SUCH A GREAT ACTOREverything in Wade Baxter's life is controlled and compartmentalized. To the world he's a laid-back, handsome, urban cowboy who's good at his job, is adored by his friends and family, and is the star of his city's community theater. But inside, a hideous dark lurks in the shadows of his psyche, and he cannot, will not let that ugliness show. When he meets Owen Aldrete, a man who's scars are visible - a former bomb squad cop who took a blast to the face - Wade is forced to confront his demons or he will lose the man he's fallen in love with, and he'll never get a lifetime to show Owen he's the most beautiful person Wade has ever known.
Dive into the soulful pages of Wade In The Water, where every poem is a mirror reflecting the complexities of love, loss, and the quiet strength within. Join the poet on a journey through the highs of love's embrace and the lows of heartbreak's sting, as they weave together a tapestry of human connection.As you immerse yourself in these heartfelt verses, ponder the questions that echo through the ages: "Are we ever going to get along? We better try." Despite the diversity among us and the facades we may adopt, the reality persists-we are interdependent in this increasingly interconnected world.But it's not just about love and loss; it's about the essence of humanity itself. "Money is critical, but what drives a movement is the will of the people." Through these words, find solace and inspiration to navigate life's maze, embracing the beauty of our shared experiences and the power of collective action.Wade In The Water is more than just a poetry collection; it's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a celebration of the bonds that unite us all. So, let's embark on this journey together, finding meaning and connection in the echoes of our hearts.
Dive into the soulful pages of Wade In The Water, where every poem is a mirror reflecting the complexities of love, loss, and the quiet strength within. Join the poet on a journey through the highs of love's embrace and the lows of heartbreak's sting, as they weave together a tapestry of human connection.As you immerse yourself in these heartfelt verses, ponder the questions that echo through the ages: "Are we ever going to get along? We better try." Despite the diversity among us and the facades we may adopt, the reality persists-we are interdependent in this increasingly interconnected world.But it's not just about love and loss; it's about the essence of humanity itself. "Money is critical, but what drives a movement is the will of the people." Through these words, find solace and inspiration to navigate life's maze, embracing the beauty of our shared experiences and the power of collective action.Wade In The Water is more than just a poetry collection; it's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a celebration of the bonds that unite us all. So, let's embark on this journey together, finding meaning and connection in the echoes of our hearts.
Supernatural forces converge on the unsuspecting town of Half Moon Bay when a Demon is accidently set loose upon it. The teenagers who released it are being hunted as well as the unwary townspeople. Their only hope is a beast of a man named Wade Canaan and a Preacher named Joshua Stone. Wade uses his own powers and calls upon old friends to help protect the innocents of the little town. Meanwhile Father Stone calls upon the Angels and Heavenly powers to try and push the Demon back into his prison. It will not be easy. The Demon alone is enough for them to handle, but he is not on his own for long. Help comes in the form of undead soldiers, a power-hungry witch with motives of her own, and an Incubus out to prove himself. Who will win the fight for the souls of the innocents of the town is anyone's guess.
In the spring of 1889, Americans are enjoying the spoils of an industrial revolution, but in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the wheels of industry are brought to a grinding halt when the South Fork dam bursts.Bennett Marsh, a nineteen-year-old kitchen-hand, wants nothing more than to leave South Fork and attend the Julliard School of Music in New York. Bennett's father, Percival, a steel-mill worker lured by the glamour of high society, is trapped in a dead-end job, and struggles to find his place as parent and provider.John Parke, the resident engineer at the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club, questions the integrity of the dam while his gadabout wife and upper-crust club members wine and dine around him in ignorant bliss. When a storm inundates the valley with torrential rain, Parke's greatest fear comes true. Twenty million tons of water spill into the Allegheny Valley, devastating the lives of the 30,000 people living below it.When the dam breaks, and Bennett and Percival must count on each other to survive, they are given a chance to discover the bond between them, but it may have come too late."In Wade in the Water, Michael Oates creatively transforms the events and characters of the Johnstown flood into a wildly inventive and unpredictable tale."-- Richard Burkert, President and CEO of the Johnstown Area Heritage Association"Michael Oates has written an absorbing work of historical fiction. Using thinly disguised historical figures (e.g. Andrew Carnegie, Henry Frick), he tells the story of the largely forgotten Johnstown flood of 1889. By creating well-developed characters enmeshed an involving tale, the Oates is able to convey the horror of being helplessly caught up in this unnatural disaster. The book is well researched and skillfully blends fact and fiction in a manner that reminds one of Doctorow's] Ragtime. If one were teaching a course of history through fiction, this would be a strong addition to the syllabus."-- Vince Buck, professor emeritus, California State University"Michael Oates revisits a tragic moment in American history with his novel Wade In The Water, a touching coming of age tale plunging the reader into the swirling waters of a devastating flood that destroyed the town of Johnstown, Pennsylvania in 1889 and took the lives over 2,000 men, women, and children. Perhaps overshadowed by more recent disasters such as 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, the Johnstown flood has been forgotten by many. Oates brings its memory back with a gripping story that hooks you from the very start and flows on with identifiable characters and expressive narration, almost lyrical at times, exploring the choices people make as they survive or succumb to tragedy."-- Debra Holland, New York Times bestselling author of The Montana Sky Series"The 'Johnstown Flood' of 1889 survives as a dimly recalled phrase, but memory of the actual scope of the catastrophe has faded with time. In 'Wade in the Water', Michael Oates brings the drama and tragedy of the flood back with immediate, wrenching impact. Told through the eyes of memorable characters whose personal struggles are instantly erased by the immensity of the disaster, Oates conveys the terror of that horrible moment with meticulous historical accuracy. 'Wade in the Water' is the story of people - including real characters like Clara Barton of the Red Cross - caught in a nightmare of destruction comparable to the annihilation of Pompeii, with loss of life exceeding any American disaster up to that time. Oates tells a stirring story that highlights the fragility of life and the endurance of the human spirit."-- John M. Adams Historian, Author of The Millionaire and the Mummies
