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Wildwood Days
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Author : Francesca Wright
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2006-03
Wildwood Days written by Francesca Wright and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-03 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Francesca Wright, pictured here in her Santa Fe home at the age of 95, was born into abject poverty, the youngest in a family of nine children, in the Ozark Hills of Missouri in 1911. Her mother and siblings farmed a small parcel of depleted land while her father sought supplementary income as a painter of both structures and canvases. As a child, Francesca followed in her father's footsteps as he gathered bark and berries to mix for his paintings. Today, her acclaimed portraits and landscapes reside in prestigious art collections worldwide. Wildwood Days is the true story of Francesca's childhood. It is the story of her mother's tireless efforts to educate and empower her children in the face of grinding poverty, and of Francesca, at the age of twelve, finding herself left entirely alone for four long years-alone to manage her own survival as well as the crops, livestock and buildings of the family farm. In counterpoint to the genuine hardships, the myriad delightful characters and details which Francesca recalls-through the eyes of a child-make for a heartwarming, often quite funny, and altogether uplifting read. Francesca's tale ends with her fortuitous escape at age seventeen into a wider world, a new beginning to a long and distinguished career.
Wildwood Days
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 198?
Wildwood Days written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 198? with North Wildwood (N.J.) categories.
The Wildwood Days Of Doo Wop
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Author : Michael Jasorka
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-08-15
The Wildwood Days Of Doo Wop written by Michael Jasorka and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-15 with categories.
Journey back through the largest collection of American mid-century Doo Wop motel architecture, in one of the birthplaces of rock n' roll - Wildwood, New Jersey, in The Wildwood Days of Doo Wop!..
The Jersey Shore Uncovered
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Author : Peter Genovese
language : en
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Release Date : 2003
The Jersey Shore Uncovered written by Peter Genovese and has been published by Rutgers University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Nature categories.
This is not your typical Jersey Shore book. Yes, you'll find the obvious-beaches and boardwalks, lifeguards and lighthouses, fishing and food. But Peter Genovese will also take you off the beaten track for an insider's look at this famous (and infamous) 127-mile stretch from Sandy Hook to Cape May. Birders, tiki hut builders, beach cleaners, wheel-of-chance operators, she-crab soup makers-they're all here. You'll check out an Airstream-only trailer park and visit a Point Pleasant Beach house where the music of Frank Sinatra plays nearly 24/7. Genovese will introduce you to the owner of the Stone Pony and to participants at the grueling Atlantic City Around-the-Island Swim as they describe their battles with tides, exhaustion, and face-stinging jellyfish. All of that, plus you'll find out why Ocean Grove residents write their names on their flowerpots. Beach reading just doesn't get any better than this. Spend a summer with Peter Genovese as he chronicles a typical wild and wacky, kitschy and classy season along the New Jersey coastline. Lifeguards, surfers, beachgoers, birders, ice cream vendors, seashell sellers, banner pilots-they're all here. You'll be on the scene when Atlantic City's mayor officially begins summer by "unlocking the ocean," get a whiff of the state barbeque championship, watch the nation's longest-running all-women lifeguard competition, and even spend a weekend, Survivor-style, on a Barnegat Bay island. The Ocean City Baby Parade, Clownfest, the state's hottest bikini contest, and the World Series of Surf Fishing are all covered. You'll also meet the folks at the Diamondback Terrapin Conservation Project, the Cape May Migratory Bird Refuge, and the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. Genovese introduces you to Little Miss Chaos and the King of Corn, the Jersey Shore Hot Dog Queen, and Lucky Leo. You'll go on patrol with the New Jersey State Marine Police, meet the man behind Big Mike's E-Z Bail Bonds, and find salvation at the Boardwalk Chapel. The Jersey Shore Uncovered flawlessly depicts the timeless allure of New Jersey beach culture. Along with his stories, Genovese brings readers hundreds of color and black-and-white photos that brilliantly capture exactly what makes this 127-mile stretch of shoreline unique. Whether you've never been to a New Jersey beach or you're a Jersey native who spends your summers "down the Shore," you're certain to learn a thing or two from this book. So get settled in your beach chair, put on some suntan lotion, and enjoy.
