Kiss of the Art Gods
Kiss of the Art Gods

Author: Dan Corbin

Publisher: Gatekeeper Press

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 1619846705

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Contemporary figurative sculptors rarely support themselves, but in steps Dan Corbin, breaking all the rules on his way to becoming a successful studio artist. Corbin takes two decades to realize his art dream. He makes the usual sacrifices, travels the world, seeks out art education, finds and loses love. So why is the outcome of his narrative so different? Corbin’s enigmas are revealed in this humor-leveled portrait of a man full of energy, propelled by a distressed childhood, seeking a higher calling, and intent on full redemption. Raised in California, Corbin reinvents himself in a life filled with risk and adventure. An army stint in Germany began his thirst for travel, living in Spain, Santa Barbara, Hawaii, and Berkeley. This enables Corbin to learn more about himself and others, as he cobbles together an eclectic belief system based on mysticism, faith and science, and then attempts to develop an art style capable of expressing his new sense of self. Corbin’s long journey is sometimes hilarious and grueling. He searches inside and out and in every direction for the lost answers but ultimately finds the resolution in plain sight.

Ghost Blows a Kiss
Ghost Blows a Kiss

Author: Carolyn Hart

Publisher: Severn House Publishers Ltd

Published: 2021-06-01

Total Pages: 183

ISBN-13: 1448305284

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In the tenth Bailey Ruth ghost novel from New York Times bestselling Grand Master of Mystery, Carolyn Hart, the "charmer of a detective" (Kirkus Reviews) takes on a puzzler of a mystery when she's sent to Adelaide, Oklahoma to rescue a woman in trouble. The late – as in Dearly Departed – Bailey Ruth Raeburn is delighted when she’s assigned a new mission by Heaven’s Department of Good Intentions, even if she is no good at following the rules for Earthly Visitations. This time she’s determined to be the perfect unseen emissary, no matter what it takes. Arriving late in the evening in her old hometown of Adelaide, Oklahoma to find a woman drowning in a pond, Bailey Ruth carries out a daring rescue with textbook invisible effort. But Bailey Ruth soon realizes there’s more to Fran’s accident than a late-night walk gone wrong. The young widow was running away – but what from? Soon Bailey Ruth finds herself caught up in a complex web of family secrets, loyalties and lies – and if she doesn’t act fast, an innocent will be locked up for a very long time . . . Like a warm hug from a loved one, GHOST BLOWS A KISS is the perfect escapist read for cozy mystery fans, whether you're old friends with the lively, always entertaining Bailey Ruth or have yet to make her acquaintance.

My Life I Lived
My Life I Lived

Author: Arturo Martinez

Publisher: Arturo Martinez

Published: 2024-05-21

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13:

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In the intense heat of a Kuwaiti airstrip, with the night painted in shades of black, Arturo Martinez sits reminiscing a simpler time—a time before the relentless demands of military service, before the piercing awareness of danger at every corner. From the unassuming streets of East Los Angeles to the stark terrains of Iraq, "My Life I Lived" charts the remarkable journey of a man caught between two worlds, figuring out the challenges of being a Latino in America while grappling with his identity. Arturo's life unfolds through vibrant tales of childhood mischief, familial bonds forged in hardship, and youthful days filled with the hopes and disappointments that pave the road to adulthood. His enlistment in the Marine Corps ushers in a crucible of transformation, where the ideals of duty and the harsh realities of combat collide, reshaping his understanding of courage and loyalty. Through the undulating landscapes of America's heartlands and the gritty corridors of law enforcement, Arturo seeks a place where he can truly belong. From the tender moments spent in the shadows of societal judgment to the exhilarating freedom found on the open road, every page of this memoir is infused with the spirit of a man who dared to live on his own terms. Arturo's narrative is more than a biography as it incapsulates the ode to the trials of personal discovery, the unbreakable strength of family, and the relentless pursuit of one's dreams against all odds. "My Life I Lived" is an invitation to witness the life of an extraordinary individual who, amid the echoes of gunfire and the quiet moments of introspection, found his voice—a voice that echoes through the chapters, resonant and raw.

