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Vanished Act

Author : James Reidel
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Release Date : 2007-03-01
ISBN 10 : 0803259778
Pages : 444 pages
Rating : 4.0/5 (325 downloads)

Download Vanished Act in PDF Full Online Free by James Reidel and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2007-03-01 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Critic, novelist, filmmaker, jazz musician, painter, and, above all, poet, Weldon Kees performed, practiced, and published with the best of his generation of artists—the so-called middle generation, which included Robert Lowell, Elizabeth Bishop, and John Berryman. His dramatic disappearance (a probable suicide) at the age of forty-one, his movie-star good looks, his role in various movements of the day, and his shifting relationships with key figures in the arts have made him one of the more intriguing—and elusive—artists of the time. In this long-awaited biography, James Reidel presents the first full account of Kees’s troubled yet remarkably accomplished life. Reidel traces Kees’s career from his birth in 1914 and boyhood in Beatrice, Nebraska, to his stint as an award-winning short-story writer and novelist, his rise as a poet and critic in New York, his branching off into abstract expressionism, jazz music, and theater, and his experimental and scientific filmmaking and photography. Going beyond the cult status that has grown up around Kees over the years, this work fairly and judiciously places him as a cultural adventurer at a particularly rich and significant moment in postwar twentieth-century America.

Vanishing Act

Author : Daniela V. Dimitrova
Publisher : Litwin Books
Release Date : 2010
ISBN 10 : 9781936117475
Pages : 97 pages
Rating : 4.1/5 (747 downloads)

Download Vanishing Act in PDF Full Online Free by Daniela V. Dimitrova and published by Litwin Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A decade ago, most research was done in the library rather than through Web site, and scholars, editors, graduate directors and librarians were meticulous about the integrity of footnotes. They knew that citation was the backbone of research, from agronomy to zoology in the sciences and from art history to Zen studies in the humanities. The footnote upheld standards because it allowed others to test hypotheses or replicate experiments. In sum, the footnote safeguarded scientific method and peer review upon which academe is based, from papers by first-year and transfer students to books by postdoc and professor. Since 2003, authors Michael Bugeja and Daniela Dimitrova (Iowa State University of Science and Technology) have been at the forefront of research on the erosion of online footnotes and its implication for scholarship. Their research has been showcased in The Chronicle of Higher Education and a number of academic journals, including The Serials Librarian, Portals: Libraries and the Academy, New Media and Society and Journalism and Mass Communication Educator, among others. Their book documents the vanishing act in flagship communication journals and provides readers with methods to mitigate the effect.

Vanishing Act

Author : Jack Douglas
Publisher : iUniverse
Release Date : 2000-12
ISBN 10 : 9780595138944
Pages : 554 pages
Rating : 4.3/5 (894 downloads)

Download Vanishing Act in PDF Full Online Free by Jack Douglas and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000-12 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professional magician Harold "The Great" Botkin has spent the better part of his seventy years exposing phony psychics and con-men. Just as he is about to blow the lid off one of the most audacious paranormal scams ever, the esteemed charlatan he has been following mysteriously disappears. Now, without the luxuries of time, an abundance of money, or assistance from the authorities, Botkin must risk everything to discover who or what is behind the would-be messiah's disappearance. What follows is a roller-coaster ride to hell and back, as the magician uncovers secrets he'd never dared imagine.

Vanishing Act

Author : Bill Kitson
Publisher : Accent Press Ltd
Release Date : 2015-03-26
ISBN 10 : 9781783756803
Pages : 278 pages
Rating : 4.5/5 (68 downloads)

Download Vanishing Act in PDF Full Online Free by Bill Kitson and published by Accent Press Ltd. This book was released on 2015-03-26 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Reading this book for the second time' ***** Reader Review 1965 - the heyday of Rock & Roll. Northern Lights are tipped to become as big as The Beatles. But after a gig in Newcastle, lead singer and creative genius, Gerry Crowther, vanishes into the foggy night. Later, his body is recovered from the River Tyne. Now, almost twenty years on, teen singing sensation Trudi Bell dominates the charts. As she prepares to release a new album, her manager Lew Pattison receives a demo tape from an unknown songwriter. Realising the music is unmistakeably the work of Gerry Crowther, Lew enlists the help of Adam and Eve to uncover the truth. But some people will stop at nothing to keep it buried . . . Vanishing Act is the third instalment in Bill Kitson's chilling and suspenseful Eden House mystery series. Perfect for fans of Peter James's Cold Hill series, Val McDermid and J M Dalgliesh. Readers are hooked on The Eden House Mysteries: 'I couldn't sleep until I had finished this book' ***** Reader Review 'The best book I have read in a while' ***** Reader Review 'Captivating from start to finish. Brilliant page turner. I couldn't put it down' ***** Reader Review 'Read the whole thing in a day' ***** Reader Review 'One of the best authors I have come across' ***** Reader Review 'More twists than a corkscrew' ***** Reader Review 'The characters are brilliant and the story keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. Would highly recommend this book!' ***** Reader Review

