Lucky Jack

Author : William A. Francis
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781491726488

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Lucky Jack! by William A. Francis Pdf

When a retired cleric visits the memories of his past in the Smoky City of Pittsburgh during 1953, he recalls the many adventures he had with his best friend, Jack. The boys were inseparable and always up to something. One night, Jack even stole his dad's car for an adventure at the Yellow Wheel Saloon. In the summer of that year, though, something changes: the polio epidemic hits Pittsburgh. Big Hank, a tough kid, falls victim to the disease, and the boys are shocked that something like illness could befall someone so strong. Life for Jack goes on, however, as he begins to mature over the passing months-but not so much that he ever forgets to laugh. Even when school starts, Big Hank is still in the hospital. Jack wants to do something for him-but doesn't know what he can do. With Christmas drawing near, he thinks of the perfect gift to aid in his recovery. The cleric remembers all of this and realizes all things change and that change never stops. Growth is an ongoing part of life, and it often helps to look back at who we once were to recognize the person we have become.

Author : Frank H. Converse
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1901
Category : Adventure
ISBN : IOWA:31858058489133

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Happy-go-lucky Jack by Frank H. Converse Pdf

Author : Christine Pavesic
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 9780595363773

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Ray Hicks and the Jack Tales by Christine Pavesic Pdf

The Jack Tales derive from a Western European narrative cycle and are the oldest folktales to survive in the North American oral tradition. In the twenty-first century, the Jack Tales continue to retain their place at the forefront of Western Oral Tradition. Over the centuries the tales of Jack and his adventures have tended to absorb the interests and values of the culture in which they are operating. Ray Hicks and the Jack Tales: A Study of Appalachian History, Culture, and Philosophy, assesses folktales in the oral tradition and examines both the history and the cultural impact of them. It includes a survey of existing scholarship concerning orality and the European origins of the Jack Tales and then focuses upon a prominent Appalachian native recorder of the tales, Ray Hicks. His enthusiasm and skill as a storyteller has allowed Hicks to bring an ancient body of oral literature to all types of audiences. The way that Hicks has enhanced the Jack Tales through his manner of storytelling-the nature of his performance, his voice and mimicry, the stimulus of the audience and his response-is explored along with the setting of these tales-the Appalachian mountains.

Author : Umut Ozturk
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2005-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780595361120

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Three Lions Roar by Umut Ozturk Pdf

"One team, One nation, One Goal, World Cup 2006. Witness England's journey, through obstacles, in search of a dream."--Publisher's website.

Author : Charles Nevin
Publisher : Random House
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781780578101

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Jack by Charles Nevin Pdf

What's in a name? Juliet doubted its importance in the matter of her Romeo, but we know what happened to them. Names are important. And first names particularly. People react to them even before meeting their bearers. Parents agonise over their choice. Children agonise over it, too. Small wonder when you remember the challenging time laid on by his dad for the boy named Sue. Jack, though. Always popular, it has become one of the most common names throughout the English-speaking world over the last 25 years, topping lists in most countries. But how much do all these new Jacks know about their name? Charles Nevin has explored history, folklore, legend and fiction to emerge with an enthralling list and lexicon of the world's most remarkable Jacks, their potted profiles packed with interesting facts and gripping anecdotes. How did Jack the Ripper get his name? What was the secret of the success of Jack 'Snuffy' Tracy, music-hall trombonist and husband of Britain's most renowned stripper, Phyllis Dixey? How did Jack Daniel, of bourbon fame, die? All the answers are contained in The Book of Jacks, a remarkable collection of larger-than-life hell-raisers, handfuls, heroes and relishable eccentrics.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2024-07-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781422345238

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Oil and Gas Field Code Master List 2003 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Steve Maricic
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2006-08
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780595407804

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Mr. Lucky's Favorite Poker Games by Steve Maricic Pdf

Mr Lucky, a tough teddy bear from Bayonne, NJ, journeys around the world and through the tunnels of time learning over a hundred poker variations from many fascinating characters.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Law
ISBN : PSU:000063513356

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Reform of the Mining Law of 1872 by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 888 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1888
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BSB:BSB11637108

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Federal Decisions by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. Courts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 894 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1888
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
ISBN : UOM:35112203602935

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Federal Decisions: Landlord and tenant by United States. Courts Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Gas reservoirs
ISBN : STANFORD:36105043798706

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Oil and Gas Field Code Master List -- 1982 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Gas reservoirs
ISBN : IND:30000105843670

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Oil and Gas Field Code Master List by Anonim Pdf

Author : Utkarsh Porwal,Alicia Fornés,Faisal Shafait
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 567 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2022-11-25
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783031216480

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Frontiers in Handwriting Recognition by Utkarsh Porwal,Alicia Fornés,Faisal Shafait Pdf

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Frontiers in Handwriting Recognition, ICFHR 2022, which took place in Hyderabad, India, during December 4-7, 2022. The 36 full papers and 1 short paper presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 61 submissions. The contributions were organized in topical sections as follows: Historical Document Processing; Signature Verification and Writer Identification; Symbol and Graphics Recognition; Handwriting Recognition and Understanding; Handwriting Datasets and Synthetic Handwriting Generation; Document Analysis and Processing.

Author : Ian Watson
Publisher : Gateway
Page : 489 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780575114500

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Lucky's Harvest by Ian Watson Pdf

When she was a young girl Lucky belonged to a space-going mining commune which came upon an asteroid whose caves concealed the bones of serpentine aliens and humanoids. It was Lucky who discovered that the rock was an Ukko, a mysterious entity which would respond to stories told to it. Centuries later Lucky, altered by the Ukko, is still alive, though capricious and sometimes crazy. By mating with her, her consort Bertel has had his life prolonged for centuries, as will the men who first bed her daughters - Lucky's harvest.

Author : Frederick Schiller Faust
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4064066369477

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Timbal Gulch Trail by Frederick Schiller Faust Pdf

Timbal Gulch Trail, authored by American writer Frederick Schiller Faust, is yet another thrilling Western novel. Faust's remarkable skill in crafting tales of adventure, courage, and survival in the wild landscapes of the American frontier is displayed prominently in this work. His memorable characters, stirring narrative, and richly detailed settings make Timbal Gulch Trail a compelling and immersive read for all fans of the genre.