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The Zodiac and the Salts of Salvation: Homeopathic Remedies for the Sign Types
by Gen. George WashingtonA medical doctor and American mystic explores the relationship between homeopathic remedies and the 12 zodiac signs in this classic text. The Zodiac and the Salts of Salvation combines scientific and spiritual knowledge to provide a holistic, astrology-based approach to wellness. Expanding on Dr. George W. Carey&’s treatise, The Relation of the Mineral Salts of the Body to the Signs of the Zodiac, this two-part volume presents a thorough introduction to the esoteric chemistry of the human body. In Part 1, Dr. Carey discusses each homeopathic remedy and how it relates to the body&’s physiology. In Part 2, co-author Inez Eudora Perry explains the meaning, origin and spiritual significance of each zodiac sign in both eastern and western religion, as well as masonic texts. The authors then detail how each of the homeopathic remedies behave in the body depending on the person&’s sun sign and the current phase of the solar calendar. First published in 1932, The Zodiac and the Salts of Salvation remains an important and informative guide for all students of homeopathy and astrology.
The Parties Versus the People: How to Turn Republicans and Democrats Into Americans
by Mickey Edwards&“An urgent and engaging look at how American politics have become the founding fathers&’ worst nightmare&” (The Daily Beast). America&’s political system is dysfunctional. We know it, yet the problem seems intractable—after every election, voters discover yet again that political &“leaders&” are simply quarreling in a never-ending battle between the two warring tribes. As a former congressman, Mickey Edwards witnessed firsthand how important legislative battles can devolve into struggles not over principle but over party advantage. He offers graphic examples of how this problem has intensified and reveals how political battles have become nothing more than conflicts between party machines. In this critically important book, he identifies exactly how our political and governing systems reward intransigence, discourage compromise, and undermine our democracy—and describes exactly what must be done to banish the negative effects of partisan warfare from our political system and renew American democracy. &“Overcoming tribalism and knee-jerk partisanship is the central challenge of our time. Mickey Edwards shows why and how in this fascinating book filled with sensible suggestions.&” —Walter Isaacson, New York Times–bestselling author of Leonardo da Vinci &“Many Americans, whether Democrats, Republicans, independent or otherwise, would welcome a few more like [Edwards] in office.&” —The Boston Globe
Sitting Bull: His Life and Legacy
by Ernie LaPointeAn intimate portrait of the Lakota chief by his great-grandson. Ernie LaPointe, born on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, is a great-grandson of the famous Hunkpapa Lakota chief Sitting Bull, and in this book, the first by one of Sitting Bull&’s lineal descendants, he presents the family tales and memories told to him about his great-grandfather. LaPointe not only recounts the rich oral history of his family—the stories of Sitting Bull&’s childhood, his reputation as a fierce warrior, his growth into a sage and devoted leader of his people, and the betrayal that led to his murder—but also explains what it means to be Lakota in the time of Sitting Bull and now. In many ways, the oral history differs from what has become the standard and widely accepted biography of Sitting Bull. LaPointe explains the discrepancies, how they occurred, and why he wants to tell his story of Tatanka Iyotake. This is a powerful story of Native American history, told by a Native American, for all people to better understand a culture, a leader, and a man.
The Court That Tamed the West: From the Gold Rush to the Tech Boom
by Richard Cahan Pia Hinckle Jessica Royer OckenThis unique history reveals how a century of Federal Court drama and influential rulings shaped the development and culture of Northern California. From the gold rush to the Internet boom, the US District Court for the Northern District of California has played a major role in how business is done and life is lived on the Pacific Coast. When California was first admitted to the Union, pioneers were busy prospecting for new fortunes, building towns and cities—and suing each other. San Francisco became the epicenter of a litigious new world of fortune-seekers and corporate interests. Northern California&’s federal court set precedents on issues ranging from shanghaied sailors to Mexican land grants and the civil rights of Chinese immigrants. Through the era of Prohibition and the labor movement to World War II and the tumultuous sixties and seventies, the court's historic rulings have defined the Bay Area's geography, culture, and commerce.
