Download or read book Rudy the Runt written by Renee Riva and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-07 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this heartwarming adventure, Rudy the Runt will capture the hearts of children, while teaching the virtues of compassion, mercy, and friendship." Voted "World's Best Runt Tale" by The Rodent Times Review.Little Rudy can't imagine anything better than living in the Guatemala City Dump; a rodent's paradise full of tasty treats, a Barbie mansion with a pool, and his own fire truck. Unfortunately, life isn't so good for children living nearby in makeshift shacks. For kids like eleven-year-old Lupe, it's all about survival.When the young Guatemalan girl rescues Rudy from the dump bully; a tomcat named Jigsaw, Rudy repays her kindness by finding treasures she can sell and trade for food.Rudy comes up with many clever and comical ways to outwit Jigsaw, who would like nothing better than to turn Rudy into a little mouse pull-a-part.Surfing, skurfing, and playing in a Calypso-go-go band, are only a few of the highlights on Rudy's mercy mission beach get-a-way. All is well-until Jigsaw shows up on the scene.The discovery of a beach treasure could change everything for Lupe's family. But can Rudy trick Jigsaw into helping him pull off the most important mission of his life?Based on a true story-kind of.
Download or read book The Old Bunch written by Meyer Levin and published by Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-07-10 with total page 1015 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The acclaimed novel of growing up in Chicago’s Jewish ghetto in the shadow of WWI: “A landmark in the development of the realistic novel” (Harold Strauss, The New York Times). Chicago reporter and author of Compulsion, Meyer Levin won critical acclaim with this debut novel based on his own coming of age in the west side of Chicago. It follows the lives of nineteen teenagers—eleven boys and eight girls—who grow up together in the same working class Jewish Chicago neighborhood. The children of immigrants, these young people strive to forge their own paths in the aftermath of World War I and the struggles of the Great Depression. With compassion, intimacy, and photographic detail, Levin captures not only the lives of this unique “bunch,” but also the life of a generation from the Roaring Twenties through the New Deal and the Chicago World’s Fair. First published in 1937, The Old Bunch “brilliantly succeeds in taking the reader on a memorable tour of the world in which the old bunch lived” (The New York Times). “Written in good hard-driving colloquial prose, full of sharp characterizations . . . A very fine novel.” —New Republic
Download or read book The Walrus on My Table written by Anthony Guglielmo and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Several years ago, massage therapist Anthony Guglielmo got a call for a strange appointment. "Will you massage my horse?," one of his clients asked. And so began Anthony's strange and wonderful adventure into the world of animal massage. In The Walrus on My Table, enter a world where dolphins line up to take turns for their massages, beluga whales lean in for better contact, and high-strung horses grow calm and manageable under Anthony's soothing touch. Discover animal friends you will never forget. Meet: * Nuka, the 1,800 lb. walrus. A series of injections left Nuka's muscles severely constricted on one side of her body, and this gentle animal could no longer swim. * Molly and Josephine, two playful elderly dolphins. Though at first reluctant to allow Anthony's touch, by their second session these two line up impatiently, eager for his attention. * Mambo Point, a racehorse who just couldn't win. Mambo's owner knew that this horse had potential... so why wasn't he performing up to his ability? * Rudy, the hump-backed penguin who wasn't expected to live. Born with a life-threatening condition that made breathing difficult, Rudy's future looked uncertain... * Reddog, who loved to sleep on his owners' forbidden bed-until a sprain got him caught in the act. * Mickey, an independent Tabby, who relaxes so completely under Anthony's hands, she topples right over! * Tab and Presley, the prankster bachelor dolphins of the aquarium, who love to play tricks on their trainers. * Baby, the recipient of the first ever shark massage. So, dive in and romp with Nuka and friends...and enjoy!
