Catalog Search Results
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
An aristocratic Wasp, a widower who is one of New York's last white-shoe lawyers, seeks solace in the arms of a Puerto Rican waitress after his only daughter inflicts on him the ultimate indignity. She is marrying an ambitious drone, immune to the refining pleasures of culture and--perhaps hardest to swallow--Jewish. By the author of Wartime Lies.
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Best-selling author Louis Begley created a beguiling icon of middle age in About Schmidt. Recently widowed, pushed into retirement by his law firm, at odds with his family, Albert Schmidt captivated readers with his cautious courage. Now he is facing ever mounting challenges of life, love, and age. Schmidt is happy living with his affectionate young girlfriend, Carrie. His grumpy daughter, on the other hand, seems to want only money from him. What...
4) Deacon Blues
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Flawed Hero Jolted by an arrested adolescence, Manfred Schmidt is a lonely teenager who craves for belonging and respect. His unconscious rage and forming identity are fused together at a time when a new leader is offering hope to a troubled, post-Watergate nation. He takes on Jimmy Carter as his hero, offering hope to his evolving self. Set in the suburbs of Washington DC, Ireland, Boston and New Hampshire, the story is about Manfred's foibles as...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Manny's always got something to prove. Whether it's to the world or himself, he never stops trying to validate his identity. Follow our hero as he: Returns to New Hampshire and throws himself back into college Travels out west, in search of adventure and himself Enters manhood fitfully, determined to balance his desire with his ambition Rekindles his romance with Democratic Party
Author
Language
Deutsch
Description
Für die Stuttgarter Privatdetektivin Paula Schmidt könnte es besser laufen. Neben ihren Geldsorgen muss sie sich auch noch mit Gefühlen für den attraktiven Kriminalkommissar Brändle herumschlagen. Da kommt ihr die alte Hirschle aus dem dritten Stock überhaupt nicht gelegen. Seit Wochen hat die Seniorin von ihrem Nachbarn, dem Privatdozenten Martin Kirner, nichts gehört oder gesehen. Paula beginnt im Umfeld Kirners zu ermitteln und wird dabei...
Author
Series
Schmidt's educational ; 256 a-b
Publisher
The Arthur P. Schmidt Co
Pub. Date
[1921]
Language
English
Author
Series
Schmidt's educational ; 65a-b
Publisher
Arthur P. Schmidt
Pub. Date
[1910-1911]
Language
English
Author
Series
Schmidt's educational ; 247
Publisher
Arthur P. Schmidt Co
Pub. Date
[1920]
Language
English
Author
Series
Schmidt's educational ; 350
Publisher
Arthur P. Schmidt Co
Pub. Date
[1925]
Language
English
Series
Schmidt's educational ; 316
Publisher
The Arthur P. Schmidt Co
Pub. Date
[1924]
Language
English
Author
Series
Schmidt's educational ; 212 B
Publisher
Arthur P. Schmidt
Pub. Date
[1918]
Language
English
18) Nine etudes for the musical and technical development: for musical and technical development, op. 27
Author
Series
Publisher
A.P. Schmidt
Pub. Date
[1892]
Language
English
Author
Series
Schmidt's educational ; 151
Publisher
Arthur P. Schmidt
Pub. Date
[1916]
Language
English
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request