Download or read book A Fairy Tale of New York written by J. P. Donleavy and published by Grove/Atlantic, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tale of a handsome modern-day prince in the gutters of New York by the author of The Ginger Man—“a writer of explosive, winning imagination” (The New York Times Book Review). After studying abroad in Europe, Cornelius Christian—born in Brooklyn and raised in the Bronx—has returned to New York City with a cultured accent, refined manners, and the corpse of his wife who died shipboard. Charismatic but penniless, he takes a job with a funeral director to pay for the burial expenses. There, he meets the desirous and wealthy widow Fanny Sourpuss. But she’s only his first conquest—one that impels Cornelius on an adventure of rescue through Manhattan, from street brawls to calamitous affairs; from a hooker’s fury to murder; from the subway sewers of a dirty city to its towering castles. But how long can the acquired charms of the prince last, how long can he care, and who’ll be there to rescue him? In Cornelius Christian, who sings of life’s goodness in the wake of disaster, J. P. Donleavy created one of his most indelible, infuriating, and irresistible characters—a “parody of the fairy tale hero, lusting after fallen princesses in honky-tonk New York” (The Harvard Crimson). “No contemporary writer is better than Donleavy at his best.” —The New Yorker “Fast, funny and addictive.” —The Guardian

Download or read book Singing Was the Easy Part written by Vic Damone and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2009-06-09 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born Vito Farinola in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn in 1928, Vic worked as an usher at the fabled Paramount Theatre before realizing a dream by shooting to the top of the Billboard Chart in 1947 with his first hit "I Have But One Heart." He was mentored by everyone from Perry Como to Tommy Dorsey. Frank Sinatra praised his voice and became a friend for life, giving him advice on singing and women. Damone had one of the most successful careers ever had by an American pop singer and one of the most glamorous and exciting lives of any guy who lived while the Ratpack reigned. • He was almost thrown out of the window of a New York City hotel by a mobster. • He dated Ava Gardner, who got him drunk for the first time. • He married glamorous Italian actress Ana Maria Pierangeli and later, Diahann Carroll. • He appeared at the Sands Hotel during the glory days of Vegas and once took a nude chorus girl into the steam room where the Ratpack was relaxing. In Singing Was the Easy Part, he talks frankly about his bankruptcy, his many marriages and his belief in God. It's a warm, funny, and inspiring memoir from one of America's greatest pop singers.

Download or read book Lies He Told written by Renarda Huggins and published by Concrete Rose Publishing. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shanae Huggins is a 15 year old girl who had perfected a method of getting whatever she wanted. With a mind well beyond her years she develops a system that improves her hustle; from stealing to selling drugs. The one thing Shanae had never really anticipated was falling in love. When she meets Keyshawn Johnson, an alleged 21 year old New York resident, Shanae struggles to see things for what they are--page 4 of cover.

Download or read book Love in New York Book 1 Lost and Found written by Elle Casey and published by Elle Casey. This book was released on 2014-12-25 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR, ELLE CASEY, brings readers book 1 of 3 in the contemporary romance LOVE IN NEW YORK Series. With over 300 5-star ratings on Goodreads for Book 1, readers love the Love in New York Series! Sometimes engagement rings can get lost and then found. Sometimes people can too. All it takes is a heavy-duty dose of karma and the magic of Manhattan to make it all come together. Leah is a financially destitute new age hippy. James is a wealthy surgeon with a trust fund. She's awkward, he's poised. She's completely crazy, he's way too sane. People might say they have nothing in common, but they'd be wrong. They both live in Manhattan, they both have no idea how to change a baby diaper, and they're both lost … until they find one another. LOVE IN NEW YORK SERIES READING ORDER Love in New York: Book 1 (Lost and Found) Love in New York: Book 2 (Cabin Fever) Love in New York: Book 3 (Mister Fixit) HERE’S WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT LOVE IN NEW YORK, BOOK 1: “This was an excellent read. I couldn't put it down! I loved how it was told from both female and male perspectives. It had me laughing out loud and gave me awe moments. Would definitely recommend!” ~ S Kastelz, Amazon reviewer “Extremely funny! My family thought I was losing it when at times I laughed so hard I couldn't talk! So glad I purchased this book! Definitely recommend you read it!” ~ B. Mummert, Amazon reviewer “Great read! loved this book. I laughed throughout the entire storyline… I have recommended this book to friends that I think will enjoy the lightness and humor in it. Can't wait to see where she takes us next in this series.” ~ Amazon Customer “Awesome!! This book had me laughing! It was sweet and oh so romantic. I LOVED it and would recommend to anyone looking for a good sweet read.” ~ Sheyla, Goodreads reviewer About this series: I’d never been to New York City before, but I knew I would love it and wanted to write a story that was set in the most exciting city in the world. So I hopped on a plane with my friend Susan and spent 5 whirlwind days there, soaking up the culture, seeing the sights and nailing down the scenes that would eventually end up in this series. Those of you familiar with New York City know what I’m talking about when I say you just can’t beat Russ and Daughters’ bagels, Central Park, Times Square, Brooklyn, and Yonnah Schimmels’ knishes.

