Download or read book Hey Dummy written by Lonnie Clinkscale and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2009-06 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Testimony of an Overcomer There are few things more devastating to a child's fragile self-esteem than being humiliated before classmates and called a 'dummy' by friends, teachers, and even family members. But millions of bright, sensitive, learning disabled children live this nightmare everyday--clinging to the hope that one day, they might achieve their life goals. Everyone has a turning point in their life. For me it came through a newly discovered faith in God and one special teacher who helped me to realize that I had strength to overcome incredible odds including: - A dysfunctional family environment - A paralyzing learning disability - Severe stuttering - Rejection by fellow students and adults Once encouraged and made to feel important, my natural abilities blossomed and I progressed from being unable to read aloud, to becoming an honor student and winning speech tournaments. "Our students were impressed with your sincerity and got a sense that you care about them as people. As a speaker, you are one of the best of the 450 we have had. You made them aware of the plight experienced by the underdog in our class room. Hopefully they will extend a helping hand rather then a taunt to the kid who doesn't fit into the mainstream... We all learned a most powerful lesson in the resiliency of the human spirit." Larry Crawford, High School Principal Lordstown, Ohio. Today, Lonnie J. Clinkscale, MBA, is an accomplished speaker, author, and licensed minister. His life story has been written about in the American Academy of Pediatric Medicine. He has been a guest on the 700 Club, Trinity Broadcasting Network, National Empowerment TV, and CBS sharing his testimony and message of hope. He and his wife Dawn live in Louisville, Kentucky.
Download or read book Hey Dummy written by Kin Platt and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the opposition of his family and friends, Neil befriends the brain-damaged boy newly-arrived in the neighborhood.
Download or read book Where I m Calling From written by Raymond Carver and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2015-05-25 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The final story collection from “one of the great short story writers of our time” (The Philadelphia Inquirer) features classic stories from Cathedral, What We Talk About When We Talk About Love, and earlier volumes. • “Among the masterpieces of American fiction." —The New York Times Book Review By the time of his early death in 1988, Raymond Carver had established himself as one of the great practitioners of the American short story, a writer who had not only found his own voice but imprinted it in the imaginations of thousands of readers. Where I’m Calling From, his last collection, includes seven new works previously unpublished in book form. Together, these 37 stories give us a superb overview of Carver’s life work and show us why he was so widely imitated but never equaled.
Download or read book Still Wild written by Larry McMurtry and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-04-24 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Larry McMurtry, the preeminent chronicler of the American West, celebrates the best of contemporary Western short fiction, introducing a stellar collection of twenty stories that represent, in various ways, the coming-of-age of the legendary American frontier. Featuring a veritable Who's Who of the century's most distinctive writers, this collection effectively departs from the standard superstars of the Western genre. McMurtry has chosen a refreshing range of work that, when taken as a whole, depicts the evolution and maturation of Western writing over several decades. The featured tales are not so concerned with the American West of history and geography as they are with the American West of the imagination—one that is alternately comic, gritty, individual, searing, and complex. Including authors such as Jack Kerouac, Wallace Stegner, Raymond Carver, Annie Proulx, and Diana Ossana, this collection captures the real Western canon like no other.
Download or read book Night of the Living Dummy I written by R. L. Stine and published by Scholastic Fiction. This book was released on 2015-03-05 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kris's twin sister has just gotten a ventriloquist's dummy and it's all anyone - their parents, their friends - seem to care about. Kris is tired of being ignored so she gets a dummy of her own. But double the dummies starts to mean double the trouble...and horror.
Download or read book Hi How Are You written by Katy Franklin and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-05-14 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone who has ever been a server will tell you that waiting tables has its highs and lows. But waiting tables at a New York City Times Square tourist trap has its extreme highs and lows. "Hi, How Are You?" chronicles one young woman's point of view as she moves to the Big Apple and secures her dream job...as a waitress. Join Katy as she makes friends and enemies, meets outrageous, demanding and sometimes inappropriate customers and even enters into the ultimate taboo relationship...with her boss. "Hi, How Are You?" is an insightful, delectable and ultimately, humorous foray into the restaurant industry's crazy world.
