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Many people think that the "baby boomers" all became successful and wealthy. Raanan Geberer´s New York-based "The Diner Under the El," however, shines the spotlight on people usually ignored in fiction. These are people who are somewhat shy, or don´t have the type of outgoing self-confidence idealized by American society, and are often made to suffer for it. "The Diner Under the El" takes place from 1987 to 1991, and focuses on three young Jewish men in their mid-thirties from the Pelham Parkway neighborhood of the north Bronx, N.Y. Every week, they go to singles events, and afterward, they meet at the "diner under the el" to commiserate. Change inevitably comes to their lives. One loses himself in ultra-right-wing conspiracy theories and sadistic sexual fantasies; the second, a would-be rock musician, sees his paste-up job becoming rapidly obsolete; and the third finds salvation with an off-beat woman who introduces him to poetry, New Age mysticism and pop psychology, with hilarious results. Author Raanan Geberer describes "The Diner Under the El" as something like "Seinfeld," but with a tragi-comic twist. Enjoy!
"ESSENTIAL READING FOR FANS OF JANE JACOBS, JOSEPH MITCHELL, PATTI SMITH, LUC SANTE AND CHEAP PIEROGI."--VANITY FAIR An unflinching chronicle of gentrification in the twenty-first century and a love letter to lost New York by the creator of the popular and incendiary blog Vanishing New York. For generations, New York City has been a mecca for artists, writers, and other hopefuls longing to be part of its rich cultural exchange and unique social fabric. But today, modern gentrification is transforming the city from an exceptional, iconoclastic metropolis into a suburbanized luxury zone with a price tag only the one percent can afford. A Jane Jacobs for the digital age, blogger and cultural commentator Jeremiah Moss has emerged as one of the most outspoken and celebrated critics of this dramatic shift. In Vanishing New York, he reports on the city’s development in the twenty-first century, a period of "hyper-gentrification" that has resulted in the shocking transformation of beloved neighborhoods and the loss of treasured unofficial landmarks. In prose that the Village Voice has called a "mixture of snark, sorrow, poeticism, and lyric wit," Moss leads us on a colorful guided tour of the most changed parts of town—from the Lower East Side and Chelsea to Harlem and Williamsburg—lovingly eulogizing iconic institutions as they’re replaced with soulless upscale boutiques, luxury condo towers, and suburban chains. Propelled by Moss’ hard-hitting, cantankerous style, Vanishing New York is a staggering examination of contemporary "urban renewal" and its repercussions—not only for New Yorkers, but for all of America and the world.
A MODERN-DAY STORY FILLED WITH SUSPENSE, HUMOR AND ROMANCE. PERIL AND INTRIGUE UNDER EL SEXTO SOL follows San Antonio, Texas Professor Tony Carranza and his cadre of students to Mexico City and smack into the final days of the presidential campaign of popular, reformist, indigenous candidate, Moctezuma Chacón. Suspecting that the death of one of Mexico’s ex-representatives to the United Nations was an assassination, Professor Carranza becomes a target by unknown assailants. Los Angeles Times reporter, Stacey Montemayor, arrives on the scene to cover the campaign and soon becomes embroiled along with Professor Carranza, the students, and a host of other patriotic Mexican activists seeking justice and democracy at all costs.
L.A.P.D Rookie Jake Bennett is recovering from recent tragedies, and work and his relationship with his girlfriend are going better than ever, but then Jake's career suddenly turns toward disaster, and overnight he finds himself ruined and exiled! Starting over in a new city, Jake soon transforms himself into a private investigator - but the shadows of the past still haunt and hunt him. Blood Will Out: Back in LA after their disaster-vacation in Palm Springs, rookie cop Jake Bennett and his waitress girlfriend Debbie Cantrell try to pick up the pieces of their lives and their relationship. But Jake's job as a cop and his family life soon derail things even further. Now some powerful people have taken an interest in Jake Bennett, with serious consequences. Now suddenly he's swimming with the sharks-- and there's no exit from the tank. Presumed Dead: Exiled, humiliated and almost flat broke, Jake Bennett arrives in the city of San Francisco feeling as low as a man can get. Slowly he claws his way up from the gutter, and fights to build a new life for himself. But his past always returns to haunt him, and sinister figures threaten to derail his new life. Can Jake Bennett battle back from the crushing disaster he experienced in Los Angeles, become a private investigator, and finally find his missing father, too?
The new full-colour Rough Guide to Egypt is the definitive guide to this amazing country, whose ancient civilization still fascinates today. But there's more to Egypt than just pyramids and temples. The Red Sea offers some of the world's finest diving, a few hours by air from Europe. There are awesome dunes and lush oases to explore in its deserts, and fantastic bazaars and mosques in the capital, Cairo. Detailed accounts of every attraction, along with crystal-clear maps and plans, make it easy to access anything from remote oases to nightlife that only locals know. You'll find lavish photography and colour maps throughout, along with insider tips on how to get the best out of Luxor's temples or Sinai's beach resorts. At every point, the Rough Guide steers you to the best hotels, cafés, restaurants and shops across every price range, giving you balanced reviews and honest, first-hand opinions. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Egypt. Now available in ePub format.
This 34th annual edition of Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader offers an all-new collection of fascinating trivia, strange-but-true oddities, and the ever-popular stories of dumb crooks! Uncle John’s Hindsight Is 2020 Bathroom Reader is packed with tons of new articles from the worlds of pop culture, history, and science to help you get everything out of your system the next time you visit the throne room! Articles range in length from a single page to extended page-turners, each as entertaining as the last. From iconic television roles that almost weren’t to the origins of comic books, this 34th edition of fascinating trivia, hilarious lists, and notable quotes compiled by Uncle John and his team at the Bathroom Readers’ Institute will set your mind free to roam the world—and you won’t even need to leave the house!
This second book from Riverstone Kitchen is full of mouth-watering recipes that are easy to prepare, as well as simple growing tips for the keen home gardener and cook. Accompanied by inspiring images of both the food and garden RIVERSTONE KITCHEN: SIMPLE shares the secrets from one of New Zealand's most-loved restaurants.
Hard work and taking risks were part of the adventure. On a hot Oklahoma City day in the summer of 1956, Marley and his best friend Stick climbed into a 49 Chrysler and headed for Route 66. Their destination: Seattle, the farthest city away in the United States. With a stack of road maps, a collective worth of less than $300, and boundless determination, they set out on a road trip that would take them through plains and deserts and mountains, finally to lay eyes on the ocean for the first time. Along the way they encountered an assortment of characters both friend and foe, survived a variety of perils, and made new discoveries about each other and about themselves.