Based on a true crime. Ashocking Prohibition-era murder in a dusty Saskatchewan border town inflames the publics suspicions about links between the politicians and Al Capone and the Chicago Mob. When rookie cop Jack Rosss investigation gets too close to the truth, hes pulled off the case. Then he goes rogue.
Young David has a school assignment to learn about Beethoven and his music. Fortunately, his grandfather can not only play Beethovens music for him, but he can also tell David the story of Beethovens life. David learns that Beethoven learned to play piano at age four and kept composing music his whole life, even after losing his hearing. David cant help but appreciate the man and his music, which people have been listening to and enjoying for more than 200 years.
A Novel. This first-rate, page-turning novel unfolds when the protagonist, Paul Stevens, attempts to take over the giant corporation that he is chief financial executive of by boldly initiating a proxy contest against its incumbent management. This plot teems with high adventure, political intrigue, and the avariciousness that the machinations of Wall Street and lust for power consume him with prior to committing this actand the havoc hes encumbered with after its execution. The idea for this story evolved from two phrases one, Sorrow is the seed of holiness, formulated by a now-deceased cardinal of the Roman Catholic
If you have not read or know anything about the legends of the Chocolate Hills in the Philippines and its tarsiers (species of small leaping primates found only on some of Southeast Asia islands, including the Philippines), then before you read even one more sentence in the book, you should know that the young Danilo, a son of a poor fisher, went along his friend Carlo on what they thought a fun trip to the Chocolate Hills in pursuit of free chocolates. This supposedly one-day fun trip to the hills through the beautiful sea and farmland sides of the Island of Bohol, quickly turned into a few months' terrible tragedy that devastated them, their families, and friends. This storybook will take you through unusual situations, adventures, unexpected incidents, funny incidents, affinity relationships, and unexpected encounters. This story recorded these unusual adventures. You, however, should decide whether you can possibly endure this mystical story.
Dream in a Suitcase unravels a fast-paced journey of survival, resilience, and the power of love. It is the first English language memoir of a female Romanian-American survivor of the worst communist dictatorship behind the Iron Curtain. The story offers a rich multicultural mosaic of a life divided not only between two cultures and languages, that of the heroine's native Romania and her adoptive US but also between Chicago's urban culture and that of a small town in Virginia marked by a heavy confederate history. This book is deeply relevant for our times as it offers an opportunity for American-born audiences to develop a deeper understanding for all those who arrived in this country as refugees in search of freedom, peace, and different versions of the American Dream. ENDORSEMENTS: "e;An extraordinary memoir of fortitude and freedom, a narrative that is vibrant and lyrical. Radulescu takes us from Romania's dark dictatorial past to the world of literature and beauty, back to the landscapes of her beloved native country, then to her new home in America, and always to the geography of the earth. This is an extraordinary read and a covenant to the power of truth and words."e; Marjorie Agosin, award-winning author of I Lived on Butterfly Hill. "e;Domnica Radulescu is a courageous writer. Dream in a Suitcase, like her other novels, is a breathless read."e; Andrei Codrescu, NPR commentator, award-winning poet, and filmmaker.
Imagine being an "e;other woman"e;, and then finding out that you're not the only one. There have been many other women, before you and even standing alongside you right now. Jack learned early that one is never enough. Each chapter tells the experience of someone affected by Jack's trysts. Some of the women are married, some single, some divorced. The ages vary as Jack grows older. Then the reach goes further, to the ripple effect of hurt caused by infidelity. There is an adult son Jack never knew he fathered. There's also a bartender on the cusp of meeting the woman of his dreams, only to have Jack whisk her away by saying just the right thing. And there is a doctor who is shocked by Jack's abandonment of her patient, one of the 'other women' with breast cancer. There are the first two wives, who run into each other thirty years after the first was replaced by the second. And there is the third wife, who is still married to Jack. Jack's mother also speaks, at the beginning and the end. All Told tells more than the story of infidelity. It goes beyond the typical triangle of husband, wife, and lover. As the stories grow and involvements become more interconnected and convoluted, the question of who is cheating on who and why becomes more difficult to answer. Each chapter reveals another secret. But every secret has two sides, and in some cases, even more than that.
