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This Is Not Civilization: A Novel
by Robert RosenbergHopscotching from Arizona to Central Asia to Istanbul, this inspired debut novel is &“a vibrant mix of the serious and the absurd&” (Publishers Weekly). In the aftermath of the Soviet Union&’s collapse, Anarbek Tashtanaliev singlehandedly supports his small village in Kyrgyzstan, despite struggles at his cheese factory and a ruthless blackmailer. In the canyons of Arizona, Adam Dale&’s basketball prowess represents the hope of his entire Apache tribe, but his personal life is filled with poverty and the struggle to break free from his tyrannical tribal councilman father. In Turkey, American Jeff Hartig works as a refugee resettlement officer—until Anarbek and Adam, men he knew during his stint as an aid worker, suddenly reappear in his life. Sharing a small apartment in the magical, sprawling city of Istanbul, the three men form an unlikely bond, filled with confusion, compassion, hope, and friendship. But when tragedy strikes the city, each will have to examine his own journey and his capacity to endure. Hailed as &“journalistic, humane, and heart-wrenching&” by the New York Times Book Review, This Is Not Civilization is &“an ambitious, bighearted debut . . . intelligent, earnest, and highly readable&” (Kirkus Reviews).
Merchants of Immortality: Chasing the Dream of Human Life Extension
by Stephen S. HallA Discover Best Science Book of the Year: &“A fascinating, accurate and accessible account of some of [the] contemporary efforts to combat aging&” (The New York Times). Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist Named a Best Book of the Year by the New York Times, San Jose Mercury News, and Library Journal An award-winning writer explores science&’s boldest frontier—extension of the human life span—interviewing dozens of people involved in the quest to allow us to live longer, better lives. Delving into topics from cancer to stem cells to cloning, Merchants of Immortality looks at humankind&’s quest for longevity and tackles profound questions about our hopes for defeating health problems like heart attacks, Parkinson&’s disease, and diabetes. The story follows a close-knit but fractious band of scientists as well as entrepreneurs who work in the shadowy area between profit and the public good. The author tracks the science of aging back to the iconoclastic Leonard Hayflick—who was the first to show that cells age, and whose epic legal battles with the federal government cleared the path for today&’s biotech visionaries. Among those is the charismatic Michael West, a former creationist who founded the first biotech company devoted to aging research. West has won both ardent admirers and committed foes in his relentless quest to promote stem cells, therapeutic cloning, and other technologies of &“practical immortality.&” Merchants of Immortality breathes scintillating life into the most momentous science of our day, assesses the political and bioethical controversies it has spawned, and explores its potentially dramatic effect on the length and quality of our lives. &“Timely and engrossing . . . This is top-drawer journalism.&” —Publishers Weekly, starred review &“A carefully documented examination of how society deals with life-and-death matters.&” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review &“An important survey of the entire landscape of the science aimed at extending human life.&” —Newsday &“[This] highly readable and important book . . . provide[s] new insights into the intersection of science and politics.&” —The Washington Post
Elemental Macramé: 20 macramé and crystal projects for balance and beauty
by Rebecca MillarCreate beautiful macrame projects that invoke the sacred elements of Earth, Air, Water, Fire and Spirit. The idea of classical elements' is common to many belief systems including Ancient Greek, Egyptian, Babylonian, Hinduism and Buddhism, as well as Chinese and Japanese philosophies. The five elements of the Pagan religion Wicca represent the five points of the pentagram, a powerful sacred symbol. No matter what your beliefs, paying attention to the forces of nature can bring a greater sense of spirituality and calm to your life, which is equally true of the craft of macrame, which like all handicrafts has proven benefits for wellbeing. This unique and beautiful book celebrates each of the Earth's sacred elements with projects that even beginners to macrame can tackle with ease. In nature, each element has its own specific properties, colours and stones associated with it, which these projects incorporate to dramatic effect. The 20 projects include mooncatchers, wall hangings, home accessories and jewellery, which all draw their inspiration from nature and the elements. Many of the projects have crystals incorporated into them, for the good vibrations and healing energy they bring. You'll also learn how to dip-dye macrame for wonderful ombre effects and work with a variety of different coloured cords to bring beauty and interest to your pieces. Make a tree of life hoop to connect with the earth, a mooncatcher to protect you during sleep, a hanging fruit bowl to feed and nourish you, and a plant hanger to purify your air. Make a necklace to bring out your inner goddess, a crystal suncatcher to capture your fire, or some coasters for your altar candles to sit on. With 20 projects to choose from you will find a whole host of ways to enjoy macrame in a new intentional, spiritual light. Author Rebecca Millar is best known as the creator of Vanir Creations, who has amassed a huge online following for her dreamy macrame hoops and moon catchers. Entirely self-taught, Rebecca now generously shares her secrets in this book, which demystifies the craft with simple explanations of the knots and techniques required.
