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Direct sales edition comic book published by America's Best Comics in the year 2000. Written by superstar comic author Alan Moore (WATCHMEN). The light-hearted adventures of a pulp-themed hero ala Doc Savage. ... Read more

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Great Read
The Obama Revolution is a keeper. This book makes you proud that you were a witness to this amazing part of history. It presents an insightful, methodical view of what happens behind the scenes as well as the impressive, transformational campaign orchestrated by Obama. The Obama Revolution gives you hope and optimism for America's future.

Behind the Scenes During the Campaign, Speeches Included
Perfect for : Personal Use, The person who wants to know more about "behind-the-scenes" from the Obama campaign

In a nutshell: Alan Kennedy-Shaffer's book, The Obama Revolution, is an insider's look at the policies and campaign promises made throughout the 2008 Presidential Election. He shares what he learned about President Obama's beliefs regarding our country, our status in the war, and our economic troubles. He also shares what it was like to be involved in the political campaign itself. I was particularly interested to learn about the 50-State Strategy, and what the author considered to be 10 pivotal speeches made throughout the campaign [p. 105]. Throughout the book, Kennedy-Shaffer has shown that this was a campaign of hope, and that a lot of hard work and effort went into the success of this campaign. The book includes the 10 speeches mentioned above [p. 157-233], and I really enjoyed being able to read them, especially the Yes We Can speech because of the tone it sets.

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Content: The book starts with an introduction and progresses with: Change We Still Believe In, A Green Deal, 50-State Strategy, Community Organizing, Generation Change, The Rhetoric of Hope, The New Faith, Obama's America. There are also sections that cover: Obama's Speeches for Change, Notes, Bibliography and Acknowledgements.

Format: Written from his experiences, Alan Kennedy-Shaffer has included plenty of quotes and verifiable facts.

Readability: I will admit that I skimmed through various sections of the book, mostly the beginning, where the author talks about the war in Iraq. Regardless of how a person feels about the war, it is a topic that has been beaten to death, and I only care about our men and women who are involved in the war and how they will be treated and supported in the future. I also ignored the slightly less favorable comments about President Bush. Otherwise, I found much of the information interesting.

Overall: Whether you are a Democrat or a Republican (or have other Party affiliations), this book will provide you with some insight into what Obama claimed to stand for throughout his campaign, and will show you the inner workings of a political campaign.

A Revolting Development
The author's redundant praise of our new President might've carried more weight & credibility had there not been several other (better written) books on the subject.This one is a superflous piece of work, which in retrospect, is reminding the world what a bunch of gullible people the former United States of America has populating the socialistic Obama Nation.

Each day that passes, is another day of economic despair; the Obama revolution is aptly named.It is indeed, a revolting development for America.

Insightful and Interesting Book!

The Obama Revolution is an insightful and wonderful look into not only President Obama and what he stands for (i.e. policies, beliefs, etc) but also the inner workings of a political campaign. This is a book of commitment, strong beliefs and the desire to better America.

The Obama Revolution starts out with many quotes from President Obama on election night, even including the wonderful story of Ann Nixon Cooper, the 106-year old woman who has seen much in her life, good and bad. The touching story of how she was able to take part in electing an African American for President and bringing about change in America, is one that will be talked about for years to come.

In this book, Mr. Kennedy-Shaffer does a marvelous job bringing the reader along for the ride along the campaign trail. He tells of the many people that President Obama touched along the way and how he was/is able to really and truly connect with the people. The Obama Revolution is not only a political story, but an interesting and engrossing one that the reader is sure to enjoy, as they gain new insight into the area of the political workings. Mr. Kennedy-Shaffer's passion shows through in his writing, which in turn engages the reader to an even fuller extent.

I recommend The Obama Revolution to anyone who is looking for an interesting and engaging read - whether you are a fan of President Obama or not. This will give people a wonderful peek into President Obama's life and the struggles of a long and exhausting political campaign.

The Obama Revolution
I found The Obama Revolution to be a well written and interesting book. Author Alan Kennedy-Shaffer was a former regional field director for Barack Obama and the Democratic Party in Virginia. In his book he speaks about Obama's campaign, and the behind the scenes events. Also about how Obama reached out to voters by making himself personable, by telling his own story about coming from a multi-racial household and about how his mother once qualified for food stamps.

