-Titulo Original : The Bullpen Gospels A Non-prospects Pursuit Of The Major Leagues And The Meaning Of Life-Fabricante : Citadel-Descripcion Original: After many minutes, hours, days, weeks, months and years spent in the bullpen, I can verify that this is a true picture of baseball.--Tim McCarver There are great truths within, of the kind usually unspoken. And as he expresses them, Dirk Hayhurst describes himself as a real person who moonlights as a baseball player. In much the same manner, while The Bullpen Gospels chronicles how all of us face the impact when we learn reality is both far meaner and far richer than our dreams--it also moonlights as one of the best baseball books ever written.--Keith Olbermann A bit of Jim Bouton, a bit of Jim Brosnan, a bit of Pat Jordan, a bit of crash Davis, and a whole lot of Dirk Hayhurst. Often hilarious, sometimes poignant. This is a really enjoyable baseball read.--Bob Costas Fascinating. . .a perspective that fans rarely see.--Trevor Hoffman, pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers The Bullpen Gospels is a rollicking good bus ride of a book. Hayhurst illuminates a baseball life not only with wit and humor, but also with thought-provoking introspection.--Tom Verducci, Sports Illustrated Dirk Hayhurst has written a fascinating, funny and honest account on life in the minor leagues. I loved it. Writers cant play baseball, but in this case, a player sure can write.--Tim Kurkjian, Senior Writer, ESPN The Magazine, analyst/reporter ESPN television Bull Durham meets Ball Four in Dirk Hayhursts hilarious and moving account of life in baseballs glamour-free bush leagues.--Rob Neyer, ESPN If Holden Caulfield could dial up his fastball to 90 mph, he might have written this funny, touching memoir about a ballplayer at a career--and life--crossroads. He might have called it Pitcher in the Rye. Instead, he left it to Dirk Hayhurst, the only writer in the business who can make you laugh, make you cry and strike out Ryan Howard.--King Kaufman, Salon The Bullpen Gospels is a funny bone-tickling, tear duct-stimulating, feel-good story that will leave die-hard baseball fans--and die-hard human beings, for that matter--well, feeling good.--Bob Mitchell, author of Once Upon a Fastball From the Author Best Baseball Autobiography Since Bouton?Dirk Hayhursts description of himself for the authors ID in his upcoming book The Bullpen Gospels reads in part, Dirk is a former member of the San Diego Padres, and after this book gets printed, a former member of the Toronto Blue Jays.Im not sure hes correct. In fact, Im not sure that in these times when so many fans feel like theyre constantly having the wool pulled over their eyes by athletes ill-equipped for the attempt, if Hayhursts constant honesty, his remarkable candor, his drumbeat of unadorned confessed self-doubt, and his seamless writing, wont resonate through the sport like the first true wonderful day of spring when the game and the weather finally reassure you that winter has been beaten back, at least for a season.In fact, Im not sure that he hasnt written the best baseball autobiography since Jim Boutons Ball Four. For Hayhurst, who bombed as a starter for the Padres in 2008 and then showed promise out of the Jays bullpen the season past, has written what Bouton wrote, and what a decade before Bouton, what Jim Brosnan wrote - a book that is seemingly about baseball but which, as you read further and further into it, is obviously much bigger than that. These are books about life: struggle, confusion, purpose, purposelessness, and the startling realization that achievement and failure are nearly-identical twins, one which gnaws and deadens, the other which just as often produces not elation but a tinny, empty sound.Brosnans achievement, in The Long Season and Pennant Race, was to introduce to a world which previously had no information of any kind on the subject, the concept of athlete as human being. What did he have to do when demoted, or traded? What happened when management changed? Was there a Mrs. Athlete, and c...

-Titulo Original : The Puppy No One Wanted The Little Dog Desperate For A Home To Call His Own (foster Tails)-Fabricante : Citadel-Descripcion Original: Just as shes struggling to accept her brothers leukemia diagnosis, Barby Keel faces another disruption in her life: a boisterous, large-hearted Irish Wolfhound puppy named Teddy. Can the love of a gentle giant help Barby through the unimaginable? And will Barbys unwavering devotion set Teddy free from the suffering he has endured?The heart-tugging true story of an abandoned puppy named Teddy and the devoted animal rescuer who took him in, showed him love, and--against all odds--found him a home...He was delivered on her doorstep like a present: a frightened, straggly-haired puppy inside a large cardboard box. As owner of an animal shelter, Barby Keel had seen plenty of abandoned animals. But there was something extra special about this one. With his oversized paws, long legs, and awkward gait, he was bigger than most puppies but a big softie at heart. He was so sweet and cuddly, Barby named him Teddy, like a Teddy bear. But finding this Teddy a home would be no picnic...The first family that adopted Teddy returned him 24 hours later. They said he chewed up everything and cried all night long. The second family returned him after a month. Why? Teddy refused to be housebroken. Over the next few weeks, Barby devoted herself to the unruly pup. Soon, he was settling into the sanctuary, playing with the other animals, even rescuing a baby chick. But every night, Teddy reverted back to being a scared little puppy. With Barbys loving care--and a lot of patience--he slowly began to overcome his fears. And as the two grew closer, Barby began to wonder if Teddy had already found his forever home--with her...Filled with beautiful life lessons in unconditional love, mutual trust, and unshakable devotion, Teddys story is sure to find a special place in every animal lovers heart. About the Author Barby Keel has run an animal sanctuary in the countryside in Sussex for 54 years. At the age of 28 Barby bought four acres of land for £1400, built her own home brick by brick, and then dedicated her life to caring for the animals who were often dumped at her door. She is the author of Gabby: The Little Dog that had to Learn to Bark and Will You Love Me?: The Rescue Dog That Rescued Me...

