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Author : Joseph Mattson
Publisher : Akashic Books
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 161775028X
Following the international success of the Noir series, this volume marks the launch of a new drug-based sister series.
Author : Joseph Mattson
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-19
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781453259382
An “addictive volume” of amphetamine stories from William T. Vollmann, Sherman Alexie, and more (Publishers Weekly). Speed is the most American of drugs: twice the productivity at half the cost, and equal opportunity for all. It has reinvented itself many times, from miracle cure to biker-gang scourge and everything in between. It goes by many names: crystal meth, amphetamines, Dexedrine, Benzedrine, Adderall; crank, spizz, chickenscratch, oblivious marching powder, the go-fast. And it crosses all ethnicities, genders, and geographies—from immigrants and heartlanders punching double factory shifts to clandestine border warlords; prostitutes to housewives; Hollywood celebs to the poorest Indian on the rez—and they all have plenty of stories. Here is the first contemporary collection of new short fiction dealing with the drug from an array of today’s most compelling authors. The elements of crime and tweaking, bleary-eyed zombies exist alongside heart-wrenching narratives of everyday people, the American Dream going up in flames, and even some accounts of pure joy. Featuring brand-new stories by: Sherman Alexie, William T. Vollmann, James Franco, Megan Abbott, Jerry Stahl, Beth Lisick, Jess Walter, Scott Phillips, James Greer, Tao Lin, Joseph Mattson, Natalie Diaz, Kenji Jasper, and Rose Bunch.
Author : Lee Child
Publisher : Akashic Books
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781617758676
Lee Child recruits Joyce Carol Oates, Jonathan Ames, Cara Black, and others to reveal nicotine’s scintillating alter egos. “Sixteen tributes to America’s guiltiest pleasure . . . Even confirmed anti-smokers will find something to savor.” —Kirkus Reviews In recent years, nicotine has become as verboten as many hard drugs. The literary styles in this volume are as varied as the moral quandaries herein, and the authors have successfully unleashed their incandescent imaginations on the subject matter, fashioning an immensely addictive collection.
Author : Jerry Stahl
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781453297841
This collection of heroin stories from Eric Bogosian, Jerry Stahl, Lydia Lunch, and more “will satisfy devotees of noir fiction and outsider art alike” (Publishers Weekly). On the heels of The Speed Chronicles (Sherman Alexie, William T. Vollmann, Megan Abbott, James Franco, Beth Lisick, etc.) and The Cocaine Chronicles (Lee Child, Laura Lippman, etc.) comes The Heroin Chronicles, a volume sure to frighten and delight. The literary styles of these stories are as diverse as the moral quandaries they explore. From the groundbreaking novels of William S. Burroughs to the mind-altering music of The Velvet Underground, heroin—in all its ecstasy and tragedy—has been the subject of many an underground masterpiece. Collected here are all-new short stories about the infamous drug by some of today’s most celebrated and provocative writers, including Eric Bogosian, Lydia Lunch, Jerry Stahl, Nathan Larson, Ava Stander, Antonia Crane, Gary Phillips, Jervey Tervalon, John Albert, Michael Albo, Sophia Langdon, Tony O’Neill, and L.Z. Hansen.
Author : Travis Batchelor
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2024-01-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798877635920
"Speed Chronicles: Stories from the Racetrack" is a collection of narratives that delve into the world of racing, offering a multifaceted exploration of the high-speed realm. Through a series of gripping tales, the book delves into the lives of drivers, mechanics, fans, and other individuals connected to the racing circuit. From the adrenaline-fueled excitement of race day to the quieter moments of reflection in the pits, each story offers a unique perspective on the thrills, challenges, and camaraderie found within the fast-paced world of motorsport. Whether it's the triumph of victory, the heartbreak of defeat, or the intricate dynamics of team dynamics, "Speed Chronicles" captures the essence of racing in all its glory.
Author : Arie Kaplan
Publisher : Idea & Design Works Llc
Page : 103 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 1600102131
Speed Racer learns that he is one of a long line of "Racers" selected by fate to out-race the evils of the world.
