Download or read book Don t Know Tough written by Eli Cranor and published by Soho Press. This book was released on 2022-03-22 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE EDGAR AWARD WINNER OF THE PETER LOVESEY FIRST CRIME NOVEL CONTEST Friday Night Lights gone dark with Southern Gothic; Eli Cranor delivers a powerful noir that will appeal to fans of Wiley Cash and Megan Abbott. In Denton, Arkansas, the fate of the high school football team rests on the shoulders of Billy Lowe, a volatile but talented running back. Billy comes from an extremely troubled home: a trailer park where he is terrorized by his mother’s abusive boyfriend. Billy takes out his anger on the field, but when his savagery crosses a line, he faces suspension. Without Billy Lowe, the Denton Pirates can kiss their playoff bid goodbye. But the head coach, Trent Powers, who just moved from California with his wife and two children for this job, has more than just his paycheck riding on Billy’s bad behavior. As a born-again Christian, Trent feels a divine calling to save Billy—save him from his circumstances, and save his soul. Then Billy’s abuser is found murdered in the Lowe family trailer, and all evidence points toward Billy. Now nothing can stop an explosive chain of violence that could tear the whole town apart on the eve of the playoffs.

Download or read book Secretariat written by William Nack and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-08-31 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""Secretariat" is an elegantly crafted, exhilarating tale of speed and power, grace and greatness, told with such immediacy that the reader is lost in the rush of horses and the clatter and ring of the grandstand." --Laura Hillenbrand, bestselling author of "Seabiscuit" Updated with a new preface by the author In 1973, Secretariat, the greatest champion in horse-racing history, won the Triple Crown. The only horse to ever grace the covers of "Time," "Newsweek," and "Sports Illustrated" in the same week, he also still holds the record for the fastest times in both the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes. He was also the only non-human chosen as one of ESPN's "50 Greatest Athletes of the Century." The tale of "Big Red" is an enduring and inspiring classic, more than thirty years after its initial publication.

Download or read book Scandals of Classic Hollywood written by Anne Helen Petersen and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-09-30 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrity gossip meets history in this compulsively readable collection from Buzzfeed reporter Anne Helen Peterson. This guide to film stars and their deepest secrets is sure to top your list for movie gifts and appeal to fans of classic cinema and hollywood history alike. Believe it or not, America’s fascination with celebrity culture was thriving well before the days of TMZ, Cardi B, Kanye's tweets, and the #metoo allegations that have gripped Hollywood. And the stars of yesteryear? They weren’t always the saints that we make them out to be. BuzzFeed's Anne Helen Petersen, author of Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud, is here to set the record straight. Pulling little-known gems from the archives of film history, Petersen reveals eyebrow-raising information, including: • The smear campaign against the original It Girl, Clara Bow, started by her best friend • The heartbreaking story of Montgomery Clift’s rapid rise to fame, the car accident that destroyed his face, and the “long suicide” that followed • Fatty Arbuckle's descent from Hollywood royalty, fueled by allegations of a boozy orgy turned violent assault • Why Mae West was arrested and jailed for "indecency charges" • And much more Part biography, part cultural history, these stories cover the stuff that films are made of: love, sex, drugs, illegitimate children, illicit affairs, and botched cover-ups. But it's not all just tawdry gossip in the pages of this book. The stories are all contextualized within the boundaries of film, cultural, political, and gender history, making for a read that will inform as it entertains. Based on Petersen's beloved column on the Hairpin, but featuring 100% new content, Scandals of Classic Hollywood is sensationalism made smart.

Download or read book The Myth of Sisyphus And Other Essays written by Albert Camus and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2012-10-31 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most influential works of this century, The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays is a crucial exposition of existentialist thought. Influenced by works such as Don Juan and the novels of Kafka, these essays begin with a meditation on suicide; the question of living or not living in a universe devoid of order or meaning. With lyric eloquence, Albert Camus brilliantly posits a way out of despair, reaffirming the value of personal existence, and the possibility of life lived with dignity and authenticity.

