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The End of Boys

Author	: Peter Brown Hoffmeister
Publisher	: Catapult
Release Date	: 2011-06-01
ISBN	: 1593764588
Pages	: 224 pages
Rating	: 4.5/5 (937 download)

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Download or read book The End of Boys written by Peter Brown Hoffmeister and published by Catapult. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A powerful memoir “about a difficult childhood . . . tough stuff, honest and real”—The Oregonian Peter Hoffmeister was a nervous child who ran away repeatedly and bit his fingernails until they bled. Home-schooled until the age of fourteen, he had only to deal with his parents and siblings on a daily basis, yet even that sometimes proved too much for him. Over the years, he watched his mother disintegrate into her own form of mania, while his father—a scholar and doctor who had once played semi-pro baseball—was strict and pushed Peter particularly hard. He wanted only the best from his son, but in the process taught Peter to expect only the worst from himself. In the midst of his chaotic home life, Peter began to hear a voice—an insistent, monotone that would periodically dictate his actions. When Peter finally entered public school he started to break free from his father’s control—only to fall sway to the voice more and more. His obsessive-compulsive behavior morphed into ruthless competition in sports and, ultimately, into lies, violence, and drugs. The End of Boys follows Hoffmeister to the very brink of sanity and back, in a harrowing and heartbreaking account of the trauma of adolescence and the redemption available to us all, if only we choose to find it. “Peter Brown Hoffmeister calls every sense into play, providing rich imagery, grounded reflection, and the tension inherent in a coming-of-age tale in which drugs, violence, and a genetic tendency toward OCD conspire.” —Los Angeles Review “The End of Boys takes no prisoners with its gritty, entrancing realism . . . a chilling and captivating read . . . a voice that is refreshingly new.” —Eugene Weekly

The Pony Rider Boys in New Mexico; Or, The End of the Silver Trail

Author	: Frank Gee Patchin
Publisher	: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date	: 2023-01-26
ISBN	: 336833722X
Pages	: 266 pages
Rating	: 4.3/5 (683 download)

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Download or read book The Pony Rider Boys in New Mexico; Or, The End of the Silver Trail written by Frank Gee Patchin and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-01-26 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original.

The End Of The Dream The Golden Boy Who Never Grew Up

Author	: Ann Rule
Publisher	: Simon and Schuster
Release Date	: 1998-12
ISBN	: 0671793578
Pages	: 566 pages
Rating	: 4.6/5 (717 download)

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Download or read book The End Of The Dream The Golden Boy Who Never Grew Up written by Ann Rule and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1998-12 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest installment in a series of New York Times best-sellers tells how the son of a preacher devolved into a bank robber, playboy, fugitive, and master of disguise, along with five other true crime stories. Original.

The Dead End Boys

Author	: S. T. Lamb
Publisher	: iUniverse
Release Date	: 2013-10
ISBN	: 1475994117
Pages	: 283 pages
Rating	: 4.4/5 (759 download)

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Download or read book The Dead End Boys written by S. T. Lamb and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When they were ten years old, the Dead End Boys-Ben, Rob, Mike, and Brian-witnessed a triple murder attempt by a notorious gangster known as "Slim Jimmy" near their home in Southern New Jersey. In the face of police questioning and fear of consequences from the Mafia, they learned at an early age that in order to protect themselves and their families, sometimes big secrets need to be kept. What's more, the incident cemented the boys' deep, lifelong bond. Now in their twenties, the Dead End Boys decide to vacation in Miami, Florida, to get relief from the brutally cold winter in the northeast, maybe party a bit, and possibly meet some girls. But one morning, Ben awakes alone in an abandoned field with no recollection of what happened. He knows he must find his friends. The clues lead him to the Florida Keys, where the Dead End Boys have been set up to run drugs for the Cuban mafia that has its grip on Miami. This group of young men, who learned to trust only each other at a young age, are about to put those lessons of loyalty to the test once more.

