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Collected Poems, 1930–1993: 1930–1993
by May SartonA comprehensive volume collecting May Sarton&’s poetry from over sixty years of workThis collection spanning six decades exposes the charm and clarity of Sarton&’s poetry to the fullest. Arranged in chronological order, it follows the transformation of her writing through a wide range of poetic forms and styles. Her poetry meditates on topics including the American landscape, aging, nature, the act of creating art, and self-study. This compendium from one of America&’s most beloved poets will enthrall readers.
The Holland Suggestions
by John DunningTrying to connect with his daughter, a man is undone by a secret from his past in this novel from &“a master&” of suspense (USA Today). The first time he notices how much Judy looks like her mother, Jim Ryan is so surprised he nearly faints. Vivian was the most interesting woman he had ever known, but their relationship was traumatic, and seeing her every day in their daughter&’s face sends a chill through him that he cannot understand. He is just getting up the nerve to tell his daughter the truth about her mother when a picture arrives in the mail that will change his life forever. It is an ordinary snapshot of a treacherous-looking mountain pass, but it stirs a powerful force deep within Jim&’s unconscious and compels him to visit the quiet town in the photo. He proceeds as if hypnotized, risking his life and his family for an answer to the riddle that has corrupted his dreams.
Precious Dragon: The Detective Inspector Chen Novels, Book Three (The Detective Inspector Chen Novels #3)
by Liz WilliamsThe spell-casting detective and his demonic partner go to Hell on a fact-finding mission in this &“pleasantly suspenseful . . . fantastical mystery&” (Publishers Weekly). For years, the embarrassing secret of the Singapore Three police department was Detective Inspector Chen—a specialist in the supernatural whose jurisdiction extended to Heaven and Hell. But when a rampaging goddess nearly destroyed the city, only to be stopped by Chen and his demonic partner, Zhu Irzh, the department was forced to reward them, resulting in the kind of attention that both cops loathe. Their new assignment is an affair of state, escorting the Heavenly functionary Mi Li Qi on a diplomatic mission to the underworld. By the time they&’re finished, Chen and Zhu Irzh will wish they had remained forgotten. Soon after they check in to their hellish hotel, Miss Qi vanishes into the abyss. They follow her into the bowels of the demonic bureaucracy, where they will be forced to dodge all manner of otherworldly dangers if they wish to avoid a political incident with apocalyptic implications. Precious Dragon is the third of the five Detective Inspector Chen Novels, which begin with Snake Agent and The Demon and the City.
The Suicide Academy: A Novel
by Daniel SternA dark and beautiful tale of a most unusual schoolWolf Walker is the director of the Suicide Academy. Troubled individuals come to his school for just one day and must decide whether to end their lives. As for Wolf himself, he is suffering a kind of death-in-life. The Academy&’s board members have involved him in a policy skirmish, and the depressed employee he had an affair with is not getting any better. When his ex-wife, Jewel, and her husband come on the scene, ostensibly to make a film about the Academy, he is racked by old jealousies—and he also wonders, might she secretly be checking in?Packed with meaning, The Suicide Academy is a gripping existential parable about souls adrift in modern life.
Her Forbidden Knight: Her Forbidden Knight And A Prize For Princes (Ulverscroft Large Print Ser.)
by Rex StoutAn innocent young telegraph operator becomes a counterfeiter&’s target Once, the Lamartine Hotel was a quiet refuge for New York&’s stuffy fashionable set. But by the 1890s, fashion has moved uptown, and the lobby of the Lamartine has been overtaken by natty young sports, who pass their afternoons with billiards or shows of noisy derring-do. Their preferred damsel is Lila Williams, a delicate young telegraph operator whose shyness so charms them that they resolve to defend her against any ill-behaved characters. They are about to face their fiercest challenger, who rides in the gleaming armor of a millionaire. His name is John Knowlton, and from the first telegram she writes for him, Lila is charmed. He has money, good looks, and a criminal secret, and his insidious charisma will demand heroic effort from the knights of the Lamartine billiard table in this novel by Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Rex Stout.
