Download or read book Houseboat Girl written by Lois Lenski and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2011-12-27 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVDIVWhat would it be like to live on a houseboat on the Mississippi River with two parents, four kids, eight chickens, several turtles, a dog, and a cat? Patsy and her family are about to find out! /divDIVAt first, Patsy is upset when her parents decide to move from their home in River City, Illinois, to a houseboat on the Mississippi River. She’ll miss her house and friends, and she’s sure the trip downriver will be boring. Gradually, she and her brother and sisters get used to their new life. Patsy grows to love the ever-changing river, where she even learns to swim. But she can’t help longing for a real house—on land. /divDIV /divDIVHouseboat Girl is based on the experiences of real families living on the Mississippi River in the summer of 1954./divDIV /divDIVThis ebook features an illustrated biography of Lois Lenski including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s estate./div/div
Download or read book The Corner House Girls on a Houseboat written by Grace Brooks Hill and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-09-18 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grace Brooks Hill's 'The Corner House Girls on a Houseboat' follows the adventures of a group of young girls who embark on an exciting journey on a houseboat. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, filled with vivid descriptions of the girls' escapades as they navigate through challenges and unexpected encounters. Set in the early 20th century, the novel provides a glimpse into the lives of young women during this time period, highlighting themes of friendship, independence, and exploration. Hill's attention to detail and character development make this a delightful read for readers of all ages interested in historical fiction. Grace Brooks Hill, a prolific writer of children's literature, drew inspiration from her own experiences growing up in the early 1900s to create the beloved 'Corner House Girls' series. Her passion for storytelling and knack for capturing the essence of childhood adventures shine through in this charming tale. Hill's work continues to resonate with readers, making her a timeless figure in the world of children's literature. I highly recommend 'The Corner House Girls on a Houseboat' to readers looking for a captivating and nostalgic read that celebrates the spirit of friendship and adventure. Hill's storytelling prowess and the endearing characters she introduces make this book a true literary gem worth exploring.
Download or read book The Corner House Girls on a Houseboat written by Grace Hill and published by Litres. This book was released on 2022-05-15 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Boat Girl written by Melanie Neale and published by Beating Windward Press. This book was released on 2012-10 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the author's family lived aboard a 47-foot sailboat, spending their summers along the U.S. East Coast and their winters in the Bahamas. As an adult, she lived aboard her own 28-foot sailboat and had several relationships trying to find someone who wasn't intimidated by her stubborn independence and free-spirited lifestyle.
Download or read book The Houseboat written by Dane Bahr and published by Catapult. This book was released on 2023-02-21 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This "impossible to forget" psychological thriller set in small town Iowa in the 1960s pits a detective struggling with his own demons against a mysterious outcast who may or may not be a serial killer (The Wall Street Journal) James Sallis meets Mindhunter in this stylish and atmospheric noir, a midcentury heartland gothic with abounding twists and a feverish conclusion. Local outcast Rigby Sellers lives in squalor on a dilapidated houseboat moored on the Mississippi River. With only stolen mannequins and the river to keep him company, Rigby begins to spiral from the bizarre to the threatening. As a year of drought gives way to a season of squalls, a girl is found trembling on the side of the road, claiming her boyfriend was murdered. The townspeople of nearby Oscar turn their suspicions toward Sellers. Town sheriff Amos Fielding knows this crime is more than he can handle alone. He calls on the regional marshal up in Minnesota, and detective Edward Ness arrives in Oscar to help him investigate the homicide and defuse the growing unrest. Ness, suffering his own demons, is determined to put his past behind him and solve the case. But soon more bodies are found. As Ness and Fielding uncover disturbing facts about Sellers, and a great storm floods the Mississippi, threatening the town, Oscar is pushed to a breaking point even Ness may not be able to prevent.
Download or read book Atchafalaya Houseboat written by Gwen Roland and published by LSU Press. This book was released on 2006-04-24 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the early 1970s, two idealistic young people—Gwen Carpenter Roland and Calvin Voisin—decided to leave civilization and re-create the vanished simple life of their great-grandparents in the heart of Louisiana's million-acre Atchafalaya River Basin Swamp. Armed with a box of crayons and a book called How to Build Your Home in the Woods, they drew up plans to recycle a slave-built structure into a houseboat. Without power tools or building experience they constructed a floating dwelling complete with a brick fireplace. Towed deep into the sleepy waters of Bloody Bayou, it was their home for eight years. This is the tale of the not-so-simple life they made together—days spent fishing, trading, making wine, growing food, and growing up—told by Gwen with grace, economy, and eloquence. Not long after they took up swamp living, Gwen and Calvin met a young photographer named C. C. Lockwood, who shared their "back to the earth" values. His photographs of the couple going about their daily routine were published in National Geographic magazine, bringing them unexpected fame. More than a quarter of a century later, after Gwen and Calvin had long since parted, one of Lockwood's photos of them appeared in a National Geographic collector's edition entitled 100 Best Pictures Unpublished—and kindled the interest of a new generation. With quiet wisdom, Gwen recounts her eight-year voyage of discovery—about swamp life, wildlife, and herself. A keen observer of both the natural world and the ways of human beings, she transports readers to an unfamiliar and exotic place.
