Heliotrope (758 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. During a span of seven years, from 1985-1992, when Steve Villano worked with Mario Cuomo, Steve's brother Michael was at the peak of his association with John Gotti. Within days of each other in December, 1985, Gotti became the head of the Gambino Crime Family, following the murder of Paul Castellano--and Cuomo became the favorite candidate for the Democratic Party's nomination for President of the United States. In Tightrope, Villano shares the wrenching conflict between his family's ties to organized crime and his love for his brother, his own integrity, commitment to Mario Cuomo, and to public service. Steve Villano's Tightrope is a richly insightful, deeply moving account of love, loyalty and family lived out in the complex intersection of organized crime and big-league politics. A true story told with all the narrative power of gripping fiction, there's not a false word in these pages. Villano writes like an angel as he wrestles with the devil. Tightrope is a triumph.--Peter Quinn, author of Banished Children of Eve: A Novel of Civil War New York, Hour of the Cat (1st Installment of the Fintan Dunne Trilogy), Looking for Jimmy: A Search for Irish Americans, The Man Who Never Returned (2nd Installment of the Fintan Dunne Trilogy), Dry Bones (3rd Installment of the Fintan Dunne Trilogy) Rich and insightful, Tightrope probes the mysteries of family, the divergent paths of children, the consequences of their choices and the blood bond that holds them together against the odds and possibly against all common sense. Steve Villano's moral and emotional struggle will take your breath away.Tightrope is a book about the Italian-American experience that is also about any immigrant family's journey.--Chiara Coletti, former New York Newsday/Newsday Vice President of Public Affairs Steve Villano paints a complex, intimate portrait, intertwined through the two worlds of himself and his brother: Steve, a staffer for Governor Mario M. Cuomo of New York State, and his brother, a reputed bagman for mob boss John Gotti. The story is both brave and jarring. Can one love a person but hate his choices? Describing his relationship with his brother, Steve argues powerfully that one can. The result is a narrative rich both in emotional detail and in historical nuances. --Sasha Abramsky, author of The House of Twenty Thousand Books, The American Way of Poverty: How the Other Half Still Lives, Inside Obama's Brain Steve Villano's book is a frank and unvarnished account of the long struggle in his New York Italian-American family. Steve took an upward path in his career, becoming an impeccable civil servant, working for one of America's most distinguished Italian-American governors, Mario Cuomo. His brother took an opposite path, associating with the most feared Italian-American mobster of his generation, John Gotti. How Villano dealt with these opposing forces of light and darkness, abhorring his brother's choice but still feeling love for him, hiding the truth from friends, and teetering on a tightrope between two diametrically different worlds, is a gripping tale--like a Hollywood story, but it is all true.--Stephen C. Schlesinger, co-author of Bitter Fruit: The Story of the American Coup in Guatamala (with Stephen Kinzer), Act of Creation: The Founding of the United Nations, The Letters of Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., Edited by Stephen C. and Andrew Schlesinger.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Kay Ulanday Barrett has been bringing his unique poetry to audiences for over a decade, unpicking vital political questions around race, sickness and disability and gender, and chronicling the everydayness of life in the U.S. Empire with humor, poignancy and inimitable vitality. Now at last a generous selection of his work will be available in print. Each of these poems is a brilliant little story. Taken together, they show a master craftsman at the top of his game. Pre-order them now.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Kay Ulanday Barrett has been bringing his unique poetry to audiences for over a decade, unpicking vital political questions around race, sickness and disability and gender, and chronicling the everydayness of life in the U.S. Empire with humor, poignancy and inimitable vitality. Now at last a generous selection of his work will be available in print. Each of these poems is a brilliant little story. Taken together, they show a master craftsman at the top of his game. Pre-order them now.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Illustrated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. KOKUMO's poetry, is what happens when survivors spit sperm and other bodily excretions in the face of those who abuse them. KOKUMO's poetry, is what happens when Aunt Jemima becomes Rambo. KOKUMO's poetry, is what happens when the piece of shit you stepped in, corporealizes then knocks you the fuck out. And no Resilience, has never sounded sexier.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. This is more than a travel book. It's a collection of experiences from world traveler Morgan Linson, or as she's known on YouTube--Morgan the Explorer. The Ultimate Experience is Morgan's first, fully illustrated travel and advice book of her far-flung adventures. With boldness and determination, she navigates through many countries on the African continent, hikes through the rugged terrain in South America, and everywhere in between. Through her inspiring stories, practical tips, and candid reflections, Morgan shows us that travel can be a transformative experience for anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. She provides personal stories and sincere commentary, inspiring readers to step outside their comfort zone and explore the world on their own terms. Morgan mixes beautiful photos and stories to convey her passion for travel, all while a full-time employee and business owner. No matter how busy she is, travel is a hobby that she makes time for. Want to know where to get the best views of Africa from a hot-air balloon? How to make friends in several languages? What was it like to travel into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and stand face to face with wild gorillas? If these adventures pique your travel interest then this is your book. From navigating unfamiliar cultures to overcoming fears and challenges, this book offers a roadmap for embracing the unknown and cultivating resilience, independence, and confidence. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-timer, this is a must-read for anyone seeking to break free from the confines of their comfort zone and explore the world on their own terms.