Author: Rudolph Fisher
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
ISBN: 0826266584
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
One of the premier writers of the Harlem Renaissance, Rudolph Fisher wrote short stories depicting the multifaceted black urban experience that are still acclaimed today for their humor, grace, and objective view of Harlem life. Through his words, wrote the New York Times Book Review, “one feels, smells, and tastes his Harlem; its people come alive and one cares about them.” A definitive collection of Fisher’s short stories, The City of Refuge offers vibrant tales that deal with the problems faced by newcomers to the city, ancestor figures who struggle to instill a sense of integrity in the young, problems of violence and vengeance, and tensions of caste and class. This anthology has now been expanded to include seven previously unpublished stories that take up such themes as marital infidelity and passing for black and also relate the further adventures of Jinx and Bubber, the comic duo who appeared in Fisher’s two novels. This new edition also includes two unpublished speeches and the popular article “The Caucasian Storms Harlem,” describing the craze for black music and dance. John McCluskey’s introduction has been updated to place the additional works within the context of Fisher’s career while situating his oeuvre within the broader context of American writing during the twenties. Fisher recognized the dramatic and comic power in African American folklore and music and frequented Harlem’s many cabarets, speakeasies, and nightclubs, and at the core of his work is a strong regard for music as context and counterpoint. The City of Refuge now better captures the sounds of the city experience by presenting all of Fisher’s known stories. It offers a portrait of Harlem unmatched in depth and range by Fisher’s contemporaries or successors, celebrating, as Booklist noted, “the complexity of black urban life in its encounter with the dangers and delights of the city.” This expanded edition adds new perspectives to that experience and will enhance Fisher’s status for a new generation of readers.
The City of Refuge [New and Expanded Edition]
Author: Rudolph Fisher
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
ISBN: 0826266584
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
One of the premier writers of the Harlem Renaissance, Rudolph Fisher wrote short stories depicting the multifaceted black urban experience that are still acclaimed today for their humor, grace, and objective view of Harlem life. Through his words, wrote the New York Times Book Review, “one feels, smells, and tastes his Harlem; its people come alive and one cares about them.” A definitive collection of Fisher’s short stories, The City of Refuge offers vibrant tales that deal with the problems faced by newcomers to the city, ancestor figures who struggle to instill a sense of integrity in the young, problems of violence and vengeance, and tensions of caste and class. This anthology has now been expanded to include seven previously unpublished stories that take up such themes as marital infidelity and passing for black and also relate the further adventures of Jinx and Bubber, the comic duo who appeared in Fisher’s two novels. This new edition also includes two unpublished speeches and the popular article “The Caucasian Storms Harlem,” describing the craze for black music and dance. John McCluskey’s introduction has been updated to place the additional works within the context of Fisher’s career while situating his oeuvre within the broader context of American writing during the twenties. Fisher recognized the dramatic and comic power in African American folklore and music and frequented Harlem’s many cabarets, speakeasies, and nightclubs, and at the core of his work is a strong regard for music as context and counterpoint. The City of Refuge now better captures the sounds of the city experience by presenting all of Fisher’s known stories. It offers a portrait of Harlem unmatched in depth and range by Fisher’s contemporaries or successors, celebrating, as Booklist noted, “the complexity of black urban life in its encounter with the dangers and delights of the city.” This expanded edition adds new perspectives to that experience and will enhance Fisher’s status for a new generation of readers.
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
ISBN: 0826266584
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
One of the premier writers of the Harlem Renaissance, Rudolph Fisher wrote short stories depicting the multifaceted black urban experience that are still acclaimed today for their humor, grace, and objective view of Harlem life. Through his words, wrote the New York Times Book Review, “one feels, smells, and tastes his Harlem; its people come alive and one cares about them.” A definitive collection of Fisher’s short stories, The City of Refuge offers vibrant tales that deal with the problems faced by newcomers to the city, ancestor figures who struggle to instill a sense of integrity in the young, problems of violence and vengeance, and tensions of caste and class. This anthology has now been expanded to include seven previously unpublished stories that take up such themes as marital infidelity and passing for black and also relate the further adventures of Jinx and Bubber, the comic duo who appeared in Fisher’s two novels. This new edition also includes two unpublished speeches and the popular article “The Caucasian Storms Harlem,” describing the craze for black music and dance. John McCluskey’s introduction has been updated to place the additional works within the context of Fisher’s career while situating his oeuvre within the broader context of American writing during the twenties. Fisher recognized the dramatic and comic power in African American folklore and music and frequented Harlem’s many cabarets, speakeasies, and nightclubs, and at the core of his work is a strong regard for music as context and counterpoint. The City of Refuge now better captures the sounds of the city experience by presenting all of Fisher’s known stories. It offers a portrait of Harlem unmatched in depth and range by Fisher’s contemporaries or successors, celebrating, as Booklist noted, “the complexity of black urban life in its encounter with the dangers and delights of the city.” This expanded edition adds new perspectives to that experience and will enhance Fisher’s status for a new generation of readers.