Empty Nest
Empty Nest

Author: Carol Ann Duffy

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Published: 2021-05-13

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 1529083540

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‘Carol Ann Duffy is the most humane and accessible poet of our time’ - Guardian In this stunning anthology of ninety nine modern and classic poems, Carol Ann Duffy delves into the powerful and unique bond between parent and child. Empty Nest contemplates growing old, the love of a parent, the everyday of family life, as well as poems that explore darker terrains – grief, loss and estrangement. Some of our favourite poets are collected here, such as Elizabeth Bishop, Jackie Kay, Simon Armitage, Shakespeare, Imtiaz Dharker, Seamus Heaney and Don Paterson. These poems are by turns wry, moving, profound, funny, melancholic and wise; they will console and comfort those suddenly facing a house that may be much cleaner, but is also much quieter, than it once was. There is something here for every reader to treasure. ‘Wonderful . . . a poet alert to every sound and shape of language’ - Telegraph

The Makeup Artist
The Makeup Artist

Author: Sophie Sinclair

Publisher: Sophie Sinclair

Published: 2020-05-01

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13:

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Sarah Bowen’s life is nothing like she thought it’d be ten years ago. She runs a successful lifestyle boutique with her two best friends, she’s the makeup artist to one of country’s hottest bands, and she’s in love with a womanizing heartthrob who doesn’t give her the time of day. After years of pining after Lex Ryan, she decides it’s finally her turn, even if it might ruin everything she’s worked for… Lex Ryan is the sexy Irish lead guitarist for the hottest country band in the States. He’s known as a serial dater, a commitment-phobe, a player who prefers one-night stands. His wild heart has zero plans of settling down—not even with the band’s makeup artist, Sarah Bowen. He’s vowed to keep his heart from falling for her. Until the band travels to Ireland where his past suddenly crashes into his present. They say wild hearts can’t be tamed. They never said they can’t be broken. The Makeup Artist is the second book in the Coffee Book Series. It’s a standalone novel, but the author suggests reading Coffee Girl first because of returning characters. "In a time when so little holds my attention, this book made me smile and kept me entertained." - Brooke Obsessed

The Siren
The Siren

Author: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Publisher:

Published: 1911

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13:

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Scuse Me While I Kiss the Sky
Scuse Me While I Kiss the Sky

Author: David Henderson

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2008-07

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 0743274008

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A revised and expanded edition of the music icon's definitive biography incorporates newly discovered personal writings, additional details on Hendrix's romantic relationships, and additional research into his creative life.

A Kiss in the Dark
A Kiss in the Dark

Author: Jenna Mills

Publisher: Silhouette

Published: 2010-11-15

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 1426882521

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Found with blood on her hands, ice princess Bethany St. Croix became the prime suspect in her ex-husband's murder. But her chilly silence didn't fool one man. P.I. Dylan St. Croix had once been seared by the passion that blazed beneath Bethany's cool facade. And though they'd parted bitterly before she'd married his cousin, he couldn't desert her now. Tragedy and silence had torn them apart. Yet after one dark, forbidden night of love, Bethany carried Dylan's baby. Nothing could douse the fire of possession that burned through Dylan, that made him want to lay claim to mother and child. But though he would risk his reputation to prove her innocence, would he risk his heart to win back her love?

The Art and Craft of Screenwriting
The Art and Craft of Screenwriting

Author: Shelly Frome

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2014-11-21

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 0786482672

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This guide for screenwriters and those interested in the screenwriting process has important information on every facet of the screenwriter's trade. Introductory chapters discuss skills essential for all screenwriters. The second part covers various options available to screenwriters (such as different genres, indie films, adaptation) with important methods for each. Part Three is a collection of revealing interviews by the author with several established and seasoned professionals. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

The Lady in Gold
The Lady in Gold

Author: Anne-Marie O'Connor

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2015-03-31

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 1101873124

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National Bestseller The true story that inspired the movie Woman in Gold starring Helen Mirren and Ryan Reynolds. Contributor to the Washington Post Anne-Marie O’Connor brilliantly regales us with the galvanizing story of Gustav Klimt’s 1907 masterpiece—the breathtaking portrait of a Viennese Jewish socialite, Adele Bloch-Bauer. The celebrated painting, stolen by Nazis during World War II, subsequently became the subject of a decade-long dispute between her heirs and the Austrian government. When the U.S. Supreme Court became involved in the case, its decision had profound ramifications in the art world. Expertly researched, masterfully told, The Lady in Gold is at once a stunning depiction of fin-de siècle Vienna, a riveting tale of Nazi war crimes, and a fascinating glimpse into the high-stakes workings of the contemporary art world. One of the Best Books of the Year: The Huffington Post, The Christian Science Monitor. Winner of the Marfield National Award for Arts Writing. Winner of a California Book Award.