I really enjoyed this book, i'd recommend it to anyone who'd like to take a peek behind the scenes of Obama's campaign. The author also includes some of Obama's speeches, which I really enjoy now having on hand. I think Obama is a fabulous public speaker, his speeches give me goosebumps.
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One of Leonard's best
Let me say right up front, I am an Elmore Leonard freak.He is just an amazing writer whose books have inspired me for years, and KILLSHOT is one of my favorites.It has his usual delicious villains and sneaky plotting, but what I particularly like about this book is that the heroes are a married couple.Usually his hero is a man on his own who meets a woman in the course of the narrative and falls into lust which eventually becomes love or something like it.His portrayal of a marriage under duress takes him into new emotional territory and it's worth the trip.And, of course, no one does dialogue like Leonard--spare but so revealing.This is probably why so many of his books have become films.(Side note: Killshot the movie was awful, one of the worst Leonard adaptations I've seen.Heartbreaking how they could have screwed up such choice material.)If you've never read an Elmore Leonard novel, KILLSHOT is a great place to start.

Not very exciting
When I bought this book I was under the impression it was going to be action packed.It was slow and boring to read.I contemplated stop reading this halfway through but pushed on waiting for a good ending that never came.Don't waste your money.

The BEST Cat and Mouse Story I've Ever Listened To....
When a couple unwittingly witnesses a crime, their lives get turned upside down.A hitman that was seen by the wife is now out to "tie up" loose ends and they must defend themselves.Ryder Strong, the narrator, with his low and menacing voice really brings the characters, especially Arman the hitman, to life.He keeps the listener in suspense, hungry for the next part of the plot to unfold.

Leonard Blasts Away With This Winner
This is my favorite Elmore Leonard book.It is a real page-turner and he picks up nuances of characterization while also melding the comic and tragic in human action - - both the despicable and the admirable.

Wayne and Carmen are true salt of the the earth people.They have great sensitivity and are strongly centered and grounded.Ricky and Armond are sociopathic nightmare-comics.Donna (with her 'Elvis is Alive' and her loving to have sex with convicts) is a lonely, pathetic woman.

The author juxtaposes solid human values with emptiness.All of this revolves around a good adventure thriller and crime novel.

My introduction to Elmore Leonard
Killshot is the first Elmore Leonard novel I read and it made me a fan of his within the first two pages. Great story with well-developed and engaging characters. He is a true master of fiction and I'm anxious to see the movie when it comes out. ... Read more

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As lead singer and songwriter for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Anthony Kiedis has lived life on the razor's edge. So much has been written about him, but until now, we've only had Kiedis's songs as clues to his experience from the inside. In Scar Tissue, Kiedis proves himself to be as compelling a memoirist as he is a lyricist, giving us a searingly honest account of the life from which his music has evolved.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are that rare breed of rock band. Critically lauded and popularly embraced by millions of fans, their albums consistently sell into the stratosphere -- their CD Californication sold over 13 million copies alone.

Now in Scar Tissue, Anthony Kiedis defies the rock star clichés. In his telling, we can see everything he has done has been part of a passionate journey. Kiedis is a man "in love with everything" -- the darkness, the death, the disease. Even his descent into drug addition was a part of that journey, another element that he has transformed into art. ... Read more

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Scar Tissue
Always loved the Chili Peppers, but this book made me love them even more! Great book!

A Must
This book can be summarized as this: Anthony is simply the man. He shows us his life throughout this book and we get to imagine all of his experiences through his beautiful words. We all have our ups and downs but it is always more than that. If you're a RHCP fan, you too should pick up this book. Understanding how the band was made, how songs were created, what they felt and where thinking when they got out on stage, is always what us admirer's are constantly looking for. Such a great, great book. I hope you enjoyed it too.

A look into the orgins of the RHCP
RHCP fans will enjoy this one, especially the detailed look into the early years of AK, Flea, and the formation of the band.I would give the 1st half of the book 5 stars, but I took a star off because the 2nd half becomes very repetitive (band rehearsal, drug binge, breakup with a girl, go to rehab, and repeat, for about 6 straight chapters).

