Through no fault of her own Smokey - an official international cat celebrity - was passed through several homes before finally settling with the Adams family. In this book, Smokey tells the story of her rise to fame in her own words, with the help of her owner of course. It also includes a 16 page colour photo section.
In typical southern Appalachian tradition, storytelling is not entertainment but an act of communication. A good story is better than television. The reason? The pictures are better. Knoxville Girl is a story that is quite ancient in its origin. Based on a small book of the Hebrew Scriptures centered on a rather obscure Moabite woman by the name of Ruth, Knoxville Girl is a "hillbilly" version of the book for her namesake. Through the peripheral world of ancient Israel and in a literary character by the name of Ruth, voices, cultural patterns, and landscapes akin to southern Appalachia appear. A pledge promised becomes more than a pledged kept. It becomes the avenue for God's redeeming action for a land intent on destroying itself. Who would have ever guessed who God would use as an agent for that redemption? From the author of The Gospel According to John Bill Bob Mark: A Smoky Mountain Version of the Gospel of Mark, comes another version of God's good news, hillbilly style
A story of love, hate, murder and witchcraft. Strength and survival through generations, battling against a terrifying curse that will blight an entire bloodline. This is the story of a witch called Beatrice, whose curse upon her family's bloodline has long reaching consequences for her descendants. Tess is the first to be the victim of her aunt's curse, being that there will be no living male born to the bloodline. As the strong female characters of this story must survive this curse, lasting and loving relationships are developed. The story will take us back through Beatrice's life, how through desperation and manipulation she turns to prostitution at the early age of 15, in the year of 1619. It will tell of her attachment to a young girl in very similar circumstances, who both cling to each other and become non-blood sisters. They will go through untold hardship at the hands of local gentry, and meet his long-suffering child bride wife, where, between the three of them, they will develop a bond through love, and sisterhood. Beatrice and her sisters will learn the art of witchcraft, initially use of concoctions and remedies, but as tragedy befalls the three, their witchcraft turns dark and will ultimately end in their capture and death. The curse will not die with them.
A story of love, hate, murder and witchcraft. Strength and survival through generations, battling against a terrifying curse that will blight an entire bloodline. This is the story of a witch called Beatrice, whose curse upon her family's bloodline has long reaching consequences for her descendants. Tess is the first to be the victim of her aunt's curse, being that there will be no living male born to the bloodline. As the strong female characters of this story must survive this curse, lasting and loving relationships are developed. The story will take us back through Beatrice's life, how through desperation and manipulation she turns to prostitution at the early age of 15, in the year of 1619. It will tell of her attachment to a young girl in very similar circumstances, who both cling to each other and become non-blood sisters. They will go through untold hardship at the hands of local gentry, and meet his long-suffering child bride wife, where, between the three of them, they will develop a bond through love, and sisterhood. Beatrice and her sisters will learn the art of witchcraft, initially use of concoctions and remedies, but as tragedy befalls the three, their witchcraft turns dark and will ultimately end in their capture and death. The curse will not die with them.
Just out of a bad marriage, Ava isn't looking for love. She's ready to live her own life in a new town, opening a bakery. She never expected to cross paths with Smokey, the dangerous president of the Hell's Bastards MC. Smokey wants the curvy blonde sitting alone at the bar, and he always gets what he wants. From the start, he explains it's just sex, nothing else. Ava doesn't expect more and promises herself she won't fall in love with the bad biker, but Smokey gets under her skin. He can't let her go, and now he thinks she works for his enemy. The pain of his punishment will stay with her forever. When the truth comes out, Smokey knows he's hurt the only woman he's ever cared about. After he loses her, he has no choice but to win her back. Ava won't give in, though. He hurt her, shattered her trust, and destroyed her heart. How can he win what he broke?
Progress forces Smokey the switch engine out of a job until he discovers a new way to help people. "Told in such excellent, free-swinging verse and illustrated with such vigorous and funny pictures that it outranks most of its predecessors." -- Horn Book
The band blares “Rocky Top” and the crowd roars as the University of Tennessee football team storms out of the tunnel and onto the field through the giant “T,” their beloved mascot Smokey leading the way. The iconic Bluetick Coonhound has been part of the pageantry and tradition at the University of Tennessee since 1953, delighting fans both young and old. For this entertaining and enlightening book, UT sports historian Thomas J. Mattingly has teamed up with longtime Smokey owner Earl C. Hudson to tell the stories of the nine hounds that have been top dog on campus for more than half a century. It was the Reverend Bill Brooks, Hudson’s brother-in-law, whose prize-winning dog “Brooks’ Blue Smokey,” became the first mascot by winning a student body–led contest at a home football game in 1953. The Coonhound breed was selected because it was native to the state, and several (no one remembers exactly how many) were brought onto the field at halftime to compete. But Smokey stole the show when he threw back his head and howled. The crowd cheered, and Smokey howled again. The raucous applause and barking built to a frenzy. The enthusiastic hound won the hearts of the Volunteer faithful that day, and he and the dogs that followed have remained among the University of Tennessee’s most popular symbols ever since. The authors have interviewed Smokey’s former handlers, university archivists, sports journalists, and local historians as well as legions of longtime fans. Their recol¬lections provide not only the background of the mascot but a history of UT athletics as well. Vol fans will enjoy reading about Smokey’s adventures throughout the years, from his kidnapping in 1955 by mischievous Kentucky students to his confrontation with the Baylor Bear at the 1957 Sugar Bowl to the time he suffered heat exhaustion at the 1991 UCLA game and was listed on the Vols’ injury report until his return later in the season. Filled with photographs and memorabilia, including football schedules, letters, cartoons, and more, this book brings to life the magic of UT football and the endearing canines that have become such an indispensable part of the experience.
