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Book Synopsis“A deeply disturbing book—cool, ironical, and ferocious.” —Thomas Flanagan, author of The Year of the French For several weeks in the fall of 1977, Los Angeles was held hostage by fear as the body count of sexually violated, brutally murdered young women escalated. With increasing alarm, newspapers headlined the deeds of a serial killer they named the Hillside Strangler. More than a year later, the mysterious disappearance of two university students near Seattle led to the arrest of a security guard—the handsome, charming, fast-talking Kenny Bianchi—and the ghastly discovery that the strangler was not one man but two. Like Truman Capote in In Cold Blood and Norman Mailer in The Executioner’s Song, Darcy O’Brien weds the narrative skill of an award-winning novelist with the detailed observations of an experienced investigator to bring the story of Bianchi and his sadistic cousin, Angelo Buono, to the page. Based on hundreds of hours of recorded testimony from one of the longest and most controversial criminal court cases in American history, The Hillside Stranglers is a true crime tour de force.

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Book Synopsis“[A] gorgeously-written . . . brave and generous memoir” about growing up in a family with conflicting ideas about being Jewish and finding your own path (Dani Shapiro, New York Times–bestselling author of Inheritance). Though culturally Jewish, Elissa Altman was not raised religious. Her mother, an aspiring actor, didn’t feel the ancient teachings of the Talmud were relevant to modern life. Her father, the son of a cantor whose family died in the Holocaust, was the consummate rule breaker, caught between his spiritual hunger and his ongoing culinary affair with shellfish and spam—all things treyf, that which is unkosher and therefore forbidden. Altman’s youth was laced with contradiction and hope, betrayal and the yearning to belong. Synagogue on Saturday and Chinese pork ribs on Sunday. Bacon for breakfast before going to visit her orthodox grandparents. Longing for the religious traditions that grounded her friends’ lives, Altman attended Hebrew school, only to discover her own prohibited desire for other women. After her parents’ marriage fell apart, Altman found a haven at her grandmother’s house, cooking meals that made her feel whole again while embracing her homosexuality. Her story is a poignant, humorous and uplifting account of learning how to honor your past while becoming your most authentic self. “What makes Treyf so original is the author’s wry humor and her gimlet eye. . . . Her prose shines.” —The Wall Street Journal “A beautiful, brilliant memoir filled with striking images, unforgettable people, and vivid stories. . . . Wrought with such visceral love that the pages shimmer.” —Kate Christensen, author of Blue Plate Special “Gorgeous, singular, heartbreaking, haunting.” —Joanna Rakoff, author of My Salinger Year “Hard to put down.” —Booklist “Poignant and life-affirming.” —Kirkus Reviews

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Book Synopsis“[A] smart yet tender tale. . . . Sometimes heartbreaking, often hilarious . . . one of the finest food memoirs of recent years.” - The New York Times Book ReviewFor a woman raised by a weight-obsessed mother and a father who rebelled by sneaking his daughter out to lavish meals at such fine dining establishments as Le Pavillon and La Grenouille, food could be a fraught proposition. Not that this stopped Elissa Altman from pursuing a culinary career. Everything Elissa cooked was inspired by the French haute cuisine she once secretly enjoyed with her dad, from the rare game birds she served at extravagant dinner parties held in her tiny New York City apartment to the eight timbale molds she purchased from Dean & Deluca, just so she could make her food tall. All that elegance was called into question when Elissa fell in love with Susan, a small-town woman whose idea of fine dining was a rustic meal served on her best tag sale TV tray. Susan’s devotion to simple living astounded Elissa, even as it changed the way she thought about food--;and the family who taught her everything she understood about it--forever.Based on the James Beard Award–winning blog and filled with twenty-six delicious recipes, Poor Man’s Feast is one woman’s achingly honest, often uproarious journey to making peace with food and finding lasting love.Trade Review“A brave, generous story about family, food, and finding the way home.” - Molly Wizenberg, New York Times–bestselling author of A Homemade Life “Luminous writing.” - Publishers Weekly “Reminiscent of Elizabeth David, M. F. K. Fisher, A. J. Liebling . . . reflective of Laurie Colwin and her praise of simple, home-cooked, ‘real’ food.” - New York Journal of Books “A beautiful story.” - Deborah Madison, James Beard Award–winning author of Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone

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Book SynopsisAfrican American Psychology: From Africa to America, Fourth Edition provides comprehensive coverage of the field of African American psychology. Authors Faye Z. Belgrave and Kevin W. Allison skillfully convey the integration of African and American influences on the psychology of African Americans using a consistent theme throughout the text—the idea that understanding the psychology of African Americans is closely linked to understanding what is happening in the institutional systems in the United States. The Fourth Edition reflects notable advances and important developments in the field over the last several years, and includes evidence-based practices for improving the overall well-being of African American communities. New to the Fourth Edition Coverage of current issues affecting African Americans and causing changes in the social-political environment include the Black Lives Matter movement, racial trauma, and more. Content from blogs has been added to chapter-opening cover stories to reflect the more modern ways news and information are obtained. More coverage of literature and research on Blacks throughout the diaspora, especially in Africa, provide historical context and documents heterogeneity among African Americans in the United States. Expanded coverage of topics as a result of recent research includes LGBTQ individuals, African American fathers, colorism, intersectionality, electronic cigarettes, social media, and more. Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments About the Authors SECTION I. INTRODUCTION AND HISTORICAL FOUNDATION Chapter 1. Introduction to African American Psychology Introduction, Definitions, and Conceptual Frameworks Historical Perspective on the Psychological Study of African Americans Study of African Americans in American Psychology Self-Determination Status of African American Psychology Today Methodological and Research Issues Critical Analysis Summary Chapter 2. African-Centered Psychology Introduction to African-Centered Psychology and the Africentric Worldview African American Psychologists and African-Centered Psychology African Philosophy African-Centered Research With African Americans Methodological and Research Issues Empirically Based Programs in Africentric Psychology Critical Analysis Summary Chapter 3. Self-Attributes and Identity Introductions, Definitions, and Conceptual Framework Self-Concept Among African Americans Identity: Development and Change Models of Racial Identity Sexual Identity Acculturation, Racial Socialization, Gender Roles, and Masculinity Methodological and Research Issues Best Practices for Increasing Positive Racial and Ethnic Identity and Racial Socialization Critical Analysis Summary Chapter 4. Race and Racism Introduction, Definitions, and Historical Overview Types of Racism Consequences of Racism Coping With Racism Methodological and Research Issues Evidenced-Based and Promising Practices for Reducing Racism Critical Analysis Summary SECTION II. SOCIAL SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES Chapter 5. Kinship and Family Definitions and Historical Background on African American Families African American Family Structure What Does the African American Family Look Like? Strengths, Coping, and Parenting Patterns Methodological and Research Issues Evidenced-Based Practices for Strengthening African American Families Critical Analysis Summary Chapter 6. Education and Work Introduction and Overview Research on the Educational Experiences of African Americans Culture and Noncognitive Factors in Education Perspectives on Work, Career, Vocations, and Employment Methodological and Research Issues Evidence-Based Practices for Improving Educational Outcomes Critical Analysis Summary Chapter 7. Neighborhoods and Communities Introduction and Overview Demographic and Historical Perspectives on the African American Community Theoretical Perspectives on Communities Research on African American Communities Methodological and Research Issues Empirically Supported Practices and Policy for Community and Neighborhood Improvement Critical Analysis Summary SECTION III. INDIVIDUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PROCESSES Chapter 8. Interpersonal and Close Relationships Introduction, Definitions, and Historical Perspectives Friendships and Peer Relationships Romantic Relationships Interpersonal Attraction Interracial Attitudes, Friendships, and Relationships Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Relationships Methodological and Research Issues Best Practices for Improving Relationships Critical Analysis Summary Chapter 9. Cognition, Learning, and Language Introduction, Definitions, and Historical Framework Cognitive Styles Learning Styles Language Methodological and Research Issues Promising Practices for Increasing Cognitive and Language Skills Critical Analysis Summary Chapter 10. Religion and Spirituality Introduction, Definitions, and Background Historical Influences Contemporary African American Churches The Black MegaChurch Spirituality, Religion, and Well-Being Contemporary Topics Methodological and Research Issues Empirically Based Practices Using Religion and Spirituality Critical Analysis Summary Chapter 11. Life Span Development Introduction and Definitions Demographics Theoretical Perspectives on the Development of African Americans Research on the Development of African Americans Methodological and Research Issues Best Practices and Promising Interventions for Improving Developmental Outcomes Critical Analysis Summary SECTION IV. ADJUSTMENT AND ADAPTATION Chapter 12. Health, Illness, and Disability Introduction, Definitions, and Background Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Health Care Utilization Models of Health and Illness Behaviors Cultural Models of Health and Illness Selected Health and Illness Conditions Among African Americans Methodological and Research Issues Empirically Supported Practices for Reducing Morbidity and Mortality Critical Analysis Summary Chapter 13. Psychosocial Adaptation and Mental Health Introduction and Definitions Theoretical Perspectives on Psychological Adaptation and Dysfunction Among African Americans Data on Mental Health of African Americans Research on the Role of Culture, Identity, and Discrimination in Well-Being Methodological and Research Issues Promising and Evidence-Based Practices for Improving Mental Health Outcomes Critical Analysis Summary Chapter 14. Drug Use and Abuse Introductions, Definitions, and Historical Perspectives Current Drug Use Among African Americans Diversity in Substance Use and Abuse Among Blacks Causes and Consequences of Drug Use Methodological and Research Issues Best Practices for Preventing and Treating Drug Use Critical Analysis Summary Chapter 15. Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior Introduction Prosocial Behavior Antisocial Behavior Methodological and Research Issues Best Practices for Increasing Prosocial Behavior and Decreasing Antisocial Behavior Critical Analysis Summary References Author Index Subject Index