It's said that amazing things happen when you're in the right place at the right time. Right place, right time was a reality one early morning as I walked down the shed row of the barn at the racetrack toward my boss, Jim. I will never forget him looking up from the newspaper and saying to me, "e;Well, jock, do you want to ride races?"e; I was so angry when he said that because in those days, women were not allowed to be jockeys. I remember thinking, I am as good as any guy on a horse but I can't ride races because it is a male dominated sport. Jim looked at me and said, "e;Look at this article in the paper."e; Sure enough, a woman, Kathy Kusner, had applied for a jockey license. This would change history, my life, and the lives of many other women who wanted to pursue non-traditional careers. I am the 4th woman jockey in US history to ride and win a race at a recognized track. I am also the first woman jockey to win races in Arizona and Colorado, and the first woman jockey to become a member of the male Jockey Guild. It has been over 50 years since I rode my first race. Since I'm not getting any younger, I decided it was about time that I wrote my story, because it is so unique. Hope you have as much fun reading it as I did living it.
Stragaton is a sword fighting warrior who developed tremendous powers from God. The warrior king has the ability to rip open the mouth of a lion and pull out his tongue. Stragaton is found to be an interesting story about good and evil. Clayton, the evil emperor, rules vast nations with an iron first. Azalea is determined to save her nations from Clayton's vicious army. Stragaton is an intriguing character, something of myth and legend. God sent him from heaven to help save humanity from the wicked bondage of Clayton. The wicked emperor who is half-man/half-serpent, has the world trembling to its knees. Will Stragaton make a difference?
Pure transparency. What can be more interesting? A candid depiction of an engineer, seaman, manic depressant, and writer/poet, named David Fredette. An engineering degree and a Coast Guard issued Marine Engineering License made him a seaman. As a seaman, David took the "e;con"e; as a Marine Engineering Officer, standing watch, and performing maintenance, aboard various ships, at sea. Over time, Fredette performed well, but eventually succumbed to a nervous breakdown, which led to a lot of recovery time, where he took to writing one poem per week, for one year. Thus, Latent Heat - A Year's Worth was published.
The Curse of the Spider Web. Kristy, Mikey, and Harley D the Catlove Halloween It is the only night of the year when anything and everything is possible and when you can sometimes see the impossible. Halloween is a truly magical night filled with carved pumpkins, colorful costumes, and lots and lots of candy. Who would not love a special night like this? Finally, Halloween arrived, and the house was decorated and ready for all the neighborhood kids. Kristy Mikey could not have been more excited... even Harley D was ready with his costume. What could possibly go wrong?
Beyond Billionaireis the fascinating continuation of Scam Seduction, Simon Benjamins novel based on true events. This sequel is part two of the extraordinary life of Elliot Sterling. From his exclusive life in Beverly Hills to the non-stop action landing him at the most private community on the Mediterranean coast of Israel, mystery surrounds this much-maligned master businessman. This fast-paced, page turning novel is an eye-opening and unpredictable story about the hard-hitting world of big money, powerful politics and complicated human relationships. It is an irresistible chess game of intrigue that includes crime, murder,
Third Novel in a Trilogy. This novel of the trilogy finds Claudette Monet, having traveled from New York City to Boston. Boston was known to her as the premier American center for elite institutions of all kinds. It is here in Boston that Claudette invents and proves The Painters Dream Machine with her painterly novelesque fantasmagoria and short painterly dreams. Readers can imagine for themselves what all the people in this trilogy looked like.
Could there be a monster living under your bed? Some may say yes and that belief is fed. Others may say no, and that is so. We know there are no real monsters, but there may be spiders and other creepy crawlers. They can be viewed as monsters too, but right now, we are not talking about those kinds of monsters. Even though there may not be a literal monster living under your bed, there could be a monster that you make up in your head. A monster that you feel is real, and no one can tell you anything different. Is that you? What if I told you that it really isnt a monster, but something or someone that you actually love, value and appreciate?