A Boy and his Dog at the End of the World

Author	: C. A. Fletcher
Publisher	: Hachette UK
Release Date	: 2019-04-23
ISBN	: 0356510905
Pages	: 384 pages
Rating	: 4.3/5 (565 download)

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Download or read book A Boy and his Dog at the End of the World written by C. A. Fletcher and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2019-04-23 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE MOST POWERFUL STORY YOU'LL READ THIS YEAR. 'Fletcher's suspenseful, atmospheric tale imagines a near future in which our world is in ruins . . . an adventure saga punctured by a gut-punch twist' Entertainment Weekly 'You'll remember A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World long after you finish reading' Peng Shepherd, author of The Book Of M 'Truly engrossing . . . brings hope and humanity to a cold and scary world' Keith Stuart, author of A Boy Made of Blocks 'I promise you're going to love it' Louisa Morgan, author of A Secret History of Witches 'Epic in scope, enthralling, and full of human warmth' M. R. Carey, author of The Girl with all the Gifts THE WORLD HAS ENDED. AT LEAST WE STILL HAVE DOGS. My name's Griz. I've never been to school, I've never had friends, in my whole life I've not met enough people to play a game of football. My parents told me how crowded the world used to be, before all the people went away, but we were never lonely on our remote island. We had each other, and our dogs. Then the thief came. He told stories of the deserted towns and cities beyond our horizons. I liked him - until I woke to find he had stolen my dog. So I chased him out into the ruins of the world. I just want to get my dog back, but I found more than I ever imagined was possible. More about how the world ended. More about what my family's real story is. More about what really matters. 'This un-put-down-able story has everything - a well-imagined post-apocalyptic world, great characters, incredible suspense, and, of course, the fierce love of some very good dogs' Kirkus (starred review) 'A story that is as heart-warming as it is heart-breaking' Fantasy Hive 'A stunningly gorgeous read: masterful storytelling, searingly beautiful prose, and a world so meticulously rendered you'll forget there's a real one going on beyond the pages. A book of the year contender - in any year' Micah Yongo 'Extraordinary and quite magnificent . . . 10/10' Starburst A Boy and his Dog at the End of the World is the most moving apocalypse story you'll ever read. Perfect for readers of Life of Pi, The Girl with all the Gifts or Station Eleven - Griz's tale mixes sadness and hope in one unforgettable character's quest amid the remnants of our fragile civilisation.

West End Boys West End Girls

Author	: Peter T. Stone
Publisher	: Trafford Publishing
Release Date	: 2012-03
ISBN	: 1466921099
Pages	: 220 pages
Rating	: 4.4/5 (669 download)

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Download or read book West End Boys West End Girls written by Peter T. Stone and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2012-03 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A French musical opens in London's West End. While audiences see the final polished production, the inner mechanics of the show are revealed as a turbulent mix of personalities and ambitions. Through the individual voices and stories of the French and UK producers and performers, we glimpse the torrid and fascinating world of theatrical misbehaviour, the end of which is a performance. If you have ever wanted to be part of a West End production without having to attend the audition, this book will give you that experience. I have always been told never disregard the little person, for they may be the recorder of one's history'. This is that record.

South End Boy

Author	: Jim Bennet
Publisher	: James Lorimer & Company
Release Date	: 2015-09-21
ISBN	: 1459503902
Pages	: 160 pages
Rating	: 4.4/5 (595 download)

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Download or read book South End Boy written by Jim Bennet and published by James Lorimer & Company. This book was released on 2015-09-21 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this memoir Jim Bennet introduces us to Halifax of the 1930s and '40s: one full of coal smoke and rival gangs, chuffing freight trains and pine tar soap. He takes the reader along with him ''down the bank'' and off to adventures all over the city's south end and beyond, offering a glimpse of childhood where a young boy had free rein far beyond his backyard. For Jim and his neighbours, the playground was the seashore, the tracks, the ponds and parks, the tramcars, the Commons, the Citadel, and more. Through his eyes, we see the impact caused by the Second World War on daily family life. Jim Bennet's recall of the details of ordinary life -- seen from the perspective of a boy growing up into his teens -- and his gift for storytelling are evident in this enjoyable book. It will bring memories flooding back for some readers; for others, it offers a window into adolescence at a time when the world was rapidly changing.

