Run Between The Raindrops

Author : Dale A. Dye
Publisher : Warriors Publishing Group via PublishDrive
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : PKEY:6610000199679

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Run Between the Raindrops by Dale A. Dye Pdf

The blood-drenched Navy Corpsman had it right as he labored to keep yet another Marine alive on the mean street of Hue City: “Getting out of Hue alive is like trying to run between raindrops without getting wet.” Nearly half a century has passed since Marine veteran Dale Dye fought in Hue during the 1968 Tet Offensive. That brutal experience prompted him to write a searing, critically acclaimed novel about the surreal experiences of the battle to wrest control of Vietnam’s ancient Imperial capital from regiments of fanatical North Vietnamese Army soldiers. Now he’s taken a long second look at that fight and revised his original work into an even more powerful narrative of one of the Vietnam War’s most brutal battles. The story is told through the eyes of a veteran Marine Corps Combat Correspondent with the observational skills and off-beat attitude to relate what he sees from the close-quarter, house-to-house meat-grinder of the southside to the epic assault on the enemy-infested walls of the city’s medieval Citadel in a voice that reflects the Code of the Grunt: Just do it—or die trying. There it is.

Author : T.C. Boyle
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780063052918

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I Walk Between the Raindrops by T.C. Boyle Pdf

An electric collection of new short stories from the inimitable, bestselling writer of Talk to Me and Outside Looking In In the title story of Walk Between the Raindrops, a woman sits down next to a man at a bar and claims she has ESP. In “Thirteen Days,” passengers on a cruise line are quarantined, to horrifying and hilarious effect. And “Hyena” begins simply: “That was the day the hyena came for him, and never mind that there were no hyenas in the South of France, and especially not in Pont-Saint-Esprit—it was there and it came for him.” A virtuoso of the short form, T.C. Boyle returns with an inventive, uproarious, and masterfully told collection of short stories characterized by biting satire, resonant wit, and a boundless, irrepressible imagination.

Author : Judah Friedlander
Publisher : Hachette Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-20
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780316306966

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If the Raindrops United by Judah Friedlander Pdf

A book of hilarious and ingenious comic drawings from the popular 30 Rock star and "World Champion" comedian Judah Friedlander, hailed by Tina Fey as "one of the all-time great weirdos." Most Americans know Judah Friedlander from his role as Frank Rossitano on 30 Rock and from appearances in films like American Splendor and The Wrestler. But long before he became a film and TV star and stand-up comic Friedlander drew stuff. Now, in this quirky, hilarious, and surprisingly profound collection of drawings, Friedlander shows a new side to his "terrifically entertaining" (New York Times) comedy. Whether imagining George Washington in Las Vegas, plastic surgery for imperfect triangles, and the Keystone Pipeline as a sex act, Friedlander's "Joodles" push boundaries as they explore the absurdities of American life, sex, and even history and human rights. If the Raindrops United is a milestone in the career of one of America's most inventive comedians. Praise for If the Raindrops United: "Judah has drawn a weird and funny book in the grand '70s tradition of B. Kliban! I think this book will probably fix the world." --Tina Fey "Some people meditate. Some people masturbate. But if you don't have the time or patience for either of those, I recommend reading If the Raindrops United to calm down, have a little laugh, or a big think." --Susan Sarandon "I've known Judah for many years and I still don't understand how his mind works, but it sure works. Seriously strange. Seriously funny. A National Treasure. Sadly, I need to get a restraining order against him." --Paul Giamatti "Judah thank you for writing a funny twisted book. It is such an easy read. Even dum dums like me can enjoy it!!! Buy this book." --Dave Attell "Judah's drawings are deceptively simple, yet they become more compelling with every page. His talent as an actor/writer/comedian is further conveyed in ANOTHER medium. He's a Quadruple Threat. He wears many hats. Literally." --Janeane Garofalo "Reading Judah Friedlander's new book is a lot like hanging out with Judah himself: occasionally baffling, frequently thought-provoking, but, most of all, consistently hilarious!" --Mick Foley "To compare Judah Friedlander to a great cartoonist like Jim Davis would be a compliment to Jim Davis." --Wyatt Cenac "Another hit from The World Champ tackling the signs and symbols you frequently question while dropping hot lava in your American Standard VorMax." --Eddie Huang

Author : Jean Oram
Publisher : Oram Productions
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780991860258