Three Novels: A Calculated Risk, The Eight, and The Magic Circle
by Katherine NevilleA trio of heart-stopping thrillers from the New York Times–bestselling author—including the &“vibrant and cerebral&” #1 international bestseller, The Eight (Los Angeles Times). People magazine said of Katherine Neville&’s debut novel and #1 international bestseller, The Eight: &“With alchemical skill, Neville blends modern romance, historical fiction, and medieval mystery . . . and comes up with gold.&” Mining a fertile territory of international intrigue, complex conspiracies, history-spanning storylines, and unstoppable female heroines, Neville has arguably struck gold with all three of these thrillers. A Calculated Risk: In this New York Times Notable Book, computer expert Verity Banks is the one of the most powerful women in finance and has a shot at becoming director of security at the Federal Reserve. When her boss sabotages her career ambitions, Verity decides to get revenge by targeting the company&’s balance sheet. Her old mentor, Zoltan Tor, will help her, but only if Verity agrees to an outlandish and dangerous wager. To beat both Zoltan and her boss, Verity must risk her professional reputation—and her very life. The Eight: In sweeping parallel stories set in the 1970s and the 1790s, Catherine Velis, a computer expert, and Mireille and Valentine, novices in an abbey during the French Revolution, must prevent a legendary chess set containing secret powers from falling into the wrong hands. With its &“combination of historical references, conspiracy theory and action/thriller format,&” this #1 international bestseller &“may have paved the way for books like The Da Vinci Code&” (Publishers Weekly). The Magic Circle: Suddenly in possession of a mysterious cache of medieval manuscripts that have the power to alter the destiny of humankind, nuclear scientist Ariel Behn is swept into the deadly center of international intrigue—and a mystery that dates back to the time of Christ—as she races to prevent a worldwide catastrophe in this USA Today bestseller.
The Farmers' Market Cookbook
by Nina PlanckFrom the founder of London&’s first farmer&’s market, a guide to fresh produce—with recipes included—to make the most of your delicious fruits and veggies! Nina Planck grew up in Virginia, picking tomatoes, corn, beans, melons, and more on the family farm, and selling the fresh produce at farmers&’ markets. As an adult, she found herself living in London and—homesick for local food—she started London&’s first farmers&’ market in 1999. In The Farmers&’ Market Cookbook, Nina explains what the farmer knows about every vegetable from asparagus to zucchini—and what the cook needs to know. In more than thirty chapters, each dedicated to cooking with the freshest fruits and vegetables, Nina offers simple and delicious recipes for beef, pork, chicken, and fish, as well as a passel of ideas for perfect side dishes, soups, and desserts—all with produce in the lead role. Try roasted pork chops with apple and horseradish stuffing, blueberry almond crisp, and risotto with oyster mushrooms. Nina also offers tips only farmers would know, kitchen strategies, options for a surplus, advice on what to buy at the market and when, what to look for in an eggplant or a blueberry, and how to keep it all fresh. The Farmers&’ Market Cookbook is perfect for any cook who has stared helplessly at fresh produce, praying for inspiration. Includes a foreword by Nigel Slater Note: Some recipe information in this book appears in metric versions
Yvonne Goes to York (The Travelling Matchmaker Series #6)
by M. C. BeatonAn entertaining tale of a Regency-era matchmaker on the hunt for a hero, from a New York Times–bestselling author . . . Miss Hannah Pym seems to find drama wherever she goes, particularly of the romantic kind—which is good luck for a traveling matchmaker. When, during her latest coach journey, she encounters Yvonne Grenier—who is fleeing the terrible unrest in France—she&’s determined to find a suitable match for this beautiful and charming Frenchwoman. Unfortunately, an enemy is about to board the stagecoach to York, putting Yvonne in danger, and Miss Pym must act quickly to find someone to save the day. The man she&’s chosen for the role is the handsome, wealthy—and stubbornly single—Marquis of Ware . . . &“A romance writer who deftly blends humor and adventure.&” —Booklist Previously published under the name Marion Chesney
After Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
by Marilyn J. BardsleyThe #1 Wall Street Journal ebook bestseller about the murder that shocked Savannah society and inspired the blockbuster film. As a premier antiques dealer in Savannah, Jim Williams had it all: style, culture, charisma, and sophistication. But three decades of hard work came crashing down the night he shot Danny Hansford, his wild young lover. Jim Williams stood trial four times over the next decade for premeditated murder. While Clint Eastwood&’s movie—starring Kevin Spacey and Jude Law—and the book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt portrayed the natives of Savannah as remarkably decadent, exotic characters, they missed the surprising dark side of Jim Williams himself. He was a smooth predator whose crimes could have put him behind bars long before the death of Danny Hansford. After Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil is Marilyn Bardsley&’s continuation of the story, which includes crucial testimony recreating the courtroom drama between a gifted prosecutor and a brilliant defense attorney as they battle over the future of a self-made aristocrat. More than forty photos and revealing insider interviews bring new life to the vivid cast of characters in this unique southern crime story.
