"Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of "The Way We Were," this intriguing and impeccably researched book is the first ever account of the making of the classic film starring Barbara Streisand and Robert Redford, revealing the full story behind its genesis and continued controversies, its many deleted scenes, its much-anticipated but never-filmed sequel, and the real-life romance that inspired this groundbreaking love story"--

Since her parents died in an accident Daya Wijesinghe survived, bruises have become a way to keep her pain on the surface of her skin so she doesn't need to deal with the ache deep in her heart. When chance brings her to a roller derby bout, Daya is hooked. Yes, the rules are confusing and the sport seems to require the kind of teamwork and human interaction Daya generally avoids, but the opportunities to bruise are countless. As her rough-and-tumble...

Światowy bestseller autora Chemii śmierci. Ktoś ucieka... przez pola gdzieś we Francji. W zagajniku parkuje luksusowe audi. W strumieniu usiłuje zmyć krew z fotela, z pasa i rąk... Zaciera wszelkie ślady. Zabiera plecak i odchodzi. I zabiera coś jeszcze. W nieznośnym upale wśród obezwładniającej ciszy i w paraliżującym słońcu idzie przed siebie. Tylko dokąd? Tego nie wie. Nie ma pieniędzy, żadnych planów, za to ma siniaki na...

Delves inside the human body to provide basic information about causes, symptoms, treatments, and preventitive measures associated with cuts, scrapes, and bruises.

Firuz-e Jafari was able to escape the slaughter of traditional blood magic practitioners by immigrating to the city-state of Qilwa. But now a terrible disease is spreading through the city, and Firuz believes it comes from ineptly performed blood magic. Now they must find a way to break a cycle of prejudice in order to survive.

"Why do bruises change color? What should you do if you skin your knee? And what exactly is blood anyway? The second book in the Secret Life of ... series, The Secret Life of Boo-Boos is full of delightfully gross and informative facts about cuts, scrapes, burns, bumps, and bruises. Young readers will learn about how our bodies heal boo-boos, how to prevent boo-boos, and even basic first aid tips for their own boo-boos"--

In the spring of 1970, British artist Ralph Steadman went to America in search of work and found more than he bargained for. At the Kentucky Derby he met a former associate of the Hell's Angels, one Hunter S. Thompson. Their working relationship resulted in the now-legendary Gonzo Journalism. This book tells the inside story of a remarkable collaboration that documented the turbulent years of the civil rights movement, the Nixon years, Watergate,...

Provides a brief introduction to bruises explaining how they form and how they heal.