-Titulo Original : A Tangled Web A Cyberstalker, A Deadly Obsession, And The Twisting Path To Justice.-Fabricante : Citadel-Descripcion Original: You know the #1 New York Times bestselling author Ann Rule, “America’s best true-crime writer” (Kirkus Reviews), from her unforgettable classic The Stranger Beside Me, now get ready to meet the heiress of her True Crime legacy, her daughter, Leslie Rule. It was a bleak November in 2012 when Cari Lea Farver vanished from Omaha, Nebraska. Cari, thirty-seven, was a devoted mother, reliable employee, and loyal friend-not the type to shirk responsibilities, abandon her son, and run off on an adventure while her dying father took his last breaths. Yet, the many texts from her phone indicated she had done just that. It appeared that Cari had dumped her new boyfriend, quit her job, and relinquished custody of her son to her mother-all by text. While Cari’s boyfriend, Dave Kroupa, and her supervisor were bewildered by her abrupt disappearance, they accepted the texts at face value. Her mother, Nancy Raney, however, was alarmed and reported Cari missing. Police were skeptical of her claims that a cyber impostor had commandeered her daughter’s phone and online identity. While Nancy was afraid for Cari, Dave Kroupa was growing afraid of her, for he believed Cari was stalking him. Never seen or heard, the stalker was aware of his every move and seemed obsessed with his casual girlfriend, Shanna “Liz” Golyar, often calling her “a fat whore” in the twelve thousand emails and texts he received in a disturbing three-year deluge. How did the stalker know Dave’s phone numbers immediately after he changed them, the names of his lady friends, even what he wore as he watched TV? He and Liz reported death threats, vandalism, and burglaries, but the stalker remained at large. The threats were vicious, vile and often obscene, sent mostly via text and always in Cari’s name. There was some truth in the messages, but all of them contained one big lie. The culprit was not Cari, but had killed and planned to kill again. With mesmerizing detail and compelling narrative skill, Leslie Rule tracks every step of the heart-pounding path to long-awaited justice-from a sociopath’s twisted past to the deadly deception and the high-tech forensics that condemned the killer to prison. Review Praise for A TANGLED WEB “Leslie Rule delivers an incredible story of obsession and deceit, a one-woman campaign of terror that could only exist in our digital age. Harrowing.” -Maureen Callahan, New York Times bestselling author of American Predator: The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century “We expect a tangled tale to have an exquisite twist, and Leslie Rule brings it home. In the tradition of her mother, true crime author Ann Rule, she presents a gripping case of fatal obsession and stolen identity so bizarre its hard to believe its true. Rules first true crime book hits the mark.”-Katherine Ramsland, author of Confession of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader the BTK Killer The murder was straightforward, but the cover-up was as intricate as the impressive artistry of a garden spider. In A Tangled Web, Leslie Rule artfully weaves the strands of a monstrous net that ultimately ensnared its evil perpetrator. A fascinating, incredible read.-Diane Fanning, Edgar finalist and author of Death on the River Following in her famous mother’s footsteps, Leslie Rule deftly explores the strange case of a bizarre love triangle, a cyberstalking impostor, and a terrifying fatal attraction that leads to a deadly obsession.-Kathryn Casey, bestselling author of In Plain Sight “With a journalist’s eye for detail and a storyteller’s compelling voice, Leslie Rule draws readers into the world of a diabolical criminal and her victims. A Tangled Web will leave you with lingering feelings that evil walks among us, in plain sight, even in the idyllic Midwest.”-Axton Betz-Hamilton, author of The Less People Know About Us: A Mystery of Betrayal, Family Secrets, and Stolen Identity “Lesl...

-Titulo Original : Law & Disorder: Inside The Dark Heart Of Murder With The Fbi’s Legendary Mindhunter-Fabricante : Citadel-Descripcion Original: Legendary FBI criminal profiler John Douglas, inspiration for the hit Netflix show Mindhunter, and the model for Agent Jack Crawford in The Silence of the Lambs, looks back on some of his most controversial cases-from JonBenet Ramsey to the West Memphis Three-and provides a personal look into the workings of the criminal justice system, and the criminal mind. No one is more familiar with humanity’s most notorious crimes, or those who commit them, than legendary FBI profiler John Douglas. Over the course of his celebrated career, Douglas has pursued, studied, and interviewed scores of violent predators, including Charles Manson, James Earl Ray, Dennis Rader, and David Berkowitz. In this provocative and personal book, the most prominent criminal investigator of our time offers his unique perspective on the criminal mind while also exploring the wrenching challenges involved in seeing justice served. Writing with award winning partner, Mark Olshaker, Douglas opens up about his involvement in historic, headline-making cases-including the West Memphis Three, Amanda Knox, and JonBenet Ramsey. Brimming with gripping narratives, Law & Disorder sheds light on some of our most pressing questions about guilt, innocence, the pursuit of justice, and the heart of human darkness. About the Author John Edward Douglas served as a special agent of the FBI for 25 years. He is widely admired as the leading expert on criminal personality profiling and modern criminal investigative analysis. A veteran of the Air Force, he holds a doctorate degree in adult education and is the author of numerous books, including the #1 international bestseller Mindhunter.Mark Olshaker is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, New York Times bestselling non-fiction author, and critically acclaimed novelist who has worked with Douglas for many years...

