This Memoir is written through the eyes, interviews, research and experiences of the author. It is a gift to his family; a verification of genetic history once lost, now found, resulting in discovery that had no memory, and memories that made a 70-year reunion possible. It is also a story for all, starting within this family and its consistent success in the professions that helped corroborate the passion and need to communicate. From printers, writers and publishers to vaudevillians and Hollywood actors, this true story reminds all of us about the wonders of inheritance, and how its relevancy revealed the seemingly miraculous. This family, once together and thriving, then separated for decades, now united and forever recorded within their memories and the contents of this book. Keywords: Entertainment, Vaudeville, Theater, Hollywood, Actors, Reunion, Siblings, Orphanage, Printers, Publishers.

A simmering supernatural romance set in the crumbling Italian city of Castello, where mafia clans make the rules, dark magic pulses the streets and the sins of the past threaten to consume the present. . . As seen on TikTok..... Perfect for lovers of Chloe Gong, Renée Ahdieh and V.E. Schwab When sixteen-year-old Lilly arrives in Castello, she isn't impressed. A secluded town in the Italian mountains is not where she saw her last years of high school playing out. Divided for generations by a brutal clan-family war, the two halves of Castello are kept from destroying each other by the mysterious General, a leader determined to maintain order and 'purity'. . . whatever the cost. Lilly falls in with the rebellious Liza, brooding Nico and sensitive Christian, and sparks begin to fly. But in a city where love can lead to ruin, Lilly isn't sure she can trust anyone -- not even herself. And then she accidentally breaks Castello's most important rule: when the General's men come to test your blood, you'd better not be anything more than human... "Startlingly original . . . Readers will be lured in to this tumultuous world of warring families, forbidden power, and heart-searing romance." - Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge and Forestfall

Their Blood Runs Cold is entertaining, informative reading that not only enhances our understanding of a unique group of animals, but also provides genuine insight into the mind and character of a research scientist. Whit Gibbons possesses the rare talent of conveying the challenge and excitement of scientific inquiry. A research ecologist who specializes in the study of reptiles and amphibians, he gives accounts of work in the field that are as readable as good short stories. From the dangers of being chased by an angry rattlesnake to the exhilaration of discovering a previously undescribed species, Gibbons brings to life the everyday experiences of the herpetologist as he chases down lizards, turtles, snakes, alligators, salamanders, and frogs in their natural habitats. With essays like “Turtles May Be Slow but They’re 200 Million Years Ahead of Us” and “How to Catch an Alligator in One Uneasy Lesson,” Their Blood Runs Cold both entertains and informs. The thirtieth anniversary edition of Their Blood Runs Cold features a new prologue and epilogue, additions that address changes in the taxonomy and study of reptiles and amphibians that have occurred since the publication of the original edition and offer suggestions for further reading that highlight the explosion of interest in the topic.

"Where is Harry?" was my very first book. It wasn't written with the intention that I would ever write more about any of the characters in it. Then people starting telling me that Claire was their favorite character. Well, what writer worth a darn would ignore that from his/her readers? So I wrote Claire. Again, and I do believe that I have a well-functioning brain, it didn't occur to me that anyone would want me to take it further.WRONG! So, Intersections was written. Later I realized that the folks who had read Harry and Claire, would appreciate being able to buy Richard without buying Intersections. So I published Richard's story as a stand-alone, too.If you prefer your novels short and sweet...start with Harry. If you're looking for a bargain, get Intersections and all three are in one volume.ANYTHING for you, my readers!Part 3 of the Chicago Trilogy, "Intersections: Love, Betrayal, Murder."This was my very first book. It wasn't written with the intention that I would ever write more about any of the characters in it.Then people starting telling me that Claire was their favorite character. Well, what writer worth a darn would ignore that from his/her readers?So I wrote Claire. Again, and I do believe that I have a well-functioning brain, it didn't occur to me that anyone would want me to take it further.WRONG! So, Intersections was written. Later I realized that the folks who had read Harry and Claire, would appreciate being able to buy Richard without buying Intersections. So I published it as a stand-alone, too.If you prefer your novels short and sweet...start with Harry. If you're looking for a bargain, get Intersections and all three are in one volume.ANYTHING for you, my dear readers!Richard hails from a family of cops. Richard's father is murdered and he discovers his mother is sleeping with the man Richard believes is the killer. Unable to continue working on the same police force with his father's killer, Richard relocates to Chicago.A new job, a new friend, and a new love bring joy and challenges to his life.Chicago is not the best place for an honest cop in the early 20th century. Richard must work with and around a series of crooked mayors, police chiefs, and cops. Then there are the days of Capone, Moran, and the other hoods that made a cop's life interesting and certainly could make it shorter!Enjoy this completion to the stories of Mary, Claire, and Richard."--