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Acting Obsessed
"A romance thriller and an exploration of both sides of the thin line that divides obsession from passion. In Ginger Brossard's life the line seems especially thin and easily crossed. As a young and talented actress with a burning ambition to be on the stage, she embarks on a career with a Shakespeare theater company in Philadelphia." -- author's website (viewed 2/27/13)
Leonardo's Lost Princess
How an oddly attributed $19,000 picture proved to be a $100 million work by Leonardo da Vinci—a true art-world detective story In late 2010, art collector Peter Silverman revealed that a "German, early 19th century" portrait he had bought for $19,000 was, in fact, a previously unknown drawing by Leonardo da Vinci—an exquisite depiction of Bianca Sforza, rendered 500 years ago. In Leonardo's Lost Princess, Silverman gives a riveting first-person account of how his initial suspicions of the portrait's provenance were confirmed repeatedly by scientists and art experts. He describes the path to authentication, fraught with opposition and controversy. The twists and turns of this fascinating,...
Hancock Hill
In Clemens, a small mid-20th century suburban town undergoing racial, political, and social change, high school senior Alex Dunhaigen falls in love with Kay Cosgrove on their first date, a sledding party on Hancock Hill. But the next day she leaves town under mysterious and possibly violent circumstances. Alex is unable to contact her, and goes off to college where he struggles with his persistent obsession for Kay. He is also working on an invention with his best friend Zach: a radical new power source with the potential to change the world. When the revolutionary implications of their invention and Alex's emotional blunders threaten his life and more, he goes back to Hancock Hill, looking for answers.
Red Creek
The 1960s . . . America in flux . . . cultural and political divisions . . . racial conflict . . . the physical landscape itself changing as suburbs spread across the countryside.Amid this turmoil, Alex Dunhaigen and Kay Cosgrove, star-crossed lovers since high school, struggle with their own personal tragedies. And Alex's transformational invention--a device that could bring prosperity and peace to the world--is threatened by wealthy and powerful forces that do not want a transformed world.As their families come in harm's way from a violent enemy as well as from racial violence, Kay and Alex must fight through debilitating handicaps to find happiness. Red Creek is the gripping sequel to Peter Silverman's novel, Hancock Hill (www.hancockill.net). His first novel, Acting Obsessed (www.actingobsessed.com), was published in 2012. Both are available on Amazon.
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British Cardiology in the 20th Century
Cardiology as a medical specialty originated in the 20th century and Britain played an important role in its development. British Cardiology in the 20th Century provides the first comprehensive account of the British contributions to this exciting field as well as the interesting story of many of the people and institutions who were involved. Many of the key changes in the understanding of the physiology of the heart and their clinical implications were discovered by these individuals. This book will be of great interest to clinicians, students, and medical historians who wish to gain a historical understanding and appreciation of this dynamic clinical discipline that has improved the health and prognosis for so many.
Between Philosophy and Non-Philosophy
Engages the work and career of a central figure in contemporary philosophy. Hugh J. Silverman was an inspiring scholar and teacher, known for his work engaging and shaping phenomenology, hermeneutics, psychoanalysis, structuralism, poststructuralism, and deconstruction. As Professor of Philosophy and Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies at Stony Brook University, State University of New York, Silvermans work was marked by the between, a concept he developed to think the postmodern in the space between philosophy and non-philosophy. In this volume, leading scholars explore and extend Silvermans philosophical contributions, from reflections on the notions of care, time, and responsibility, to presentations of the practices and possibilities of deconstruction itself. They provide an assessment of Silvermans life and work at the intersection of philosophy, ethics, and politics.
Leonardo Da Vinci - The Secrets of the Lost Princess
The sensational discovery of the last work attributed to Leonardo da Vinci. With texts and documents by authoritative art historians including Martin Kemp, Mina Gregori, Cristina Geddo, Elisabetta Gnignera, Jean Penicaut, Nicholas Turner, and David Roy Edward Wright. The latest and most up to date revelations.
