New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jay Crownover returns with a heart-stopping new series... Welcome to the Point. There's a difference between a bad boy and a boy who's bad . A criminal, a thug, and a brawler, he's the master of bad choices, until one such choice landed him in prison for five years.
It was the year the Cold War first thawed, the space race accelerated, feminism and civil rights exploded, President Kennedy's assassination numbed the world, and the Beatles and Bob Dylan emerged as the poster boys and prophet, respectively, of a revolution that changed everything. It was the year when youth, for the first time in history, became a commercial and cultural force with the power to shape society.1963 is the first book to recount the kinetic story of the Youth Quake movement?the liberation of youth through music, fashion, and the arts?told in the voices of those at the forefront, from Keith Richards to Eric Clapton, Mary Quant to Vidal Sassoon, Graham Nash to Peter Frampton, Alan Parker to Gay Talese, Stevie Nicks to Norma Kamali, and many more. A fast-paced, historical eyewitness account, it is also an inspiration to anyone in search of a passion, an identity, and a dream.
The complete collected short fiction - fifteen stories and novellas in all - of one of the most critically acclaimed writers of our time - including works previously collected in Novelty and Antiquities (both out of print), a new novella previously available only as a limited edition chapbook, and three other short stories.
Edgy, sexy, endlessly exciting. Give me a dangerous, seductive Lisa Marie Rice hero any day or night.New York Times bestselling author Shannon McKennaLisa Marie Rice delivers sizzling, heart-stopping, breathtakingly sensuous romance featuring heroes with nerves of steeland bodies to match! With Heart of Danger, the author of Into the Crossfire (a Cosmopolitan Magazine Red Hot Read) kicks off a blistering new series featuring covert military operatives who operate under the radartheir birth certificates destroyed, all traces of their civilian and military pasts wiped out. These are the men of Ghost Ops, who possess astonishing skills in the line of dutyand in the bedroom! Readers of top quality erotic romantic suspense, the devoted fans of Lora Leigh and Lori Foster, will thrill to this electrifying tale of a beautiful doctor searching for a vanished elite soldiera mysterious warrior who brings passion, ecstasy, and danger into her world.
Everyone knows the New Testament begins with the Gospel of Matthew, but how many know Matthew was actually one of the later books to be written? (It wasn't even the first Gospel!) But Evolution of the Word is not your typical New Testament.Marcus J. Borg, esteemed Bible scholar and bestselling author, shakes up the order of the New Testament as we know it by putting the books in a completely new order?the order in which they were written. By doing so, Evolution of the Word allows us to read these documents in their historical context. For the first time, see how the core ideas of Christianity took shape and developed over time.Borg surveys what we know of the Jewish community of Jesus followers who passed on their stories orally. Into this context emerges the apostle Paul, whose seven authentic letters become the first collected writings that would later become the New Testament. Borg offers helpful introductions for each book so that as we read through these biblical documents, spanning over a century in time, we see afresh what concerns and pressures shaped this movement as it evolved into a new religion.In this groundbreaking format, Borg reveals how a radical and primitive apocalyptic Jewish faith slowly became more comfortable with the world, less Jewish, and more pre- occupied with maintaining power and control. Evolution of the Word promises to change forever how we think about this historic work.
When sickly little Bob was born at Maryland State Aquarium's Marine Mammal Pavilion, no one thought he would survive. But soon he was leaping high into the air and performing tricks. Then, one day, Bob jumped into more trouble than any other dolphin in the history of the aquarium.
Inspired by true events, the New York Times bestselling novel The Girl Who Came Home is the poignant story of a group of Irish emigrants aboard RMS Titanica seamless blend of fact and fiction that explores the tragedy's impact and its lasting repercussions on survivors and their descendants.Ireland, 1912. Fourteen members of a small village set sail on RMS Titanic, hoping to find a better life in America. For seventeen-year-old Maggie Murphy, the journey is bittersweet. Though her future lies in an unknown new place, her heart remains in Ireland with Samus, the sweetheart she left behind. When disaster strikes, Maggie is one of the lucky few passengers in steerage who survives. Waking up alone in a New York hospital, she vows never to speak of the terror and panic of that terrible night ever again.Chicago, 1982. Adrift after the death of her father, Grace Butler struggles to decide what comes next. When her Great Nana Maggie shares the painful secret she harbored for almost a lifetime about the Titanic, the revelation gives Grace new directionand leads her and Maggie to unexpected reunions with those they thought lost long ago.
