Mark had two mistresses--the sensuous Genevieve, married but bored and insatiable in her demands; and the exotic Tchin-Yen, young, innocent, but obsessed by her desires. Together the three explored The Splendors of Passion... until they met Katia, whose penchant for the bizarre led them to the depths of evil.

Mark had two mistresses--the sensuous Genevieve, married but bored and insatiable in her demands; and the exotic Tchin-Yen, young, innocent, but obsessed by her desires. Together the three explored The Splendors of Passion... until they met Katia, whose penchant for the bizarre led them to the depths of evil.

The Book of Revelation depicts Jesus as a lion who has conquered (Rev. 5:5). But what has Jesus conquered? And how has he done so? The Bible also repeatedly refers to Jesus as our "savior." But what does Jesus save us from, and how does he do so? This book is a scholarly introduction to Catholic soteriology-the branch of theology that seeks to answer these questions-as expressed in Scripture and Tradition. It guides the reader through the fundamental principles, issues, and questions, such...

Now a USA Today Bestseller! A sparkingly witty, poignant debut novel that is a Bright Lights, Big City for a post-Reagan, pre-Y2K Philadelphia—for readers of Normal People, Sweetbitter, Modern Lovers, and Less.It’s September 1987. Charlie Green is an eighteen-year-old romantic and aspiring alcoholic, whose great wish is to fall in love with a light-eyed girl on his first day of college and never look back. Charl...

A Jersey Boys book. A Jersey Boys story. A Broadway memoir. A how-to guide to making it on Broadway. Everyone's heard of JERSEY BOYS. Thirteen million people have seen the show, totaling more than $1 billion in worldwide ticket sales. The cast members have performed on Oprah , the Today show, Dancing with the Stars, and at the Emmy Awards. Their recording has gone Platinum, selling more than a million copies in the United States alone. There are six companies performing it around the world...

Cummings Review of Otolaryngology, 2nd Edition, offers a unique, effective review of the entire spectrum of otolaryngology—perfect for in-service exams, the ABO oral and written boards, and the recertification exam. More than simply a summary of essential information in otolaryngology, this practical review tool provides a logical, systematic approach that can be applied to any oral exam format or to address any clinical situation; once these lists are reviewed and memorized, you'll have a...

In Fitness Over 40: Stay Active and Healthy at Any Age, discover the essential strategies for maintaining strength, energy, and vitality as you age. This comprehensive guide provides fitness routines, nutritional tips, and lifestyle adjustments specifically tailored for those over 40 who want to stay active, prevent injuries, and promote long-term wellness. Whether you’re looking to start a fitness routine, improve flexibility, or enhance endurance, Fitness Over 40 gives you the tools to p...

Background While globalization fosters connectivity between people, consumers, and brands, cultural differences continue to shape how messages are perceived. Humor is widely recognized as an effective advertising strategy that can enhance engagement and brand recall. However, its effectiveness depends on cultural context, as different audiences interpret humor in varying ways. This makes studying the cross-cultural impact of humor in advertising important for both researchers and marketers...

Revealing Merce Cunningham’s creative processes as inspiration for today’s dancers and choreographersIn this book, former members of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company detail the technique classes, rehearsal procedures, and compositional approaches that defined Cunningham’s New York studio for more than sixty years. Through firsthand accounts supported by interviews and secondary sources, the authors reveal Cunningham’s creative process—how simple movement phrases ...

**An Amazon bestsellerA darkly comic tale of love and loss in Walt Disney World at the turn of the millennium**Murray “Cheese” Marks and John Apple, his slimmer, richer, more single friend, have chosen the happiest place on Earth for their annual boys’ trip. Disney World may seem like a strange choice for two grown men on a glorified binge-drinking trip; it is. But Cheese has never been, and his wife allows him this expense-free trip.The Magic Kingdom was the last p...

A provocative history of how corporate titans in the 1920s used a massive public relations campaign to transform public opinion on big business.In the early twentieth century, as Americans erupted in righteous indignation over the flagrant abuses of big business, utility executives faced an existential crisis. With calls for strict regulation or outright government ownership of utilities, how could streetcar, electricity, and telephone executives thwart municipal o...

On a hot summer's day, Harrison and his dinosaur robot decide to share their new wading with their friends... until a purple spotted sea monster comes along wanting the pool to itself. Can Harrison and dinosaur robot come up with a way to defeat the mysterious bully sea monster and teach it a lesson on sharing? Find out in this fun, humorous and colorful third book in the "Harrison and his Dinosaur Robot" series from cartoonist Daniel Roberts.