Download or read book Blood Horses written by John Jeremiah Sullivan and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The son of veteran sportwriter Mike Sullivan describes his two years following horses across the country.

Download or read book Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus written by Dusti Bowling and published by Union Square & Co.. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Aven is a perky, hilarious, and inspiring protagonist whose attitude and humor will linger even after the last page has turned.” —School Library Journal (Starred review) Aven Green loves to tell people that she lost her arms in an alligator wrestling match, or a wildfire in Tanzania, but the truth is she was born without them. And when her parents take a job running Stagecoach Pass, a rundown western theme park in Arizona, Aven moves with them across the country knowing that she’ll have to answer the question over and over again. Her new life takes an unexpected turn when she bonds with Connor, a classmate who also feels isolated because of his own disability, and they discover a room at Stagecoach Pass that holds bigger secrets than Aven ever could have imagined. It’s hard to solve a mystery, help a friend, and face your worst fears. But Aven’s about to discover she can do it all . . . even without arms. Autumn 2017 Kids’ Indie Next Pick Junior Library Guild Selection Library of Congress's 52 Great Reads List 2018

Download or read book Jim Henson written by Brian Jay Jones and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • For the first time ever—a comprehensive biography of one of the twentieth century’s most innovative creative artists: the incomparable, irreplaceable Jim Henson He was a gentle dreamer whose genial bearded visage was recognized around the world, but most people got to know him only through the iconic characters born of his fertile imagination: Kermit the Frog, Bert and Ernie, Miss Piggy, Big Bird. The Muppets made Jim Henson a household name, but they were just part of his remarkable story. This extraordinary biography—written with the generous cooperation of the Henson family—covers the full arc of Henson’s all-too-brief life: from his childhood in Leland, Mississippi, through the years of burgeoning fame in America, to the decade of international celebrity that preceded his untimely death at age fifty-three. Drawing on hundreds of hours of new interviews with Henson's family, friends, and closest collaborators, as well as unprecedented access to private family and company archives, Brian Jay Jones explores the creation of the Muppets, Henson’s contributions to Sesame Street and Saturday Night Live, and his nearly ten-year campaign to bring The Muppet Show to television. Jones provides the imaginative context for Henson’s non-Muppet projects, including the richly imagined worlds of The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth—as well as fascinating misfires like Henson’s dream of opening an inflatable psychedelic nightclub. An uncommonly intimate portrait, Jim Henson captures all the facets of this American original: the master craftsman who revolutionized the presentation of puppets on television, the savvy businessman whose dealmaking prowess won him a reputation as “the new Walt Disney,” and the creative team leader whose collaborative ethos earned him the undying loyalty of everyone who worked for him. Here also is insight into Henson’s intensely private personal life: his Christian Science upbringing, his love of fast cars and expensive art, and his weakness for women. Though an optimist by nature, Henson was haunted by the notion that he would not have time to do all the things he wanted to do in life—a fear that his heartbreaking final hours would prove all too well founded. An up-close look at the charmed life of a legend, Jim Henson gives the full measure to a man whose joyful genius transcended age, language, geography, and culture—and continues to beguile audiences worldwide. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BOOKPAGE “Jim Henson vibrantly delves into the magnificent man and his Muppet methods: It’s an absolute must-read!”—Neil Patrick Harris “An exhaustive work that is never exhausting, a credit both to Jones’s brisk style and to Henson’s exceptional life.”—The New York Times “[A] sweeping portrait that is a mix of humor, mirth and poignancy.”—Washington Independent Review of Books “A meticulously researched tome chock-full of gems about the Muppets and the most thorough portrait of their creator ever crafted.”—Associated Press

