Oprah Jefferson's grandparents are brutally murdered, and only a diary holds the secret clues to their deaths. Oprah's childhood friend Sebastian, a former martial arts instructor, and a ex-con named Earl, a master computer hacker, fight against all odds in their mission to discover the unearthly clues within the dairy. This most masterful plot appears to be a . . . WINDOW WITHOUT A VIEW. The truth, they will learn, is a shocking deception. When people start dying, cops, lawyers, and even judges are suspect. Can anyone be trusted? Window Without A View is the first novel of many more to come from Sebastian R. Williams and Vincent Rizzuto, Jr. Sebastian R. Williams lives in New York City. He and his wife have one child, a daughter. Vincent Ruzzuto, Jr., lives in New York City. He has two daughters.
THE STORY: Kerr, in the NY Herald-Tribune, describes: This, says Mr. Williams through the most sympathetic voice among his characters, 'is a true story about the time and the world we live in.' He has made it seem true--or at least curiously and su
Modernist Parasites: Bioethics, Dependency, and Literature, Post-1900 analyzes biological and social parasites in the political, scientific, and literary imagination. With the rise of Darwinism, eugenics, and parasitology in the late nineteenth century, Sebastian Williams posits that the “parasite” came to be humanity’s ultimate other—a dangerous antagonist. But many authors such as Isaac Rosenberg, John Steinbeck, Franz Kafka, Clarice Lispector, Nella Larsen, and George Orwell reconsider parasitism. Ultimately, parasites inherently depend on others for their survival, illustrating the limits of ethical models that privilege the discrete individual above interdependent communities.
Modernist Parasites: Bioethics, Dependency, and Literature, Post-1900 analyzes biological and social parasites in the political, scientific, and literary imagination. With the rise of Darwinism, eugenics, and parasitology in the late nineteenth century, Sebastian Williams posits that the “parasite” came to be humanity’s ultimate other—a dangerous antagonist. But many authors such as Isaac Rosenberg, John Steinbeck, Franz Kafka, Clarice Lispector, Nella Larsen, and George Orwell reconsider parasitism. Ultimately, parasites inherently depend on others for their survival, illustrating the limits of ethical models that privilege the discrete individual above interdependent communities.
A bright flash illuminated the darkened cave. The sound of thunder that followed caused the very ground they were standing on to tremble... "Is everyone all right?" Oren asked. Before anyone could answer, they heard something they could not place, but it seemed as if it were coming from the direction of the entrance. The dim light emanating from Oren's torch shone on Seff's scarred face as he slowly made his way towards the entrance. Suddenly, the noise forcefully echoed within the dark cavern as the entrance fell in with boulders and sealed the startled adventurers inside. Even though he was a few feet from the rocky doorway, Seff instinctively jumped back in order to avoid this landslide. After regaining their balance from this new trembling ground, the covenant of six looked around their new, darker surrounding. "What just happened?" Dov asked in a confused tone. Seff ran forward into the darkness. "We are trapped," he said, panicking as he checked the new wall for any cracks or holes with his hands. There were none. It was completely sealed. Nothing could enter or leave the cavern from the opposite side now. -From End's Beginning Fate or free will? This is a theory which has plagued the mind of man since the dawn of his time. Long ago, in an age when man was beginning his destiny, six people stood atop a mountain. The purpose of these adventures was to enter the cavern before them and find an ancient prize sealed within its rocky embrace. Little did they know that this prize was greater then they could have ever possibly imagined. Their actions throughout this endeavor would prove to have a profound consequence for the human race, a consequence so great that even biblical scriptures have ignored. As the human race continued throughout the years, this secret was spared from them. Now, in our modern day, one obstetrics nurse, Evelyn Bryce, is about to stumble onto this divine truth. Through her actions and the actions of those around her, she begins to suspect that all things are not what they appear to be and a strong force, as old as man himself, holds the answer to his origins.
It was at this moment that she realized that she was doomed; as soon as the guards realized that D'kin was not coming out they would come in. That would be the end of her. Even her comrade's back home would not know to mourn her. She knew she was in no condition to take on trained armed men. She had to get out quickly, tho she had accomplished this part of her stratagem she still had more to do. Not to mention this Katarasina character, her greatest rival would never know how close she came to death.
Twins, they both had tempers just like all the men in their family. It remained to be seen if the oldest had any of the other traits of his family. The problem was that both brothers had inherited their family anger and their family's issues with the other side. Neither knew anything about it, but it was going to play a huge part in their club life from now on. The twin's mother was a devout follower of the Santerial religion in St. Johns, meaning there were other aspects added into the twin's lives. Magic and other worldliness were prevalent. The twins would soon find out that this was to complicate their lives, whether their mother was around or not. There was so much that the twins were not made aware of, but sooner rather than later they would begin their journey. It was a journey that would suck every one of their compatriots into the mire, one that would threaten all they had come to know.
Years ago, Bryen was a proud father with nothing but happiness before him. Now he was a doctor and a published author struggling to remain relevant in his daughter's life. The struggle was real, the struggle to not be another baby daddy, but to be a father.
