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A Man Finds His Way by
Freddie Lee Johnson III (Ballantine, 2003)
An African-American professor faces an onslaught of troubles in his personal and professional life in Johnson's follow-up to his debut, Bittersweet.
Darius Collins's existence is an ongoing exercise in crisis management-his girlfriend dumps him as the novel opens, his relationship with his ex-wife amounts to a series of bitter skirmishes and he's thrust into the middle of some nasty racial politics at his Cleveland college when a group of students tries to enlist his support in bringing a notoriously anti-Semitic African-American leader to speak at the school.
Life goes completely haywire, though, when his adolescent son, Jarrod, is accused of rape and Collins learns that his ex-wife is a former lover of the corrupt politician who is trying to frame the boy.
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As We Lay by
Darlene Johnson (2003)
Indianapolis architect Breck Lawson has just received the call of her career: Eric Warren, a prominent property manager, has said that he is considering her to design a multicultural center in Boston. A contract with his firm would immediately put Breck in the who's who of the architectural world. It's just the break she's been waiting for. But it soon seems as though Eric Warren offers more than just a lucky business deal.
From the moment they first speak on the phone, Breck and Eric feel a connection. Breck learns all about Eric's devotion to his wife and son, as well as to his community. And she is able to open up to him about her personal life and romantic problems in a way she would normally never dare to in her competitive, male-dominated professional world. A friendship develops, and eventually turns into something deeper. Believing that her independence is intact, Breck is content to remain "the other woman," but she still moves to Boston to be closer to Eric. There they form a parallel family, and Breck secretly has his child.
A tragic accident abruptly cuts Breck off from Eric, and she soon learns that the survival of his first child, Darius, and the well-being of Eric's wife, Gaby, depend entirely on her÷and her willingness to reveal the secrets of the life she shares with him. But the truth could destroy her reputation, her business, and the lives ofthe two families. Breck must decide if she has what it takes to put it all on the line.
The Sound of Blue by Holly Payne
The mesmerizing tale of an American womanâs immersion in a land of refugees, from the critically acclaimed author of The Virginâs Knot
Evoking a stirring time and place, Holly Payneâs debut novel transported readers to the 1950s in a fascinating corner of the Near East. Her latest storyline takes us to an even more hypnotic set of circumstances, capturing one womanâs struggle to find freedom in the face of fateâs captivity.
Sara Foster has left America to teach English in one of southern Hungaryâs refugee camps. She discovers that one of her students is a celebrated Croatian composer and soon finds herself crossing the border to his war-torn homeland, determined to exonerate him. In a journey that takes her to Dubrovnik, a magnificent coastal town on the Balkan Riviera, Sara contemplates her own identity, struggling to understand why the regionâs ancient and extraordinary beauty belies a history of grief. As Sara unveils the secret of the composerâs escape, The Sound of Blue reveals poignant truths about the quests for refuge we all pursue. Bringing to life a world that readers seldom have the opportunity to see, Holly Payne has once again created a triumph of the heart and soul.
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To Pay Or Not To Pay by Stanley Hilton (Adams Media)
You no longer have to be held hostage by unscrupulous creditors and a mounting pile of debt. To Pay or Not to Pay is your arsenal for going to battle against credit card companies, banks, government and financial institutions, mortgage companies, student loans, the IRS, and other creditors. By learning the proven techniques in this invaluable book, you'll gain helpful insider secrets to avoiding bankruptcy and protecting your assets.
Learn how to:
- Overcome ruthless scare tactics and illegal "late fees" charged by credit card companies
- Legally disarm collection agencies
- Handle lawsuits and credit ruination-cross-complaints and counterclaims you can file against your creditor
- Pressure your creditors to "write-off" uncollectable debt and remove derogatory credit bureau information
To Pay or Not to Pay shows you how to turn the tables on creditors' scare tactics, buy time, and settle your debts for cents on the dollar-legally!
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Mr. S: My Life With Frank Sinatra by George Jacobs and William Stadiem (Harper Entertainment)
"As the right hand of Frank Sinatra from 1953 to 1968, George Jacobs
arguably had one of the coolest jobs in the world at the time when
Sinatra was the undisputed master of the entertainment universe.