Download or read book Finding Pearl Harbor written by Kate March and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-12 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over half a century after the event, we are marking the distruction or our naval fleet by the Empire of Japan.at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Part history and part mystery story, Finding Pearl Harbor is the first of five books about children growing up onthe home front during WorldWar II. Set in a small rural community the children are learning to cope with highly personal issues of their own when suddenly confronted with the possiblilty of war invading their isolated lives. Larry, the oldest, wants to join the army, but is charged with the care of his lttle sister, Molly, who firmly believes their mother is with the angels. Stella struggles to understand her strange gift of second sight. Ellen's mother seems bitterly unloving for no good reason. Barbara, sent from England to escape the bombs, works hard at settling into her new life. Roland handicapped, silent and brooding seeks ways to reach out to the others. Finding Pearl Harbor is fiction, but the events of World War II are carefully interwoven into the story. It is the children's task to come to terms with them in a world where they think "nobody ever tells you anything."
Download or read book Edgar Wallace Ultimate Collection Crime Novels Detective Stories Historical Works Memoirs written by Edgar Wallace and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-29 with total page 22645 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edgar Wallace's 'Ultimate Collection: Crime Novels, Detective Stories, Historical Works & Memoirs' showcases the diverse talents of this prolific author known for his gripping tales of crime and mystery. Spanning various genres, from classic detective stories to historical novels, Wallace's works are characterized by their fast-paced plots, intricate twists, and engaging characters. His writing style is both accessible and suspenseful, making his books popular among readers of all ages. In the context of early 20th-century British literature, Wallace's contributions to the detective fiction genre are highly regarded for their innovative storytelling techniques and vivid descriptions. This comprehensive collection offers a glimpse into the genius of one of the foremost crime writers of his time. Edgar Wallace's own experiences as a journalist and war correspondent greatly influenced his writing career, providing him with a unique perspective on crime and intrigue. His keen observations of human behavior and astute investigations served as the inspiration for many of his iconic characters and plotlines. As a prominent figure in the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, Wallace's work continues to captivate audiences worldwide. For fans of classic crime fiction and historical mysteries, Edgar Wallace's 'Ultimate Collection' is a must-read. With its intriguing narratives and captivating storytelling, this anthology is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. Whether you are a seasoned mystery enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Wallace's timeless tales offer something for everyone.
Download or read book Boy in the Twilight written by Yu Hua and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2014-01-21 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the acclaimed author of Brothers and To Live: thirteen audacious stories that resonate with the beauty, grittiness, and exquisite irony of everyday life in China. Yu Hua’s narrative gifts, populist voice, and inimitable wit have made him one of the most celebrated and best-selling writers in China. These flawlessly crafted stories—unflinching in their honesty, yet balanced with humor and compassion—take us into the small towns and dirt roads that are home to the people who make China run. In the title story, a shopkeeper confronts a child thief and punishes him without mercy. “Victory” shows a young couple shaken by the husband’s infidelity, scrambling to stake claims to the components of their shared life. “Sweltering Summer” centers on an awkward young man who shrewdly uses the perks of his government position to court two women at once. Other tales show, by turns, two poor factory workers who spoil their only son, a gang of peasants who bully the village orphan, and a spectacular fistfight outside a refinery bathhouse. With sharp language and a keen eye, Yu Hua explores the line between cruelty and warmth on which modern China is—precariously, joyfully—balanced. Taken together, these stories form a timely snapshot of a nation lit with the deep feeling and ready humor that characterize its people. Already a sensation in Asia, certain to win recognition around the world, Yu Hua, in Boy in the Twilight, showcases the peerless gifts of a writer at the top of his form.
Download or read book The Leather Pushers written by Harry Charles Witwer and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A disillusioned view of professional boxing." Cf. Hanna, A. Mirror for the nation
Download or read book The Boys from the Hill written by Bernard Salmon and published by Author House. This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This retro urban novel is a tale about a group of working class boys growing up in the Bronx during the late forties and early fifties. the story takes the young men from early adolescence to young manhood. It features in particular the lives of two of these boys who are close friends, Johnny and Tony. the novel centers on the street lives of the boys who f or a period of time sink into fighting and violent gang activities. Eventually they survive these negative activities and grow into normal living patterns as they become young men.
