Eugene Myers is working on a novel about the end of the world. Meanwhile, he discovers his daughter doing porn online and his marriage is coming to an end. When he begins dreaming about people who turn out to be real, he wonders if his novel is real as well. Eugene Myers may just be the one to stop the apocalypse. This history of the future covers every conspiracy imaginable: UFOs, secret societies, and World War III, as well as theories on life after death and human evolution by a writer whose last novel was called by Dogmatika, A page-turner and an example of an effective piece of storytelling that should be envied. In the tradition of Philip K. Dick and Robert Anton Wilson, The American Book of the Dead explores the nature of reality and the human race's potential to either disintegrate or evolve.

"In the course of an impressive career as a writer, Herbert Gold has demonstrated many gifts, among them his talent for mak-ing high drama of ordinary events, ordinary people." - Chicago Tribune Book World "Gold...has a sharp eye for detail."- The Washington Times Magazine "Not just a good book, but a great one."- Daily Mail (London) "Herbert Gold... gives his stories a wry, bright air of wonder...he is a born storyteller."- New York Times "One of the most gifted writers in America."- Detroit Times Important writers are expected to gather together collections of their shorter works-the obligatory book of stories or essays. In this collection, Herbert Gold discards convention, and instead combines fiction and non-fiction themes that have been important to him as a writer and social thinker. This "interchange between fact and fiction," as Gold writes, "presents the picture of an American mind wrestling with the American mentality." And that mind ranges wide: from the miseries of Haiti to the disasters of Biafra; from the new universities and the beatniks and hippies of San Francisco in the 1960s to the literary life and encounters with random violence, love, death, and sexuality in the present. Portions of this book have been published in periodicals as varied as Esquire and Look , Hudson Review , and Tri-Quarterly , and some appear here for the first time. For this edition, Gold bridges the sections with new introductions, which link the specific works, the times, and his life. The book includes the savage and moving story "A Death on the East Side," and his meditation on the doom of Biafra and the meaning of its fate. He has added two new essays, "King of the Cleveland Beatniks," about his brother, and "Quality Time with Sonny Barger," about the former president of the Hell's Angels Oakland Chapter. These show his consistent interest in what many would see as the margins of social life. Of the title, the author writes: " The Magic Will " seeks to make the real world unreal and magical, and the unreal and magical world practical and real." Amusing, touching, playful, ultimately deeply serious, this book by Herbert Gold further illuminates the mind and heart of a superb writer. It will be a joy to those interested in the humanities, as well as cultural history and social awareness in the broadest sense. Herbert Gold is a novelist, short story writer, essayist, and occasional journalist, who has made his living as a writer for fifty years.

The Life and Letters of Francis Lieber is a biographical book about the life and work of Francis Lieber, written by Lieber himself. Francis Lieber was a German-American philosopher, jurist, and political scientist who played a significant role in shaping American political thought during the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed account of Lieber's life, from his early years in Germany to his emigration to the United States, and his subsequent career as a professor of political science at South Carolina College and Columbia University.The book is divided into three parts, each of which covers a different period in Lieber's life. The first part focuses on Lieber's early years in Germany, his education, and his involvement in the German revolution of 1848. The second part covers his emigration to the United States, his work as a professor of political science, and his contributions to American political thought. The third and final part of the book consists of Lieber's correspondence with various individuals, including his family members, colleagues, and friends.Throughout the book, Lieber provides insights into his own philosophy and political views, as well as the events and people that shaped his life. He also reflects on the challenges he faced as an immigrant in America, and the role that he played in shaping American political thought during a critical period in the country's history.Overall, The Life and Letters of Francis Lieber provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of America's most influential political thinkers, and is a must-read for anyone interested in American political history and philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Lafayette Comes To America is a historical non-fiction book written by Louis Gottschalk. The book is about the story of a young French aristocrat named Marquis de Lafayette who sailed to America in 1777 to fight for the American Revolution. The book chronicles Lafayette's journey from France to America, his meeting with General George Washington, and his involvement in the American Revolution. The book also explores the political and social climate of the time, including the relationship between France and America, and the role of Lafayette in the American Revolution. The author uses primary sources such as letters, diaries, and historical documents to provide a detailed account of Lafayette's life and his contribution to the American Revolution. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in American history, the American Revolution, and the role of foreign countries in shaping the history of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.