The Adventures of Uncle Billy & Ross
The Adventures of Uncle Billy & Ross

Author: Solon Phillips

Publisher:

Published: 2024-04-26

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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The Adventures of Uncle Bill and Ross: Life Lessons Made Simple" is a beautifully written coming-of-age book by Solon Phillips. The story is based on everyday life experiences that can be relatable to both young people and adults. The adventures narrated in the book are not about Ross Miller flying through the air and battling pirates like an urban Peter Pan. Instead, they depict the adventures of real life as experienced by a thirteen-year-old boy who is an only child raised by his mother in a tough city neighborhood. The story revolves around Ross and his retired Uncle Billy coming together each day after school to share their daily life experiences. The bond between the two is enchanting, exemplifying and demonstrating the power of mentorship, defying the odds and love."

A Boy Named Bobby
A Boy Named Bobby

Author: Robert L. Sims

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2012-06-19

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1466933860

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My book is about the history of my family and the first twenty years of my life. I come from a large family and had many wonderful experiences and adventures growing up as a boy in Oklahoma, New Mexico, and California. I also told of my spiritual journey and my calling as an adult later in life.

The Adventures of Uncle Billy and Ross
The Adventures of Uncle Billy and Ross

Author: Esq. Solon Phillips

Publisher: Pageturner, Press and Media

Published: 2020-11-18

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 9781649085214

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In The Adventures of Uncle Billy and Ross, Solon Phillips has conjured a magical world that speaks to young people and adults alike. Mind you, this is no swashbuckler. These adventures are not those of an urban Peter Pan, flying through the air and battling pirates. These are the adventures of life, real life. Thirteen-year-old Ross Miller, an only child being raised by his mom in a tough city neighborhood, and his retired Uncle Billy come together each day after school. That might seem prosaic. But as these two engage head-on the issues and concerns of a boy coming of age, it is quite an adventure. They slay the dragons of what it means to feel poor and to have your name dragged in the mud. They take on the quests of taking control of your world just by using your own thoughts, choosing your friends wisely, transforming a situation by transforming your attitude, and more. And they manage all this right in Uncle Billy's living room. That's what makes this book a tour de force; it deals with the everyday elements of our world. Phillips weaves a realistic dialogue between this wise man and this man-to-be; they laugh, they fight, they care, they love. They share a full range of emotions. They are you and me. And in each thoughtful chapter, another adventure helps Ross (and you and me) grow and deepen. Children of all ages who join this duo will have fun and mature at the same time. Through their adventures, Uncle Billy and Ross really do make life lessons simple. ---John T. Salatti

Made In Scotland
Made In Scotland

Author: Billy Connolly

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2018-10-18

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1473531675

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Where do you come from? It's one of the most basic human questions of all. But there is another question, which might sound a wee bit similar but is actually very different: What do you come from? And, let me tell you, that question can take you all sorts of strange places...' In Made in Scotland, legendary comic and national treasure Billy Connolly returns to his roots, reflecting on his life, his homeland and what it means – then and now – to be Scottish. Full of Billy's distinctive humour, Made in Scotland is a hilarious and heartfelt love letter to the place and the people that made him.

Indian Old-man Stories
Indian Old-man Stories

Author: Frank Bird Linderman

Publisher: U of Nebraska Press

Published: 2001-09-01

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9780803280014

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The Indians of the northwestern plains always laughed at the tales about Old-man, heard around the lodge fire in the wintertime after sunset. For a powerful character, he was comically flawed. Old-man made the world but sometimes forgot the names of things. Victim and victimizer, he seemed closer to common experience than the awesome god Manitou. Frank B. Linderman thought Old-man was, under different names, a god for many Indian communities. ø These stories?collected from Chippewa and Cree elders and first published in 1920?are full of wonder at the way things are. Why children lose their teeth, why eyesight fails with age, why dogs howl at night, why some animals wear camouflage?these and other mysteries, large and small, are made vividly sensible.

Running Adventures Scotland
Running Adventures Scotland

Author: Ross Brannigan

Publisher: Vertebrate Publishing

Published: 2022-05-05

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 1839811668

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Running Adventures Scotland by Ross Brannigan contains 25 inspirational and fun running routes, the majority of which are between 10 and 29 kilometres in length, exploring the best of the Highlands and the Lowlands. Running in Scotland is all about being immersed in the landscape – whether you're up high on a ridge, on a tranquil forest track or negotiating a technical descent – it all adds up to be an unforgettable experience. This book will open up adventures for you across Scotland – follow in the footsteps of runners on the route of the Pentland Skyline Race, enjoy an epic day out on the stunning Sgùrr na Strì on Skye or tackle the iconic Ring of Steall. The runs are organised into five geographical areas; there is also a bonus section with three longer routes (ranging from 63 to 153 kilometres), for those looking to take their running to the next level on a longer or multi-day adventure. Each route includes all the information you need to help you plan your run, interesting background information about the local area, types of terrain covered, and refreshment recommendations, in addition to detailed directions, stunning photography and overview mapping. Downloadable GPX files of the routes are also available. There are also suggestions for other routes in the area, information on relevant conservation organisations as well as a quote from a local runner to add context to the route. Let Running Adventures Scotland take you on an unforgettable journey around the best of Scotland's stunning landscapes.