Baloney Express

Baloney Express
Author :
Publisher : Chelsea Press
Total Pages : 220
Release :
ISBN-10 : 098223483X
ISBN-13 : 9780982234839
Rating : 4/5 (3X Downloads)

Synopsis Baloney Express by : Sandy Garnett

Sandy Garnett's debut book derives from the long lost 500 page handwritten journal he kept during his four month stint in a New England rehab and a halfway house in Mesa, Arizona, the summer after his freshman year at St. Lawrence University in upstate New York. Baloney Express documents the coming of age story of a 19-year-old in trouble. On the horizon of this desert walkabout appears a wise, weathered cowboy oilman, who helps Garnett to see clearly, live simply, staighten his life out and pursue his dream of making art for a living. Ripe with ruthless self-discovery and observational wit as the journal writer grows deeply through this life changing experience, 'Baloney' reaches well beyond the pale of traditional recovery literature into the labyrinthian corridors of contemporary adolescence, whose archetypal mentors shine the best of their lives forward. The author's passage from a self-destructive college freshman to a healthy son, brother and ambitious young artist underscores this uplifting story while exploring the resilience of a decent family, whose trials and tribulations are a testament to the rangy, stubborn optimism that echoes and carries the American spirit.

Tony Baloney

Tony Baloney
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Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages : 42
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780545231350
ISBN-13 : 0545231353
Rating : 4/5 (50 Downloads)

Synopsis Tony Baloney by : Pam Muñoz Ryan

Tony, a macaroni penguin, is a middle child with very exasperating siblings, and although he never looks for trouble, it often finds him.

Ride with Me, Mariah Montana

Ride with Me, Mariah Montana
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 379
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781476745152
ISBN-13 : 1476745153
Rating : 4/5 (52 Downloads)

Synopsis Ride with Me, Mariah Montana by : Ivan Doig

This greathearted novel is the finale of Ivan Doig's passionate and authentic trilogy about the McCaskill family and their alluring Two Medicine country along the hem of the northern Rockies. Jick McCaskill, the illustrious narrator of English Creek, returns as the witty and moving voice in this classic encounter with the American road and all the rewards and travails it can bring. Jick faces his family's—and his state's—legacy of loss and perseverance from the vantage point of Montana's centennial in 1989 when his daughter Mariah enlists him as Winnebago chauffeur to her and her ex-husband, the magnificently ornery and eloquent columnist Riley Wright, when their news-paper dispatches them to dig up stories of the "real Montana." Just as the centennial is a cause for reflection as well as jubilation, the exuberant travels of this trio bring on encounters with the past in "memory storms" that become occasions for reassessment and necessary accommodations of the heart.

Moonshine Express

Moonshine Express
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 244
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1891929992
ISBN-13 : 9781891929991
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis Moonshine Express by : Rod Norville

Rob and his friend Katie are on the run from Seminole Indians who are criminals because they were seen committing a crime.

Voyages, the Age of Engines

Voyages, the Age of Engines
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Publisher : University Press of Florida
Total Pages : 731
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780813040776
ISBN-13 : 0813040779
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Voyages, the Age of Engines by : Joshua M. Smith

Intended as a text for college and advanced high school students, Voyages covers the entirety of the American maritime experience, from the discovery of the continent to the present. Published in cooperation with the National Maritime Historical Society, the selections chosen for this anthology of primary texts and images place equal emphasis on the ages of sail and steam, on the Atlantic and Pacific, on the Gulf Coasts and the Great Lakes, and on the high seas and inland rivers. The texts have been chosen to provide students with interesting, usable, and historically significant documents that will prompt class discussion and critical thinking. In each case, the material is linked to the larger context of American history, including issues of gender, race, power, labor, and the environment.

Batman Unmasked

Batman Unmasked
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Publisher : A&C Black
Total Pages : 372
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0826413439
ISBN-13 : 9780826413437
Rating : 4/5 (39 Downloads)

