Download or read book A Dream About Lightning Bugs written by Ben Folds and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2019-07-30 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the genre-defying icon Ben Folds comes a memoir that is as nuanced, witty, and relatable as his cult-classic songs. “A Dream About Lightning Bugs reads like its author: intelligent, curious, unapologetically punk, and funny as hell.”—Sara Bareilles NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR AND PASTE Ben Folds is a celebrated American singer-songwriter, beloved for songs such as “Brick,” “You Don’t Know Me,” “Rockin’ the Suburbs,” and “The Luckiest,” and is the former frontman of the alternative rock band Ben Folds Five. But Folds will be the first to tell you he’s an unconventional icon, more normcore than hardcore. Now, in his first book, Folds looks back at his life so far in a charming and wise chronicle of his artistic coming of age, infused with the wry observations of a natural storyteller. In the title chapter, “A Dream About Lightning Bugs,” Folds recalls his earliest childhood dream—and realizes how much it influenced his understanding of what it means to be an artist. In “Measure Twice, Cut Once” he learns to resist the urge to skip steps during the creative process. In “Hall Pass” he recounts his 1970s North Carolina working-class childhood, and in “Cheap Lessons” he returns to the painful life lessons he learned the hard way—but that luckily didn’t kill him. In his inimitable voice, both relatable and thought-provoking, Folds digs deep into the life experiences that shaped him, imparting hard-earned wisdom about both art and life. Collectively, these stories embody the message Folds has been singing about for years: Smile like you’ve got nothing to prove, because it hurts to grow up, and life flies by in seconds. Praise for A Dream About Lightning Bugs “Besides being super talented, and an incredibly poignant and multifaceted musician, Ben Folds is a fantastic author. I couldn’t put this book down—and not just because I taped it to my hand. Ben takes us into his mind and into his process from the very beginnings of his childhood to where he is today—one of the greatest musicians and writers that has ever graced the art.”—Bob Saget

Download or read book Leo the Lightning Bug written by Eric Drachman and published by Kidwick Books LLC. This book was released on 2001 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kids will identify with Leo and grasp the importance of believing in themselves as they follow Leo's adventure to make his own light. Full color.

Download or read book Three Pianos written by Andrew McMahon and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From beloved indie musician Andrew McMahon comes a searingly honest and beautifully written memoir about the challenges and triumphs of his life and career, as seen through the lens of his personal connection to three pianos. Andrew McMahon grew up in sunny Southern California as a child prodigy, learning to play piano and write songs at a very early age, stunning schoolmates and teachers alike with his gift for performing and his unique ability to emotionally connect with audiences. McMahon would go on to become the lead singer and songwriter for Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin, and to release his debut solo album, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, in 2014. But behind this seemingly optimistic and quintessentially American story of big dreams come true lies a backdrop of overwhelming challenges that McMahon has faced—from a childhood defined by his father's struggle with addiction to his very public battle with leukemia in 2005 at the age of twenty-three, as chronicled in the intensely personal documentary Dear Jack. Overcoming those odds, McMahon has found solace and hope in the things that matter most, including family, the healing power of music and the one instrument he's always turned to: his piano. Three Pianos takes readers on a beautifully rendered and bitter-sweet American journey, one filled with inspiration, heartbreak, and an unwavering commitment to shedding our past in order to create a better future.

Download or read book Firefly Experience written by and published by . This book was released on 2017-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Up-close and uniquely personal, like never seen before, this exquisite fine art book showcases the glowing beauty of fireflies, as seen through the lens of the award-winning nature photographer, Radim Schreiber, who spent nine years creating this stunning body of work.This is a collection of hauntingly beautiful photographic portraits of fireflies, lightening bugs, glow worms, and other bioluminescent creatures in their natural environment captured in Iowa, the Smoky Mountains National Park, and other locations around the United States.Firefly Experience takes the viewer into mysterious realms, offering marvelous photography on every page. The images are accompanied with informative detail and personal anecdotes.Discover more atwww.FireflyExperience.org

Download or read book Fireflies written by Julie Brinckloe and published by Perfection Learning. This book was released on 1986-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gentle story and warm pictures capture the joyous freedom of a summer night.

