The Rainman's Third Cure: An Irregular Education


Peter Coyote - 2015
    For Coyote, the twin forces Dylan identifies as Texas Medicine and Railroad Gin – represent the competing forces of the transcendental, inclusive, and ecstatic world of love with the competitive, status-seeking world of wealth and power. The Rainman’s Third Cure is the tale of a young man caught between these apparently antipodal options and the journey that leads him from the privileged halls of power to Greenwich Village jazz bars, to jail, to the White House, lessons from a man who literally held the power of life and death over others, to government service and international success on stage and screen.Expanding his frame beyond the wild ride through the 1960’s counterculture that occupied so much of his lauded debut memoir, Sleeping Where I Fall, Coyote provides readers intimate portraits of mentors that shaped him—a violent, intimidating father, a be-bop Bass player who teaches him that life can be improvised, a Mafia consiglieri, who demonstrates to him that men can be bought and manipulated, an ex game-warden who initates him into the laws of nature, a gay dancer in Martha Graham’s company who introduces him to Mexico and marijuanas, beat poet Gary Snyder, who introduces him to Zen practice, and finally famed fashion designer Nino Cerruti who made the high-stakes world of haute monde Europe available to him.What begins as a peripatetic flirtation with Zen deepens into a life-long avocation, ordination as a priest, and finally the road to Transmission---acknowledgement from his teacher that he is ready to be an independent teacher. Through Zen, Coyote discovers a third option that offers an alternative to both the worlds of Love and Power’s correlatives of status seeking and material wealth. Zen was his portal, but what he discovers on the inside is actually available to all humans. In this energetic, reflective and intelligent memoir, The Rainman’s Third Cure is the way out of the box. The way that works.

Surrealist Art


Sarane Alexandrian - 1969
    A study of the surrealist movement which traces its development and examines the work and thoughts of its major artists.

Crediting Poetry: The Nobel Lecture


Seamus Heaney - 1996
    His Nobel Lecture offers a powerful defense of poetry as "the ship and the anchor" of our spirit within an ocean of violent, divisive world politics.

I'd Rather Be The Devil


Stephen Calt - 1994
    In documenting the singer's decline during the period of his greatest exposure, Stephen Calt challenges the values of blues enthusiasts and calls into question widely accepted beliefs about the blues genre, its history and its exponents.

Second Innings: My Sporting Life


Andrew Flintoff - 2015
    The complex and troubled relationship with discipline, alcohol and authority during his exhilarating cricket career. The search for an authentic voice as a player, free from the blandness and conformity of modern professionalism. Is Flintoff the last of his kind, in any sport?Through all his highs and lows, triumphs and reversals, this book reveals a central tension. There is 'Fred' - performer, extrovert, centre of attention. Then there is 'Andrew' - reflective, withdrawn and uncertain. Two people contained in one extraordinary life. And sometimes, inevitably, keeping the two in balance proves too much.We are taken backstage, seeing the mischief and adventure that has defined Andrew Flintoff's story. Above all, we observe the enduring power of fun, friendship and loyalty - the pillars of Flintoff's career. At ease with his faults as well as his gifts, Andrew Flintoff has sought one thing, even more than success: to be himself.

The Argonauts


Maggie Nelson - 2015
    At its center is a romance: the story of the author's relationship with the artist Harry Dodge. This story, which includes Nelson's account of falling in love with Dodge, who is fluidly gendered, as well as her journey to and through a pregnancy, offers a firsthand account of the complexities and joys of (queer) family-making.Writing in the spirit of public intellectuals such as Susan Sontag and Roland Barthes, Nelson binds her personal experience to a rigorous exploration of what iconic theorists have said about sexuality, gender, and the vexed institutions of marriage and child-rearing. Nelson's insistence on radical individual freedom and the value of caretaking becomes the rallying cry of this thoughtful, unabashed, uncompromising book.

