-Titulo Original : The Last Victim A True-life Journey Into The Mind Of The Serial Killer-Fabricante : Grand Central Publishing-Descripcion Original: Review Jason Moss was a very strange boy: an overachiever, always looking for some challenge, some new way to excel. In his studies, in sports, and, for some reason that he can never explain comprehensibly, seducing serial killers into telling him their secrets. His first project was John Wayne Gacy. Moss sent carefully crafted letters to Gacy in which he portrayed himself as a young, naive, insecure gay man who could be easily manipulated. Gacy was suspicious and put Moss through harrowing emotional tests before surrendering his trust, but Moss came out ahead. Gacy fell head over heels for Moss, replying with graphic and disturbing letters instructing him to commit depraved acts for Gacys vicarious thrills. Moss led him on, convincing Gacy that he was doing these things, but somehow this victory wasnt sufficient. So he extended his efforts to include other jailed killers. Although he experienced some success, amassing a disturbing collection of documents--including detailed sexual prose from Jeffrey Dahmer, disjointed ramblings from Charles Manson, and awkward, violent illustrations from Night Stalker Richard Ramirez--his closest relationship was always with Gacy, whom he eventually visited in prison, where even the unflappable Moss learned fear. The Last Victim challenges the reader to understand not only the twisted psychology of serial killers who kill for pleasure but why and how a young, seemingly bright and healthy young man such as Jason Moss could create such elaborate schemes to ingratiate himself with them. Moss puts his own safety and well-being on the line time and time again, simply to gain these mens trust, to coerce from them some understanding of what makes them do the things they do. And the book gives readers the opportunity to gain this insight without providing serial killers their home addresses--not a bad deal, overall. --Lisa Higgins The twisted, but fascinating, mind of a serial killer is revealed with terrifying consequences in this astonishing and shocking exploration. with 20 b&w photos. From Publishers Weekly The subtitle is a slight bit of misdirection: Moss offers us a journey into his own mind, into the mind of someone obsessed with the minds of serial killers. As a UNLV freshman, he corresponded with John Wayne Gacy, then on Death Row. He also accepted collect calls from Gacy, who attempted to talk him into committing incest with his younger brother. Enthralled by his proximity to sociopathology, Moss expanded his list of psycho pen pals to include Charles Manson, Richard Ramirez (aka the Night Stalker) and Jeffrey Dahmer. His impulse was to get inside the criminal mind. To do so, he sometimes found it necessary to tailor the truth about himself to fit what he felt the killers wanted to hear: he claimed to be the grand priest of a cult in his letters to Ramirez. Despite suffering nightmares triggered by his grisly correspondents, Moss, after contacting the FBI agent who handled Gacy, flew to Illinois to spend his spring break alone in a locked, unmonitored room with a psychopath whod raped, tortured, and strangled many boys just like me. Moss succeeds in contrasting his family life and his prisoner contacts, but the insight he offers into the internal logic of the serial killing mind is limited. Moreover, some readers will wonder about his own motivations, especially when he holds forth about the market value of Dahmers autograph and otherwise participates in the strange, ghoulish culture of serial killer celebrity. Psychotherapist Kottler, one of Mosss UNLV instructors, contributes both a prologue and an afterword. Eight pages of drawings and photos. Major ad/promo. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Booklist Student Jason Moss, while laboring at his honors thesis, discovered an abiding interest in the thoughts and feelings of convicted mass murderers. He corresponded with Charlie Manson, Richa...

-Titulo Original : The Quiet Room A Journey Out Of The Torment Of Madness-Fabricante : Grand Central Publishing-Descripcion Original: Moving, harrowing, and ultimately uplifting, Lori Schillers memoir is a classic testimony to the ravages of mental illness and the power of perseverance and courage.At seventeen Lori Schiller was the perfect child-the only daughter of an affluent, close-knit family. Six years later she made her first suicide attempt, then wandered the streets of New York City dressed in ragged clothes, tormenting voices crying out in her mind. Lori Schiller had entered the horrifying world of full-blown schizophrenia. She began an ordeal of hospitalizations, halfway houses, relapses, more suicide attempts, and constant, withering despair. But against all odds, she survived.In this personal account, she tells how she did it, taking us not only into her own shattered world, but drawing on the words of the doctors who treated her and family members who suffered with her.*Includes reading group guide...

-Titulo Original : The Revolution-Fabricante : Grand Central Publishing-Descripcion Original: This Much Is True: You Have Been Lied To.The government is expanding. Taxes are increasing. More senseless wars are being planned. Inflation is ballooning. Our basic freedoms are disappearing. The Founding Fathers didnt want any of this. In fact, they said so quite clearly in the Constitution of the United States of America. Unfortunately, that beautiful, ingenious, and revolutionary document is being ignored more and more in Washington. If we are to enjoy peace, freedom, and prosperity once again, we absolutely must return to the principles upon which America was founded. But finally, there is hope . . . In The Revolution, Texas congressman and presidential candidate Ron Paul has exposed the core truths behind everything threatening America, from the real reasons behind the collapse of the dollar and the looming financial crisis, to terrorism and the loss of our precious civil liberties. In this book, Ron Paul provides answers to questions that few even dare to ask. Despite a media blackout, this septuagenarian physician-turned-congressman sparked a movement that has attracted a legion of young, dedicated, enthusiastic supporters . . . a phenomenon that has amazed veteran political observers and made more than one political rival envious. Candidates across America are already running as Ron Paul Republicans. Dr. Paul cured my apathy, says a popular campaign sign. The Revolution may cure yours as well. Review The real truth about Liberty. This book takes a wrecking ball to the political establishment. Senator Goldwater would have loved it -- its The Conscience of a Conservative for the 21st century. Barry M. Goldwater, Jr., former member of Congress About the Author Ron Paul is a former twelve-term congressman from Texas and a #1 New York Times bestselling author. He has devoted his political career to the defense of individual liberty, sound money, and a non-interventionist foreign policy. Judge Andrew Napolitano once called him the Thomas Jefferson of our day. After serving as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force in the 1960s, Dr. Paul moved to Texas to begin a civilian medical practice, delivering over four thousand babies in his career as an obstetrician. He served in Congress from 1976 to 1984, and again from 1996 to 2012. He and Carol Paul, his wife of fifty-one years, have five children, eighteen grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Ron Paul, the New York Post once wrote, is a politician who cannot be bought by special interests...

