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Jesse Blake
Jesse may refer to: People and fictional characters * Jesse (biblical figure), father of David in the Bible. * Jesse (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters * Jesse (surname), a list of people Music * ''Jesse'' (album), a 2003 album by Jesse Powell * "Jesse", a 1973 song by Roberta Flack - see Roberta Flack discography * "Jesse", a song from the album '' Valotte'' by Julian Lennon * "Jesse", a song from the album '' The People Tree'' by Mother Earth * "Jesse" (Carly Simon song), a 1980 song * "Jesse", a song from the album '' The Drift'' by Scott Walker * "Jesse", a song from the album '' If I Were Your Woman'' by Stephanie Mills Other * ''Jesse'' (film), a 1988 American television film * ''Jesse'' (TV series), a sitcom starring Christina Applegate * ''Jesse'' (novel), a 1994 novel by Gary Soto * ''Jesse'' (picture book), a 1988 children's book by Tim Winton * Jesse, West Virginia, an unincorporated community * Jesse Hall, University of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesse (biblical Figure)
Jesse () or Yishai ( he, יִשַׁי – ''Yīšay'', – ''ʾĪšay''. in pausa he, יִשָׁי – ''Yīšāy'', meaning "King" or "God's gift"; syr, ܐܝܫܝ – ''Eshai''; el, Ἰεσσαί – ''Iessaí''; la, Issai, Isai, Jesse), is a figure described in the Bible as the father of David, who became the king of the Israelites. His son David is sometimes called simply "Son of Jesse" (''Ben Yishai''). The role as both father of King David and ancestor of Jesus has been used in various depictions in art, e.g. as the Tree of Jesse or in hymns like " Lo, how a rose e'er blooming." Biblical background Narrative According to the Bible, Jesse was the son of Obed and the grandson of Ruth and of Boaz. He lived in Bethlehem, in Judah, and was of the Tribe of Judah, he was a farmer, breeder and owner of sheep. He was a prominent resident of the town of Bethlehem. Jesse is important in Judaism because he was the father of the most famous King of Israel. He is important in Chri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesse (film)
''Jesse'' is a 1988 American TV movie starring Lee Remick. Premise A nurse in a small town that has no doctor is arrested for practicing medicine without a licence. The arrest aggravates tension between the nurse and her husband; however, when she insists on a jury trial, he winds up supporting her. The case is taken to trial in a larger town. She is found not guilty. Cast *Lee Remick *Scott Wilson *Cameron Boyce (Luke) Production It was based on a true story and filmed in Arizona.TV movies offer actress a variety of roles: IN EditionKathryn Baker Associated Press. Toronto Star 4 Oct 1988: H3. The movie was directed by Glenn Jordan, who worked with Remick in ''The Women's Room'' and ''Toughlove''. He brought the project to Remick who said "It appealed to us both, I think, for the same reasons - because of the basic core of what it's about, the sort of Frank Capra-esque quality of it, of the little guy taking on the big government machine and winning. I don't want to ennoble it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jessi (other)
Jessi may refer to: People * Jessi (musician) (born 1988), Korean-American rapper, singer, and songwriter * Gianluigi Jessi (born 1945), Italian basketball player * Jessi Alexander (born 1976), American country music artist * Jessi Colter (born 1943), American country music artist * Jessi Combs (1980–2019), American television personality and metal fabricator * Jessi Cruickshank (born 1981), Canadian television personality * Jessi Frey, Finnish singer * Jessi Jae Joplin Jessi Jae Joplin is an American singer, fashion blogger, model, journalist, and stylist. She is the lead vocalist and songwriter of pop-rock band The Ruckus, a Buzznet Buzzmaker, and founder of fashion blog/vintage store The Fabulous Stains. ..., American singer, fashion blogger, model, journalist, and stylist * Jessi Klein (born 1975), American comedy writer and stand-up comic * Jessi Lintl (born 1956), Austrian politician * Jessi Losada, American sportscaster * Jessi Miley-Dyer (born 1986), Australian s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jess (other)
Jess is a given name and a surname. It may also refer to: * Jess (falconry), the strap that tethers a hawk or falcon * Jess (programming language) Jess is a rule engine for the Java platform that was developed by Ernest Friedman-Hill of Sandia National Labs. It is a superset of the CLIPS programming language. It was first written in late 1995. The language provides rule-based programming ... * ''Jess'' (novel), by H. Rider Haggard * JESS (Joint Expert Speciation System), chemistry software See also * Jes (other) {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesse Hall
Jesse Hall is the main administration building for the University of Missouri. Its dome has towered 180 feet above the south end of David R. Francis Quadrangle since its completion in 1895. In the lawn in front of Jesse Hall are The Columns, all that remains of its predecessor Academic Hall, which burned in 1892. The building contains the office of the chancellor, university registrar, graduate school, admissions, and financial aid. One of the most photographic landmarks in Missouri, the building was designed by Missouri architect Morris Frederick Bell, and is his largest surviving work. Jesse Auditorium had hosted graduations and many university functions over the years. The University Concert Series presents national and international concerts, Broadway shows, performers, bands, speakers, and theater to the largest auditorium in Columbia. As the former home of the School of Music, student performances occasionally happen. The building is the most prominent contributing structure ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesse, West Virginia
Jesse is an unincorporated community in Wyoming County, West Virginia West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian, Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States.The Census Bureau and the Association of American Geographers classify West Virginia as part of the Southern United States while the Bur ..., United States, along the Laurel Fork. The community has the name of Jesse Shumate. References Unincorporated communities in West Virginia Unincorporated communities in Wyoming County, West Virginia {{WyomingCountyWV-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesse (picture Book)
