Enter the shady and exciting world of New York City nightlife. Starting from the year, 1999, "Bounce" depicts the true events in the life of a seventeen year old bouncer, who is introduced to an adult world of sex, money, and violence. The narrator recollects vivid encounters with mobsters, celebrities, and women, who all contribute to his adolescent euphoria. Everything is like a fantasy...until...it all comes crashing down! Then, his close female friend helps him mature and pick up the shattered pieces of his questionable future in a romantic twist!

Born in Lake Charles and raised in the nearby town of Sulphur, David speaks vividly of his unique family upbringing and his experiences while growing up in Southwest Louisiana. He discusses with passion how hunting, fishing, rodeo, baseball and football were all integral parts of everyday life for the hard-living, God-fearing people in this rural Cajun community. You'll be introduced to high school coaching legend, Shannon Suarez, and to many of David's teachers, coaches and teammates who he loved and respected. Voted Louisiana's All-State quarterback and Outstanding Offensive Player at the age of 16, David was recruited away from Louisiana State University by Texas A&M's Emory Bellard to play football for the Fightin' Texas Aggies. It was a decision David would feel extremely remorseful about only months later. This recruitment by Bellard of the pass-happy left-hander to quarterback his ground-oriented Wishbone offense immediately created tensions between the two. These philosophical differences would remain unresolved and personality clashes between the two would quickly ensue. Their estranged relationship and the reasons for it would negatively affect every football team at A&M for years to come. Now for the first time, David recounts in his own words this controversial story in splendid detail with no holds barred. He fully examines the contentious relationship with his college coach, the in-house cover-ups regarding his injuries, and the needles masking their pain. He talks with anguish about the guts and stamina it took to withstand the pressures of being a four-year starting quarterback at this major university. David doesn't mince words regarding any individual or situation he was confronted with. He takes you visually both onto the playing field and into the smoky back rooms with equal flair and intensity. "Rocky," "Rudy" and "One on One," please step aside. You ain't seen nothin' yet.

If you want to C reason for taking the time to read my story, then here they are: A Child who survives a Coma that later Causes him Confusion and Creates a Comma, from Convictions of Crime to a life and a Career with a Car Company that made him a number one Commercial sales professional in the Country and then Conquered the Cancer that Claimed the life of his father, which Created in him a Cause to Convey to his Children that Courage is what Chances are made of and is the only Cord to Contention and a will to Continue."

A biography that crackles with as much energy as the great bluesman's songs."
-Ted Drozdowski, Boston Phoenix

The epic, rollicking, up-and-down life of Muddy Waters-who went from Mississippi farmhand to musical legend, invented electric blues, and created the template for the rock-and-roll band and its wild lifestyle-is chronicled with rare vividness in Robert Gordon's widely praised biography.

Born in Durban, after university and drama school he toured South Africa with the National Theatre Company before hitch-hiking to London where he took a job with The Sunday Times, and started writing plays in his spare time. He has written screenplays for Columbia Films, 20th Century Fox, Children's Film Foundation, BBC & Independent TV. As an actor, he has appeared in London and has also played leading roles in many provincial theatres, on tours and on the continent. His television appearances have been numerous and he has also worked in film and on radio. He has directed plays at RADA, on the London Fringe, Buxton, Chesterfield, Derby, Worthing, and spent two long spells in America teaching and directing at James Madison University in Virginia and at Furnam University in South Carolina. He currently lives on the island of Crete.

A Journey Through Life And Business
Fred was born into a middle class family in 1936. He takes us along his life's journey as he grows into manhood, marries and becomes a nationally known land surveyor. He has crafted a tale where he takes the reader on his life's journey from the end of the Great Depression, World War II, the decades of the 50's and 60's to the present.
His narrative takes the reader through his early years as a child growing up during World War II and its aftermath. The story than continues as the author enters the world of professional practice and business. This is all told in the context of family, culture and world travel. Some of his stories will make you smile, while others may bring a few tears.
He has written a refreshingly candid, no-holds-barred narrative regarding school, business, country and culture.

