Alex And The Hobo

Author : José Inez Taylor,James M. Taggart
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780292773592

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Alex and the Hobo by José Inez Taylor,James M. Taggart Pdf

When a ten-year-old boy befriends a mysterious hobo in his southern Colorado hometown in the early 1940s, he learns about evil in his community and takes his first steps toward manhood by attempting to protect his new friend from corrupt officials. Though a fictional story, Alex and the Hobo is written out of the life experiences of its author, José Inez (Joe) Taylor, and it realistically portrays a boy's coming-of-age as a Spanish-speaking man who must carve out an honorable place for himself in a class-stratified and Anglo-dominated society. In this innovative ethnography, anthropologist James Taggart collaborates with Joe Taylor to explore how Alex and the Hobo sprang from Taylor's life experiences and how it presents an insider's view of Mexicano culture and its constructions of manhood. They frame the story (included in its entirety) with chapters that discuss how it encapsulates notions that Taylor learned from the Chicano movement, the farmworkers' union, his community, his father, his mother, and his religion. Taggart gives the ethnography a solid theoretical underpinning by discussing how the story and Taylor's account of how he created it represent an act of resistance to the class system that Taylor perceives as destroying his native culture.

Author : Robert Henry Wright Jr.
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2004-12-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781465334060

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Apology to Grouse Creek by Robert Henry Wright Jr. Pdf

Robert Henry Wright Jr., a resident of the Idaho Panhandle since 1988, has published Apology to Grouse Creek, Book I of the Sandpoint trilogy, as a novel set in the Sandpoint, Idaho, area. Wright categorizes Apology to Grouse Creek as a love story, an action story, and as personal relations in an outdoor setting. Nathaniel lives on a high, mountain plateau where he has everything he wants, except for a woman. Esmeralda lives in a big city; she needs a place to hide. Esmeralda sees a personal ad for a woman in a newspaper, and she responds. Esmeralda and her child, Chico, join Nathaniel in the mountains, and the three meld into a family trinity. As the story unfolds, the reader learns that Nathaniel is a member of The Family, the most wealthy and influential family in the northern five counties of the Idaho Panhandle; and that there has been a lifelong rift between Nathaniel and his parents due to him not responding to their ambitions for him. The reader also learns that Esmeralda is a fugitive from a motorcycle gang at Los Angeles, and that the gangs leader has revenge on his mind. The antagonists, Rolf and Delpha, enter the story: They fear that a full-blown, planet-wide battle is inevitable between poverty and wealth. Consequently, Rolf installs himself and Delpha into a remote mountain location where he intends to build a fortress for defending his money and surviving the social cataclysm. However, Rolf soon learns that someone lives above and behind him, and his paranoia compels him to banish Nathaniel and Esmeralda from the plateau by any means necessary, including murder. To accomplish this objective, Rolf employs the forces of money; he uses Esmeraldas dubious past; ultimately, Rolf kills Nathaniels dogan act that Nathaniel is not capable of forgiving. In addition to the primary plot, there is another storyline: Victoria and Stanislaus. She yearns to establish and operate a cooperative art gallery to promote artwork from the local artists. He is a sculptor with great promise, but with a perplexing reputation for rowdiness. Stanislaus and Victoria polarize the Idaho Panhandle when his statuette, The Harlot, is accepted by her gallery and offered for sale at Sandpoint for the astonishing price of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Apology to Grouse Creek

Author : Robert Kolker
Publisher : OUP USA
Page : 569 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011-07-07
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780199738885

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A Cinema of Loneliness by Robert Kolker Pdf

In this updated and expanded version of this classic study of contemporary American film, Kolker reassesses the landscape of American cinema over the past decade, as he examines works like Munich, A Prairie Home Companion, The Departed, and Funny People, in addition to classics by Arthur Penn, Stanley Kubrick, and Robert Altman.

Author : Darkenbrook
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781490783659

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Menacing Shadows by Darkenbrook Pdf

A pair of boys discover Satans constrictor locked in a basement room. A group of children dare to defy the curse of the Tree House Ripper. A vampire drains the blood of a baby gorilla with horrifying consequences. A young man copes with the childhood trauma of satanic possession with daily trips to the zoo, but something evil has taken over the family of mandrills at the monkey house. And the werewolf novella, Menacing Shadows: When satanic serial killer Jack Mercy was locked away, he left behind a legacy of murder and a family in ruins. A decade later, the Mercy family has tried to rebuild their lives in White Crag, an affluent ski resort town; but they still live in Jacks infamous shadow. Twin brothers Neal and Michael have little memory of their father before he was incarcerated, but after a harrowing incident with a werewolf in the forest, Neal discovers that his brother is communicating with their father and carrying on his unspeakable legacy. As Neal and his best friend dig deeper, they discover the curse of the werewolf is not nearly finished with the Mercy family or the town of White Crag. Menacing Shadows is an innovative horror collection that presents a combination of scary fairy tales, nightmarish prose poems, and gay horror, ranging in length from flash fiction to full-length novellas.