World of Hurt (The Harvey Blissberg Mysteries #4)
by R. D. RosenFor the sake of a peculiar corpse, Harvey ventures into suburbiaDuring a long-overdue phone call with his beloved older brother, Norm, Harvey Blissberg learns of a mysterious homicide in a Chicago suburb. A friend of Norm&’s was found shot in the face, but with no sign of struggle and no clues left behind. The local police are dumbfounded, so as a favor to his brother, Blissberg tries to untangle a bitter tale of real estate, bad taste, and sexual abuse.While struggling with his own fears of marriage and mortality, Blissberg soon finds himself up to his neck in overheated housewives, predatory parents, toxic psychotherapists, and the seamier side of a sleepy suburb. He&’ll have to retrace the dead man&’s steps, all the way to the scene of the crime: a luxury housing development, with a Colt .45 aimed at his own head.
Against Our Will: Men, Women and Rape (Pelican Ser.)
by Susan BrownmillerSusan Brownmiller&’s groundbreaking bestseller uncovers the culture of violence against women with a devastating exploration of the history of rape—now with a new preface by the author exposing the undercurrents of rape still present todayRape, as author Susan Brownmiller proves in her startling and important book, is not about sex but about power, fear, and subjugation. For thousands of years, it has been viewed as an acceptable &“spoil of war,&” used as a weapon by invading armies to crush the will of the conquered. The act of rape against women has long been cloaked in lies and false justifications.It is ignored, tolerated, even encouraged by governments and military leaders, misunderstood by police and security organizations, freely employed by domineering husbands and lovers, downplayed by medical and legal professionals more inclined to &“blame the victim,&” and, perhaps most shockingly, accepted in supposedly civilized societies worldwide, including the United States.Against Our Will is a classic work that has been widely credited with changing prevailing attitudes about violence against women by awakening the public to the true and continuing tragedy of rape around the globe and throughout the ages.Selected by the New York Times Book Review as an Outstanding Book of the Year and included among the New York Public Library&’s Books of the Century, Against Our Will remains an essential work of sociological and historical importance.
Death al Dente: The Gourmet Detective, Spiced To Death, Dying On The Vine, And Death Al Dente (The Gourmet Detective Mysteries #4)
by Peter KingThe grand opening of a gourmet market is soured by foul murder in this mystery full of &“fast fun, delightful characters&” (Library Journal). London&’s gourmet detective is contemplating an empty bank account and, worse, an empty stomach, when a phone call solves both problems at once. Over lunch, Desmond Lansdown, world-renowned actor and burgeoning restaurateur, hires the detective for a chef-hunt, sending him to Italy to eat until he can decide which cook Lansdown should hire. It&’s a demanding gig, but this detective is never one to shy away from hard work. However, it doesn&’t take long for this plush assignment to turn prickly. In between meals, the detective gets a feeling that someone is out to get him. A murdered magnate, stampeding buffalo, and a killer monk are conspiring to ruin his digestion—a shame, because it is vital to eat well when each meal could be your last.
Futurity: Contemporary Literature and the Quest for the Past
by Amir EshelWhen looking at how trauma is represented in literature and the arts, we tend to focus on the weight of the past. In this book, Amir Eshel suggests that this retrospective gaze has trapped us in a search for reason in the madness of the twentieth century’s catastrophes at the expense of literature’s prospective vision. Considering several key literary works, Eshel argues in Futurity that by grappling with watershed events of modernity, these works display a future-centric engagement with the past that opens up the present to new political, cultural, and ethical possibilities—what he calls futurity. Bringing together postwar German, Israeli, and Anglo-American literature, Eshel traces a shared trajectory of futurity in world literature. He begins by examining German works of fiction and the debates they spurred over the future character of Germany’s public sphere. Turning to literary works by Jewish-Israeli writers as they revisit Israel’s political birth, he shows how these stories inspired a powerful reconsideration of Israel’s identity. Eshel then discusses post-1989 literature—from Ian McEwan’s Black Dogs to J. M. Coetzee’s Diary of a Bad Year—revealing how these books turn to events like World War II and the Iraq War not simply to make sense of the past but to contemplate the political and intellectual horizon that emerged after 1989. Bringing to light how reflections on the past create tools for the future, Futurity reminds us of the numerous possibilities literature holds for grappling with the challenges of both today and tomorrow.
