I didn't want to write this book. I been searching the or gin of aids for years. I knew it was going to kill millions of people. To know something was going to happen and not do anything about it, you are as guilty as the people who committed the act. I spent twenty years in prison. Why should I risk my life to save the very people who kept me locked up all those years. The reason was; it was the right thing to do. I had written some letters informing government officials, but the FBI traced me down anyway. I went in a secret service office in LA. Not expecting to come back out. There were 2 secret service with rifles on the roof, and there we four others walking around with rifles. They don't send secret service with sniper rifles to arrest someone like me. They were going to kill me. If you enjoy action based book I guarantee your new favorite book will be this one.
Over the last half-century, the Philadelphia Phillies have experienced epic highs—World Series titles in 1980 and 2008—and frustrating lows, and Larry Shenk has been there for every minute of it. He provides a behind-the-scenes look at the personalities and events that have shaped the franchise's history. The book gives the detailed scouting reports on Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley and takes readers into the clubhouse as Steve Carlton closes in on 300 career wins. Listen in on Pete Rose's phone call with President Reagan after Rose broke the National League hits record and see Richie Ashburn's face when he heard he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Giving fans a taste of what it's like to be a part of the Phillies' storied history from a perspective unlike any other, readers will also learn about a man whose work ethic and character has made an impact on the players and staff for 50 years.
Women are in much greater danger of being raped in some American states than in others. Baron (Center for the Study of Women, UCLA) and Straus (sociology, U. of New Hampshire) examine the evidence in support of four seemingly contradictory theories and integrate them into a single sociocultural theory that accounts for these differences in the incidence of rape. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
The day following his high school graduation, the senior class valedictorian, Tommy Smyth is accused of murder. The boy who was voted "Most likely to Succeed" becomes separated from his high school sweetheart, and is sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Denied a well-earned college scholarship to attend Georgia Tech, the youngster meets James Terrell in prison where The Professor teaches him everything from history to Biblical Theology and several foreign languages. Tommy must discover a way to escape the prison sentence he did not deserve, and search for treasure in a location passed on to him in code by The Professor on his death bed. If the opportunity presents itself and allows him to escape as The Professor predicted, Tommy's driving ambition is to dive into the Atlantic for the elusive treasure, extract justice for the men who lied and put him in prison and return to search for his long lost love.
:"For most of us, the wacky, wonderful world of butlering, is very mysterious - but no - it is not about answer phones and standing about the door ready to greet or shoo away. Rather it is alot like being a well paid waiter, nanny, chauffer and sometimes "handsholder" and much, much more. This book is part instructional, autobiographical and a meshmash of fun facts and figures I felt you might enjoy. It was written for the would-be butler, the working butler, people who have butlers and the mildly or wildly curious. In most American households, the wife runs that house and thus, that butler. The house need not be big (I mean 40 bedrooms big). When I worked for Mrs. Edgar Bergen in Beverly Hills, we had a modest three-bedroom house, nice yard with pool. When I worked for Mrs. Jack Warner - the place was hugh but there was lots of staff and I was not the only butler. So, you see, each situation had its own story - some good, some great and some not so either one. I have enjoyed writing this book very much. I brought back some lovely memories of some very lovelly ladies and gentlemen I have had the privildge of being of service to.
The television star reveals his life, from his childhood as the son of legendary stage and screen star Mary Martin, to his troubles with drugs and alcohol.
Larry Morrow is one of Cleveland's most popular celebrities. In this book he tells stories from a lifetime in radio--how he got into broadcasting, early days in Detroit, the exciting times at Cleveland's AM powerhouse WIXY 1260 in the 1960s and '70s, and his long on-air runs at WERE AM and WQAL FM. He tells about many interesting celebrities he interviewed and unusual promotions he was involved in. Morrow was named "Mr. Cleveland" by mayor George Voinovich for his decades of tireless effort promoting his adopted city, and he has been selected as master of ceremonies for most major Cleveland events in the past three decades, including Cleveland's bicentennial celebration. He is in great demand as a public speaker and a communications teacher.
Blacks born in colonial America were Englishmen with an inalienable right to liberty under Britain's rule of law and those who purported to be slavemasters were criminals. The product of graft -slavery was America's first continuing criminal enterprise. However, with Lord Chief Justice Mansfield's utterance in 1772, "...Let justice be done although the heavens fall..." - a freedom trial of a slave named James Somerset and then Britain highest court's declaration that slavery was unconstitutional, America's thirteen colonies exploded into rebellion. Myths developed to shield the founding generation and were used to further nationalist chauvinism. In 1779, Britain repudiated colonial lawlessness and in committing itself to the restoration of the rule of law tradition - unconditionally freed all black slaves. And "...most strictly forbid any Person to sell or claim Right over any NEGROE (sic)..." Four years later, the U.S. sued for peace and by treaty agreed to "set at liberty" all British subjects; but reneged and relegated 500,000 black British subjects into slavery. The U.S. exploited legally free British subjects - in derogation of international law. The slavery narrative has overthrown U.S. history and racial chauvinism is nothing more than victim-blaming. The significance of the Somerset decision - America'first emancipation of slaves has escaped telling. Told with all the power and drama of a novel, Smoke, Mirrors, and Chains: America's First Continuing Criminal Enterprise is an extraordinary account of pulse-pounding human drama defined by criminal enslavement, political intrigue and raw human achievement.
Over the last half-century, the Philadelphia Phillies have experienced epic highs—World Series titles in 1980 and 2008—and frustrating lows, and Larry Shenk has been there for every minute of it. He provides a behind-the-scenes look at the personalities and events that have shaped the franchise's history. The book gives the detailed scouting reports on Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley and takes readers into the clubhouse as Steve Carlton closes in on 300 career wins. Listen in on Pete Rose's phone call with President Reagan after Rose broke the National League hits record and see Richie Ashburn's face when he heard he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Giving fans a taste of what it's like to be a part of the Phillies' storied history from a perspective unlike any other, readers will also learn about a man whose work ethic and character has made an impact on the players and staff for 50 years.
High Fantasy is swords, magic, intrigue, dragons, storms, and conflict all woven into tales of different lands. Sit at a hearth-side table in our FWI Tavern, order a mug of ale and enjoy this menu: . . . a pair of common swordsmen are on the run after killing their count (Larry N. Morris) . . . a lass with psionic powers holds life and order in her hands (Jamie Hughes) . . . a spoiled Lady and her bitter heir-protector put aside all differences when wizards adn Orqs attack (Frank Creed) . . . a necromancer and alchemist brave a wraith storm to save a loved one (A.P. Reckert) . . . hunters battle environmentalists over dragon-rights and an inept elf acts as mediator (Brian David Smith) . . . three warriors defend a village against a dark beast (Jaren Schroeder) . . . and, a wizardling is quested to recover an artifact to save his land from the enemy (Eugene N. Erno).
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