The band blares “Rocky Top” and the crowd roars as the University of Tennessee football team storms out of the tunnel and onto the field through the giant “T,” their beloved mascot Smokey leading the way. The iconic Bluetick Coonhound has been part of the pageantry and tradition at the University of Tennessee since 1953, delighting fans both young and old. For this entertaining and enlightening book, UT sports historian Thomas J. Mattingly has teamed up with longtime Smokey owner Earl C. Hudson to tell the stories of the nine hounds that have been top dog on campus for more than half a century. It was the Rev. Bill Brooks, Hudson’s brother-in-law, whose prize-winning dog “Brooks’ Blue Smokey,” became the first mascot by winning a student body-led contest at a home football game in 1953. The Coonhound breed was selected because it was native to the state, and several (no one remembers exactly how many) were brought onto the field at halftime to compete. But Smokey stole the show when he threw back his head and howled. The crowd cheered, and Smokey howled again. The raucous applause and barking built to a frenzy. The enthusiastic hound won the hearts of the Volunteer faithful that day, and he and the dogs that followed have remained among the University of Tennessee’s most popular symbols ever since. The authors have interviewed Smokey’s former handlers, university archivists, sports journalists, and local historians as well as legions of longtime fans. Their recollections provide not only the background of the mascot but a history of UT athletics as well. Vol fans will enjoy reading about Smokey’s adventures throughout the years, from his kidnapping in 1955 by mischievous Kentucky students to his confrontation with the Baylor Bear at the 1957 Sugar Bowl to the time he suffered heat exhaustion at the 1991 UCLA game and was listed on the Vols’ injury report until his return later in the season. Filled with photographs and memorabilia, including vintage game programs, football schedules, letters, cartoons, and more, this book brings to life the magic of UT football and the endearing canines that have become such an indispensable part of the experience.
You probably like to have adventures, don't you? Most of us do. But sometimes they are a bit more adventure than we are expecting.In Smokey and Clover the Runaway Goat, you meet Smokey the friendliest Chow Chow ever. One day his person, Olivia, walks into the backyard with an animal Smokey has never seen before. On tis sunny day, Smokey met Clover, a two-month-old little goat. Little did Smokey know Clover would set off on her own adventure.Clover doesn't listen to Smokey when he tells her not to leave the yard. Of course, Clover gets herself into trouble and Smokey has to rescue her.
Immerse yourself in the delightful world of Smokey, the adventurous farm cat, as he embarks on a thrilling journey filled with captivating rhymes and vibrant illustrations. Smokey encounters a series of thrilling obstacles, including a mischievous cow, an angry swan, a spirited horse, and a rumbling tractor. With each challenge, young readers will find themselves counting along and eagerly turning the pages to discover how Smokey outwits his farmyard foes. "Smokey's Nine Escapes" offers an engaging and educational experience that will leave children inspired by Smokey's resilience and courage.
This wonderful collection gives the mandolin player a wide variety of material from which to choose. Well-known soloist Steve Kaufman includes beautiful, meaningful carols arranged specifically for mandolin. The book includes both a simple melody edition and an intermediate advanced solo version, all in both notation and tab. The mandolin backup parts are discussed in the first section of the book, and chord symbols as well as guitar tablature are provided for the backup parts. A 'must-have' book for the mandolin player! In notation and tablature. The companion CD is designed as a listening recording first and an instructional tool second. All 24 songs are played through at least three times. The first time is the basic melody as it appears in the book followed by the intermediate version and another improvised version, making this both a listening tool and an ear training tool. Recorded Direct to Digital in true stereo sound.
If you read to your child, grandchild, niece or nephew or any child that you want to assure has your love and security, put your arm around them, cuddle up and read them the story of, Smokey the Cat (finds his purr.)
A true story set in the 1970's. Do you remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?A young aspiring hash dealer moves to London and is recruited to help organise THE GREAT WESTERN FESTIVAL.It's not long before he realises the Rock and Roll festival is headed for disaster but he could never have imagined what a huge disaster it would turn out to be.Continuing to sell ever larger amounts of hash he gets involved in the smuggling scene and all too soon has to make a big decision...
