Download or read book The View From Here written by Brian Keith Jackson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1998-02 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On hearing that his wife is pregnant with their sixth child, a father in a black rural family in Mississippi announces he will give the child to his sister as he cannot feed more mouths. This is bad news for the mother because the sister is an abusive and dishonest woman. It is also bad news for the girl in the mother's womb who narrates the story.
Download or read book The View From Here written by Lynne Hinton and published by NewSouth Books. This book was released on 2018-06-01 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Katie Sinclair climbed up a loblolly pine just to see if she could. And then she stayed, creating a media sensation and more than a little trouble for the folks in Jones County, North Carolina. There is a lot of speculation about why the state employee took to the tree. Some think she is making a political statement about the destruction of forests for urban development. Others believe her recent divorce has driven her to a nervous breakdown. But the truth is she’s living in a tree because she needs a new perspective. She needs a wider view of a life that had somehow become tedious and small. From her perch high above, Katie deals with the deputy who keeps being sent to try and talk her down, a brutal spring storm, well-meaning environmentalists, odd and interesting townspeople, a pair of protective horned owls, a mysterious reporter, and even some dangerous "boys" sent by a local developer whose plans demand removal of her tree. There is plenty for Katie to take in while living in a tree. The View From Here is her story. Author Lynne Hinton’s elegant, effortless prose shows us as if we were on the landing beside Katie what Katie is seeing and learning about birds, sky, wind, her neighbors and other people. But she -- and us with her, her reader -- is changed primarily by what she discovers about herself, about grief and forgiveness, and about the true love that has been in front of her for most of her life. No reader will be unmoved by the imaginative conceit of this novel or its wise, lyrical, and empathetic telling crafted by a master writer.
Download or read book The View from Here written by R. Jay Wallace and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Must we always later regret actions that were wrong for us to perform at the time? Can there ever be good reason to affirm things in the past that we know were unfortunate? In this original work of moral philosophy, R. Jay Wallace shows that the standpoint from which we look back on our lives is shaped by our present attachments-to persons, to the projects that imbue our lives with meaning, and to life itself. Through a distinctive "affirmation dynamic", these attachments commit us to affirming the necessary conditions of their objects. The result is that we are sometimes unable to regret events and circumstances that were originally unjustified or otherwise somehow objectionable. Wallace traces these themes through a range of examples. A teenage girl makes an ill-advised decision to conceive a child - but her love for the child once it has been born makes it impossible for her to regret that earlier decision. The painter Paul Gauguin abandons his family to pursue his true artistic calling (and eventual life project) in Tahiti--which means he cannot truly regret his abdication of familial responsibility. The View from Here offers new interpretations of these classic cases, challenging their treatment by Bernard Williams and others. Another example is the "bourgeois predicament": we are committed to affirming the regrettable social inequalities that make possible the expensive activities that give our lives meaning. Generalizing from such situations, Wallace defends the view that our attachments inevitably commit us to affirming historical conditions that we cannot regard as worthy of being affirmed--a modest form of nihilism.
Download or read book Out Here written by Melvin Baker and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2024-06-18 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vice Admiral Sir Humphrey Thomas Walwyn (1879–1957) was the British-appointed governor of Newfoundland from 1936 to 1946 – a period of remarkable change that would culminate in Newfoundland’s union with Canada in 1949. Assembling records from the British national archives and the provincial archives in Newfoundland and Labrador, Out Here presents readers with Walwyn’s quarterly reports to the secretary of state for dominion affairs in London throughout his tenure as governor. Walwyn’s position offered him a unique vantage point on the political and economic situation in Newfoundland throughout this tumultuous period. His reports bear witness to profound change, chronicling the economic downturn experienced in the final years of the Great Depression, followed by the unprecedented prosperity sparked by the Second World War that set the stage for debates over governance and for significant constitutional advance. The detailed accounts of Walwyn’s daily life in Newfoundland feature rich descriptions of capital city, company town, and outport mores; they paint a picture of coastal life in the mid-twentieth century and introduce the wide array of characters the governor encountered. Throughout, the candid insider accounts of Governor Walwyn are augmented by expert historical context and illustrated with a generous selection of contemporary photographs. As a whole, Out Here stands as an invaluable primary-source record and an important trove of information on wartime experiences in Atlantic Canada.