Bracing for Disaster: Earthquake-Resistant Architecture and Engineering in San Francisco, 1838–1933
by Stephen Tobriner&“The first history of seismic engineering in San Francisco . . . spiced with survivor and eyewitness accounts. &”—Midwest Book Review For the past one hundred and fifty years, architects and engineers have quietly been learning from each quake and designing newer earthquake-resistant building techniques and applying them in an ongoing effort to save San Francisco. Bracing for Disaster is a fresh appraisal of a city responding to repeated devastation. In the language of a skilled teacher, Tobriner examines what really happened during the city&’s earthquakes—which buildings were damaged, which survived, and who were the unsung heroes. Filled with more than two hundred photographs, diagrams, and illustrations, this is a revealing look at the history of buildings by a true expert, and it offers lessons not just for San Francisco but for any city beset by natural disasters. &“The real saga is how a fast-growing city grapples with the reality that it has more to worry about than fires and fog. The core of the story is fairly technical, rooted in the crude intuitive ways in which builders reacted to a seismic threat they could neither measure nor define. But Tobriner crafts the story well.&”—SFGate
Avocaderia: Avocado Recipes for a Healthier, Happier Life
by Alessandro Biggi Francesco Brachetti Alberto GramigniInnovative and wholesome recipes—from toasts to desserts—for living your best avo life, from Brooklyn&’s Avocaderia, the world&’s first avocado bar. New York City&’s buzzy all-avocado bar, Avocaderia, became an overnight success and instant global destination when it opened in early 2017. Avo-lovers come from all over the city—and the world—to sample the restaurant&’s healthy and unique eats that are as beautiful as they are tasty. For restaurateurs Alessandro Biggi, Francesco Brachetti, and Alberto Gramigni, the avocado isn&’t just a superfood packed with nutrients and heart-healthy fat—it&’s a versatile ingredient that gets people excited about eating well. Now readers can bring the Avocaderia experience home, whether it&’s to make one of the restaurant&’s signature dishes, like the Avo Burger, or to try their hand at inventive new offerings, like Avo Tartare. With flavor inspiration from around the world, from Mexico to Italy to Morocco, this book offers super-delicious, clean-eating dishes that will take you beyond toast and guacamole (though the restaurant&’s creative interpretations on classic favorites are also included!) to satisfy every craving: Baked Avocado with Egg and Crunchy ParmRoasted Roots Farro BowlGuac-Fried Tots with Pico de GalloZucchini Spaghetti with Avocado PestoAvo-Lime Cheesecake Imaginative and playful, this book delivers recipes that nourish your heart, stomach, and soul. Get ready to spread the love. &“This book will boost your avocado creativity so you&’ll never slip into that avocado toast rut or make the same ol&’ guac day after day.&”—Faith Middleton, host of Faith Middleton Food Schmooze, WNPR &“Good for avocado aficionados looking for new tricks.&”—AM New York
Godfather: The Intimate Francis Ford Coppola
by Gene D. PhillipsThis critical biography by the acclaimed film historian is &“certainly the definitive work on the director&” behind The Godfather and Apocalypse Now (Publishers Weekly). Gene Phillips blends biography, studio history, and film criticism to complete the most comprehensive work on Coppola ever written. The force behind such popular and critically acclaimed films as Rumble Fish and the Godfather trilogy, Coppola has imprinted his distinct style on each of his movies and on the landscape of American popular culture. In Godfather, Phillips argues that Coppola has repeatedly bucked the Hollywood "factory system" in an attempt to create distinct films that reflect his own artistic vision—often to the detriment of his career and finances. Phillips conducted interviews with the director and his colleagues and examined Coppola's production journals and screenplays. Phillips also reviewed rare copies of Coppola's student films, his early excursions into soft-core pornography, and his less celebrated productions such as One from the Heart and Tucker: The Man and His Dream. The result is the definitive assessment of one of Hollywood's most enduring and misunderstood mavericks.
