Landon J. Napoleon
It’s the Age of Aquarius, the 1970s, and America has a dirty secret that’s lining the pockets of greed-mongers. Fresh out of school, lawyer Connor J. Devlin is about to stumble into the shameful mess, blow the whistle, and launch an epic courtroom showdown.
Inspired by the real life and career of one of America’s most successful lawyers, The Rules of Action is the story of one lawyer’s long fight against corporate greed and indifference. The nation’s elderly, in the 1960s and 1970s, are the victims of disgusting, widespread nursing home disgraces that warehouse human beings in the name of profit. But Devlin, who puts down his stake in the hot, upstart desert town of Phoenix, won’t stand for it.
In a confusing landscape of the Vietnam War and Jimmy Carter, Playboy Clubs and disco nights, and an excruciating Iran hostage crisis gripping the nation, Devlin must learn the legal ropes while taking on the big-business establishment bent on crushing any challengers to the system. This classic David versus Goliath fight against arrogance and injustice surges forward with unstoppable and gripping narrative power.
Ultimately, it’s a fight that might end Devlin’s career before it really begins — or punch his ticket to precedent-making legal stardom.
Dangerous turns and rites of passage — a Huckleberry Finn for the 21st century.
“A remarkable debut…”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“… a vivid read. An impressive debut novel…”
— Library Journal (starred review)
Published to widespread critical acclaim and made into a feature film, ZigZag is the namesake and touching tale of a strange and wonderful 15-year-old boy. ZigZag is autistic, with an innocent curiosity and odd perceptions that give him keen insights into his oppressive world. His uncanny aptitude for numbers turns out to be both a blessing and a curse.
Beset by his abusive father, ZigZag finds refuge in his friendship with a volunteer mentor named Singer, a forklift driver who does his best to keep his unusual friend out of danger. But the action heats up when ZigZag naively steals thousands of dollars from the safe at the restaurant where he works as a dishwasher.
With Singer’s help, the unlikely duo plots to return the money–and in doing so has to navigate a seedy underworld bent on bringing them down.
“Art is about types of beauty. Art museums are about types of art. This book is about an art museum that, compared with others of its kind, is very young—yet richly deserving a salute in celebration of its 50th birthday… a salute to its success and to the people who have made it successful.”
– Hugh Downs, from the FOREWORD
“Landon J. Napoleon did a marvelous job on our 50th anniversary book. His ability to drill down to the core essence of Phoenix Art Museum was admirable. And, his enthusiasm for the subject clearly evolved from the first day right through to completion. He was great to work with due to his energy, talent and flexibility. I do hope we will have an opportunity to again collaborate.”
— James K. Ballinger, Phoenix Art Museum director
In Fabulous at 50: Phoenix Art Museum, Landon J. Napoleon commemorates and celebrates 50 years of art, education and the dedication of all the people who make any worthwhile museum possible. This 348-page collectible hardbound book debuted at the Golden Anniversary Gala on November 7, 2009, which commemorated the 50th anniversary of the museum. Available exclusively through Phoenix Art Museum.
“To be clear, I’m no therapist, New Age guru or self-help authority; I’m an author whose passion is fiction because that’s where I get to make everything up. So rather than any official plan to write a book in this vein, I was just another human being stumbling through (emotional) dark alleys and painful times on my journey to clarity. Graphic details aside, I’m on the other side of all that now. (Phew!) Culled almost entirely from my own handwritten journals, The Spirit Warrior’s Handbook is how I found my way out of the darkness. If it helps you on your journey, too, that’s a real bonus.”
– Landon J. Napoleon
“The Spirit Warrior’s Handbook provides a path to a new way of finding freedom. Powerful, direct and truly uplifting.”
— Deborah Stelzleni, C.S.A.T., C.P.C.
Live the life you’ve always wanted.
This small volume is Landon J. Napoleon’s engaging and powerful guide to experiencing true freedom. With its simple and practical lessons, reading The Spirit Warrior’s Handbook is like having a comforting and trusted friend on the journey to your authentic self and natural state of happiness. Sharing his own spiritual epiphanies to bring his message to life, the author shows you how to identify and overcome your fears, accept yourself as you are, and move on to uncovering and living your purpose in life.
Whether you’re an artist, mother, business professional, college student or simply someone struggling to overcome unhealthy patterns, this simple guide will inspire you to step into your true potential.
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