Author: Mitch Kemmer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781732828308
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
As the Son of a Dog Man ... I Smell Blood is a true to life historical fiction account of what it was like when the sport was very different than it is either perceived or illegally practiced today. There was a time when dog fighting was both legal and honorable. Those who participated were animal lovers and sportsmen. Author Mitch Kemmer's father, Norman Kemmer was well-known as one of the greats of the game. Told in vivid detail based on the memories of his childhood, the younger Kemmer brings the reader pitside, with all of its excitement, intrigue and valor.
As the Son of a Dog Man ... I Smell Blood
Author: Mitch Kemmer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781732828308
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
As the Son of a Dog Man ... I Smell Blood is a true to life historical fiction account of what it was like when the sport was very different than it is either perceived or illegally practiced today. There was a time when dog fighting was both legal and honorable. Those who participated were animal lovers and sportsmen. Author Mitch Kemmer's father, Norman Kemmer was well-known as one of the greats of the game. Told in vivid detail based on the memories of his childhood, the younger Kemmer brings the reader pitside, with all of its excitement, intrigue and valor.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781732828308
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
As the Son of a Dog Man ... I Smell Blood is a true to life historical fiction account of what it was like when the sport was very different than it is either perceived or illegally practiced today. There was a time when dog fighting was both legal and honorable. Those who participated were animal lovers and sportsmen. Author Mitch Kemmer's father, Norman Kemmer was well-known as one of the greats of the game. Told in vivid detail based on the memories of his childhood, the younger Kemmer brings the reader pitside, with all of its excitement, intrigue and valor.
As the Son of a Dog Man ... I was Tortured with Knowledge
Author: Mitch Kemmer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781732828339
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
As the Son of a Dog Man ... I was Tortured with Knowledge is a true to life historical fiction account of the challenging task of firmly, humanely and effectively conditioning American Pit Bull Terriers for combat. Kemmer was a third-generation dog man, learning from his father and grandfather as he grew up in Southern Mississippi. He loves dogs, and the sport of their combat. With proper conditioning, a dog is equal to the challenges of combat, as is any professional athlete. Kemmer writes with genuine affection about the days when dogs meeting in combat was legal, respected, and represented the contest of worthy opponents. This is the story of how they prepared.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781732828339
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
As the Son of a Dog Man ... I was Tortured with Knowledge is a true to life historical fiction account of the challenging task of firmly, humanely and effectively conditioning American Pit Bull Terriers for combat. Kemmer was a third-generation dog man, learning from his father and grandfather as he grew up in Southern Mississippi. He loves dogs, and the sport of their combat. With proper conditioning, a dog is equal to the challenges of combat, as is any professional athlete. Kemmer writes with genuine affection about the days when dogs meeting in combat was legal, respected, and represented the contest of worthy opponents. This is the story of how they prepared.
Albina and the Dog-Men
Author: Alejandro Jodorowsky
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 163206054X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
From the psychomagical guru who brought you The Holy Mountain and Where the Bird Sings Best comes a supernatural love-and-horror story in which a beautiful albino giantess unleashes the slavering animal lurking inside the men of a Chilean village.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 163206054X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
From the psychomagical guru who brought you The Holy Mountain and Where the Bird Sings Best comes a supernatural love-and-horror story in which a beautiful albino giantess unleashes the slavering animal lurking inside the men of a Chilean village.
