Author: Ed Fair
Publisher: Ed Fair
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 107
Book Description
Slow Descent - He came to west Texas for a little vacation. He saw her begging on the Juarez bridge. He had a plan … but she had one too. Hungry - He had lived on the streets from a very young age, and each day he struggled to stay alive for another day… suddenly, everything changed in a most unforseeable way. Breaking Out - She had lived in her husband’s shadow from the day they met… then she found a most unusual way to break free. What life changing and extraordinary event does each of these characters encounter? A collection of ten poetic, dynamic and colorful little stories, each included in both English and Spanish. The writer’s life experiences in central Texas in the 1960s and 1970s, not that far from the Texas-Mexico border, influenced the theme and setting of most of the stories. Many of them take place in Texas and the southwest, although others could happen anywhere. You will enjoy this collection because you will find yourself transplanted into each story, walking with these many diverse characters, jolted by the next unexpected twist and each unpredictable ending.
Slow Descent and Other Little Stories
Author: Ed Fair
Publisher: Ed Fair
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 107
Book Description
Slow Descent - He came to west Texas for a little vacation. He saw her begging on the Juarez bridge. He had a plan … but she had one too. Hungry - He had lived on the streets from a very young age, and each day he struggled to stay alive for another day… suddenly, everything changed in a most unforseeable way. Breaking Out - She had lived in her husband’s shadow from the day they met… then she found a most unusual way to break free. What life changing and extraordinary event does each of these characters encounter? A collection of ten poetic, dynamic and colorful little stories, each included in both English and Spanish. The writer’s life experiences in central Texas in the 1960s and 1970s, not that far from the Texas-Mexico border, influenced the theme and setting of most of the stories. Many of them take place in Texas and the southwest, although others could happen anywhere. You will enjoy this collection because you will find yourself transplanted into each story, walking with these many diverse characters, jolted by the next unexpected twist and each unpredictable ending.
Publisher: Ed Fair
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 107
Book Description
Slow Descent - He came to west Texas for a little vacation. He saw her begging on the Juarez bridge. He had a plan … but she had one too. Hungry - He had lived on the streets from a very young age, and each day he struggled to stay alive for another day… suddenly, everything changed in a most unforseeable way. Breaking Out - She had lived in her husband’s shadow from the day they met… then she found a most unusual way to break free. What life changing and extraordinary event does each of these characters encounter? A collection of ten poetic, dynamic and colorful little stories, each included in both English and Spanish. The writer’s life experiences in central Texas in the 1960s and 1970s, not that far from the Texas-Mexico border, influenced the theme and setting of most of the stories. Many of them take place in Texas and the southwest, although others could happen anywhere. You will enjoy this collection because you will find yourself transplanted into each story, walking with these many diverse characters, jolted by the next unexpected twist and each unpredictable ending.
Everything Is Miscellaneous
Author: David Weinberger
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805088113
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Attempts to explain how new ways of classifying digital data will impact society.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805088113
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Attempts to explain how new ways of classifying digital data will impact society.
The Unlikely Twins and More Stories
Author: Ed Fair
Publisher: Ed Fair
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
In THE UNLIKELY TWINS AND MORE STORIES, you'll meet a cast of most intriguing individuals, including: LUCKY - He had been lucky all of his life, at least so he thought…until he got hit with something so devastating that he simply could not grasp it. THE UNLIKELY TWINS - The fraternal twins had nothing in common… except for one disturbing and dangerous vice in which they were destructively in sync. THE DAMAGED PROFESSOR - He was a strange character with an eye patch and a ragged face who liked to pontificate to the kids in the park… but horrible rumors swirled around him and his past. What bizarre and unforeseen events will these and the other characters in this collection encounter? What awaits them around every dark and mysterious corner? Buckle in and enjoy the journey through these ten short stories and one poem, each full of unexpected twists and turns and surprise endings fit for a Rod Serling Twilight Zone episode. These sometimes jarring and always colorful stories cover many genres including literary and historical fiction. They are scattered across different times - from the 1800s to the present day and many places - from Texas and the southwest to Mexico, Costa Rica and Colombia. Ed Fair's The Unlikely Twins and More Stories is a fitting follow-up to his Slow Descent and Other Little Stories with each tale again told in both English and Spanish. Readers will find themselves transported into each story, becoming part of the images, the colors, the sounds, and the emotions. Get ready for the ride!