Download or read book Potted Meat written by Steven Dunn and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in a decaying town in southern West Virginia, Potted Meat follows a young Aftican-American boy into adolescence as he struggles with abusive parents, poverty, alcohol addiction, and racial tensions.

Download or read book Amy s Light written by and published by Dawn Publications. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In bed at night, Amy peers from under her covers at the dark shadows on the wall. But what is that flicker of light from the window? As she discovers the source of the mysterious light in her own backyard, she also learns something important about herself. The light, like many things in life, is something to be treasured but not contained, appreciated but always free. Here is a story to light one's eveningsany time of year.

Download or read book Firefly Summer written by Kathleen Y'Barbo and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-28 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Sugar Pine, Texas, where there is one red light, one taxi cab, and one grieving mama left wondering why the Lord didn't grab hold of her prodigal son before it was too late. Grieving artist Sessa Chambers is left with a grandchild to raise and a decision to make: could she accept a dream job restoring carousel horses for the Smithsonian, manage a ranch, and take care of her granddaughter? With the ladies of the Pies, Books & Jesus Book Club in her corner, she accepts the job and awaits the first shipment of horses. Then one day a handsome cowboy arrives on her doorstep to complicate everything. Former rodeo star turned Houston surgeon Trey Brown is haunted by the night he killed a man-a teenager, really-with the same hands he uses to hold a scalpel. Forgiveness is his only hope, so he seeks out his victim's only living relative, his mother. Ranch owner Sessa Chambers is not at all what he expects. Her presence is more jolting than any eight-second bronco ride from his former rodeo days, and the only thing he wants to do is get to know her better. She's mistaken him for the hired help, and he's fine with that. Until he finds a way to admit he killed her son, Trey will work off the guilt that is plaguing him. In tiny Sugar Pine, Texas, everyone knows everyone else's business and most of them know the others' pie recipes as well. Thus, the ladies of the Pies, Books & Jesus Book Club are determined to figure out exactly who Sessa's handsome cowboy is and what he wants with their Sessa. Once they do, can Trey and Sessa's growing love for one another survive the truth? Bestselling author Kathleen Y'Barbo is a multiple Carol Award and RITA nominee and bestselling author of more than one hundred books with over two million copies of her books in print in the US and abroad. A tenth-generation Texan and certified paralegal, she is a member of the Texas Bar Association Paralegal Division, Texas A&M Association of Former Students and the Texas A&M Women Former Students (Aggie Women), Texas Historical Society, Novelists Inc., and American Christian Fiction Writers. She would also be a member of the Daughters of the American Republic, Daughters of the Republic of Texas and a few other fabulous organizations if she would just remember to fill out the paperwork that Great Aunt Mary Beth has sent her more than once. When she's not spinning modern day tales about her wacky Southern relatives, Kathleen inserts an ancestor or two into her historical and mystery novels as well. Recent book releases include bestselling The Pirate Bride set in 1700s New Orleans and Galveston, its sequel The Alamo Bride set in 1836 Texas, which feature a few well-placed folks from history and a family tale of adventure on the high seas and on the coast of Texas. She also writes (mostly) relative-free cozy mystery novels for Guideposts Books. Kathleen and her hero in combat boots husband have their own surprise love story that unfolded on social media a few years back. They make their home just north of Houston, Texas and are the parents and in-laws of a blended family of Texans, Okies, and one very adorable Londoner.