As I was reading the book I kept thinking "How is this guy still alive, and how does this band still exist?"With his friends and fellow musicians dying all around him from overdoses, AK somehow made it through, and the world has some phenomenal music because of it.

Despicable environment, despicable guy
If 100 people lived the same life Kiedis lived, 99 of them would be dead and forgotten by now. Kiedis is the remaining 1%.
Kiedis is not a great, talented or inspiring person. In fact, he is pretty much despicable, But his life and the environment he lived in are interesting, since they reveal much of the chaos our society and especially the show biz are.

Kiedis' bio can be found at wikipedia and is simple: he was the son of a drug dealer, used dope since he was 11 and came in and out of the habit about a 100 times. In the meantime, he wrote bad teenagerish verses and "sang" with his band. I am amazed that anyone can call him amusician: I wonder what people with years of rigorous training in music think about it. Kiedis didn't have any serious commitmentto music, never learned to play anything and was carried on the shoulders of his band mates all the time. He is the farthest a person can be from an artist. His "art" sounds more like the ramblings of a romantic teen girl writing in her diary. Bukowski, he is not

Some interesting facts that tell a lot about our society:

- His father was a criminal: a drug dealer, someone who gave pot to his 11 year-old son, a whore monger and perhaps a pedophile. However, he never spent much time in jail and lives well in his old age, while many of his clients are dead. What kind of judiciary system is this, where some kids serve long sentences for marijuana possession while such a criminal is at large?
- Kiedis' carrer start was due to the fact his father was a dealer to show biz stars. There is a sick environment that encompasses actors, musicians, prostitutes, groupies and drug dealers in groups inHollywood. I guess it won't be long until we see a band formed by the sons of prostitutes to the stars. Once again, we are reminded of the talented people who study hard to be artists, but lose their chances to drug dealers' kids.
- Success in show biz is totally random and not related to talent at all. What matters are the connections, and luck.
- The women in the show biz environment are basically prostitutes. Their whole lives revolve around getting a famous guy for them to ride on. Or many guys, at least until they start a "fashion label" or an "alternative band".

In a positive side, in the first part of the book, Kiedis at least recognizes he was a jerk, and one developssome sympathy for him. But this is limited to the way he treated his friends.
Driving under the influence, crashing his car on a tree, he never once says that he could have hurt someone, a child in a passing car, for example. He never once thinks about having a productive life. And what is worse, in the end of the book he tries to give an impression that his pathetic dealings with drugs made him someone special, with a mission to help others. He lacks the humility to see how lucky he was, how his fame and fortune are totally undeserved.

His mission on life, if he had one, was to sleep with as many girls as possible and consume as much dope as a human being can.

PS: I listened to the audiobook, The narrator is superb.

Incredibly heartbreaking and inspiring - a fantastic read
I've read several autobiographies of famous people, especially rock musicians.Anthony's autobiography has proven to be the most surprising, heartbreaking, and inspiring I have ever read.From his typical childhood with his mom and sisters to his move to live with his father in a world of drugs at a very young age to his life in RHCP and his recent road to recovery, this book never stops.I loved Anthony from the get-go when I first started listening to RHCP 20 years ago in elementary school.But, it was mainly for his looks, performances, singing, and music.Now, my heart cares for him after reading his own story.

It's incredibly eye-opening to learn of the world of addiction through a first-hand account like Anthony's.We "regular" people think those with tons of money can't possibly really blow through it all with drugs, but it's actually possible.And it's not only possible, it's easy.This book made me realize that there really are people out there that are addicts who never really had a chance to avoid it and it also makes me appreciate the struggles of drug addicts so much more than before.

Reading of Anthony's recovery and his current status as a "recovering addict" is inspiring beyond belief.I'm so genuinely happy for him and happy for anyone I meet who is also a "recovering addict".

I also always find it entertaining to find out which band members of the world's most infamous bands are the most professional and level-headed.

