The Banana Man

Author : Lester D. Langley
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
ISBN 13 : 0813145988
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Banana Men written by Lester D. Langley and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2014-04-23 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An engaging and fascinating narrative of the entrepreneurs and mercenaries who ‘ravished’ Central America between 1880 and 1930.” —The Americas Ambitious entrepreneurs, isthmian politicians, and mercenaries who dramatically altered Central America’s political culture, economies, and even its traditional social values populate this lively story of a generation of North and Central Americans and their roles in the transformation of Central America from the late nineteenth century until the onset of the Depression. The Banana Men is a study of modernization, its benefits, and its often frightful costs. The colorful characters in this study are fascinating, if not always admirable. Sam “the Banana Man” Zemurray, a Bessarabian Jewish immigrant, made a fortune in Honduran bananas after he got into the business of “revolutin,” and his exploits are now legendary. His hired mercenary Lee Christmas, a bellicose Mississippian, made a reputation in Honduras as a man who could use a weapon. The supporting cast includes Minor Keith, a railroad builder and banana baron; Manuel Bonilla, the Honduran whose cause Zemurray subsidized; and Jose Santos Zelaya, who ruled Nicaragua from 1893 to 1910. The political and social turmoil of modern Central America cannot be understood without reference to the fifty-year epoch in which the United States imposed its political and economic influence on vulnerable Central American societies. The predicament of Central Americans today, as isthmian peoples know, is rooted in their past, and North Americans have had a great deal to do with the shaping of their history, for better or worse. “Recounts incredible stories within the framework of social imperialism and dependency theory.” —Latin American Research Review

Author : Ray Comfort
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781525258473
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Banana Man written by Ray Comfort and published by . This book was released on 2017-09 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What do you do when the world's most famous atheist mocks and insults you on international television, in universities, and throughout social media? You look to the Bible and see how Joseph was humiliated before the time came when God opened a big door of opportunity for him, and how Moses was abased before God opened a big sea for him. You take comfort in the Scriptures-in the knowledge that those who trusted God were often the object of ''cruel mockings,'' and in the principle of humiliation before promotion, of God taking someone low before raising them up for His use. And that's precisely what happened when Ray Comfort was christened ''Banana Man'' by Professor Richard Dawkins and then mocked worldwide by the atheist community. It was then that something strange and wonderful began to happen. Millions came under the sound of the everlasting gospel, all because of that humiliating name: Banana Man. So if you're afraid of looking foolish as a Christian, this true story not only will fascinate, delight, and encourage you, it will help you to see God's hand in your life and bring your own fears into perspective. Endorsement quotes: ''What an appealing story! Banana Man will show how you can bear sweet and lasting fruit in this often hostile world.'' -David and Jason Benham ''I can't eat a banana anymore without thinking of Ray.''"

Author : Kevin Allen
Publisher : Ecademy Press
ISBN 13 : 1905823177
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Banana Man written by Kevin Allen and published by Ecademy Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Kevin Allen sat and watched TV one cold wet evening, he had no idea his life was about to change forever! Six days later he was standing in Africa desperately searching for a young Zulu boy to save his life. Join him on his incredible two-year journey as he becomes a reluctant hero to a forgotten Zulu community and an accidental father to a thousand desperate children.

Author : Rich Cohen
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0374299277
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Fish That Ate the Whale written by Rich Cohen and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-06-05 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Samuel Zemurray arrived in America in 1891, he was gangly and penniless. When he died in New Orleans 69 years later, he was among the richest men in the world. He conquered the United Fruit Company, and is a symbol of the best and worst of the United States.

Author : O’Neil Gray
Publisher : Archway Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1480838780
Total Pages : 78 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Banana Boat Man written by O’Neil Gray and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2016-11-30 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kobe is a nineteen-year-old man living in a small village in Wareka Hills in Kingston, Jamaicaa training ground for militants, militia members, and rebels. Forced to become the man of the house at age eleven after his father dies during a battle with the national party, now Kobe must do everything he can to keep food on the table for his two sisters and mother who depend on him. As chaos erupts in his country, Kobe fears for not only for his life, but also for the lives of his family members. Without a visa or cash, Kobe knows he must do something fast or he will end up like his father. After he seizes an opportunity to stowaway on a ship to America, Kobe must rely on his wits, courage, luck, and a new friendship with a Cuban refugee in order to survive. Two weeks later as he arrives in a strange country, Kobe sets out on a quest, with help from his Cuban friend, Hector, to create a new life. But as he encounters one obstacle after the other, now only time will tell if he will be successful or ever find his way back home. The Banana Boat Man shares a tale of a young mans challenging journey of Passion, Adventure & A life never --- known!! As he risks everything.......for the most Ancient of Treasures L o v e.

Author : Tabatha Treadway
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781724133052
Total Pages : 460 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Banana Man written by Tabatha Treadway and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-09-29 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For most of Mathew Millers life, due to his near death experience he sees things that others cannot see. The creatures in his other world have only bothered him by sight, until one day he sees a man curled up in his backyard. The man to his shock turns out to be a 7ft tall banana, shaped like a man. It is also the first humanoid to show up in his invisible world and the first one that he can touch. When he makes the mistake of helping this banana man and fixing its broken peels, he accidentally gives it permission to touch him back. Because of his tendency to randomly freak out over the entities interfering with his life he is designated as one of the crazy kids in his school. His only friend is another kid named Jack, who truly is crazy, but is also the only one crazy enough to actually believe him and his stories. The only thing separating him from a horrible death is unknown rules such as doorways and the fact that the creature cannot enter them without being invited first, and a mysterious tower that has formed in the middle of his block that only he can see. Now running for his life with a crazy person as his only ally, Mathew has to learn the secrets to his other world and why this creature so relentlessly wants to drill in the top of his head with the tip of its banana head.

Author : Don Nigro
Publisher : Samuel French, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780573632211
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Banana Man & Other Plays written by Don Nigro and published by Samuel French, Inc.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Lowell Jaeger
Publisher : Pudding House Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781589984295
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Banana Man written by Lowell Jaeger and published by Pudding House Publications. This book was released on 2007 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Ray Comfort
Publisher : Bridge Logos Foundation
ISBN 13 : 9780882707884
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Win Souls and Influence People written by Ray Comfort and published by Bridge Logos Foundation. This book was released on 1999 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There was a great war in the heavens. There is a dark side to the universe...and there is a battle raging for the souls of men. If you need to know the principles of victory and be equipped for battle, this is your war maual! An action-packed publication by renowned evangelist, Ray Comfort

Author : Honor Crowther Fagan
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781481961929
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Man in the Red Bandanna written by Honor Crowther Fagan and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-02-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Welles Crowther was a young boy, his father gave him a red bandanna, which he always carried with him. On September 11, 2001, Welles Remy Crowther saved numerous people from the upper floors of the World Trade Center South Tower. "The Man in the Red Bandanna" recounts and celebrates his heroism on that day. Welles' story carries an inspirational message that will resonate with adults as well as young children.