Author: Henry O. Willingham
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781434375308
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Charles E. Mitchell ("Charlie") Rentschler learned to write terse sentences in a timely manner at Princeton University where he reported for, and became managing editor of, The Daily Princetonian. Eschewing a career as a writer, Charlie got an MBA from Harvard and has worked on Wall Street and industry, mainly running an iron foundry business for 17 years. Forcing himself to do some creative writing, Charlie writes a poem for the hand-made Christmas card that his wife and he have sent out for the past 35 years (Suzie, an extraordinary cook, concocts a recipe to accompany the poetry). Ineluctably, Charlie's verse is about "the land". West of Boston contains 20 of Charlie's poems.
One for the Fellas
Author: Henry O. Willingham
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781434375308
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Charles E. Mitchell ("Charlie") Rentschler learned to write terse sentences in a timely manner at Princeton University where he reported for, and became managing editor of, The Daily Princetonian. Eschewing a career as a writer, Charlie got an MBA from Harvard and has worked on Wall Street and industry, mainly running an iron foundry business for 17 years. Forcing himself to do some creative writing, Charlie writes a poem for the hand-made Christmas card that his wife and he have sent out for the past 35 years (Suzie, an extraordinary cook, concocts a recipe to accompany the poetry). Ineluctably, Charlie's verse is about "the land". West of Boston contains 20 of Charlie's poems.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781434375308
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Charles E. Mitchell ("Charlie") Rentschler learned to write terse sentences in a timely manner at Princeton University where he reported for, and became managing editor of, The Daily Princetonian. Eschewing a career as a writer, Charlie got an MBA from Harvard and has worked on Wall Street and industry, mainly running an iron foundry business for 17 years. Forcing himself to do some creative writing, Charlie writes a poem for the hand-made Christmas card that his wife and he have sent out for the past 35 years (Suzie, an extraordinary cook, concocts a recipe to accompany the poetry). Ineluctably, Charlie's verse is about "the land". West of Boston contains 20 of Charlie's poems.
Badfellas
Author: Tonino Benacquista
Publisher: Bitter Lemon Press
ISBN: 1908524154
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
In September to be released as the film THE FAMILY, starring Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer and Tommy Lee Jones. Directed by Luc Besson, produced by Martin Scorsese. Fred Blake has moved to Normandy with his dysfunctional family, ostensibly to write a history of the Allied landings.. But Fred’s real name is Giovanni Manzoni - an ex-Mafia boss who has snitched. And his record in other locations under the FBI Witness Protection Program would indicate that his cover is not likely to last very long.
Publisher: Bitter Lemon Press
ISBN: 1908524154
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
In September to be released as the film THE FAMILY, starring Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer and Tommy Lee Jones. Directed by Luc Besson, produced by Martin Scorsese. Fred Blake has moved to Normandy with his dysfunctional family, ostensibly to write a history of the Allied landings.. But Fred’s real name is Giovanni Manzoni - an ex-Mafia boss who has snitched. And his record in other locations under the FBI Witness Protection Program would indicate that his cover is not likely to last very long.
Top Fellas
Author: Tadhg Taylor
Publisher: UoM Custom Book Centre
ISBN: 9780980759488
Category : Gangs
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
Publisher: UoM Custom Book Centre
ISBN: 9780980759488
Category : Gangs
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
Badfellas
Author: Paul Williams
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241954746
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 695
Book Description
Organized crime took hold in Ireland and soon armed robberies, kidnappings and murder became commonplace. This book traces how the hugely lucrative drug trade that then emerged led to the gang wars that have corroded communities and devastated countless lives. It describes in gripping detail the shocking depths to which the mobsters have sunk.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241954746
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 695
Book Description
Organized crime took hold in Ireland and soon armed robberies, kidnappings and murder became commonplace. This book traces how the hugely lucrative drug trade that then emerged led to the gang wars that have corroded communities and devastated countless lives. It describes in gripping detail the shocking depths to which the mobsters have sunk.
A Most Remarkable Fella
Author: Susan Loesser
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9780634009273
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
(Book). Composer, lyricist and driving force behind such songs and stage productions as "Heart and Soul," "Baby, It's Cold Outside," Guys and Dolls and The Most Happy Fella , Frank Loesser left an indelible mark on American music. In this rich and revealing biography, his daughter profiles this prolific musical mastermind, piecing together her own memories with those of singers, songwriters, producers, friends and family members. The result is an accurate account of what it was like to know Frank Loesser: a very funny man with a fiery temper whose ferocious commitment to his art drove singers out of their minds and to their best. This comprehensive account of Loesser's life and career includes photos, drawings, lyrics and an index.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9780634009273
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
(Book). Composer, lyricist and driving force behind such songs and stage productions as "Heart and Soul," "Baby, It's Cold Outside," Guys and Dolls and The Most Happy Fella , Frank Loesser left an indelible mark on American music. In this rich and revealing biography, his daughter profiles this prolific musical mastermind, piecing together her own memories with those of singers, songwriters, producers, friends and family members. The result is an accurate account of what it was like to know Frank Loesser: a very funny man with a fiery temper whose ferocious commitment to his art drove singers out of their minds and to their best. This comprehensive account of Loesser's life and career includes photos, drawings, lyrics and an index.