Explains how to select a first-rate foreign policy team, how to avoid the pitfalls that plagued earlier presidents, how to ensure that decisions, once carefully made, are successfully implemented, and how to employ the full range of tools available to a president to persuade other countries to support US objectives.
Profiles CEOs who are icons in and after their lifetimes. This title features CEOs who were not candidates for sainthood. Many of them knew 'god' only as a prefix to - 'dammit'. But they were devoted to their businesses, not just to their egos and their personal bank accounts and yachts.
Pregnant, newly married, and living with her in-laws, Lily Austin writes a play about famed nineteenth-century British explorer Mary Kingsley and finds inspiration in her subject's writings, which include a cache of letters written to an unnamed woman of the future. Reader's Guide available. Reprin
The husband of the author of The Bitch in the House presents a collection of straight-talking, original essays by such contributors as David Gates, Vince Passaro, and Anthony Swofford on the motivations and pet peeves of today's men. Reader's Guide available. Reprint. 40,000 first printing.
"Integrating the wisdom of ancient mystics and the insights of contemporary thinkers, May examines the spiritual longings that are often hidden and controlled by society's pressures and expectations."?Publishers Weekly
A young Amish woman harbors a difficult secret. Does she dare share the truth with the man she hopes to marry?Elsie Keim doesn't want to be left behind. Her twin sister, Viola, and her older brother, Roman, have both found love and are building lives of their own. But Elsie? She's still stuck at home, being treated like a child. No one seems to consider her a capable woman?all they see are the thick lenses of her glasses, constant reminders that Elsie suffers from keratoconus and is slowly going blind.Elsie knows there's much more to her than her disease. That's why when a new neighbor, Landon Troyer, shows some interest in her, she doesn't want anything to scare him away . . . even if it means keeping her condition a secret.Landon is ready to start a new life and feels like Elsie may just be the right woman to start it with. But when Roman steps in and shares the truth about Elsie's illness, Landon is floored. His job is demanding and takes him away from home, sometimes for days at a time. How could he keep up with his responsibilities and take care of Elsie?A riveting conclusion to the Days of Redemption series, Eventide reveals the power of love to illuminate even the darkest paths and how faith, family, and forgiveness can forge through any obstacle.
The classic bestseller on socializing?now fully updated for social interactions in a digital ageHow to Work a Room® is the classic bestselling book on improving communication and socializing skills, and using them to create and leverage connections. This Silver Anniversary Edition is fully revised and updated to include the role of technology and social media in networking, as well as Susan RoAne's proven tips for using digital strategies to your advantage?plus practical hints for starting conversations and strengthening rapport with strangers. How to Work a Room®: The 25th Anniversary Edition is a vital tool for business professionals, job seekers and career changers of all ages.
Transform your idea into a script; get your film, script, or performance seen by the right people; finance your production--Cover.
To solve the crime of the century, she'll have to go back in time....Welcome to Star Island, where Miami's wealthiest residents lead private lives behind the tall gates of their sprawling mansions.
In this fast-paced dystopian thrill ride from New York Timesbestselling author Amy Tintera, perfect for fans ofThe Hunger Games,Legend, andDivergent, a seventeen-year-old girl returns from death as a Reboot and is trained as an elite crime-fighting soldier . . . until she is given an order she refuses to obey.Wren Connolly died five years ago, only to Reboot after 178 minutes. Now she is one of the deadliest Reboots around . . . unlike her newest trainee, Callum 22, who is practically still human. As Wren tries to teach Callum how to be a soldier, his hopeful smile works its way past her defenses. Unfortunately, Callums big heart also makes him a liability, and Wren is ordered to eliminate him. To save Callum, Wren will have to risk it all.Wrens captivating voice and unlikely romance with Callum will keep readers glued to the page in Amy Tinteras high-stakes alternate reality, and diving straight into its action-packed sequel, Rebel.Dont miss Amy Tinteras new fantasy series, Ruinedfull of epic stakes, sweeping romance, hidden identities, and scheming siblings.
No mere legends or cliches ("Herculean task," "Pandora's box," "Achilles heel," etc.), these classic stories offer profound and manifold lessons, providing the first sustained attempt to answer fundamental human questions concerning "the good life," the burden of mortality, and how to find one's place in the world.
