Author: Robert Colby
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 147941803X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
When struggling actor Glenn Harley helps starlet Nancy Rhymer cover up the death of another actor, he finds himself caught in a web of blackmail, murder, and betrayal.
The Star Trap
Author: Robert Colby
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 147941803X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
When struggling actor Glenn Harley helps starlet Nancy Rhymer cover up the death of another actor, he finds himself caught in a web of blackmail, murder, and betrayal.
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 147941803X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
When struggling actor Glenn Harley helps starlet Nancy Rhymer cover up the death of another actor, he finds himself caught in a web of blackmail, murder, and betrayal.
Star Wars: 1,000 Collectibles
Author: Stephen Sansweet
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9780810972919
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Drawn from the largest private "Star Wars" collection in the known universe, this stunning treasure trove of memorabilia and colorful anecdotes mixes fun with nostalgia, delighting both the casual fan and the serious collector.
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9780810972919
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Drawn from the largest private "Star Wars" collection in the known universe, this stunning treasure trove of memorabilia and colorful anecdotes mixes fun with nostalgia, delighting both the casual fan and the serious collector.
Five Presidents
Author: Clint Hill
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476794138
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
"Secret Service agent Clint Hill ... reflects on his seventeen years protecting the most powerful office in the nation. Hill walked alongside Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard M. Nixon, and Gerald R. Ford, seeing them through a long, tumultuous era-the Cold War; the Cuban Missile Crisis; the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Robert F. Kennedy; the Vietnam War; Watergate; and the resignations of Spiro Agnew and Richard M. Nixon"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476794138
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
"Secret Service agent Clint Hill ... reflects on his seventeen years protecting the most powerful office in the nation. Hill walked alongside Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard M. Nixon, and Gerald R. Ford, seeing them through a long, tumultuous era-the Cold War; the Cuban Missile Crisis; the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Robert F. Kennedy; the Vietnam War; Watergate; and the resignations of Spiro Agnew and Richard M. Nixon"--Provided by publisher.
Collectible Investments for the High Net Worth Investor
Author: Stephen Satchell
Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0080923054
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
Many high net worth individuals are interested in diversifying their portfolios and investing in collectibles. A collectible is any physical asset that appreciates in value over time because it is rare or desired by many. Stamps, coins, fine art, antiques, books, and wine are examples of collectibles. Where does the financial advisor or investment manager for these high net worth individuals go to learn about these investments? There is no comprehensive resource from the financial standpoint--until now. Dr Stephen Satchell of Trinity College, Cambridge, has developed a book in which experts in various types of collectibles analyze the financial aspects of investing in these collectibles. Chapters address issues such as: liquidity challenges, tax ramifications, appreciation timelines, the challenge of forecasting and measuring appreciation, and the psychological component of collecting and the role of emotion in collectible investing. Key FeaturesFeature: Contributors are experts in collectible investing from around the worldBenefit: Gives financial advisors and wealth managers handy access to expert opinions to better advise clients interested in collectible investmentsFeature: Experts discuss the pros and cons of collectibles from an investment perspective in their area of expertise Benefit: One stop shopping, all expertise brought together in one volume, creating a handy reference guideFeature: Experts discuss art, stamps, coins, antiques, wine, from around the world in one global perspectiveBenefit: Wealth managers can gain information about a wide range of collectibles and learn about investing in these types with a global perspective
Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0080923054
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
Many high net worth individuals are interested in diversifying their portfolios and investing in collectibles. A collectible is any physical asset that appreciates in value over time because it is rare or desired by many. Stamps, coins, fine art, antiques, books, and wine are examples of collectibles. Where does the financial advisor or investment manager for these high net worth individuals go to learn about these investments? There is no comprehensive resource from the financial standpoint--until now. Dr Stephen Satchell of Trinity College, Cambridge, has developed a book in which experts in various types of collectibles analyze the financial aspects of investing in these collectibles. Chapters address issues such as: liquidity challenges, tax ramifications, appreciation timelines, the challenge of forecasting and measuring appreciation, and the psychological component of collecting and the role of emotion in collectible investing. Key FeaturesFeature: Contributors are experts in collectible investing from around the worldBenefit: Gives financial advisors and wealth managers handy access to expert opinions to better advise clients interested in collectible investmentsFeature: Experts discuss the pros and cons of collectibles from an investment perspective in their area of expertise Benefit: One stop shopping, all expertise brought together in one volume, creating a handy reference guideFeature: Experts discuss art, stamps, coins, antiques, wine, from around the world in one global perspectiveBenefit: Wealth managers can gain information about a wide range of collectibles and learn about investing in these types with a global perspective
Street of No Return
Author: David Goodis
Publisher: Library of America
ISBN: 1598534505
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
For the first time, the best work of a distinctive master of American noir is available in authoritative e-book editions from The Library of America. In Street of No Return (1954), David Goodis presents a skid row odyssey in which a famous crooner scarred by violence descends into dereliction. From its opening in the freezing wind of a November street corner through its explosive ending, it is imbued with Goodis’s deep identification with “the unchartered society of the homeless and the hopeless.” Other David Goodis novels available as Library of America E-Book Classics include: Nightfall, Dark Passage, The Moon in the Gutter, and The Burglar.
