Jack S Well

Author : Anita Best,Pauline Greenhill,Martin Lovelace
Publisher : University Press of Colorado
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781607329206

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Clever Maids, Fearless Jacks, and a Cat by Anita Best,Pauline Greenhill,Martin Lovelace Pdf

Clever Maids, Fearless Jacks, and a Cat showcases the stories of two Newfoundland storytellers, Philip Pius Power and Alice Lannon. Ethnopoetic transcriptions of these sensitive and artful tales, which have been passed on orally for generations as part of a community tradition, give accounts of living oral performances from the last quarter of the twentieth century and demonstrate the artistry that is possible without the written word. Here, eight tales from Power and five tales from Lannon take up issues of vital concern—such as spousal abuse, bullying, and social and generational conflict—allusively, through a screen of fiction. In commentary following the stories Anita Best, Martin Lovelace, and Pauline Greenhill discuss the transmission of fairy tales in oral tradition, address the relation of these magic tales to Lannon’s and Power’s other stories, and share specifics about Newfoundland storytelling and the two tellers themselves. The text is further enriched by expressive illustrations from artist Graham Blair. Clever Maids, Fearless Jacks, and a Cat presents the fairy-tale oeuvres of two superb storytellers as a contribution to interdisciplinary fairy-tale studies and folklore—countering fairy-tale studies’ focus on written traditions and printed texts—as well as to gender studies, cultural studies, Newfoundland studies, and Canadian studies. Students, scholars, and general readers interested in folk and fairy tales, contemporary Märchen, Newfoundland folklore, or oral tradition more generally will find much of value in these pages. Support for this publication was provided, in part, by the University of Winnipeg.

Author : Shane Esmond
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781456882587

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Jack?s Chase by Shane Esmond Pdf

Ten Thousand Miles From Home is the first book of the Jack's Chase series. It tells the tale of young aspiring journalist Jack O'Sullivan, who is drawn to the action and drama of the Vietnam war like a magnet. Determined to make his mark in the world as an award winning war correspondent, he hounds his editor and anyone else who matters until they finally give in and send him ten thousand miles to the other side of the earth into a world of bombs and bullets, a world of fear and confusion. He enters into a frustrating struggle and finds that the Vietnam conflict (like most wars) is not just man against man, but also man against the elements of nature and his own personal state of mind. He learns that the things his WW2 veteran father tried to warn him about war, are more mind-damaging that he could possibly imagine. Told first hand, this is Jack's story of the end of his innocent youth and his difficult initiation into the life of a man in war. Along the way he not only discovers friendships found and lost, but has to learn to survive amongst the harsh and unforgiving environment and also finds himself embroiled in an ever-deepening mystery surrounding one of the best soldiers in the platoon, Sergeant Ben Cale. What starts out as the prospect of a great story, becomes a situation which captures Jack's full determination to get to the bottom of; the involvement of elements of high level secrecy only strengthens his resolve to pursue the story to the end. With the help of his camera-man and good friend Wesley Banks, he manages to uncover some of the aspects of the man's personality, but while attempting to bring light to the shadows of his hidden past they manage to attract some unwanted attention. Striving to balance the art of good journalism without over-stepping the official boundaries and trying to stay sane and alive while out in the jungle with the platoon gives Jack a constantly changing mix of satisfaction, frustration and of course, at times, total mental stress. The final part of the story sees the men of 108 Platoon caught up in a battle which becomes a week long struggle of life and death. Every ounce of Jack's courage, stamina and strength of mind is called upon to not give up, even when his comrades are falling around him and it seems like all hope is lost. He marvels at the combat skills of the men and their ability to keep fighting for survival in a world he can only liken to hell, a world he just wants to get away from now that he knows it at its worst. Towards the end of this epic odyssey, Jack learns some unusual information which gives him an important key to the possibility of unlocking the mystery that is Ben Cale, however he is left wondering what it is that he might uncover and how it may affect his life afterwards. The story of Jack O'Sullivan includes his own observations on not only the reality of war, but also the human elements of the people caught up within it. The mystery surrounding Ben Cale adds a level of intrigue to the tale which will keep the reader hungry for more.

Author : United States. Bureau of Land Management. Boise District Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Government publications
ISBN : UCR:31210024736652

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Jacks Creek Wilderness by United States. Bureau of Land Management. Boise District Office Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556031203177

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Jacks Creek Wilderness, Wilderness Designation, Ohyhee County by Anonim Pdf

Author : Trevor Rudolph Higgenbotham
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781490810843

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Jacks by Trevor Rudolph Higgenbotham Pdf

Medicine and medical research continue to grow rapidly in complexity alongside the changes in healthcare policy, discoveries, and the regulation and economics of the same. In the midst of these sea changes, patients and their families navigate (or negotiate) the reshaped landscape called the academic medical center or the teaching hospital. These changes create confusion and anxiety for patients and families in crises as the prospects of illness, death, and loss compete against and strain their coping abilities. A man they call Jacks helps patients and families navigate the maze. Jacks serves as a chaplain, and these are some of the stories he lives with the people God places in his care. As one who journeys alongside patients and their loved ones, Jacks embraces and struggles with the questions felt by so many but openly discussed by so few. He authentically strains to understand the circumstances in which people find themselves, without judgment, while controlling his own emotions to the things he witnesses. Jacks does not pretend to have the answers. Jacks understands one thing: compassion can bridge the divides created by crisis.

