Tom Robbins
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Internationally bestselling novelist and American icon Tom Robbins delivers the long awaited tale of his wild life and times, both at home and around the globe.
"In Tibetan Peach Pie, Robbins turns that unparalleled literary sensibility inward, stitching together stories of his unconventional life, from his Appalachian childhood to his globetrotting adventures -- told in his unique voice that combines the sweet and sly, the spiritual and earthy....
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The outrageous bestseller that stars Sissy Hankshaw--flawlessly beautiful, almost. A small-town girl with big-time dreams and a quirk to match--hitchhiking her way into your heart, your hopes, and your sleeping bag. ... Follow Sissy's amazing odyssey from Virginia to Manhattan to the Dakota Badlands, where FBI agents, cowgirls and ecstatic whooping cranes explode in a deliciously drawn-out climax.
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In Seattle, Gwen Mati, a half-Irish, half-Filipina stockbroker, has the weekend in which to raise enough money to avert financial ruin and perhaps jail. The market took a nose dive on Friday and will likely crash on Monday. The story of a greedy woman by the author of Even Cowgirls Get the Blues.
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A “deranged and delightful concoction” (Fortune) about a CIA agent with uniquely peculiar proclivities, from the New York Times bestselling author of Still Life with Woodpecker
“Clever, creative, and witty, Robbins tosses off impassioned observations like handfuls of flower petals.”—The San Diego Union-Tribune
Switters is a contradiction for all seasons: an anarchist who...
“Clever, creative, and witty, Robbins tosses off impassioned observations like handfuls of flower petals.”—The San Diego Union-Tribune
Switters is a contradiction for all seasons: an anarchist who...
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A generous sampling, collected here for the first time and including works as diverse as scholarly art criticism and some decidedly untypical country-music lyrics. Embedded in this primarily journalistic compilation are a couple of short stories, a sheaf of largely unpublished poems, and an off-beat assessment of our divided nation.
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"Reminiscent of Wiseguy, this compelling biography from two prominent mob experts recounts the life and times of the first acting boss of an American Mafia family to turn government witness As top boss of the Luchese crime family, Alfonso "Little Al" D'Arco was the highest-ranking mobster to ever share Mafia secrets when he changed sides in 1991. His testimony sent more than fifty mobsters to prison, and prompted others to make the same choice, including...
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"A selection of the writings of Jim Morrison, as chosen by Jim, before his death in 1970. Foreword by Tom Robbins"-- Provided by publisher.
Created in collaboration with the estate of Jim Morrison and inspired by a posthumously discovered list written by Morrison entitled 'Plan for Book', 'The Collected Works of Jim Morrison' is a landmark publication featuring both published and unpublished poems, prose, and lyrics and more than 200 personal colour...
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Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
2024
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"The true story of FBI agent Mike Campi who led some of the most relentless and successful attacks on organized crime in American history. A unique and unexpected set of circumstances caused former FBI agent Mike Campi to finally step forward and reveal himself. The result is this tour de force, which details his years operating deeply in the trenches to devastate the mafia. You will learn how he took down a staggering array of mob bosses, underbosses,...
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UMe
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[2022]
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An extraordinary story is illuminated by extraordinary songs, including Sweet Caroline; America; and Cracklin' Rosie, delivered by an extraordinary cast featuring Tony Award nominees Will Swenson, Mark Jacoby, and Robyn Hurder. Good times never seemed so good.
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Spotlight, a division of ABDO
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2018.
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"Strawberry Shortcake returns to comics with all of her friends, Orange Blossom, Lemon Meringue, Raspberry Torte, Blueberry Muffin, and all your other favorite characters. Join Strawberry as she takes on a baking challenge with the infamous Purple Pieman, a smooth-talking businessman who wants her to expand her bakery, a tough foodie critic, and more!"--Back cover of Volume 1.