Download or read book The Pursuit of Jesse written by Helen Brenna and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sarah Marshik is happy planning other people's weddings, but she has no intention of planning her own. Instead, she's focused on turning her first house into the home she's always wanted for her and her son. Unfortunately, the only person for the job is Jesse Taylor, a sexy-as-sin man with a dark past. As tempting as Jesse is, Sarah's determined to resist him…even if he's too close for comfort every day. The longer he's in her house, the more it seems he belongs there. Somehow the renovations are making room for the three of them—together. Is she really ready to prepare her own walk down the aisle? Because something tells her he deserves a second chance.
Download or read book The Pursuit of Jesse Mills Boon Vintage Superromance An Island to Remember Book 5 written by Helen Brenna and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2014-01-27 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sarah Marshik is happy planning other people's weddings, but she has no intention of planning her own. Instead, she's focused on turning her first house into the home she's always wanted for her and her son.
Download or read book The Quick Fix written by Jesse Singal and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An investigative journalist exposes the many holes in today’s bestselling behavioral science, and argues that the trendy, TED-Talk-friendly psychological interventions that are so in vogue at the moment will never be enough to truly address social injustice and inequality. With their viral TED talks, bestselling books, and counter-intuitive remedies for complicated problems, psychologists and other social scientists have become the reigning thinkers of our time. Grit and “power posing” promised to help overcome entrenched inequalities in schools and the workplace; the Army spent hundreds of millions of dollars on a positive psychology intervention geared at preventing PTSD in its combat soldiers; and the implicit association test swept the nation on the strength of the claim that it can reveal unconscious biases and reduce racism in police departments and human resources departments. But what if much of the science underlying these blockbuster ideas is dubious or fallacious? What if Americans’ longstanding preference for simplistic self-help platitudes is exerting a pernicious influence on the way behavioral science is communicated and even funded, leading respected academics and the media astray? In The Quick Fix, Jesse Singal examines the most influential ideas of recent decades and the shaky science that supports them. He begins with the California legislator who introduced self-esteem into classrooms around the country in the 1980s and the Princeton political scientist who warned of an epidemic of youthful “superpredators” in the 1990s. In both cases, a much-touted idea had little basis in reality, but had a massive impact. Turning toward the explosive popularity of 21st-century social psychology, Singal examines the misleading appeal of entertaining lab results and critiques the idea that subtle unconscious cues shape our behavior. As he shows, today’s popular behavioral science emphasizes repairing, improving, and optimizing individuals rather than truly understanding and confronting the larger structural forces that drive social ills. Like Anand Giridharadas’s Winners Take All, The Quick Fix is a fresh and powerful indictment of the thought leaders and influencers who cut corners as they sell the public half-baked solutions to problems that deserve more serious treatment.
Download or read book The Flight of Jesse Leroy Brown written by Theodore Taylor and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2022-08-30 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This biography of America’s first African American naval aviator is a “compelling portrait of a quiet hero [and] the racial climate between 1926 and 1959” (Booklist). “In the late 1940s, when every aspiring black pilot had heard of the army’s Tuskegee program, Jesse Leroy Brown set his sights on becoming a navy aviator. An outstanding student and top athlete, the 17-year-old’s ambition was met with a combination of incredulity and resistance. Yet, at a time when Jim Crow laws were rampant, Brown managed to break the color barrier to become the first black U.S. Navy pilot. Taylor puts his considerable narrative skills to good use in tracing Brown’s path from his youth in poverty-stricken Palmer’s Crossing, Miss., to his eventual induction into the heady and dangerous world of carrier aviation. Taylor based much of his research on interviews with those who knew Brown and on personal letters from more than a half-century ago [and] doesn't skimp on the indignities Brown suffered. . . . An engaging and intimate glimpse of a young pioneer who desperately wanted to earn his aviator’s wings.” —Publishers Weekly “More than a biography, this is a thrilling story of naval aviation and combat.” —School Library Journal
Download or read book Jesse s War written by Tim Richmond and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-07 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jesse Wilson Richmond is a teenage boy caught up in the greatest of all American tragedies, the American Civil War. It takes him from enlistment as a carefree youth at the age of fourteen through some of the most heart wrenching battles of the Civil War. It tells the story as only a true son of the South could and outlines the internal struggles of the men in battle and their families at home, while telling the true story of the horrors of war perpetrated by 'The Beast Butler' on the state of Louisiana.
Download or read book Jesse s Power written by Maxine Graff and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005-12 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jesse could hardly see them now. It was miles away to any lighted buildings. The natural light from the stars and moon was restricted by the partly cloudy conditions. That made it barely possible for Jesse to identify the outline of his body as he partially lifted the lady's torso and rested it on the short wooden railing which ran along both sides of the bridge. He looked like a giant in the night to Jesse. She was aghast at the outline of his enormous structure looming in the darkness on the bridge next to the lady's body sprawled over the wooden rail. Then, with a very deliberate motion, he pushed the body over the wooden rail. The lady's body fell quickly through the air in the darkness toward the water and sharp rocks below. Although it must have been only a few moments, it seemed to Jesse a very long time before she heard a splashing thud the body made when it landed into the creek.
