The Book of Unknown Americans

The Book of Unknown Americans
Author: Cristina Henríquez
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2014-06-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0385350856

A stunning novel of hopes and dreams, guilt and love—a book that offers a resonant new definition of what it means to be American and "illuminates the lives behind the current debates about Latino immigration" (The New York Times Book Review). When fifteen-year-old Maribel Rivera sustains a terrible injury, the Riveras leave behind a comfortable life in Mexico and risk everything to come to the United States so that Maribel can have the care she needs. Once they arrive, it’s not long before Maribel attracts the attention of Mayor Toro, the son of one of their new neighbors, who sees a kindred spirit in this beautiful, damaged outsider. Their love story sets in motion events that will have profound repercussions for everyone involved. Here Henríquez seamlessly interweaves the story of these star-crossed lovers, and of the Rivera and Toro families, with the testimonials of men and women who have come to the United States from all over Latin America.

The Mayor's Son

The Mayor's Son
Author: Susan L. Pare'
Publisher:
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2017-08-29
Genre: Columbus (Wis.)
ISBN: 9780996619578

The Mayor¿s sonIt¿s summer time, 1957. Early on a Sunday morning, a young woman is found dead in the street. She¿s been murdered and thrown away like a sack of garbage. Hours later, a second woman is pulled out of the Crawfish River, another victim of a brutal killing. Chief Augie Austin, Columbus¿ top cop, suspects that he may be dealing with a serial killer. But, when the clues send him in two different directions, he realizes that is dealing with two murderers, not one.Austin¿s peaceful world is turned upside down, as he realizes that Columbus is not the unspoiled, perfect little town he thought it was. As he interviews witnesses and friends of the deceased, he finds himself up against one road block after another. People aren¿t talking and he wants to know why.As the evidence builds, Austin recognizes that it is pointing to one of his own officers. Already suspicious that this cop has been bending the rules for personal gain, Austin realizes that he may have a murderer patrolling his streets. Knowing he must tread carefully, Austin sets out to build a rock solid case against Officer Drollstrom - the mayor¿s son.

First Son

First Son
Author: Keith Koeneman
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 412
Release: 2013-03-28
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0226449475

Presents the life of former Chicago mayor Richard M. Daley, making use of access to key players in his administration, as well as to Chicago's business and cultural leaders, to chronicle his political and personal evolution.

Hot War, Cold War & Beyond, Tales from the Trenches of the 20Th Century

Hot War, Cold War & Beyond, Tales from the Trenches of the 20Th Century
Author: Austin Goodrich
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 133
Release: 2011-03-03
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1450295797

The last three-quarters of the Twentieth Century probably had more life-changing events than all previous history. Austin Goodrich reflects on the role he played in driving this history to a successful conclusion in the interest of all he believed in. From a quiet street in a quiet middle-class midwestern city, Austin was thrown into the cauldron of World War II as an infantry man known in the old days as a gravel-clutcher. After serving in both the European and Pacific Theatres in the 86th Blackhawk Division, Goodrich pursued his WWII promise to serve the cause of world peace by joining the Central Intellegence Agency. The rest is history as told by one who participated in his countrys first line of defense as a CIA case offi er serving for most of his 25 years under non-official (deep) cover.

Alias: The Hyco Kid and Other Tales of the Old West

Alias: The Hyco Kid and Other Tales of the Old West
Author:
Publisher: PublishAmerica
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2007-02-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1630041513

U.S. Deputy Marshal Michael Lair first rode outside the law as the Hyco Kid. Here’s your chance to ride the trails of the Old West with him. Walk the dusty boardwalks of his town as the marshal confronts his past in “Crossed Trails.” Live his last days with Doc Holliday in “No Bullet for Doc.” Watch the Hyco Kid regain his self-respect and become a deputy U.S. marshal in “Alias: The Hyco Kid.” Ride into Mexico as the Hyco Kid rides for vengeance in “The Hyco Bounty.” Stand with the posse as they fight to save their town from an outlaw gang’s revenge in “Drop of a Rope.” See your hero through different eyes in “Dime Novels and Two-Dollar Pistols.” Watch the Hyco Kid get tamed when he meets “Rachel of Twin Oaks.”

