Download or read book Dodge Ball in the Dark written by Charles D. Summers and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2004-12 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dodge Ball in the Dark is volume five in the Lynch's Corner series of short stories. This book moves away from the Lynch family and focuses on members of the Carr family, in particular Mike Carr. The stories cover a period of twenty-five years, from the first stirrings of the teen years, to the mature man who marries. Mike deals with the death of his dog, encountering a carnival of Gypsies, first love, temptation, working in a distillery, in the classroom as a teacher. A love theme flows through several stories. We glance over his shoulder as he meets odd characters, attends a most unusual funeral, goes hunting, plays golf with his friends, goes a-caroling in July, deals with the heartbreak and disappointment of his students, and meets unsavory characters. We meet recurring characters Ludlow Carr and Fingers Malone, both World War II spies, and observe their growth. All in all, we get to know Mike Carr, who is the protagonist for Mr. Summers' first novel, The Amber File, scheduled for publication next year.
Download or read book The Death of Dodge Ball written by Bobby Herodes and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2019-03-29 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Death of Dodge Ball is an in-depth look at how my generation of parents have forced their views on our public education system. These extreme views are single-handedly destroying the most popular game ever created: dodgeball. Over the past thirty years of being a gym teacher in New York state, I have watched and fought against this assault on our children’s journey through their wonder years. Come take a look at our current education system as well as a good look back at your childhood. You may be surprised at what you find. I wrote this book over ten years ago. With the thought that if I keep fighting, I might create a teaching environment that parents and administrators would come to see as essential for our kids. But as my thirty-year teaching and coaching career comes to an end, I realize that I need help from my fellow Americans. Here is my story.
Download or read book The Boy Who Failed Dodgeball written by Jordan Sonnenblick and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2022-06-28 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixth grade is the worst... and also the best, as Jordan rides the ups and downs of middle-school life in hilarious fashion. Funny, outrageous things didn’t stop for Jordan Sonnenblick after he left fourth grade. No, in many ways the events detailed to hilarious effect in The Boy Who Failed Show and Tell were but a prelude to sixth grade, a time when Jordan would have to deal with... -- A rival named Jiminy (his real name is Jimmy -- but, hey, he looks like a cricket) -- A stickler English teacher who doesn’t care that all the old, worn copies of Great Expectations smell like puke -- An Evel Knievel obsession -- A first crush on a girl from band -- An assistant principal who brands Jordan a repeat offender... on his first day (If you want to know why, you have to read the book. A tooth is involved.) -- A continued reckoning with both anxiety and asthma -- And more!
Download or read book Great Games written by Matthew Toone and published by Great Games Book. This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Whether you're planning a party, gathered as a family, confined by a rainy day or organizing a team-building exercise, Great Games is the perfect source for exciting, free games for every age and play situation. Comprised of new games and exciting twists on time-tested favorites, this book celebrates fun while promoting a wholesome spirit of competition. From two players to the largest groups, interactive play expands friendships, motivates and inspires. Once you delve into this exciting, new creative resource, you can finally remove the word bored from your vocabulary."--Publisher marketing.
