and mordantly funny, The Red Car is an incisive exploration of one woman’s unusual route to self-discovery.
Download or read book A Day Out with Dorothy the Dinosaur written by Dorothy the Dinosaur and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join Dorothy the Dinosaur and all her friends on a special day out. Ages 2-5. Spend a day with Dorothy the Dinosaur as she has breakfast with her best friend, Wags (lots of cups of rosy tea), goes to school, takes a trip into the city for a spot of shopping, attends her music lesson and gets ready for an important fancy dress party. Phew! What a busy day. Ages 2-5.
Download or read book A Dream a Day and 7 Years written by Yvette Norman and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010-10-22 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you, or someone you know, has ever been a parent, or is preparing to someday become a parent, this book will give you insight into one new moms private thoughts and feelings regarding motherhood. A Dream, A Day, and Seven Years will take you on the incredible journey of being a fi rst time parent, and will also take you back to that refreshing feeling of looking at life through the eyes of a child. After all, one of the greatest gifts that we, as parents, can possibly give our children, is the gift of remembering.
Download or read book The City of God written by Michael Russell and published by Constable. This book was released on 2023-08-03 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Italy, 1943. Irish detective Stefan Gillespie leaves the chaos of Nazi-occupied Rome for neutral Switzerland on a mission his government knows nothing about. Waiting for a late-night connection in Zurich he sees a train that shouldn't be there. The train's SS guards, who shouldn't be there either, beat him to within an inch of his life. But Stefan's perilous journey begins in Rome with the barbaric murder of an idealistic young Irish priest. The Eternal City is a place of vengeance, duplicity and betrayal that has even infected the City of God itself, the Vatican. In a war that is everywhere, not even neutrals, can escape the surrounding darkness. Praise for Michael Russell 'In The City of God, Michael Russell again captures wartime Europe's uncertainties through his richly drawn Garda inspector Stefan Gillespie' Irish Times 'Complex but compelling . . . utterly vivid and convincing' Independent on Sunday 'A superb, atmospheric thriller' Irish Independent 'A thriller to keep you guessing and gasping' Daily Mail 'Atmospheric' Sunday Times
Download or read book Adventure written by and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Through the Eyes of Rita written by Rita Barone and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-12 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From her birth in Poland just before the start of World War II to her retirement in the United States, Through the Eyes of Rita tells the story of author Rita Barone. She offers a look at her tumultuous life throughout the war and the hardships after. This memoir chronicles her journey to the United States, being trapped in a loveless marriage, and the joy and challenges of raising her children and having grandchildren. Through the Eyes of Rita narrates Barone’s story as she finally experiences peace in her retirement. Praise for Through the Eyes of Rita “Through the Eyes of Rita is a riveting memoir that reads like a movie brimming with stories of childhood innocence, family, war, escape, love, loss, scandal, and resilience. ... through the perspective of a four-year-old in Eastern Europe. As WWII breaks out ... we experience her journey of heartbreak, joy, wonder, terror, and eventually relief as she and her family end up in Bavaria after the war ends. Ten years later ... the author ventures to America to stay two years, learn English, and return. What she doesn’t see coming is her life being disrupted again, pulling her into a loveless marriage ... Not letting it deter her, she forges on raising three children, learning English, and working full time. ... The author demonstrates fortitude and resilience while never losing her sense of humor or her capacity to love. Truly inspiring. A must-read ...!” —Laura DiMinno, Huffington Post
Download or read book Los Angeles written by John Walton Caughey and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-09-01 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Los Angeles, City of Angels. A city with a remarkable history, over 200 years old. Interwoven with the Caughey's commentary are over 100 of the choicest essays on Los Angeles. The saga of cowtown turned post-war metropolis unfolds before the reader.
