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Author: R. Kenley Elliott Publisher: Author House ISBN: 1477254307 Category : Humor Languages : en Pages : 74
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Laugh along with the author as he relates humorous anecdotes about growing up in the Eastern Kentucky town of Lynch which is located in Harlan County. Everyone should find something that relates to humorous incidents that occurred during his or her childhood. Learn the art of rat fishing, how to be a barber and make wine. Also reflect for a few moments as the author pays tribute to the brave young Marines he fought with in Vietnam and now see their names reside on a black granite wall in Washington, DC for eternity.
Author: R. Kenley Elliott Publisher: Author House ISBN: 1477254307 Category : Humor Languages : en Pages : 74
Book Description
Laugh along with the author as he relates humorous anecdotes about growing up in the Eastern Kentucky town of Lynch which is located in Harlan County. Everyone should find something that relates to humorous incidents that occurred during his or her childhood. Learn the art of rat fishing, how to be a barber and make wine. Also reflect for a few moments as the author pays tribute to the brave young Marines he fought with in Vietnam and now see their names reside on a black granite wall in Washington, DC for eternity.
Author: Barb Rosenstock Publisher: Astra Publishing House ISBN: 1635924472 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 42
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Learn about the creation of the unique American music called bluegrass through the story of Bill Monroe. Bill Monroe loved many things: playing music, his big family, and his home in the bluegrass state of Kentucky. Even though his eyes were crossed and didn't work right, Bill's ears worked hard, picking out all sorts of sounds around his treasured home: rushing streams, wailing winds, and sundown jamborees with his family. Through heartache and hard times, Bill held on to these sounds that reminded him of home. Award-winning author Barb Rosenstock and illustrator Edwin Fotheringham beautifully capture the ups and downs of Bill Monroe's musical journey, and how his deep Kentucky roots helped him create a unique form of American music--bluegrass. Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash and Jerry Garcia all credit Bill Monroe with influencing their music.
Author: Chris Offutt Publisher: Vintage ISBN: 0307791815 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 193
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Kentucky straight is bourbon with no mixer. Kentucky Straight is Kentucky seen without nostalgic gloss. These riveting, often heartbreaking stories, take us through country that is unmapped. They are set in a nameless Appalachian community too small to be called a town, a place where wanting an education is a mark of ungodly arrogance and dowsing for water a legitimate occupation; where hunting is not a sport but a means of survival. These are stories of coal miners and backwoods medicine men, of gamblers and marijuana farmers, tales of real tragedy and unutterable strangeness that convey their sense of place so vividly that we feel its ground rise beneath our feet. Offutt has received a James Michener Grant and a Kentucky Arts Council Award.
Author: Barry Lyga Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ISBN: 0547076347 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 421
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In his follow-up to "The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl," Lyga delivers a disturbing, ripped-from-the-headlines novel about a seventh-grade boy who has a very adult relationship with his female teacher.
Author: Ricky Skaggs Publisher: Harper Collins ISBN: 006209243X Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 299
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In Kentucky Traveler, Ricky Skaggs, the music legend who revived modern bluegrass music, gives a warm, honest, one-of-a-kind memoir of forty years in music—along with the Ten Commandments of Bluegrass, as handed down by Ricky’s mentor Bill Monroe; the Essential Guide to Bedrock Country Songs, a lovingly compiled walk through the songs that have moved Skaggs the most throughout his life; Songs the Lord Taught Us, a primer on Skaggs’s most essential gospel songs; and a bevy of personal snapshots of his musical heroes. For readers of Johnny Cash’s autobiography, lovers of O Brother Where Art Thou, and fans of country music and bluegrass, Kentucky Traveler is a priceless look at America’s most cherished and vibrant musical tradition through the eyes of someone who has lived it.
Author: Mallory Smith Publisher: Random House ISBN: 1984855433 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 336
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The diaries of a remarkable young woman who was determined to live a meaningful and happy life despite her struggle with cystic fibrosis and a rare superbug—from age fifteen to her death at the age of twenty-five—the inspiration for the original streaming documentary Salt in My Soul “An exquisitely nuanced chronicle of a terrified but hopeful young woman whose life was beginning and ending, all at once.”—Los Angeles Times Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of three, Mallory Smith grew up to be a determined, talented young woman who inspired others even as she privately raged against her illness. Despite the daily challenges of endless medical treatments and a deep understanding that she’d never lead a normal life, Mallory was determined to “Live Happy,” a mantra she followed until her death. Mallory worked hard to make the most out of the limited time she had, graduating Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford University, becoming a cystic fibrosis advocate well known in the CF community, and embarking on a career as a professional writer. Along the way, she cultivated countless intimate friendships and ultimately found love. For more than ten years, Mallory recorded her thoughts and observations about struggles and feelings too personal to share during her life, leaving instructions for her mother to publish her work posthumously. She hoped that her writing would offer insight to those living with, or loving someone with, chronic illness. What emerges is a powerful and inspiring portrait of a brave young woman and blossoming writer who did not allow herself to be defined by disease. Her words offer comfort and hope to readers, even as she herself was facing death. Salt in My Soul is a beautifully crafted, intimate, and poignant tribute to a short life well lived—and a call for all of us to embrace our own lives as fully as possible.
