The Street Lawyer

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The Street Lawyer

Michael was in a hurry. He was scrambling up the ladder at Drake & Sweeney, a giant D.C. law firm with eight hundred lawyers. The money was good and getting better; a partnership was three years away. He was a rising star with no time to waste, no time to stop, no time to toss a few coins into the cups of panhandlers. No time for a conscience.



But a violent encounter with a homeless man stopped him cold. Michael survived; his assailant did not. Who was this man? Michael did some digging, and learned that he was a mentally ill veteran who'd been in and out of shelters for many years. Then Michael dug a little deeper, and found a dirty secret, and the secret involved Drake & Sweeney.



The fast track derailed; the ladder collapsed. Michael bolted the firm and took a top-secret file with him. He landed in the streets, an advocate for the homeless, a street lawyer.



And a thief.


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ISBN: 0385339097

Author: John Grisham

Publisher: Bantam

Rating: 3.79

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The Partner

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The Partner

They watched Danilo Silva for days before they finally grabbed him. He was living alone, a quiet life on a shady street in Brazil; a simple life in a modest home, certainly not one of luxury. Certainly no evidence of the fortune they thought he had stolen. He was much thinner and his face had been altered. He spoke a different language, and spoke it very well.But Danilo had a past with many chapters. Four years earlier he had been Patrick Lanigan, a young partner in a prominent Biloxi law firm. He had a pretty wife, a new daughter, and a bright future. Then one cold winter night Patrick was trapped in a burning car and died a horrible death. When he was buried his casket held nothing more than his ashes.From a short distance away, Patrick watched his own burial. Then he fled. Six weeks later, a fortune was stolen from his ex-law firm's offshore account. And Patrick fled some more.But they found him. "From the Hardcover edition."

ISBN: 0385339100

Author: John Grisham

Publisher: Delta

Rating: 3.87

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The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors: The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U.S. Navy s Finest Hour

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The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors: The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U.S. Navy s Finest Hour

“This will be a fight against overwhelming odds from which survival cannot be expected. We will do what damage we can.”

With these words, Lieutenant Commander Robert W. Copeland addressed the crew of the destroyer escort USS Samuel B. Roberts on the morning of October 25, 1944, off the Philippine Island of Samar. On the horizon loomed the mightiest ships of the Japanese navy, a massive fleet that represented the last hope of a staggering empire. All that stood between it and Douglas MacArthur’s vulnerable invasion force were the Roberts and the other small ships of a tiny American flotilla poised to charge into history.

In the tradition of the #1 New York Times bestseller Flags of Our Fathers, James D. Hornfischer paints an unprecedented portrait of the Battle of Samar, a naval engagement unlike any other in U.S. history—and captures with unforgettable intensity the men, the strategies, and the sacrifices that turned certain defeat into a legendary victory.


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ISBN: 0553381482

Author: James D. Hornfischer

Publisher: Bantam

Rating: 4.29

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Edward W. Said s Orientalism: A Critique

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Edward W. Said s Orientalism: A Critique

The present work formulates a comprehensive critique on Edward W. Said s Orientalism, and underlines its contributions, issues and theoretical ramifications. The study, which is essentially interdisciplinary in nature, initiates a detailed discussion on the three major issues of Orientalism, viz., the problematics of representation, complicity of culture in imperialism, and the deconstruction of the Western construct of Islam . It explores the complex theoretical contexts (political, cultural, epistemological, and humanistic) of Orientalism s undeclared privileging of a pluralistic culture. The work contributes, in a genuine sense, to a broader understanding of Orientalism as well as Said s intellectual and theoretical positions. It establishes the greater relevance of reading Said in the context of current theoretical and political debates. The work also examines other major works of Said, such as Culture and Imperialism, Covering Islam, The Question of Palestine, etc., in the light of Orientalism.

ISBN: 8170339278

Author: Bharat Bhusan Mohanty

Publisher: Rawat Publications

Rating: 0.00

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Apocalipsis

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Apocalipsis

Esta narración cuenta cómo un virus gripal, creado artificialmente como posible arma bacteriológica, se extiende por Estados Unidos y provoca la muerte de millones de personas. Los supervivientes tienen sueños comunes, en los que aparecen una anciana y un hombre joven. La mujer anciana los incita a viajar a Nebraska para combatir a Randall Flagg, un abominable personaje que lidera las fuerzas del mal y busca su aniquilación definitiva mediante un temible arsenal nuclear.

ISBN: 8497599411

Author: Stephen King

Publisher: DeBolsillo

Rating: 4.32

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A Look at Life from a Deer Stand

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A Look at Life from a Deer Stand

From the incredible rush of bagging "the big one" to standing in awe of God's magnificent creation, author and outdoor enthusiast Steve Chapman perfectly captures the spirit of the hunt in this gift edition of the bestselling "A Look at Life from a Deer Stand" (more than 146,000 copies sold). Heartwarming tales of life lessons gleaned from the art of hunting are woven together with the inspiring wildlife art of the award-winning Hautman brothers.

New to the Harvest House group of artists, the Hautman brothers are America's foremost family of wildlife painters. Their artistic animal renderings are intricately detailed and capture the very essence of the great outdoors--a perfect match for the eloquent writings and poetry of Steve Chapman.

A perfect gift for dad on his birthday, Father's Day, or any holiday occasion.

ISBN: 0736914889

Author: Steve Chapman

Publisher: Harvest House Publishers

Rating: 3.92

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Alberto Pinto Orientalism

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Alberto Pinto Orientalism

Alberto Pinto is among the most celebrated interior designers at work today. Here he turns his eye to the wonders of the East and a series of interiors inspired by the colors and textures of Morocco, Byzantium, India, and beyond.
Included in this book are interiors in Europe, North America, and North Africa belonging to the jet set and modern elite. Each interior celebrates opulence, whether with fine damasks and silks, intricate tilework, or glittering objets d'art. Included are other visual stage sets for living that are as breathtaking as they are original-vast terraces over sumptuous gardens, shimmering swimming pools open to the sea and sky, filtered light bouncing off floor-to-ceiling mirrors reflecting an infinity of precious woods in an exquisite parquet floor. Pinto designs spaces to delight the senses, and the publication of Orientalism will usher in a new era of sensuality in interior design.

ISBN: 0847826724

Author: Alberto Pinto

Publisher: Rizzoli

Rating: 5.00

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