Download or read book Flatheads and Spooneys written by Jens Lund and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2021-10-21 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the early 1800s, people have made a living fishing and harvesting mussels in the lower Ohio Valley. These river folk are conscious of an occupational and social identity separate from those who earn their living from the land. Sustained by a shared love of the river, deriving joy from the beauty of their chosen environment, and feeling great pride in their ability to subsist on its wild resources and to master the skills required to make a living from it, many still identify with the nomadic houseboat-dwelling subculture that flourished on the river from the early nineteenth century to the 1950s. Today's community of fisherfolk is small and economically marginal, but their activities sustain a complex set of traditional skills and a body of verbal folklore associated with river life. In Flatheads and Spoonies, Jens Lund describes the activities, boats, gear, verbal lore, and sense of identity of the fisher folk of the lower Ohio River Valley and provides historical and ethnobiological background for their way of life. Lund connects the importance of river fish in the diet of inhabitants of the valley to local fishing activities and explores the relationship between river people and those whose culture is primarily land-based, painting a colorful portrait of river fishing and river life. This book offers a look—historical and ethnographic—at a little-known aspect of traditional life in the American Midwest, still surviving today despite immense changes in environment, resources, and economic base.
Download or read book The Girl with the Seven Lives written by Vikas Swarup and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-07-16 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty-five-year-old Devi has been kidnapped. She is now being held hostage in a dimly-lit basement by a masked gunman who is threatening to shoot her dead unless she reveals her entire life story and confesses to all the crimes he is accusing her of. To add to her terror, he is putting her life up for an online auction, where the highest bidder will determine her fate. With her very existence hanging in the balance, Devi proceeds to give her captor ‘a confession to beat all confessions’, while simultaneously engaging in a high-stakes battle of wits and endurance against impossible odds. Thus commences an enthralling odyssey through the heart and soul of modern India, as over the course of a single night, Devi unveils the secrets of her seven extraordinary lives. From the labyrinthine alleys of Delhi to the hallowed grounds of Punjab, from the serene landscapes of Kerala to the sun-drenched shores of Goa, and ultimately to the bustling streets of Mumbai, Devi’s captivating journey is a rollercoaster ride through a tangled tapestry of hidden truths, deceit, and shocking revelations which will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page. Devi is the ultimate survivor - a girl from the gutters who dares to rewrite her own destiny. But can she survive the longest night of her life? Vikas Swarup’s long-awaited new novel is filled with the same evocative prose, immersive narrative and propulsive energy that made Slumdog Millionaire a global bestseller, and will resonate with readers looking for a thoughtful page-turner.
Download or read book Lois Lenski written by Bobbie Malone and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2016-07-06 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For generations of children, including a young Oprah Winfrey, opening a Lois Lenski book has meant opening a world. This was just what the author wanted: to help children “see beyond the rim of their own world.” In Lois Lenski: Storycatcher, historian and educator Bobbie Malone takes us into Lenski’s own world to tell the story of how a girl from a small Ohio town became a beloved literary icon. Author and illustrator of the Newbery Award–winning Strawberry Girl and numerous other tales of children from America’s diverse regions and cultures, Lenski spent five decades creating stories for young readers. Lois Lenski: Storycatcher follows her development as a writer and as an artist, and it traces the evolution of her passionate belief in the power of empathy conveyed in children’s books. Understanding that youngsters responded instinctively to narratives rich in reality, Lenski turned her extensive study of hardworking families into books that accurately and movingly depicted the lives of the children of sharecroppers, coal miners, and migrant field workers. From Bayou Suzette to Blue Ridge Billy, Corn-Farm Boy to Houseboat Girl, and Boom Town Boy to Texas Tomboy, Lenski’s books mirrored the cultural energy and concerns of the time. This first full-length biography tells how Lenski traveled throughout the country, gathering the stories that brought to life in words and pictures whole worlds that had for so long been invisible in children’s literature. In the process, her work became a source of delight, inspiration, and insight for generations of readers.
Download or read book Harper s Weekly written by John Bonner and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 940 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Voiceovers written by Janet Wilcox and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever been told that you have a great voice? Put it to use in a career as a voiceover actor! Veteran voice-over actor, writer, producer, and teacher Janet Wilcox provides the inside scoop on the industry and personal training to help voice-over hopefuls find work in network promos, commercials, documentaries, books on tape, radio, animated films, and more! This rich resource comes with a CD-ROM featuring vocal exercises and interviews with voice-over actors. Readers will discover a treasure trove of useful information, including: Acting warm-ups Vocal workouts Improv sketches Character work sheets Tips for making demos Sample V.O. scripts Interviews with show biz heavyweights Casting insights Advice on getting professional representation Secrets to finding opportunities in traditional and emerging venues And much more! Voiceovers, Second Edition shows readers how to use that great voice to garner cash and compliments. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.
