Author: Peter McSherry Publisher: Dundurn ISBN: 1554880963 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 226
Book Description
Short-listed for the 2000 Arthur Ellis Award for Best Non-Fiction Norman "Red" Ryan was a notorious bank robber, safecracker, and killer. He escaped from Kingston Penitentiary twice - first by force, and then years later by gulling the credulous into believing that he was "reformed." The dupes of Ryan's second emancipation included the prison's Roman Catholic chaplain, several nationally prominent citizens, the country's largest newspaper, and, ultimately, R.B. Bennett, the prime minister of Canada, who made the mistake of arranging a "political parole" for Ryan. Six people - three of them innocent victims - died as a result of Red Ryan's freedom. Dubbed "the Jesse James of Canada" and "Canada's most notorious criminal," Ryan had compiled a record of nineteen convictions for crimes of theft and violence, and had been in nine shooting affrays with police and citizens. He was a "lifer" in an era when "life" meant just that. Yet he got out of Kingston after just eleven and a half years and returned to Toronto, the city of his birth, amid fanfare befitting a national hero. His death in a liquor store robbery in Sarnia on May 23, 1936, just ten months after his release, was a huge jolt to Canada, and especially Toronto. How could such an obvious threat to society be paroled from prison as a paragon of reform? This question is central to The Big Red Fox. The answer lies not with Ryan himself - not even the cunning and deceitful Red Ryan could have hoodwinked his way out of a life sentence - but with those who helped him, and who benefited from his release.
Author: Eric Carle Publisher: Aladdin ISBN: 9780689844317 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 32
Book Description
It's Little Frog's birthday, and Mama Frog gets a big surprise when the guests show up for his party -- all the animals are the wrong color! Little Frog tells her she's not looking long enough, and he's right.
Author: Didi Dragon Publisher: ISBN: 9781735252452 Category : Emotions Languages : en Pages : 32
Book Description
"Little Red Fox affirms that ALL feelings are a natural, normal part of experiencing life. Sometimes we feel happy, sometimes we feel sad, sometimes angry, sometimes loved! Approaching feelings with understanding instead of trying to change them actually helps them simmer down. Little Red Fox notices each of her feelings, what prompted them, then she gets to decide how to act on them. This creates a healthy pattern for readers to use in their own lives. In the end, we may not always have control over how we feel (and that's okay!), but we can notice feelings, figure out what prompted them, and then decide how to act on those feelings . . . and that's most empowering of all!"--Amazon.com
Author: Anthony Hyde Publisher: ISBN: 9780140166767 Category : Languages : en Pages : 405
Book Description
Een Amerikaanse journalist gaat op verzoek van een vriendin op zoek naar haar verdwenen stiefvader en raakt daardoor verzeild in een gevaarlijk spionagecomplot.
Author: John D. MacDonald Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks ISBN: 0812983947 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 226
Book Description
From a beloved master of crime fiction, The Quick Red Fox is one of many classic novels featuring Travis McGee, the hard-boiled detective who lives on a houseboat. She’s the opposite of a damsel in distress: a famous movie star, very beautiful, very much in control of her life. She’s just made one little mistake and now she needs Travis McGee to set it right. The money is good and Travis’s funds are in need of replenishing. But that’s not the only reason he takes the case. There is the movie star’s assistant—efficient and reserved, with a sadness underneath that makes McGee feel he’d brave any danger to help her. “John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all us in the field. Talk about the best.”—Mary Higgins Clark Sultry movie star Lysa Dean has gotten herself into a spot of blackmail, posing for naked photos while participating in a debauched party near Big Sur. If the pictures get out, Lysa’s engagement to her rich, strait laced fiancé doesn’t stand a chance. Enter Travis McGee, who’s agreed to put a stop to the extortion, working alongside Lysa’s assistant, Dana Holtzer. They begin by tracking down everyone associated with the lurid evening, and soon enough they’re led on a chase across the nation as murder after murder piles up. Further complicating matters, Travis and Dana’s relationship soon turns steamy. And just when he thinks he knows exactly where things are headed, one big twist shakes McGee’s life to the very foundation. Features a new Introduction by Lee Child
Author: Laurence Pringle Publisher: Astra Publishing House ISBN: 1635928524 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 32
Book Description
This gorgeous and lyrical picture book follows a year in the life of a red fox named Vixen. Kids will learn about a common backyard neighbor as they read how Vixen finds food, hunts, escapes threats, finds a mate, and raises her kits—all the way to the day that she and her mate watch their kits head off to lead their own secret lives. Stunning, realistic illustrations celebrate the beauty of these mysterious creatures as readers learn important facts through an engaging and fascinating story. The book also includes back matter with more in-depth information, a glossary, and further resources.
Author: Red Fox (Chief) Publisher: Fawcett ISBN: 9780449218037 Category : Indians of North America Languages : en Pages : 0
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Son of the Sioux, nephew of Crazy Horse and leading spokesman for the great Indian legacy, Chief Red Fox witnessed both Custer's last stand and heard the news of the Vietnam War. Here, in his own words, is his unforgettable story, the story of a long-suffering but still proud people.
Author: Charles G. D. Sir Roberts Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 183
Book Description
"Red Fox" by Charles G. D. Sir Roberts is an immersive adventure that immerses readers in the captivating life of the titular Red Fox, set against the backdrop of the untamed Ringwaak Wilds. Roberts, with his exceptional storytelling talent, weaves a narrative that is nothing short of enthralling. Through vivid descriptions and intricate character development, he skillfully paints a picture of the wilderness and its inhabitants, inviting readers to embark on a thrilling journey. Within these pages, one encounters the essence of survival, cunning, and the relentless pursuit of triumph over formidable adversaries. Roberts' storytelling prowess shines as he expertly captures the untamed beauty of the Ringwaak Wilds and the extraordinary life of Red Fox, making this book an absolute must-read for adventure enthusiasts and those seeking a captivating tale of the natural world.
Author: Sir Charles G. D. Roberts Publisher: BEYOND BOOKS HUB ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 162
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The thrilling clamour grew louder, grew nearer, muffled now and then for a few moments as the trail which the dogs were following led through some dense thicket of spruce or fir. Soon an uneasy look came over the shrewd, grayish-yellow face of the old fox, as he realized that the trail in question was the one which he had himself made but two hours earlier, on his return from a survey of a neighbouring farmer’s hen-roost. He had taken many precautions with that homeward trail, tangling and breaking it several times; but he knew that ultimately, for all its deviations and subtleties, it might lead the dogs to this little warm den on the hillside, wherein his mate had but yesterday given birth to five blind, helpless, whimpering puppies. As the slim red mother realized the same fact, her fangs bared themselves in a silent snarl, and, backing up against the mouth of the burrow, she stood there an image of savage resolution, a dangerous adversary for any beast less powerful than bear or panther....FROM THE BOOKS.
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