In this fast-paced murder mystery, Detective Joe Zuma returns from his vacation in Cape Code, with his wife, Claudia, a landscape painter, who finds employment as an art teacher in a private school in Santa Monica. Zuma is immediately confronted with the murder of two women, one of whom was a teacher at the same school Claudia is now working in. A parent at the private school is eager to have Claudia work with her child who is depressed. Zuma recognizes the parent as the murder suspect from an earlier crime which Zuma had been unable to secure enough evidence for a trial. Claudia’s painting interests are captured by the hobos who live on the bluffs in Santa Monica, an area adjacent to the Pacific Ocean. Her painting of a hobo is stolen, and its investigation leads to the uncovering of drug-selling connections between the hobo, his very rich and successful brother, the murdered teacher and her German-speaking parents, a principal and students, a homeless woman, as well as the murders of three of these characters. Interspersed between the solving of these murders is the romantic bantering of Claudia and the Bob Dylan–loving Zuma and their genuine love. The resolution to the previously unsolved murder involves the transformation of Zuma from a single-minded pursuit of justice to a delicate balancing of justice and mercy.

Chronicles the creation of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man—reprinted now as the Broadway Edition Composer Meredith Willson described The Music Man as “an Iowan’s attempt to pay tribute to his home state.” Now featuring a new foreword by noted singer and educator Michael Feinstein, this book presents Willson’s reflections on the ups and downs, surprises and disappointments, and finally successes of making one of America’s most popular musicals. Willson’s whimsical, personable writing style brings readers back in time with him to the 1950s to experience firsthand the exciting trials and tribulations of creating a Broadway masterpiece. Fresh admiration of the musical—and the man behind the music—is sure to result.

Prayer is family talk. When you made Jesus your lord and savior, God adopted you. This book will help you know yourself and your new family better. It will help you relax in the comfort of knowing you are accepted and loved unconditionally. In addition, it will help you understand the rights and privileges, the authority and power, that came with your adoption.

As foreclosures increase, so do the odds of finding the home of your dreams! You can ride out the storm in the housing market and find great real estate at amazing values. Whether you’re looking for a new home or an investment property, this step-by-step guide will show you how to find, buy, and finance foreclosed property. This new edition includes information on: -The current state of the housing market and the opportunities it offers -How to find foreclosed property on the internet -Short selling and other techniques for buying foreclosed real estate. You’ll also learn how to: -Research properties -Get the best financing -Manage investment properties -Limit repair and remodeling costs Real estate experts Don Ayer and Dick Pas have revised Theodore J. Dallow’s classic text and added invaluable new material in the process, making this the only guide you’ll ever need to buying foreclosed property.

An exciting adventure story of two young men from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, traveling to Fort Pitt to spend the winter of 1770""1771. Traveling across Pennsylvania in 1770 is very risky event. Though the French and Indian war was over, the Indians hate the colonials, because we are still British subjects. Jeremiah and Jim have different lives and sweethearts that they leave behind, hoping to return next year and resume where they have left off. The exciting stories they generate out in the wilderness, making friends and a few enemies, with some fatal robberies and Indian attacks. For two young pilgrims, they need the protection of Providence more than they realize. On the lighter side, like Jeremiah stepping into some pots and pans full of dishwater at midnight while leaving the tavern. No one is sleeping then. There are rumors of Jeremiah instigating some shooting matches just to earn extra money; he is an excellent shot. Financially, they do well while crossing the wilderness. Jeremiah is a gunsmith, and Jim is a very good cook. They make money every time they come to a settlement or a fort. When they return to Lancaster, their party increases from them to five additional people. The sweethearts have serious plans for a double wedding; Jeremiah and Jim don't see that coming. This is a compelling story loaded with adventure, thrill, excitement, and romance.