Download or read book The View From Here written by Cindy Myers and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this heartfelt, beautifully written novel, a woman with nothing left to lose finds the courage to start over in the last place she ever expected. . . Newly divorced Maggie Carter has little to show for her marriage except a pile of boxes and regrets. So when she learns she's inherited an old house and an abandoned gold mine in Eureka, Colorado, she doesn't hesitate to leave Houston behind. In Colorado, she can learn about her estranged father and take stock of her life. After all, where better to decide what your next move should be than in a cabin 10,000 feet above sea level? Eureka is a tiny hamlet with a café, a library, and plenty of intriguing locals. There's the colorful town mayor, Lucille, and her prodigal daughter Olivia, bitter librarian Cassie, and handsome, enigmatic Jameso Clark, who had a fascinating love-hate relationship with Maggie's father. Then there are the soaring views of distant mountains and clear blue sky, of aspen trees and endless stars. Piece by piece, Maggie is uncovering her father's past--and reconciling with her own. And in this small mountain town, she just might find a place where she truly belongs. "Cindy Myers strikes gold with this warm-hearted novel about friendship, family, and second chances." –New York Times bestselling author, Deborah Smith Cindy Myers worked as a newspaper reporter, travel agent, and medical clinic manager before turning to writing full time. She's written both historical and contemporary romance, as well as dozens of short stories and nonfiction articles. Former president of San Antonio Romance Authors, Cindy is a member of Romance Writers of America, Novelists Inc., and Rocky Mountain Fiction writers. She is in demand as a speaker, teaching workshops and making presentations to both local and national writing groups. She and her husband and their two dogs live in the mountains southwest of Denver.
Download or read book The View from Here written by Hannah McKinnon and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-06-02 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the acclaimed author of Sailing Lessons and Mystic Summer—a “charming gem of a novel” (Elin Hilderbrand, #1 New York Times bestselling author)—an evocative and moving tale about what it means to be a family, set over the course of one unforgettable Connecticut summer. Siblings Perry, Jake, and Phoebe Goodwin were raised on the shore of a beautiful Connecticut lake in a close-knit family. The eldest of the family, forty-two-year-old Perry has long craved order as surely as his charismatic younger brother, Jake, has avoided it. Phoebe, their baby sister, courts both. As adults, the Goodwin siblings could not be more different. Perry is as married to his career in New York as a risk analyst as Phoebe is to her college sweetheart, but both have returned to Connecticut to raise their young families. Charismatic Jake, however, has spent his years living away wanderlust and unable to settle. The three have not spent much time together…until this summer. On the afternoon of their grandmother’s ninety-seventh birthday party, the siblings reunite at the lake house where Jake stuns the family with a stranger on his arm and an announcement. Olivia Cossette, daughter of a French chef, does not share the traditional Goodwin New England upbringing or sense of family. What she does share is parenthood, as the single mother of a little girl who does not speak. While the Goodwin family struggle to welcome the newcomers over the course of the summer, a series of bad choices made by each family member finally unravels, leaving them all to question just what truly makes a family. Can one fateful moment on a July afternoon undo a lifetime of good intentions? Only one thing is for certain—this extraordinary summer has irrevocably changed the Goodwin family and all that remains is the uncertain future. With Hannah McKinnon’s signature “enticing and refreshing” (Nancy Thayer, New York Times bestselling author) prose, this is a warm-hearted novel that is perfect for fans of Mary Alice Monroe’s the Beach House series and the works of Elin Hilderbrand.
