Gerald: 1985 books

Gerald Brenan analizó brillante y minuciosamente los antecedentes y problemas que determinaron la guerra civil española. El autor era un inglés enamorado de España, y en 1936 hacía cerca de veinte años que residía en nuestro país, en contacto cotidiano con sus gentes y dedicado al estudio...

This issue of Profession contains Russell A. Berman's introduction to his Presidential Forum, Language, Literature, Learning, held at the 2012 MLA convention, and the essays of the forum participants Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Christopher Freeburg, Jack Halberstam, B. Venkat Mani, and Imani Perry. To mark...

Mayhem, music, and murder what more can one ask for? Maybe a wee bit of nastiness. Perhaps a dash or more of unexpected romance amongst two handsome hunks. The Next Big Club Superstar Contest provides it all: talent, beauty, and competition. Two divas—struggling gay singer Nash and straight housewife...

Beauty – real beauty is both a curious and interesting thing. There are varying degrees of beauty – depending upon the beholder. But what is beautiful to one is, more than likely, beautiful to all. A beautiful woman will always retain her beauty. Regardless of age, wrinkles, even weight loss or...

While trying to solve the mystery of his heart, Father Andrew has his hands full. It seems he’s made an enemy who has it in for him. And this enemy’s attacks are escalating. With the help of Officer Tate, Vincent, and others will Father Andrew be able to find the person behind the evil deeds inflicted on him before it’s too late?

From the author of Skirting the Gorge, and The Eighth House comes a new novel of initiation. Brendon Pearce has no faith in faith. He doesn’t believe in thinking his way into positive places like his sister Cassidy. He doesn’t believe in psychics or spirit guides, but they believe in him. Seeking...

The Canary’s Song was written to personalize the multifaceted issues surrounding end-of-life decisions and who has the right to make them. From an ethical standpoint, is society properly positioned and does it have the right to make decisions as a cultural group for an individual that runs contrary...

Ignite your excitement about behavioral neuroscience with Brain & Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience, Fifth Editionbybest-selling author Bob Garrett and new co-author Gerald Hough. Garrett and Hough make the field accessible by inviting readers to explore key theories and scientific...

"SARA: A Hero's Story" chronicles the Pacific War, as it was waged by the crew of the U.S.S. Saratoga CV-3, one of three American aircraft carriers that was not destroyed in the bombing of Pearl Harbor. While the events are historical in content, the exploits were gleaned from the memoirs...

In 1946, World War I veteran and self-described “buck private in the rear rank” Gerald Andrew Howell finished a memoir of the experiences of his squad from the 39th Infantry Regiment, 4th Division, and their “moments of horror, tragedy, humor, amour, [and] promiscuity” in Europe. This was “the...

Readers Review: "On The Brink is a scary scenario projecting a possible war with Iran. The timeline is current to only a few months in the future. Centering around a Marine family, This book shows war with both a military and a human face. And as always in war, politics and economics play their...

Things in the town of New Eden have been quiet, but that’s about to change. Ken and Mason have been living happily together raising their two adopted sons. But police officer Ken’s new case will affect those he loves, including Mason. New people have come to town—some good and others bad. Familiar...

Gerald Harding Gunn, in A Rose for William Carter, tells a different story about the American Civil War. The South's Cavaliers, its pillared plantations, its slaves and gracious, well-mannered aristocracy will not be found here. Instead the reader will discover a story of enduring love...love stronger...

After the big fire at the Rod and Gun Club, money for most of the residents of Everglades City was difficult to find. Hotel workers and fishing guides were hit the hardest; tourism for this small town at the edge of the Florida Everglades shut down. But Robert Earl had contacts, and he found some...