Beyond Mingus is the story of a young girl in early days Arizona. Her family was typical of many families in small mountain towns. They worked hard and they traded their services and skills with other families for mutual benefit. Thus it was stressed in the young girl Mabel, that she must learn a useful skill. But Mabel has a dream of wishing something beyond what her Mother seems to choose for her. In the story, she is given advice. Her Mother is direct and practical; her father is understanding and kind; her teacher is thoughtful and knowing, her aunt is wise and encouraging. But it is her love and closeness with a little mischievous burro that helps her find her way.
This book is for those who aspire to become an actor in Hollywood, a re-actor in the background as an extra, or just enjoy reading about the business. In Part 1 Shirley & Jeff each tell their many chances for stardom and why they decided to work as extras. Part 2 is about the movie business: how it was in the beginning and what it is like now. In Part 3 you will meet some interesting extras and also read true untold stories about stars, and directors. You can pick up a rag sheet and read all sorts of things that may or may not be true, but in this book are only the true accounts as seen and heard first hand. This may be the only book about both actors and extras - something that should be informative and fun reading for everyone.Our promise: You will be entertained!See our other products at www.hollywoodwithjeffandshirley.com
This collection is a generous selection of Shirley Jackson's work, consisting of three complete books: The Bird's Nest, Life Among the Savages, Raising Demons, and eleven short stories--including the world-famous "The Lottery.
Psychic Phenomena Spirit Communication Lloyd Blackwell tells of his unusual boyhood experiences that piqued his interest in the supernatural, and how the spirit of his departed mother led him to his wife to be, also a born psychic. Together they would investigate the fascinating world of psychic phenomena and many types of spirit communication. READ ABOUT - Apports-Astral projection- Automatic and independent spirit writing- Automatic Voice- Haunted houses- Healing via astral projection- Houdini's return from the dead- Life after death- Mediums and mediumship, Frauds and pretenders- Out of Body Experiences- Parallel worlds- Precognition- The spirit world- Walk-ins SEE - Photographs of spirits- Sketches by spirits- A signed document by Houdini's wife that proves he did contact her after his death.
Are you a believer in Christ or a nonbeliever struggling with compulsive behavior or addictions, gender, race or ethnic identification, acceptance or rejection? Are you a lay person or clergy struggling with bible truths that seemingly exalt one gender or race while at the same time belittles others? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, this book can help as you journey. Many scripture references are provided that addresses some, if not all of your concerns. This is not another how-to-book. The intent of this book is to ask others in the faith to accept each other as Christ has accepted us and to give Gods message to a lost and hurting generation. Each chapter begins and ends with scriptural truths to enlighten and encourage those struggling with: compulsive or addictive behavior, dependency agents, codependency, denial, isolation, or rejection. Many are stuck in their beliefs, history, traditions and lifestyle. Regrettably, many will die never knowing true freedom. This book offers reassurance for believers and nonbelievers that Emmanuel, God with us, can and will save us from ourselves and our bondage. Allow this book to help you learn of Him as you journey.
Shirley was born in the hill country near West Union, Ohio (Adams County). Soon after she was born, her dad was called to serve in World War II. When he came home from the war, they started to move north to find job opportunities. They started at Hillsboro; then to Xenia; and finally to Christiansburg, where her dad retired. He was a farmer, and he loved it. When she was nine, her family started singing and sang all over Ohio and the surrounding states. In her travels, she met up with a young preacher and singer named Raymond McDaniel Jr. Her friends all told her he was not good enough for her. But ignoring everyone's advice after she graduated from high school, a few months later, she eloped with him to Sparta, North Carolina. Even under stress from her family and friends, she started a new life singing in evangelism with Ray for five years. He then took a church to pastor and pastored for fifty years at the East Columbus Community Church of Christ in Christian Union. She took care of Ray at home when he took sick and suffered from dementia until he died. They were married for fifty-seven years. From the beginning, God certainly had a purpose for this young girl's life and used her to make a difference in the lives around her.
It starts out with her going to Hawaii with Officer Tim Collins, but as usual, she finds herself doing things for him. She also finds murder! A vacation in Hawaii ends up in work instead of a vacation. And a long series of murders, even after they get back to Los Angeles. Lieutenant Joe Henderson sees to that.
The most celebrated authors of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales are immortalized not only in their writing but also in the museums, libraries, and other memorials dedicated in their honor. Over 300 sites devoted to 40 authors are covered in this guide. The sites range from restored historic homes to memorial statues. Each entry describes the site and its history, placing it within the context of the author's life and career. Directions are provided to help the reader reach each site; telephone numbers, admission prices, and hours are also included for the traveler's convenience. The text is illustrated with photographs from these historic and literary homes, libraries, and other important memorial locations. Postage stamps commemorating the writers are also included.
Deborah Howell's daughter and granddaughter continue the saga of the Howell women and their quest for true love while they discover, at last, the cause of the family torment for three generations. "How do you describe a story that is poignant and romantic yet laced with intrigue and tragedy? Dance in the Rain is truly written from the heart, the stuff of classics, woven from the threads of myth into a gripping and powerful love story with a lesson for us all." --John Prophet, Author, Casey Miller Mystery Series "Dance in the Rain is a well-woven scenario of human passions set against the fascinating backdrop of Cherokee culture. Victoria, Hawk, Olivia, and Brad, their tragedies, romances and joys, catch the cadence and power of the story and teach us lessons it's never too late to learn." --Eleanor Sampeck, author of Seasons of Love: A Journey of Faith, Family and Community
A gripping narrative of the love and betrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer, told through the lives of three unique women. Set against a dramatic backdrop of war, spies, and nuclear bombs, An Atomic Love Story unveils a vivid new view of a tumultuous era and one of its most important figures. In the early decades of the 20th century, three highly ambitious women found their way to the West Coast, where each was destined to collide with the young Oppenheimer, the enigmatic physicist whose work in creating the atomic bomb would forever impact modern history. His first and most intense love was for Jean Tatlock, though he married the tempestuous Kitty Harrison—both were members of the Communist Party—and was rumored to have had a scandalous affair with the brilliant Ruth Sherman Tolman, ten years his senior and the wife of another celebrated physicist. Although each were connected through their relationship to Oppenheimer, their experiences reflect important changes in the lives of American women in the 20th century: the conflict between career and marriage; the need for a woman to define herself independently; experimentation with sexuality; and the growth of career opportunities. Beautifully written and superbly researched through a rich collection of firsthand accounts, this intimate portrait shares the tragedies, betrayals, and romances of an alluring man and three bold women, revealing how they pushed to the very forefront of social and cultural changes in a fascinating, volatile era.
Chloe Davis Michael, Hollywood publicist and newlywed, returns to her midwestern hometown seeking refuge and protection for her unborn child from her husband.
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