The Odyssey + 7 Free Bonus works: The Iliad Of Homer, Paradise Lost, The Golden Ass, Oedipus The King, Oedipus At Colonus, Antigone, The Aeneid


Homer - 2015
    It takes Odysseus ten years to reach Ithaca after the ten-year Trojan War. In his absence, it is assumed he has died, and his wife Penelope and son Telemachus must deal with a group of unruly suitors who compete for Penelope's hand in marriage. In this Book you will also find 7 Bonus works for your enjoymentThe complete interactive table of content includes:THE ODYSSEYBonus book: THE ILIAD OF HOMERMore free Bonuses PARADISE LOST-by John MiltonTHE GOLDEN ASS-by Lucius Apuleius "Africanus"PLAYS OF SOPHOCLES•OEDIPUS THE KING • OEDIPUS AT COLONUS • ANTIGONETHE AENEID-by VirgilAll in one book elegantly formatted for ease of use and enjoyment on your Kindle device. Enjoy!

Growth


Karin Cox - 2011
    What results is a whimsical anthology that brings to mind the challenges of just being human and fitting into a world that sometimes feels like a tight squeeze.

Joe Biden: The Biography


University Press - 2020
    is one of the most recognizable figures in American politics. In the past six decades, he has overcome heartbreaking personal tragedies and discouraging political setbacks to become a popular U.S. senator, U.S. Vice President, and U.S. Presidential candidate.Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania to a large, hard-working, Catholic family, Biden was ridiculed for his stutter, emerged as a popular football player, was elected class President, married his college sweetheart, went to law school, practiced law, became a public defender, won a county council seat, became the sixth-youngest U.S. senator in American history, grieved the tragic deaths of his wife and young daughter, chaired the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, caused some plagiarism scandals, served as the 47th Vice President of the United States, grieved the tragic death of his adult son, and ran for President of the United States.This short book tells the intensely human story of a man who is changing the world in a way that no one else can.

An Army Wives Collection


Audra Cole - 2017
    Four Very Sexy Soldiers. Single Dads, Second Chances, Friends to Lovers and More! All in this specially priced box set! Over 800 pages of Steamy Small Town Military Romance! LUCAS — When the unthinkable happens, Army Ranger Lucas Sprigg is called into a mission he never saw coming. It’s a long road from being an elite Army Ranger to a single parent, but Lucas throws himself into his new life whole-heartedly. Isla Jenkins is an all American girl, who loves tailgating, football, and her favorite pair of jeans. Lucas and Isla connect in an online message board for single parents and bond over their struggles. In a moment of panic, Isla tells her ex she’s engaged. When she tells Lucas, he suggests that maybe it’s not such a bad idea after all. Is their plan so crazy it just might work? Or just plain crazy? MILES — One year, no drama, no heartbreak, and definitely no sex. Miles and Penny meet at his parent’s annual holiday gala, neither one is looking for anything more than a hot hook-up. Months later, their paths cross again, and Penny is shocked by what Miles needs next. It’s trust fund trouble—times two! Miles and Penny have to play nice if they’re going to walk away with their futures secured and their hearts intact. Can they do it? A Soldier For Christmas — When Christmas hits the desert, things get hot! Staff Sergeant Derrick Lawley Another year away from home on Christmas. As a counter-intelligence officer with the US Army, my job doesn’t come with paid time off, not even for the holidays. Sophia Rossi I'm in Jingle Bell Hell. It's the week before Christmas and I'm giving Ebenezer Scrooge a run for his money. Performing for hundreds of military troops turns out to be the perfect distraction, especially after I meet Derrick Lawley. FINN — Scars. Regret. Heartbreak. Finn It’s been three years and I can’t think of a single day that doesn’t include a memory of the woman I’m in love with. The woman I pushed away. I’ve tried running. Hell, I ran damn near to the ends of the earth in my days as an active duty soldier. Alyssa He isn’t supposed to be here. Invading the little bubble of peace and normalcy I’ve created. One look across a crowded room and the past spills out from the shadows and I’m back to facing the same question I haven’t been able to answer since that final goodbye... Why? The Army Wives collection includes three full length novels and one Christmas Novella. Happy endings all around and no cliffhangers! Come laugh, cry, and most of all LOVE with these hot soldiers and the fierce women who love them in this special edition box set. Intended for 18 and older due to some seriously kindle-melting steam!

