Charming Billy

Author : Alice McDermott
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2009-11-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781429929707

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Charming Billy by Alice McDermott Pdf

Charming Billy is the winner of the 1998 National Book Award for Fiction. Alice McDermott's striking novel, Charming Billy, is a study of the lies that bind and the weight of familial love, of the way good intentions can be as destructive as the truth they were meant to hide. Billy Lynch's family and friends have gathered to comfort his widow, and to pay their respects to one of the last great romantics. As they trade tales of his famous humor, immense charm, and consuming sorrow, a complex portrait emerges of an enigmatic man, a loyal friend, a beloved husband, an incurable alcoholic.

Author : Alice McDermott
Publisher : Delta
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780385333344

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Charming Billy by Alice McDermott Pdf

Praised in the highest terms by reviewers, the story of a charming, romantic Irish American explores the impact of his life and death on his family and his close-knit New York City neighborhood. Reprint.

Author : Gale, Cengage Learning
Publisher : Gale, Cengage Learning
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06-29
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781410342652

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A Study Guide for Alice McDermott's "Charming Billy" by Gale, Cengage Learning Pdf

A Study Guide for Alice McDermott's "Charming Billy," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Novels for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Novels for Students for all of your research needs.

Author : Alice McDermott
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2009-11-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781429929622

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At Weddings and Wakes by Alice McDermott Pdf

The three children of an Irish-American family in Long Island are witnesses to the cycles of dissatisfaction, bitterness and recurring affection that make up the lives of their extended family. A tender, sad and funny book from the author of the National Book Award-nominated That Night and Charming Billy

Author : Alice McDermott
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780374712174

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The Ninth Hour by Alice McDermott Pdf

A magnificent new novel from one of America’s finest writers—a powerfully affecting story spanning the twentieth century of a widow and her daughter and the nuns who serve their Irish-American community in Brooklyn. On a dim winter afternoon, a young Irish immigrant opens a gas tap in his Brooklyn tenement. He is determined to prove—to the subway bosses who have recently fired him, to his pregnant wife—that “the hours of his life . . . belonged to himself alone.” In the aftermath of the fire that follows, Sister St. Saviour, an aging nun, a Little Nursing Sister of the Sick Poor, appears, unbidden, to direct the way forward for his widow and his unborn child. In Catholic Brooklyn in the early part of the twentieth century, decorum, superstition, and shame collude to erase the man’s brief existence, and yet his suicide, though never spoken of, reverberates through many lives—testing the limits and the demands of love and sacrifice, of forgiveness and forgetfulness, even through multiple generations. Rendered with remarkable delicacy, heart, and intelligence, Alice McDermott’s The Ninth Hour is a crowning achievement of one of the finest American writers at work today.

Author : Matthew Hennessey
Publisher : Encounter Books
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-02-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781641770651

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Zero Hour for Gen X by Matthew Hennessey Pdf

In Zero Hour for Gen X, Matthew Hennessey calls on his generation, Generation X, to take a stand against tech-obsessed millennials, apathetic baby boomers, utopian Silicon Valley “visionaries,” and the menace to top them all: the soft totalitarian conspiracy known as the Internet of Things. Soon Gen Xers will be the only cohort of Americans who remember life as it was lived before the arrival of the Internet. They are, as Hennessey dubs them, “the last adult generation,” the sole remaining link to a time when childhood was still a bit dangerous but produced adults who were naturally resilient. More than a decade into the social media revolution, the American public is waking up to the idea that the tech sector’s intentions might not be as pure as advertised. The mountains of money being made off our browsing habits and purchase histories are used to fund ever-more extravagant and utopian projects that, by their very natures, will corrode the foundations of free society, leaving us all helpless and digitally enslaved to an elite crew of ultra-sophisticated tech geniuses. But it’s not too late to turn the tide. There’s still time for Gen X to write its own future. A spirited defense of free speech, eye contact, and the virtues of patience, Zero Hour for Gen X is a cultural history of the last 35 years, an analysis of the current social and historical moment, and a generational call to arms.

Author : Giovanna Fletcher
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781405909969

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Billy and Me by Giovanna Fletcher Pdf

A gloriously romantic novel about fame, friendship and falling in love, from the No. 1 bestselling author and Queen of the Castle - perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Sophie Kinsella & Cecelia Ahern 'Gloriously romantic' JILL MANSELL 'Warm and romantic, this will brighten up your day' CLOSER Sophie May has a secret. One that she's successfully kept for years. It's meant that she's had to give up her dreams of going to university and travelling the world to stay in her little village, living with her mum and working in the local teashop. But then Sophie unexpectedly meets the gorgeous Billy Buskin - a famous actor with ambitions to make it to the top. As they begin to grow closer, Sophie finds herself whisked away from the comfort of her life into Billy's glamorous - but ruthless - world. After years of shying away from attention, can Sophie handle the constant scrutiny that comes with being with Billy? How much is she prepared to give up along the way? And is their love strong enough to keep them together against the odds? Charming, heart-warming and utterly romantic, Billy and Me is an unforgettable story that will completely capture your heart. ___________ 'Wonderfully warm and cosy. The perfect comfort read to curl-up with and enjoy' Ali McNamara 'Tons of charm and genuine warmth' Star Magazine 'A sweet and sparkling debut from a lovely lady. Sure to be a hit' Carole Matthews Only the most hard-hearted could fail to root for Sophie as she falls for A-lister Billy and must take on the mad, bad world of showbiz. This sweet debut reminded me of Last Night at Chateau Marmont' Louise Candlish 'If you're looking for a romantic read and a summer treat that'll take you on a journey and leave you feeling like you've made a new friend, you'll love Billy and Me' Vanessa Greene 'This is one juicy read' Now 'Must read' Sunday Mirror

