Download or read book A Trunk For Ernie written by Jana Nicol and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-19 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ernie the elephant is born without a trunk and learns to adapt

Download or read book Through the Eyes of Ernest written by D. McFee and published by BookCountry. This book was released on 2014-01-08 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever wonder what happens to the zoo and circus elephants after the all the people go home for the day? Ernest knows... Ernest is a captive born elephant with no connection to his wild relatives. He has had no chance to experience the wild, and this is, perhaps, his greatest tragedy. He doesn’t know what he is missing, but he’s about to find out. Ernest is one of thousands of elephants kept in zoos and circuses for the amusement of humans. Throughout the day, humans stare at him and make silly faces. At night, he’s confined to a tiny paddock. He has no idea about life in the wild, where close-knit families of elephants live as long as humans—presuming humans let them. His first elephant friend, wild born Frankie, tells Ernest all about the pleasures of living wild, and the family he misses so much. When humans send Ernest to the circus to perform, he meets other wild-born elephants, including wise old Mary and majestic, motherly Eve. Ernest learns more about what he’s been denied even as he discovers the rigorous, sometimes brutal world of circus training. A somber but ultimately hopeful tale told from an elephant’s point of view, Through the Eyes of Ernest: A Memoir to Honor Elephants asks us to consider why we keep such intelligent, social animals in captivity.

Download or read book Ernie s Ark written by Monica Wood and published by Godine+ORM. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling author of The One-in-a-Million Boy has crafted a story collection that “illuminates the grace in the average and everyday” of a small town (San Francisco Chronicle). In ten interlinking stories, the town of Abbot Falls reacts as Ernie Whitten, pipefitter, builds a giant ark in his backyard. Ernie was weeks away from a pension-secured retirement when the union went on strike. Now his wife Marie is ill. Struck with sudden inspiration, Ernie builds the ark as a work of art for his wife to see from the window; a vessel to carry them both away; or a plea for God to spare Marie, come hell or high water. As the ark takes shape, the rest of the town carries on. There’s Dan Little, a building-code enforcer who comes to fine Ernie for the ark and makes a significant discovery about himself; Francine Love, a precocious thirteen-year-old who longs to be a part of the family-like world of the union workers; and Atlantic Pulp & Paper CEO Henry John McCoy, an impatient man wearily determined to be a good father to his twenty-six-year-old daughter. The people of Abbott Falls will try their best to hold a community together, against the fiercest of odds . . . Few writers can capture the extraordinary within seemingly ordinary lives as does Monica Wood. An unforgettable tapestry of love, loneliness—and neighbors. “Like Elizabeth Strout, her fellow chronicler of small-town Maine life, Monica Wood imbues her characters with the complexity and humanity of real people. Ernie’s Ark is as true as life.” ?Christina Baker Kline, New York Times bestselling author

Download or read book Uprooting Ernie written by Pamela Burford and published by Radical Poodle Press. This book was released on 2021-07-09 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Engaging and hilarious, Uprooting Ernie is the perfect summer read with its Long Island setting, light (but not trite) prose and very human humor.” — Tamsen Schultz, best-selling author of the Windsor Series mysteries “Uprooting Ernie is an intriguing murder mystery, full of twists and turns, interesting characters, and hilarious escapades you don’t want to miss.” — Angel Sefer, best-selling author of The Greek Isles Series “Oh what a fun read!... There are some seriously superb ideas in this book! The names especially—I mean, how not to love Sexy Beast, the most adorable, lovable purse-sized doggie in the world, who just happens to be a millionaire, owning a mansion for his house. And his human, the Death Diva (aka Jane Delaney)? Come on, admit you’re smiling at this point... Yeah, lots of good chuckles, a bit of nail-biting suspense, a love triangle of sorts, or at least a good dilemma in the subject—all my faves!!!... Really entertaining book!!! Two thumbs up!” — BookBug's World “This is a fun, quick read on a summer day... I enjoyed the humor—Jane is a funny, funny lady.” — It's Not All Gravy ◊ Death Diva Jane is simply going about her business, which in this case requires her to empty a three-liter spigot box of cheap rosé on a grave, when she and her furry sidekick, Sexy Beast, make a grisly discovery in the town cemetery. The victim was murdered three decades ago, but memories are fresh and old grievances fresher as facts come to light and fingers start pointing. Naturally Jane must investigate. Well, what would you do if one of your best pals turned out to be Suspect Numero Uno? Meanwhile, between her amorous ex and a sexy bad boy who keeps popping up in the most distracting way—not to mention the (creepy? bizarre? pathetic?) guys she’s meeting through a dog lovers’ dating site—her love life has never been so (creepy? bizarre? pathetic?)… interesting.

