The Ghost in the Little House
Title | The Ghost in the Little House PDF eBook |
Author | William Holtz |
Publisher | University of Missouri Press |
Pages | 454 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 9780826210159 |
A biography of Rose Wilder Lane, ghostwriter of her mother's "Little House" books and a journalist.
Barry Sonnenfeld, Call Your Mother
Title | Barry Sonnenfeld, Call Your Mother PDF eBook |
Author | Barry Sonnenfeld |
Publisher | Hachette Books |
Pages | 368 |
Release | 2020-03-10 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 0316415634 |
**A New York Times Editor's Choice selection!** This outrageous and hilarious memoir follows a film and television director’s life, from his idiosyncratic upbringing to his unexpected career as the director behind such huge film franchises as The Addams Family and Men in Black. Barry Sonnenfeld's philosophy is, "Regret the Past. Fear the Present. Dread the Future." Told in his unmistakable voice, Barry Sonnenfeld, Call Your Mother is a laugh-out-loud memoir about coming of age. Constantly threatened with suicide by his over-protective mother, disillusioned by the father he worshiped, and abused by a demonic relative, Sonnenfeld somehow went on to become one of Hollywood's most successful producers and directors. Written with poignant insight and real-life irony, the book follows Sonnenfeld from childhood as a French horn player through graduate film school at NYU, where he developed his talent for cinematography. His first job after graduating was shooting nine feature length pornos in nine days. From that humble entrée, he went on to form a friendship with the Coen Brothers, launching his career shooting their first three films. Though Sonnenfeld had no ambition to direct, Scott Rudin convinced him to be the director of The Addams Family. It was a successful career move. He went on to direct many more films and television shows. Will Smith once joked that he wanted to take Sonnenfeld to Philadelphia public schools and say, "If this guy could end up as a successful film director on big budget films, anyone can." This book is a fascinating and hilarious roadmap for anyone who thinks they can't succeed in life because of a rough beginning.
The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer
Title | The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer PDF eBook |
Author | Jennifer Lynch |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 194 |
Release | 2011-12-06 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1451664788 |
Back in print for the first time in years—and available in eBook for the first time—the New York Times bestselling tie-in to the hit television show and cult classic, Twin Peaks. Laura Palmer was introduced to television audiences in the opening scenes of "Twin Peaks"—as a beautiful dead girl, wrapped in plastic. Now available in print for the first time in many years (and in e-book for the very first time!), The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer chronicles Laura's life from age 12 to her death at 17, and is filled with secrets, character references, and even clues to the identity of her eventual killer. Fans of the show will love seeing their favorite characters again, and Laura's diary makes compelling reading as she turns from a naive freshman having her first kiss to a "bad girl" experimenting with drugs, sex and the occult. "As seen by" Jennifer Lynch, creator David Lynch's daughter, The Secret Diary of Laura Palmer is authentic, creepy, and a perfect book for anyone who loves supernatural suspense.
Laura's Secret
Title | Laura's Secret PDF eBook |
Author | Betsy Haynes |
Publisher | Skylark |
Pages | 128 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9780553158717 |
Keith Masterson, who has been Beth Barry's boyfriend since the sixth grade, decides that he wants to end their relationship. Not sure how to end it, he goes to Jana Morgan for help.
Little House on the Prairie
Title | Little House on the Prairie PDF eBook |
Author | Laura Ingalls Wilder |
Publisher | HarperCollins |
Pages | 357 |
Release | 2016-03-08 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0062094882 |
The third book in Laura Ingalls Wilder's treasured Little House series—now available as an ebook! This digital version features Garth Williams's classic illustrations, which appear in vibrant full color on a full-color device and in rich black-and-white on all other devices. The adventures continue for Laura Ingalls and her family as they leave their little house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin and set out for the big skies of the Kansas Territory. They travel for many days in their covered wagon until they find the best spot to build their house. Soon they are planting and plowing, hunting wild ducks and turkeys, and gathering grass for their cows. Just when they begin to feel settled, they are caught in the middle of a dangerous conflict. The nine Little House books are inspired by Laura's own childhood and have been cherished by generations of readers as both a unique glimpse into America's frontier history and as heartwarming, unforgettable stories.
Ghost Boy
Title | Ghost Boy PDF eBook |
Author | Martin Pistorius |
Publisher | Thomas Nelson |
Pages | 289 |
Release | 2013-11-19 |
Genre | Family & Relationships |
ISBN | 1400205840 |
When you lose your voice, who will speak for you? When it all seems hopeless, how do you get through each day? In the New York Times bestseller Ghost Boy, Martin Pistorius tells the harrowing story of his return to life through the healing power of love and faith. In January 1988, a happy, healthy twelve-year-old Martin Pistorius came home from school with a sore throat. Soon, he was sleeping all day, refusing meals, and starting to lose his voice. His doctors were mystified. Within eighteen months, his voice fell silent and his developing mind became trapped inside a body he couldn't control. Martin's parents were told that the unknown degenerative disease he was struggling with would mean that he had less than two years to live. He felt invisible--like a ghost of himself. The stress and heartache shook his family to the core, bringing his parents to the brink of separation. Their boy was gone--or so they thought. Martin started to come back to life. He couldn't make a sign or a sound, but he'd become aware of the world around him again and was finally finding his way back to himself. In these pages, you'll hear the highs and lows of Martin's journey from his own perspective, including: A family's resilience in the face of hardship The consequences of misdiagnosis The gift of a wild imagination Ghost Boy shares the beautiful, heart-wrenching story of a life reclaimed, a business created, a family transformed, and a new love that's blossomed. Martin's emergence from his own darkness invites us to celebrate our own lives and fight for a better life for those around us.
Braving the World
Title | Braving the World PDF eBook |
Author | Pam Saylor |
Publisher | |
Pages | 316 |
Release | 2021-03-29 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781736073117 |
This book is "an overseas journey that will warm your heart and make you smile." After early retirement, in 2017 Pam and her husband Dave packed four suitcases and one beer cooler full of insulin and boarded a one-way flight to Italy for a year-long dream trip. The dream was to live like locals, find out-of-the-way restaurants, and watch the seasons change. But behind every dream, there is the reality. Their journey came with challenges-homesickness, managing Pam's Type 1 diabetes, dodging political unrest in Barcelona, and navigating water restrictions in Egypt. Despite the challenges, along the way, they find a little adventure.