Blood Done Sign My Name
Author: Timothy B. Tyson
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307419932
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
The “riveting”* true story of the fiery summer of 1970, which would forever transform the town of Oxford, North Carolina—a classic portrait of the fight for civil rights in the tradition of To Kill a Mockingbird *Chicago Tribune On May 11, 1970, Henry Marrow, a twenty-three-year-old black veteran, walked into a crossroads store owned by Robert Teel and came out running. Teel and two of his sons chased and beat Marrow, then killed him in public as he pleaded for his life. Like many small Southern towns, Oxford had barely been touched by the civil rights movement. But in the wake of the killing, young African Americans took to the streets. While lawyers battled in the courthouse, the Klan raged in the shadows and black Vietnam veterans torched the town’s tobacco warehouses. Tyson’s father, the pastor of Oxford’s all-white Methodist church, urged the town to come to terms with its bloody racial history. In the end, however, the Tyson family was forced to move away. Tim Tyson’s gripping narrative brings gritty blues truth and soaring gospel vision to a shocking episode of our history. FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD “If you want to read only one book to understand the uniquely American struggle for racial equality and the swirls of emotion around it, this is it.”—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel “Blood Done Sign My Name is a most important book and one of the most powerful meditations on race in America that I have ever read.”—Cleveland Plain Dealer “Pulses with vital paradox . . . It’s a detached dissertation, a damning dark-night-of-the-white-soul, and a ripping yarn, all united by Tyson’s powerful voice, a brainy, booming Bubba profundo.”—Entertainment Weekly “Engaging and frequently stunning.”—San Diego Union-Tribune
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307419932
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
The “riveting”* true story of the fiery summer of 1970, which would forever transform the town of Oxford, North Carolina—a classic portrait of the fight for civil rights in the tradition of To Kill a Mockingbird *Chicago Tribune On May 11, 1970, Henry Marrow, a twenty-three-year-old black veteran, walked into a crossroads store owned by Robert Teel and came out running. Teel and two of his sons chased and beat Marrow, then killed him in public as he pleaded for his life. Like many small Southern towns, Oxford had barely been touched by the civil rights movement. But in the wake of the killing, young African Americans took to the streets. While lawyers battled in the courthouse, the Klan raged in the shadows and black Vietnam veterans torched the town’s tobacco warehouses. Tyson’s father, the pastor of Oxford’s all-white Methodist church, urged the town to come to terms with its bloody racial history. In the end, however, the Tyson family was forced to move away. Tim Tyson’s gripping narrative brings gritty blues truth and soaring gospel vision to a shocking episode of our history. FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD “If you want to read only one book to understand the uniquely American struggle for racial equality and the swirls of emotion around it, this is it.”—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel “Blood Done Sign My Name is a most important book and one of the most powerful meditations on race in America that I have ever read.”—Cleveland Plain Dealer “Pulses with vital paradox . . . It’s a detached dissertation, a damning dark-night-of-the-white-soul, and a ripping yarn, all united by Tyson’s powerful voice, a brainy, booming Bubba profundo.”—Entertainment Weekly “Engaging and frequently stunning.”—San Diego Union-Tribune
The Other End of the Leash
Author: Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0307489183
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0307489183
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.
The Sweet Scent of Blood
Author: Suzanne McLeod
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101432144
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
Genevieve Taylor is a Sidhe-one of the noble fae-and she's unusual, even in a London where celebrity vampires, eccentric goblins, and scheming lesser fae mix freely with humanity. But she's about to learn that some magive isn't all its cracked up to be.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101432144
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
Genevieve Taylor is a Sidhe-one of the noble fae-and she's unusual, even in a London where celebrity vampires, eccentric goblins, and scheming lesser fae mix freely with humanity. But she's about to learn that some magive isn't all its cracked up to be.
Son of Superman
Author: Tyrone Pierson
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1524622249
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
Son Of Superman is a sitcom created & produced in Atlanta, Georgia about a young man who starts from rock bottom, with big Dreams & even bigger obstacles, who amazingly climbs his way up from ex-con to icon. You are allowed to see the good, the bad, & the humor in a mans quest to go from local hero, to $20 billion dollar Super Hero. This literary masterpiece combines the comedy of urban life, with the responsibility of raising socio-economical & socio-political awareness. The storyline gets interesting when the audience realizes Tyreal, his dad Tyroy, & his son Tyreign, each have superpowers that only they know about. They werent born with them, but they were born with the ability to develop them individually over time. They didnt get them all at the same time. They had to earn them over time. Whenever they do good deeds, they receive super credits. After theyve accumulated a non-specific amount of super credits, it triggers a powerful shockwave that unlocks a brand new superpower. Their superpowers are broken down into 3 categories- Offense, Defense, & Special Teams. In addition to the superpowers, they also have special abilities known as apps. Each episode is another creative example of how life in the hood can either destroy you, or make you stronger. And whichever outcome you allow, through whatever struggle you experience, life in the hood can always make you laugh. The very first episode documents Tyreal Norths first day out on parole as he starts from the bottom & begins his landmark journey to work his way up to the top with 25 superpowers for a secret weapon against the forces of evil trying to stop him. In subsequent episodes, they will earn, develop, & unlock more superpowers & apps. Tyreal is already on the borderline of unlocking new unprecedented superpowers during season one. In spite of the many obstacles & challenges Tyreal has to face, he continues to shine, & remind the world why he is the Son Of Superman.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1524622249