Download or read book The Brevity of the Selves written by Lincoln Park and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With her popularity crossing over color-lines, celebrated novelist, LiNCOLN PARK and her prolific parables of modern, Africentric fiction episodes are being heralded by a mounting faction of mainstream literati. THE BREVITY OF THE SELVES is Park's second, sensational work! Throughout this mesmeric tale, you will ride a written roller-coaster of larger-than-life chronicles with the book's central character, Candace Odom. Turn the pages of this book and find yourself trapped in Candace's convoluted universe; a world awash with adventure, countenance, deviance, exuberance and tenacity. With her invigorating wit and dark, trademark pen, Park easily and expertly stretches her readers' imaginations over her literary loom; weaving yet, another yarn of pure, AFRoPuLP genius! "LiNCOLN PARK is a gifted writer." -- The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
Download or read book Meet Me on the Paisley Roof written by Murray Tillman and published by Hillcrest Publishing Group. This book was released on 2009 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trussell Jones has a problem. He is crazy in love with a beautiful girl named Ellen. The problem? He has no car. His stepmother, who believes that she is spiritually connected to Queen Victoria, won't let him drive. Furthermore, she is afraid Trussell is trying to kill her. Not to be overlooked is the fact that Trussell is being pursued by a gang of armed redneck motorcycle hoods, while his neighbors are preoccupied with changing visions of St. Francis. Just another heartwarming tale of a boy in love with a girl? Hardly. This delightfully quixotic coming-of-age story, set in Columbus, Georgia in the 1950s, truly has something to shock and beguile even the most jaded reader. Its irreverent protagonist will take you on a road trip of hits, near misses, twists, and sudden turns that'll set you on your ear. You'll be unable to put the book down, until you reach its charming yet totally unpredictable conclusion.
Download or read book From the Dark Side written by A. Shakur Towns and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-07-01 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Barry Patch written by Steve Barry and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These are true stories, but some names have been changed to protect the author's butt. It would best be described as a humorous collection of life snapshots. It's about growing up in the 1960s and awkward circumstances we found ourselves in. It's about being parents of small children at the turn of the 21st century and living out those TV commercial like situations parents can only hope to survive. The stories are designed to give the reader an emotional boost as they sip their morning coffee, perhaps giggle a little bit, then face the challenging day ahead.
Download or read book Games 3 written by Youth Specialties, and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The newest volume in the best-selling Ideas Library is Games 3--a collection of more than 400 fun, creative, youth-group-tested games. Indoor games, outdoor games, water games, balloon games, wide games, living room games, large and small group games, rowdy games, silly games, quiet games, hilarious games--brand new games to keep your group laughing, and building community. Perfect for youth workers and recreation directors.
Download or read book The Tushey Wushy Club Book written by Jon Roe and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-05-04 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are things in life that can pass you by if you do not pause to take the time to be observant. There are things in life that should be protected, some of those fade away insignificantly. One such thing is, "What goes on behind the closed doors of a sacred society sworn to secrecy?" If I write this...am I violating the sacredness of trust and oath wherein I was sworn as an original founding member of this sacred, honorable society? Obviously, I have decided to disclose. I press on solely due to one agonizing reality, which is should I fail to tell this tale, it too stands to be forgotten. Some things have a far-reaching effect that only becomes discovered later by historians and poets. Legends, generally, come from such documents and diaries. As you ponder this fact, you may find yourself wishing to become a legend too! I like to believe there are a select breed, a few good fellows and females out there, many kindred spirits to the Tusheys creed. Only reading will tell.
Download or read book My Brother the Pope written by Georg Ratzinger and published by Ignatius Press. This book was released on 2012-01-30 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be sure to check out the for more information. It wasn't always the case that Msgr. Georg Ratzinger lived in the shadow of his younger brother, Joseph. Georg was an accomplished musician, who for over 30 years directed the Regensburger Domspatzchor, the world-famous boys choir of the Regensburg cathedral. Brother Joseph was a brilliant young professor, but mostly known in German academic circles. Now Georg writes about the close friendship that has united these two brothers for more than 80 years. This book is a unique window on an extraordinary family that lived through the difficult period of National Socialism in Germany. Those interested in knowing more about the early life of Benedict XVI will not be disappointed. They will also learn of the admirable character and inspiring example of the parents, and see how the Catholic faith can shape not just a family, but an entire culture-in this case, that of Bavaria. Georg's reminiscences are detailed, intimate, and warm. And while they begin with the earliest years of the Ratzinger family, they continue right up to the present day. This is not simply a book to satisfy curiosity about a "celebrity", though it certainly does that. It's a beautiful portrait of Catholic family life and, in the most literal sense, of enduring fraternal charity. Georg has a talent for telling a story, and the co-author fills in some of the larger historical background. The many photographs, both in black and white and in color, round out a thoroughly enjoyable and inspirational book. Illustrated with 47 photographs.