Turned Out By A Savage 3


Shameka Jones - 2018
    Part two proved that the girls were just as savage, so guess what happens in part three? Anything goes! With Tracy and Sleep in their possession, it’s time for Stanger and Spazz to do what they do best, but nothing is ever as easy as it seems, right? Just as they’re about to move out and handle business, a single call brings everything to a screeching halt and threatens to destroy everything these brothers love. While their list of enemies grows in the background, Stranger and Spazz decide to put more focus on their family life. Stranger is ready to secure his position as Danger’s husband and show her a love like no other. On the other hand, Spazz and Free still can’t seem to get things right. Though they fight like bitter enemies, they have an undeniable hood love that can never be replaced. Just as the guys get comfortable living the life of family men, the police pull up and shut their happily ever after down like only the law can. With law enforcement eyes all over them, Stranger and Spazz need to cut the dead weight— but at what cost? With a new plan in place and ready to make their next move their best, the brothers face yet another setback when they lose an important piece on their chess board. Out of options, there is only one move left to make: bring the savage back into the game. A true king knows that eventually, he will have to sacrifice a few pawns to keep his throne. He also knows that his queen will protect him better than any other piece on the board. In this banger finale, Stranger and Spazz do whatever it takes to protect their thrones, and Danger and Free are right there to block anything that threatens their kingdom in the least. Unfortunately, even their best efforts will see the snakes come slithering in, but once you enter the kingdom, there is no way out.

Lessons in Lust: A Short, Steamy Romance (The Parent-Teacher Conference Book 1)


Tara Deep - 2016
    He’s a high-powered executive who gets what he wants, when he wants it. Melissa refuses to be bullied. Too bad Cal is such a hard man to resist—especially when he won’t take no for an answer. 5,200 words. Book 1 of 2.

CHURCH GIRLS DON'T TELL: Church Girl Short Stories Book 1 (The Preacher Preyed)


Temple Leery - 2014
    But she's managed to find herself right in the middle of one. She's caught between a rock and a hard place as her faith and devotion to God clashes with the lustful passion she feels for the forbidden man who has forced his way into her heart. Her simple small-town girl life quickly begins to spin out of control as she battles her demons and tries desperately to keep her unholy desires a secret. Short story. Approximately 12,000 words.

Mongoose Bravo: Vietnam: A Time of Reflection Over Events So Long Ago


Timothy McCullough - 2019
     I would guess that I’ve been at it for more than twenty years. It started as a result of wanting to let the mother of a fallen soldier know what happened to her son, as well as where his death took place. She and I had been in contact over the years, during which she asked quite a few questions; so, I began writing it all down. I may have been better served if I had pushed my memories of Vietnam off into the ditch alongside the road traveled and driven on without looking back. In the long run, I believe it has been therapeutic. Therefore, worth the time I put into writing it all down. We lived, and fought as a unit, covering each other’s backs. Most came home to tell their own stories, many didn’t.

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip: Six Decades of Love, Marriage and Monarchy (Royal Couples Book 1)


Jessica Jayne - 2012
    Theirs was not an arranged marriage but a love match. This book will show you a love story that transcended the times and remained strong unto this day.What’s InsideThe Queen and her Consort are celebrities in their own right, and their lives have always had that quality that made them interesting for ordinary people. Every little thing about them was a thing of wonder, and you’ll be surprised to know:• How old Elizabeth was when she fell in love with a dashing young man named Philip• How they nurtured their relationship amid the war and in their separation as they go about their duties• Why Philip gave up his naval career• The circumstances that led to Elizabeth being the Queen, and what it meant for her and Philip• The last-minute glitches that occurred on the day of the couple’s highly publicized wedding• Why it was difficult for Philip to find his own role within the royal family• Why the House of Windsor remained as it is and not the House of Mountbatten-Windsor following the couple’s wedding, and what the Queen did as a compromise for her husband• The problems they encountered as a married couple, and how their marriage remained intact when those of their children’s crumbled…Table Of ContentsChapter 1 – The Future QueenChapter 2 – The Future ConsortChapter 3 – The CourtshipChapter 4 – The Wedding of the CenturyChapter 5 – Between Family and DutiesChapter 6 – The Queen’s CoronationChapter 7 – The Queen and the ConsortChapter 8 – The Modern TimesWhy Buy NowThe intertwining lives of Queen Elizabeth II and her faithful consort, Prince Philip, is an interesting read, mainly for what it is, the workings of a love story. Theirs is an inspiration for many people, a testimony of how love, respect, and tolerance (in Philip’s word) carried their marriage through the good and the bad times and emerged to become the longest married couple in the history of British monarchy. Take part in that history and read this book.