Books with author Steven Paul Winkelstein

In this non-fiction tale of Holocaust survival, Libe must survive for 18 months in a haystack. Her only hope comes from a dog named Brisko. Libe and her family are harbored by a farmer named Pavlo, who has nothing to gain from his display of humanity, and everything to lose - including his family. As the ghetto in Tuchin burns and the Nazis hunt them daily, Libe’s family must rely on their cunning, hope, and faith to endure. As their journey swells with danger and despair, their faith begins to wane, and Libe finds that her very survival will depend upon her miraculous hero, Brisko.

Would you like to go on an adventure? How about an adventure with a giant elephant named Lucy? Come along with Lucy and her new friends as she explores the lovely beach town of Margate. Lucy comes to life when she realizes how boring it is to stand still forever. Visit Lucy’s favorite places to eat, play, read, and shop! Lucy loves them all, and you can too. Hop aboard and come alive with Lucy the Elephant!

Captain Kidd and the Jersey Devil, is set in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey and based on actual, historical New Jersey folklore. When Captain Kidd III becomes a pirate out of water after a battle gone wrong along the Batsto River, he must discover his past in order to save his future. The fourteen-year-old captain has returned to the New Jersey Pine Barrens on a dangerous journey to avenge his father’s death. All turns to bedlam when Kidd meets the dangerous and protective local Pineys, who live along the Batsto. Worse still, his best friend, Black Dog, a poodle with a wet nose for trouble, is kidnapped by the same beast that destroyed Kidd’s father eight years earlier– the New Jersey Devil. Now instead of revenge, Kidd is on a rescue mission! Along the way he becomes entangled in the labyrinth of Pine Barren mythology, encountering ancient Lenape Indian spirits, the haunting Black Doctor, and perhaps most bewitching of all, a beautiful young Piney girl named Tilda, who’s not afraid to get dirty in a fight. Will the mysteries surrounding his past and the supernatural spirits of the Pine Barrens guide the young captain to freedom, or will these revelations and trials devastate him beyond hope and repair?

This memoir is a brutally honest, take-no-prisoners, nonfiction account of the author's experiences while working in the security industry in New York City, for parts of the years 2009 and 2010. Dividing time between his personal and professional life, it covers several major events and misadventures, including the move to New York from South Carolina, his "business casual" wedding, a death in the family, and memorable encounters with many unsavory denizens of the Rotten Apple. Written in first-person, in Steven's inimitable style, along with running commentary that reveals much about his values and world views, this is a rare glimpse into the mind of a blue-collar author whose writing harkens back to Charles Bukowski. Thinking of moving to New York? Consider this to be required reading...some might stay the course, after finishing this series of reminiscences, but far more are likely to reconsider their plans. You're soon to find out that in the world's most famous metropolis, You Never Know Who's Crazy.

Captain Kidd and the Jersey Devil, is set in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey and based on actual, historical New Jersey folklore. When Captain Kidd III becomes a pirate out of water after a battle gone wrong along the Batsto River, he must discover his past in order to save his future.The fourteen-year-old captain has returned to the New Jersey Pine Barrens on a dangerous journey to avenge his father’s death. All turns to bedlam when Kidd meets the dangerous and protective local Pineys, who live along the Batsto. Worse still, his best friend, Black Dog, a poodle with a wet nose for trouble, is kidnapped by the same beast that destroyed Kidd’s father eight years earlier– the New Jersey Devil.Now instead of revenge, Kidd is on a rescue mission! Along the way he becomes entangled in the labyrinth of Pine Barren mythology, encountering ancient Lenape Indian spirits, the haunting Black Doctor, and perhaps most bewitching of all, a beautiful young Piney girl named Tilda, who’s not afraid to get dirty in a fight. Will the mysteries surrounding his past and the supernatural spirits of the Pine Barrens guide the young captain to freedom, or will these revelations and trials devastate him beyond hope and repair?

Captain Kidd and the Jersey Devil, is set in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey and based on actual, historical New Jersey folklore. When Captain Kidd III becomes a pirate out of water after a battle gone wrong along the Batsto River, he must discover his past in order to save his future. The fourteen-year-old captain has returned to the New Jersey Pine Barrens on a dangerous journey to avenge his father’s death. All turns to bedlam when Kidd meets the dangerous and protective local Pineys, who live along the Batsto. Worse still, his best friend, Black Dog, a poodle with a wet nose for trouble, is kidnapped by the same beast that destroyed Kidd’s father eight years earlier– the New Jersey Devil. Now instead of revenge, Kidd is on a rescue mission! Along the way he becomes entangled in the labyrinth of Pine Barren mythology, encountering ancient Lenape Indian spirits, the haunting Black Doctor, and perhaps most bewitching of all, a beautiful young Piney girl named Tilda, who’s not afraid to get dirty in a fight. Will the mysteries surrounding his past and the supernatural spirits of the Pine Barrens guide the young captain to freedom, or will these revelations and trials devastate him beyond hope and repair?

This essay collection includes material written over a ten-year period, much of it previously unreleased. It's a whirlwind of the author's personal reflections...here are stories about Finkelstein's early life in Cincinnati, his later years in Pittsburgh, and his time spent in South Carolina and New York. The diversity of the content is matched only by its humor and insight. Some of the topics discussed include local and national politics, America's relationship with Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, and Israel, marijuana legalization, prostitution, race relations, social media, friendship, marriage, and isolation. There are essays about Tiger Woods, Ben Roethlisberger, Lawrence Taylor, Michael Bloomberg, Anthony Weiner, Paula Deen, Glenn Beck, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Williams, and James Gandolfini. This is a treasure trove of opinions and anecdotes...never before has the author addressed his readership so frankly and personally. This is truly a must-have for Finkelstein fans, as much of a manifesto as the author has ever produced.

This essay collection includes material written over a ten-year period, much of it previously unreleased. It's a whirlwind of the author's personal reflections...here are stories about Finkelstein's early life in Cincinnati, his later years in Pittsburgh, and his time spent in South Carolina and New York. The diversity of the content is matched only by its humor and insight. Some of the topics discussed include local and national politics, America's relationship with Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, and Israel, marijuana legalization, prostitution, race relations, social media, friendship, marriage, and isolation. There are essays about Tiger Woods, Ben Roethlisberger, Lawrence Taylor, Michael Bloomberg, Anthony Weiner, Paula Deen, Glenn Beck, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Williams, and James Gandolfini. This is a treasure trove of opinions and anecdotes...never before has the author addressed his readership so frankly and personally. This is truly a must-have for Finkelstein fans, as much of a manifesto as the author has ever produced.

In this non-fiction tale of Holocaust survival, Libe must survive for 18 months in a haystack. Her only hope comes from a dog named Brisko. Libe and her family are harbored by a farmer named Pavlo, who has nothing to gain from his display of humanity, and everything to lose - including his family. As the ghetto in Tuchin burns and the Nazis hunt them daily, Libe’s family must rely on their cunning, hope, and faith to endure. As their journey swells with danger and despair, their faith begins to wane, and Libe finds that her very survival will depend upon her miraculous hero, Brisko.