-Titulo Original : Bunny Mellon The Life Of An American Style Legend-Fabricante : Grand Central Publishing-Descripcion Original: A biography of Bunny Mellon, the style icon and American aristocrat who designed the White House Rose Garden for her friend JFK and served as a living witness to 20th Century American history, operating in the high-level arenas of politics, diplomacy, art and fashion. Bunny Mellon, who died in 2014 at age 103, was press-shy during her lifetime. With the co-operation of Bunny Mellons family, author Meryl Gordon received access to thousands of pages of her letters, diaries and appointment calendars and has interviewed more than 175 people to capture the spirit of this talented American original. Review Jacqueline Kennedy looked up to her socially. President Kennedy counted on her good taste to design the Rose Garden. Rachel Bunny Mellon lived in a world ardently protected by discreet guards, long driveways, and noble family retainers. Thanks to Meryl Gordon we get past them. Chris Matthews, anchor, MSNBCs Hardball, and author of Jack Kennedy: Elusive HeroWith an eye for telling detail balanced by nuanced understanding, Meryl Gordon explores Bunny Mellons impeccably designed homes and gardens as well as the marital deceptions, family tragedies, intense friendships, and political intrigues. A tale of surprising creativity and resilience. Sally Bedell Smith, author of Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable LifeMeryl Gordons heroic reporting and shrewd insights have given us a fully drawn portrait of one of the twentieth centurys most compelling figures, by turns warmhearted and cold-blooded, coping with an emptiness no treasure chests of jewels and art could fill. Jeff Greenfield, author of If Kennedy LivedWho better than the wry, insightful Meryl Gordon to chronicle the life and legacy of such a colorful woman? Gordon is a master at delighting her readers with equal parts history and dish. Julia Glass, award-winning author of Three Junes and A House Among the TreesAs stylish and fascinating as its subject, this book is a biographical tour de force. Linda Fairstein, New York Times bestselling authorMeryl Gordons enchanting story takes us deep inside a lost world of taste and class-a world, as Caroline Kennedy said of Bunny Mellons life, that was beautiful, well-built, and infinitely interesting. Jonathan Alter, author of The Center Holds: Obama and His EnemiesJournalist Gordon...again fascinatingly chronicles the remarkable life of an elite twentieth-century American woman....Readers interested in gardening, art, and interior design will drool over Bunnys fine tastes, and her ease at fulfilling every one of them, but all lovers of biographies will marvel at Gordons portrayal of Bunnys long life, and the significant figures who buzzed in and out of it. Booklist (Starred Review)Gordon illuminates the virtues and contradictions of socialite Bunny Mellon (1910-2014) in this entertaining tell-all chronicle... The result is a juicy behind-the-scenes tale of American aristocracy. Publishers WeeklyA rapturous biography.... and a window into 20th century American aristocracy. KirkusA gossipy read. Wall Street Journal About the Author Meryl Gordon is the author of Mrs. Astor Regrets: The Hidden Betrayals of A Family Beyond Approach. She is an award-winning journalist and a regular contributor to Vanity Fair. She is on the graduate journalism faculty at New York Universitys Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. She is considered an expert on elder abuse and has appeared on NPR, CNN, and other outlets whenever there is a high-profile case...

-Titulo Original : Consider This Moments In My Writing Life After Which Everything Was Different-Fabricante : Grand Central Publishing-Descripcion Original: Renowned, bestselling novelist Chuck Palahniuk takes us behind the scenes of the writing life, with postcards from decades on the road and incredible examination of the power of fiction and the art of storytelling.In this spellbinding blend of memoir and insight, bestselling author Chuck Palahniuk shares stories and generous advice on what makes writing powerful and what makes for powerful writing.With advice grounded in years of careful study and a keenly observed life, Palahniuk combines practical advice and concrete examples from beloved classics, his own books, and a kitchen-table MFA culled from an evolving circle of beloved authors and artists, with anecdotes, postcards from the road, and much more.Clear-eyed, sensitive, illuminating, and knowledgeable, Consider This is Palahniuks love letter to stories and storytellers, booksellers and books themselves. Consider it a classic in the making. Review Praise for CONSIDER THIS Reminiscent of Stephen Kings On Writing in never failing to entertain while imparting wisdom, this is an indispensable resource for writers. Publishers Weekly[Palahniuk] reveals surprising humility [with] fresh and accessible ideas. Fans will appreciate the insight into his own work, especially Fight Club (1996), his tributes to friends and forebears, and how he delivers gracious and encouraging wisdom in his characteristically conversational style. BooklistFor that author who wants to expand his or her horizons and try something new, Consider This by Chuck Palahniuk is the book to pick up. Laugh-out-loud funny[...]there is a world of information in this small book. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Times New Roman}New York Journal of BooksA book for those who want to learn to write dangerously, or perhaps just learn about the man who pioneered dangerous writing. [Itll] inspire you try take a stab at telling your story. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Times New Roman}BooktribTried-and-true practical advice for aspiring writers. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Times New Roman}USA TodayA savvy teacher. [Palahniuks] advice is highly detailed and practical. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Times New Roman}KirkusGrade-A prime Chuck Palahniuk. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Times New Roman}Publishers WeeklyThis book from Palahniuk is insightful. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Times New Roman}Dallas Morning NewsPRAISE FOR CHUCK PALAHNIUK:Chuck Palahniuks stories dont unfold. They hurtle headlong, changing lanes in threes and banging off the guard rails of modern fiction... With his love of contemporary fairytales that are gritty and dirty rather than pretty, Palahniuk is the likeliest inheritor of Vonneguts place in American writing. San Francisco ChronicleOne of the most feverish imaginations in American letters. The Washington Post Like Edgar Allen Poe, Palahniuk is a bracingly toxic purveyor of dread and mounting horror. He makes nihilism fun. Vanity FairDark riffing on modernity is the reason people read Palahniuk. His books are not so much novels as jagged fables, cautionary tales about the creeping peril represented by almost everything. Time About the Author Chuck Palahniuk has been a nationally bestselling author since his first novel, 1996s Fight Club, was made into the acclaimed David Fincher film of the same name. Palahniuks work has sold millions of copies worldwide. He lives outside Portland, Oregon...