Download or read book Recovery written by W. J. Cherf and published by W.J. Cherf. This book was released on 2011-05 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On July 15, 1359 BC a distress call was transmitted into deep space…On Christmas Eve AD 670, relatively speaking, the distress call was received and a salvage crew dispatched…On March 24, 1965 an anomaly was first detected by the Ranger IX spacecraft and was subsequently confirmed by the Orbiter I and III platforms…On November 11, 1969 the anomaly was recovered by NASA’s Apollo XII crew...On May 13, 1994 a new asteroid, a NEA – a near-Earth asteroid, was first detected inbound from deep space…The word recovery is indeed one pregnant with meaning and in the final analysis one must ask: who truly is recovering what? Recovery continues the temporal adventures of Egyptologist Joseph Richards. This is the second manuscript published by the Richards’ Trust in accordance with the posthumous wishes of Joseph William Richards, Ph.D.
Download or read book The Call of the Yukon written by William Stanley and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2023-11-29 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Call of the Yukon is comprised of two stories, both set in the late 1800’s in the wilderness of Canada’s far north. Rudy is the heart-warming story of a wolf cub abandoned by its mother, who is rescued from sure death when found by an Indigenous man named Steward. Initially rejected by Steward’s sled dogs, Rudy grows into a strong animal the team learns to fear, eventually becoming the alpha male. Rudy’s leadership is demonstrated during the annual Dawson City dogsled race, a high-spirited competition. This is a wilderness tale of a wolf who learns to place his trust in one man, until the call of the wild eventually beckons him to return to the forests of the Yukon, where he belongs. Quest for Gold and Fur is a fascinating tale about a young couple and their life together in the Yukon wilderness. Joe and Mary share their adventures in this heart-warming tale of survival in their adopted forest community. Read about how Rudy’s short life ended after he followed his heart and returned to the wild. Experience an encounter between a black bear and a wolverine, fighting over who is going to eat Joe and Mary’s pack animal. Follow the couple as they find riches hidden by old trappers in the most unlikely places. These two stories depict the courage and bravery of early fur-trappers in Canada’s north, which will not to be easily forgotten by its readers.
Download or read book The Ultimate Book of Sports Movies written by Ray Didinger and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2009-09-22 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guys love movies. Especially sports movies, where every underdog has his day, every team achieves glory, and every hero gets his moment of redemption. Next to watching Monday Night Football, there's nothing more enjoyable than plopping down on the couch with the remote and a bottle of beer and firing up the special-edition DVD of Rocky, Hoosiers, Caddyshack, or any other fan favorite. Now, two nationally renowned sports media personalities take on the task of ranking the top 100 sports movies of all time, including entertaining and informative lists, special features, and contributions from over 75 top sports figures. From drama to comedy to tragedy to documentary, all the greatest sports films are here, brought to life through detailed summaries, fun facts and trivia, behind-the-scenes revelations, plus images from the greatest moments in sports film history. Original comments from some of the top personalities in sports and entertainment -- including Peyton and Eli Manning, Charles Barkley, Tony Romo, James Gandolfini, Bill Parcells, Dennis Quaid, Arnold Palmer, and many more -- provide further insight and marketing punch.
Download or read book The Short Fiction of William H Coles 2001 2011 written by William H. Coles and published by Author House. This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award-winning short stories of characters facing moral decisions that stretch their lives to mirror who they are and what they might become. And a novella, set in New Orleans, that pits and adulterous, deeply-in-love couple against society, family, and themselves as they struggle to regain self-respect and acceptance among threats of violent revenge
Download or read book Third Millennium Poems written by Robert J. Mack and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2023-04-13 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks for thinking of buying this book or for purchasing it already. Below is what the author has provided to give you a snapshot of what you will find within, including a small biography. This book of 161 poems by Robert J. Mack represents a creative period in the author’s life over 8 months during 2022. The poems examine all facets of life, including our current culture. There are astute observations here about what makes us human beings and about the wisdom necessary to keep that humanity, with some wise words from the character Uncle Runt, a fictional Texas rancher. Many have allusions to God’s influence. All of the poems have a short introduction.