Download or read book Dragon NaturallySpeaking For Dummies written by David C. Kay and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-16 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Free at last! Finally, someone has come along to free you from your keyboard. With Dragon NaturallySpeaking, the miraculous voice-recognition software in your computer, you can browse the Web, control your applications, control your desktop, write documents, and more without ever once laying finger to plastic. But don’t run out and get yourself fitted for that Star Fleet uniform just yet, cadet. Dragon NaturallySpeaking is the most accurate voice recognition software on the market, and while it really does deliver on all its claims, it can be very finicky, and getting top results can be tricky. The complete guide to the care of feeding or your Dragon, Dragon NaturallySpeaking For Dummies is a must-have companion for voice-recognition trailblazers who are ready to: Kiss that keyboard goodbye and say hello to hands-free computing Verbally control your Windows desktop and most applications Dictate, edit, format and proofread documents in Word and WordPerfect Browse the Web and compose and send email by voice Use a pocket digital recorder on the run Here’s all you need to fire up your Dragon and get it dancing to your tune. Your total guide to installing, configuring, fine-tuning and getting the most out of that amazing voice recognition software, Dragon NaturallySpeaking For Dummies covers all the bases, including: Installing, configuring, and launching your Dragon Dictating, editing, proofreading, and formatting documents in NaturallySpeaking Recording speech onto the NaturallySpeaking recorder and transcribing recorded speech Dictating into other applications Controlling your desktop and windows by voice Using NaturalWord for Word and WordPerfect Browsing the Web, emailing and faxing by voice Managing databases hands-free Maximizing voice recognition accuracy Having multiple users and vocabularies Adding specialized items and verbal shortcuts to Dragon’s vocabulary With the introduction of Dragon NaturallySpeaking the old dream of hands-free computing has finally become reality. Now let Dragon NaturallySpeaking For Dummies show you how to give your Dragon wings and make it soar.
Download or read book The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2015 written by 826 National and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2015 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adam Johnson, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Orphan Master's Son, works with group of high school students out of 826 San Francisco to select the year's best new fiction, nonfiction, poetry, comics, and category-defying gems aimed at readers 15 and up.
Download or read book Pig Out written by and published by John Zodrow. This book was released on 2019-07-23 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poor Moses. His classmates are horrible to him. They think he's weird because he can't speak a word. Plus, the downright greediest man in the whole world is stealing his only friends, a pet calf named Rita Too and 10 little pigs! Deciding to use the mysterious gift he possesses of talking to animals, Moses recruits Reddy, the pesky piglet, Rhode Island Red, a love-starved rooster, Dishwater, the hissing cat, and two stubborn, kick-crazy mules to create a daring rescue plan. But things go wrong! And if Moses is found to blame, his secret power will not only be exposed, he will become a permanent outcast! And his family will be ruined! Can Moses pull off a miracle? The odds are against him and time is running out!
Download or read book Technique and Sensibility in the Fiction and Poetry of Raymond Carver written by Arthur F. Bethea and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-04-03 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive examination of the fiction and poetry of Raymond Carver.
Download or read book Hallowing Wings written by Robert W. Greier Jr. and published by PublishAmerica. This book was released on 2012-12-17 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Things are not quite what they seem at the Hallowing Wings Nursing Home. In fact they're downright scandalous, and when Catherine Welles's children decide she's gone too far from center to live in her own home anymore, the slow burn that smolders in the West Wing becomes an all-encompassing fire that threatens to destroy all who call the Hallowing Wings home."
Download or read book Deadly Virtues written by Jo Bannister and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2013-03-19 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fast-paced thriller, Deadly Virtues, acclaimed writer Jo Bannister proves once again why she is considered "one of the genre's best" (Booklist) The town of Norbold, England is famous for its low crime rate, thanks to the zero-tolerance policy of Chief Superintendent John Fountain. And Norbold's newest police recruit, Hazel Best, is happy to help keep it that way. But numbers never tell the whole story, do they? Jerome Cardy knew he was going to die. He also knew that it would be made to appear like an accident. He might not be able to prevent it, but Jerome was determined to make sure that someone knew what was going to happen—even if that someone was a man with a concussion lying with his dog in a jail cell next to him. After Jerome is found beaten to death by a fellow inmate in another cell, Ash is unable to forget Jerome's last awkward words to him: "I had a dog once. Othello. That was its name. Othello." Certain there is a hidden message in these words, Ash is determined to discover the truth. But it won't be easy—no one believes his account of that night. And Hazel Best must decide whether pursuing the truth is worth her career.