-Titulo Original : Losing Jon A Teens Tragic Death, A Police Cover-up, A Communitys Fight For Justice-Fabricante : Citadel-Descripcion Original: A PopSugar Best True Crime Book of 2020“Losing Jon takes you on a journey for truth that will have you questioning everything from start to finish. Broken trust with the police that have sworn to protect you, the unimaginable grief of a mother and the strength of a community that wants answers. David Parrish provides a daring examination of a tragedy that changed a community forever.”-Gregg Olsen, #1 New York Times bestselling author David Parrish was in disbelief when he learned that nineteen-year-old Jon Bowie’s body had been found hanged from a backstop at the local high school’s baseball field and the death declared a suicide. David had known Jon and his twin brother since they were boys. He had coached them on the baseball field and welcomed them into his home for sleepovers with his own sons. However, when David learned how Jon’s body was found, he felt compelled to find the facts behind this incomprehensible tragedy. Soon, David would learn of a brutal incident at a local motel where Jon and his brother had been severely beaten by police officers, the charges filed against those officers, and the months of harassment and intimidation Jon and his brother endured. Few in the utopian community of Columbia, Maryland, believed Jon could commit such a final act. Like many others, David wondered how a fateful night of teens blowing off steam could lead to such a tragic end. As law enforcement failed to find answers and seemed intent on preventing the truth from surfacing, David uncovered a system of cover-ups that could only lead to one conclusion-Jon’s death was an act of murder. “A true page turner, filled with almost-too-unbelievable-to-be-true details of one community’s fight to find justice for one of its own . . . the issues raised, particularly when it comes to questions of police brutality and cover-ups, are very much relevant today.” -New York Times bestselling author Lisa Pulitzer Includes 16 Pages of Photographs Review “The twists and turns read like a page-turning thriller, but Losing Jon is all fact. This is true crime at the highest of levels. Scary, heartbreaking and completely insightful. See why the best stories are sometimes the real stories.” -Brad Meltzer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Escape Artist “Losing Jon takes you on a journey for truth that will have you questioning everything from start to finish. Broken trust with the police that have sworn to protect you, the unimaginable grief of a mother and the strength of a community that wants answers. David Parrish provides a daring examination of a tragedy that changed a community forever.”-Gregg Olsen, #1 New York Times bestselling author“Parrish debuts with a riveting personal story about a tragic death…. This account of a frustrating fight for justice should resonate with many true crime buffs.” -Publishers Weekly “One of the most exciting infuriating and heart wrenching stories ive ever read.” -Dan Zupansky of True Murder: The Most Shocking Killers Podcast on Losing Jon “Thank you from many in the Oakland Mills community that have sort of had this story in their history and appreciate the opportunity to learn more about it. To have this [case] examined in the respectful way that you’ve done it, a lot of people appreciate the book and you.” -Elevate Maryland on Losing Jon About the Author David Parrish is a technical writer, former recreational-league baseball coach, and long-time resident of Columbia, Maryland, where he and his wife raised their two sons and still reside. David grew up near Durham, North Carolina and graduated with a B.A. in English at the University of North Carolina. Learn more at davidkparrish ...

-Titulo Original : Lord High Executioner The Legendary Mafia Boss Albert Anastasia-Fabricante : Citadel-Descripcion Original: The bloodsoaked saga of the Murder, Inc. legend who helped create the modern American Mafia-one body at a time-featuring shocking eyewitness accounts . . . Umberto “Albert” Anastasia was born in Italy at the turn of the century. Five decades later, he would be gunned down in a barber shop in New York City. What happened in the years in between-and why every crime family had reason to want him dead-is one of the most brutal and fascinating stories in the history of American organized crime. This in-depth account of the man who became one of the most powerful and homicidal crime bosses of the twentieth century from Mafia insider Frank Dimatteo is the first full-length book to chronicle Anastasia’s bloody rise from fresh-off-the-boat immigrant to founder of the notorious killer’s club Murder, Inc.-featuring never-before-told accounts from those who feared him most . . . They called him “The One Man Army.” “Mad Hatter.” “Lord High Executioner.” Albert Anastasia came to America mean and became a prolific killer. His merciless assassination of Mafia godfather Vincent Mangano is recounted here in chilling first-hand detail. He set the record: the first man in the history of American justice to be charged with four separate murders-and walk free after each one. But in the end, he was the last obstacle in rival Mafia hoodlum Vito Genovese’s dream of becoming the boss of bosses-and paid the ultimate price . . . Review Praise for Frank Dimatteo’s THE PRESIDENT STREET BOYS: Growing Up Mafia “Frankie D was born and raised in this life-and he’s still alive and still free. They don’t come any sharper then Frankie D. A real gangster story. Read this book!” -Nicky “Slick” DiPietro, New York City “I know Frankie D from when i was a kid living in South Brooklyn. It was hard reading about my father, Gennaro “Chitoz” Basciano, but I knew it was the truth. Frankie’s book is dead on the money-I couldn’t put it down.” -Eddie Basciano, somewhere in Florida “It’s been forty years since I’ve been with Frankie D doing our thing on President Street. This book was like a flashback. Frankie D nails it from beginning to the end. Bravo, from one of the President Street Boys.” -Anthony “Goombadiel” DeLuca, Brooklyn, New York “As a neighborhood kid I grew up around President Street and know firsthand the lure of ‘the life’ as a police officer and as a kid that escaped the lure. I can tell you the blind loyalty that the crews had for their bosses-unbounded, limitless, and dangerous. As the Prince of President Street, Frank Dimatteo is representative of a lost generation of Italian Americans. If any of this crew had been given a fair shot at the beginning they would have been geniuses in their chosen field.” -Joseph Giggy Gagliardo, Retired DEA Agent, New York City “ThePresident Street Boys takes me back as if it was a time machine. Its authenticity is compelling reading for those interested in what things were really like in those mob heydays; not some author’s formulation without an inkling of what was going on behind the scenes. I loved the book because I was there, and know for sure readers will love it too.” -Sonny Girard, author of Blood of Our Fathers and Sins of Our Sons About the Author Frank Dimatteo is a lifelong Brooklynite, Mafia “survivor,” and publisher of Mob Candy magazine. He is the author of the acclaimed memoir, The President Street Boys: Growing Up Mafia, as well as Mob Candy’s Brooklyn Gangsters and Manhattan Gangsters. Michael Benson is the author of more than sixty books, including the true crime titles Betrayal in Blood, Killer Twins, and Mommy Deadliest. He also wrote Who’s Who in the JFK Assassination, and most recently, The Devil at Genesee Junction. He regularly appears on ID: Investigation Discovery channel, including On the Case with Paula Zahn, and Deadly Sins. He is the recipient of the Academy of American Poets award...

