The Ice Storm

Author : Rick Moody
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781504027670

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The Ice Storm by Rick Moody Pdf

The national bestseller and basis for the Ang Lee film is a “powerful” novel of two troubled families during a blizzard in 1970s suburban Connecticut (Newsday). A potentially devastating blizzard approaches New Canaan, Connecticut, while internal forces of desire, frustration, and ennui threaten to tear apart two quintessentially affluent, suburban families. Elena Hood rightfully suspects her husband, Benjamin, is having an affair with neighbor Janey Williams, while Benjamin resents Elena and his mounting feelings of ineptitude. As the snow begins to fall, Benjamin and Elena, as well as Janey and her husband, attend a neighborhood “key party,” where they and other respectable suburbanites agree to go home with whomever’s keys they draw from a bowl. Meanwhile, the Hoods’ and Williams’s teenage children are caught up in their own experimentations with sex and drugs as they test the boundaries of their structured upbringing. With author Rick Moody’s sharp eye for the nuances of suburban life and allusions to 1970s America from Watergate to the Fantastic Four, the novel’s landscape is vivid and immersive. This timeless, unforgettable novel is a compassionate portrayal of flawed characters and reflects Rick Moody’s sharp eye for the contradictions of suburban life. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Rick Moody including rare images from the author’s personal collection.

Author : Frieda Wishinsky
Publisher : Scholastic Canada
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-12-27
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781443146487

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Survival: Ice Storm! by Frieda Wishinsky Pdf

Caught in the vicious ice storm of 1998, would you survive? A severe ice storm hits Montreal and parts of eastern Canada. Ethan’s dad is in Toronto on business and his step-mom, Sylvie, is is going to have a baby. The weather is so bad his dad can’t fly home. When the power goes off in their building, they try to adjust, but it’s cold despite all the blankets, and it’s dark despite candles and flashlights. Sylvie suddenly feels unwell and his elderly neighbour, Mrs. Greenbaum, has been hurt. Is the baby coming early? Can he get help for Mrs. Greenbaum in time? How will they survive?

Author : Mark Abley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Ice storms
ISBN : 0771006535

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Stories from the Ice Storm by Mark Abley Pdf

Even in the dark and bitter cold of a freezing January, life, in all its variety, had to go on. At a time when the simplest of domestic chores became a test of ingenuity and endurance, people got married, babies were delivered, journeys were undertaken. Here are stories of all that, and more. There's the inspiring story of the elderly goldfish, the train-ride from hell, the fifteen problem chimps, the exploding stove and the burning tree. There's a story from an eighty-five-year-old poet, a child of ten, and even one from a dog. The gallant people who helped run the shelters and the hospitals share their funniest and most poignant memories. Soldiers in the army, one of those famous Hydro linesmen, and a volunteer firefighter tell us just what it was like. And authors Steven Heighton, Karen Molson, and Jane Urquhart, amongst others, add their own perspective on living through the storm. The destruction and the human cost reminded people of a war. Though the "enemy" this time was Nature, and in many ways looked beautiful, the ice storm brought real hardship and death. But like a war it also brought people together as never before, and gave Canadians something to remember, whether happy, inspiring, or sad, for the rest of their lives. "Stories from the Ice Storm captures all that, for the people who were there, and for the millions of Canadians who looked on.

Author : Penny Draper
Publisher : Coteau Books
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781550504514

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Ice Storm by Penny Draper Pdf

The deadly ice storm which struck Eastern Canada and the US in January of 1998 has a drastic effect on the lives of two 12yearold cousins, one a figureskating "princess" from Montreal, and the other her downtoearth farmgirl cousin.

Author : Anne Wendorff
Publisher : Blastoff! Readers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2008-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1626174660

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Ice Storms by Anne Wendorff Pdf

"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to the characteristics of ice storms. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Bruce Dowbiggin
Publisher : Greystone Books
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781771641326

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Ice Storm by Bruce Dowbiggin Pdf

In 2008, the Vancouver Canucks were Team Modern, revolutionizing the NHL under their new GM, former player agent Mike Gillis. Cool, calculating, and unsparing with the media, the onetime number one draft pick of the old Colorado Rockies swept away the tangled psychological past of the Canucks with bold innovation, remodeling Vancouver as a destination city for NHL star players. To do so, he built the Canucks from a non-playoff team in 2008 to the best in hockey from 2010-2012. He modernized the players' diets and psychological approach, he rebuilt the dressing room, and he sought sleep consultants to help with the Canucks' punishing travel schedule. More than that, his winning team lifted Vancouver from eighth overall in NHL revenues to second by 2013. When the team took to the ice for Game 7 of the 2011 Cup Final, it seemed there was nothing the Canucks couldn't overcome with their "Canucktivity" approach. The hockey world was at their feet. But things changed in Game 7. Physically exhausted and bullied by the Bruins, the Canucks succumbed 4-0. To cap the greatest season in team history, Vancouver rioted. Gillis tried a number of aggressive moves to get back to the Final, from switching Luongo for Schneider to trading players, but nothing worked. From there, the dominoes fell: Alain Vigneault was dismissed, John Tortorella hired; Tortorella raged, fans bayed for Gillis' head; and finally, Gillis and Tortorella were both fired. In spring 2014, tried-and-true Canuck hero Trevor Linden was installed as president, with former teammate Jim Benning by his side as GM. No one was quite sure if this was an improvement, but at least the hysterical screaming had stopped. How did it happen? Ice Storm follows the journey that led the Canucks from the top of the mountain to the bottom of the abyss in six short years.

