After attending New York/New Wave at P.S. 1, I discovered Futura's subway car "Break," which opened my eyes to the realization that a highly creative subculture was flourishing underground in New York. This was my first profile of anyone in that subculture, and I based it on my favorite writer at the time, Futura 2000, who I felt had the talent to crossover into the art world. This article is a look at the graffiti aspect of hip hop right before it exploded into the mainstream.

A quest for bloody vengeance forces Derla, a skilled veteran of the Varinshold underworld, into the service of arch schemer King Janus.Charged with protecting the renowned drunkard and cardsharp Sentes Mustor, Derla finds herself drawn into a high stakes game with the notorious criminal overlord known as One Eye.

Smile; you never know who might be watchingErin O’Reilly never wanted to be famous. But after taking down two organized crime families, the decorated detective is front-page news. Being a celebrity is uncomfortable enough, but someone else is competing for headlines. A murderer is stalking the New York streets, hunting beautiful, innocent women.Nothing boosts ratings like an obsession with a serial killer. Now, as Erin and her K-9 Rolf race against time to ...

Steve Beat shares yet another tale of adventure and mayhem this time, surrounding the mysterious lady in white, who makes her presence felt by playing her role in willing Steve Beat’s baseball hero to finally break out of his seemingly never ending batting slump. Steve Beat also shares his story about his bold and daring exploits by bicycle including his treacherous battle through the grueling Colorado countryside, where he meets his former partner in crime.

Her Mormon husband would go to any lengths to fool the world—from leading a double life to murder . . .Well-liked and respected, Mark Hacking came from a highly successful Mormon family. His father was a pediatrician. One of his brothers was also a doctor, and his other brother was an electrical engineer. With acceptances into both George Washington University and University of North Carolina medical schools, Mark was on the road to continuing his family's legacy o...

This book is about disasters and how to handle them when they occur. Steven wills shows how each disaster should be handled.

In an African convent, four nuns and an unidentified fifth woman are brutally murdered, and the death of the unknown woman is covered up by the local police. A year later in Sweden, Inspector Kurt Wallander is baffled and appalled by two strange murders. Holger Eriksson, a retired car dealer and bird watcher, is impaled on sharpened bamboo poles in a ditch behind his secluded home, while the body of a missing florist is discovered strangled and tied to a tree. The only clues Wallander has ...

In "Educational Work of the Girl Scouts," Louise Stevens Bryant offers a comprehensive exploration of the transformative impact that the Girl Scouts movement has had on American youth, particularly young women. The book is meticulously structured, blending narrative and analysis to highlight how the organization fosters skills, leadership, and community involvement through its varied programs. Bryant employs a clear, engaging literary style that makes complex sociocultural themes accessibl...

Even a pirate will stop at nothing to help his little sister.When Grip, the first mate, is dismayed by his little sister's surprise engagement, Revin accompanies him home to learn who arranged her marriage and why.

From the #1 international-bestselling master of Scandinavian noir: a "marvelously told mystery" of murder in Sweden and corruption in Africa ( Austin American-Statesman).In an African convent, four nuns and an unidentified fifth woman are found with their throats slit. The local police do little to investigate . . . and cover up the unknown woman's death. A year later in Sweden, Holger Eriksson, a retired car dealer and birdwatcher, is skewered to death af...

The Obesity Code Cookbook for Women Over 50" is a culinary masterpiece designed to revolutionize the way women approach food and health. This cookbook is not just a collection of recipes; it's a comprehensive guide to managing weight, improving health, and embracing vitality in your golden years.Inside this cookbook, you'll find a treasure trove of recipes that are as delicious as they are nutritious. From hearty breakfasts to satisfying dinners, each recipe is carefully crafted to...

A complete introduction to the Buddhist goddess Tara, with special emphasis on her form as Red Tara.Tara is one of the most celebrated goddesses in the Buddhist world, representing enlightened activity in the form of the divine feminine. She protects, nurtures, and helps practitioners on the path to enlightenment. Manifesting in many forms and in many colors to help beings, Tara's red form represents her powers of magnetization, subjugation, and the transformation ...