Download or read book A Jinx Called Joe written by Joe Shek and published by . This book was released on 2023-05-23 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Synopsis: A Jinx Called Joe is a semi-autobiography, based on Joe’s experience. ‘Jinx’ was the name that ‘the father’ assign to Joe, and the word has permanently been embedded in Joe’s painful memory. His life did not belong to him. Struggling his whole life since birth, Joe decided to survive independently. Lacking any support, Joe had to force himself to be brave and strong to overcome every uphill battle because he had no other choice. To escape from the abuse from ‘the father’, Joe had only two paths — committing suicide or risking everything to fight against ‘the father’. A Jinx Called Joe is an account of the struggle for the meaning of life and self-worth. With no strong literacy background, only sincere words and genuine feelings can touch the readers. Written by someone who was broken, the tale was born to seek to advocate empathy. Writing Style: This book possesses a unique writing style, inspired by A Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers by Xiaolu Guo. A strong personality can be found in the first-person point of view. Some English sentences do not follow the grammar rules, with some Chinese writing elements.
Download or read book A Day in the Life a Jinx Named Joe written by BJ McQueen and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2022-04-14 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Day in the Life of: A Jinx Named Joe (A Romance Story) is the tale of a nice boy who meets a nice girl. But, what happens when the nice girl meets the nice guy who just happens to be a jinx? When Joseph Tanner first meets Lisa Newman, they literally fall head over heels...on each other. Lisa knew the instant she fell on the handsome klutz that he was the one for her. The next time Joseph and Lisa meet, it’s head on. His head, her car. So, just how do Lisa, her best friend Gina and Joe’s best friend, Cherry, a lounge lizard and nightclub singer, help the amnesiac Jinx recover his memory, all the while being chased by thugs, dog nappers, crazy ex-girlfriends and a mysterious artist named Conrad Binkendorf? Read and find out!
Download or read book Edge of Dark Water written by Joe R. Lansdale and published by Hachette+ORM. This book was released on 2012-03-27 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mark Twain meets classic Stephen King -- a bold new direction for widely acclaimed Edgar Award winner Joe R. Lansdale. May Lynn was once a pretty girl who dreamed of becoming a Hollywood star. Now she's dead, her body dredged up from the Sabine River. Sue Ellen, May Lynn's strong-willed teenage friend, sets out to dig up May Lynn's body, burn it to ash, and take those ashes to Hollywood to spread around. If May Lynn can't become a star, then at least her ashes will end up in the land of her dreams. Along with her friends Terry and Jinx and her alcoholic mother, Sue Ellen steals a raft and heads downriver to carry May Lynn's remains to Hollywood. Only problem is, Sue Ellen has some stolen money that her enemies will do anything to get back. And what looks like a prime opportunity to escape from a worthless life will instead lead to disastrous consequences. In the end, Sue Ellen will learn a harsh lesson on just how hard growing up can really be.
Download or read book Back on the Map written by Lisa Ann Scott and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-06-27 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With their mother long dead and their father unknown, eleven-year-old Penny Porter and her twin brother Parker have been bouncing around foster homes for as long as they can remember. Inspired by the historical figures in her favorite book, Penny likes to imagine who she could be related to. Sacagawea? Her genes would be good ones to have. Or maybe Ghandi, or Harriet Tubman. There are endless possibilities! But while Penny embraces the question marks in her family tree, she and Porter are both ready for a real home. Living with their aging, ornery Grauntie isn’t easy, but it’s better than other places they’ve been, and they don’t want to get moved again—or worse, split up. Penny believes the key to keeping them from being bounced to another new home is getting their town of New Hope, North Carolina back on the state map. And what better way to do that than to spruce up and sell New Hope’s Finest—an old orphanage that was supposed to reopen years ago as the best attraction ever, but never did. She’s got the creativity and the gumption to do it. And maybe knowing who you are doesn’t matter so much as knowing what you can do. But will that be enough to finally keep her and Parker in one place for good?
Download or read book Jinx Birthright written by Brett A. Cramer and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-10-05 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Birthright team is exhilarated by their win in the City Park at the beginning of summer vacation. Now that school has started again, Jinx and his friends are more worried about; new teachers, new friends, and who's the prettiest girl in school than the darkness slowly beginning to grip the city of New Day. A new designer drug of choice called Amber is sending Deltas into fits of rage and giving normal people uncontrollable powers. When the drug infects someone close to Jinx, he dives head first into the Lowers and begins searching for answers to an inconceivable question. Why is Amber laced with black magic? Dark days are coming. Secrets will be revealed. Hope will be taken away. And when it is gone, Birthright must come together to focus their energy into seeing the complete picture. When their eyes are open to the truth and everything is revealed, nothing will ever be the same again.