Author : James Schamus
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1557043094

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The Ice Storm by James Schamus Pdf

1999 Cannes Film Festival: Best Screenplay Award; Writers Guild Nominee. Contains 25 pages of film stills and scene notes by James Schamus.

Author : Bob Temple
Publisher : Bearport Publishing
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2006-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781597162753

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Ice Storm! by Bob Temple Pdf

Discusses the Great Ice Storm of 1998 and provides some details on other severe ice storms that did damage to parts of the United States.

Author : Vanessa Black
Publisher : Pogo
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-06-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1620313979

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Dust Storms by Vanessa Black Pdf

In Dust Storms, early fluent readers learn about the conditions that lead to and result from catastrophic dust storms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest dust storms and what they can do to protect themselves from these disasters.An infographic illustrates areas of the world at risk for dust storms, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about dust storms using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Dust Storms also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.Dust Storms is part of Jump!'s Disaster Zone series.

Author : Anne Stuart
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2024-02-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780369750068

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Ice Storm by Anne Stuart Pdf

RITA Award-winner Anne Stuart sends The Ice Series heads to London, where a shadowy world of mercenaries and assassins provides the backdrop for old flames sparked anew. Behind her mask is a deadly secret… The powerful head of the covert mercenary organization The Committee, Isobel Lambert is a sleek, sophisticated professional who comes into contact with some of the most dangerous people in the world. But beneath Isobel’s cool exterior a ghost exists, haunting her with memories of another life...a life that ended long ago. But Isobel’s past and present are about to collide when Serafin, mercenary, assassin and the most dangerous man in the world, makes a deal with The Committee. Previously published.

Author : Tracy Goodwin
Publisher : Loveswept
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2022-11-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781984820242

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Ice Storm by Tracy Goodwin Pdf

When an injured hockey legend with a PR problem and a former teen star craving an edgier public image start a fake relationship, neither expects a real challenge—ignoring their fiery chemistry—in this steamy friends-to-lovers romance. Theo: They call me Thor. I’m the showman with mad skills on and off the ice until a nagging injury forces me to confront—long-term—the possibility that my career is coming to an early end. All endorsement deals hinge on my reputation, and my bad-boy persona isn’t cutting it. To keep my sponsorships, I need a major image overhaul. Enter Olivia DeLaurentis, the quintessential girl next door who’s hell-bent on shedding her good-girl charade, and what better way than to get together with a rule-breaking Avenger wannabe? So she and I strike an agreement—we pretend-date. The odds of anything real happening between us are slim, especially since we’re already friends and she’s also my best friend’s sister. One problem: She turns me on, and I learn real fast that Liv is playing by her own rules. Olivia: I was a teenage America’s Sweetheart, but what I once thought was the opportunity of a lifetime has left me typecast as an innocent, naïve girl—and I’m sick of it. My brother’s best friend, bad-boy hockey star Theo Ture, needs some positive PR, so I offer a fake relationship. It’s not my first. The difference? This time I’m in complete control. What’s there to lose? Certainly not my heart since Theo’s already friend-zoned. Plus, the poster boy for an alpha male—bold, brash, tattooed—is not my type. At all. But there’s one problem: I didn’t expect the explosive chemistry between us, or the vulnerability behind his tough-guy façade. Or that he has a hidden secret I’m desperate to uncover. He’s not the only one with secrets, though—and as the lines of our fake relationship blur, I’m worried I’ll be the one exposed. . . .

Author : Meg Kearney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0999226371

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The Ice Storm by Meg Kearney Pdf

Author : David Stout
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781497663237

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Night of the Ice Storm by David Stout Pdf

Small-town secrets are revealed in the wake of a Catholic priest’s murder in upstate New York in this heart-stopping novel from an Edgar Award–winning author. Two decades ago, the tiny New York hamlet of Bessemer was horrorstruck when a young Catholic priest was savagely bludgeoned to death in the middle of a blinding winter deluge. No one was ever charged with the crime, so when police beat reporter Ed Sperl listens to an old recording of journalists talking about the sensational case, he’s stunned to notice something: the tiniest of connections that no one has made before. The new evidence compels him to investigate further than he thought possible—and further than some people would like. The woman who made the recording, Bessemer reporter Marlee West, is still dealing with the shadow that has hung over her small town since that terrible night. And she fears that her colleague’s curiosity has awakened a nightmare from the past. But the killer is already closer than she dares to imagine. From an author known for both true crime and suspense, including the Edgar Award winner Carolina Skeletons, this is a chilling thriller that “will surprise even the most astute mystery reader” (Publishers Weekly).

Author : Maria Rosado
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 068982016X

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Blizzards! and Ice Storms by Maria Rosado Pdf

Identifies blizzards and ice storms, their causes, and effects. Includes safety tips, eyewitness accounts, and Website addresses.

Author : Kelly Doudna
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781680771657

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Winter Storm or Blizzard? by Kelly Doudna Pdf

Winter Storm or Blizzard? Young readers will learn all about the differences between this weather like how they are created, when they occur, and how much snow. Easy-to-read text is enhanced with stunning color photos. A Bunny in a Blizzard activity at the end of the book helps kids put their newfound knowledge to use! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.