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Question is - whose world is being measured here
It is the dawn of 19th century. The age of discovery. Age of old monarchies still alive and kicking. Age of big movements which will define century to come, age of wonder, colonization and warfare. We're in what will eventually become Germany, and lives of two great scientist are being laid in front of our eyes. Alexander von Humboldt and Carl Friedrich Gauss. Inside their heads, world looks a bit different then in the eyes of the common men. It's full of numbers. And problems. And solutions. Each in his own respected field, both will try to further up the understanding of the world that surrounds us. One will do it by thought alone, other will do it by exploring the unknown corners of the world. Both will have to navigate through the politics of their times, one will have to struggle with existence, and both will be aliens to their own society. Respected aliens, but aliens nevertheless. They will never learn of society, and will never be able to understand the people around them, but they will, simply put, not be able to stop because they won't be able to perceive the world as anything else. And precisely on that point, this book stops being the narrative about lives of Humboldt and Gauss, and becomes ironic metaphor of our world and our times. And of science itself.

Word genius comes to mind, but not in a way romanticists have envisioned it. It comes more in a manner of curse, more like some unknown doom than anything else. Neither Gauss nor Humboldt will completely understand this as they trod along their, almost predestined, paths. They will be able to do what no one else has done before them, but personal happiness is something that will follow different rules.

Kehlmann writes about Gauss and Humboldt in twofold manner. With a bit of awe, and a bit of sadness fuelling his script. Awe he cannot suppress, because individuals like those two fascinate him. Sadness he cannot suppress because he understands, and reader will slowly come to realization of this, that even those two geniuses didn't know anything at all. And it's not about the time they lived in. It wouldn't be much different even today. It's not about advancing some scientific field or another, it's about how intense life of the thought can be, and how desolate it can become. Every now and then we hear about new mathematical child-genius being discovered, and then we stop hearing about him. Most often than not he will be swallowed inside the walls of some mega-corporation, or will slowly die in some shack of banal reason as not being able to earn a living - never actually able to grasp the concept. And, if by a weird chance he survives this trial, he will be shunned by a society, forever weird and forever carrying the mark of the Other. It's all well and ok if the person in question can cope with this. But stability of identity or even identity itself doesn't necessarily come with genius. Humboldt understood this by the end of the novel, in which he experienced firsthand the power of identity as defined by others. Gauss never did, but one can argue that beside his vast mathematical intellect, he failed as a person, bringing nothing but misery to those around him. Kehlmann explores this theme throughout the novel. Novel itself being more musings about science and human condition than biographical novel.

Did Kehlmann managed to solve the problem? Unlikely. He showed us the great scope of things, and in that shoving he managed to create enchanting story which resonates through time. In a way, it summons the Age past, and on the other hand it stays firmly rooted in present. Historical novel should always be doing this. It should always strive to explain the present through means of history. Mere action/romance novel that happens in some forgotten age cannot begin to compare with this. This one is for those of you who do not think that history is just a mere collection of funny dresses and weird habits. Maybe you'll find something that speaks for you here as well.

Save your time
Having just finished Aaron Sachs' superb and eminently readable "The Humboldt Current", I thought this a natural for further reading on fascinating Humboldt and his world.Mistake!I gave up in perplexity a third of the way through - trivializing and superficial, awkward, facetious, clearly a translation - spend your time reading Sachs and others instead, and why not Humboldt himself?

Most entertaining novel about two brilliant scientists
Why do we always have to put a book into a category? This book is a novel with historical, scientific facts. It is most entertaining and shows that a genius can fail in many matters. Gauss and Humboldt failed in private life. But that seems to be true of many other geniuses. A great book!

The Recluse and the Traveler
As others have pointed out, this is an interleaved biography of Carl Friedrich Gauss and Alexander von Humboldt, two of the greatest German men of science at the start of the nineteenth century. Despite being contemporaries, they are as different as could be in background and methods: Gauss, from a modest family, is a stay-at-home thinker; the aristocratic Humboldt finds fame as a world explorer. For two-thirds of the book, Kehlmann tells their separate stories in alternating chapters. He is particularly entertaining when describing the intrepid but rather naif Humboldt, who climbs Mount Chimborazo in Ecuador, and tastes curare to prove it is not poisonous when ingested, but is shocked to discover than women have body hair just like men. Kehlmann narrates all this in a deadpan style that is often very funny. He has a harder time conveying the importance of Gauss to mathematics; unlike other recent novels about mathematicians such as David Leavitt's THE INDIAN CLERK or Yoko Ogawa's THE HOUSEKEEPER AND THE PROFESSOR, he avoids anything technical, making it difficult to show the man as much more than a misanthrope at first. More comes through towards the end when Gauss turns his mind to more practical matters such as chemistry, physics, and technology.