McClure's Magazine
Chicago's Forgotten Tragedy
Author: Bill Cosgrove
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1452079382
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Bill Cosgrove, in his fourth and latest book, graphically depicts the early history of the Chicago Fire Department with authoritative accuracy. He gives the reader an insight into how the Department was organized, how it functioned, the use of technology that was available at the time, and paints a vivid picture of the many great fires of the day. He also describes the tremendous physical stamina, dedication and bravery of the firemen and the intrepid leadership of some of the officers. Bill provides the reader with a highly detailed story of the tragic stockyards fire of December 22, 1910 where 21 firemen lost their lives, including the Department's Chief of the Brigade, James Horan. This is such a fascinating account of the early history of the Chicago Fire Department that the reader will have great difficulty putting the book down until it is finished. A great read, by a great story-teller! Thoroughly enjoyable and fully factual. William C. Alletto Deputy Fire Commissioner (Retired) Chicago Fire Department
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1452079382
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Bill Cosgrove, in his fourth and latest book, graphically depicts the early history of the Chicago Fire Department with authoritative accuracy. He gives the reader an insight into how the Department was organized, how it functioned, the use of technology that was available at the time, and paints a vivid picture of the many great fires of the day. He also describes the tremendous physical stamina, dedication and bravery of the firemen and the intrepid leadership of some of the officers. Bill provides the reader with a highly detailed story of the tragic stockyards fire of December 22, 1910 where 21 firemen lost their lives, including the Department's Chief of the Brigade, James Horan. This is such a fascinating account of the early history of the Chicago Fire Department that the reader will have great difficulty putting the book down until it is finished. A great read, by a great story-teller! Thoroughly enjoyable and fully factual. William C. Alletto Deputy Fire Commissioner (Retired) Chicago Fire Department
Pearls My Mother Wore
Author: Terry Sue Harms
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0982607008
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
'Pearls My Mother Wore' is about loss and recovery, resentment and forgiveness. The novel opens on the day that forty-three-year-old 'nice girl' Kelly Tremblake buries the ashes of her forty-two-year-old husband, Grayson. Devastated by his sudden and unexpected death, Kelly finds the sweet, uncomplicated life she has intentionally crafted for herself screeching to a halt. As she pulls increasingly inward in response to this psychic blow, what she finds is complicated and decades old.Compounding the agony of her loss and the flood of memories is the sudden and unexpected arrival of Grayson's twenty-three-year-old 'bad-boy' nephew, Mitchell. Kelly can not stand this young man for a number of reasons, chief among them the fact that years earlier he stole a pearl necklace and earring set that had belonged to her deceased mother. This combination of events throws Kelly into a spiral of grief, bitter resentment, paranoia, and despair. To find relief, she must get those pearls back.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0982607008
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
'Pearls My Mother Wore' is about loss and recovery, resentment and forgiveness. The novel opens on the day that forty-three-year-old 'nice girl' Kelly Tremblake buries the ashes of her forty-two-year-old husband, Grayson. Devastated by his sudden and unexpected death, Kelly finds the sweet, uncomplicated life she has intentionally crafted for herself screeching to a halt. As she pulls increasingly inward in response to this psychic blow, what she finds is complicated and decades old.Compounding the agony of her loss and the flood of memories is the sudden and unexpected arrival of Grayson's twenty-three-year-old 'bad-boy' nephew, Mitchell. Kelly can not stand this young man for a number of reasons, chief among them the fact that years earlier he stole a pearl necklace and earring set that had belonged to her deceased mother. This combination of events throws Kelly into a spiral of grief, bitter resentment, paranoia, and despair. To find relief, she must get those pearls back.
FORGOTTEN FIANCEE
Author: Lucy Gordon
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459273605
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
THE WOMAN HE COULDN'T REMEMBER Not long ago, Justin Hallwood had been a hard-driving, big-city executive. Now he was inexplicably drawn to the little village of Haven—especially to Sarah Conroy, a lovely single mother with an adorable baby son. What hold did she have on him? THE MAN SHE SHOULDN'T FORGET Once, Sarah thought that she and Justin would be together always. Then she'd announced her pregnancy, and he was gone. Two years later he was back—with no memory of their shared past. Sarah knew that Justin was so close to remembering—but if he did, would it mean that Justin would be lost to her again…this time forever?
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459273605
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
THE WOMAN HE COULDN'T REMEMBER Not long ago, Justin Hallwood had been a hard-driving, big-city executive. Now he was inexplicably drawn to the little village of Haven—especially to Sarah Conroy, a lovely single mother with an adorable baby son. What hold did she have on him? THE MAN SHE SHOULDN'T FORGET Once, Sarah thought that she and Justin would be together always. Then she'd announced her pregnancy, and he was gone. Two years later he was back—with no memory of their shared past. Sarah knew that Justin was so close to remembering—but if he did, would it mean that Justin would be lost to her again…this time forever?
Congressional Record
Author: United States. Congress
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1542
Book Description
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ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1542
Book Description
Popular Mechanics
Author:
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.
