All Honest Men: A Biographical Novel

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All Honest Men is based on the true-life story of J. Willis Newton, a feisty sharecropper's son who fled the Texas cotton fields to become the leader of the most successful band of outlaws in American history. It is also a window into one of the country's most pivotal eras, the early 20th Century--when the country was passing from a primarily rural society into an industrialized and urban one, and the American Dream was changing from owning a patch of land to making "big money."

If there were an Olympic competition for bank and train robbing, Willis and his three brothers--Joe, Jess and Dock--would easily have won the gold medal, carrying off more money in their day than Jesse James, the Daltons, Butch Cassidy, and all the other famous outlaws put together. They were fascinating characters who bridged the Old World outlaw era and the gangster world of Al Capone. In the early 1920s Willis' four-brother gang emptied dozens of banks and pulled off the biggest train robbery in U.S. history--a $3 million heist near Chicago.

A flinty and restless person, Willis decided he wasn't going to spend his life picking cotton and following a "stinking mule's ass." Ironically, he modeled himself after his mother, Janetta Pecos, a hefty hardworking woman who, weary of the family's slave-like existence, told him once that if she had been a man, she might have become an outlaw.

The only other person Willis respected as much as his mother was Louise Brown, who he met in Omaha, Nebraska, between robberies. Like Willis' mother, Louise was smart, wily and strong, and he fell deeply in love with her. The relationship blossomed until Louise discovered something about Willis that he'd neglected to mention--he was a bank robber. What happened after that surprised them both.

Told from Willis' perspective in a southern oral vernacular, All Honest Men was written in novel form not only to explore Willis' thinking as he became a successful bank robber, but also to provide a window into the historical context, which ranges from Texas cotton farms to the Chicago underworld, from a rural society where everything was done by hand and the workday was from dawn to dusk (from 'can see to can't), to a high-living, urban life.

Willis spent his life chasing the New American Dream--a dream that Americans are still chasing today.

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Returning to an amazing place

"I touched myself to see if I was ok and I nearly bit my own hand off."

Walking with Hara

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The Wraiths of Will and Pleasure: The First Book of the Wraeththu Histories (Wraeththu)
Storm Constantine
Manufacturer: Tor Books
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Binding: Paperback

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Wraeththu

The Hienama: A Story of the Sulh (Wraeththu Mythos)

Way of Light, The

ASIN: 0765303493
Release Date: 2004-07-15

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With The Wraiths of Will and Pleasure, Storm Constantine returns once again to the saga of the Wraeththu with an epic that reveals previously unknown truths about the origins of these remarkable beings. Long before the Wraeththu assumed total mastery of the Earth, and dominion over the dwindling remnants of the human race, they were a wild and passionate people, living in scattered tribes, worshipping strange gods, increasing their numbers by transmuting humans into their own kind. But on a festival night that surpassed all others, the world changed forever, and the Wraeththu began to realize their awesome destiny.

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Storm Constantine returns to the world of her cult classic WRAETHTHU TRILOGY with a new volume in the saga. WRAETHTHU.

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Returning to an amazing place.......2007-05-07

This book continues the story of Storm Constantine's first trilogy surrounding magical androgynous hermaphrodites in a post-Apocalyptic world. Years after she wrote the first trilogy, she returns to this complex realm to weave more mythos.

There's a definite difference in quality of writing between this series and the previous. This isn't bad; it's not a matter of one being better than the other. However, the feel of her writing has matured, adn doesn't have quite as many rough edges as the original trilogy does.

As with the first time, though, we're brought back into a world of well-developed characters and even better stories. There's more information on the Parazha, a second group of hermaphroditic beings who sprung from women instead of men, and we get to see the development of hara who were relatively minor players in the first trilogy come into their own. Ulaume, who had a rather small, negative part in Wraeththu, ends up becoming quite a different person through the adoption of Lileem, an abandoned harling. Flick leaves Saltrock and is oenof the first hara to work with the Dehara, the gods of Wraeththu, through shamanic experiences in the desert. And there are some very unexpected twists and turns to the tale beyond even these.