Download or read book New York to Dallas written by J. D. Robb and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-09-13 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times bestselling author J. D. Robb presents an intense and terrifying case for New York homicide cop Eve Dallas: one that will take her all the way to the city that named her—and plunge her into the nightmares of her childhood... When a monster named Isaac McQueen—taken down by Eve back in her uniform days—escapes from Rikers, he has two things in mind. One is to take up where he left off, abducting young victims and leaving them scarred in both mind and body. The other is to get revenge on the woman who stopped him all those years ago.

Download or read book Sexual Justice written by Alexandra Brodsky and published by Metropolitan Books. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pathbreaking work for the next stage of the #MeToo movement, showing how we can address sexual harms with fairness to both victims and the accused, and exposing the sexism that shapes today's contentious debates about due process Over the past few years, a remarkable number of sexual harassment victims have come forward with their stories, demanding consequences for their assailants and broad societal change. Each prominent allegation, however, has also set off a wave of questions – some posed in good faith, some distinctly not – about the rights of the accused. The national conversation has grown polarized, inflamed by a public narrative that wrongly presents feminism and fair process as warring interests. Sexual Justice is an intervention, pointing the way to common ground. Drawing on core principles of civil rights law, and the personal experiences of victims and the accused, Alexandra Brodsky details how schools, workplaces, and other institutions can – indeed, must – address sexual harms in ways fair to all. She shows why these allegations cannot be left to police and prosecutors alone, and outlines the key principles of fair proceedings outside the courts. Brodsky explains how contemporary debates continue the long, sexist history of “rape exceptionalism,” in which sexual allegations are treated as uniquely suspect. And she calls on readers to resist the anti-feminist backlash that hijacks the rhetoric of due process to protect male impunity. Vivid and eye-opening, at once intellectually rigorous and profoundly empathetic, Sexual Justice clears up common misunderstandings about sexual harassment, traces the forgotten histories that underlie our current predicament, and illuminates the way to a more just world.

Download or read book Cedar Point written by Shaun McGregor and published by Shaun McGregor. This book was released on 2024-10-31 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cedar Point, a small, quiet town nestled in the thick, lush forest outside of Portland, Oregon, hides a long-kept secret. On the morning of Halloween 1977, the lifeless body of 16-year-old Lisa Fields was found brutally butchered; her naked body posed at the local Playground in a horrific display of evil. Her killer was never identified. Sadie Koop, the smart and feisty host of the "Growing Cold Podcast," is investigating and reporting on the unsolved murder when her podcast rival, Jillian Playmore from New York, shows up to try to steal her story. Desperate for help, she reached out to Nathan Taylor, a Private Investigator who is content catching cheaters and living off the grid. Before they know it, they find themselves wrapped up in the middle of an almost 50-year-old murder case that will kill anyone to stay cold.

