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The Ballbreaker

Author : Jerome Washnis
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595201318
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (952 download)

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Download or read book The Ballbreaker written by Jerome Washnis and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-09-26 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I served with the 7th Infantry Division in the Pacific back in 1945 and 1946 and that, I believe, is what inspired me to write this story. But this is not a war story, not at all, even though all the action takes place in wartime America in 1944. It is, rather, a salty tale about the trials and tribulations of a young man who was caught up in the wartime draft of that era. I mention my military service only to lend credence to some of the events that take place in this story. I took pains to express myself in simple, everyday language throughout the book, and used easy to understand words and phrases to make a point in various situations. The book itself is made up of interrelated comic situations … absorbing events and circumstances told in a ribald fashion, and which I tout as sophisticated adult humor.

Committed

Author : Chris Merritt
Publisher : Wildfire
ISBN 13 : 1035407302
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (354 download)

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Download or read book Committed written by Chris Merritt and published by Wildfire. This book was released on 2023-08-01 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Six days to stop a deadly attack. And no one else believes it's real. 'Ingenious and turbocharged with suspense. A writer to surely put on your reading list.' David Baldacci 'Very well done - tight action and a smart central character.' Anthony Horowitz 'A nail-biter of a thriller that will keep your heart in your throat all the way through' Lisa Regan 'As propulsive as a Bourne movie, Committed is a first-class blend of intrigue, suspense, and action.' Charles Cumming 'One of the best thrillers I've read this year.' Imran Mahmood Former CIA undercover operative Ellen McGinley is battling to overcome PTSD when she stumbles upon a domestic terror plot. The deadly attack is due to take place in six days and will strike at the very heart of her homeland. For Ellen, it's a chance to find redemption for her greatest mistake - one she will never allow herself to forget. But no sooner than she alerts the authorities, she finds herself diagnosed as delusional and locked in a psychiatric ward. No one believes her story. She's the only one who thinks the danger is real, which means she's the only one who can stop it. Ellen must draw on all her old skills to escape, stay alive, protect her family, and find those responsible - before all hell breaks loose. Committed is the propulsive thriller you won't want to miss this summer. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, David Baldacci, JB Turner and Robert Dugoni. 'A blistering, heart-pounding, edge-of-the-seat, adrenaline rush of a read. Absolutely outstanding and without doubt the best book I have read this year.' Carol Wyer 'Heart-pounding suspense until the very last page. I absolutely loved it!' Ava Glass 'A fast-paced thriller to rival the best. Full of unexpected twist and turns, with impeccable research and insights, this is a must-read for all crime fans.' Matt Brolly 'Committed is a smart, of-the-moment action thriller that will have you turning the pages past bedtime.' Mason Cross

An Asperger Dictionary of Everyday Expressions

Author : Ian Stuart-Hamilton
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1843105187
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (431 download)

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Download or read book An Asperger Dictionary of Everyday Expressions written by Ian Stuart-Hamilton and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2007 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised and expanded edition has over 5000 explanations that help unlock the meaning of everyday idiomatic expressions and dispel the confusion that arises from the misinterpretation of language. Both informative and entertaining, the book addresses an important aspect of social communication for people with Asperger Syndrome, who use direct, precise language and 'take things literally'. Each entry is clearly explained, with a guide to its politeness level and suggestions for when and how it might be used. The book covers British and American English and includes some Australian expressions. Although the dictionary is primarily for people with Asperger Syndrome, it is useful and fun for anyone who struggles to understand idiomatic and colloquial English. This is an essential, accessible resource for everyday use.