Download or read book The Lightning Bug written by Calvin Johnson-Rowe and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2010-03 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Dream About Lightning Bugs written by Ben Folds and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2020-07-21 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the genre-defying icon Ben Folds comes a memoir that is as nuanced, witty, and relatable as his cult-classic songs. “A Dream About Lightning Bugs reads like its author: intelligent, curious, unapologetically punk, and funny as hell.”—Sara Bareilles NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR AND PASTE Ben Folds is a celebrated American singer-songwriter, beloved for songs such as “Brick,” “You Don’t Know Me,” “Rockin’ the Suburbs,” and “The Luckiest,” and is the former frontman of the alternative rock band Ben Folds Five. But Folds will be the first to tell you he’s an unconventional icon, more normcore than hardcore. Now, in his first book, Folds looks back at his life so far in a charming and wise chronicle of his artistic coming of age, infused with the wry observations of a natural storyteller. In the title chapter, “A Dream About Lightning Bugs,” Folds recalls his earliest childhood dream—and realizes how much it influenced his understanding of what it means to be an artist. In “Measure Twice, Cut Once” he learns to resist the urge to skip steps during the creative process. In “Hall Pass” he recounts his 1970s North Carolina working-class childhood, and in “Cheap Lessons” he returns to the painful life lessons he learned the hard way—but that luckily didn’t kill him. In his inimitable voice, both relatable and thought-provoking, Folds digs deep into the life experiences that shaped him, imparting hard-earned wisdom about both art and life. Collectively, these stories embody the message Folds has been singing about for years: Smile like you’ve got nothing to prove, because it hurts to grow up, and life flies by in seconds. Praise for A Dream About Lightning Bugs “Besides being super talented, and an incredibly poignant and multifaceted musician, Ben Folds is a fantastic author. I couldn’t put this book down—and not just because I taped it to my hand. Ben takes us into his mind and into his process from the very beginnings of his childhood to where he is today—one of the greatest musicians and writers that has ever graced the art.”—Bob Saget

Download or read book The Art of Catching Lightning Bugs written by Jillian Waldhart and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2023-10-12 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emi Blakely lives a rather comfortable life as an interior designer in the big city, but her passion and direction have admittedly dwindled. If she’s being totally honest with herself, she has perhaps procrastinated, maybe just a little bit, when it comes to doing anything about it. When she is forced to return to her family’s cottage for the first time since her father’s death, she is inspired to take a closer look at the life she’s living. Will she sacrifice the security of staying comfortable in her stagnant life, or will she overcome her fears and allow herself to make an immense leap of faith? An innocently romantic love story, The Art of Catching Lightning Bugs is one young woman’s journey to self-discovery as she learns to follow the peace of God and trust in His perfect timing.

Download or read book Fireflies Glow worms and Lightning Bugs written by Lynn Frierson Faust and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first comprehensive firefly guide for eastern and central North America ever published. It is written for all those who want to know more about the amazing world of lightning bugs and learn the secrets hidden in the flash patterns of the 75+ species found in the eastern and central U.S. and Canada. As an independent researcher working with numerous university teams, naturalist Lynn Frierson Faust, “The Lightning Bug Lady,” has spent decades tracking the behavior and researching the habitats of these fascinating creatures. Based on her twenty-five years of field work, this book is intended to increase understanding and appreciation of bioluminescent insects while igniting enthusiasm in a fun and informative way. Species accounts are coupled with historical background and literary epigraphs to engage and draw readers young and old into the world of these tiny sparklers. A chart documenting the flash patterns of the various species will aid in identification. Clear photos illustrate the insects’ distinguishing physical characteristics, while habitats, seasonality, and common names are provided in clear, easy-to-understand yet scientifically accurate language. The guide will be welcomed by everyone who wants to learn more about fireflies' and glow-worms' unique traits and about their fragile niche in the ecosystem. FEATURES Over 600 color photographsDetailed accounts and anatomical diagrams of 75+ species, as well as aids in distinguishing between similar speciesA first-of-its-kind flash-pattern chart that folds out on heavy-weight paper • Extensive scientific details written in an understandable and engaging wayColorful, common names—Twilight Bush Baby, Shadow Ghosts, and Snappy Syncs, and more—for easy species identification based on flash patternsTips on ideal sites and times of year for firefly watchingConservation-oriented approach

