Download or read book The Gold in Grandpa s Eyes written by Alice Lockmiller and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-10-14 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five years after the Civil War, Ben Patterson lives on a ranch in Llano County. Grandpa tells him a story of gold and Ben finds an unusual triangle of stones. When cattle rustlers steal their cattle and kill his friend, Ben is determined to stop them. He is also on a quest to find the gold in Grandpa's eyes.
Download or read book Through Grandpa s Eyes written by Patricia MacLachlan and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1983-06-29 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On John's visits to Grandpa's house, his blind grandfather shares with him the special way he sees and moves in the world.
Download or read book Architects of Violence Sculptors of Peace written by Nina Kramer and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2002-06-06 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An international thriller set primarily in Florence, Italy, Architects dramatizes the lives and relationships of three sisters as they are pursued by someone implementing a family vendetta. When the sisters---engrossed in artistic careers in different parts of the States---learn that their celebrated architect-father is critically ill, they travel to Florence and his hospital there despite memories of a brutal childhood. But unknown to them, they are followed by an ingenious mafia soldier---a soldier (and former Olympic-level gymnast) not at all what he appears to be. In Florence, as the sisters wander among the art treasures of the famed Renaissance city, they struggle with childhood memories, with forgiveness of their father, and with their sometimes violent relationships with men. When a sister is kidnapped, by the soldier whose artful disguise fools even the global don who devised the vendetta, all the anti-mafia units in Italy---led by a heroic prosecutor and an activist monk---join forces to find her. As the novel climaxes, its theme---that violence, when it's not controlled, grows explosively---is compellingly dramatized. Architects was awarded Honorable Mention in POL's novel competition in 2000.
Download or read book There s a Pirate in the Family written by and published by LeAnn Rathbone. This book was released on with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Through Grandpa s Eyes written by Patricia MacLachlan and published by Turtleback. This book was released on 1983-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through his blind grandfather's unique ways of seeing, John makes discoveries about the world around him.
Download or read book The Power of Gold written by Rena Urania Nott Sangster and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Grandfathers Are Like Gold written by Janet Lanese and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2000 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In praise of grandfathers, a celebration of our everyday heroes Grandfathers Are Like Gold offers gems of hard-earned wisdom, advice, and lighthearted humor by and in honor of grandfathers. Full of insight and wit, Grandfathers Are Like Gold celebrates the delights of grandfatherhood -- from aging gracefully to spoiling grandchildren. Included are observations from well-known names, such as Garrison Keillor, Jimmy Carter, and Indira Gandhi; words of appreciation from grandkids of all ages; and heartfelt tributes to famous and not-so-famous heroes -- making this a collection sure to be cherished by grandfathers for all time.
Download or read book Tesseracts Seventeen Speculating Canada from Coast to Coast to Coast written by Colleen Anderson and published by EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find out what cold darkness lurks in the heart of a Tuktoyaktuk blizzard. Hear a long-lost legend, lingering by a lonely lighthouse, perched on the shores of Manitoulin Island. Meet a hambone ghostly actor in search of his next gig in the Ottawa Museum of Nature. Learn the colors of the graffiti that tattoo the grey tenement walls of Montreal. In the Maritimes find out how coming events can be foreseen in a few shards of pottery or solve a murder by reliving the memory of a dead man. Explore a distant future, rife with acronym or trace the delicate fancies of the calligrapher’s daughter.
