Lennie's Ride

Lennie's Ride
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0646531948
ISBN-13 : 9780646531946
Rating : 4/5 (48 Downloads)

Synopsis Lennie's Ride by : Mary Small

Lennie Gwyther, nine-year-old son of a farmer, rode his pony, Ginger Mick, 600 miles from Leongatha in Gippsland region of Victoria to Sydney to witness for himself the celebratory opening of the Harbour Bridge on Saturday 19th March 1932.

To the Bridge: the Journey of Lennie and Ginger Mick

To the Bridge: the Journey of Lennie and Ginger Mick
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Publisher : Black Dog Books
Total Pages : 40
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ISBN-10 : 192512682X
ISBN-13 : 9781925126822
Rating : 4/5 (2X Downloads)

Synopsis To the Bridge: the Journey of Lennie and Ginger Mick by : Corinne Fenton

The award-winning team of Corinne Fenton and Andrew McLean tell the story of Lennie Gwyther and Ginger Mick, a boy and his pony who crossed Sydney's Harbour Bridge on 19th of March, 1932 and marched into history. Nine-year-old Lennie Gwyther dreamed of seeing the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. With his father's blessing, he rode his pony Ginger Mick across Australia, inspiring crowds of supporters to greet him in cities along the way, as he made his way to Sydney. It was there that he saw the bridge that had captivated his imagination and inspired his brave journey. And it was then that he and Ginger Mick became a legend.This inspiring historical story is about persistence, resilience, bravery, courage and hope. It's about pursuing a dream and the impact that journey can have on those who follow.

Lennie the Legend

Lennie the Legend
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Publisher : National Library of Australia
Total Pages : 118
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ISBN-10 : 9780642278654
ISBN-13 : 0642278652
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis Lennie the Legend by : Stephanie Owen Reeder

This is the inspiring true story of nine-year-old Lennie Gwyther who, at the height of the Great Depression in 1932, rode his pony from his home town of Leongatha in rural Victoria to Sydney to witness the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Lennie’s 1,000-kilometre solo journey captured the imagination of the nation, and his determination and courage provided hope to many at a difficult time in Australia’s history. Lennie the Legend begins with a terrible accident on the family farm, when Lennie, remarkably at such a young age, takes on the responsibility for the ploughing. Lennie is obsessed with the marvel of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and, as a reward for saving the farm from missing the planting season, his parents grant him his wish to ride on his own to Sydney for the opening of the bridge. Lennie has all sorts of adventures along the way—a thief lurking in the bush in the dead of night, a raging bushfire, surprise appearances, celebrations in his honour, being the star of a newsreel, and meeting the Prime Minister. At the end of each chapter, a double-page spread provides information on topics relating to the chapter, such as The Great War (the personal effects of war; Captain Leo Tennyson Gwyther); Living on the Land (farming life; growing up on a farm); The Great Depression (economic turmoil; surviving the depression); Australia’s Capital City (building Canberra; Parliament House); City Living (Australian cities in the 1930s; Melbourne–Sydney rivalry); The Sydney Harbour Bridge (constructing the bridge; opening the bridge). The story and the information spreads have black-and-white and colour illustrations, including photographs of Lennie at the time. Also provided at the end of the book is a glossary, background reading and an index.

Life After 40

Life After 40
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Publisher : Fulton Books, Inc.
Total Pages : 133
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ISBN-10 : 9781646542253
ISBN-13 : 1646542258
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis Life After 40 by : C. S. Bear

You know how they say your life flashes before your eyes before you die? Well I hate to be the barrier of bad news it doesn't, or at least it didn't for me. Based on actual events along with some fiction making it semi-autobiographical. "Life after 40," tells the story of a man who after ending a three year addiction to pain pills begins looking for the silver lining that's supposed to come with recovery. Only to find himself in a life altering game with Karma. A game he never wanted to play. Hopefully, it will make you laugh, cry, and everything in between because that's how an addict feels every day. 1

Selected Stories

Selected Stories
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Publisher : Deep Vellum Publishing
Total Pages : 178
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ISBN-10 : 9781628972658
ISBN-13 : 1628972653
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis Selected Stories by : Eilis Ni Dhuibhne

This volume collects new short stories from one of Ireland’s leading writers in both the Irish and English languages. Eilis Ni Dhuibhne’s stories are widely acclaimed for their acute perception of Irish women’s lives, the power of her verbal economy, and her skillful and unique use of both humor and the fantastic.

Lennie Tristano

Lennie Tristano
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Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Total Pages : 348
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ISBN-10 : 0472113461
ISBN-13 : 9780472113460
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Synopsis Lennie Tristano by : Eunmi Shim

The first biography of one of the most influential but unheralded musicians in jazz history

Big Wave Surfer

Big Wave Surfer
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Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages : 306
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ISBN-10 : 9780847870851
ISBN-13 : 0847870855
Rating : 4/5 (51 Downloads)

Synopsis Big Wave Surfer by : Kai Lenny

A jaw-dropping photographic display of the world of big wave surfing, featuring the biggest and most dangerous waves and the legendary men and women who risk their lives to surf them. Over the last decade, a handful of surfers have been progressing the sport of big wave surfing to new extremes. Kai Lenny, one of the preeminent big wave surfers, offers readers a glimpse into this world. Lenny shares his personal stories and perspectives, and invites over 30 elite surfers—from legends who pioneered the way, to young guns who are the future of the sport—to contribute personal tales of the greatest waves ever ridden. These are the stories we’ve been waiting for: Shane Dorian pushing the boundaries in the gladiator arena of Pe‘ahi (Jaws), Maui; Peter Mel on riding the greatest wave ever caught at Mavericks, California; Keala Kennelly breaking the women’s glass ceiling at the death-defying slabs of Teahupoo, Tahiti; Kai Lenny and Lucas Chumbo’s groundbreaking wins at the incredible Nazaré, Portugal; Brett Lickle’s epic incident at the mystical Pyramids with Laird Hamilton, and many more. Accompanying stunning photographs from the world’s top surf photographers capture the drama of life and death, and the unwavering commitment of these brave extreme athletes.

The Jammer

The Jammer
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Publisher : Dramatists Play Service Inc
Total Pages : 70
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ISBN-10 : 9780822221838
ISBN-13 : 0822221837
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis The Jammer by : Rolin Jones

I found [Singer's] honesty and raw emotion very refreshing. His treatment of friendship is very well thought out and the relationships among the boys are marked by essential checks and balances...[a] real roller-coaster ride of emotion and elation. Along t If you cringe at the ads for White Christmas on Broadway or roll your eyes at the plaintive pleas of Tiny Tim, then have I got a jolly good time for you. THE TRUTH ABOUT SANTA, a giddy, pleasingly sloppy downtown satire...is a holiday show for people sick

Double the Heat

Double the Heat
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 268
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ISBN-10 : 9781101151716
ISBN-13 : 1101151714
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis Double the Heat by : Lori Foster

Sizzling all-new stories, including a brand new Winston novella from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster. New York Times bestselling sensations Lori Foster and Deirdre Martin and USA Today bestselling authors Elizabeth Bevarly and Christie Ridgway join together for this enticing anthology. With authors like this, readers get double the pleasure and double the heat. In these four sexy stories of mixed-up couples and mistaken identities, it?s not about winning, but how much you like to play. With a brand-new novella featuring Hart Winston, whose switch with his identically hot twin brother has landed him in some serious foul play, it?s a safe bet that in the game of love no one is going to follow the rules.