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Book Synopsis“An engaging, beautifully synthesized page-turner” (Slate). The #1 New York Times bestseller and Time #1 Nonfiction Book of the Year: Hillary Rodham Clinton’s most personal memoir yet, about the 2016 presidential election.In this “candid and blackly funny” (The New York Times) memoir, Hillary Rodham Clinton reveals what she was thinking and feeling during one of the most controversial and unpredictable presidential elections in history. She takes us inside the intense personal experience of becoming the first woman nominated for president by a major party in an election marked by rage, sexism, exhilarating highs and infuriating lows, stranger-than-fiction twists, Russian interference, and an opponent who broke all the rules. “At her most emotionally raw” (People), Hillary describes what it was like to run against Donald Trump, the mistakes she made, how she has coped with a shocking and devastating loss, and how she found the strength to pick herself back up afterward. She tells readers what it took to get back on her feet—the rituals, relationships, and reading that got her through, and what the experience has taught her about life. In this “feminist manifesto” (The New York Times), she speaks to the challenges of being a strong woman in the public eye, the criticism over her voice, age, and appearance, and the double standard confronting women in politics. Offering a “bracing... guide to our political arena” (The Washington Post), What Happened lays out how the 2016 election was marked by an unprecedented assault on our democracy by a foreign adversary. By analyzing the evidence and connecting the dots, Hillary shows just how dangerous the forces are that shaped the outcome, and why Americans need to understand them to protect our values and our democracy in the future. The election of 2016 was unprecedented and historic. What Happened is the story of that campaign, now with a new epilogue showing how Hillary grappled with many of her worst fears coming true in the Trump Era, while finding new hope in a surge of civic activism, women running for office, and young people marching in the streets.Trade Review“What Happened is not one book, but many. It is a candid and blackly funny account of her mood in the direct aftermath of losing to Donald J. Trump. It is a post-mortem, in which she is both coroner and corpse. It is a feminist manifesto. It is a score-settling jubilee…. It is worth reading.” —The New York Times“What Happened is a raw and bracing book, a guide to our political arena.” —The Washington Post“The writing in What Happened is engaging — Clinton is charming and even funny at times, without trying to paint herself in too flattering of a light…. Ultimately, the book might be a historical artifact most of all — the chronicling of what, exactly, it was like to run for president as the first woman major-party candidate (and, yes, a Clinton as well). Plenty may disagree with Clinton’s opinions on what went wrong for her, but her story will still be an important part of that history when America looks back on the melee that was the 2016 election.” —NPR“An engaging, beautifully synthesized page-turner.” —Slate“Here is Clinton at her most emotionally raw.... While What Happened records the perspective of a pioneer who beat an unprecedented path that stopped just shy of the White House, it also covers territory that many women will recognize.... She demonstrates that she can mine her situation for humor.” —People“What Happened is not a standard work of this genre. It’s interesting; it’s worth reading; and it sets out questions that the press, in particular, has not done enough to face.” —The Atlantic“Engaging... witty, and useful.” —The New York Review of Books“A disturbing autopsy on the state of America today. What Happened is an urgent plea directed not only to those concerned about America’s capacity to survive, but also to all who are anxious about protecting America’s international contributions to human health.” —The Lancet“This is an important book, and anyone who’s worried by what happened last November 8 should pick it up.” —Entertainment Weekly“Contains... insights into Ms. Clinton’s personality, character, and values, and the challenges confronting women in politics.” —Pittsburgh Post-Gazette“The most useful way to read What Happened is as one last instance of Clinton doing what she calls her civic duty.” —Los Angeles Times

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Book SynopsisW.E.B. Du Bois spent many decades fighting to ensure that African Americans could claim their place as full citizens and thereby fulfill the deeply compromised ideals of American democracy. Yet he died in Africa, having apparently given up on the United States. In this tour-de-force, Elvira Basevich examines this paradox by tracing the development of his life and thought and the relevance of his legacy to our troubled age. She adroitly analyses the main concepts that inform Du Bois’s critique of American democracy, such as the color line and double consciousness, before examining how these concepts might inform our understanding of contemporary struggles, from Black Lives Matter to the campaign for reparations for slavery. She stresses the continuity in Du Bois’s thought, from his early writings to his later embrace of self-segregation and Pan-Africanism, while not shying away from assessing the challenging implications of his later work. This wonderful book vindicates the power of Du Bois’s thought to help transform a stubbornly unjust world. It is essential reading for racial justice activists as well as students of African American philosophy and political thought.Trade Review�With the breadth of a biographer, the depth of a philosopher, and the vision of a poet, Elvira Basevich gives us a compelling elucidation of W.E.B. Du Bois� radical liberalism. This is essential reading for understanding why Du Bois still matters!�Melvin Rogers, Brown University �In a direct and accessible prose, linking philosophical abstraction with grassroots activism, Elvira Basevich brings us a Du Bois by no means merely a figure of historical importance but very much a thinker relevant for the social justice struggles of today.�Charles Mills, City University of New York

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Book SynopsisW.E.B. Du Bois spent many decades fighting to ensure that African Americans could claim their place as full citizens and thereby fulfill the deeply compromised ideals of American democracy. Yet he died in Africa, having apparently given up on the United States. In this tour-de-force, Elvira Basevich examines this paradox by tracing the development of his life and thought and the relevance of his legacy to our troubled age. She adroitly analyses the main concepts that inform Du Bois’s critique of American democracy, such as the color line and double consciousness, before examining how these concepts might inform our understanding of contemporary struggles, from Black Lives Matter to the campaign for reparations for slavery. She stresses the continuity in Du Bois’s thought, from his early writings to his later embrace of self-segregation and Pan-Africanism, while not shying away from assessing the challenging implications of his later work. This wonderful book vindicates the power of Du Bois’s thought to help transform a stubbornly unjust world. It is essential reading for racial justice activists as well as students of African American philosophy and political thought.Trade Review�With the breadth of a biographer, the depth of a philosopher, and the vision of a poet, Elvira Basevich gives us a compelling elucidation of W.E.B. Du Bois� radical liberalism. This is essential reading for understanding why Du Bois still matters!�Melvin Rogers, Brown University �In a direct and accessible prose, linking philosophical abstraction with grassroots activism, Elvira Basevich brings us a Du Bois by no means merely a figure of historical importance but very much a thinker relevant for the social justice struggles of today.�Charles Mills, City University of New York

