The life story of a swing era trumpeter from Jamaica, a vivid and frank account of the remarkable life of 'a religious man with few axes to grind'. Leslie Thompson (1901 - 87) was born in Jamaica, raised there at Alpha Cottage School, and joined the West India Regiment as a bandsman. He moved permanently to England in 1929 and played in dance and jazz bands in clubs and theatres, toured with Louis Armstrong, and worked with the most significant black British swing musicians of the1930s, including the members of his all-black swing band which was taken over by Ken 'Snakehips' Johnson. Following a period in anti-aircraft defences in World War Two, he joined Stars in Battledress. When he saw the bombed ruins of Berlin he was reminded of Kingston after the earthquake of 1907. Post-war society club work and studies at the Guildhall then led to a spell as warden of the Alliance Club for students and later to work as a probation officer in London. He renewed his religious faith and had a wide range of friendships. Leslie Thompson's life was not without its tragedies. He provides a frank and vivid account of the many-sided realities of life as a West Indian in Britain in the 20th century. This book was first published in 1985 under the title: Leslie Thompson - An Autobiography.

Cleo the Cat spends a lot of time sitting in front of the computer screen, watching her "humom" (human mom) playing games and chatting online. One day, Cleo decides it all looks like a lot of fun, and when her "humom" gets up to take a nap, Cleo decides to try out the chat feature for herself. A whole new world opens up for Cleo when she connects with other pets who jump online while their owners are away. Stuart, an indoor cat, asks Cleo about life outside the walls of his apartment. Cleo chats with Rainbow, a dog looking for advice on dealing with the squirrels at his house who are always teasing him. As other pets talk about their "humoms" and their lives at home, Cleo's network of new friends grows and her adventures become more and more colorful. Will Cleo be able to continue her online fun? What lessons will she learn along the way? Leslie Thompson lives in Kirkland, Washington, where she is a part-time bookkeeper. She has written numerous children's books and is currently working on new projects. Cleo the Cat's Online Adventures: BOLFFF Best Online Furry Friends Forever is her first published book. Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/LeslieThompson

A mother finds herself the unwitting agent of a secret society with mysterious goals. A father fights to save his children from monstrous beasts that threaten his sanity. A small town detective must solve a rash of brutal murders linked by a single word: Tracker. $17.50