Author: John Wells
Publisher: Broadway
ISBN: 9780767901789
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
A 25-year veteran of the investment profession breaks the spell of full-commission brokerage houses and shows how to join the booming ranks of investors who save--and make--a fortune with their own do-it-yourself strategies.
Kiss Your Stockbroker Goodbye
Author: John Wells
Publisher: Broadway
ISBN: 9780767901789
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
A 25-year veteran of the investment profession breaks the spell of full-commission brokerage houses and shows how to join the booming ranks of investors who save--and make--a fortune with their own do-it-yourself strategies.
Publisher: Broadway
ISBN: 9780767901789
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
A 25-year veteran of the investment profession breaks the spell of full-commission brokerage houses and shows how to join the booming ranks of investors who save--and make--a fortune with their own do-it-yourself strategies.
Kiss 'em Goodbye
Author: Dennis Purdy
Publisher: ESPN
ISBN: 0345520122
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
The fascinating sports history of defunct teams in baseball, hockey, basketball and more! THEY'RE GOING, GOING, GONE. . . . Their names roll off the tongue, a litany of the damned: the Providence Steam Roller, the Wilmington Quicksteps, the Cincinnati Porkers. They are the lost squads of professional sports history--teams forsaken by fans, fleeced by owners, or forgotten by time. Until now. Kiss 'Em Goodbye unearths the real stories of dozens of vanished teams that once graced--and often disgraced--North America's big leagues. Like the St. Paul Apostles, the only major league team never to have played a home game; Card-Pitt, the NFL's World War II doormat; and the Philadelphia Quakers of the NHL, a team owned jointly by bootleggers and a retired boxer who climbed back into the ring to help meet payroll. In obituaries for both big-city franchises that skipped town (the Baltimore Colts, the Brooklyn Dodgers) and small-town teams that had their brief moment of glory (the Tonawanda Kardex, the Pottsville Maroons), Kiss 'Em Goodbye commemorates mysterious fires, waterlogged basketball courts, fields tended by goats ("cheaper than mowers!"), and uniforms that broke team budgets. It's all here in a fascinating, hilarious, page-turning celebration of teams that prove it's not whether you win or lose, but that you once played the game.
Publisher: ESPN
ISBN: 0345520122
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
The fascinating sports history of defunct teams in baseball, hockey, basketball and more! THEY'RE GOING, GOING, GONE. . . . Their names roll off the tongue, a litany of the damned: the Providence Steam Roller, the Wilmington Quicksteps, the Cincinnati Porkers. They are the lost squads of professional sports history--teams forsaken by fans, fleeced by owners, or forgotten by time. Until now. Kiss 'Em Goodbye unearths the real stories of dozens of vanished teams that once graced--and often disgraced--North America's big leagues. Like the St. Paul Apostles, the only major league team never to have played a home game; Card-Pitt, the NFL's World War II doormat; and the Philadelphia Quakers of the NHL, a team owned jointly by bootleggers and a retired boxer who climbed back into the ring to help meet payroll. In obituaries for both big-city franchises that skipped town (the Baltimore Colts, the Brooklyn Dodgers) and small-town teams that had their brief moment of glory (the Tonawanda Kardex, the Pottsville Maroons), Kiss 'Em Goodbye commemorates mysterious fires, waterlogged basketball courts, fields tended by goats ("cheaper than mowers!"), and uniforms that broke team budgets. It's all here in a fascinating, hilarious, page-turning celebration of teams that prove it's not whether you win or lose, but that you once played the game.
Kiss Myself Goodbye
Author: Ferdinand Mount
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472979435
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
'Grimly funny and superbly written, with a twist on every page' – Hilary Mantel 'Delightfully compulsive and unforgettably original' – Hadley Freeman 'Wonderful, funny and wise' – Kate Summerscale SHORTLISTED FOR THE DUFF COOPER PRIZE 2021 A SUNDAY TIMES, TLS, SPECTATOR AND NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR Aunt Munca never told the truth about anything. Calling herself after the mouse in a Beatrix Potter story, she was already a figure of mystery during the childhood of her nephew Ferdinand Mount. Half a century later, a series of startling revelations sets him off on a tortuous quest to find out who this extraordinary millionairess really was. What he discovers is shocking and irretrievably sad, involving multiple deceptions, false identities and abandonments. The story leads us from the back streets of Sheffield at the end of the Victorian age to the highest echelons of English society between the wars. An unconventional tale of British social history told backwards, now published with new material discovered by the author about his eccentric aunt, Kiss Myself Goodbye is both an enchanting personal memoir and a voyage into a vanished moral world
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472979435
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
'Grimly funny and superbly written, with a twist on every page' – Hilary Mantel 'Delightfully compulsive and unforgettably original' – Hadley Freeman 'Wonderful, funny and wise' – Kate Summerscale SHORTLISTED FOR THE DUFF COOPER PRIZE 2021 A SUNDAY TIMES, TLS, SPECTATOR AND NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR Aunt Munca never told the truth about anything. Calling herself after the mouse in a Beatrix Potter story, she was already a figure of mystery during the childhood of her nephew Ferdinand Mount. Half a century later, a series of startling revelations sets him off on a tortuous quest to find out who this extraordinary millionairess really was. What he discovers is shocking and irretrievably sad, involving multiple deceptions, false identities and abandonments. The story leads us from the back streets of Sheffield at the end of the Victorian age to the highest echelons of English society between the wars. An unconventional tale of British social history told backwards, now published with new material discovered by the author about his eccentric aunt, Kiss Myself Goodbye is both an enchanting personal memoir and a voyage into a vanished moral world
Kissing Christmas Goodbye
Author: M. C. Beaton
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312349110
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
A widow hires Amanda because she fears that someone is trying to kill her and then dies during a family dinner.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312349110
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
A widow hires Amanda because she fears that someone is trying to kill her and then dies during a family dinner.
Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye
Author: Mary Rose Scinto
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1477225366
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
When I was a teen I had played the Na Na Record on my stereo quite often. I think that the vinyl wore out at some point. Who would ever know that I would have the privilege to write Gary's Biography. As I entered Gary's studio I immediately felt the energy surrounding the room. Keyboard, guitar, lyrics to a new song, memorabilia and awards lined the walls. Gary immediately welcomed me into his world of music. Sharing with me thoughts of upcoming projects and his appearances that are coming soon. His passion, creativity, and knowledge beaming through. I felt his passion for his work and after spending time with him I knew what my writing ability would help achieve. The story behind Na Na, all his songs, his accomplishments, and his Life!
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1477225366
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
When I was a teen I had played the Na Na Record on my stereo quite often. I think that the vinyl wore out at some point. Who would ever know that I would have the privilege to write Gary's Biography. As I entered Gary's studio I immediately felt the energy surrounding the room. Keyboard, guitar, lyrics to a new song, memorabilia and awards lined the walls. Gary immediately welcomed me into his world of music. Sharing with me thoughts of upcoming projects and his appearances that are coming soon. His passion, creativity, and knowledge beaming through. I felt his passion for his work and after spending time with him I knew what my writing ability would help achieve. The story behind Na Na, all his songs, his accomplishments, and his Life!
The Sucker's Kiss
Author: Alan Parker
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1466862866
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
During the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, seven-year-old Thomas Moran finds himself accidentally embarking on a career in pickpocketing. In the following years he becomes a master of his dubious craft and grows to manhood traveling from state to state across America. His picaresque journey takes him through Prohibition and the Depression; into the desperate highs of the Hootchy-Kootchy and the dying vineyards of California, accompanied by an array of richly drawn characters frantically clutching at the crumbling American dream. Italian and Chinese gangsters, con artists, corrupt clergy, and speakeasy bootleggers all have a part to play in Tommy's destiny, but it is Effie, the great love of his life, who offers him the chance to change his future, and tries to save him from himself. Colorfully written, engaging, and richly evocative of an extraordinary period in American history, The Sucker's Kiss marks the literary debut of master storyteller Alan Parker.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1466862866
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
During the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, seven-year-old Thomas Moran finds himself accidentally embarking on a career in pickpocketing. In the following years he becomes a master of his dubious craft and grows to manhood traveling from state to state across America. His picaresque journey takes him through Prohibition and the Depression; into the desperate highs of the Hootchy-Kootchy and the dying vineyards of California, accompanied by an array of richly drawn characters frantically clutching at the crumbling American dream. Italian and Chinese gangsters, con artists, corrupt clergy, and speakeasy bootleggers all have a part to play in Tommy's destiny, but it is Effie, the great love of his life, who offers him the chance to change his future, and tries to save him from himself. Colorfully written, engaging, and richly evocative of an extraordinary period in American history, The Sucker's Kiss marks the literary debut of master storyteller Alan Parker.
The Stockbroker
Author: John A. Campbell
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
ISBN: 1681814838
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
Starting with a murder scene, The Stockbroker involves a house fire and a stalker. Set on the central coast of New South Wales in 1995, a man is found murdered, and the only evidence is one fingerprint. Jason, a local businessman whose previous boss had a shady past, is establishing a thoroughbred stud in the countryside. A fire burns the timber for his fences and stables. He meets Gertrude, who pretends to be a school-leaver. The two fall in love, but she won't tell him about her background. One night they go fishing and see a stalker. The stalker breaks into Gertrude's apartment and wrecks the place, so she moves in with Jason. Then the stalker breaks into Jason's home and stabs the dog. A local investigator hears someone is coming to look at Jason's home that is going to be sold. He tries to warn Jason without any luck, and after notifying the police, he goes to the house where he confronts the stalker. Who is the stalker and why is Jason being targeted? John A. Campbell's thrilling novel blends a cat-and-mouse mystery with undercover drama, making for an ever-escalating must-read. Australian John A. Campbell was born in Ipswich, Queensland, and lived there for twenty-seven years. Now retired, he lives on the Sunshine Coast.
