This concise overview makes a sweeping, timeless literary classic more accessible to modern readers. The year 2013 marks the centennial of the publication of the first volume of Marcel Proust’s... More > masterwork, "À la recherché du temps perdu" or "In Search of Lost Time." The first volume was titled "Du cóte de chez Swann" or "Swann’s Way." The full story extends to more than a million words. While it is a masterpiece of world literature, it is not something that can be digested with the ease of, say, a sonnet by Shakespeare, or a painting by Matisse. The goal of this brief introduction from Harvardwood Publishing and Unlimited Publishing LLC is to democratize Proust, and also to induce more readers to celebrate him. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Steve Bachmann, A.B. (Harvard), M.F.A. (UNO), J.D. (Harvard) is a co-founder of “The New Orleans Art Review” and author of five books of art and literary criticism from Unlimited Publishing LLC. He is also a widely-published legal theorist and activist lawyer.< Less
SPECIAL PRE-PUBLICATION PREVIEW (changes in content and appearance are expected before formal release, mid-2013): This is an epic, expansive collection of heroic short stories centered on the... More > experiences of three young men and their families during the Vietnam War. The book presents a ‘coming-of-age’ narrative that begins in the lush river valleys of upstate New York and on the streets of New York City and provides an insightful perspective of youth and innocence plunged into the crucible of war. As well, it transcends the “good guys, bad guys” portrayal of human conflict by presenting its readers with a depiction of good people, Americans and Vietnamese, caught up in unthinkably grim and difficult circumstances. THE VIOLENT SEASON celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and its ability to triumph over the horror and tragedy of war.< Less
ABOUT THE BOOK: This is a new collection of remarkable short stories with a common theme: how people behave, and often change, when held captive in a travel environment. Readers rave at its wildly... More > offbeat yet somehow utterly realistic characters and dialogue. The 15 stories cover a variety of fictional characters, times, situations and travel settings. There are air travelers, stranded in an airport boarding area; a couple stuck in a rush hour commute; a 1960s hippie forced to sit between two policemen on a flight; salespeople discussing their future between sales calls; a couple on their first cruise at sea; and soldiers, in an army truck, heading into combat. Plus many more tales, both amusing and poignant, to entertain anyone who has spent time “on the road.”< Less
LARGE TEXT EDITION: Herb Shreve’s mother always said he would be a preacher. He fought this destiny until he heard the voice of God say “Herb, preach!” Many sermons later, a late... More > night return from a revival ended in an altercation with his teenage son. Realizing the emotional distance between them, Herb purchased two motorcycles to rekindle their bond. Traveling to rallies, Herb saw hurt and pain masquerading behind black leather and roaring engines. Here were thousands who would never enter church doors. Discover how $17 and submission to God’s will built the Christian Motorcyclists Association – now a global ministry, serving all 50 states and 30 countries worldwide. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: As a soldier in 1956, Gene read James Jones’ gripping war novel, "From Here to Eternity," and became convinced he would write his own book. After retiring, he purchased a motorcycle and joined a group of Christian bikers. At a rally in Arkansas, he met Herb Shreve. He knew he had found his book – the life story of Herb Shreve.< Less
