Rosalind Juliet Mitchell could become one of the great heroines of modern fiction. She is a Jamaican Lolita and a Caribbean cross between Huck Finn and Liza Doolittle. Dirt poor, hungry, bright-eyed and determined, she clings to her one distant hope--Glenn Webber, an aging, uncertain American photographer. He is Humbert with a conscience, forced comically to confront one moral dilemma after another in an effort to comprehend a culture vastly different from his own.In this hilarious...

From Dr. Jerry M. Lewis, Emeritus Professor of Sociology, Kent State University: "On May 4, 1970, members of the Ohio National Guard fired into a crowd of Kent State University students, killing four and wounding nine. This action contributed to the first nationwide student strike in higher education in the United States. 'Love and War at Kent State' by Jon Michael Miller relives the two and one-half year period from the Fall of 1967 to mid-May of 1970. Miller tells the story of the protes...

In the charming town of Willow creek, flourish Lily and veterinarian Max are drown together by date. But there budding romance is shadow by secrets: Lily guards her heart after a betrayal, while max wrestles with scars from his military past.As they navigate there love, they discover that sharing there secrets is the key to true intimacy. Through laughter and tears, they learn that love can heal wounds, forging unbreakable bond.You might love to read more, you will enjoy it...

"United States Marines in World War II" is a thoroughly written history of Marines' military campaigns in Europe, Africa and the Pacific during the Second World War. Marines played a central role in the Pacific War, along with the U.S. Army. The battles of Guadalcanal, Bougainville, Tarawa, Guam, Tinian, Cape Gloucester, Saipan, Peleliu, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa saw fierce fighting between Marines and the Imperial Japanese Army. By the end of the war, the Corps expanded from two brigades to s...

Two stories set in spectacular Negril, Jamaica. Ashanti: In this hilarious romp, Ivor Blake, a down & out beach huckster is given a tough assignment by an American tourist and does his best to complete it successfully according to the noble tradition of is imagined ancestors. Along the way we meet Marlin, a cabbie and ex-boxer, CoCo, a pimp and looming danger, and Claudia, a young, gorgeous prostitute. The Soubre' Problem: In this bittersweet tale, Charlie, a famous American journalist, re...

No dictator can effectively govern a nation on his own. This was certainly the case with Adolf Hitler, who had little time for or interest in the day-to-day regional administration of the Nazi Party. For that purpose, he appointed his most loyal, charismatic, and brutal subordinates: The Little Hitlers , officially known as Gauleiters. In this third volume of a series begun in 2012, Michael Miller and Andreas Schulz present, in meticulous detail, the lives, careers, and crimes of 37 such m...

Jerry Seinfeld, The Beatles, Clint Eastwood, Mary Tyler Moore, The Beach Boys, Joe Namath, Barbara DeAngelis, John Gray, Doug Henning, Merv Griffin, Larry Bowa, Mia Farrow, Andy Kaufman, Jim Henson--What do they all have in common?They are, or were, part of the worldwide Transcendental Meditation movement. There are millions of others. Jon Michael Miller was one of them--a TM superstar.What led him to the TM movement?What role did meditation play in his life?W...

A collection of short stories done by the 7th Grade Honors English Class of Northridge School Mexico. These stories were made as part of a course in the learning the basic plot structure (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution).

The rip-roaring space adventure sequel to the book that NYT bestselling author Lindsey Cummings heralded as "an explosive debut" has arrived! Full of action and romance, as if Star Wars was done in the vein of Joss Whedon's Firefly.His throne. Her rebellion. Their war.Qole is the youngest starship captain in living memory on her homeworld of Alaxak and has spent her life hunting a dangerous energy source called Shadow. Alaxans distrust and evade th...

The complex art of conducting may look effortless to the casual onlooker, however, it requires a great deal of knowledge and skill. The success of a performance hinges on the director's ability to keep the group playing together and interpreting the music as the composer intended.The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Conducting Music shows student and novice conductors how to lead bands, orchestras, choirs, and other ensembles effectively through sight-reading, rehearsals, and pe...

United States Marines in WW2 is a comprehensive anthology that encapsulates the valor, strategy, and complex reality of marine operations during World War II. This collection masterfully weaves together a myriad of narratives that portray the diverse and intense experiences of military engagements, from pivotal battles in the Pacific theater to the intricacies of wartime logistics. The anthology captures both the heroics and the human side of the conflict, ensuring a robust exploration of ...

The United States Marines in World War II presents a formidable exploration of the diverse facets of marine combat and strategy during one of history's most pivotal conflicts. This anthology magnificently interweaves a tapestry of essays, firsthand accounts, and historical analyses, covering a vast array of operations and battles, from the shores of the Pacific to the entrenched island campaigns. The collection's strength lies in its panoramic view and depth of insight, capturing both the ...