Download or read book The Fireflies of Estill County written by Kim E. Wilson and published by Emerald Books. This book was released on 2020-08-17 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A vow made on one night of unspeakable horror binds four women decades later as they become the targets of justice—or revenge. Bertie Dunnigan, a seasoned criminal defense attorney in Louisville, Kentucky, receives an anonymous email with the subject heading “Fireflies.” She knows even before opening it that the worst night of her life has come back to haunt her. It was 1975 in Estill County, Kentucky, when Bertie and three of her closest friends set out on a sweltering July night for a little excitement and spirited fun. What began as an evening of teenage laughter and adventure would end with terror, forever changing the course of their lives. Read on in The Fireflies of Estill County to learn more about the night that transformed Bertie’s life.

Download or read book A Dream Once Dreamed written by Petrie and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2020-03-23 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is 1987 and the longing Sally Salzmann feels for the love of her life, Frankie Petrovic, is as sharp now as it was in 1967. In the twenty years since Frankie died, Sally has solely raised their son, Franklin, while never forgetting the man who still holds her heart. But when she receives a mysterious package from Frankie's sister one day, everything changes. Inside the package is a note from his sister along with never-before-seen letters and poems from Frankie. As the contents carry Sally back in time, she embarks on an odyssey from Detroit to San Francisco and Las Vegas as she tries to piece together what happened to Frankie and why everything went wrong so quickly. Accompanied by a friend and Franklin, Sally retraces Frankie's last few months of life. But will she find a way to fulfill his last dream? In this poignant novel, a single mother takes a trip back in time to recreate her soul mate's final days and find a way forward after twenty years of mourning.

Download or read book The Reformatory Press written by Iowa. Reformatory at Anamosa and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Winter Meditations written by Jean Elizabeth Ward and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-08-26 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winter Poetry and Prose, Old and New, by Various Authors, Kimo Poetry, Nanni Poetry, and several Zen Poems by Jean Elizabeth Ward, Poet Laureate. Winter Poetry, Prose, Old and New, by Various Authors, Seabrook, Texas, Kemah, Texas, Galveston Bay. English Poets, Scottish Poets, American Poets, Canadian Poets, Japanese Poets, Chinese Poets, all about Winter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas, including the original Peach Blossom Shangri-la by Tao Yuanming in Chinese and English, combined together to become a delight for the soul. Fourth in a series of Meditations.

Download or read book Understand Your Dreams written by Alice Anne Parker and published by H J Kramer. This book was released on 2011-08-31 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised and updated edition of a classic book on dream interpretation includes 500 more images and a new three-step process for understanding the messages of your subconscious mind. Divided into four sections, Understand Your Dreams includes: an introduction to dreams with directions for using the book, a short-cut method of interpreting your dreams, a longer eight-step method for deeper interpretation, and a glossary with more than 2000 images from A to Z. In the vocabulary section, each entry includes common associations for the image and questions to ask yourself to understand the image in the context of your own life and dream. For example, the association for "zombie" is "living death" and the question is "What am I afraid to let go of?" For "scissors": "feminine weapon; separation" and "What do I wish to cut out?" The format is inviting and interesting reading, and, based on the letters the author receives, the work has proven to be useful for thousands of readers for the past 10 years. What makes Understand Your Dreams unique? Alice Anne Parker has developed a proven technique to recall and record dreams while they are still fresh in the dreamer's mind by grouping similar images, feelings, and characters into affinity circles. By pinpointing the feelings and images of dreams and identifying them with the dreamer's waking life, readers gain insights into their own subconscious. The extensive dream dictionary shows how dream images trigger pivotal questions that stimulate ideas and associations in the reader — something that mere definitions cannot. Parker goes on to guide the reader into developing a personal dream vocabulary and explains how to work with a partner or lover to cultivate "active dreaming."