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Book SynopsisWho was Martha Bernays, the Hamburg-born woman who, after a long and turbulent engagement and against the opposition of her mother, married the Viennese doctor Sigmund Freud and lived at his side for more than fifty years as wife and mother of six? How did she feel, coming from a traditional Jewish family but living in a household with no religious background? How did she cope with the challenge of being married to the man whose work revolutionized our ways of thinking about human sexuality? In this, the first biography of Martha Freud, Katja Behling portrays this remarkable woman, whose loyalty and steadfastness contributed in no small measure to the extraordinary success of psychoanalysis as it went from strength to strength and spread from Vienna to the four corners of the earth. Trade Review"A remarkable story."—Prospect "Behling evokes a Martha who is a far more substantial woman that the 'adored sweetheart in youth' and 'beloved wife in maturity' Freud apostrophized. This book stands alone or as worthy companion to any biography of Freud."—Lisa Appignanesi "Finally a long overdue biography of Martha Freud gives us an authentic picture of the family life of her husband, Sigmund Freud. Speculations about Freud's personal life which range from the trivial to the salacious will need to shop short on the frontier of this excellent portrait of a highly ethical and decent human being and the hard work and the love it takes to establish and transmit these qualities. Martha Freud constructed a network of child- and husband-care and social concern whose inspiration and independence prohibits dismissive attitudes towards the traditional stereotype of the good hausfrau under which she has laboured. Behling's book gives us a picture of a particular woman which makes us rethink our general categories."—Juliet Mitchell, University of CambridgeTable of ContentsForeword by Anton W. Freud Preface HAMBURG A Hamburg Childhood The Move to Vienna Isaac Bernays, Martha’s Grandfather Berman Bernays, Martha’s Father Emmeline Bernays, Martha’s Mother The Lovely Martha Cupid’s Arrow Wandsbek The Cocaine Episode: an Opportunity Missed Paris Eli Bernays, Martha’s Brother Till Death Us Do Part VIENNA Berggasse 19 Minna Bernays, Martha’s Sister Sigmund and Martha Freud Travel Berlin Friends Martha as a Mother The Freud Family Martha’s Children Later Years: She was ‘Normal' Illnesses LONDON Emigration Refuge in Hampstead The Death of Her Husband The Second World War The Final Years Martha’s Death Martha and Her Influence on Psychoanalysis Martha Freud, an Epilogue APPENDIX Chronological Table Bibliography Notes Illustrations Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisThis book will become the standard work on the life and thought of Émile Durkheim, one of the great founding fathers of sociology. Durkheim remains one of the most widely read thinkers in the social sciences and every student of sociology, anthropology and related subjects must study his now-classic books. He brought about a revolution in the social sciences: the defence of the autonomy of sociology as a science, the systematic elaboration of rules and methods for studying the social, the condemnation of racial theories, the critique of Eurocentrism and the rehabilitation of the humanity of 'the primitive'. He defended the dignity of the individual, the freedom of the press, democratic institutions and the essential liberal values of tolerance and pluralism. At the same time he was critical of laisser-faire economics and he defended the values of solidarity and community life. In many ways, Durkheim's rich intellectual heritage has become part of the self-understanding of our time. Despite his enormous influence, the last major biography of Durkheim appeared more than 30 years ago. Since then, the opening up of archives and the discovery of manuscripts, correspondence with friends and close collaborators, administrative reports and notes taken by students have all provided a wealth of new material about his life and work. Meticulously documented, Marcel Fournier’s new biography sheds fresh light on Durkheim’s personality and character, his relationship with Judaism, his family life, his relations with friends and collaborators, his political and administrative responsibilities and his political views. This book will be indispensable to students and scholars throughout the social sciences and will appeal to a wide readership interested in knowing more about the life and work of one of the most original and influential thinkers of the twentieth century.Trade ReviewWinner of the 2014 ASA 'History of Sociology Distinguished Scholarly Publication Award "Fournier's remarkable work of scholarship is a fitting tribute to a man who was an innovative and influential thinker, and who dedicated his entire career to advancing the cause of sociology."The Irish Times"Definitive … I doubt that we are likely to see another appraisal of Durkheim's life as systematic as Marcel Fournier's very soon. He has given the great man a decent burial."Literary Review"A monument of painstaking scholarship. It draws on a rich cache of newly available documents and will be an indispensable source for the foreseeable future."Times Literary Supplement"Durkheim comes alive; for that we owe Fournier a debt of gratitude: Essential"Choice"This beautifully translated book provides a rich, exhaustive, and exhausting account of Durkheim as one of the central founders of sociology, and of the era of French intellectual and social history in which he lived."Church Times"Fournier is the greatest living scholar of French sociology. With this work, he gives us a new Durkheim, a man broiled in the political controversies of his time, an academic patriarch who laid the foundations for a more cultural sociology."Jeffrey C. Alexander, Yale University"Marcel Fournier has provided a comprehensive intellectual biography of a key founder of modern sociology: Émile Durkheim. It is an invaluable complement to Steven Lukes’s earlier Émile Durkheim in that it provides in meticulous detail newly available contextual data, particularly of the last period in Durkheim’s life, such as his concern over the fate of Jewish Russian immigrants and the role of the modern university."Edward A. Tiryakian, Professor Emeritus, Duke University"Marcel Fournier sets a new standard for depth of scholarship and vividness of exposition in recovering the life of the founder of sociology. It ranks with the very small number of great intellectual biographies of those who laid down the tracks of modern social thought."Randall Collins, University of Pennsylvania "Undoubtedly Émile Durkheim, A Biography takes our understanding of the French master to another level."Sam Pryke, University of WolverhamptonTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION Myths and Received Ideas Some Enigmas: New Documents The Life and Work of Durkheim Durkheim, Mauss & Co The Specific Intellectual Fin de siècle Melancholy: A World Changes ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PART ONE: THE YOUNG DURKHEIM 1. A Jewish Education Respect for the Law and Devotion to the Book Embroidery: Extra Income A Humiliating Defeat Education: A Weapon 2. Ecole Normale Supérieure The Metaphysician: A Formidable Dialectician With the Republicans Against Dilettantism Towards Rationalism The Agrégation: A Very Difficult Ordeal 3. 'Schopen' at the Lycée Professeur de lycée The Passion for Knowledge The Fashion for Pessimism The Faculties of the Soul. Conscious/Unconscious On Methodology Egoism/Altruism: Society Man is a Sociable Animal And God É The Noble Sadness of Research The Revue philosophique: Towards Sociology 'Something is not Right' A Research Programme 4. Travels in Germany Anthropology and the 'New Psychology' 'We Have A Lot to Learn from Germany' Towards a Positive Science of Ethics Individual or State? Back to the Lycée PART TWO: THE FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIOLOGY 5. The Bordeaux Years: Pedagogy and the Social Sciences 'A Large and Happy City' Pedagogy and the Social Sciences A Good Marriage 'What Has to be Done Has to be Done' New Colleagues Alfred Espinas: 'The First to be Drawn to Sociology' The Bordeaux School Classes and Lectures First Course on the Social Sciences Pedagogy: A Practical Theory Religion: A Sociological Phenomenon Forms of Sociability: The Family Marriage and Inheritance 'Happiness is Such a Relative Thing' The Critique of Economics Long Live The (French) Revolution A Young German Author: Ferdinand Tönnies Jean-Jacques Rousseau: Sociologist A Nephew's Education 6. Individual and Society: The Social Bond. The Doctoral Thesis Montesquieu and Political Science The Division of Labour? Crime and Punishment. Types of Solidarity 'Long Live Cooperation, Make Room for Individual Disagreements!' The Struggle for Survival Anomie A Celebration of Work The Utopia of a World Society The Soutenance A Few Misunderstandings A Message to Socialists 'Be Clear and United' Controversy 7. An Object, A Method and Some Rules A Position in Paris? The 'Espinas Affair' Sociology and Psychology An Observer in Paris René Worms: A Tireless Organizer Allies Amongst The Philosophers? Célestin Bouglé and the Younger Generation Some Good Reasons for Writing 'The Method' The Normal and the Pathological The Explanation for the Social Lies in Society For or Against? 8 1895: The Revelation 'The Year of Ethics' New Courses Reforming the Teaching of Philosophy A Discovery: The Vital Role of Religion The 'Religious Sciences' Section: Sylvain Lévy Marriage or Cohabitation? Crime and Mental Health The International Exhibition of 1895: Popularizing Sociology A History of Socialism Sociology and Democracy: Andler Versus Durkheim A Moral Crisis? PART THREE: A JOURNAL AND A TEAM 9 Converts: From Suicide to L'Année sociologique The Nephew's 'Personal Work' In Praise of Taine Suicide, or 'Rationalist Empiricism' Alcoholism and Heredity. The Critique of Racism Imitation The Taste for Free Enquiry and The Taste for Learning In Praise of Marriage and Large Families The Beneficial Effects of Revolutions and Wars The Altruism of Lower Societies The Dangers of Divorce A World of Emotions The Case for Decentralization 'Slashing at Water' 10 L'Année sociologique: Birth of a Team A Crop of Journals Plans for a Journal: Negotiations Making Converts 'Let Us Set to Work with a Good Heart' A Moment of Discouragement 'We Will Do Better Another Time' Publication Methodical Work A New Research Programme Differences of Opinion Why Simmel? Incest and the Separation of the Sexes 'A Good Piece of Work Botched' 11 The Dreyfus Affair and the Defence of Human Rights 'A Terrible Storm' The Intellectuals Mobilize The Stapfer Affair: 'The Sickening Spectacle of So Much Cowardice' In Defence of Individualism Individual Representations and Collective Representations The Republic versus the Army 12 A Failure? The Essay on Sacrifice A Working Holiday A Specialist Journal Religious Sociology Takes Priority: The Study of the Sacred A Failure? Bouglé on Equality The Next Volume of L'Année sociologique Ratzel, Richard and Steinmetz: Three Articles A Discovery: Spencer and Gillen Elections to the Collège de France: Gabriel Tarde or Henri Bergson? 13 A Word: Solidarity Paris 1900: A New Consciousness Great Scientific Events Cooperation, Solidarity and Social Education The Social Role of Universities. People's Universities Sociology: 'An Essentially French Science' 'Ardent Proselytism' Notes Critiques Ð Sciences Sociales Liberalism in Crisis? In Search of a Third Way The Sickness and the Remedy: A Greater Role for Professional Groups 14 L'Année in Crisis L'Année and Notes Critiques: A Planned Merger 'We Go On' The Role of Sociology in Secondary Education A 'Provisional' Method The Année, Volume IV Birth of the Prison Bibliographical Work: A New Crisis A Death Foretold: Mélanie Durkheim The Inner Sanctum: Henri Hubert and Marcel Mauss at the Ecole pratique 'A Huge Amount of Work' From the Aruntas to the Price of Coal 'Scholarly Cooperation', Or What Speaking Durkheim's Language Means PART FOUR: PARIS AND THE SORBONNE 15 At the Sorbonne 'At a Standstill' 'An Outstanding Candidate' A Painful Change The New Sorbonne A Successor in Bordeaux The Inaugural Lecture A Great Success Academic Work is Serious Work 16 Le Grand Manitou and the Totem-Taboo Clan The Debate with Gabriel Tarde: Sociology and Social Sceince A Great Debate: Historical Method and Social Science 'Adorons le Totem, le Grand Manitou' A New Research Programme: Categories of Thought The Division of Labour in Society, Revised and Updated Disagreements? 17 The Next Generation 'Morality is on the Agenda' Lévy-Bruhl on Morality and the Science of Morals The Lectures on Moral Education A Role for Magic An Essential Tool The Dreyfus Affair: 'A Strict Duty to Participate in Public Life' L'Humanité: A Waste of Time? Holidays at Last! A New Post? A New Generation: Georges Bourgin, Maurice Halbwachs, Robert Hertz, and the Others From Matrimonial Organization and the Butchery Trade 18 The Evolution of Educational Thought, or Triadic Culture Knowing and Understanding our Educational Museum The Reformist and the Scholar: A New Faith Turning to History, Or The Quest for Origins A Theory of Change The 'Essential Characteristics' of the Education System The Three Great Ages of Education Towards a New Curriculum: Studying Man and Studying Nature Cartesianism, Or The National Temperament 19 Church, State and Fatherland The Separation of Church and State Morality Without God: Rebelling Against Tradition Patriotism or Internationalism? The Critique of Marxism The Question of Divorce Worries and Annoyance A Generation Goes Badly Astray: Bouglé Stands for Election; Mauss Goes to Russia L'Année sociologique Vol IX: 'The Life of Collectivities Is Not As Simple as That of Birds' PART FIVE: MORALITY AND RELIGION 20 A Tenth Anniversary Enemies and Competitors Durkheim's Collaborators Teaching and Juries: Facts! Disciplinary Conflicts Another Crisis at the Année. Magic, Death and Castes A New Balance An Exclusion Foretold 'I Certainly Owe a Great Deal to the Germans' Durkheim at 50: The Légion d'honneur and a Banquet 21 'Change the World' A Durkheimian Stance: The Cahiers du socialiste Pacifism and Patriotism 'We Are All Society's Civil Servants' Divorce. The Woman Question The Origins of Religion The End of Religion? Mauss's La Prière? A Chair at the Collège de France? Emile, Or The Sense of the Real Change the World 22 Regent of the Sorbonne 'A Time for Specific Knowledge and Accurate Methods' Generational Conflict; Les Jeunes Gens d'aujourd'hui Regent of the Sorbonne? Moving House. Commitments on All Sides The New-Style Année Ideals and Collective Effervescence The Methodical Socialization of the Next Generation Pedagogy: A Practical Theory 23 The Origins of Religious Life The 'Totemist School' Freud on Totem and Taboo Totemism as Elementary Religion 'A Sort of Electricity' A Sociological Theory of Knowledge The End of Religion? 'The New Sorbonne's Theology'. Some Strong Objections The Foreign Reception 24. A Lecture-Course, The Last Année and the End of an Era. Pragmatism. One Last Année A Bust and Promotion. Official Recognition The Fashion for Pragmatism Pragmatism and Sociology Bergsonism Versus Sociology. 'Creative Synthesis' Religion and Free Thought 'I Am A Grandfather' PART SIX: THE GREAT WAR 25 Unjustified Aggression Unjustified Aggression The University in a Difficult Position A Response to the 'Manifesto of German Intellectuals' Attracting Foreign Students The Monster Or L'Allemagne au-dessur de Tout A Letter to Americans Defending French Science The (Russian) Jewish Question 26 'Thinking of the Same Thing Day and Night 'Dreadful News' André's Campaign Or, Self-Abnegation Lettres aux Français The Insult The Last Article: 'Tomorrow's Politics' 'The Moral Greatness of France' Academic Propaganda in America 'A Last Burst of Energy and A Last Response to the Call of Duty': 'Introduction to Ethics' 'Better Die Than Live Like This' 'In Memoriam' 27 Epilogue Signs of the Times Bibliography Selected Works by Emile Durkheim Other Works Consulted

