letters from skeptic son wrestles with his fathers

Jerome Robbins: That Broadway Man

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Conrad, Christine, PUBLISHER: Booth-Clibborn Editions, In this first illustrated book of the celebrated choreographer's life and work, extracts from personal journals and letters with photographs from his own collection reveal how some of the masterpieces of 20th century musical theatre and dance came about.

In the Shadow of Exile

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Moore, Patrick, PUBLISHER: Xlibris Corporation, "Robert Hayden has not been heard from for 5 years, ever since he disappeared during a politically-charged trial. His son, still angry over his father´ s actions, receives notice of his father´ s death and is told to come to a remote corner of northern New England. It is the first time any word as to his father´ s fate has been received. When he arrives, he learns where his father had been but not why and how he got there. The remote place has been a kind of exile from everyday life. The letters he discovers demonstrate a descent into despair over the years, but also an abiding love for his wife and son. These and other facts cause him to search more deeply into exactly what happened, and why - and whether powerful people are behind it all. He meets with ten of the jurors from the trial. Each has their own view of the case, the guilt or innocence of his father and why his father disappeared. As he proceeds, he learns that all was not proper in the handling of the jury and the case by the state. From an angry, "obey the rule" conformist who cannot understand his father´ s activism, he begins to appreciate more and more that vigilance is important to preserving democracy. Using the letters written during his father´ s years at the Ugala as instruction, he probes each juror to uncover unusual actions by the government during the trial. He also is ashamed that he has not made more effort in all these years to learn what happened to his father. Only after he returns to Ugala does he learn the truth about the cover-up and how to unravel the conflicting stories told by jurors and in the letters. He also learns what happened to the father who loved him more than he knew.

Gideon Lincecum, : A Biography

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Burkhalter, Lois Wood, PUBLISHER: University of Texas Press, In Gideon Lincecum's lifetime the United States expanded from fifteen to thirty-eight states--and Lincecum moved always with or ahead of that expansion. Possessed of a driving intellectual curiosity undeterred by lack of formal education, Lincecum examined all he confronted. He learned from Indians, he read widely, and he corresponded with the great minds of his day. In the process he became many things: physician, musician, botanist, entomologist, ornithologist, and translator of Indian dialects. His collection of information and specimens in the field of natural science was used by leading authorities. From his voluminous letters, Mrs. Burkhalter has constructed a picture of a "remarkable and delightful American who deserves a place in the history of this country."

Il padre e lo straniero

Giancarlo De Cataldo Diego is the father of a disabled child. In his son's institute he meets Walid from the Middle East. The two fathers become friends.This is a story of a deep human relationship, rooted in the sharing of pain, which becomes, for two in

Jack Kerouac: Selected Letters: Volume 2

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Charters, Ann / Kerouac, Jack, PUBLISHER: Viking Books, The first volume of Jack Kerouac's selected letters, published in , was hailed as an important and revealing addition to Kerouac scholarship. This second and final volume of letters, written between , the year On the Road was published, to one day before his death in at age forty-seven, tell Kerouac's life story through his candid correspondence with friends, confidants, and editors -- among them Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, Philip Whalen, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Joyce Johnson, and Malcolm Cowley. Documenting his continuing development as a writer, his travels, love affairs, and complicated family life, the letters also reveal Kerouac's amazing courage in the face of criticism and his never-ending quest to be the best writer possible. Jack Kerouac: Selected Letters offers unparalleled insight into the life and mind of this giant of the American literary landscape.

Seeking My Father's Love: Dear Dad, More Than Anything I

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Brummette, M. A., PUBLISHER: WestBow Press, In this enduring gift book, 16 heartfelt "Letters to Dad" offer profound insight for the Christian father striving to raise an emotionally and spiritually healthy daughter. What does a daughter need most from her father while growing up? Drawing upon her personal life experiences, journal entries, and meditations to pen Seeking My Father's Love, M. A. Brummette offers a revealing daughter's perspective on the answer to this question. Touching on topics ranging from love and trust to connection and courage to achievement and legacy, her poignant letters:] explore the father/daughter relationship from a daughter's perspective] provide a wonderful meditative tool for fathers and daughters] create an enduring gift book for fathers of daughters

