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Connecticut Witch Trials: The First Panic in the New World
by Cynthia Wolfe BoyntonThe little-known story of the first witch hunt in New England—nearly half a century before Salem. Connecticut&’s witch hunt was the first and most ferocious in New England, occurring almost fifty years before the infamous Salem witch trials. Between 1647 and 1697, at least thirty-four men and women from across the state were formally charged with witchcraft. Eleven were hanged. In New Haven, William Meeker was accused of cutting off and burning his pig&’s ears and tail as he cast a bewitching spell. After the hanging of Fairfield&’s Goody Knapp, magistrates cut down and searched her body for the marks of the devil. In this book, through newspaper clippings, court records, letters, and diaries, former New York Times correspondent Cynthia Wolfe Boynton uncovers the dark history of the Connecticut witch trials. Includes illustrations
Wrigley Field: 100 Stories for 100 Years (Sports Ser.)
by Rob Carroll Dan CampanaA collection of stories, photos, and memories for those who love the Chicago Cubs&’ legendary ballpark. Wrigley Field occupies a sacred space in the hearts of Cubs fans and in the soul of Wrigleyville. With contributions from those in the stands, on the field, and behind the scenes over the years—among them Bob Costas, Rick Sutcliffe, Ferguson Jenkins, Steve Stone, and many more—this informal oral history salutes the legacy that has made Wrigley such an unforgettable part of baseball and Chicago for the last century. These one hundred stories reflect the variety of millions of Cubs fans around the world, from those whose relationship with the Friendly Confines has lasted a lifetime to those who are taking their seats up close to the ivy for the very first time.
Haunted Virginia Beach (Haunted America)
by Alpheus J. ChewningForty spooky stories that reveal the otherworldly history of this coastal city . . . Includes photos! Researched and written by a local history expert, this book delves into the creepy, unexplored avenues of Virginia Beach&’s past. You&’ll learn about the paranormal sightings at the Mayflower Apartments, where elevators behave bizarrely; the spectral details of Blackbeard&’s buried treasure; a deadly stretch of road inexplicably responsible for eighty-nine fatalities over thirty years; and the untimely death of a military wife. From a wailing woman in the old Coast Guard Station to supernatural activity provoked by the association of two friends, Haunted Virginia Beach offers up spine-tingling apparitional tales that will shock and delight visitors and locals alike.
Iconic Chicago Dishes, Drinks and Desserts (American Palate Ser.)
by Amy BizzarriA celebration of Chicago food that goes far beyond deep-dish pizza—filled with recipes, photos, and local history! The food that fuels hardworking Chicagoans includes such local classics as Spinning Salad, Flaming Saganaki, Jumpballs, Jim Shoes, Pizza Puffs, and Pullman Bread. The restaurants, bakeries, taverns, and pushcarts of the city, cherished from one generation to the next, offer satisfying warmth in winter and sweet refreshment in summer. From the city that created the Cape Cod Room&’s Bookbinder Soup and the Original Rainbow Cone, as well as Andersonville Coffee Cake and Taylor Street&’s Italian Lemonade, this combination of cookbook and culinary history is a treat for Chicagoans, visitors, and anyone who loves hearty Midwestern fare.
Ghosts of Alexandria (Haunted America)
by Michael Lee PopeThe award-winning journalist and author of Hidden History of Alexandria, D.C. combs through the haunted past of this Virginia colonial town. The ghost of a Revolutionary War spy that fosters a centuries-old grudge against the British, two young lovers parted by fire but reunited in death and Union and Confederate soldiers who still battle at the Hotel Monaco are among the haunts of Alexandria, Virginia. Beside the Potomac and the twice-blooming wisteria, local author Michael Lee Pope takes readers on a thrilling journey with his collection of historic ghost lore. Join him as he searches for the identity of the Female Stranger of Gadsby&’s Tavern and wanders the lonely halls of Woodlawn Plantation to encounter Alexandria&’s restless souls. Includes photos! &“A thrilling journey . . . [A] Halloween crowd-pleaser.&” —Local Kicks
Ghosts of Boston: Haunts of the Hub (Haunted America)
by Sam Baltrusis&“Explores the city&’s ghoulish history over more than three centuries, including Colonial-era spirits.&” —BU Today It should come as no surprise that one of the nation&’s oldest cities brims with spirits of those who lived and died in its hundreds of years of tumultuous history. Boston, Massachusetts, boasts countless stories of the supernatural. Many students at Boston College have encountered an unearthly hound that haunts O&’Connell House to this day. Be on the watch for an actor who sits in on rehearsals at Huntington Theatre and restless spirits rumored to haunt Boston Common at night. From the Victorian brownstones of Back Bay to the shores of the Boston Harbor Islands, author Sam Baltrusis makes it clear that there is hardly a corner of the Hub where the paranormal cannot be experienced—and shares terrifying tales of the long departed. Includes photos
Charlotte: Murder, Mystery and Mayhem (Murder And Mayhem Ser.)
