Download or read book Joey The Seagull written by Bard and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2023-09-18 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the Book Joey The Seagull is a heartwarming and inspiring coming of age story. It tells the tale of a seagull trying to find himself and help the world around him. He learns from others and tries to apply what he learns to his everyday life. The book is filled with metaphors about society, exciting adventures, and even some humor. The book was created to one day be a trilogy and an animated movie. About the Author Bard was born in Massachusetts in 1983. He has spent the majority of his life as a nomad, roaming the country and gaining life experiences. Bard’s writing is based on characters who were influenced by his real-life traveling experiences.

Download or read book I Am Not Joey Pigza written by Jack Gantos and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR). This book was released on 2007-07-24 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just when Joey Pigza's wired world finally seems to be under control, his good-for-nothing dad pops back into his life. This time, though, Carter Pigza is a new man – literally. After a lucky lotto win, Carter Pigza has a crazy new outlook on life, and he's even changed his name to Charles Heinz. He thinks Joey and his mom should become new people, too. Soon Joey finds himself bombarded with changes: a new name, a new home, and a new family business – running the beat-up Beehive Diner. He knows he should forgive his dad as his mom wants him to, and get with the new family program. But Joey is afraid that in changing names and going with the flow he will lose sight of who he really is. In this rocket-paced new chapter in Joey Pigza's life, a favorite hero discovers what identity and forgiveness really mean, and how to cook a delicious turkey burger. This title has Common Core connections.

Download or read book Please Kill Me written by Legs McNeil and published by Grove/Atlantic, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-01-28 with total page 661 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The twentieth anniversary edition of the “utterly and shamelessly sensational” history of punk music—featuring new photos and an afterword by the authors (Newsday). A contemporary classic, Please Kill Me is the definitive oral history of the most nihilistic of all pop movements. Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Richard Hell, the Ramones, and scores of other punk figures lend their voices to this decisive account of that explosive era. Editors Legs McNeil and Gillian McCain—two of punk music’s greatest chroniclers—follow the movement from its roots in the 1960s underground of New York City, to its arrival in the UK with bands like The Sex Pistols and The Clash, to its unlikely emergence as a global cultural force whose impact is still felt today.

Download or read book His Father s Son written by Tony Black and published by Black & White Publishing. This book was released on 2012-06-28 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australia is the Lucky Country, and Joey Driscol knows it. It's a far cry from his native Ireland, but he believes this is the place he and his wife Shauna can make a new life and forget the troubles of the past. For a time, they do just that, and soon welcome their son Marti into the family. But as the years pass, this new life thousands of miles from the Old Country comes under threat. Joey's wife has been struggling with demons of her own, their marriage is on the rocks and suddenly, Shauna disappears and takes Marti with her. Joey is beside himself, with no clues about where they are, with both his childhood sweetheart and his son - his pride and joy - now missing. Then, when Joey gets word that his wife and son have returned to Ireland, he knows that he'll now have to do the same if he ever wants to see them again. And he also knows that he'll finally have to confront the ghosts of his past that he's been running from for years. His Father's Son is a touching and beautiful story of a family struggling to come to terms with their past, their present and an uncertain future. REVIEWS "A beautiful, powerful tale to move the hardest heart." THE SUN "Black put his heart and soul into this, and the very personal, cathartic nature of the novel makes it a hard one to put down." THE HERALD "The book is set in the late 1970s but the language is a timeless [Irish] brogue that seeps out of the dialogue and internal monologues to colour the narrative emerald green." THE GUARDIAN "Heartfelt and incredibly moving, the sins of the fathers are confronted in a narrative that seethes with raw, blistering emotions." THE DAILY RECORD "This is a tale of father and son, man and wife, and how a journey to be reunited can mean rediscovering part of yourself that was buried long ago - and Black tells it perfectly." SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY "A thought-provoking novel about family and roots ... always compelling and deftly draws the reader into the world of childhood and its life-long impact." THE PRESS & JOURNAL "Beautifully written, threaded through with poignant humour and cross-generational angst, Black gets to the beating heart of what makes families tick and the burdens and baggage they inherit." LANCASHIRE EVENING POST "A moving and evocative tale, a heartfelt examination of the bond between fathers and sons, and about the baggage one generation passes on to the next." DOUG JOHNSTONE, author of Gone Again "Soulful and stunningly written, this reads like a future classic." LISA JEWELL

Download or read book Pioneers written by Larry Allen Denham and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-01-29 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PIONEERS is a gymnastics fable about living each day like it's your last! Patrick Goodman is the captain of the Pioneer Gymnastics team and the best gymnast that Pioneer has ever produced; however, it will take much more from the Kennedy High senior if he is going to get his Pioneer team to Coach Jim Lowerys goal of becoming National Team Champions. Although his team has experience, it will require a leap of faith from Patrick and his teammates to raise their gymnastics to the next level in his final season as a Pioneer. Chris McClure doesnt quite fit the Pioneer mold. Since moving to Knoxville from California, he has found a difficult time fitting in with his new teammates. However, Chris has what every gymnast wants; talent, courage, and a knack for living on the edge. But, Chris also has a dark secret, one that could jeopardize the success of the Pioneers. Within the walls of Pioneer Gymnastics, seven young men shed blood, sweat, and tears, to follow their coach and their dreams as they risk their necks on a daily basis in an attempt to become the first gymnastics team from Tennessee to be crowned national champions. Although there are many roadblocks in their way, their greatest obstacles lie within themselves.