-Titulo Original : The Duchess Of Windsor The Uncommon Life Of Wallis Simpson-Fabricante : Citadel-Descripcion Original: NOW UPDATED WITH NEW INSIGHTS INTO THE ROYAL FAMILYLong before the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, came the first scene-stealing American divorcee to win the heart of a British royal--and forever change the House of Windsor and the lineage of future kings . . .A womans life can really be a succession of lives, each revolving around some emotionally compelling situation or challenge, and each marked off by some intense experience.It was the love story of the century--the king and the commoner. In December 1936, King Edward VII abdicated the throne to marry the woman I love, Wallis Warfield Simpson, a twice-divorced American who quickly became one of the twentieth centurys most famous personalities, a figure of intrigue and mystery, both admired and reviled.Never explain, never complain.Wrongly blamed for the abdication crisis, Wallis suffered hostility from the Royal Family and much of the world. Yet interest in her story remains constant, resulting in a small library of biographies that convey a thinly veiled animosity toward their subject. The truth, however, is infinitely more fascinating . . .For a gallant spirit, there can never be defeat.Using previously untapped sources, here is a complete and, for the first time, sympathetic portrait of the Duchess that reveals the woman behind the legend, from her birth in Pennsylvania during the Gilded Age to her death in Paris in 1986. King takes the reader through a world of privilege, palaces, and romance, politicians, dictators, and socialites--as well as feuds and lies--in a real-life fairy tale that bears striking similarities to the controversial decision by Prince Harry and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, to step back from their royal duties--in the name of love.A sympathetic and believable portrait. --Christian Science MonitorOne of the most perennial stories ever told. --Booklist About the Author GREG KING, best known for his biographies of important historical figures, is the author of eighteen internationally published non-fiction books, including The Last Empress, The Resurrection of the Romanovs, The Court of the Last Tsar, and The Last Voyage of the Andrea Doria. A frequent onscreen expert and commentator for historical documentaries, his work has appeared in numerous publications including The Washington Post, Majesty Magazine, and Royalty Magazine. He lives in Everett, Washingto...

-Titulo Original : Over Our Dead Bodies: Undertakers Lift The Lid-Fabricante : Citadel-Descripcion Original: With humor and heart, Over Our Dead Bodies does for the undertaking profession what Mary Roach’s Stiff did for cadavers, and, like Caitlin Doughty’s Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? gives us permission to embrace our morbid curiosity. From the authors of Mortuary Confidential. Not knowing what to do, I sat on the church steps and waited. As the gravity of my failure began to well up in me, I began to cry . . . I HAD LOST THE HEARSE! From a dysfunctional family who turn their mother’s wake into a full-blown riot, to funeral crashers looking for free meals, to a horse-drawn hearse taking the dearly departed for the ride of their afterlife, these accounts from actual undertakers will have you laughing, thinking, and gasping in disbelief. A literal graveyard of wild coincidences, slapstick humor, and touching moments, Over Our Dead Bodies explores the lighter side of the dead, the living, and the lone undertaker who has to make it all go as planned-even if it doesn’t. “Charming and disarming . . . you’ll see the ‘fun’ in funeral, humanity included.” -Raymond Mungo, author of Famous Long Ago “Great fun. These guys can bury me any day.” -Tim Cockey, author of the Hearse mysteries Praise for Mortuary Confidential “As unpredictable and lively as a bunch of drunks at a New Orleans funeral.” -Joe R. Lansdale “Sick, funny, and brilliant! I love this book.” -Jonathan Maberry “These true mortuary tales are poignant-and suddenly, gaspingly, in-your-face funny.” -Booklist About the Author Kenneth McKenzie became interested in becoming a mortician at the age of 12, after his father committed suicide. Working with grieving families came very naturally to him. After eight years at a Lakewood, California mortuary, in 1994 he opened McKenzie Cremation & Burial Services in Signal Hill, California. In 2007 Ken created and published the well-received Men of Mortuaries calendar to benefit Breast Cancer Awareness and received California’s Outstanding Funeral Director of the Year award. McKenzie gives back to the community by sponsoring annual holiday food drives and summer estate sales that directly benefit people who receive care at local hospices. McKenzie has been named outstanding business of the year for community involvement by the Long Beach Community Business Network. He resides in Long Beach, CA. Please visit mckenziemortuaryservices . Todd Harra is the author of several books about the funeral profession. He is a fourth-generation funeral director and works for the family business in Wilmington, Delaware. In addition to being a funeral director and embalmer, Todd is a certified post-mortem reconstructionist and cremationist...