Author : Gary Phillips,Jervey Tervalon,Joseph Mattson,Jerry Stahl,Jonathan Santlofer
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 677 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781504054805
A wide range of bestselling and acclaimed writers—from masters of noir to literary lights—explore the milieu of drug culture in this “eye-opening series” (New York Journal of Books). From Lee Child to William T. Vollmann, Joyce Carol Oates to Sherman Alexie, Eric Bogosian to actor James Franco, many of the finest contemporary writers of fiction weigh in on the lure and destruction of drug use, society’s ambiguous relationship to drug culture, and criminal behavior with short stories that are alternately harrowing, funny, sad, or scary—but always original and gripping. The Cocaine Chronicles edited by Gary Phillips and Jervey Tervalon Contributors include Lee Child, Laura Lippman, Ken Bruen, and Susan Straight “Urban, gritty, and raw noir.” —Harlan Coben The Speed Chronicles edited by Joseph Mattson Contributors include William T. Vollmann, Sherman Alexie, James Franco, and Megan Abbott “Deserves great praise for the audacity of the topic, the depth of the discussion, the diversity of voices, and plain, old, good storytelling.” —New York Journal of Books The Heroin Chronicles edited by Jerry Stahl Contributors include Eric Bogosian, Lydia Lunch, Ava Stander, and Gary Phillips “[An] impressive array of writers . . . these tales of chasing the dragon, with corollaries often violent and savage, will satisfy devotees of noir fiction and outsider are alike.” —Publishers Weekly The Marijuana Chronicles edited by Jonathan Santlofer Contributors include Joyce Carol Oates, Lee Child, Raymond Mungo, and Rachel Shteir “Joyce Carol Oates is in a rare class of her own . . . So, too, are other contributors to this collection, including Lee Child and the always enjoyable Raymond Mungo.” —Kirkus Reviews
Author : “LandSpeed” Louise Ann Noeth
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467107136
At Bonneville, record holders must first earn the right to present themselves on the starting line. This requires passing rigorous safety and technical checks for driver, rider, and speed machine. Gender is inconsequential. Through the years, more than 200 women have made the cut and donned fireproof clothing and helmets. Dozens have set land speed records--35 in excess of 200 miles per hour, six above 300 miles per hour, and one deaf female racer who roared past 500 miles per hour. Equally impressive are the women who helped propel the helmeted gals into glory. Few know how many women are skilled fabricators, mechanics, crew chiefs, and all-round land speed racing experts, all working out on a brutal, merciless, and barren sodium-soaked playa. And for decades dedicated volunteers have not only put down that all-important starting line but erected a speed village that inspired tens of thousands to visit, taunting the timing lights run after run. Since 1949, women have played an integral part. Without question, land speed racing has more women actively participating and setting records than any other segment of motorsports in the world.
Author : Mark Seidenberg
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780465080656
In this "important and alarming" book, see why so many American students are falling behind in their reading skills while others around the world excel (New York Times). In 2011, when an international survey reported that students in Shanghai dramatically outperformed American students in reading, math, and science, President Obama declared it a "Sputnik moment": a wake-up call about the dismal state of American education. Little has changed, however, since then: over half of our children still read at a basic level and few become highly proficient. Many American children and adults are not functionally literate, with serious consequences. Poor readers are more likely to drop out of the educational system and as adults are unable to fully participate in the workforce, adequately manage their own health care, or advance their children's education. In Language at the Speed of Sight, internationally renowned cognitive scientist Mark Seidenberg reveals the underexplored science of reading, which spans cognitive science, neurobiology, and linguistics. As Seidenberg shows, the disconnect between science and education is a major factor in America's chronic underachievement. How we teach reading places many children at risk of failure, discriminates against poorer kids, and discourages even those who could have become more successful readers. Children aren't taught basic print skills because educators cling to the disproved theory that good readers guess the words in texts, a strategy that encourages skimming instead of close reading. Interventions for children with reading disabilities are delayed because parents are mistakenly told their kids will catch up if they work harder. Learning to read is more difficult for children who speak a minority dialect in the home, but that is not reflected in classroom practices. By building on science's insights, we can improve how our children read, and take real steps toward solving the inequality that illiteracy breeds. Both an expert look at our relationship with the written word and a rousing call to action, Language at the Speed of Sight is essential for parents, educators, policy makers, and all others who want to understand why so many fail to read, and how to change that.
