David Gordon is an author whose early work played with the boundaries of literary fiction. His novel, The Serialist, won the VCU/Cabell First Novel Award and was a finalist for an Edgar Award. Gordon's style is marked by bold hyperbole and intellectual playfulness, often exploring themes of identity and art.
This anthology presents visions ecological urban models. "carves a scholarly depth into the radical changes needed to diffuse our urban crisis."--"Montreal Mirror" "the ideas it contains are so sane and sensible you'll end up wondering why civic politicians and officials have been dragging their heels on green issues"--"Books in Canada"
A Tragedy of Love, Loss, and Courage in the Shadow of the Triangle Factory
Set against the backdrop of industrialism and immigration during the Progressive Era, the story follows a young Italian woman fleeing the devastation of Vesuvius, a Jewish immigrant navigating New York's garment industry, and an Irish boy living under his father's influence and Tammany Hall's scrutiny. Their intertwined lives reveal themes of love and loss, particularly in the context of the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, highlighting the struggles and resilience of immigrants in early 20th century America.
Joe the Bouncer's search for a stolen racing pigeon sends him into a warren of assassins in this thrilling caper from David Gordon. Harvard dropout and ex-Special Forces operative Joe Brody is climbing the ranks in the criminal underworld. After successfully executing multiple missions for the various crime syndicates that run New York City, he has come to earn the trust and respect of the city's most dangerous denizens. Which is why his newest task -- retrieving a pet pigeon snatched from a rooftop coop in Brooklyn -- has Joe puzzled ... until he learns that the bird is valued at close to a million dollars. Joe hatches a plan to sneak into the luxury apartment building where the pigeon is held captive. But the plan takes a deadly turn when he stumbles upon a nest of international war criminals. Fearing that Joe's entry into the building has somehow compromised their nefarious scheme, they put a bounty on his head. In New York, Joe is untouchable, but his new foes come from outside the flock, and he'll need a wing and a prayer to elude their assassins. Reviewers on David Gordon 'David Gordon brings an outstanding new voice to the contemporary crime novel.' Robert Crais 'A unique and worthwhile series' CrimeReads 'Gordon knows how to write a potboiler.' LA Times 'In the caper tradition popularized by Donald E. Westlake and Lawrence Block, Gordon uses humour to good effect.' Publishers Weekly
The new Joe the Bouncer organised crime thriller. To find the killer of NYC's most desirable call girls, Joe will have to plunge into the seediest fringes of Manhattan and its surrounding boroughs.
The book explores the transformation of cardiovascular disease from a leading cause of death to a manageable health issue, highlighting the dramatic 80% decline in mortality rates over the past 50 years. It examines the interplay of laboratory research and extensive epidemiological studies that contributed to this progress. The author, a veteran of the NIH, offers unique insights into the advancements in public health and medicine that have reshaped perceptions of cardiovascular health, emphasizing hope over complacency in the fight against these diseases.
A special forces agent-turned-strip club bouncer with a side hustle as a hitman for the New York mob seeks out a deadly drug lord in the poppy fields of Afghanistan.
Teaching Children With Logic to Raise Happy and Successful Kids (A Grown-up's Guide to Getting Over Emotionally Immature Parents)
Emphasizing the importance of self-reflection, the author guides parents to critically assess their parenting approaches. Through clear and accessible language, the book encourages the development of essential parenting skills, fostering a more thoughtful and effective nurturing environment for children.
This book examines the efforts of the colonial regime to shape the process of decolonization in Kenya from the end of World War II until independence in 1963. It focuses on the conflict between the state's two imperatives: promoting economic development and establishing and maintaining control.
The sequel to David Gordon's acclaimed work features New York City's toughest mob bosses reuniting for a daring drug heist. As they navigate the underworld's complexities, readers can expect a mix of humor and tension, showcasing the characters' resilience and cunning in a high-stakes environment. The narrative promises to deliver both excitement and the signature quirky charm that fans have come to love.
Nothing and no one is as expected in this thriller - from a vial of yellow fragrance to a gangster who moonlights in women's clothes.