Democracy's Beginning: The Athenian Story
by Thomas N. MitchellA history of the world&’s first democracy from its beginnings in Athens circa fifth century B.C. to its downfall 200 years later. The first democracy, established in ancient Greece more than 2,500 years ago, has served as the foundation for every democratic system of government instituted down the centuries. In this lively history, author Thomas N. Mitchell tells the full and remarkable story of how a radical new political order was born out of the revolutionary movements that swept through the Greek world in the seventh and sixth centuries B.C., how it took firm hold and evolved over the next two hundred years, and how it was eventually undone by the invading Macedonian conquerors, a superior military power. Mitchell&’s history addresses the most crucial issues surrounding this first paradigm of democratic governance, including what initially inspired the political beliefs underpinning it, the ways the system succeeded and failed, how it enabled both an empire and a cultural revolution that transformed the world of arts and philosophy, and the nature of the Achilles heel that hastened the demise of Athenian democracy. &“A clear, lively, and instructive account…. [Mitchell] has mastered the latest scholarship in the field and put it to good use in interpreting the ancient sources and demonstrating its character and importance in shaping democratic thought and institutions throughout the millennia.&”—Donald Kagan, author of The Peloponnesian War &“[Mitchell&’s] close scholarship shines in documenting the transition of Athens from financially and morally bankrupt oligarchy to emancipated democracy 2,500 years ago…with a commendable attention to detail that beautifully captures the essence of ancient Greek culture and politics.&”—Roslyn Fuller, Irish Times
The Arabian Nights Volume One: More Marvels And Wonders Of The Thousand And One Nights (The Arabian Nights #1)
by Richard BurtonThe first volume of the classic collection of Middle Eastern stories, including &“Tale of the Three Apples&” and &“Tale of the Trader and the Jinni.&” To be chosen by King Shahriyar as a wife was a death sentence. After a single night of marriage, he executed each of his wives. So when Scheherazade was picked, she knew her time on Earth had reached its end—unless she could hold the king&’s interest. To that end, each night she spun a new enchanting, erotic, mesmerizing tale, always keeping the king guessing as to its conclusion—and sparing her life for another thousand and one nights. The first volume of this collection, translated by the renowned British explorer Sir Richard Burton, begins the stories that Scheherazade told . . .
A Darkening Stain (The Bruce Medway Mysteries #4)
by Robert WilsonThe award-winning author of A Small Death in Lisbon &“powerfully evokes West Africa&” in this mystery thriller of greed, murder and human trafficking (Publishers Weekly). When schoolgirls begin to disappear on the West African coast, "troubleshooter" Bruce Medway tries to remain detached. Meanwhile, he reluctantly accepts a job from his former nemesis, the mafia capo Roberto Franconelli. Bruce now has forty-eight hours to find a French trader named Marnier whom not even the mafia can track. Finding the man will mean the end of his life—and failure is not an option. As Bruce sets out on his assignment, he discovers that it is deeply connected—through gold, greed, and superstition—to the unsettling schoolgirl disappearances. Uncovering the secrets of rich and powerful men can be deadly in a world where corruption abounds. With nowhere to turn for safe haven, Bruce must devise a scam that risks everything in order to stay alive.
Cain
by James Byron HugginsAn undead super soldier possessed by the devil aims to destroy the world in this thriller from the international bestselling author of Dark Visions. HE WAS THEIR DEADLIEST KILLER The late Roth Tiberius Cain, legendary CIA hit man, is gone, but not forgotten. A top-secret project code-named Genocide One has given him a chance to live again, and enough firepower to kill multitudes—and survive to kill another day. NOW HE IS THEIR GREATEST NIGHTMARE Grotesquely transformed, Cain has become the ultimate predator: a killing machine with the soul of a devil. And the only force that can stop him is a trio of flawed people: a soldier who lost his family and his soul to a terrorist&’s bullets, a priest who has lost his faith to the power of sin, and the beautiful scientist who created Cain and then lost control of him. Now, in a ten-day countdown to Armageddon, all they have left to lose is the survival of the human race. A Book of the Month Club Main Selection Praise for Cain &“An action-packed novel filled with combat, big explosions, chases, and suspenseful confrontations.&”—SF Site
When Did the Statue of Liberty Turn Green?: And 101 Other Questions About New York City