I really enjoyed getting back into Storm's writing, especially as Wraeththu is a favorite of mine. Highly, highly recommended for a good read.

"I touched myself to see if I was ok and I nearly bit my own hand off.".......2006-12-06

This is the first book in the second Wraeththu trilogy by Storm Constantine

Again, I'm really blown away by her beautiful writing style and the characters I keep falling in love with. This book actually is timed between the second and third in the first trilogy. It is very much the story of the secondary characters in that trilogy. You would think initially that would belabor the story, or at best be "Ground Hog's Day" ad nauseum. It works splendidly. I found myself very grateful not only for the fill-in of detail to the original story, but her deft ability to draw the reader into several characters at once. It's awfully hard to choose a side in her writing, which is the whole point of androgyny anyway. There is no side.

This one really shows the struggles that the incepted Wraeththu have in contrast to those of the pure-born Wraeththu. Only males can be Wraeththu, usually boys or teens. Their inception involves exposure to Wraeththu blood, after which they are no longer human but hermaphroditic forms of perfection, for the most part. Eventually certain castes of the race could reproduce. For many of the young men who were incepted, they are still very much trapped in their masculine personas and their feminine virtues are suppressed, out of fear of them and discomfort with them. The ones that are pure-born don't struggle with that as much, especially if they conceive and bear life. Tthey are more accepting of their feminine. It's very interesting, cos I can see how in the depiction of sexual balance in how the main characters live in first trilogy the reader could easily feel it is just another literary projection of a masculine dominance. But she shows the characters struggling with that too. They know they aren't purely masculine. The Wraeththu don't know who they are yet, and are afraid they will destroy themselves before they can find out.

Oddly the 'women' in the book go through the same thing with regard to their masculine virtues. How familiar.

Interesting to observe how the voice of the feminine evolves in this trilogy. It's very fitting and artful for Constantine to allow it to emerge and shape now. She has an excellent grasp of how her characters grow and evolve and how to "teach" the reader much in the same way to remain included in the lack of sexual polarity she's created. I find that as I enter into the second book of the second trilogy, I don't bring any thoughts of them being human or a gender at all. It's really wonderful and shaped my worldview really well.

Apart from physical androgyny, there is also the presentation of nonpolarized "will," meaning, her presentation of the storyline is so artful that the reader learns in a very well timed succession WHY the characters make the decisions that they do, their true motivations and inner events, that you really can't judge any of them as right or wrong, good or bad. You see the whole picture. That is not an easy style to write, and I admire her for that.

Walking with Hara.......2006-06-29

After re-reading Wraeththu and loving it, I had to get my hands on this book. At first, I was a bit thrown off by the fact that there was no Cal, only mentions of him, and very little Pell, but I got over it.
Reading Storm Constantine's works is like find a treasure trove of imagination where you quickly find yourself a part of her world, so it was wonderful to see familiar faces like Flick and Cobweb and see more of intriguing characters like Mima. I loved learning more about the world of Wraeththu and its mystical counterparts. What exactly is the Black Library? Is it a real place, a seperate universe, or is it formed from the collective conciousness of beings? The idea of Dehar is also very interesting and got the wheels turning in my mind.
It was great to see a evolution of wraeththu as a species and culture.
A really fantastic book.

We are no better than humanity, just stronger ..........2005-03-30

Wraiths is a fabulous read. It fed my hunger. It provided a clearer picture of the world of Wraeththu. It gave me background on minor characters that appear in "Wraeththu" (the first three books of the series), and filled in details, and textures that makes this world all the richer and more satisfying.

This story is set during the original "Wraeththu" trilogy. Wraiths storyline begins part way through the first book, and its storyline ends part way through the third book - more detail I cannot give for "spoiler reasons". Wraiths is told in the third person and follows the lives of characters that are introduced as secondary characters in the initial trilogy, as well as a few new ones.

These characters are not the powerful elite destined to rule this new world...these are characters helplessly caught in the wake of the geopolitical events of the times and the whims and actions of the powerful few such as Pell, Thiede, and the enigmatic Cal.