Download or read book Becoming Myself written by Sara F. Munday and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Such Devoted Sisters written by Eileen Goudge and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2011-11-29 with total page 778 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sibling rivalry and the bonds of sisterhood span generations in this “irresistible” New York Times–bestselling family saga (San Francisco Chronicle). If it weren’t for her sister, Dolly might have been the most famous actress of Hollywood’s golden age. But Eve’s beauty and drive have pushed Dolly onto the B-list, where the seeds of jealousy take root. An unscrupulous agent gives her a chance at a comeback, and she takes it at Eve’s expense. She gives her sister’s name to Senator Joe McCarthy, ending Eve’s career and sparking a family tragedy that resonates through the decades. Years later, Eve’s daughters are pitted against each other, each competing for the affections of the same man. One is a chocolatier, the other an aspiring illustrator. In seeking to regain the sisterly love that eluded their mother and aunt, they discover the awful truth about the past, which haunts their family still. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Eileen Goudge including rare photos from the author’s personal collection.
Download or read book Look and Live written by Matt Papa and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2014-10-28 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Only One Addiction Can Set You Free Matt Papa was a "professional Christian" in full-time ministry, ready and determined to change the world. All the while he was depressed, addicted to the approval of others, and enslaved to sin. But then everything changed. He encountered the glory of God. All of us live in the tension between where we are and where we ought to be. We try our best to bully our desires into submission. And we all know, this is exhausting. Are you tired? Stuck? Still fighting the same sin you've been fighting for years? The call in these pages is not to work or to strive, but to lift your eyes. You don't need more willpower. You need a vision of greatness that sweeps you off your feet. You need to see glory. Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Look and Live. "Matt has helped me see that love for God grows out of an experience of beholding the love of God. We burn only as we behold. . . . This is a fantastic book and I commend it to you with the most enthusiastic support."--from the Foreword by J.D. Greear "Matt Papa cares about the glory of God, and you can sense that zeal on every page of this dynamic book. He also cares about you and me getting to grips with that glory. . . . Matt guides us through these pages with kindness, seriousness, and love--for God's greater glory and our greater good."--Matt Redman, songwriter and worship leader "Making our lives about one unflinching gaze upon the glory of Christ--what a vision Matt Papa has put before us. I encourage everyone to read this book!"--Tony Merida, pastor, professor, and author "Matt Papa's book is a snakebite kit for suffering sinners. Each sentence of Look and Live extracts Satan's deadly venom and resuscitates the soul with the life-giving power of the glory of God!"--Tony Nolan, snakebite survivor, author, and gospel preacher "To journey through this book is to go on a quest that will awaken our souls to the reality of the One who is 'majestic in holiness' and 'awesome in glorious deeds.'"--Dr. Brent Crowe, author, speaker, and vice president of Student Leadership University "I have been wonderfully blessed by Matt Papa's friendship and ministry. I am grateful his reflections on worship are now shared in Look and Live. It is biblically faithful and keeps the focus of worship where it belongs: on our glorious God."--Daniel L. Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary "Matt Papa faithfully points us to the soul-stirring glory of God. Read this book and allow your heart to once again behold the wondrous mystery."--Matt Boswell, founder of Doxology & Theology, and pastor of ministries and worship at Providence Church, Frisco, Texas "This is Matt's life message--that Jesus Christ alone is worth living for, and that when you gaze upon His majesty and glory you will never be the same. This book is theologically robust and practically helpful, packed with Scripture and insight into the person and work of the risen Son of God. . . . This is a true gift to the church."--Clayton King, president of Crossroads Camps and Clayton King Ministries "If C. S. Lewis and David Crowder wrote a book together about worship, you would have the rich theology of the great Christian apologist with the deep passion of worship from the contemporary artist. That's what Matt Papa has given us in Look and Live--a must-read for every worshiper."--Mike Harland, president of LifeWay Worship
Download or read book Hostle s Hush written by John McPeek and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000-08 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book description: This hilariously earthy novel about life in a small Ohio town during the Depression opens with the discovery of the Clyde Karolak, a gentle town drunk. The mystery of who killed Karolak looms in the background as young Rudy Kernan and his five rowdy friends share a summer of awakening. Rudy's obsession with the mystery is matched by his relentless pursuit of wealth, excitement and romance. Author bio: Journalist John McPeek ended his 42-year career in 1992 when he retired from the San Diego Tribune. In earlier years he served on the editorial staffs of newspapers in Columbus, Ohio, Chicago and Tokyo. He and his wife, Virginia, live near San Diego, where they often sail coastal waters.
