Author: Domenic Pugliares
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1493116525
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 391
Book Description
They're baaaack! Luke, Stone, AB, Johnny, Fat Hands, Mak and the rest of the crew are back for another foray into the seedy underworld of the Famiglia Fabrasia. Mak, the ex-FBI agent, blackmails Luke Fabrasia, the head of the famed Fabrasia crime family. Luke, whose unknown, until recently, half brother and FBI agent Joe Stone turned family informant, is put between a rock and a hard place by his ex-officemate Mak. The counterfeiting scheme devised by the two now-dead MIT students has run its course; and Mak needs more money, that is, real money, not counterfeit money. Luke has come up with an intricate plan to satisfy Mak, protect his newly found brother, and save his number 1 captain, AB, from prison as well as eliminate an old family foe, Gino Campanelli. The plan has many twists and turns but not how Luke and the boys designed it. If you were surprised by the ending of the first installment, then brace yourself. This story has an unpredictable ending you won't see coming.
Brothers Fabrasia
Author: Domenic Pugliares
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1493116525
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 391
Book Description
They're baaaack! Luke, Stone, AB, Johnny, Fat Hands, Mak and the rest of the crew are back for another foray into the seedy underworld of the Famiglia Fabrasia. Mak, the ex-FBI agent, blackmails Luke Fabrasia, the head of the famed Fabrasia crime family. Luke, whose unknown, until recently, half brother and FBI agent Joe Stone turned family informant, is put between a rock and a hard place by his ex-officemate Mak. The counterfeiting scheme devised by the two now-dead MIT students has run its course; and Mak needs more money, that is, real money, not counterfeit money. Luke has come up with an intricate plan to satisfy Mak, protect his newly found brother, and save his number 1 captain, AB, from prison as well as eliminate an old family foe, Gino Campanelli. The plan has many twists and turns but not how Luke and the boys designed it. If you were surprised by the ending of the first installment, then brace yourself. This story has an unpredictable ending you won't see coming.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1493116525
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 391
Book Description
They're baaaack! Luke, Stone, AB, Johnny, Fat Hands, Mak and the rest of the crew are back for another foray into the seedy underworld of the Famiglia Fabrasia. Mak, the ex-FBI agent, blackmails Luke Fabrasia, the head of the famed Fabrasia crime family. Luke, whose unknown, until recently, half brother and FBI agent Joe Stone turned family informant, is put between a rock and a hard place by his ex-officemate Mak. The counterfeiting scheme devised by the two now-dead MIT students has run its course; and Mak needs more money, that is, real money, not counterfeit money. Luke has come up with an intricate plan to satisfy Mak, protect his newly found brother, and save his number 1 captain, AB, from prison as well as eliminate an old family foe, Gino Campanelli. The plan has many twists and turns but not how Luke and the boys designed it. If you were surprised by the ending of the first installment, then brace yourself. This story has an unpredictable ending you won't see coming.
Life Is Not a Fairy Tale
Author: Fantasia
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416531866
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Fantasia Barrino, star of the 2023 film The Color Purple, tells the story of her astonishing rise from hopeless high school dropout to American Idol superstar in the inspirational New York Times bestseller Life Is Not a Fairy Tale. In one moment, with one tearful performance of "Summertime," the nineteen-year-old Fantasia captured the hearts—and the votes—of millions of American Idol fans. Her powerful voice and independent style made her an overnight national sensation. But life wasn't always sensational for Fantasia. At the age of seventeen, despite the promise of her extraordinary voice, Fantasia was in danger of becoming just another sad statistic: an uneducated, unmarried teenage mother living in the projects. But Fantasia had been raised by two strong, influential women: Both her grandmother and mother are preachers, and she was raised with an unshakable faith. In Life Is Not a Fairy Tale, Fantasia speaks—with a spirit as strong as her voice—about what it takes to believe in the power of one's self. She turns all that she's learned into uplifting life lessons, including: • Recognize your gift • You made your bed, now lie in it • Give props where props are due • Like mother, like daughter • It ain't about the bling Fantasia keeps it real with her sassy, self-confident style and down-to-earth advice, making us laugh and cry with her. Life Is Not a Fairy Tale is more than just a celebrity success story. It's a book of revelations that will inspire everyone to reach for their greatest potential.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416531866
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Fantasia Barrino, star of the 2023 film The Color Purple, tells the story of her astonishing rise from hopeless high school dropout to American Idol superstar in the inspirational New York Times bestseller Life Is Not a Fairy Tale. In one moment, with one tearful performance of "Summertime," the nineteen-year-old Fantasia captured the hearts—and the votes—of millions of American Idol fans. Her powerful voice and independent style made her an overnight national sensation. But life wasn't always sensational for Fantasia. At the age of seventeen, despite the promise of her extraordinary voice, Fantasia was in danger of becoming just another sad statistic: an uneducated, unmarried teenage mother living in the projects. But Fantasia had been raised by two strong, influential women: Both her grandmother and mother are preachers, and she was raised with an unshakable faith. In Life Is Not a Fairy Tale, Fantasia speaks—with a spirit as strong as her voice—about what it takes to believe in the power of one's self. She turns all that she's learned into uplifting life lessons, including: • Recognize your gift • You made your bed, now lie in it • Give props where props are due • Like mother, like daughter • It ain't about the bling Fantasia keeps it real with her sassy, self-confident style and down-to-earth advice, making us laugh and cry with her. Life Is Not a Fairy Tale is more than just a celebrity success story. It's a book of revelations that will inspire everyone to reach for their greatest potential.
