The author of Brothers and Sisters recounts her relationship with her father, one that took place largely during the summer when they vacationed together, discussing how this shaped her as an adult and as a woman. Reprint.
The Sweet Summer is a moving novel of deep friendship and commitment between a white man and his black peers in a time and a place where such relationships were rare and considered with contempt. It portrays with brutal honesty the humiliations suffered by African Americans in the Jim Crow South in the 1940's.
One sweet summer Riley Moore meets Fin Donahue. She's a sweet small-town girl. He's a rich bad boy from the city. When they meet this summer, their worlds turn upside down. Warm firefly filled nights and long dockside spent days make for a magical summer brimming with wonderful possibilities in this sweet first love small-town romance. Riley's summer starts with a splash when she meets Fin on her first day of her new job. A Landings girl born and raised, Riley isn't used to meeting outsiders. Little does she know that this rich city boy with a bad reputation will change her entire life. Fin is sent to the Landings for the summer against his will. This is his last chance to shape up before his father ships him out to military school. Determined to not like anything about the little backwoods town, Fin is shocked to find himself falling for their way of life, and for Riley. Small-town carnivals, bonfires and festivals fill this summer with plenty of opportunities to become the best of friends. The more time Riley and Fin spend together, the more they feel themselves falling for the other. The only question is, what are they going to do about it? Will Fin be able to stay out of trouble long enough to do something about his feelings for Riley? Loved You First has all the sweet feelings of first love in this happily ever-after, clean romance. Curl up on your porch swing and enjoy Riley & Fin's story, Loved You First, today!
The warm summer sun means time for a splashing good time. Picnics with friends and family, sand castles at the beach. Fireworks in the night sky, and ice pop treats in Sweet Summer.
When the Tigers roar, only Ernie Harwell's smooth southern voice can be heard above the din. After 42 years as the Voice of the Detroit Tigers, Harwell will retire once the 2002 season ends. The only play-by-play broadcaster to cover games in seven decades, Harwell has seen (and has a story about) everyone from Babe Ruth to Ichiro Suzuki.
A complete concordance or verbal index to words, phrases and passages in the dramatic works of Shakespeare. There is also a supplementary concordance to the poems. This is an essential reference work for all students and readers of Shakespeare.