by David Aaron Moore&“Explores more of the seedy underside of the city that the tourist books don&’t tell you about . . . from a 13-year-old church arsonist to a lynching&” (Lost Charlotte). Today&’s Charlotte is a fast-growing and well-respected city. But the Charlotte of yesteryear is rife with tales of the macabre, tragic and simply unexplainable. Prepare to be surprised and unnerved as the dark side of Charlotte is brought to life by native and longtime writer David Aaron Moore. Learn about Nellie Freeman, who nearly decapitated her husband with a straight razor in 1926. Discover how the ghosts of Camp Green infantrymen, the doughboys of World War I, still scream in the Southern night. Read about the seventy-one passengers who lost their lives as Eastern Airlines Flight 212 fell to the earth one foggy night in 1974. Come along and experience the grisly past of the City of Churches. Includes photos!
Reagan: Volume 1 (Reagan: What Was He Really Like? #1)
by Curtis PatrickIntimate behind-the-scenes recollections of Ronald Reagan by those who knew him during his early political career in California—photos included! People often wonder: &“What was Reagan like privately?&” &“How did he treat his children?&” &“How did he handle pressure?&” &“How did he handle danger?&” &“How did he treat his staff?&” &“How did he handle difficult, almost impossible to deal with, legislators?&” This book collects reminiscences from those who were there, working in a wide variety of positions, recounting how the former actor, governor of California, and future president of the United States used humor to disarm his most ardent critics and tenacious opponents. In this book, you&’ll discover observations about the close bond between Ronald and Nancy Reagan; the gentlemanly character of the governor who &“never equated disagreement with disloyalty;&” the way Reagan thrived on being underestimated; the untold story behind the secret plan hatched by former Air Force Secretary Thomas C. Reed and a handful of dedicated insiders to launch Reagan&’s unequivocal, arguably first campaign for President of the United States in 1968; and much more.
The Common Good: Rising of a New Dawn: How Living a More Conscious Life Can Heal a Nation One Heart, One Mind, One Thought at a Time
by Juanita S. FarrowAn inspiring guide about how our daily decisions can turn hate and fear into hope and love. The Common Good: Rising of a New Dawn will forever change how you see your neighbor. On this captivating spiritual journey through America, hear the stories of how ordinary people—people in the trenches devoted to the common good—are making an extraordinary difference in the lives of many. With passion, wit, and wisdom, Juanita Farrow discusses business, politics, and religion, and paints a compelling picture of how the common good is God&’s desire for America, and why it&’s good for America. Juanita Farrow states, &“We live in a great country, but far too often we allow our beliefs and egos to divide us in ways that become a form of paralysis that impacts the entire nation.&” Explore how the people in our lives and the experiences of our journey begin to shape our decisions and our view of the world. The Common Good speaks to people of faith and nonbelievers, and challenges everyone to look within for authentic purpose. It looks at pressing issues for Americans, but also the rising of a new dawn. Building the bridges to transcend differences will require a lot of heart. Creating a movement for the common good will be difficult, but even businesses, for instance, have found social entrepreneurship not only solves problems around the world, but is good for the bottom line. The Common Good describes how living a more conscious life can heal a nation—one heart, one mind, one thought at a time. A message of hope on how to turn fear into love, it can leave you feeling truly empowered—and inspired to make a difference.