The Big Midget Murders (The John J. Malone Mysteries #6)
by Craig RiceIt&’s murder backstage for a cynical Chicago attorney—from &“the Dorothy Parker of detective fiction&” (William Ruehlmann). It&’s part casino, part nightclub, and part circus. For its new owners, Jake Justus and his socialite wife, Helene, it&’s also a gamble. Luckily they have Jay Otto. Next to a bouncy burlesque bit, Otto&’s high-wire act is the hottest draw in the joint. But the crowd isn&’t the only thing left breathless. The performer has just been found in his dressing room, doped up, dead, and hanging by eleven silk stockings. The method is fetching. The probable motive? Otto was the nastiest, most hateful, devious, blackmailing little cuss on the circuit. But Jake&’s friend, attorney John J. Malone, thinks this is more than a case of justifiable homicide—especially when Otto isn&’t the last on the bill to get all choked up. Now Malone has a lot of secrets to untangle so he can collar the killer, because Jake and Helene&’s necks could be next on the line. The Big Midget Murders is &“expertly timed . . . and frenzied . . . with lavish accompaniment of good wise-cracking. Verdict: Superior&” (TheSaturday Review of Literature). &“Call it screwball noir, call it hard-boiled farce, call it whatever you want . . . Craig Rice did it with John J. Malone, her ne-er-do-well bibulous attorney&” (Thrilling Detective).
Firewall (The Kurt Wallander Mysteries #8)
by Henning MankellAn international bestseller: Murder becomes a high tech game of cat and mouse in this &“thinking man&’s thriller&” from the master of Nordic noir (The New York Times Book Review). Ystad, Sweden. A man stops at an ATM during his evening walk and inexplicably falls to the ground dead. Two teenage girls brutally murder a taxi driver. They are quickly apprehended, shocking local policemen with their complete lack of remorse. A few days later a blackout cuts power to a large swath of the country. When a serviceman arrives at the malfunctioning power substation, he makes a grisly discovery. Inspector Kurt Wallander senses these events must be linked, but he has to figure out how and why. The search for answers eventually leads him dangerously close to a group of anarchic terrorists who hide in the shadows of cyberspace. Somehow, these criminals always seem to know the police department&’s next move. How can a small group of detectives unravel a plot designed to wreak havoc on a worldwide scale? And will they solve the riddle before it&’s too late? A riveting police procedural about our increasing vulnerability in the modern digitized world, Firewall &“proves once again that spending time with a glum police inspector in chilly Sweden can be quite thrilling . . . A notable success&” (Publishers Weekly).