-Titulo Original : I Might Regret This Essays, Drawings, Vulnerabilities, And Other Stuff-Fabricante : Grand Central Publishing-Descripcion Original: From the co-creator and co-star of the hit series Broad City, a poignant, funny, and beautifully unabashed (Cheryl Strayed) New York Times bestselling essay collection about love, loss, work, comedy, and figuring out who you really are when you thought you already knew.When Abbi Jacobson announced to friends and acquaintances that she planned to drive across the country alone, she was met with lots of questions and opinions: Why wasnt she going with friends? Wouldnt it be incredibly lonely? The North route is better! Was it safe for a woman? The Southern route is the way to go! You should bring mace! And a common one... why? But Abbi had always found comfort in solitude, and needed space to step back and hit the reset button. As she spent time in each city and town on her way to Los Angeles, she mulled over the big questions -- What do I really want? What is the worst possible scenario in which I could run into my ex? How has the decision to wear my shirts tucked in been pivotal in my adulthood? In this collection of anecdotes, observations and reflections--all told in the sharp, wildly funny, and relatable voice that has endeared Abbi to critics and fans alike--readers will feel like theyre in the passenger seat on a fun and, ultimately, inspiring journey. With some original illustrations by the author. Review Poignant, funny, and beautifully unabashed, I Might Regret This takes readers on both a cross-the-country adventure and a deep dive into Abbi Jacobsons gigantic heart. Cheryl StrayedAs a passionate fan of Abbi Jacobsons comedy, it was no surprise to me that this book is hilarious, peculiar, and very smart. But I was unprepared for the courage she shows in making herself vulnerable on these pages: Jacobson cracks herself open and explores love and loneliness, travel and independence, success and self-loathing. I wish I hadnt finished reading this...I miss her already. Ariel Levy, New York Times bestselling author of The Rules Do Not ApplyIntimate and brave in a way her audience has yet to experience, I Might Regret This is a funny, vulnerable, generous, and excruciatingly honest look at the beautiful heart that beats inside Abbi Jacobson. Samantha Irby, New York Times bestselling author of We Are Never Meeting in Real Life and MeatyAnyone who has had their heart broken will recognize the emotional contours of Abbi Jacobsons post-breakup cross-country road trip...A sweetly wistful collection which includes her hand-drawn illustrations. Washington PostJacobson was seeking to establish a small, meaningful connection with a stranger, and thats exactly what she did. And that is exactly what shes done here, with each one of her readers. The New York Times Book ReviewA truly exceptional memoir...Jacobson is tuned into the ways that physical objects, details, smells and tastes shape the bigger things in our lives. Our loves, our insecurities, our heartbreaks, our griefs: She understands that these things are intricately constructed, that their incongruities and moments of humor lend them texture and weight. The ability to understand that sadness and joy and ridiculousness are necessarily intertwined: This is what has always made Jacobsons comedy so tenderly funny. Like Broad City, I Might Regret This is in a league of its own. Michigan DailyWhile asking many questions about adulthood--like what the impact of tucking in her shirt has had on her life--Abbi Jacobson infuses her sharp and witty voice to tell stories about loss, love and finding yourself. TIME Part travelogue, part diary, you come for the delightful observations about road snacks and the life-changing magic of tucking in your shirt, and stay for the endearingly honest, quirky reflections on life, love, art, and work. Queerty About the Author Abbi Jacobson is one of the series creators, executive producers, and stars of Comedy Centrals critically acclaimed hit show Broad City. She is the...

-Titulo Original : The Secret Life Of Marilyn Monroe-Fabricante : Grand Central Publishing-Descripcion Original: From New York Times bestselling author J. Randy Taraborrelli comes the definitive biography of the most enduring icon in popular American culture. When Marilyn Monroe became famous in the 1950s, the world was told that her mother was either dead or simply not a part of her life. However, that was not true. In fact, her mentally ill mother was very much present in Marilyns world and the complex family dynamic that unfolded behind the scenes is a story that has never before been told...until now. In this groundbreaking book, Taraborrelli draws complex and sympathetic portraits of the women so influential in the actress life, including her mother, her foster mother, and her legal guardian. He also reveals, for the first time, the shocking scope of Marilyns own mental illness, the identity of Marilyns father and the half-brother she never knew, and new information about her relationship with the Kennedys-Bobby, Jack, and Pat Kennedy Lawford. Explosive, revelatory, and surprisingly moving, this is the final word on the life of one of the most fascinating and elusive icons of the 20th Century. Review Readable and mesmerizing...This will probably stand as the definitive Monroe biography... Library Journal (starred review)As Taraborrelli brushes away cobwebs of myth and rumor, his remarkable research and fluid writing captures Marilyns elan, sensitivity, desperation and despair with a haunting intimacy. Publishers Weekly (starred review) About the Author J. Randy Taraborrelli is a respected journalist, a recognizable entertainment personality, and in-demand guest on many television programs including Today, Good Morning America, The Early Show, Entertainment Tonight, and CNN Headline News. He is the bestselling author of thirteen books...

-Titulo Original : The Children Of Willesden Lane Beyond The Kindertransport A Memoir Of Music, Love, And Survival-Fabricante : Grand Central Publishing-Descripcion Original: Based on the true story of her mother, Mona Golabek describes the inspirational story of Lisa Juras escape from Nazi-controlled Austria to England on the famed Kindertransport. Jewish musical prodigy Lisa Jura has a wonderful life in Vienna. But when the Nazis start closing in on the city, life changes irreversibly. Although he has three daughters, Lisas father is only able to secure one berth on the Kindertransport. The family decides to send Lisa to London so that she may pursue her dreams of a career as a concert pianist. Separated from her beloved family, Lisa bravely endures the trip and a disastrous posting outside London before finding her way to the Willesden Lane Orphanage. It is in this orphanage that Lisas story truly comes to life. Her music inspires the other orphanage children, and they, in turn, cheer her on in her efforts to make good on her promise to her family to realize her musical potential. Through hard work and sheer pluck, Lisa wins a scholarship to study piano at the Royal Academy. As she supports herself and studies, she makes a new life for herself and dreams of reconnecting with the family she was forced to leave behind. The resulting tale delivers a message of the power of music to uplift the human spirit and to grant the individual soul endurance, patience, and peace. Review A deeply moving and heartfelt tale...brings tears to the readers eyes...a testament to maternal love. Washington Post Book WorldUplifting...vivid. Publishers Weekly About the Author Mona Golabek is a Grammy-nominated recording artist, internationally celebrated concert pianist, and star of the one-woman show The Pianist of Willesden Lane...

-Titulo Original : Uganda Be Kidding Me-Fabricante : Grand Central Publishing-Descripcion Original: In this uproarious collection of travel essays, Chelsea Handler sneaks her sharp wit through airport security and delivers her most absurd and hilarious stories ever. On safari in Africa, its anyones guess as to whats more dangerous: the wildlife or Chelsea. But whether shes fumbling the seduction of a guide by not knowing where tigers live (Asia, duh) or wearing a bathrobe into the bush because her clothes stopped fitting seven margaritas ago, shes always game for the next misadventure. The situation gets down and dirty as she defiles a kayak in the Bahamas, and outright sweaty as she escapes from a German hospital on crutches. When things get truly scary, like finding herself stuck next to a passenger with bad breath, she knows she can rely on her family to make matters even worse. Thank goodness she has the devoted Chunk by her side-except for the time she loses him in Telluride. Complete with answers to the most frequently asked travelers questions, hot travel trips, and travel etiquette, none of which should be believed, Uganda Be Kidding Me has Chelsea taking on the world, one laugh-out-loud incident at a time. About the Author Born in Livingston, New Jersey, to a Jewish father and a Mormon mother, Chelsea Handler is the youngest of six children. She is the star and host of E!s Chelsea Lately. eonline /chelsealately myspace /chelseahandle...