Author : Mireille Messier
Publisher : Tundra Books
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-17
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780735264427

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Sergeant Billy by Mireille Messier Pdf

A delightful tale inspired by the true story of a brave goat war hero. Perfect for fans of Finding Winnie and Rescue and Jessica. During World War I, a goat named Billy was adopted by a platoon of soldiers and made his way across the ocean to be part of the war effort. Billy . . . Trained with the soldiers Was smuggled across the ocean Got snuck into the frontlines in a box of oranges Ate some secret documents and was arrested for treason Got trench foot Head-butted soldiers into a trench and saved them from a shell Came back home a decorated war hero This charming true story follows Sergeant Billy from his small prairie town to the trenches of World War I and back, through harrowing moments, sad moments, moments of camaraderie and moments of celebration. This unforgettable goat and the platoon that loved him will capture your heart!

Author : Eddie Lewis,Pearl R. Lewis
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781794713307

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Trumpet Folk Fill in the Blank by Eddie Lewis,Pearl R. Lewis Pdf

This is the first book of its kind! What began as a fun activity for my trumpet students has turned into a wonderful resource to improve their trumpet playing. Trumpet Folk Fill in the Blank is a book of thirty folk songs and nursery rhymes. Each song is presented first in an easy key, like C, F or G. Then it is transposed to other keys and certain strategic notes are left out. Those notes are replaced by question marks. The students are to practice the first version of the song until they get the sound of the melody in their ears. After they master the first version, then they are ready to play the "fill in the blank" versions of the songs in other keys. We use a total of seven key signatures in this book, up to three flats and three sharps. Any student who knows their scales up to three flats and three sharps should have a lot of fun playing these "fill in the blank" songs. Benefits of playing the "fill in the blank" songs include ear training, finger technique, sight reading, phrasing and tone.

Author : Eleanor H. Porter
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547244028

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Miss Billy by Eleanor H. Porter Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Miss Billy" by Eleanor H. Porter. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : Billy Boy Arnold,Kim Field
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-19
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780226809205

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The Blues Dream of Billy Boy Arnold by Billy Boy Arnold,Kim Field Pdf

"Billy Boy Arnold, born in 1935, is one of the few native Chicagoans who both cultivated a career in the blues and stayed in Chicago. His perspective on Chicago's music, people, and places is rare and valuable. Arnold has worked with generations of musicians-from Tampa Red and Howlin' Wolf and to Muddy Waters and Paul Butterfield-on countless recordings, witnessing the decline of country blues, the dawn of electric blues, the onset of blues-inspired rock, and more. Here, with writer Kim Field, he gets it all down on paper-including the story of how he named Bo Diddley Bo Diddley"--

Author : Tom Quinn
Publisher : Biteback Publishing
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2015-03-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781849548939

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Backstairs Billy by Tom Quinn Pdf

"William Tallon was a creature of extremes: though intensely loyal, he was also a dangerous risk-taker; though charming, he could also be vicious; though considerate and amusing, he could be ruthless and predatory. For much of his life he was driven by two demons: a powerful sex drive and an intense, almost pathological love for the Queen Mother..." From humble beginnings as a shopkeeper's son in Coventry to 'Page of the Backstairs' at Clarence House, William Tallon, or 'Backstairs Billy' as he came to be known, entered royal service at the age of fifteen. Over the next fifty years, he became one of the most notorious and flamboyant characters ever to have graced the royal household - the one servant the Queen Mother just could not do without. While others came and went, he remained by her side, becoming one of her most trusted friends and confidants. The fascinating life story of the man who spent more than half a century working for one of the world's most elusive institutions, Backstairs Billy provides a rare glimpse of what the royals really get up to behind closed doors...

Author : Whitley Strieber,Roddy McDowall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 155800310X

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Billy by Whitley Strieber,Roddy McDowall Pdf

Author : Roald Dahl
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781405910910

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The Landlady (A Roald Dahl Short Story) by Roald Dahl Pdf

The Landlady is a brilliant gem of a short story from Roald Dahl, the master of the sting in the tail. In The Landlady, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells a sinister story about the darker side of human nature. Here, a young man in need of room meets a most accommodating landlady . . . The Landlady is taken from the short story collection Kiss Kiss, which includes ten other devious and shocking stories, featuring the wife who pawns the mink coat from her lover with unexpected results; the priceless piece of furniture that is the subject of a deceitful bargain; a wronged woman taking revenge on her dead husband, and others. 'Unnerving bedtime stories, subtle, proficient, hair-raising and done to a turn.' (San Francisco Chronicle ) This story is also available as a Penguin digital audio download read by Tamsin Greig. Roald Dahl, the brilliant and worldwide acclaimed author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and many more classics for children, also wrote scores of short stories for adults. These delightfully disturbing tales have often been filmed and were most recently the inspiration for the West End play, Roald Dahl's Twisted Tales by Jeremy Dyson. Roald Dahl's stories continue to make readers shiver today.

Author : Sibylle von Olfers
Publisher : Floris Books - Floris Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0863159044

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The Story of Little Billy Bluesocks by Sibylle von Olfers Pdf

A day in the life of a fun-loving little boy, told in nursery-style verse.