Download or read book Lei Gong is in another life written by Xu Ze gang and published by Publicationsbooks. This book was released on with total page 3013 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Huangfuxiong at the door quickly pushed the door and went in. Without looking at the child held by the midwife, he ran directly to the bed. Although the woman on the bed had just given birth to a child, her face was tired and sweaty, but she still couldn't hide her peerless appearance, and the sweat and tiredness on her face could make people feel more loving
Download or read book The Rider written by "Big" John Wilson and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2007-03 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ONE CHALLENGE AFTER ANOTHER... Recently divorced and mourning the death of her marriage, Kay Morgan flees into the American Wilderness to find peace and spiritual harmony. What she stumbles into is an Indian rebellion, is rescued by a Native American shaman only to fall in love. She follows him straight into the future evolution of mankind. She is given the mission to protect those making the transition from this Earth plane to the next dimension. Easy reading but deeply thought provoking and spiritual, this book will appeal to all Native Americans, nature spirits, new age practitioners and devotees of Mother Earth. Questions just keep growing and adding more questions. Can mankind survive Mother Earth's planetary changes? Can Kay survive her divorce? Can John Red Eagle survive falling in love again? Can Old Two Owls make a stand for his people one last time? Will the world ever be the same again? Will the next dimension become home to the inhabitants of Mother Earth? This is book II of the Mother Earth Trilogy, Read all three: Gift of the Gods Eagle's Coup By Fire Next Time
Download or read book The Adventures of Young Santa written by Mike Pace and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-05 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Robin Hood in Red Fur!” Refreshingly different, this “early biography” tells the story of Santa Claus from birth through his first ride. It presents Santa as a full-blooded young man, a reluctant hero motivated by love. The story is fun and exciting, featuring sword fights, dank castles, hidden treasure, fierce Vikings, daring escapes, the secret elf civilization, deceit, jealousy, humor and young romance. The Book answers “historical”questions about Santa such as: Where was Santa was born? What was he was like as a kid? How did he get his name? How did he get to the North pole? What are the Elves’ names? Why does Santa brings us gifts on Christmas eve? Why is his suit red? Why does he go down chimneys? Why do bad kids get soot in their stockings? YOUNG SANTA is destined to become a holiday classic for young and old to enjoy year after year!
Download or read book Gold Stripe on a Jackass written by Stephen B. Sloane and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 2008 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gold Stripe on a Jackass is a conceptually rich description of one naval officer's career journey. Author Stephen B. Sloane began his career in Annapolis, where the commandment of obedience holds sway, and finished in Berkeley, a place where questioning authority is woven deeply into the cultural fabric. Sloane rejects the conventional role of corporate, government, and military ideals by demonstrating that efficiency can be attained without sacrificing morality. He maintains that the person who dons the "gold stripe" of authority should reject the role of "jackass" and strive for moral efficiency by regarding the expenditure of human life as a cost rather than the utilization of a tangible resource. Inspired by Admiral James Bond Stockdale's experience as a prisoner-of-war in Vietnam, Sloane asserts that a man's ethical posture and philosophical outlook can enable him and others to survive even the direst conditions with honor. Gold Stripe on a Jackass provides readers with a guide to individual responsibility for leadership decision making that emphasizes the requirement to question authority and the need to speak truth to power. This is an original and enlightening contribution to scholarship and education as well as a moral compass for those who occupy positions of authority in the corporate and governmental sectors of society.
Download or read book This Last Adventure written by Ryan Dalton and published by Carolrhoda Books ®. This book was released on 2022-02-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Archie's beloved grandpa is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Archie desperately wants to slow the progression of his grandpa's memory loss. Using Grandpa's old journal entries as inspiration, he creates shared role-playing fantasies with epic quests for them to tackle together—allowing Grandpa to live in the present and stay in touch with his fading memories. But as Grandpa's condition gradually worsens, Archie must come to terms with what's happening to his hero. The limits of the fantasies, revelations about Grandpa's past, and a school project about the future force Archie to grapple with what it truly means to live a life worth remembering.
Download or read book The Curlytops On Star Island Or Camping Out With Grandpa written by Howard Roger Garis and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-07-19 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Curlytops On Star Island" by Howard Roger Garis is a delightful children's book that follows the exciting camping adventure of the Curlytops siblings, Janet and Ted, as they spend their summer vacation with their beloved Grandpa. The story begins with the Curlytops eagerly anticipating their trip to Star Island, a picturesque and remote location where Grandpa has set up a campsite. Their journey begins with a train ride followed by a thrilling boat trip to reach the island. Upon arrival, the children are enchanted by the beauty of the island and the wonders of nature that surround them. Throughout their camping adventure, the Curlytops engage in various outdoor activities, such as fishing, hiking, and exploring the woods. They encounter a range of fascinating creatures and wildlife, learning valuable lessons about respecting nature and its inhabitants. As they spend time with Grandpa, the Curlytops discover the joy of storytelling around the campfire and create lasting memories with their beloved family member. Along the way, they also encounter friendly islanders who welcome them warmly and add to the charm of their experience. Howard Roger Garis masterfully weaves a heartwarming tale that captures the innocence and wonder of childhood. The Curlytops' adventures on Star Island highlight the joys of outdoor exploration, the importance of family bonds, and the beauty of simple pleasures. "The Curlytops On Star Island" is a captivating story that sparks the imagination of young readers and instills in them a love for nature and the great outdoors. It celebrates the spirit of adventure and the magic of spending quality time with loved ones in nature's embrace."
