The Velvet Glove

Author : Mary R. Jackman
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2023-04-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780520337794

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The Velvet Glove by Mary R. Jackman Pdf

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1994.

Author : Daniel Clowes
Publisher : Fantagraphics Books
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : UOM:49015002027952

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Like a Velvet Glove Cast in Iron by Daniel Clowes Pdf

A completely redesigned issue of Daniel Clowes masterpiece of surrealistic and cinematic low-life drama which collects together all 10 chapters of Eightball's terrifying and fascinating journey into madness. As Clay Loudermilk attempts to unravel the mysteries behind a snuff film, he finds himself involved with an increasingly bizarre cast of characters. Clowes reputation as a graphic novel artist is renowned throughout the comic world, and he is set to reach a wider audience next year with the release of the film Ghost World, directed by Terry Zwigoff.

Author : Emma Holly
Publisher : Random House
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010-02-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780753525234

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Velvet Glove by Emma Holly Pdf

Audrey Popkin realises she has bitten off more than she can chew when she gets embroiled with icy-cool banker, Sterling Foster. His ideas about how to have fun are more bizarre than any English Literature graduate should have to put up with! One morning she packs her bags and walks out of his luxury Florida apartment, heading back to Washington DC in search of a more regular deal with a more regular guy. But, for a girl like Audrey, this is not as easy as it sounds. When Patrick Dugan, the charismatic owner of an old-world bar with a talent for mixing the smoothest cocktails, fixes Audrey in his sights, some strange alliances are about to be formed. Within a week Audrey talks her way into a job at Patrick's bar and a room in the apartment he shares with a drag queen jazz singer called Basil - who has a great line in platinum wigs. Audrey soon realises that Patrick is not all he seems. Why is he pretending to be gay? And what is he covering up for his father, a pillar of the local community? Audrey is so besotted with the enigmatic barman that she doesn't realise they are connected by a mutual adversary - a steely, cold-hearted son of a bitch who will take them all down if he doesn't get his little plaything back. A fast-paced tale of everyday, amoral folk and the delicious cocktails they drink!

Author : Christopher Snowdon
Publisher : Christopher J. Snowdon
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015084095978

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Velvet Glove, Iron Fist by Christopher Snowdon Pdf

Spain, 1493 - Europe's first smoker imprisioned by the Inquisition England, 1604 - Massive tax rise on tobacco in a bid to discourage smoking Canada, 1676 - Smoking is banned in the street United States, 1899 - Anti-smoking campaigners call for the eradication of tobacco Germany, 1944 - Smoking banned on public transport to protect workers from secondhand smoke In this revealing and meticulously researched account of an untold story, Christopher Snowdon traces the fortunes of those who have tried to stamp out tobacco through the ages. Velvet Glove, Iron Fist takes the reader on a journey from 15th century Cuba to 21st century California, via Revolutionary France, Victorian Britain, Prohibition Era America and Nazi Germany. Along the way, the author finds uncanny parallels between today's anti-smoking activists and those of the past. Today, as the same tactics begin to be used against those who enjoy alcohol, chocolate, fast food, gambling and perfume, Velvet Glove, Iron Fist provides a timely reminder that once politicians start regulating private behaviour, they find it very hard to quit.

Author : Triona Holden
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780750999229

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An Iron Girl in a Velvet Glove by Triona Holden Pdf

Joan Rhodes would leave audiences speechless as she bent steel bars with her teeth, ripped large phone books into quarters, and lifted two men at a time. But what she did was real. Joan had a superstrength, forged out of desperation to survive. Born into poverty in 1920s London and abandoned by her parents, Joan endured a spell in the workhouse. Despite the worst possible start, she made it to the top of her profession to rub shoulders with the likes of Fred Astaire, Bob Hope and Sammy Davis Jnr. Joan's crowning glory was to perform for the Queen at Windsor Castle, and along the way she made lifelong friendships with Marlene Dietrich, Quentin Crisp and Dame Laura Knight. Biographer Triona Holden met Joan in her later years. When Joan passed away, Triona set out to secure her friend's place in history. She appeared on the show The Repair Shop to tell the strongwoman's story, and sifted through archives to retrace her journey to stardom. Joan saw herself as a freak, but in truth she was a champion for the so-called fairer sex. At a time when women were still groomed for marriage, An Iron Girl in a Velvet Glove tells the fascinating and tumultuous story of a woman who followed her own unique path.

