Rosalind Juliet Mitchell could become one of the great heroines of modern fiction. She is a Jamaican Lolita and a Caribbean cross between Huck Finn and Liza Doolittle. Dirt poor, hungry, bright-eyed and determined, she clings to her one distant hope--Glenn Webber, an aging, uncertain American photographer. He is Humbert with a conscience, forced comically to confront one moral dilemma after another in an effort to comprehend a culture vastly different from his own.In this hilarious...

Two stories set in spectacular Negril, Jamaica. Ashanti: In this hilarious romp, Ivor Blake, a down & out beach huckster is given a tough assignment by an American tourist and does his best to complete it successfully according to the noble tradition of is imagined ancestors. Along the way we meet Marlin, a cabbie and ex-boxer, CoCo, a pimp and looming danger, and Claudia, a young, gorgeous prostitute. The Soubre' Problem: In this bittersweet tale, Charlie, a famous American journalist, re...

Jerry Seinfeld, The Beatles, Clint Eastwood, Mary Tyler Moore, The Beach Boys, Joe Namath, Barbara DeAngelis, John Gray, Doug Henning, Merv Griffin, Larry Bowa, Mia Farrow, Andy Kaufman, Jim Henson--What do they all have in common?They are, or were, part of the worldwide Transcendental Meditation movement. There are millions of others. Jon Michael Miller was one of them--a TM superstar.What led him to the TM movement?What role did meditation play in his life?W...

A collection of short stories done by the 7th Grade Honors English Class of Northridge School Mexico. These stories were made as part of a course in the learning the basic plot structure (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution).

In the charming town of Willow creek, flourish Lily and veterinarian Max are drown together by date. But there budding romance is shadow by secrets: Lily guards her heart after a betrayal, while max wrestles with scars from his military past.As they navigate there love, they discover that sharing there secrets is the key to true intimacy. Through laughter and tears, they learn that love can heal wounds, forging unbreakable bond.You might love to read more, you will enjoy it...

In the collective anthology, *United States Marines in World War II*, the reader is invited to explore the varied and integral roles played by the United States Marine Corps during one of history's most pivotal conflicts. The collection showcases a diversity of literary styles ranging from personal narratives to detailed historical analyses, each piece contributing to a robust tapestry of the Marines' experiences and strategic impacts across various campaigns. This compendium offers a pano...

This substantial historical collection charts the United States Marine Corps' global experience in World War II, from the Pacific's amphibious offensives to aviation, logistics, command, and occupation. Combining operational narrative, campaign analysis, institutional history, and firsthand-inflected military scholarship, it illuminates both celebrated battles and the complex systems that sustained them. Accounts of Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa stand alongside studies...

United States Marines in WW2 is a comprehensive anthology that encapsulates the valor, strategy, and complex reality of marine operations during World War II. This collection masterfully weaves together a myriad of narratives that portray the diverse and intense experiences of military engagements, from pivotal battles in the Pacific theater to the intricacies of wartime logistics. The anthology captures both the heroics and the human side of the conflict, ensuring a robust exploration of ...

The Campaigns of US Marines in World War II assembles a capacious military history of the Pacific conflict, tracing amphibious warfare from early defensive struggles to the climactic island campaigns. Combining operational narrative, strategic analysis, institutional history, and vivid accounts of combat experience, the volume illuminates the changing character of Marine warfare. Its treatments of Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa stand out for showing how logistics, intel...

The United States Marines in World War II presents a formidable exploration of the diverse facets of marine combat and strategy during one of history's most pivotal conflicts. This anthology magnificently interweaves a tapestry of essays, firsthand accounts, and historical analyses, covering a vast array of operations and battles, from the shores of the Pacific to the entrenched island campaigns. The collection's strength lies in its panoramic view and depth of insight, capturing both the ...

The US Marines in World War II delves deep into the harrowing yet heroic narratives of a defining era, capturing the varied experiences of the United States Marine Corps during the Second World War. This anthology, through vivid narrations and profound insights, showcases a rich tapestry of literary styles that weave together the personal and collective tales of bravery, sacrifice, and strategy. From the sandy beaches of Iwo Jima to the dense jungles of Guadalcanal, the collection traverse...

United States Marines in WW2 assembles a wide-ranging body of military history that traces the Corps's global wartime experience, from amphibious assault and island campaigning to aviation, logistics, command, and the costly human realities of combat. Combining operational narrative, institutional history, campaign analysis, and biographical attention, the volume situates celebrated actions alongside the systems of planning and supply that made them possible. Its strongest distinction lies...