Author: Roy J. Snell Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 133
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Roy J. Snell's 'Red Dynamite: A Mystery Story for Boys' is a riveting tale that combines elements of mystery, suspense, and adventure to create a thrilling literary experience. Set in the early 1900s, the book follows a group of young boys who stumble upon a dangerous plot involving stolen dynamite and must use their wits to unravel the mystery before it's too late. Snell's writing style is concise and engaging, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as the story unfolds. His attention to detail and well-developed characters make the narrative both captivating and immersive. 'Red Dynamite' fits within the tradition of boys' adventure literature, offering young readers a glimpse into a world of danger and intrigue. Roy J. Snell, known for his prolific contributions to juvenile fiction, showcases his storytelling prowess in this gripping mystery novel. His firsthand experience as a journalist and adventurer shines through in the authenticity and excitement of the plot. Fans of classic adventure stories will delight in the fast-paced action and clever sleuthing found in 'Red Dynamite.' I highly recommend this book to young readers and adventure enthusiasts alike, as it is sure to entertain and captivate audiences of all ages.
Author: Roy Judson Snell Publisher: Library of Alexandria ISBN: 1465594310 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 205
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ÒYou mean to say he takes those big, jug-like things down there empty and brings them up full?Ó Johnny Thompson, the boy from Illinois who had travelled far and seen many strange things, stared at Ballard Ball, the red-headed boy of the Cumberland Mountains of Kentucky, with surprise. If the truth were told, he found himself doubting the other boyÕs story. Here he was standing in the grinding room of an old fashioned mill watching massive stone wheels grind the corn he had carted from his cousinÕs store and at the same time discovering what promised to be a first class mystery right down here in the slow old Cumberland mountains where, he had supposed, nothing unusual ever happened. ÒBut whatÕs down there?Ó He was looking at the floor of the mill. At the same time he was hearing a curious sound, a sucking and hissing that might, he thought, have been the working of a small steam engine. But of course there was no steam engine, for there was no smoke stack and no smoke. ÒNothing down there but water. Some machines he brought months ago. TheyÕre down there. The water wheel runs them,Ó the other boy drawled. ÒOf course he wouldnÕt bring water up in the jugs and cart them away. Why should he? ThereÕs water everywhere. This river runs for miles. Besides,Ó his voice dropped, Òthat stuff he brings up is queer. ItÕs cold and it smokes. Yes sir, a sort of white smoke comes off it all the time.ÓÊ
Author: Benjamin Alire Sáenz Publisher: Cinco Puntos Press ISBN: 1935955322 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 226
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Winner of the 2013 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction Benjamin Alire S enz's stories reveal how all borders--real, imagined, sexual, human, the line between dark and light, addict and straight--entangle those who live on either side. Take, for instance, the Kentucky Club on Avenida Ju rez two blocks south of the Rio Grande. It's a touchstone for each of S enz's stories. His characters walk by, they might go in for a drink or to score, or they might just stay there for a while and let their story be told. S enz knows that the Kentucky Club, like special watering holes in all cities, is the contrary to borders. It welcomes Spanish and English, Mexicans and gringos, poor and rich, gay and straight, drug addicts and drunks, laughter and sadness, and even despair. It's a place of rich history and good drinks and cold beer and a long polished mahogany bar. Some days it smells like piss. "I'm going home to the other side." That's a strange statement, but you hear it all the time at the Kentucky Club. Benjamin Alire S enz is a highly regarded writer of fiction, poetry, and children's literature. Like these stories, his writing crosses borders and lands in our collective psyche. Poets & Writers Magazine named him one of the fifty most inspiring writers in the world. He's been a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and PEN Center's prestigious award for young adult fiction. S enz is the chair of the creative writing department of University of Texas at El Paso. Awards: PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction Lambda Literary Award Southwest Book Award
Author: R. Kenley Elliott
Author: R. Kenley Elliott
Author: Barb Rosenstock
Author: Chris Offutt
Author: Barry Lyga
Author: Ricky Skaggs
Author: Mallory Smith
Author: Roy J. Snell
Author: Roy Judson Snell
Author: Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Author: Jesse Stuart