How the World Makes Love: . . . And What It Taught a Jilted Groom
by Franz WisnerThe bestselling author of Honeymoon with My Brother hits the road again to learn about love and finally finds it closer to homeWhen you've been jilted at the altar and forced to take your pre-paid honeymoon with your brother, it's fair to say you could learn a thing or two about love. And that's what Franz Wisner sets out to do—traveling the globe with a mission: to discover the planet's most important love lessons and see if they can rescue him from the ruins of his own love life. Even after months on the road, he's still not sure he's found the secret. But a disastrous date with a Los Angeles actress and single mom keeps popping into Franz's head. While researching ideal love, could he have missed a bigger truth: that something unplanned and implausible could actually make him happy? Uproarious, tender, and studded with eye-opening insights on love, How the World Makes Love is the story of one average man's search for happiness—a search that turns into an improbable love story in the author's own backyard.
The Puzzle of the Pepper Tree (The Hildegarde Withers Mysteries #4)
by Stuart PalmerOn vacation in California, the spinster sleuth stumbles onto the case of a man murdered in mid-air—&“[Withers is] still one of the best&” (Anthony Boucher). Because of the fog, the man in the brown suit arrives five minutes late for the ferry to Catalina Island. If he wishes to reach his destination today, his only option is the Dragonfly, a twelve-seat prop plane that makes up in speed what it lacks in comfort. The ride is bumpy, and all of the passengers—including a honeymooning couple, a film producer, and a would-be adventuress—find themselves feeling queasy. But none react as badly as the man in the brown suit, who sweats, shakes, and screams, &“I&’m dying! I don&’t want to die!&”—and by the time they reach Catalina, he already has. Vacationing schoolmarm Hildegarde Withers notices the corpse when they&’re taking it off the plane. An amateur sleuth with a nose for murder, it doesn&’t take her long to deduce foul play. But which of the passengers was dastardly enough to commit murder in mid-air? The Puzzle of the Pepper Tree is part of the Hildegarde Withers Mysteries series, which also includes The Penguin Pool Murder and Murder on the Blackboard.
Saturday Night Dead (The Harvey Blissberg Mysteries #3)
by R. D. RosenA late-night TV executive falls to his death, and Blissberg must crack the case before the killer has the last laughWhen Harvey Blissberg is hired by Roy Ganz, the pretentious, pint-size producer of a legendary but fading late-night network comedy show, he has no idea that he&’s about to walk right into a television tragedy. The private eye thinks he&’s doing a short, easy job by dragging a missing guest host out of a Times Square bar. The show goes well but just as the cast and crew start to celebrate, Ganz exits a twenty-fourth floor window, plunging faster than his show&’s ratings. Hastily hired by the network to conduct a discreet investigation, Blissberg slowly makes his way through the show&’s ragtag roster of writers and actors, many of who would have relished a chance to defenestrate their manipulative boss. The joke&’s on Blissberg, however, when he&’s forced to make an unexpected detour back to the early days of television.
The Same Lie Twice (The John Easy Mysteries #1)
by Ron GoulartA copywriter&’s wife has vanished, and only John Easy is slick enough to save herJim Benning makes $25,000 a year writing drivel for the admen at the Arbogast & Joseph Agency, and his wife thinks he&’s worth a whole lot less. Joanna is a model: nervous, beautiful, and prone to meltdowns. In a last-ditch attempt to save their marriage, she agrees to a few sessions with a psychiatrist in San Ignacio—a quack whose psychobabble is more sinister than it appears. But when Joanna disappears, Jim&’s only hope is John Easy, the hippest P.I. in Hollywood. Jim gives John a matchbook found in his wife&’s purse for a club called Maybe—a swinger&’s hideout where morality is not in style—and John plunges into the seedy side of sunny San Ignacio, where the copywriter&’s wife led an entirely different sort of existence. To save Joanna from her shadow self, John Easy will have to swing harder than ever before.