The Legend of the Pale Rider Part I. And I looked, and behold a pale horse and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him Revelations 68, KJV. One man would blaze such a path of death and destruction across the western frontier that he would be forever associated with this passage. Disowned by his family, betrayed by his commanding officer, and framed for atrocities he did not commit, he was branded a murderer and a traitor. Living life on the run and forced to kill those who would take his freedom and his life, he nevertheless fought to defend, and sometimes avenge, those who could not do so
Each year, Christmas is advertised as a wonderful time for children. I know it was for me as I was growing up, but, at some point, the magic seemed to wear off. I didnt want it to, but there it was. As I grew older, this one thought stayed in my mind and just got stronger the closer it got to each and every Christmas. What kind of stories could I write that would keep young people and adults excited about Christmas. Sure, there were stories for children that demonstrated the magic of Santa, but what about the rest of us. Should we have to give up the joy of Christmas just because we are too old for it? Early on, I tried to
Santas Little Secret. Ralph the Star Elf adds a memorable new character to Christmas lore. The story begins when the delivery stork becomes disoriented in flight and drops off Ralph at the wrong Pole. Will he reach the right Pole in time to help Santa save Christmas for children everywhere?
To travel abroad is an enticing and intriguing opportunity,to experience the delight of beholding and directly perceiving some of the wonders of the world as ancient as the Pyramids in Egypt, Machu Picchu in Peru, and the Colosseum in Italy, or first-hand contemplating and even touching famous buildings as the Taj Mahal in India, the Tour Eiffel in France, Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, the Iguazu Falls at the border between Argentina and Brazil, or walking part of the Great Wall of China. It is a pleasant experience to see a film taking place at St Marks Square in Venice, or Buckingham Palace in London, and to say to yourself something
Escape is the story of Eileen, the grieving mother of a daughter who was born with a heart defect. Now, separated from her husband, she is whisked away to vacation on a remote Nova Scotia island with her closest friends. When Eileen and her faithful dog, Ellie, arrive at Brier Island, she is completely consumed with grief. Her thoughts are focused only on the loss of her daughter. As Eileen and Ellie explore the island, she meets the often eccentric yet very accepting locals. The islanders welcome her with open arms showing her a different way of life than she has ever known. East Coast kitchen parties and the strong sense of community help Eileen
To view God as one who randomly and mysteriously moves through human history doing here and there whatever and however the Hepleases is not how the Bible story reads. It may be conceived and proposed to work this way philosophically, where God does at will what God wants. But if one is talking about the acts of God in the Bible, history speaks of God who is goal oriented, and that, in achieving His purpose for the human race, the covenant idea was employed by God to get people where God hopesHe could get us to go. Gods being an agenda oriented being is not a typical attribute of God in most world religions. And it is unfortunate because
An Alternative History of Science. In 1910,Charles Francis Richter was a very curious 10-year-old boy. His curiosity would one day lead to the creation of a way to measure the size of an earthquake. As a boy though,Charliescuriosity leads him on an adventure that introduces him to Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, Edwin Hubble, Robert Koch, Rudolf Diesel, and Joseph Tyrrell. Travel with young Charlie Richter to Crystal Palace,in England,for a historical re-imagining of the greatest scientific exhibition of the 20thcentury that never actually happened,and explore some of the ideas that launched the modern world.
A Clarke Fable. In this soothing bedtime story, your child will dream sweet dreams. This Clarke Fable begins with the sun setting, as all of nature quiets and the day becomes fulfilled. Be sure to watch as the friendly gull and otter find shelter under the twinkling stars and the softly rising moon.
What is a Cup, no who is Cup? Cup is Adrianas grandfather and somehow, misfortune seems to be his constant companion. Follow Cup, Nana, and Adriana on their fishing adventures in Central Pennsylvania.