Download or read book The View from Here written by Margaret Dulaney and published by Samuel French, Inc.. This book was released on 1993 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The View from Out Here written by Christine Crawford and published by . This book was released on 2020-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a parent dies young, reaching that age can be confronting. From the moment Martin's doctor gently comments that he's reached the age his mother was when she died, Martin's life jolts out of place. He's soon on the road, heading into the unfamiliar Australian outback, leaving his job, home and loving wife Alison back home in Sydney. Without a plan and not knowing what he's searching for, Martin keeps moving, gradually opening himself up to new places and encounters. Throughout his journey, Martin meets many people whose lives increasingly intersect and connect. Within this new life, Martin and Alison need to navigate a separation that could last a year. And an unexpected gift sets Martin off on a new creative journey?Meanwhile, in Sydney, Alison begins a project to mark the 30th anniversary of Martin's mother's death. Her research uncovers family secrets and previously unknown family members.This story weaves together the past and the present, the city and outback. It is a story of friendships, family, love - of dealing with loss and learning how to live.
Download or read book Rescuing Katie written by Ronnie Roberts and published by Pajama Therapy Books. This book was released on 2023-02-15 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Noel & Katie never liked each other. Ever. Katie Cassidy is the incurably optimistic owner of Nailed It. At Nailed it, Katie can pull out the perfect solution to any problem—until she refuses to reveal the whereabouts of a millionaire's runaway wife. Noel Basinger has become an increasingly cynical lawyer. When he witnesses the annoying Katie's latest drama, this one public and humiliating, he surprises himself by riding to the rescue. For the princely sum of 70 cents, Noel becomes Katie's lawyer. Once inside Katie's world, Noel sees things are different than they appear. When Katie & Noel are forced to team up on a wilderness challenge, the real challenge is to win each other's heart.
Download or read book Surviving Murder written by Lilan Baltz Starford and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2012-07-12 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surviving Murder by Lilan Baltz Starford Why do bad things happen to innocent people? On her sailboat in Cape Cod, Susan Kelly barely escapes death from a murderous attack. She finds she has accidentally recorded a secret conversation that could ruin a prominent US Senator and reach high into the CIA. Desperate for a place to hide, she chooses the world of the homeless. Known now as Molly Malone, events take her to Richmond, Virginia. Her enemies discover she is alive, and there is another attempt to kill her. With the help of friends and strangers, she flees to Lewisburg, West Virginia. Befriended by former moonshiners there, she is helped to escape and hide in the mountains. However, the handsome sheriff of Greenbrier County moves her heart. Thinking she is safe, she takes one too many risks and is captured. They will surely murder her now.
Download or read book The Greatest Works of H Beam Piper 35 Titles in One Edition written by H. Beam Piper and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-30 with total page 1995 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Greatest Works of H. Beam Piper - 35 Titles in One Edition is a collection of science fiction stories that showcase Piper's unique storytelling style. Known for his detailed world-building and intricate plots, Piper's works often explore themes of time travel, alternate history, and interstellar politics. Readers will be captivated by the imaginative settings and thought-provoking narratives found within this comprehensive anthology. With a mix of short stories and novels, this edition provides a comprehensive look at Piper's contribution to the science fiction genre, making it a must-have for fans of classic sci-fi literature. H. Beam Piper was a prolific writer whose own experiences as an archivist and historian influenced his writing. His attention to detail and historical knowledge are evident in his works, adding depth and authenticity to his storytelling. With this collection, readers can delve into the mind of a master storyteller and experience the vast worlds he created. Whether you are a longtime fan of Piper's work or new to his writing, The Greatest Works of H. Beam Piper offers a diverse selection of stories that will entertain and inspire.
Download or read book H BEEM PIPER Ultimate Collection 35 Dystopian Novels Sci Fi Books Supernatural Stories written by H. Beam Piper and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-15 with total page 1993 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This meticulously edited ebook collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Terro-Human Future History: Uller Uprising Four-Day Planet The Cosmic Computer Space Viking The Return Omnilingual The Edge of the Knife The Keeper Graveyard of Dreams Ministry of Disturbance Oomphel in the Sky A Slave is a Slave Naudsonce Little Fuzzy The Paratime Series: He Walked Around the Horses Police Operation Last Enemy Temple Trouble Genesis Time Crime Lord Kalvan of Otherwhen Down Styphon! Other Novels: Lone Star Planet (A Planet for Texans) Null-ABC (Crisis in 2140) Murder in the Gunroom Short Stories: Time and Time Again Flight from Tomorrow The Mercenaries Day of the Moron Dearest The Answer Hunter Patrol Crossroads of Destiny Rebel Raider Operation R.S.V.P.