Publisher: Ed Fair
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
In THE UNLIKELY TWINS AND MORE STORIES, you'll meet a cast of most intriguing individuals, including: LUCKY - He had been lucky all of his life, at least so he thought…until he got hit with something so devastating that he simply could not grasp it. THE UNLIKELY TWINS - The fraternal twins had nothing in common… except for one disturbing and dangerous vice in which they were destructively in sync. THE DAMAGED PROFESSOR - He was a strange character with an eye patch and a ragged face who liked to pontificate to the kids in the park… but horrible rumors swirled around him and his past. What bizarre and unforeseen events will these and the other characters in this collection encounter? What awaits them around every dark and mysterious corner? Buckle in and enjoy the journey through these ten short stories and one poem, each full of unexpected twists and turns and surprise endings fit for a Rod Serling Twilight Zone episode. These sometimes jarring and always colorful stories cover many genres including literary and historical fiction. They are scattered across different times - from the 1800s to the present day and many places - from Texas and the southwest to Mexico, Costa Rica and Colombia. Ed Fair's The Unlikely Twins and More Stories is a fitting follow-up to his Slow Descent and Other Little Stories with each tale again told in both English and Spanish. Readers will find themselves transported into each story, becoming part of the images, the colors, the sounds, and the emotions. Get ready for the ride!
Best Little Stories from World War II
Author: C. Brian Kelly
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402254857
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 445
Book Description
The untold stories of bravery, triumph, and redemption in the depths of the darkest world war. Behind the great powers, global military conflict, and infamous battles are more than 100 incredible stories that bring to life the Second World War. During the six years of war were countless little-known moments of profound triumph and tragedy, bravery and cowardice, and good and evil. These amazing and unbelievable stories of brotherhood, redemption, escape, and civilian courage shed new light on the war that gripped the entire world. Experience the action through the eyes of people like: Lieutenant Jacob Beser, who was aboard both the Enola Gay and Bock's Car and felt the force of the shockwave that nearly destroyed the planes after dropping the H-bombs that obliterated Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Professor William Miller, who collapsed during a death march of POWs in Germany and was saved by the same man who had rescued him from what would have been a fatal car wreck in Pennsylvania five years earlier. The brave civilians who answered the British Admiralty's call to help rescue an army from Dunkirk during the height of a dangerous battle and sailed small fishing boats into relentless German fire, ultimately saving 335,000 men from This is the perfect book for any history buff looking for the untold stories of military and civilian daring during World War 2.
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402254857
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 445
Book Description
The untold stories of bravery, triumph, and redemption in the depths of the darkest world war. Behind the great powers, global military conflict, and infamous battles are more than 100 incredible stories that bring to life the Second World War. During the six years of war were countless little-known moments of profound triumph and tragedy, bravery and cowardice, and good and evil. These amazing and unbelievable stories of brotherhood, redemption, escape, and civilian courage shed new light on the war that gripped the entire world. Experience the action through the eyes of people like: Lieutenant Jacob Beser, who was aboard both the Enola Gay and Bock's Car and felt the force of the shockwave that nearly destroyed the planes after dropping the H-bombs that obliterated Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Professor William Miller, who collapsed during a death march of POWs in Germany and was saved by the same man who had rescued him from what would have been a fatal car wreck in Pennsylvania five years earlier. The brave civilians who answered the British Admiralty's call to help rescue an army from Dunkirk during the height of a dangerous battle and sailed small fishing boats into relentless German fire, ultimately saving 335,000 men from This is the perfect book for any history buff looking for the untold stories of military and civilian daring during World War 2.