Stepping Out Within: A Practical Guide to Relationships and Transformation
by Robert W. OlsenStepping Out Within has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.
The Pot Thief Who Studied Escoffier: The Pot Thief Who Studied Escoffier, The Pot Thief Who Studied D. H. Lawrence, And The Pot Thief Who Studied Billy The Kid (The Pot Thief Mysteries #4)
by J. Michael OrenduffThe pot thief discovers that archaeology is not nearly as cutthroat as the restaurant business A treasure hunter, pottery dealer, and occasional manufacturer of imitation American Indian artifacts, Albuquerque&’s Hubie Schuze knows quite a bit about throwing clay. But ancient Native American pottery is not really intended for dining, so he is puzzled when a restaurateur comes to him asking for dinner plates. The job sounds boring, but the fee does not: $25,000 for one hundred plates for a new Austrian restaurant in Santa Fe. The owner insists Hubie relocate to the area for the duration of the job in order to soak in the restaurant atmosphere as he works. Hubie has dealt with his fair share of grave robbers, museum burglars, and cold-blooded killers, but nothing could prepare him for the infighting that goes on behind a kitchen&’s doors. When the cooks start croaking, the pot thief will have to move quickly to collect his fee, save the restaurant, and escape Santa Fe alive.The Pot Thief Who Studied Escoffier is the 4th book in the Pot Thief Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Moon Pool
by A. MerrittA. Merritt’s landmark classic of lost world fiction. The tome that influenced H.P. Lovecraft’s Call of Cthulhu. Two princesses, one of temptation, power, and naked deceit; one of mercy, trust, and blind truth. Both bound to serve supernatural beings unto death. Both in love with the same man. What do you get when you combine the action of Conan the Barbarian and the lyrical vision of The Martian Chronicles? The Mool Pool recounts the story of a group of adventurers who stumble through a portal into a lost, underground world. A world of incredible science and sublime magic. A world on the brink of war. The adventurers tip it over the edge. Can they save themselves? Can they save the world? One of the first stories of its kind, A. Merritt’s The Moon Pool will dazzle you until the final page.
Justine Henin: From Tragedy to Triumph
by Mark RyanJustine Henin: From Tragedy to Triumph presents the biography of one of the best women tennis players of all time.Her dazzling array of shots, combined with her immense personal courage, earned Justine Henin enormous respect among current players and former champions alike. Justine's success was all the more remarkable considering that off-court she had to weather a series of family tragedies, a debilitating virus, the breakdown of her marriage and a seven-year feud with her father and brothers. But with family bridges rebuilt, her tennis reached new heights, and brought her one Grand Slam title after another. Always thrilling to watch, Justine's breathtaking backhand, described by John McEnroe as ‘the best in the world – man or woman' is rivalled by a sensational forehand and razor-sharp volleying. Author Mark Ryan, who has good relations with the Henin family, knows the inside story of Justine's rise to the top – and what it almost cost her – better than any other sports journalist. His account is compelling, sensitive and a must for all tennis-lovers.
City of the Dead
by Herbert LiebermanIn 1970s New York, a forensic pathologist must use his professional skills to save his own daughter in this &“harrowing&” award-winning crime novel (The New York Times). In the gritty seventies, Manhattan is a dark, dangerous, and threatening place. One of the bright spots in this decaying metropolis is Paul Konig. As the city&’s chief medical examiner, he has developed an impressive reputation for his skills in forensic pathology—skills that will be put to the ultimate test when a dangerous psychopath kidnaps Konig&’s daughter. Awakened by phone calls featuring his daughter&’s desperate screams each night, Konig finds his life unraveling, not only personally but professionally. Between the case of a serial killer who leaves a trail of severed body parts in his wake, an investigation into the forensic work on an alleged prison suicide, and a nakedly ambitious deputy medical examiner, he is at the end of his rope, and it will take every ounce of his strength to save his own life—as well as his family&’s. Perfect for fans of Patricia Cornwell or Kathy Reichs, City of the Dead is a chilling thriller by the author of Crawlspace and a winner of the Grand Prix de Littérature Policière, featuring &“a massive amount of authoritative detail&” about the life of a coroner (Kirkus Reviews).