-Titulo Original : Fighting For Space-Fabricante : Grand Central Publishing-Descripcion Original: Spaceflight historian Amy Shira Teitel tells the riveting story of the female pilots who each dreamed of being the first American woman in space. When the space age dawned in the late 1950s, Jackie Cochran held more propeller and jet flying records than any pilot of the twentieth century-man or woman. She had led the Womens Auxiliary Service Pilots during the Second World War, was the first woman to break the sound barrier, ran her own luxury cosmetics company, and counted multiple presidents among her personal friends. She was more qualified than any woman in the world to make the leap from atmosphere to orbit. Yet it was Jerrie Cobb, twenty-five years Jackies junior and a record-holding pilot in her own right, who finagled her way into taking the same medical tests as the Mercury astronauts. The prospect of flying in space quickly became her obsession. While the American and international media spun the shocking story of a woman astronaut program, Jackie and Jerrie struggled to gain control of the narrative, each hoping to turn the rumored program into their own ideal reality-an issue that ultimately went all the way to Congress. This dual biography of audacious trailblazers Jackie Cochran and Jerrie Cobb presents these fascinating and fearless women in all their glory and grit, using their stories as guides through the shifting social, political, and technical landscape of the time. Review Breathtaking...If you come to this book without any knowledge of the nascent days of spaceflight, Teitels writing will immediately immerse you in this foreign landscape, making you feel like youre experiencing the personal journeys of these remarkable characters right alongside them. If you do have a knowledge of many of the events, her writing will likely only deepen whatever your opinion was going into the story. ForbesCleverly intertwines the stories of two women pilots...Teitel allows us to feel personally engaged with two fascinating characters who each made pretty quirky decisions...A remarkable story. MediumDeftly crafted...Fighting for Space ably and informatively showcases this pair of inherently fascinating and absolutely fearless women using their life stories as guides through the every shifting social, political, and technical landscapes of their time. Midwest Book ReviewIn this smart, fun, compelling, and deeply researched book, Teitel tells the tale of Jackie Cochran and Jerrie Cobb, who scrapped with each other and, more important, with a blinkered, male-dominated space agency, for their chance to be among the first humans to leave the planet. Its a story of ambition, talent, gender equality, and of a media frenzy that seems more twenty-first century than 1950s. Teitels prose is as infectious as the space-history videos that have made her a YouTube sensation, and she has picked a story that must have been a delight to write. Its certainly a delight to read. Jeff Kluger, author of Apollo8 and coauthor of Apollo 13 with Jim LovellHistory is often not as simple as it seems. In the case of Jackie Cochran and Jerrie Cobb, this book offers a revealing insight on two characters we thought we knew but didnt. From different generations and with profoundly different but equally dogged motivations, these two pilots crossed paths and fought battles in the new world of women pushing for a place in the air, and perhaps even in space. Amy Shira Teitel digs beneath the stories to reveal motivations that are not always as straightforward and admirable as other accounts suggest. A wealth of original research reminds us that people are complex, and sometimes it is those complexities that allow them to get as far as they do in the pursuit of enormous goals-or hold them back. Francis French, author of In the Shadow of the MoonSpaceflight historian Teitel took a deep dive into a host of public records to craft this dual biography of Cochran and Cobb, creating a firm portrait of two driven...

-Titulo Original : Trumpnation The Art Of Being The Donald-Fabricante : Grand Central Publishing-Descripcion Original: Available for the first time in a decade-the book that launched a $5 billion lawsuit--with a new introduction by the author in which OBrien reflects on the recent wave of TrumpMania. This entertaining look inside the world of Donald Trump is chock full of rip-roaring anecdotes, jaw-dropping quotes, and rigorous research into the business deals, political antics, curious relationships, and complex background of the leading Republican presidential candidate. The world of Donald Trump is seemingly full of glitz and glamour. Yet despite glaring cracks in the shimmering fa?aovuade, the myth of the man has remained impenetrable to a fascinated public. Through interviews with Trumps closest friends-and with Trump himself-award-winning journalist and author Timothy L. OBrien presents a look inside the life of one of the worlds most famous businessmen, pulling back the curtain on the wizard of hype known as The Donald. Prepare to enter... Trump Nation This myth-busting biography (Kirkus Reviews) is the only argument you need against making America a TrumpNation, providing all the necessary details to separate Trump the reality from Trump the reality show (USA Today.) Review Dishes it...titillating...a revealing attempt to separate Trump the reality from Trump the reality show. USA TodayHighly entertaining. The New York TimesNever having met OBrien...I dont presume to know whether hes having fun yet. But I doubt that Im alone among members of the Fourth Estate in experiencing a twinge of envy. New Yorker At the start of his career in hype and carnival barking, the press fawned over Trump; he made great copy. Its refreshing that reality has finally crept into the coverage. Village VoiceAn engrossing romp...hilarious...peppered with wit and irony...the perfect base to Trumps acidic persona...an instructive tongue-in-cheek primer for would-be Trumps. Publishers Weekly Sarcastic at times, hilarious and irreverent at others, the book demystifies the star of The Apprentice as the poor mans rich man and portrays him as a potty-mouthed P. T. Barnum with a bad comb-over. Palm Beach Post Entertaining...gets down and dirty...a myth-busting biography. Kirkus Reviews Somewhere there is another country, far beyond the pale, known as Bad Taste, and Trump has devoted his life to racing through it and staking as many private claims as possible, pausing only to yodel back to the homeland songs of himself. Michael Lewis, author of Liars Poker and Moneyball About the Author Timothy L. OBrien is an award-winning author and journalist with more than 20 years of experience at leading media enterprises, including Bloomberg LP, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and HuffPost. Hes currently the executive editor of Bloomberg LPs two premier public policy, politics and business commentary platforms: View and Gadfly. OBrien edited a series on wounded war veterans that won a Pulitzer Prize in 2012. Hes also the recipient of a 1999 Loeb Award for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism and is the author of three books. He was a reporter and a senior editor at The New York Times, where he oversaw the Sunday Business section and helped lead a team of reporters that was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in Public Service for a series of articles about the 2008 financial crisis. The same series received a Loeb Award in 2009. OBrien is the author of two non-fiction books -- TrumpNation: The Art of Being the Donald and Bad Bet: The Inside Story of the Glamour, Glitz and Danger of Americas Gambling Industry. He is also the author of an historical novel, The Lincoln Conspiracy. Donald Trump sued OBrien for libel in 2006. Trump lost...

-Titulo Original : Cartel Wives-Fabricante : Grand Central Publishing-Descripcion Original: An astonishing, revelatory, and redemptive memoir from two women who escaped the international drug trade, with never-before-revealed details about El Chapo, the Sinaloa Cartel, and the dangerous world of illicit drugs. Olivia and Mia Flores are married to the highest level drug traffickers ever to become US informants. Their husbands worked with--and then brought down--El Chapo, as well as dozens of high-level members of the Mexican cartels. They had everything money could buy: luxury cars, huge houses, and expensive jewelry--but they chose to give it all up when they cooperated with the US government. They knew that life was about more than wealth; it was about love, family, and doing whats right. Cartel Wives is a love story, a Married to the Mob story, an insiders look into the terrifying but high-flying empire of the new world of drugs, and, finally, the story of a major DEA and FBI operation. About the Author Mia Flores and Olivia Flores now live under assumed names. To their neighbors, they are just single mothers, soccer moms, and members of the PTA. But their personal stories could inspire the most terrifying and dramatic crime films and narco telenovelas being produced today...

