'A gorgeously entertaining, provocative book' Chicago Tribune It is 4am when the ambulance comes to take the man's wife away - although no-one has called it, and there is nothing wrong with her. As he sets out to find her, he finds himself in the corridors of a vast underground hospital, where he encounters sinister medics, freakish sexual experiments and the unmistakable feeling of being watched. Even when he is suddenly appointed as the hospital's chief of security, reporting to a man who thinks he is a horse, he will not give up his search. Secret Rendezvous is a nightmarish satire of bureaucracy, medicine and modern life. 'Reads as if it were the collaborative effort of Hieronymus Bosch, Franz Kafka and Mel Brooks' Chicago Sun Times

One of the brilliant titles in Jean Ure’s acclaimed series of humorous, delightful and poignant stories written in the form of diaries and letters which make them immediately accessible to children.

The former dean of the Yale School of Management and Undersecretary of Commerce in the Clinton administration chronicles the 1971 August meeting at Camp David, where President Nixon unilaterally ended the last vestiges of the gold standard—breaking the link between gold and the dollar—transforming the entire global monetary system. Over the course of three days—from August 13 to 15, 1971—at a secret meeting at Camp David, President Richard Nixon and his brain trust changed the course of history. Before that weekend, all national currencies were valued to the U.S. dollar, which was convertible to gold at a fixed rate. That system, established by the Bretton Woods Agreement at the end of World War II, was the foundation of the international monetary system that helped fuel the greatest expansion of middle-class prosperity the world has ever seen. In making his decision, Nixon shocked world leaders, bankers, investors, traders and everyone involved in global finance. Jeffrey E. Garten argues that many of the roots of America’s dramatic retrenchment in world affairs began with that momentous event that was an admission that America could no longer afford to uphold the global monetary system. It opened the way for massive market instability and speculation that has plagued the world economy ever since, but at the same time it made possible the gigantic expansion of trade and investment across borders which created our modern era of once unimaginable progress. Based on extensive historical research and interviews with several participants at Camp David, and informed by Garten’s own insights from positions in four presidential administrations and on Wall Street, Three Days at Camp David chronicles this critical turning point, analyzes its impact on the American economy and world markets, and explores its ramifications now and for the future.

The plan was perfect.No cameras, no microphones, no prying eyes and plenty of security.The setting for a clandestine meeting could not have been better.Former President Bill Clinton exited Attorney General Loretta Lynch's private plane 20-minutes after he boarded.Both thought they got away with it. Both were wrong.Amid a heated Presidential race, federal investigations involving emails and Benghazi and society looking for clarity on the future of the country, the secret tarmac meeting would only complicate things.The secret meeting would have never been revealed if it weren't for a veteran journalist and a trusted source.It wasn't the Emmys, Murrows or Associated Press Awards, it was decades of experience and relationships that led to the moment Christopher Sign broke the story of the secret tarmac meeting.His former teammates and coaches at the University of Alabama would play a personal and critical role after breaking the story. From politics to football, to friendship and journalism, this is the unfiltered story of the secret tarmac meeting. Christopher takes you behind the scenes for a step by step account of how it all unfolded in the summer of 2016 on a blazing tarmac. Details revealed for the first time, the process, the questions of sabotage, the attempt at a coverup, the contradictions from Clinton & Lynch, and the source who saw it all. Take a ride and tackle THE SECRET ON THE TARMAC.

Herwig and Bercuson grippingly recreate the dramatic days of the Washington War Conference of 1941-42, using the diaries, meeting notes and personal letters of the key characters. One Christmas in Washington is the authoritative and emotional story of two proud and accomplished men struggling to overcome their own biases, suspicion, and hubris to create what turned out to be a war-winning alliance.

When Sergeant Haily Hamilton arrives in Frankfurt, Germany on her new assignment, she is stunned to discover that Air Force Major Zurich Kingdom - a man she never thought she'd see again after their brief affair - is the officer in charge, forcing them to choose between duty, honor, and true love. Original.

Nelle Harper Lee and Truman Capote, the authors, are the backdrop of this love story and mystery. It begins as an innocent trip to Monroeville, Alabama, to see a reenactment of Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mocking Bird, with two strangers, one from Chicago and the other from Atlanta. A black girl from Atlanta and a white boy from the south side of Chicago connect on their first day, and the adventure begins. Hooking up in the Deep South would be enough of a challenge, but what ensues—the KKK, murder, and their two moms finding love also—creates a wild ride. It’s contemporary, and a number of social reform issues thread their way through this energy-packed loving couple’s lives. Very contemporary and happening right now. You are in here somewhere; find yourself. website: richardhorchler.com email: [email protected]

The Secret Meeting of the Sworceracs is a silly story about the scarecrows in Mr. Wilsons farm. The scarecrows are upset that the crows are landing on their heads and making fun of them. The scarecrows dont like their name and want to change it. The crows heard that the scarecrows are planning a secret meeting. The crows sneak up to the meeting to hear what all the ruckus is about. The mouse Eddie surprises everyone by coming up with the name that everyone agrees is the perfect name for the scarecrows. Eddie has a surprise too! He falls in love with a beautiful mouse that he saw for the first time at the meeting. Stay tuned for the Wedding of Eddie and Tillie. The secret of the new name of the scarecrows will be revealed as Eddie tells his beloved Tillie how brilliant he is! It was fun to write this silly book. It is my hope that you enjoy reading it. Other publications from the author: Sleepy Tears Laughing Tears (a story about unforgettable moments with the firstborn grandchild Jozette, a book about children) Sleepy Tears Miss You Tears (a book about phone conversations and playtime with two grandchildren, Alaena and Phoenix, a book about children) Friends and Angels (a poetry book) Gods Love Is Real (a poetry book)

At last the full story of Tony and Lucy's romance can be revealed. Tony has no idea that he is about to fall for the lively, elfin Lucy. But the course of true love never did run smoothly - and reading his side of the story as well as hers is an irresistible treat for all MATES, DATES fans.