Pop Icons and Business Legends: History of Commerce and Heritage of Culture
by Hank MooreA unique and fresh perspective on how to achieve business success based on the careers of modern history&’s greatest pop figures. Stroll through the past and discover the fusion of pop culture and business. From Walt Disney to Bill Gates, from Burt Bacharach to Howard Hughes, from Steven Spielberg to John D. Rockefeller, and from Col. Harland Sanders to Steve Jobs, this is the comprehensive study of pop icons, historical innovations, and business pioneers. In Pop Icons and Business Legends, legendary business advisor and former presidential speech writer Hank Moore embraces the past as a roadmap to the future. This is history, cultural enlightenment, and business innovation, all rolled in one, plus a dynamic panorama of non-profit and humanitarian contributions to society. &“How can one person with so much insight into cultural history and nostalgia be such a visionary of business and organizations? Hank Moore is one of the few who understands the connection.&” —Dick Clark, TV icon &“Hank Moore's Business Tree™ is the most original business model of the last 50 years.&” —Peter Drucker, business visionary
If Nuns Were Wives: A Handbook on Marriage from the Perspective of a Nun
by Shani ChenA unique guide to bringing faith, devotion, and reverence to your marriage—by a wife and mother who almost took her holy vows. At one time, Shani Chen wanted nothing more than to renounce wordly life by becoming a nun. But after years of following a devoutly religious path, it was the nuns themselves who told Shani that she would find her calling elsewhere. Years later, she built a fulfilling life for herself as a loving wife and mother. One day, to her surprise, she realized that the lessons that she had learned from the nuns were actually helping her in married life—and that when other couples she knew were struggling, she seemed to know how to help. If Nuns Were Wives is a handbook for wives on how to thrive in marriage using the perspective of a nun. With an unconventional, engaging style, Chen takes her reader on a spiritual journey—founded on the realities of love and marriage and transcending dogma and religion—building the role of the American wife into a new temple for relationships.
Greater Things: Triumph Over Adversity
by Kristin BealeA true story of disability and determination: &“From flat-line to sunshine, this story takes you on an unbelievably heart-crossing journey.&” —Scott Pettit, Double Take At age fourteen, Kristin Beale was enjoying a happy summer vacation when a Jet-Ski accident turned her life upside-down—and nearly ended it. Ever since then, she has had to struggle to overcome not only the physical but the psychological toll of her injuries—and her grit and courage have been an inspiration to countless people. In Greater Things, Kristin offers a raw perspective on everything from how people react to her, to learning how to navigate in and through an inaccessible world, to just trying to make the best of a crummy situation. Filled with honesty, humor, and hope, it&’s a realistic yet ultimately uplifting portrait of what it takes to endure hardship with your spirit intact.
Sh-Boom!: The Explosion of Rock 'n' Roll, 1953–1968
by Clay ColeA rip-snorting rock &‘n&’ roll memoir from the legendary disc jockey who&’s been called &“the missing link to the Sixties.&” There was a small sliver of time between Bebop and Hip-Hop, when a new generation of teenagers created rock &‘n&’ roll. Clay Cole was one of those teenagers, as the host of his own Saturday night pop music television show. Sh-Boom! is the pop culture chronicle of that exciting time, 1953 to 1968, when teenagers created their own music, from swing bands and pop to rhythm and blues, cover records, a cappella, rockabilly, folk-rock, and girl groups; from the British Invasion to the creation of the American Boy Band. He was the first to introduce Chubby Checker performing &“The Twist&”; the first to present the Rolling Stones, Tony Orlando, Dionne Warwick, Neil Diamond, Bobby Vinton, the Rascals, the Ronettes, the Four Seasons, Dion, and dozens more; the first to introduce music video clips, discotheque, go-go girls and young unknown standup comedians Richard Pryor, George Carlin, and Fannie Flagg to a teenage television audience. But after fifteen years of fame, Clay walked away from his highly popular Saturday night show at the age of thirty—and remained out of the spotlight for over forty years. Well, he&’s missing no longer; he&’s back with a remarkable story to tell. Brimming with the gossip, scandal and heartbreak of the upstart billion-dollar music biz, Sh-Boom! is a breezy, behind-the-scenes look at &“live&” television, mom-and-pop record companies, and a boozy, Mafia-run Manhattan during the early days of rock &‘n&’ roll.
The Creation of the American States
by A. Ward BurianThe fascinating story of how and why all fifty American states were formed—and how they became a part of history&’s greatest social experiment. Every US state has a unique history that deserves a separate book. The Creation of the American States provides readers with essential information on how each of the fifty states came into being. From the time of the first explorers and settlers to the present day, A. Ward Burian tells the story of how the America was established over the course of four hundred years. He examines what motivated brave souls to venture into an unknown wilderness and then delves into the time frame for each state&’s discovery, settlement, and consolidation into the United States. With brief biographies interjected that spark human interest and provide perspective to what was taking place, The Creation of the American States shares a better understanding of how the North American continent was transformed from a wilderness into a powerful nation—state by state.