To Vietnam And Back 1967 1968
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Author : Dolores Cook Raisch
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2022-10-03
To Vietnam And Back 1967 1968 written by Dolores Cook Raisch and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-03 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The war in Vietnam was a turbulent time in our nation’s history that stirred strong feelings and deep emotions as America changed in ways that could not have been anticipated or avoided. To Vietnam and Back is an intimate family memoir that, through a lifeline of letters, offers a unique and warmly told story about one soldier’s year in Vietnam and one family anxiously awaiting his return. Readers will take a step back in time to a pivotal period of the Vietnam War, 1967-1968, and glimpse what it was like to not only leave home for the uncertainty of an increasingly controversial conflict, but also to be the parents, siblings and friends left at home to provide support the only way they knew how... through heartfelt words of everyday life. The pages are filled with emotion, humor, family and neighborhood news, while also depicting the uncertainty, fear and division caused by the war in Vietnam. It is a year of back and forth letters that brought encouragement and hope to the writers and recipients of those letters. In essence, To Vietnam and Back is a journey of the written kind that revisits and illustrates the timeless value of family, friends, faith and love.
Who Did It First
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Author : Bob Leszczak
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2014-07-10
Who Did It First written by Bob Leszczak and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-10 with Music categories.
“Everybody has to start somewhere. Businessmen start on the ground floor and try to work their way up the corporate ladder. Baseball players bide their time in the minor leagues wishing for an opportunity to move up and play in the majors. Musical compositions aren’t very different – some songs just don’t climb the charts the first time they’re recorded. However, with perseverance, the ideal singer, the right chemistry, impeccable timing, vigorous promotion, and a little luck, these songs can become very famous.” So writes Bob Leszczak in the opening pages of Who Did It First?: Great Rock and Roll Cover Songs and Their Original Artists. In this third and final volume to the Who Did It First? series, readers explore the hidden history of the most famous, indeed legendary, rock songs and standards. Did you know that the Wild Ones had a “Wild Thing” before the Troggs? Were you aware that it took a second shot for “Double Shot of My Baby’s Love” to make the charts? Had you heard that Guy Villari and the Regents dated “Barbara Ann” five years before the Beach Boys? Were you privy to the fact that there was “Hanky Panky” going on with Ellie Greenwich and the Raindrops, as well as the Summits, before Tommy James and the Shondells made the song a number 1 classic? Some of the information contained within these pages will shock, rattle and roll you. You may fancy yourself a music expert, but this third and last in a series of titles devoted to the story of great songs and their revival as great covers is filled with eye openers. In many instances, one’s eyes will open even wider as a result of the list of cover artists (with Paul Anka’s remake of Nirvana’s “Smells like Teen Spirit” leading the pack). Who Did It First?Great Rock and Roll Cover Songs and Their Original Artistsis the perfect playlist builder. So whether quizzing friends at a party, answering a radio station contest, or just satisfying an insatiable curiosity to know who really did do it first, this work is a must-have.
Frankie And The Big Bang Theory
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Author : Prince Hoover
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2010-11-09
Frankie And The Big Bang Theory written by Prince Hoover and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-09 with Fiction categories.
