Download or read book Jim Brent written by Sapper and published by House of Stratus. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A soldier with a death wish is the subject of the title story in this inspiring collection of First World War experiences. Jim Brent has his heart broken when his sweetheart announces she is to marry someone else. He becomes instantly fearless and suggests a wild scheme to blow up a bridge – which could very well cost him his life.
Download or read book Paroxysm of Fear Vol 1 written by Todd Wittenmyer and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book On the Air written by John Dunning and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1998-05-07 with total page 842 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now long out of print, John Dunning's Tune in Yesterday was the definitive one-volume reference on old-time radio broadcasting. Now, in On the Air, Dunning has completely rethought this classic work, reorganizing the material and doubling its coverage, to provide a richer and more informative account of radio's golden age. Here are some 1,500 radio shows presented in alphabetical order. The great programs of the '30s, '40s, and '50s are all here--Amos 'n' Andy, Fibber McGee and Molly, The Lone Ranger, Major Bowes' Original Amateur Hour, and The March of Time, to name only a few. For each, Dunning provides a complete broadcast history, with the timeslot, the network, and the name of the show's advertisers. He also lists major cast members, announcers, producers, directors, writers, and sound effects people--even the show's theme song. There are also umbrella entries, such as "News Broadcasts," which features an engaging essay on radio news, with capsule biographies of major broadcasters, such as Lowell Thomas and Edward R. Murrow. Equally important, Dunning provides a fascinating account of each program, taking us behind the scenes to capture the feel of the performance, such as the ghastly sounds of Lights Out (a horror drama where heads rolled and bones crunched), and providing engrossing biographies of the main people involved in the show. A wonderful read for everyone who loves old-time radio, On the Air is a must purchase for all radio hobbyists and anyone interested in 20th-century American history. It is an essential reference work for libraries and radio stations.
Download or read book One Kiss for Christmas written by Michele Brouder and published by Michele Brouder. This book was released on 2019-11-26 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love and romance aren’t only for the under forty crowd. Donna St. James gets the surprise of her life when her new next-door neighbor turns out to be her former high-school sweetheart. Left heartbroken all those years ago, Donna is not keen to reconnect. But they’re soon thrown together when they’re assigned to the same committee for the town’s annual Snow Ball festival. But Donna is determined not to revisit the past. If only she could resist Jim’s blazing blue eyes and feelings toward him that might have always been there. Jim O’Hara returns to Orchard Falls after a thirty-year career in the military. He never forgot the girl he left behind. He’s determined to catch up with her even if she isn’t. But when a shocking revelation comes to light, they are forced to confront the mistaken assumptions of their past and each other. If you like clean romance with a quirky set of characters, you’ll love this 4th installment of The Happy Holidays series. Each book in the series is a standalone novel and therefore can be read in any order.
Download or read book Leaving Mississippi written by Betty R. Dickson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2020-11-18 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One month shy of her 13th birthday in 1952, the author watched as a portable electric chair was off-loaded from a huge flatbed truck and into the Simpson County courthouse. A Negro man who had killed a constable in 1951 was to be electrocuted that night. His wife, Martha Lee Durr, eight-months pregnant, was arrested, charged with accessory to murder. She lost the baby. She spent six months in the Simpson County jail before several Negro farmers posted bail for her to be released and reunited with her three children. Martha Lee was never tried in court. Upon release, she focused on getting herself and her children away from Mississippi. Martha Lee Hall, age 93, today lives in Grand Rapids, MI. This is her story of survival and forgiveness.
Download or read book The Dinner Club written by Sapper and published by House of Stratus. This book was released on 2010-05-26 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating collection of tales related by members of a select club consisting of an actor, a barrister, doctor, soldier, writer and an ‘ordinary man’. Each is obliged to entertain his fellows and relate a story connected with his work – the penalty being a donation to a charity should the others doze off. Readers will suffer no such danger.
Download or read book How Do You Say Thank You written by Jacklynn Lord and published by PublishAmerica. This book was released on 2013-04-03 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE YEAR WAS 1966. Many people experienced what Jamie went through between the summer of 1966 and the fall of 1967. “How Do You Say Thank You?” tells how the Vietnam War scarred Jamie’s life, and how it took her nearly thirty years to discover the alterations were more far-reaching than she could have imagined. “How Do You Say Thank You?” is the true-life story of a woman’s battle to come to grips with deeply hidden, horrifying memories. They floated up and down for three decades before Jamie began to realize she had to remember what happened in order to survive. An eye-opener in many ways, “How Do You Say Thank You?” is an insightful story that draws you into Jamie’s past, pushes you into the present, and gives you direction for understanding and dealing with the grief and pain we share as humans. “How Do You Say Thank You?” is the story of a woman’s thirty-year struggle to save her sanity in the face of a war no one would acknowledge—not even her soldier-husband.
