Author: Jamey LeVier
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1462839983
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Rose Buddies is set in the Summer of 1972 in a diner in the small town of Parker, Pennsylvania. The Rose Bud was a cozy meeting place for several breakfast clubbers - a hodge-podge of gentlemen who met every morning to tell immaculate tales. Find out what fascinating stories they had to tell, and get a few laughs in the process.
Rose Buddies
Author: Jamey LeVier
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1462839983
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Rose Buddies is set in the Summer of 1972 in a diner in the small town of Parker, Pennsylvania. The Rose Bud was a cozy meeting place for several breakfast clubbers - a hodge-podge of gentlemen who met every morning to tell immaculate tales. Find out what fascinating stories they had to tell, and get a few laughs in the process.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1462839983
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113
Book Description
Rose Buddies is set in the Summer of 1972 in a diner in the small town of Parker, Pennsylvania. The Rose Bud was a cozy meeting place for several breakfast clubbers - a hodge-podge of gentlemen who met every morning to tell immaculate tales. Find out what fascinating stories they had to tell, and get a few laughs in the process.
Tar Heel Traveler
Author: Scott Mason
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 076276743X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
A blend of oral history and memoir with a good dose of quirky humor, the Tar Heel Traveler is a celebratory look at the people and places of North Carolina. Mason is the TV reporter—the Tar Heel Traveler—who journeys across North Carolina profiling colorful characters and out-of-the-way places.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 076276743X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
A blend of oral history and memoir with a good dose of quirky humor, the Tar Heel Traveler is a celebratory look at the people and places of North Carolina. Mason is the TV reporter—the Tar Heel Traveler—who journeys across North Carolina profiling colorful characters and out-of-the-way places.
Cruising World
Legendary Locals of Elizabeth City
Author: Marjorie Ann Berry
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439647232
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Elizabeth City is rich in legend and lore. The pirate Blackbeard was a frequent visitor to the area, selling his ill-gotten goods to a willing populace. The Wright brothers made Elizabeth City the first leg of their trips to Kitty Hawk, and they bought materials to build their flying machine from Kramer Brothers, a local lumberyard. Champion nine-ball player Luther Wimpy Lassiter was born and died here. Young Beautiful Nell Cropsey was murdered in 1901; her death is the towns most enduring mystery. Newspaperman W.O. Saunders, editor of the Independent, was known nationally after he walked down New Yorks Fifth Avenue in pajamas to protest uncomfortable work attire. Young Tamsen Donner, a member of the ill-fated Donner Party, was a teacher here in the 1830s. Fred Fearings Rose Buddies welcomed boaters to Elizabeth City with homegrown roses and wine and cheese parties. He has entertained Walter Cronkite and Willard Scott, among other luminaries. These are just a few of the stories, mysteries, and legends of Elizabeth Citys past and present.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439647232
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Elizabeth City is rich in legend and lore. The pirate Blackbeard was a frequent visitor to the area, selling his ill-gotten goods to a willing populace. The Wright brothers made Elizabeth City the first leg of their trips to Kitty Hawk, and they bought materials to build their flying machine from Kramer Brothers, a local lumberyard. Champion nine-ball player Luther Wimpy Lassiter was born and died here. Young Beautiful Nell Cropsey was murdered in 1901; her death is the towns most enduring mystery. Newspaperman W.O. Saunders, editor of the Independent, was known nationally after he walked down New Yorks Fifth Avenue in pajamas to protest uncomfortable work attire. Young Tamsen Donner, a member of the ill-fated Donner Party, was a teacher here in the 1830s. Fred Fearings Rose Buddies welcomed boaters to Elizabeth City with homegrown roses and wine and cheese parties. He has entertained Walter Cronkite and Willard Scott, among other luminaries. These are just a few of the stories, mysteries, and legends of Elizabeth Citys past and present.
Rarest of Blues
Author: Leah Beth Collins
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1638857040
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
How can love letters from a World War I correspondence still be relevant? After abruptly leaving college, Samantha Schuyler sets out to find an answer on her sojourn to Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Finishing a tour in Iraq, Coastie Kyle Kincaid settles into civilian life. While touring the art district, Sam stops at a quaint coffeehouse and encounters Kyle Kincaid. Integrous, Kyle is determined to earn her trust. Vulnerable, Sam is determined to keep her darkest secret hidden until love’s tenderness softens her resolve. Inspired by Sam rekindling her passion for art, Kyle renews his passion for politics. While Kyle gets closer to realizing his dream, Sam faces her worst nightmare, returning to the place she fears most. In a cruel twist of fate, Kyle finds himself torn between the life he leads and a life without Sam. Shattered dreams and broken trust are the obstacles on the path to forgiveness. If romance is a buoy, then redemption is an anchor. The words that have the power to trade yesterday’s hurt for tomorrow’s hope can be found in unexpected places. Through God’s grace and mercy, life can surprise us with the rarest of blues.