This story starts and ends in Wildwood, New Jersey, and revolves around a boy named Frankie. From childhood, Frankie Merlino hatched one moneymaking scheme after another, schemes that were not always legal. Some boys dream of being a rock star, some a doctor—Frankie had a different dream altogether. As an adult, while experiencing a creative dry spell, he stumbled upon an idea of epic proportions. Watching a report on CNN, Frankie came up with a plan that he was certain would help him fulfill his dream. A plan designed to gain acceptance by and entry into the South Jersey mob. Aided by his best friend, Joey Vitolo, who is a minor functionary in the aforementioned organization, Frankie meets with the boss, Mr. Benecasa, and sells him on the project. I’ll share with you my knowledge of trade unions, the mob’s interplay in Atlantic City, and political life, along with its consequences here in New Jersey. Along the way, you will come to love two wise guys, Sal and Nino, who were dispatched by Mr. B. to convince a brilliant physicist, Dr. MacDonald, that it was in his best interest to work on the project. Dr. MacDonald, though gifted, has his own demons. He is a compulsive gambler as well as a shameless philanderer. I have often asked why God places gifted minds in defective bodies, a true paradox of life. We’ll visit Paris, Naples, Pakistan, and Rio. I’ll take you to other locations on the Jersey shore, and just maybe, I can change your perception of the Garden State. On a lighter note, how would you like to be able to smell the wonderful food at Maria’s, the restaurant where much of the planning takes place? I’ll help you visualize the largest boardwalk in the Western hemisphere. We’ll stroll down wide clean beaches, and quite possibly, I can take you back to your childhood with memories of amusement rides. This tale has a dark side however with intrigue, corruption, terrorists and . . . well for the rest, you’ll just have to read this book. By the way, if the terms “towel head” or “camel jockey” offend you, I suggest you move along to the romance section. Father Kelly
The Great Book Of Philadelphia Sports Lists Completely Revised And Updated Edition
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Author : Glen Macnow
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2019-10-29
The Great Book Of Philadelphia Sports Lists Completely Revised And Updated Edition written by Glen Macnow and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-29 with Sports & Recreation categories.
When it comes to sports talk, no city has more to say than Philadelphia. With their 2007 The Great Book of Philadelphia Sports Lists, WIP sports radio hosts Glen Macnow and Big Daddy Graham compiled dozens of sports lists to stir up dialog and debate within the buzzing Philadelphia sports community (and beyond). A lot has happened in Philly sports since 2007 -- the Phillies' 2008 World Series win; the Eagles' record-breaking 2017 season, now-famous Philly Special play, and Super Bowl LII victory over the Patriots; the Sixers' "Trust the Process" campaign; and, of course, Gritty -- so now Glen and Big Daddy are back with dozens of new lists to keep the conversation fresh, ranking things like: The most overrated and underrated players in Philly sports history The top 10 Philadelphia sports quotes The 10 worst Eagles draft picks ever The greatest duos in Philly sports history The 10 best sports movies set in Philadelphia The worst bosses in Philly sports history and much more!
Ordinary People Extraordinary Lives
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Author : Goody Niosi
language : en
Publisher: Heritage House Publishing Co
Release Date : 2002
Ordinary People Extraordinary Lives written by Goody Niosi and has been published by Heritage House Publishing Co this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The Order of British Columbia was established in 1989 to recognize and honour ordinary citizens who have made a difference in the lives of others. Goody Niosi offers the stories of 17 of these recipients, from well-known people like Rick Hansen and Robert Bateman to lesser-known heroes, including Dr. Michael O'Shaughnessy, who has dedicated his life to AIDS research; Joan Acosta, who created the revolutionary newspaper The Westcoast Reader and helped adults acquire literacy and language skills; and Ric Careless, who has worked hard to ensure that precious wilderness areas are protected for future generations. Also showcased are Geraldine Braak, Dr. Leonel Perra, Dr. A. Hayward Rogers, Dr. Roger Tonkin, Grace Nielson, Hilda Gregory, Mel Cooper, Richard Hunt, Ross Purse, Takao Tanabe, Tim Frick and Merve Wilkinson. The foreword is written by former Supreme Court Justice Allan McEachern.
Childhood Days Wildwood Days
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Author : Helen Pagel Zumwalt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1975
Childhood Days Wildwood Days written by Helen Pagel Zumwalt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Country life categories.
