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The Martini Shot

Author : George Pelecanos
Publisher : Little, Brown
ISBN 13 : 0316284394
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (162 download)

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Download or read book The Martini Shot written by George Pelecanos and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Short stories and a novella from one of crime fiction's most revered writers. Whether they're cops or conmen, savage killers or creative types, gangsters or God-fearing citizens, George Pelecanos' characters are always engaged in a fight for their lives. They fight to advance or simply to survive; they fight against odds, against enemies, even against themselves. In this, his first collection of stories, the acclaimed novelist introduces readers to a vivid and eclectic cast of combatants. A seasoned claims investigator tracks a supposedly dead man from Miami to Brazil, only to be thrown off his game by a kid from the local slum. An aging loser takes a last stab at respectability by becoming a police informant. A Greek-American couple adopts an interracial trio of sons and then struggles to keep their family together, giving us a stirring bit of background on one of Pelecanos' most beloved protagonists, Spero Lucas. In the title novella - which takes its name from Hollywood slang for the last shot of the day, the one that comes before the liquor shots begin - we go behind the scenes of a television cop show, where a writer gets caught up in a drama more real than anything he could have conjured for a script. By turns heartbreaking and humane, brutal and funny, these finely constructed tales expose the violence and striving beneath the surface of any city and within any human heart. Tough, sexy, fast-paced, and crackling with energy, The Martini Shot is Pelecanos at his very best.

The Martini Shot

Author : Peter Craig
Publisher : Harper Perennial
ISBN 13 : 9780688175818
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (758 download)

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Download or read book The Martini Shot written by Peter Craig and published by Harper Perennial. This book was released on 2000-02-02 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hilarious and compelling send-up of a Hollywood celebrity and his family, written by the son of one of Hollywood's biggest families. "The martini shot" is film slang for the wrap shot in a movie, the signal to strike the set and celebrate with a stiff drink. But aging action film star Charlie West doesn't need an occasion -- the empty booze bottles in Charlie's closet risk crowding out the skeletons. Little does Charlie know that salvation is on the way in the unlikeliest of forms. Matt Ravendahl, Charlie's illegitimate teenage son and an unforgettable character, is on his way to L.A. in search of acceptance from the father he never knew. When Matt reaches L.A. he must first overcome the doubts of his half sister, Ava, and soon the two form a memorable bond and a commitment to help Charlie confront his demons. With great elan, novelist Peter Craig shows how a family on the brink of dissolution reaches out and pulls together at the last possible moment. The novel's rollicking conclusion, a road trip that is part Beat generation, part National Enquirer, will leave readers cheering for more. "The martini shot" is film slang for the wrap shot in a movie, the signal to strike the set and celebrate with a stiff drink. But aging action film star Charlie West doesn't need an occasion -- the empty booze bottles in Charlie's closet risk crowding out the skeletons. Little does Charlie know that salvation is on the way in the unlikeliest of forms. Matt Ravendahl, Charlie's illegitimate teenage son and an unforgettable character, is on his way to L.A. in search of acceptance from the father he never knew. When Matt reaches L.A. he must first overcome the doubts of his half sister, Ava, and soon the two form a memorable bond and a commitment to help Charlie confront his demons. With great elan, novelist Peter Craig shows how a family on the brink of dissolution reaches out and pulls together at the last possible moment. The novel's rollicking conclusion, a road trip that is part Beat generation, part National Enquirer, will leave readers cheering for more. "The martini shot" is film slang for the wrap shot in a movie, the signal to strike the set and celebrate with a stiff drink. But aging action film star Charlie West doesn't need an occasion -- the empty booze bottles in Charlie's closet risk crowding out the skeletons. Little does Charlie know that salvation is on the way in the unlikeliest of forms. Matt Ravendahl, Charlie's illegitimate teenage son and an unforgettable character, is on his way to L.A. in search of acceptance from the father he never knew. When Matt reaches L.A. he must first overcome the doubts of his half sister, Ava, and soon the two form a memorable bond and a commitment to help Charlie confront his demons. With great elan, novelist Peter Craig shows how a family on the brink of dissolution reaches out and pulls together at the last possible moment. The novel's rollicking conclusion, a road trip that is part Beat generation, part National Enquirer, will leave readers cheering for more.