Download or read book Tanqueray written by Brandon Stanton and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2022-07-12 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A deeply touching memoir . . . A beautiful, sometimes shocking NC-17 story, kept out of the lily-white, upper crust canon of literature—until now.” —The Washington Post The storytelling phenomenon Humans of New York and its #1 bestselling books have captivated a global audience of millions with personal narratives that illuminate the human condition. But one story stands apart from the rest... She is a woman as fabulous, unbowed, and irresistible as the city she lives in. Meet TANQUERAY. In 2019, Humans of New York featured a photo of a woman in an outrageous fur coat and hat she made herself. She instantly captured the attention of millions. Her name is Stephanie Johnson, but she’s better known to HONY followers as “Tanqueray,” a born performer who was once one of the best-known burlesque dancers in New York City. Reeling from a brutal childhood, immersed in a world of go-go dancers and hustlers, dirty cops and gangsters, Stephanie was determined to become the fiercest thing the city had ever seen. And she succeeded. Real, raw, and unapologetically honest, this is the full story of Tanqueray as told by Brandon Stanton—a book filled with never-before-told stories of Tanqueray's struggles and triumphs through good times and bad, personal photos from her own collection, and glimpses of New York City from back in the day when the name “Tanqueray” was on everyone’s lips.

Download or read book Mules and Men written by Zora Neale Hurston and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zora Neale Hurston brings us Black America’s folklore as only she can, putting the oral history on the written page with grace and understanding. This new edition of Mules and Men features a new cover and a P.S. section which includes insights, interviews, and more. For the student of cultural history, Mules and Men is a treasury of Black America’s folklore as collected by Zora Neale Hurston, the storyteller and anthropologist who grew up hearing the songs and sermons, sayings and tall tales that have formed and oral history of the South since the time of slavery. Set intimately within the social context of Black life, the stories, “big old lies,” songs, voodoo customs, and superstitions recorded in these pages capture the imagination and bring back to life the humor and wisdom that is the unique heritage of Black Americans.

Download or read book The Percy Jackson and the Olympians Book Three Titan s Curse written by Rick Riordan and published by Disney-Hyperion. This book was released on 2007-05 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this third book of the acclaimed series, Percy and his friends are escorting two new half-bloods safely to camp when they are intercepted by a manticore and learn that the goddess Artemis has been kidnapped.

Download or read book The 13 Clocks written by James Thurber and published by NYRB Kids. This book was released on 2015-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a cold, gloomy castle where all the clocks have stopped, a wicked Duke amuses himself by finding new and fiendish ways of rejecting the suitors for his niece, the good and beautiful Princess Saralinda.