Download or read book The Boyhood Adventures of Ernie Bill written by Ernie Bill (Ernest) Boehnert and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2018-02-08 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ernest Boehnert (Baynert) was born on a farm near Carry the Kettle First Nation and grew up in the town of Wolseley, Saskatchewan. He arrived at the end of the Great Depression and the beginning of World War II. This was a turbulent time in world history. Ernie Bill’s childhood was during the 1940’s. The way of life was very different than modern times. People did not have the many technological things we take for granted today. Children often made their own entertainment because television, video games, cell phones, and electronic devices did not exist. Ernie Bill looks at this era through the eyes of a child. He provides a unique snapshot of his childhood that is descriptive, often humourous, reflective, and occasionally nostalgic. Ernie Bill captures the scene of being a boy on the prairies who had an imagination and ingenuity to meet any challenge.

Download or read book Call Me Iliad written by Hector M. Santos Velez and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-05 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Iliad, my main character who suffers from amnesia after being shot by a pervert, is now pursued by another. Toerch is his name a man who will go to any extreme to get his way and his sights are on Iliad. So far she' managed to best him at every encounter they've had. But with every set-back, he's found new ways of retaliating. The last incident was especially hurtful for Iliad because the man shot two of her friends. One of them was Diana's brother, a policeman from California visiting her. The other was Trixie, a friend, who in the ensuing death struggle managed to put them both in the river. The raging waters separate the struggling duo and Toerch is picked up by Mahogany, an acquaintance of his. She takes him to the nearest hospital, but when he realizes she's done, getting out of there becomes a priority. He devices a clever plan and with her help, he's gone long before the law discover his whereabouts. Every officer in Athens wants to get their hands on Toerch, as does Iliad.

Download or read book Russell s Revenge written by Dennis Fishel and published by Dragonon, Inc.. This book was released on 2005-07 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blending wry wit with a dose of regional flair, this fun-loving story reaffirms that not everything is as it seems, especially when youre only thirteen years old.

Download or read book Know Your Identity The Other Side of Reality written by Mary Coffin Johnston and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2016-12-21 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Know Your Identity--The Other Side of Reality explores the conscious and subconscious mind communications. Coherence gained between the two hemispheres allow the two mind modes to work together for innovative treasures to surface from the subconscious soul mind. Hemisphere balance gained by dream interpretation is used as a guiding force to: Reveal the way to your future. Help know your true identity. Designate the negative aspects that need disciplined and eliminated. Assist in problem solving. Free the subconscious mind for breakthrough creative insights. More in life is unknown than is known. Humanity should remain open to different ways of learning, such as, dream guidance to expand perceptions and perspectives which may involve risk and controversy, but, a balanced mind will cultivate sparks of curiosity for others thoughts to begin change. This inner guidance is FREE! My interest in Marys 25 year journey has been largely from the psychological dynamics of the enfoldment of the astonishing discoveries. Rosa Stone, Ed.D. (personal letter), counselor, dream teacher and friend

