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Jonah Man
by Christopher NaroznySet in vaudeville in the early twentieth century, Jonah Man is a gripping and ultimately heartbreaking novel that reveals the often tragic lives of performers struggling to make it to the big time.Told from the perspectives of multiple characters, including a one-handed juggler who moonlights as a drug trafficker, a talented young boy who longs to escape the shadow of his abusive father, and a police inspector whose bumbling attempts to solve a murder result in a series of calamitous missteps, Jonah Man explores the dark side of life behind the curtain, where performers will resort to the most extreme measures-including drug dealing, self-mutilation, and even murder-to keep their ever shrinking dream of becoming a star alive. Resurrecting the lost language and world of vaudeville-a "Jonah Man" was a performer who, despite his best efforts, had stalled in his career-Jonah Man is an unforgettable portrait of people trapped between their highest hopes and the crushing realties of their lives. Christopher Narozny earned an MFA in fiction from Syracuse University and a PhD in creative writing and literature from the University of Denver. His fiction has appeared or is forthcoming in the American Literary Review, Denver Quarterly, Marginalia, elimae, and Hobart. While at Syracuse he won the Peter Neagoe Prize for Fiction, and at the University of Denver he was awarded the Frankel Dissertation Fellowship for an earlier draft of Jonah Man. He currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Jonah the Whale
by Susan ShreveTo cope with the taunts of his schoolmates, lonely, overweight Jonah escapes into the fantasy of being a talk show host named "Jonah the Whale", and creates a new identity for himself.
Jones
by Neil SmithFrom the award-winning author of Bang Crunch and Boo, Jones is the harrowing, funny, utterly unforgettable story of a pair of siblings attempting to survive the horror show of their family.Abi and Eli share a special bond. Eli looks up to his sister Abi, two years older, who knows how to inhabit the souls of animals, and sometimes even the soul of her brother. They share jokes, codes, and an obsession with impressive feats of word power—such are the survival tricks for growing up Jones. Pal, their alcoholic father, is haunted by demons from the Korean War, and their less-than-nurturing mother Joy hasn&’t got the courage to leave him. Always moving to where Pal gets work, the Joneses go from Montreal to Boston, Salt Lake City, Chicago, and back to Montreal. No matter where they go, though, they can never get away from Jones Town. And then, on Eli&’s twelfth birthday, the darkness deepens when he stumbles on something he doesn&’t understand—an episode that represents the beginning of Abi&’s unraveling, although no one knows it yet. Over the years, Eli and Abi lurch towards and into adulthood on separate paths that sometimes cross, negotiating the world through sexual experimentation, drugs and alcohol, art and language. Searing, affecting and often darkly funny, Jones explores the treacherous intersection between love and violence, and the extreme measures Abi and Eli must take to escape the legacy of a toxic inheritance.
The Joneses
by Shelia M. GossKeeping up with the Joneses isn't all it's made out to be. In this intriguing novel full of drama and plot twists, one family tries to hold on to their "perfect" life before their secrets, lies, and scandals are exposed.On the outside, the Joneses seem like the ideal family: Royce Jones, a funeral home mogul, and his wife, Lexi, are parents to Charity, Hope, and Lovie--and everybody wants to be them. But it's true that money can't buy happiness, and the Joneses are harboring secrets that can't stay hidden forever... The funeral home business has been slow lately, and Royce is in serious trouble. When Lexi learns of their financial strain, she vows to hold on to her status by any means necessary--even if it means going behind her husband's back. Lovie, seeing his beloved mother so stressed, will do whatever it takes to put a smile back on her face. And sibling rivalries tense up when Charity and Hope both fall for the same guy. On top of this, they all have secrets they're hiding not only from people outside their family--but from each other. It's only a matter of time before the Joneses' perfect life goes spinning out of control and they're revealed for who they truly are.