-Titulo Original : Out Of My League A Rookies Survival In The Bigs-Fabricante : Citadel-Descripcion Original: A humorous, candid and insightful memoir of Hayhursts rookie season in the majors. . .Grade: Home Run. --Cleveland Plain DealerAfter six years in the minors, pitcher Dirk Hayhurst hopes 2008 is the year he breaks into the big leagues. But every time Dirk looks up, the bases are loaded with challenges--a wedding balancing on a blind hope, a family in chaos, and paychecks that beg Dirk to answer, How long can I afford to keep doing this? Then it finally happens--Dirk gets called up to the Majors, to play for the San Diego Padres. A dream comes true when he takes the mound against the San Francisco Giants, kicking off forty insane days and nights in the Bigs. Like the classic games of baseballs history, Out of My League entertains from the first pitch to the last out, capturing the gritty realities of playing on the big stage, the comedy and camaraderie in the dugouts and locker rooms, and the hard-fought, personal journeys that drive our love of Americas favorite pastime. A rare gem of a baseball book. --Tom Verducci, Sports IllustratedA fun read. . .This book shows why baseball is so often used as a metaphor for life. --Keith OlbermannEntertaining and engaging. . .reminiscent of Jim Boutons Ball Four. --BooklistObservant, insightful, human, and hilarious. --Bob Costas About the Author Dirk Hayhurst is the New York Times bestselling author of The Bullpen Gospels, Out of My League, Bigger Than the Game, and the e-book Wild Pitches. Drafted from Kent State University in 2003 as a senior sign, Hayhurst pitched professionally for nine years on more than eight minor league teams and three major league teams-the San Diego Padres, the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Tampa Bay Rays. He has been a professional broadcaster and baseball analyst for the Toronto Blue Jays and Sportsnet Toronto, a contributor for ESPN with the Olbermann Show on ESPN 2, and a panelist on TBSs coverage of the MLB post season. Visit him at dirkhayhurst ...

-Titulo Original : Cleo The Cat Who Mended A Family-Fabricante : Citadel-Descripcion Original: The Beloved #1 International Bestseller Tenth Anniversary Edition Were just going to look. Helen Brown had no intention of adopting a pet when she brought her young sons to visit a friends new kittens. But the runt of the litter was irresistible, with her overlarge ears and dainty chin. When Cleo was delivered weeks later, she had no way of knowing that her new family had just been hit by an unthinkable tragedy. Helen was sure she couldnt keep her--until she saw something she thought had vanished from earth forever: her sons smile. The reckless, rambunctious kitten stayed. Through happiness and heartbreak, changes and new beginnings, Cleo was the glue that affectionately held Helens family together. Rich in wisdom, wit, heart, and healing, here is the story of a cat with an extraordinary gift for knowing just where she was needed most. With a New Afterword by the AuthorA remarkable memoir . . . Helen Brown opened my heart. --Beth Hoffman, New York Times bestselling author An absolute must. --Cat World About the Author Helen Brown was born and brought up in New Zealand, where she first worked as a journalist, TV presenter, and scriptwriter. A multi-award-winning columnist, Helen now lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her family and feline, the internationally beloved Jonah. Cleo rose to the top of the bestseller lists in its first weeks in the United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand, France, and Australia, and has been translated into more than sixteen languages. You are invited to visit Helen at helenbrown and follow her on ...

-Titulo Original : Three Ordinary Girls The Remarkable Story Of Three Dutch Teenagers Who Became Spies, Saboteurs, Nazi Assassins--and Wwii Heroes-Fabricante : Citadel-Descripcion Original: The astonishing true story of three fearless female resisters during WWII whose youth and innocence belied their extraordinary daring in the Nazi-occupied Netherlands. It also made them the undergrounds most invaluable commodity. Recruited as teenagers, Hannie Schaft, and Dutch sisters Truus and Freddie Oversteegen fulfilled their harrowing missions as spies, saboteurs, and Nazi assassins with remarkable courage, but their stories have remained largely unknown...until now.May 10, 1940. The Netherlands was swarming with Third Reich troops. In seven days its entirely occupied by Nazi Germany. Joining a small resistance cell in the Dutch city of Haarlem were three teenage girls: Hannie Schaft, and sisters Truus and Freddie Oversteegen who would soon band together to form a singular female underground squad.Smart, fiercely political, devoted solely to the cause, and with nothing to lose but their own lives, Hannie, Truus, and Freddie took terrifying direct action against Nazi targets. That included sheltering fleeing Jews, political dissidents, and Dutch resisters. They sabotaged bridges and railways, and donned disguises to lead children from probable internment in concentration camps to safehouses. They covertly transported weapons and set military facilities ablaze. And they carried out the assassinations of German soldiers and traitors--on public streets and in private traps--with the courage of veteran guerilla fighters and the cunning of seasoned spies.In telling this true story through the lens of a fearlessly unique trio of freedom fighters, Tim Brady offers a little-known perspective of the Dutch resistance during the war. Of lives under threat; of how these courageous young women became involved in the underground; and of how their dedication evolved into dangerous, life-threatening missions on behalf of Dutch patriots--regardless of the consequences.Harrowing, emotional, and unforgettable, Three Ordinary Girls finally moves these three icons of resistance into the deserved forefront of world history. Review Praise for Three Ordinary Girls“Historian Brady (Twelve Desperate Miles) delivers a dramatic group portrait of three teenage girls who fought in the Dutch resistance movement during WWII. Brady conveys the inhumanity of the period with precision…. This moving story spotlights the extraordinary heroism of everyday people during the war and the Holocaust.” -Publishers Weekly“Brady has explored little-known aspects of World War II, from the life of Ted Roosevelt Jr. (His Father’s Son, 2017) to the story of a civilian freighter that aided in a critical Moroccan invasion (Twelve Desperate Miles, 2012). Now he turns his attention to the Netherlands, highlighting three young women who worked for the Dutch resistance....The women trained as fighters, learning hand-to-hand combat and practicing their shooting. Their missions were often based on their ability to infiltrate male spaces by taking advantage of soldiers’ assumptions about femininity: that the girls were naive, stupid, and innocent when they were anything but.....This book will please Brady’s fans as well as those who are interested in new and different stories of WWII.” -BooklistExhaustively researched and written with both authority and style, Tim Bradys Three Ordinary Girls is history that reads like a novel. A vivid and unforgettable portrait of three young women who put their lives on the line in a very personal fight against Naziism, this book is a page-turner and is highly recommended. -Stephen Harding, New York Times best-selling author of The Last Battle.James Bond on bicycles, Brady’s Three Ordinary Girls are NOT so Ordinary. These three teenage girls: Truus, her little sister Freddie, and the redheaded Hannie are courage personified and key members of the legendary Dutch resistance. Sometimes reckless, often naive, always patriotic, our heroines wield guns like cowgirls, while risking their lives to fight the ...

