Holloway: 407 books

Recognized as a turning point in Brazilian literature, this entertaining novel of urban manners follows the ne'er-do-well Leonardo through his various romantic liaisons and frequent scrapes with the law. First printed in weekly installments in 1852, and later published in two volumes in 1854-55, Memoirs...

Songwriters dramatically captured the details of how Americans lived, thought and changed in the first half of the twentieth century. This book examines 1033 songs about WWI and WWII wars, presidents, Womens Suffrage, Prohibition, the Great Depression, immigration, minority stereotypes, new modes...

You have two choices: Be attacked by a wolverine or go on a date If you're smart, you chose wolverine. If not—well, wait, are you sure you don't want the wolverine? Happily ever after isn't so easy anymore. It's all speed dating, matchmaking terror, and visits to your...

For The Dean Stockwell Maven. This book is your ultimate resource for Dean Stockwell. Here you will find the most up-to-date 189 Success Facts, Information, and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Dean Stockwell's...

When Edward J. O'Brien asked me to cooperate with him in choosing each year's best English short stories, to be published as a companion volume to his annual selection of the best American short stories, I had not realized that at the end of my arduous task, which has involved the reading of many hundreds...

The conversation, sometimes heated, about the influence of Christianity on the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien has a long history. What has been lacking is a forum for a civilized discussion about the topic, as well as a chronological overview of the major arguments and themes that have engaged scholars...

Analyzing Leaders, Presidents and Terrorists will astonish, entertain and inform those interested in what makes leaders tick. Matters of the greatest moment hinge on the psychological health of world leaders, and profoundly affect their administration. How can we ensure that rational decisions are...

Throughout the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, the US Congress engaged in bitter debates on whether to enact a federal law that would prosecute private citizens who lynched black Americans. In Getting Away with Murder, the fundamental question under scrutiny is whether Southern Democrats’...

Our 24/7 lives are saturated with round-the-clock fear. Scare-tactic headlines fill our homes and our public spaces. If it’s not the war on terror, it’s the new war on the middle class. Crisis is the new black, as catastrophe after casualty after crash shape the order of the day. Nothing to Lose...

A powerful collection of essays exploring the biblical themes of justice and reconciliation and their application to the institutional racism that has characterized American Churches of Christ. Unfinished Reconciliation grew out of two conferences held ten years apart, the Biblical Preaching Seminar...

What is the real meaning of life? Why was I born? Who am I? Where am I going? The answers to these questions began to unfold for me through the practice of contemplative prayer and personal Bible study. I found that within each one of us is the capacity to know the truth and to have that truth become...

Filled with predictions and prophecies about present times and beyond, this book talks of the afterlife, what becomes of us and why animals too have to suffer. Since publication in 2012, many worldwide weather predictions have come true. Weather extremes such as never seen before, temperature and weather...

His Praise Is on My Lips is an encouraging women’s devotional that celebrates your  friendship with your Savior and God. Thoughtful readings speak to women, and lovely prayers, memorable quotations, and scripture passages add to the rich spiritual depth of the book. Set in a charming 4-color design,...

Ever wondered what might have happened if William the Conqueror had been beaten at Hastings? Or if Harald Hardrada had won at Stamford Bridge? Or if Edward the Confessor had died with an heir ready to take his place? Then here is the perfect set of stories for you. ‘1066 Turned Upside Down’ explores...