Books with author Christopher C. Brink

"Fascinating...fun to read and will be the standard text of the defining era of gay literati." - Philadelphia InquirerIn the years following World War II a group of gay writers established themselves as major cultural figures in American life. Truman Capote, the enfant terrible, whose finely wrought fiction and nonfiction captured the nation's imagination. Gore Vidal, the wry, withering chronicler of politics, sex, and history. Tennessee Williams, whose powerful plays rocketed him to the top of the American theater. James Baldwin, the harrowingly perceptive novelist and social critic. Christopher Isherwood, the English novelist who became a thoroughly American novelist. And the exuberant Allen Ginsberg, whose poetry defied censorship and exploded minds. Together, their writing introduced America to gay experience and sensibility, and changed our literary culture. But the change was only beginning. A new generation of gay writers followed, taking more risks and writing about their sexuality more openly. Edward Albee brought his prickly iconoclasm to the American theater. Edmund White laid bare his own life in stylized, autobiographical works. Armistead Maupin wove a rich tapestry of the counterculture, queer and straight. Mart Crowley brought gay men's lives out of the closet and onto the stage. And Tony Kushner took them beyond the stage, to the center of American ideas. With authority and humor, Christopher Bram weaves these men's ambitions, affairs, feuds, loves, and appetites into a single sweeping narrative. Chronicling over fifty years of momentous change-from civil rights to Stonewall to AIDS and beyond-EMINENT OUTLAWS is an inspiring, illuminating tale: one that reveals how the lives of these men are crucial to understanding the social and cultural history of the American twentieth century.

Who or What is Behind the Cattle Mutilations?The cattle mutilation phenomenon is an ongoing mystery that has endured for almost 50 years. What have we learned, if anything, from the countless reports filed? Who or what is behind the death and disfigurement of livestock reported as mutilated around the globe? Are these deaths simply attributable to natural predators and scavengers? Or is the military/government somehow involved? Are the deaths the action of ritual "cultists" as police say the evidence would suggest? Is it possible that alien predators are involved, as some researchers and the media have suggested? Are mystery helicopters or UFOs related to the cattle mutilation phenomenon as many witnesses have claimed? Regardless of who or what is responsible, what are the motivations behind perpetrating what may be the greatest unsolved serial crime spree of all time? Stalking the Herd addresses these questions in depth and also offers an objective look at the history of our venerated relationship with cattle, among the first domesticated livestock. Is there a connection between these ritualistic cattle deaths and humankind's ancient practice of animal sacrifice? Why are there no Brahman cattle mutilations in India where cattle are revered to this day? Are aliens gathering genetic material for unknown purposes? What about the thousands of pounds of scientific forensic evidence? Are some hidden sections of the military conducting secret projects that--for some reason known only to them--involve the mutilation of hundreds of livestock and other warm-blooded animals. Are they monitoring the spread of "mad cow" disease?Stalking the Herd is an in-depth examination and analysis of this complex, multi-layered mystery and this book scrutinizes the various explanations that have been proposed over the years and proposes new theories that have chilling implications.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Get ready to ace your AP Physics 2 Exam with this easy-to-follow study guide!Teacher-recommended and expert-reviewedAP Physics 2: Algebra-Based 2021 introduces an easy to follow, effective five-step study plan to help you build the skills, knowledge, and test-taking confidence you need to achieve a high score on the exam. This essential guide reflects the latest course syllabus and includes three full-length practice exams, plus the most up-to-date scoring information. 5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics 2 2021 features: • 3 Practice Exams • Comprehensive overview of the AP Physics 2 Exam format • Hundreds of exercises with thorough explanations• Challenging multiple-choice and free-response questions, just like the ones on the AP Physics 2 exam, including extensive free-response scoring rubrics• The only book that helps you evaluate your strengths and weaknesses in two ways:- Fundamentals self-assessment that measures your general breadth and depth of content knowledge- Question-type self-assessment that measure your skill level with AP Physics 2-style questions• Tips and strategies for addressing the unique Physics 2 questions• Nearly 200 revised illustrations to better reflect the curriculum

Your essential study guide to preparing for the AP Physics 2 Exam― organized for easy reference and crucial practice5 Steps to a 5: 500 AP Physics 2 Questions to Know by Test Day is tailored to meet your study needs―whether you’ve left it to the last minute to prepare or you have been studying for months. You will benefit from going over the questions written to parallel the topic, format, and degree of difficulty of the questions contained in the AP exam, accompanied by answers with comprehensive explanations.This valuable study guide features:• Material that reflects the AP Physics 2 Exam• 500 AP-style questions and answers referenced to core AP materials• Detailed review explanations for right and wrong answers• Close simulations of the real AP exam

Get ready to ace your AP Physics 2 Exam with this easy-to-follow study guide5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics 2 introduces an easy to follow, effective 5-step study plan to help you build the skills, knowledge, and test-taking confidence you need to achieve a high score on the exam. This wildly popular test prep guide matches the latest course syllabus and the latest exam. You'll get two full-length practice tests, detailed answers to each question, study tips, information on how the exam is scores, and much more. 5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics 2 2018 features: • 2 Practice Exams • An interactive, customizable AP Planner app to help you organize your time • Powerful analytics you can use to assess your test readiness

A glorious, mostly wordless picture book about a dog who needs a bath—and finds much more than that—by phenomenal debut author/illustrator Christopher Browne, who was inspired by his own rescue dog. Perfect for fans of Aaron Becker's Caldecott Honor Book Journey and Erin and Philip Stead’s books.This lush picture book launches readers into a world of imagination: a glorious underwater adventure with seas of brilliantly colored fish, shadowy predators, and two friends who long to be reunited. With a clever seek-and-find element on each spread, there are treasures to be pored over again and again.