-Titulo Original : The Night Stalker The Disturbing Life And Chilling Crimes Of Richard Ramirez-Fabricante : Citadel-Descripcion Original: “An astonishing portrait of a killer not seen since In Cold Blood.” -New York Daily News A bestselling masterpiece of true crime on par with Helter Skelter, this definitive account of one of America’s most feared and notorious serial killers takes you deep into the psychology of a murderer, his terrifying crimes, and the cult following that is shockingly revealed in this revised and updated edition of a true crime classic. Decades after Richard Ramirez left thirteen dead and paralyzed the city of Los Angeles in the 1980s, his name is still synonymous with fear, torture, and sadistic murder. Philip Carlo’s classic The Night Stalker, based on years of meticulous research and extensive interviews with Ramirez, revealed the killer and his horrifying crimes to be even more chilling than anyone could have imagined. From watching his cousin commit murder at age eleven to his nineteen death sentences to the juror who fell in love with him, the story of Ramirez is a bizarre and spellbinding descent into the very heart of human evil. After The Night Stalker was first published, thousands of women from all over the world contacted Carlo, begging to be put in touch with the killer. Carlo interviewed them and presents their disturbing stories in this updated edition along with an exclusive death row interview where the killer himself gives his thoughts on the “Ramirez Groupies”-and what he thinks they really want. “I couldn’t put the book down…very scary indeed.” -Los Angeles Times “An exceptionally well-told true crime tale.” -Publishers Weekly Includes 16 Pages Of Photos Review Praise for THE NIGHT STALKER: Phil Carlo paints a disturbing portrait of cold-blooded killer Richard Ramirez. In the true crime tradition of In Cold Blood and The Executioners Song, Carlo compelling tells the ghastly story from numerous points of view, including those of Ramirez and two ingenious sheriffs detectives who finally cracked the case. -PEOPLE Magazine Absorbing…detailed, Carlo allows the killers grotesque acts to be squarely in view. -The Los Angeles Times Book Review Filled with never-known-before details. [Carlo] did his homework and wrote a very compelling true crime tale. -CNN Exceptionally well-told. -Publishers Weekly The chilling inside perspective of a serial killer. -Library Journal Carlo has given us an astonishing portrait of a killer not seen since In Cold Blood. -NY Daily News Weve all read novelists and true crime writers who try to put you inside-the-mind-of-the-serial-killer, but I cant remember one that succeeded with the physical and psychological intimacy of this collaboration between the writer and the killer himself. -New York Press This is the definitive book on Americas most feared serial killer. The writing is so intimate, you actually feel like a voyeur reading this book. A must read that will return you to the time when no one could sleep in Los Angeles because of the Stalker. A real page turner. -Tony Valdez, Fox TV Los Angeles The best book on murder Ive ever read. -Captain Ken Roe, NYPD Homicide A true crime masterpiece. Carlo vividly brings to life one of this centurys most brutal kinds of predator. A must read! -Steve Elshoff, Producer, American Justice About the Author Philip Carlo was born and raised in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. His research for The Night Stalkerincluded spending over 100 hours with Richard Ramirez at San Quentin’s Death Row. The photo above was taken on the day of Ramirez’s wedding on Death Row. He also wrote the true-crime bestsellers The Ice Man, The Butcher, andGaspipe...

-Titulo Original : Riding With Reagan From The White House To The Ranch-Fabricante : Citadel-Descripcion Original: Personal moments with an American legend . . . John Barletta was a Vietnam veteran and Secret Service agent with a lifelong passion for horses and a deep respect for the nation’s new president, Ronald Reagan. After he was chosen to lead the president’s equestrian protection team in 1981, Barletta became the president’s riding partner on the dusty trails of his California ranch, at Camp David, and even at Windsor Castle. During their nearly twenty-year relationship, Barletta would come to know Ronald Reagan as few others did-as a loving husband and father, as a man of courage and conviction, and as a friend and confidant. Filled with heartwarming stories, humorous anecdotes, and history-making events, this is a moving, intimate portrait of a great man whose heart, wisdom, and all-American spirit continue to inspire. “A unique perspective of President Reagan-both in and out of the saddle.” -Judge William Clark, former National Security Advisor and Secretary of the Interior Review A unique perspective of President Reagan-both in and out of the saddle. About the Author John R. Barletta served his country as a member of the U.S. Army 7th Cavalry Division before joining the Secret Service in 1974 as a special agent. He was transferred to the Presidential Protective Division at the White House in 1978, during the Carter Administration. After President Ronald Reagan took office, John Barletta was placed in charge of the equestrian team because of his love of horses and his mastery of riding. In 1987 he was assigned to the Western Protective Division, in charge of the ranch detail. When the Reagans left the White House, he was transferred to the Reagan Protective Division in Los Angeles as the assistant special agent in charge (ASAIC). He retired from the Secret Service in 1997. Originally from Somerville, Massachusetts, he lives in Santa Barbara, California. Rochelle Schweizer is the author of She’s the Boss: The Dangerous Truth About Nancy Pelosi and (with her husband, Peter) of The Bushes: Portrait of a Dynasty and Disney: The Mouse Betrayed. She has appeared on CBS This Morning, MSNBC, Fox and Friends, and CNN. She lives in Tallahassee, Florida...