-Titulo Original : Hooked How Crafting Saved My Life-Fabricante : Grand Central Publishing-Descripcion Original: From the 2-time Tony Award-winner and the star of TV’s Younger, funny and intimate stories and reflections about how crafting has kept her sane while navigating the highs and lows of family, love, and show business (and how it can help you, too).Whether she’s playing an “age-defying” book editor on television or dazzling audiences on the Broadway stage, Sutton Foster manages to make it all look easy. How? Crafting. From the moment she picked up a cross stitch needle to escape the bullying chorus girls in her early performing days, she was hooked. Cross stitching led to crocheting, crocheting led to collages, which led to drawing, and so much more. Channeling her emotions into her creations centered Sutton as she navigated the significant moments in her life and gave her tangible reminders of her experiences. Now, in this charming and poignant collection, Sutton shares those moments, including her fraught relationship with her agoraphobic mother; a painful divorce splashed on the pages of the tabloids; her struggles with fertility; the thrills she found on the stage during hit plays like Thoroughly Modern Millie, Anything Goes, and Violet; her breakout TV role in Younger; and the joy of adopting her daughter, Emily. Accompanying the stories, Sutton has included crochet patterns, recipes, and so much more! Witty and poignant, Hooked will leave readers entertained as well as inspire them to pick up their own cross stitch needles and paintbrushes. Review [C]harming. . . Foster’s tale is laced with self-deprecating humor, detailed childhood memories and insight about the many challenges of becoming a stage and television actor. Washington PostWith humor and candor, Foster chronicles her lifes challenges -- including infertility and painful family ties -- and how the soothing outlet of crafting helped her surmount them all. People[A] charming memoir imbued with crafting projects, recipes and more. . . Fans of “Younger” will find Foster just as endearing as her character, Liza. CNNStage, screen, and cabaret star Foster dazzles with this deeply personal debut told largely through crafts ranging from baby blankets to bonbon recipes. . . [B]rutally honest and deeply empathetic. . . Those struggling with mental health or family problems will find this incredibly moving. Publishers Weekly, starred reviewFoster’s fans will delight in this inspiring story of the multitalented actor’s heights and pitfalls, while crafters will discover newfound purpose, embedded meaning, and shared serendipity in their universal pastime. An intimate, moving mosaic of art and memoir. Kirkus Reviews“While filming the last season of Younger, I had the honor of witnessing Sutton’s writing process and watching her crack herself open to share the monumental moments in her life. She is talented beyond belief, a comfy home cook, a wonderful friend, and now a crafting and crochet teacher to all. Just like the rest of us, Sutton’s journey is beautiful and complicated, an intricate pattern woven one thread at a time. Be prepared to get hooked.” Hilary DuffI have been a superfan of Sutton Foster ever since I watched her demolish the stage as the Star to Be in Annie but, after reading Hooked I feel like I finally met her. I will watch all of her future roles through a different lens because with this book she filled in the blanks and left this adoring audience member fully satisfied. I had no idea Suttons beauty was informed by such early heartbreak and I am grateful to have her example of resilience as a guiding light. And, shoot, it looks like I have to bust out the yarn after all. Jennifer Garner“Hooked is an inspiring memoir about overcoming fear, finding true love, and the healing power of art.” Lauren GrahamWhen I first worked with Sutton Foster on my show Bunheads she just seemed too good to be true. Brilliant, funny, professional and just wonderful on all fronts. I was immediately suspicious. How is this possi...

-Titulo Original : The Cold Vanish Seeking The Missing In North Americas Wildlands-Fabricante : Grand Central Publishing-Descripcion Original: FINALIST FOR THE KILLER NASHVILLE SILVER FALCHION AWARDPerfect for readers of Jon Krakauer and Douglas Preston, this authentic and encyclopedic book examines real-life cases of those who vanish in the wilderness without a trace (Roman Dial)-and those eccentric, determined characters who try to find them.These are the stories that defy conventional logic. The proverbial vanished without a trace incidences, which happen a lot more (and a lot closer to your backyard) than almost anyone thinks. These are the missing whose situations are the hardest on loved ones left behind. The cases that are an embarrassment for park superintendents, rangers and law enforcement charged with Search & Rescue. The ones that baffle the volunteers who comb the mountains, woods and badlands. The stories that should give you pause every time you venture outdoors.Through Jacob Grays disappearance in Olympic National Park, and his father Randy Gray who left his life to search for him, we will learn about what happens when someone goes missing. Braided around the core will be the stories of the characters who fill the vacuum created by a vanished human being. Well meet eccentric bloodhound-handler Duff and R.C., his flagship purebred, who began trailing with the family dog after his brother vanished in the San Gabriel Mountains. And theres Michael Neiger North Americas foremost backcountry Search & Rescue expert and self-described bushman obsessed with missing persons. And top researcher of persons missing on public wildlands Ex-San Jose, California detective David Paulides who is also one of the worlds foremost Bigfoot researchers.Its a tricky thing to write about missing persons because the story is the absence of someone. A void. The person at the heart of the story is thinner than a smoke ring, invisible as someone elses memory. The bones you dig up are most often metaphorical. While much of the book will embrace memory and faulty memory-history-The Cold Vanish is at its core a story of now and tomorrow. Someone will vanish in the wild tomorrow. These are the people who will go looking. Review [A] compassionate and riveting non-fiction dive into wilderness disappearances. MacLeansThe Cold Vanish is part mystery, part glance into a world of heroes and charlatans, death, and loss that most of us, fortunately, do not know, and dont want to know, but perhaps should. The Cold Vanish is informative, and in a sad way, captivating and well worth a read. National Parks TravelerColorful side characters, like psychics and Bigfoot hunters, provide some light moments, but what makes a lasting impression is the story of Randy and his ultimately dashed hopes of finding his son alive. The authors personal involvement makes this tale all the more affecting. Publishers Weekly (starred review)A compassionate, sympathetic, and haunting book sure to make you think twice before stepping out into the wilderness alone. Kirkus (starred review)Required reading for anyone concerned about the missing, Billmans authentic and encyclopedic book leads us across the landscapes of the vanished with a journalists acumen and a searchers sympathy. Its both true and useful, a storytelling textbook I wish Id read before my own son went missing. Roman Dial, author of The Adventurers SonMost of us prefer to measure and celebrate nature in terms of its tendency to delight, to inspire, to instill awe. But there is another metric by which the power of wilderness can be calibrated, which lies in its capacity to take us between its teeth, tear us asunder, and swallow up whatever is left with such ruthless efficiency that no trace remains. Thanks to Jon Billmans talent for wielding words with the chilling precision of a scalpel, The Cold Vanish lays open natures capacity to evoke terror in a way that will give you pause the next time you think about venturing into the backcountry. Haunting, spooky, and propulsive. Kevin Fedarko...

