Download or read book Watch em Kill written by M. D. Spenser and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phillip's toys turn into real monsters.
Download or read book Kill Em and Leave written by James McBride and published by Random House. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “You won’t leave this hypnotic book without feeling that James Brown is still out there, howling.”—The Boston Globe From the New York Times bestselling author of The Good Lord Bird, winner of the 2013 National Book Award for Fiction, Deacon King Kong, and Five-Carat Soul Kill ’Em and Leave is more than a book about James Brown. Brown embodied the contradictions of American life: He was an unsettling symbol of the tensions between North and South, black and white, rich and poor. After receiving a tip that promises to uncover the man behind the myth, James McBride goes in search of the “real” James Brown. McBride’s travels take him to forgotten corners of Brown’s never-before-revealed history, illuminating not only our understanding of the immensely troubled, misunderstood, and complicated Godfather of Soul, but the ways in which our cultural heritage has been shaped by Brown’s enduring legacy. Praise for Kill ’Em and Leave “A tour de force of cultural reportage.”—The Seattle Times “Thoughtful and probing.”—The New York Times Book Review “Masterly . . . powerful.”—Los Angeles Review of Books “McBride provides something lacking in most of the books about James Brown: an intimate feeling for the musician, a veracious if inchoate sense of what it was like to be touched by him. . . . It may be as close [to ‘the real James Brown’] as we’ll ever get.”—David Hajdu, The Nation “A feat of intrepid journalistic fortitude.”—USA Today “[McBride is] the biographer of James Brown we’ve all been waiting for. . . . McBride’s true subject is race and poverty in a country that doesn’t want to hear about it, unless compelled by a voice that demands to be heard.”—Boris Kachka, New York “Illuminating . . . engaging.”—The Washington Post “A gorgeously written piece of reportage that gives us glimpses of Brown’s genius and contradictions.”—O: The Oprah Magazine
Download or read book The Lincoln Highway written by Amor Towles and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER More than ONE MILLION copies sold A TODAY Show Read with Jenna Book Club Pick A New York Times Notable Book, and Chosen by Oprah Daily, Time, NPR, The Washington Post, Bill Gates and Barack Obama as a Best Book of the Year “Wise and wildly entertaining . . . permeated with light, wit, youth.” —The New York Times Book Review “A classic that we will read for years to come.” —Jenna Bush Hager, Read with Jenna book club “Fantastic. Set in 1954, Towles uses the story of two brothers to show that our personal journeys are never as linear or predictable as we might hope.” —Bill Gates “A real joyride . . . elegantly constructed and compulsively readable.” —NPR The bestselling author of A Gentleman in Moscow and Rules of Civility and master of absorbing, sophisticated fiction returns with a stylish and propulsive novel set in 1950s America In June, 1954, eighteen-year-old Emmett Watson is driven home to Nebraska by the warden of the juvenile work farm where he has just served fifteen months for involuntary manslaughter. His mother long gone, his father recently deceased, and the family farm foreclosed upon by the bank, Emmett's intention is to pick up his eight-year-old brother, Billy, and head to California where they can start their lives anew. But when the warden drives away, Emmett discovers that two friends from the work farm have hidden themselves in the trunk of the warden's car. Together, they have hatched an altogether different plan for Emmett's future, one that will take them all on a fateful journey in the opposite direction—to the City of New York. Spanning just ten days and told from multiple points of view, Towles's third novel will satisfy fans of his multi-layered literary styling while providing them an array of new and richly imagined settings, characters, and themes. “Once again, I was wowed by Towles’s writing—especially because The Lincoln Highway is so different from A Gentleman in Moscow in terms of setting, plot, and themes. Towles is not a one-trick pony. Like all the best storytellers, he has range. He takes inspiration from famous hero’s journeys, including The Iliad, The Odyssey, Hamlet, Huckleberry Finn, and Of Mice and Men. He seems to be saying that our personal journeys are never as linear or predictable as an interstate highway. But, he suggests, when something (or someone) tries to steer us off course, it is possible to take the wheel.” – Bill Gates
Download or read book Kill the Messenger written by Maria Armoudian and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2011-08-23 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This wide-ranging, insightful book will make readers keenly aware of the media’s power, while underscoring the role that we all play in fostering a media climate that cultivates a greater sense of humanity, cooperation, and fulfillment of human potential. What role do the media have in creating the conditions for atrocities such as occurred in Rwanda? Conversely, can the media be used to preserve democracy and safeguard the human rights of all citizens in a diverse society? How will the media, now global in scope, affect the fate of the planet itself? The author explores these intriguing questions and more in this in-depth examination of the media’s power to either help or harm. She begins by documenting how the media were used to spread a contagion of hate in three deadly conflicts: Rwanda, Nazi Germany, and the former Yugoslavia. She then turns to areas of the world where the media acted constructively—by aiding the peace process in Northern Ireland, rebuilding democracy in Chile, bridging ethnic divides in South Africa, improving the lot of women in Senegal, and boosting transparency and democratization in Mexico and Taiwan. Finally, she explains how the media interact with psychological and cultural forces to impact perceptions, fears, peer-pressure, "groupthink," and the creation of heroes and villains.