-Titulo Original : Wizard The Life And Times Of Nikola Tesla Biography Of A Genius-Fabricante : Citadel-Descripcion Original: “The story of one of the most prolific, independent, and iconoclastic inventors of this century . . . fascinating.”-Scientific AmericanNikola Tesla (1856-1943), credited as the inspiration for radio, robots, and even radar, has been called the patron saint of modern electricity. Based on original material and previously unavailable documents, this acclaimed book is the definitive biography of the man considered by many to be the founding father of modern electrical technology. Among Tesla’s creations were the channeling of alternating current, fluorescent and neon lighting, wireless telegraphy, and the giant turbines that harnessed the power of Niagara Falls.This essential biography is illustrated with sixteen pages of photographs, including the July 20, 1931, Time magazine cover for an issue celebrating the inventor’s career.“Wizard is a truly remarkable biography of a remarkable man. The expression ‘ahead of his time’ is used too loosely and too often today but in the case of Nikola Tesla ‘ahead of his time’ barely describes the genius of this man. Marc Seifer makes us understand not only the man but the times in which he lived.”-Nelson DeMille“A deep and comprehensive biography of a great engineer of early electrical science-likely to become the definitive biography. Highly recommended.”-American Association for the Advancement of Science“Vivid, revelatory . . . the fullest account yet of Tesla as an entrepreneur, experimental physicist and inventor.”-Publishers Weekly Review Seifers vivid, revelatory, exhaustively researched biography rescues pioneer inventor Nikola Tesla from cult status and restores him to his rightful place as a principal architect of the modern age. ---Publishers Weekly Starred Review [Wizard] brings the many complex facets of [Teslas] personal and technical life together in to a cohesive whole.... I highly recommend this biography of a great technologist. --A.A. Mullin, U.S. Army Space and Strategic Defense Command, COMPUTING REVIEWS [Along with A Beautiful Mind] one of the five best biographies written on the brilliantly disturbed. --WALL STREET JOURNAL Wizard is a compelling tale presenting a teeming, vivid world of science, technology, culture and human lives. --NEW SCIENTIST Marc Seifer is an excellent writer and scholar, who has produced a wonderfully readable and illuminating biography of one of the most intriguing men of this century... mak[ing] us understand not only the man, but also the times in which he lived. . . . [A] masterpiece. --NELSON DEMILLE The author presents much new material... [and] bases his book on a large number of archival and primary sources.... Underneath the layers of hero worship, the core of Seifers book is a serious piece of scholarship. --Ronald Kline, SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN Seifer has done a remarkable job going through all the Tesla manuscripts… ferret[ing] out hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles in which he traces out Teslas public image [and] offers a reasonable reconstruction of Teslas emotional world. . . . Seifer has significantly advanced our understanding of Tesla. --Bernard Carlson, author of Tesla: Inventor of the Electrical Age, for ISIS It is my opinion that Dr. Seifer leads the world as the most authoritative of all the Tesla researchers. --J.W. McGINNIS,President, International Tesla Society Far and away the best job among Tesla biographies. --Jeffrey D. Kooistra, INFINITE ENERGY Wizard is … utterly absorbing with chapters charting all stages of Teslas life.... Seifer treats his prodigious subject with sympathy and realism. --NEXUS Wizard... presents a much more accurate... picture of Tesla.... [It] is thorough, informative, entertaining and a valuable addition to electrotechnological history, past and future. --ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TIMES In modern times, Tesla may be enjoying a comeback thanks to books like Wizard. --THE NEW YORK TIMES Here is a deep and comprehensive biography...

-Titulo Original : Saving Sadie How A Dog That No One Wanted Inspired The World-Fabricante : Citadel-Descripcion Original: “An uplifting story with tremendous heart. I couldnt put it down.” -Helen Brown Joal Derse Dauer was donating blankets at a local no-kill shelter when an injured and despondent dog caught her eye. With three “fur babies” already at home, Joal wasn’t looking to adopt another dog. But there was something special about Sadie . . . With patience, hope, and plenty of love, Joal saw her canine companion grow in strength and joy. And before long, she discovered that sweet Sadie had transformed her life in ways she never could have imagined. Joyous and inspiring, Saving Sadie is a triumphant story about the power of unconditional love and second chances-for humans and animals alike. “A triumphant tale of second chances that shows how patience, hope, compassion and love can truly transform lives.” -Modern Dog “I fell in love with Sadie as you will, too.”-Fern Michaels “Saving Sadie will lift your spirit and open your heart. A must-read.”-Jodee Blanco “What a wonderful book-moving and inspirational, touching and heartwarming.” -Sue Pethick About the Author JOAL DERSE DAUER has had a lifelong passion for animals and has worked as a Transitional Organization Specialist for more than twenty-five years. In addition to Sadie, she is a “mom” to a Border collie mix named Sparky and two cats, Miss Kitty and Kit Kat. Saving Sadie is her first book. Together she and Sadie travel the country spreading their important messages about special needs acceptance, anti-bullying, and strengthening the laws and punishments regarding animal cruelty and abuse. ELIZABETH RIDLEY is the author of five novels and a two-time writing fellowship recipient. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Northwestern and a master’s degree in creative writing from The University of East Anglia in England. She is a proud “cat mom” to Claudius and Calpurnia. Learn more about Sadie at savingsadie ...

