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Compendium consists of over one hundred major biographies and hundreds more thumbnail sketches which focus in on the professional careers and personal lives of the selected artists.

In this volume, the author of Great Jews in Music and great Jews on Stage and Screen demonstrates the remarkable truth of Twain's observation by presenting the unique achievements of Jews in such diverse fields as nursing, politics, broadcasting, sculpture, painting, writing, pharmacology, chemistry, physics, theater, and music--to name just a few. Illustrated. Large format.

The author of acclaimed biographical works such as Great Jews in Music celebrates the lives of three hundred great Jewish performers -- including Billy Crystal, Lauren Bacall, Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, Jerry Seinfeld, Morris Carnovsky, and George Burns. Generously illustrated in black and white, this refreshing look at some of the most popular entertainers of all time will inspire, instruct, and entertain.

U.S. President, Aidan Sullivan, won a landslide victory to a second term. His popularity has reached heights never imagined as his term hears its end. The economy thrives; the U.S. is feared by friend and foe... perfect for his followers to push for repeal of the 22nd Amendment and open the door for a third term. But there is something wrong, so wrong it could loose an evil beyond any the world has ever known. Laura Miller, once a top reporter, has lost her position at a major newspaper because of a presidential expose gone wrong. As she struggles to learn what happened, she discovers an incredible truth about the president. Unfortunately, her enemy learns what she knows, and thus begins the harrowing pursuit that results in the deaths of those close to Laura. It's a story of suspense, in which a woman against insurmountable odds must face her demons or die. It gives a spellbinding account of potential reality and hurtles the reader through the deepest emotions of fear to a shocking conclusion.

Building Switched Networks provides a comprehensive, technical survey of the networking technologies that comprise the core of evolving LAN and WAN infrastructures. This book gives you essential background information, clear descriptions of relevant technologies, and an understanding of how those technologies will be employed throughout networks in the near future. In particular, the text focuses on developments that support our increasing demand for network bandwidth - multilayer switching delivery guarantees, and multicasting - and examines performance issues, resource allocation, network policy, and network services.

Hit man Bephino Menesioro is given a job that he thinks below him and vows that the Mob will pay for its disrespect.