Socks

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cleary, Beverly, PUBLISHER: HarperTrophy, Socks is one happy cat.... He lives with a nice young couple called Brickers who play with him, pet him, feed him treats, and always have a warm lap for him to sit in. Then a new baby joins the family Suddenly, the Brickers are sharing their laps and love with Charles William, and Socks is getting into trouble. He runs from a phantom dog, wrestles with Nana's best wig, and fights Old Taylor the tomcat for his territory. But as Charles William grows, Socks discovers that he has a new friend and a new way to be a part of the family. A purr-fectly hilarious portrait of life with a baby from a cat's point of view.

Letters from God for Teens: God's Promises for You

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Honor Books / Carlson, Melody, PUBLISHER: Honor Books, Letters from God for Teens is filled with advice that is candid and right on target -- appropriate for male and female readers, all church affiliations, and teens of all ages.

The Life and Ministry of William Booth: Founder of the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Green, Roger Joseph, PUBLISHER: Abingdon Press, Throughout his life, William Booth sought to minister to the least, the last, and the lost. Booth, together with his wife Catherine, founded and organized the world-wide mission still known as The Salvation Army. Booth's focus on the poor and marginalized comes directly from his theological convictions and his relationship with the Methodist movement in Great Britain, Particularly his understanding of John Wesley's doctrine of sanctification and emphasis on social activism. This grounding was the matrix from which Booth transformed his world.

Entreleadership: 20 Years of Practical Business Wisdom from

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ramsey, Dave, PUBLISHER: Howard Books, The most trusted voice in business shares how he grew his successful company from his living room table, with practical tips for starting a business.

Little Cub

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dunrea, Olivier, PUBLISHER: Philomel Books, A darling companion to "Old Bear and His Cub" from the "New York Times" bestselling creator of the Gossie books What's an Old Bear to do when he finds a Little Cub all alone and afraid of the dark? Adopt him, of course And help him try to get over his fears. In this book we see the father and son from "Old Bear and His Cub" meet for the first time--and grow to love one another. With the same bold art and humorous twist on parenting, Olivier Dunrea's tumbling bears will melt your heart and show how strong the bond is between any father and son pair.

Elwyn: The Beginning

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Babcock, J. M., PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, Aethelhard Elwyn survived a dangerous journey to arrive at Nottes Castle and meet his friend, Hutton Daarcy. With Elwyn Castle falling into enemy hands, he needs help from his friend to regain control of it. But his friend has problems of his own. Huttonas daughter, Kylin, refuses to marry her betrothed, a nearby lord of his own castle and land. Their marriage was to seal a pact made between the two lords to strengthen their position against the advancing enemy. Besides, the pact Hutton had with Elwyn Castle was made to Aethelhardas father. Hutton has to make many decisions quickly, and the constant problems with his daughter only fuel the flames of uncertainty. Can he trust the son of his long-time friend? Or will Aethelhardas inexperience cause both castles to fall?

Mustin: A Naval Family of the Twentieth Century

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Morton, John Fass, PUBLISHER: US Naval Institute Press, Three generations of a distinguished naval family are profiled in this biography whose publication coincides with the commissioning of the USS Mustin (DDG-89) the U.S. Navy's newest Arleigh Burke-class Aegis destroyer. The family's story intertwines with the history of the U.S. Navy as it rose through the century to become the preeminent maritime player on the international stage. Key participants in many of the major naval milestones of the twentieth century, the Mustins dealt, with tremendous technological and historical change, from the rise of the battleship and naval aviation to the introduction of missiles, nuclear submarines, and atomic weapons. Henry Mustin is acknowledged as one of the fathers of naval aviation. His son Lloyd followed a career in ordinance and gunnery becoming proficient in everything from small arms to nuclear weapons testing Lloyd's son, Hank, was a key player in the restoration of the surface Navy in the s and one of the first to execute the maritime strategy of the s. Hank's brother, Tom was a decorated brown-water warrior in the Vietnam War. Drawing upon oral histories, interviews, and family letters, papers and photographs, the book profiles the careers of these four men. For both the general reader and sea service professional, it features firsthand accounts of many important naval actions, including the Philippine Insurrection, Vera Cruz, Guadalcanal, and Operation Game Warden. The chapters dealing with the Vietnam War, in particular, afford multi-faceted insight into that tragic conflict from three perspectives. Lloyd serving, in Washington, Hank on the Pacific Command staff, Tom in the Mekong Delta. The intense degree to which technology,operations, and bureaucratic politics intersected their careers proves timeless.