Author : Paul A. Kazakov
Publisher : Paul A. Kazakov
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2024-03-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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ONE EYED JACKS ARE WILD by Paul A. Kazakov Pdf

One Eyed Jacks Are Wild' is a captivating tale of unlikely bonds, horse racing, and high-stakes poker. Author Paul A. Kazakov unwraps a captivating story of an aged horse trainer and poker maestro, Big Joe Harbin, where he reluctantly joins forces with Samuel Surratt, a young reporter. Samuel's quest to understand his estranged father, Gentleman Gene Beaudry, leads to a rollercoaster journey through the realms of horse racing and underground poker. Harbin's dream of showcasing his rehabilitated racehorses at Santa Anita in Los Angeles pushes the limits of trust and competition, making both mentor and protege confront their pasts. Alongside charismatic King Klassen and two enigmatic women, Farah and Carolina, secrets and grudges unfurl in a thrilling cross-country adventure from Calgary to the glittering lights of Las Vegas, the scorching deserts of Phoenix, and a high-stakes finale in Los Angeles.

Author : Marilynne Robinson
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780349011783

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Jack by Marilynne Robinson Pdf

'[Her work] defines universal truths about what it means to be human' Barack Obama 'Marilynne Robinson is one of the greatest writers of our time' Sunday Times 'Jack is the fourth in Robinson's luminous, profound Gilead series and perhaps the best yet' Observer Marilynne Robinson, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the American National Humanities Medal, returns to the world of Gilead with Jack, the final in one of the great works of contemporary American fiction. Jack tells the story of John Ames Boughton, the loved and grieved-over prodigal son of a Presbyterian minister in Gilead, Iowa, a drunkard and a ne'er-do-well. In segregated St. Louis sometime after World War II, Jack falls in love with Della Miles, an African-American high school teacher, also a preacher's child, with a discriminating mind, a generous spirit and an independent will. Their fraught, beautiful story is one of Robinson's greatest achievements.

Author : L. P. Wyman
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781513272337

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The Golden Boys With the Lumber Jacks by L. P. Wyman Pdf

The Golden Boys With the Lumber Jacks (1923) is an adventure novel by L.P. Wyman and one of seven books in his vastly underrated—and relatively unknown—Golden Boys series. Each novel follows the adventures of Bob and Jack Golden, brothers from Maine with curious minds and adventurous hearts. Together, often alongside their trusted friend Rex Dale, the Golden Boys use their problem-solving skills and wilderness experience to overcome danger, discover strange places, and grow into fine young men. Traveling north from Pennsylvania to spend Christmas break with their parents and sister in Skowhegan, Maine, the Golden brothers get stuck in a snowstorm on the side of the highway. After a night of hard work—and a dangerous rescue—Bob and Jack Golden make it home in one piece. But their relief does not last long. They soon learn that their father’s logging business is in trouble—a deed has disappeared, and a tract of land in the Maine woods purchased by Mr. Golden has been dubiously claimed by his rival Ben Donahue. Hoping to help their father in any way possible, the brothers head north to his logging camp. When they get there, they discover a crew of lumberjacks not just worried about fulfilling an enormous order for spruce, but utterly terrified by nightly visits from a ghost. With its brilliant blend of detective, supernatural, and adventure fiction, L.P. Wyman’s The Golden Boys With the Lumber Jacks is an absolute thrill ride from start to finish that tests its heroes’ hearts and minds while keeping the reader engaged and ultimately, wanting more. L.P. Wyman’s The Golden Boys With the Lumber Jacks is the work of a talented author, and is both easy to read and difficult to put down. Published several years before the debut of The Hardy Boys series, which would dominate young adult fiction for decades to come, The Golden Boys series is long overdue for the attention and appreciation it deserves. Although originally published for an audience of teenage boys, Wyman’s series is perfect for children of all ages and genders, as well as for adults looking to return to the simple, exciting fiction of their youth. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of L.P. Wyman’s The Golden Boys With the Lumber Jacks is a newly unearthed classic of young adult literature reimagined for modern readers.

Author : Michael Batdorf
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2009-09
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781440144790

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Pair of Jacks by Michael Batdorf Pdf

When thirteen-year-old, poker-playing psychic Jack Holden, Jr. is kidnapped, he begins a cross-country road trip like no other. He is soon leading a mission to find and rescue his missing poker pro father, Jack "Texas" Holden, from captors who force him to use his own "Poker Power" to make them rich. During his journey, young Jack makes friends, finds love, wins fortunes from the superstars of professional poker, and dodges bounty hunters who are out to stop him. In the end, Jack must choose his fate as his psychic powers and love for his family and friends are put to the test at the secret gambling den in the Nevada desert where his father is imprisoned. Full of suspense, twists, humor and action, Pair of Jacks is fantastic fiction, high adventure, filled with unforgettable characters and events. "Michael Batdorf's writing has an amazing, fresh, unique voice." -Katrina Kittle, Author, The Kindness of Strangers (William Morrow publishers) "Michael Batdorf has a dark and dangerous mind, and I mean that in a good way. Pair of Jacks is a terrific book - it has a novel story line, interesting characters, humor, drama, and the plot is well-constructed and full of surprises." -Anne Greenberg, Former Editor, Simon & Schuster/Pocket Books