by The Staff of the New-York Historical Society LibraryA treasury of trivia from the New-York Historical Society: &“An extraordinary tapestry depicting New York's story.... An almost addictive read.&”—Library Journal For years, the librarians at the New-York Historical Society have kept a record of the questions posed to them by curious locals and visitors to the city. Who was the first woman to run for mayor of New York? Why are beavers featured on the city's official seal? Is it true that a nineteenth-century New Yorker built a house out of spite? Who were the Collyer brothers? In this book, the library staff answers more than a hundred of the most popular and compelling queries. With endlessly entertaining entries featuring hard-to-find data and unforgettable profiles, it&’s ideal for those who love trivia, urban history, strange tales, and, of course, New York City. Discover: How &“Peg-Leg&” Peter Stuyvesant lost his right leg Whether Manhattan used to have cowboysHow the New York Yankees got their nameWho was Pig Foot MaryWhy the Manhattan House of Detention is called the TombsWho Topsy was and how she electrified New York CityHow many speakeasies were open during ProhibitionWhat occurred every May in the nineteenth century to cause so much commotion When penguins were stolen from the Coney Island Aquarium, and much more
A Field Guide to Fabric Design: Design, Print & Sell Your Own Fabric; Traditional & Digital Techniques
by Kimberly KightA comprehensive, step-by-step resource for fabric design and printing—including tips from top designers. If you&’ve ever dreamed of showing your designs on fabric, textile aficionado Kim Kight, of popular blog True Up, is here to teach you how. Comprehensive and refreshingly straightforward, this impressive volume features two main parts. First, the Design and Color section explains the basics with step-by-step tutorials on creating repeating patterns both by hand and on the computer. Next, the Printing section guides you through transferring those designs on fabric—whether it's block printing, screen printing, digital printing or licensing to a fabric company—and how to determine the best method for you. Includes extensive photos and illustrations
The Wise Earth Speaks to Your Spirit: 52 Lessons to Find Your Soul Voice through Journal Writing
by Janell Moon&“Offers a strong incentive for us to get back to the natural world, stay quiet, reflect, and write to connect with a spirit that is larger than ourselves.&”—Sheila Bender, author of Keeping a Journal You Love A heartfelt combination of spiritual discovery, environmental observations, and journal writing, The Wise Earth Speaks to Your Spirit offers readers a 52-week cycle of themed essays and related questions about the natural world. Entries on night and sky and parakeets, wind and mud and rain, snakes and tea and thistle, among others. In addition to folklore, myths, stories, and symbols connected to each theme, Janell Moon includes inspirational quotes from well-known writers—among them E. B. White, Ursula K. Le Guin, Gertrude Stein, and Mother Theresa—and shares her original poetry and personal experiences with the natural world. As she writes in the introduction, &“It is my wish that through the telling of these stories, and the deepening of your own connections through your writing, that you will better enjoy a rainbow or a tree with angel&’s wings in a storm.&”
Endkampf: Soldiers, Civilians, and the Death of the Third Reich
by Stephen G. Fritz&“This thoroughly researched and superbly written study&” examines the final days of WWII combat within Germany during the occupation of Franconia (WWII History). At the end of World War II, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower turned US forces toward the Franconian region of Germany, ordering them to cut off and destroy German units before they could escape into the Alps. Opposing this advance were German forces headed by SS-Gruppenführer Max Simon, a committed National Socialist who advocated merciless resistance. Caught in the middle were the people of Franconia. Historians have largely overlooked this period of violence and terror, but it provides insight into the chaotic nature of life while the Nazi regime was crumbling. Neither German civilians nor foreign refugees acted simply as passive victims caught between two fronts. Throughout the region people pressured local authorities to end the senseless resistance. Others sought revenge for their tribulations in the &“liberation&” that followed. Stephen G. Fritz examines the predicament and perspective of American GI's, German soldiers and officials, and the civilian population. Endkampf is a gripping portrait of the collapse of a society and how it affected those involved, whether they were soldiers or civilians, victors or vanquished, perpetrators or victims.
