Download or read book Possum Crossing written by Leigh Anne Cooper and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2017-02-03 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Youve heard the slogan WV Almost Heaven. Possum Crossing is a story about what the narrator refers to as a real heaven here on earth. It is populated by mountaineers who are hardworking and patriotic citizens of Possum. Like the state as a whole, Possum has seen growth from the frontier to boom times, and having experienced whiplash from boom to bust, it is now on the cusp of a new boom. Despite adversity and abandonment by politicians, Possums, as residents of the town call themselves, do not give up on the mountain state and are poised to bring prosperity and new glory to her. The story of these proud people is a story shared by millions in this time of changes occurring with the speed of light. Possums do not abandon West Virginia for greener grass elsewhere, but they remain to bring about a rebirth of better times.

Download or read book Possum and Other Receits for the Recovery of Southern Being written by Marion Montgomery and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume, Marion Montgomery ponders two very different varieties of possum as the starting point for a literary, philosophical, and poetic inquiry into the nature of Southernness: the familiar marsupial and the first-person singular present of the Latin verb posse; rendered as "I am able."

Download or read book Tickling Catfish written by Jerry Craven and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his art of telling stories, Craven balances timing, rhythm, style, and content. His style is at once elegant and simple, a mixture of up-tempo phrasing and brief story lines that flow naturally to one of three conclusions: punchline, moral, or wish. The stories share observations on customs, language, home, and human nature and serve as a hedge against parochialism, even when focusing on snipe hunts, armadillo grabs, and hog boxing.

Download or read book Quilting the Black Eyed Pea written by Nikki Giovanni and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-12-28 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A resonant, powerful collection from one of America’s preeminent poets. In Quilting the Black-Eyed Pea, Nikki Giovanni turns her pen to nature and the environment, the might and grace of women, her battle with cancer, the relationships between mothers and daughters, the state of the nation, and more.

Download or read book Best Easy Day Hikes Buffalo written by Randi Minetor and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now there's a book that provides the best of the best: the top twenty trails for a short walk, a longer hike or an all-day adventure. Best Easy Day Hikes: Buffalo chooses the trails that lead to the most panoramic views, and that wind through the prettiest woods and meadows and into the most interesting natural areas in Erie, Niagara and Genesee Counties. Urban trails, river walks, converted rail rights-of-way and park paths are just some of the wonderful walking experiences you'll find right here in Greater Buffalo—selected for you by a lifetime upstate New York resident, professional travel writer and active area birder. It's time to rediscover Buffalo from the outside!

Download or read book In the Shadow of the Beast written by Daniel L. Bates and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The great economic collapse could not devastate them. The nuclear attack could not extinguish their spirit. Somehow, they managed to keep one step ahead of the brutal tyrannical occupation authorities. They conquered famine by scavenging in the wastelands. Death's hand reaching out to take some of their number did not demoralize them. A series of natural disasters could not prevail against them. The capture of some of their number did not stop their mission or purpose. Against all odds, they survived and experienced the outpouring of the Holy Spirit known as the latter day rain. But would a traitor in their midst be the cause of their destruction? Or would they arise to become a mighty people, who know their God and do exploits? Join author Dan L. Bates in the incredible apocalyptic thriller, In the Shadow of the Beast.

Download or read book The Journey written by Thomas Herrington and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life is more than a destination. Every life has a beginning and an end, but it is what transpires between these two points that defines the person and changes those he comes in contact with. Jesus' life serves as an example of a life lived—truly lived—where in every moment He embraced the divine appointments along the pathway before Him. One day Jesus headed to the Gerasenes to share God's love, but on the way a possessed man was set free, a woman with a chronic illness was healed, a girl was raised from the dead, and a family was forever changed. This day had no agenda, no three-ring-binder of to-do lists, and yet every step of the way was an appointment to bring Heaven to the broken and bring glory to God. The same is true with us. Every moment is a divine opportunity to see God at work. God seeks to capture us—to have us fully aware that each step, each breath is intertwined with His will. He wants us to listen, to learn, and to serve Him every moment. The pages of this book will speak to you and encourage you to acknowledge the lessons from God that are all around and to remind you that God's purpose is fulfilled in each step of your life on The Journey.