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Book SynopsisFor many, the Kray twins are legends but for Chris Lambrianou they were something else entirely . . . As a young East End tearaway, Chris turned to crime to escape the grinding poverty of his life. Armed robbery, safe blowing, fraud, even attempted murder - the big brash Cockney did the lot. Then, when he became too successful, the Krays decided they wanted a slice of his action. Pulled into their orbit, Chris was unimpressed by a crime empire built on fear, and alarmed to realise his brother Tony had become a paid up member of their firm. Then Chris was lured to the party that ended in the murder of Jack the Hat McVitie. Wanting to protect Tony, Chris helped dispose of the body. He was arrested along with the Krays and their firm, and after a sensational trial he was jailed for life in 1969.In this searing autobiography, he also describes what it's like to face life as a category A prisoner, the beatings and harsh regime, the friendship he found with other prisoners like Charlie Richardson and Bruce Reynolds. Still, in deep despair after years inside, he tried to kill himself but ultimately found the strength not just to survive but to change his life forever . . .Trade ReviewIt is the honesty with with Lambrianou relates his life story that makes this book so enjoyable . . . [he] succeeds in creating a great sense of atmosphere. He also offers valuable historical insights . . . fascinating * Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisA Sunday Times Book of the Year'Passionate and courageous, insightful and humane, funny and moving, this is a wonderful book' David Nicholls, author of One DayShortlisted for the Portico PrizeGraham Caveney was born in 1964 in Accrington: a town in the north of England, formerly known for its cotton mills, now mainly for its football team. Armed with his generic Northern accent and a record collection including the likes of the Buzzcocks and Joy Division, Caveney spent a portion of his youth pretending he was from Manchester. That is, until confronted by someone from Manchester (or anyone who had been to Manchester or anyone who knew anything at all about Manchester) at which point he would give up and admit the truth. In The Boy with the Perpetual Nervousness, Caveney describes growing up as a member of the 'Respectable Working Class'. From aspiring altar boy to Kafka-quoting adolescent, his is the story of a teenage boy's obsession with music, a love affair with books, and how he eventually used them to plot his way out of his home town. But this is also a story of abuse.For his parents, education was a golden ticket: a way for their son to go to university, to do better than they did, but for Graham, this awakening came with a very significant condition attached. For years Graham's headteacher, a Catholic priest, was his greatest mentor, but he was also his abuser. As an adult, Graham Caveney is still struggling to understand what happened to him, and he writes about the experience - all of it - and its painful aftermath with a raw, unflinching honesty. By turns, angry, despairing, insightful, always acutely written and often shockingly funny, The Boy with the Perpetual Nervousness is an astonishing memoir, startling in its originality.Trade ReviewPassionate and courageous, insightful and humane, funny and moving, this is a wonderful book. -- David Nicholls, author of One DayWhat Caveney achieves in this powerful, distinctive memoir is the positioning of his repeated sexual abuse into the landscape of an early Eighties adolescence . . . By turns honest, angry, funny, thoughtful, acerbic and desperately sad . . . Caveney impressively resists reaching easy conclusions . . . The book is percussive with black gags, as Caveney attacks the contradictions of his teenage years. -- Richard Beard * The Times *Caveney . . . writes with such robust, defiant attack that he never leaves the reader feeling like a prurient spy. His anger is blistering, any comedy not so much black as bile green . . . Caveney tells the story of his life brilliantly, but still you wish there was another one he could have written. * Sunday Times *[The Boy with the Perpetual Nervousness] is often bleakly funny and, alongside its troubling main theme, tells a more tender story of adolescent male friendship, unspoken parental love and music’s redemptive power . . . [Caveney’s] voice on the page is humane, big-hearted and without self-pity . . . it demands to be read. * Guardian *I turned down page after page filled with lines I wanted to quote . . . My copy of the book became a dog-eared mess. I was moved to tears countless times, and I laughed the same number of times . . . Ultimately, I felt grateful to him. For sharing his struggle, for being honest and insightful and great, and making me laugh. I admired him most of all for surviving, and for telling it so beautifully . . . Caveney’s memoir took me bravely through the entrance to hell so I could better understand the experience of being human and being hurt. -- Sofie Laguna, author of Miles Franklin-award-winning The Eye of the Sheep * The Australian *A defiant, important memoir . . . Graham Caveney recounts with great courage and candour how, in the 1970s, as the clever, awkward, nerdy, only child of devoutly Catholic working-class parents in Accrington, Lancashire, he was groomed by a priest at his local grammar school in Blackburn, and then sexually abused by him. [A] well-structured, rounded memoir. * Observer *The Boy with the Perpetual Nervousness is a fascinating book, a hilarious book and a horrifying one. On the surface it is a vivid, funny memoir of growing up in 1970s Lancashire; a wry treatise on the British class system; a hymn to traditions, rituals, ways of life and habits of thought which are already sliding into oblivion. At its core, however, lies something darker, much harder to talk about, and profoundly disturbing. It's a book which blew me away and shook me to the core. -- Jonathan CoeThe Boy with the Perpetual Nervousness is about the dark ironies of growing up working class and Catholic in a small industrial town. It is an incredibly powerful book about addiction (to alcohol), music, politics and books and the long road to recovery. -- Julie Hesmondhalgh * Observer *While the story of abuse drives the memoir, Caveney’s interests extend far beyond it. The book is also a study of memory – its individuality, its disjointed impressionistic quality . . . and its intractable hold on emotion, identity and even our physiological responses. Caveney shows how books, films and music shape our memories . . . The Boy with the Perpetual Nervousness clearly and distinctly voices the terrible loss of a childhood. * TLS *Devastating and wonderful. A story that is at times almost unbearable to read except that, in the telling, the story - and the man telling it - somehow, impossibly, become beautiful and whole. Like John Healy’s The Grass Arena, Graham Caveney’s book is an instant classic. -- Howard CunnellFascinating – an honest and funny book about a clever kid growing up in the North and the long ranging effects of trauma. -- Cathy RentzenbrinkExtraordinary . . . brilliantly detailed, vivid and frequently very funny . . . A remarkable feat. -- Editor's Choice * The Bookseller *A thoughtful tale about music, class, religion and sexual abuse in 1970s and 1980s Accrington . . . Gripping. * Manchester Evening News *

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Book SynopsisAward-Winner in the “Multicultural Non-Fiction” category of the 2017 International Book AwardsSilver Award winner for True Crime for the Independent Publisher Book Awards2022 William Randolph Hearst Awardee for Outstanding Service in Professional Journalism from the Hearst Journalism Awards Program *** Forty years after the Patty Hearst “trial of the century,” people still don’t know the true story of the events.Revolution’s End fully explains the most famous kidnapping in US history, detailing Patty Hearst’s relationship with Donald DeFreeze, known as Cinque, head of the Symbionese Liberation Army. Not only did the heiress have a sexual relationship with DeFreeze while he was imprisoned; she didn’t know he was an informant and a victim of prison behavior modification. Neither Hearst nor the white radicals who followed DeFreeze realized that he was molded by a CIA officer and allowed to escape, thanks to collusion with the California Department of Corrections. DeFreeze’s secret mission: infiltrate and discredit Bay Area anti-war radicals and the Black Panther Party, the nexus of seventies activism. When the murder of the first black Oakland schools superintendent failed to create an insurrection, DeFreeze was alienated from his controllers and decided to become a revolutionary, since his life was in jeopardy.Revolution’s End finally elucidates the complex relationship of Hearst and DeFreeze and proves that one of the largest shootouts in US history, which killed six members of the SLA in South Central Los Angeles, ended when the LAPD set fire to the house and incinerated those six radicals on live television, nationwide, as a warning to American leftists.Trade Review“Revolution’s End serves as a carefully documented, shockingly significant missing link of American history.”—Paul Krassner, AlterNet“Revolution’s End is a stunning and chilling expose of one of the most bizarre political chapters in my lifetime—the rise of the Symbionese Liberation Army and the kidnapping of bad-girl heiress Patty Hearst. Brad Schreiber presents a compelling new case that the SLA was a creation of the police state to infiltrate, subvert, and destroy the growing radical movements of the period.”—David Talbot, founder of Salon.com and bestselling author of Season of the Witch and The Devil's Chessboard“Revolution’s End is a gripping read—a persuasive, well-researched and detailed interpretation of what is known about the SLA kidnapping of Patty Hearst.”—Peter Dale Scott, author of The American Deep State: Wall Street, Big Oil, and the Attack on U.S. Democracy“This book careens to its bloody ending with all of the inevitability of a train wreck. Schreiber won't let us take our eyes off it. He ignites the past in chilling detail and at the same time shines an uncanny and unsettling light on who we are today.”—T. Jefferson Parker, three-time winner of the Mystery Writers of America’s Edgar Award“‘The Symbionese Liberation Army’ was a counter-revolutionary front, carefully created...to infiltrate and discredit the authentic leftist movements then alive and well in California. Such is the unhappy, fascinating truth Brad Schreiber tells in Revolution’s End—a careful book, and one as necessary as it is disturbing, not just for all it teaches us about what really happened with the SLA in California, over forty years ago, but also—and especially—for what it teaches us about America today, and all the world, post-9/11.”—Mark Crispin Miller, professor of media studies, New York University and author of Loser Take All: Election Fraud and the Subversion of Democracy, 2000–2008“Really incredible... It’s a fascinating book you’ve written. I think it’s important that we study these moments in recent history so that we can have a better view on what’s happening in today’s world.”—Tyrel Ventura, Watching the Hawks, RT America Television“The book comes across as a solidly researched, well-documented history.... It does make an interesting addition to the literature on the Hearst kidnapping, radical groups in the 1970s and the hidden corners of American history.”—David Pitt, Booklist“Even more fascinating than the publicly known story of the SLA, Schreiber’s text takes an extendedand serious look at a possible deep narrative regarding the genesis of the SLA...Even more so, though, is the detailed and convincing examination he provides the reader of how police agencies can and do work to destroy the political enemies of the corporate state.”—Ron Jacobs, Counterpunch“Revolution’s End is a careful examination of the relationships among various government intelligence, police and prison agencies that colluded to create a synthetic terror group called the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA)… Schreiber’s exposure of government involvement in the creation of the SLA is nothing short of explosive… a remarkable book.”—Kara Dellacoppa, Dissident Voice “With poise . . . Schreiber connects activities in the LAPD, FBI, and CIA to prisoner programs within the California Department of Corrections, leading to then-Governor Ronald Reagan’s cabinet . . . this is fruitful territory.” —M.W. Lipschultz, Los Angeles Review of BooksMulticultural Non-Fiction * Prize *“Revolution’s End serves as a carefully documented, shockingly significant missing link of American history.”—Paul Krassner, AlterNet“Revolution’s End is a stunning and chilling expose of one of the most bizarre political chapters in my lifetime—the rise of the Symbionese Liberation Army and the kidnapping of bad-girl heiress Patty Hearst. Brad Schreiber presents a compelling new case that the SLA was a creation of the police state to infiltrate, subvert, and destroy the growing radical movements of the period.”—David Talbot, founder of Salon.com and bestselling author of Season of the Witch and The Devil's Chessboard“Revolution’s End is a gripping read—a persuasive, well-researched and detailed interpretation of what is known about the SLA kidnapping of Patty Hearst.”—Peter Dale Scott, author of The American Deep State: Wall Street, Big Oil, and the Attack on U.S. Democracy“This book careens to its bloody ending with all of the inevitability of a train wreck. Schreiber won't let us take our eyes off it. He ignites the past in chilling detail and at the same time shines an uncanny and unsettling light on who we are today.”—T. Jefferson Parker, three-time winner of the Mystery Writers of America’s Edgar Award“‘The Symbionese Liberation Army’ was a counter-revolutionary front, carefully created...to infiltrate and discredit the authentic leftist movements then alive and well in California. Such is the unhappy, fascinating truth Brad Schreiber tells in Revolution’s End—a careful book, and one as necessary as it is disturbing, not just for all it teaches us about what really happened with the SLA in California, over forty years ago, but also—and especially—for what it teaches us about America today, and all the world, post-9/11.”—Mark Crispin Miller, professor of media studies, New York University and author of Loser Take All: Election Fraud and the Subversion of Democracy, 2000–2008“Really incredible... It’s a fascinating book you’ve written. I think it’s important that we study these moments in recent history so that we can have a better view on what’s happening in today’s world.”—Tyrel Ventura, Watching the Hawks, RT America Television“The book comes across as a solidly researched, well-documented history.... It does make an interesting addition to the literature on the Hearst kidnapping, radical groups in the 1970s and the hidden corners of American history.”—David Pitt, Booklist“Even more fascinating than the publicly known story of the SLA, Schreiber’s text takes an extendedand serious look at a possible deep narrative regarding the genesis of the SLA...Even more so, though, is the detailed and convincing examination he provides the reader of how police agencies can and do work to destroy the political enemies of the corporate state.”—Ron Jacobs, Counterpunch“Revolution’s End is a careful examination of the relationships among various government intelligence, police and prison agencies that colluded to create a synthetic terror group called the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA)… Schreiber’s exposure of government involvement in the creation of the SLA is nothing short of explosive… a remarkable book.”—Kara Dellacoppa, Dissident Voice “With poise . . . Schreiber connects activities in the LAPD, FBI, and CIA to prisoner programs within the California Department of Corrections, leading to then-Governor Ronald Reagan’s cabinet . . . this is fruitful territory.” —M.W. Lipschultz, Los Angeles Review of BooksSilver Award Winner for True Crime * Prize *Silver Award Winner for True Crime * Prize *Silver Award Winner for True Crime * Prize *

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Book SynopsisAn athlete’s battle with mental illness.Ever since he was a child, Keith O’Neil wanted to play football. Born on the same day that his father, Ed O’Neil, was cut from the New England Patriots, football was all Keith could think about . . . aside from his anxiety.Offered a scholarship to Northern Arizona University, O’Neil jumped at the chance to prove himself. Though it wasn’t a Division I-A school, he brought his all, achieving first-team All-Big Sky choice as a junior and senior and earning All-American honors. The Dallas Cowboys offered O’Neil an invite to rookie mini-camp. But while learning the playbook, his anxiety and insomnia returned. Even so, he made the team as an undrafted free agent. His dream had come true.Yet, sleepless nights, constant anxiety, and suicidal thoughts clouded his mind. O’Neil considered stepping away from the game multiple times, even speaking to his coach, Bill Parcells. Parcells gave him the wisdom that “Everyone has a demon in their head, and we have to beat that demon. Beat the demon!” After being released from the Cowboys, O’Neil spent time with the Colts and Giants but still could not escape his inner demons. It finally became too much for him to handle, and he decided to walk away from the game. It wasn’t until sometime later that he was finally diagnosed: bipolar I disorder. Finally, everything made sense.Under My Helmet is the personal story of a man working every day to prove his worth while struggling with a debilitating—and undiagnosed—mental illness. O’Neil’s voice is honest and open as he shares his battles and the steps he’s taken to overcome adversity.

