Anthony Strong Livres

PRESIDENTIAL PORTRAITS, as the name suggests, is a book that displays bright and colorful verbal pictures of the forty-two men who have led our country, from George Washington to George W. Bush. Unlike many works about the presidents, this one is neither a large scholarly tome nor a complex study of presidential polices or historical themes arranged by more or less useful analytical categories. Philip Secor, an acclaimed author and historian, has provided here a useful comparative reference for the beginning student and, at the same time, a "good read" for the history buff. Although there are no footnotes and no extensive bibliography, there are a few books suggested for further reading on each president. Each portrait seeks to answer four general questions: (1) What kind of a person was (is) he, in terms of appearance, temperament, personal habits and idiosyncrasies; (2) What was his childhood and early life like and what did he do before becoming president, in both his personal life and his career? (3) What did he accomplish as president? (4) What did he do after leaving office and what was the manner of his death? Throughout, special emphasis is placed on personal and social relationships.

A shy chemist becomes enamored with his most challenging test subject while researching orgasms, leading him to realize that love transcends mere scientific formulas. This exploration of human connection intertwines themes of vulnerability and the complexities of emotions, as the protagonist navigates the intersection of his professional and personal life.

Die Chemie muss schon stimmen! Annie findet Sex langweilig. Oder liegt es vielleicht nur an ihrem Freund? Denn als die junge Studentin an einer wissenschaftlichen Studie zum Thema teilnimmt, spielen ihre Hormone plötzlich verrückt. Das könnte allerdings auch mit Dr. Steven Fisher zu tun haben. Steven sieht gar nicht so übel aus. Bei Frauen landet man jedoch kaum, wenn man keine anderen Themen kennt als Chemie und Neurobiologie. Dem Thema Sex nähert sich der weltfremde Gelehrte daher ausschließlich in seinen ungewöhnlichen Forschungsprojekten. Bis eines Tages Annie sein Labor betritt und die Messgeräte heftig auszuschlagen beginnen. «Die lustigsten Orgasmus-Szenen seit ‹Harry und Sally›. Sehr witzig und wärmstens zu empfehlen!» (LIBRARY JOURNAL)