-Titulo Original : Out East Memoir Of A Montauk Summer-Fabricante : Grand Central Publishing-Descripcion Original: An extraordinary debut memoir of first love, identity, and self-discovery among a group of friends who became family in a Montauk summer house (Andrew Solomon, National Book Award winner).They call Montauk the end of the world, a spit of land jutting into the Atlantic. The house was a ramshackle split-level set on a hill, and each summer thirty-one people would sleep between its thin walls and shag carpets. Against the moonlight the houses octagonal roof resembled a bees nest. It was dubbed The Hive.In 2013, John Glynn joined the share house. Packing his duffel for that first Memorial Day Weekend, he prayed for clarity. At twenty-seven, he was crippled by an all-encompassing loneliness, a feeling he had carried in his heart for as long as he could remember. John didnt understand the loneliness. He just knew it was there. Like the moon gone dark.Out East is the portrait of a summer, of The Hive and the people who lived in it, and Johns own reckoning with a half-formed sense of self. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, The Hive was a center of gravity, a port of call, a home. Friendships, conflicts, secrets and epiphanies blossomed within this tightly woven friend group and came to define how they would live out the rest of their twenties and beyond. Blending the sand-strewn milieu of George Howe Colts The Big House with the radiant aching of Olivia Liangs The Lonely City, Out East is a keenly wrought story of love and transformation, longing and escape in our own contemporary moment.An unforgettable story told with feeling and humor and above all with the razor-sharp skill of a delicate and highly gifted writer. -- Andre Aciman, New York Times bestselling author of Call Me by Your NameOut East is full of intimacy and hope and frustration and joy, an extraordinary tale of emotional awakening and lacerating ambivalence, a confession of self-doubt that becomes self-knowledge. -- Andrew Solomon, National Book Award winnerAn Entertainment Weekly Best Book of May 2019A Time magazine Best Book of May 2019Cosmopolitan Best Book of May 2019An O, the Oprah Magazine Best LGBTQ Book of 2019 Review Glynn is such a warm, elegant, and gorgeously precise writer...Like the best coming-of-age books, Out East is a tender, patient how-to manual, sketching a path to self-actualization, or at least to self-acceptance. The New YorkerGlynns memoir is perfectly evocative of long, lazy summers, taking place over a few months in Montauk and charting the blossoming of friendships, the heat of new romances, and the journeys to self-discovery. Entertainment WeeklyA moving account of the particular sort of loneliness that descends when you know youre unhappy but dont quite know why, and the boundless devotion of the chosen family whos there while youre figuring it out. Oprah This book perfectly captures unrequited love and longing, as John struggles with growing feelings for his fellow vacationer... this one is staying on my shelf forever. CosmopolitanSun-soaked and brimming with youth, Glynns debut memoir chronicles a life-changing summer spent in a Montauk share house. With honesty, heart, and generosity, the memoir explores friendship, first love, and identity. The MillionsWe were sun children chasing an eternal summer. This boisterous chronicle of a summer in Montauk sees a group of 20-something housemates wholl grow to know, to love, and care for one another. They work hard during the week, party hard on weekends, and each will face heartthrob and heartbreak. A coming out story told with feeling and humor and above all with the razor-sharp skill of a delicate and highly gifted writer. Andre Aciman, New York Times bestselling author of Call Me by Your NameOut East is full of intimacy and hope and frustration and joy, an extraordinary tale of emotional awakening and lacerating ambivalence, a confession of self-doubt that becomes self-knowledge. It beautifully charts the dynamics of a g...

-Titulo Original : The Royals-Fabricante : Grand Central Publishing-Descripcion Original: The #1 New York Times bestselling, controversial portrait of the British royal family -- as told from behind the palace walls -- for fans of Netflixs The Crown and all royal watchersThey are the most chronicled family on the face of the globe. Their every move attracts headlines. Now Kitty Kelley has gone behind the scenes at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and Kensington Palace to raise the curtain on the men and women who make up the British royal family. Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, Princess Diana...here are the scandals of the last decades: the doomed marriages and the husbands, wives, lovers and children caught in their wake and damaged beyond repair. No one is spared. Review Pages that genuinely illuminate the careers of the flawed humans who have occupied and circled the throne this century. Never before have all the stories about all the bit players, from Prince Philip to Princess Margaret, from the Queen Mother to the grimly devoted old courtiers, been collected in a single, useful place.-Washington Post Book WorldSalacious...irreverent...juicy details...the product of four years research...Regarded as the most sensational of her scandal-packed oeuvre...Gripping. - Chicago Sun TimesMiss Kelley is a fine writer and indefatigable researcher...She has lost none of her edge here in The Royals...A delightful read...As early as the second page, Miss Kelley is referring to the royal familys secrets of alcoholism, drug addiction, insanity, homosexuality, bisexuality, adultery, infidelity and illegitimacy in this century. None of this is exaggerated, none of it is false. - Washington TimesKelleys pen is mightier than the sword. - Houston VoiceThe larger, hotter rumors are as interesting for the way they are presented and justified as for what they contain. - The New Yorker About the Author Kitty Kelley is an internationally acclaimed writer whose last book OPRAH: A Biography was a major bestseller. Before that her books about Nancy Reagan and Frank Sinatra set publishing records. Jackie Oh! and Elizabeth Taylor: the Last Star were also international bestsellers. She lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband...

-Titulo Original : Murder Beyond The Grave (id True Crime, 3)-Fabricante : Grand Central Publishing-Descripcion Original: A wealthy kidnapped man fights for his life and a real estate deal turns deadly in these two true crime thrillers that inspired Discoverys Murder is Forever TV series.Murder Beyond the Grave(with Andrew Bourelle): Stephen Small has it all: a Ferrari, fancy house, loving wife, and three boys. But the only thing he needs right now is enough air to breathe. Kidnapped, buried in a box, and held for ransom, Stephen has forty-eight hours of oxygen. The clock is ticking . . .Murder in Paradise (with Christopher Charles): High in the Sierra Nevada mountains, developers Jim and Bonnie Hood excitedly tour Camp Nelson Lodge. They intend to buy and modernize this beautiful rustic property, but the locals dont like rich outsiders changing their way of life. After a grisly shooting, everybody will discover just how you can make a killing in real estate . . . Review Every once in a while a writer comes along and fundamentally changes the way people read. He or she is so bright, innovative, so industrious that what they envision and create becomes the measure by which all others are judged. In 1993 one such writer - James Patterson - began to do just that. Now...with his mission still unfolding, James Patterson is the gold standard by which all others are judged. Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of the Cotton Malone seriesBehind all the noise and numbers, we shouldnt forget that no one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what James Patterson has, in spades. Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series About the Author James Patterson is the worlds bestselling author and most trusted storyteller. He has created many enduring fictional characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Womens Murder Club, Michael Bennett, Maximum Ride, Middle School, and I Funny. Among his notable literary collaborations are The President Is Missing, with President Bill Clinton, and the Max Einstein series, produced in partnership with the Albert Einstein Estate. Pattersons writing career is characterized by a single mission: to prove that there is no such thing as a person who doesnt like to read, only people who havent found the right book. Hes given over three million books to schoolkids and the military, donated more than seventy million dollars to support education, and endowed over five thousand college scholarships for teachers. The National Book Foundation recently presented Patterson with the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community, and he is also the recipient of an Edgar Award and six Emmy Awards. He lives in Florida with his family...

