Author: Delas Heras
Publisher: Double Six Books
ISBN: 1735317527
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
He’s a lovestruck stagehand moonlighting as the Foxman. She’s an aspiring actress masquerading as the Cat Burglar. As the clash between their costumed alter egos heats up, their big city dreams threaten to go up in smoke. Cassandra’s life flashes before her eyes when she gets trapped in a subway door. It’s a disappointing life: she never landed the big role and she may be engaged to the wrong man. Rescued by a kind-eyed stranger, Cassandra gets a second chance to make good on her Broadway dreams, straighten out her love life, and deliver some karmic justice to the city in the guise of a slinky Cat Burglar. So long as she can shake off that pesky Foxman and the bungling police detectives on her tail. Wilfredo’s skateboarding fox suit is a hit on Halloween. But an unexpected tussle with a fleeing thief in a Cat Burglar costume leads to a spectacular wipeout. He has no clue his comical mishap has been recorded in a soon-to-be viral video. Nor does he recognize his masked opponent as the green-eyed girl whose number he lost a month ago. Reveling in his every blunder is Captain Pete, the ventriloquist dummy from his childhood, whose snarky comments leave poor Wilfredo clinging to his sanity by his fingernails.
Foxman and the Cat Burglar
Author: Delas Heras
Publisher: Double Six Books
ISBN: 1735317527
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
He’s a lovestruck stagehand moonlighting as the Foxman. She’s an aspiring actress masquerading as the Cat Burglar. As the clash between their costumed alter egos heats up, their big city dreams threaten to go up in smoke. Cassandra’s life flashes before her eyes when she gets trapped in a subway door. It’s a disappointing life: she never landed the big role and she may be engaged to the wrong man. Rescued by a kind-eyed stranger, Cassandra gets a second chance to make good on her Broadway dreams, straighten out her love life, and deliver some karmic justice to the city in the guise of a slinky Cat Burglar. So long as she can shake off that pesky Foxman and the bungling police detectives on her tail. Wilfredo’s skateboarding fox suit is a hit on Halloween. But an unexpected tussle with a fleeing thief in a Cat Burglar costume leads to a spectacular wipeout. He has no clue his comical mishap has been recorded in a soon-to-be viral video. Nor does he recognize his masked opponent as the green-eyed girl whose number he lost a month ago. Reveling in his every blunder is Captain Pete, the ventriloquist dummy from his childhood, whose snarky comments leave poor Wilfredo clinging to his sanity by his fingernails.
Publisher: Double Six Books
ISBN: 1735317527
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
He’s a lovestruck stagehand moonlighting as the Foxman. She’s an aspiring actress masquerading as the Cat Burglar. As the clash between their costumed alter egos heats up, their big city dreams threaten to go up in smoke. Cassandra’s life flashes before her eyes when she gets trapped in a subway door. It’s a disappointing life: she never landed the big role and she may be engaged to the wrong man. Rescued by a kind-eyed stranger, Cassandra gets a second chance to make good on her Broadway dreams, straighten out her love life, and deliver some karmic justice to the city in the guise of a slinky Cat Burglar. So long as she can shake off that pesky Foxman and the bungling police detectives on her tail. Wilfredo’s skateboarding fox suit is a hit on Halloween. But an unexpected tussle with a fleeing thief in a Cat Burglar costume leads to a spectacular wipeout. He has no clue his comical mishap has been recorded in a soon-to-be viral video. Nor does he recognize his masked opponent as the green-eyed girl whose number he lost a month ago. Reveling in his every blunder is Captain Pete, the ventriloquist dummy from his childhood, whose snarky comments leave poor Wilfredo clinging to his sanity by his fingernails.
The Intergalactic Interloper
Author: Delas Heras
Publisher: Double Six Books
ISBN: 1735317500
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
A neighborhood is turned upside down when an alien lands on a New York rooftop. In this charming debut novel we meet the residents of an East Village block whose lives are thrown into turmoil by an extraterrestrial visitor. There's a wanna-be rock star, his eccentric rabbit-loving neighbor, a cursed superintendent, and a ghost-obsessed old woman, along with a remarkable cat. Their intersecting paths are all drawn up towards the otherworldly creature lurking overhead. When Ollie spies a two-headed turtle from outer space on a nearby rooftop he wonders if he has lost his mind. His incredulous friends certainly think so. To make matters worse he lands in hot water at his bookstore day job and his cat has gone missing. His bandmate Zara offers to help him track down the troublesome feline, and they join forces with a nosy starlet to follow a trail of clues that leads them inexorably up toward a mysterious rooftop creature who would much prefer to remain hidden. The Intergalactic Interloper is a lighthearted romp through a bohemian New York world, a one of a kind novel that is as memorable and interesting as it is fun.