Download or read book Tall Tales Taller Tales and Out and Out Lies written by Sandy Walker III and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most of these stories are true. Some are fabrications. "The Gun Show" is one. It is a loose interpretation of an event. If you are familiar with the event, you will understand the satire. The stories, such as "The Great Possum Slayer", tell of a hunting adventure. We are all guilty of doing something to a friend in the name of fun. "The night Before Christmas" describes a practical joke that turned out better than planned! Several stories, as an example, "BB'S & Bumblebees", reflect on our desire to imitate our parents. Several of the stories convey a safety message. "The Hazards of Plastic Bullets", is an example that shows what can happen in the blink of an eye when we choose to disregard a simple safety statement. Some of the stories deal with older people and a time not so long ago. These people believed that you took care of your problem. You will notice in these stories, the problem would have gone away or been taken care of long before law enforcement could arrive. With our modern communications we can now summon the Calvary in an instant. It has not been too long ago that this was not the case in a lot of areas of our great nation. "The Letter", is an adaptation of a letter I want read at my funeral. Surprise, fear, courage, fortitude and a child's belief that they are bullet proof are all expressed in stories in this book. A book of this nature easily causes us to reflect on our lives and events that have slipped into our fading memory. If this book reminds a single individual of any similar events in their past, makes them a safer individual, or makes them laugh it will have succeed in its purpose beyond expectations.

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Download or read book Reward Lost Cat the Search for Spock written by Donald Weiser and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2012-09 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a true story where the main characters are feline. There are some humans too. It is a story of cat love and loss. It is also a story of two humans finding each other and of human love and bonding. My name is Don Weiser. I had three cats: Jones (who is all black with green eyes and is going on 21 years of age), Spock (who is an Abyssinian and is presently lost), and Sam (who is a huge orange tabby who was a stray). I lived in Albany, NY for 17 years and worked for the Department of Social Services. My wife Beth lives in North Carolina and had three cats: Smokey (who is a lovely lion like gray tabby with the largest head I have ever seen), Maggie (who was a solid black cat with gold eyes), and Rosy (who is also a solid black cat with gold eyes and who is Maggie's daughter). Beth and I are now married (8/90) and live in North Carolina with our six cats. Maggie is dead, Spock is lost, and Junior (the youngster cat who is a tabby) now lives with us. These are the main characters and the story is about how we all came to live together in North Carolina. I hope you find it interesting. It may make you cry, I hope it makes you laugh too. My book is meant to help anyone whose pet is lost. What to do, what steps to take before your pet is lost to help ensure that it doesn't get lost and to make recovery easier. If it does become lost, what to do in the first hours, first days, first weeks, and long term up to how to deal with the possibility of never finding your pet.

Download or read book Recovering Australian Threatened Species written by Stephen Garnett and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2018-03 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australia’s nature is exceptional, wonderful and important. But much has been lost, and the ongoing existence of many species now hangs by a thread. Against a relentless tide of threats to our biodiversity, many Australians, and government and non-government agencies, have devoted themselves to the challenge of conserving and recovering plant and animal species that now need our help to survive. This dedication has been rewarded with some outstanding and inspiring successes: of extinctions averted, of populations increasing, of communities actively involved in recovery efforts. Recovering Australian Threatened Species showcases successful conservation stories and identifies approaches and implementation methods that have been most effective in recovering threatened species. These diverse accounts – dealing with threatened plants, invertebrates, fish, reptiles, birds and mammals – show that the conservation of threatened species is achievable: that it can be done and should be done. They collectively serve to inform, guide and inspire other conservation efforts. This is a book of hope and inspiration. It shows that with dedication, knowledge and support, we can retain and restore our marvellous natural heritage, and gift to our descendants a world that is as diverse, healthy and beautiful as that which we have inherited.