The Wraeththu race is no longer riding a cresting wave of a newness and power; they are caught in a raging powerful tempest of political, and social, strife and uncertainty. The protagonists are forced to confront themselves, their spirituality, their world, and the repercussions of their own actions. As Flick tells Ulaume, "There is something terrible in us. We are no better than humanity, just stronger and more dangerous".

Once again...A warning!!!! This book is not for everyone. I loved it and I am highly recommending it!!! That being said - I realize that there may be sensitive readers that will have "trouble" with the sexual aspects of this book. Your mind must be open to read and enjoy these books. There is sex. While in my opinion the depictions of sex are by no means graphic, or gratuitous, it is "non-traditional" (i.e. between androgynous hermaphrodites).

Loving these books.......2005-03-16

I have bought every last wreaththu book in the series but this one has been my fav. My fav chartater in this book is and always well be FLICK!!! I love him I don't know why though. I suppose it's because he's very strong at heart. (He'd have to be to put up with Seel LOL) If these books were ever made into a movie I would pay to go watch it. And then Buy it. No kiddin. I love them I love All of Storms books they are alll a masterpiece. Angel

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Apropos of Dolores
H. G. Wells
Manufacturer: House of Stratus
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0755103904

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Apropos of Dolores
H. G. Wells
Manufacturer: Charles Scribner's Sons
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NYFEBS

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Apropos of Dolores
J. L. Borges
Manufacturer: Editorial Sur
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000MEAPAO

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Apropos of Dolores

Manufacturer: Jonathan Cape
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000HYM480

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Apropos of Dolores
H. G. Wells
Manufacturer: Jonathan Cape
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000OGNE6W

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The awesome goddess who affects the fates of both women and men, Athene unites the virginal father's daughter and the encouraging mother of the spirit. Kerényi's careful rendering of the many aspects of her mythos demonstrates a profound understanding of feminine intelligence both in its fierceness and its darker animal nature—especially apparent in the symbolism of the owl, goat, horse, and Gorgon. The archetypal image of Athene provides a background of communal and political consciousness, individuality, and the power of mind.

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A New Look At An Ancient Goddess.......2001-08-13

Pallas Athene is commonly viewed as a bright, shining goddess of wisdom, crafts (including happy-fuzzies such as weaving), and the art of war. Yet no Greek deity is without flaws and secrets, and Athene has more than her fair share. Kerenyi offers a 94-page essay which delves into areas that -will- throw your views of the Goddess into doubt and disarray. Out of the raging headache brought on by entirely too much information, a new Athene will spring, full-grown and fully rounded, and you will never look at Her the same way again.

This is a good thing.

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Puzzled

Flexible flyer sled

Very comprehensive and informative, as well as fun to read

An unequalled compilation of sleds and their history.

Flexible Flyer and Other Great Sleds for Collectors
Joan Palicia
Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0764301039

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A nostalgic look at a true American classic, this book was designed for collectors as well as dealers and anyone who can remember the thrill of their first sled ride. This is the first comprehensive guide to identifying, dating, and pricing sleds. Extensive research and more than 150 color photos of trade cards, illustrations, membership pins, buttons, and, of course, the toy that gave the ultimate ride. Today's collector still has a variety of sleds to choose from as the demand for sleds and ephemera is just starting to take off. Enter the world of collecting now, advises the author, before you are left out in the cold without a sled!

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Interesting Reading.......2007-08-01

Fairly comprehensive. I felt that more information regarding the current value of some of these sleds would have been helpful, though.

Puzzled.......2001-01-09

It sounds like a great resource for collectors. And I miss my Flexible Flyer (40+ yrs). If they're so great (and they were), why wouldn't they (the new owners) continue making them? They are is still demand. They were and are tremendously superior to the cheap (and expensive) plastic garbage (i.e. sleds) that are now available. The plastic "sleds" slide all over the place and offer little or no control (steering) on hard pack surfaces. Are these in the book? I hope not.