Download or read book Joe Strong the Boy Fire Eater written by Barnum Vance Barnum and published by 1st World Publishing. This book was released on 2007-04 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ladies and gentlemen, if you will kindly give me your attention for a few moments I will be happy to introduce to your favorable notice an entertainer of world-wide fame who will, I am sure, not only mystify you but, at the same time, interest you. You ha
Download or read book Joe Strong the Boy Fire Eater Or The Most Dangerous Performance on Record written by Vance Barnum and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-12 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Joe Strong the Boy Fire-Eater; Or, The Most Dangerous Performance on Record' by Vance Barnum, readers are taken on an exhilarating journey through the world of circus performers and daredevil acts. The book, written in a suspenseful and descriptive style, captures the attention of readers with its vivid imagery and thrilling plot. Set in the late 19th century, the novel provides a glimpse into the entertainment industry of the time, highlighting the risks and challenges faced by performers like Joe Strong as they push the boundaries of their craft. Vance Barnum, known for his detailed and engaging writing style, drew inspiration from his own experiences working in the circus industry to create 'Joe Strong the Boy Fire-Eater.' His deep understanding of the inner workings of circus life shines through in the authenticity and realism of the characters and events depicted in the book. I highly recommend 'Joe Strong the Boy Fire-Eater' to readers who enjoy fast-paced, exciting stories set in unique and captivating environments. Vance Barnum's masterful storytelling and intricate character development make this novel a truly immersive and unforgettable reading experience.
Download or read book Dying to Have Her written by Heather Graham and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2012-02-21 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A soap opera actress is in danger—and her handsome ex is hired to protect her—in this tale of romantic suspense from the New York Times–bestselling author. Jane Dunne has a future in Hollywood. After years of striving, she’s finally landed a juicy part on Valentine Valley, the highest-rated soap on daytime TV. Fame will be hers, no matter whom she has to hurt to get it. But fate, it seems, has other plans. As Jane readies for her first close-up, a stage light falls from above, breaking Jane’s neck on her first day of work. The tragedy shocks the set, and terrifies Valentine Valley star Serena McCormack, who fears the deadly blow was meant for her. When death threats flood Serena’s dressing room, the show’s producers hire her former lover, private investigator Liam Murphy, to protect her. He is a handsome, courageous bodyguard, and as they grow closer Serena thinks she might be on the verge of true love—unless death finds her first. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Heather Graham including rare photos from the author’s personal collection. Dying to Have Heris the 2nd book in the Valentine Valley series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Download or read book Merchant Vessels of the United States written by United States. Coast Guard and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 1778 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Famous Character Dolls written by Susan Brewer and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the popular Famous series, Famous Dolls celebrates dolls in film, TV, cartoons, books, comics and comic strips, as well as toys such as Hamble in Playschool. It also explores the world of celebrity dolls including stars such as Shirley Temple and Mae West, pop star dolls including Michael Jackson and Cher, and dolls representing royalty. Written by leading doll expert, Susan Brewer, the author of British Dolls in the 1950s and British Dolls in the 1960s, the book starts with a series of essays setting dolls in context and exploring their role in popular culture. The main part of the book is an impressive A-Z of famous dolls, with symbols to show in which field they became famous (e.g. cartoons, toys or comic strips). The stories behind each of the dolls are told, including the tragic tale of Raggedy Ann and how a little girl inspired one of the most iconic character dolls of all time. A must-buy book for everyone who has ever own or collected dolls or is interested in popular culture. Did you know? - The author of Raggedy Ann, Johnny Gruelle, was a vehement anti-vaccination campaigner after his young daughter died when she was vaccinated at school without his consent - Angela Rippon created the Victoria Plum doll series based on a plum tree in her garden - Holly Hobbie is an author and illustrator who named the famous patchwork-wearing little girl after her. It became a popular doll in the 1970s
Download or read book Merchant Vessels of the United States written by and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 1788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mirror Mirror written by Tiger Faye and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2017-11-29 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When twin brothers Jett and Adam, and their best friend Mavis, go for a research trip to Costa Rica, they never thought they would uncover relics from a land that lays hidden within the hollows of a supernatural chasm. Forbidden explorations land the trio in peril and when Jett’s curiosity almost kills him, a mysterious and deadly warrior named Blaze is his unlikely saviour. Through her, Jett, Adam, and Mavis are exposed to the hidden city of Myra, whose inhabitants possess abilities that go beyond their comprehension. Despite the residents’ formidable gifts, no power comes without its price, and the trio witnesses the struggle of the curse and blessing that is bestowed upon the people of the shining city. When Mavis is kidnapped, Jett must choose between betraying his saviour and losing his best friend forever. As Blaze’s dark past and tainted blood are revealed to him, Jett struggles to decide whether to trust or betray his rescuer. Will Jett leave with Mavis by his side again? Or will his own power be his destruction? As they race against the clock, Jett will realize that is that no one is always the hero, and no one is always the villain.