The Martini Cocktail

Author : Robert Simonson
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
ISBN 13 : 0399581219
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (995 download)

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Download or read book The Martini Cocktail written by Robert Simonson and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book in decades to celebrate and explore the history of the most iconic of classic cocktails, the martini, with 50 recipes. JAMES BEARD AWARD FINALIST • WINNER OF THE TALES OF THE COCKTAIL SPIRITED AWARD® • IACP AWARD FINALIST • “Simonson’s a fleet-footed writer, and his thumbnail history is easily satisfying without getting into the weeds. . . . This is a no-brainer for martini enthusiasts.”—Publishers Weekly A classic martini includes gin, vermouth, sometimes bitters, a lemon twist or olive, and lots of opinions—it’s these opinions that New York Times cocktail writer Robert Simonson uncovers in his exploration of the long and tangled history of the classic martini and its subtle variations. The book features examples of age-old recipes, such as the first martini recipe published in 1888, modern versions created by some of the world’s best bartenders, and martinis sought out by enthusiasts around the world, from Dukes Bar at the Dukes Hotel London to Musso and Frank Grill in Los Angeles. In The Martini Cocktail, you’ll discover everything you need to know about what components make a great martini, as well as a collection of 50 recipes to create your own drinks (and form your own opinions) at home.

Blood Father

Author : Peter Craig
Publisher : Hachette Books
ISBN 13 : 1401382169
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Blood Father written by Peter Craig and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2005-03-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the highly praised author of Hot Plastic, a gripping, suspenseful novel about a young woman being chased by her violent past, and the flawed father forced to come to the rescue. It's been three years since Lydia Carson ran away from her privileged home in West Los Angeles. Just 17 years old, she's gotten involved with an older man who supplements his income with shady, mysterious activities. One afternoon Lydia finds herself guarding the back door of a house in Topanga Canyon during a shakedown. As murderous violence erupts, Lydia herself becomes a target. She escapes down a creek and through the hillsides to the shore--alone, destitute, and frightened. Her last option is John Link, her blood father, who has just come off a long prison sentence for violent crimes of his own. Link jumps at the chance to rescue his daughter, but after several days he realizes that her situation is far more dangerous and complicated than he thought. Link is forced to return to his former wild lifestyle in order to protect his daughter, revisiting dangerous former allies and hideouts. In the process, a father and daughter begin to find each other--and the danger that might consume them.

Dirty Martini

Author : J. A. Konrath
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 1401388159
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Dirty Martini written by J. A. Konrath and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2007-07-03 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest "entertaining," "tangy," and "hilarious" Jack Daniels mystery from Anthony, Macavity, and Gumshoe Award finalist J.A. Konrath In Whiskey Sour, Chicago police Lieutenant Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels hunted down a killer dubbed "The Gingerbread Man." In Bloody Mary, she busted a psychopath with a penchant for dismemberment. In Rusty Nail, it was a serial killer with a doozy of a family tree. And now, in Dirty Martini, Jack faces her toughest adversary yet: a sicko who's poisoning the city's food supply. Can she catch him -- and decide whether to accept boyfriend Latham's surprise proposal -- without destroying both her reputation and her sanity

The Martini Shot

Author : Talece Brown
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781496073129
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (731 download)

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Download or read book The Martini Shot written by Talece Brown and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-03-08 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maggie Connell has beauty, brains, talent and training. Unfortunately, none of that is needed to make a movie. This is the story of a girl, a city, and the world of Indie Film. It is a fairy tale.

The Martini-Henry Rifle

Author : Stephen Manning
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1780965087
Total Pages : 165 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book The Martini-Henry Rifle written by Stephen Manning and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-20 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The breech-loading, single-shot .458in Martini-Henry rifle has become a symbol of both the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 and the numerous battles in Egypt and the Sudan in 1884–85, but continued to be used by both British and colonial troops well into the 20th century. Its invention and introduction into British service were in direct response to the success of the Prussian Dreyse needle gun, which demonstrated that the breech-loading rifle offered faster loading, improved accuracy and superior range; significantly, the weapon could be loaded and fired from a prone position, thus offering the rifleman greater security on the battlefield. Due to the longevity of service, many Martini-Henry rifles survive today, both in museums and in private collections, and the weapon is highly prized by shooting enthusiasts. Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork and an array of arresting first-hand accounts and written by an authority on warfare in the Victorian era, this engaging study tells the story of the powerful Martini-Henry and its impact on the battlefield, from the Anglo-Zulu War to the opening months of World War I.

