Author: Louis Bromfield Publisher: Alien Ebooks ISBN: 1667628755 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 277
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"This is good Bromfield, in the tradition of his earlier work, The Green Bay Tree, Possession, etc. It probably won't have the popular appeal of his later work; but it will help reinstate him in the critical judgment of those who once looked to him as outstanding among American writers. The sensationalism, the pandering populace, such aspects of Night in Bombay and others as fed the lurid imagination will be found in muted terms in only one incident in New Orleans. This is a psychological novel. The title is symbolic of Everyman of this troubled 20th century who appears, to his fellows, to be prosperous, a good husband and father, a good citizen, a sound businessman, an active club member, while underneath the assured front is boredom, disillusionment, restlessness, a sense of inadequacy, of frustration, an awareness that his life is filled with material things that cover the lack of spiritual and intellectual things." —Kirkus Reviews
Author: Jessica Hanser Publisher: Yale University Press ISBN: 0300245076 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 299
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An account of eighteenth-century global commerce as seen through the lives of three Scottish traders, “written with verve and filled with arresting details” (Tonio Andrade, author of The Gunpowder Age). This book delves into the lives of three Scottish private traders—George Smith of Bombay, George Smith of Canton, and George Smith of Madras—and uses them as lenses through which to explore the inner workings of Britain’s imperial expansion and global network of trade, revealing how an unstable credit system and a financial crisis ultimately led to greater British intervention in India and China. “This book is a history of British seafaring and imperialism, written largely from a micro-level perspective, placing the focus on individual traders rather than the East India Company as a whole. But it is not only an imperial history. It also unravels the interwoven financial, political and social relations between Britain, China and India in the eighteenth century . . . Hanser has consulted an impressively wide range of archival sources in different languages and located in various countries, from private letters to periodicals, and from official Chinese documents to East India Company reports. Her work contributes to our understanding of 18th-century British imperial history.” —Reviews in History
Author: Linda Willis Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc. ISBN: 1616081589 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 291
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Since 1956, The Long Walk has been, for many, the symbol of an immense love of freedom and has become one of the greatest true-life adventure stories of all time. The harrowing story about a group of POWs who escaped a labor camp in Siberia and walked to freedom in India during WWII deeply affected thousands of its readers, and Linda Willis was one of those moved by the story. But she had questions about its authenticity: Was it all true? What happened after their arrival in India? Were there others involved in the story? Who was Mr. Smith? Though she was not a trained researcher, Willis felt compelled to look at some of the most powerful aspects of the story and to try to dig to the core of the truth behind The Long Walk. Willis’s investigation took her down unforeseen byways with many hours spent unraveling facts, truths, half-truths, rumors, and the like. She waded through archives, wrote and spoke to hundreds of people, and continued to seek out and verify the details of the greatest adventure narrative ever written. The path of Willis’s research will be a model for anyone attempting a similar search and who has ever thought about the story behind a book. No one who reads Looking for Mr. Smith will ever think of The Long Walk in the same way.
Author: Eric Ludy Publisher: Thomas Nelson ISBN: 1418571172 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 238
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Meet Mr. Smith offers a radical alternative to the over-romanced, casual-sex lifestyle popular in today's world. Reawakening the ancient ideas of sacred sex, purity, and holy love, relationship experts Eric and Leslie Ludy introduce a new language and framework for our sex-in-the-city culture. Meet Mr. Smith exposes and tackles hot topics like: What does God think about pre-marital sex? What about oral sex and self sex? Why would God give me a sex drive if He didn't plan on me using it? How far is too far? Meet Mr. Smith is a funny, fresh, romantic conversation about the true nature of love and sex. So go ahead. Open the pages of this book and prepare to meet the companion of your dreams. hyou're about to enjoy an encounter that could transform your relationships – and life.
Author: Jeff Smith Publisher: Macmillan ISBN: 1250058406 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 285
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A politician's humorous memoir of his year in federal prison, with a viable prescription for a more productive, cost-effective corrections system.
Author: HelenKay Dimon Publisher: Loveswept ISBN: 0399594949 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 228
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Secrets and seduction make for an explosive combination in HelenKay Dimon’s edgy, thrilling new series, which kicks off with a novel about two men who can handle any threat—except the one posed by desire. RITA FINALIST—ROMANTIC SUSPENSE Fisher Braun knows how to keep a secret. As a covert paramilitary operative, his job—and his life—depends on it. He’s at the top of his game, ready for action and always in control. No enemy has ever brought him to his knees, but one lover has: Zachary Allen, the man currently sharing his bed. The perfect package of brains and brawn, Zach is someone worth coming home to, and Fisher hates keeping him in the dark about what he does. But the lies keep Zach safe. Until the day Fisher loses everything. . . . Zachary Allen is no innocent civilian. Although he plays the tech geek, in reality he’s deep undercover for the CIA. In a horrible twist of fate, the criminal enterprise he’s infiltrated has set its sights on the man whose touch drives him wild. Zach would do anything for Fisher—except blow his own cover. Now, in order to save him, Zach must betray him first. And he needs Fisher to trust him with all his heart if they want to make it out alive. Fall in love with the men of HelenKay Dimon’s thrilling novels: The Tough Love series: MR. AND MR. SMITH | THE TALENTED MR. RIVERS | GUARDING MR. FINE The Dirty series: DIRTY DEEDS | DIRTY GAMES Praise for Mr. and Mr. Smith “If you like hot men, action, nerve-wracking situations and police books, you should read Mr. and Mr. Smith.”—The Book Adventures of Annelise Lestrange “This book is . . . a whole heck of a lot of fun, with a large cast of characters, lots of women in power, some angry-hot sex, physically improbable stunts, and lots of shit blowing up. If you like your romance with a little dash of Die Hard, this is the book for you.”—Binge On Books “If you are looking for some sexy, exciting, romantic suspense, I would definitely give Mr. and Mr. Smith a try. It is a fun story with lots of thrills and it looks to be the start of a great new series.”—Joyfully Jay “Mr. and Mr. Smith is a suspense-filled story. There are moments of abrasive and emotional tantrums . . . and inspiring scenes of one man’s love for another. The premise is entertaining; the characters are an eclectic mix of intense, impassioned, and real; the romance is a fight to the finish.”—The Reading Cafe Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Author: Neal Edward Smith Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell ISBN: Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 472
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From the nation's heartland comes Mr. Smith Went to Washington, the fascinating memoirs of Neal Smith of Iowa, who served as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 36 years. Inspired to document his insights for his grandchildren, Smith invites us to read over his shoulder as he recounts how his childhood in the Great Depression and his World War II experiences led to a career in public service that spanned the terms of nine presidents - from Eisenhower to Clinton. Smith's length of service gives him a unique perspective on the presidents he served under, on encounters with major world leaders from Deng Xiaoping to Mikhail Gorbachev to Pope John Paul II, on major events such as the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal, and even on numerous cabinet members and other high-level officials including General Colin Powell. Aided by more than 70 photographs, we join in the Smiths' adventures as they get to know first ladies, Supreme Court justices, and notable figures such as James Michener and Coretta Scott King. An early assignment to the House Appropriations Committee made Smith extremely influential. He was often consulted by presidents, department secretaries, and colleagues on agricultural and other issues. The long list of Smith's lasting accomplishments includes advancements in agricultural and educational policies; protections for the elderly and for pension recipients; multimillion-dollar savings resulting from fact-finding missions to foreign countries; court system reforms; small business programs; meat inspection and other food safety programs; flood protection and recreational opportunities in Iowa through the construction of Saylorville and Red Rock Dams; a wildlife refuge and prairie restoration project in Iowa; and many others.
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