Fool on the Hill

Fool on the Hill
Author: Matt Ruff
Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
Total Pages: 411
Release: 2012-07-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0802193625

From the author of Lovecraft Country: Myth and reality collide on a college campus “in a comic fantasy of wonderful energy, invention, and generosity of spirit” (Alison Lurie). Stephen Titus George is a young writer-in-residence at Cornell University in upstate New York. A bestselling author in search of a new story, he sees his life as a modern-day fairy tale starring himself as a would-be knight trying to woo a lovely maiden—or, actually, two: the bewitching Calliope and his guiding light, Aurora Borealis Smith. But he’s not quite in control of the narrative. There’s another writer with even greater influence on campus. The unseen Mr. Sunshine is an eternal, semi-retired deity who’s been fashioning his own story for centuries. He has all his characters in place: dragons, sprites, gnomes, and villains. And now, finally, his hero. As Mr. Sunshine’s world comes to fabulous and violent life, how can Stephen decide his own fate if it’s already being plotted by a god? An epic of life and death, good and evil, love and sorcery, Fool on the Hill lands Matt Ruff happily on the shelf between Tom Robbins and J. R. R. Tolkien for every lover of the “funky and fantastical” (New York magazine). “Inspired . . . rich in flavorful language . . . [a] dazzling tour de force.” —San Francisco Chronicle “The plot comes together like a brilliant clockwork toy.” —Locus

Fool's Hill

Fool's Hill
Author: Dr. Ron Cubit
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2019-11-22
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1646280393

The two most important days in your life are the day you are born, and the day you find out why. —Mark Twain Dr. Cubit’s memoir, Fool’s Hill: The Meaning Why! As displayed on the front cover, an angry young man is about to climb a hill, which represents the challenge of discovering his meaning why. There is a path to follow; however, the young man cannot see what lies ahead because of the dark clouds. The front cover displays one path, which he must traverse Fool’s Hill to discover his meaning why and fulfill his destination in life. The young man is unclothed, indicating that he does not have the necessities or tools to navigate Fool’s Hill or the wherewithal to choose what he needs to make the journey. The back cover displays the same young man who is older now after enduring the challenges of climbing Fool’s Hill. Along the way, he finds his meaning why. Moreover, because of the lessons learned from his journey, he is fully clothed and prepared. Equipped with tools, on one hand is a doctorate degree, and on the other is a hiking pole to help him avoid trips and falls. In addition, instead of a dark path as displayed on the front cover, the bridge on the back cover represents a straightforward path to fulfilling his meaning why. On the back cover, in the background, are more hills to master. Still, because of overcoming life’s challenges and the tools acquired, the hills appear much smaller. Moreover, the scenery displayed on the back cover helps him not to forget that future challenges may exist. The scenery also helps him realize the beauty of his journey and to bestow gratitude for his relationship with God, which helped him overcome the obstacles along his path, in addition to the blessings and serendipities acquired. The man looks beyond and can now use his God-given talents and tools to continue his journey and enhance his meaning why. Ergo, Dr. Cubit's life in the memoir Fool’s Hill: The Meaning Why!

Surviving Your Child's Adolescence

Surviving Your Child's Adolescence
Author: Carl Pickhardt
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2013-02-11
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1118228839

Expert suggestions for guiding your child through the rough teenage years Does it sometimes seem like your teenager is trying to push you over the edge? Learn what your child is going through and what you can do to help your teen navigate this difficult period in this practical guide from psychologist and parenting expert Carl Pickhardt. In an easy-to-read style, Dr. Pickhardt describes a 4-stage model of adolescent growth to help parents anticipate common developmental changes in their daughter or son from late elementary school through the college age years. Provides unique advice for dealing with arguing, chores, the messy room, homework, and many other issues Offers best practices for teaching effective communication, constructive conflict, and responsible decision-making Includes ideas for protecting kids against the dangers of the Internet, bullying, dating, sexual involvement, and substance use An essential road map for parents looking to guide their children on the path to adulthood.

Climbing Fool's Hill

Climbing Fool's Hill
Author: Dean Rippetoe
Publisher:
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2018-01-16
Genre:
ISBN: 9781641332521

The lifestyle of kids growing up in the 1940's and 50's were quite different from those in the generations that followed. We had more freedom to roam and explore. We had many experiences that were common to us that the young people of today will never know. I wanted my children and grandchildren to know what we did as youngsters, how we thought, the problems we encountered, our experiences and how we saw the world through the eyes of a teenager. My grandparents were youngsters before the civil war and I have often wondered what they experienced growing up and I never had the opportunity to find out. This book will give my grandchildren and those that follow, how we lived through the depression years, WWII and the Korean Conflict. As I look back, I would have to say, our generation was blessed and growing up was some of the best years of our life.

April Fool, Phyllis!

April Fool, Phyllis!
Author: Susanna Leonard Hill
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: April Fools' Day
ISBN: 9780823422708

When Punxsutawney Phyllis forcasts a blizzard on April Fools' Day the same day as the Spring Treasure Hunt -- the other groundhogs are convinced that Phyllis is pulling a prank. Includes information of the origins of April Fools' day and how it is celebrated around the world.

Golden Hill

Golden Hill
Author: Francis Spufford
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2017-06-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1501163876

Originally published: Great Britain: Faber & Faber, 2016.

Who Stole My Child?

Who Stole My Child?
Author: Carl Pickhardt, PhD
Publisher: Central Recovery Press
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2018-11-27
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1942094841

Expert guidance for parents on growing up their kids Psychologist Carl Pickhardt offers insight from his thirty years of experience counseling caregivers on how to navigate the adolescent development process—from eight to eighteen. For most parents, the onset of puberty brings an unexpected, even unwelcome change in their child’s behavior, which can cause bewilderment, confusion, and sadness. Dr. Pickhardt’s comforting and knowledgeable voice points out that not only can growth change many beloved characteristics of their child, but also it can alter dynamics in the relationship. Parents, teachers, and caretakers will find comfort with effective practices to help kids achieve responsible independence from the end of childhood through young adulthood and beyond.

Outwitting the Devil

Outwitting the Devil
Author: Napoleon Hill
Publisher: Sharon Lechter
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2011
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

Originally written in 1938 but never published due to its controversial nature, an insightful guide reveals the seven principles of good that will allow anyone to triumph over the obstacles that must be faced in reaching personal goals.

My Mama Always Said...

My Mama Always Said...
Author: Marillyn Taylor Klam
Publisher: Pelican Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 1993
Genre: Mothers
ISBN: 9781455609123

Oddball Colorado

Oddball Colorado
Author: Jerome Pohlen
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2002-09-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 156976462X

A high-altitude alligator farm. A UFO watchtower. A monument to a headless chicken. While other travel guides tell you about tackling Pike's Peak, skiing the back bowls, or rafting down the Arkansas River, this quirky regional resource offers unusual travel destinations and little-known historical tidbits. Imagine regaling coworkers with unique Rocky Mountain adventures, like spending an evening at a drive-in movie . . . in a queen-sized bed, or visiting a vapor cave clad only in a towel. How about seeing a two-headed dragon made of car parts, or watching cliff divers while eating Mexican food?