Drinking French

Author : David Lebovitz
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
ISBN 13 : 1607749297
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book Drinking French written by David Lebovitz and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TALES OF THE COCKTAIL SPIRITED AWARD® WINNER • IACP AWARD FINALIST • The New York Times bestselling author of My Paris Kitchen serves up more than 160 recipes for trendy cocktails, quintessential apéritifs, café favorites, complementary snacks, and more. Bestselling cookbook author, memoirist, and popular blogger David Lebovitz delves into the drinking culture of France in Drinking French. This beautifully photographed collection features 160 recipes for everything from coffee, hot chocolate, and tea to Kir and regional apéritifs, classic and modern cocktails from the hottest Paris bars, and creative infusions using fresh fruit and French liqueurs. And because the French can't imagine drinking without having something to eat alongside, David includes crispy, salty snacks to serve with your concoctions. Each recipe is accompanied by David's witty and informative stories about the ins and outs of life in France, as well as photographs taken on location in Paris and beyond. Whether you have a trip to France booked and want to know what and where to drink, or just want to infuse your next get-together with a little French flair, this rich and revealing guide will make you the toast of the town.

Big Bad-Ass Book of Shots

Author : Paul Knorr
Publisher : Running Press Adult
ISBN 13 : 9780762419012
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Big Bad-Ass Book of Shots written by Paul Knorr and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2004-09-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's a hip, authoritative guide to shots, shooters, and slammers, destined to become the twenty-something barfly's bible. Totally indulgent, unabashedly devoted to silly, free-spirited fun, it's packaged in a chunky format. And it's sure to eliminate the competition because of the astonishing volume and variety of recipes: more than 1,400 recipes include such college standards as the Body Shot, Jello Shot, Tequila Slammer, and Lemon Drop, plus hundreds of wild and crazy variations. Recipes are accompanied by photographs of highly collectible shot glasses, emblazoned with all manner of images and mottoes.

The Man Who Came Uptown

Author : George Pelecanos
Publisher : Mulholland Books
ISBN 13 : 0316479810
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (164 download)

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Download or read book The Man Who Came Uptown written by George Pelecanos and published by Mulholland Books. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling and Emmy-nominated writer behind HBO's We Own This City: a "gripping, surprisingly soulful" mystery about an ex-offender who must choose between the man who got him out and the woman who showed him another path (Entertainment Weekly). Michael Hudson spends the long days in prison devouring books given to him by the prison's librarian, a young woman named Anna who develops a soft spot for her best student. Anna keeps passing Michael books until one day he disappears, suddenly released after a private detective manipulated a witness in Michael's trial. Outside, Michael encounters a Washington, D.C. that has changed a lot during his time locked up. Once shady storefronts are now trendy beer gardens and flower shops. But what hasn't changed is the hard choice between the temptation of crime and doing what's right. Trying to balance his new job, his love of reading, and the debt he owes to the man who got him released, Michael struggles to figure out his place in this new world before he loses control. Smart and fast-paced, The Man Who Came Uptown brings Washington, D.C. to life in a high-stakes story of tough choices.

Martini Shot

Author : Clive Rosengren
Publisher : An Eddie Collins Mystery
ISBN 13 : 9781603817608
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (176 download)

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Download or read book Martini Shot written by Clive Rosengren and published by An Eddie Collins Mystery. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eddie Collins, private eye and part-time Hollywood actor, is hired by ageing actor, Sam Roth, to locate his disowned son, Jack Callahan. Roth hopes to reconcile their relationship before his "Martini Shot" last scene of the day, as he is in his 90s. While working the Roth case, Eddie receives a letter from his daughter's adoptive parents, that she would like to meet him and find out more about her mom. In spite of his uncertainty, Eddie agrees to meet her. What will this relationship lead to in the future and what will all parties make of it? Only time will tell. Eddie locates Callahan, leading to a father and son meeting. However, he later gets a call from Roth, informing him that his son has been found, bludgeoned to death. Sam asks Eddie to find out what has happened to Jack. Eddie investigates Jack's life, hoping to find clues to the murder. Little does he know that upon discovering the murderer, his own life will hang in the balance. Book 4 of the Eddie Collins Mystery Series.