Download or read book The Butler Cove Series Books 1 4 written by Tasha Boyd and published by Natasha Boyd. This book was released on 2021-04-23 with total page 1350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Special bundle containing EVERSEA, FOREVER JACK, MY STAR MY LOVE and ALL THAT JAZZ: **Over 30% off regular price of the individual books!** Start the awarding winning series with EVERSEA: A Hollywood A-list mega-star, on the run from his latest scandal and with everything to lose. An orphaned, small-town, Southern girl, held hostage by responsibility and self-doubt. A chance encounter that leads to an unlikely arrangement and epic love affair that will change them both forever. A vivid and emotional series! Readers have said "a new, fresh, take on every girl's fantasy" with "evocative and memorable writing" that makes you want to "book a trip to imaginary Butler Cove!" Eversea (Jack and Keri Ann part 1) Forever, Jack (Jack and Keri Ann part 2) My Star, My Love (Jack and Keri Ann bonus Christmas book) All That Jazz (Jazz and Joey).

Download or read book One Man Two Cultures Two Gods written by Edward Gãmes and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-24 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One Man, Two Cultures, Two Gods By: Edward Gãmes Edward Gãmes has traveled most of the USA and Europe, had a Catholic education, is a Navy Vietnam veteran and was part of the Apollo 11 recovery team. He also graduated from University of Texas El Paso. Gãmes has 28 years experience in the social service field and worked some interesting part-time jobs, from a concierge to a truck driver. He is bi-lingual, bi-cultural, and speaks 40% French and 40% Italian. Gãmes is also working on a children’s book about a boy looking at the USA from the outside and thinking that he could be the President.

Download or read book The Way of All Fish written by Martha Grimes and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An “absurdly amusing” (The New York Times Book Review) sequel to Martha Grimes’s bestselling novel, Foul Matter, this wicked satire of the publishing industry is “comic, caustic, and relentlessly readable” (Booklist). Writer Cindy Sella is having trouble with her new novel. Aside from her paralyzing writer’s block, she’s faced with a lawsuit from her ex-agent, L. Bass Hess. Hess will stop at nothing to collect a commission from Cindy on her previous novel, which he did not represent since she had fired him long before it was published. Hitmen Candy and Karl—first introduced in Foul Matter—are asked to “get rid” of L. Bass Hess. They join forces with a publishing mogul, a bestselling author, an out-of-work Vegas magician, an alligator wrangler, a glamorous Malaysian con lady, and Hess’s aunt in the Everglades who has undergone a wildly successful sex change, and concoct a plan to save Cindy Sella from the odious machinations of Hess by driving him (slowly, hilariously) crazy. Grimes’s fans will delight in the return of several colorful characters from Foul Matter, including Senior Editor Clive Esterhaus, unprincipled publisher Bobby Mackenzie, and ex-mobster and author Danny Zito, currently under the witness protection program. New readers will find that these characters and their escapades shed an amusing light on the New York publishing scene. Informed and influenced by the author’s own publishing adventures, “The Way of All Fish is a goofily offbeat delight” (The Washington Post).

Download or read book Her Home Run Desires written by Jenna Payne and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-13 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Samantha is a sexy accountant who has discovered that she is in love with her gym instructor Joey. It is a new thing for her because this discovery has made her realize that she is a lesbian. Joey’s sexy body and wonderful personality are perfect for her. When on their first date, Samantha does a favor for a friend who is a Major League Baseball player named Jack Monroe, it ends with them in hot water of the life threatening kind. She is a girly girl and not that tough, so when trouble hits she is terrified. They run to a safe place Jack has in the woods. A steamy time in the hot tub allows her to think all is right with the world. Then everything falls apart. Fortunately for Samantha, Joey is a tough chick who will not let anyone hurt the woman she loves. Samantha can only hope that it is enough to save them all.