The Ultimate Vanishing Act

Author : Eric LaMont Gregory MSc Oxon
Publisher : Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
Release Date : 2016-01-17
ISBN 10 : 9781681815541
Pages : pages
Rating : 4.1/5 (554 downloads)

Download The Ultimate Vanishing Act in PDF Full Online Free by Eric LaMont Gregory MSc Oxon and published by Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency. This book was released on 2016-01-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eric LaMont Gregory provides an eye-opening account of American foreign policy and how the decisions made today will influence the forces that propel America into the future. His international career began in the Middle East in the 1960s. Over the next 40-plus years, he was in Bosnia during the war; Rwanda before and after the genocide; Honduras after Hurricane Mitch; Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua during the Contra death squad era, and Afghanistan shortly after 9/11. He witnessed two famines in Ethiopia, conflicts in North, East, South and West Africa, as well as in the Middle East, and Central, South, and East Asia. Gregory is unswerving in his assessment of the way America carries out emergency humanitarian relief operations, stating that while the goodwill of the American people plays out on the world stage, all too often we are making enemies, not friends. The Ultimate Vanishing Act is an authoritative account of contemporary diplomacy and science. It is undeniably informative and a right riveting read. “Detailed, revealing, charming, funny, witty, compassionate, sensitive, adventurous, and seductive.” – Naji, author of My Invisible Empire

The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox

Author : Maggie O'Farrell
Publisher : Hachette UK
Release Date : 2009-11-12
ISBN 10 : 9780755372263
Pages : 145 pages
Rating : 4.7/5 (226 downloads)

Download The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox in PDF Full Online Free by Maggie O'Farrell and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2009-11-12 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Costa Award winning, bestselling author of THIS MUST BE THE PLACE and I AM, I AM, I AM, comes an intense, breathtakingly accomplished story of a woman's life stolen, and reclaimed. 'Unputdownable' Ali Smith Edinburgh in the 1930s. The Lennox family is having trouble with its youngest daughter. Esme is outspoken, unconventional, and repeatedly embarrasses them in polite society. Something will have to be done. Years later, a young woman named Iris Lockhart receives a letter informing her that she has a great-aunt in a psychiatric unit who is about to be released. Iris has never heard of Esme Lennox and the one person who should know more, her grandmother Kitty, seems unable to answer Iris's questions. What could Esme have done to warrant a lifetime in an institution? And how is it possible for a person to be so completely erased from a family's history?

The Vanishing Act: A Novel

Author : Mette Jakobsen
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Release Date : 2012-09-17
ISBN 10 : 9780393089936
Pages : 208 pages
Rating : 4.8/5 (993 downloads)

Download The Vanishing Act: A Novel in PDF Full Online Free by Mette Jakobsen and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2012-09-17 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The best stories change you. I am not the same after The Vanishing Act as I was before.”—Erin Morgenstern, author of The Night Circus On a small snow-covered island—so tiny that it can’t be found on any map—lives twelve-year-old Minou, her philosopher Papa (a descendent of Descartes), Boxman the magician, and a clever dog called No-Name. A year earlier Minou’s mother left the house wearing her best shoes and carrying a large black umbrella. She never returned. One morning Minou finds a dead boy washed up on the beach. Her father decides to lay him in the room that once belonged to her mother. Can her mother’s disappearance be explained by the boy? Will Boxman be able to help find her? Minou, unwilling to accept her mother’s death, attempts to find the truth through Descartes’ philosophy. Over the course of her investigation Minou will discover the truth about loss and love, a truth that The Vanishing Act conveys in a voice that is uniquely enchanting.