Fabrasia The Trilogy
Author: Domenic Pugliares
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1059
Book Description
For the first time, all in one place readers can follow the antics of the infamous Boston crime boss, Luke Fabrasia. The Trilogy of Famiglia Fabrasia, Brothers Fabrasia and Fabrasia Next Gen can all be found in the following pages. Luke Fabrasia and his 3 Captains, AB, Johnny and Fat Hands can be followed from the inception of the story where Luke was destined to spend the rest of his useful life in prison until a rogue FBI agent Joe Stone reached out to Johnny. Stone disclosed where they were hiding Joe Ambloni, the state's star witness. The elimination of him and 3 FBI agents in the process keeps Luke out of jail but also begins a contentious relationship with Stone, the dirty FBI agent. The story moves quickly from Boston to Las Vegas and back taking advantage of a counterfeiting scheme that Stone uncovers with more twists and turns than the reader can count. As the story continues you get to see how Luke became the leader of one of the largest crime families in the country starting at the tender age of 27 years of age. Then to the shagrin of Luke the story progresses to when his sons, Luke Jr. and Nicky want to join the family business. They try and prove their mettle by pulling off a daring daylight heist of a Brinks truck in downtown Boston What you will understand as you follow the saga of the Fabrasia family is that it really is all about family. Family above all! Family being defined as blood and extended family, with nothing more than a blurry line disseminating the two. Enjoy the world of the Famiglia Fabrasia!
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1059
Book Description
For the first time, all in one place readers can follow the antics of the infamous Boston crime boss, Luke Fabrasia. The Trilogy of Famiglia Fabrasia, Brothers Fabrasia and Fabrasia Next Gen can all be found in the following pages. Luke Fabrasia and his 3 Captains, AB, Johnny and Fat Hands can be followed from the inception of the story where Luke was destined to spend the rest of his useful life in prison until a rogue FBI agent Joe Stone reached out to Johnny. Stone disclosed where they were hiding Joe Ambloni, the state's star witness. The elimination of him and 3 FBI agents in the process keeps Luke out of jail but also begins a contentious relationship with Stone, the dirty FBI agent. The story moves quickly from Boston to Las Vegas and back taking advantage of a counterfeiting scheme that Stone uncovers with more twists and turns than the reader can count. As the story continues you get to see how Luke became the leader of one of the largest crime families in the country starting at the tender age of 27 years of age. Then to the shagrin of Luke the story progresses to when his sons, Luke Jr. and Nicky want to join the family business. They try and prove their mettle by pulling off a daring daylight heist of a Brinks truck in downtown Boston What you will understand as you follow the saga of the Fabrasia family is that it really is all about family. Family above all! Family being defined as blood and extended family, with nothing more than a blurry line disseminating the two. Enjoy the world of the Famiglia Fabrasia!