The Descent
Author: Jeff Long
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0609607022
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
We are not alone. Some call them devils or demons. But they are real. They are down there. And they are waiting for us to find them. In a cave in the Himalayas, a guide discovers a self-mutilated body with a warning: Satan exists. In the Kalahari Desert, a nun unearths evidence of a proto-human species and a deity called Older-than-Old. In Bosnia, something has been feeding upon the dead in a mass grave. So begins mankind’s most shocking realization: the underworld is a vast geological labyrinth populated by another race of beings. With all of Hell's precious resources and territories to be won, a global race ensues. Nations, armies, religions, and industries rush to colonize and exploit the subterranean frontier. A scientific expedition is launched westward to explore beneath the Pacific Ocean floor, both to catalog the riches there and to learn how life could develop in the sunless abyss. But in the dark underground, as humanity falls away from them, the scientists and mercenaries find themselves prey not only to the savage creatures, but also to their own treachery, mutiny, and greed. One thing is certain: Miles inside the earth, evil is very much alive.
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0609607022
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
We are not alone. Some call them devils or demons. But they are real. They are down there. And they are waiting for us to find them. In a cave in the Himalayas, a guide discovers a self-mutilated body with a warning: Satan exists. In the Kalahari Desert, a nun unearths evidence of a proto-human species and a deity called Older-than-Old. In Bosnia, something has been feeding upon the dead in a mass grave. So begins mankind’s most shocking realization: the underworld is a vast geological labyrinth populated by another race of beings. With all of Hell's precious resources and territories to be won, a global race ensues. Nations, armies, religions, and industries rush to colonize and exploit the subterranean frontier. A scientific expedition is launched westward to explore beneath the Pacific Ocean floor, both to catalog the riches there and to learn how life could develop in the sunless abyss. But in the dark underground, as humanity falls away from them, the scientists and mercenaries find themselves prey not only to the savage creatures, but also to their own treachery, mutiny, and greed. One thing is certain: Miles inside the earth, evil is very much alive.
Best Little Stories from World War I
Author: C. Brian Kelly
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402293453
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
Behind the tangled alliances, feuding royals, and deadly battles are the nearly 100 riveting true stories of the men and women who lived, fought, and survived the first Great War. Based on the writings of soldiers, politicians, kings, nurses, and military leaders, Best Little Stories from World War I humanizes their foibles, triumphs, and tragedies—and chronicles how the emergence of fervent national pride led not only to ruthless combat, but a critical turning point in the twentieth century. Fascinating characters come to life, including: Lady Almina, the 5th Countess of Carnavon, who turned her husband's Highclere Castle into a luxurious military hospital for British officers (and inspired the hit television show Downton Abbey). Otto Roosen, the high-flying German reconnaissance pilot, who was shot down not only one but twice—first by the Canadian ace Billy Bishop and then by a fellow German—and survived. Arthur Guy Empey, the American who volunteered for the British Army after the sinking of the Lusitania, then wrote a bestselling memoir about life in the muddy trenches of the western front.
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402293453
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
Behind the tangled alliances, feuding royals, and deadly battles are the nearly 100 riveting true stories of the men and women who lived, fought, and survived the first Great War. Based on the writings of soldiers, politicians, kings, nurses, and military leaders, Best Little Stories from World War I humanizes their foibles, triumphs, and tragedies—and chronicles how the emergence of fervent national pride led not only to ruthless combat, but a critical turning point in the twentieth century. Fascinating characters come to life, including: Lady Almina, the 5th Countess of Carnavon, who turned her husband's Highclere Castle into a luxurious military hospital for British officers (and inspired the hit television show Downton Abbey). Otto Roosen, the high-flying German reconnaissance pilot, who was shot down not only one but twice—first by the Canadian ace Billy Bishop and then by a fellow German—and survived. Arthur Guy Empey, the American who volunteered for the British Army after the sinking of the Lusitania, then wrote a bestselling memoir about life in the muddy trenches of the western front.
