Novelist Anne Bernays and biographer Justin Kaplan -- both native New Yorkers -- came of age in the 1950s, when the pent-up energies of the Depression years and World War II were at flood tide. Written in two separate voices, Back Then is thecandid, anecdotal account of these two children of privilege -- one from New York's East Side, the other from the West Side -- pursuing careers in publishing and eventually leaving to write their own books.Infused with intelligence and charm, Back Then is an elegant reflection on the transformative years in the lives of two young people and New York City. Marked by their youthful passions, this double memoir marries the authors' distinct literary styles with a riveting narrative that captures the density and texture of private, social, and working life in the 1950s. Views: 47
Anya Bressoff thinks she has found the answer to her prayers. The man she meets in San Francisco will take her all over the world. The first place he does take her is Russia after being warned to keep her out of Russia by her father, Dmitri Bresoff.Kidnapped, Anya finds she can only go east across Siberia to find her way home to Bressoff Island. Anya's family had no idea what has happened and are told she is dead. Will the man she overlooked still be waiting if she can get home?The man who has loved her for most of her life is heartbroken. If she can find her way home will she be forced to resume her marriage? Anya is determined to be free of her now unwanted husband, first she must get home. Views: 47
From Publishers WeeklyMickey Spillane's first three Mike Hammer mysteries I, the Jury; My Gun Is Quick; and Vengeance Is Mine! are collected in The Mike Hammer Collection: Volume 1, with an introduction by Shamus Award-winner Max Allan Collins, who finds "[s]omething personal...at the heart of every Spillane novel." Hammer is a foul-mouthed, violent vigilante and a sucker for beautiful damsels in distress, some of whom pull the wool over his eyes. With his trusty, sexy assistant Velda keeping him honest (sort of), he exacts revenge on racketeers, cheats and murderers. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Product DescriptionSEX AND VIOLENCE. Mickey Spillane, the tough-as-nails, bestselling publishing phenomenon knew what readers wanted. Now he's really letting them have it...times three. MIKE HAMMER-Spillane's ultimate creation, the original no-holds-barred private eye who became homicide's hottest anti-hero. THE MIKE HAMMER COLLECTION, VOLUME 1-the first-ever trade anthology of Spillane's masterpieces of literary mayhem. In one exciting collection, here are the first three novels featuring legendary detective Mike Hammer. I, the JuryMy Gun is QuickVengeance is Mine! Mickey Spillane is a master. (_The New York Times_) Mickey Spillane is the living master of the hard-boiled mystery. (_Detecting Men_) Views: 47
To the one who perhaps cared the most. In the twilight of the twentieth century, a young woman broods over a cryptic birthright, an inheritance addressed to her before she was born. Shaped by an abusive past, only the most intense sensations can unchain her heart. Meanwhile, a nameless, corroded sixties malcontent orbits the far point of his life. As his reason unravels, he pines for the redemption of an exhausted history. And in a darkening yesterday, William Seabrook, an all-but-forgotten writer of the Lost Generation - expatriate, explorer, suicide - wrestles with more remorse than one life can contain. Behind, and up ahead, and in-between these strange travelers, an old woman is dying in a decaying Victorian home. At the terminus of a full life, her memories warp and twist like the adjacent rooms, their doors remaining just a little bit ajar. In an odyssey that morphs extension and duration, blown upon storms of synchronicity, two improbable lovers ... Views: 47
THE AGENT: Marcus Waters, loner -- but not for long! THE MISSION: Keeping innocent beauty Jessica Burke safe until her kidnappers are found. THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE: Keeping himself from falling hard and fast for a woman too young -- and too innocent -- for this world-weary agent. He'd discovered her on a storm-swept beach, bruised, beautiful -- and in need of his protection. But sharing close quarters with sweet Jessica soon led to spiraling passion. And Marcus learned too late that this young beauty had entrusted him not only with her life -- but with her innocence. Now, as they waited out the danger together, Marcus battled an even greater enemy to his bachelor heart -- love! Views: 47
"NOTHING WILL GET IN THE WAY OF MY SEDUCTION." While investigating the attempted murder against beloved patriarch Joe Colton, hardened P.I. Austin McGrath made his own earth-shattering discovery -- an undeniable attraction to elusive beauty Rebecca Powell. This world-weary widower thought he knew women. But little did he know that his impromptu partner was guarding a secret as closely as her virginity. What would it take to bring the Colton foster daughter out of her shell and into his arms? Well, dammit, he was about to find out! After all, secrets were his specialty! Views: 47
Product DescriptionWANTED: people to serve as watchmen-sentinels who stand watch on behalf of our families, our churches and our nation. When you accept this assignment, you will be equipped both to discern the direction of the Lord of hosts and to be forewarned of the plans of the enemy to destroy us. Led by the Holy Spirit, you will pray a perimeter of protection about the Church and your loved ones; then you will unravel the schemes of the devil with strategic prayer. Are you willing to take on this critical role and play a key part in the Church's ultimate victory? Be on the alert! Read Watchman Prayer to learn more about the watchman's vital role-a role you can enter into. From the Back CoverWANTED: Mothers, fathers, laypeople, young people and leaders to serve as watchmen-sentinels who stand watch on behalf of our families, our churches an our nation. Accept this assignment and you will be equipped to discern the direction of the Lord of hosts and to be forewarned about the plans of the enemy. Led by the Holy Spirit, your strategic prayers can play a vital role in drawing a perimeter of protection around your loved ones. Are you willing to take on this critical role? Watchman Prayer will teach you all about the watchman’s vital role—a role into which you can enter. Views: 47