-Titulo Original : We Keep The Dead Close A Murder At Harvard And A Half Century Of Silence-Fabricante : Grand Central Publishing-Descripcion Original: FINALIST FOR THE J. ANTHONY LUKAS BOOK PRIZEFINALIST FOR THE ALCS GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTIONNATIONAL BESTSELLERNamed One of The Best Books of 2020 by NPRs Fresh Air * Publishers Weekly * Marie Claire * Redbook * Vogue * Kirkus Reviews * Book Riot * BustleA Recommended Book by The New York Times * The Washington Post * Booklist * The Boston Globe * Amazon * Goodreads * Buzzfeed * Town & Country * Refinery29 * BookRiot * CrimeReads * Glamour * Popsugar * PureWow * ShondalandDive into a tour de force of investigative reporting (Ron Chernow): a searching, atmospheric and ultimately entrancing (Patrick Radden Keefe) true crime narrative of an unsolved 1969 murder at Harvard and an exhilarating and seductive (Ariel Levy) narrative of obsession and love for a girl who dreamt of rising among men.You have to remember, he reminded me, that Harvard is older than the U.S. government. You have to remember because Harvard doesnt let you forget.1969: the height of counterculture and the year universities would seek to curb the unruly spectacle of student protest; the winter that Harvard University would begin the tumultuous process of merging with Radcliffe, its all-female sister school; and the year that Jane Britton, an ambitious twenty-three-year-old graduate student in Harvards Anthropology Department and daughter of Radcliffe Vice President J. Boyd Britton, would be found bludgeoned to death in her Cambridge, Massachusetts apartment. Forty years later, Becky Cooper a curious undergrad, will hear the first whispers of the story. In the first telling the body was nameless. The story was this: a Harvard student had had an affair with her professor, and the professor had murdered her in the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology because shed threatened to talk about the affair. Though the rumor proves false, the story that unfolds, one that Cooper will follow for ten years, is even more complex: a tale of gender inequality in academia, a cowboy culture among empowered male elites, the silencing effect of institutions, and our compulsion to rewrite the stories of female victims. We Keep the Dead Close is a memoir of mirrors, misogyny, and murder. It is at once a rumination on the violence and oppression that rules our revered institutions, a ghost story reflecting one young womans past onto anothers present, and a love story for a girl who was lost to history. Review We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper is a brilliantly idiosyncratic variant of generic true crime, rather more a memoir than a conventional work of reportage, so structured that the revelation of the murderer is not the conclusion or even the most important feature of the book. . . [A] beautifully composed elegy. Joyce Carol Oates, New York Review of BooksAs an undergraduate at Harvard, Cooper became obsessed with the unsolved murder of Jane Britton, an anthropology student there, in 1969. As Cooper was digging, new D.N.A. analysis eventually identified a suspect, but the real thrills of the story are the twists and turns that kept the killing a mystery for decades. New York Times“Becky Cooper’s WE KEEP THE DEAD CLOSE is an impressively granular investigation of this shocking and perplexing case…Cooper should be lauded for her investigative abilities - there is no question that she has earned her spot among the ranks of detectives and reporters who have spent decades obsessed with the Britton case…It’s in discussing the misogyny of academia and the politics of Harvard that Cooper shines the brightest…[WE KEEP THE DEAD CLOSE is] a meditation on academia, womanhood and the power of storytelling.” Washington PostWhile projecting her own life onto Britton’s, Cooper weighs the responsibility to accurately narrate the past: Is it ever justifiable, I wondered, to trap someone in a story that robs them of their truth, but voices someone else’s? The New YorkerSearching, atmospheric and ultimately entrancing, We Keep the...

-Titulo Original : Three Weeks With My Brother-Fabricante : Grand Central Publishing-Descripcion Original: In this New York Times bestseller, follow the author of The Notebook as he travels the world with his brother learning about faith, loss, connection, and hope.As moving as his bestselling works of fiction, Nicholas Sparkss unique memoir, written with his brother, chronicles the life-affirming journey of two brothers bound by memories, both humorous and tragic. In January 2003, Nicholas Sparks and his brother, Micah, set off on a three-week trip around the globe. It was to mark a milestone in their lives, for at thirty-seven and thirty-eight respectively, they were now the only surviving members of their family.Against the backdrop of the wonders of the world and often overtaken by their feelings, daredevil Micah and the more serious, introspective Nicholas recalled their rambunctious childhood adventures and the tragedies that tested their faith. And in the process, they discovered startling truths about loss, love, and hope.Narrated with irrepressible humor and rare candor, and including personal photos, Three Weeks with My Brother reminds us to embrace life with all its uncertainties . . . and most of all, to cherish the joyful times, both small and momentous, and the wonderful people who make them possible. About the Author With over 100 million copies of his books sold, Nicholas Sparks is one of the worlds most beloved storytellers. His novels include sixteen #1 New York Times bestsellers, and all of his books, including Three Weeks with My Brother, the memoir he wrote with his brother, Micah, have been New York Times and international bestsellers, and were translated into more than fifty languages. Eleven of Nicholas Sparkss novels-The Choice, The Longest Ride, The Best of Me, Safe Haven, The Lucky One, The Last Song, Dear John, Nights in Rodanthe, The Notebook, A Walk to Remember, and Message in a Bottle-have been adapted into major motion pictures...

-Titulo Original : Happily Ever Esther Two Men, A Wonder Pig, And Their Life-changing Mission To Give Animals A Home-Fabricante : Grand Central Publishing-Descripcion Original: From the New York Times bestselling authors and loving owners of Esther the Wonder Pig, comes a memoir about their new life on the Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary, which is anything but boring. Steve Jenkins and Derek Walter, had their lives turned upside down when they adopted their pig-daughter Esther--the so-called micro pig who turned out to be a full-sized commercial pig growing to a whopping 600 pounds--as they describe in their bestselling memoir Esther the Wonder Pig. The book ends with them moving to a new farm, and starting a new wonderful life where they will live on the Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary to care for other animals and just live happily ever after... Or so they thought. People often think about giving it all up and just moving to a farm. In theory it sure does sound great. But as Derek and Steve quickly realized, the realities of being a farmer--especially when you have never lived on a farm let alone outside of the city--can be frantic, crazy, and even insane. Not only are they adjusting to farm life and dutifully taking care of their pig-daughter Esther (who by the way lives in the master bedroom of their house), but before they knew it their sanctuary grew to as many as 42 animals, including: pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits, chickens, cows, roosters, a peacock, a duck, a horse, a donkey, and a barn cat named Willma Ferrell. Written with joy and humor, and filled with delicious Esther-approved recipes dispersed throughout the book, this charming memoir captures an emotional journey of one little family advocating for animals everywhere. Review Alternately heartwarming and hilarious, earnest and absurd...a testament to how the idealism, perseverance and activism of ordinary people can actually change peoples minds and change the world for the better. Winnipeg Free PressUsing his trademark self-deprecating humor, Jenkins...chronicles the zany misadventures...Jenkins is refreshingly candid...this is essential reading for [Esthers] many fans. Library Journal About the Author In just two short years, Steve Jenkins and Derek Walter have cemented a place for themselves among the worlds most well-known and successful animal activists, accumulating hundreds of thousands of followers from all over the world. In 2014, Steve and Derek founded the Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary in Campbellville, Ontario, where they continue to rescue and rehabilitate abandoned and abused farmed animals. Caprice Crane is an award-winning, internationally bestselling, five-time novelist, screenwriter, and television writer, and has the distinction of being one of Huffington Posts 50 Funny People You Should Be Following on Twitter. Her debut novel Stupid and Contagious (published in fourteen countries), and her international bestselling Forget About It won the RT Reviews Choice Award in 2006 and 2007 consecutively. She has since published three more novels to critical acclaim...