Danny Dyer: East End Boy

Author	: Joe Allan
Publisher	: Michael O'Mara Books
Release Date	: 2014-09-25
ISBN	: 1782432973
Pages	: 317 pages
Rating	: 4.7/5 (824 download)

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Download or read book Danny Dyer: East End Boy written by Joe Allan and published by Michael O'Mara Books. This book was released on 2014-09-25 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Danny Dyer is one of the most recognizable names in British film and television. Best known for hard-man roles in Mean Machine and The Football Factory, Danny is now making headlines as Mick Carter, the landlord of the iconic Queen Victoria pub in EastEnders. Yet, as his new soap role shows, there is a softer side to the stereotype many have of him. These days a committed family man and hard-working chairman of Greenwich Borough Football Club, Danny had to overcome a lot of obstacles on his way - some provided by growing up in the tough environment of East London in the eighties, some he put in his own way as early successes went to his head. Drink, drugs and scandal were never far away, but such fast-living had its price. With his career flagging and his relationships with his family in jeopardy, it was time for him to turn himself around. Danny Dyer: The Unauthorized Biography tells the full up-to-date story of TV's tough guy. From his early years in London's Canning Town to his first breaks as a teen actor to his fascinating new role on EastEnders, this book will examine the real man under the hard-man mask, going behind the scenes of his film, television and theatre work, not to mention the bar of the Queen Vic.

A Better Ending and Other Short Stories for Boys and Girls

Author	: Doreen Tamminga
Publisher	: Reformation Heritage Books
Release Date	: 2020-07-20
ISBN	: 160178791X
Pages	: 192 pages
Rating	: 4.6/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book A Better Ending and Other Short Stories for Boys and Girls written by Doreen Tamminga and published by Reformation Heritage Books. This book was released on 2020-07-20 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caleb desperately wants a cat, but his mother is allergic to them. When a stray cat show ups at the house, Caleb can’t resist taking care of it—despite his mother’s sneezing! Hopes are dashed when Caleb’s father explains to him that he cannot expect God to always answer his prayers in the way he wants. Yet a surprising twist in the story makes Caleb eventually realize that “God does answer prayer, in His own time and in His own way.” A Better Ending is a collection of short stories and poems that take place at home, in school, across the world, and in out own back yards. Each story has a theme that encourages readers to reflect on their own hearts and lives as the relate to God’s Word. Table of Contents: 1. A Better Ending: “Small Steps” 2. A Higher Purpose: “Instruments of Praise” 3. Hand-Me-Down Dog: “A Child’s Walk with God” 4. The Red Geranium: “Let Them Come to Me” 5. When the Rains Came: “Just a Little Cloud” 6. Caiman and Camelids: “White as Snow” 7. The Ruins: “Heroes of the Faith” 8. Second Chances: “Blessings from Above” 9. French for Rachel: “Planned with Care” 10. The Swindler: “Tangled in Sin” 11. Patches’s Way: “The Saddest Sight to See” 12. Sweeter than Them All: “Today Is the Day” 13. Too Much Chatter: “Creatures of the Deep” 14. Surprised by Joy: “Happy Inside” 15. Two Are Better than One: “Closer than a Brother” 16. Wait for Me!: “To Serve His Way” 17. Missing!: “Jesus, Shepherd” 18. Ahead of the Storm: “My Feathered Friend” 19. A Break from Spring Break: “The Master’s Way” 20. Laughter in the Woods: “We Are Bears” 21. Someone Special: “The House of God” 22. Treasures and Daydreams: “What God Has Given Me” 23. Better than Sacrifice: “Be Holy” 24. Camping Woes and Wonders: “Two Words” 25. Hungry Inside: “Tell Me”