Download or read book If It s for My Daughter I d Even Defeat a Demon Lord Volume 2 written by CHIROLU and published by J-Novel Club. This book was released on 2017-08-22 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Dale, Dale! It's the ocean! Can we go?!" "Calm down, Latina." It's been two years since the adorable child Latina was saved by first-rate adventurer Dale, and things are going well. Dale decides to return to his home village, Tisrow, and brings Latina along on his journey. Normally mature for her age, the devil girl is surprisingly worked up about her first trip, and the two set out full of excitement. What kind of things will Latina get to see, and can she possibly get ANY cuter? She better not, or Dale's heart won't be able to take it! It's time for If It's for My Daughter Volume 2!
Download or read book Who Was Who on TV written by Norman Chance and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-12-22 with total page 559 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The information herein was accumulated of fifty some odd years. The collection process started when TV first came out and continued until today. The books are in alphabetical order and cover shows from the 1940s to 2010. The author has added a brief explanation of each show and then listed all the characters, who played the roles and for the most part, the year or years the actor or actress played that role. Also included are most of the people who created the shows, the producers, directors, and the writers of the shows. These books are a great source of trivia information and for most of the older folk will bring back some very fond memories. I know a lot of times we think back and say, "Who was the guy that played such and such a role?" Enjoy!
Download or read book Blood of Montenegro written by Bajram A. Koljenovic and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2002-12 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The history of my people is written in blood." So begins this rich and personal epic drama of three generations of the Koljenovic family and their influence on the history of Montenegro, the Balkans, and the world. Like the tiny blood red ruby in the great gearworks of nations, Montenegro has borne the weight and has been the center of the movements of the mighty. In this hard and most beautiful land, a fine and proud people have grown. This is their story.
Download or read book Freedom Through the Narrow Gate written by Mark David Pullen and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2024-09-03 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow Jacob as he leaves the safety of the mouse village for a taste of blackberries and a daring adventure, only to come face to face with the menacing Swamp Rats and their vicious leader, Caine. Jacob, inspired by his grandfather’s tale of “The Legend of the Great Mouse,” longs for an adventure of his own. When he steps beyond the village with his friend Rudy on a simple blackberry hunt, they are unexpectedly captured by the feared Swamp Rats. Inside this dangerous realm, they meet an unexpected ally, a rat burdened with guilt and yearning for redemption. As the story progresses, Jacob and his new friend’s destinies intertwine as they discover deeper truths about family, friendship, and the transformative power of forgiveness. However, lurking in the shadows is the sinister Caine, an escaped lab rat who grows increasingly unhinged as the situation unfolds. As Jacob navigates the swamps, he and his allies must confront Caine’s dark ambitions. Will they be able to outsmart this formidable foe, or will the story of their adventure in tragedy? Perfect for young readers who love tales of camaraderie, redemption, and high-stakes adventure, Freedom Through the Narrow Gate is a heart-stirring continuation of the world introduced in The Oasis King.
Download or read book Icefalcon s Quest written by Barbara Hambly and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2011-07-06 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While chaos reigned in the Eastern Lands, the Keep of Dare stood as a bastion against war and bandits and the spawn of unnatural sorceries. Then twin blows rocked the citadel: the fearsome Alketch army mounted siege, even as young Prince Tir was snatched from the heart of the Keep. Behind the terror was the depraved, hook-handed general Vair na-Chandros. He had learned that the royal child possessed forbidden wisdom: a secret with which the bloodthirsty Vair intended to conquer the world. One single man posed a threat to Vair's vaunting ambition: the legendary warrior known as the Icefalcon. Banished by his own people and scorned as a barbarian by others, only he could hope to free the boy from Vair's clutches. With his sister Cold Death--a sorcerer whose magic was as sharp as her tongue--the Icefalcon embarked on a dangerous mission of rescue and redemption. Braving nightmare demons and the endless hordes of Vair's inhuman soldiers, he shadowed Vair and his small captive beyond the reaches of the known world. And when the boy led Vair to the forgotten Keep of the Shadow at the End of Time, the Icefalcon would face his greatest battle . . . for his prince, for his honor, and for all eternity.