Author : George J. Fowler,Samantha Schmehl Hines
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781787569041

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Challenging the “Jacks of All Trades but Masters of None” Librarian Syndrome by George J. Fowler,Samantha Schmehl Hines Pdf

This volume will explore the current purpose of librarianship and libraries, how we become “Masters of our Domains”, develop expertise in various elements of the profession, and how we extend outward into our communities.

Author : William SEABROOK
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1820
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0020746002

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A Second Letter of Rebuke to Mr. James Jacks [in reply to his "Exposition"] ... with a second invitation to meet the writer publicly by William SEABROOK Pdf

Author : W. Jeffrey. Bolster
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2009-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780674028470

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Black Jacks by W. Jeffrey. Bolster Pdf

Few Americans, black or white, recognize the degree to which early African American history is a maritime history. W. Jeffrey Bolster shatters the myth that black seafaring in the age of sail was limited to the Middle Passage. Seafaring was one of the most significant occupations among both enslaved and free black men between 1740 and 1865. Tens of thousands of black seamen sailed on lofty clippers and modest coasters. They sailed in whalers, warships, and privateers. Some were slaves, forced to work at sea, but by 1800 most were free men, seeking liberty and economic opportunity aboard ship.Bolster brings an intimate understanding of the sea to this extraordinary chapter in the formation of black America. Because of their unusual mobility, sailors were the eyes and ears to worlds beyond the limited horizon of black communities ashore. Sometimes helping to smuggle slaves to freedom, they were more often a unique conduit for news and information of concern to blacks.But for all its opportunities, life at sea was difficult. Blacks actively contributed to the Atlantic maritime culture shared by all seamen, but were often outsiders within it. Capturing that tension, Black Jacks examines not only how common experiences drew black and white sailors together--even as deeply internalized prejudices drove them apart--but also how the meaning of race aboard ship changed with time. Bolster traces the story to the end of the Civil War, when emancipated blacks began to be systematically excluded from maritime work. Rescuing African American seamen from obscurity, this stirring account reveals the critical role sailors played in helping forge new identities for black people in America.An epic tale of the rise and fall of black seafaring, Black Jacks is African Americans' freedom story presented from a fresh perspective.

Author : United States. Patent Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1542 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Patents
ISBN : MSU:31293007077997

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Index of Patents Issued from the United States Patent Office by United States. Patent Office Pdf

Author : Gregory J Durston
Publisher : Waterside Press
Page : 739 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-02
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781909976764

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Jacks, Knaves and Vagabonds by Gregory J Durston Pdf

In this welcome addition to his Crime History Series, Gregory Durston points to the lack of design and short-term expediency that typified Tudor law and order. But he also detects an emergent criminal justice system amidst royal patronage, protection, and the influence of wealthy magnates. Students of English history will have heard how benefit of clergy and the ‘neck verse’ might avoid a hanging, but what of other stratagems such as down-valuing stolen goods, cruentation, chance medley, pious perjury or John at Death (a non-existent culprit blamed by the accused and treated by juries as real); all devices used to mitigate the all-pervading death-for-felony rule. Together with other artifices deployed by courts to circumvent black-letter law the author also describes how poor, marginalised and illiterate citizens were those most likely to suffer unfairness, injustice and draconian punishment. He also describes the political intrigue and widescale corruption that were symptomatic of the era, alongside such diverse aspects as forfeiture of property, evidential ploys, the rise of the highwayman, religious persecution, witchcraft and infanticide crazes. At a time of shifting allegiances?—?and as Crown, church, judges, magistrates and officials wrestled over jurisdiction, central or local control, ‘ungodly customs’, laws of convenience or malleable definitions?—?never perhaps were facts or law so expertly engineered to justify or defend often curious outcomes. Part of Durston’s Crime History Series. Covers the entire Tudor era. Based on first-hand historical research. Fully referenced to hundreds of sources.

Author : Wesley Muhammad
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781365691775

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Fakin' Jacks: Exposing Paul Guthrie by Wesley Muhammad Pdf

In Paul Guthrie's YouTube video series entitled "Get on the Wheel," he tries to prove that Master Fard Muhammad was not an Arabian Muslim but instead was an Indian Buddhist. This booklet argues that Mr. Guthrie's presentation is based on a lack of knowledge of Islam as a historical tradition, a shallow understanding of Buddhism and a demonstrable misrepresentation of Supreme Wisdom.Dr. Wesley Muhammad is an internationally recognized scholar of Islam and author of several books. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Religious Studies from Morehouse College as well as a Masters Degree and PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Michigan. Dr. Muhammad is currently a scholarly aide to The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan.36 pages. Paperback book.