Shorties

Author : Robert Lindsay Wells
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781984564078

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Shorties by Robert Lindsay Wells Pdf

So, here's a shotgun blast of Shorties to riddle your shorts for you. Name a topic, and it's probably alluded to (in passing) somewhere in this collection of short verse. There's a thing in a pit, an old Indian, women, social commentary, cats, Shorties themselves and, of course, a glorious enlightenment, all for the price of pulling a string with no strings attached. Give it a tug.

Author : Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews
Publisher : Lerner Publishing Group
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781430132639

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Trombone Shorty by Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews Pdf

The stunning story and exquisite illustrations in this Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award–winning book can now be savored along with Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews reading the words and playing his trumpet in this readalong that will transport readers to New Orleans and beyond!

Author : Elmore Leonard
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780061807381

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Get Shorty by Elmore Leonard Pdf

“A Hollywood hit….Taut, inimitable prose and characters who could have only sprung from the mind of Elmore Leonard.” —Detroit News The Chicago Tribune has dubbed Elmore Leonard, “the coolest, hottest writer in America.” In the same league as the legendary great ones—John D. MacDonald, Dashiell Hammett, James M. Cain—the “King Daddy of crime writers” (Seattle Times) demonstrates his remarkable mastery with Get Shorty, one of the most adored of his forty-plus novels. The basis of the hit movie starring John Travolta and Danny DeVito, Get Shorty chronicles the over-the-top, sometimes violent Hollywood misadventures of a Florida mob loan shark who chases a deadbeat client all the way to Tinseltown and decides to stick around and make movies. Get Shorty’s shylock protagonist, Chili Palmer, is a truly inspired creation—as memorable as another unforgettable Leonard hero, U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens of the hit TV series Justified—and readers will relish his moves and countermoves in this electrifying, funny, bullet train-paced winner from “the greatest crime writer of our time, perhaps ever!” (New York Times Book Review)

Author : J.P. Bowen,J.E. Nicholls
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781447135562

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Z User Workshop, London 1992 by J.P. Bowen,J.E. Nicholls Pdf

The Z notation has been developed at the Programming Research Group at the Oxford University Computing Laboratory and elsewhere for over a decade. It is now used by industry as part of the software (and hardware) development process in both Europe and the USA. It is currently undergoing BSI standardisation in the UK, and has been proposed for ISO standardisation internationally. In recent years researchers have begun to focus increasingly on the development of techniques and tools to encourage the wider application of Z and other formal methods and notations. This volume contains papers from the Seventh Annual Z User Meeting, held in London in December 1992. In contrast to previous years the meeting concentrated specifically on industrial applications of Z, and a high proportion of the participants came from an industrial background. The theme is well represented by the four invited papers. Three of these discuss ways in which formal methods are being introduced, and the fourth presents an international survey of industrial applications. It also provides a reminder of the improvements which are needed to make these methods an accepted part of software development. In addition the volume contains several submitted papers on the industrial use of Z, two of which discuss the key area of safety-critical applications. There are also a number of papers related to the recently-completed ZIP project. The papers cover all the main areas of the project including methods, tools, and the development of a Z Standard, the first publicly-available version of which was made available at the meeting. Finally the volume contains a select Z bibliography, and section on how to access information on Z through comp.specification.z, the international, computer-based USENET newsgroup. Z User Workshop, London 1992 provides an important overview of current research into industrial applications of Z, and will provide invaluable reading for researchers, postgraduate students and also potential industrial users of Z.

Author : Doug Long
Publisher : Fictive Press
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780987917010

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The Fool Who Invented Kissing by Doug Long Pdf

Flash fiction at its best. An entertaining collection of 96 short-short stories, each one exactly 55 words, by accomplished author and songwriter Doug Long. Twenty-four whimsical illustrations by David Botten. Perfect for reading between bus stops or while multi-tasking. Also known as nano-fiction, flash fiction, micro-fiction or commuter fiction, these hyper-short "Shorties by Long" cover the gamut of fiction genres: romance, mystery, thriller, adventure, humor, horror, suspense, crime, fantasy, sci-fi, inspirational, and more. Bonus content: a link to Doug's songs, for playing and downloading for free, along with the lyrics and chords. Also included: a link to the signed, limited, collector's edition of "Selected Shorties from The Fool Who Invented Kissing."