TO STOP A TERRORIST ATTACK, A VETERAN FBI AGENT MUST JOIN FORCES WITH A BANK ROBBER."...quick-moving, exciting, and eventful..." —Booklife Prize Critic’s ReportFBI Special Agent Nick Lawrence has just transferred to the bank robbery unit based out of Connecticut’s New Haven field office. Near his breaking point after the recent death of his father, he makes the move to care for his aging mother.Declan Enright, a former police officer recently fired over a controversial shooting, has reached his own breaking point. Confronted with insurmountable financial burdens in the wake of his early termination, Declan is desperate for a way to provide for his wife and three daughters. Tapping into an elite skill set forged during his time as a Navy special warfare operator, and using the insider knowledge of a former police officer, Declan crosses the threshold, and commits the perfect crime.Nick is assigned to the case, and begins closing in. But when a series of terrorist attacks rattles the nation, the two men find their fates intertwined.And the only way to prevent the next attack is to work together...BRIAN CHRISTOPHER SHEA has served as both a military officer and law enforcement Detective, and his authentic works of fiction have been enjoyed by thousands. His books are recommended for readers who enjoy Michael Connolly’s Harry Bosch, David Baldacci’s John Puller, or James Patterson’s Alex Cross._______________________________________Praise for THE CAMEL'S BACK:"Shea's background in law enforcement gives the well-researched book authenticity." —The Williamson County Sun________________________________________What people are saying about Brian Christopher Shea and THE CAMEL'S BACK:★★★★★ "Thought provoking and deliciously controversial."★★★★★ "There's no fluff in this book. Every word pulls you toward the climax.”★★★★★ "The world is no longer black and white, and this book shines a brighter light than most.”★★★★★ “With an artful blend of thoughtful narration and deeply developed characters, Brian Christopher Shea expertly weaves together a complex storyline that not only blurs the line between right and wrong - It totally annihilates it with a plot arc so captivating it's truly hard to put the book down."

Of the all service professions, law partners in private practice have a uniqueopportunity afforded to them. Since clients have the right to choose counseland the attorney has the right to change law firms, the phenomenon of lawpartner lateral moves and departures exist. The movement of law partners areonly increasing in the New Normal of the legal industry. Though for many in the legal industry, partner lateral moves are shrouded in mystery. Those who choose to explore their options do not know the steps involvednor realize the pitfalls. This guide will provide both law partners and law firms layers of understandingregarding the risks, rules, steps and perspectives of the lateral move process. In this book you will learn: The steps in the lateral move processHow to be better prepared if you do start the process What is the LPQ What to expect going through due diligence A checklist for departing partners The primary areas of risk in a lateral move How to depart a law firm wisely Questions law partners should be askingQuestions law firms should be asking whether losing or receiving a partnerWhat to know about partners leaving bankrupt or going concern law firms What is the law firm's competitive advantage And much more…

The new trilogy written in the old tradition of epic fantasy.This omnibus edition includes the first three books in the Tormay series and is more than 750 pages of magic, mystery and adventure.THE HAWK AND HIS BOYJute robbed the wrong house. He robbed the wrong wizard. And now the young thief is on the run for his life. Everyone wants to kill him. But he doesn't know why. What's even worse, he's about to find out. In a land of ancient curses and even older magic, nothing is as it seems. Jute befriends a talking hawk, a guilt-ridden assassin, and a strangely forgetful ghost. Maybe they can stay alive long enough to save themselves. And the entire land. But they're about to discover the truth about evil. You can run as fast and as far as you can, but you can never escape the Dark.THE SHADOW AT THE GATEThe servants of the Dark have infiltrated the city of Hearne in search of Jute. Desperate to escape, the boy flees the city and heads into the wilderness of the north. But the ghosts of the past have other plans for him and, soon, Jute and his friends must choose between their own deaths or the destruction of the entire land. All the while, the mysterious lady Levoreth races against time in order to discover who is behind the schemes of the Dark.THE WICKED DAYJute and his companions track the kidnappers of the girl Giverny Farrow, but they soon discover the Dark is raising an army to destroy the realms of men. As the little group of friends journeys across the frozen mountains of the east, they fight shadows and sorcerous creatures as they seek the lost girl in the mysterious city of Ancalon. The land of Tormay teeters on the brink of war, and the duchies look to Jute as their last and best hope. But there is an ancient evil waking that even all the power of the wind cannot hope to defeat.

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Combining the authority of the AHS with the visual expertise of DK, this full-color gardening reference is the definitive guide for gardeners. Simply the definitive full-color reference to the horticulture of North America, AHS Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers contains more than 8,000 plant profiles, over 4,250 photographs, and practical advice on everything from cultivation, pests, and diseases, to plant selection and identification

Few people in history have had as significant an impact on the shaping of multiple cultures as Christopher Columbus, the explorer who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492 in search of a sea route from Europe to Asia. He has been widely admired throughout history for his persistence, courage, charisma, and impressive nautical and navigational skills, particularly considering his lack of formal education. However, he has been the target of significant criticism due to his perceived cruelty toward the native inhabitants of the islands he discovered, his ineptitude at governing the colony he founded, and his tendency toward dishonesty and manipulation of others when it suited his purposes. This book seeks to provide the reader with a balanced perspective of Columbus's personality, achievements, and far-reaching effects on cultures on both sides of the Atlantic.