Life Inside the Dead Man's Curve: The Chronicles of a Public-Safety Helicopter Pilot
by Kevin McDonald&“A warm compassionate story of helicopters in rescue missions&” (Igor Sikorsky Jr., aviation historian). Travis County STAR Flight, in Austin, Texas, is recognized as one of the premier public-safety helicopter programs in the United States. Life Inside the Dead Man&’s Curve is a firsthand account of the tragedy and triumph witnessed by STAR Flight crews as they respond to a myriad of emergencies, everything from traumatic injuries to rescues―and more. The author, Kevin McDonald, recounts how he turned his passion for flying into an extraordinary career filled with real-life twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. From his early days as a naval aviator, to his twenty years as a STAR Flight pilot, Kevin takes the reader on a powerful, emotional roller coaster ride. Even if you&’re not an aviation enthusiast, you need to strap in for this read. This is more than a book about flying helicopters―it&’s a book about life, life inside the dead man&’s curve. &“A delightful, informative homage to a life of flight.&” —Kirkus Reviews
No Is Short for Next Opportunity: How Top Sales Professionals Think
by Martin Limbeck&“This outstanding book goes straight to the heart of successful selling, showing you how to develop unshakable self-confidence in every sales situation&” (Brian Tracy, author of Ultimate Sales Success). &“A no does not mean that you should give up,&” argues sales maven Martin Limbeck. &“On the contrary, a no means you should keep at it.&” Selling is easy if you can offer the lowest price or a top brand that everyone wants. But what if you don&’t? What if the client says no? In sales, rejection comes with the territory. You will hear no, and you will hear it frequently. It&’s normal. What&’s important is what you do with that no . . . The right attitude toward selling is your key to success. Passion, pride, and perseverance are your most important assets. No Is Short for Next Opportunity will inspire you to develop the proper mindset for selling and to seal more deals. &“This book is not an option for anyone who has ever heard the word &“no&”—buy it and read it today and start getting &‘yes&’ tomorrow.&” —Jeffrey Gitomer, author of The Little Red Book of Selling &“This book will keep you going and growing throughout your career. I recommend it.&” —Mark Sanborn, author of The Fred Factor and You Don&’t Need a Title to Be a Leader &“This book is bigger than sales. It&’s a book about lifelong success. Your success.&” —Randy Gage, author of the New York Times–bestseller Risky Is the New Safe &“Read Martin Limbeck&’s book and you will learn how to get past the no and realize your true potential.&” —Ron Karr, author of Lead, Sell or Get Out of the Way &“Compelling, complete, and courageous, this book will show you how to sell successfully to others and how to overcome the objections of even your most important client—you. I got new ideas and a new sense of hope from the very first page!&” —Monica Wofford, CSP, CEO, Contagious Companies Inc. and author of Make Difficult People Disappear
Haunted Roanoke (Haunted America)
by L.B. Taylor Jr.The author of The Big Book of Virginia Ghost Stories focuses on the &“Scare City&”: &“If you believe in ghosts, this is the book for you&” (The Roanoke Times). Roanoke, in the heart of southwestern Virginia, is one of the most haunted cities in the commonwealth. The Star City is brimming with eerie and unexplainable stories, such as the legendary &“Woman in Black,&” who appeared several times in 1902, but only to married men on their way home at night. There are also macabre stories in many of Roanoke&’s famous landmarks, such as the majestic Grandin Theatre, where a homeless family is said to have lived—and the cries of their deceased children can still be heard. Travel beyond the realm of reality with author L.B. Taylor Jr. as he traces the history of Roanoke&’s most unique and chilling tales. Includes photos! &“I like the ghost story books of L.B. Taylor, Jr., a Virginia author, because he blends history and true ghost stories so wonderfully. He doesn&’t make judgments about each ghost story, but presents the facts and lets you decide for yourself. . . . So if you&’re in a ghostly mood this October—or if you&’re just a history lover—Taylor&’s books are well worth your time.&” —Eagle-Eyed Editor
Night Thoughts: An Essay
by Wallace ShawnThis &“acerbic yet compassionate&” meditation on humanity by the acclaimed actor and playwright offers &“curiosity, thoughtfulness, sharp logic, deep emotion&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Beloved actor and Obie Award–winning playwright Wallace Shawn has been an incisive commentator on civilization and its discontents for decades. Now, having recently passed the age of seventy and watched Donald Trump claim the presidency, he offers a late-stage critique of his species, which he sees as being divided between the lucky and the unlucky. In Night Thoughts, Shawn takes the lucky—himself included—to task for their complacency while offering fascinating reflections on &“civilization, morality, Beethoven, 11th-century Japanese court poetry, and his hopes for a better world, among other topics&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
