Download or read book The Lost Sombrero written by Michael Sean Erickson and published by . This book was released on 2012-11 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a while, it is just a sloppy sombrero like all the others in Burrito Land, as if shaped on a conveyor belt somewhere and handed out at a soup kitchen. It is a souvenir of thoughtless charity, the kind that offers no regard to the particular birthright of a man. But then, once upon a time, it is transfigured, perhaps by a playful shadow in the mind, or perhaps in reality. It does not really matter how this comes to be. The new truth is that it is the Proto-Sombrero, the Alpha and the Omega, tilted atop a cactus plant as an icon of lazy, sublime defiance. And there is nothing higher, not even the sun. The little people adore it. They hold their tongues, as if worshippers in a lecture hall, until one day their eyes glare just a bit too much. And somewhere in the raised fists and sharpened wits, it is lost, like a half-baked seedling tossed into a wild river. It is the Lost Sombrero. Will it be found amidst the rubble of discontent? And, if so, then will it be ever again hoisted atop the cactus plant? These are the rather scintillating questions addressed in this book; and there is no doubt that the reader, upon recapturing his or her startled breath, cannot but dive into the pages to seek the answers. As a side note, in these pages there is a consideration of several related topics: the Gnostic myth; the nature of man; the problem of sin; even whether time is linear, or circular, or maybe just an infinitesimally small point floating about in space somewhere. Mind-blowing, to be sure; but there is no need for concern, as such will be but brief detours from the Grand Odyssey of the Lost Sombrero.
Download or read book Sombrero Fallout written by Richard Brautigan and published by Canongate Books. This book was released on 2012-08-02 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A heartbroken American writer starts a story about an ice-cold sombrero that falls inexplicably from the sky and lands in the centre of a small Southwest town. Devastated by the departure of his gorgeous Japanese girlfriend, he cannot concentrate on his writing and in frustration he throws away his beginning. But as the man searches through his apartment for strands of his lost love's hair, the discarded story in the wastepaper basket - through some kind of elaborate origami - carries on without him. Arguments over the sombrero begin, one thing leads to another and before long all hell breaks loose in the normally sleep town. Brautigan's fertile imagination twists and pulls at the ensuing chaos to come up with a tender, moving, surreal and incredibly funny tale that is told by a writer at the very peak of his creative powers.
Download or read book The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat And Other Clinical Tales written by Oliver Sacks and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1998 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores neurological disorders and their effects upon the minds and lives of those affected with an entertaining voice.
Download or read book Chambers s Journal of Popular Literature Science and Arts written by and published by . This book was released on 1848 with total page 874 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book ChupaCarter and the Screaming Sombrero written by George Lopez and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2024-03-12 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George Lopez does it again in his next laugh-out-loud ChupaCarter adventure! Jorge and his chupacabra chum Carter are hot on the trail of the legendary El Dorado gold . . . but so are some wicked treasure hunters who will stop at nothing to find it! A cursed Aztec dagger. A five-hundred-year-old witch's riddle. And a . . . screaming sombrero? These are the ancient artifacts that mysteriously hold the answer to the location of the priceless El Dorado treasure hidden in New Mexico—not far from where Jorge and Carter live. When their friend Ernie's dad is accused of stealing the artifacts, it's a race against time to clear his name. They find help from the unlikeliest—and loudest—source they've ever met: a sombrero that SCREAMS! Together with brainy Liza, the oddball heroes discover the real culprits are a devilish ring of thieves who are after El Dorado's treasure. The pals lay a cunning trap to make the thieves confess, but they realize too late that they're the ones being trapped . . . and there's no one left to save them!
Download or read book Hopalong Cassidy His Wild West Adventures 7 Westerns in One Edition written by Clarence Mulford and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-22 with total page 1458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook edition of "Hopalong Cassidy & His Wild West Adventures – 7 Westerns in One Edition" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Hopalong Cassidy is a cowboy hero created by the author Clarence Mulford, who wrote a series of popular short stories and many novels based on the character. In his early writings, Mulford portrayed the character as rude, dangerous, and rough-talking. He had a wooden leg which caused him to walk with a little "hop", hence the nickname. The character—as played by movie actor William Boyd in films adapted from Mulford's books—was transformed into a clean-cut, sarsaparilla-drinking hero. Sixty-six popular films appeared. The Coming of Cassidy and Others Hopalong Cassidy Bar-20 Days Buck Peters, Ranchman The Bar-20 Three Tex Clarence E. Mulford (1883–1956) created Hopalong Cassidy in 1904 while living in Fryeburg, Maine, and the many short stories and 28 novels were adapted to radio, feature film, television, and comic books, often deviating significantly from the original stories, especially in the character's traits. But more than just writing a very popular series of Westerns, Mulford recreated an entire detailed and authentic world filled with characters drawn from his extensive library research.
Download or read book The Red Sombrero written by Nelson Nye and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-06-03 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Did you get the gun?” Reno demanded. The girl shook her head. He snarled and flung the empty bottle against the cabin wall. Linda stood without moving, her soft mouth parted, her dark eyes fixed on his, the color rising in her face. She seemed to be touched with a tawny glow. Reno stared at her in amazement, and the fires of an awakened hunger swept over him. He reached for her and as their lips met she uttered a strange little cry—half sob, half animal whimper. Then suddenly she pushed him away. “You area a ‘bad lot.’” Reno grinned. “I was never anything else. Now. Go get me that gun!” “And if I don’t?” He gazed at her, his eyes mocking. “You will,” he assured her softly. “You will.”