Island: A Novel
by Jane RogersIn this &“unsettling and resonant novel&” by the acclaimed author of Mr. Wroe&’s Virgins, an orphan seeks revenge on her birth mother in rural Scotland (Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times). Having spent her traumatic childhood in and out of foster homes, twenty-eight-year-old Nikki Black has decided to finally take control of her life. That begins with finding her birth mother, Phyllis: the woman who abandoned her as a newborn at a London post office. The plan is simple. She&’ll find her mother, demand the answers she&’s always needed, then exact her revenge. But when Nikki tracks Phyllis down on a remote island in the Scottish Hebrides, she also meets the brother she never knew she had. Calum may be simple-minded, but he is full of stories—about his island home, and about Phyllis, the manipulative herbalist who keeps him under her thumb. As Nikki changes her plans to help Calum, all three of their lives begin to unravel in this &“brooding, furiously powerful tale&” inspired by Shakspeare&’s The Tempest (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). &“[A] caustically memorable literary shocker . . . Fans of Ian McEwan should relish this stylish, charismatic addition to Britain&’s gallery of antiheroes.&” —Publishers Weekly
100 Words Almost Everyone Confuses and Misuses (100 Words)
by Editors of the American Heritage DictionariesAvoid vocabulary mistakes with this fun guide to tricky and troublesome words! With concise and authoritative usage notes from the editors of the American Heritage® Dictionaries, this guide explains common English-language errors—whether it&’s mixing up affect and effect; blatant and flagrant; or disinterested and uninterested, or stumbling over sound-alikes including discrete/discreet or principal/principle. Other notes tackle such classic irritants as hopefully, impact, and aggravate, as well as problematic words like peruse and presently. A great read for anyone who cares about getting it right, 100 Words Almost Everyone Confuses and Misuses can help keep writers and speakers on the up-and-up!
The Millstone (Harvest Book Ser.)
by Margaret DrabbleThe story of an upper-middle-class unwed mother in 1960s London, from a novelist who is &“often as meticulous as Jane Austen and as deadly as Evelyn Waugh&” (Los Angeles Times). In a newly swinging London, Rosamund Stacey indulges in a premarital sexual encounter—and soon thereafter finds herself pregnant. Despite her fierce independence and academic brilliance, Rosamund is in fact naïve and unworldly, and the choices before her are terrifying. But in the perfection and helplessness of her baby she finds an unconditional love she has never known before—and as she navigates a situation still considered scandalous in her circles, she may discover that motherhood and independence need not be mutually exclusive. From &“one of Britain&’s most dazzling writers,&” the award-winning author of The Dark Flood Rises, The Millstone captures both a moment in history when women&’s lives were changing dramatically and the timeless truths of the female experience (The New York Times Book Review).
A Checklist for Murder: The True Story of Robert John Peernock
by Anthony FlaccoAs seen on Investigation Discovery: the story of killer husband and father Robert Peernock from the New York Times–bestselling author of Impossible Odds. Robert Peernock appeared to have the ideal life. Working as a pyrotechnics engineer and computer expert and coming home to his wife and daughter, Peernock projected the American dream. Even when he and his wife separated, it seemed amicable, just a small bump for the well-to-do family. But there was madness in his house: In private, Peernock was violent, subtly manipulative, and bordering on psychotic. But the horrifying details of his home life would only come to light after Peernock finally lost all control. Peernock had come home, brutally beat both his wife and daughter, force fed them alcohol, and deliberately sent them to their death behind the wheel, staging it to look like a drunk driving accident. He didn&’t foresee that his daughter would survive, and even with years of abuse, her attempted murder, and horrendous injuries, he never anticipated that she would speak so powerfully against him. Throughout his trial, Peernock claimed a massive government conspiracy against him. He hired and fired lawyers multiple times, deadlocking juries and spinning a web of lies. New York Times–bestselling author Anthony Flacco chronicles the sensational trial and all the terror that preceded it, looking deep into the mind of a deranged killer whose American dream was a waking nightmare for those trapped within it.
