WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO JERRY PICCO? Farewell My Lovely meets Californication... Meet Jack Storm PhD, disgraced ex-college professor and unlicensed PI. Since getting turfed out of Berkeley for violent misconduct, he's turned his brains and his 250-pound frame to solving crimes. Working out of Los Angeles (and the trunk of his 20 year-old Mercedes Benz), Jack has finally found his true place in life: the gutter. When Jerry Picco goes missing, Jack is called in to help. Picco is the world's greatest 'erotic actor', and his disappearance has come at a difficult time for the diminutive porn star. He's left a heap of debt, a career in nosedive, and a screen partner with plenty reasons to want him gone. Jack has his own reasons for trying to find him. Apart from anything else, he's one of Jerry's biggest fans. The only clues he's got: a Polaroid of seven little men in the woods, and some story about a princess.For fans of Carl Hiaasen and Janet Evanovich, What Ever Happened to Jerry Picco? is a romp of a noir from prize-winning author John Barlow. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING A lot of dry humor throughout, but at its heart, this is a seriously told story, and I'm hoping the private eye and his newly found assistant make further appearances. It isn't easy to write this kind of thing in the 21st century and be convincing... datrappet, LibraryThing There are some great scenes here. Maintains the momentum from start to finish... I look forward to seeing this detective team in a sequel. James Mowry, Am'zon

ARE YOU GETTING PREPARED FOR YOUR EXIT EXAM? Is a book that is written to encourage both students and adults about the necessity of being prepared for the inevitable. No one is exempted from being tested both in the physical and spiritual life. Its the intent of the author/s to focus on both in a personal way of the consequences that one will suffer in both instances if there is a lack of preparation which will ultimately lead to failure. The contents of this book will surely strike a personal cord thats evident in the life of every individual. After reading it you will be obligated to decide for yourself whether you can answer the question affirmatively. The dramatization involves people who are faced with a dilemma in life and each is forced to make a decision that will affect their lives in one way or another. Leon Hardnett graduated from West High school in Jackson, Louisiana, and was blessed with three sons: Theron, Aaron, and Joel. and Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He earned a B.S. degree in Electronics Technology. In January of 1979, he married Anna Williams Hardnett. Leon along with Anna L. Woodard, Professor of English at Southern University and several other members of the drama team at Church Point Ministries, co-authored and portrayed a character in three musical dramas: Who Do I Turn To When Im All Alone?, Its A Summer Thing, and The Black Prodigal Father. Leons first two books of poetry, Treasures from the Source and Gods little children were published in 2001 and 2006 respectively. He received the Shakespeare Award of Excellence as Famous Poet for both 2003 and 2004, and the Outstanding Achievement in Poetry Award from the International Society of Poets in 2004.

Being a celebrity publicist at a Los Angeles PR firm isn’t the glamour job Alex Davidson thought it would be. Her love life is zilch, her newest client—an actor fresh out of rehab—keeps hitting on her, and all she has in her refrigerator is a half-empty bottle of Pinot Grigio. But her wisecracking gay assistant and her spark plug of a best friend give her reasons for crawling out of bed in the morning (well, most of the time). Everything changes the day her firm is bought out by a rival agency and Alex finds her once secure job of wanly ministering to a roster of B-list celebrities suddenly at stake. It looks like Suzanne, Alex’s old boss and mentor, is being shown the door. And G, her new boss, wants bigger clients and more exposure. But certain things just don’t add up: Why did G refuse to help Suzanne when a big client—a hot Latina singer/actress hell-bent on world domination—decided to bolt from the firm? And why is he being so nice to Alex all of a sudden? Knowing that in Hollywood there are always strings attached, Alex does a little digging and uncovers a dirty scheme that, if brought to light, will rock the entertainment industry. Will the temptation to betray Suzanne and accept a lucrative offer from G be too powerful for Alex to ignore? Or can she save her job, keep her soul, and score a victory for women in Hollywood? So 5 Minutes Ago is a laugh-out-loud novel about one young woman’s attempt to make it in the shark-infested waters of Hollywood. Set in the sun-drenched L.A. of celebrity-magazine photo shoots, velvet-roped VIP parties, and red-carpet events, Hilary de Vries’s debut novel takes us on a wildly entertaining romp with enough juicy behind-the-scenes action to satisfy even the most insatiable celebraholic.

For over three decades, Constellation Software has built a reputation for acquiring and nurturing vertical market software businesses. This book offers a unique perspective into their world through a curated collection of shareholder letters written by Mark Leonard, President of Constellation Software. The collection was born out of a desire to offer the following benefits to investing community: - Enhanced Convenience: Currently, shareholder letters are scattered across various documents on the official website. This book compiles them in one central location, making it easier than ever to navigate and explore the complete record of Constellation Software communication with shareholders. - Preserving the Legacy: These shareholder letters are more than just annual reports. They chronicle the journey of Constellation Software. By compiling them in this permanent volume, I want to ensure their preservation for future generations.