-Titulo Original : Last Stop Auschwitz My Diary Of Survival In World War Ii¿s Most Infamous Concentration Camp-Fabricante : Grand Central Publishing-Descripcion Original: Written in Auschwitz itself and translated for the first time ever into English, this one-of-a-kind, minute-by-minute true account is a crucial historical testament to a Holocaust survivors fight for his life at the largest extermination camp in Nazi Germany.We know that there is only one ending to this, only one liberation from this barbed wire hell: death. -- Eddy de WindIn 1943, amidst the start of German occupation, Eddy de Wind worked as a doctor at Westerbork, a Dutch transit camp. His mother had been taken to this camp by Nazis but Eddy was assured by the Jewish Council she would be freed in exchange for his labor. He later found out shed already been transferred to Auschwitz.While at Westerbork, he fell in love with a woman named Friedel and they married. One year later, they were transported to Auschwitz. Upon arrival, Friedel and Eddy were separated -- Eddy forced to work as a medical assistant in one barrack, Friedel at the mercy of Nazi experimentation in a nearby block. Sneaking moments with his beloved and communicating whenever they could, Eddy longed for the day he could be free with Friedel . . .Written in the camp itself in the weeks following the Red Armys liberation of the camp, Last Stop Auschwitz is the raw, true account of Eddys experiences at Auschwitz. In stunningly poetic prose, he provides unparalleled access to the horrors he faced in the concentration camp. Including photos from Eddys life before, during, and after the Holocaust, this poignant memoir is at once a moving love story, a detailed portrayal of the atrocities of Auschwitz, and an intelligent consideration of the kind of behavior -- both good and evil -- people are capable of. Never before published in English, this book is a vital and enduring document: a testament to the strength of the human spirit, and a warning against the depths we can sink to when prejudice is given power. Review This unique contribution to the literature of the Holocaust will prove invaluable to all readers interested in recollections and histories of the period. Library Journal, starred reviewStill has considerable relevance...[Last Stop Auschwitz] almost gives the reader the impression of being a novel of fiction which, unfortunately, it is not. New York Journal of Books About the Author Eddy de Wind was transported to Auschwitz in 1944, along with his wife. At the end of the war when the Nazis fled, Eddy hid and stayed behind, subsequently serving as a doctor in the Red Army treating other survivors. It was then that he wrote Last Stop Auschwitz: the only known book written within the grounds of Auschwitz itself. After the war, Eddy established himself as a renowned psychoanalyst in Amsterdam -- one of the first to write about a form of PTSD called concentration camp syndrome. He is survived by his three children and second wife. David Colmer is the award-winning translator of over 20 books. Among his accolades are the PEN Translation Prize, the 2009 Biennial NSW Premier Prize, the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, and the David Reid Poetry Translation Prize...

-Titulo Original : Murder Thy Neighbor (id True Crime, 4)-Fabricante : Grand Central Publishing-Descripcion Original: As seen on ID, these two true-crime thrillers follow a neighbors quarrel that turns violent and cyber-bullying that explodes in a double murder.Murder Thy Neighbor: Ann Hoover is a nice woman but shes come to hate her neighbor. Roy Kirk moved in next door with plans to renovate. But as the weeks go by, his DIY construction turns to shambles. When Ann takes him to court, Kirks retaliation will be shockingly gruesome (with Andrew Bourelle).Murder IRL: Jenelle Potter has always been better at connecting with people through social media. With overprotective parents, she hasnt had very many options to meet people, until she links up with Billy. But her feelings for Billy are unreciprocated, causing Jenelle to start a virtual war-a war that enters the real world (with Max DiLallo). About the Author James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Pattersons books have sold more than 375 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family...

-Titulo Original : Undisputed How To Become The World Champion In 1,372 Easy Steps-Fabricante : Grand Central Publishing-Descripcion Original: Entertaining . . .an insightful and funny observer of pro wrestlings universe. -- Publishers Weekly In this insightful, riveting book, Jericho takes us into WWE wrestling arenas around the world as he details his classic rivalries with The Rock, Steve Austin, HHH, Shawn Michaels, and John Cena, along with all the politics and backstage machinations he faced outside the ring. Chris recounts his hilarious escapades of breaking in with the Hollywood elite via doomed auditions, short-lived reality shows, made-for-television movies, and red-carpet interviewing fiascos. Jam packed with CJs trademark self-effacing humor, one-of-a-kind writing style, and ridiculous random encounters with everyone from Arnold Schwarzenegger, Axl Rose, and Wayne Gretzky to Paul McCartney, and Howard Stern, Undisputed is one of a rare breed-a sequel that might be better than the original. Review Entertaining . . . Jericho shines . . . an insightful and funny observer of pro wrestlings universe. Publishers WeeklyWhen it comes to wrestlers writing their autobiographies, Jericho may be the best in the world at what he does. Baltimore SunUNDISPUTED is indisputably one of the best pro-wrestling autobiographies ever written . . . The same was said of Jerichos first [book] . . . [This one] is even better. Scripps Howard News Service About the Author Chris Jericho is the author of three New York Times bestsellers, a six-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion, the lead singer of heavy metal band Fozzy, and the host of the Talk Is Jericho podcast. He lives in Tampa, Florida, with his wife and three children, hates thumbtacks, and is obsessed with lake monsters...

-Titulo Original : Till Murder Do Us Part (id True Crime, 6)-Fabricante : Grand Central Publishing-Descripcion Original: From the worlds #1 bestselling author comes a collection of Discovery ID true crime stories where the bonds of matrimony and love can tear you brutally apart.Til Murder Do Us Part: Kathi Spiars cant believe shes found such a good man to marry as Stephen Marcum. Twelve years later, she starts to suspect that he isnt who he says he is. As she digs into his past, she doesnt realize that learning the truth will lead to a lifetime of fear and hiding. (with Andrew Bourelle)Ramp Up to Murder: Brandi McClain, a young beautiful teenager, moves to California from Arizona, to model and live with her new boyfriend, a professional skateboarder. But her perfect life is about to turn on its head. In San Diego, investigators hunt for a missing girl. It’s a case that seems to plagued by dead ends. But once the truth emerges, it’s more haunting than they could have imagined. (with Max DiLallo) About the Author James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, ever, according to Guinness World Records. Since his first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977 James Pattersons books have sold more than 375 million copies. He is the author of the Alex Cross novels, the most popular detective series of the past twenty-five years, including Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider. He writes full-time and lives in Florida with his family...