FABRASIA NEXT GEN
Author: Domenic Pugliares
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1669870472
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 441
Book Description
Luke Fabrasia, infamous notorious leader of the Boston crime family that’s known only by his last name. Luke is put into an awkward position by his sons Luke Jr and Nick. They want to become big players in the family business and Luke wants none of it. He like all good dads wants better for his boys. He would prefer they become lawyers, accountants, or even garbage men before entering the seedy underworld of organized crime. The boys have different aspirations and pull off a daring armored car hold up that nets the boys and their new formed crew millions of dollars. When Luke finds out things spiral completely out of control. Sons or not crossing Luke Fabrasia is not a place many people have survived. The story bounces from Boston to New Hampshire to Nashville and back in this lightning paced coming of age story. Pugliares author of Familia Fabrasia, Brothers Fabrasia, The Ride and now Fabrasia Next Gen is known for his realistic portrayal of organized crime. He is also known for his surprise endings. Next Gen is no different and this story will not disappoint.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1669870472
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 441
Book Description
Luke Fabrasia, infamous notorious leader of the Boston crime family that’s known only by his last name. Luke is put into an awkward position by his sons Luke Jr and Nick. They want to become big players in the family business and Luke wants none of it. He like all good dads wants better for his boys. He would prefer they become lawyers, accountants, or even garbage men before entering the seedy underworld of organized crime. The boys have different aspirations and pull off a daring armored car hold up that nets the boys and their new formed crew millions of dollars. When Luke finds out things spiral completely out of control. Sons or not crossing Luke Fabrasia is not a place many people have survived. The story bounces from Boston to New Hampshire to Nashville and back in this lightning paced coming of age story. Pugliares author of Familia Fabrasia, Brothers Fabrasia, The Ride and now Fabrasia Next Gen is known for his realistic portrayal of organized crime. He is also known for his surprise endings. Next Gen is no different and this story will not disappoint.
Famiglia Fabrasia
Author: Domenic Pugliares
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 146913103X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Luke Fabrasia is the head of a notorious New England crime family. He narrowly escapes jail time because of information relayed by a rogue FBI agent, Joe Stone. Joe is a technical wizard who has crossed the line from good to evil. Luke, who should be thrilled, is anything but happy. Many twists and turns end in a crescendo of craziness and violence to an unforgettable ending.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 146913103X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Luke Fabrasia is the head of a notorious New England crime family. He narrowly escapes jail time because of information relayed by a rogue FBI agent, Joe Stone. Joe is a technical wizard who has crossed the line from good to evil. Luke, who should be thrilled, is anything but happy. Many twists and turns end in a crescendo of craziness and violence to an unforgettable ending.
Maddigan's Fantasia
Author: Margaret Mahy
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416918124
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
When twelve-year-old Garland Maddigan asks Timon and Eden where they have come from, she is overwhelmed by their answer: the future.In a post-apocalyptic time, Garland's family's traveling circus troop, Maddigan's Fantasia, leaves the city of Solis once a year to perform and earn a living. However, this year Solis has given the Fantasia the crucial task of obtaining a new solar converter, the only power source in Solis, because the old one is failing.Misfortune finds the Fantasia in their travels, and Garland's father dies in an attack by Road Rats. Then suddenly two mysterious boys, Timon and Eden, appear with their baby sister, claiming to be from the future -- a world in which the Fantasia has failed in its mission and the evil Nennog has taken power. The boys have come to help the Fantasia, but danger has followed them across time. Can the Fantasia protect Timon and Eden, and succeed in their quest to save their world?Internationally renowned author Margaret Mahy spins a vivid tale of time travel, adventure, and magic that no reader will soon forget.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416918124
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
When twelve-year-old Garland Maddigan asks Timon and Eden where they have come from, she is overwhelmed by their answer: the future.In a post-apocalyptic time, Garland's family's traveling circus troop, Maddigan's Fantasia, leaves the city of Solis once a year to perform and earn a living. However, this year Solis has given the Fantasia the crucial task of obtaining a new solar converter, the only power source in Solis, because the old one is failing.Misfortune finds the Fantasia in their travels, and Garland's father dies in an attack by Road Rats. Then suddenly two mysterious boys, Timon and Eden, appear with their baby sister, claiming to be from the future -- a world in which the Fantasia has failed in its mission and the evil Nennog has taken power. The boys have come to help the Fantasia, but danger has followed them across time. Can the Fantasia protect Timon and Eden, and succeed in their quest to save their world?Internationally renowned author Margaret Mahy spins a vivid tale of time travel, adventure, and magic that no reader will soon forget.