Download or read book Jesse s Bullet Train Mexicali s Yellow Days written by Jesus (Jesse) L. Dominguez and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2016-09-30 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about the amazing story of a US citizen who had to go to Mexico at age four (in the spring of 1958) due to family deportation from the USA and had to tough out extreme poverty; imagine being a partially blind child and having to attend grammar school in Mexico with no special help. He describes how he worked as a child selling vegetables; then, at age thirteen, his father dies, and he had to drop out of school to help the family survive. Together with his two younger brothers, he went to sell chocolate candy and gum in the streets of downtown Mexicali (a border town in the hot desert of Northwest Mexico (Baja California) until he had a chance to go to work in the USA, where he returned as a teenager in 1968, and went to work in farm labor to help his family in Mexico survive. He had to circumvent US child labor laws. Consequently, he had to face culture shock straight on. The Vietnam War was at its worst for US troops. The reappearance of racial conflicts in the USA was bad; black power, chicano power, and white power were common terms; the hippie movement was booming, and Martin L. Kings and Robert Kennedys assassination had just happened. The drug culture in the USA was thriving; antiwar demonstrations and riots were a common occurrence; Richard Nixon was coming into power; and the Apollo moon project was making headlines. In this narrative, he shares coping techniques for dealing with stress, hopelessness, and adversity. He suggests that, by connecting with people, he achieved personal success and shares his experiences in seeking mentors, joining events, meeting change agents (community workers, social workers, teachers, and counselors)and joining social movements. Jesse joined student organizations and the independent living movement and learned how to create opportunities that helped him rise from extreme poverty in a Northwest city of Mexico (Mexicali) to being a middle-class citizen in the USA (California) simply by following his mentors leads, by accepting peoples help, and by facing adversity straight on. This is a US citizen who brought back Mexican cultural values and applied them in his work as a vocational rehabilitation counselor in the USA. A very effective counselor, his mission in life is to help others in similar circumstances to succeed, to help family persevere, to say no to drugs or other bad influences, and to encourage others to carry on until the end of the fast train trip. Thats his philosophy of life. Here he shares a few examples of his counseling work, in hopes that these experiences and advice will help more people in similar circumstances to become achievers, not social welfaredependent individuals.
Download or read book The Pursuit of Tamsen Littlejohn written by Lori Benton and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frontier dangers cannot hold a candle to the risks one woman takes by falling in love In an act of brave defiance, Tamsen Littlejohn escapes the life her harsh stepfather has forced upon her. Forsaking security and an arranged marriage, she enlists frontiersman Jesse Bird to guide her to the Watauga settlement in western North Carolina. But shedding her old life doesn’t come without cost. As the two cross a vast mountain wilderness, Tamsen faces hardships that test the limits of her faith and endurance. Convinced that Tamsen has been kidnapped, wealthy suitor Ambrose Kincaid follows after her, in company with her equally determined stepfather. With trouble in pursuit, Tamsen and Jesse find themselves thrust into the conflict of a divided community of Overmountain settlers. The State of Franklin has been declared, but many remain loyal to North Carolina. With one life left behind and chaos on the horizon, Tamsen struggles to adapt to a life for which she was never prepared. But could this challenging frontier life be what her soul has longed for, what God has been leading her toward? As pursuit draws ever nearer, will her faith see her through the greatest danger of all—loving a man who has risked everything for her?
Download or read book Jesse James Mysterious Foe Or The Pursuit of the Man in Black written by William Ward and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Pursuit of Tamsen Littlejohn written by Lori Benton and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frontier dangers cannot hold a candle to the risks one woman takes by falling in love In an act of brave defiance, Tamsen Littlejohn escapes the life her harsh stepfather has forced upon her. Forsaking security and an arranged marriage, she enlists frontiersman Jesse Bird to guide her to the Watauga settlement in western North Carolina. But shedding her old life doesn’t come without cost. As the two cross a vast mountain wilderness, Tamsen faces hardships that test the limits of her faith and endurance. Convinced that Tamsen has been kidnapped, wealthy suitor Ambrose Kincaid follows after her, in company with her equally determined stepfather. With trouble in pursuit, Tamsen and Jesse find themselves thrust into the conflict of a divided community of Overmountain settlers. The State of Franklin has been declared, but many remain loyal to North Carolina. With one life left behind and chaos on the horizon, Tamsen struggles to adapt to a life for which she was never prepared. But could this challenging frontier life be what her soul has longed for, what God has been leading her toward? As pursuit draws ever nearer, will her faith see her through the greatest danger of all—loving a man who has risked everything for her?
