Two unlikely lovers, Devora and Lazarus, have been banished from a region near Memphis, Egypt, for mixing races and cultures. After their request to hypnotize ancient clans backfires when tribal priests respond with a magical rite, they embark on a pursuit to free Lazarus from the form of a futuristic dog that soon leads them into the midst of supernatural warfare. After they arrive in Oakland, California, to conduct business with powerful forces, a pregnant Devora and Lazarus soon realize that their unusual experiences are just the start of a shocking chain of events instigated by ancient customs and vampires. As they are unwittingly separated, Devora is led to others enslaved within dark supernatural regimes and an extraordinary ally and the new world's first Egyptian vampire, Julius Florian. Unfortunately, he has a rival determined to end all that is normal. Will she and Lazarus ever be reunited?

UNIVERSALLY ACCLAIMED AS A MUSICAL GENIUS, MILES DAVIS WAS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT AND INFLUENTIAL MUSICIANS IN THE WORLD. HERE, MILES SPEAKS OUT ABOUT HIS EXTRAORDINARY LIFE.

"M""iles: The Autobiography, "like Miles himself, holds nothing back. He speaks frankly and openly about his drug problem and how he overcame it. He condemns the racism he encountered in the music business and in American society generally. And he discusses the women in his life. But above all, Miles talks about music and musicians, including the legends he has played with over the years: Bird, Dizzy, Monk, Trane, Mingus, and many others.

The man who gave us some of the most exciting music of the twentieth century here gives us a compelling and fascinating autobiography, featuring a concise discography and thirty-two pages of photographs.

A frank autobiography of the jazz trumpeter Miles Davis. This book records his life - the music, the women and the drugs. It talks about the white promotors and producers who exploited black musicians as well as the critics.

Two unlikely lovers, Devora and Lazarus, have been banished from a region near Memphis, Egypt, for mixing races and cultures. After their request to hypnotize ancient clans backfires when tribal priests respond with a magical rite, they embark on a pursuit to free Lazarus from the form of a futuristic dog that soon leads them into the midst of supernatural warfare. After they arrive in Oakland, California, to conduct business with powerful forces, a pregnant Devora and Lazarus soon realize that their unusual experiences are just the start of a shocking chain of events instigated by ancient customs and vampires. As they are unwittingly separated, Devora is led to others enslaved within dark supernatural regimes and an extraordinary ally and the new world's first Egyptian vampire, Julius Florian. Unfortunately, he has a rival determined to end all that is normal. Will she and Lazarus ever be reunited?

Pianist and composer Friedrich Gulda is joined by jazz legends Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock and Cypriote pianist Nicolas Economou for two sets of classical and jazz improvisations recorded live at the Münchner Klaviersommer festival in 1982 and 1989.

As kids we're told by our parents and teachers to go to college and get an education. We are assured that a good education is the only guaranteed way to secure a good job in the future. Most children heed this advice and follow suit in hopes that a bright future is guaranteed by a college degree. However, when they walk across that stage and out of the auditorium doors after graduation, most realize that the bright future society promised is not immediately waiting on them. The majority of college graduates enter the real world and are faced with a period of self discovery. Why can't I get a job? What do I really want to do? What makes me happy? After graduating from college and not obtaining a job offer, the author struggled to make sense of what to do next in her life. Mani Pedi is a guide for college students and recent graduates that are approaching a new chapter in their lives. With every journey in life there are obstacles and if not prepared or informed young minds can find themselves confused and anxious. This book is designed for college students and recent graduates who are hit with an instant dose of reality upon graduation. It was written to encourage, enlighten and prepare those for the real life experiences.