Download or read book Teen Frankenstein High School Horror written by Chandler Baker and published by Feiwel & Friends. This book was released on 2016-01-12 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High school meets classic horror in Teen Frankenstein, Chandler Baker's modern reimagining of Mary Shelley's gothic novel. It was a dark and stormy night when Tor Frankenstein accidentally hits someone with her car. And kills him. But, all is not lost—Tor, being the scientific genius she is, brings him back to life... Thus begins a twisty, turn-y take on a familiar tale, set in the town of Hollow Pines, Texas, where high school is truly horrifying.
Download or read book Amelia s Gift written by Debra John and published by BalboaPress. This book was released on 2011-12-06 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amelias Gift is a captivating story from the heart, based on true events in the life of author Debra John. An inspirational love story on many levels, it portrays the life of Lisa Marie Anderson. An ever-smiling optimist who never misses a meal, she is the daughter of World War II and Korean combat veteran Edward Anderson and loving mother and housewife Amelia. The fourth of six children, Lisa relies on her positive outlook and sense of humor to cope with a father who abuses alcohol. When she later marries a man who also turns to alcohol after twenty years of marriage, her patience and humor are eventually overshadowed. Lisas life becomes entangled yet hopeful with a spirit-guided message from her mother, ballroom dancing, Caribbean cruising, and Alex, a guy who cant seem to find the right wristwatch.
Download or read book Antarctica written by Masaki Kanao and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2019-04-03 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most exciting initiative in the polar region was the International Polar Year (IPY) in 2007-2008, conducted as the 50th anniversary of the International Geophysical Year (1957-1958). The initiative greatly enhanced the exchange of ideas across nations and scientific disciplines to unveil the status and changes of planet Earth. This sort of interdisciplinary exchange helps us to understand and address grand challenges, such as rapid environmental change and its impact on society. In this regard, this book aims to compile the achievements of projects related to the IPY and post-IPY era, focusing especially on surface environmental variations associated with climate change, such as global warming.
Download or read book The Hills written by P.A. Nelson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-05-02 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hills is a true story experienced and told to me over the years by my mother, Beth. This story about my mothers childhood began in Lepanto, Arkansas and ended in Concrete, Washington. There was a lot of pathos, happiness, and learning about life that we dont see in our families today. Mothers fi rst seven years were spent in a little 2 bedroom house in Arkansas where she learned family values. The second part of her journey in growing up was three weeks spent in a Model A crossing the United States in a move to improve the quality of their lives. Upon arrival in Concrete, Washington, her family settled into a situation where they had a much nicer lifestyle for a time. It is a true story of how families were making it in the Big Depression.
Download or read book Millways of Kent written by John Kenneth Morland and published by Univ of South Carolina Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Kent Trilogy, consisting of Blackways of Kent (1955), Millways of Kent (1958), and the previously unpublished Townways of Kent, forms a remarkable southern ethnography that maps the social stratification of the Piedmont mill town of York, South Carolina, in the late 1940s, after the effects of the Great Depression and preceding the coming civil rights era. In 1946 the University of North Carolina's Institute for Research in Social Science commissioned a series of southern community studies under the direction of anthropologist John Gillin from which these volumes resulted. This Southern Classics edition is expanded with a new preface by John Shelton Reed on the origins and impact of the Kent Trilogy and a new introduction by Dan Huntley assessing the lasting importance of Morland's telling case study. The volume is further supplemented with a 1995 interview with Morland and his wife detailing their experiences with the "Kent" research and including photographs from the period.
Download or read book Don t Tell Anyone written by Frederick Busch and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2000 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of short stories explores the connections among people and asks why some succeed and others do not.
