The definitive biography of Hilda Doolittle (aka H.D.), the Imagist poet whose work redefined the course of womens writing throughout the twentieth century. A woman of great beauty, H.D. enthralled the literary worlds of London and Paris and counted among her intimates such figures as Ezra Pound--to whom she was briefly engaged--William Carlos Williams, Marianne Moore and D.H. Lawrence. Herself Defined not only helps to define this enigmatic force in modern literature and poetry, but also provides a fascinating glimpse into the heart and mind of an artist in her creative yet tormented search for self.

Herself Defined: H. D. and Her World

Biographies & Memoirs

Guest, Barbara

Arts & Literature

Schaffner Press, Inc.

One of the first woman journalists to travel freely with the Afghan mujahedeen during the Soviet occupation in the late s and early s, Denker, a freelance writer and photographer, exchanged the safety and comfort of her Southern California home for a world on the bridge of fire to find powerful family and spiritual bonds with a people and culture torn apart by war. Her subsequent travels to Pakistan and India were fueled by a passion for the land and its people as well a keen eye for detail. Whether hiking dangerous mountain passes in the remote Hindu Kush or assisting dying women at Mother Teresas hospice in Calcutta,her indomitable strength and compassion resonate throughout this fascinating account of a life-transforming journey. This is a powerful narrative of one womans search for kinship and sisterhood, beauty and grace in a violent world.

Sisters on the Bridge of Fire: One Woman's Journey in Afghanistan, India and Pakistan

Denker, Debra

Religion & Spirituality

This is a complete guide to the art of be bop drumming from the inside out by a man who was there in the forefront of be bop during the later s and s and played with such greats as Charlie Parker, Dexter Gordon and Bud Powell when the role of the jazz drummer was changed forever from simple timekeeper to accompanist in the musical conversation.

Essentials for the Be Bop Drummer

Arts & Photography

Frank, Artt

Music

"Verdi Woodward knows every sound of the three basic time warps of our era—heroin, prison and jazz. His book gets them down cold with prose flights springing from the throat of a saxophone." —Charles Bowden, author, Down by the River and A Shadow in the City The harrowing life of a heroin junkie, and the life changes that accompanied addiction, are succinctly captured in this gripping memoir of Verdi "Woody" Woodward. A professional saxophonist in the 1950s and a fixture on the Los Angeles jazz scene, Woody lost his way, became a "hope to die" drug addict and armed robber on the run, and spent a decade of running from the law before being captured. During incarceration Woody found the strength to renounce not only drugs, but also the violence and brutality fostered by the prison system.

Hope to Die: A Memoir of Jazz and Justice

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Woodward, Verdi Woody

Addiction & Recovery

Based on a true story, this gripping novel of crime and redemption covers the kidnapping of a young boy during the week before Christmas and the three detectives who lead the investigation—Ralph Kane, Isaiah Bell, and their boss, Inspector Roberta Easterly. Enraged and anguished by this savage act—which seems to have been motivated purely by greed—yet frustrated by the political maneuverings inside the police department, Kane and Bell must each confront personal and racial demons as they cross moral boundaries in order to chase down several leads from sources within the city's various criminal networks. As the tragic loss of the child brings the community to a standstill, it compels all involved, white and black, criminals and cops alike, to look for the remaining shred of goodness in their lives.

The Snow Angel: A Novel

Literature & Fiction

GRAHAM, MICHAEL

United States

A beleaguered doctor and his staff struggle to maintain a hospital in a remote, rural community on the front lines of the African AIDS epidemic in this inspirational and life-affirming novel. The hospital and its patients do battle against meddlesome superiors, find eccentric saviors from the village, and provide readers with an unflinching look at the human cost of ignorance and apathy. The good doctor's daily struggles for the people, land, and wildlife of Africa tell a story of humor, realism, and compassion.

Father Michael's Lottery: A Novel of Africa

Steyn, Johan

British & Irish

<div> Based on a true story,&nbsp;this gripping novel of crime and redemption covers the kidnapping of a young boy during the week before Christmas and the three detectives who lead the investigation--Ralph Kane, Isaiah Bell, and their boss, Inspector Roberta Easterly. Enraged and anguished by this savage act--which seems to have been motivated purely by greed--yet frustrated by the political maneuverings inside the police department, Kane and Bell must each confront personal and racial demons as they cross moral boundaries in order to chase down several leads from sources within the city's various criminal networks. As the tragic loss of the child brings the community to a standstill, it compels all involved, white and black, criminals and cops alike, to look&nbsp;for the remaining shred of goodness in their lives. </div>

Dancing At The River's Edge: A Patient and her Doctor Negotiate a Life of Chronic Illness

An invaluable resource for medical professionals, victims of chronic illnesses, and their loved ones, this dual memoir by a doctor and his longtime patient traces the growth of their unique friendship over a span of decades. By exploring the bond between caregiver and sufferer, this sensitive account evokes not only the constant day to day frustrations and emotional toll suffered by the chronically ill, but also an understanding of the mental struggles and conflicts that a conscientious doctor must face in deciding how best to treat a patient without compromising personal freedoms. In alternating chapters, the narrative explores the frustration, joy, despair, grief, and pain on both sides of the doctor-patient relationship.

Dancing at the River's Edge: A Patient and Her Doctor Negotiate Life with Chronic Illness

Alida Brill

Michael D. Lockshin

Professionals & Academics

On a manic ride from the mixing boards of hip-hop recording studios to mansions in the Hamptons and the projects of the urban ghetto, Detective Black Sallie Blue Eyes ventures behind-the-scenes of the record business in search of a street-side assassin. Casting a widely satirical net on all spectra and species of the Manhattan social scene—from tweaking downtown hipsters, wrestling fetishists, and rapper wannabes to real estate moguls and hip-hop impresarios—this satirical urban noir novel offers intrigue, insight, and an innovative brand of humor.

Humpty Dumpty Was Pushed: A Novel

Blatte, Marc

Humor & Satire

Published together for the first time, this anthology of essays on boxing covers the sport in all its forms and at its many levels. Written in bestselling author Katherine Dunn’s characteristic vernacular, these pieces range from portraits of legendary fighters such as Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Marvin Hagler, and Mike Tyson to the unsung stories of trainers, amateurs, promoters, cutmen, and a pair of pugilistic priests. Spanning 30 years and including all who make up the vibrant boxing world, this compilationfrom one of the most original voices in American sports literaturefinely elevates the sport and communicates its beauty, passion, and character.

One Ring Circus: Dispatches from the World of Boxing

Sports & Outdoors

Dunn, Katherine

Individual Sports

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Herself Defined: H. D. and Her World

Sisters on the Bridge of Fire: One Woman's Journey in Afghanistan, India and Pakistan

Essentials for the Be Bop Drummer

Hope to Die: A Memoir of Jazz and Justice

The Snow Angel: A Novel

Father Michael's Lottery: A Novel of Africa

The Snow Angel: A Novel

Dancing at the River's Edge: A Patient and Her Doctor Negotiate Life with Chronic Illness

Humpty Dumpty Was Pushed: A Novel

One Ring Circus: Dispatches from the World of Boxing