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The Eye You See with: Selected NonfictionThe definitive collection of nonfiction--from war reporting to literary criticism to the sharpest political writing--from the "legend of American letters" (Vanity Fair) Robert Stone was a singular American writer, a visionary whose award-winning novels--including Dog Soldiers, Outerbridge Reach, and Damascus Gate--earned him comparisons to...
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Graham Greene: The Last Interview: And Other ConversationsA master of twentieth century fiction, Graham Greene looks back on his life. This volume also includes several key interviews from throughout his long, fruitful career. Graham Greene led one of the most extraordinary lives of the twentieth century. The son of a Hertfordshire...
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The Emperor's Codes: The Thrilling Story of the Allied Code Breakers Who Turned the Tide of World War IIIn this gripping, previously untold story from World War II, Michael Smith examines how code breakers cracked Japan's secret codes and won the war in the Pacific. He also takes the reader step by step through the process, explaining exactly how the code breakers...
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The Gestapo: A History of HorrorAuthor: Jacques DelaruePublisher: Skyhorse PublishingPublished: 05/17/2008Pages: 384Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.99lbsSize: 8.28h x 6.17w x 0.98dISBN: 9781602392465Review Citation(s): Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2008 pg. 191This title is only available via back order
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The Bowery: The Strange History of New York's Oldest StreetFrom peglegged Peter Stuyvesant to CBGB's, the story of the Bowery reflects the history of the city that grew up around it. It was the street your mother warned you about--even if you lived in San Francisco. Long associated with skid row, saloons, freak...
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Wilderness of Mirrors: Intrigue, Deception, and the Secrets That Destroyed Two of the Cold War's Most Important AgentsA penetrating account of Cold War intrigue filled with strange doings and even stranger people. Enthralling, provocative."--Washington Post. A remarkably detailed account of the internal disputes about the defectors and double agents that tied the CIA in knots during the 1960s."--The Wall Street Journal...
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The Words Lincoln Lived by: 52 Timeless Principles to Light Your PathA Lincoln scholar and performer brings the warmth, wisdom, and humor of our sixteenth president alive in a collection of inspiring quotations on achievement, responsibility, simplicity, and other timeless values that form the foundation of a meaningful life. The Words Lincoln Lived By is...
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Rfk: His Words for Our TimesIn honor of the fiftieth anniversary of Robert Francis Kennedy's death, an inspiring collection of his most famous speeches accompanied by commentary from notable historians and public figures.Twenty-five years after Bobby Kennedy was assassinated, RFK: His Words for Our Times, a celebration of Kennedy's...
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The Flight: Charles Lindbergh's Daring and Immortal 1927 Transatlantic Crossing"GRIPPING. ... AN HOUR-BY-HOUR ACCOUNT." -- WALL STREET JOURNAL - From one of the most decorated pilots in Air Force history comes a masterful account of Lindbergh's death-defying nonstop transatlantic flight in Spirit of St. LouisOn the rainy morning of May 20, 1927, a...
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Last Word: My Indictment of the CIA in the Murder of JFKMark Lane tried the only U.S. court case in which the jurors concluded that the CIA plotted the murder of President Kennedy, but there was always a missing piece: How did the CIA control cops and secret service agents on the ground in Dealey...
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Mary's Mosaic: The CIA Conspiracy to Murder John F. Kennedy, Mary Pinchot Meyer, and Their Vision for World Peace"Reads like a John Grisham thriller crossed with an Oliver Stone movie."--Boston Globe. "This is a must-read."--Jim Marrs, New York Times bestselling author of Rule by Secrecy. "A fascinating story."--Oliver Stone The death of Mary Meyer left many Americans with questions. Who really killed...
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The Defender: How the Legendary Black Newspaper Changed America"An extraordinary history...Deeply researched, elegantly written...a towering achievement that will not be soon forgotten."--Brent Staples, New York Times Book Review"[This] epic, meticulously detailed account not only reminds its readers that newspapers matter, but so do black lives, past and present."--USA TodayGiving voice to the...
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Life in a Medieval Castle"Some particular books I found useful for A Game of Thrones and its sequels deserve mention... Life in a Medieval Castle and Life in a Medieval City, both by Joseph and Frances Gies." --George R.R. Martin, author of the series A Song of Ice...
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The Making of the President, 1960: The Landmark Political SeriesA Harper Perennial Political Classic, The Making of the President 1960 is the groundbreaking national bestseller and Pulitzer Prize-winning account of the 1960 presidential campaign and the election of John F. Kennedy.The Making of the President: 1960 revolutionized the way modern presidential campaigns are...
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Presidents in Crisis: Tough Decisions Inside the White House from Truman to ObamaWith a new preface by the author, a former director of the White House Situation Room and seasoned journalist, presidential decision making over the course of twelve modern presidencies. In Presidents in Crisis, former director of the Situation Room Michael Bohn invites the reader...
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The Zulus at War: The History, Rise, and Fall of the Tribe That Washed Its SpearsBy tracing the long and turbulent history of the Zulus from their arrival in South Africa and the establishment of Zululand, The Zulus at War is an important and readable addition to this popular subject area. It describes the violent rise of King Shaka...
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The Last Party: Studio 54, Disco, and the Culture of the NightThe Last Party is Anthony Haden-Guest's account of Studio 54 and the legendary New York nightlife scene of the '70s and '80s, now available as an IconIt Classic.Vivid, nonstop, and revealing, The Last Party is as packed with as much sparkle, scandal, and celebrity...
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Hip: The HistoryHip: The History is the story of how American pop culture has evolved throughout the twentieth century to its current position as world cultural touchstone. How did hip become such an obsession? From sex and music to fashion and commerce, John Leland tracks the...
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The Mysterious Life and Faked Death of Jesse James: Based on Family Records, Forensic Evidence, and His Personal JournalsA deep investigation into historical documents that prove the notorious outlaw Jesse James faked his own death - Presents the legend of Jesse James and counters it with the real story, based on family records - Provides photographic evidence, a journal of Jesse James's,...
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J. D. Salinger: The Last Interview: And Other ConversationsFrom the moment J. D. Salinger published The Catcher in the Rye in 1951, he was stalked by besotted fans, would-be biographers, and pushy journalists. In this collection of rare and revealing encounters with the elusive literary giant, Salinger discusses--sometimes willingly, sometimes grudgingly--what that...
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