Little Culinary Triumphs

Author : Pascale Pujol
Publisher : Europa Editions
ISBN 13 : 160945491X
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (94 download)

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Download or read book Little Culinary Triumphs written by Pascale Pujol and published by Europa Editions. This book was released on 2018-12-04 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Sexy encounters, irreverent humor, and subtle twists keep up the pace of this quirky tale about a variety of French appetites” (Publishers Weekly). Sandrine works as a functionary in an employment office, but there is a lot more to her than one might suspect from her job description. With a volcanic personality and an imagination to match, she is also a world-class cook waiting for the right occasion to realize her dream of opening a restaurant of her own. With a master plan that one could only describe as Machiavellian, Sandrine ropes Antoine, an unemployed professor, into her venture. A carousel of extravagant characters follows: the giant Senegalese man, Toussaint N’Diaye; the magical chef, Vairam; the extravagantly flatulent Alsatian Schmutz and his twelve-year-old daughter Juliette (IQ 172!); the alluring psychologist and Kama Sutra specialist Annabelle Villemin-Dubreuil. Plans for the restaurant proceed smoothly until Sandrine discovers a shady newspaper operation next-door that leads her to a sinister magnate’s plot . . . Set in the storied and culturally diverse Parisian quarter of Montmartre, made famous by artists, writers, and bon vivants of every ilk, this heartwarming, comic tale is a must for foodies, Francophiles, and lovers of a good story well told. “This farcical novel envelops readers in the sights, sounds, and smells of Montmartre and is sure to be enjoyed by fans of Mary Simses, Laura Madeleine, and Nina George. With lively characters and a dreamy setting, Little Culinary Triumphs will awaken the Francophile in all.” —Booklist “Pujol keeps the tone light as she takes on serious themes of economics and immigration. . . . The plot adds characters like ingredients in a recipe until everything finally sets like a creamy quiche. Will everybody get what they want—or deserve? Maybe, maybe not, but it’s fun watching the schemes unfold.” —The Star Tribune

Clockers

Author : Richard Price
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780312426187
Total Pages : 628 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book Clockers written by Richard Price and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2008-03-04 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crack-dealers known as "Clockers" are at the bottom of the drug-dealing ladder, and they must commit murder to rise higher.

Liner Notes

Author : Loudon Wainwright (III)
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0399177027
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (991 download)

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Download or read book Liner Notes written by Loudon Wainwright (III) and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A memoir by the influential Grammy Award-winning singer and acto - son of journalist Loudon Wainwright, father of Rufus, Martha, Lucy, and Lexie - a captivating meditation on relationships and creativity from the patriarch of one of America's great musical families. Wainwright's song lyrics are represented throughout the book, amplifying his prose and showing the connections between the songs and real life. A funny and insightful meditation on family, inspiration, and art, Wainwright's memoir will thrill fans, readers, and anyone who appreciates the intersection of music and life.

The Private Spy

Author : Robert L. Skidmore
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1481758969
Total Pages : 672 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (817 download)

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Download or read book The Private Spy written by Robert L. Skidmore and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013-06-11 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A prominent foreign correspondent takes a sabbatical, attempts to write a magnum opus, stalls, and is enticed into an assignment that implicates him in espionage, multiple murders, and the competition for a Pulitzer Prize. It all begins when his fiance dumps him without warning.

Bike Snob

Author : BikeSnobNYC
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1452100977
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (521 download)

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Download or read book Bike Snob written by BikeSnobNYC and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2011-04-29 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Equal parts critical manifesto and tender mini-memoir about a boy and his bikes” from Eben Weiss, blogger and author of The Enlightened Cyclist (GQ). Cycling is exploding in a good way. Urbanites everywhere, from ironic hipsters to earth-conscious commuters, are taking to the bike like aquatic mammals to water. BikeSnobNYC—cycling’s most prolific, well-known, hilarious, and anonymous blogger—brings a fresh and humorous perspective to the most important vehicle to hit personal transportation since the horse. Bike Snob treats readers to a laugh-out-loud rant and rave about the world of bikes and their riders and offers a unique look at the ins and outs of cycling, from its history and hallmarks to its wide range of bizarre practitioners. Throughout, the author lampoons the missteps, pretensions, and absurdities of bike culture while maintaining a contagious enthusiasm for cycling itself. Bike Snob is an essential volume for anyone who knows, is, or wants to become a cyclist. “This is a social manual that should be bundled with every bike shipped in America.” —Christian Lander, author of Stuff White People Like “I like to think I know a thing or two (or three) about being ruthless and relentless—either trying to win the Tour or fighting cancer. The Snob knows it too. Keeping us dorks in line is tough work. I take pleasure in getting picked on by the Snob, slightly more pleasure in reading his writing, but take the most pleasure punishing his ass (my payback) on the bike either in Central Park or on 9W/River Road. Long live the Snob.” —Lance Armstrong