Download or read book The Last Lecture written by Randy Pausch and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
Download or read book Kill King Wu of Jiang in seconds written by Li Donghao and published by Sellene Chardou. This book was released on with total page 3315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After studying for two years, the voice in his mind gradually faded, but he was used to the sound and words. Every night, he still read it, stayed up all night, and was refreshed the next day. If he didn't read it, he would feel uncomfortable the next day, just like being addicted. Even in his spare time during the day, he would unconsciously read it.
Download or read book My Gallows Hang High written by Stone Wallace and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of Black Ransom and Montana Dawn—a Booklist Top 10 Westerns of the Decade—comes a tale of desperate times and deadly bargains in the Old West. He calls himself Neville. As he rides the lonely desert trail to Commercial City, the sweat on his brow is not from heat, but from knowing what awaits him. For the sake of his family, Neville accepted a grim bargain. When he gets to Commercial City, he will confess to a murder he did not commit. Neville’s life started out tough and got worse from there. He made his share of mistakes, and never knew a place he could call home—until he met the woman who would become his wife. All he wants now is to provide for her and their children. And he’d give his life to do it. So when a killer offers money for his family in exchange for his confession, Neville accepts his fate…until the sheriff of Commercial City begins to question Neville’s guilt.
Download or read book The Red Debt written by Everett MacDonald and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Kill It Grill It written by Ted Nugent and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-05-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the high-protein, high-octane, 'kill stuff, add fire, and enjoy' diet that's kept Ted Nugent and his beautiful wife Shemane fighting fit. Ted shares his favourite recipes for such exotic fare as wild boar, pheasant, buffalo and venison. And while he doesn't buy his meat wrapped in plastic, there are plenty of recipes to tide you over when the hunting party comes home empty handed. This book is essential for the kitchen library!
Download or read book MARK TWAIN Ultimate Collection 370 Titles in One Volume Illustrated written by Mark Twain and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-17 with total page 7652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mark Twain's Ultimate Collection: 370+ Titles in One Volume (Illustrated) is a comprehensive compilation of the prominent American author's famous works, showcasing his signature wit, humor, and keen social commentary. Twain's literary style is marked by his ability to blend satire and realism, making his stories both entertaining and thought-provoking. This collection includes timeless classics such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, among many others, offering a glimpse into the diverse range of Twain's storytelling talents. Known for his ability to capture the essence of American life and culture, Twain's works continue to resonate with readers across generations. Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, drew inspiration from his own experiences as a riverboat pilot, miner, and journalist, bringing a unique perspective to his writing. His keen observations of human nature and society have solidified his place as one of America's most celebrated literary figures. I highly recommend Mark Twain's Ultimate Collection to any reader interested in exploring the timeless works of a literary master. This compilation offers a comprehensive look at Twain's legacy and serves as a valuable addition to any library.