Jacobs rose from his humble beginnings in New Orleans to join Sinatra
in the mansions of Beverly Hills, the penthouses of Manhattan, the
palaces of Europe, the pinnacles of world power. George Jacobs saw
it all, did it all." "Sinatra took Jacobs with him on the ride of
the century, from blacklist Hollywood to gangland Chicago to an
emerging Vegas to Camelot, not to mention dolce vita Rome and
swinging London. As a member of Sinatra's inner circle, Jacobs
drank with Ava Gardner, danced with Marilyn Monroe, massaged
John F. Kennedy, golfed with Sam Giancana, and played jazz with
the Prince of Monaco while his boss secretly pursued Princess
Grace. He also partied with Mia Farrow, but that one cost him
his job of a lifetime." Through the ring-a-ding-ding and the
stars, royals, politicians, moguls, and mobsters emerged a warm
and intimate relationship that reveals a complex Sinatra:
vulnerable and arrogant, charismatic and violent, loving and
disdainful, confident and painfully self-conscious.
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The New York Cabbie Coockbook by Mary Ellen Winston, Holly Garrison (2003)
With the vast range of nationalities and cuisines represented by New York cabdrivers, a collection of cabbies' favorite recipes is an intriguing idea.
Winston, a costume designer who sometimes spends most of her days in cabs while in search of
vintage clothing, accessories, and the like, began chatting with various drivers about the
foods of their native lands and soon found herself seeking out recipes in taxi garages and
on cab lines. With cookbook writer Garrison, she presents more than 100 recipes (many of
the best cooks contributed more than one), along with profiles and stories, "Taxi Trivia,"
and New York City history and lore. For area libraries and other larger collections.
Killing For Sport by Pat Brown (New Millennium Entertainment)
Killing for Sport is the most useful guide to serial killers ever
created. While other profilers tend to conceal the clear facts
behind complex technical language and psychobabble, Pat Brown
actually tells it like it is. Killing for Sport will intrigue
you with its honest portrayal of the predator next- door:how he
hunts for his victims, why he likes to torture them, where he
tends to stash their bodies, and more. Movies such as Silence
of the Lambs, Seven, American Psycho, and many others have created
myths about serial killers that need to be dispelled: If you think
that most serial killers are eccentric, white, male intellectuals
like Hannibal Lecter, then you had better read Killing for Sport
to learn the truth. The more our society is informed about these
predators and what really goes on in their minds, the more equipped
we will be to protect ourselves from them. With the same dark wit
that gets people who work with the criminally insane through
their workday, Brown speaks frankly about the monsters among
us who kill for sport.
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Teachers With Class by Marsha Sterling Goldberg and Sonia Feldman (Andrews McMeel)
Teachers with Class celebrates teachers and the art of good teaching.
Almost everyone has had a special teacher at some point-one who
saw potential where others did not, one who made ideas come alive,
one who taught more than what was in the textbook. In Teachers with
Class, 30 famous and not-so-famous people thank their favorite
teachers with essays that praise the difference a good teacher makes.
James Earl Jones honors the high school English teacher who
helped him overcome his stutter and learn to speak comfortably.
An architect recalls a teacher's belief in the unlikeliest student.
Three-time Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas Friedman remembers
the teacher who inspired his career in journalism by imparting
lessons that are relevant today. One man tells of the math
teacher whose patience and guidance gave him the confidence
to succeed as a physician and researcher.
These stories will spark memories about the special teachers in your own life. You can use the dedication page provided at the beginning of the book to inscribe a note to say "thank you" to a favorite teacher. Or, to really say "thank you" use the list of grants and awards for teachers featured in the book to nominate a teacher who made a positive impact on your life. A portion of the proceeds from Teachers with Class will go to the National Education Association (NEA) Foundation.
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Mediscams: How to Spot and Avoid Health Care Scams by Chuck Whitlock (Griffin, A Division of St. Martin's Press)
Where their health is concerned, Americans want answers. Too often,
what they get are false promises from medical "professionals"
more intent on lightening their patients' wallets than helping
to shave off those stubborn five pounds. These medical scam
artists run from the petty to the downright dangerous, and
their schemes can leave you poorer but wiser, haspitalized, or
much worse. Now journalist Chuck Whitlock tackles the seedy
world of medical scams, exposing everything from bogus pills
that claim to relieve symptoms of drunkenness, to questionable
weight-loss programs, to bizarre plastic surgery procedures.