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Book SynopsisPETA's 2017 Vegan Cookbooks We Can’t Cook WithoutVegan Confessions of an Ex-Omnivore and His Survival Guide to Living Fully (Literally and Metaphorically).Growing up in an all-women household and coddled endlessly by his Italian mother and grandmother, Eric Lindstrom was nourished to obesity on meaty sauces, fried eggs, and butter-laden cookies. After spending the first half of his life as an adamant omnivore, Lindstrom went 100% vegan. Reluctantly. Overnight. From burgers to beets, from pork to parsnips.It’s time for a down-to-earth book that proves anyone can go vegan (even someone who once ate sixty-eight chicken wings in a sitting). How can a man adopt a vegan approach? Won’t he die of protein deficiency? What if he is married to a vegan woman? How would he order a salad at a Minnesota steakhouse? What should he bring to a gluten-free, nut-free, macrobiotic, nightshade-free, oil-free, vegan potluck (true story)?Part confession and part survival guide, The Skeptical Vegan explains how simple it really is to be vegan, covering topics from food and nutrition to social challenges and lifestyle. Snarky, witty, and opinionated to a fault, Lindstrom speaks as a male vegan, contesting the notion that “real men” should only eat meat. With twenty original “veganized” recipes including portobello steaks, carrot hot dogs, tofu wings, “meaty” chili, and cauliflower bites (which helped him shed thirty pounds), Lindstrom demonstrates how to take control of your diet while still eating “meatily” and taking into account the ethical considerations of living a better life for the animals, the environment, and yourself.Trade Review"Refreshingly aware of how vegans are often difficult to be around, Lindstrom has found the perfect balance between fanatical and reasonable, serious and fun. When you decide it's time to stop participating in mass cruelty and cultivating avoidable diseases—read this book. Lindstrom inspires us without feeling preachy, and educates us without being boring. The Skeptical Vegan is a fantastic starting out point for those looking to improve their physical, spiritual, and emotional health." —Steve-O, Jackass "If you're skeptical about a vegan lifestyle, Eric's witty stories and personal anecdotes will make you a true believer." —Matthew Modine, Actor, Birdy, Full Metal Jacket, Stranger Things "Eric's journey to veganism is an inspiring read. But it's his smart-ass sense of humor and relatable storytelling that makes this book tough to put down." —Richard Marx, singer, songwriter, musician "A must-read for anyone who is interested in a plant-based lifestyle." —PETA.org, "2017 Vegan Cookbooks We Can’t Cook Without" "Clearly illustrates that veganism is sexy." —VegNews Magazine "Anyone who has ever wondered about veganism or who thinks it's impossible to go from complete carnivore to total vegan in one day will thoroughly enjoy The Skeptical Vegan. Part memoir, part vegan guide, . . . Lindstrom's illuminating tale tells of how a hilarious guy who used to think vegans were a bunch of inscrutable hippies made the journey via the express bus and never looked back (except at first). A funny and page-turning read!" —Sherry Colb, author of Mind If I Order the Cheeseburger? And Other Questions People Ask Vegans "With one part fact, one part inspiration, and two parts humor, Eric covers all the bases of transitioning to veganism in this guide. The Skeptical Vegan is bound to be a helpful resource for even the most cynical of potential vegans. He is an expert at making the reader feel like a welcome friend and veganism like the approachable, life-changing journey that it is." —Kristy Turner, chef and author of But I Could Never Go Vegan! "The Skeptical Vegan is so funny, you won't even notice it's changed your life until after that happens. Reading it was like getting a massage: great until it ended, and it made me mad that it didn't last longer." — Victoria Moran, author of Main Street Vegan and director of Main Street Vegan Academy "If Dave Barry and Erma Bombeck had a son, and he wrote a book about going from wing-devouring omnivore to vegan overnight, this would be the book. With equals parts sarcasm, honesty, and humor, Eric chronicles how he improved his life by changing his diet. What began as a bet, became a full-fledged commitment new, ethical, and compassionate way of life. . . . If you are already vegan, you will find yourself nodding your head as you read, and occasionally shouting 'YES!' and laughing at the jokes only vegans will understand. . . . Eric proves that even the most die-hard meat eater can become vegan and love every minute of it." —Michael Suchman, co-founder of VeganMos.com and co-author of NYC Vegan "Striking just the right tone, The Skeptical Vegan inspires without evangelizing, informs without moralizing, and never forgets who the audience is. You'll think Eric was inside your head when he wrote this book because he asks every question you've ever had—and provides helpful answers to every one." —Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, The 30-Day Vegan Challenge and The Joy of Vegan Baking ""Wit and wisdom from a down-to-earth dude, in a book that should be on the tip of your tongue every time a friend says, "So what's this vegan thing all about?" Not only is Lindstrom's refreshing voice relatable to current vegans, but it is accessible and welcoming to those who might be veg-curious, or dare I say, skeptical. An absolute delight!" —Brian L. Patton, vegan chef and author of The Sexy Vegan Cookbook (thesexyvegan.com) "A lighthearted, funny look at one man’s transition to veganism." —Toronto Vegetarian Association"Refreshingly aware of how vegans are often difficult to be around, Lindstrom has found the perfect balance between fanatical and reasonable, serious and fun. When you decide it's time to stop participating in mass cruelty and cultivating avoidable diseases—read this book. Lindstrom inspires us without feeling preachy, and educates us without being boring. The Skeptical Vegan is a fantastic starting out point for those looking to improve their physical, spiritual, and emotional health." —Steve-O, Jackass "If you're skeptical about a vegan lifestyle, Eric's witty stories and personal anecdotes will make you a true believer." —Matthew Modine, Actor, Birdy, Full Metal Jacket, Stranger Things "Eric's journey to veganism is an inspiring read. But it's his smart-ass sense of humor and relatable storytelling that makes this book tough to put down." —Richard Marx, singer, songwriter, musician "A must-read for anyone who is interested in a plant-based lifestyle." —PETA.org, "2017 Vegan Cookbooks We Can’t Cook Without" "Clearly illustrates that veganism is sexy." —VegNews Magazine "Anyone who has ever wondered about veganism or who thinks it's impossible to go from complete carnivore to total vegan in one day will thoroughly enjoy The Skeptical Vegan. Part memoir, part vegan guide, . . . Lindstrom's illuminating tale tells of how a hilarious guy who used to think vegans were a bunch of inscrutable hippies made the journey via the express bus and never looked back (except at first). A funny and page-turning read!" —Sherry Colb, author of Mind If I Order the Cheeseburger? And Other Questions People Ask Vegans "With one part fact, one part inspiration, and two parts humor, Eric covers all the bases of transitioning to veganism in this guide. The Skeptical Vegan is bound to be a helpful resource for even the most cynical of potential vegans. He is an expert at making the reader feel like a welcome friend and veganism like the approachable, life-changing journey that it is." —Kristy Turner, chef and author of But I Could Never Go Vegan! "The Skeptical Vegan is so funny, you won't even notice it's changed your life until after that happens. Reading it was like getting a massage: great until it ended, and it made me mad that it didn't last longer." — Victoria Moran, author of Main Street Vegan and director of Main Street Vegan Academy "If Dave Barry and Erma Bombeck had a son, and he wrote a book about going from wing-devouring omnivore to vegan overnight, this would be the book. With equals parts sarcasm, honesty, and humor, Eric chronicles how he improved his life by changing his diet. What began as a bet, became a full-fledged commitment new, ethical, and compassionate way of life. . . . If you are already vegan, you will find yourself nodding your head as you read, and occasionally shouting 'YES!' and laughing at the jokes only vegans will understand. . . . Eric proves that even the most die-hard meat eater can become vegan and love every minute of it." —Michael Suchman, co-founder of VeganMos.com and co-author of NYC Vegan "Striking just the right tone, The Skeptical Vegan inspires without evangelizing, informs without moralizing, and never forgets who the audience is. You'll think Eric was inside your head when he wrote this book because he asks every question you've ever had—and provides helpful answers to every one." —Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, The 30-Day Vegan Challenge and The Joy of Vegan Baking ""Wit and wisdom from a down-to-earth dude, in a book that should be on the tip of your tongue every time a friend says, "So what's this vegan thing all about?" Not only is Lindstrom's refreshing voice relatable to current vegans, but it is accessible and welcoming to those who might be veg-curious, or dare I say, skeptical. An absolute delight!" —Brian L. Patton, vegan chef and author of The Sexy Vegan Cookbook (thesexyvegan.com) "A lighthearted, funny look at one man’s transition to veganism." —Toronto Vegetarian Association

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Book SynopsisFour travelers meet in Bolivia and set off into the heart of the Amazon rainforest, but what begins as a dream adventure quickly deteriorates into a dangerous nightmare, and after weeks of wandering in the dense undergrowth, the four backpackers split up into two groups. But when a terrible rafting accident separates him from his partner, Yossi is forced to survive for weeks alone against one of the wildest backdrops on the planet. Stranded without a knife, map, or survival training, he must improvise shelter and forage for wild fruit to survive. As his feet begin to rot during raging storms, as he loses all sense of direction, and as he begins to lose all hope, he wonders whether he will make it out of the jungle alive. The basis of an upcoming motion picture starring Daniel Radcliffe, Jungle is the story of friendship and the teachings of nature, and a terrifying true account that you won’t be able to put down.