Download or read book The Liar written by Jennifer Wells and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-10-06 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can you really trust what you see? 'Eerie and intriguing. I can't believe it's a first novel' Fern Britton, Bestselling Author and TV Presenter. 1935. A mother's journey to find out what really happened to her only daughter. Complex and intriguing, full of twists and turns. Perfect for the fans of Lesley Pearse and Dilly Court. What would you do if you saw a girl in a crowd whose face had the same, identical birthmark as your only child? A child who, nearly ten years ago, you were told died? It's 1935 and housewife Emma glimpses a face in a crowd – a little girl with a very unique birthmark. Transfixed by the sight of a stranger; Emma becomes convinced that the girl is her long-lost daughter taken from her at birth. There is only one problem: Emma's daughter is dead. So who is the stranger? The Liar follows Emma's journey as she tries to find out what really happened to her daughter – a journey that unearths secrets from the past and ends in obsession... 'An intriguing mystery that keeps you guessing... If you like compelling mysteries you will love this well written story' Rosie Clarke. What people are saying about THE LIAR: 'This is well worthy of 5 stars. I highly recommend this book' 'I was gutted when I got to the end because I wanted to keep reading!' 'A compelling and well written novel' 'It's so unexpected, with twists and turns that were both shocking and exciting'
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Download or read book The Works of Jack London Novels Short Stories Poems Plays Memoirs Essays written by Jack London and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-22 with total page 4763 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Jack London (1876-1916) was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist. His amazing life experience also includes being an oyster pirate, railroad hobo, gold prospector, sailor, war correspondent and much more. He wrote adventure novels & sea tales, stories of the Gold Rush, tales of the South Pacific and the San Francisco Bay area - most of which were based on or inspired by his own life experiences. Content: The Cruise of the Dazzler A Daughter of the Snows The Call of the Wild The Kempton-Wace Letters The Sea-Wolf The Game White Fang Before Adam The Iron Heel Martin Eden Burning Daylight Adventure The Scarlet Plague A Son of the Sun The Abysmal Brute The Valley of the Moon The Mutiny of the Elsinore The Star Rover The Little Lady of the Big House Jerry of the Islands Michael, Brother of Jerry Hearts of Three Son of the Wolf The God of His Fathers Children of the Frost The Faith of Men Tales of the Fish Patrol Moon-Face Love of Life Lost Face South Sea Tales When God Laughs The House of Pride & Other Tales of Hawaii Smoke Bellew The Night Born The Strength of the Strong The Turtles of Tasman The Human Drift The Red One On the Makaloa Mat Dutch Courage Uncollected Stories The Road The Cruise of the Snark John Barleycorn The People of the Abyss Theft Daughters of the Rich The Acorn-Planter A Wicked Woman The Birth Mark The First Poet Scorn of Woman Revolution and Other Essays The War of the Classes What Socialism Is What Communities Lose by the Competitive System Through The Rapids on the Way to the Klondike From Dawson to the Sea Our Adventures in Tampico With Funston's Men The Joy of Small Boat Sailing Husky, Wolf Dog of the North The Impossibility of War...
Download or read book JACK LONDON Ultimate Collection 250 Works in One Volume Novels Short Stories Plays Poetry Memoirs Essays Articles Illustrated written by Jack London and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-15 with total page 4811 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jack London's Ultimate Collection contains over 250 works that showcase the breadth and depth of his literary talent. Known for his naturalistic writing style and vivid portrayal of the harsh realities of life, London's works often explore themes of survival, nature, and the human spirit. This collection includes his most famous novels such as 'The Call of the Wild' and 'White Fang', as well as a vast selection of short stories, plays, poetry, memoirs, essays, and articles, all beautifully illustrated. London's powerful storytelling ability and keen observation of the world around him make this collection a must-read for any lover of classic literature. By immersing oneself in London's diverse body of work, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the human experience and the essence of life itself.
Download or read book Spaces written by C.S. Graves and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-05-25 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Of all the spaces a child might occupy, silence is the worst." SPACES Spaces, tells the story of Eliot Thomas, a boy troubled at school and troubled at home, who only finds solace when, one night, he secretly observes a prostitute at work and decides, whatever the cost, to take his turn, and make her his. Set in 1982 in an English seaside town, the novel explores the spaces children occupy absent of grown-ups, physical as well as conceptual, language, sex, silence, violence, abuse etc. It occurred to him then, that memories were a bit like clouds: they were not constant things, but had a habit of changing shape-even while you watched-remaining true for but a moment, before breaking up, or dissolving to nothing-never to be recalled. "Gritty and uncompromising, Spaces, could be regarded as a modern day, Kes." "Relevant and unsettling...every parent should read this." "A genuine page turner, with some proper laugh out loud moments, which is always gold."
Download or read book Yokohama Yankee written by Leslie Helm and published by Chin Music Press Inc.. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leslie D. Helm's decision to adopt Japanese children launches him on a personal journey through his family's 140 years in Japan, beginning with his great-grandfather, who worked as a military advisor in 1870 and defied custom to marry his Japanese mistress. The family's poignant experiences of love and war help Helm overcome his cynicism and embrace his Japanese and American heritage. This is the first book to look at Japan across five generations, with perspective that is both from the inside and through foreign eyes. Helm draws on his great-grandfather's unpublished memoir and a wealth of primary source material to bring his family history to life. Leslie D. Helm is a veteran foreign correspondent, having served eight years in Tokyo for Business Week and the Los Angeles Times. Currently, he is editor of Seattle Business, a monthly magazine that has won multiple first place excellence in journalism awards in the Pacific Northwest. Helm earned a master's degree in journalism from the Columbia University School of Journalism and in Asian studies from the University of California, Berkeley. He was born and raised in Yokohama, Japan, where his family has lived since 1868.
