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Author: Richard Wilson Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 119
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Richard Wilson's 'And Then the Town Took Off' is a whimsical and thought-provoking science fiction novel that follows the story of a small town that suddenly takes flight into outer space. The book's fast-paced plot and clever use of satire make it a compelling read for fans of the genre. Wilson's writing style is both humorous and poignant, blending elements of social commentary with otherworldly adventures. Set in a small town in the 1960s, the novel reflects the anxieties and hopes of the era, offering a unique perspective on human nature and society. The author's exploration of themes such as community, technology, and human resilience provides readers with plenty of food for thought. Richard Wilson's background as a veteran science fiction writer and his keen insights into human nature make 'And Then the Town Took Off' a must-read for fans of speculative fiction looking for a fresh and engaging read.
Author: Richard Wilson Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 119
Book Description
Richard Wilson's 'And Then the Town Took Off' is a whimsical and thought-provoking science fiction novel that follows the story of a small town that suddenly takes flight into outer space. The book's fast-paced plot and clever use of satire make it a compelling read for fans of the genre. Wilson's writing style is both humorous and poignant, blending elements of social commentary with otherworldly adventures. Set in a small town in the 1960s, the novel reflects the anxieties and hopes of the era, offering a unique perspective on human nature and society. The author's exploration of themes such as community, technology, and human resilience provides readers with plenty of food for thought. Richard Wilson's background as a veteran science fiction writer and his keen insights into human nature make 'And Then the Town Took Off' a must-read for fans of speculative fiction looking for a fresh and engaging read.
Author: Richard Wilson Publisher: Tebbo ISBN: 9781486483143 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 72
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Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of And Then the Town Took Off. It was previously published by other bona fide publishers, and is now, after many years, back in print. This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by Richard Wilson, which is now, at last, again available to you. Get the PDF and EPUB NOW as well. Included in your purchase you have And Then the Town Took Off in EPUB AND PDF format to read on any tablet, eReader, desktop, laptop or smartphone simultaneous - Get it NOW. Enjoy this classic work today. These selected paragraphs distill the contents and give you a quick look inside And Then the Town Took Off: Look inside the book: If the girl had given Don Cort more than that one glance, or if it had been a trained, all-encompassing glance, she would have seen a man in his mid-twenties-about her age-lean, tall and straight-shouldered, with once-blond hair now verging on dark brown, a face neither handsome nor ugly, and a habit of drawing the inside of his left cheek between his teeth and nibbling at it thoughtfully. ...Professor Garet went on about it for a while, on the telephone, about magnetism and gravity, but I think he was only calling as a courtesy, so the mayor wouldn't look foolish the next morning, not knowing his town had flown the coop.' About Richard Wilson, the Author: His short stories included 'The Eight Billion' (nominated for a Nebula Award as Best Short Story in 1965); 'Mother to the World' (nominated for the Hugo for Best Novelette in 1969 and winner of the Nebula in 1968); and 'The Story Writer' (nominated for the Nebula Award for Best Novella in 1979). ...His other major contribution to science fiction and to Syracuse University was in successfully recruiting the donation of papers from many prominent science fiction writers to the University's George Arents Research Library.
Author: Wilson Richard Publisher: Hardpress Publishing ISBN: 9781318055364 Category : Languages : en Pages : 158
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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Author: Kristin Hannah Publisher: Macmillan ISBN: 1429938463 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 402
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Can a woman ever really know herself if she doesn't know her mother? From the author of the smash-hit bestseller Firefly Lane and True Colors comes Kristin Hannah's powerful, heartbreaking novel that illuminates the intricate mother-daughter bond and explores the enduring links between the present and the past. Meredith and Nina Whitson are as different as sisters can be. One stayed at home to raise her children and manage the family apple orchard; the other followed a dream and traveled the world to become a famous photojournalist. But when their beloved father falls ill, Meredith and Nina find themselves together again, standing alongside their cold, disapproving mother, Anya, who even now, offers no comfort to her daughters. As children, the only connection between them was the Russian fairy tale Anya sometimes told the girls at night. On his deathbed, their father extracts a promise from the women in his life: the fairy tale will be told one last time—and all the way to the end. Thus begins an unexpected journey into the truth of Anya's life in war-torn Leningrad, more than five decades ago. Alternating between the past and present, Meredith and Nina will finally hear the singular, harrowing story of their mother's life, and what they learn is a secret so terrible and terrifying that it will shake the very foundation of their family and change who they believe they are.