Called "the nation's leading scambuster" by Oprah Winfrey,
Chuck Whitlock tackles treacherous HMOs, doctors, and charlatans.
Then he shows the reader how to avoid falling victim to medical
scams. With MediScams, forewarned is forearmed.
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Unlimited Real Estate Profit: Create Wealth and Build a Financial Fortress Through Today's Real Estate Investing
Marc Stephen Garrison, Paula Tripp-Garrison
In recent years, we've seen the tech boom go bust and the stock market become increasingly volatile. Yet through it all, real estate investing has soared -- and has made thousands of millionaires overnight. Unlimited Real Estate Profit, by Marc Stephan Garrison, president of the National Association of Real Estate Investors, presents a clear step-by-step plan for creating cash flow and ultimate wealth through real estate investing in today's market. Forget real estate investing rules of the last century -- this book shows you how to strategically pick real estate investments that will yield the highest profits. This hands-on book helps you understand all the ins and outs of the real estate market. Unlimited Real Estate Profit shows you how to find hidden opportunities and maximize your earnings -- in any market!
Walking to Canterbury
A Modern Journey Through Chaucer's Medieval England
by Jerry Ellis (Random House Publishing Group, 2003)
More than six hundred years ago, the Archbishop of Canterbury was murdered by
King Henry IIâs knights. Before the Archbishopâs blood dried on the Cathedral floor,
the miracles began. The number of pilgrims visiting his shrine in the Middle Ages
was so massive that the stone floor wore thin where they knelt to pray. Walking to
Canterbury is Jerry Ellisâs moving and fascinating account of his own modern
pilgrimage along that famous path. Filled with incredible details about medieval
life, Ellisâs tale strikingly juxtaposes the contemporary world he passes through
on his long hike with the history that peeks out from behind an ancient stone wall
or a church. Carrying everything he needs on his back, Ellis stops at pubs and taverns
for food and shelter and trades tales with the truly captivating people he meets along
the way, just as the pilgrims from the twelfth century would have done. Embarking on
a journey that is spiritual and historical, Ellis reveals the wonders of an ancient
trek through modern England toward the ultimate goal: enlightenment.
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Funding Evil: How Terrorism is Financed and How to Stop It
by Rachel Ehrenfeld (Bonus Books, Inc., 2003)
The tentacles of terrorism have reached deep into America, threatening to make Osama
bin Laden's dream of destroying the American economy a reality. As the United States
spends billions upon billions more towards trying to fend off another 9/11-type attack,
terrorist groups grow wealthier, and thus more capable of financing large-scale missions
of murder and mayhem Funding Evil, by terrorism expert Rachel Ehrenfeld Ph.D, uncovers
the clandestine and sinister ways that Islamic terrorist groups finance their global
network. From innocent-looking American businesses that serve as fronts for terrorism
to joint efforts with established groups in organized crime, terrorists have grown
increasingly savvy in ways to bolster their financial power. Dr. EhrenfeldÕs investigation
also details how these undetected billions are spent to methodically bring about chaos
and destabilization in American society.
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The Travel Guide To Heaven
by Anthony DeStefano (Doubleday & Company, Incorporated, 2003)
own through the centuries, there have been thousands of books written about the subject
of heaven. Some have been great theological tomes, some brilliant essays, others
beautiful poems. Religious and secular writers from all walks of life have attempted
to describe and explain this most elusive of concepts. And yet, while all of these
efforts have added to our understanding of heaven, most of them have been missing
one key ingredient: FUN.
If heaven is anything at all, it's fun. It's a place of unlimited pleasure, unlimited
happiness, and unlimited joy. It's Disney World, Hawaii, Paris, Rome and New York all
rolled up into one. And it's forever.
If your picture of heaven could use a little fine tuning, then this remarkable book is
just the ticket. Fueled by the author's profound faith, his bold vision, and his
irresistible sense of adventure, A TRAVEL GUIDE TO HEAVEN takes us on a virtual tour
of eternal life.
This is one trip you won't want to miss! Check out the website:
www.travelguidetoheaven.com
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