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Hero of Flight 93: Mark Bingham
by Jon BarrettStory of Mark Bingham's life and re-creation of the events of 9-11.
Damn Straight (Lillian Byrd Crime Story #2)
by Elizabeth SimsWhen a friend in crisis calls from California, Lillian jumps on a plane and wings her way from Detroit to Palm Springs--and danger. It's the long weekend of the Dinah Shore golf tournament, the wildest women's sporting event in the world, when thousands of lesbians descend on the desert community of Rancho Mirage and take over. At a pre-championship party, Lillian leaps into a slippery romance with a top LPGA star. But her superstar athlete has a secret: Someone is quietly terrorizing her. Lillian, eager to help, goes undercover as a high-profile reporter, an unhinged nun, and a professional caddie while uncovering layer after disturbing layer of the golfer's past. Finally, with violence erupting at every turn, Lillian uncovers her lover's ultimate horrifying secret--and it is not at all what she had guessed. With this new book, Elizabeth Sims presents another nail-biting thriller featuring her oh-so-human amateur detective. Damn Straight sizzles and zings and will have you laughing through your shivers.
Lucky Stiff (Lillian Byrd Crime Story #3)
by Elizabeth SimsThere is what you believe, and then there is the truth. For Lillian Byrd, a chance encounter with an old friend means that everything she thought she knew about her shattered childhood is about to be revealed as a lie. One summer day when she was 12 years old, her best friend, Duane, left for summer camp. Later that night, flames ripped through the Polka Dot, a bar owned and run by Lillian's parents. Three bodies were found in the ashes: those of her mother, her father and Trix Hawley, a bartender and Lillian's frequent babysitter. Or so she has always thought. But Duane's story reveals something shocking. After summer camp, his father moved him to Florida, telling Duane that his mother had left, and for a short time Trix Hawley lived with them. Now Duane's father has disappeared as well. Who was the third body in the ashes of the Polka Dot? Was the fire an accident or arson? Where is Trix now? And where are Duane's mother and father? Lillian and Duane set out to find the truth about their parents, a truth that has been hidden well by members of both their families. The author of the best--selling mysteries Holy Hell and Damn Straight has crafted another nerve-tingling thriller rich with characterization, humor and humanity. Elizabeth Sims is the author of two previous Lillian Byrd crime stories, Holy Hell and Damn Straight. She lives in Port Angeles, Wash.
Easy Street (Lillian Byrd Crime Story #4)
by Elizabeth SimsHer old Caprice is convulsing through the last of its death throes, her pet rabbit and constant companion Todd ails, and as usual, Lillian Byrd is flat broke. For a few extra bucks she agrees to help an old friend renovate her house, but as fans of "Holy Hell", "Damn Straight", and "Lucky Stiff "have come to realize, nothing ever goes smoothly in the life of Lillian Byrd. By the end of the first day on the job there is a partially demolished wall, a mysterious stash of cash, and a dead body. And Lillian's attentions have been diverted by the appearance of a drop-dead gorgeous neighbor. Elizabeth Sims is the author of three previous books in the Lillian Byrd Crime Stories series: "Holy Hell", "Damn Straight", and "Lucky Stiff".
The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #1)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy Drew's keen mind is tested when she searches for a missing will. In a sort of legal Robin-Hood story, Nancy aims to track down an elusive estate clock for a clue to a lost will hoping it will take from the rich and give to the deserving poor. In the 1950s the first 34 Nancy Drew books were condensed and revised. This is a reproduction of the original, longer, 1930 text of this title, with an introduction by Sara Paretski. .
The Hidden Staircase (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #2)
by Carolyn KeeneIn seeking to solve the mysterious happenings in an old stone mansion, Nancy uses her courage and powers of deduction and tackles a situation that would have appalled a far older person. In the late 1950s the first 34 Nancy Drew books were condensed and revised. This is a reproduction of the original, unrevised version.
The Bungalow Mystery (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #3)
by Carolyn KeeneBeginning in the late 1950s, the first 34 Nancy Drew books were revised and condenced. This is the unrevised version, with 25 chapters instead of the 20 of the later version. While trying to help a friend out of a difficulty, Nancy has a perilous experience in and around a deserted bungalow, from which only her bravery and quick thinking save her.
