Author : Peter Viertel
Publisher : Nan A. Talese
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 34,55 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
The author, once an aspiring screenwriter, recalls Hemingway's and Huston's influences, Hemingway's tendency toward self-caricature, and Huston's self-absorption.
Author : Tony Brown
Publisher : Cadenza Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 28,32 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781905363827
The all powerful Parallex Corporation has developed Glimmer booths- enabling citizens to travel freely between Parallel worlds. David is a natural Glimmerer who can travel without a booth. Before his mysterious disappearance David?s father owned Parallex. His business partner Amos is the most renowned glimmerer of all. The Parallels are collapsing into anarchy as glimmering permits competitive worlds to attract commerce-ruining other economies by encouraging vast transfers of power and money.Mrs Baker seizes control of Middle World by enacting anti terrorist laws to protect its citizens from a bogus threat. As she draws ever greater powers to herself she summons forces beyond all imagination to invade neighbouring Parallels. But to succeed, Mrs Baker must first eliminate David.He is framed for murder by a shadowy organisation opposed to Mrs Baker and is blackmailed into helping them. He takes refuge on Earth- which is still unaware of the existence of other parallels. But Amos is in hot pursuit?
Author : Ben Kamin
Publisher : MSU Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 29,62 MB
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1628950048
The product of long-concealed FBI surveillance documents, Dangerous Friendship chronicles a history of Martin Luther King Jr. that the government kept secret from the public for years. The book reveals the story of Stanley Levison, a well-known figure in the Communist Party–USA, who became one of King’s closest friends and, effectively, his most trusted adviser. Levison, a Jewish attorney and businessman, became King’s pro bono ghostwriter, accountant, fundraiser, and legal adviser. This friendship, however, created many complications for both men. Because of Levison’s former ties to the Communist Party, FBI director J. Edgar Hoover launched an obsessive campaign, wiretapping, tracking, and photographing Levison relentlessly. By association, King was labeled as “a Communist and subversive,” prompting then–attorney general Robert F. Kennedy to authorize secret surveillance of the civil rights leader. It was this effort that revealed King’s sexual philandering and furthered a breakdown of trust between King, Robert F. Kennedy, and eventually President John F. Kennedy. With stunning revelations, this book exposes both the general attitude of the U.S. government toward the privacy rights of American citizens during those difficult years as well as the extent to which King, Levison, and many other freedom workers were hounded by people at the very top of the U.S. security establishment.
Author : Dallas Gorham
Publisher : ePublishing Works!
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 47,9 MB
Release : 2022-01-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1644572575
Radical Environmentalist Turns Murderer in Dangerous Friends, a Murder Mystery Thriller from Dallas Gorham Michelle Babcock expected free tutoring in college chemistry when she slept with James Ponder, a graduate student obsessed with global warming protests. Ponder duped her into helping with an environmental terrorist attack and murdered two people in the name of saving the planet. Now Michelle faces a lifetime in prison unless Private Investigator Chuck McCrary can find her a way out. Chuck’s investigation uncovers a conspiracy involving arson, murder, and the Chicago mafia, along with the mastermind behind a string of mega-million-dollar stock market scams reaching back five years. The mastermind intends to cut his losses by murdering anyone who can lead the cops back to him. That includes Michelle, Chuck, and the corrupt James Ponder, who becomes Chuck’s unwilling ally. Publisher’s Note: Dallas Gorham combines murder, mystery, and mayhem with a touch of humor—all with a PG-13 rating. The Carlos McCrary, Private Investigator, Mystery Thriller Series can be read and enjoyed in any order. Readers of hard-boiled detective and crime novels will not want to miss this hard-hitting, pulse-pounding series. The Carlos McCrary Murder Mystery Series Six Murders Too Many Double Fake Quarterback Trap Dangerous Friends Day of the Tiger McCrary’s Justice Yesterday’s Trouble Four Years Gone Debt of Honor Sometimes You Lose
Author : Dorothy Rowe
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 25,91 MB
Release : 2012-05-23
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1136592253
Stories about siblings abound in literature, drama, comedy, biography, and history. We rarely talk about our own siblings without emotion, whether with love and gratitude, or exasperation, bitterness, anger and hate. Nevertheless, the subject of what it is to be and to have a sibling is one that has been ignored by psychiatrists, psychologists and therapists. In My Dearest Enemy, My Dangerous Friend, Dorothy Rowe presents a radically new way of thinking about siblings that unites the many apparently contradictory aspects of these complex relationships. This helps us to recognise the various experiences involved in sibling relationships as a result of the fundamental drive for survival and validation, enabling us to reach a deeper understanding of our siblings and ourselves. If you have a sibling, or you are bringing up siblings, or, as an only child, you want to know what you’re missing, this is the book for you.