I Wanna New Room

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Orloff, Karen Kaufman / Catrow, David, PUBLISHER: Putnam Publishing Group, Ever since their baby sister came along, Alex has been forced to share a room with his little brother, Ethan, and itAs a nightmare. Ethan always breaks stuff, snores like a walrus, and sticks crayons up his nose. No hardworking, well-behaved, practically grown-up boy like Alex should have to put up with that Writing letters to his mom convinced her to let him get his pet iguana, so Alex puts pencil to paper again, this time determined to get his own room. Though all of his powers of persuasion canAt get his dad to expand the house, he does come through with a fun alternativeAa tree house

The Same Sea

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Oz, Amos, PUBLISHER: Vintage/Ebury (a Division of Random, "The Same Sea" is Amos Oz's most adventurous and inventive novel, the book by which he would like to be remembered. The cast of characters ranges from a prodigal son to a widowed father who has taken in his son's enticing young girlfriend, who in turn sleeps with her boyfriend's close friend. The author himself receives phone calls from his characters, criticizing the way he portrays them in his novel. In this human profusion there is chaos and order, love and eroticism, loyalty and betrayal, and ultimately an extraordinary energy. "I wrote this book with everything I have. Language, music, structure--everything that I have.... This is the closest book I've written. Close to me, close to what I always wanted.... I went as far as I could."--Amos Oz

Voyage from a Lady Slipper

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Scott, S., PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, These stories, poems and letters are about becoming through compassionate interaction with others. They are about defining life through personal involvement not competitive intrigue. They are about seeing how we depart from others so as to be truly one with them.

My Son, My Sorrow

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Loving, Carol, PUBLISHER: New Horizon, Carol Loving's son Nick went from athletic and high-spirited to debilitated and depressed within two years of being diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease. Unable to walk, feed himself or speak clearly, Nick begged his mother to help him die. Reaching the most heart-wrenching decision of her life, Carol turned to Dr. Jack Kevorkian for help. My Son, My Sorrow is an eloquent contribution to the debate over "the right to die, " which only someone who has lived through the experience with a loved one can provide.

Statua Marvel Comics ARTFX+ PVC Statue 1/10 Deadpool (Marvel

Kotobukiya returns to their lineup of characters from Marvel Comics Marvel NOW! series to re-release the Merc with a Mouth himself: Deadpool!Beautifully sculpted in 1/10 scale, Deadpool stands 15cm/6 inches tall as he crouches, ready to go on the attackPresented in his iconic red and black outfit, Deadpool can be displayed with or without the sword in his left hand with interchangeable hand partsDeadpool includes magnets in his feet for extra stability on the included base.Display Deadpool on his own or along with other Marvel NOW! ARTFX+ statues from Kotobukiya.Codice a Barre / EAN Barcode: Produttore/ Manufacturer: KotobukiyaGenere prodotto / Theme: Deadpool

Cajas de Carton: Relatos de la Vida Peregrina de un Nino

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jimenez, Francisco, PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), Francisco Jimenez immigrated with his family to California from Tlaquepaque, Mexico. He worked in the fields of California as a child, and his autobiographical novel The Circuit tells the story of those younger years. Breaking Through finishes telling the story of his youth, ending with his departure to college.

Freezer Burn

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lansdale, Joe R., PUBLISHER: Mysterious Press, Bill's got his problems. He's not overly bright, has no visible means of support, and lives with his dead mom whose social security checks might stop coming if anyone else finds out. What's a good son to do in a situation like this? Stick up the firecracker stand across the street with two buddies, naturally. But only Bill makes it out of the bungled holdup alive, beaten down by exhaustion, exposure, and thousands of mosquito bites from the neck up. Rescued from certain doom by a cut-rate traveling freak show, Bill exploits his hideous new looks to evade police and blend in with his new comrades. And he probably won't stand out too much among the dogmen, bearded women, hermaphrodites, and the mysterious frozen man whose mute, sinister aura seems to tie them all together.

