Eighteen original stories about the "lives" of the undeadFrom vampires to mummy con artists, this lively collection explores the many forms the undead can take in stories that range from the chilling to the hysterical. There are those who people the Afterlife, others who wander the lands of the living in ghostly form, and even those who walk about in the flesh.For anyone who's ever wondered if the grass is greener on the other side of this mortal coil, this collection will provide a wide range of intriguing answers from those who are undead...and loving it! Views: 45
Now in paperback, after five hardcover printings, Tommy James's wild and entertaining true story of his career—part rock & roll fairytale, part valentine to a bygone era, and part mob epic—that "reads like a music-industry version of Goodfellas" (The Denver Post).Everyone knows the hits: "Hanky Panky," "Mony Mony," "I Think We're Alone Now," "Crimson and Clover," "Crystal Blue Persuasion." All of these songs, which epitomize great pop music of the late 1960s, are now widely used in television and film and have been covered by a diverse group of artists from Billy Idol to Tiffany to R.E.M. Just as compelling as the music itself is the life Tommy James lived while making it. James tells the incredible story, revealing his complex and sometimes terrifying relationship with Roulette Records and Morris Levy, the legendary Godfather of the music business. Me, the Mob, and the Music is a fascinating portrait of this swaggering, wildly creative... Views: 45
Cynthia Eden delves into the dark realms of the Others, where desires and dangerous games await the unsuspecting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Assistant DA Erin Jerome has a secret. Make that two. One: She’s not entirely human — she’s Other, desperately trying to keep her supernatural strength under wraps. Two: she’s got a killer stalking her — an Other rogue set on “gifting” her bloody corpses, not to mention nights lying awake in terror. Small wonder she’s been having bad luck with men. But the bounty hunter on her new case isn’t worried about any of that. Jude Donovan is a shapeshifter himself, and the new DA’s midnight hair and addictive scent tell him all he thinks he needs to know: She’s gorgeous, she’s definitely not human, and she’s bringing out the animal in him in a really good way. He might have to track a psychotic Other stalker through half of Louisiana. But he might also get the chance to watch Erin’s wild side come out and play. Views: 45
As a counselor for a professional dating service, Cassie Bernard specializes in helping other people find their perfect mates. But her own love life is in a shambles. As a submissive, Cassie had hoped the self-professed dominant she met online would be provide her the love and limits she secretly desired for so long. But when her boyfriend loses interest, Cassie feels neglected and betrayed.
Then Gavin Peterson calls the dating service, and Cassie knows right away that this is the type of man who wants more than just a role-playing relationship. Gavin is the real deal. So Cassie sets up the perfect date for Gavin with Lola, whom she describes as just the submissive woman Gavin`s looking for. But there is no Lola, and when Cassie poses as someone else to meet her dream man, her trick not only puts her odds with her tyrannical boss but threatens to ruin any chance she has for happiness.
Will Cassie be able to untangle the web of deception in time to salvage both her job and her Valentine`s Day? Or will she end up truly being taken in hand, only to find it`s far different from the role playing she`s used to? Views: 45
The iconic Molly Ringwald shares intimate stories and candid advice in this fun, stylish, and sexy girlfriend's guide to lifeTo her millions of fans, Molly Ringwald will forever be sixteen. As the endearing and witty star of the beloved John Hughes classics Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Pretty in Pink, Molly defined teenage angst, love, and heartbreak. While remembered eternally as the enviable high school princess Claire, or the shy, vulnerable Samantha, Molly has just celebrated her fortieth birthday. Facing a completely new, angst-inducing time in her life, she is embracing being a woman, wife, mother of three, actress, and best friend with her trademark style, candor, and humor.In Getting the Pretty Back, Molly encourages every woman to become "the sexiest, funniest, smartest, best-dressed, and most confident woman that you can be." She shares personal anecdotes and entertaining insights about the... Views: 45
Former subprime lender Richard Bitner once worked in an industry that started out helping disadvantaged customers but collapsed due to greed, lack of financial control and willful ignorance. In Confessions of a Subprime Lender: An Insider's Tale of Greed, Fraud, and Ignorance, he reveals the truth about how the subprime lending business spiraled out of control, pushed home prices to unsustainable levels, and turned unqualified applicants into qualified borrowers through creative financing. Learn about the ways the mortgage industry can be fixed with his twenty suggestions for critical change. Views: 45
Product DescriptionThe suburbs of Denver were no place to stay during a zombie outbreak, even worse the nuclear fallout was making the place downright uninhabitable. Max and his companions needed to get out of town fast, before they joined the ranks of the living dead or the just good old fashioned dead. The four adults had four kids to look after too, so they loaded up the minivan and headed east. Why east? It was true that would take them past the worst of the radioactive fallout, however the other ways out of town were even worse. To the east was Max's old high school friend, Bill, who lived on a farm in Iowa. Tom, one of the survivors with the group, also had parents who lived in North Platte, which was a stop along the way. Maybe Iowa hadn't been hit as hard or perhaps the roads would be clear once they got to Nebraska? Out in Iowa Bill was just living his normal life, there was something going on in other parts of the country, some sort of violence, but when wasn't that the case? All too quickly his normal world came crashing down around him and he is forced to choose the least bad option out of many bad options in order to ensure the survival of his family. Views: 45