Jordan and Max, Showtime (Orca Echoes)
by Suzanne SutherlandJordan had a tough time with the other kids at his old school. So, on his first day at Massey Elementary, he has a plan: to be absolutely invisible. His new classmates don't need to know that his grandmother is his best friend or that they put on shows together dressing up in elaborate costumes each night in their apartment. When he's forced to pair up with Max, a loud-mouthed loner with a love for Hawaiian shirts, Jordan's cover of invisibility threatens to be blown completely. But with the help of his partner's unique artistic vision, Jordan begins to see that his sparkling secret deserves to be revealed.This partially illustrated early chapter book is a gentle exploration of friendship, gender performance and identity.
Jo's Boys: In Easy-to-Read Type (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)
by Louisa May AlcottJo plays hostess to 12 former students who, along with the young ladies of the March clan, return to Plumfield for a visit. Charming, heartwarming sequel to Little Women and Little Men continues the engaging tale of the March family. Abridged edition with seven new illustrations by Natalie Carabetta.
Jo's Boys: And How They Turned Out - Primary Source Edition (The Little Women Collection #4)
by Louisa May AlcottLook out for Little Women—soon to be a major motion picture starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Timothée Chalamet, and Meryl Streep! Louisa May Alcott&’s enchanting tale of Jo March and her former students concludes with this beautiful keepsake edition of Jo&’s Boys, the final novel in the Little Women Collection!Ten years after Jo opened a school for boys, the little men have grown up and left Plumfield. Now college students, sailors, and musicians, they each explore the world and try to find their place in it. But as they encounter love, disappointment, tragedy, and intrigue, the boys rely on Jo to help them through the challenges they face. Inspired by Alcott&’s own experiences, Jo&’s Boys brings the classic Little Women series to a close, completing the story that has inspired numerous film adaptations and that touches readers&’ hearts as much today as at its original publication.
Jo's Story (Portraits of Little Women)
by Susan Beth PfefferTomboy Jo March would rather die than spend time with wealthy, proper Aunt March. She'd much rather race against the boys at school or star in all the swashbuckling plays she writes. But when Aunt March offers to adopt one of the March sisters to help ease the family money problems, Jo decides to make the ultimate sacrifice. She'll tear herself away from her beloved sisters and parents -- if it means they'll have a better life. She's determined to become the perfect lady. Now Jo has to convince her family that she's sincere about her decision by taking on a role that may be too difficult to act.
Jo's Troubled Heart (Little Women Journals)
by Charlotte Emerson Louisa AlcottAs Christmas approaches, Jo March finds herself unable to control her quick temper even though it causes strife in the family and threatens the publication of her first story in the newspaper.
Josefina Learns a Lesson: A School Story (American Girls #2)
by Valerie TrippJosefina and her three sisters, along with their Aunt, help their father run the family household and ranch after the death of their mother. Her aunt teaches many lessons that will help the girls grow up to be young woman and always remember their mother. A great story in the New Mexico territory back in the early 1800s.
Josefina's Surprise: A Christmas Story (American Girls #3)
by Valerie TrippThe second Christmas after their mother has died, Josefina and her three sisters find that participating in the traditions of Las Posadas helps keep memories of Mamá alive. Can the Montoya girls overcome their loss and move on together to honor their Mamá's memory?
Joseph
by Shelia P. MosesFor Joseph Flood, life is tough. Tough because of Mama's addiction to drugs and alcohol. Tough because Daddy is away with the army fighting in Iraq. Tough because it looks like there's no way out once you're living in a homeless shelter in a North Carolina ghetto neighborhood. And tough because Joseph is enrolled in yet another new school where he doesn't know anyone and has to keep what's going on in his life a secret. Joseph struggles to keep Mama clean and to hold their broken family together while trying to make new friends and join the school tennis team. Can a boy who's only fifteen years old win his daily battle to survive?Josephis a powerful and moving story from the author of National Book Award finalistThe Legend of Buddy Bushthat looks at what it really takes for a boy to begin to become a man.
Joseph the Dreamer: Level 2 (I Can Read! / Adventure Bible)
by ZondervanJoseph may be his father&’s favorite son, but his brothers feel differently about him. So they sell him into slavery in Egypt. Will Joseph forgive his brothers? Can God turn a bad situation into a big blessing?This is a Level Two I Can Read! book, which means it&’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level J and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 3rd grade.
