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Download or read book It Just Occurred to Me? written by Humphrey Lyttelton and published by Portico. This book was released on 2012-10-31 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The legendary band leader and jazz trumpeter, broadcaster and humorist looks back at his extraordinarily rich and varied life and the many colourful characters he has known and played with - from Duke Ellington to Louis Armstrong. He also recalls his early life as the son of a famous housemaster at Eton, where he was educated. During the war, he served in the Grenadier Guards and, on demobilisation, studied for two years at Camberwell Arts School. In 1949, he joined the "Daily Mail" as cartoonist, wrote the story-line for Trog's "Flook" cartoon, and also signed a recording contract with EMI. He had the first British jazz record to get into the Top Twenty in 1956 with 'Bad Penny Blues'. The book will appeal to his large cult following, both from his regular live appearances with his band, as the irrepressible chairman of BBC Radio 4's popular nonsense quiz 'I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue' and as the presenter of "The Best of Jazz" since 1967.

Download or read book It Occurs to Me That I Am America written by Richard Russo and published by Washington Square Press. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A provocative, unprecedented anthology featuring original short stories on what it means to be an American from thirty bestselling and award-winning authors with an introduction by Pulitzer Prize–winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen: “This chorus of brilliant voices articulating the shape and texture of contemporary America makes for necessary reading” (Lauren Groff, author of Fates and Furies). When Donald Trump claimed victory in the November 2016 election, the US literary and art world erupted in indignation. Many of America’s preeminent writers and artists are stridently opposed to the administration’s agenda and executive orders—and they’re not about to go gentle into that good night. In this “masterful literary achievement” (Kurt Eichenwald, author of Conspiracy of Fools), more than thirty of the most acclaimed writers at work today consider the fundamental ideals of a free, just, and compassionate democracy through fiction in an anthology that “promises to be both a powerful tool in the fight to uphold our values and a tribute to the remarkable voices behind it” (Anthony D. Romero, executive director of the ACLU). With an introduction by Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Viet Thanh Nguyen, and edited by bestselling author Jonathan Santlofer, this powerful anthology includes original, striking art from fourteen of the country’s most celebrated artists, cartoonists, and graphic novelists, including Art Spiegelman, Roz Chast, Marilyn Minter, and Eric Fischl. Transcendent, urgent, and ultimately hopeful, It Occurs to Me That I Am America takes back the narrative of what it means to be an American in the 21st century.

Download or read book Oil and Gas Lobby Investigation written by United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee to Investigate Political Activities, Lobbying, and Campaign Contributions and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations for 1997 written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 900 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Galusha The Magnificent written by Joseph C. Lincoln and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-01-02 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joseph Crosby Lincoln, a well-known American novelist best known for his New England-focused novels and short stories, wrote the book "Galusha the Magnificent." 1916 saw the book's initial publication. Galusha Bangs, a mild-mannered and slightly eccentric character, is the main character of the novel. He unexpectedly rises to a position of influence and authority. After inheriting a substantial amount of money, Galusha finds himself in a number of amusing and difficult scenarios while he gets used to his new situation. The influence of sudden fortune on a person's life, small-town living, and cultural expectations are all explored in this book. The writings of Joseph C. Lincoln frequently combine romance, humour, and a deep comprehension of human nature. Early in the 20th century, he wrote a great deal; his novels and novellas were well-liked by readers for their captivating stories and realistic portrayals of daily life. Among his numerous literary accomplishments, "Galusha the Magnificent" demonstrates how well Lincoln used humour and social satire to create a gripping story. This book can be fun to read if you like stories about oddball folks in small-town America with a hint of humour.