Publisher: Double Six Books
ISBN: 1735317500
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
A neighborhood is turned upside down when an alien lands on a New York rooftop. In this charming debut novel we meet the residents of an East Village block whose lives are thrown into turmoil by an extraterrestrial visitor. There's a wanna-be rock star, his eccentric rabbit-loving neighbor, a cursed superintendent, and a ghost-obsessed old woman, along with a remarkable cat. Their intersecting paths are all drawn up towards the otherworldly creature lurking overhead. When Ollie spies a two-headed turtle from outer space on a nearby rooftop he wonders if he has lost his mind. His incredulous friends certainly think so. To make matters worse he lands in hot water at his bookstore day job and his cat has gone missing. His bandmate Zara offers to help him track down the troublesome feline, and they join forces with a nosy starlet to follow a trail of clues that leads them inexorably up toward a mysterious rooftop creature who would much prefer to remain hidden. The Intergalactic Interloper is a lighthearted romp through a bohemian New York world, a one of a kind novel that is as memorable and interesting as it is fun.
The Nine Lives of Bianca Moon
Author: Delas Heras
Publisher: Double Six Books
ISBN: 1735317543
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
“An engrossing blend of satirical wit, mystery, and the supernatural…. the strength of the novel lies in its vibrant and imaginative storytelling.”—Readers’ Favorite “Heras delivers a rollicking murder mystery—starring cats and dogs—set in 1950s New York City.… A quirky premise and sharp twists and turns make this page-turning fun.”—Kirkus Reviews “Morton Digby’s world is one that readers will want to visit again and again…. With a surprising mix of hard-boiled drama and cartoon comedy, Delas Heras spins an enchanting tale of life, death and afterlife.”—IndieReader “This fun, fast-paced mystery adds a fantastic twist to adult detective fiction as furry protagonists in an alternative New York City seek justice in life and the afterlife.”—Blueink Reviews “It is a fun, often hilarious alternate world hosting a story that brims with clever puns.”—Foreword Clarion Reviews Murder, ghosts, and a vengeful fiancée? The Nine Lives of Bianca Moon is the perfect blend of humorous fantasy, detective story, and ghostly fun. Set in the 1950s, in an alternate world run by cats and dogs, the action kicks off with the mysterious murder of journalist Flint Lockford on the streets of Greenwich Village. Junior Detective Morton Digby and his partner Detective J.B. Puddleworth launch their investigation, but must contend with Flint’s feisty fiancée, Bianca Moon, who is determined to take justice into her own paws. Meanwhile, Flint’s ghost arrives at Ghosthall, an abandoned courthouse now home to a band of rowdy ghosts. There he meets new friends and learns the ins and outs of being a spook. When he sets out to find Bianca, he is shocked to learn she has embarked on a reckless quest for revenge. Determined to protect her from her own feline fury, but limited by his ghostly powers, Flint must rely on Junior Detective Morton Digby and his partner to collar the killers before Bianca runs out of lives.
Publisher: Double Six Books
ISBN: 1735317543
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
“An engrossing blend of satirical wit, mystery, and the supernatural…. the strength of the novel lies in its vibrant and imaginative storytelling.”—Readers’ Favorite “Heras delivers a rollicking murder mystery—starring cats and dogs—set in 1950s New York City.… A quirky premise and sharp twists and turns make this page-turning fun.”—Kirkus Reviews “Morton Digby’s world is one that readers will want to visit again and again…. With a surprising mix of hard-boiled drama and cartoon comedy, Delas Heras spins an enchanting tale of life, death and afterlife.”—IndieReader “This fun, fast-paced mystery adds a fantastic twist to adult detective fiction as furry protagonists in an alternative New York City seek justice in life and the afterlife.”—Blueink Reviews “It is a fun, often hilarious alternate world hosting a story that brims with clever puns.”—Foreword Clarion Reviews Murder, ghosts, and a vengeful fiancée? The Nine Lives of Bianca Moon is the perfect blend of humorous fantasy, detective story, and ghostly fun. Set in the 1950s, in an alternate world run by cats and dogs, the action kicks off with the mysterious murder of journalist Flint Lockford on the streets of Greenwich Village. Junior Detective Morton Digby and his partner Detective J.B. Puddleworth launch their investigation, but must contend with Flint’s feisty fiancée, Bianca Moon, who is determined to take justice into her own paws. Meanwhile, Flint’s ghost arrives at Ghosthall, an abandoned courthouse now home to a band of rowdy ghosts. There he meets new friends and learns the ins and outs of being a spook. When he sets out to find Bianca, he is shocked to learn she has embarked on a reckless quest for revenge. Determined to protect her from her own feline fury, but limited by his ghostly powers, Flint must rely on Junior Detective Morton Digby and his partner to collar the killers before Bianca runs out of lives.