Download or read book Jesse James written by Frank Triplett and published by Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-03-25 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is no western outlaw more infamous and notorious than Jesse James. A Confederate guerilla during the Civil War, he and his brother, as the leaders of numerous gangs of the Wild West, turned to a life of crime and robbery that lasted more than a decade. James’s life has been the subject of hundreds of books, films, and television shows, but none more vividly captures the actual life story of the legendary criminal than Frank Triplett’s definitive biography. The author, then an unknown writer, penned the book in just seven weeks, immediately following James’s assassination. Accompanying the book’s publication was a letter of authorization signed by James’s wife and mother, attesting to the authenticity of the book. Reproduced from one of the rare first editions published, Jesse James is printed complete with dozens of original plate illustrations. An important document for historians, and a hell of a wild story, detailing every one of the robberies and acts of violence James and his gang perpetrated, Jesse James is an essential piece of Western literature. From the Civil War to the infamous circumstances surrounding his death, James is an iconic American figure and a fascinating character.
Download or read book Life and Adventures of Frank and Jesse James The Infamous Western Outlaws written by Joseph A. Dacus and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-21 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Life and Adventures of Frank and Jesse James: The Infamous Western Outlaws' by Joseph A. Dacus, the reader is taken on a thrilling journey through the lives of two of the most notorious outlaws of the American West. Dacus expertly combines historical accuracy with vivid storytelling, painting a detailed picture of the James brothers' escapades and impact on Western society. The book is written in a narrative style that captures the essence of the era, making the reader feel as if they are riding alongside Frank and Jesse James on their daring adventures. Dacus's attention to detail and ability to bring historical figures to life make this book a compelling read for anyone interested in the Wild West and the lives of its most infamous figures. Joseph A. Dacus, a renowned historian and expert on outlaws of the American West, provides valuable insights into the lives of Frank and Jesse James in this meticulously researched book. Drawing on primary sources and firsthand accounts, Dacus sheds light on the motivations and influences that shaped the James brothers' outlaw careers. His rigorous scholarship and engaging writing style make 'Life and Adventures of Frank and Jesse James' a must-read for history enthusiasts and fans of the Western genre. I highly recommend 'Life and Adventures of Frank and Jesse James: The Infamous Western Outlaws' to anyone seeking a captivating and informative account of the legendary James brothers. This book is a masterful blend of historical research and storytelling that will transport readers back to the lawless days of the American frontier.
Download or read book Life and Adventures of Frank and Jesse James written by Joseph A. Dacus and published by . This book was released on 1880 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bad Company and Burnt Powder written by Bob Alexander and published by University of North Texas Press. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bad Company and Burnt Powder is a collection of twelve stories of when things turned "Western" in the nineteenth-century Southwest. Each chapter deals with a different character or episode in the Wild West involving various lawmen, Texas Rangers, outlaws, feudists, vigilantes, lawyers, and judges. Covered herein are the stories of Cal Aten, John Hittson, the Millican boys, Gid Taylor and Jim and Tom Murphy, Alf Rushing, Bob Meldrum and Noah Wilkerson, P. C. Baird, Gus Chenowth, Jim Dunaway, John Kinney, Elbert Hanks and Boyd White, and Eddie Aten. Within these pages the reader will meet a nineteen-year-old Texas Ranger figuratively dying to shoot his gun. He does get to shoot at people, but soon realizes what he thought was a bargain exacted a steep price. Another tale is of an old-school cowman who shut down illicit traffic in stolen livestock that had existed for years on the Llano Estacado. He was tough, salty, and had no quarter for cow-thieves or sympathy for any mealy-mouthed politicians. He cleaned house, maybe not too nicely, but unarguably successful he was. Then there is the tale of an accomplished and unbeaten fugitive, well known and identified for murder of a Texas peace officer. But the Texas Rangers couldn't find him. County sheriffs wouldn't hold him. Slipping away from bounty hunters, he hit Owlhoot Trail.
Download or read book Jesse Steele and the Secret of Otherworld written by R. L. Brush and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jesse Steele never thought of himself as a hero. Why would he? After all, he was just a thirteen-year-old boy with a nice home, family and a passion for comic books. He read about heroes, he didn't need to be one. But when his life is altered by a tragic accident and the world as he knows it, is violently taken away, Jesse finds hiself thrust into a strange and magical place known as "Otherworld," where reality is not what it seems, and imagination is everything. In a world ruled by a magic-wielding tyrant and filled with dangers untold, Jesse and his friends face many enemies and look into the eyes of true evil as they unravel the Secret of Otherworld. A secret that can transform the boy into a hero he never thought he could be. A hero that can free Otherworld from tyranny ... if he can survive!
Download or read book The Pursuit of Ethical Excellence Biblical Ethics written by Alvin Low and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-03-22 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you live a life of impeccable ethical excellence in the midst of moral confusion? Wondering what to do in making difficult ethical decisions? This book is for you.
Download or read book Mad Dogs and Treasure Hunters written by William H. White and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-11-12 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the fifth book by William White and the forth on treasure hunting. These stories represent new material never before seen in print and are gleaned from the archives of William's colorful past experiences. William White is the treasure hunters treasure hunter. He sets the standards by which other treasure hunters are measured. The reader will experience the thrill of the hunt as well as the hardships of the trail while reading William's books. If there is a treasure out there that has not yet been found you can bet that William White will be on the trail looking for it some time soon. Relax and make yourself comfortable when you begin reading this book. You are in for a remarkable reading experience; a journey into the world of treasure hunting while finding out about the scoundrels as well as the good guys who live and work there.