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Download or read book Male Supremacism in the United States written by Emily K. Carian and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2022-04-21 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Male Supremacism in the United States is a timely editorial collection providing analysis of current patriarchal, misogynistic, and antifeminist threats in the United States, The book theorizes how male supremacism—the system that disproportionately privileges cis men and subordinates women, trans men, and nonbinary people—and its accompanying ideology of male superiority undergird many of the most crucial phenomena of our time. The book examines how male supremacism manifests in three ways: as patriarchal traditionalism, as secular male supremacism, and in its intersections with other systems of oppression. From anti-abortion activism to misogynist incels to the Proud Boys, the collection illustrates how male supremacism plays a vital role in right-wing recruitment and organizing. The volume’s contributions illuminate unique aspects of male supremacist ideology, practice, and culture. Together, they provide a sweeping overview of the development and deployment of male supremacism in the United States. This book will be of value to anyone studying or researching male supremacism, gender, feminism, women’s studies, hate studies, and the far right.

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Download or read book A Hustler s Son II written by T. Styles and published by The Cartel Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kelsi is more vicious than ever, as he returns in this gripping sequel to "A Hustler's Son." A few months after receiving what was said to be his mother's bloody heart on Christmas Day, Kelsi seeks revenge on those he feels are responsible for her vicious murder.

Download or read book A Sick Life written by Tionne Watkins and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A candid memoir of fame, strength, family, and friendship from the lead singer of TLC As the lead singer of Grammy-winning supergroup TLC, Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins has seen phenomenal fame, success, and critical acclaim. But backstage, she has lived a dual life. In addition to the balancing act of juggling an all-consuming music career and her family, Tionne has struggled her whole life with sickle-cell disease—a debilitating and incurable condition that can render her unable to perform, walk, or even breathe. A Sick Life chronicles Tionne’s journey from a sickly young girl in Des Moines who was told she wouldn’t live to see 30 through her teen years in Atlanta to how she broke into the music scene and became the superstar musician and sickle-cell disease advocate she is today. Through Tionne’s tough, funny, tell-it-like-it-is voice, she shares how she found the inner strength, grit, and determination to live her dream, despite her often unpredictable and debilitating health issues. She dives deep into never-before-told TLC stories, including accounts of her friendship with Lisa “Left-Eye” Lopes and her tragic death. Tionne’s unvarnished discussion of her remarkable life, disease, unending strength, and ability to power through the odds offers a story like no other.

Download or read book Manhattan Conspiracy written by Ken Hudnall and published by Omega Press. This book was released on 2002-06-05 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is volume two of the Manhattan Conspiracy Series, the story of one man's war against a terrorist group's plan to destroy America.

Download or read book HOOD LOVE IN NEW YORK written by Robert Trouble Johnson and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-01-21 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some women get caught up with the wrong men. they are blinded by the money, flashy cars and the fast life. in the end they only end up with a broken heart. Kendra, a young diva who trying to finish college. she get caught between two street thugs. Quenton and Wise become rivals. is it a turf war or is the real war over Kendra. with secrets revealed and lies uncovered, Quenton and Wise may find out that Kendra comes with a much higher price tag than expected.

Download or read book A Book of Songs for the Real Housewives of Atlanta New York DC and Beverly Hills written by Elaine Wilson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-03-22 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are a fan or not of the Real Housewives of Atlanta, New York, DC or Beverly Hills, you will enjoy this book. The author has provided insight into each character that is real as well as very revealing. She has shared information regarding the real assessment of each character. These are thoughts that most people think, but would never voice. The book is interactive whereby the reader is asked to read a song written for each of the characters and identify the actual character associated with the song.

Download or read book Love Lockdown written by Mia Edwards and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2010-01-05 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tiffany has vowed to get revenge on her half-sister and her boyfriend for killing her father Shon and her long-time lover Saliq. But first, Tiffany has to stay low until the dust settles. Tired of being slept on and disrespected, she meets Rasheeda, one of her father's former associates, who is also one of the baddest women in the streets. Rasheeda not only runs an elite escort service and a hot nightclub on the Virginia Beach strip, but she's also one of the major cocaine distributors in the Mid-Atlantic. Rasheeda takes Tiffany under her wing and introduces her to the side of the game that Shon had never revealed to his daughter. Soon Tiffany reconnects with more of her father's former associates, settles old debts and rebuilds her father's drug reign in Virginia. Her reach soon spreads to Charlotte and Memphis. But Tiffany won't be happy until she finds Kanika and Tyrell. There are people who are willing to help Tiffany seek the just revenge that she's been craving for years.

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