Robert Kennedy and His Times
by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.The Pulitzer Prize–winning historian chronicles the short life of the Kennedy family&’s second presidential hopeful.Schlesinger&’s account vividly recalls the forces that shaped Robert Kennedy, from his position as the third son of a powerful Irish Catholic political clan to his concern for issues of social justice in the turbulent 1960s. Robert Kennedy and His Times is &“a picture of a deeply compassionate man hiding his vulnerability, drawn to the underdogs and the unfortunates in society by his life experiences and sufferings&” (Los Angeles Times). This fortieth anniversary edition contains not only Schlesinger&’s illuminating and inspiring portrait of Robert Kennedy, but a new introduction by Michael Beschloss, in which the acclaimed bestselling author and historian discusses the book&’s initial reception, Schlesinger&’s thoughts on it, and expounds on why Robert Kennedy is still such an important figure today.&“Exceptionally important, one of a handful of books that anyone who cares for the politics of the &’60s must read.&” —Newsweek&“An absorbing and vividly written study of a gallant and tragic man.&” —The Boston Globe &“A story that leaves the reader aching for what cannot be recaptured.&” —Miami Herald &“An inspiring account of what it was like to be at Robert Kennedy&’s side and why he and many like him felt that vision and virtue walked with them.&”—Business Week
The Girl in Green
by Derek B. Miller&“A compelling combination of literate storytelling and action-packed thriller laced with humor.&” — Library Journal (starred review) Finalist for the CWA Gold Dagger Award for Best Crime Novel of the Year 1991: One hundred miles from the Kuwaiti border, Thomas Benton meets Arwood Hobbes. Benton is a British journalist who reports from war zones in part to avoid his lackluster marriage and a daughter he loves but cannot connect with; Arwood is an American private who might be an insufferable ignoramus or might be a genuine lunatic with a death wish—it's hard to tell. Desert Storm is over, peace has been declared, but as they argue about whether it makes sense to cross the nearest border in search of an ice cream, they become embroiled in a horrific attack in which a young local girl in a green dress is killed as they are trying to protect her. The two men walk away into their respective lives. But something has cracked for them both. Twenty-two years later, in another place, in another war, they meet again and are offered an unlikely opportunity to redeem themselves when that same girl in green is found alive and in need of salvation. Or is she? &“Swift, gripping, and mined with surprises…Arwood Hobbes is as intriguing an operative as Graham Greene's quiet American, but without the quiet.&”—David Shafer, author of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot &“[A] stellar, electrifying story with a knockout ending.&”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) &“A penetrating, poetic, and unexpectedly disarming book about the ageless conflict in the Middle East.&”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) &“A Catch-22 for the twenty-first century.&”—Madison Smartt Bell, National Book Award finalist and author of All Souls' Rising
Haunted Universal Studios (Haunted America)
by Bob Davis Brian CluneTwo paranormal investigators turn their spotlight on the haunted history behind the scenes at the famous movie studio. Talented entrepreneur Carl Laemmle led and won the fight against Thomas Edison's filming monopoly and built Universal City out of the dirt of Hollywood. He created a place of wonder and imagination, and now, decades later, Universal Studios is filled with rumors of ghosts. Frank Stites, an aviator killed while performing stunts during the grand opening celebrations in 1915, is said to still roam the backlot. Lon Chaney, a silent film actor, plagues sound stage no. 28, while Alfred Hitchcock haunts Steven Spielberg's office. Even Lucille Ball has been spotted more than once long after her death.