Joseph's Grace
by Shelia P. MosesJoseph's sophomore year is about to begin, but his new start is a false one. At his father's request Joseph moved in with Aunt Shirley, Uncle Todd and cousin Jasmine over the summer, to distance himself from his mother's drug problems and the dangerous characters she interacts with. But efforts to keep Joseph safe have had tragic results for Jasmine: Momma's boyfriend Bow, on one of his regular rounds lurking around the neighborhood, shoots through a wall and kills Jasmine on the spot. As Joseph contends with his own grief, his mother's persistent pleas for money, and the distance between himself and his father in Iraq--not to mention schoolwork, making the tennis team, and a new relationship--he's learning what's most important to him, and what sacrifices he'll have to make to become the person he needs to be.
Josh Baxter Levels Up
by Gavin BrownVideo game lover Josh Baxter knows that seventh grade at a new school may be his hardest challenge yet, but he's not afraid to level up and win!Josh Baxter is sick and tired of hitting the reset button. It's not easy being the new kid for the third time in two years. One mistake and now the middle school football star is out to get him. And Josh's sister keeps offering him lame advice about how to make friends, as if he needs her help finding allies!Josh knows that his best bet is to keep his head down and stay under the radar. If no one notices him, nothing can touch him, right? But when Josh's mom sees his terrible grades and takes away his video games, it's clear his strategy has failed. Josh needs a new plan, or he'll never make it to the next level, let alone the next grade.He's been playing not to lose. It's time to play to win.
Joshua Dread
by Lee BaconFor Joshua Dread, middle school is proving to be, well, awkward. Not only do bullies pick on him, but do you see those supervillains over there trying to flood the world? The ones that everyone, including his best friend Milton, are rooting for Captain Justice to take down? They're the Dread Duo, and they just happen to be his parents. As if trying to hide his identity wasn't hard enough, Joshua has started leaving a trail of exploding pencils and scorched handprints in his wake, and only Sophie, the new girl in town with a mysterious past, seems unsurprised. When a violent attack at the Vile Fair makes it clear someone is abducting supervillains, and that his parents may very well be next, Joshua must enlist both Sophie and Milton's help to save them. Well-written, fast-paced, and remarkably funny, Joshua Dread is the first in a series that will appeal far beyond its target audience.
Josiah's Fire: Autism Stole His Words, God Gave Him a Voice
by Tahni Cullen Cheryl RickerWhere is hope when there is no hope? First-time parents Joe and Tahni Cullen were thrust into the confusing world of autism when their toddler, Josiah, suddenly lost his ability to speak, play, and socialize. The diagnosis: Autism Spectrum Disorder. In their attempts to see Josiah recover and regain speech, the Cullens underwent overwhelming physical, emotional, and financial struggles. While other kids around him improved, Josiah only got worse. Five years later, Josiah, who had not been formally taught to read or write, suddenly began to type on his iPad profound paragraphs about God, science, history, business, music, strangers, and heaven. Josiah's eye-opening visions, heavenly encounters, and supernatural experiences forced his family out of their comfort zone and predictable theology, catapulting them into a mind-blowing love-encounter with Jesus. Find hope in hardship. Catch a fresh glimpse of heaven. Learn to hear and trust God's voice. Identify the roles of Father, Son, and Spirit. Be aware of the workings of angels, and much more! Follow a trail of truth into Josiah's mysterious world, and see why his family and friends can no longer stay silent.
Josie and Vic: A Novel
by Debra ThomasWhen Josie Serafini’s brother Vic loses his wife and children in a tragic accident, Josie leaves her home and beloved horses in Upstate New York to join him in Los Angeles. While helping Vic pick up the pieces of his shattered life, Josie confronts broken relationships with her estranged father and rebellious, singer-songwriter daughter. Josie and Vic each struggle to find where they belong in their changing worlds. Josie finds comfort in nature and in a budding, long-distance relationship with the empathetic equine veterinarian caring for her horses back home. Vic battles depression as he seeks purpose in his life. Josie’s three horses and a Siberian husky help open hearts to tenderness and healing—but it’s an unexpected journey to the US-Mexico border that offers this fragmented family a chance to reconnect. A story of love, loss, and forgiveness, Josie and Vic conveys hope—even in the darkest of times.