Author : Robert Phillip Kolker
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0195123506

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A Cinema of Loneliness by Robert Phillip Kolker Pdf

In this 20th anniversary edition, Kolker continues and expands his inquiry into the phenomenon of cinematic representation of culture by updating and revising the chapters on Kubrick, Scorsese, Altman and Spielberg.

Author : George Dawson,Richard Glaubman
Publisher : Random House Trade Paperbacks
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780812984873

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Life Is So Good by George Dawson,Richard Glaubman Pdf

One man’s extraordinary journey through the twentieth century and how he learned to read at age 98 “Things will be all right. People need to hear that. Life is good, just as it is. There isn’t anything I would change about my life.”—George Dawson In this remarkable book, George Dawson, a slave’s grandson who learned to read at age 98 and lived to the age of 103, reflects on his life and shares valuable lessons in living, as well as a fresh, firsthand view of America during the entire sweep of the twentieth century. Richard Glaubman captures Dawson’s irresistible voice and view of the world, offering insights into humanity, history, hardships, and happiness. From segregation and civil rights, to the wars and the presidents, to defining moments in history, George Dawson’s description and assessment of the last century inspires readers with the message that has sustained him through it all: “Life is so good. I do believe it’s getting better.” WINNER OF THE CHRISTOPHER AWARD “A remarkable autobiography . . . . the feel-good story of the year.”—The Christian Science Monitor “A testament to the power of perseverance.”—USA Today “Life Is So Good is about character, soul and spirit. . . . The pride in standing his ground is matched—maybe even exceeded—by the accomplishment of [George Dawson’s] hard-won education.”—The Washington Post “Eloquent . . . engrossing . . . an astonishing and unforgettable memoir.”—Publishers Weekly Look for special features inside. Join the Circle for author chats and more.

Author : Heather Heyford
Publisher : Lyrical Press
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781516102600

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First Comes Love by Heather Heyford Pdf

“A sweet story, rich in family relationships, small-town comfort, and a romance between two deserving people” from the author of The Sweet Spot (The Romance Dish). In Heather Heyford’s second Willamette Valley Romance, a single mom and attorney with deep roots in the rolling hills of Oregon’s Ribbon Ridge wine country thinks her family is perfect as is—until she crosses paths again with a gruff police officer who has two boys of his own . . . After detective Alex Walker’s last case in Portland is skewered by a tough-as-nails attorney, he decides to finish out his career on a quiet note in the Willamette Valley. Dedicated to his job and committed to his family, he’s fine letting his brusque exterior keep even the thought of a relationship at bay—especially once he realizes his new hometown is the old hometown of the attorney who ruined his last case . . . Single mom and attorney Kerry O’Hearn is just as wary as Alex is, thanks to her disastrous first marriage. But she isn’t fooled by Alex’s tough-guy image. When he asks for her assistance in gaining custody of two little boys from an abusive foster home, she sees what he desperately tries to hide: a giant-sized heart. Between them they have five kids and a whole barrel of bad experience. And yet, Kerry can’t shake the feeling that she and the crusty cop were meant to be . . . Praise for the Willamette Valley Romances “Heather Heyford always pulls at my heartstrings.”—Guilty Pleasures on Right All Along “Heartfelt and engaging.”—Urban Book Reviews on The Sweet Spot

Author : Andrew Theitic
Publisher : Hampton Roads Publishing
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2010-10-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781612831329

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The Witches' Almanac: Issue 30, Spring 2011 to Spring 2012 by Andrew Theitic Pdf

Since 1971, The Witches’ Almanac has been the source of fun, wisdom, trivial and magical lore for thousands of readers throughout the world. Modeled after the Old Farmer’s Almanac, it includes information related to the annual Moon calendar (weather forecasts and horoscopes), as well as legends, rituals, herbal secrets, interviews, and spells. Although it is an annual publication, only 15 percent of the content is time sensitive. The Witches’ Almanac is an accessible reference that appeals to anyone interested in folklore mythology and culture. It is also appealing to the Wiccan enthusiast.

Author : James Gilmartin
Publisher : James Gilmartin
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Alex Wonder by James Gilmartin Pdf

Second Part to the Spiral Effect At the Chalmers’ Institute, a man with Dissociative Identity Disorder recruits other patients to reenact slave revolts against the Roman Legion, outlaws robbing trains in the old west, pirates scouring the sea for booty, ghosts tormenting the living, and gods creating new worlds. In New York, a puppeteer regales children with renditions of Ovid’s Metamorphoses, but during the late night hours, he keeps drug pushers and gang members off his neighborhood street in Flatbush. In Chicago, a vagrant is drawn by the whisper of an unknown voice to wander the streets and find a mysterious figure who holds all of the answers. One man, cut apart and split into three lives. Are they connected or the disjointed reality of a disturbed individual? And what happens when the door to the Spiral Effect opens, awakening in his mind a power long forgotten? The mystery behind the Spiral Effect deepens as The Collector pores through disjointed memories and dreams in hopes of discovering the true Alex Wonder.