Author : Abigail Haas
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 43,26 MB
Release : 2014-05-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1442486600
While on spring break in Aruba, Anna is accused of her best friend's death and must stand trial for murder in a foreign country.
Author : Jenny Rees
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 33,1 MB
Release : 2022-06-02
Category : History
ISBN : 1399600044
Originally published as LOOKING FOR MR NOBODY A fascinating true story of one man's connection to the Cambridge Spy Ring and his daughter's search for the truth. 'A book which deserves nothing but praise' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'What makes [this book] memorable is Rees's moving account of her own attempt to come to terms with her father's "secret" ... her poignant memoir gives a rare insight into the experiences of families whose fathers joined the ranks of "Stalin's Englishmen"' SUNDAY TIMES Since Goronwy Rees's death, his daughter Jenny has had to cope with the frequently made allegation that her father was another of the spies recruited at Cambridge in the 1930s. He never disguised his friendship with Guy Burgess who, with Donald Maclean, had defected to Moscow in 1951, and in 1979 Rees helped Andrew Boyle unmask Anthony Blunt, the Fourth Man. So, was Rees himself actually a spy? The opening of KGB files has acted as a spur to Jenny Rees in her quest to exorcise the past. The result is full of unexpected revelation, made all the more moving as she discovers for the first time the secret life of her father. Previously published as LOOKING FOR MR NOBODY
Author : Chad Ford
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 24,23 MB
Release : 2020-06-23
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1523089784
“Chad Ford reminds us that humanity lies within all of us, and although conflict is everywhere in today's world, we have the tools we need to overcome obstacles and to thrive. This is a fantastic, timely book that I highly recommend." —Steve Kerr, Head Coach, Golden State Warriors Knowing how to transform conflict is critical in both our personal and professional lives. Yet, by and large, we are terrible at it. The reason, says longtime mediator Chad Ford, is fear. When conflict comes, our instincts are to run or fight. To transform conflict, Ford says we need to turn toward the people we are in conflict with, put down our physical and emotional weapons, and really love them with the kind of love that leads us to treat others as fellow human beings, not as objects in our way. We have to open ourselves up with no guarantee that anyone on the other side will do the same. While this can feel even more dangerous than conflict itself, it allows us to see the humanity of others so clearly that their needs and desires matter to us as much as our own. Ford shows dangerous love in action through examples ranging from his work in the Middle East to a deeply moving story about reconciling with his father. He explains why we disconnect from people at the very time we need to be most connected and the predictable patterns of justification and escalation that ensue. Most importantly, he gives us a path to practice dangerous love in the conflicts that matter most to us.
Author : Dale Carnegie
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 42,97 MB
Release : 2023-11-26
Category : Self-Help
ISBN :
Dale Carnegie's 'How to Win Friends & Influence People' is a timeless self-help classic that explores the art of building successful relationships through effective communication. Written in a straightforward and engaging style, Carnegie's book provides practical advice on how to enhance social skills, improve leadership qualities, and achieve personal and professional success. The book is a must-read for anyone looking to navigate social dynamics and connect with others in a meaningful way, making it a valuable resource in today's interconnected world. With anecdotal examples and actionable tips, Carnegie's work resonates with readers of all ages and backgrounds, making it a popular choice for personal development and growth. Carnegie's ability to distill complex social principles into simple, actionable steps sets this book apart as a timeless guide for building lasting relationships and influencing others positively. Readers will benefit from Carnegie's wisdom and insight, gaining valuable tools to navigate social interactions and achieve success in their personal and professional lives.
Author : Dorothy Rowe
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 25,73 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0415390486
This book helps us to recognise the various experiences involved in sibling relationships as a result of the fundamental drive for survival and validation, enabling us to reach a deeper understanding of our siblings and ourselves.