In the Lingering Light
Author: Cynthia Fantasia
Publisher: NavPress
ISBN: 1631469134
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
Alzheimer’s is a particularly cruel disease. It robs us of the people we love—slowly, subtly, but unrelentingly. Our love for them is tested as their needs increase and their recall decreases, and our own needs suffer neglect as more and more of our time and attention is given to our loved one. Cynthia Fantasia is a caregiver. In this deeply understanding and empowering work she walks you through the landscape of caregiving—for your loved one and for yourself. She introduces you to friends and fellow travelers who offer their own words of empathy and insight. And she slowly, subtly, but unrelentingly empowers you to live well as you care for your loved one in the lingering light.
Publisher: NavPress
ISBN: 1631469134
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
Alzheimer’s is a particularly cruel disease. It robs us of the people we love—slowly, subtly, but unrelentingly. Our love for them is tested as their needs increase and their recall decreases, and our own needs suffer neglect as more and more of our time and attention is given to our loved one. Cynthia Fantasia is a caregiver. In this deeply understanding and empowering work she walks you through the landscape of caregiving—for your loved one and for yourself. She introduces you to friends and fellow travelers who offer their own words of empathy and insight. And she slowly, subtly, but unrelentingly empowers you to live well as you care for your loved one in the lingering light.
Faberge's Eggs
Author: Toby Faber
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 158836707X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
In Stradivari’s Genius, Toby Faber charted the fascinating course of some of the world’s most prized musical instruments. Now, in this enthralling new book, he tells the story of objects that are, to many, the pinnacle of the jeweler’s art: the Fabergé imperial eggs. The Easter presents that Russia’s last two czars gave to their czarinas have become synonymous with privilege, beauty, and an almost provocative uselessness. They are perhaps the most redolent symbols of the old empire’s phenomenal craftsmanship, of the decadence of its court, and of the upheavals that brought about its inevitable downfall. Fabergé’s Eggs is the first book to recount the remarkable story of these masterpieces, taking us from the circumstances that inspired each egg’s design, through their disappearance in the trauma of revolution, to their eventual reemergence in the global marketplace. In 1885, Carl Fabergé created a seemingly plain white egg for Czar Alexander III to give to his beloved wife, Marie Fedorovna. It was the surprises hidden inside that made it special: a diamond miniature of the Imperial crown and a ruby pendant. This gift began a tradition that would last for more than three decades: lavishly extravagant eggs commemorating public events that, in retrospect, seem little more than staging posts on the march to revolution. Above all, the eggs illustrate the attitudes that would ultimately lead to the downfall of the Romanovs: their apparent indifference to the poverty that choked their country, their preference for style over substance, and, during the reign of Nicholas II, their all-consuming concern with the health of the czarevitch Alexis, the sickly heir to the throne–a preoccupation that would propel them toward Rasputin and the doom of the dynasty. More than a superb new account of a classic tragedy, Fabergé’s Eggs illuminates some fascinating aspects of twentieth-century history. The eggs’ amazing journey from revolutionary Russia features a cast of characters including embattled Bolsheviks, acquisitive British royals, eccentric artifact salesmen, and such famous business and society figures as Arm and Hammer, Marjorie Merriweather Post, and Malcolm Forbes. Finally, Toby Faber tantalizingly suggests that some of the eggs long thought lost may eventually emerge. Darting from the palaces of a besieged Russia to the showcases of New York’s modern mega-wealthy, Fabergé’s Eggs weaves a story unparalleled in its drama and extravagance. Praise for Stradivari’s Genius “Fascinating . . . lively . . . more enthralling, earthy and illuminating than any fiction could be.” –The New York Times Book Review “A celebration of six instruments and the master craftsman who made them . . . [Faber] brings to the subject an infectious fascination with Stradivari’s life and trade. . . . He writes with clarity and fluency.” –Chicago Tribune “An extraordinary accomplishment and a compelling read. Like strange totems that cast an irresistible spell, these instruments bring out the best and the worst of those who would own them, and Faber deftly tells the stories in all their rich and surprising detail.” –Thad Carhart, author of The Piano Shop on the Left Bank “A worthy contribution to the ongoing legend of Stradivari.” –Minneapolis Star Tribune “Fascinating, accessible, and enjoyable.” –Tracy Chevalier, author of Girl with a Pearl Earring
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 158836707X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