Vanishing Act

Author : Richard Greenberg
Publisher : Dramatists Play Service Inc
Release Date : 1987
ISBN 10 : 0822212056
Pages : 44 pages
Rating : 4.2/5 (221 downloads)

Download Vanishing Act in PDF Full Online Free by Richard Greenberg and published by Dramatists Play Service Inc. This book was released on 1987 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young Anya's hair must be brushed exactly one hundred times (if it's stroked even one hundred and one, she is convinced that she may die). The task falls to her older sister, Minna, who, as she brushes, tells a dark tale of a woman who murdered her neighbor. Meanwhile the other members of the family are engaged in their own pursuits: Their brother, Spence, contemplates suicide; their mother is occupied with various hobbies (including architecture); and their grandfather deliberately feigns decrepitude. When Minna's shiftless fiance, Sky, fails to help her escape the madness which she sees growing in her family, she apparently wills her own death-and is replaced onstage by Carla, the woman who figured in her macabre bedtime story. And Carla, in turn, brushes her own daughter's hair and spins her own tales of evil deeds and gnawing guilt. Moving from a starlit dock to a languid summerhouse, the play captures a sense of consuming ennui and futility; of people whose self-absorption robs their lives of purpose; and, in the end, conveys the simple truth that while individuals may be replaceable (and often slightly ridiculous) the family unit remains-and prevails-and embodies what meaning life can offer.

Vanishing Act

Author : Thomas Perry
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Release Date : 2007-12-18
ISBN 10 : 9780307417633
Pages : 368 pages
Rating : 4.1/5 (763 downloads)

Download Vanishing Act in PDF Full Online Free by Thomas Perry and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A challenging and satisfying thriller . . . [with] many surprising twists.”—The New York Times Jane Whitefield is a Native American guide who leads people out of the wilderness—not the tree-filled variety but the kind created by enemies who want you dead. She is in the one-woman business of helping the desperate disappear. Thanks to her membership in the Wolf Clan of the Seneca tribe, she can fool any pursuer, cover any trail, and then provide her clients with new identities, complete with authentic paperwork. Jane knows all the tricks, ancient and modern; in fact, she has invented several of them herself. So she is only mildly surprised to find an intruder waiting for her when she returns home one day. An ex-cop suspected of embezzling, John Felker wants Jane to do for him what she did for his buddy Harry Kemple: make him vanish. But as Jane opens a door out of the world for Felker, she walks into a trap that will take all her heritage and cunning to escape. . . . Praise for Vanishing Act “Thomas Perry keeps pulling fresh ideas and original characters out of thin air. The strong-willed heroine he introduces in Vanishing Act rates as one of his most singular creations.”—The New York Times Book Review “One thriller that must be read. . . . Perry has created his most complex and compelling protagonist.”—San Francisco Examiner

Breaking History: Vanished!

Author : Sarah Pruitt
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2017-11-15
ISBN 10 : 9781493030613
Pages : 240 pages
Rating : 4.3/5 (61 downloads)

Download Breaking History: Vanished! in PDF Full Online Free by Sarah Pruitt and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-11-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A front row seat to the breaking news, photos and hype surrounding history's most mysterious disappearances. Breaking History books offer a front row seat to history as it broke (like “breaking news”) and give the blow-by-blow of historical discovery—what we learned, when we learned it, who made the discovery, and how. Vanished! is an illustrated tour of history’s most confounding cases of disappearance from Amelia Earhart to Jimmy Hoffa; DB Cooper; Alcatraz escapists Frank Morris, John Anglin, and Clarence Algin; Jim Thompson; Judge Joseph Force Crater; and more. Starting with the first 30 days surrounding each incident, and then looking at efforts up to this very day to solve each case, this book covers in photos and text history’s most perplexing vanishings.

Vanishing Act

Author : Jennifer AlLee
Publisher : Whitaker House
Release Date : 2013-08-14
ISBN 10 : 9781603749077
Pages : 256 pages
Rating : 4.4/5 (97 downloads)

Download Vanishing Act in PDF Full Online Free by Jennifer AlLee and published by Whitaker House. This book was released on 2013-08-14 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Juliet Button doesn’t even believe in ghosts, but she believes in supporting her makeshift family of misfits. Having spent years as assistant to her uncle, an illusionist, she now has all of the skills and know-how she needs to make an audience believe the impossible. So, she begins a career as a medium by the name of Miss Avila. She wants nothing to do with a detective who has the power to destroy the life she’s built. But when President Lincoln’s youngest son is kidnapped, and the first lady comes to her for help, she can’t refuse, even if it means facing Pinkerton agent Carter Forbes, who knows far too much about her already—and possibly falling in love.

