Download or read book The Sunsphere in Knoxville Tennessee written by Martha Rose Woodward and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-06-16 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knoxville's Sunsphere is the iconic tower built as the theme structure for the 1982 World's Fair held in Knoxville, Tennessee. This new book is the author's second editiion containing the history and happenings in one of the South's most famous buildings. It is an excellent source of study for historians and students of all ages.
Download or read book My Friend the Sunsphere written by A. D. Asher and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-19 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy a wonderful day of adventures in Knoxville, as seen through the eyes of a delightful child who introduces Mom and Dad to a very special friend. Includes over 110 original photographs of the iconic Sunsphere from vantage points throughout Knoxville, Tennessee.
Download or read book Knoxville s 1982 World s Fair written by Martha Rose Woodward and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From May 1 through October 31, 1982, Knoxville hosted the world's fair based on the theme "Energy Turns the World." Expo '82 was the first world's fair to be held in the southeastern United States in 97 years, hosting 22 countries and more than 11 million people. Once referred to as the "scruffy little city by the Tennessee River," Knoxville provided one big party for people to visit from all over to witness the live entertainment, parades, displays, exhibits, musical and sporting events, food, costumes, rides, games, and arcades. The news reports of the day declared the "World Came to Knoxville" as it hosted the official international exposition, fully licensed and sanctioned by the Bureau des Expositions Internationales in Paris, France.
Download or read book Knoxville s Sunsphere written by Martha Rose Woodward and published by . This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The New York World s Fair 1939 1940 written by Richard Wurts and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-05-27 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographic tour of best-loved world's fair: the 700-foot-tall Trylon, the 200-foot-wide Perisphere, GM's Futurama ride, 3-D movies, Elektro the 7-foot-tall robot, artwork by Dali and Calder, much more. 155 photographs, map.
Download or read book One Little Word written by Audra McElyea and published by Red Adept Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Allegra Hudson was murdered. An anonymous “source” drops the note into recently widowed Madeleine Barton’s lap exactly when she needs it most. As a new single mother, she is struggling to make ends meet as a freelance reporter, and covering the mysterious death of local bestselling author Allegra Hudson could be the career-launching story of her dreams. Working with Allegra’s grieving husband, Connor, Madeleine plunges down the rabbit hole of the writer’s privileged life. The deeper she digs, the more dirt she finds: a conniving best friend, a stalker ex-boyfriend, and a marriage in shambles. The closer Madeleine gets to the truth, the murkier the waters become. Her source’s looming presence and constant meddling in her investigation paired with her growing bond with Connor over their shared grief have blinded her to the facts, but nothing explains why Allegra Hudson’s life feels so familiar. Only one thing is certain: Madeleine can trust no one. One Little Word is a deliciously clever game of cat-and-mouse with a completely unexpected twist.
Download or read book The Typist written by Michael Knight and published by Open Road + Grove/Atlantic. This book was released on 2010-08-03 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An American soldier works in post-surrender Japan in a novel “reminiscent of The English Patient . . . sad, wistful and romantic” (Los Angeles Times). When Francis Vancleave joins the army in 1944, he expects his term of service to pass uneventfully. His singular talent—typing ninety-five words a minute—keeps him off the battlefield and in General MacArthur’s busy Tokyo headquarters, where his days are filled with paperwork in triplicate and letters of dictation. But little does Van know that the first year of the occupation will prove far more volatile for him than for the US Army. When he’s bunked with a troubled combat veteran marketer and recruited to babysit MacArthur’s eight-year-old son, Van is suddenly tangled in the complex—and risky—personal lives of his compatriots. As he brushes shoulders with panpan girls and Communists on the streets of Tokyo, Van struggles to uphold his convictions in the face of unexpected conflict—especially the startling news from his war bride, a revelation that threatens Van with a kind of war wound he never anticipated. “Tells the story of generals, war, and occupation through the eyes of a typist who proves himself to be the calm at the center of the storm . . . [An] elegant, thoughtful, and resonant novel.” —Ann Patchett “A memorable read.” —Chicago Tribune
Download or read book Knoxville s 1982 World s Fair written by Martha Rose Woodward and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2009-02-16 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the world comes to Tennessee, the world is going to have a good time. Once referred to as the "scruffy little city by the Tennessee River," Knoxville hosted the world's fair from May 1 through October 31, 1982, and provided one big party for people to visit from all over to witness the live entertainment, parades, displays, exhibits, musical and sporting events, food, costumes, rides, games, and arcades. Based on the theme "Energy Turns the World," Expo '82 was the first world's fair to be held in the southeastern United States in 97 years, hosting 22 countries and more than 11 million people. The news reports of the day declared the "World Came to Knoxville" as it hosted the official international exposition, fully licensed and sanctioned by the Bureau des Expositions Internationales in Paris, France.
Download or read book Escape to Riches written by Martha Rose Woodward and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-03-18 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of a Chinese-Malaysian American whose great-grandfather escaped brutality of war-torn China in 1899 by traveling on a small fishing boat to Malaysia. The book traces the life of Phillip Lim, owner of Asia Cafe in Knoxville, Tennessee and his ancestors.