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Book SynopsisProminent African American scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., traced Oprah’s roots and shares the lessons of her ancestors—the legacy one generation bequeaths another, how who we are is influenced by the paths our ancestor have trod, and the extraordinary impact that even the most humble among us can have on future generations through the simple process of building a life for our loved ones. In Finding Oprah’s Roots, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., shines a searchlight into the shadows that have enveloped African American ancestry. By assembling an elite team of historians and geneticists in coordination with his well-received PBS documentary and using Oprah and her forebears as his chief example, Gates unveils a process akin to resurrection. Literally, those who were denied identity—nameless slaves who died believing their ancestors would never know them—have their identities restored here through a dazzling array of search methods. Acting as a roadmap through the intricacies of public documents and online databases, this book also highlights genetic testing resources that can make it possible to know one’s distant tribal roots in Africa. Oprah’s path back to the past was profoundly illuminating, connecting the narrative of her family to the larger American narrative and “anchoring” her in a way not previously possible. For the reader, Finding Oprah’s Roots offers the possibility of an equally rewarding experience.Trade Review“This book is every bit as engaging as the documentaries and offers helpful resources.” —Booklist

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Book SynopsisMurders don?t happen in Kaufman County, Texas, a sleepy community where people raise their kids quietly and drive into Dallas for work and entertainment. In 2013, murder came to town when two professional prosecutors were slain in cold blood, simply for doing their jobs: one in broad daylight in plain view of the courthouse, and one in his home, along with his wife. Eric Williams is responsible for all the bloodshed?and he has a list of who to kill next.A Target on My Back is the first-person true story of Erleigh Wiley, an accomplished lawyer who accepted the job as the new district attorney?after the death of her predecessors?which turned her into the next target on the killer's hit list. This is her story of how she and her family endured the storm of the press, the array of Homeland Security agents assigned to protect them 24/7, and the weight of knowing she was someone?s prey. Though fearing for her life, she served as the prosecution's final witness against the murderer, sealing his fate on death row. This chilling account of how she survived the hit list is a terrifying cat and mouse tale.Trade Review“A legal thriller with a twist: a crazed lawyer and his wife, believing they have been wronged, become a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde and go on a terrifying murder spree. Next on their kill list is the new DA, and her courage in confronting the killers makes this a fascinating read.” —Dennis L. Breo, coauthor of The Crime of the Century: Richard Speck and the Murders That Shocked a Nation “When murder comes to her town, Erleigh Wiley steps into the shoes of the slain district attorney and finds herself on the killer’s hit list. In A Target on My Back, Wiley tells her personal story of overcoming fear in order to carry out her duty to hold Kaufman County, Texas, together while the killer is brought to justice. Don’t miss it!” —Mike Farris, author of A Death in the Islands: The Unwritten Law and the Last Trial of Clarence Darrow “Erleigh Wiley is one fearless prosecutor. . . . Her courage in this deadly crisis inspired both Texas and the nation.” —Bill Wirskye, Second District Attorney for Collin County, Texas “A Target on my Back is a unique first-person look into the world of crime-fighting in which the tables have been turned. The author takes the reader on an all-too-real journey into what it means to stand for justice when your very life is in danger. A must-read!” —Robert Kepple, executive director of the Texas District and County Attorneys Association “A Target on Back captures Erleigh Wiley’s journey as a judge then district attorney in Kaufman County, Texas, and the risks that all in law enforcement face every day of their lives.” —Robert Champion, retired special agent in charge, ATF “John Grisham and Scott Turow had better start looking over their shoulders. . . . Wiley’s engaging, nimble style immediately draws you into the action and proves that sometimes truth really is stranger than fiction. It’s a good thing for us all that she lived to tell about it!” —David Dean, Dallas attorney, former Texas secretary of state and chair of the North Texas Crime Commission “A vivid first-person account of living with danger and armed security twenty-four hours a day.” —David A. Byrnes, Kaufman County sheriff, retired; Texas Rangers captain, retired

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Book SynopsisGet a deeper understanding of police shootings through interviews with officers involved in real-life casesToday’s media is filled with discussions about officer-involved shootings. Too often missing from that discussion are the police officers’ voices and the reality of what happens in actual shooting incidents. Through interviews with involved officers, this book addresses common myths and misunderstandings about these shootings. Shots Fired is a journey “behind the shield” and the experiences of the real human beings behind the badge. It explores true events through the participants’ own eyes and takes readers inside the minds of officers during the actual event. The officers detail the roller coaster of emotions and severe trauma experienced during and after a shooting event. Along with the intimate, in-depth explorations of the incidents themselves, the book touches the aftermath of police-involved shootings—the debriefings, internal and external investigations, and psychological evaluations. It challenges many commonly held assumptions created by the media such as the meaning of “unarmed” and why the police can’t just “shoot him in the leg,” creating an understanding that reaches beyond slogans such as “hands up, don’t shoot.”The book is valuable reading for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of police shootings—officers and police departments, reporters and politicians, and the public who rely on the police to keep them safe.Trade Review“Shots Fired is a compelling book. If you want to learn and appreciate what being a cop means you must read this book now.”—Colonel (ret.) David Hunt, New York Times bestselling author, Fox News military and terrorism analyst “A thoughtful and timely book, Shots Fired goes beyond the headlines to educate the reader while at the same time delivering harrowing accounts of officers under the gun.”?SFPD Sgt. Adam Plantinga, author of 400 Things Cops Know “Shots Fired is a gripping account of what really happens when police officers find themselves in deadly-force encounters. The author points out that ‘from the Michael Brown incident on August 9, 2014 to the end of that year, forty-seven officers were killed by gunfire alone.’ Yet how many can cite their names? In an era when so many are demonizing law enforcement, this book reveals the humanity of those brave souls who walk the thin blue line.”—Thomas Jackson, author of Policing Ferguson, Policing America “A very important book that reveals, in stark detail, the grim realities beyond the inflammatory headlines of officer-involved shootings. Shocking, heartbreaking, and eye-opening, the up-close-and-personal accounts in Shots Fired will make you reconsider all you thought you knew about police work.” —Catherine Pelonero, New York Times bestselling author of Kitty Genovese “Shots Fired by Loughlin and Flora is a valuable addition to the literature of use of force, and a breath of fresh air and common sense in the current debate.” —Massad Ayoob, author of Deadly Force: Understanding Your Right to Self Defense “Shots Fired is must-reading for anyone with a sincere interest in the realities of deadly force incidents. It captures the nature of these events and the all-too-real human factors that are in play. It is educational, deeply moving, and a revelation of the searing personal experience that using deadly force inflicts upon our law enforcement officers. All concerned and interested citizens should read it, and if I had my way it would be mandatory reading for any reporter contemplating a story on a police shooting.” —Urey W. Patrick, author of In Defense of Self and Others “By focusing on the emotional stories that cops told the author about their experiences during and after officer-involved shootings, Shots Fired provides compelling information about the critical matter of the role that deadly force plays in modern American police work.”—David Klinger, professor of criminology and criminal justice at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, author of Into the Kill Zone “Pulling the trigger is not a casual event, especially for a police officer whose mission is to ‘preserve and protect.’ The more our citizenry understand about the pressures these officers must endure to do their jobs well, the better for our society. Our contribution to their efforts on our behalf is to be aware and informed.” —James Hawes, former Navy SEAL officer “This book offers us a peek behind the headlines at the human beings whose lives were changed forever by their actions. The candid interviews with police officers involved in a shooting incident are sobering and terrifying. By the time the whole truth is available the media has moved on. These accounts remind us there is always more than one side to the story.” —Lynne Finch, author of Female and Armed “The best thing a good book can do for you is to open your mind. It is not always a comfortable process, but it is always a rewarding one. Joseph K. Loughlin and Kate Clark Flora open your mind to the experience of police officers who are faced with the most consequential decision they must make—the decision to use deadly force. The authors invite you to step out of your preconceptions and into the cop’s unique life-or-death frame of reference. Accept the invitation, and one thing is certain: you will think hard before you pass judgment on the next news story that comes your way concerning an ‘officer-involved shooting.’” —Alan Axelrod, Cops, Crooks, and Criminologists and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Forensics “Shots Fired reads like a fast-moving thriller at breathtaking pace. It is filled with vivid descriptions of street wars and real-life action heroes who expose themselves to the most dangerous and vile elements of our society without thanks so the rest of us can sleep. Be proud of them; I am.” —John Geddes, co-author of Be a Hero: The Essential Survival Guide to Active-Shooter Events “There’s a gulf between the law-abiding public’s perception of a police arrest and the stark reality. When they think about it, most citizens assume an arrest is a sterile, formal process with the subject generally ‘coming quietly.’ If only. Shots Fired takes us down the dark alleys behind the violent interface between officers and perpetrators. I found the shocked memories of individual officers raw, compelling and illuminating. Shots Fired is essential reading for all those genuinely interested in a functional society.” —Alun Rees, co-author of Be a Hero: The Essential Survival Guide to Active-Shooter Events “Shots Fired is not about medals or a trip the White House. It’s about every small-time arrest you never hear about that explodes into the unimaginable. While anti-cop activists spread lies, the truth of what takes place in these tales is harrowing but important. There are three possible audiences for Shots Fired: good guys, bad guys, and everyone else.” —Roger Eckstine, author of Shooter’s Bible Guide to Home Defense “Whether you’re a cop, want to be one, or simply know someone in law enforcement, Shots Fired will make you think and often shudder about the short- and long-term consequences of trying to ‘protect and serve’ when the situation deteriorates and deadly force may be called for. We civilians live in an insulated world. Cops on the street live in a world that resembles the Old West with criminals who may be inherently stupid, but are also cunning, ruthless, and can be nothing short of dangerous predators. Praise to those who carry a badge, I don’t know how they can handle the job stress of being a cop in today’s world. I couldn’t!” —Andy Lightbody, author of The Terrorism Survival Guide “An enlightening and emotional read from beginning to end, Shots Fired draws you in from the very first paragraphs. Joseph Loughlin intricately describes the complex details of the police officer’s duties and shows how officers must deal with communities that now question their intentions and legitimacy. This is a book that should be read by all—our law enforcement communities deserve that the public know the truth beyond sensational and often inaccurate news stories.” —Don D. Mann, Navy SEAL Team SIX (ret.), New York Times bestselling author of Inside SEAL Team SIX "Rarely does a book entertain me enough to actually read it from cover to cover. This long-overdue book, with its urgent message and dynamic delivery of gripping true stories, was definitely an exception. I only hope the right people read it."—David Black, author of What to Do When the Shit Hits the Fan“Shots Fired is a compelling book. If you want to learn and appreciate what being a cop means you must read this book now.”—Colonel (ret.) David Hunt, New York Times bestselling author, Fox News military and terrorism analyst “A thoughtful and timely book, Shots Fired goes beyond the headlines to educate the reader while at the same time delivering harrowing accounts of officers under the gun.”?SFPD Sgt. Adam Plantinga, author of 400 Things Cops Know “Shots Fired is a gripping account of what really happens when police officers find themselves in deadly-force encounters. The author points out that ‘from the Michael Brown incident on August 9, 2014 to the end of that year, forty-seven officers were killed by gunfire alone.’ Yet how many can cite their names? In an era when so many are demonizing law enforcement, this book reveals the humanity of those brave souls who walk the thin blue line.”—Thomas Jackson, author of Policing Ferguson, Policing America “A very important book that reveals, in stark detail, the grim realities beyond the inflammatory headlines of officer-involved shootings. Shocking, heartbreaking, and eye-opening, the up-close-and-personal accounts in Shots Fired will make you reconsider all you thought you knew about police work.” —Catherine Pelonero, New York Times bestselling author of Kitty Genovese “Shots Fired by Loughlin and Flora is a valuable addition to the literature of use of force, and a breath of fresh air and common sense in the current debate.” —Massad Ayoob, author of Deadly Force: Understanding Your Right to Self Defense “Shots Fired is must-reading for anyone with a sincere interest in the realities of deadly force incidents. It captures the nature of these events and the all-too-real human factors that are in play. It is educational, deeply moving, and a revelation of the searing personal experience that using deadly force inflicts upon our law enforcement officers. All concerned and interested citizens should read it, and if I had my way it would be mandatory reading for any reporter contemplating a story on a police shooting.” —Urey W. Patrick, author of In Defense of Self and Others “By focusing on the emotional stories that cops told the author about their experiences during and after officer-involved shootings, Shots Fired provides compelling information about the critical matter of the role that deadly force plays in modern American police work.”—David Klinger, professor of criminology and criminal justice at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, author of Into the Kill Zone “Pulling the trigger is not a casual event, especially for a police officer whose mission is to ‘preserve and protect.’ The more our citizenry understand about the pressures these officers must endure to do their jobs well, the better for our society. Our contribution to their efforts on our behalf is to be aware and informed.” —James Hawes, former Navy SEAL officer “This book offers us a peek behind the headlines at the human beings whose lives were changed forever by their actions. The candid interviews with police officers involved in a shooting incident are sobering and terrifying. By the time the whole truth is available the media has moved on. These accounts remind us there is always more than one side to the story.” —Lynne Finch, author of Female and Armed “The best thing a good book can do for you is to open your mind. It is not always a comfortable process, but it is always a rewarding one. Joseph K. Loughlin and Kate Clark Flora open your mind to the experience of police officers who are faced with the most consequential decision they must make—the decision to use deadly force. The authors invite you to step out of your preconceptions and into the cop’s unique life-or-death frame of reference. Accept the invitation, and one thing is certain: you will think hard before you pass judgment on the next news story that comes your way concerning an ‘officer-involved shooting.’” —Alan Axelrod, Cops, Crooks, and Criminologists and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Forensics “Shots Fired reads like a fast-moving thriller at breathtaking pace. It is filled with vivid descriptions of street wars and real-life action heroes who expose themselves to the most dangerous and vile elements of our society without thanks so the rest of us can sleep. Be proud of them; I am.” —John Geddes, co-author of Be a Hero: The Essential Survival Guide to Active-Shooter Events “There’s a gulf between the law-abiding public’s perception of a police arrest and the stark reality. When they think about it, most citizens assume an arrest is a sterile, formal process with the subject generally ‘coming quietly.’ If only. Shots Fired takes us down the dark alleys behind the violent interface between officers and perpetrators. I found the shocked memories of individual officers raw, compelling and illuminating. Shots Fired is essential reading for all those genuinely interested in a functional society.” —Alun Rees, co-author of Be a Hero: The Essential Survival Guide to Active-Shooter Events “Shots Fired is not about medals or a trip the White House. It’s about every small-time arrest you never hear about that explodes into the unimaginable. While anti-cop activists spread lies, the truth of what takes place in these tales is harrowing but important. There are three possible audiences for Shots Fired: good guys, bad guys, and everyone else.” —Roger Eckstine, author of Shooter’s Bible Guide to Home Defense “Whether you’re a cop, want to be one, or simply know someone in law enforcement, Shots Fired will make you think and often shudder about the short- and long-term consequences of trying to ‘protect and serve’ when the situation deteriorates and deadly force may be called for. We civilians live in an insulated world. Cops on the street live in a world that resembles the Old West with criminals who may be inherently stupid, but are also cunning, ruthless, and can be nothing short of dangerous predators. Praise to those who carry a badge, I don’t know how they can handle the job stress of being a cop in today’s world. I couldn’t!” —Andy Lightbody, author of The Terrorism Survival Guide “An enlightening and emotional read from beginning to end, Shots Fired draws you in from the very first paragraphs. Joseph Loughlin intricately describes the complex details of the police officer’s duties and shows how officers must deal with communities that now question their intentions and legitimacy. This is a book that should be read by all—our law enforcement communities deserve that the public know the truth beyond sensational and often inaccurate news stories.” —Don D. Mann, Navy SEAL Team SIX (ret.), New York Times bestselling author of Inside SEAL Team SIX "Rarely does a book entertain me enough to actually read it from cover to cover. This long-overdue book, with its urgent message and dynamic delivery of gripping true stories, was definitely an exception. I only hope the right people read it."—David Black, author of What to Do When the Shit Hits the Fan