Wade Fly Fishing Mosquito Lagoon and North Indian River Lagoon (Florida) from Canaveral National Seashore and Merritt Island National Wildlife RefugeSituated mid-way along the East Coast of Florida, Mosquito Lagoon and the Indian River Lagoon system in general are renowned fishing destinations and are featured in books, articles, videos, and TV shows. Quality guiding services are widely available. And fly-fishing is gaining in popularity. Why another guide book?Firstly, not much literature exists on foot access to the lagoons, and this is one gap that this book is filling. Secondly, hunting the fish of the lagoons while wading is a different experience than fishing from a boat. It must be learned and this book will do this. Finally, in keeping with the ways of each book of the series, this guide book focuses on very precise fishing spots. Contrary to most others this guide book shows the precise location of these fishing spots on large-scale, detailed maps.Parking Lot 5 of the North District of Canaveral National Seashore should be the starting point of your exploration of the lagoons, on foot. The area accessible on foot from Parking Lot 5 is described in minute details. This book also covers all the wading areas of Mosquito Lagoon and North Indian River Lagoon accessible from Park and Refuge land. You will pursue mostly Red Drum, but also Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum, and other game fish, over miles of shallow flats. Precise directions will take you to areas of the lagoons that hold fish and to specific spots where those fish tend to gather. This guiding book also tells you what you need and how to catch those big fish with a fly rod.If you are an experienced salt fly-fisher you will skip years of exploration time. If you are an experienced fly-fisher who is new to saltwater and flats fishing you will shorten your learning curve immensely. If you have been sitting on the sidelines of wade fly-fishing this book will hopefully be the spark that will ignite a passion.Go ahead, let our lagoons work their magic.Full-size, full-color paperback, 206 pages, with index.This book is also available in Kindle eBook with full functionality at a popular price.Wade Fly Fishing Mosquito Lagoon and North Indian River Lagoon (Florida) from Canaveral National Seashore and Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is the second of a series of four similar guide books covering in detail a precise geographic area and focusing on wade fly fishing. The first was published in December 2014. It covers the upper St. Johns River basin in East Central Florida for American Shad. The third book covers the streams of Northern Vermont and was published in November 2018. The fourth book is in edition. It covers the streams of the Eastern Townships of Qu bec west of Lake Memphremagog. This last book will be published in French and English. The four books of the WADE FLY FISHING series are available on Amazon in both print and eBook formats. To learn more on the author, on the published books and on the coming book go to www.wadeflyfishing.com.
This book collects American artist Wade Guyton's (born 1972) digital paintings, produced for two exhibitions at the Galerie Chantal Crousel, staged six years apart. Using images often torn from books and magazines, Guyton prints his pieces onto canvas using scanners and inkjet technology.
""A short journey and walk through a garden of eternal truths. You must traverse the darkness to harness the true power of the light, in order to be the savior in your life, so we start there. Peering through the shadows at different angles we'll catch abstract glimpses of light. This is a collection of poems some old, some short, some new, some long, I intended to share an experience of love with you, in its many forms and how it exists in my head. With love, Good Luck.""
During the Battle of Midway in June 1942, US Navy dive bomber pilot Wade McClusky proved himself to be one of the greatest pilots and combat leaders in American history, but his story has never been told – until now. It was Wade McClusky who remained calm when the Japanese fleet was not where it was expected to be. It was he who made the counterintuitive choice to then search to the north instead of to the south. It was also McClusky who took the calculated risk of continuing to search even though his bombers were low on fuel and may not have enough to make it back to the Enterprise. His ability to remain calm under enormous pressure played a huge role in the US Navy winning this decisive victory that turned the tide of war in the Pacific. This book is the story of exactly the right man being in exactly the right place at exactly the right time. Wade McClusky was that man and this is his story.
Tom Wade, a teenage boy, begins to question his mother's odd decisions and behaviour. He can cope with his early days at her chosen school but has more difficulty dealing with mysterious events at home. For instance, his mother's absences seem to coincide with the blossoms on a rosebush in their back garden. These blossoms, varied, multi-coloured and extra-ordinary, always begin to bloom when his mother prepares to go away. And when the last remaining bud blossoms, Tom can look forward to his mother's return. Not that Tom is neglected or left to take care of himself. A housekeeper, Mayteria, always turns up as his mother prepares to leave then disappears on her return. Also, lately, a strange little man seems to be stalking him on his bus trips to and from the new school. Even when Tom returns home on a later bus, the odd man is there, his beady eyes watching the boy's every move. On a rainy Monday morning, Tom leaves the bus and soon makes a bigger enemy of the school bully, Ronald Pecklay. In the first lesson, he is partnered with Abigail Meers for a planned debate. Abigail, not really his type, is less than friendly. Later, the PE Teacher introduces the class to the sport of fencing. When handed a foil for the first time, Tom is amazed by his immediate expertise. Cheered on by his classmates, he inflicts defeat upon the experienced fencer, Ronald Pecklay. Tom discovers life can get even weirder the day he is given a tattered old book by a man in the city. He reads aloud the words written in red. Lo bamakom hazeh Ba'arets hahi'