Download or read book Inspector Paws and the Wonders of Europe written by Rosemary Budd and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-02-04 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Inspector Paws, a battle-scarred alley cat, narrowly escapes death by cougar, he moves in with Stella and Ernie Clayton, a couple in their late fifties. They provide him with good food, and their home, with its big backyard, caters to his roaming instincts. The best part, though, is that there are no kids around to torment him. But the cats newfound comfort is shattered when Ernie has a fatal heart attack. Ernies death is attributed to natural causes, but the tingle in Pawss whiskers convinces him otherwise. Ernie was always very careful with his heart pills, and Paws doesnt believe the line that Ernie knocked them over and couldnt get to them. Before he has a chance to figure out who killed Ernie and why, however, Stella and her zany friend Jo kidnap him and drag him off on a European bus tour, during which he becomes the tour mascot and self-appointed sleuth. Can he solve the mystery of who killed Ernie? And if he does, will he be able to communicate who it is to these sensory-challenged humans before the killer strikes again? A humorous and entertaining mystery, Inspector Paws and the Wonders of Europe introduces a new sleuth with just the right cattitude to solve the case.

Download or read book Luck Just Happens written by Paul Crane and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-03-20 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ernest Hale is honest, hardworking, thoughtful, generous, and kind. He is a fine husband and a wonderful father to his son and daughter. In short, he is a good person. A good person, that is, who is having a very bad day.

Download or read book The Lavender Pit written by Martha Housen and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-06-16 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What started out as a tour of the historic Bisbee Arizona, and old Mexico, for a group senior’s who are a part of an Elderventure program, turns into a nightmare of deception, foreign intrigue and murder. Ruthann Dempsey is an attractive single, freelance journalist vacationing with the group in Bisbee, she endeavors to solve the murder of a fellow elderventurer. All the while enjoying the history, art and travel offered by the tour, she writes about and enjoys the diverse characters she meets. Thurgood Brewster (Goody) a handsome white-haired widower, who has taken an interest in Ruthann. He joins her in an attempt to solve the mystery. Tennie Woodruff, a sassy 75 year-old woman who comes from Tennessee, and is Ruthann’s roommate, is busy playing matchmaker for Goody and Ruthann. She was an army nurse serving on Corregidor when General Douglas MacArthur was whisked away to safety.

Download or read book The Time Traveler s Almanac written by Ann VanderMeer and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 961 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Time Traveler's Almanac is the largest and most definitive collection of time travel stories ever assembled. Gathered into one volume by intrepid chrononauts and world-renowned anthologists Ann and Jeff VanderMeer, this book compiles more than a century's worth of literary travels into the past and the future that will serve to reacquaint readers with beloved classics of the time travel genre and introduce them to thrilling contemporary innovations. This marvelous volume includes nearly seventy journeys through time from authors such as Douglas Adams, Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, William Gibson, Ursula K. Le Guin, George R. R. Martin, Michael Moorcock, H. G. Wells, and Connie Willis, as well as helpful non-fiction articles original to this volume (such as Charles Yu's "Top Ten Tips For Time Travelers"). In fact, this book is like a time machine of its very own, covering millions of years of Earth's history from the age of the dinosaurs through to strange and fascinating futures, spanning the ages from the beginning of time to its very end. The Time Traveler's Almanac is the ultimate anthology for the time traveler in your life.

Download or read book This Excellent Machine written by Stephen Orr and published by Wakefield Press. This book was released on 2019-03-27 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clem Whelan's got a problem: trapped in the suburbs in the Sunnyboy summer of 1984 he has to decide what to do with his life. Matriculation? He's more than able, but not remotely interested. Become a writer? His failed lawyer neighbour Peter encourages him, but maybe it's just another dead end? To make sense of the world, Clem uses his telescope to spy on his neighbours. From his wall, John Lennon gives him advice; his sister (busy with her Feres Trabilsie hairdressing apprenticeship) tells him he's a pervert; his best friend, Curtis, gets hooked on sex and Dante and, as the year progresses and the essays go unwritten, he starts to understand the excellence of it all. His Pop, facing the first dawn of dementia, determined to follow an old map into the desert in search of Lasseter's Reef. His old neighbour, Vicky, returning to Lanark Avenue - and a smile is all it takes. Followed by a series of failed driving tests; and the man at his door, claiming to be his father. It's going to be a long year, but in the end Clem emerges from the machine a different person, ready to face what he now understands about life, love, and the importance of family and neighbours.

