The Thing About Florida
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The Thing About Florida
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Author : Tyler Gillespie
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Release Date : 2021-04-13
The Thing About Florida written by Tyler Gillespie and has been published by University Press of Florida this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-13 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A journey beyond fears and stereotypes The memes. “Because Florida” jokes. “Florida Man” stories. Tyler Gillespie was once embarrassed to call Florida home, concocting fantasies he’d been born somewhere else. In The Thing about Florida, Gillespie faces his Florida denial and takes readers on an exuberant search for the state behind the caricatures, cutting through the media storm with curiosity and humor. Gillespie’s journey leads him into unexpected places such as halfway houses, gator pits, rattlesnake rooms, and clothing-optional campgrounds, where he meets eclectic and unconventional Floridians. He interviews storm chasers, Civil War reenactors, cattle ranchers, drag queens, python hunters, and pet smugglers. His conversations delve into serious issues such as addiction, Florida’s racist past, and care options for the state’s LGBTQ senior citizens. With perspective and empathy derived from his background as a gay man raised Southern Baptist, Gillespie shows how important it is to understand the diversity and complexity of Florida today. “It’s dangerous to meet our fears with fear,” he says as he confronts his own as well as the state’s monsters—invasive species, hurricanes, environmental destruction. He reminds us that Florida’s people and problems are vital parts of the nation’s future. A fresh and engaging voice, Gillespie captivates with a snappy pace, sly wit, and crisp observations. As he weaves his childhood memories and personal experiences alongside the stories of the individuals he encounters, Gillespie reconciles with his home state. He finds Florida’s humanity, a beautiful mix of hopes, dreams, and second chances.
All About Florida
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Author : Bandana Ojha
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-04-23
All About Florida written by Bandana Ojha and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-23 with categories.
Filled with up-to-date information, color photos, fascinating & fun facts this book " All About Florida: 100+ Amazing & Interesting Facts with Pictures" is the best book for kids to find out more about the Sunshine State. This book would satisfy the children's curiosity and help them to understand why Florida is special-and what makes it different from other States. This book gives a story, history, the state symbols, how FL got her name, why it is called Sunshine State, why FL attracts millions of visitors every year & explores the most interesting and amazing fun facts about Florida. It is a fun and fascinating way for young readers to find out more interesting and fun facts of Florida. This is a great chance for every kid to expand their knowledge about the Alligator state and impress family and friends with all "discovered and never knew before" amazing fun facts.
Some Interesting Facts About Florida
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Author : Florida. Bureau of Immigration
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1927
Some Interesting Facts About Florida written by Florida. Bureau of Immigration and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1927 with Florida categories.
Florida Facts And Symbols
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Author : Emily McAuliffe
language : en
Publisher: Capstone
Release Date : 2003
Florida Facts And Symbols written by Emily McAuliffe and has been published by Capstone this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Presents information about the state of Florida, its nickname, motto, and emblems.
In The Land Of Good Living
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Author : Kent Russell
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2020-07-07
In The Land Of Good Living written by Kent Russell and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-07 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A wickedly smart, funny, and irresistibly off-kilter account of an improbable thousand-mile journey on foot into the heart of modern Florida, the state that Russell calls "America Concentrate." In the summer of 2016, Kent Russell--broke, at loose ends, hungry for adventure--set off to walk across Florida. Mythic, superficial, soaked in contradictions, maligned by cultural elites, segregated from the South, and literally vanishing into the sea, Florida (or, as he calls it: "America Concentrate") seemed to Russell to embody America's divided soul. The journey, with two friends intent on filming the ensuing mayhem, quickly reduces the trio to filthy drifters pushing a shopping cart of camera equipment. They get waylaid by a concerned citizen bearing a rifle; buy cocaine from an ex-wrestler; visit a spiritual medium. The narrative overflows with historical detail about how modern Florida came into being after World War II, and how it came to be a petri dish for life in a suddenly, increasingly diverse new land of minority-majority cities and of unrivaled ethnic and religious variety. Russell has taken it all in with his incomparably focused lens and delivered a book that is both an inspired travelogue and a profound rumination on the nation's soul--and his own. It is a book that is wildly vivid, encyclopedic, erudite, and ferociously irreverent--a deeply ambivalent love letter to his sprawling, brazenly varied home state.
The Great Book Of Florida
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Author : Bill O'Neill
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-08-18
The Great Book Of Florida written by Bill O'Neill and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-18 with Florida categories.
Want to learn more about the state of Florida? Sure, you know it's home to Disney World, but what else do you really know about the Sunshine State? From the strange to the scary, there's so much to learn about Florida that even natives of the state don't know. In this trivia book, you'll learn more about Florida's history, pop culture, folklore, sports, and so much more! In The Great Book of Florida, you'll discover the answers to the following questions: How did Florida get its name? Which former U.S. president helped the country gain control of Florida? Which city in Florida was the only city in America to be founded by a woman? How did spring break get started? What famous pirates buried treasure on and off the coast of Florida? How did Walt Disney keep his plans to build Disney World a secret? Which of the Disney World attractions is said to be haunted? What lighthouse is thought to be one of America's most haunted? And so much more! This book is packed with trivia facts about Florida. Some of the facts are entertaining, some of them will be tragic, and some of them may even scare you a little, but all of them will be interesting! This book is full of everything you've ever wondered about Florida and then some. Whether you're just learning about Florida or you already think you know everything there is to know about the state, you're bound to learn something new in each chapter. Your friends will be amazed at your knowledge during your next trivia night. You'll even impress your history teacher! So, what are you waiting for? Get started to learn all there is to know about Florida!
Florida Fun Facts
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Author : Eliot Kleinberg
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2015-10-17
Florida Fun Facts written by Eliot Kleinberg and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-17 with Reference categories.
From theme parks to ballparks, the quirky to the educational, Miami to Tallahassee — every city and county in Florida are covered in this newly expanded edition:
Florida
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Author : Lauren Groff
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2018-06-05
Florida written by Lauren Groff and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-05 with Fiction categories.
'Magnificent . . . Lauren Groff is a virtuoso' Emily St John Mandel 'A blistering collection . . . lyrical and oblique' Guardian 'Not to be missed . . . deep and dark and resonant' Ann Patchett 'It's beautiful. It's giving me rich, grand nightmares' Observer In these vigorous stories, Lauren Groff brings her electric storytelling to a world in which storms, snakes and sinkholes lurk at the edge of everyday life, but the greater threats are of a human, emotional and psychological nature. Among those navigating it all are a resourceful pair of abandoned sisters; a lonely boy, grown up; a restless, childless couple; a searching, homeless woman; and an unforgettable conflicted wife and mother. Florida is an exploration of the connections behind human pleasure and pain, hope and despair, love and fury. 'Innovative and terrifyingly relevant. Any one of these stories is a bracing read; together they form a masterpiece' Stylist 'Lushly evocative . . . mesmerising . . . a writer whose turn of phrase can stop you on your tracks' Financial Times
My Florida Facts
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Author : Annie P. Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2009-11-01
My Florida Facts written by Annie P. Johnson and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-11-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
In which year did Florida become a state? Can you name the states that border Florida? Do you know how many counties are in Florida? How do you make a Key lime pie? These and many other facts are revealed in this kid-friendly book that makes learning fun by singing along with the My Florida Facts song, included on a CD. Research continues to prove that adding music and rhythm facilitates learning. Kids just say, "It's fun!"
Florida Facts
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Author : Florida. Legislature. House of Representatives
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
Florida Facts written by Florida. Legislature. House of Representatives and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Florida categories.