Bücher von John Lawrence

Embark on gritty escapades with Cass Blue, the morally flexible New York P.I., navigating the seedy underbelly of Depression-era crime. Authored by John Lawrence, the Cass Blue series introduces a hard-boiled tough guy armed with a blackjack, unafraid to tackle the toughest cases with a relentless determination. A maverick in the eyes of both cops and criminals, Blue, aided by speakeasy owner Al Lascoine, confronts danger head-on, delivering justice with a side of sass. Dive into this collection of hard-hitting tales that capture the essence of Dime Detective's distinctive flavor, blending conventional plots with relentless action in the heart of 1930s New York.

Reem, the middle child and youngest son of a Kuwaiti millionaire and oil engineer has set out to conquer his own world. He will not inherit the bulk of his family's wealth. That honor goes to his older brother Rico. No, he must set his own path and achieve his own goals if he wants to make a mark in this life. Work hard and set goals for yourself Reem's French Canadian mother always said, but that did not account for what life was going to throw at Reem. A family vacation to California would set in motion not only Hard work, and goal setting for the young man but also heartache and despair.What is it about that Sunshine state? Why does it keep calling out to him. Attending the architectural program at USC would be one of the biggest goals Reem could set for himself, and just five years away. With an architectural degree Reem could change the landscape of his own country and make his mark forever, Reem thought to himself. With help from his uncle Dennis and a five-year goal, Reem finds himself achieving his goals.Falling in love, was not in the five-year plan but neither was skydiving for fun. Also hiding his true wealth and bodyguard from his college friends was something the five-year plan never mentioned. But the end of summer classes his junior year, August 2, 1990, all the goals and plans would be destroyed. Life had a new plan and a new goal for Reem. To save his family. The Iraq invasion of Kuwait had cut off all communication with his family. Have they been captured or killed? Or are they in hiding waiting for someone to rescue them? Maybe the American heroes will come in to save the day. The despair and anguish that is forming, it's almost too much for him to bear. With some of the college student body and, yes even roommates. Started protesting "No blood for oil" the anger builds up to a breaking point. What Reem does next will transform him into An American Hero.

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Since retiring in 1997, John Lawrence has been a reporter for his local newspaper for more than fifteen years and some of his more contentious articles are included here. Mr. Lawrence has been writing his journal for more than fifty years. This collection of his works contains many of the children's stories he wrote for his grandchildren. His stories feature their personas and vary from whodunits to little league baseball. Additionally, Mr. Lawrence has included significant moments in his intriguing biography, beginning with his own immigrant father. The untimely death of his mother at a relatively young age left an indelible mark and his writings reflect the trauma. There are also samples of Mr. Lawrence's poetry - both humorous and pithy, together with examples of his thought-provoking philosophical stories. Far-out science fiction lends some variance to your experience while reading this interesting little book. About the Author John Lawrence is now retired after working more than fifty years in the heavy construction industry. About thirty years ago he sold his business to his partner and went back to his first love as a hands-on, on-the-job Supervisor of Mechanical Trades. He helped to build and repair such entities as the World Trade Center after the 1993 bombing, the Stoney Brook Hospital and College Generating Facility, St. Francis Hospital, the LIPA Port Jefferson Generating Plant, Kennedy Airport Infrastructure and various roadway and sewage plant renovations and upgrades.

Chapters on Alliterative Verse is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1893.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

This heartfelt, hilarious, self-deprecating and candid memoir of stumbling through medical school, takes readers along for the journey of medical school. John''s transformation, from an uncertain liberal-arts student into a medical doctor, keeps the pages turning due to his entertaining, unique, and tongue-in cheek storytelling. From the challenge of being accepted into medical school; to memorizing human anatomy using ribald mnemonic devices; to delivering babies, John recounts what really goes on behind clinic doors. As if medical school was not challenging enough, John survived two traumatic brain injuries right before medical school started, leaving him exhausted, and without much short term memory. Memory and an ability to stay awake are two qualities you might value in medical school. Anyone who has experienced imposter syndrome, the idea that you are a complete fish out a water, or who does not belong, will appreciate John''s humor and vulnerability describing not fitting in too well to the academic and professional environment. Pre-med students might wish an early look into what life might be like training to be a doctor. Anyone who has experienced being treated by a doctor will enjoy seeing the reality of the medical system and how medical professionals are educated.

Not everyone chooses the streets. Sometimes, when everything is taken away, it's all that's left... The slums of Shindjin have long since been the champion of poverty. Violence and extortion are commonplace, where one's fate can literally be determined by a roll of the dice. A place where the fallout of these actions fall onto the shoulders of children. Shou and Jun are two such children, torn from the comfort of the lives they knew. Now thrust into an environment where organized crime IS law. With nowhere to turn, they're forced to become the very thing that ruined their lives.

This is the first comprehensive history of films made in or about Iowa. It reflects some twenty years of collecting, lecturing, and talking with some of Iowa's current generation of independent filmmakers. It covers the span from 1918 to 2013 and gives important background information on dozens of high profile films such as the STATE FAIR films of 1933 and 1945, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, FIELD OF DREAMS, and many others. It is designed as a companion for the State Historical Society's blockbuster "Hollywood in the Heartland" exhibition in Des Moines that is scheduled to run at least through 2016. The book has an interpretive essay covering the entire history as well as paragraph length descriptions of each film. A user-friendly feature is the Index of Films, which makes it easy to locate discussions of individual films. Marty Knepper is a featured commentator on video screens in the "Hollywood in the Heartland" exhibition.