Goodbye L.A. (The Ben Crandel Mysteries #3)
by Murray SinclairA screenwriter stage dives into L.A.&’s punk rock scene to find a missing reporter as Sinclair mixes &“hard-edged realism . . . [and] humor&” in a &“fine&” novel (Gerald Petievich, author of To Live and Die in L.A.). Four years ago, when Capt. George Steifer charged screenwriter Ben Crandel with murder, it didn&’t look like the beginning of a beautiful friendship. But Hollywood makes strange bedfellows, and now the cop has come to his writer pal for help. A Los Angeles Times reporter named Elise Reilly disappeared two weeks ago while investigating a story on the punk rock scene. Steifer has been trying to find her with the help of a spiky-haired informant who just ended up shot point-blank in the bathroom of a punk club—and now the cop is losing it. It turns out he buried the lead: He&’s in love with Elise. Ben has lost his own loved one to the punk scene, in a way. His now fifteen-year-old adopted son, Petey, is the lead singer in a group called Claustrophobic—and apparently that&’s how he felt about living at home. But at least Petey left a note: He&’s off to pursue his punk pipe dream and Ben&’s left with his basset hound, Stanley, for company. In pursuit of Elise, Ben and Steifer rush headlong into a veritable mosh pit of neo-Nazis and religious fanatics, where one wrong move could get them trampled. As they uncover a stockpile of weapons and an assassination plot, they frantically search for a connection to the reporter&’s whereabouts . . . &“Sinclair has the unique ability to dish out hard-edged realism with—believe it or not—a touch of humor. Goodbye L.A. is a fine piece.&” —Gerald Petievich, author of To Live and Die in L.A.
The Affluent Society: The Affluent Society And Other Writings, 1952-1967 - American Capitalism; The Great Crash, 1929; The Affluent Society; The New Industrial State (Penguin Economics Ser.)
by John Kenneth GalbraithThe classic by the renowned economist: &“One of those rare works that forces a nation to re-examine its values&” (The New York Times). One of the New York Public Library&’s &“Books of the Century&” Hailed as a &“masterpiece&” (St. Louis Post-Dispatch), this examination of the &“economics of abundance&” cuts to the heart of what economic security means (and doesn&’t mean) and lays bare the hazards of individual and societal complacence about economic inequity. The book that introduced the phrase &“conventional wisdom&” to our vernacular, The Affluent Society is as timely today as when it was first published. &“Warrants careful reading by every thoughtful person.&” —The Christian Science Monitor
A Long Way Down (The Sep Black Thrillers #2)
by Ken McCoyDetective Inspector Sep Black returns to take on two connected cold cases in this hard-hitting police procedural from the author of Dead or Alive. When a wealthy businessman suffers a fatal fall from his office window, the forensic evidence points to murder. But with no suspects, no clues, and no apparent motive, the police investigation stalls. It&’s passed over to the Cold Case Unit where it remains on file, inactive until further evidence emerges. Some months later, an attractive widow approaches DI Sep Black with a request that he look into the murder of her husband. Freelance journalist James Boswell had been working on a major story—and his widow Sandra believes it had something to do with his death. What did Boswell discover that got him killed? As he starts to ask questions, Black uncovers a possible connection between the two murders. But before he can find out more, an almost-successful attempt on his life reveals that someone is determined to stop him from finding out the truth—whatever it takes. &“Sep is a really strong character . . . a definite keeper.&” —Booklist &“Plenty of action and an enjoyable read.&” —Euro Crime
Cradle (Arthur C. Clarke Collection)
by Arthur C. Clarke Gentry LeeA journalist hunting military secrets uncovers an alien presence off the Florida Keys in this novel by the award-winning author of 2001: A Space Odyssey. In 1994, an experimental navy missile mysteriously disappears off the coast of Florida during testing. While investigating the link between the disappearance and some unusual whale sightings, journalist Carol Dawson finds much more: a strange golden trident that may be worth millions . . . and may not be of earthly origin. While Dawson and treasure hunter Nick Williams try to make sense of their discovery, they must also outwit thieves and criminals to keep it safe. But the trident leads them to another, more unsettling discovery. Deep underwater, Dawson and Williams encounter the highly advanced beings that placed the trident where it is. And their plans for it could change the face of humanity forever. In Cradle, the Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author Arthur C. Clarke, widely considered one of the most important figures in science fiction literature, teams up with author Gentry Lee to deliver another thrilling tale of alien contact and human conflict.