Download or read book Rushville s Gold Coin Murders written by Chick Lung and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010-04-02 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rushville, a small sleepy farming community in the middle of the state of Illinois awake to the gruesome murders of two ofits citizens in the early summerdays of June. In the following days as the F.B.I. and Secret Service swarm over the town the citizens learn the dark secret of their oldest resident. Gold coins, with dates that the United States Mint has no record of minting, have surfaced one hundred years later. Three murders have been committed because of the coins and more lives will be lost in the coming days as the Sercret Service tracks down one lead after another. They find that all leads are traced back to the United State Mint more than one hundred years ago.
Download or read book Wagons and Wives written by Larene Rowley Blaine and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wagons and Wives is a novel that could be true. It weaves toghether the lives of early Morman settlers in Utah, and in the breakaway polygamous colonies in Mexico. Neither romanticized nor judgemental, the stories depict individuals' feelings and struggles, against a backdrop of early Mormonism. Maud, the ''bad girl'' who carries a terrible secret; Louisa, the little girl trying to understand the mysterious ways of grownups; Belinda, the ''second wife'' whose husband must choose between her and his first; and Hodie, struggling with enormous guilt over his past; all come alive in their conflicts, dreams, tragedies and hopes. Besides the challenges of building a life from nothing in a new land, the families in Wagons and Wives struggle with polygamy - first, the conflicts and sacrifices of living with in it, then coping with the sudden pronouncement that it is no longer to be practiced. Go into hiding? Flee to Mexico? Abandon wives and children to fend for themselves? The fascinating tapestry of characters makes Wagons and Wives a unique look into this peculiar time and place in history. Also by Larene R. Blaine: Backtracks: Growing Up in the Depression. This is the inspiring true story of the author's childhood - an astonishing account of survival and a girl's determination to overcome her circumstances. The granddaughter of Mormon polygamists on both her father's and mother's sides of the family, Larene is born into poverty and a culture that does not value ''book learning'' or ambition and intelligence in females. Her mother is soon incapacitated by poor health, and Larene becomes the family's Cinderella - taking on all the household chores. But she harbors a fierce desire to learn and excel in school. Her inner strength and unwavering focus on her goal to better herself lead her to achieve nearly impossible feats, including going to college - unheard of for a girl in her poor uneducated family during the Great Depression. It's a story of heartbreaking disappointments and the triumph of faith and sheer will of a little girl to achieve her dreams, against all odds. Buy your copy of Backtracks: Growing Up in the Depression from Amazon.com or your local bookstore.
Download or read book Rusher s Gold written by Tracy Diane and published by Giverny Press. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A time traveling cave. A vicious band of miners…and pure gold. When West Virginia teenagers Emma and Brody promised their neighbor, a famous geologist, to help rebuild his decimated rock and mineral collection for a museum display, they didn’t know they would be in for the magical ride of a lifetime. After a successful trip to 1775 England where they collected the rare Blue John Fluorite, the teens are quick to jump at the chance to travel to the California Gold Rush in 1851. When they arrive at the Gold Rush and meet an old acquaintance, they think the mission will be easy until they realize their friend may not be able to help them at all. When their actions in the past erase their future, can Emma and Brody right the wrong? With a hostile group of miners hot on their trail, Brody and Emma must collect the gold, save their friends, and salvage the future before it is too late. Rusher’s Gold is the second book in the middle grade adventure/sci-fi series Crystal Cave Adventures. If you like adventure and time travel mixed with your geology, then you’ll love Tracy Diane’s exciting series.