Author : Annie Boochever,Roy Peratrovich, Jr.
Publisher : University of Alaska Press
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781602233706

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Fighter in Velvet Gloves by Annie Boochever,Roy Peratrovich, Jr. Pdf

“No Natives or Dogs Allowed,” blared the storefront sign at Elizabeth Peratrovich, then a young Alaska Native Tlingit. The sting of those words would stay with her all her life. Years later, after becoming a seasoned fighter for equality, she would deliver her own powerful message: one that helped change Alaska and the nation forever. In 1945, Peratrovich stood before the Alaska Territorial Legislative Session and gave a powerful speech about her childhood and her experiences being treated as a second-class citizen. Her heartfelt testimony led to the passing of the landmark Alaska Anti-Discrimination Act, America’s first civil rights legislation. Today, Alaska celebrates Elizabeth Peratrovich Day every February 16, and she will be honored on the gold one-dollar coin in 2020. Annie Boochever worked with Elizabeth’s eldest son, Roy Peratrovich Jr., to bring Elizabeth’s story to life in the first book written for young teens on this remarkable Alaska Native woman.

Author : Dave Duncan
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781504086011

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One Velvet Glove by Dave Duncan Pdf

Swashbuckling adventure awaits four unemployed knights searching for treasure in this fantasy tale by the award-winning author of The Jaguar Knights. Sir Rhys, Sir Sharp, and Sir Trusty may be three of the world’s greatest swordsmen, but that hasn’t saved them from being let go from their positions as Royal Guards. All three are still young , and without a job or pension, they need to find some way of making money. Rhys’s father, Sir Spender, is a great Blade hero listed in the Litany. He is also without a job and may have a solution for their predicament. A great treasure was lost more than thirty years ago, and Spender thinks he knows its location and suggests they find it. Of course, Spender is not the only one to remember the lost treasure. King Ambrose claims it as his own—and is ready to use all the manpower at his disposal to get his hands on it first . . . Praise for Dave Duncan “Dave Duncan is one of the best writers in the fantasy world today. His writing is clear, vibrant, and full of energy. His action scenes are breathtaking, and his skill at characterization is excellent.” —Writers Write “Duncan is an exceedingly finished stylist and a master of world building and characterizations.” —Booklist

Author : Henry Seton Merriman
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547306313

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The Velvet Glove by Henry Seton Merriman Pdf

The Velvet Glove follows the adventures of traveler Don Francisco de Mogente and his life in Saratoga, California. Excerpt: "The Ebro, as all the world knows--or will pretend to know, being an ignorant and vain world--runs through the city of Saragossa. It is a river, moreover, which should be accorded the sympathy of this generation, for it is at once rapid and shallow. On one side it is bordered by the wall of the city."

Author : Mary Williams
Publisher : EndeavorMedia.ORIM
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781839010927

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The Velvet Glove by Mary Williams Pdf

A tale of romance and rivalries in early twentieth-century England . . . It’s 1905, and eighteen-year old-Kate Barrington is getting ready for a ball. She has fallen deeply in love with Jonathan Wentworth, heir to his uncle’s estate. But when she arrives, Jon’s attention is captivated by her frail, orphaned cousin, Cassandra. Consumed by jealousy, Kate tries to leave, but is stopped by Rick Ferris, a charming and handsome business tycoon. Kate knows she cannot love Rick like she loves Jon—but when Rick proposes, she agrees. What Kate does not know is that the marriage between her true love and her cousin is woefully troubled. And soon, the secrets and lies may all be revealed . . . “Williams is a skillful scene-setter.” —The Times (London)

Author : Harry Harrison
Publisher : The Floating Press
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781775455882

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The Velvet Glove by Harry Harrison Pdf

This classic short story from sci-fi luminary Harry Harrison offers a sympathetic glimpse into the inner lives of robots. In the future, society has grown ever more dependent on these super-intelligent machines, but despite their increasing autonomy, robots are still looked down on as second-class citizens. "The Velvet Glove" is a thought-provoking reversal of the conventional take on the issue of robots.