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Download or read book Father The Man The Myth The Big Kahuna written by Legends Ltd and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-05-23 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you looking for a Great Gift Idea for a Father? Need A New Notebook in Your Life? This Unique Gift for that special Dad, Padre, Papa, Step-dad, Man, Men, Grand Father, Grandpa, Uncle, Brother or Son in your life! This Funny Father.The Man.The Myth.The Big Kahuna Large Bold Colors Writing & Hawaii Surfing Waves Pattern Design Father's Day Notebook is perfect to Write in. This Unique & Inspirational gift idea for Dads to write down all their ideas/lists and plans. Writing is a great stress reliever, as well as a way to cope with your thoughts, feeling and fears and a great memory jogger. It could also be used as a diary to record all of their creative self-expression such as poetry, short stories or self-help affirmations. Father's Day Gifts Notebook Journals are perfect for: Birthday Gifts Christmas Gifts Father's Day Gift Diagnosed or Test Result Day Gift for someone sick in your family Celebration of a pregnancy/ birth or new job Gift A Co-worker or Boss Gag Gift, Thank You Gifts Teacher Gifts Father's Day Month is in June or September depends on your country but anytime of the year is perfect for this book. A Graphic Notebook for any Men, Man, Boy, Step Father, Foster Father, Bonus Dad, Partner, Husband, Boy Friend, Father n Law, Nephew, Granddad, Grandpa, Grandfather. This has Bright Large Bold Multi color Writing Father.The Man.The Myth.The Big Kahuna & a Designed Graphic Tiki with a Hawaii Large surfing wave with a surfer Pattern Graphic design & a Blue Sea background. This is also available with other Background colors or patterns and or other edges and spines. Check Out the Whole Range In My Store!!! Great USA designed proud cool graphic design to make a statement and impact. Add this to your Father's Note Book Collection. This lovely THE LEGENDS LTD - The Dad Legends - Father's Day Gifts - Series Hawaii - Father.The Man.The Myth.The Big Kahuna Notebook This is a Soft Cover Blank College Ruled Lined White Paper Notebook for your favorite person in your life who loves note taking, list making, journal writing and lots of other writing. Details of This Note Book Journal include: *This has 100 College Ruled lined Pages. - This is made with White Paper (will be available in a Cream Paper as Well). *This book measures 6" x 9" inches or A5 size paper. *This has a Matte Finish Cover (is also available with a Glossy Finish available on another Listing) If you are looking for other books in this range, make sure to click on the different Author names above for other great book ideas under each Author. The Legends Ltd has all our books created and listed on Amazon, The Dad Legends has all our Father's Day themed books created and listed on Amazon and Hawaii Tiki Gifts has our range of Dad The Big Kahuna & more themed books created and Listed on Amazon that matches this range of books Place your order today!!. COPYRIGHT (c)THE LEGENDS LTD 2018. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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Download or read book Father The Man The Myth The Big Kahuna written by Dad Legends and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-24 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you looking for a Great Gift Idea for a Father? Need A New Notebook in Your Life? This Unique Gift for that special Dad, Padre, Papa, Step-dad, Man, Men, Grand Father, Grandpa, Uncle, Brother or Son in your life! This Funny Father.The Man.The Myth.The Big Kahuna Large Bold Colors Writing & Hawaii Surfing Waves Pattern Design Father's Day Notebook is perfect to Write in. This Unique & Inspirational gift idea for Dads to write down all their ideas/lists and plans. Writing is a great stress reliever, as well as a way to cope with your thoughts, feeling and fears and a great memory jogger. It could also be used as a diary to record all of their creative self-expression such as poetry, short stories or self-help affirmations. Father's Day Gifts Notebook Journals are perfect for: Birthday Gifts Christmas Gifts Father's Day Gift Diagnosed or Test Result Day Gift for someone sick in your family Celebration of a pregnancy/ birth or new job Gift A Co-worker or Boss Gag Gift, Thank You Gifts Teacher Gifts Father's Day Month is in June or September depends on your country but anytime of the year is perfect for this book. A Graphic Notebook for any Men, Man, Boy, Step Father, Foster Father, Bonus Dad, Partner, Husband, Boy Friend, Father n Law, Nephew, Granddad, Grandpa, Grandfather. This has Bright Large Bold Multi color Writing Father.The Man.The Myth.The Big Kahuna & a Designed Graphic Tiki with a Hawaii Large surfing wave with a surfer Pattern Graphic design & a Blue Sea background. This is also available with other Background colors or patterns and or other edges and spines. Check Out the Whole Range In My Store!!! Great USA designed proud cool graphic design to make a statement and impact. Add this to your Father's Note Book Collection. This lovely THE LEGENDS LTD - The Dad Legends - Father's Day Gifts - Series Hawaii - Father.The Man.The Myth.The Big Kahuna Notebook This is a Soft Cover Blank College Ruled Lined White Paper Notebook for your favorite person in your life who loves note taking, list making, journal writing and lots of other writing. Details of This Note Book Journal include: *This has 100 College Ruled lined Pages. - This is made with White Paper (will be available in a Cream Paper as Well). *This book measures 6" x 9" inches or A5 size paper. *This has a Glossy Finish Cover (is also available with a Matte Finish available on another Listing) If you are looking for other books in this range, make sure to click on the different Author names above for other great book ideas under each Author. The Legends Ltd has all our books created and listed on Amazon, The Dad Legends has all our Father's Day themed books created and listed on Amazon and Hawaii Tiki Gifts has our range of Dad The Big Kahuna & more themed books created and Listed on Amazon that matches this range of books Place your order today!!. COPYRIGHT (c)THE LEGENDS LTD 2018. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.