Author : Samuel Hawley
Publisher : Firefly Books
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2011-12-23
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781770880078
The quest for the land speed record in the 1960s and the epic rivalry between two dynamic American drivers, Art Arfons and Craig Breedlove. "Interesting and complex. . . .The best job I've seen done on the subject so far." -- Craig Breedlove Until the 1950s, the land speed record (LSR) was held by a series of European gentlemen racers such as British driver John Cobb, who hit 394 miles per hour in 1947. That record held for more than a decade, until the car culture swept the U.S. Hot-rodders and drag racers built and souped up racers using car engines, piston aircraft engines and, eventually, jet engines. For this determined and dedicated group, the LSR was no longer an honor to be held by rich aristocrats with industrial backing -- it was brought stateside. In the summer of 1960, the contest moved into overdrive, with eight men contending for the record on Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats. Some men died in horrific crashes, others prudently retired, and by mid-decade only two men were left driving: Art Arfons and Craig Breedlove. By 1965, Arfons and Breedlove had walked away from some of the most spectacular wipeouts in motor sport history and pushed the record up to 400, then 500, then 600 miles per hour. Speed Duel is the fast-paced history of their rivalry. Despite the abundant heart-stopping action, Speed Duel is foremost a human drama. Says author Samuel Hawley, "It is a quintessential American tale in the tradition of The Right Stuff, except that it is not about extraordinary men doing great things in a huge government program. It's about ordinary men doing extraordinary things in their back yards."
Author : David Gay-Perret
Publisher : Babelcube Inc.
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781507146521
Glaide has left to seek out the master of Iretane, the only man capable of teaching him what he needs to know to take on his role on Galadria, but he has no idea where or how to find the man. Faced with the Known Land’s vastness, his solitude, and his fears, Glaide’s joy at being on Galadria seems to be the only source he has for the courage he’ll need on a journey filled with new encounters.
Author : Yuri Kitayama
Publisher : J-Novel Club
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2022-09-09
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781718328389
After emerging victorious from his harrowing battle with Saint Erica, Rio returns to the Galarc Castle amidst the threat from the Beast of the Land and a raid on his mansion! As a result of conspiring circumstances, King Francois personally entrusts Rio to investigate Satsukiâs abilities and become her mentor. Meanwhile, the Saint wastes no time planning her next invasion⦠âThis is my crusade! You have no right to stop me!â Anger, grief, and despair culminate in the climax of the Saint Arc!
Author : Jonathan Santlofer
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781480434264
“A gem” of a collection of marijuana stories, poems and artwork by Joyce Carol Oates, Lee Child, Linda Yablonsky, Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan, and others (New York Journal of Books). It’s known by many names: Pot. Grass. Hash. Hemp. Reefer. Ganja. Dope. Weed. Smoke. Spliff. Mary Jane. Tea. Blunt. And it has played just as many parts in the mind of the public, from Reefer Madness to medical marijuana. Here is a collection of new works as diverse and provocative as the drug itself. From Joyce Carol Oates’s “High” to Dean Haspiel’s “Cannibal Sativa”; from Maggie Estep’s “Zombie Hookers of Hudson” to Philip Spitzer’s “Tips for the Pot-Smoking Traveler,” this collection explores the drug in its many forms and varietals. In prose, pictures, stories, and poems, you can delve into the folklore and the facts, rich cultural history, and dramas personal, political, spiritual, and legal. Like Dave Chappelle says: “Hey, hey, hey. Smoke weed every day.”
Author : Nick Hughes
Publisher : Austin Macauley Publishers
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781398416710
As a young wealthy journalist, it would appear Lancelot Knightly lives a charmed life with the world at his heels. But to those closest to him, life is not the image of success it would seem. For a young man facing many personal demons, every day can be a struggle. But Lance’s life is about to be turned upside down, when his friend returns from overseas and opens up a sinister plot which will take Lance to one of the most remote places on earth. This journey will expose him to a secret so unbelievable and so terrifying, it will threaten his sanity and possibly, his life.
Author : Thomas J Wood
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781481736213
Roakan rose from his concealed cover, raised his sword above his head as more human warriors ran down the ramp of the warship to refortify their depleting forces. Roakan let out a mighty blood curdling battle cry and lowered his sword toward the human formation and as he did so he began jumping over the rubble that concealed him and led his warriors on a foot charge into the ranks of the human contingent. As he reached the first line of the human enemies Obaizen and his warriors were on their enemies rear flank as both collided with the wall of the human warriors at the front and rear flanks at almost the same instant. The humans by this time had drawn hand weapons and met the onslaught with as much fearlessness as the attacking Goathrunouk warriors. The two lines of warriors entangled in a clash of bodies, metal, and bone. In the morning sunrise there was the glitter of flashing swords, shredded metal, and the spray of blood as warriors screamed their last lifes song. Soon, all that would be left would be the silent victors and the dying as the sun continued to rise as it had done so for millions of years before, unaffected in its designed purpose by the happenings of mere mortals.