Henry Miller's letters to Emil contain a compelling record of this writer in the making, beginning with his first efforts in 1922, tracing his ten-year struggle to find his own voice, and reaching a climax with the publication of 'Tropic of Cancer' in 1934. This one-sided correspondence was often quarried for publication, and has never appeared in print until now.

This volume provides the first English translation of all the known correspondence to and from S ren Kierkegaard, including a number of his letters in draft form and papers pertaining to his life and death. These fascinating documents offer new access to the character and lifework of the gifted philosopher, theologian, and psychologist. Kierkegaard speaks often and openly about his desire to correspond, and the resulting desire to write for a greater audience. He consciously recognizes letter-writing as an opportunity to practice composition. Unlike most correspondence, Kierkegaard's letters expressly "do not require a reply"--he insists on this as a principle, while he clearly and earnestly yearns for a response to his efforts. Among his other principles are purposefulness, directness, and the equality of a letter to a visit with a friend (Kierkegaard preferred the former to the latter). Perhaps more than anything else in print, Kierkegaard's Letters and Documents reveal his love affair with the written word.

Twenty-three missives — written from 1887 to 1889 — radiate their author's impulsiveness, intensity, and mysticism. The letters are complemented by reproductions of van Gogh's major paintings. 32 full-page black-and-white illustrations.

"In a stunning tribute to his wife of 45 years, Michael Forrester's Tsuchino, My Japanese War Bride is a compelling narrative that gives readers history and insight into the little-known and understudied story of Japanese war brides in America. Before leaving to serve in the US military in the occupation of Japan, New York-born Irish Catholic Forrester was cautioned by his grandmother to not return home with a Japanese bride! Fortunately, Michael Forrester did not heed the warning and in 1958, he married Tsuchino Matsuo ? a strong-willed and determined woman who confounds any stereotypes readers might have had about Japanese war brides. Michael and Tsuchino's story of love transcends cultural and language barriers at a time in American history when marriage between two different races was a rare occurrence." ? Regina F. Lark, Ph.D., UCLA Center for the Study of Women and Women's Studies Programs

Some of the most rewarding pages in Henry Miller's books concern his self-education as a writer. He tells, as few great writers ever have, how he set his goals, how he discovered the excitement of using words, how the books he read influenced him, and how he learned to draw on his own experience.

Preeminent investigative journalist Emil Breck has nearly uncovered a dastardly plot designed to harm America on national Election Day. Before he can expose the heinous plot, he dies under curious circumstances, the work buried and lost among the tens of thousands of notes and articles he’s produced over his lifetime. Per his will, Emil’s lifetime of work is to be given to fellow journalist Charlie Darwin. Charlie and his coworker and friend Sucre Grande take possession of the papers and soon find themselves in the crosshairs of whoever killed Emil. The deeper they dig into the renowned journalist’s work, the more a frightening scenario comes into focus. Can they discover why Emil was killed and, more importantly, what kind of plot Emil uncovered portending a crisis on America’s presidential Election Day? Emil’s List is a gripping and suspenseful novel filled with intrigue, deceit, cunning, and treachery. If a secret plot succeeds, the entire nation could suffer an unimaginable and unthinkable calamity. In his eighth novel, Bruce Weiss once again delivers a spellbinding tale that will keep the reader totally involved right up to the most shocking ending.

The author's quest for spiritual renewal is illuminated in descriptions of his impressions of Greece and its people.