This Is Where I Leave You
Author: Jonathan Tropper
Publisher: Dutton
ISBN: 0452296366
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 371
Book Description
Original publication and copyright date: 2009.
Publisher: Dutton
ISBN: 0452296366
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 371
Book Description
Original publication and copyright date: 2009.
Dyslexia in Practice
Author: Janet Townend
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9780306462528
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that hinders the learning of literacy skills. This problem with managing verbal codes in memory is neurologically based and tends to run in families. Other symbolic systems, such as mathematics and musical notation, can also be affected. Dyslexia can occur at any level of intellectual ability. It can accompany, but is not a result of, lack of motivation, emotional disturbance, sensory impairment or meagre opportunities. The effects of dyslexia can be alleviated by skilled specialist teaching and committed learning. Moreover many dyslexic people have visual and spatial abilities which enable them to be successful in a wide range of careers. The appearance of this book .. is to be welcomed. It represents a full statement of the best practice to be found in the many kinds of intervention that are conducted with dyslexic students. It addresses some fundamental questions that are seldom asked and much of what the skilled teacher knows and does is set down here in print for the first time. From the Preface: `Collectively, the chapters provide a synthesis of current practice focusing on how to assess and treat the symptoms of dyslexia, guided by a proper understanding of the cognitive and linguistic weaknesses that underpin the condition. The book makes clear that the backbone of intervention for dyslexia is a highly structured multisensory approach that teaches reading and spelling skills at the appropriate rate. However, it is also explicit in pointing out that such a programme must be delivered with due attention to individual differences in the other cognitive skills that contribute to literacy development, and take account of the learner's style, interests and not least their confidence and self-esteem. This book provides an important resource for teachers who wish to become competent in the skills required for the assessment, teaching, supporting and counselling of dyslexic people in a variety of settings. It promises to reach many teachers and in turn, their students and families'. Margaret J. Snowling, University of York, UK
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9780306462528
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that hinders the learning of literacy skills. This problem with managing verbal codes in memory is neurologically based and tends to run in families. Other symbolic systems, such as mathematics and musical notation, can also be affected. Dyslexia can occur at any level of intellectual ability. It can accompany, but is not a result of, lack of motivation, emotional disturbance, sensory impairment or meagre opportunities. The effects of dyslexia can be alleviated by skilled specialist teaching and committed learning. Moreover many dyslexic people have visual and spatial abilities which enable them to be successful in a wide range of careers. The appearance of this book .. is to be welcomed. It represents a full statement of the best practice to be found in the many kinds of intervention that are conducted with dyslexic students. It addresses some fundamental questions that are seldom asked and much of what the skilled teacher knows and does is set down here in print for the first time. From the Preface: `Collectively, the chapters provide a synthesis of current practice focusing on how to assess and treat the symptoms of dyslexia, guided by a proper understanding of the cognitive and linguistic weaknesses that underpin the condition. The book makes clear that the backbone of intervention for dyslexia is a highly structured multisensory approach that teaches reading and spelling skills at the appropriate rate. However, it is also explicit in pointing out that such a programme must be delivered with due attention to individual differences in the other cognitive skills that contribute to literacy development, and take account of the learner's style, interests and not least their confidence and self-esteem. This book provides an important resource for teachers who wish to become competent in the skills required for the assessment, teaching, supporting and counselling of dyslexic people in a variety of settings. It promises to reach many teachers and in turn, their students and families'. Margaret J. Snowling, University of York, UK
Marketing Communications
Author: Patrick De Pelsmacker
Publisher: Pearson Higher Ed
ISBN: 0273773240
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 641
Book Description