The Boy from World's End

Author	: David Smith
Publisher	: FriesenPress
Release Date	: 2022-02-23
ISBN	: 103912089X
Pages	: 382 pages
Rating	: 4.0/5 (391 download)

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Download or read book The Boy from World's End written by David Smith and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2022-02-23 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Boy from World’s End is a detailed and honest account of the life and experiences of David Smith. The book traces David’s early education in England, focusing on his experiences of wartime evacuation and life in a remote rural setting at a place known as World’s End Farm. When an exciting overseas journey takes David to begin a new life in Canada, he experiences the difficulties related to being an immigrant, but finds inspiration and encouragement that transforms his life into one dedicated to learning and growth. In these pages, David paints a vivid picture of his past, sharing stories from his family life, as well as the course of his higher education, which led him into his career as a university professor: a role in which he flourished as teacher, author, and administrator. Scattered throughout are stories of the interests, hobbies, and pastimes that enriched his life. While David aspires to share his life story with family, friends and colleagues, his narrative imparts valuable insights for all who read his story. He encourages readers to “know themselves”, that is, to be explicitly aware of the values that guide them through life and to weigh them in its ever-changing circumstances. And he always brings his story back down to earth, reminding us to adopt creative pursuits that connect us with nature and that help us to work through life’s inevitable quandaries and opportunities.

In the End It's All about Love

Author	: Gert Staal
Publisher	: Bis Pub
Release Date	: 2003
ISBN	:
Pages	: 160 pages
Rating	: 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book In the End It's All about Love written by Gert Staal and published by Bis Pub. This book was released on 2003 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Boys' Life

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Publisher	:
Release Date	: 1996-02
ISBN	:
Pages	: 60 pages
Rating	: 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Boys' Life written by and published by . This book was released on 1996-02 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boys' Life is the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Published since 1911, it contains a proven mix of news, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, comics, and Scouting.

The Boy's Own Annual

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Publisher	:
Release Date	: 1879
ISBN	:
Pages	: 628 pages
Rating	: 4.R/5 (5 download)

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American Physical Education Review

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Publisher	:
Release Date	: 1925
ISBN	:
Pages	: 622 pages
Rating	: 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book American Physical Education Review written by and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes the proceedings of the association's annual convention.

Boys' Life

Author	:
Publisher	:
Release Date	: 1996-02
ISBN	:
Pages	: 60 pages
Rating	: 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Boys' Life written by and published by . This book was released on 1996-02 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boys' Life is the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Published since 1911, it contains a proven mix of news, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, comics, and Scouting.

Boy

Author	: James Hanley
Publisher	: Open Road Media
Release Date	: 2015-03-17
ISBN	: 1504005635
Pages	: 186 pages
Rating	: 4.5/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Boy written by James Hanley and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2015-03-17 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To escape a brutal life on the Liverpool docks, a boy runs away to sea Arthur Fearon is nearly thirteen, and in the eyes of the law, that makes him a man. He wants to study to become a chemist, but his family cannot afford for him to continue school. The thought of a life working the docks makes Fearon break down in front of his classmates, but there is no time to cry. This boy has to get to work. The docks are hellish, and Fearon’s first day is his last. He hops a steamer to Alexandria, looking for a better life on the sea, but everywhere he goes, he finds cruelty, vice, and the crushing weight of adulthood. He will not be a man for long. The subject of an infamous 1930s obscenity trial, this is the original, unexpurgated text of James Hanley’s landmark novel: an unflinching examination of child labor and a timeless tale of adulthood gained too soon.

Boys' Life

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Publisher	:
Release Date	: 1990-12
ISBN	:
Pages	: 92 pages
Rating	: 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Boys' Life written by and published by . This book was released on 1990-12 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boys' Life is the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Published since 1911, it contains a proven mix of news, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, comics, and Scouting.