P.S. Your Cat Is Dead

Author : James Kirkwood
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1429976357
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book P.S. Your Cat Is Dead written by James Kirkwood and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An ingenious, intriguing, and also moving story about two losers who become friends” from the American playwright and coauthor of A Chorus Line (The Sacramento Union). It’s New Year’s Eve in New York City. Your best friend died in September, you’ve been robbed twice, your girlfriend is leaving you, you’ve lost your job . . . and the only one left to talk to is the gay burglar you’ve got tied up in the kitchen . . . P.S. your cat is dead. An instant classic upon its initial publication, P.S. Your Cat Is Dead received widespread critical acclaim and near fanatical reader devotion. The stage version of the novel was equally successful and there are still over two hundred new productions of it staged every year. Now, for the first time in a decade, James Kirkwood’s much-loved black humor comic novel of manners and escalating disaster returns to bewitch and beguile a new generation. “James Kirkwood manages to combine the most marvelous light witty dialogue with the most harrowing of events . . . absolutely fascinating—I couldn’t stop reading from the minute the first shot was fired.” —Nora Ephron “This novel is woven together with such artistic acumen that suspense never ebbs. The plot structure, characterization, dialog and style are virtually flawless.” —Chicago Sun-Times “With every page the situation gets crazier, zanier, more improbable, also funnier . . . Kirkwood’s bizarre humor comes off, thanks to his ability to throw opposites together, with a stand-up comic’s timing.” —Publishers Weekly

The Gods Are Talking

Author : Robert Skidmore
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595444369
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (954 download)

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Download or read book The Gods Are Talking written by Robert Skidmore and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2007-04 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A terrorist bomb destroys a corporate jet, and a reluctant Conor Gifford, the Chief of the Office of Special Investigations, is thrust into an investigation that takes him to picturesque but bloody Kashmir where he is greeted with disdain and encouraged to withdraw. With a solitary Indian Special Branch shadow as his only companion, Gif stubbornly ignores the advice and warnings of competing Indian and American investigators and eventually follows a trail that takes him to Karachi, Islamabad and Reston, Virginia. Gif uncovers two vital clues which he turns over to the FBI investigative team. A distracted Gifford eagerly withdraws from the hunt for the bomber and hurries back to Richmond only to have the governor dispatch him to Virginia Beach to join a hunt for a serial killer. Before Gif is able to fully engage with the search for the serial killer, an eccentric billionaire contrives Gif's return to the quest for the bomber. Forced to balance the pressures of two distracting investigations, Gif commutes between Washington, D.C., Richmond, and Virginia Beach until assistance from two unlikely sources lead him two very dissimilar antagonists. Both investigations culminate in one tumultuous weekend.

The Miracle of Small Things

Author : Guilie Castillo Oriard
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1925101738
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (251 download)

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Download or read book The Miracle of Small Things written by Guilie Castillo Oriard and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-11-23 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: International tax lawyer Luis Villalobos is lured to the tiny island of Curaçao by the promise of a fast track to the cusp of an already stellar career. But the paradise we expect is so rarely the paradise we find. 'The Miracle of Small Things' is a novel in stories, a portrait of the power of place in our definition of self. Author Guilie Castillo Oriard is a Mexican import herself who transferred to Curaçao "for six months"-and, twelve years and a magical story of love later, is still there.