Marketing Communications: A European Perspective provides an extensive overview of the key concepts, techniques and applications of marketing communications within a European context. The book covers all elements of the communications mix, including advertising, public relations, sponsorship, sales promotion, direct marketing, point-of-purchase communications, exhibitions, and personal selling. It also offers up-to-date coverage of e-communication, including e-marketing, mobile marketing, interactive television and relationship marketing. Building on the success of the third edition, the fourth edition comes fully updated with brand new material on a diverse range of products and brands such as Coke Zero, Twitter and Wii Fit, as well as coverage of topical issues such as the Barack Obama campaign and the EU anti-smoking campaign. The fifth edition of Marketing Communications: A European Perspective has been fully updated to include: A brand new chapter examining ethical issues in marketing communications Brand new end-of-chapter cases on international companies and organisations such as Mars, UNICEF, Carrefour and many more Video case material linking key marketing communication theory with the practical issues faced by marketing professionals in a variety of companies The book is suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate students of marketing communications
Publisher: Pearson Higher Ed
ISBN: 0273773240
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 641
Book Description
Marketing Communications: A European Perspective provides an extensive overview of the key concepts, techniques and applications of marketing communications within a European context. The book covers all elements of the communications mix, including advertising, public relations, sponsorship, sales promotion, direct marketing, point-of-purchase communications, exhibitions, and personal selling. It also offers up-to-date coverage of e-communication, including e-marketing, mobile marketing, interactive television and relationship marketing. Building on the success of the third edition, the fourth edition comes fully updated with brand new material on a diverse range of products and brands such as Coke Zero, Twitter and Wii Fit, as well as coverage of topical issues such as the Barack Obama campaign and the EU anti-smoking campaign. The fifth edition of Marketing Communications: A European Perspective has been fully updated to include: A brand new chapter examining ethical issues in marketing communications Brand new end-of-chapter cases on international companies and organisations such as Mars, UNICEF, Carrefour and many more Video case material linking key marketing communication theory with the practical issues faced by marketing professionals in a variety of companies The book is suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate students of marketing communications
The Routledge Dictionary of Modern American Slang and Unconventional English
Author: Tom Dalzell
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351765205
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 5135
Book Description
The Routledge Dictionary of Modern American Slang offers the ultimate record of modern, post WW2 American Slang. The 25,000 entries are accompanied by citations that authenticate the words as well as offer examples of usage from popular literature, newspapers, magazines, movies, television shows, musical lyrics, and Internet user groups. Etymology, cultural context, country of origin and the date the word was first used are also provided. In terms of content, the cultural transformations since 1945 are astounding. Television, computers, drugs, music, unpopular wars, youth movements, changing racial sensitivities and attitudes towards sex and sexuality are all substantial factors that have shaped culture and language. This new edition includes over 500 new headwords collected with citations from the last five years, a period of immense change in the English language, as well as revised existing entries with new dating and citations. No term is excluded on the grounds that it might be considered offensive as a racial, ethnic, religious, sexual or any kind of slur. This dictionary contains many entries and citations that will, and should, offend. Rich, scholarly and informative, The Routledge Dictionary of Modern American Slang and Unconventional English is an indispensable resource for language researchers, lexicographers and translators.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351765205
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 5135
Book Description
The Routledge Dictionary of Modern American Slang offers the ultimate record of modern, post WW2 American Slang. The 25,000 entries are accompanied by citations that authenticate the words as well as offer examples of usage from popular literature, newspapers, magazines, movies, television shows, musical lyrics, and Internet user groups. Etymology, cultural context, country of origin and the date the word was first used are also provided. In terms of content, the cultural transformations since 1945 are astounding. Television, computers, drugs, music, unpopular wars, youth movements, changing racial sensitivities and attitudes towards sex and sexuality are all substantial factors that have shaped culture and language. This new edition includes over 500 new headwords collected with citations from the last five years, a period of immense change in the English language, as well as revised existing entries with new dating and citations. No term is excluded on the grounds that it might be considered offensive as a racial, ethnic, religious, sexual or any kind of slur. This dictionary contains many entries and citations that will, and should, offend. Rich, scholarly and informative, The Routledge Dictionary of Modern American Slang and Unconventional English is an indispensable resource for language researchers, lexicographers and translators.
