DescriptionIn this gripping corporate thriller, a young, recently widowed executive finds himself entangled in a ruthless power play between a scheming CEO and an aging chairman.
DescriptionKate Clinton is perhaps America's brightest political comedian. Her agenda includes political material, savvy send-ups of modern family relationships, and illuminating perspectives on life as a gay American. Kate has worked with some of the great writers and performers of our time. She participated in a staged reading of Tony Kushner's play SLAVS with Olympia Dukakis, Tracey Ullman, and Madeline Kahn at the Walter Kerr Theatre in New York. Kate hosted an evening at the Kennedy Center when Richard Pryor received the first-ever Mark Twain Award. And she emceed the AmFAR Seasons of Hope event, where Clive Davis, Michael Douglas, and Billy Crystal presented awards to Quincy Jones, Sharon Stone, and Robin Williams.
DescriptionBobby is a typical urban New York City teenager: impulsive, eager, and restless. For his 16th birthday, he cuts school with his two best buddies, grabs a couple of slices at his favorite pizza joint, catches a flick at a nearby multiplex, and gets some ne…
DescriptionWhen a petty thief falls though a glass roof in his attempt to escape from the police, what should have been the death of him marks the beginning of a while new life. After his broken body is reconstructed by an ambitious young doctor, he is released from prison, and, with the help of Victorian London's extensive sewer system, he becomes the most elusive burglar in the city. He adopts a dual existence as a respectable, wealthy gentleman named Montmorency, and his degenerate servant Scarper. But Montmorency must always be on guard. The smallest mistake could reveal his secret and ruin both his lives. Eleanor Updale's writing is witty and wholly original. With a unique perspective and a voice reminiscent of Edgar Allan Poe, Montmorency is a cleverly told, gripping adventure story.
DescriptionSecrets of Angels, Demons, Masons is the ultimate guide to the secret societies of Dan Brown's thrillers. The program unravels the conspiracy theories brought to light in Dan Brown's novel Angels and Demons . Brown raises questions about th…
DescriptionIn Wyrd Sisters, the enchanting world of Discworld is turned upside down by 3 meddling witches: Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, and Magrat Garlick. Their interference in royal politics causes kingdoms to wobble, crowns to topple, knives to flash, and citizens to shudder in fear. Terry Pratchett's vividly imaginative story takes you on a journey with hunchbacked monarchs, lost crowns, disguised heirs, refueling broomsticks, and frightening thunderstorms, as the three sisters battle the odds to restore the rightful king to the throne. This is the sixth book in the Discworld series. Browse more novels of Discworld.