Indeed, this seems to be the main thrust of the book, that Gauss becomes more practical whereas Humboldt, who started as the supreme man of action, ends virtually emasculated by his own fame. But since there is really very little to connect the two men other than the author's demonstration of their differences, the final sections of the book, when the two men finally meet, seem narratively contrived and tail off into confusion. In some respects the novel is reminiscent of ARTHUR AND GEORGE by Julian Barnes, which also starts with two separate historical characters, and also ends in deliberate anticlimax. But whereas Barnes focuses on a real encounter that changed the lives of both protagonists, Kehlmann's great scientists pass like ships in the night. All the same, Humboldt's realization as he is returning from an exhausting and fruitless tour of Russia is apropos and poignant: "But as the first suburbs of Berlin flew past and Humboldt imagined Gauss at that very moment staring through his telescope at heavenly bodies, whose paths he could sum up in simple formulas, all of a sudden he could no longer have said which of them had traveled afar and which of them had always stayed at home."

Over and above the story of these two men, the book offers a fascinating glimpse of the intellectual climate in Germany in the early 1800s, an interesting pendant to the more delicate portrait of early German romanticism painted by Penelope Fitzgerald in THE BLUE FLOWER, her novel about the poet Novalis.

Simply brilliant!
Somehow offered me a copy of this book (English translation) during a recent trip, and I almost said no thanks. What a mistake that would have been! This is a delightful read - extremely well-written, very funny, and highly informative (with the important caveat noted below).It sketches the lives of two highly celebrated German scientists of the early 19th century, naturalist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt, and mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss. Readers will get a good sense of what helped drive both men from an early age, during a period of significant change and political upheaval in Europe at this time. Now the caveat - the book may be called a historical novel, in that it is based on the lives of two very real people. However, while the significant achievements and contributions of both men are noted, the book focuses as much or more on their quirky personalities and personal lives as anything else. True admirers of Gauss and Humboldt, or those looking for more strictly factual information may be disappointed, even insulted by their respective depictions here. But if you are looking to read more for pure enjoyment, while learning something about two rather fascinating and quirky historical characters along the way, I highly, highly recommend this book. ... Read more

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The Russian Debutante's Handbook is a quirky amalgam of dead-on American absurdities, albeit with somewhat stereotypical characters.While Vladimir flounders with how to improve his state, he becomes an expatriate in a trendy European city, becomes somewhat of a mobster himself, and generally has a good time. While many of the central characters remain elusively thin, Vladimir is a delight, and Shteyngart's wit is merciless: Russian women wear "wedding cakes of blond hair" and graduate students lounge in a bar "as if waiting for funding to appear." Reminiscent of Gogol and other Russian satirists, The Russian Debutante's Handbook is a genuine, sublime social commentary. --Michael Ferch ... Read more

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Penguin can forget it
Penguin set the price of the electronic edition higher than the paperback.I'm buying something else and there is plenty of something else from which to choose.

Heir Apparent to the "Adventures of ..."?


American literature is smattered with everyday male characters trying to find their way to manhood amidst the travails of their contemporary society.The best of these characters (Tom Sawyer, Augie March) become icons of literature.Vladimir Girshkin, the protagonist of this novel is my favorite recent entry to this archetype that I have come across.

Like Augie a generation and a half ago, this hero is an immigrant coming to understand his place in the melting pot of American Society.But instead of the mores and characters of immigrant America at its peak, we find ourselves the post globalized (flat?) world meeting the whiny, wealthy and entitled children of generation X.As if to further re-enforce the time and the times, the book even takes place in the two capitals of the 90s, New York City (citadel of culture and capitalism of America) and Prague (jewel of post-Berlin Wall Iron Curtain cities), thinly disguised here as the fictional Praha.