Culture of Terrorism (0 A La Izquierda Ser. #Vol. 9)
by Noam Chomsky&“Perhaps the most widely read voice on foreign policy on the planet&” breaks down the Iran-Contra Affair and the scourge of clandestine terrorism (The New York Times Book Review on Theory and Practice). This classic text provides a scathing critique of US political culture through a brilliant analysis of the Iran-Contra scandal. Chomsky irrefutably shows how the United States has opposed human rights and democratization to advance its economic interests. &“The Culture of Terrorism follows an earlier study, Turning the Tide, but with the new insights provided by the flawed Congressional inquiry into the Irangate scandal. [Chomsky&’s] thesis is that United States elites are dedicated to the rule of force, and that their commitment to violence and lawlessness has to be masked by an ideological system which attempts to control and limit the domestic damage done when the mask occasionally slips. Clandestine programs are not a secret to their victims, as he points out. It is the domestic population in the USA which needs to be protected from knowledge of them . . . The record, he argues, shows a continual pattern of violence and disregard for democracy.&” ―Manchester Guardian Weekly &“Chomsky&’s documentation neatly supports his logic. Leftist adherents will applaud, while the majority—depicted as perpetrators or dupes of military-based state capitalism—will ignore the book or dismiss it as rhetoric. But Chomsky has a point of view not frequently encountered in the press.&” —Library Journal &“Closely argued, heavily documented . . . will shake liberals and conservatives alike.&” ―Publishers Weekly
No Is Not Enough: Resisting Trump's Shock Politics and Winning the World We Need
by Naomi KleinThe New York Times–bestselling roadmap to resistance in the Trump era from the internationally acclaimed activist and author of On Fire and The Battle for Paradise. The election of Donald Trump is a dangerous escalation in a world of cascading crises. Trump&’s vision—a radical deregulation of the US economy in the interest of corporations, an all-out war on &“radical Islamic terrorism,&” and a sweeping aside of climate science to unleash a domestic fossil fuel frenzy—will generate wave after wave of crises and shocks, to the economy, to national security, to the environment. In No Is Not Enough, Naomi Klein explains that Trump, extreme as he is, is not an aberration but a logical extension of the worst and most dangerous trends of the past half-century. In exposing the malignant forces behind Trump&’s rise, she puts forward a bold vision for a mass movement to counter rising militarism, nationalism, and corporatism in the United States and around the world. Longlisted for the National Book Award &“I hope that Klein&’s book is read by more than just her (mostly) leftwing fan base. For whatever you think about her economic arguments, she makes a powerful and an important point: that you cannot understand Trump without looking at how he reflects bigger cultural and social dynamics. And what is perhaps refreshing about No Is Not Enough is that Klein tries to move beyond mere outrage and hand-wringing to offer a practical manifesto for opposition.&” —Financial Times &“Brims with ideas rarely heard in the mainstream media. And her fiery, punchy writing style, which is occasionally laced with humor, makes it hard to put down.&” —The Georgia Straight
A Quaker Officer in the Civil War: Henry Gawthrop of the 4th Delaware (Civil War Ser.)
by Justin CarisioHis opposition to slavery outweighed his religion&’s views of war: &“One of the most unique and extensive views of a Delaware war veteran&’s experience&” (Main Line Times). When the call went out in 1862 for volunteers for Delaware&’s 4th Infantry Regiment, a number of men from prominent Quaker families came forward to fight for the Union. Deeply patriotic and strongly opposed to slavery, they served with distinction in some of the later campaigns of the Civil War, from Cold Harbor through Appomattox. Among them was Henry Gawthrop. Commissioned a first lieutenant in Company F, he saw action during the Siege of Petersburg and at the Battle of Five Forks. Fifty years after the war, he drew on his diary and letters from the war years to create a unique memoir that is among the most comprehensive and detailed of any Delaware Civil War veteran. This is his story. Includes photos! &“Excellent.&” —Delmarva Now
I Am Troy Davis
