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My California: Journeys by Great Writersis a collaboration between Angel City Press and CaliforniaAuthors.com. All publishing proceeds benefit the California Arts Council, an agency which was forced to suspend school writing, arts education programs and other grants in 2003 because of state budget cutbacks. Since its publication, more than $100,000 from sale of this book has been donated to literary programs in California schools. To make theproject possible, all of the writers donated their work. Malloy Incorporated generously donated the first printing of the book. The CaliforniaAuthors.com editor and creative director and the team at Angel City Press--including the sales manager and representatives who work with Angel City Press--are also contributing their services and talents. In addition, world-renown artist David Hockney and the J. Paul Getty Museum have contributed use of Hockney's "Pearblossom Hwy (11-18th April 1986--second version)" on the cover. Contributed essays include: * Introduction -- Pico Iyer * The Big Valley -- Mark Arax * Transients in Paradise -- Aimee Liu * Showing Off the Owens -- T. Jefferson Parker * The Distant Cataract About Which We Do Not Speak -- Mary Mackey * Ode to CalTrans -- Héctor Tobar * Montalvo, Myths and Dreams of Home -- Thomas Steinbeck * The Last Little Beach Town -- Edward Humes * Surfacing -- Matt Warshaw * Bienvenidos a Newport Beach -- Firoozeh Dumas * Cotton Candy Mirrors -- devorah major * Berkeley -- Michael Chabon * California Honky-tonk -- Kathi Kamen Goldmark * 909 -- Percival Everett * The Line -- Rubén Martínez * Flirting with Urbanismo -- Patt Morrison * Waters of Tranquility -- Carolyn See * An Ordinary Place -- D.J. Waldie * Almost Home -- Gerald Haslam * My Little Saigon -- Anh Do * The Nicest Person in San Francisco -- Derek M. Powazek * The Un-California -- Daniel Weintraub * Rocks in the Shape of Billy Martin -- Deanne Stillman * How Many Angels -- David Kipen * Centered -- Veronique de Turenne * Returning After Fire -- Chryss Yost * On Being a California Poet -- Dana Gioia
In this literary thriller, a young man descends into the Los Angeles underworld to find his family’s killer—aided by a group of strangers with their own shadowy pasts. When Marty returns to Pennsylvania after living in California for ten years, he’s happily welcomed by his father and older brother, Jody. The joyful reunion is short-lived. Two days later, Jody enters the house to find his father and Marty shot dead as their masked killer flees out the back door. Without any answers from the local police, Jody heads to Los Angeles looking for who murdered his family and why. Soon, he finds a trove of strange videos recorded by his brother that leads him into the city’s most dangerous corners, where he comes up against drug dealers, crooked cops, surf gangs, and black-market profiteers. As his investigation expands, it also intersects with Pen, a documentary filmmaker who suspects humanity is living in a simulation and that her missing father found a portal to escape; Renata, an undocumented immigrant who might have evidence to support Pen’s theory; and Tiph, a young mother whose desperate efforts to support her only child via a stolen art stash could prove the key to answering all these mysteries. My Dirty California is a cinematic, suspenseful, intricately plotted thriller that explores the darker side of the glamorous Golden State.
My California Vacation By: Sandra DeKiserre The author was born and raised in Southern California. When she was seven, her father’s work took him out of town five days a week. He suggested that she keep a diary to keep him up-to-date on what was happening while he was away. Her life seemed boring, so she decided to keep a diary for her cat George who was both adventurous and funny. She loved to draw so she illustrated the diary with pictures of George’s escapades. Her father loved the book and soon, family and friends asked to see it. Seeing life through the eyes of an alley cat made for some humorous and sometimes serious reading. When her grandson asked Dekiserre to help “Flat Stanley,” she and her Burmese cat, Tiki, knew exactly what to do to heal his body and spirit. The rest is history.
This reproducible book is an introduction to your great state. Kids will learn about their state history, geography, presidents, people, places, nature, animals, and much more by completing these enriching activities.
The perfect reference guide for students in grades 3 and up - or anyone! This handy, easy-to-use reference guide is divided into seven color-coded sections which includes California basic facts, geography, history, people, places, nature and miscellaneous information. Each section is color coded for easy recognition. This Pocket Guide comes with complete and comprehensive facts ALL about California. Riddles, recipes, and surprising facts make this guide a delight! California Basics section explores your state's symbols and their special meaning. California Geography section digs up the what's where in California. California History section is like traveling through time to some of California's greatest moments. California People section introduces you to famous personalities and your next-door neighbors. California Places section shows you where you might enjoy your next family vacation. California Nature section tells what Mother Nature gave to California. California Miscellaneous section describes the real fun stuff ALL about California.
Journey now to San Francisco, California, of 1853 where... An English socialite finds more treasure than expected on her trip to the American West. When Abby Effingham becomes stranded in the middle of the California gold rush, her money depletes quickly even while her prospects for marriage increase daily. But Abby is on a mission to find her mother—not romance. Will a ridiculous scandal keep her from traveling on, or will it wake up an aloof innkeeper to the treasure right under his roof? Samuel Harris runs a moderately priced hotel where Abby and her family’s elderly butler find shelter. He is looking forward to when she—and her parade of suitors—move on, though he concedes to let her work in his restaurant. When the sassy socialite is in trouble, will Samuel come to her rescue or find himself alone? More from My Heart Belongs in Series... My Heart Belongs in Fort Bliss: Priscilla's Reveille by Erica Vetsch (January 2017) My Heart Belongs in the Superstition Mountains: Carmella's Quandary by Susan Page Davis (March 2017) My Heart Belongs in Ruby City, Idaho: Rebecca's Plight by Susanne Dietze (May 2017) My Heart Belongs on Mackinac Island: Maude's Mooring by Carrie Fancett Pagels (July 2017) My Heart Belongs in the Shenandoah Valley: Lily's Dilemma by Andrea Boeshaar (September 2017) My Heart Belongs in Castle Gate, Utah: Leanna's Choice by Angie Dicken (November 2017) My Heart Belongs in Niagara Falls, NY: Adele's Journey by Amanda Barratt (January 2108)
John Muir's California Collection is a comprehensive compilation of some of his most influential works, including My First Summer in the Sierra, Picturesque California, The Mountains of California, The Yosemite & Our National Parks. Muir's writing style is characterized by his vivid descriptions of the natural world, his deep connection to the wilderness, and his advocacy for environmental conservation. These texts provide readers with a unique and profound insight into the beauty of California's landscapes and the importance of preserving them. Muir's poetic prose and detailed observations set these works apart as essential reading for anyone interested in the natural world and the history of conservation efforts in the United States. Muir's passion for nature and the outdoors is evident in every word he writes, making his works both informative and inspirational. John Muir's California Collection is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the environmental movement and the stunning landscapes of California.