Long Ago Tales

Long Ago Tales
Author: David Carver Caldwell
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2008-10-17
Genre: History
ISBN: 1105014886

Surnames, Abernathy, Anderson, Carrell, Bollinger, Schell, Miller, Statler, Austin, Conrad, Wright, Caldwell.

KISINGTON TOWN - A Children's Adventure Story

KISINGTON TOWN - A Children's Adventure Story
Author: Abbie Farwell Brown
Publisher: Abela Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2020-06-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 8835807719

Once upon a time there was a peaceful Kingdom which you will hardly find upon the map. In one corner of the Kingdom by the sea was the pretty little Town of Kisington, where a great many strange things had happened in the past. All were documented in the Great Chronicle. On the High Street of Kisington lived a boy named Harold, who was chief of all the boys in town. He could run faster, jump higher, solve a problem more quickly, and throw a ball farther than any other boy of his age. He was tall and straight and broad-shouldered and all the boys liked Harold, especially Richard and Robert, his chums. Harold was the son of a poor widow and Harold’s mother knew it, However, she determined that her son should be a scholar, and she worked early and late to earn the money for his education. One day when Harold was about twelve years old, a terrible thing befell his city. Red Rex, a fierce and powerful King, ruler of the neighboring kingdom, decided to wage war on this peaceful Kingdom and besieged the city. The Great Bell tolled and all the citizens gathered and they decided that Red Rex should hear the Chronicle of Kisington and Harold was chosen to be the one who is send to read the Chronicle to Red Rex. And here begins the adventures of Harold, To find out what happened next, you’ll have to download the book and find out for yourself. 10% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. =============== TAGS: #Ancient, #counterpane, #teddy, #adventure, #goldencatle, #goldensky, #spider, #spinning, #web, #spell, #cast, #Arthur, #Bear, #beautiful, #brave, #Cedric, #Chief, #children, #childrensbooks, #childrensstory, #Claribel, #Countess, #courage, #creature, #Dragon, #enchanted, #enchantment, #fables, #Fairy, #fairytales, #flowers, #folklore, #Gerda, #Gnome, #Gnomes, #gold, #golden, #happy, #Harold, #heart, #hope, #Hushby, #kids, #King, #Kingdom, #Kisington, #laugh, #Legends, #Lion, #Lord, #love, #magic, #magictales, #maid, #Majesty, #Mayor, #mothers, #mothersbelike, #motherstobe, #myths, #Oscar, #peace, #peaceful, #pie, #Princess, #queen, #Rafe, #Red, #Rex, #Richard, #Robert, #Roger, #soldiers, #storyteller, #strange, #tale, #Victor, #wicked, #wish. #tantalising

Love Tales of Ancient China

Love Tales of Ancient China
Author: X. L. Woo
Publisher: Algora Publishing
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2016-05-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 1628942061

Digging into Chinese folktales, Mr. Woo tells us stories about falling in love in a world that is distant in time and place, distinct in culture and expectations, each with a touch of the exotic. In these tales dating from the Han Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty, dramas unfold in the Imperial palace, along the back roads, and in gardens perfumed with the scent of peony blossoms in the moonlight.

The Mayor's Daughter

The Mayor's Daughter
Author: Delores Gapanowicz
Publisher: Nightengale Press
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2007-09
Genre: Country life
ISBN: 1933449500

The author wrote the following stories about her parents becauseshe wanted the grandchildren in the family to have some idea of their grandparents? lives in Eastern Europe before they emigrated. The stories were told to the author by her parents before they passed away. She vowed that someday she would have those stories published. They were interesting and showed that young people on farms in Europe didn't spend their time only milking cows and picking potatoes. They played tricks on friends, went to wedding celebrations and dances, and flirted with other people their age. They also experienced tragedies and losses of one kind or another. In effect, their lives were a mixture of the sweet and bitter as it is for everyone else in this world. This book will give all readers an idea of what life was like in rural Eastern Europe before World War I. It's a way of life that is slowly disappearing in those countries due to encroaching western modern culture.