Synopsis Batman Unmasked by : Will Brooker

A work of scholarship and a labor of love. "This is the definitive history of the Batman in all media: comics, film, television and the internet. The bookÆs combination of rigorous historical research and a witty, fluid writing style make it both vastly instructive and vastly entertaining."--Roberta Pearson, editor of The Many Lives of the Batman "Will appeal to avid students of pop culture and comics, and a gay cult audience...BrookerÆs impressive overview of BatmanÆs history reflects on the masked oneÆs origins, early arch rivals and the introduction of Robin, and concentrates on four periods: WWII, the mid 1950s, the Æ60s and the Æ90s. In 1954, child psychologist Fredric Wertham attacked the comic book industryànoting homoerotic undercurrents between Batman and Robin; BrookerÆs lengthy and fascinating Ægay readingÆ supports WerthamÆs claim, albeit with a positive, postmodern twist. After recalling the campy image of Batman spawned by ABCÆs 1960s TV show, the author takes a look at Batman writers, fans, fanzines and the Net, concluding with a hilarious chapter on how his research was ridiculed by the British media." -Publishers Weekly ôàBrookerÆs account is bolstered by his fan expertise. This book usefully expands uponàThe Many Lives of Batman. Recommendedàö--Library Journal"A historical, detailed, deep analysis of Batman as a cultural icon in America. This isn't a simple polemic or surface-shallow analysis. This is deep stuff-analyzing art styles, histories, individual panels, cultural concepts, and historical documentsà. plenty of startling revelations and analysesàThis is a stunningly well-done, intelligent book. It's proof that comics are not throwaway ephemera, but real, vital, analyzable parts of our culture. It's also a must-have for the hardcore Batman fan and comics fan-who doesn't mind some ideas being challenged."--www.super-heroes.netôBrooker cuts through the mumbo jumbo to deliver incisive analysis and very sharp reporting, particularly on the comic book's homoerotic subtext and on the 60's TV show's knowing self-mockery, as well as on how the 'official' 21st Century Batman nods to both.ö--Entertainment WeeklyOver the sixty years of his existence, Batman has encountered an impressive array of cultural icons and has gradually become one himself. This fascinating book examines what Batman means and has meant to the various audiences, groups and communities who have tried to control and interpret him over the decades. Brooker reveals the struggles over Batman's meaning by shining a light on the cultural issues of the day that impacted on the development of the character. They include: patriotic propaganda of the Second World War; the accusation that Batman was corrupting the youth of America by appearing to promote a homosexual lifestyle to the fans of his comics; Batman becoming a camp, pop culture icon through the ABC TV series of the sixties; fans' interpretation of Batman in response to the comics and the Warner Bros. franchise of films.

The Old Patagonian Express

The Old Patagonian Express
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Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages : 438
Release :
ISBN-10 : 039552105X
ISBN-13 : 9780395521052
Rating : 4/5 (5X Downloads)

Synopsis The Old Patagonian Express by : Paul Theroux

An account of Theroux's trip by train from Boston to Bogota, Columbia.

Birds of America

Birds of America
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Publisher : Open Road Media
Total Pages : 404
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781480438262
ISBN-13 : 148043826X
Rating : 4/5 (62 Downloads)

Synopsis Birds of America by : Mary McCarthy

An “endlessly fascinating novel” of an American student finding his way in 1960s Paris from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Group (San Francisco Chronicle). It is 1964, and Peter Levi, a young student and bird watcher, has come to Paris to study at the Sorbonne. Shy and innocent at nineteen years old, he arrives fresh from an extended Maine holiday with his vivacious mother, and is determined to live a life free of unwanted complications and unnecessary stress. But this is an era of great change in the world, a time when war is looming in Southeast Asia and social unrest is simmering. There is much to trouble and confuse the young American as he journeys through foreign countries—and feelings—into adulthood. For Peter, the simplicity of childhood is over—and his new life is becoming increasingly complex in a world growing more unrecognizable by the day. Mary McCarthy’s splendid Birds of America is a moving and surprising coming-of-age tale: the unforgettable story of a young man’s awakening, and a stunning evocation of the disorienting change of the 1960s. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Mary McCarthy including rare images from the author’s estate.

Suitcase Words

Suitcase Words
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Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages : 135
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781453587393
ISBN-13 : 145358739X
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis Suitcase Words by : Lon Gibson

I have always loved words. One of the reasons to compose this book was an understanding of the meaning and power of words, which has been growing in me for years. Since seventh grade English, I have understood the concept of the economy of words. Hemingway's novels were taught as an example of speech economy. In college, a professor spoke about cutting down excess words. Like peeling an orange or cutting hair too long, cutting down excess verbiage gives me pleasure. Some people like to do crossword puzzles; I like to edit. Anyway, suitcase words are packed with meaning. In one word, one can express a philosophy or a complete idea. More and more in society, suitcase words are being used.

The Collected Novels Volume One

The Collected Novels Volume One
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Publisher : Open Road Media
Total Pages : 1110
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781504041324
ISBN-13 : 1504041321
Rating : 4/5 (24 Downloads)

Synopsis The Collected Novels Volume One by : Mary McCarthy

Three brilliant novels from a #1 New York Times–bestselling author. Navigating friendship, sex, careers, and the challenges of adulthood, the characters of Mary McCarthy’s novels remain instantly relatable, whether they’re living in 1930s New York City or 1960s Paris. Here, three of her most outstanding works are collected in one volume. The Group: This “witty . . . brilliant” blockbuster bestseller follows eight privileged girls from their youthful friendship at Vassar through their complicated journeys into womanhood (Cosmopolitan). The Company She Keeps: A “clever, witty, polished” novel about a young bohemian’s daring political and romantic explorations among an intellectual Manhattan social circle (TheNew York Times). Birds of America: In 1964, a shy young student and birdwatcher arrives in Paris to study at the Sorbonne and finds himself disoriented by the rapidly changing world around him. This “endlessly fascinating novel” (San Francisco Chronicle) is “in the same class as Henry James’s The American and Henry Miller’s Tropic of Cancer” (Esquire). Known for her satirical wit and blending of autobiographical detail from her own colorful life into her fiction, McCarthy was a literary icon whose books provide a rich glimpse of mid-twentieth-century America and a psychologically astute, timeless reading experience.