by Jen Marlowe Troy Davis Martina Davis-CorreiaThe true story of a woman&’s fight for her brother&’s life—and her own: &“Essential for those interested in the U.S. justice system&” (Library Journal). On September 21, 2011, Troy Anthony Davis was put to death by the State of Georgia. Davis&’s execution was protested by hundreds of thousands of people across the globe, and Pope Benedict XVI, Pres. Jimmy Carter, and fifty-one members of Congress all appealed for clemency. Davis&’s older sister, Martina, a former Army flight nurse who had served in the Gulf War, was one of Davis&’s strongest advocates—despite the fact that she was battling liver and metastatic breast cancer and died just weeks after her brother&’s death by lethal injection. This book, coauthored by Martina and writer Jen Marlowe, tells the intimate story of an ordinary man caught up in an inexorable tragedy. From his childhood in racially charged Savannah; to the confused events that led to the 1989 shooting of a police officer; to Davis&’s sudden arrest, conviction, and two-decade fight to prove his innocence, I Am Troy Davis takes us inside a broken legal system where life and death hang in the balance. It is also an inspiring testament to the unbreakable bond of family and the resilience of love, and reminds us that even when you reach the end of justice, voices from across the world can rise together in chorus and proclaim, &“I am Troy Davis.&” &“Martina Correia&’s heroic fight to save her brother&’s life while battling for her own serves as a powerful testament for activists.&” —The Nation &“Should be read and cherished.&” —Maya Angelou, author and civil rights activist
Fateful Triangle: The United States, Israel, and the Palestinians (Updated Edition) (South End Press Classics Ser. #Vol. 3)
by Noam Chomsky&“One of the definitive works on the Israeli Palestinian conflict&” from the celebrated New York Times–bestselling author of Hopes and Prospects (Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now! and author of Breaking the Sound Barrier). From its establishment to the present day, Israel has enjoyed a unique position in the American roster of international friends. In Fateful Triangle, Noam Chomsky explores the character and historical development of this special relationship. The resulting work &“may be the most ambitious book ever attempted on the conflict between Zionism and the Palestinians viewed as centrally involving the United States. It is a dogged exposé of human corruption, greed, and intellectual dishonesty. It is also a great and important book, which must be read by anyone concerned with public affairs&” (Edward W. Said, from the foreword). &“A devastating collection of charges aimed at Israeli and American policies that affect the Palestinian Arabs negatively.&” ―Library Journal &“Brilliant and unscrupulous.&” ―The Observer &“A major, timely and devastating analysis of one of the great tragedies.&” ―The Tribune &“Formidable.&” ―The Jewish Quarterly
All-Girls Education from Ward Seminary to Harpeth Hall, 1865–2015: 1865-2015
by Mary Ellen PethelThe history behind one of the oldest all-girls prep schools in the South. During the final days of the Civil War, Dr. William Ward and his wife, Eliza Ward, envisioned a school for young women in Nashville that would evolve into one of the nation&’s most prestigious institutions. As the New South dawned, Ward Seminary opened its doors in September 1865. Merging with Belmont College for Young Women in 1913, Ward-Belmont operated as a college preparatory school, music conservatory, and junior college. In 1951, the high school division moved farther west, reopening as the Harpeth Hall School after Ward-Belmont&’s sudden closure. Ward Seminary, Belmont College, Ward-Belmont, and Harpeth Hall are simply separate chapters of one continuous story—providing a lens through which to understand the evolution of all-girls education in the United States.
The Battle for Paradise: Puerto Rico Takes on the Disaster Capitalists
by Naomi KleinFearless necessary reporting . . . Klein exposes the &‘battle of utopias&’ that is currently unfolding in storm-ravaged Puerto Rico&” (Junot Díaz, author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao) &“We are in a fight for our lives. Hurricanes Irma and María unmasked the colonialism we face in Puerto Rico, and the inequality it fosters, creating a fierce humanitarian crisis. Now we must find a path forward to equality and sustainability, a path driven by communities, not investors. And this book explains, with careful and unbiased reporting, only the efforts of our community activists can answer the paramount question: What type of society do we want to become and who is Puerto Rico for?&” —Carmen Yulín Cruz, Mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico In the rubble of Hurricane Maria, Puerto Ricans and ultrarich &“Puertopians&” are locked in a pitched struggle over how to remake the island. In this vital and startling investigation, bestselling author and activist Naomi Klein uncovers how the forces of shock politics and disaster capitalism seek to undermine the nation&’s radical, resilient vision for a &“just recovery.&” All royalties from the sale of this book in English and Spanish go directly to JunteGente, a gathering of Puerto Rican organizations resisting disaster capitalism and advancing a fair and healthy recovery for their island. &“Klein chronicles the extraordinary grassroots resistance by the Puerto Rican people against neoliberal privatization and Wall Street greed in the aftermath of the island&’s financial meltdown, of hurricane devastation, and of Washington&’s imposition of an outside control board over the most important U.S. colony.&” —Juan González, cohost of Democracy Now! and author of Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America