Download or read book John Walters written by Sapper and published by House of Stratus. This book was released on 2010-05-26 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the ranks of the North Sussex serves a man whose physical stature is imposing, but whose mental state is said to be inert at best. This is the story of his remarkable awakening, one hot day in May, as he serves in the trenches of the front line. Other fascinating stories follow in this convincing commentary of wartime experience.
Download or read book Best Western Movies written by John Howard Reid and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-10-26 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This grab-bag of movie westerns ranges from the best to the worst; from lavish, no-expense-spared Cecil B. DeMille epics to Poverty Row double bills; from big-budget John Wayne vehicles like "In Old Oklahoma," "The War Wagon" and "The Fighting Kentuckian" to the sort of bottom-drawer product delivered by Sherman Scott and Monogram; from prestige, star-studded westerns like "My Darling Clementine" and "How the West Was Won" to the depths of "The Toughest Man in Arizona"; from the expertly crafted, super-popular "B" stables of Gene Autry, William Boyd, Roy Rogers, Charles Starrett and company to the fly-by-night efforts of long-forgotten brands like "The Range Busters." All reviews carry detailed credits. The book is rounded out with a Hopalong Cassidy filmography and many reproductions of original film posters.
Download or read book The Strand Magazine written by Herbert Greenhough Smith and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 874 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Radio Programs 1924 1984 written by Vincent Terrace and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-09-02 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an encyclopedic reference work to 1,802 radio programs broadcast from the years 1924 through 1984. Entries include casts, character relationships, plots and storylines, announcers, musicians, producers, hosts, starting and ending dates of the programs, networks, running times, production information and, when appropriate, information on the radio show's adaptation to television. Many hundreds of program openings and closings are included.
Download or read book New Directions written by Liam Adair and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-07-28 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the last operation for the UN, Alex Craven sustains a career ending injury. He does know how to tell Paul Blair of his decision to retire. As usual, Blair makes it easier for him by broaching the subject first. When John Gannon also decides to retire at the same time, then Blair must make a decision about his own future. These three have been a force to be reckoned with for very a long time, and Paul Blair tries to find a way to keep this small group intact. Blair has already talked to and accepted a post to be a special undercover agent outside normal law enforcement agencies and departments for the president. He would be the presidents ace in the hole. One way to keep this trio together would be to convince Craven and Gannon to join him and be undercover agents for the American president. Having agreed to join Blair in this adventure, their first task is to track and arrest two rogue DEA agents, in which the system seems to be incapable of doing. It is while doing this that Blair uncovers the fact that a multibillionaire with a god complex, one Vernon R. Foster, has decided to destroy first the presidency and then the government of the USA, and set himself up as the supreme leader of the United States of America. His reasons for doing this are to right the wrongs of the South, who lost in the Civil War. By his efforts in catching Foster, Blair unlocks a vast fortune in money and also a huge stack of small arms enough to reequip most of the nations police forces. Unfortunately, it is the motivation for Blair to retire gracefully from the field of conflict.
Download or read book The Complete Works of H C McNeile Sapper 14 Novels 170 Short Stories Mysteries Thriller Novels War Stories Detective Stories Tales from the Army and More written by H. C. McNeile and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-09 with total page 6528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Works of H. C. McNeile (Sapper) showcases the diverse talents of the author by compiling 14 novels and over 170 short stories across various genres such as mysteries, thrillers, war stories, and detective tales. Known for his straightforward and engaging narrative style, McNeile captivates readers with his vivid descriptions and authentic characterizations. His works provide a valuable insight into the literary landscape of the early 20th century, reflecting the societal attitudes and concerns of the time. Readers can expect an immersive reading experience filled with gripping plots and memorable characters. H. C. McNeile, also known as Sapper, was a British author and soldier whose experiences in the military greatly influenced his writing. His background in the army provides a unique perspective that shines through in his authentic portrayal of military life and his skillful storytelling. McNeile's works have stood the test of time, remaining popular among readers for their timeless themes and thrilling narratives. I highly recommend The Complete Works of H. C. McNeile to readers who enjoy classic mystery and thriller novels, as well as those interested in war stories and detective fiction. This comprehensive collection offers a glimpse into the prolific and versatile literary talents of H. C. McNeile, making it a must-read for fans of vintage fiction.