Publisher: Library of America
ISBN: 1598534505
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
For the first time, the best work of a distinctive master of American noir is available in authoritative e-book editions from The Library of America. In Street of No Return (1954), David Goodis presents a skid row odyssey in which a famous crooner scarred by violence descends into dereliction. From its opening in the freezing wind of a November street corner through its explosive ending, it is imbued with Goodis’s deep identification with “the unchartered society of the homeless and the hopeless.” Other David Goodis novels available as Library of America E-Book Classics include: Nightfall, Dark Passage, The Moon in the Gutter, and The Burglar.
Bats Out Of Hell
Author: Guy N. Smith
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781911415176
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
'A deaty virus escapes from a research centre.' Professor Brian Newman had accidentally created a deadly new virus. In a single glass cage in his laboratory, its first victims were slowly dying in mortal agony. For the sake of the world, the bats in that cage must never be released. But glass is all too easily broken ... This title is dedicated to those working in the NHS and Social Care in appreciation of their sterling work during these testing times. In addition 1 pound from the sale of each paperback sold will be donated to NHS Charities. Guy N. Smith has written over 75 horror novels. Since his werewolf novels (1974-77), he has written about virtually every aspect of the horror genre and is best known for his Crabs and Sabat books. He is still writing.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781911415176
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
'A deaty virus escapes from a research centre.' Professor Brian Newman had accidentally created a deadly new virus. In a single glass cage in his laboratory, its first victims were slowly dying in mortal agony. For the sake of the world, the bats in that cage must never be released. But glass is all too easily broken ... This title is dedicated to those working in the NHS and Social Care in appreciation of their sterling work during these testing times. In addition 1 pound from the sale of each paperback sold will be donated to NHS Charities. Guy N. Smith has written over 75 horror novels. Since his werewolf novels (1974-77), he has written about virtually every aspect of the horror genre and is best known for his Crabs and Sabat books. He is still writing.
Killing Time
Author: Della Van Hise
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781852863098
Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781852863098
Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Star Wars: From Concept to Screen to Collectible
Author: Stephen Sansweet
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9780811800969
Category : Star Wars films
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A scenic tour of Star Wars merchandise, promos, and other fun stuff from around the globe, this historic survey features plenty of colorful photos, rare items, "factoids", and inside information. This is the ideal companion to the early days of Star Wars. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9780811800969
Category : Star Wars films
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A scenic tour of Star Wars merchandise, promos, and other fun stuff from around the globe, this historic survey features plenty of colorful photos, rare items, "factoids", and inside information. This is the ideal companion to the early days of Star Wars. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Collectible Cups and Saucers
Author: Jim Harran
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781574323528
Category : Antiques
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Book III in Jim & Susan Harran's series is all-new, with no repeats from their first two books. Over 1,000 color photographs are included this time, and the book concentrates on cups and saucers that are readily available to collectors. An expanded section on cabinet cups and saucers is provided, and some of the categories from books I and II are again covered: late nineteenth and twentieth century European and American dinnerware, English bone china and earthenware cups and saucers, miniatures, and mustache cups. There are also two brand new categories in the book, Japanese cups and saucers and art glass cups and saucers made by the leading glass factories in Europe and the United States. A marks section, helpful appendix, and bibliography are once again included, as well as useful tips for dealers and collectors. 2007 values.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781574323528
Category : Antiques
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Book III in Jim & Susan Harran's series is all-new, with no repeats from their first two books. Over 1,000 color photographs are included this time, and the book concentrates on cups and saucers that are readily available to collectors. An expanded section on cabinet cups and saucers is provided, and some of the categories from books I and II are again covered: late nineteenth and twentieth century European and American dinnerware, English bone china and earthenware cups and saucers, miniatures, and mustache cups. There are also two brand new categories in the book, Japanese cups and saucers and art glass cups and saucers made by the leading glass factories in Europe and the United States. A marks section, helpful appendix, and bibliography are once again included, as well as useful tips for dealers and collectors. 2007 values.
Nabokov's Butterfly and Other Stories of Great Authors and Rare Books
Author: R. A. Gekoski
Publisher: Da Capo Press
ISBN: 9780786714520
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
A collector of rare books shares his personal experiences with twenty important volumes and other literary items, including a signed copy of Sylvia Plath's The Colossus, a copy of Nabokov's Lolita from Graham Greene, and the sale of J. R. R. Tolkien's college gown.
Publisher: Da Capo Press
ISBN: 9780786714520
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
A collector of rare books shares his personal experiences with twenty important volumes and other literary items, including a signed copy of Sylvia Plath's The Colossus, a copy of Nabokov's Lolita from Graham Greene, and the sale of J. R. R. Tolkien's college gown.