In Stradivari’s Genius, Toby Faber charted the fascinating course of some of the world’s most prized musical instruments. Now, in this enthralling new book, he tells the story of objects that are, to many, the pinnacle of the jeweler’s art: the Fabergé imperial eggs. The Easter presents that Russia’s last two czars gave to their czarinas have become synonymous with privilege, beauty, and an almost provocative uselessness. They are perhaps the most redolent symbols of the old empire’s phenomenal craftsmanship, of the decadence of its court, and of the upheavals that brought about its inevitable downfall. Fabergé’s Eggs is the first book to recount the remarkable story of these masterpieces, taking us from the circumstances that inspired each egg’s design, through their disappearance in the trauma of revolution, to their eventual reemergence in the global marketplace. In 1885, Carl Fabergé created a seemingly plain white egg for Czar Alexander III to give to his beloved wife, Marie Fedorovna. It was the surprises hidden inside that made it special: a diamond miniature of the Imperial crown and a ruby pendant. This gift began a tradition that would last for more than three decades: lavishly extravagant eggs commemorating public events that, in retrospect, seem little more than staging posts on the march to revolution. Above all, the eggs illustrate the attitudes that would ultimately lead to the downfall of the Romanovs: their apparent indifference to the poverty that choked their country, their preference for style over substance, and, during the reign of Nicholas II, their all-consuming concern with the health of the czarevitch Alexis, the sickly heir to the throne–a preoccupation that would propel them toward Rasputin and the doom of the dynasty. More than a superb new account of a classic tragedy, Fabergé’s Eggs illuminates some fascinating aspects of twentieth-century history. The eggs’ amazing journey from revolutionary Russia features a cast of characters including embattled Bolsheviks, acquisitive British royals, eccentric artifact salesmen, and such famous business and society figures as Arm and Hammer, Marjorie Merriweather Post, and Malcolm Forbes. Finally, Toby Faber tantalizingly suggests that some of the eggs long thought lost may eventually emerge. Darting from the palaces of a besieged Russia to the showcases of New York’s modern mega-wealthy, Fabergé’s Eggs weaves a story unparalleled in its drama and extravagance. Praise for Stradivari’s Genius “Fascinating . . . lively . . . more enthralling, earthy and illuminating than any fiction could be.” –The New York Times Book Review “A celebration of six instruments and the master craftsman who made them . . . [Faber] brings to the subject an infectious fascination with Stradivari’s life and trade. . . . He writes with clarity and fluency.” –Chicago Tribune “An extraordinary accomplishment and a compelling read. Like strange totems that cast an irresistible spell, these instruments bring out the best and the worst of those who would own them, and Faber deftly tells the stories in all their rich and surprising detail.” –Thad Carhart, author of The Piano Shop on the Left Bank “A worthy contribution to the ongoing legend of Stradivari.” –Minneapolis Star Tribune “Fascinating, accessible, and enjoyable.” –Tracy Chevalier, author of Girl with a Pearl Earring
Hugo: A Fantasia on Modern Themes
Author: Arnold Bennett
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
"Hugo: A Fantasia on Modern Themes" by Arnold Bennett. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
"Hugo: A Fantasia on Modern Themes" by Arnold Bennett. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Island Fantasia
Author: Wei-Ping Lin
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1009021036
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
The Matsu archipelago between China and Taiwan, for long an isolated outpost off southeast China, was suddenly transformed into a military frontline in 1949 by the Cold War and the Communist-Nationalist conflict. The army occupied the islands, commencing more than 40 long years of military rule. With the lifting of martial law in 1992, the people were confronted with the question of how to move forward. This in-depth ethnography and social history of the islands focuses on how individual citizens redefined themselves and reimagined their society. Drawing on long-term fieldwork, Wei-Ping Lin shows how islanders used both traditional and new media to cope with the conflicts and trauma of harsh military rule. She discusses the formation of new social imaginaries through the appearance of 'imagining subjects', interrogating their subjectification processes and varied uses of mediating technologies as they seek to answer existential questions. This title is Open Access.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1009021036
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
The Matsu archipelago between China and Taiwan, for long an isolated outpost off southeast China, was suddenly transformed into a military frontline in 1949 by the Cold War and the Communist-Nationalist conflict. The army occupied the islands, commencing more than 40 long years of military rule. With the lifting of martial law in 1992, the people were confronted with the question of how to move forward. This in-depth ethnography and social history of the islands focuses on how individual citizens redefined themselves and reimagined their society. Drawing on long-term fieldwork, Wei-Ping Lin shows how islanders used both traditional and new media to cope with the conflicts and trauma of harsh military rule. She discusses the formation of new social imaginaries through the appearance of 'imagining subjects', interrogating their subjectification processes and varied uses of mediating technologies as they seek to answer existential questions. This title is Open Access.