Eyewitness account of the civil disorder in Detroit in the summer of 1967.During the last days of July 1967, Detroit experienced a week of devastating urban collapse—one of the worst civil disorders in twentieth-century America. Forty-three people were killed, over $50 million in property was destroyed, and the city itself was left in a state of panic and confusion, the scars of which are still present today.Now for the first time in paperback and with a ne...

In Replacement Parts, internationally recognized bioethicist Arthur L. Caplan and coeditors James J. McCartney and Daniel P. Reid assemble seminal writings from medicine, philosophy, economics, and religion that address the ethical challenges raised by organ transplantation. Caplan's new lead essay explains the shortfalls of present policies. From there, book sections take an interdisciplinary approach to fundamental issues like the determination of death and the dead donor rule; ...

One bad night in Vegas nearly destroyed him.Trick-rolled by a ruthless escort and left for dead in a parking lot, Justin Dickerhoof was spiraling into rock bottom - until he met James Raschkin.Brilliant, ruthless, and morally flexible, "Rash" takes Justin under his wing and teaches him the dark art of seducing rich, beautiful women using nothing but confidence, lies, deceptions using old jets and pure Vegas hustle.What follows is a wild, no-holds-barred ride through...

What if the best morning of your life suddenly turned into your worst nightmare? Sam Case is about to find out. Saving Rachel is the story of what happens when killers force a man to choose between his wife and his mistress...and the one he rejects must die. "If Dean Koontz collaborated with Alfred Hitchcock at the circus, this would be their brain child." –Vintage DM Book Reviews

Fashion buyer Shea Walker had a fast track lifestyle until a car accident sidelines her to a painful recovery. Seeking quiet for the holidays, Shea returns to the snowy mountains where she grew up to make peace with her past and spend time with her estranged family. She never expected J.C. Royce--now a hockeystar--would return to their hometown, too. Determined to avoid that particularsexy mistake, she's caught off guard when her first night in town brings themface ...

When Buddy Pancake and his buddies stumble across the Wish List website, they jokingly post their "impossible" wishes. Imagine their surprise when the wishes start coming true! But Buddy and his pals neglected to read the fine print and now must pay the price for the wishes they've been granted. Wish List is a compelling, nail-biting, laugh-out-loud thriller.

In this first book of a brand new series by Dani Ripper and New York Times Best Selling author, John Locke, a young, beautiful private detective is determined to find the infamous killer, ManChild. To support herself while searching, our plucky detective works as a decoy, helping jealous wives and fiancés determine if their men are likely to cheat.Preliminary Reviews:"I've read Call Me three times. Need I say more? How about this: Five Stars!""Five Smiling Stars for...

The Ultimate Christmas Library: 400+ Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends offers a comprehensive exploration of holiday literature, weaving together an eclectic tapestry of narratives that celebrate the many facets of Christmas. This anthology traverses genres and eras, from timeless tales of generosity and redemption to enchanting folklore and enduring carols. Exploring themes of compassion, joy, and reflection, the collection includes standout pieces that resonate with the spirit of ...

In this eighth book of the series, former CIA assassin Donovan Creed finds himself at odds with mob-connected Tony Spumoni and practically everyone else he knows, including his boss Darwin, lover Gwen, daughter Kimberly, protégé Callie, co-worker Lou, physician Doc Howard, assorted board members, terrorists, and even a zoo full of angry monkeys!Preliminary reviews: "I know this makes me appear insane, but all week I've burst into laughter at the most inappropriate times because of ...

e-artnow presents to you the greatest Christmas novels, magical Christmas tales, legends, most famous carols and the unique poetry of the giants of literature dedicated to this one and only holiday: The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott) A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) Silent Night The Night After Christmas The Child Born at Bethlehem The Adoration of the Shepherds The Visit of the Wise Men As J...

He didn't think coming home would mean falling in loveOutfielder Calvin Ramsey returns to his Texas farm home after being released from his team, an unexpected surprise sure to tarnish the family baseball legacy. But when he finds a sexy stranger acting as the temporary caretaker for his childhood home, all thoughts of baseball disappear.She won't fall for another playerAfter losing her savings to a swindler ex-boyfriend, Josie Vanc...

Growing up in the Christmas-crazed theme town of Yuletide was fun for fashion designer Rachel Chambers until a family scandal made her unwelcome. Eight years later, she’s home for a friend’s wedding and trying to go incognito… until her old flame spots her.Snowboarder Gavin Blake wants to make things right with Rachel, and smoothing her way back in Yuletide seems like the best way to do just that. Making Rachel his date for a week of pre-wedding parties is sure to bring them closer...