Whenever I mention my Frankie Laine association to someone for the first time, two questions always come up: Why are you interested in Frankie Laine and his music? and How did you meet Frankie?

I suppose the first question relates to my age. I was born a decade after Frankie had recorded That s My Desire in 1946. That record became Frankie s first to sell a million copies in 1947. Furthermore, Frankie was already internationally famous by 1954, the year my parents were married.

Why did I become interested in Frankie Laine and his music? I can sum it up in one word "emotion." Frankie, now retired, is an expressive person. As a true song stylist, Frankie shaped and phrased the words in a melody, thus creating a style that was all his own. Indeed, all Frankie Laine fans treasure Frankie s great ability as a vocalist. However, as far as I am concerned, the allure of Frankie Laine goes beyond his musical voice. I think Frankie s immense emotion and profound appreciation for what he sang, regardless of whether it was a jazzy, up-tempo song or a slow ballad (or any other type of song), were what always captivated me.

This book answers the second question detailing the story associated with the first time I met Frankie Laine. Nonetheless, when I met Frankie in 1985, our time together was notable in an unexpected way. I experienced another aspect of Frankie Laine, which had absolutely nothing to do with music his kindness. Although I had read stories about what a nice person Frankie always was, I witnessed, firsthand, how much he truly cherishes his fans.

Primarily, I had two goals in writing this book. First, I needed to assemble all my wonderful Frankie Laine adventures and put them down on paper in an organized fashion before my memories of the events faded. Therefore, I searched through numerous videotapes, audiotapes, newspaper articles, letters, photographs, and e-mail notes within my prized Laine library. Of course, I also utilized my personal recollections. Second, I aspired to relate to readers how an ordinary person (me), by sheer determination and action, had succeeded in his initial quest I "did" meet Frankie Laine. Additionally, I developed a friendship with this amazing, famous singer.

Each person has a special dream. Some dreams "do" come true.
Craig Cronbaugh, 2005

This memoir of a Harvard trained lawyer turned artist is, among other things, about the power of commitment. Here are some highlights from Joe Novak's book: His friendship with Eleanor Roosevelt. Novak's proposed plan to extend capital ownership to low income workers in Puerto Rico, promoted by Governor Luis A. Ferre, who later stated it was the most important agenda of his administration. Publishing a major monograph on the Cuban artist, Agustin Fernandez. Designing and drafting the plans of a residence on Fire Island featured in House Beautiful. Co-producing an Off-Broadway musical. Conversing with Andy Warhol at Studio 54, from which came the title of this book. Joining Alcoholics Anonymous in New York City, and within three months becoming a full time painter, a career he has pursued with passion for almost three decades. Being mentored in East Hampton by Peter Busa, an original member of the New York School, and visiting Willem de Kooning in his studio with Busa. Exploring the effects of light on perception in a project called Light Emanations in Santa Fe. A retrospective of Novak's paintings was held at the Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College in conjunction with his fiftieth reunion. Novak's works are in hundreds of collections, public and private, including major art museums. He lives in Rancho Mirage, California with his partner, Willie Lebron. His website is www.joenovak.com.

Dee Quemby's book is not just a wonderfully warm read but a very actual account of the most demanding and difficult life in show business, that of the COMEDIAN! I told Dee many moons ago that she should enter the idiom that is the easiest life in showbusiness, that of the TV drama actor. That of course she has done to grand acclaim. Get the book it's a great read! BILL maynard Deirdre was my first dancing teacher for 13 years and I owe her a great debt. She is a very talented performer in her own right and it would be great to dance with her again. I still think there's something very big around the corner for her! Stephen Mear (Olivier winning choreographer of Mary Poppins) Dee was brilliant as Emmerdale's Lulu Dingle. But if she'd had access to Lulu's crystal ball and been able to see how tough it would be for a mainstream comedienne to get a break in modern TV, would she have persevered? Dee's book is moving, honest and funny. Garry Bushell (tv critic)