Download or read book The North Country Trail written by Ron Strickland and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2013-04-30 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The North Country Trail is the longest of America’s eleven congressionally designated National Scenic Trails. Winding through seven states—New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota—the NCT’s 4,600 miles attract more than one million visitors annually. These hikers are treated to a smorgasbord of Upper Midwest hiking featuring everything from urban strolls to backcountry adventure through mountains, rivers, prairies, and shoreline. This book is the definitive guide for NCT hikers—whether first-timers, seasoned backpackers, or any level in between—who wish to maximize their experience on this splendid trail. In addition to a full overview of the trail’s tread in each state, the guide describes in detail forty of the NCT’s premier segments, with helpful information including easy-to-read trail descriptions, physical and navigation difficulties, trail highlights, hiking tips, and precise maps incorporating the latest GPS technology.

Download or read book In for a Penny written by James P. Blaylock and published by Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-08-13 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This mesmerising collection from World Fantasy Award-winner James P. Blaylock offers seven brilliant excursions into one of the most idiosyncratic imaginations of our time. Highlighted by the acclaimed novella, "The Trismegistus Club" - a brilliant riff on the antiquarian ghost story - In for a Penny goes from strength to strength, taking us deep into the heart of a quirky, deeply engaging fictional world that no one but Blaylock could have created. Other high points include "Home Before Dark," which chronicles one man's first few hours in the afterlife. Its thematic companion, "Small Houses," recounts an aging widower's last few hours on earth. Both stories constitute deeply felt, lovingly detailed farewells to the things and places of this world. In "The other Side," a minor precognitive episode leads the hero to an obsessive fascination with the hidden mysteries of the universe. In "His Own Back Yard," a story worthy of the great Jack Finney, a middle-aged man finds himself stranded in the haunted territory of his childhood. The blackly funny "War of the Worlds" uses a bowling ball and the imminent end of Life As We Know It to illuminate the fault lines in a modern marriage. Finally, in the wonderfully imagined title story, the single-minded pursuit of treasure - of something for nothing - leads Blaylock's protagonist to a harrowing confrontation with his own worst self. Startling, funny, eccentric, and often unexpectedly moving, the Blaylockian worldview shines forth with undiminished vigor in this marvellous collection, which shows us ourselves - and the world around us - from a wholly unique perspective. REVIEWS from Publishers Weekly "Simply, almost artlessly written, the six fantasy stories in this slim collection from Blaylock (Thirteen Phantasms), set in the gentle, loving territory of his personal California world, verge on the sentimental but never slip into the banal. In the brief "Home Before Dark," the tale's hero gets an unusual glimpse of heaven. In the nostalgic "His Own Back Yard," Alan revisits his old childhood home ("The abandoned house was boarded up, its chimney fallen, the white paint on the clapboards weathered to the color of an old ghost") and has the satisfaction of meeting a vision of his young father and discussing the past. "Small Houses" is a poignant reverie on age and shared love in which Johnson builds his own burial casket, to his wife's dismay. "The War of the Worlds" focuses on some suburbanites who believe that a flying saucer has landed in their midst, but the real war is the unexpressed one between husband and wife. In the humorous "The Other Side," the premonition-prone protagonist winds up in a support group for the paranormally inclined. In the title story, a tale with a moral and the best of the lot, George Mason buys a worn purse at a garage sale with a penny he finds in the purse, with unexpected consequences. The dignified, understated jacket art of an old man in a library nicely suggests the mood of the stories." Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Download or read book The Reluctant Wife written by Patricia Collier and published by Gatekeeper Press. This book was released on 2018-09-14 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jacob Stuart and his friends are veterans of the American Revolution, rebuilding their lives in Wilkes County, the area in Georgia where the fighting was so vicious it was called the Hornet's Nest. Jacob is facing a task more daunting than fighting for freedom. He must inform his late friend's niece, Taberah McGregor, that they must wed one another to inherit his land and property. Taberah has known sorrow and loneliness. When Jacob appears at her door, hope for her future is renewed. Shortly after their marriage, just as their budding relationship is coming into full bloom, they are threatened by an unknown enemy. Will Taberah succeed in establishing a home and family as her life spirals out of control?

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Download or read book Take a Hike written by Rich Freeman and published by Footprint Press, Inc.. This book was released on 1999 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to 51 short hikes through the forests, glens, bogs and hills of central and western New York State.