The Midnight Man

Author : Caroline Mitchell
Publisher : Bonnier Zaffre Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 147141146X
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (714 download)

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Download or read book The Midnight Man written by Caroline Mitchell and published by Bonnier Zaffre Ltd.. This book was released on 2021-10-13 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A THRILLING NEW SERIES FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER CAROLINE MITCHELL 'One of the best opening chapters I've ever read' - ANGELA MARSONS 'Terrifying, mysterious and suspenseful. A brilliant read.' - PATRICIA GIBNEY _______ 'I remember the day I died quite clearly.' Blackhall Manor has witnessed many dark crimes, long before five teenage girls break in to play the Midnight Game. It was supposed to be a game, but only four girls come home. Detective Sarah Noble has just returned to the force, and no one knows more about Blackhall Manor than her. Except perhaps Elliott Carter, who is only seven but has seen things in his dreams most adults could never imagine. It's a case that will bring them together and shake Sarah to her core. Will she be ready to meet the Midnight Man? A gripping and twisty thriller, perfect for fans of C. J. Tudor, Cara Hunter and Alex North. _______ PRAISE FOR THE MIDNIGHT MAN 'If you like early Stephen King you'll love The Midnight Man' - Robert Dugoni, New York Times bestseller 'Caroline Mitchell at her dark and twisty best' - Teresa Driscoll, author of I Am Watching You 'Will keep you on the edge of your seat' - Alice Hunter, author of The Serial Killer's Wife 'A spine tingling, creepy book' - John Marrs, author of The One 'Creepy and intense' - Mel Sherratt, author of Ten Days 'A tense and deliciously creepy read' - D.S. Butler, author of On Cold Ground 'Twisty, tense and creepy as hell... I loved it!' - K.L. Slater, author of The Widow 'A spooky, twisty mystery with a spine-chillingly ending' - Susi Holliday, author of The Last Resort

July August September 2014 - compendium

Author : Pure Slush
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1925101479
Total Pages : 438 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (251 download)

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Download or read book July August September 2014 - compendium written by Pure Slush and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-10-27 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third three months - 92 stories - by the 31 authors from Pure Slush's '2014 A Year in Stories'. Authors include Guilie Castillo-Oriard, Townsend Walker, Derek Osborne, Gloria Garfunkel, John Wentworth Chapin, Lynn Beighley, Andrew Stancek, Rachel Ambrose, Gill Hoffs, Susan Tepper, Jessica McHugh, Shane Simmons, Michelle Elvy, Len Kuntz, Michael Webb, James Claffey, Gwendolyn Joyce Mintz, Stephen V. Ramey, Gay Degani, Sally-Anne Macomber, Mandy Nicol, Margaret Bingel, Darryl Price, Teresa Burns Gunther, Matt Potter, Gary Percesepe, Nathaniel Tower, Kimberlee Smith, Vanessa Weibler Paris, Joanne Jagoda and h. l. nelson

AC/DC on track

Author : Chris Sutton
Publisher : Sonicbond Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1789523508
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (895 download)

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Download or read book AC/DC on track written by Chris Sutton and published by Sonicbond Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2024-07-29 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AC/DC are a global rock institution and big brand name. The secret to their success has always been that they are a rock ‘n’ roll band, pure and simple, undiluted by trends with a solid authenticity and no frills or pretentiousness. Chris Sutton examines the recorded output of the band in detail, helped by new interview material with former members, collaborators and friends in manager Michael Browning, drummers Peter Clack, Noel Taylor and Tony Currenti, engineer/producer Mike Fraser, logo designer Gerard Huerta, bassist Ian Hampton and engineer Dave Thoener. They have one of the world’s biggest-selling albums in Back In Black, but is it their best album, and which are their best songs? As well as commentary and analysis of every track on every studio album, space is also given to B-sides and out-takes, while the live albums and box sets are also discussed. The background to each album is also covered as the band navigate tragedy and setbacks with a determination to keep going – rock or bust! Whether you wish to revisit old favourites or learn about those gems you missed, AC/DC On Track is the essential guide to this legendary band’s music. Chris Sutton manages Smethwick Heritage Centre Museum and has written several publications for them. He has also written several plays. This book is his fourth for Sonicbond Publishing, with several more to follow. He lives in Great Malvern, UK.

