A Long Way from Clearwater

A Long Way from Clearwater
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Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages : 622
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ISBN-10 : 9781456837389
ISBN-13 : 1456837389
Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis A Long Way from Clearwater by : Dale McMillan

"In 1924, George and Ike Simmons lived just three hundred yards apart physically, but economically, socially, and racially they were separated by a vast chasm of racial prejudice. George is from a wealthy, former plantation family. Ike is the son of the domestic help at the big house. Can their families overcome racial barriers to develop lifelong friendships? Family tragedy, courage, faith, honor and a servants heart in both men leaves an interesting trail. Marrying the right women turns out to be a very important key."

Clearwater

Clearwater
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 134
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ISBN-10 : 0738514438
ISBN-13 : 9780738514437
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis Clearwater by : Lisa Coleman

Clearwater, situated on Florida's Gulf Coast, is a progressive city that is rife with history and known for its breathtaking landscape. The city that has become one of the state's prime destinations was once inhabited by Timucuan, Calusa, and Apalachee tribes. Early settlers called the area that had plentiful fresh springs along its shore Clear Water Harbor from the Native American word "Pocotopaug," and early developers and speculators drew tourists and residents touting Clearwater as a resort community with a comfortable climate. Opportunity and adventure brought many pioneering families, citrus farmers, railroad barons, and land developers to the area. Today, Clearwater is a locality that continues to move forward while preserving its distinct past. Images of America: Clearwater is a unique collection of vintage photographs and facts that brings to life the history of this thriving city. Photographs culled from a variety of sources, including the Clearwater Historical Society and Hillsborough County Public Library's archives, showcase the people, places, and events that have contributed to the history of this special Florida community. Readers can take a visual journey to the unincorporated town of yesteryear to see how James Stevens, "the father of Clearwater;" Rev. C.S. Reynolds; and Henry Plant's grand hotel, the Belleview Biltmore, turned Clearwater into a prosperous city.

A Long Way from Home

A Long Way from Home
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Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Total Pages : 284
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ISBN-10 : 0773516379
ISBN-13 : 9780773516373
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis A Long Way from Home by : Pat Sandiford Grygier

A comprehensive account of the tuberculosis epidemic among the Inuit in the mid-part of the century. The Inuit were victims not only of the epidemic but also of the Canadian government's shockingly slow response and lack of concern for their culture. Grygier's focus is on patients' experiences and the programs set up to deal with the epidemic, rather than on a purely medical discussion of the disease and treatment. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Uncommon Carriers

Uncommon Carriers
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Publisher : Macmillan
Total Pages : 260
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ISBN-10 : 0865477396
ISBN-13 : 9780865477391
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis Uncommon Carriers by : John McPhee

McPhee, in prose distinguished by its warm humor, keen insight, and rich sense of human character, looks at the people who drive trucks, captain ships, pilot towboats, drive coal trains, and carry lobsters through the air: people who work in freight transportation.

The Horns

The Horns
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Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages : 304
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ISBN-10 : 9781483637105
ISBN-13 : 1483637107
Rating : 4/5 (05 Downloads)

Synopsis The Horns by : Dale McMillan

The Horn family is a poor family, but proud of their heritage; descending from some of the early settlers who helped carve out homes in the dense forest of the Big Thicket area of East Texas. The Horns live a very primitive lifestyle, which is hard, but good. Lonnie and Martha Horn are not educated people by most standards; however, they are self-educated far beyond their formal education. This proves to be an enigma to the people in the nearby town of Pine Hill. Their six children are smart and industrious. Martha and Lonnie give each child responsibilities at a very early age and require them to accept and execute those responsibilities in an adult manner. This invokes the wrath of many in the town of Pine Hill and the Foggy Bottom community where they live. Rex Horn, their oldest child has finished high school and is leaving home to attend college. Beth and Mark assume his responsibilities. Rex continues his long range courtship with Mary Ann Anderson who is now a student at Rice University. Rex is at Stephen F. Austin State College in Nacogdoches, Texas 160 miles away. . Since WWII has ended, progress is rapidly encroaching on the Foggy Bottom community. Modern civilization is about to come to that area. Lonnie and Martha are encouraging each of their children to plan toward a college education and they are struggling to position them financially to make that possible. This is very difficult on a poor dirt farm and requires all of the family’s effort.

The Twerp

The Twerp
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Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages : 241
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ISBN-10 : 9781453525067
ISBN-13 : 1453525068
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis The Twerp by : Dale McMillan

Fredrick Overall was one of those surprise babies, born to a 39 year old mom and 40 year old dad. He was a nuisance to his older siblings as well as his father, but dearly loved by his mom. Born into a family of strapping athletes, Frail Freddy as he became known, uses his brilliant but quirky mind to cope with his family and outwit a town filled with corrupt politicians. After tragedy strikes his family, he educates himself and builds a dynamic and very successful business. Fredricks humor and insight into human nature make him a formidable enemy to the power brokers in the town of Pressley, Texas

Stump Logic

Stump Logic
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Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages : 505
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ISBN-10 : 9781664172289
ISBN-13 : 1664172289
Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis Stump Logic by : Dale McMillan

James Allen is a high school chemistry teacher in the small East Texas town of Richie, Texas. With a master’s degree in Chemistry from Texas A&M University, he could have tripled his salary in industry but Jim's mother, an English teacher before leukemia took her life, had instilled a love of teaching in her son. He has chosen the family farm and a tranquil life fishing with his mentor and friend Jess Winters, a retired math teacher. On the surface, Jim appears to be a clumsy, nerd, stumbling through life with his head in the sand, but content with the quiet life of a teacher. He does not date, even skipped his senior prom, but at the beginning of his fifth year as Richie High School’s Chemistry teacher, Jim happens to sit down beside new hire English teacher, Kay Adams. Kay is an ex-Marine and a widow with a five-year-old daughter, whose husband, another Marine, was killed by a landmine in Iraq. After leaving the Marines because of the difficulty finding a safe place for her daughter when deployed on assignment, Kay has started a new life with a degree in English and a teaching certification. She lands in Richie, Texas, seeking a small-town environment for her daughter. On that day, when he sits down beside Kay, sparks fly and Jim is smitten. Up ahead in their journey as a couple, there are many hills to climb in a gossipy, corrupt, little town but hopefully love is on their side.

Hearings

Hearings
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 2676
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ISBN-10 : UOM:35112104238649
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis Hearings by : United States. Congress. House

Hearings

Hearings
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 1578
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015035795684
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Rating : 4/5 (84 Downloads)

Synopsis Hearings by : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations

Babysitting His Baby

Babysitting His Baby
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Publisher : Singapore New Reading Technology Pte Ltd
Total Pages : 181
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Rating : 4/5 ( Downloads)

Synopsis Babysitting His Baby by : Meenah

The story of a young woman named Melissa Brooks who has been through enough problems in her life to last her a lifetime. She applies for a job as a personal assistant but she was offered a job as nanny to the billionaire’s daughter instead. Javier Edwards was in desperate need of a nanny for his nine month old daughter, Lucy who has proven to be a handful. Fortunately for him Melissa happened to be there when his daughter was throwing one of her tantrums and she was able to calm her down when nobody else was able to. He made her an offer he knew she wouldn’t be able to refuse.What happens when they start having uncontrollable desires and feelings for each other? Will Javier be able to look past all her flaws and past?