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Rum and Raindrops by Jean Oram Pdf

One nature guide. One accidental forest fire. And one steamy investigator hot on her tail. Life would be easy for Jen Kulak if she hadn’t just burned down the forest she depends upon for her business’s wilderness adventures. It would be even easier if she hadn’t accidentally fallen head over heels for the fire investigator tracking her every move. When the pressure heats up will Jen run like she has in the past? Or will she find the strength to fight the accusations that could cost her everything, including her own happily ever after? Find out in this small town contemporary sweet romance, the second standalone book in the Blueberry Springs series. Warning: This book will is a laugh out loud romance. Please proceed with caution when reading in public. Books in the Blueberry Springs Series--all standalone, sweet romances: Whiskey and Gumdrops (Book 1) Rum and Raindrops (Book 2) Eggnog and Candy Canes (Book 3) Sweet Treats (Book 4) Vodka and Chocolate Drops (Book 5) Tequila and Candy Drops (Book 6) Companion Novel: Champagne and Lemon Drops--now available in audio! "This is a great book to read when you want to forget some of the more discouraging parts of life and concentrate on feeling good." --reader review from Illinois Reader. "This was a great story that had me from page one." --reader review from Joni. "It's always refreshing to read a sweet romance and this is one I certainly recommend. The characters were all so true to life and well written which just made you fall in love with them and Blueberry Springs." --reader review from B.J.

Author : Dale Dye
Publisher : Avon Books
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Vietnam War, 1961-1975
ISBN : 0380896109

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Run Between the Raindrops by Dale Dye Pdf

Author : Ken Jennings
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-08
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781476706962

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Because I Said So! by Ken Jennings Pdf

Draws on medical case histories, scientific findings, and personal research by the author to separate myth from fact and debunk a vast array of parental edicts.

Author : Barry Plamondon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05
Category : Canadian poetry
ISBN : 1927616492

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Run Between the Raindrops by Barry Plamondon Pdf

Author : Brian Anthony,Andy Edmonds
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1997-12-23
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781461734185

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Smile When the Raindrops Fall by Brian Anthony,Andy Edmonds Pdf

Details the life of Charley Chase—a major force in the shaping of motion picture comedy.

Author : Norman MacLean
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780226472232

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A River Runs through It and Other Stories by Norman MacLean Pdf

The New York Times–bestselling classic set amid the mountains and streams of early twentieth-century Montana, “as beautiful as anything in Thoreau or Hemingway” (Chicago Tribune). When Norman Maclean sent the manuscript of A River Runs Through It and Other Stories to New York publishers, he received a slew of rejections. One editor, so the story goes, replied, “it has trees in it.” Today, the title novella is recognized as one of the great American tales of the twentieth century, and Maclean as one of the most beloved writers of our time. The finely distilled product of a long life of often surprising rapture—for fly-fishing, for the woods, for the interlocked beauty of life and art—A River Runs Through It has established itself as a classic of the American West filled with beautiful prose and understated emotional insights. Based on Maclean’s own experiences as a young man, the book’s two novellas and short story are set in the small towns and mountains of western Montana. It is a world populated with drunks, loggers, card sharks, and whores, but also one rich in the pleasures of fly-fishing, logging, cribbage, and family. By turns raunchy and elegiac, these superb tales express, in Maclean’s own words, “a little of the love I have for the earth as it goes by.” “Maclean’s book—acerbic, laconic, deadpan—rings out of a rich American tradition that includes Mark Twain, Kin Hubbard, Richard Bissell, Jean Shepherd, and Nelson Algren.” —New York Times Book Review Includes a new foreword by Robert Redford, director of the Academy Award–winning film adaptation

Author : Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1740 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Copyright
ISBN : STANFORD:36105119497662

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Catalog of Copyright Entries by Library of Congress. Copyright Office Pdf

Author : Edwin Hill
Publisher : Kensington Books
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781496726780

