Meeks christopher (45 Ergebnisse)

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. Inspired by Sam Gonzalez's true story, The Chords of War is the tale of punk rock teenager Max Rivera from Florida, who seeks purpose as he tries to understand why his life always teeters between music and mayhem. After he's kicked out of his band on tour, he joins the Army to change his life. It's after 9/11, and he finds himself under fire in Iraq, part of the surge in Baquabah. In order to deal with his teen angst and raging hormones among daily patrols, coordinated battles, and women fighting alongside him, Max creates a new band with soldiers. Will Max and his friends make it.…

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Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 152 pages. 8.90x5.83x0.55 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: Good. Please note: below is a general description of how we classify our condition types. If you would like a closer look or have any specific questions, please feel free to send us a message, and we will gladly check it for you. Condition descriptions: UsedlikeNew: Barely any signs of use, almost like new. UsedGood: May show some light signs of use, such as slight discoloration or a name written on the front endpaper, but generally no markings or notes in the text. UsedAcceptable: Book in acceptable condition. May show signs of use, such as some discoloration, reading creases in the spine, underlining, notes, slight dirt on edges, dog-eared pages, or a bent spine. New: Book is new. ZB 7-10 120623. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Here is a story collection about love, death, humor, and the glue called family. In one narrative, a man wakes up one morning to find the odor of dead fish won't go away, but no one else can smell it. In another, a couple's visit with friends to watch the Academy Awards has the protagonist envying his friends' lawn and lifestyle. In these and eleven other stories, Christopher Meeks balances tragedy and wit. As novelist David Scott Milton explains, 'In this collection, Christopher Meeks examines the small heartbreaks of quiet despair that are so much a part of all our lives. He does it in language that is resonant, poetic, and precise. If you like Raymond Carver, you'll love Meeks. He may be as good--or better.'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In 'A Death in Vegas,' the president of a company that specializes in beneficial bugs for organic gardeners discovers a young woman dead in his Las Vegas hotel suite. She had worked as a sexy lady bug at his convention booth -- and he had nothing to do with her death. While that's being investigated, the FBI raids his booth on a money-laundering scam that he knows nothing about. Soon, the coroner doesn't have good news, either. Who has set him up Why With the police and FBI are against him, and his wife missing, he flees to find answers and his wife.'With his tongue planted firmly in cheek, Christopher Meeks spins a charming and surprisingly sexy tale of murder, betrayal, and the importance of beneficial insects.' -Mark Haskell Smith, author of 'Baked' and 'Raw: A Love Story''I've never, ever wanted to go to Vegas. I don't care if what happens there, stays there. But Christopher Meeks makes me want to go so I can find out who done it. A fun, exciting read, with Chris's usual wonderful writing and great sense of humor.' -Jessica Barksdale Inclan, author of 'Her Daughter's Eyes' and 'How to Bake a Man.''Christopher Meeks had me at page three. I couldn't wait to find out how Patton Burch was going to explain the naked body he woke up to in his Las Vegas hotel room - first to the cops and then to his wife.' -Sam Sattler, Book Chase.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Months and Seasons' is the follow-up story collection to Christopher Meeks's award-winning 'The Middle-Aged Man and the Sea.' With a combination of main characters from young to old and with drama and humor, the tales pursue such people as a supermodel who awakens after open-heart surgery, a famous playwright who faces a firestorm consuming the landscape, a reluctant man who attends a Halloween party as Dracula, and a New Yorker who thinks she's a chicken. 'Christopher Meeks's quirky stories are lyrical and wonderfully human. Enjoy,' says Sandra Tsing Loh, author of 'A Year in Van Nuys.').