Download or read book Moon Tennessee written by Margaret Littman and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2019-06-25 with total page 817 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The birthplace of the blues, the cradle of country music, and the home of the Smokies: get to know the Volunteer State with Moon Tennessee. Inside you'll find: Strategic, flexible itineraries, from a long weekend in Nashville to a Great Smokies road trip, designed for history buffs, families, outdoor adventurers, music lovers, and more, including day trips from Memphis and Nashville The best local flavors: Dig in to fiery hot chicken and authentic Southern barbecue or sip on samples at the Jack Daniels Distillery Can't-miss music: Catch a performance on the Grand Ole Opry stage or follow in the footsteps of the King at Graceland. Two-step with the locals at a beloved honkytonk, listen to the strums of bluegrass, or tour studios where legends like Johnny Cash recorded their hits Outdoor adventures: Go whitewater rafting in Cherokee National Forest, hike to rushing waterfalls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, or spot wild bison in the Land Between the Lakes Expert advice from local Nashvillian Margaret Littman on when to go, where to eat, and where to stay, from rugged campgrounds to historic inns Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Accurate, up-to-date information on the landscape, wildlife, and history of Tennessee Trusted recommendations for LGBTQ+ travelers, international visitors, seniors, and travelers with disabilities With Moon Tennessee's practical tips and local know-how, you can experience the best of the state. Hitting the road? Check out Moon Nashville to New Orleans Road Trip.
Download or read book East Tennessee Newsmakers written by Georgiana Vines and published by Univ Tennessee Press. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This project developed out of Vines's feature column Where Are They Now? for the Knoxville News Sentinel. The book consists of a collection of stories, updated and expanded, on Knoxville and East Tennessee politicians, personalities, and newsmakers. It's broken into five parts: Political Notes, UT Spotlights, Media Sparks, Park Personalities, and About Town. Vines also includes a preface that provides an overview of her career as a newspaperwoman, how the feature's section for Where Are They Now took shape, and how the book itself came together"--
Download or read book The Cottage Souvenir No 2 written by George Franklin Barber and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sunsphere written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a short story collection centered around the Sunsphere (the structure in Knoxville that was built for the 1982 World's Fair), utilizing various concepts of energy as its central metaphors. Containing seven short stories, Sunsphere is in the tradition of such writers as Thomas Pynchon, Donald Barthelme, John Barth, and Jorge Luis Borges (among others). The concepts of energy covered herein are "work," in "Do Kids in California Dream of North Carolina?," "potential energy," in "Chekhov's Shotgun," "kinetic energy," in "No Tomorrow" and "The Physics of the Bottomless Pit," "internal energy," in "Everything Under the Sunsphere" and "Wordsworth's Volcano," and "heat transfer," in "The Colonization of Room 313." There is also an Intro which states the author's aesthetic beliefs, and an Outro which discusses his intent in each of the stories.
Download or read book Suttree written by Cormac McCarthy and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2010-08-11 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of The Passenger and the Pulitzer Prize–winning novel The Road, here is the story of Cornelius Suttree, who has forsaken a life of privilege with his prominent family to live in a dilapidated houseboat on the Tennessee River near Knoxville. Remaining on the margins of the outcast community there—a brilliantly imagined collection of eccentrics, criminals, and squatters—he rises above the physical and human squalor with detachment, humor, and dignity. Look for Cormac McCarthy's latest bestselling novels, The Passenger and Stella Maris.
Download or read book Tennessee s Partner written by Bret Harte and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-09 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Tennessee's Partner" by Bret Harte is set in Sandy Bar, an Old West town, and focuses on two men, nicknamed "Tennessee" and "Tennessee's Partner." While Tennessee is a reckless gambler, his partner is humorless and practical. Despite their disparate personalities, they share a strong friendship that did not fail even when Tennessee was responsible for his partner's bride estranging him. When Tennessee blatantly tries to steal from a stranger, he is arrested and put on trial. Tennessee's Partner tries to stick up for his friend, saying that he might not agree with everything Tennessee does, but he still supports him.
Download or read book Live Green Or Die Trying written by Yvonne Loveday and published by Yvonne Loveday. This book was released on 2014-08-22 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social consciousness meets Southern Gothic in this ferociously funny mystery about green living, mayhem, and murder in a southern town. In Knoxville, Tennessee, a depressed woman decides to plant a garden. An idealistic young man assists her. When their environmental helpfulness extends beyond the backyard, all hell breaks loose. Spurred by talk radio and a nosy neighbor, the city gets turned on its head, and residents take it to the streets. Throw in missing canisters from a nuclear power plant and an untimely murder, and the stage is set for a social explosion of epic proportions. Like a slow boil, this profoundly irreverent story pits green vision against the status quo; Right-wing against Left-wing; and fundamentalists against pagans-all beneath the shadow of the Sunsphere, Knoxville's relic of a World's Fair that moved on.
Download or read book The White caps written by E. W. Crozier and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