I will not go into a detailed plot synopsis, but will say that this book is funny especially in Gary Shteyngart's biting portrayal of his American contemporaries.He has a talent for painting a ridiculous caricature of these college grads trying to recreate the "Lost Generation" of the 20s in the "Paris of the 90s".Hemingway and Stein, these people are not, but in the end what's the harm of wasting some time (and brain cells) in Central Europe in trying?Probably nothing if you're American, but seen through the eyes of an immigrant this idea seems privileged at best and frivolous at worst.As Gershkin comes to find though, membership in America does have its privileges.And finding out how to live with yourself as the beneficiary of these privileges makes for some great reading.

A book that lives up to the hype
Finally, a book that lives up to the hype around it.Funny, manic, observant.Shteyngart brilliantly captures the absurd world of immigrant life; his language mirrors the the rhythms of natural-born New Yorkers and Russian immigrants.And in Volodka Girshkin (and his parents) he has created great comic heroes.My only criticism would be that the book could use some editing down.But all in all, a wild, funny ride and I highly recommend it.

Over the top, but
This is an excellent debut. I picked it up not knowing what to expect but his writing style made it a very compelling read. A little over the top but a very enjoyable read overall. Highly recommend.

Not bad for the debut
I'll start with the bad points.This novel could easily have been about 100 pages shorter.As it stands, it's too long and at times starts dragging.Despite its length, the plot is still full of holes and numerous side stories are often left unfinished.Perhaps, one of the main issues I have with the book is that the main character Vladimir Girshkin is simply too unbelievable.He is constantly switching between highly insecure neurotic loser and super-confident crook of the highest caliber.The transformations between two personas are so sudden and unpredictable, it is almost like watching two completely different people with the same name.Other characters also suffer from this lack of believability.A powerful Russian mobster Groundhog is especially problematic in this regard.No gangster is this gullible or childish.The scene where Vladimir breaks into Groundhog's office and makes him convert his entire operation into Western-style business is especially silly.

Having said all of this, this book is not a failure by any means.First and foremost, Shteyngart's prose is magnificent.His command of the language is breathtaking, and the colorful metaphors that his narrative offers are at least half of the book's charm. Considering the above-mentioned weakness of the plot, the writing pretty much saves the book from tanking.

Much has been said of flat characters and stereotypes.These critics miss the point that this is a humorous and satirical novel, not some character-driven drama.I do admit that none of them, including the protagonist, and with the exception of Morgan, are likeable, and this is another negative point in the overall assessment of the book.

Allusions to Russian pop-culture, history and literature are almost non-stop.Some of them are explained, and some are so subtle, probably only Russians can pick them up.In fact, I could not shake off the thought that parts of this novel were originally written in Russian or could easily be translated into Russian without any loss of humor.Depending on how well-versed you are in Russian culture deciphering these references can be incredibly entertaining or annoying.I happen to fall in the first camp.

To summarize, this book is far from perfect, but is entertaining enough to warrant a four-star rating.
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Playaway is the easiest way to listen to a book on the go. An all-in-one format, the player and content are combined in one 2 ounce unit and it comes with everything you need to start listening immediately. No separate player needed, no CDs, no downloadsjust press play!

The Russian Debutante's Handbook takes us from New York City's Lower East Side to the hip frontier wilderness of Prava -- the Eastern European Paris of the '90s -- whose grand and glorious beauty is marred only by the shadow of the looming statue of Stalin's foot. There, with the encouragement of the Groundhog, a murderous (but fun-loving) Russian Mafioso, Vladimir infiltrates the American ex-pat community with the hope of defrauding his young middle-class compatriots by launching a pyramid scheme that's as stupid as it is brilliant. Things go swimmingly at first, but nothing is quite as it seems in Prava, and Vladimir learns that in order to reinvent himself, he must first discover who he really is. ... Read more

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"Masterful...gemlike...bone-chilling." Los Angeles Times Book Review An Audiophle Earphones Award Winner Ironworker Wayne Colson and his spirited wife Carmen are witnesses to a shakedown scam - witnesses who must be eliminated. Enter Armand Degas, aka Blackbird, the brains of the operation, and his partner Richie Nix, an ex-con whose highest goal is to rob a bank in every state. A lively chase ensues when the Colsons enter the Federal Witness Security Program with two bumbling but determined killers on their trail. With its dead-on dialogue, memorable characters, and absolute authenticity, this is one of Elmore Leonard's all time great novels. ... Read more

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The Strong Shall Live

When they burned his home, he rebuilt it. When they shot at him, he shot back. But now the man they call Cavagan is in the worst bind of his life. With his hands tied and his body stiff from beatings, he has been left for dead at the bottom of a deep sand pit in the searing Santa Fe desert. Sixty miles from the nearest water. On foot, without a weapon, in one hundred and twenty degree heat. Only once thought drives him on: "I shall live! I shall live to see Sutton die."