Download or read book The Movrekt Warmongers written by Irene Wendy Wode and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-27 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The balance of power in the city is shifting. Nash Harkesh is deliberately pushing it toward collapse. His business interests squeeze the community further into desperation, poverty and addiction. His soldiers prowl the streets, and his sons hunt humans for food. When mankind lies in ruins he?ll be there to pick up the pieces, and dragons will once again own the world. Alsander Aubertin wants to eradicate the dragons. It's the legacy of a Silene Knight: Avenging a centuries-long trail of human deaths. But the lives of his enemies are interwoven with his own in ways he never thought to prepare for. Jacan Jantus is stifled by a clan holding tight to its set ways. He sees plainly that the age-old war is a hair's breadth from re-eruping. Jacan can wait for someone to listen, or he can take a side before it's too late. When the enemy is tearing up the fabric of your life strand by strand, the line between holding your ground and chasing ghosts can prove elusive. How far do the dead want you to follow?
Download or read book Ice Station written by Matthew Reilly and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2000-09-15 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On Antarctica, special forces from several countries battle each other for control of what is believed to be an alien space ship buried in the ice. Non-stop action and treachery galore. A first novel.
Download or read book True to the Old Flag written by G. A. Henty and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2019-10-20 with total page 1913 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: G. A. Henty was a great writer of historical adventure novels. This collection contains action and adventure tales set on the North American Continent, covering the period from the times of settlement to the wars for independence. Table of Contents: True to the Old Flag: A Tale of the American War of Independence With Wolfe in Canada: The Winning of a Continent Captain Bayley's Heir: A Tale of the Gold Fields of California With Lee in Virginia, A Story of the American Civil War Redskin and Cowboy: A Tale of the Western Plains Dorothy's Double: The Story of a Great Deception In the Heart of the Rockies: A Story of Adventure in Colorado
Download or read book Concrete Grave written by Aaron Gilbreath and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2017-06-14 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will be a roller-coaster ride of emotionsfear plagued with blood and savagery in the city of Houston. A copycat killer of the infamous David Bayers gets gunned down, but not before he awakens the memories of past crimes of one of the deadliest murders known to man. With the attention of the world now focused back on David Bayers, a television station decides to do a reality show inside the prison. A reporter is given the duty to live among deadly prisoners while following David Bayers in his journey to his death. Once the show begins, all hell breaks loose. Between stories of different inmates, chaos, deceit, and betrayal become the formula for top ratings. With only inmates to protect the young reporter, it doesnt take long before the prisoners take him and his cameraman hostage. With David Bayers pulling the strings, its not long before mayhem mixed with pure insanity will equal the deadliest prison break in history.
Download or read book The Life of Ten Bears written by Thomas W. Kavanagh and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Life of Ten Bears is a remarkable collection of nineteenth-century Comanche oral histories given by Francis Joseph “Joe A” Attocknie. Although various elements of Ten Bears’s life (ca. 1790–1872) are widely known, including several versions of how the toddler Ten Bears survived the massacre of his family, other parts have not been as widely publicized, remaining instead in the collective memory of his descendants. Other narratives in this collection reference lesser-known family members. These narratives are about the historical episodes that Attocknie’s family thought were worth remembering and add a unique perspective on Comanche society and tradition as experienced through several generations of his family. Kavanagh’s introduction adds context to the personal narratives by discussing the process of transmission. These narratives serve multiple purposes for Comanche families and communities. Some autobiographical accounts, “recounting” brave deeds and war honors, function as validation of status claims, while others illustrate the giving of names; still others recall humorous situations, song-ridicules, slapstick, and tragedies. Such family oral histories quickly transcend specific people and events by restoring key voices to the larger historical narrative of the American West.
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Download or read book The Song of Arthur written by James Douglas Cramer and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-06-17 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Song of Arthur, set between September of 542 A.D. and Eastertide of 543, balances King Arthur (now at the end of his life) and his nephew Perceval (at 21 just coming into his own) and finds them both struggling with the impossible ideal of turning Britain into the "City of God." Arthur, dealing with the deaths of his wife, his son, and his comrades at Camlan, is keenly aware of his failures as king. Perceval has only the vaguest sense of direction as the story begins, but a series of visions propel both Perceval and Arthur forward. By novel's end, Perceval, now married and crowned Grail King, knows that his life's mission is to build the City wherever Grace affords it. Arthur, now finally at peace, has a "vision" of reconciliation with his nephew Modred as he suddenly realizes he is at the gates of the City at last.