Shadowtown

Author : John Lutz
Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1504051831
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Shadowtown written by John Lutz and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times–bestselling author of Single White Female delivers another gritty cop thriller with this sequel to The Eye. NYPD cops E. L. Oxman and Art Tobin, who hunted a serial killer in The Eye, are back with what may be their most bizarre case yet. Shadowtown is the hottest soap opera in the country, even after the most popular character—a vampire—is killed off. The writers had little choice after the accidental death of the actor who played him. But now a real-life villain wearing the TV vampire’s cape has committed murder, slaying a former New York cop who was working as a night watchman on the show’s soundstage. Meanwhile, actress Lana Spence, who portrays a femme fatale on the soap—and has ruined a few careers—has been receiving death threats for months. Could the murder and the nasty missives be related? Oxman and Tobin must sort through a cattle call of suspects to shine a spotlight on a crazed killer hiding in the shadows . . . New York Times– and USA Today–bestselling author John Lutz has been called “a major talent” by John Lescroart and “one of the masters” by Ridley Pearson. “Lutz offers up a heart-pounding roller coaster” (Jeffery Deaver) in his thrillers and “knows how to make you shiver” (Harlan Coben). Once again, he delivers an electrifying murder mystery that will keep you riveted until the last page.

Into the Hinterlands

Author : David Drake
Publisher : Baen Publishing Enterprises
ISBN 13 : 161824826X
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (182 download)

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Download or read book Into the Hinterlands written by David Drake and published by Baen Publishing Enterprises. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning a new series from a military science fiction master with over 3 million books in print. A young hero comes of age in the crucible of war and galactic struggle. When Allen Allenson, scion of a noble family that has fallen on hard times, gets a mission to roust the power-hungry Terrans from a "wild" star sector where they're encroaching, he jumps at the chance to show his individual worth, improve his family's fortunes¾and gather enough lucre to make a good marriage. But the wily Terrans are not so easily persuaded by a young colonial they think of as a "rube." Worse, "Riders"¾the being who naturally ply the wilderness between the stars, are playing their own deadly political games¾against the Terrans, against the colonials, and against one young greenhorn commander in particular: naf young Allen, whom they figure they can manipulate to do their bidding. The one thing nobody has counted on is the fact that Allen, while young and inexperienced, happens to be a hero in the making much to his own amazement. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

Last Call for Blackford Oakes

Author : William F. Buckley
Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1504038029
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Last Call for Blackford Oakes written by William F. Buckley and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The brilliant CIA agent goes up against infamous Soviet spy Kim Philby in this “lively, entertaining” Cold War thriller (Publishers Weekly). Blackford “Blackie” Oakes is the greatest spy in American history, but he’s no longer allowed behind enemy lines. As the former director of covert operations for the CIA, he knows too much to risk falling into enemy hands. But something has come up that requires him to go farther behind the Iron Curtain than he ever has before—and if he’s captured, he’ll have no choice but to take his own life. But Blackie doesn’t mind; he’s always wanted a chance to die for his country. Previously, a team of assassins had targeted Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev, and Blackie acted on secret orders from President Ronald Reagan himself to save the Russian’s life. Now, Gorbachev is in danger once again, and his death could reignite the Cold War just as it’s coming to a close. To avert World War III, Blackie infiltrates Moscow, where he comes face-to-face with the Soviets’ own master of espionage: notorious defector Harold Adrian Russell “Kim” Philby. Witty and urbane, and featuring an unforgettable cast of characters both real and imagined, Last Call for Blackford Oakes is a delightful ending to one of the greatest espionage sagas in history.