William P. Lazarus

Her career as a Hollywood sex symbol slowly waning, actress Nayeli Fortune finds herself cast as the prime suspect in a murder off the set. Then, a man calling himself James Bond shows up to really turn up the light, camera, action in a small Florida community where even Russian tourists invite suspicion. The stage is set for beach bimbo chaos in this light-hearted murder mystery.

Lisa Chandler gave no thought to a pick-up truck's dangerous hide-and-seek game until the driver produces a shotgun. Soon, she is involved in something more complicated and deadly than a mere road-rage incident - especially when a slick gentleman, claiming to be "James Bond" follows her home, and her life begins to unravel. A cat-and-mouse game ensues across Volusia County with deadly stakes.

Bond? James Bond? He couldn't be James Bond, and probably wasn't. Unfortunately for Police Sgt. McConnell, the mystery man believes he is the legendary secret agent, and he can't be dismissed with a shaken-not-stirred vodka martini and a pat on the head. He has information regarding a murder, and he won't reveal anything unless she plays along. But things get serious when "Bond" starts taking chances with their lives-and the culprits are playing for keeps.

Race cars careening around yet another turn seem common-place today, but the sport had to maneuver around some daunting roadblocks just to get to the start-finish line and faces more in the future. In Around the Turn, NASCAR historian Bill Lazarus documents NASCAR's greatest triumphs, and some of its more bizarre moments ...*The first unofficial race, where six hardy drivers dodged snowballs and hypothermia.*The arrival of media savvy drivers like Richard Petty who nevertheless led a short-lived strike.*The growth in prestige from early derision to the surprise visit by President Ronald Reagan along with kings and Hollywood royalty.*The 1979 fistfight that sparked media interest and prompted widespread television coverage.*The roadblocks now facing NASCAR as it seeks a wider audience amid rising costs and growing competition. Around the Turn is a perfect companion volume to Sands of Time: Celebrating 100 Years of Racing (also by William P. Lazarus), taking readers on a wild ride through racing history.

"I give this book two thumbs up Bill Lazarus did a remarkable job. Every race fan should have this in their library." - Buz McKim, former NASCAR Hall of Fame historian." The Sands of Time" takes readers on a wild ride through a century of action, from the first makeshift race in 1903 to the incredible panorama of the 2003 Daytona 500. Each aspect of the story is accented with colorful anecdotes, featuring the cultured drivers of the early 1900s, jauntily racing against the clock in immaculate uniforms and scarves waving in the breeze, to the roughnecks from the Southern woods, who found themselves in jail as often as Victory Lane, to today's famous athletes who dare the famed high banks at speeds close to 200 mph. Each chapter includes additional details on such topics as women, drivers, sponsors and prize money, as well as the origin of race flags, development of tires and the sites of forgotten tracks. This book is extensively illustrated with rarely seen photos drawn from Motorsports Images & Archives, the largest single collection of race photography in the world. The account is centered in Daytona Beach, a small Florida community that hosted the first race in 1903 and has come to embody motorsports in this country. Virtually every prominent driver in the past raced on its hard-packed sand. Today, historic Daytona International Speedway remains "The World Center of Racing." Written for a general audience, The Sands of Time brings to life an entire era, filled with colorful personalities and exciting on-track events that help explain why racing is now the largest spectator sport in America.

Understand the beliefs, customs, and rituals of each faith The fun and easy way to know the common elements of these widespread religions Want to know more about the faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? This plain-English guide traces their evolution from their commonorigin - Abraham - and explains their different, yet linked, beliefs. You'll see how each religion developed, endured setbacks, and became a fixture in modern society - and you'll learn how members havedeveloped similar approaches to worship. Discover: How the belief in one God originatedThe roots of Abraham's family treeThe sacred texts of each faithMajor similarities and differencesHow these religions influenced the world