Hard Kisses, Bitter Tearsfollows a ten-year span in the life of an eighteen-year-old Belarussian youth from 1935 through 1945. Though it is essentially a saga of Larion Daneelivich Sulupins personal life, it is set against the tumultuous internal events of Stalins pre-World War II Soviet Russia and Larions journey through the subsequent world war. Larions discovery of love at first sight is interrupted and then threatened by the outbreak of war. Will Larion ever reunite with his young wife, Tamara, and family? Will they be able to survive the war? With the end of war looming, it is not certain whether the Red Army or
Larry McLou is a cloud in the sky, who feels like his life is just passing him by. When Larry decides that he wants to travel, thats when the adventure begins to unravel Where will he go and what will he see? Will he really like being so carefree? Come along and lets have some fun Larrys wild journey has just begun
Not only a memoir, but a love letter to rich and memorable relationships that gives hope that there can be sweetness after loss, humor in remembrance, and stories to hold our joys past and present. Melissa Febos, author of Whip Smart, Abandon Me, and Girlhood. My Father Called Me Bobby is an intriguing memoir detailing Bobbys experiences growing up in an Italian family in the 50s and exploring the sexual revolution a few decades later. The first-person narrative welcomes readers into his childhood and his initial experiences with God, faith, and religion, all tied in with the influences and antics of his Italian family. His initial
Readable, compelling and totally persuasive,the ideasin this book have the potential to transform the ways readers approach, establish and achieve goals in a sustainable way. The book Is It Possible to Inspire Anyone? is a must read especially for young, middle-age and senior adults. Morales-Pita deciphers the conditions to inspire and to be inspired generally speaking and especially in the classroom and at home. At the end of every chapter,there is a small food for thought paragraph inviting the readers on the basis of the chapter they had just finished reading to meditate and to prepare themselves for the following chapter.
Jack Leywood joins the Canadian Navy and quickly makes a name for himself as a crack student being the first in his class. His luck changes when he discovers the joys of racing sail with one of his ships officers. His temper flares when he and his pal discover a young girl dead of an overdose and the germ of an idea forms he would take on the drug lords of the Union Corse sending heroin ashore in New Brunswick. Then using his racing ketch as a base, his friends join him to begin taking down the yachts dropping off the white death and finally attracts the attention of Charles DeGaulle who decorates him for bravery and the dragons are born.
Gone but Not Forgotten is the first of a historical fiction trilogy set in America and Europe from 1914 to 1918. It chronicles the tale of the Gilded Age of pageantry through the end of the Great War. It is the story of the Champions, the Wagners and the Sterns, an epical saga of their lives, trials, and tribulations. The story opens at an outdoor wedding in fashionable Newport, Rhode Island. The heroines are beautiful twin sisters, Veda and Rose Champion. Veda is the spoiled American debutante with an iron will. Rose is the gentler beauty and is passively strong. Hans Wagner, the male protagonist, is a German immigrant who comes to America with the quest to live his dream. His best Jewish friend, Rudolph Stern, also arrives from Germany to study medicine. The toils of the Great War halt the hopes of both while ushering in a series of tragedies for the Champion family, including the sinking of the Lusitania, the death of the twins' brother, Marius Champion, on the battlefields of France, and the vicious murder of their grandparents in Verdon. The novel will be followed by two others, spanning 1918-2000. The trilogy is a portrait of the most significant events in the twentieth century.
Dont Be a Bully uses illustrations to depict a simplistic way of understanding what a bully is and what a bully does. It shows very clearly to all children that being a bully is an unfortunate and problematic way of promoting oneself. This book is a wonderful behavioral modification tool that can assist a teacher in instructing children of what not to do or be. So remember, the goal is to help every child understand that it is always good to be nice, polite, kind, and friendly. Because if not, we just become bullies, and no one likes a bully.
Amber Tambourine is a sad, lonely little girl who has moved far away from her friends. Then one day, she and her doggies, Bandit and Roxy, encounter a polka dot rainbow. Suddenly, they find themselves in the Land of Laugh-a-Lot, where people are happy ALL THE TIME They laugh, they play...then they laugh some more. In no time at all, Amber makes many new friends and is happy once more. But this poses a dilemma Amber knows she must return home, but if she leaves, will she ever be able to find her way back?
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