Hoodfellas
Author: Richard Jeanty
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780978637347
Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When an ex-con finds himself destitute and in dire need of the basic necessities after he's released from prison, he turns to what he knows best, crime, but at what cost? Who's gonna keep the hood safe from his gang of thugs? The city will be under siege by extortion, murder and mayhem, but the Hoodfellas won't go down without a fight.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780978637347
Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When an ex-con finds himself destitute and in dire need of the basic necessities after he's released from prison, he turns to what he knows best, crime, but at what cost? Who's gonna keep the hood safe from his gang of thugs? The city will be under siege by extortion, murder and mayhem, but the Hoodfellas won't go down without a fight.
Hoodfellas II
Author: Richard Jeanty
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780981999807
Category : Gangsters
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In a foreign land, Deon is at the mercy of his friend, Jean Paul, who invited him down to the impoverished nation of Haiti. Navigating the nation will take some time. However, with the kind of money Deon brought with him, he understands everything is for sale in Haiti and his buying power is unlimited. Deon never thought that he would be kidnapped for a ransom large enough to leave him broke by the most ruthless thugs that he has ever encountered. As he soon finds out, his life is also for sale and he better find a way to pay quickly. However, no one should ever underestimate the heart of an American Gangster. Betrayal, envy, greed and jealousy force the Hoodfellas to rethink their position and figure out who%u2019s truly the enemy amongst their friends. Crazy D will once again emerge as he%u2019s forced to face the harsh realities of a made-man.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780981999807
Category : Gangsters
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In a foreign land, Deon is at the mercy of his friend, Jean Paul, who invited him down to the impoverished nation of Haiti. Navigating the nation will take some time. However, with the kind of money Deon brought with him, he understands everything is for sale in Haiti and his buying power is unlimited. Deon never thought that he would be kidnapped for a ransom large enough to leave him broke by the most ruthless thugs that he has ever encountered. As he soon finds out, his life is also for sale and he better find a way to pay quickly. However, no one should ever underestimate the heart of an American Gangster. Betrayal, envy, greed and jealousy force the Hoodfellas to rethink their position and figure out who%u2019s truly the enemy amongst their friends. Crazy D will once again emerge as he%u2019s forced to face the harsh realities of a made-man.
Epoca: The Tree of Ecrof
Author: Kobe Bryant
Publisher: Granity Studios
ISBN: 1949520080
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
#1 New York Times Bestseller From the mind of basketball legend, Academy Award–winning, and New York Times–bestselling storyteller Kobe Bryant comes a new tale of finding your strength against all odds. Set in an alternate classical world dominated by sports and a magical power called grana, Epoca: The Tree of Ecrof is the story of two children: the lowly born Rovi and the crown princess Pretia who uncover and battle terrible evil and discover their inner strength along the way. Epoca: The Tree of Ecrof takes place at the most elite sports academy in the land, where the best child-athletes are sent to hone their skills. When Rovi and Pretia arrive, each harboring a secret about themselves, they begin to suspect that something evil is at play at the school. In the course of their first year, they must learn to master their grana in order to save the world from dark forces that are rising.
Publisher: Granity Studios
ISBN: 1949520080
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
#1 New York Times Bestseller From the mind of basketball legend, Academy Award–winning, and New York Times–bestselling storyteller Kobe Bryant comes a new tale of finding your strength against all odds. Set in an alternate classical world dominated by sports and a magical power called grana, Epoca: The Tree of Ecrof is the story of two children: the lowly born Rovi and the crown princess Pretia who uncover and battle terrible evil and discover their inner strength along the way. Epoca: The Tree of Ecrof takes place at the most elite sports academy in the land, where the best child-athletes are sent to hone their skills. When Rovi and Pretia arrive, each harboring a secret about themselves, they begin to suspect that something evil is at play at the school. In the course of their first year, they must learn to master their grana in order to save the world from dark forces that are rising.
The Fellas
Author: Charles M. Terry
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
An engaging writer, Chuck Terry presents this powerful study on the tremendous obstacles that drug addicts drifting in and out of prison must overcome in order to get clean and "make it" in society. Thoroughly researched and based on sound theory, this text covers how societal reaction to drugs and addiction shape criminal policy and behavior. Terry's powerful voice as a writer brings each of "the fellas" to life as he tells their story on how they became addicts and documents their on going struggle with addiction---both in and out of prison. Terry follows the story of "the fellas" as they beat the odds, get clean, and try to make a better life for themselves. And, he tells the somber story of those who are not able to overcome the obstacles of drugs and prison.
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
An engaging writer, Chuck Terry presents this powerful study on the tremendous obstacles that drug addicts drifting in and out of prison must overcome in order to get clean and "make it" in society. Thoroughly researched and based on sound theory, this text covers how societal reaction to drugs and addiction shape criminal policy and behavior. Terry's powerful voice as a writer brings each of "the fellas" to life as he tells their story on how they became addicts and documents their on going struggle with addiction---both in and out of prison. Terry follows the story of "the fellas" as they beat the odds, get clean, and try to make a better life for themselves. And, he tells the somber story of those who are not able to overcome the obstacles of drugs and prison.