''Jesse'' (1988) is a children's picture book written by Australian author Tim Winton and illustrated by Maureen Prichard. It is the story of a small boy exploring the wild countryside beyond his garden gate - all alone. Story When his parents are still sleeping Jesse puts on his gumboots and goes outside to explore. He goes beyond his own yard and out into the country side. He discovers the world beyond his own yard is both friendly and scary. When darkness comes Jesse is lost but he is helped by other animals who lead him home. Review A Montessori Book Review described ''Jesse'' as having an "unmistakably Australian landscape" with "lots of sensory details ,,, Lovely picture book that I think children from 2 or 3 up to early adolescence would enjoy thoroughly." Awards 1990 Winner Western Australian Premier's Book Awards The Western Australian Premier's Book Awards is an annual book award provided by the Government of Western Australia, and managed by the State Libr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesse (novel)
Jesse may refer to: People and fictional characters * Jesse (biblical figure), father of David in the Bible. * Jesse (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters * Jesse (surname), a list of people Music * ''Jesse'' (album), a 2003 album by Jesse Powell * "Jesse", a 1973 song by Roberta Flack - see Roberta Flack discography * "Jesse", a song from the album ''Valotte'' by Julian Lennon * "Jesse", a song from the album ''The People Tree'' by Mother Earth * "Jesse" (Carly Simon song), a 1980 song * "Jesse", a song from the album ''The Drift'' by Scott Walker * "Jesse", a song from the album '' If I Were Your Woman'' by Stephanie Mills Other * ''Jesse'' (film), a 1988 American television film * ''Jesse'' (TV series), a sitcom starring Christina Applegate * ''Jesse'' (novel), a 1994 novel by Gary Soto * ''Jesse'' (picture book), a 1988 children's book by Tim Winton * Jesse, West Virginia, an unincorporated community * Jesse Hall, University of Missouri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesse (TV Series)
''Jesse'' is an American sitcom television series created by Ira Ungerleider and starring Christina Applegate, that ran on NBC from September 24, 1998, to May 25, 2000, for two seasons of a total 42 episodes. The series was produced by Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. Synopsis The show stars Christina Applegate as single mother Jesse Warner, raising her nine-year-old son, Little John, in Buffalo, New York. She works for her overbearing father in a German-themed bar, serving beer while wearing a dirndl. Jesse's love interest, a Chilean named Diego (Bruno Campos), gains a rival when her former husband comes to town, intent on winning her back. In the second season, Jesse becomes a nurse and stories revolve around her friends instead of her family. Cast Main * Christina Applegate as Jesse Warner * Bruno Campos as Diego Vasquez * Eric Lloyd as "Little John" Warner * Liza Snyder as Linda * Jennifer Milmore as Carrie * John Lehr as Joh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If I Were Your Woman (Stephanie Mills Album)
''If I Were Your Woman'' is the eleventh studio album by American recording artist Stephanie Mills, released on June 1, 1987 on MCA Records. The album peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and No. 30 on the Billboard 200 chart. ''If I Were Your Woman'' was also certified Gold and Platinum in the US by the RIAA. Singles A song from the LP called I Feel Good All Over reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart and No. 22 on the Billboard Dance Single Sales chart. Another single called (You're Puttin') A Rush on Me peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart and No. 15 on the Billboard Dance Single Sales chart. A remix of (You're Puttin') A Rush on Me peaked at No. 23 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. The album's title track also reached No. 19 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart. Track listing Personnel * Stephanie Mills – lead vocals, backing vocals (2, 3, 6, 7) * Donald Robinson – acoustic piano (1), Rhodes piano (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesse (given Name)
Jesse is a given name, usually masculine, of English and Dutch origin. The given name was originally derived from the Hebrew name Yishai (), which either means "God's gift", "God exist", or "King". The English name was translated into many languages (especially Romance languages and Greek). It has been a popular given name in many English-speaking countries since the 1880s. Despite being similar in appearance, it is unrelated in origin to the given name Jessica. Cognates *Arabic: Yassa ( ar, يَسَّى) *Catalan: Jessè *Czech: Isaj, Jišaj *Dutch: Isaï, Jesse *English: Jess (diminutive), Jessie (alternative spelling), Jesse, Jessy (alternative spelling) * French: Isaï, Jessé *German: Isai, Jischaj *Greek: Iessai ( el, Ἰεσσαί) *Hebrew: Yishai, Yishay () *Italian: Iesse *Latin: Isai *Portuguese: Jessé *Romanian: Isseu *Russian: Iessej (Cyrillic: Иессей) *Spanish: Isai, Isaí, Ishai, Jesé Actors *Jesse Bradford, American actor *Jesse Borrego, American actor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Drift
''The Drift'' is the thirteenth studio album by American solo artist Scott Walker, released on 8 May 2006 on 4AD. Apart from composing the soundtrack to the film ''Pola X'', the album was Walker's first studio album in eleven years and only his third studio album since the final disbanding of The Walker Brothers in 1978. Walker composed the songs for the album slowly over the decade after the release of 1995's ''Tilt'', beginning with "Cue" (the longest song to complete), up until the album's recording. An early version of "Psoriatic" was premiered at the Meltdown festival on 17 June 2000 under the title "Thimble Rigging". The album was recorded over a period of 17 months at Metropolis Studios in Chiswick, London, with orchestra recorded in one day at George Martin's AIR Studios in Hampstead, London. Receiving positive reviews from critics before its release, the album was released as an LP and CD in May 2006. The artwork for the album was designed by Vaughan Oliver at v23 with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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