Clea: Justine, Balthazar, Mountolive, And Clea (The Alexandria Quartet #4)
by Lawrence DurrellThe final installment of the Alexandria Quartet, hailed by the New York Times Book Review as &“one of the most important works of our time&”Years after his liaisons with Justine and Melissa, Darley becomes immersed in a relationship with Clea, a bisexual artist. The ensuing chain of events transforms not only the lovers, but the dead as well, and leads to the series&’ brilliant and unexpected resolution. Praised by Life as among the &“most discussed and widely admired serious fiction of our time,&” Clea carries on Durrell&’s assured and unwavering style, and confirms the series&’ standing as a resounding masterpiece of twentieth-century fiction. This ebook contains a new introduction by Jan Morris.
Emperor Septimius Severus: The Roman Hannibal
by Ilkka SyvänneOne ancient source called Severus the most warlike of all men who had lived up to that moment in time. The rise of Septimius Severus to power started the dominance of the military in Roman affairs and it was because of this that Septimius’s advice for his sons was nothing less than: 'Be harmonious, enrich the soldiers, and scorn all other men!' Ilkka Syvanne explains in detail how the African Septimius Severus achieved his position, how he won his wars and battles and how he used his newly gained power to secure his family’s position. He reveals how he reformed the state and its military, and how he used these remodeled forces in wars of conquest to prove his worth as emperor to both the soldiers and the populace. This biography offers the first complete overview of the policies, events and military campaigns of Severus' reign in the fullest detail allowed by the sources. It also explains how and why these contributed to the military crisis of the third century and discusses the legacy he left for his son, Caracalla, who followed him in both his good and bad traits.
Speak to Me of Love
by Dorothy EdenIn her &“best novel,&” the New York Times–bestselling author follows the love life of a British department store heiress from the 1880s through World War I (Publishers Weekly). The plump, plain daughter of a successful shopkeeper, Beatrice Bonnington has no illusions about her looks—or her marital prospects. So when she receives a proposal from the dashing William Overton—a man she&’s secretly desired for years—Beatrice can&’t believe her good fortune. Knowing her husband will never wholly belong to her, she turns her energies to the other great passion of her life: her family&’s department store. As she endures tragedy, betrayal, and the horrors of war, she builds Bonnington&’s Emporium into a titan of commerce that rivals London&’s Selfridge&’s. But with all of her worldly success, she never stops loving William. One more challenge awaits Beatrice—the battle for her husband&’s heart.
Financial Valuation: Applications and Models, Book + Website (Wiley Finance)
by James R. HitchnerA comprehensive guide to the theory and application of valuation, along with useful models, tools, and tips for analysts Financial Valuation: Applications and Models provides authoritative reference and practical guidance on the appropriate, defensible way to prepare and present business valuations. With contributions by 30 top experts in the field, this updated edition provides an essential resource for those seeking the most up-to-date methods, with a strong emphasis on applications and models. Coverage includes the latest approaches to the valuation of closely held businesses, nonpublic entities, intangibles, and other assets, with comprehensive discussion on valuation theory, a consensus view on application, and the tools to make it happen. This 5th edition has been revised throughout, introducing new and extended coverage of essential topics like: S Corps, discounts for lack of marketability, cost of capital resources, cash flow methods, depositions and trials, and more. Packed with examples, checklists, and models to help navigate valuation projects, this book is an excellent practical tool for working professionals. It also provides hundreds of expert tips and best practices in clear, easy-to-follow language. The companion website provides access to extensive appendix materials, and the perspectives of valuation thought leaders add critical insight. Learn the art and science of estimating the value of businesses, including closely held businesses and nonpublic entities Determine the monetary value of intangible assets like goodwill, intellectual property, and brand recognition Update your knowledge with the latest valuation methods, approaches, and tools Use checklists, templates, models, and examples to make your valuations easierBusiness valuation analysts, CPAs, appraisers, and attorneys—as well as anyone aspiring to those careers—will appreciate the comprehensive theory and thorough practical guidance in Financial Valuation: Applications and Models.