The Unspoken Alliance
Author: Sasha Polakow-Suransky
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307388506
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Prior to the Six-Day War, Israel was a darling of the international left, vocally opposed to apartheid and devoted to building alliances with black leaders in newly independent African nations. South Africa, for its part, was controlled by a regime of Afrikaner nationalists who had enthusiastically supported Hitler during World War II. But after Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories in 1967, the country found itself estranged from former allies and threatened anew by old enemies. As both states became international pariahs, a covert—and lucrative—military relationship blossomed between these seemingly unlikely allies. Based on extensive archival research and exclusive interviews with former generals and high-level government officials in both countries, The Unspoken Alliance tells a troubling story of Cold War paranoia, moral compromises, and startling secrets.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307388506
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Prior to the Six-Day War, Israel was a darling of the international left, vocally opposed to apartheid and devoted to building alliances with black leaders in newly independent African nations. South Africa, for its part, was controlled by a regime of Afrikaner nationalists who had enthusiastically supported Hitler during World War II. But after Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories in 1967, the country found itself estranged from former allies and threatened anew by old enemies. As both states became international pariahs, a covert—and lucrative—military relationship blossomed between these seemingly unlikely allies. Based on extensive archival research and exclusive interviews with former generals and high-level government officials in both countries, The Unspoken Alliance tells a troubling story of Cold War paranoia, moral compromises, and startling secrets.
Defensive Racism
Author: Edgar J. Steele
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780976125907
Category : Race
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780976125907
Category : Race
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
There's A Fish In The Courthouse
Author: Gary L Wean
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781939438928
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 668
Book Description
The most shocking, explosive revelation ever to strike American people rigth between the eyes. The President's use of secret files against politicians, businessmen, the clergy and just plain everyday American citizens to further his own personal ends. The cover-up of the real reasons for Waco, Ruby Ridge and Oklahoma City and the First Interstate Bank fire in Los Angeles. And not the least, the censorship of the terrifying plots to assassinate then President George Bush and four former Presidents, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, James Carter, Ronald Reagan and their wives with laser weapons. The killings were to take place in the dedication ceremony of Reagan's Library in Simi Valley California. The Presidents and their wives had known too much. And there was the astounding fact that the plotters, one of them was arrested, were also involved in the assassinations of JFK and RFK. But, far more astounding was the fact that the Secret Service released the suspect and killed the investigation. In Washington, D.C., the Senate Judiciary Committee is holding hearings on the Dossiers, the Secret Files - the Committee members, Senators Joseph Biden, Dianne Feinstein, Strom Thurmond, Howell Heflin, Edward Kennedy, Arlen Specter and others are committing evil acts to cover up their involvements and their part in the horrendous conspiracy to destroy the Constitution and make serfs and slaves of the American people. On December 7, 1945 the author was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy at San Pedro, California. In January of 1946 he joined the Los Angeles Police Department and graduated from the Academy. He worked as a Detective Sgt. for the Ventura City Police Department and an Investigator for the Los Angeles District Attorney's Bureau of Investigation, the Criminal Intelligence Unit. In September of 1966 he became the Chief Investigator for the Ventura County Public Defender's Office until 1970...
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781939438928
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 668
Book Description
The most shocking, explosive revelation ever to strike American people rigth between the eyes. The President's use of secret files against politicians, businessmen, the clergy and just plain everyday American citizens to further his own personal ends. The cover-up of the real reasons for Waco, Ruby Ridge and Oklahoma City and the First Interstate Bank fire in Los Angeles. And not the least, the censorship of the terrifying plots to assassinate then President George Bush and four former Presidents, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, James Carter, Ronald Reagan and their wives with laser weapons. The killings were to take place in the dedication ceremony of Reagan's Library in Simi Valley California. The Presidents and their wives had known too much. And there was the astounding fact that the plotters, one of them was arrested, were also involved in the assassinations of JFK and RFK. But, far more astounding was the fact that the Secret Service released the suspect and killed the investigation. In Washington, D.C., the Senate Judiciary Committee is holding hearings on the Dossiers, the Secret Files - the Committee members, Senators Joseph Biden, Dianne Feinstein, Strom Thurmond, Howell Heflin, Edward Kennedy, Arlen Specter and others are committing evil acts to cover up their involvements and their part in the horrendous conspiracy to destroy the Constitution and make serfs and slaves of the American people. On December 7, 1945 the author was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy at San Pedro, California. In January of 1946 he joined the Los Angeles Police Department and graduated from the Academy. He worked as a Detective Sgt. for the Ventura City Police Department and an Investigator for the Los Angeles District Attorney's Bureau of Investigation, the Criminal Intelligence Unit. In September of 1966 he became the Chief Investigator for the Ventura County Public Defender's Office until 1970...