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1638857040
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
How can love letters from a World War I correspondence still be relevant? After abruptly leaving college, Samantha Schuyler sets out to find an answer on her sojourn to Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Finishing a tour in Iraq, Coastie Kyle Kincaid settles into civilian life. While touring the art district, Sam stops at a quaint coffeehouse and encounters Kyle Kincaid. Integrous, Kyle is determined to earn her trust. Vulnerable, Sam is determined to keep her darkest secret hidden until love’s tenderness softens her resolve. Inspired by Sam rekindling her passion for art, Kyle renews his passion for politics. While Kyle gets closer to realizing his dream, Sam faces her worst nightmare, returning to the place she fears most. In a cruel twist of fate, Kyle finds himself torn between the life he leads and a life without Sam. Shattered dreams and broken trust are the obstacles on the path to forgiveness. If romance is a buoy, then redemption is an anchor. The words that have the power to trade yesterday’s hurt for tomorrow’s hope can be found in unexpected places. Through God’s grace and mercy, life can surprise us with the rarest of blues.
Explorer's Guide Virginia Beach, Richmond and Tidewater Virginia
Author: Renee Wright
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 1581571062
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 459
Book Description
The definitive, comprehensive guide to Virginia Beach, Richmond and surrounding areas, with hundreds of lodging, dining, and recreational recommendations. Explore this vital region—Virginia Beach and Richmond, the state capitol. Author Renee Wright offers extensive coverage of Colonial Williamsburg, historic James-town, and Norfolk, home to the great Atlantic Fleet. Includes special sections on Civil War battlefields, maritime history, Hampton Roads’ quadricentennial, and bird-watching opportunities in the region.
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 1581571062
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 459
Book Description
The definitive, comprehensive guide to Virginia Beach, Richmond and surrounding areas, with hundreds of lodging, dining, and recreational recommendations. Explore this vital region—Virginia Beach and Richmond, the state capitol. Author Renee Wright offers extensive coverage of Colonial Williamsburg, historic James-town, and Norfolk, home to the great Atlantic Fleet. Includes special sections on Civil War battlefields, maritime history, Hampton Roads’ quadricentennial, and bird-watching opportunities in the region.
Yachting
Windshifts
Author: Jane Grossman
Publisher: Windshifts
ISBN: 9781420869828
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Have you ever dreamed of running away to a tropical island? In 1996 Jane Grossman left behind a comfortable life in Chicago and set off with her husband on their 34-foot sailboat, Iniki, to sail South America. What began as a chance to simplify their lifestyle and to see the islands gradually evolved to a sojourn of self-discovery, renewal and triumph over breast cancer. "Windshifts" is a true sailing adventure that chronicles the wonder and excitement, the difficulties and fears from a woman's perspective. Vivid details and delightful descriptions of exotic lands, cultural interactions and inevitable conflicts of a husband and wife confined to close quarters involve the reader with all of their senses. More importantly, it is a reflection on dealing with the unexpected challenges that confront us all throughout our lives.
Publisher: Windshifts
ISBN: 9781420869828
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Have you ever dreamed of running away to a tropical island? In 1996 Jane Grossman left behind a comfortable life in Chicago and set off with her husband on their 34-foot sailboat, Iniki, to sail South America. What began as a chance to simplify their lifestyle and to see the islands gradually evolved to a sojourn of self-discovery, renewal and triumph over breast cancer. "Windshifts" is a true sailing adventure that chronicles the wonder and excitement, the difficulties and fears from a woman's perspective. Vivid details and delightful descriptions of exotic lands, cultural interactions and inevitable conflicts of a husband and wife confined to close quarters involve the reader with all of their senses. More importantly, it is a reflection on dealing with the unexpected challenges that confront us all throughout our lives.
Halcyon Days
Author: Austin E. Moorhouse
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1412218993
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
This book is a sailing travel-adventure demonstrating how dreams can come true for those who have the desire to accomplish, persistence, a sense of adventure and are willing to take risks in order to make their dreams come true. It is about the pleasures, responsibilities, trials and tribulations that go along with any major change in lifestyles.
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1412218993
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
This book is a sailing travel-adventure demonstrating how dreams can come true for those who have the desire to accomplish, persistence, a sense of adventure and are willing to take risks in order to make their dreams come true. It is about the pleasures, responsibilities, trials and tribulations that go along with any major change in lifestyles.
Explorer's Guide Virginia Beach, Richmond and Tidewater Virginia: Includes Williamsburg, Norfolk, and Jamestown: A Great Destination (Explorer's Great Destinations)
Author: Renee Wright
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 1581579039
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 459
Book Description
The definitive, comprehensive guide to Virginia Beach, Richmond and surrounding areas, with hundreds of lodging, dining, and recreational recommendations. Explore this vital region—Virginia Beach and Richmond, the state capitol. Author Renee Wright offers extensive coverage of Colonial Williamsburg, historic James-town, and Norfolk, home to the great Atlantic Fleet. Includes special sections on Civil War battlefields, maritime history, Hampton Roads’ quadricentennial, and bird-watching opportunities in the region.
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 1581579039
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 459
Book Description
The definitive, comprehensive guide to Virginia Beach, Richmond and surrounding areas, with hundreds of lodging, dining, and recreational recommendations. Explore this vital region—Virginia Beach and Richmond, the state capitol. Author Renee Wright offers extensive coverage of Colonial Williamsburg, historic James-town, and Norfolk, home to the great Atlantic Fleet. Includes special sections on Civil War battlefields, maritime history, Hampton Roads’ quadricentennial, and bird-watching opportunities in the region.