Pesticides: Pluridisciplinary Dialogues in Social and Human Sciences (ISTE Invoiced)
by Nataly Botero Hélène Ledouble François Allard-HuverThe use of pesticides is a subject of intense public debate. Whether in media, legal, terminological or political terms, the subject is migrating from a strictly agricultural universe to a global, social problem. Given the complexity of current and future issues, Pesticides provides a forum for multidisciplinary dialogue and debate on plant protection products within the humanities and social sciences. It presents reflections on the discursive and argumentative activity of the various players and arenas in the debate, and on the development and testing of consensus through controversy and counter-discourse. This book examines the scientific and communication practices of economic and industrial players (influence and lobbying), agricultural practices in terms of pesticide exposure, and the legal proceedings and initiatives of local authorities and associations. It also seeks to shed light on the media coverage of health and environmental issues surrounding pesticides.
Financial Valuation Workbook: Step-by-Step Exercises and Tests to Help You Master Financial Valuation (Wiley Finance)
by James R. HitchnerA complete toolkit for financial valuators to help keep their engagements on-track and on-time In the newly revised fifth edition of Financial Valuation Workbook: Step-by-Step Exercises and Tests to Help You Master Financial Valuation, veteran valuation expert James R. Hitchner delivers a comprehensive collection of checklists, reports, information request templates, and other tools designed to assist valuation practitioners in the organization of their engagements. In the book, you'll find intuitively organized materials that cut the learning curve for newly minted valuation professionals in half. The tools contained within follow the standard valuation engagement format and track the intricacies of the typical valuation assignment. Over 300 exercises—organized by major subject—are included to assist with the learning process. You'll also find: Updated sections on S-corps, discounts for lack of marketability, and cost of capital resources and applications Report writing aids, discussions of individual vs. corporate tax rates, and guides for engaging in depositions and trials as an expert witness Materials designed to assist with the difference between capitalized cash flow and discounted cash flow methods Perfect for business valuation analysts and expert witnesses, Certified Public Accountants, and appraisers, the Financial Valuation Workbook will also be an indispensable resource for attorneys working with financial valuation experts as they aim to keep their engagements on-track, on-time, and on-budget.
Metallic, Magnetic, and Carbon-Based Nanomaterials: Synthesis and Biomedical Applications (The ECS Series of Texts and Monographs)
by Ajit Khosla Irshad A. Wani Mohammad N. LoneA comprehensive guide to an explosively popular and transformative technology Nanotechnology has revolutionized the manipulation of matter at the molecular level, with extraordinary consequences for a huge range of technological and scientific fields. Metallic, magnetic and carbon-based nanomaterials have been at the forefront of this revolution, with their impact felt especially strongly in biomedical industries. The future of drug delivery, imaging, diagnostics, and more will be transformed by nanotechnology and its ever-growing applications. Metallic, Magnetic and Carbon-Based Nanomaterials offers a comprehensive introduction to these materials and their recent developments. Beginning with the foundational concepts of nanotechnology, its characterization, and its methods, the book moves through major categories of nanotechnology in turn. Detailed discussion of applications and future areas of research rounds out an indispensable volume. Metallic, Magnetic and Carbon-Based Nanomaterials readers will also find: Fully up-to-date data on major nanotechnology synthesis techniquesDetailed discussion of nanotechnologies including quantum dots, magnetic nanoparticles, graphene, and many moreAnalysis of applications including tumor biology investigation, in vivo animal imaging, and others Metallic, Magnetic and Carbon-Based Nanomaterials is ideal for graduate students in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical engineering, and materials sciences. It is also a useful reference book for researchers working in the areas of biomedical engineering and nanomaterials synthesis, as well as those working in toxicology, especially nanotoxicology.