…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Love, loss, and the strange surprises of ordinary life run through Christopher Meeks's third collection of short stories. It includes: - A winemaker dreams of Scotland when his daughter shows up- An actor with a pregnant wife goes on an audition- 'Seven Truths about Love' -- a young man realizes things one active week- A scientist working at the Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena tries to find the oxygen for Mars and for his marriage- A young poet says she'd rather die than move to North DakotaIn The Benefits of Breathing, Meeks offers stories that are at once humane, quietly funny, and deeply attuned to the complexities of modern life-finding meaning in moments both ordinary and unexpected. The Los Angeles Times has called his stories 'poignant and wise.' Author David Scott Milton said, 'If you like Raymond Carver, you'll love Meeks.' This book is perfect for readers of literary fiction who enjoy Raymond Carver, Alice Munro, or short stories that linger long after they end. In this volume, stories like 'A Dog Story,' 'Joni Paredes,' and 'Nestor by the Numbers' explore marriage, new love, and life after loss-by turns touching, surprising, and quietly humorous. As reviewer Grady Harp notes, 'If you've previously discovered the idiosyncrasies of Meeks's writing style and content, rest assured that this new collection not only will not disappoint, but also it will provide further proof that we have a superior writer of the genre in our presence.' As Rosebud magazine editor Roderick Clark says in the foreword, 'It's all about love, isn't it '.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE STORY: Everyone has a bad day. Graduate student Ian Nash has lost his girlfriend in addition to being dropped from a Ph.D. program in theatre at a Southern California university. When he stops at a local coffee shop in the lobby of a bank to apply for a job, the proverbial organic matter hits the fan. A gang of four robs the bank, and things get bloody. Ian is taken hostage by the robbers when the police show up. Now he has to save his life. FBI Special Agent Aleece Medina's analysis of the bloody bank heist drives her into the pursuit of a robbery gang headed by two women. She doesn't anticipate how this robbery will pit her against both the bandits and the male higher-ups in the FBI while the media heats up during a giant manhunt. > EARLY REVIEWERS SAY: 'Ian Nash is not an easily defeated man. He is a winner in spite of himself, and we love him for that.' - Sam Sattler, Book Chase 'Author Christopher Meeks synthesizes all with elan in this most recent narrative triumph. He unfailingly entertains!' - Gerald Locklin, author of The Vampires Saved Civilization. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From losing his mother to the chaos of adulthood, one man searches for love, purpose, and a place in the world.Edward, a young Minnesotan, is blessed with an abundance of 'experience'-first when his mother dies and next when his father shoehorns him into a private boys school where he's tortured and molded. All he wants is an understanding of women. Inside this novel, you'll find: - - A coming-of-age story that spans three decades- A young man navigating girlfriends, loss, and identity- Brutal lessons from a private boys school- Unexpected life in a Southern trailer park- A deeply human search for connection-with humor- Marriage and a journey toward art, ambition, and filmmakingWill Edward ever understand love-or simply keep chasing it In the tradition of John Irving and Charles Dickens, The Brightest Moon of the Century is a sweeping, humane portrait of one life in search of meaning.'Lyrical and wonderfully human!' -Humorist and writer Sandra Tsing Loh'Meeks's stories have won him a justly appreciative following.' -Poet and writer Gerald Lockin'The book's funny, well-meaning protagonist entertains, touches the heart, and makes the reader happy to read more.' -Poet and novelist Charles Harper Webb.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A teenage musician. A war he didn't expect. A life he doesn't understand. As the Iraq War escalates in 2005, a group of young friends cling to music, ambition, and late-night dreams-trying to outrun the quiet fear of what comes next. For Max Rivera, music isn't just passion-it's survival. Desperate to leave Florida and chase a future in film, he enlists in the Army-only to find himself on the front lines of a war he never truly understood. In The Chords of War, Christopher Meeks and Samuel Gonzalez, Jr. tell a story that is at once humane and deeply attuned to the complexities of modern life, capturing the fragile space between youth and adulthood, hope and disillusionment. Inside this novel, you'll find: - A powerful coming-of-age story set during the Iraq War- A vivid portrait of youth shaped by music and uncertainty- A journey from punk rock dreams to the brutal realities of combat>If you were moved by stories of youth, music, and identity-or novels like The Things They Carried-The Chords of War delivers a deeply human, unforgettable journey. 'Wow, what a book. This is destined to become an instant classic.' -Netgalley 'The Chords of War breaks clean of Vietnam and World War II war-writing traditions by portraying men and women agonizingly stalled between adolescence and adulthood.' -Professor and Lt. Col. (Ret.) Peter Molin 'This novel needs to be read and shared. It's well-suited for a book discussion group willing to read substantive fare.' -Linda Hitchcock, Midwest Book Review 2018 Medal Winner for a Best Book at Foreword Reviews.…

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Bibliothekseinband. Zustand: Sehr gut. The Rourke - 1st. 1993 : Christopher Meeks - gb. Gr. - 9-81-1-L1 GK-9PIJ-PHCA Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 500. Rider, Teri (illustrator).