Download or read book Spiritual Merchants written by Carolyn Morrow Long and published by Univ. of Tennessee Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They can be found along the side streets of many American cities: herb or candle shops catering to practitioners of Voodoo, hoodoo, Santería, and similar beliefs. Here one can purchase ritual items and raw materials for the fabrication of traditional charms, plus a variety of soaps, powders, and aromatic goods known in the trade as "spiritual products." For those seeking health or success, love or protection, these potions offer the power of the saints and the authority of the African gods. In Spiritual Merchants, Carolyn Morrow Long provides an inside look at the followers of African-based belief systems and the retailers and manufacturers who supply them. Traveling from New Orleans to New York, from Charleston to Los Angeles, she takes readers on a tour of these shops, examines the origins of the products, and profiles the merchants who sell them. Long describes the principles by which charms are thought to operate, how ingredients are chosen, and the uses to which they are put. She then explores the commodification of traditional charms and the evolution of the spiritual products industry--from small-scale mail order "doctors" and hoodoo drugstores to major manufacturers who market their products worldwide. She also offers an eye-opening look at how merchants who are not members of the culture entered the business through the manufacture of other goods such as toiletries, incense, and pharmaceuticals. Her narrative includes previously unpublished information on legendary Voodoo queens and hoodoo workers, as well as a case study of John the Conqueror root and its metamorphosis from spirit-embodying charm to commercial spiritual product. No other book deals in such detail with both the history and current practices of African-based belief systems in the United States and the evolution of the spiritual products industry. For students of folklore or anyone intrigued by the world of charms and candle shops, Spiritual Merchants examines the confluence of African and European religion in the Americas and provides a colorful introduction to a vibrant aspect of contemporary culture. The Author: Carolyn Morrow Long is a preservation specialist and conservator at the the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History.
Download or read book Joe DiMaggio written by Richard Ben Cramer and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2001-09-04 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the life story of Joe DiMaggio, including his first game with the New York Yankees in the 1930s, his marriage to Marilyn Monroe & his rise to hero status. Richard Ben Cramer tells of the ways in which fame can both build & destroy.
Download or read book Chumpy Walnut written by Will Viharo and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-09-22 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A nostalgic fable about a guy only a foot tall - lost, alone and looking for love and friendship in a wacky, wondrous world of hoboes, gangsters, gamblers, gun molls, showgirls, and other colorful characters.
Download or read book The Accidental Developer written by Henry Pollack and published by ABC Enterprises(Australian Broadcasting Corporation). This book was released on 2005 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "On the surface Henry Pollack's memoir is a helter-skelter adventure that begins with a teenaged Jewish refugee fleeing the Nazi tsunami across war-torn Poland on pushbike, and ends with Pollack in Australia - architect, empire builder, property development tycoon. But Pollack's focus is less on his own breathtaking journey than on the fascinating worlds through which he passed and the hundreds of characters he met along the way. Suddenly we are transported to multicultural Lodz or find ourselves crawling on our bellies with the Polish underground. Then there's the mayhem of Shanghai and the civility of Hong Kong alongside the rough waterside workers of the Australian docks. In his late thirties, creatively stifled and inspired by Europe's post-war reconstruction, Pollack turned to architetcure. His first commission was in 1964, his first development in 1966 and, amidst stoushes with the Builders labourers Federation, his Mirvac Company quickly grew into an empire" -- back cover.
Download or read book The Saturday Evening Post written by and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