World War II as I Remember It and Other Short Stories
Author: Johnnie Howell
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1635688027
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Johnnie Howell served in the Second World War with the Sixty First Engineer Combat Battalion in the five major battles of Europe: Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge), Rhineland, and Central Europe. He was a part of the flank guards on the two principal drives across France: the Filaise Gap pocket with the First Army and the drive to Nancy and Metz, France, with Patton's Third Army. In World War II as I Remember It and Other Short Stories, Johnnie shares his personal stories of soldier life on the Western Front and his own short stories.
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1635688027
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Johnnie Howell served in the Second World War with the Sixty First Engineer Combat Battalion in the five major battles of Europe: Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge), Rhineland, and Central Europe. He was a part of the flank guards on the two principal drives across France: the Filaise Gap pocket with the First Army and the drive to Nancy and Metz, France, with Patton's Third Army. In World War II as I Remember It and Other Short Stories, Johnnie shares his personal stories of soldier life on the Western Front and his own short stories.
Taboo Erotica - Naughty Forbidden Short Stories
Author: Abbie Clover
Publisher: ForbiddenFables Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1392
Book Description
Indulge in the ultimate collection of 100 explicit romance stories for adults, women, and couples with our Erotica Books Mega Bundle. Lose yourself in a world filled with passion, desire, and steamy encounters as you explore the diverse range of fantasies and adventures found within this tantalizing collection. Whether you're seeking a thrilling read to ignite your own romantic life or simply craving an escape from the ordinary, these erotica books are guaranteed to leave you breathless and yearning for more. With this large collection at your fingertips, you'll have access to a treasure trove of seductive narratives that cater to every whim and fancy. From forbidden trysts in exotic locales to sizzling encounters between captivating characters, each story promises an immersive experience that will satisfy even the most discerning reader's desires. As you delve into this carefully curated selection of erotic tales, prepare to be transported into worlds where passion reigns supreme and boundaries are meant to be pushed—making it the perfect companion for those looking to add some spice into their lives. Whether you're curling up solo or sharing these gripping stories with a partner, our Erotica Books Mega Bundle ensures that every page is filled with pulse-pounding excitement and anticipation.
Publisher: ForbiddenFables Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1392
Book Description
Indulge in the ultimate collection of 100 explicit romance stories for adults, women, and couples with our Erotica Books Mega Bundle. Lose yourself in a world filled with passion, desire, and steamy encounters as you explore the diverse range of fantasies and adventures found within this tantalizing collection. Whether you're seeking a thrilling read to ignite your own romantic life or simply craving an escape from the ordinary, these erotica books are guaranteed to leave you breathless and yearning for more. With this large collection at your fingertips, you'll have access to a treasure trove of seductive narratives that cater to every whim and fancy. From forbidden trysts in exotic locales to sizzling encounters between captivating characters, each story promises an immersive experience that will satisfy even the most discerning reader's desires. As you delve into this carefully curated selection of erotic tales, prepare to be transported into worlds where passion reigns supreme and boundaries are meant to be pushed—making it the perfect companion for those looking to add some spice into their lives. Whether you're curling up solo or sharing these gripping stories with a partner, our Erotica Books Mega Bundle ensures that every page is filled with pulse-pounding excitement and anticipation.
The Complete Stories
Author: Morley Callaghan
Publisher: Exile Editions, Ltd.
ISBN: 9781550966053
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
The complete short fiction of Morley Callaghan appears as he comes into full recognition as one of the singular storytellers of our time. In four volumes, several stories are collected for the first time, two of which--"An Autumn Penitent” and "In His Own Country”--have been out of print for decades.
