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Life in the Mediterranean Arms, a luxury apartment building in Brooklyn, is at times like living in a soap opera. It's the 1970s--women were still called 'girls', and many filled their days gossiping about their neighbors. When a beautiful young widow, Marion Davis, is attracted to dashing Neil Kramer, the attraction seems mutual. Marion believes Neil will make her life exciting again.In true daytime soap mode, there's just one problem. Neil is married to Sandra, her best friend and neighbor. Then there's Eddie Berg, Sandra Kramer's brother, who tries desperately to make Marion realize the difference between illusion and reality, between the superficial and the genuine. The yentas of the Mediterranean Arms focus on Marion, betting how long it will take her to 'get' Neil? But is he worth it? And will Marion's awakening come too late to avoid disaster? "Ren e Horowitz creates a dead-on portrait of an insular, Mad Men-era world in which women define themselves by their success at marriage...a world in which small acts of malice reverberate. Bitter, indeed, and gripping." -Janice Steinberg, bestselling author of The Tin Horse. "The story transported me back to the Brooklyn I remember, and I felt as though I knew the characters personally. The kind of book that keeps you thinking about the characters and the story long after you finish reading the last page." -Barbara Meyerson, literary critic and Brooklyn native.
The RX Pharmacy Sleuth Trilogy, a Cozy Mystery Classic: A Legend Is Born - Ruthie Kantor Morris or Rkm, R.PH.
Renee B. Horowitz
Clocktower Books
2016
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Now for the first time in one volume, read the stunning cozy mystery trilogy by Ren e B. Horowitz, Ph.D., also the author of Bitter Moon over Brooklyn and The Write Way to Murder. If you have not met Ruthie Kantor Morris, R.Ph. (RKM), you are in for a treat. She may well be the only pharmacist turned sleuth in the history of mystery, a maven of pills and thrills. RKM is smart, attractive, and determined - in the face of family tragedies, deceptions, and outright murder. What makes Ren e's Rx Pharmacy Sleuth novels extra special is the fact that her husband worked as a professional in the field (Registered Pharmacist, R.Ph.) and both their dads were Registered Pharmacists (R.Ph.) as well. Ren e, a semi-retired professor of applied sciences and technology, brings her own brilliant career to the task, as well as the retail pharmacy background as nobody else in the mystery business knows it, plus a native talent for writing characters who come alive on the page and struggle through dark and dangerous situations. Rx for Murder (#1 of a Trilogy) is a cozy mystery that offers an authentic, behind-the-scenes look at the pharmacy world from a knowledgeable author. Clever and charming heroine Ruthie Morris Cantor makes this first novel in the Rx Series a fascinating mystery of manners. What did his prescription records reveal to convince Ruthie that Harry Stokes's death was murder? As family members demand those records from Ruthie, suspicion shifts from the victim's young wife to the Scottsdale, Arizona pharmacist herself. Soon Ruthie finds she must unmask the murderer or become the next victim. Deadly Rx (#2 of a Trilogy) once again introduces cozy mystery sleuth and Arizona pharmacist Ruthie Cantor Morris. Did she make a fatal mistake in filling a teenage girl's prescription? Or did someone else substitute the fatal, blood-thinning medication? Convinced she made no error, Ruthie must discover what really happened to Amy Brookman. Ruthie's professional reputation is at stake. As the pharmacist uncovers myriad Brookman family secrets, she begins to realize her own life is in terrible danger. Rx Alibi (#3 of a Trilogy) brings back charming and persistent Arizona pharmacist Ruthie Cantor Morris in a cozy but life-and-death mystery. When Andrea Felder is murdered, Ruthie discovers a prescription drug the police have overlooked. Does it pinpoint the killer-or is it a false lead? Suspects include the Arizona pharmacist's best friend, Denise, and the mysterious Tony-Denise's abusive former boyfriend. Ruthie and her staff pharmacist also face a hostage confrontation at the supermarket pharmacy, and other non-stopk, terrifying situations. Dr. Ren e Horowitz, Ph.D., semi-retired professor of technology and applied sciences at Arizona State University, is a member of Sisters in Crime and other professional author organizations. She is also the author of Bitter Moon over Brooklyn (a novel and wrenching retrospective) and The Write Way to Murder (a mystery novel set in the technology world).
Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger, also known as @thruhikers, share their experiences exploring the outdoors—hiking, backpacking, canoeing, and camping—with millions of people. They break down every aspect of their adventures—trail routes, gear, recipes, and more—and share stories from their time out on the trail.Their first book is packed with advice, techniques, gear recommendations, and troubleshooting tips for beginner and experienced outdoorsy people alike. They take you through the entire experience: before the trail, on the trail, and after the trail. Plus, they include over 20 plant-based dehydrated recipes, like Curry Rice and Cold-Soaked Shepherd's Pie, to bring on your adventures.Learn how to plan your trip, pack your gear, deal with animals and leave no trace, eat and drink safely, avoid and care for injuries, pass the time, navigate all types of weather, get over the post-trail blues, and more. With this guide, you’ll be prepared for anything.
Eternal youth is not a blessing but a curse. Naissa Nolan is a happy child in 1850s Philadelphia-until tragedy strikes while she and her family are on holiday. Alone and heartbroken, she is thrust into an immortal life she never bargained for or imagined. She spends the next few centuries on Earth-and beyond-hiding her condition and battling time itself. Moving from place to place before her continued youth is questioned, Naissa tries to cope with the staggering changes she lives through. She desperately wants to find out why she never ages. Things spiral out of control as she searches for a lasting family. Are there others like her? Can she change her condition? Should she?For readers who enjoy The Age of Adeline, Life After Life by Kay Atkinson, and Once Again by Catherine Wallace-Hope.
This book forms an introduction to the rapidly growing field of lesbian studies. Steering a middle course between 'high theory' and detailed textual analysis, it provides both those new to the field and more experienced readers in lesbian/gay and feminist scholarship with original insights into the contradictory meanings of lesbian sexuality in Western culture. Exploring different cultural forms, including twentieth-century fiction and Hollywood cinema, Hoogland addresses topical theoretical questions concerning the shifting significance of lesbian sexuality as they arise from careful textual analyses. Among the examples discussed are Alice Walker's The Color Purple, Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar, and the Hollywood thriller Basic Instinct. Guiding concerns are the interrelations between knowledge and desire, between sexuality and gender, and the violent operation of heterosexual ideologies. Adopting a psychoanalytical perspective, Hoogland concludes by critically interrogating feminism's ambivalent stakes in female same-sex desire. Lesbian Configurations is both a valuable introduction to an expanding field and an original contribution to current debates.
This book forms an introduction to the rapidly growing field of lesbian studies. Steering a middle course between 'high theory' and detailed textual analysis, it provides both those new to the field and more experienced readers in lesbian/gay and feminist scholarship with original insights into the contradictory meanings of lesbian sexuality in Western culture. Exploring different cultural forms, including twentieth-century fiction and Hollywood cinema, Hoogland addresses topical theoretical questions concerning the shifting significance of lesbian sexuality as they arise from careful textual analyses. Among the examples discussed are Alice Walker's The Color Purple, Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar, and the Hollywood thriller Basic Instinct. Guiding concerns are the interrelations between knowledge and desire, between sexuality and gender, and the violent operation of heterosexual ideologies. Adopting a psychoanalytical perspective, Hoogland concludes by critically interrogating feminism's ambivalent stakes in female same-sex desire. Lesbian Configurations is both a valuable introduction to an expanding field and an original contribution to current debates.