The Cure: A Thriller
by Bradlee FrazerA medical thriller that asks: What if we had the cure for a catastrophic illness—but it lay hidden inside the blood and bones of just one man? A mysterious new contagion is decimating the population. It starts in the lungs, like the flu, then moves to the bones, where it weakens and breaks them, eventually killing the host. The disease&’s origin, methods of propagation, and means of contraction are all unknown. There is no vaccine, and none is expected, as the virus is protean and elusive. If it remains unchecked and mutates into a more virulent form, it will become an extinction level event. Jason Kramer has the disease, known by its nickname &“Trips Lite&”—the CDC doctor who discovered it was a fan of Stephen King&’s The Stand—but his body produces a unique antibody that kills the viruses inside him. This component in Jason&’s blood can be harvested and given to anyone who needs it. His blood can heal. But pharmaceutical magnate Phillip Porter needs to keep people believing that only his expensive drug cocktail will slow Trips Lite down, and so if there&’s any chance someone with the disease will live, Phillip must make sure that Jason does not . . . &“If Stephen King and Michael Crichton had written Double Indemnity, it would have been The Cure.&” —D.J. Butler, author of Rock Band Fights Evil
The Lesley Glaister Collection Volume Three: The Private Parts of Women, Partial Eclipse, and Now You See Me
by Lesley GlaisterFrom &“one of Britain&’s finest novelists&”: A tender and terrifying collection of novels about women on the brink of salvation and the edge of disaster (The Sunday Telegraph). Three seductive tales of psychological suspense from a writer who &“penetrates the deepest corners of the female psyche&” (The Mail on Sunday). The Private Parts of Women: Inis has run away from her husband and children—and the rest of her suburban life in London—and moved into a small flat in the inner city of Sheffield. Her neighbor is eighty-four-year-old Trixie Bell, a hymn-singing veteran of the Salvation Army. But beneath Trixie&’s unassuming exterior lies a very different personality. Three very different personalities—one of which is homicidal. &“A gripping read . . . from one of Britain&’s finest novelists.&” —The Sunday Telegraph Partial Eclipse: In solitary confinement, Jennifer knows she isn&’t the first in her family to be convicted of a crime. Centuries earlier, the unmarried Peggy Maybee was arrested for trying to steal a peacock so she could give its beautiful feathers to her infant son, Samuel. As Jennifer and Peggy&’s parallel lives unfold, long-held secrets are revealed, including the truth about the crime that ultimately landed Jennifer in prison. &“Brilliant . . . seductive and assured.&” —The Sunday Times Now You See Me:Shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction With her parents dead, sixteen-year-old Lamb was alone in the world. Now she cleans houses and lives in an old widower&’s cellar, balancing on her high wire of loneliness. If she doesn&’t let anyone in, she can&’t fall. Then Doggo shows up. A fugitive who committed a violent crime, he needs Lamb&’s help to stay off the radar. He also needs her in other ways—even after he learns her terrible secret. &“A beautiful bombshell of a story . . . it will break your heart.&” —The Independent
Never So Few: A Novel
by Tom T. ChamalesSet behind enemy lines in Burma, this New York Times bestseller is &“easily one of the best novels to come out of World War II&” (Los Angeles Times). American soldiers and native Kachin troops battle Japanese forces behind enemy lines in the Burmese jungles. But during the brutal campaign to gain territory in the unforgiving tropical landscape, Captain Reynolds and his band of special operations soldiers and guerrilla fighters struggle to find self-awareness, and even love, in the midst of the trials of combat. One of the youngest officers to serve in Merrill&’s Marauders and OSS Detachment 101—precursors to the Green Berets and Central Intelligence Agency—author Tom T. Chamales brings an unparalleled level of authentic detail and raw intensity to this work of fiction based on his real-life experience in the jungles of Southeast Asia. Never So Few is &“an extraordinary and powerful book,&” unflinching in its portrayal of wartime sacrifice and violence (Kirkus Reviews, starred). The basis for the movie starring Frank Sinatra and Steve McQueen, it offers &“dramatic, exciting, and concretely detailed accounts of battle action,&” and joins the ranks of other classic war novels such as From Here to Eternity and The Naked and the Dead in bringing later generations to the frontlines and into the inner lives of the brave men who served (The New York Times).
Powers of Attorney
by Louis AuchinclossTales that take you behind the scenes of a powerful New York law firm, from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Partners. Ambition, jealousy, desire, hatred, deceit—they&’re all there inside the Wall Street law offices of Tower, Tilney & Webb, the setting for these interwoven stories set in the 1960s from Louis Auchincloss, who practiced law while also writing acclaimed and bestselling fiction. Senior partner Clitus Tilney is not about to let a detestable, hard-drinking partner make a mockery of all he&’s worked for. Harry Reilley is a clerk who pines for Tilney&’s daughter. Jake Platt is an associate willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals, including setting a rival up for failure. Rutherford Tower struggles with the fact that he owes his position with the firm to nepotism and not hard work. And then there&’s Mrs. Abercrombie, who&’s waiting for her sixty-fifth birthday, when she plans to retire—and get her revenge. These twelve linked stories capture the struggles, rivalries, victories, disappointments, and compromises in the day-to-day lives of lawyers, and a portrait of professional men and women in mid-century New York.