Antisemitism: Part One of The Origins of Totalitarianism (The Origins of Totalitarianism #1)
by Hannah ArendtIn the first volume of her landmark philosophical work, The Origins of Totalitarianism, the political theorist traces the rise of antisemitism in Europe. Since it was first published in 1951, The Origins of Totalitarianism has been recognized as the definitive philosophical account of the totalitarian mindset. A probing analysis of Nazism, Stalinism, and the &“banality of evil&”, it remains one of the most referenced works in studies and discussions of totalitarian movements around the world.In this first volume, Antisemitism, Dr. Hannah Arendt traces the rise of antisemitism to Central and Western European Jewish history during the 19th century. With the appearance of the first political activity by antisemitic parties in the 1870s and 1880s, Arendt states, the machinery that led to the horrors of the Holocaust was set in motion. The Dreyfus Affair, in Arendt&’s view, was &“a kind of dress rehearsal&”—the first modern use of antisemitism as an instrument of public policy and of hysteria as a political weapon.&“The most original and profound—therefore the most valuable—political theorist of our times.&”—Dwight MacDonald, The New Leader
BART: The Dramatic History of the Bay Area Rapid Transit System
by Michael C. HealyAn insider&’s &“indispensible&” behind-the-scenes history of the transit system of San Francisco and surrounding counties (Houston Chronicle). In the first-ever history book about BART, longtime agency spokesman Michael C. Healy gives an insider&’s account of the rapid transit system&’s inception, hard-won approval, construction, and operations, warts and all. With a master storyteller&’s wit and sharp attention to detail, Healy recreates the politically fraught venture to bring a new kind of public transit to the West Coast. What emerges is a sense of the individuals who made (and make) BART happen. From tales of staying up until 3:00 a.m. with BART pioneers Bill Stokes and Jack Everson to hear the election results for the rapid transit vote to stories of weathering scandals, strikes, and growing pains, this look behind the scenes of an iconic, seemingly monolithic structure reveals people at their most human—and determined to change the status quo. &“The Metro. The T. The Tube. The world's most famous subway systems are known by simple monikers, and San Francisco's BART belongs in that class. Michael C. Healy delivers a tour-de-force telling of its roots, hard-fought approval, and challenging construction that will delight fans of American urban history.&”—Doug Most, author of The Race Underground: Boston, New York, and the Incredible Rivalry That Built America's First Subway
Conquer Your Chronic Pain: A Life-Changing Drug-Free Approach for Relief, Recovery, and Restoration
by Peter AbaciAn &“empowering guide on how to win the battle against chronic pain and put an end to America&’s epidemic of pain killer addiction.&”—Vijay B. Vad, MD, author of Back RxConquer Your Chronic Pain offers the millions of chronic-pain sufferers throughout the world a transformative model for pain management. Dr. Abaci is a pioneer in understanding the biopsychosocial aspect of chronic pain and patients&’ demands for a more holistic and personal approach to pain management. Dr. Abaci details his own struggle with injury, surgery, and conventional recovery and pain management, then offers a wide variety of case studies and clear explanations of the latest scientific research to reveal how chronic pain creates a brain-based disease that will only respond to integrated therapies. For two decades, Dr. Abaci&’s approach has helped transform the lives of thousands of people devastated by pain. If you are suffering from chronic pain and are tired of failed treatments and too many pills, relief starts here! &“A must-read for anyone living with pain. Following Dr. Abaci&’s simple steps, you will learn important tools to not only manage (and heal) pain, but also reclaim happiness, purpose, and overall wellness in life.&”—Paul Gileno, founder & president, U.S. Pain Foundation &“A powerful tool for pain patients who don&’t understand why the pain management system needs changes.&”—Barby Ingle, president, Power of Pain Foundation &“The book will show people in pain how to change their lives for the better, and gives physicians, practitioners of complementary therapies, and caregivers insight into how to more fully help those in their care.&”—Foreword
Rich, Radiant Slaughter (The Patience McKenna Mysteries #4)
by Jane Haddam Orania PapazoglouA &“tour de force&” mystery in the Edgar Award–nominated series featuring a writer who not only covers murder cases, but cracks them too (Publishers Weekly). An exhausted Patience McKenna is attending a benefit at a Baltimore bookstore as part of a ten-city tour arranged by a do-gooder publicist and a mega-rich donor. It&’s for a good cause, but she&’s more than ready to head back home to New York and hit the sack. At least they&’re serving refreshments. Then, as she&’s chatting with a fan, McKenna&’s foot bumps the body of a priggish local bibliophile hidden beneath the book-signing table. The deceased woman had been widely disliked, but would a literary luminary have actually gone to the trouble of killing her? Fortunately, McKenna&’s background as a true crime writer will enable her to examine the evidence and help the police turn the page on this case, in a twist-filled, witty mystery by Orania Papazoglou, aka Jane Haddam, author of the Gregor Demarkian Holiday series. &“Sophisticated adventure edged with terror. . . . [A] smash finale.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Patience is likably wry company.&” —Kirkus Reviews