Publisher: Exile Editions, Ltd.
ISBN: 9781550966053
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
The complete short fiction of Morley Callaghan appears as he comes into full recognition as one of the singular storytellers of our time. In four volumes, several stories are collected for the first time, two of which--"An Autumn Penitent” and "In His Own Country”--have been out of print for decades.
The V-Files
Author: Nelson Onit Vazqueztell
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1403303967
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
In becoming a poet, Ive noticed that I now pay strict attention to every detail around me. I used to take my surroundings for granted, and I didnt always pay close attention to everything there was to notice. Welcome! Welcome once again to another book of poetry and to my wild, creative and imaginative mind. In this second poetry book I hope you find the stories much more interesting, the comedy much more refreshing and that the romance takes you to a few nostalgic moments of your own. You may notice that this second collection of my work is a little different to my first, TRUTH, COMEDY & POETRY for ALL, in that there are not as many love poems. This time around, I wanted to express a little more of my other sides instead of just the romance. So I decided, sure, there is still going to be plenty of heart felt tales in here, but there will be more emphasis on the serious and comic aspects this time around. I also made most of the poems much, much shorter. I wanted to make sure there wouldnt be constant thoughts of, "Gee, this poem is a little too long and therefore I am uncontrollably daydreaming due to the length of this study-hall of a poem." Then again, according to my test group, it seems that the long stories here are pretty good. But you can be the judge of that. The reason I wrote my first book was to get others into reading poetry and writing some of their own. However, the reason I wanted to write this second book was because I wanted to know that if I were to die tomorrow, I would leave something behind that could still make people smile or think. I wanted to create something that would last and be appreciated for generations to come. I wanted to leave behind a mark of my existence. And so here is my book. If you havent read my first book, well, I want to start over with a "Hello." I am a fairly new poet and writer who will either make you think, laugh or say, "My God this romantic material is going to come in handy for the next time I meet someone I like." Whatever the scenario, I just want to remind everyone that we all have three sides to us. We may not show all of them every day, but within all of us exists a serious side, a humorous side and a romantic side. In both of my poetry books I show my different characters, and then some. Especially, in THE V-FILES.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1403303967
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
In becoming a poet, Ive noticed that I now pay strict attention to every detail around me. I used to take my surroundings for granted, and I didnt always pay close attention to everything there was to notice. Welcome! Welcome once again to another book of poetry and to my wild, creative and imaginative mind. In this second poetry book I hope you find the stories much more interesting, the comedy much more refreshing and that the romance takes you to a few nostalgic moments of your own. You may notice that this second collection of my work is a little different to my first, TRUTH, COMEDY & POETRY for ALL, in that there are not as many love poems. This time around, I wanted to express a little more of my other sides instead of just the romance. So I decided, sure, there is still going to be plenty of heart felt tales in here, but there will be more emphasis on the serious and comic aspects this time around. I also made most of the poems much, much shorter. I wanted to make sure there wouldnt be constant thoughts of, "Gee, this poem is a little too long and therefore I am uncontrollably daydreaming due to the length of this study-hall of a poem." Then again, according to my test group, it seems that the long stories here are pretty good. But you can be the judge of that. The reason I wrote my first book was to get others into reading poetry and writing some of their own. However, the reason I wanted to write this second book was because I wanted to know that if I were to die tomorrow, I would leave something behind that could still make people smile or think. I wanted to create something that would last and be appreciated for generations to come. I wanted to leave behind a mark of my existence. And so here is my book. If you havent read my first book, well, I want to start over with a "Hello." I am a fairly new poet and writer who will either make you think, laugh or say, "My God this romantic material is going to come in handy for the next time I meet someone I like." Whatever the scenario, I just want to remind everyone that we all have three sides to us. We may not show all of them every day, but within all of us exists a serious side, a humorous side and a romantic side. In both of my poetry books I show my different characters, and then some. Especially, in THE V-FILES.