Movie Speak

Author : Tony Bill
Publisher : Workman Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0761156305
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (611 download)

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Download or read book Movie Speak written by Tony Bill and published by Workman Publishing Company. This book was released on 2009-01-08 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Movie Speak won’t guarantee you a job, but having a knowledge of the industry terms will fool everyone into thinking you own the place.” — Steven Spielberg “Finally a book that celebrates the process—the dynamic web of people, technique, and artistry—underneath every foot of celluloid.” —Jodie Foster Uncover the secret language of movie-making in a handbook for film buffs and language-lovers, as well as anyone who aspires to break into the business, with hundreds of essential terms, explained. Opening a window into the fascinatingly technical, odd, colorful, and mysterious working language of movies, Oscar-winning producer, actor, and director Tony Bill sheds light on the hugely complex process of making a film, as well as on the hierarchies between the cast and crew and the on-set etiquette of any movie production. From why the Assistant Director calls “wrap” to the real reason Hollywood stars began wearing sunglasses, Movie Speak offers tricks of the trade learned over decades in Hollywood—to help you crack the code of the movie business.

Jelly Shot Test Kitchen

Author : Michelle Palm
Publisher : Running Press Adult
ISBN 13 : 9780762440542
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book Jelly Shot Test Kitchen written by Michelle Palm and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2011-05-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Remember jello shots of days of yore? They're all grown up, and are sporting a sophisticated new look! "Jelly Shots" are classic cocktails reinvented as sassy, gelatin shots--perfect, jewel-like squares, sans cup, which any adult would be proud to serve at their next dinner party. From Cosmopolitans, Tequila Sunrises, and Mojitos to Gimlets and Chocolate Martinis, Jelly Shot Test Kitchen is a guide to making gelatin versions of favorite libations. Armed with only a saucepan, a cake pan, and a sharp knife (and ingredients!), readers can be well on their way to a gorgeous batch of Jelly Shots.

Shot of Tequila

Author : Joe Konrath
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781453885765
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (857 download)

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Download or read book Shot of Tequila written by Joe Konrath and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Several million bucks, stolen from the mob, all caught on video, with no chance of redemption. Now one man must face the entire Chicago Outfit, a group of hardened Mafia enforcers, a psychotic bookie, the most dangerous hitman on earth, and Detective Jacqueline Daniels. His name is Tequila. And he likes those odds.

Star Trek Cocktails

Author : Glenn Dakin
Publisher : Eaglemoss
ISBN 13 : 1858759684
Total Pages : 139 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (587 download)

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Download or read book Star Trek Cocktails written by Glenn Dakin and published by Eaglemoss. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set your taste-buds to stunned! These Cosmic recipes will take you where no one has gone before. They're cocktails, Jim, but not as you know them.... The perfect holiday gift for the Star Trek fan in your life! Have you ever longed for a taste of Romulan Ale? Or pined for the mellowing effect of Dr McCoy's Mint Julep? Perhaps a Fuzzy Tribble would get you purring? Or a soothing sip of Captain Picard's Earl Grey Martini? This voyage into the future of stylish drinking is a must for all Star Trek - and cocktail - fans. With a galaxy of illustrations, and a witty garnish of quotations, this book will help you celebrate your favorite show. Mix the classic cocktails served on Starfleet starships throughout the Federation! Picard, Kirk, McCoy, Scotty, Quark, and more - try out each crew member's favorite!

One-Shot Deal

Author : Gerald Petievich
Publisher : Gerald Petievich
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 61 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book One-Shot Deal written by Gerald Petievich and published by Gerald Petievich. This book was released on 1983 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charles Carr, a U.S. Treasury agent, discovers a scheme to counterfeit millions in Treasury notes on stolen government security paper.

The Savoy Cocktail Book

Author : Harry Craddock
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
ISBN 13 : 0486835189
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (868 download)

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Download or read book The Savoy Cocktail Book written by Harry Craddock and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2018-10-17 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate bartender's book, this richly illustrated hardcover compilation of 750 recipes comprises non-alcoholic drinks as well as sours, toddies, flips, slings, fizzes, coolers, rickeys, juleps, punches, and other refreshments.