The great American story of three brothers?Joltin' Joe, Dom, and Vince Dimaggio?and the great American game, baseball, that would consume their livesMore than three hundred fifty sets of brothers have played in the major leagues since the 1870s. But few have had the skill, the charisma, or the success of the DiMaggio brothers. In The DiMaggios, journalist Tom Clavin draws on a wealth of source materials, interviews with family members and teammates, and in-depth reporting to reveal how three kids from an immigrant family of eleven found their way to the upper echelons of American sports and popular culture. A vivid portrait of a family and the ways in which their shifting fortunes and status shaped their relationships, it is also a transporting exploration of an era and a culture, using our national pastime, baseball, as a lens to view and understand American society in the twentieth century.
Once through the dark door, there is no turning back. . . .A year ago, Angela Mathers, a talented artist with a tortured soul, enrolled at the Westwood Academy and encountered the angels who haunted her dreams. Then she discovered the dark truth: she is the Archon, a being of supreme power who will determine the fate of the universe. But with such power comes great danger, and for every force seeking to aid Angela there is another burning to stop her. After a scheming demon kidnaps the Book of Raziel?personified by Angela's friend Sophia?Angela must find her way through a nightmarish game and enter the Door to Hell to rescue her only friend before it is too late. The haunting gothic tale started in Archon continues with Covenant?a mesmerizing work of the paranormal in which a young woman discovers that she is caught in a labyrinth of intrigue where angels, demons, and all the creatures between Heaven and Hell will stop at nothing to possess her.The perilous fate of both realms rests on her success.
Outlaw by acclaimed author Michael Streissguth follows the stories of three legends as they redefined country music: Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson.Streissguth delves into the country music scene in the late 60s and early 70s, when these rebels found themselves in Music City writing songs and vying for record deals. Channeling the unrest of the times, all three Country Music Hall of Famers resisted the music industrys unwritten rules and emerged as leaders of the outlaw movement that ultimately changed the recording industry.Outlaw offers a broad portrait of the outlaw movement in Nashville that includes a diverse secondary cast of characters, such as Johnny Cash, Rodney Crowell, Kinky Friedman, and Billy Joe Shaver, among others.With archival photographs throughout, Outlaw is a comprehensive examination of a fascinating shift in country music, and the three unbelievably talented musicians who forged the way.
Who Is Mark Twain? is a collection of twenty six wickedly funny, thought-provoking essays by Samuel Langhorne Clemensaka Mark Twainnone of which have ever been published before, and all of which are completely contemporary, amazingly relevant, and gut-bustingly hilarious.
A memoir that presents an alternative portrayal of Norman Mailer, a writer who is frequently described as controversial, combative, and verbose. It depicts that Mailer is a comparatively temperate, comprehensive man whose quirky, human qualities far outweigh the disquieting legend.
Rie, the daughter of the house of Omura, has always been fascinated by her family's sake business, even though it is considered unwomanly to take an interest in male concerns and especially bad luck for a woman to even enter a sake brewing house. Her job is to marry well so that her parents can pass down the business to another generation.
But juggling auditions and the rest of her life turns out to be harder than Zee thought. Is being a star worth it?Fans of the Dork Diaries will snap up the fifth book in this tween illustrated series about a twelve-year-old girl trying to survive middle school.
Colin Powell, one of Americas most admired public figures, reveals the principles that have shaped his life and career in this inspiring and engrossing memoir.A beautiful companion to his previous memoir, the #1 New York Times bestseller My American Journey, Powells It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership is a trove of wisdom for anyone hoping to achieve their goals and turn their dreams into reality.A message of strength and endurance from a man who has dedicated his life to public service, It Worked for Me is a book with the power to show readers everywhere how to achieve a more fulfilling life and career.
In Shot All to Hell, Mark Lee Gardner, author of the critically acclaimed To Hell on a Fast Horse, re-creates the most famous bank robbery of all time, involving the legendary James-Younger gang's final shocking holdup?the infamous Northfield Raid?and the thrilling two-week chase that followed. Gardner takes us inside Northfield's First National Bank and outside to the streets as Jesse James and his band of outlaws square off against the heroic citizens who risked their lives to defeat America's most daring criminals. A galloping true tale of frontier justice featuring audacious outlaws and intrepid heroes, Shot All to Hell is a riveting slice of Wild West history that continues to fascinate today.
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