Vanishing Act

Author : A. M. Madden
Publisher : Loveswept
Release Date : 2017-06-20
ISBN 10 : 9780399180903
Pages : 339 pages
Rating : 4.8/5 (9 downloads)

Download Vanishing Act in PDF Full Online Free by A. M. Madden and published by Loveswept. This book was released on 2017-06-20 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this captivating standalone romance from the USA Today bestselling author of Stone Walls, Hollywood’s hottest actor meets his dream woman: a free spirit who has no idea who he is. After personal heartbreak and professional setbacks, Landon Price is running on empty. If he doesn’t take a break from the public eye soon, he’ll risk becoming another cautionary tale in a town that’s full of them. So in between film projects, Landon asks his agent to clear his schedule and then he simply . . . vanishes. Renting a discreet home on a remote Hawaiian beach for the summer, Landon begins to recharge. And in the process of finding himself, he meets a beautiful, feisty local who challenges everything he thinks he knows. Zara Jobert has no interest in being a conquest for a cocky playboy from the mainland—even one with undeniable charisma and movie-star good looks. So she’s pleasantly surprised when the handsome newcomer’s persistent advances mellow into cozy banter and a sneakily seductive intimacy. When Landon reveals his true identity, Zara’s hurt that he lied, but she doesn’t care that he’s famous. Unfortunately, not everyone feels the same way. And falling for Landon might come with a heartbreaking choice—between Zara’s old life, and a new love. Look for A. M. Madden’s thrilling True Heroes series STONE WALLS | GLASS CEILINGS | DARK CORNERS Praise for Vanishing Act “Vanishing Act is a playful and delightful romance story for a lazy, sunny afternoon on your very own sandy beach.”—The Reading Cafe “This story is told from alternating POV’s which I always like, because it is easier to understand what both characters are thinking and feeling. This a beautiful, enchanting story.”—Cocktails & Books “This heartfelt and flirty romance is the stuff that fairytales are made of. Vanishing Act isn’t your run-of-the-mill Hollywood romance. It packed the right amount of emotional punch with easy to love and relatable characters. The ending melted my heart. Did I just go to Hawaii and fall for Landon, Zara and a dog named Marshmallow aka Spike? I sure did. One-click worthy.”—KC Book Reviews “Vanishing Act is another entertaining and touching read from this incredible author and the perfect summer read!”—Prisoners of Print “Hot movie star . . . check! Gorgeous young girl . . . check! Tropical paradise complete with beaches and amazing views . . . check!”—Schmexy Girl Book Blog “I really loved this book, and its characters.”—A Crazy Vermonter’s Book Reviews “Vanishing Act is like a Hawaiian cocktail: sweet, sparkling, and satisfying! Escapism at its finest, Madden delivers the perfect summer romance.”—Jessica Lemmon, author of Eye Candy “Vanishing Act is a sexy, funny, opposites-attract romance. A. M. Madden provided great dialogue and banter with a good balance of romance and conflict.”—Harlequin Junkie “I’m a sucker for Hollywood romance stories and A. M. Madden delivered exactly what I needed. Sweet and sexy with laugh-out-loud moments, Vanishing Act is a beautifully written love story that defines the meaning of soul mates.”—New York Times bestselling author Heidi McLaughlin “The chemistry is pretty spectacular and will have your heart pumping!”—Books and Boys Book Blog This standalone novel includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

Vanishing Act

Author : Barbara Block
Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
Release Date : 2013-10-22
ISBN 10 : 9781617735585
Pages : 336 pages
Rating : 4.3/5 (558 downloads)

Download Vanishing Act in PDF Full Online Free by Barbara Block and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robin Light's client was in his prime: mid-twenties and all-American. But Bryan Hayes was no happy-go-lucky guy. For four months he had been looking for his sister, Melissa, a college sophomore who waved goodbye outside her dorm and disappeared without a trace. Everyone from the university's head of security to the dean and the police have their theories about what happened to her. And so does Bryan. He's blaming it on frat boy charmer, Tommy West, Melissa's ex-boyfriend. But Robin is developing a theory of her own. If Melissa met with foul play, why did she take her clothes, her purse, and her cash? If it was such a well-planned vanishing act why is Tommy so reluctant to talk? And why does Jill Evans, Melissa's best friend and fatal victim of a bizarre accident, keep figuring into the picture? It's all as baffling as Melissa's disappearance. Combing the campus for clues, Robin has suddenly found herself moving to the head of the class, and closer to the most challenging mystery of her career. Where it will lead she is afraid to guess, but the secret pasts of a surprising array of suspects are about to come to light, placing Robin in deadly jeopardy. . .and forcing her into a desperate gamble for the truth.