-Titulo Original : Lord High Executioner The Legendary Mafia Boss Albert Anastasia-Fabricante : Citadel-Descripcion Original: From acclaimed true-crime author Michael Benson and real-life Mafia Survivor Frank Dimatteo, the gripping account of the life and crimes of the most infamous mafia boss of all time: Albert Anastasia, the man whose name is synonymous with Murder, Inc., and whose actions helped create the American Mafia.The blood-soaked saga of the Murder, Inc. legend who helped create the modern American Mafia--one body at a time--featuring shocking eyewitness accounts...Umberto Albert Anastasia was born in Italy at the turn of the century. Five decades later, he would be gunned down in a barbershop in New York City. What happened in the years in between--and why every crime family had reason to want him dead--is one of the most brutal and fascinating stories in the history of American organized crime. This in-depth account of the man who became one of the most powerful and homicidal crime bosses of the twentieth century from Mafia insider Frank Dimatteo is the first full-length book to chronicle Anastasias bloody rise from fresh-off-the-boat immigrant to founder of the notorious killers club Murder, Inc.--featuring never-before-told accounts from those who feared him most...They called him The One Man Army. Mad Hatter. Lord High Executioner. Albert Anastasia came to America mean and became a prolific killer. His merciless assassination of Mafia godfather Vincent Mangano is recounted here in chilling first-hand detail. He set the record: the first man in the history of American justice to be charged with four separate murders--and walk free after each one. But in the end, he was the last obstacle in rival Mafia hoodlum Vito Genoveses dream of becoming the boss of bosses--and paid the ultimate price... About the Author Frank Dimatteo is a lifelong Brooklynite, Mafia survivor, and publisher of Mob Candy magazine. He is the author of the acclaimed memoir, The President Street Boys: Growing Up Mafia, as well as Mob Candys Brooklyn Gangsters and Manhattan Gangsters.Michael Benson is the author of more than sixty books, including the true crime titles Betrayal in Blood, Killer Twins, and Mommy Deadliest. He also wrote Whos Who in the JFK Assassination, and, most recently, The Devil at Genesee Junction. He regularly appears on ID: Investigation Discovery channel, including On the Case with Paula Zahn, and Deadly Sins. He is the recipient of the Academy of American Poets award...

-Titulo Original : Will You Love Me? The Rescue Dog That Rescued Me (foster Tails)-Fabricante : Citadel-Descripcion Original: The heartwarming true story of a greyhound named Bailey, the woman who rescued him, and the miraculous healing power of love . . . . One night, in the middle of a rainstorm, Barby Keel found an unexpected gift at the gates of her animal sanctuary: a poor little greyhound, shivering and wet, abandoned under the cover of darkness. Barby had never seen a dog in such pitiful condition. He was scarred with burn marks, and so malnourished that every rib showed through his patchy fur. Barby was determined to help this unfortunate abused animal-if he managed to survive the night . . . The dog-who she named Bailey-not only survived, he displayed a fighting spirit and loving nature that took Barby by surprise. She herself was facing health issues of her own, a personal battle which threatened the future of the entire sanctuary. But thanks to Bailey-and the powerful bond that humans and animals share-they found the strength to heal their bodies, hearts, and souls . . . together. Told with deep affection, honesty, and compassion, Will You Love Me? is an emotional and joyful story that reminds us that, in rescuing others, we rescue ourselves. About the Author Barby Keel has run an animal sanctuary in the countryside in Sussex for 54 years. At the age of 28 Barby bought four acres of land for £1400, built her own home brick by brick, and then dedicated her life to caring for the animals who were often dumped at her door...

-Titulo Original : Beat Autoimmune The 6 Keys To Reverse Your Condition And Reclaim Your Health-Fabricante : Citadel-Descripcion Original: Reverse your negative health trajectory and start the journey towards healing and resilient health with Palmer Kippola’s groundbreaking plan to erase the effects of autoimmune disease. “An empowering and actionable guidebook that simplifies the steps back to health. Highly recommended!” -Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hashimotos Protocol Palmer Kippola is on a mission to make autoimmune disease history. When she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at age 19, she began a journey toward healing that resulted in a complete reversal of her symptoms. Now, with the help of leading medical experts, including renowned specialists in immunology and longevity from UCLA and Stanford medical schools, as well as leading practitioners in the field of autoimmunity and functional medicine, Kippola wants to help you find freedom from disease too. This comprehensive book is the first to explore all six of the critical lifestyle factors that are the root causes of autoimmune conditions-and the sources of regaining health: * Discover the foods that can trigger disease as well as healthy solutions to fit your personal nutritional profile *Explore the impact of common, often-undiagnosed infections and ways to optimize your immunity naturally *Learn how gut health is the key to recovery *Gain insight on how hormone imbalances can disrupt healing and how to assess your hormone levels *Eliminate environmental toxins in your home and body, and learn how to live a detox lifestyle *Reduce stress and build resilience Drawing on her own inspiring return to resilient health, as well as the healing stories of a dozen medical doctors and practitioners, plus years of research with autoimmune experts, Palmer Kippola gives readers the tools to beat autoimmune disease-and the hope that relief and healing are possible. “An excellent resource for those who want to use an integrative and functional medicine approach to support their healing journey!” -Terry Wahls, MD, author of The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles Review Now is the time to take back your health! Autoimmune conditions are reversible, but you need to address root causes head on. Palmer Kippola used to have MS and now she’s on a mission to help anyone who is eager to reverse or prevent any autoimmune condition. Beat Autoimmune is an empowering and actionable guidebook that simplifies the steps back to health. Highly recommended! -Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hashimotos Protocol Palmer Kippola not only raises our awareness of the important mechanisms underlying the dramatic increase in autoimmune diseases worldwide, but in addition, Beat Autoimmune is wonderfully prescriptive, providing the reader with a powerful action plan to reverse and even prevent these issues. - David Perlmutter, MD, FACN and author, New York Times #1 bestseller, Grain Brain and Brain Maker “It’s time for a root cause revolution! Beat Autoimmune is a fantastic field guide for anyone seeking real solutions to this modern-day epidemic. Palmer Kippola simplifies the steps to health so you can beat autoimmune and thrive.” - Frank Lipman, MD and New York Times best-selling author of How to Be Well “An excellent resource for those who want to use an integrative and functional medicine approach to support their healing journey!” - Terry Wahls, MD, clinical professor of medicine, and author of The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine “ Beat Autoimmune serves up proven ways to address the root causes of autoimmune disorders. If you’re ready to reclaim your health, I highly recommend reading this book and following the steps that Palmer has laid out. It could transform your life.” -Dr. Josh Axe, DNM, DC, CNS, an...