In At the Edges of Vision, Renée van de Vall re-examines the aesthetics of spectatorship in terms of new-media art and visual culture. The aesthetic experience of visual art has traditionally been described in terms of the distanced contemplation and critical interpretation of the work's form and representational content. Recent developments in installation, video and computer art have foregrounded the bodily and affective engagement of the spectator and, in retrospect, throw into question the model of spectatorial distance for more traditional art forms as well. But what does this development entail for art's potential for reflective, imaginative and experiential depth? Is art still capable of providing a critical counterpoint to the ubiquitous presence of sensational, yet short-lived media imagery when it speaks to the senses rather than to the mind? In a thorough examination of examples from painting, film, installation art and interactive video, and computer art, Van de Vall argues for a tactile and affective conception of reflection, linking philosophy and art. Looking at a Rembrandt self-portrait and navigating through an internet art work have in common that both types of work rely on a playful, rhythmically structured, sensuous and embodied reflexivity for the articulation of meaning. This sensuous dimension of playful reflexivity is just as important in philosophical thought, however, as the transcendental condition for genuine, open-ended reflection. Drawing on the philosophy of Merleau-Ponty, Levinas, Lyotard and Deleuze on the one hand and on new-media theory on the other, Van de Vall develops a performative phenomenology of aesthetic reflection, visuality and visual art, in order to rethink art's ethical and political relevance in present-day digital-media culture.
Films use architecture as visual shorthand to tell viewers everything they need to know about the characters in a short amount of time. Illustrated by a diverse range of films from different eras and cultures, this book investigates the reciprocity between film and architecture. Using a phenomenological approach, it describes how we, the viewers, can learn how to read architecture and design in film in order to see the many inherent messages. Architecture’s representational capacity contributes to the plausibility or 'reality' possible in film. The book provides an ontological understanding that clarifies and stabilizes the reciprocity of the actual world and a filmic world of illusion and human imagination, thereby shedding light on both film and architecture.
This book offers simple ways to revive, soothe, pamper and feel fabulous all over: amazing reflexology techniques to recharge your body and improve your health, with 300 photographs. This title covers everything you need to know about massage, reflexology and aromatherapy to keep your feet and body feeling wonderful. Clear text and 300 beautiful pictures cover every aspect of foot therapy, including pre-treatment warm-ups and all the basic techniques, as well as simple foot care remedies, lotions and scrubs that are easy to make at home. It offers treatments for all occasions, from a luxurious foot-pamper session to a complete reflexology routine. It has quick fixes for everything from headaches and insomnia to anxiety, backache and indigestion. Easy step-by-step self-treatments are included, as well as routines to enjoy with a friend or partner. If you've ever uttered the words 'my feet are killing me', you need this book. This informative guide will teach you how to pamper your feet and enjoy the total body benefits of good foot health - even when you're always on the go. With its easy-to-follow advice and in-depth information on reflexology and massage, this book shows you how to soothe aching feet to reduce stress, promote relaxation and restore energy. You can discover how to use the ancient art of reflexology to diagnose and treat problems all over your body. Advice on using aromatherapy oils is also provided in this title from one of the world's leading practitioners.
Does the idea of meeting new people make you nervous? Do you worry you won't know what to say to someone you've just met? You're not alone. In this Pebble Emerge book, explore the reasons why making new friends can be scary and discover simple tips for facing this fear. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to face their fear of making new friends.
What happens if you need to go to a new school? Are you nervous about meeting new people? Do you worry you might get lost? You're not alone. In this Pebble Emerge book, explore the reasons why starting a new school can be scary and discover simple tips for facing this fear. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to face their fears of starting a new school.
Does the idea of meeting new people make you nervous? Do you worry you won't know what to say to someone you've just met? You're not alone. In this Pebble Emerge book, explore the reasons why making new friends can be scary and discover simple tips for facing this fear. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to face their fear of making new friends.
What happens if you need to go to a new school? Are you nervous about meeting new people? Do you worry you might get lost? You're not alone. In this Pebble Emerge book, explore the reasons why starting a new school can be scary and discover simple tips for facing this fear. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to face their fears of starting a new school.
Do spiders make you scream? Do bees send shivers down your spine? You're not alone. In this Pebble Emerge book, explore the reasons many people are afraid of bugs and discover simple tips for facing this fear safely. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to face their fear of bugs.
Do mice give you the creeps? Do rats make you shriek? You're not alone. In this Pebble Emerge book, explore the reasons many people are afraid of mice and rats and discover simple tips for facing this fear safely. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to deal with their fear of mice and rats.
Do spiders make you scream? Do bees send shivers down your spine? You're not alone. In this Pebble Emerge book, explore the reasons many people are afraid of bugs and discover simple tips for facing this fear safely. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to face their fear of bugs.