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
Son Of Superman is a sitcom created & produced in Atlanta, Georgia about a young man who starts from rock bottom, with big Dreams & even bigger obstacles, who amazingly climbs his way up from ex-con to icon. You are allowed to see the good, the bad, & the humor in a mans quest to go from local hero, to $20 billion dollar Super Hero. This literary masterpiece combines the comedy of urban life, with the responsibility of raising socio-economical & socio-political awareness. The storyline gets interesting when the audience realizes Tyreal, his dad Tyroy, & his son Tyreign, each have superpowers that only they know about. They werent born with them, but they were born with the ability to develop them individually over time. They didnt get them all at the same time. They had to earn them over time. Whenever they do good deeds, they receive super credits. After theyve accumulated a non-specific amount of super credits, it triggers a powerful shockwave that unlocks a brand new superpower. Their superpowers are broken down into 3 categories- Offense, Defense, & Special Teams. In addition to the superpowers, they also have special abilities known as apps. Each episode is another creative example of how life in the hood can either destroy you, or make you stronger. And whichever outcome you allow, through whatever struggle you experience, life in the hood can always make you laugh. The very first episode documents Tyreal Norths first day out on parole as he starts from the bottom & begins his landmark journey to work his way up to the top with 25 superpowers for a secret weapon against the forces of evil trying to stop him. In subsequent episodes, they will earn, develop, & unlock more superpowers & apps. Tyreal is already on the borderline of unlocking new unprecedented superpowers during season one. In spite of the many obstacles & challenges Tyreal has to face, he continues to shine, & remind the world why he is the Son Of Superman.
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The Dog Who Danced
Author: Susan Wilson
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312674996
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
From the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "One Good Dog" comes a novel about a woman's cross-country journey to find her lost dog, and discover herself.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312674996
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
From the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "One Good Dog" comes a novel about a woman's cross-country journey to find her lost dog, and discover herself.
Sweet Salt Air
Author: Barbara Delinsky
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1250020387
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
On Quinnipeague, hearts open under the summer stars and secrets float in the Sweet Salt Air... Charlotte and Nicole were once the best of friends, spending summers together in Nicole's coastal island house off of Maine. But many years, and many secrets, have kept the women apart. A successful travel writer, single Charlotte lives on the road, while Nicole, a food blogger, keeps house in Philadelphia with her surgeon-husband, Julian. When Nicole is commissioned to write a book about island food, she invites her old friend Charlotte back to Quinnipeague, for a final summer, to help. Outgoing and passionate, Charlotte has a gift for talking to people and making friends, and Nicole could use her expertise for interviews with locals. Missing a genuine connection, Charlotte agrees. But what both women don't know is that they are each holding something back that may change their lives forever. For Nicole, what comes to light could destroy her marriage, but it could also save her husband. For Charlotte, the truth could cost her Nicole's friendship, but could also free her to love again. And her chance may lie with a reclusive local man, with a heart to soothe and troubles of his own. Bestselling author and master storyteller Barbara Delinsky invites you come away to Quinnipeague...
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1250020387
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
On Quinnipeague, hearts open under the summer stars and secrets float in the Sweet Salt Air... Charlotte and Nicole were once the best of friends, spending summers together in Nicole's coastal island house off of Maine. But many years, and many secrets, have kept the women apart. A successful travel writer, single Charlotte lives on the road, while Nicole, a food blogger, keeps house in Philadelphia with her surgeon-husband, Julian. When Nicole is commissioned to write a book about island food, she invites her old friend Charlotte back to Quinnipeague, for a final summer, to help. Outgoing and passionate, Charlotte has a gift for talking to people and making friends, and Nicole could use her expertise for interviews with locals. Missing a genuine connection, Charlotte agrees. But what both women don't know is that they are each holding something back that may change their lives forever. For Nicole, what comes to light could destroy her marriage, but it could also save her husband. For Charlotte, the truth could cost her Nicole's friendship, but could also free her to love again. And her chance may lie with a reclusive local man, with a heart to soothe and troubles of his own. Bestselling author and master storyteller Barbara Delinsky invites you come away to Quinnipeague...