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This is more than a travel book. It's a collection of experiences from world traveler Morgan Linson, or as she's known on YouTube--Morgan the Explorer. The Ultimate Experience is Morgan's first, fully illustrated travel and advice book of her far-flung adventures. With boldness and determination, she navigates through many countries on the African continent, hikes through the rugged terrain in South America, and everywhere in between. Through her inspiring stories, practical tips, and candid reflections, Morgan shows us that travel can be a transformative experience for anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. She provides personal stories and sincere commentary, inspiring readers to step outside their comfort zone and explore the world on their own terms. Morgan mixes beautiful photos and stories to convey her passion for travel, all while a full-time employee and business owner. No matter how busy she is, travel is a hobby that she makes time for. Want to know where to get the best views of Africa from a hot-air balloon? How to make friends in several languages? What was it like to travel into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and stand face to face with wild gorillas? If these adventures pique your travel interest then this is your book. From navigating unfamiliar cultures to overcoming fears and challenges, this book offers a roadmap for embracing the unknown and cultivating resilience, independence, and confidence. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-timer, this is a must-read for anyone seeking to break free from the confines of their comfort zone and explore the world on their own terms.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. After New York attorney Will Ross gains acquittal for a child abuser and the child is subsequently killed, he resolves to abandon law and become a children's entertainer. Will's change of heart and career is a catalyst for his lover, Clara, who quits her prestigious job to pursue documentary film-making. While the couple are united in their fervor for their nascent careers in art, unexpected challenges rip them apart. Feeling abandoned, Will ventures into his new passion, donning clown shoes, picking up his old guitar, and taking on a special guitar student. Only when the boy's life is threatened does Will take up law again, fighting not only to protect the child, but to clear his guilt and free himself to love. I couldn't put Clown Shoes down. It has all the ingredients-redemption, love, second chances. Will and Clara are flawed, engaging characters, whose quests to follow their bliss are poignant and at times hilarious. Markowitz artfully corners the question of whether we really need freedom for ourselves-or from ourselves. If you dig in, you're probably in for a late night -Caren Lissner, author of Carrie Pilby, now a movie starring Bel Powley, Nathan Lane, and Gabriel Byrne Clown Shoes, Robert Markowitz's soulful and hilarious debut novel-based on his soulful and hilarious New York Times piece-was prescient in proving the current wisdom of the Zeitgeist that Your Job Won't Love You Back.one man's inspiring reinvention.-Susan Shapiro, New York Times bestselling author and writing professor Clown Shoes beautifully dramatizes the kind of existential crisis so many of us face in middle age. That Robert Markowitz writes with as much aplomb as his floundering protagonist sorely lacks makes this debut novel sometimes heartbreaking, occasionally profound, and often funny as hell.-Chris Belden, author of Shriver, now a movie, A Little White Lie, starring Kate Hudson and Michael Shannon.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. JUST SAY YES, perhaps the first marijuana memoir ever published, is a positive account of long-term cannabis use. With ruthless honesty and deadpan humor, the author observes the effect of weed upon every aspect of her life: marriage, motherhood, friendship, work, sport, sex. Phillip Lopate, Nonfiction Director of Columbia University's MFA Writing Program, lauds JUST SAY YES: This funny, wry and very candid memoir purports to be a Confession of an American Pot-Smoker but is really a cultural/personal history of the past fifty years. The narrative progresses backward and not only the past but innocence itself is recaptured. John Updike wrote about Hiller's short story collection, SKIN, this is good, brave and joyful writing. For more reviews of JUST SAY YES, please see the Kindle page and www.marijuanamemoir.com. …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. After New York attorney Will Ross gains acquittal for a child abuser and the child is subsequently killed, he resolves to abandon law and become a children's entertainer. Will's change of heart and career is a catalyst for his lover, Clara, who quits her prestigious job to pursue documentary film-making. While the couple are united in their fervor for their nascent careers in art, unexpected challenges rip them apart. Feeling abandoned, Will ventures into his new passion, donning clown shoes, picking up his old guitar, and taking on a special guitar student. Only when the boy's life is threatened does Will take up law again, fighting not only to protect the child, but to clear his guilt and free himself to love. I couldn't put Clown Shoes down. It has all the ingredients-redemption, love, second chances. Will and Clara are flawed, engaging characters, whose quests to follow their bliss are poignant and at times hilarious. Markowitz artfully corners the question of whether we really need freedom for ourselves-or from ourselves. If you dig in, you're probably in for a late night -Caren Lissner, author of Carrie Pilby, now a movie starring Bel Powley, Nathan Lane, and Gabriel Byrne Clown Shoes, Robert Markowitz's soulful and hilarious debut novel-based on his soulful and hilarious New York Times piece-was prescient in proving the current wisdom of the Zeitgeist that Your Job Won't Love You Back.one man's inspiring reinvention.-Susan Shapiro, New York Times bestselling author and writing professor Clown Shoes beautifully dramatizes the kind of existential crisis so many of us face in middle age. That Robert Markowitz writes with as much aplomb as his floundering protagonist sorely lacks makes this debut novel sometimes heartbreaking, occasionally profound, and often funny as hell.-Chris Belden, author of Shriver, now a movie, A Little White Lie, starring Kate Hudson and Michael Shannon.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. JUST SAY YES, perhaps the first marijuana memoir ever published, is a positive account of long-term cannabis use. With ruthless honesty and deadpan humor, the author observes the effect of weed upon every aspect of her life: marriage, motherhood, friendship, work, sport, sex. Phillip Lopate, Nonfiction Director of Columbia University's MFA Writing Program, lauds JUST SAY YES: This funny, wry and very candid memoir purports to be a Confession of an American Pot-Smoker but is really a cultural/personal history of the past fifty years. The narrative progresses backward and not only the past but innocence itself is recaptured. John Updike wrote about Hiller's short story collection, SKIN, this is good, brave and joyful writing. For more reviews of JUST SAY YES, please see the Kindle page and www.marijuanamemoir.com. …

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: As New. Like New condition. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.