Cane: American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists, 1986-1987; Florida And Louisiana Divisions; October, 1986 (Classic Reprint) (Norton Critical Editions Ser.)
by Jean ToomerA lyrical &“groundbreaking work&” of the Harlem Renaissance, praised by writers from Langston Hughes to Maya Angelou and Alice Walker (The Washington Post). &“It would be good to hear their songs . . . reapers of the sweet-stalked cane, cutters of the corn . . . even though their throats cracked, and the strangeness of their voices deafened me.&” —&“Harvest Song,&” Jean Toomer Published in 1923, Jean Toomer&’s Cane has long been recognized as a pioneering work in African American literature. Employing a modernist, nontraditional structure of thematically linked prose vignettes, poems, and dialogue presented in evocative, often mournful lyrical tones, Toomer created a unique impressionistic mosaic of the inner lives of African Americans in the early twentieth century, encompassing the rural South and the urban North. Deeply felt and beautifully expressed, Toomer&’s masterpiece continues to resonate almost a century after it was written. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Aging in Place: Navigating the Maze of Long-Term Care
by Mary MashburnAn elder care expert offers essential information and advice on how to give your aging parent or loved one the best care possible in this stage of life. Caring for an aging parent or loved one can be overwhelming. From making sure their estate is in order and knowing their wishes are being honored, to more immediate concerns like where they will receive the best care after a hospital stay—there are many questions that are difficult to answer. In Aging in Place, certified senior advisor Mary Mashburn guides you through these and other common concerns so that you can address them with confidence and compassion. Using real life examples, Aging in Place promotes healthy family discourse on important elder care topics. Mary discusses the roadblocks and pitfalls you and your family might encounter, explains many useful planning techniques, and provides information on local and national resources. Whether in the midst of a crisis or just beginning to discuss options with loved ones, Aging in Place offers valuable insight and information on making choices that fit your unique situation.
Tolstoy: A Russian Life (Leo Tolstoy, Diaries And Letters Ser. #2)
by Rosamund BartlettThis biography of the brilliant author of War and Peace and Anna Karenina &“should become the first resort for everyone drawn to its titanic subject&” (Booklist, starred review). In November 1910, Count Lev Tolstoy died at a remote Russian railway station. At the time of his death, he was the most famous man in Russia, more revered than the tsar, with a growing international following. Born into an aristocratic family, Tolstoy spent his existence rebelling against not only conventional ideas about literature and art but also traditional education, family life, organized religion, and the state. In &“an epic biography that does justice to an epic figure,&” Rosamund Bartlett draws extensively on key Russian sources, including fascinating material that has only become available since the collapse of the Soviet Union (Library Journal, starred review). She sheds light on Tolstoy&’s remarkable journey from callow youth to writer to prophet; discusses his troubled relationship with his wife, Sonya; and vividly evokes the Russian landscapes Tolstoy so loved and the turbulent times in which he lived.
Israel: A History
by Martin Gilbert&“The most comprehensive account of Israeli history yet published&” (Efraim Karsh, The Sunday Telegraph). Fleeing persecution in Europe, thousands of Jewish immigrants settled in Palestine after World War II. Renowned historian Martin Gilbert crafts a riveting account of Israel&’s turbulent history, from the birth of the Zionist movement under Theodor Herzl to the unexpected declaration of its statehood in 1948, and through the many wars, conflicts, treaties, negotiations, and events that have shaped its past six decades—including the Six Day War, the Intifada, Suez, and the Yom Kippur War. Drawing on a wealth of first-hand source materials, eyewitness accounts, and his own personal and intimate knowledge of the country, Gilbert weaves a complex narrative that&’s both gripping and informative, and probes both the ideals and realities of modern statehood. &“Martin Gilbert has left us in his debt, not only for a superlative history of Israel, but also for a restatement of the classic vision of Zion, in which a Middle East without guns is not a bedtime story but an imperative long overdue. This is the vision for which Yitzhak Rabin gave his life. This book is tribute to his memory.&” —Jonathan Sacks, The Times (London)