Vanishing Act

Author : Roman Muradov
Publisher : Fantagraphics Books
Release Date : 2018-12-05
ISBN 10 : 9781683961505
Pages : 88 pages
Rating : 4.6/5 (15 downloads)

Download Vanishing Act in PDF Full Online Free by Roman Muradov and published by Fantagraphics Books. This book was released on 2018-12-05 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written and drawn in thirteen tones, from comedy and confession to interpretative dance, Vanishing Actis synchronized in time and space on one melancholy evening. A paranoid man rehearses for an upcoming party. A disheveled actor expounds on the conceptual potential of sitcoms. A beloved dog accesses the internet and starts a cult. A couple argues in reverse. A bored seagull excretes the entire known universe.

Vanishing Act

Author : Fern Michaels
Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
Release Date : 2010-01-01
ISBN 10 : 9781420118162
Pages : 352 pages
Rating : 4.1/5 (816 downloads)

Download Vanishing Act in PDF Full Online Free by Fern Michaels and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identity theft has consequences. The wrath of the Sisterhood is one of them. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Razor Sharp. For the women of the Sisterhood, planning a lavish reception for their longtime ally, attorney Lizzie Fox, at their lux mountain retreat is the ideal way to unwind after their latest successful mission. The only cloud over the happy occasion is that their mentor, Charles, is still mysteriously absent. But amid the friendly bickering about floral arrangements, cake tiers, and wedding favors, the ladies of Pinewood receive a frantic phone call from Nikki’s fiancé, Jack Emery. Harry Wong—Yoko’s true love and a staunch supporter of the Sisterhood—has become the victim of a ruthless identity theft ring. Harry’s bank accounts have been closed out, his beloved dojo is being foreclosed, and he’s being evicted. Distraught, Yoko is about to rush down the mountain to Harry’s aid when the Sisters intercept her. A situation like Harry’s requires finesse, careful planning, and the Sisterhood’s distinctive brand of vigilante justice . . . Series praise “Spunky women who fight for truth, justice, and the American way.”—Fresh Fiction on Final Justice “Readers will enjoy seeing what happens when well-funded, very angry women take the law into their own hands.”—Booklist on Weekend Warriors “Delectable . . . deliver[s] revenge that’s creatively swift and sweet, Michaels-style.”—Publishers Weekly on Hokus Pokus

Vanishing Act

Author : Charlie Hodges
Publisher : Prelude Books
Release Date : 2020-09-17
ISBN 10 : 9781788422628
Pages : 304 pages
Rating : 4.2/5 (262 downloads)

Download Vanishing Act in PDF Full Online Free by Charlie Hodges and published by Prelude Books. This book was released on 2020-09-17 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ex-SAS officer Tom Knight is now a 73-year-old private detective in a seaside town, with a bad leg, a taste for good weed and a morbid fear of growing old. He’s also fallen in love with Fran, a sprightly 52-year-old carer at a retirement home. The bad news is that she’s dumped him for lying about his age. So when she’s framed for the murder of three old ladies at the home he resolves to win her back by proving her innocence. His quest takes him behind the town’s veil of respectability, into a murky world of Oxbridge hookers, a lovelorn Tarot card reader and England’s most obnoxious policeman. He even faces up to his fear of old age and dementia, by going undercover at the care home where the murders happened. But will it be enough to win back the lady of his dreams? Proving that you’re just as young as you feel, the Tom Knight mysteries combine delicious comedy with a precision-engineered plot. What readers are saying: “A hilarious story!” "Great entertainment full of suspense and twists and turns.” “He’s a wonderful cook, smokes a joint every once in a while, and hopes to get 'the girl' by investigating a murder... there’s no question about it, Tom Knight is hero material!” “Charles Hodges, please keep writing!” "A great book, captivating and witty at the same time!” “Filled with charm and wit.” “I was delighted by the loveable, eccentric main character and the well-thought out plot.” "This is the first book in the Tom Knight series and I’m already looking forward to reading more.”

Kitty and the Vanishing Act

Author : Paula Harrison
Publisher : Oxford University Press - Children
Release Date : 2022-10-06
ISBN 10 : 9780192784148
Pages : 132 pages
Rating : 4.8/5 (414 downloads)

Download Kitty and the Vanishing Act in PDF Full Online Free by Paula Harrison and published by Oxford University Press - Children. This book was released on 2022-10-06 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kitty is a superhero-in-training with feline superpowers. She dreams of being just like her superhero mum one day, but she's still got a lot to learn. Join her for a series of enchanting adventures by the light of the moon. In Kitty and the Vanishing Act, Kitty is called on to investigate a disappearance. Magical double-act The Great Marella and Crystal the Poodle are in town performing their magic show at the Diamond Light theatre, but mid-way through a vanishing act Crystal fails to reappear. Can Kitty use her powers to track down Crystal and save the show?