Download or read book Exposing Mississippi written by Annette Trefzer and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2022-03-25 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE 2022 EUDORA WELTY PRIZE Internationally known as a writer, Eudora Welty has as well been spotlighted as a talented photographer. The prevalent idea remains that Welty simply took snapshots before she found her true calling as a renowned fiction writer. But who was Welty as a photographer? What did she see? How and why did she photograph? And what did Welty know about modern photography? In Exposing Mississippi: Eudora Welty's Photographic Reflections, Annette Trefzer elucidates Welty’s photographic vision and answers these questions by exploring her photographic archive and writings on photography. The photographs Welty took in the 1930s and ’40s frame her visual response to the cultural landscapes of the segregated South during the Depression. The photobook One Time, One Place, which was selected, curated, and shaped into a visual narrative by Welty herself, serves as a starting point and guide for the chapters on her spatial hermeneutic. The book is divided into sections by locations and offers how the framing of these areas reveals Welty’s radical commentary of the spaces her camera captured. There are over eighty images in Exposing Mississippi, including some never-before-seen archival photographs, and sections of the book draw on over three hundred more. The chapters on institutional, leisure, and memorial landscapes address how Welty’s photographs contribute to, reflect on, and intervene in customary visual constructions of the Depression-era South.
Download or read book The Flower Boat Girl written by Larry Feign and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-28 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historical novel based on the life of the 19th century Chinese prostitute who became the most powerful pirate in history. The first time her story has been fully told in any language.
Download or read book Madge Morton Captain of the Merry Maid written by Amy D. V. Chalmers and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-12 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Madge Morton, Captain of the Merry Maid', Amy D. V. Chalmers crafts a captivating tale of adventure and leadership suitable for young readers. Set in the early 20th century, the book follows the brave protagonist Madge Morton as she navigates through the challenges of captaining her own river boat. Chalmers' writing style is simple yet engaging, making the story accessible to a wide audience while still maintaining a sense of excitement and suspense. The book belongs to the genre of children's literature, but its themes of courage, independence, and perseverance resonate with readers of all ages. Amy D. V. Chalmers, known for her contributions to children's literature, draws on her own experiences and interests to create a relatable and inspiring character in Madge Morton. Her background in education and storytelling shines through in this well-crafted narrative, encouraging young readers to explore themes of empowerment and adventure. I highly recommend 'Madge Morton, Captain of the Merry Maid' to anyone looking for a wholesome and engaging read. Chalmers' storytelling prowess and the relatable character of Madge Morton make this book a delightful addition to any library, appealing to both young readers and adults alike.
Download or read book Plunder written by Mary Anna Evans and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-02-23 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2012 - Florida Book Award Bronze Medal Winner for General Fiction 2012 - Florida Book Award Bronze Medal Winner for Popular Fiction "Details of archaeology, pirate lore, and voodoo complement the strong, sympathetic characters, especially Amande, and the appealing portrait of Faye's family life." —Booklist Faye Longchamp and her Native American husband Joe Wolf Mantooth are working near the mouth of the Mississippi, researching archaeological sites soon to be flooded by oil. The Deepwater Horizon disaster has morphed her run-of-the-mill contract job into a task that might swamp her fledgling consulting business. Then her injured babysitter leaves Faye to work with a toddler underfoot. Thankfully, Amande, a bright and curious teen lives nearby with her eccentric grandmother. But when the girl's grandmother and her no-account uncle are murdered, Amande's prospects worsen. The girl has but two known relatives, both battling over her small inheritance: a raggedy houseboat, a few shares of stock, and a hurricane-battered island that's not even inhabitable. Pirate-era silver coins are found and disappear. A murderer is on the loose, and as the oil slick looms, Faye can see that Louisiana is still being plundered....
Download or read book The Meadow Brook Girls Afloat Or The Stormy Cruise of The Red Rover written by Aldridge and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in the year 1913, the present novel 'The Meadow-Brook Girls Afloat; Or, the Stormy Cruise of the Red Rover' by writer Aldridge is a girls' fictional tale.
Download or read book Carbon Monoxide Poisoning written by David G. Penney and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 812 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edited by a leading expert, this book delineates the successful means to prevent, identify, and manage the effects of CO poisoning. It provides new information on CO toxicity, including rehabilitation, the dissemination of information to the public, litigation involving CO poisoning, economic loss assessment, and firefighting. The book addresses the pros and cons of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and thoroughly reviews the physiological effects of acute and long term exposure to CO, as well as the neurocognitive and neurobehavioral sequelae. The only comprehensive reference on the subject, this multi-faceted guide takes an innovative look at how to identify, treat, and prevent harmful exposure to carbon monoxide.