A bright flash illuminated the darkened cave. The sound of thunder that followed caused the very ground they were standing on to tremble... "Is everyone all right?" Oren asked. Before anyone could answer, they heard something they could not place, but it seemed as if it were coming from the direction of the entrance. The dim light emanating from Oren's torch shone on Seff's scarred face as he slowly made his way towards the entrance. Suddenly, the noise forcefully echoed within the dark cavern as the entrance fell in with boulders and sealed the startled adventurers inside. Even though he was a few feet from the rocky doorway, Seff instinctively jumped back in order to avoid this landslide. After regaining their balance from this new trembling ground, the covenant of six looked around their new, darker surrounding. "What just happened?" Dov asked in a confused tone. Seff ran forward into the darkness. "We are trapped," he said, panicking as he checked the new wall for any cracks or holes with his hands. There were none. It was completely sealed. Nothing could enter or leave the cavern from the opposite side now. -From End's Beginning Fate or free will? This is a theory which has plagued the mind of man since the dawn of his time. Long ago, in an age when man was beginning his destiny, six people stood atop a mountain. The purpose of these adventures was to enter the cavern before them and find an ancient prize sealed within its rocky embrace. Little did they know that this prize was greater then they could have ever possibly imagined. Their actions throughout this endeavor would prove to have a profound consequence for the human race, a consequence so great that even biblical scriptures have ignored. As the human race continued throughout the years, this secret was spared from them. Now, in our modern day, one obstetrics nurse, Evelyn Bryce, is about to stumble onto this divine truth. Through her actions and the actions of those around her, she begins to suspect that all things are not what they appear to be and a strong force, as old as man himself, holds the answer to his origins.
Twins, they both had tempers just like all the men in their family. It remained to be seen if the oldest had any of the other traits of his family. The problem was that both brothers had inherited their family anger and their family's issues with the other side. Neither knew anything about it, but it was going to play a huge part in their club life from now on. The twin's mother was a devout follower of the Santerial religion in St. Johns, meaning there were other aspects added into the twin's lives. Magic and other worldliness were prevalent. The twins would soon find out that this was to complicate their lives, whether their mother was around or not. There was so much that the twins were not made aware of, but sooner rather than later they would begin their journey. It was a journey that would suck every one of their compatriots into the mire, one that would threaten all they had come to know.
These three dramatic works by Tennessee Williams explore the darker side of human nature and are haunted by a sense of isolation and regret. 'Suddenly Last Summer' is the starkly told story of Catherine, who seemingly goes insane after her cousin Sebastian dies in grisly circumstances on a trip to Europe. 'The Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore' is a passionate examination of a wealthy old woman as she recounts her memories in the face of death, while in 'Small Craft Warnings' a motley group of people - including a blowsy beautician, a discredited alcoholic doctor, a vulnerable waif and two gay men - sit around a seedy bar on the Californian coast, each contemplating their own desperate fate.
It was at this moment that she realized that she was doomed; as soon as the guards realized that D'kin was not coming out they would come in. That would be the end of her. Even her comrade's back home would not know to mourn her. She knew she was in no condition to take on trained armed men. She had to get out quickly, tho she had accomplished this part of her stratagem she still had more to do. Not to mention this Katarasina character, her greatest rival would never know how close she came to death.
Once again the author of The Andean Codex, Dr. J. E. Williams has written a true story of shamanism and the sacred way of the Q'ero family into which he has been initiated as a member. This new book however takes us deeper into the labyrinth of the highest mountains and into the secret heartland of the gods themselves. As he is learning the beautiful, inexorable value system that goes back to the Incas, Dr. Williams discovers that nothing is given to those who take it for granted. Beyond the physical plane, he is taught by his mentor, Sebastian, to be prepared to meet the spirit deity of that most sacred of all Andean mountains, Ausungate. But Sebastian cannot promise deliverance. He is there only as a guide not a guarantor. The final chapters may give you the shivers as the author ascends to the roof of the world. Does he meet the spirit presence of Ausungate? Does he triumph on the trail of fire and ice? Your own journey awaits as you begin to read this remarkable true adventure.
Featuring popular Greek heroes, this collection of three powerful romantic stories introduces exciting, sexy and wealthy characters in a range of exotic locations.
As the sun makes its final passage into the eastern horizon, I am slowly scanning the terrain for any slight movement. My eyes are unfocused, a result of years of training at ""The FactoryÓ, so as to catch any menial amount of movement present. Sebastiaen, my brother and best friend, is slowly making his way into the compound. We haven't had contact with the rest of our team in forty-eight hours and I can tell that Bas is worried. Why shouldn't he be? I am just as worried. Zo, who hasn't been in the field since we thought that we had lost Shaun, was bringing himself out of semi-retirement, Katarasina, Bas' assistant who is secretly in love with the idea of fieldwork, and Bas is finally getting to show her stuff. And the two newest acquisitions to the team; Kaleo Kalani, the Hawaiian recruit just out of the factory, has yet to see this kind of action, and NÕKia, the rogue MI-6 agent brought in to fill in the holes left by Shaun and Nancy. I just wish we had ...
Many listeners and players are fascinated by Bach's Goldberg Variations. In this wideranging and searching study, Professor Williams, one of the leading Bach scholars of our time, helps them probe its depths and understand its uniqueness. He considers the work's historical origins, especially in relation to all Bach's Clavierübung volumes and late keyboard works, its musical agenda and its formal shape, and discusses significant performance issues. In the course of the book he poses a number of key questions. Why should such a work be written? Does the work have both a conceptual and a perceptual shape? What other music is likely to have influenced the Goldberg and to what extent is it trying to be encyclopedic? What is the canonic vocabulary? How have contemporaries or musicians from Beethoven to the present day seen this work and, above all, how has its mysterious beauty been created?
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