Author : Ni-Ni Simone
Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780758281814

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Shortie Like Mine by Ni-Ni Simone Pdf

No one expects a girl like Seven to snag a baller like Josiah—but love has a way of taking unexpected turns in this YA urban romance. Seven McKnight can rock Apple Bottoms jeans and stilettos like nobody's business, but she's got her share of issues. It's not easy being the thickest girl in her school’s popular clique, or hiding the fact that her twin sister is playing wifey to the neighborhood thug. To make things worse, she’s feelin' the school's hottest baller, Josiah—the guy who happens to be dating her high maintenance girlfriend, Deeyah. But when Deeyah decides to play Josiah and his worst enemy against each other, she'll have everyone facing off in the worst way. Once again, it’s up to Seven to try and set things right. But she might just set herself up for a major heartbreak in the process. A YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers

Author : Greg Neri
Publisher : Perfection Learning
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : African American youth
ISBN : 1606869396

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Yummy by Greg Neri Pdf

A graphic novel based on the true story of Robert Yummy Sandifer, an 11-year old African American gang member from Chicago who shot a young girl and was then shot by his own gang members.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 756 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Shorthand
ISBN : HARVARD:HN4FLF

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The Stenographer by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1032 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN : UOM:49015002911320

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The Oxford English Dictionary by Anonim Pdf

In addition to current definitions, provides an historical treatment to words and idioms included.

Author : Malcolm Jarvis
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0786409800

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The Other Malcolm, "Shorty" Jarvis by Malcolm Jarvis Pdf

The life of Malcolm "Shorty" Jarvis, Malcolm X's best friend before his conversion to Islam, is the subject of this memoir. Through this book, Jarvis (who died in September 1998) and Paul D. Nichols tell Jarvis' story-to set the record straight about his personality and character, which they felt had been falsely portrayed in other books and films about Malcolm X. The relationship between Jarvis and Malcolm X began in a Roxbury pool hall in 1942. A main purpose of this book is to bring to light information about the life, spirituality, and philosophy of Malcolm "Shorty" Jarvis, an accomplished jazz musician. Includes numerous photographs.

Author : Girls for Gender Equity,Joanne Smith,Meghan Huppuch,Mandy Van Deven
Publisher : The Feminist Press at CUNY
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1558616705

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Hey, Shorty! by Girls for Gender Equity,Joanne Smith,Meghan Huppuch,Mandy Van Deven Pdf

At every stage of education, sexual harassment is common, and often considered a rite of passage for young people. It’s not unusual for a girl to hear “Hey, Shorty!” on a daily basis, as she walks down the hall or comes into the school yard, followed by a sexual innuendo, insult, come-on, or assault. But when teenagers are asked whether they experience this in their own lives, most of them say it’s not happening. Girls for Gender Equity, a nonprofit organization based in New York City, has developed a model for teens to teach one another about sexual harassment. How do you define it? How does it affect your self-esteem? What do you do in response? Why is it so normalized in schools, and how can we as a society begin to address these causes? Geared toward students, parents, teachers, policy makers, and activists, this book is an excellent model for building awareness and creating change in any community.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 966 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1955
Category : Department stores
ISBN : UFL:35051106279872

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Department Store Economist by Anonim Pdf

Author : Lois Torrance
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781496962959

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Shorty by Lois Torrance Pdf

Shorty is the runt of his litter of seven, and Shorty’s mother knows right away that something is wrong with her smallest piglet. He is green all over, except for his red tail, ears, and feet. One leg is shorter than the other three, so he walks with a limp. His eyes are not centered, and his vision and hearing are poor. Shorty spends a lot of time in the veterinarian’s office, and his mother, Ebbie, is worried about him because all the animals in the barnyard make fun of him. Ebbie takes extra time and care with Shorty because he does not have confidence in himself and is afraid of everything. By accident, Shorty ends up on the auction house truck with older hogs who are destined to be sold, when the truck turns over in the rain, Shorty goes on the adventure of a lifetime.

Author : Max Blue
Publisher : Strategic Book Publishing
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2009-03-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781606938133

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Shorty Spooner by Max Blue Pdf

In the 1950s, racial loathing is rearing its ugly head and the country is a miasma of hatred. The White Citizens Councils and the Ku Klux Klan are enraged by the United States Supreme Court ruling that schools must be desegregated. Alabama is a boiling pot of dissension and distrust, and fear plagues this southern state as never before. In Max Blue's controversial and poignant tale, four different points of view are expressed. Witnessed by four individuals is the country's painful process of overcoming stereotypes, and racial division. In the end, the civil rights movement forever changed the mindset and political atmosphere of the United States of America. Shorty Spooner is a son born from a Creek Indian mother and a racist, violent father, and his aspirations will lead him to the highest office in the country

Author : R. Lee Walker
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2022-11-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781663238047

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Shorty Blue by R. Lee Walker Pdf

Shorty Blue is an ingenious fictitious story that covers the dynamics of human interactions when a loved-one dies. The story explores the rivalry and conflicts that family members face with issues that may go unresolved for years. I challenge you to enjoy this fascinating journey in human emotions. This story may someday be considered an urban classic. – R. Lee Walker