Cavagan is one of Louis L'Amour's most remarkable heroes, a wily black Irishman honed by battle and baptized by fire. Now he's struggling for life -- and revenge -- in this brutal land.


Keep Travelin' Rider

After the absence of several years, Tack Gentry heads home to his Uncle John's G-Bar Ranch. But when he arrives, the entire town has changed. What's more, strangers have taken over the G-Bar. Strangers who claim that Tack's uncle died in a gunfight. But Tack knows better. He knows his uncle was a strict Quaker - a man who never even owned a gun. The new sheriff in town wants Tack to get out of town, pronto - but Gentry vows to stay put and fight for the land he believes is his. ... Read more

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The Strong Shall Live
When they burned his home, he rebuilt it. When they shot at him, he shot back. But now the man they call Cavagan is in the worst bind of his life. With his hands tied and his body stiff from beatings, he has been left for dead at the bottom of a deep sand pit in the searing Santa Fe desert. Sixty miles from the nearest water. On foot, without a weapon, in one hundred and twenty degree heat. Only one thought drives him on: “I shall Live! I shall live to see Sutton die.”

Keep Travelin’, Rider
After an absence of several years, Tack Gentry heads home to his Uncle John’s G-Bar Ranch. But when he arrives, the entire town has changed. What’s more, strangers have taken over the G-Bar. Strangers who claim that Tack’s uncle died in a gunfight. But Tack knows better. He knows his uncle was a strict Quaker–a man who never even owned a gun. The new sheriff in town wants Tack to get out of town, pronto–but Gentry vows to stay put and fight for the land he believes is his.

Strawhouse Trail
On a seldom-used smugglers’ trail between Mexico and Austin, a man lies dying. Texas Ranger Chick Bowdrie takes the stranger’s body to Valverde, the nearest town. Upon arriving, a crowd gathers, watchful and silent as Bowdrie tells his story to the sheriff. In the crowd is the beautiful blonde Rose Murray, owner of the RM Ranch. Rose explains to Bowdrie that she has reason to believe the stranger was coming to see her in order to right a terrible wrong. Twenty years ago, the Chilton Gang robbed her family. Once Bowdrie discovers the identity of the dead man, he wonders if the surviving members of the Chilton Gang have returned to recover. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Winnipeg Free Press, published by Thomson Gale on November 3, 2007. The length of the article is 549 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Riders plan to finish strong, won't tank vs. Argos.(Sports)
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Publication: Winnipeg Free Press (Magazine/Journal)
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Title: COWBOYS DRIVEN TO COMPETE.(Animals)(Young riders short in stature, strong of grip)
Publication: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) (Newspaper)
Date: October 26, 2003
Publisher: The Register Guard
Page: C1

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Sir Henry Rider Haggard KBE (1856-1925) was a Victorian writer of adventure novels set in exotic locations. After failing his army entrance exam he was sent to a private 'crammer' in London to prepare for the entrance exam for the British Foreign Office, for which he never sat. Haggard's father sent him to Africa in an unpaid position as assistant to the secretary to Lieutenant-Governor of Natal Sir Henry Bulwer. Heavily influenced by the larger-than-life adventurers he met in Colonial Africa, the great mineral wealth discovered in Africa, and the ruins of ancient lost civilizations in Africa such as Great Zimbabwe, Haggard created his Allan Quatermain adventures. Haggard also wrote about agricultural and social issues reform, in part inspired by his experiences in Africa, but also based on what he saw in Europe. Haggard is most famous as the author of the best-selling novel King Solomon's Mines (1885). Amongst his other works are She (1887), Allan Quatermain (1888), Eric Brighteyes (1891) and Ayesha (1895).

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