Swedenborgs Dream Diary

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bergquist, Lars / Null, Null / Hallengren, Anders, PUBLISHER: Swedenborg Foundation, Swedish man of letters Lars Bergquist explains the often enigmatic but always fascinating dream journal kept by Emanuel Swedenborg from to . A scientist, Swedenborg meticulously recorded his dreams and visions, adding interpretations that foreshadowed modern dream analysis. After an Easter vision in , Swedenborg abandoned his scientific studies and dedicated his life to studying the inner meaning of Sacred Scripture. In his diary, he reveals his daily life and the reflections that are a key to understanding his later spiritual works."The book enables us to follow Swedenborg...from dismal gloom to inner splendor." -- Gunnar Bronerg, Upsala Nya Tidning

Raising a Modern Day Knight: A Father's Role in Guiding His

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lewis, Robert, PUBLISHER: Focus on the Family Publishing, What does it mean to be a man? Moreover, how does a father instill these qualities in his son? Using as an example the process by which a boy moved through the medieval stages of knighthood, Robert Lewis identifies parallel stages for today's fathers to create ceremonies to commemorate significant milestones in a young man's journey toward becoming a modern-day knight. Beginning with a biblical perspective of manhood, author-pastor Robert Lewis shares a unique approach to shaping a boy into a man by equipping him with three essential elements: a vision, a code of conduct, and a cause (Christianity) in which to invest his life. Complete with ceremony ideas to celebrate accomplishments and ingrain them in his mind, this softcover is as insightful as it is practical in raising a boy to be a chivalrous, godly man.

Letters from Palestine di Fabrizio Galimberti

Titolo: Letters from Palestine - A volunteer in a refugee camp writes to his children Autore: Fabrizio Galimberti Editore: BookSurge Publishing Numero di pagine: 220 Dimensione: 20x13.5 circa Stato: perfetto E' il diario dell'autore da un campo profughi in Palestina. Sono le email che spediva ai figli per coinvolgerli e fargli capire la storia palestinese. E' in inglese ed e' illustrato. Ha una dedica autografa dell'autore. libri romanzo saggi storia

Only Don't Know: Selected Teaching Letters of Zen Master

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sahn, Seung / Seung / Sungsan, PUBLISHER: Shambhala Publications, Here is the inimitable Zen Master Seung Sahn up close and personal--in selections from the correspondence that was one of his primary modes of teaching. Seung Sahn received hundreds of letters per month, each of which he answered personally, and some of the best of which are included here. His frank and funny style, familiar to readers of "Dropping Ashes on the Buddha, " is seen here in a most intimate form. The beloved Zen master not only answers questions on Zen teaching and practice, but applies an enlightened approach to problems with work, relationships, suffering, and the teacher-student relationship.

Sleep Demons: An Insomniac's Memoir

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hayes, Bill, PUBLISHER: Washington Square Press, Bill Hayes grew up in a family in which the question "How'd you sleep?" was as much a staple at the breakfast table as orange juice or coffee, a question that encouraged genuine reflection and a legacy of life-shaping implications. "If there's such a thing as an insomnia gene, he tells us at the outset of this beautifully written memoir, "my father passed it on to me, along with his green eyes and Irish melancholy. Hayes' narrative affords an intimate look at one man's singular journey through contemporary life -- from his over-caffeinated, sleep-disturbed childhood as the son of a Coca-Cola bottler to the height of his insomnia, when his partner struggles with AIDS and Hayes must face an increasingly troubling and debilitating sleep disorder. Armed with an infectious curiosity and an obsession with the mysteries of his personal demons, he leads readers on a fascinating exploration of sleep disorders and contends with all manner of theories and experimentation, from the conceptions of sleep in ancient mythology to today's state-of-the-art sleeping aids and clinics.

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