Josie Bloom and the Emergency of Life
by Susan Hill Long&“Entertaining and emotionally resonant.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“Long nails the voice of a kid trying as hard as she can to tackle adult problems on her own when the well-meaning adults in her life fall short.&” —Publishers Weekly Josie Bloom is put to the test when she&’s confronted by mysterious wads of money, a washed-up baseball player, and a whole lot of squirrels in this hilarious and heartwarming novel in the spirit of Kate DiCamillo&’s Raymie Nightingale.Josie Bloom discovers the first wad of money stuffed inside a packet of bologna, and the second hidden between the trash can and the bin liner. That money comes in handy when she finds the PAST DUE notice from the heating company. Seems like Grandpa has been spending more time feeding squirrels than paying the bills. But when a bill arrives that&’s too big to handle, Josie&’s going to need a plan to get more money—while keeping Grandpa&’s odd behavior a secret. Hilarious and heartwarming, Josie Bloom and the Emergency of Life celebrates the lengths family and friends will go to when it looks like the squirrels are winning.
Jou Gunsteling Christelike Boeke
by Bernard LevineJou gunsteling Bernard Levine Christelike Boeke DRIE BOEKE IN EEN Waarom ek die Joodse geloof gelos het om Jesus te volg Die Joodse konfidensiële lêers nog nooit voorheen gepubliseer Jy kan nooit genoeg "Dankie" sê vir Jesus nie
The Journal of Best Practices: A Memoir of Marriage, Asperger Syndrome, and One Man's Quest to Be a Better Husband
by David Finch*A New York Times Bestseller* A warm and hilarious memoir by a man diagnosed with Asperger syndrome who sets out to save his relationship.Five years after David Finch married Kristen, the love of his life, they learned that he has Asperger syndrome. The diagnosis explained David&’s ever-growing list of quirks and compulsions, but it didn&’t make him any easier to live with. Determined to change, David set out to understand Asperger syndrome and learn to be a better husband with an endearing zeal. His methods for improving his marriage involve excessive note-taking, performance reviews, and most of all, the Journal of Best Practices: a collection of hundreds of maxims and hard-won epiphanies, including &“Don&’t change the radio station when she&’s singing along&” and &“Apologies do not count when you shout them.&” David transforms himself from the world&’s most trying husband to the husband who tries the hardest. He becomes the husband he&’d always meant to be. Filled with humor and wisdom, The Journal of Best Practices is a candid story of ruthless self-improvement, a unique window into living with an autism spectrum condition, and proof that a true heart is the key to happy marriage.
The Journal of Douglas Allen Deeds: The Donner Party Expedition, 1846 (My Name is America)
by Rodman PhilbrickThis "journal" of Douglas Allen Deeds, an enthusiastic young farm boy traveling West with his family, tells the harrowing story of the Donner Party expedition. Photos & illustrations.
The Journal of Friendship (My Little Pony)
by Amy Keating RogersAs seen on the hit animated series My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic! Inspired by the magical journal of Princess Celestia and Princess Luna, the pony friends--Princess Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Rarity and Applejack--start a diary of their own so they can learn from one another! After all, these ponies have some really amazing adventures! (This abridged edition only contains The Journal of Friendship. The Journal of Two Sisters is available separately.)
The Journal of James Edmond Pease: The Journal Of James Edmond Pease, A Civil War Union Soldier
by Jim MurphyNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Journal of Jedediah Barstow: An Emigrant on the Oregon Trail, Overland, 1845 (My Name is America)
by Ellen LevineHaving lost his parents and sister in a river accident, Jedediah decides to make his way through a wild, new world to the Oregon Territory on his own.