The Death Shift: Nurse Genene Jones and the Texas Baby Murders
by Peter ElkindThe true story of a killer nurse whose crimes were hidden by a hospital for years. It&’s 1980, and Genene Jones is working the 3 to 11 PM shift in the pediatric ICU in San Antonio's county hospital. As the weeks go by, infants under her care begin experiencing unexpected complications—and dying—in alarming numbers, prompting rumors that there is a murderer among the staff. Her eight-hour shift would come to be called &“the death shift.&” This strange epidemic would continue unabated for more than a year, before Jones is quietly sent off—with a good recommendation—to a rural pediatric clinic. There, eight children under her care mysteriously stopped breathing—and a 15-month-old baby girl died. In May 1984, Jones was finally arrested, leading to a trial that revealed not only her deeply disturbed mind and a willingness to kill, but a desire to play &“God&” with the lives of the children under her care. More shocking still was that the hospital had shredded records and remained silent about Jones&’ horrific deeds, obscuring the full extent of her spree and prompting grieving parents to ask: Why? Elkind chronicles Jones&’ rampage, her trials, and the chilling aftermath of one of the most horrific crimes in America, and turns his piercing gaze onto those responsible for its cover-up. It is a tale with special relevance today, as prosecutors, distraught parents, and victims&’ advocates struggle to keep Jones behind bars.&“A horrifying true-life medical thriller...&”—Publishers Weekly &“Gripping...A remarkable journalistic achievement!&”—Newsweek &“Murder, madness, and medicine...superb!&”—Library Journal &“Shocking...true crime reporting at its most compelling.&”—Booklist
History of Rock 'n' Roll in Ten Songs
by Greil MarcusThe legendary critic and author of Mystery Train &“ingeniously retells the tale of rock and roll&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Unlike previous versions of rock &’n&’ roll history, this book omits almost every iconic performer and ignores the storied events and turning points everyone knows. Instead, in a daring stroke, Greil Marcus selects ten songs and dramatizes how each embodies rock &’n&’ roll as a thing in itself, in the story it tells, inhabits, and acts out—a new language, something new under the sun. &“Transmission&” by Joy Division. &“All I Could Do Was Cry&” by Etta James and then Beyoncé. &“To Know Him Is to Love Him,&” first by the Teddy Bears and almost half a century later by Amy Winehouse. In Marcus&’s hands these and other songs tell the story of the music, which is, at bottom, the story of the desire for freedom in all its unruly and liberating glory. Slipping the constraints of chronology, Marcus braids together past and present, holding up to the light the ways that these striking songs fall through time and circumstance, gaining momentum and meaning, astonishing us by upending our presumptions and prejudices. This book, by a founder of contemporary rock criticism—and its most gifted and incisive practitioner—is destined to become an enduring classic. &“One of the epic figures in rock writing.&”—The New York Times Book Review &“Marcus is our greatest cultural critic, not only because of what he says but also, as with rock-and-roll itself, how he says it.&”—The Washington Post Winner of the Deems Taylor Virgil Thomson Award in Music Criticism, given by the American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers
Your Book, Your Brand: The Step-By-Step Guide to Launching Your Book and Boosting Your Sales
by Dana Kaye&“Out-of-the-box PR campaigns&” for authors to get their books to legions of readers from &“one of the best publicists in the business&” (James Rollins, #1 New York Times bestselling author). From the rise of ebooks to the impact of online retail sales to the wide acceptance of self-publishing as a natural path, countless authors are writing books and then wondering what to do with them. Self-published authors need to know how to bring their book to market themselves and reach audiences without a publisher&’s marketing or publicity department behind them. Even published authors want to supplement the work of in-house publicity managers and develop a direct relationship with everyone from the media to potential fans. As the head of her own independent PR firm, Kaye Publicity, Dana Kaye has been a driving force behind numerous bestselling authors across all genres, from thriller authors like Gregg Hurwitz and Jamie Freveletti to children&’s authors like Liz Climo and Claudia Gray, and now she brings her insights to you. Kaye walks writers through all of their options, taking the anxiety out of the pitching process and teaching them how to be their own best promoters. Sharp, intuitive, and user-friendly, Dana Kaye&’s guide is a must-have for all authors with bestselling aspirations. &“There&’s a reason I didn&’t hire an outside publicist through my first ten books. It&’s because I hadn&’t yet met Dana. Smart, no-nonsense, creative, and to the point, she&’s the best in the business.&”—Gregg Hurwitz, New York Times bestselling author of Orphan X