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Book SynopsisNorth Pole Legacy tells the story of two men whose existence was for decades nothing more than a popular legend. But that rumor was finally verified in 1986 when author S. Allen Counter journeyed to northern Greenland, and met this pair of remarkable men. Counter had long been an admirer of Matthew A. Henson, the African-American explorer who accompanied Admiral Robert E. Peary to the North Pole twice in early twentieth century. While conducting professional research in Sweden, Counter became intrigued by talk of mixed-race Inuit living in an isolated region of Greenland. Unable to forget this rumor, Counter traveled to investigate several years later, venturing more than a thousand miles north of the Arctic Circle. There, in two tiny villages, Counter met Anaukaq Henson and Kali Peary, Amer-Inuit sons of the two explorers. Born only days apart in 1906, they had long been acknowledged by their communities as the sons of Matthew Henson and Robert Peary, but had never been in contact with any of their American relatives. As it was obvious that these two men longed to see the country of their fathers, Counter arranged for Anakukaq, Kali, and their families to travel to America to meet their families. North Pole Legacy describes the obstacles that Counter overcame to bring news of Anaukaq Henson and Kali Peary to the world, to bring them to the United States, and to facilitate a reunion with relatives that they had never known. At the same time, the narrative flashes back to the unique history of Matthew Henson and Robert Peary in their collaboration as explorers and addresses their somewhat controversial claim to have been the first people to reach the North Pole. Compelling, insightful, and impossible to forget, North Pole Legacy is a must read for every history buff and armchair explorer.

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Book SynopsisLa Americana is the story of Melanie Bowden Simón, who, at the age of twenty-five, left her job at Tina Brown’s Talk magazine following the death of her mother and decided to take a vacation in Havana, Cuba, with a friend. Little did she know that she would meet and fall in love with a Cuban man named Luis and dive headlong into a culture defined by beauty, humor, and grace within the unnerving realities of Communism. In this memoir, Simón details her fascination with Cuban culture as she grapples with the death of her mother. She also covers the struggle to get in and out of Cuba at a time when the country is a pariah state. Yet over and over again, Simón manages to slip past international barriers and overcome language and cultural obstacles—all in the name of her love for Luis. This book makes a great read for those with an interest in Cuban history, a zest for romance, or a passion for travel.Trade Review“Bowden Simón’s travels and struggles are beautifully rendered in this evocative valentine to her mother, Cuba, and the power of love in the unlikeliest of places to heal a broken heart and spirit.”—Publishers Weekly “WOW! Luis and Melanie will steal your heart!”—Fresh Fiction “Melanie Bowden Simón recounts her real-life love story in La Americana. This is no cut-and-dry romance, though; her memoir tells how she fell in love while on vacation abroad and explores the obstacles she and her now-husband overcame to make their cross-cultural relationship work. Castro’s Cuba serves as a particularly interesting backdrop.”—Bustle “This is a Prince Charming story; the action peaks with the author’s wedding at the beautiful Hotel Nacional in Havana . . . A marriage plot come to life that also incorporates elements of armchair travel.”—Library Journal “A romance, an adventure tale, and a raw depiction of loss that transcends place and time. The fact that this story is set in Cuba, though, makes for a fascinating and important read at this pivotal moment in US-Cuba relations.” —Sarah McCammon, political reporter, NPR “Melanie Bowden Simón captures Cuba’s enduring allure in her debut memoir. Through a fog of grief and the dark shadows of Cuba’s communist society, she uncovers the indomitable soul of the island and finds a balm for her own—one that brings love, healing and release.”—Denise DiFulco, former senior editor, Latina magazine “A raw, rich tale of healing, self-discovery, and passion.”—Tracy Slater, author of The Good Shufu: Finding Love, Self, and Home on the Far Side of the World “How did Melanie Bowden Simón do it? She’s given the free world a book about everything: love, grief, food, travel, history, communist regimes. This book is so good it should be illegal. Mark my words: The coming revolution in great writing about Cuba begins with La Americana.”—Harrison Scott Key, author of The World’s Largest Man “Their love story was beset by myriad complications—linguistic, logistical, political—that she chronicles with wonderful wit and graceful honesty.”—Connect Savannah “Political antagonisms fail to thwart a cross-cultural love affair.”—Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisCertified Master Chef Roland G. Henin has been our nation's top culinary mentor for the past fifty years, training such prestigious chefs as Chef Thomas Keller of French Laundry and Per Se and Certified Master Chef Ron DeSantis. For the first time, his story is being told—from his own perspective and through the lens of some of America’s most prominent chefs. Read about how Certified Master Chef Rich Rosendale was inspired by Henin to turn a decommissioned nuclear bunker into a training kitchen. Discover Thomas Keller’s motivation for becoming a chef—a philosophy he learned from Henin. This fascinating memoir includes more than fifty interviews from mentees and colleagues who were shaped in some way by Chef Henin. Full of humorous anecdotes and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the elite culinary world, this is a rare and fascinating look at the life and legacy of a culinary genius. Chef Henin was among the first European chefs to cross the Atlantic and bring classical cuisine to American culture. Pioneering chefs like Roland Henin and Jean-Jacques Rachou were subversive radicals of their Old World. You won’t be disappointed by this unique memoir. As Chef Henin says, “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right.”