Download or read book SERGEANT MICHAEL CASSIDY OTHER WAR STORIES 67 Short Stories in One Edition written by H. C. McNeile, Sapper and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-08-07 with total page 1471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all device. Herman Cyril McNeile (1888-1937) commonly known as H. C. McNeile or Sapper, was a British soldier and author. Drawing on his experiences in the trenches during the First World War, he started writing short stories and getting them published in the Daily Mail. McNeile's stories are either directly about the war, or contain people whose lives have been shaped by it. His war stories were considered by contemporary audiences as anti-sentimental, realistic depictions of the trenches, and as a "celebration of the qualities of the Old Contemptibles". McNeile's view, as expressed through his writing, was that war was a purposeful activity for the nation and for individuals, even if that purpose was later wasted: a "valuable chance at national renewal that had been squandered". The positive effects of war on the individual were outlined by McNeile, in The Lieutenant and Others and Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E, in which he wrote about "the qualities of leadership and selflessness essential to 'inspire' subalterns". His war stories include descriptions of fights between individuals that carry a sporting motif: in Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E., he writes, "To bag a man with a gun is one thing; there is sport—there is an element of one against one, like when the quality goes big game shooting. But to bag twenty men by a mine has not the same feeling at all, even if they are Germans" Content: Sergeant Michael Cassidy, R.E. The Lieutenant and Others John Walters Jim Brent The Man in Ratcatcher Men, Women and Guns Mufti No Man's Land Word of Honour
Download or read book The Dusty Road written by Therese Tyler and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Men Women and Guns written by Sapper and published by London ; Toronto : Hodder and Stoughton. This book was released on 1916 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Fan Who Knew Too Much written by Anthony Heilbut and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2012-06-19 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dazzling exploration of American culture—from high pop to highbrow—by acclaimed music authority, cultural historian, and biographer Anthony Heilbut, author of the now classic The Gospel Sound (“Definitive” —Rolling Stone), Exiled in Paradise, and Thomas Mann (“Electric”—Harold Brodkey). In The Fan Who Knew Too Much, Heilbut writes about art and obsession, from country blues singers and male sopranos to European intellectuals and the originators of radio soap opera—figures transfixed and transformed who helped to change the American cultural landscape. Heilbut writes about Aretha Franklin, the longest-lasting female star of our time, who changed performing for women of all races. He writes about Aretha’s evolution as a singer and performer (she came out of the tradition of Mahalia Jackson); before Aretha, there were only two blues-singing gospel women—Dinah Washington, who told it like it was, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who specialized, like Aretha, in ambivalence, erotic gospel, and holy blues. We see the influence of Aretha’s father, C. L. Franklin, famous pastor of Detroit’s New Bethel Baptist Church. Franklin’s albums preached a theology of liberation and racial pride that sold millions and helped prepare the way for Martin Luther King Jr. Reverend Franklin was considered royalty and, Heilbut writes, it was inevitable that his daughter would become the Queen of Soul. In “The Children and Their Secret Closet,” Heilbut writes about gays in the Pentecostal church, the black church’s rock and shield for more than a hundred years, its true heroes, and among its most faithful members and vivid celebrants. And he explores, as well, the influential role of gays in the white Pentecostal church. In “Somebody Else’s Paradise,” Heilbut writes about the German exiles who fled Hitler—Einstein, Hannah Arendt, Marlene Dietrich, and others—and their long reach into the world of American science, art, politics, and literature. He contemplates the continued relevance of the émigré Joseph Roth, a Galician Jew, who died an impoverished alcoholic and is now considered the peer of Kafka and Thomas Mann. And in “Brave Tomorrows for Bachelor’s Children,” Heilbut explores the evolution of the soap opera. He writes about the form itself and how it catered to social outcasts and have-nots; the writers insisting its values were traditional, conservative; their critics seeing soap operas as the secret saboteurs of traditional marriage—the women as castrating wives; their husbands as emasculated men. Heilbut writes that soaps went beyond melodrama, deep into the perverse and the surreal, domesticating Freud and making sibling rivalry, transference, and Oedipal and Electra complexes the stuff of daily life. And he writes of the “daytime serial’s unwed mother,” Irna Phillips, a Chicago wannabe actress (a Margaret Hamilton of the shtetl) who created radio’s most seminal soap operas—Today’s Children, The Road of Life among them—and for television, As the World Turns, Guiding Light, etc., and who became known as the “queen of the soaps.” Hers, Heilbut writes, was the proud perspective of someone who didn’t fit anywhere, the stray no one loved. The Fan Who Knew Too Much is a revelatory look at some of our American icons and iconic institutions, high, low, and exalted.