Flexible flyer sled.......1999-12-17

I don't suppose this is the correct site to be in, but I don't know where else to go. I have a 41-42 (year) sled (60") and I refinished it recently. I do not have the logo any longer, and was wondering how I could go about finding one so I could put it on the sled.

Very comprehensive and informative, as well as fun to read.......1998-11-20

Joan certainly knows her stuff when it comes to sleds and 'sledorabilia'. As a collector, I find it an invaluable resource for dating items and the values she has established are a good 'ballpark' for bargaining over prices. Best source I've encountered for Flexible Flyer information.

An unequalled compilation of sleds and their history........1998-07-27

As a kid, I loved to slide down the hills on my sled. At that time, my trusty, steerable sled provided the biggest thrills of my life. Now everyone can evoke those nostalgic moments by reading this exceptionally well researched and documented book on sleds in general, and Flexible Flyers in particular. The photographs are clear and colorful, and the stories relating the rise and fall of the sled manufacturers are quite interesting. It makes a useful reference book for collectors and I think it would make a fine addition to their library.

Flexible Flyer: And Other Great Sleds for Collectors

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Flexible Flyer: And Other Great Sleds for Collectors
Joan Palicia
Manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000MHNF0I

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This title provides an eclectic mix of the best residential and commercial international interior design.

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Andrew Martin Interior Design Review
Sarah Stewart-Smith , and Martin Waller
Manufacturer: Andrew Martin International
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 095300452X

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Nice interiors from designers world wide.

Andrew Martin Interior Design Review
Martin Waller
Manufacturer: Antique Collectors' Club
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ASIN: 0953004511

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Nice interiors from designers world wide........1999-01-12

Nice images of interior design as presented and rendered by designers from around the world. Some of the interior work was a little over the top and therefore not suitable to everyday living.

ANDREW MARTIN: INTERNATIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN REVIEW

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ANDREW MARTIN: INTERNATIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN REVIEW

Manufacturer: Andrew Martin International London
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000IAATGM

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Another gem of a year

Andrew Martin Interior Design Review
Belinda Buckley , and Weller Weller
Manufacturer: Conran Octopus
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Binding: Hardcover

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Another gem of a year.......2007-09-09

I am a collector of the Andrew Martin series of design reviews. The book is another celebration of good design and the diversity that is design. As a professional I frequently use these books for inspiration. It may not overwhelm you the first time you pick it up but it will suprise you every time you return to it. That the cream of international desgners consistenly re-enter this annual competition speaks volumes for its creditbility. If your sick of buying books that look the same from front to back then this might be for you.

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Manufacturer: VINE HOUSE DISTRIBUT
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000GRF52K

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The latest edition in the best-selling Typographics series, this guide puts designers ahead of the curve, giving them a sneak peek at the sharpest designs currently being produced in the cutting-edge realm of zines and e-zines.

As this inspiring book illustrates, rapidly advancing technological developments in both print and electronic magazine mediums are allowing for unprecedented creativity in graphic design. Designers will discover amazing new ways to use these developments to the fullest of their potential, including examples that take binding, printing and embossing to groundbreaking extremes.

They'll also find information on the latest design techniques for incorporating film clips, interviews and live interactive events into a dynamic site that is functional as well as engaging. The final section explores the newest trends in magazine publishing that blend print with disk for an exciting, multimedia approach to communicating. Each design offers generous captions highlighting the production process and initial concept, in addition to insightful commentary from the actual designer.

Roger Walton is the Art Director at Duncan Baird Publishers and the editor of Typographics 1, 2 and 3, Hot Sites, Cool Sites, and Sites for Sound. He lives in London, England.

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Word-music.......1998-08-23

This is a wonderful collection of poetry readings by some of the best actors in the world. If you allow yourself only one tape of poetry, I would recommend this one. The rendition of Lawrence's "The Snake" is spellbining, and the reading of Macneil's "A Death in the Family" is quietlly gut-wrenching. And you will be surprised how well Bill Shatner recites about whales. Buy this tape, and you will listen to it again and again.

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