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Book SynopsisBestselling author, James Earl Ray’s defense attorney, and, later, lawyer for the King family William Pepper reveals who actually killed MLK.William Pepper was James Earl Ray’s lawyer in the trial for the murder of Martin Luther King Jr., and even after Ray’s conviction and death, Pepper continues to adamantly argue Ray’s innocence. This myth-shattering exposé is a revised, updated, and heavily expanded volume of Pepper’s original bestselling and critically acclaimed book Orders to Kill, with twenty-six years of additional research included.The result reveals dramatic new details of the night of the murder, the trial, and why Ray was chosen to take the fall for an evil conspiracy—a government-sanctioned assassination of our nation’s greatest leader. The plan, according to Pepper, was for a team of United States Army Special Forces snipers to kill King, but just as they were taking aim, a backup civilian assassin pulled the trigger. The table of contents include:Chapter 1: The Road to MemphisChapter 2: Deathly SupportChapter 3: The Patsy RitualChapter 4: Questions AboundChapter 5: The Prison InterviewChapter 6: The Deepening PlotChapter 7: Showtime—Investigative HearingsChapter 8: The Unscripted Television TrialChapter 9: Doors Begin to OpenChapter 10: Roots of the Civil TrialChapter 11: DiscoveryChapter 12: A Darker, Deeper Scene EmergesChapter 13: A Patsy’s DeathChapter 14: A Key Player Begins to TalkChapter 15: The Civil TrialChapter 16: Raul Coelho (“Raul”)Chapter 17: The Verdict and the Media SilenceChapter 18: A Courageous Witness Comes ForwardChapter 19: The MeetingChapter 20: More Flesh on the BonesChapter 21: The Ultimate AssassinIn The Plot to Kill King, Pepper shares the evidence and testimonies that prove that Ray was a fall guy chosen by those who viewed King as a dangerous revolutionary. His findings make the book one of the most important of our time—the uncensored story of the murder of an American hero that contains disturbing revelations about the obscure inner-workings of our government and how it continues, even today, to obscure the truth.Trade Review"Dr. Pepper has waged a 37-year struggle for truth and justice on behalf of another scapegoat, James Earl Ray--the alleged assassin of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.--and the King family. This book is the culmination of that effort and reveals the truth about that assassination."--Sirhan Sirhan

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Book SynopsisOne ordinary spring morning in Reykjavik, Iceland, Thordis Elva kisses her son and partner goodbye before boarding a plane to do a remarkable thing: fly seven thousand miles to South Africa to confront the man who raped her when she was just sixteen. Meanwhile, in Sydney, Australia, Tom Stranger nervously embarks on an equally life-changing journey to meet Thordis, wondering whether he is worthy of this milestone. After exchanging hundreds of searingly honest emails over eight years, Thordis and Tom decided it was time to speak face to face. Coming from opposite sides of the globe, they meet in the middle, in Cape Town, South Africa, a country that is no stranger to violence and the healing power of forgiveness. South of Forgiveness is an unprecedented collaboration between a survivor and a perpetrator, each equally committed to exploring the darkest moment of their lives. It is a true story about being bent but not broken, facing fear with courage, and finding hope even in the most wounded of places. Personable, accessible, and compelling, South of Forgiveness is an intense and refreshing look at a gendered violence, rape culture, personal responsibility, and the effect that patriarchal cultures have on both men and women.

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Book SynopsisTom Thomson was Canada's Vincent van Gogh. He painted for a period of five years before meeting his untimely death in a remote wilderness lake in July 1917. He was buried in an unofficial grave close to the lake where his body was found. About eight hours after he was buried, the coroner arrived but never examined the body and ruled his death accidental due to drowning. A day and a half later, Thomson's family hired an undertaker to exhume the body and move it to the family plot about 100 miles away. This undertaker refused all help, and only worked at night. In 1956, John Little's father and three other men, influenced by the story of an old park ranger who never believed Thomson's body was moved by the undertaker, dug up what was supposed to be the original, empty grave. To their surprise, the grave still contained a body, and the skull revealed a head wound that matched the same location noted by the men who pulled his corpse from the water in 1917. The finding sent shockwaves across the nation and began a mystery that continues to this day. In Who Killed Tom Thomson? John Little continues the sixty-year relationship his family has had with Tom Thomson and his fate by teaming up with two high-ranking Ontario provincial police homicide detectives. For the first time, they provide a forensic scientific opinion as to how Thomson met his death, and where his body is buried. Little draws upon his father's research, plus recently released archival material, as well as his own thirty-year investigation. He and his colleagues prove that Thomson was murdered, and set forth two persons of interest who may have killed Tom Thomson.Trade Review“What…Little has done is take a novel approach to a mystery that seems, at times, to have been examined to death. First, he has done an admirable job of assembling the actual evidence, the hearsay evidence and all the various theories, from solid to ridiculous, concerning the death of Tom Thomson. His research he then turned over to the two former detectives whose professional careers were taken up solving difficult crimes…John Little’s key contribution to this ever-spinning tale was to bring in qualified investigators as ‘consultants.’” —Roy MacGregor, The Globe and Mail"Little has done a service in assembling and analyzing the collective research of earlier Thomson scholars such as David P. Silcox, Roy MacGregor, Joan Murray, and Harold Town. 'Anything that I might have added to the research and data of the Tom Thomson story is but a footnote compared to the work of all those who came before me,' Little writes. In its accumulation of research and analysis, Who Killed Tom Thomson is more than just a footnote. The police officers’ conclusions, which are solid so far as they go, remove some of the mystery surrounding Thomson’s death." —Quill & Quire"For 30 years, author John Little has pursued the fate of the great Tom Thomson in the footsteps of his father, who spent 30 years before that investigating the Ontario-born painter’s 1917 death. (Thomson’s body was found in Canoe Lake days after his upturned canoe was spotted.) …. The detectives concluded from the information given them that Thomson didn’t drown, as was initially suspected, and didn’t commit suicide. Thomson, they say, was murdered.... (One theory is he was shot, another that he was clubbed.) The sleuths explain their reasoning in detail—which itself is well worth reading." —Winnipeg Free Press“This is a fascinating read. The narrative is compelling, while John Little presents the facts and testimony surrounding the death of Tom Thomson. As a detective, the facts of this case strongly suggest to me that the original coroner’s conclusion got it wrong, and yet the way the story is presented did not in any way attempt to lead me to a particular conclusion. A crime was committed here and John has shone the brightest light to date on it.” —Troy Martin, detective constable, Ontario Provincial Police“John Little is uniquely qualified to write about the death of Tom Thomson. Not only did he grow up immersed in his father’s incredible quest to redefine the mystery, but he is also a talented writer who knows how to tell a great story. This book ripples with authority and passion carefully balanced on a foundation of meticulous research. The result is a crackling page-turner that has the reader peering over the shoulders of the author and the detectives as they dig through a century-old cold case, trying to determine once and for all who—or what—killed Tom Thomson. A superb read!” —Andrew Wagner-Chazalon, editor of Dockside Magazine and author of The Hidden World of Huckleberry Rock, Muskoka Traditions, and Grace and Speed“Confronting the enduring controversy one hundred years after Thomson’s death over whether he was a drunk who fell from his canoe or was murdered, John Little has done the painstaking research that’s long been most needed in this astonishingly elusive cold case. Now, Little has produced a grippingly detailed true-life thriller of intrigue, jealousies, and accusations pointing strongly to two “persons of interest” as the likely culprit. The book, Little says, is ‘the closest thing we’ll ever get’ to solving the mystery surrounding Tom Thomson’s tragic death. But I assure you, readers will come away with definite opinions on how Thomson’s promising, creative life was purposefully extinguished.” —Ellie Tesher, syndicated advice columnist, author of The Dionnes, and former Toronto Star newspaper editor, columnist , and reporter“John Little’s Who Killed Tom Thomson? is a useful addition to the ever-growing library of books that postulate answers to this compelling mystery…. Little has taken on Thomson’s case like a bloodhound, passionately probing every supposition, consulting professional detectives, even hiring a scuba-diver to scour the murky bottom of Canoe Lake in search of clues and evidence…. I suspect that Canadians’ fascination with the life and death of our beloved, brilliant landscape painter who died far too young, will keep journalists, filmmakers, writers, and readers forever curious.” —Peter Raymont, co-director with Michele Hozer and co-producer with Nancy Lang, of the award-winning documentary film West Wind: The Vision of Tom Thomson (White Pine Pictures) “Some say Thomson died accidentally. Others say it was suicide. Yet others say murder. Little wanted to solve the enduring mystery, so he gathered all the evidence he could find and gave it to two experienced detectives from the Ontario Provincial Police. It was the first time police had examined the case. The two detectives, Daniel Mulligan and Scott Thomson (possibly a distant relative), concluded the famed artist was murdered. But by whom? Let’s just say the question in the book’s title is answered, in a fashion. But before the end, you will encounter tales of a roller-coaster romance, excessive drinking, money problems, a suspicious undertaker—and a mystery that just won’t die.” —Paul Gessell, Galleries West“What…Little has done is take a novel approach to a mystery that seems, at times, to have been examined to death. First, he has done an admirable job of assembling the actual evidence, the hearsay evidence and all the various theories, from solid to ridiculous, concerning the death of Tom Thomson. His research he then turned over to the two former detectives whose professional careers were taken up solving difficult crimes…John Little’s key contribution to this ever-spinning tale was to bring in qualified investigators as ‘consultants.’” —Roy MacGregor, The Globe and Mail "Little has done a service in assembling and analyzing the collective research of earlier Thomson scholars such as David P. Silcox, Roy MacGregor, Joan Murray, and Harold Town. 'Anything that I might have added to the research and data of the Tom Thomson story is but a footnote compared to the work of all those who came before me,' Little writes. In its accumulation of research and analysis, Who Killed Tom Thomson is more than just a footnote. The police officers’ conclusions, which are solid so far as they go, remove some of the mystery surrounding Thomson’s death." —Quill & Quire "For 30 years, author John Little has pursued the fate of the great Tom Thomson in the footsteps of his father, who spent 30 years before that investigating the Ontario-born painter’s 1917 death. (Thomson’s body was found in Canoe Lake days after his upturned canoe was spotted.) …. The detectives concluded from the information given them that Thomson didn’t drown, as was initially suspected, and didn’t commit suicide. Thomson, they say, was murdered.... (One theory is he was shot, another that he was clubbed.) The sleuths explain their reasoning in detail—which itself is well worth reading." —Winnipeg Free Press “This is a fascinating read. The narrative is compelling, while John Little presents the facts and testimony surrounding the death of Tom Thomson. As a detective, the facts of this case strongly suggest to me that the original coroner’s conclusion got it wrong, and yet the way the story is presented did not in any way attempt to lead me to a particular conclusion. A crime was committed here and John has shone the brightest light to date on it.” —Troy Martin, detective constable, Ontario Provincial Police “John Little is uniquely qualified to write about the death of Tom Thomson. Not only did he grow up immersed in his father’s incredible quest to redefine the mystery, but he is also a talented writer who knows how to tell a great story. This book ripples with authority and passion carefully balanced on a foundation of meticulous research. The result is a crackling page-turner that has the reader peering over the shoulders of the author and the detectives as they dig through a century-old cold case, trying to determine once and for all who—or what—killed Tom Thomson. A superb read!” —Andrew Wagner-Chazalon, editor of Dockside Magazine and author of The Hidden World of Huckleberry Rock, Muskoka Traditions, and Grace and Speed “Confronting the enduring controversy one hundred years after Thomson’s death over whether he was a drunk who fell from his canoe or was murdered, John Little has done the painstaking research that’s long been most needed in this astonishingly elusive cold case. Now, Little has produced a grippingly detailed true-life thriller of intrigue, jealousies, and accusations pointing strongly to two “persons of interest” as the likely culprit. The book, Little says, is ‘the closest thing we’ll ever get’ to solving the mystery surrounding Tom Thomson’s tragic death. But I assure you, readers will come away with definite opinions on how Thomson’s promising, creative life was purposefully extinguished.” —Ellie Tesher, syndicated advice columnist, author of The Dionnes, and former Toronto Star newspaper editor, columnist , and reporter “John Little’s Who Killed Tom Thomson? is a useful addition to the ever-growing library of books that postulate answers to this compelling mystery…. Little has taken on Thomson’s case like a bloodhound, passionately probing every supposition, consulting professional detectives, even hiring a scuba-diver to scour the murky bottom of Canoe Lake in search of clues and evidence…. I suspect that Canadians’ fascination with the life and death of our beloved, brilliant landscape painter who died far too young, will keep journalists, filmmakers, writers, and readers forever curious.” —Peter Raymont, co-director with Michele Hozer and co-producer with Nancy Lang, of the award-winning documentary film West Wind: The Vision of Tom Thomson (White Pine Pictures)

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