The Mystery at Lilac Inn (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #4)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy wants desperately to help a friend recover her inheritance when she comes of age. Twists and turns and too many clues and too many suspects leave Nancy feeling she may never solve this riddle. So, she takes a risk, only to find herself in a pickle! How will she ever get away to find the inheritance and restore it to its rightful owner? Beginning in the late 1950s, the first 34 Nancy Drew books were revised and shortened. This is the original version of this title.
The Secret of Shadow Ranch (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #5, Original Version)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy and her buddies travel to Arizona to help evaluate a run-down ranch and possibly help ready it for sale. Once in Arizona, Nancy uncovers a strange mystery about a kidnapped child. Follow their mishaps, multiple rides they get lost on, and an odd cast of characters leading to a most unlikely reunion. This is a facsimiled edition of the original volume; story line is not to be confused with later condensed, updated versions.
The Secret of Red Gate Farm (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #6)
by Carolyn KeeneWhat do a chance purchase of exotic perfume, a sickly girl job-hunting, and a struggling farm have in common? Nancy, accompanied by George and Bess visit Millie and her Grandma at Red Gate Farm and become suspicious of a secret society. Amidst learning about farm life, they daringly investigate, but what will they find? <p><p> This facsimiled edition of the original volumes and story lines is not to be confused with later condensed, updated versions.
The Clue in the Diary (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #7)
by Carolyn KeeneWhen a local shyster's home burns to the ground, was he in it? Follow Nancy, aided by George, Bess, and handsome Ned Nickerson as they delve into a man swindling local inventors, a fire that demolishes his home and a few clues left near the scene to determine the cause of the fire and who was responsible. This facsimiled edition of the original volumes and story lines is not to be confused with later condensed, updated versions.
Nancy's Mysterious Letter (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #8)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy receives a letter informing her that she is heir to a fortune. This story tells of her search for another Nancy Drew. Entwined mysteries of lost mail and same name confusion lead Nancy on adventures away from River Oaks. Beginning with Ira Dixon and the unfortunate loss of his mail bag, days before his retirement and stretching into an uncertain relationship with a grifting half brother, Nancy wants to help. Making it even more interesting is Nancy's receipt of a letter from England notifying her that Nancy Smith Drew has a significant inheritance awaiting her. Nancy must solve the name confusion puzzle and find Nancy Smith Drew to ensure the inheritance is given to its rightful owner. Follow Nancy as she has football fun interwoven as she solves her puzzles in "Nancy's Mysterious Letter." Beginning in the late 1950s, the first 34 Nancy Drew books were revised and condensed. This version is the text originally published in 1932--from an Applewood facsimile reproduction of the first edition.
The Sign of the Twisted Candles (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #9)
by Carolyn KeeneWhile solving the mystery of an old man's disappearing fortune, Nancy ends a family feud and reveals the identity of an orphan of unknown parentage. In the late 1950s, the first 34 Nancy Drew books were revised and condensed. This is the original version from the 1930s.
The Password to Larkspur Lane (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #10)
by Carolyn KeeneA carrier pigeon furnishes Nancy with a clue to a mysterious retreat. In the late 1950s, the first 34 Nancy Drew books were revised and condensed from 25 chapters to 20 chapters. This is the original 25 chapter version.
The Clue of the Broken Locket (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #11)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy's sympathy for adopted twin babies leads her into a surprising mystery. From the spoiled and inattentive adoptive parents, to another pair of estranged twins, will Nancy be able to find the baby twins mother before it is too late? This facsimiled edition of the original volumes and story lines is not to be confused with later condensed, updated versions.
The Mystery of the Ivory Charm (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #13)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy Drew determines whether an ivory elephant charm can really protects its wearer from harm when she investigates the involvement of a member of the Bengleton Circus in a mysterious scheme. This is the original 1935 edition. Beginning in the late 1950s, the Nancy Drew books were revised and condensed. This is a facsimile reproduction of the pre-revised version, as it was first published in 1935.
The Whispering Statue (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #14, Original Version)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy and her friends visit a seaside resort to search for a marble statue with a remarkable resemblance to Nancy. In this story is the first appearance of Nancy's dog, Togo. Follow as many unlikely elements weave lives together, separated for decades. Beginning in the late 1950s, the first 34 Nancy Drew books were shortened and revised. This is the original text of the book as published in 1937 (in a facsimile reproduction from Applewood Books).
