City of Light
It is 1901 and Buffalo, New York, stands at the center of the nation`s attention as a place of immense wealth and sophistication. The massive hydroelectric power development at nearby Niagara Falls and the grand Pan-American Exposition promise to bring the Great Lakes
city of light
even more repute.Against this rich historical backdrop lives Louisa Barrett, the attractive, articulate headmistress of the Macaulay School for Girls. Protected by its powerful all-male board,
Miss Barrett
is treated as an equal by the men who control the life of the city. Lulled by her unique relationship with these titans of business, Louisa feels secure in her position, until a mysterious death at the power plant triggers a sequence of events that forces her to return to a past she has struggled to conceal, and to question everything and everyone she holds dear.Both observer and participant, Louisa Barrett guides the reader through the culture and conflicts of a time and place where immigrant factory workers and nature conservationists protest violently against industrialists, where presidents broker politics, where wealthy
Negroes
fight for recognition and equality, and where women struggle to thrive in a system that allows them little freedom.Wrought with remarkable depth and intelligence, City of Light remains a work completely of its own era, and of ours as well. A stirring literary accomplishment, Lauren Belfer`s first novel marks the debut of a fresh voice for the new millennium and heralds a major publishing event.From the Hardcover edition.
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Detroit cop Orin Byrd (Steven Seagal) plays by his own rules. He knows what's right and what's wrong, and like Clint Eastwood's Harry Callahan, he doesn't mind leaving a little destruction in his wake as long as he gets the job done. But after saving the vice president from a militia group in a high-tech bridge battle that features the requisite car explosions and plenty of fancy weaponry, he gets busted down to a low-rent neighborhood where he is soon playing crossing guard. But he has a nose for trouble, so when he begins to suspect that some of the cops in his department are getting down and dirty with drug kingpin Latrell Walker (DMX), he is ready to take action--even if he has to go it alone, against the orders of his commander (Jill Hennessy).Cinematographer-turned-director Andrzej Bartkowiak (ROMEO MUST DIE) shows off his keen eye in EXIT WOUNDS as Seagal and DMX battle it out on the Detroit streets. The pounding hip-hop soundtrack (featuring a number of contributions from DMX and Drag-On, who also appears in the film) and fabulous stunts, keep the excitement moving at a fast pace as the corruption--and the body count--continues to mount. But Anthony Anderson, playing Walker's right-hand man, T.K., nearly walks away with the film, supplying comic relief even through much of the closing credits.DVD Features:Region 1Snap CaseWidescreen - 2.35Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - EnglishAdditional Release Material: Making-of - 1. THE MAKING OF EXIT WOUNDS Music Video - 1. DMX -Ain't No Sunshine Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical TrailerInteractive Features: Hidden FeaturesText/Photo Galleries: Biographies - 1. Cast& Crew
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Put some sass into your wardrobe with this shimmery tote from Francesco Biasia.
Zipper top entry
One front zipper pocket
Two latch-secured pockets on sides
One interior zipper pocket
Two interior open pockets
One buckle-adjustable shoulder strap with 8-inch drop
Shiny metallic pockets, strap, and trim
Stud supports on bottom
Approximately 12 x 5 x 4 inches
Available in verde and rosa
Nylon with leather features
Dust cover included
Hand clean
Made in Bulgaria
Model no. B58004
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