Download or read book Behold the Wrath of Money written by Reggie Redrick and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reggie Redrick lays bare the consequences of greed in this insightful look into the modern lust for wealth. Three close college friends make a bet on who can become successful, but it quickly gets out of hand. As Tara's fling with the older president of her company swirls into a passionate romance and she struggles with the conflict between her eagerness for power and her hope of a family, Carlos uncovers dark desires from his past and falls into a life he can scarcely control. Meanwhile, Ernie struggles with pervasive corruption in his company, trying to keep his family whole in spite of a sweeping wave of mistrust, scandal, and crime. What will be their foundation as they sink deeper into the morass of envy and power? Excitement? Status? Affluence? Or will it be a steady reliance on a God who provides? Behold the Wrath of Money will lead you on a rich and emotional journey through the trials, struggles, failures, and pure joys of these three as they come to terms with their places in the world. At times chilling, yet often heartwarming, it shows the power of family over selfishness, sacrifice over power, and faith over despair. It will leave you moved and deeply satisfied.

Download or read book Desperate Measures written by Mary E. Young and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-08 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The plot of this book was outstanding kept me reading way past bedtime." -Jeffrey Marks, author The Ambush of My Name "The author shows an overall skill with dialogue that makes the conversations engaging." -Writers' Digest "Vivid and entertaining" -Arizona Senior World "Exhilarating, thought-provoking" -The Daily Courier (Prescott, Ariz.) "A tale that grabs you from the start and holds your interest until the very last page." -Small Press Review Dan Kirk, a reporter for the Detroit Free Press, watched as police pulled the body of a young woman from the Clinton River, noting the single bullet hole and no identification. It was 1945 and the War was over. What tragedy could have befallen this woman at such a jubilant time? Kirk's investigation takes him to tiny Flat River, Missouri where the man accused of the murder, Clifford Malin, grew up, and where Kirk discovers a dark past. Malin left Missouri in 1920 for a career as a policeman in Detroit during a time of smuggling, corruption and The Purple Gang, the city's underworld bosses. Kirk discovers Malin found much more excitement than he had bargained for. Kirk's investigation into the life of the victim, Twyla Larson, reveals a woman who grew up in a small town and was simply interested in having a good time and saving money toward her husband's return from the War. Twyla's and Malin's worlds collide as each attempts to protect the new lives they have made. Based on actual events Desperate Measures, traces the lives of two people whose worlds collide in an explosion of scandal, graft, corruption and finally murder.

Download or read book Love s Second Chance written by Robert John Francis Sampron and published by Robert John Francis Sampron. This book was released on 2015-02-22 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ernie, a Denver-based professor, has returned to his childhood home in Southern California. Ill, he is there to say what may be his last goodbye to best friends. In their high school hang out, he sees Brenda. Now the diner's manager and as beautiful as ever, he remembers how much he had liked her. She remembers how much she had liked him, too, though neither revealed their feelings in times past. Time tends to reveal all secrets, though, especially when little time may be left. Given the state of his health and the complications of the 21st century, they must answer life's most important question yet: Will they embrace Love's Second Chance?

Download or read book Beneath the Rock written by Tommy Birk and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this unique novel, BENEATH THE ROCK, Tommy Birk evokes the anguish of combat veterans who leave their wars but whose wars don't leave them. He explores their helplessness to stop the strange osmotic process by which their pain passes on to their families. In this passionate and powerful story, Ernie and Gunny Balbach, who had fought on opposite sides during WW2, are now joined by Ernie's son, Timmy—an equally damaged veteran of the still-in-progress Vietnam War—and live as outcasts at Piankashaw Rock, where they feel safe in the company of other misfits. Ernie and Gunny, sustained by the women who love them, and Timmy, in love with the beautiful but conflicted Maria, all prodded by a mystic priest with his own dark secrets, come to realize they and their families will escape the vicious circles of history and find redemption only after they take on and defeat the evil that haunts them.