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Watch Her by Edwin Hill Pdf

“Complex…a masterly mystery.” —Kirkus Reviews Fans of Ruth Ware and B.A. Paris won’t want to miss this complex psychological thriller from an acclaimed author about a powerful Boston family desperate to keep their darkest secrets from coming to light. While attending a gala at Prescott University’s lavish new campus, Hester Thursby and fellow guest, Detective Angela White, are called to the home of the college’s owners, Tucker and Jennifer Matson. Jennifer claims that someone broke into Pinebank, their secluded mansion on the banks of Jamaica Pond. The more Hester and Angela investigate, the less they believe Jennifer’s story, leaving Hester to wonder why she would lie. When Hester is asked by the college’s general manager to locate some missing alumni, she employs her research skills on the family and their for-profit university. Between financial transgressions, a long-ago tragedy, and rumors of infidelity, it’s clear that the Matsons aren’t immune to scandal or mishap. But when one of the missing students turns up dead, the mystery takes on new urgency. Hester is edging closer to the truth, but as a decades-old secret collides with new lies, a killer grows more determined to keep the past buried with the dead. . . . “Hits that elusive sweet spot yet again with an impeccable blend of intelligent and relatable characters confronted with a dangerous and complex crime in a fascinating setting. Hill masterfully ratchets up the tension until it's impossible to look away. Hester Thursby fans will not be disappointed!” —Karen Dionne, award-winning bestselling author of The Wicked Sister “Suspenseful…a grade-A mystery.” —Publishers Weekly

Author : Peter S. Beagle
Publisher : Tachyon Publications
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1616962690

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The Overneath by Peter S. Beagle Pdf

New and uncollected stories from the beloved author of The Last Unicorn

Author : William Safire
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 888 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780195343342

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Safire's Political Dictionary by William Safire Pdf

Featuring more than one thousand new, rewritten, and updated entries, this reference on American politics explains current terms in politics, economics, and diplomacy.

Author : Kathryn P. Meadow-Orlans,Ruth A. Wallace
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0803286066

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Gender and the Academic Experience by Kathryn P. Meadow-Orlans,Ruth A. Wallace Pdf

"These memoirs provide new and thoughtful evidence that pioneers are necessarily diverse, illuminating two crucial decades of dawning self understanding for women, for America, for the discipline of sociology."—Mary Catherine Bateson, author of Composing a Life It is difficult to imagine an intellectual world with only a few—if any—women scholars and sociologists. But that was the case, nor so long ago, for women such as Arlene Kaplan Daniels, Dorothy Smith, Arlie Russell Hochschild, Jacqueline Wiseman, and Lillian Rubin. These and many other now-eminent women in sociology began their careers as graduate students at Berkeley; they tell their stories in this volume, which spans two decades beginning with the first woman graduate student in 1952. With Berkeley as the backdrop, each woman constructs a personal memoir of her educational experience in a department and a profession then dominated by men. In this thought-provoking book, sixteen women describe their marginal status and how their struggles informed their studies and their later work. Though each woman’s story is unique, common themes surface: mixed feelings of intellectual self-confidence and inadequacy, difficulties in integrating personal and professional worlds, a net humor that both masked and helped the women cope with their hardships. These compelling essays tell how these women creatively met the challenges and obstacles of our gendered society, conducted their lives intrepidly, and left a clearer path for those who followed. Gender and the Academic Experience illustrates that times are changing: by 1991, women made up the majority of graduate students in the Berkeley sociology department. Kathryn P. Meadow Orlans is a senior research scientist and professor in the Department of Educational Foundations and Research at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. She helped pioneer a program of research and mental health services for deaf people, and her inventories for teachers of deaf children have been translated into eight languages. She has published Deafness and Child Development and co-authored Sound and Sign: Childhood Deafness and Mental Health.

Author : MARK FOGARTY
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-06-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781105824418

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ALL THAT'S BEST OF DARK AND BRIGHT by MARK FOGARTY Pdf

It's March Madness, and the University of Monroe Metrics are heading for an early end to a good but not great season. Then they are inspired by a mentor who shows them how to see the poetry inside and outside of them. The Metrics use this new energy to begin a march toward the national championship game and a date with their greatest potential. Mark Fogarty's sweet, funny short novel will introduce you to a team of worldclass athletes: Pip Pippen, who may or may not be related to Scottie Pippen; Lady Dagger, a combination of elegance and personal poetry; Jams, who has dunked in practice but never in a game; Meta Mustapha, who finds this book a name; GG, who has Pip's back when opposing players headhunt her; the backups, a closeknit group known as the Beeline, and Silly, an injured player who travels with the team. You'll also meet their nemesis, the Constitution University Amendments and their star player, the Big Girl; the Diametrics, the Metrics' offbeat marching band; and their poetry coach Eduardo Jonas.