Download or read book Chained 2 Da Game written by LaToya Willis and published by Hillcrest Publishing Group. This book was released on 2010 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "Chained 2 Da Game," Tori is a young girl living in Chicago with her mother and older sister. Her days consist of school, shopping, boys, and lots of drama. Tori, just like any other teenager her age, wants to be grown. From her relationship with a neighborhood hustler who spoils her, to the ongoing drama with her friends, Tori is definitely not your typical girl. When she hits a major speed bump, Tori's life begins to spin into a whirlwind of events. Forced to grow up too fast, Tori is thrown into the shoes of an adult and she must wear them well. Tori begins to see everyone and everything in a new light. She realizes thing's aren't always what they seem. Her maturity is tested when she is faced with decisions and dilemmas that may alter her life forever. Tori takes her challenges head on as she struggles to become the woman she aspires to be. Many friendships are laid on the line, as well as relationships as Tori decides what is important to her. When her boyfriend runs into trouble with the law she is forced to take over his business. Armed with minor knowledge of the task at hand, Tori jumps into the dope game face first. After finding love elsewhere, Tori takes off to finally live happily ever after. But, destiny has other plans for her. Life has a funny way of knocking you down, just when you think things couldn't be better, they get worst. Can Tori survive it's raft?

Download or read book Joey Daring Caring and Curious written by Marcella Marino Craver and published by American Psychological Association. This book was released on 2023-06-05 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This delightful book serves as a wonderful reminder of parental unconditional love.”—Children’s Books Heal Joey is concerned that Mom prefers his siblings over him. After all, he more rambunctious and mischievous than his studious older brother Jake and his sweet baby sister Olivia. He can't ask her directly, so instead her sends Mom a note: Who is your favorite? with check boxes next to each of their names. But Mom knows just how to answer that question -- and others. Is it possible that Mom loves Joey, Jake and Olivia unconditionally, mischief and all? Children with siblings may naturally compare their own behaviors to those of their sisters and brothers, and feel that they are not living up to their parents’ expectations. This book serves as a fun reminder about the concept of unconditional love. You may not always love the ways your child behaves, but you will always love your child for who he or she is as an individual! Includes a "Note to Parents."

Download or read book The Strange Adventures of Joe Freeman Jr written by Enrique Diaz and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2003-06-17 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This novel is the story of a boy's life, his struggles and his strange experiences with higher forces. This boy finds himself entangled in events beyond his comprehension and confronts the issues of a family tragedy when he loses his father. It begins in Atlanta Georgia when he was ten and ends in a small fictitious town named Sweet Creek when he was thirteen. Although it deals with the adventures of a ten-year-old boy, it's not a juvenile novel. It deals with issues like friendship, family issues and racism. It describes many adventures including some very strange experiences in a mysterious cave. It takes place during the decade of the sixties when racial issues in Georgia were common. The story that unfolds reflects the power of love to overcome obstacles. The Strange Adventures of Joe Freeman, Jr. is a unique and appealing piece of fiction with original ideas that would be of interest to readers of any age.

Download or read book Wild Pitch 1 written by Michael Teitelbaum and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-05-01 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this action-packed baseball story, the Backyard Bombers, a pick-up team, go up against their biggest rivals?the Sluggin? Tigers. There?s just one problem?Joey, the Bombers? first baseman, thinks he has to be the boss to get his team to win, and the rest of the Bombers aren?t too happy about being bossed around and yelled at. Can the Backyard Bombers all come together for an edge-of-your-seat showdown against the Sluggin? Tigers?

Download or read book All the Year Round written by Charles Dickens and published by . This book was released on 1863 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Death Broker written by ThŽa Oldham-Call and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-09-02 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hard Boiled Detective Noir ...and Death strolled in... ""Mickey"" is out for blood. Someone killed his wife. Someone else left him with a burden of caring for an ungrateful kid. Mickey is a Private Dick - but don't make the mistake of confusing him with some lazy flatfoot copper. Mickey is also a veteran of WWII - an Army Sniper. Mickey just woke up from a beating - now it's his turn to get some payback.

Download or read book The Wanderers written by Richard Price and published by HMH. This book was released on 1999-04-15 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The “extraordinary” novel of a teenage gang in the 1960s Bronx, by the New York Times–bestselling author of Clockers and The Whites (Newsweek). The basis for the feature film, The Wanderers tells the story of teenagers on the streets of New York City, coming of age and drifting apart. Tormented by cold-hearted girls and cold-blooded ten-year-olds, maniacal rivals and murderous parents, they are caught between juveniles and adults in a gritty novel filled with “switchblade prose” and “dialogue [that] has the immediacy of overheard subway conversation”—from an award-winning author renowned for his writing on HBO’s The Wire and The Night Of, as well as such modern-day classics as Lush Life and Bloodbrothers (Newsweek). “A kind of teenage Godfather with its own tight structure of morality, loyalty, survival, and reprisal.” —Los Angeles Free Press “The flip side of American Graffiti . . . an amalgam of sex, violence, and humor, glued together with superb dialogue and unsentimental sensitivity.” —Rolling Stone “A superbly written book . . . insights that allow us—at times force us—to feel closer to other human beings whether we like and approve of them or not.” —The New York Times Book Review

Download or read book The Song of Wrath written by Sarah Raughley and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-04-18 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Iris is on a mission to stop herself from becoming the Hiva, a cataclysmic power that can destroy the world.