Author: Ann Patchett Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 0063092808 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 320
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The beloved New York Times bestselling author reflects on home, family, friendships and writing in this deeply personal collection of essays. "The elegance of Patchett’s prose is seductive and inviting: with Patchett as a guide, readers will really get to grips with the power of struggles, failures, and triumphs alike." —Publisher's Weekly “Any story that starts will also end.” As a writer, Ann Patchett knows what the outcome of her fiction will be. Life, however, often takes turns we do not see coming. Patchett ponders this truth in these wise essays that afford a fresh and intimate look into her mind and heart. At the center of These Precious Days is the title essay, a surprising and moving meditation on an unexpected friendship that explores “what it means to be seen, to find someone with whom you can be your best and most complete self.” When Patchett chose an early galley of actor and producer Tom Hanks’ short story collection to read one night before bed, she had no idea that this single choice would be life changing. It would introduce her to a remarkable woman—Tom’s brilliant assistant Sooki—with whom she would form a profound bond that held monumental consequences for them both. A literary alchemist, Patchett plumbs the depths of her experiences to create gold: engaging and moving pieces that are both self-portrait and landscape, each vibrant with emotion and rich in insight. Turning her writer’s eye on her own experiences, she transforms the private into the universal, providing us all a way to look at our own worlds anew, and reminds how fleeting and enigmatic life can be. From the enchantments of Kate DiCamillo’s children’s books (author of The Beatryce Prophecy) to youthful memories of Paris; the cherished life gifts given by her three fathers to the unexpected influence of Charles Schultz’s Snoopy; the expansive vision of Eudora Welty to the importance of knitting, Patchett connects life and art as she illuminates what matters most. Infused with the author’s grace, wit, and warmth, the pieces in These Precious Days resonate deep in the soul, leaving an indelible mark—and demonstrate why Ann Patchett is one of the most celebrated writers of our time.
Author: Callie Wright Publisher: Macmillan ISBN: 0805096973 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 273
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Reunited by the unexpected death of their family matriarch in the spring of 1994 New York, the Cole family struggles for privacy and stability in the wake of local scandals, a love triangle, and a 1960s sexual self-help book that reveals shattering secrets.
Author: Sam Anderson Publisher: Crown ISBN: 0804137323 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 513
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A brilliant, kaleidoscopic narrative of Oklahoma City—a great American story of civics, basketball, and destiny, from award-winning journalist Sam Anderson NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review • NPR • Chicago Tribune • San Francisco Chronicle • The Economist • Deadspin Oklahoma City was born from chaos. It was founded in a bizarre but momentous “Land Run” in 1889, when thousands of people lined up along the borders of Oklahoma Territory and rushed in at noon to stake their claims. Since then, it has been a city torn between the wild energy that drives its outsized ambitions, and the forces of order that seek sustainable progress. Nowhere was this dynamic better realized than in the drama of the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team’s 2012-13 season, when the Thunder’s brilliant general manager, Sam Presti, ignited a firestorm by trading future superstar James Harden just days before the first game. Presti’s all-in gamble on “the Process”—the patient, methodical management style that dictated the trade as the team’s best hope for long-term greatness—kicked off a pivotal year in the city’s history, one that would include pitched battles over urban planning, a series of cataclysmic tornadoes, and the frenzied hope that an NBA championship might finally deliver the glory of which the city had always dreamed. Boom Town announces the arrival of an exciting literary voice. Sam Anderson, former book critic for New York magazine and now a staff writer at the New York Times magazine, unfolds an idiosyncratic mix of American history, sports reporting, urban studies, gonzo memoir, and much more to tell the strange but compelling story of an American city whose unique mix of geography and history make it a fascinating microcosm of the democratic experiment. Filled with characters ranging from NBA superstars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook; to Flaming Lips oddball frontman Wayne Coyne; to legendary Great Plains meteorologist Gary England; to Stanley Draper, Oklahoma City's would-be Robert Moses; to civil rights activist Clara Luper; to the citizens and public servants who survived the notorious 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah federal building, Boom Town offers a remarkable look at the urban tapestry woven from control and chaos, sports and civics.
Author: Gordon Korman Publisher: Scholastic Inc. ISBN: 1338629123 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 216
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An unforgettable novel from the New York Times bestseller Gordon Korman Link, Michael, and Dana live in a quiet town. But it's woken up very quickly when someone sneaks into school and vandalizes it with a swastika. Nobody can believe it. How could such a symbol of hate end up in the middle of their school? Who would do such a thing? Because Michael was the first person to see it, he's the first suspect. Because Link is one of the most popular guys in school, everyone's looking to him to figure it out. And because Dana's the only Jewish girl in the whole town, everyone's treating her more like an outsider than ever. The mystery deepens as more swastikas begin to appear. Some students decide to fight back and start a project to bring people together instead of dividing them further. The closer Link, Michael, and Dana get to the truth, the more there is to face-not just the crimes of the present, but the crimes of the past. With Linked, Gordon Korman, the author of the acclaimed novel Restart, poses a mystery for all readers where the who did it? isn't nearly as important as the why?
Author: R.T.SALAS Publisher: Trafford Publishing ISBN: 149072253X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 125
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Jim is a part time archeologist and finds emblems on an old mausoleum in an old part of a cemetery, sees some kind of inscriptions cannot make out the what it is, so he removes one. Jim inadvertly breaks a seal containing an untold evil, and starts to see horrific figures following him, eager to find out what the inscription means Jim does research, and when he does find out its too late.The inscriptions translate "He who breaks the seal is doomed." Jim tries to put back the emblem but to no avail, he is doomed and is taken by the evil tnto the mausoleum never to return. At the same time a young man Jason walking the cemetery reading tombstones sees the door of the mausoleum open, and looks in and sees something not meant to be seen by man, now his life is in danger. Until the ones that put the evil in the mausoleum finds out, now its a battle to save him and other mortals from this evil.
Author: Richard Wilson
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