Download or read book Uncle Nacho s Hat written by Harriet Rohmer and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1993-06-01 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A folk tale from Nicaragua about a well meaning man who can't figure out how to make changes in his life.
Download or read book Chamber s Journal of Popular Literature Science and Arts written by and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 856 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The war trail or The hunt of the wild horse written by Mayne Reid and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book California In Doors and Out Or How We Farm Mine and Live Generally in the Golden State written by Eliza W Farnham and published by BRILL. This book was released on 1972 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tears of the Sun written by Al Lacy and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2011-05-25 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book Four of the Journeys of the Stranger series finds the legendary John Stranger summoned to Apache Junction, Arizona, where a hard-fought land dispute between the local Apache and Zuni Indians has led to the wedding-day kidnapping of the son of Arizona's governor. As terms for his return, the warriors demand weapons that can only escalate the fighting between the tribes, as well as the white men who come to the area looking for gold or-as it's known to the Indians-"Tears of the Sun." Readers will experience the drama and adventure as John Stranger fights to rescue Ben Wheeler and shares the tears of a very different "Son" in a dramatic new installment of the Journeys of the Stranger.
Download or read book THE HAT DIARIES Discover the Portal written by Nadine Haruni and published by Speaking Volumes. This book was released on with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE HAT DIARIES Discover the Portal, by award-winning author Nadine Haruni, is the second book in THE HAT DIARIES™ trilogy. It is an action-packed fantasy story that will resonate with readers of all ages, following the real and imaginary action happening in Ryan Rigbee’s diary. Ryan’s adrenaline-filled adventures are taken to new heights through a magical portal, where Merlo teaches Ryan some valuable life lessons. In his excitement to bring others on adventures, he loses focus on the mysterious dangers hidden within the portal. Get ready to hold onto your hats in THE HAT DIARIES Discover the Portal! "... a fantastic sequel…with just as much action and adventure…This is a fun book and although it is aimed at younger readers, it's the perfect way for adults to escape real life, too...A thoroughly enjoyable story, and highly recommended to any reader, no matter their age.” —Readers’ Favorite 5-star review "Ryan Rigbee's Adventures are even more exciting and dangerous in Book Two of The Hat Diaries series…Readers will be inspired by Ryan's problem-solving talents, bravery, and ability to support his friends during their hardest times….” —Stacey McMackin, Library Media Specialist (K to 12) Praise for THE HAT DIARIES™ The Secret Life of Ryan Rigbee Book One “…A superb fantasy adventure for anyone looking to escape! This story will help those struggling with self-assurance; it is a great book for all ages…” —The Portable Magic Dispenser book review for THE HAT DIARIES™ The Secret Life of Ryan Rigbee “… This heartwarming tale beautifully captures the struggles of being a teenager… reminding us of the boundless potential within our minds and the importance of embracing our creativity. Nadine Haruni's storytelling prowess shines through in this inspiring tale that encourages us to believe in the magic of our own imaginations...” —Marci Hopkins, Host of Wake Up with Marci on WLNY-TV (in NY) for THE HAT DIARIES™ The Secret Life of Ryan Rigbee “...What a rollicking ride of hats and watching a young boy become something more… A very easy-to-read tome, filled with a variety of adventures... The imagination and pulling together of the story was delightful... If I were still homeschooling I’d be tempted to use this book to help in a story telling class.” —A Net in Time book review for THE HAT DIARIES™ The Secret Life of Ryan Rigbee
Download or read book American Dream American Nightmare written by Kathryn Hume and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2022-08-15 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this celebration of contemporary American fiction, Kathryn Hume explores how estrangement from America has shaped the fiction of a literary generation, which she calls the Generation of the Lost Dream. In breaking down the divisions among standard categories of race, religion, ethnicity, and gender, Hume identifies shared core concerns, values, and techniques among seemingly disparate and unconnected writers including T. Coraghessan Boyle, Ralph Ellison, Russell Banks, Gloria Naylor, Tim O'Brien, Maxine Hong Kingston, Walker Percy, N. Scott Momaday, John Updike, Toni Morrison, William Kennedy, Julia Alvarez, Thomas Pynchon, Leslie Marmon Silko, and Don DeLillo. Hume explores fictional treatments of the slippage in the immigrant experience between America's promise and its reality. She exposes the political link between contemporary stories of lost innocence and liberalism's inadequacies. She also invites us to look at the literary challenge to scientific materialism in various searches for a spiritual dimension in life. The expansive future promised by the American Dream has been replaced, Hume finds, by a sense of tarnished morality and a melancholy loss of faith in America's exceptionalism. American Dream, American Nightmare examines the differing critiques of America embedded in nearly a hundred novels and points to the source for recovery that appeals to many of the authors.
Download or read book Chambers s Edinburgh journal conducted by W Chambers Continued as Chambers s Journal of popular literature science and arts written by Chambers's journal and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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