This lively collection offers literary short stories founded on History, Love, Need, Excess, and Final Acts.In History, Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings sit for a revealing interview that should have happened. Anne Frank survives the Holocaust and goes on a rousing book tour in the United States, promoting her celebrated diary. An Austrian customs official defends his troubled son against warnings by a traveler from the future.In Love, an adult female student becomes obse...

Hitler Here is a well researched and lyrically written biographical novel offering first-person stories by the Fuehrer and a variety of other characters. This intimate approach invites the reader to peer into Hitler's mind, talk to Eva Braun, joust with Goering, Goebbels, and Himmler, debate with the generals, fight on land and at sea and in the air, and huddle in the death camps as, everywhere, civilization is consumed.

We wonder what they're thinking, so we ask Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. And you, Picasso, what are you really like? Vincent van Gogh, please tell us more about your agony and inspiration. We must also learn about distinguished women – Paula Modersohn-Becker, Séraphine Louis, Lee Krasner, Diane Arbus, and others. I know they'll tell us.So will expressionists like Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and Otto Dix. African American artists are certainly forthcoming. Charles White takes us inside hi...

Down Goes Trump is a collection of satirical stories, based on news, about the entertaining but absurd and often quite dangerous events following the election of President Donald J. Trump in November 2016 until shortly after his loss to Joe Biden four years later.In addition to fictionalized first-person entries by Trump and contemporary political and social personalities Nancy Pelosi, Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin, James Mattis, Rex Tillerson, John Bolton, Maxine Waters, Me...

In search of stimulating stories, I interviewed prostitutes in Madrid, Mexico City, Havana, and Managua and on many boulevards in the United States, and talked to detectives and rode the rough roads of social workers who deal with human trafficking, which is contemporary slavery, and sometimes used several lives to create stories, and everywhere I ventured I witnessed struggles of those whose lives are bound In Other Hands.This revised edition includes Where Will We Sleep, which is...

This fast-moving collection blends fiction with history to illuminate the stimulating but often troubled lives and careers of noted actors, actresses, and directors.Charismatic Humphrey Bogart and Clark Gable live hard on and off screen. Chadwick Boseman portrays civil rights giants Jackie Robinson and Thurgood Marshall. Bette Davis smolders in every scene. Marilyn Monroe is not only sexy, she's a superb actress and comedienne. Halle Berry seduces Billy Bob Thornton and her audienc...

"The Essentials of Illustration" by Thomas George Hill is a comprehensive guide that delves into the fundamental principles of illustration. It covers various techniques and styles, providing aspiring illustrators with the tools they need to develop their craft. Hill emphasizes the importance of creativity and originality, encouraging artists to explore their unique voice. The book is filled with practical advice, exercises, and examples that illustrate the concepts discussed, making it an...

The Expositor's Bible: The Acts of the Apostles, Vol. 1 by George Thomas Stokes is an in-depth commentary on the early chapters of the Book of Acts, focusing on the establishment and growth of the Christian church in the wake of Jesus Christ's resurrection and ascension. In this volume, Stokes examines the first twelve chapters, which include significant events such as the Day of Pentecost, the apostolic ministry of Peter, and the early challenges faced by the believers in Jerusalem.Stokes...

The Expositor's Bible: The Acts of the Apostles, Vol. 2 by George Thomas Stokes continues the exploration of the Book of Acts, focusing on the latter chapters (13-28) that chronicle the missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul and the spread of Christianity beyond Jerusalem. This volume provides a comprehensive commentary on Paul’s transformative experiences, including his encounters with various communities, his theological teachings, and the challenges he faced from both external oppositi...

Mediaeval Military Architecture in England, Volume 1 by George Thomas Clark is a detailed study of the evolution of military architecture in England during the medieval period. The first volume focuses on the early development of castles, fortifications, and defensive structures, examining their design, purpose, and construction methods. Clark explores the history and technological advancements that led to the creation of these structures, providing insight into their strategic and symboli...

The Long Winter Ends by George Thomas Newton is a poignant and evocative novel set in the harsh yet beautiful landscapes of northern Canada, where survival is not just a physical endeavor but a test of the human spirit. This powerful story captures the resilience of a community, the enduring bonds of family, and the hope that sustains people through life's most challenging seasons.The novel centers on a small, tightly-knit community struggling through a particularly brutal winter. A...

Mediaeval Military Architecture in England, Volume 2 is the second part of George Thomas Clark's detailed study of medieval fortifications in England. This volume focuses on the development of castles, fortresses, and other military structures during the medieval period, examining their architectural features, purposes, and historical significance. Clark’s work provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of military architecture, from the Norman Conquest through the later medieval p...