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
ISBN: 1681814838
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
Starting with a murder scene, The Stockbroker involves a house fire and a stalker. Set on the central coast of New South Wales in 1995, a man is found murdered, and the only evidence is one fingerprint. Jason, a local businessman whose previous boss had a shady past, is establishing a thoroughbred stud in the countryside. A fire burns the timber for his fences and stables. He meets Gertrude, who pretends to be a school-leaver. The two fall in love, but she won't tell him about her background. One night they go fishing and see a stalker. The stalker breaks into Gertrude's apartment and wrecks the place, so she moves in with Jason. Then the stalker breaks into Jason's home and stabs the dog. A local investigator hears someone is coming to look at Jason's home that is going to be sold. He tries to warn Jason without any luck, and after notifying the police, he goes to the house where he confronts the stalker. Who is the stalker and why is Jason being targeted? John A. Campbell's thrilling novel blends a cat-and-mouse mystery with undercover drama, making for an ever-escalating must-read. Australian John A. Campbell was born in Ipswich, Queensland, and lived there for twenty-seven years. Now retired, he lives on the Sunshine Coast.
Don't Kiss Them Goodbye
Author: Allison DuBois
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1847395880
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Allison DuBois first realised her abilities at six years old when she saw her great-grandfather - after his funeral. For many years she learned to downplay her talents but while working for the county attorney when at law school, her gift took a distinct and miraculous turn. As she handled evidence from murder cases, Allison began to 'see' the crimes as they had occurred, providing vital information such as the location of bodies and unidentified perpetrators. She then decided to dedicate her life to ease the pain of those who have lost loved ones. Allison has helped solve numerous crimes. She has also been studied at three universities and her accuracy has amazed scientific researchers. DON'T KISS THEM GOODBYE is the fascinating account of a devoted wife and mother who combines a normal life with the ability to communicate with the dead.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1847395880
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Allison DuBois first realised her abilities at six years old when she saw her great-grandfather - after his funeral. For many years she learned to downplay her talents but while working for the county attorney when at law school, her gift took a distinct and miraculous turn. As she handled evidence from murder cases, Allison began to 'see' the crimes as they had occurred, providing vital information such as the location of bodies and unidentified perpetrators. She then decided to dedicate her life to ease the pain of those who have lost loved ones. Allison has helped solve numerous crimes. She has also been studied at three universities and her accuracy has amazed scientific researchers. DON'T KISS THEM GOODBYE is the fascinating account of a devoted wife and mother who combines a normal life with the ability to communicate with the dead.
Say Goodbye to Daddy
Author: Susan Bowden
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101209135
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 415
Book Description
A custody battle turns deadly as a mother fights for her child's life in this thriller from Susan Bowden.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101209135
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 415
Book Description
A custody battle turns deadly as a mother fights for her child's life in this thriller from Susan Bowden.
On the Brink
Author: Paul Randolph
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1475977905
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
From the outside looking in, it appears as if architect Paul Randolph and his wife, Brenda, have it all. They've lived a comfortable life in the same house on Songbird Lane in New Orleans East with their two children, nine-year-old Jason and seven-year-old Janie, for the last ten years. But Paul's life is a lie. None of his dreams of a vine-covered cottage with a little picket fence are anywhere near reality. He feels trapped in a loveless marriage and is emotionally unable to have an affair. Paul is not sexually attracted to women, and he is frightened to make a sexual advance on a man for fear the man will react unfavorably, or even violently. On the Brink follows Paul's journey as he addresses the emotional and psychological aspects of his sexuality. He is torn between his love for his children, his societal position, and a desperate desire for integrity. Weary of suppressing his true self, Paul deliberates his fate, his only desire being wholeness.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1475977905
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
From the outside looking in, it appears as if architect Paul Randolph and his wife, Brenda, have it all. They've lived a comfortable life in the same house on Songbird Lane in New Orleans East with their two children, nine-year-old Jason and seven-year-old Janie, for the last ten years. But Paul's life is a lie. None of his dreams of a vine-covered cottage with a little picket fence are anywhere near reality. He feels trapped in a loveless marriage and is emotionally unable to have an affair. Paul is not sexually attracted to women, and he is frightened to make a sexual advance on a man for fear the man will react unfavorably, or even violently. On the Brink follows Paul's journey as he addresses the emotional and psychological aspects of his sexuality. He is torn between his love for his children, his societal position, and a desperate desire for integrity. Weary of suppressing his true self, Paul deliberates his fate, his only desire being wholeness.