Download or read book Sandcastles written by Hollyann Marie and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-17 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sandcastles By: Hollyann Marie Helena has dreams. In her senior year of pre-med, she gets good grades and studies hard, on her way to becoming a cardiothoracic surgeon. But her dreams threaten to come screeching to a halt when her father, the owner of one of the largest oil refineries in Texas, gives her an ultimatum: marry the playboy heir to the James Oil Industry, Aiden James, and consolidate the merger between the state’s two largest oil companies, or be disinherited. Aiden, trying to finish his law degree and figure out his life path, faces the same demand from his own father. As he and Helena grapple with their unwanted betrothal, a torrid romance begins to kindle between them—one every bit as complex and fragile as a castle made of sand.
Download or read book Not From Around Here written by Brandon J O'Brien and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tidy categories may suit the media, but people are more complex up close. News outlets, historians, and sociologists can (and do) tell us all about the statistics, but they don’t (and can’t) tell us about what it’s really like in a given place—how the squish of creek water between your toes or the crunch of autumn leaves on a city sidewalk shape your sense of normal and good and right. To understand that—to understand the people in the places—we need stories. We need to listen, get to know the nuance of people, and have empathy for their way of seeing things. Brandon O’Brien is, in many ways, a man torn between places. Raised in the rural South, educated in the suburbs, and now living and doing ministry in Manhattan, he’s seen these places, and their complexity, up close. With the knack of a natural storyteller, he shares what he learned about himself, faith, and the people who make up America on his own journey through it.
Download or read book Out Here written by Emma Barnes and published by Auckland University Press. This book was released on 2021-11-11 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A remarkable anthology of queer New Zealand voices. We became teenagers in the nineties when New Zealand felt a lot less cool about queerness and gender felt much more rigid. We knew instinctively that hiding was the safest strategy. But how to find your community if you're hidden? Aotearoa is a land of extraordinary queer writers, many of whom have contributed to our rich literary history. But you wouldn't know it. Decades of erasure and homophobia have rendered some of our most powerful writing invisible. Out Here will change that. This landmark book brings together and celebrates queer New Zealand writers from across the gender and LGBTQIA+ spectrum with a generous selection of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and much, much more. From established names to electrifying newcomers, the cacophony of voices brought together in Out Here sing out loud and proud, ensuring that future generations of queers are afforded the space to tell their stories and be themselves without fear of retribution or harm.
Download or read book The Petite Gardener written by Robin Thomas and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010-12 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book E M Delafield Premium Collection 6 Novels in One Volume written by E. M. Delafield and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-05 with total page 1407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully crafted ebook: "E. M. Delafield Premium Collection: 6 Novels in One Volume" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. "Zella Sees Herself" (1915) - Zella is a beautiful orphan who must come to terms with her mother's death in a largely hostile world. The Novel is largely autobiographical and the first written work of E. M. Delafield. "The War-Workers" (1918) - The travails of working in a Supply Depot under the tyrannical control of Charmain Vivian, who meets her match in a newly arrived clergyman's daughter Grace Jones. "Consequences" (1919) - A young woman entering a convent. Its heroine, Alex Clare, refuses to marry the only young man to make her an offer of marriage, and, finding herself regarded as a failure by society, must resort to convent life. "Tension" (1920) - Pauline Marchrose is a successful candidate, a woman claiming to be 28 but probably in her early thirties, when women are only beginning to fight for their rights and for equal opportunities. "The Heel of Achilles" (1921) - A middle-class young woman Lydia Raymond who intends to marry "above her" during the first world war in England while her daughter Jane rebels against her. "Humbug: A Study in Education" (1922) - The protagonist Lilly is a charming character who in spite of believing in the goodness of things is bogged down by her family and society to conform. E. M. Delafield (1890-1943) was a prolific English author. She is best known for her largely autobiographical works like Zella Sees Herself, The Provincial Lady Series etc. which look at the lives of upper-middle class Englishwomen.