Rudy the Runt
Author: Renee Riva
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595405770
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
"In this heartwarming adventure, Rudy the Runt will capture the hearts of children, while teaching the virtues of compassion, mercy, and friendship." Voted "World's Best Runt Tale" by The Rodent Times Review.Little Rudy can't imagine anything better than living in the Guatemala City Dump; a rodent's paradise full of tasty treats, a Barbie mansion with a pool, and his own fire truck. Unfortunately, life isn't so good for children living nearby in makeshift shacks. For kids like eleven-year-old Lupe, it's all about survival.When the young Guatemalan girl rescues Rudy from the dump bully; a tomcat named Jigsaw, Rudy repays her kindness by finding treasures she can sell and trade for food.Rudy comes up with many clever and comical ways to outwit Jigsaw, who would like nothing better than to turn Rudy into a little mouse pull-a-part.Surfing, skurfing, and playing in a Calypso-go-go band, are only a few of the highlights on Rudy's mercy mission beach get-a-way. All is well-until Jigsaw shows up on the scene.The discovery of a beach treasure could change everything for Lupe's family. But can Rudy trick Jigsaw into helping him pull off the most important mission of his life?Based on a true story-kind of.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595405770
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
"In this heartwarming adventure, Rudy the Runt will capture the hearts of children, while teaching the virtues of compassion, mercy, and friendship." Voted "World's Best Runt Tale" by The Rodent Times Review.Little Rudy can't imagine anything better than living in the Guatemala City Dump; a rodent's paradise full of tasty treats, a Barbie mansion with a pool, and his own fire truck. Unfortunately, life isn't so good for children living nearby in makeshift shacks. For kids like eleven-year-old Lupe, it's all about survival.When the young Guatemalan girl rescues Rudy from the dump bully; a tomcat named Jigsaw, Rudy repays her kindness by finding treasures she can sell and trade for food.Rudy comes up with many clever and comical ways to outwit Jigsaw, who would like nothing better than to turn Rudy into a little mouse pull-a-part.Surfing, skurfing, and playing in a Calypso-go-go band, are only a few of the highlights on Rudy's mercy mission beach get-a-way. All is well-until Jigsaw shows up on the scene.The discovery of a beach treasure could change everything for Lupe's family. But can Rudy trick Jigsaw into helping him pull off the most important mission of his life?Based on a true story-kind of.
Car Trouble
Author: Kelly Rysten
Publisher: CCB Publishing
ISBN: 1926918045
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Cassidy Callahan uses her tracking talents for good, but sometimes doing a good job has bad consequences. Follow Cassidy through more crazy adventures as she helps Rusty Michaels bring in a serial killer, deals with tigers, feral dogs and rattlesnakes. Car troubles abound as she sets her sights on the Police Reserve Academy. Cassidy does her best to enter the world of the Joshua Hills Search and Rescue organization, but will she graduate or become Tyrone Trent's next victim? About the Author: Kelly Rysten was born in Florida and raised in the deserts of New Mexico. She and her husband presently reside in southern California where she continues to follow Cassidy's wild adventures and strives to put them into print. Her interest in writing and tracking spans many years, which allows her to bring a real authenticity to her characters and the adventures in her novels. She is the author of "Triple Trouble," the first book in the Cassidy Callahan Adventure series. Kelly and her husband have two grown children and a crazy Shetland sheepdog named Pippin.
Publisher: CCB Publishing
ISBN: 1926918045
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Cassidy Callahan uses her tracking talents for good, but sometimes doing a good job has bad consequences. Follow Cassidy through more crazy adventures as she helps Rusty Michaels bring in a serial killer, deals with tigers, feral dogs and rattlesnakes. Car troubles abound as she sets her sights on the Police Reserve Academy. Cassidy does her best to enter the world of the Joshua Hills Search and Rescue organization, but will she graduate or become Tyrone Trent's next victim? About the Author: Kelly Rysten was born in Florida and raised in the deserts of New Mexico. She and her husband presently reside in southern California where she continues to follow Cassidy's wild adventures and strives to put them into print. Her interest in writing and tracking spans many years, which allows her to bring a real authenticity to her characters and the adventures in her novels. She is the author of "Triple Trouble," the first book in the Cassidy Callahan Adventure series. Kelly and her husband have two grown children and a crazy Shetland sheepdog named Pippin.
His Forgotten Colton Fiancée
Author: Bonnie Vanak
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488093121
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
“I’m engaged to you?” A Coltons of Red Ridge story When Quinn Colton is injured in an explosion, undercover FBI agent West Brand is devastated. Not only is she unable to recognize him, her secret fiancé, but everything the two of them hold dear is in danger. Together, they investigate the incident that caused her amnesia and track a killer. But can West convince Quinn that their happily-ever-after is still on the horizon?
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488093121
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
“I’m engaged to you?” A Coltons of Red Ridge story When Quinn Colton is injured in an explosion, undercover FBI agent West Brand is devastated. Not only is she unable to recognize him, her secret fiancé, but everything the two of them hold dear is in danger. Together, they investigate the incident that caused her amnesia and track a killer. But can West convince Quinn that their happily-ever-after is still on the horizon?