The Haunted Bridge (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #15)
by Carolyn KeeneWhile vacationing and participating in a golf tournament, Nancy becomes involved in a double mystery concerning a haunted bridge and jewel thieves. In the late 1950s the Nancy Drew books were condensed and revised. This is the version from 1937, before the revision.
The Clue of the Tapping Heels (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #16)
by Carolyn KeeneOriginally published in 1939. Nancy solves the mystery of a lost love. Between two kidnappings, an estranged father and son and an heir apparent who never was, Follow Nancy and her chums as they track the criminals and reunite lost lovers. n the late 1950s, the first 34 Nancy Drew books began to be condensed and revised. This is the version published before the revision.
The Mystery Of The Brass Bound Trunk (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #17)
by Carolyn Keene Russell H. TandyA trunk that Nancy receives from her father for a trip to Buenos Aires becomes the center of a mystery. Beginning in the late 1950s, the Nancy Drew books were revised and condensed. This is the version published in 1934, before the changes.
The Mystery Of The Moss-Covered Mansion (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #18)
by Carolyn Keene Russell H. TandyWhy is the moss covered mansion so fiercely guarded by the red bearded man and what are the horrible sounds coming from there? And, can Nancy help her dad find a missing heiress? Join Nancy Drew along with Bess Marvin and George Fayne as they help the famous lawyer, Carson Drew, locate a missing heiress, uncover multiple crimes, and reunite long lost friends. This is the original story lines, not to be confused with later condensed, updated versions. This eighteenth book in the Nancy Drew series was originally published in 1941. In the late 1950s, the Nancy Drew books were revised and condensed. This is the version published before the revisions.
The Clue in the Jewel Box (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #20)
by Carolyn KeeneIn celebration of the 75th anniversary of the first appearance of Nancy Drew, Applewood Books is pleased to release the 20th volume in its reproductions of the Original Nancy Drew-Just as You Remember Her. The Clue in the Jewel Box was ghostwritten by Mildred Wirt. It was first issued in January 1943. Its nostalgic dust jacket art and frontispiece were illustrated by Russell Tandy. In The Clue in the Jewel Box Nancy and her friends help Queen Madame Alexandra search for her missing grandson. With only an old photograph of the prince at four years of age, Nancy begins her search. She discovers a secret in a jewel box that helps reunite the royal family. In the late 1950s the first 34 Nancy Drew books were condensed and revised. This is a reproduction of the original, unrevised version.
The Secret in the Old Attic (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #21)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy must unravel not one, but two very different mysteries. Follow her as she investigates an old attic and corporate espionage. Between trying to help an old man and his granddaughter locate a lost inheritance and trying to help her dad investigate a case, Nancy is also left to wonder why Ned Nickerson has not invited her to the Emerson College dance. Throw in some poisoned spiders and you have a true Nancy Drew thriller! Beginning in the late 1950s, the first 34 Nancy Drew books were shortened and revised. This is the original text of the book as published in 1944 (in a facsimile reproduction from Applewood Books).
Still Brave: The Evolution Of Black Women's Studies
by Beverly Guy-Sheftall Frances Smith Stanlie M. JamesCheryl Clarke, Angela Davis, bell hooks, June Jordan, Audre Lorde and Alice Walker - from the pioneers of black women's studies comes Still Brave, the definitive collection of race and gender writings today. Including Alice Walker's groundbreaking elucidation of the term 'womanist,' discussions of women's rights as human rights and a piece on the Obama factor, the collection speaks to the ways that feminism has evolved and how black women have confronted racism within it.
What You Should Know about Politics... But Don't: A Nonpartisan Guide to the Issues
by Jessamyn ConradThe author presents a voter's guide to the major national issues and debates being contested within mainstream two-party politics in the United States. She offers chapters on elections, the economy, foreign policy, the military, health care, energy, the environment, civil liberties, culture wars, socioeconomic policy, homeland security, education, and trade. Each chapter provides brief background before attending to current debates. Breadth of coverage is emphasized over depth and, with the exception of some footnotes, no guides to further reading are provided. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)