Stanley Books

The pulp detectives, especially the defective detectives (emotionally or physically) have always been one of my favorites. This book is a great read and I'm looking forward to more collections like this one.

Cats Prowl at Night, by A. A. Fair

Sales Engineer Everett Belder goes to see Bertha Cool about an uncollected judgment from a judgment-proof person; his wife has the property. Belder wants Cool to make a deal for less than the full amount. His creditor George Nunnely needs money quickly to keep out of jail! Chapter 2 shows Bertha's skill at diplomatic mediation. Belder's wife Mabel received an anonymous letter that can make trouble (Chapter 3). Bertha tries following Belder's wife, but she loses the car (Chapter 4). Belder's mother-in-law Theresa Goldring and her daughter Carlotta showed up; Mabel has missed seeing them (Chapter 5). Bertha is awakened by pounding on her door; Sergeant Sellers tells her a body was found in Belder's house. Bertha tells all to Sergeant Sellers (Chapter 7). Chapter 8 discusses the portable typewriter used for that poison pen letter. Could someone across the street from the office have observed Belder?

Imogene Dearborne, Belder's secretary, has filed a defamation of character suit against Bertha since Bertha's comments led to Imogene being fired (Chapter 10)! Chapter 11 is a short tutorial about a defamation suit. A stranger visits Bertha to get information; she is Carlotta's real mother (Chapter 13). Bertha retraces the route Mabel Belder took, and discovers where Mabel's car was hidden. Bertha now knows what happened (Chapter 16). Sergeant Sellers recapitulates the known facts, and the likely suspect (Chapter 17). There is a question of who gets the inheritance (Chapter 18). Bertha continues to dig up facts (Chapter 19). [Note how people assume the name given over the telephone is correct?] Sergeant Sellers shows up at Bertha's office to arrest Belder for murder. Another policeman guards Bertha in her office, they may or may not arrest Bertha as an accessory (Chapter 21). Bertha returns to Belder's house, discovers something, and is discovered (Chapter 22). When Sellers shows up the case is concluded (Chapter 23).

Some of the elements in this story were repeated in later novels of Erle Stanley Gardner.

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Zdzislaw Bylok

This is one of the best-produced railroad books I have ever seen. It is more than a history, it is a tour through a vibrant community during the 20's and 30's, with numerous photos, maps, and details that bring the cities to life.

Stockton and Sacramento may not be New York or Boston during the 20's to 50's, but understanding what was going on in the cities of their sizes--economically, architecturally, and transportation-wise--is important to an understanding of the era.

Central California Traction is painstakingly laid out, the photographs are perfectly scanned, and the format is large enough to do justice to the numerous photos.

Unlike the sterile "builders shots" frequently found, the photos in Central California Traction include the environment--buildings and street scenes--as well as people.

I consider this one of the top railroad books in my collection--which has been growing since the 60's. It's a "must have" for model railroaders looking for "real world" inspiration, and will delight those who love Northern California history.

This book is great quick resource of design and architecture in a time-line fashion. I highly recommend you add this to your library.

Great photos and text from the Rosenfelds, photographers extrordinaire of the 20th century! Awesome in every way. Classic wooden boats, both large and small. Long live the Dorade!

Relevant and powerful. Digging deep for those qualities that we
all strive for to be a Champion.

When it first appeared in 1975 it was the most important theological contribution to moral debate to appear for many years. The disappointing lack of response to it since is in part a testimony both to how much it was and is still needed. Hauerwas followed Catholic moral theology in making the theory of the virtues a topic for argument between secular and Christian moralities, but he linked that theory to a distinctively Protestant view of God's relationship to human beings. And he did this is a way that might have been thought to challenge equally Catholic and Calvinist views of morality, let alone the impoverished and narcissistic perspectives of theological liberalism. I have been hoping ever since to read some adequate responses. Instead it turns out that I can spend my time most profitably by rereading Hauerwas. -- Alasdair MacIntyre

This Electronic Bible Study Library is a perfect companion for Pastors and Christians who wanted to know more about Biblical principles.Having this tool, you can have an instant access to all possible topics you want to study. Imagine the wisdom and insightful perspective of Charles Stanley on your finger tips.. A powerful tool which is powerful enough for you to keep intouch with God.

When dog trainer Delilah Gould spots a rambunctious Newfoundland disobeying orders, she can't help stepping in and teaching the gentle giant to heel. But it's his hunky owner she'd really like to teach a few tricks. Too bad he's clearly the untrainable kind.

Professional hockey player Jason Mitchell is thrilled when he's traded to the New York Blades - the team of his dreams. There's just one problem: his pooch isn't adjusting to city life too well. Good thing he crosses paths with dog trainer Delilah Gould. At least that's what he thinks - until he realizes he's fallen for her.

Now, with the season heating up, Jason realizes he'll have to score big-time to win the Stanley Cup and the woman who has tamed his dog and unleashed his heart.