Author : Henry James
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 45 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781473366008

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The Velvet Glove (1909) by Henry James Pdf

This early work by Henry James was originally published in 1909 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. Henry James was born in New York City in 1843. One of thirteen children, James had an unorthodox early education, switching between schools, private tutors and private reading.. James published his first story, ‘A Tragedy of Error’, in the Continental Monthly in 1864, when he was twenty years old. In 1876, he emigrated to London, where he remained for the vast majority of the rest of his life, becoming a British citizen in 1915. From this point on, he was a hugely prolific author, eventually producing twenty novels and more than a hundred short stories and novellas, as well as literary criticism, plays and travelogues. Amongst James's most famous works are The Europeans (1878), Daisy Miller (1878), Washington Square (1880), The Bostonians (1886), and one of the most famous ghost stories of all time, The Turn of the Screw (1898). We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Konosuke Matsushita
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:470757396

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Velvet Glove, Iron Fist and 101 Other Dimensions of Leadership by Konosuke Matsushita Pdf

Author : Dennis E. Smith
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9798889256526

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The Velvet Glove of Leadership in the 2020s by Dennis E. Smith Pdf

About the Book The Velvet Glove of Leadership in the 2020s: Leadership Principles That Don’t Change in a Changing World is a handy reference for many of the key “arts” and “sciences” of leadership. The pace of change may be faster than ever and the challenges of a post pandemic world difficult to navigate, but there are principals that remain relevant to good leadership. Topics like communication and listening may be even more important in a world of Zoom meetings with fewer face to face opportunities to build relationships with senior leaders and subordinates alike. Even those with a long history in leadership will find useful information about the situations emerging leaders encounter on a daily basis. About the Author Dennis E. Smith has held a variety of leadership positions including a regional construction company with 85 employees, a nuclear capable field artillery battalion of 500 soldiers, and as a national director of facilities in a Fortune 500 company for over 100 hospitals nationwide. Smith also worked as an adjunct professor at Friends University in Wichita, Kansas.

Author : Hugh Stowell Scott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1910
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:230616362

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The Velvet Glove by Hugh Stowell Scott Pdf

Author : Joann H. Jeffries,Roger D. Jeffries
Publisher : Tate Publishing
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781617397486

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The Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove by Joann H. Jeffries,Roger D. Jeffries Pdf

Lineville, Iowa, is your typical small town: box-lunch auctions, doors left unlocked, and plenty of gossip. So the last thing Lineville's inhabitants expect the summer of 1920 is murder. When snooty Sophia Vander Veen, part owner of the Mineral Springs Resort, is found murdered after the disastrous Fourth of July ball, not many people are upset. But Maude Lovett, a self-styled detective who prides herself in her shrewd observation abilities, vows to get to the bottom of the murder and the malicious pranks that led up to Sophia's death. Maude makes it her duty to determine if the pranks—a snake in Sophia's closet, a headless statue in her bed, and noxious gas in her suite of rooms—and the murder were committed by the same person. With suspects from bootleggers to close acquaintances to waiters at the Mineral Springs Resort, Maude has her work cut out for her and must quickly eliminate suspects in order to squelch rising fear. With help from her niece, Lilly, and her friends; her sister, Nell; and everyone in between, Maude labors to bring justice to her once-safe town. Upon questioning her final batch of suspects, Maude learns the killer's identity and then uses herself as bait in a dangerous trap to snare the murderous perpetrator. Surprising twists, a bit of romance, and humor laced throughout are sure to keep you turning the pages until you too discover the target of Maude's iron-willed persistence.