Author : Jason Krumbine
Publisher : Jason Krumbine
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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One Tomb Short of a Graveyard by Jason Krumbine Pdf

The Messer Building is located in the heart of downtown Callahan. It’s a building of architectural wonder. It’s visible from almost anywhere in the downtown area. And it’s home to the Darketo Sanction, a top secret organization that’s housing the largest collection of mad scientists anywhere in the country. Two weeks ago, the security system in the Messer Building tried to kill every single human onsite and nobody knows why. Since the geniuses in the Darketo Sanction can’t figure it out, they’ve decided to outsource the mystery to Alex Cheradon. (Although, to be fair, it’s a building filled with a bunch of mad scientists. This one shouldn’t be too hard to figure out, right? Right?) Meanwhile, Devon Christian is on the edge of sanity. The voices in his head get louder every day. At some point, he’s not going to be able to ignore those voices forever. And when he stops, there’s only one person at the top of his hit list

Author : Howard Brenton,Jim Cartwright,Lucinda Coxon,Ryan Craig,Stacey Gregg,Jonathan Harvey,Lenny Henry,Jemma Kennedy,Morna Pearson,Anya Reiss
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 583 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-28
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781408184585

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National Theatre Connections 2013 by Howard Brenton,Jim Cartwright,Lucinda Coxon,Ryan Craig,Stacey Gregg,Jonathan Harvey,Lenny Henry,Jemma Kennedy,Morna Pearson,Anya Reiss Pdf

Drawing together the work of ten leading playwrights – a mixture of established and current writers – National Theatre Connections 2013 offers young performers between the ages of thirteen and nineteen everywhere an engaging selection of plays to perform, read or study. Each play is specifically commissioned by the National Theatre's literary department and reflects the past year's programming at the venue in the plays' ideas, themes and styles. The plays are performed by approximately 200 schools and youth theatre companies across the UK and Ireland, in partnership with multiple professional regional theatres where the works are showcased. The volume features an introduction by Anthony Banks, Associate Director for the National Theatre Discover Programme, and each play includes notes from the writer and director addressing the themes and ideas behind the play, as well as production notes and exercises. Published to coincide with the 2013 Connections festival, and the 50th anniversary of the National Theatre, this year's collection features work from Howard Brenton, Jim Cartwright, Lucinda Coxon, Ryan Craig, Stacey Gregg, Jonathan Harvey, Lenny Henry, Jemma Kennedy, Morna Pearson, and Anya Reiss.

Author : James Alexander Robertson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Electronic journals
ISBN : UTEXAS:059172147643143

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The Hispanic American Historical Review by James Alexander Robertson Pdf

Includes "Bibliographical section".

Author : G. F. Brynn
Publisher : Deep Sky Stories
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2024-01-30
Category : Art
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Alex Faraway by G. F. Brynn Pdf

Only a week after a fierce battle in the abandoned scrapyard against the wicked horde of large insect-bots known as The Others, culminating in their destruction when the huge Mars Biosphere spaceship blasted its way out of the scrapyard, Alex Faraway waits impatiently for his long-missing father's promised return from that planet. But Dart, Alex's large, robotic Guardian Dragonfly, is unsure if the sinister creatures from his own past are gone for good. The robot flies regular patrols over the 100 acre scrapyard until one morning he abruptly disappears. Alex goes in search of his adventurous friend, unaware that the plot to invade Mars and destroy the last remaining Martians before they awaken from their hibernation Time Tombs is far from finished. The battle from the previous week has only added weight to the might of The Others and has triggered the arrival in the scrapyard of an ever more powerful robot - one with brutish motivation to complete the creation of a deadly machine from ten thousand years ago. And now, not only is Mars in their sites, but Earth is as well. Something new, powerful, and frightening is also happening to Alex Faraway with each passing day and each time he uses the strange Martian-made device called a Luss. His nightly dreams of an ancient people long forgotten are growing more physical in nature as the Glass Tunnels blur the immutable barrier between past and present, dreams and reality. The Ghosts and the Nethlins are coming. And all the while, the unknown rogue world, the shadowy Planet X, draws ever nearer to its ten-thousand-year close-encounter with Mars. What mysteries from the distant past does that strange glittering world hold?

Author : Charles Williams
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781524569167

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Life by the Seed by Charles Williams Pdf

Life by the Seed Life by the Seed was written by Daniel Jones. The novel talks about his time spent in public school, specifically about his eighth-grade year all the way up to his twelfth-grade year and his final moments in the educational system. Daniel does talk about the times when he isnt in school, like how he hangs out with his friends or does things outside of school. He also talks to himself in a way in certain situations (which is basically on a constant basis) since he feels that nobody would truly understand what he is thinking about or would reject it. He mentions his current significant other and how they met each other as friends, which eventually turns into something more early in the novel, and how they maintain the relationship through the course of the novel.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1016 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Ethnicity
ISBN : UTEXAS:059172148331168

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MultiCultural Review by Anonim Pdf