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  Survival - From Childhood Sexual...

  Dennis N. Griffin, Vinnie Curto

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  A world champion boxer tells his story of struggle and triumph—from his traumatic childhood to life in the ring and Hollywood celebrity.In 1996, at the age of 41, Vinnie Curto won the World Boxing Federation Super Cruiserweight Title. He was on top of the world, but he’d gone through hell to get there. Born in East Boston, Vinnie grew up with a violent father who subjected him to years of horrifying sexual abuse. At age 16, Vinnie escaped by lying about his age and joining the Navy. That decision changed his life—and probably saved it.   Vinnie’s success on the Navy boxing team opened the door to a storied career as a professional boxer. He joined the Olympic boxing team, trained with the legendary Angelo Dundee, and rubbed shoulders with mobsters and Hollywood celebrities. With Sylvester Stallone as his manager, Vinnie even started acting in television shows like Miami Vice and Walker, Texas Ranger.

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  Dragnet - Volume 4 - The Big...

  W.H. Parker, W.A. Wharton

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  Those first four notes of its theme tune were instantly recognised and announced the start of perhaps the most famous police procedural in history.  Set in Los Angeles and headed by police detective Sergeant Joe Friday the show has influenced all the many others that have followed in its illustrious footsteps. 
   
  It was based on real cases from police files. It described the methods used to track down the culprits and its technical language added to its authenticity.  It was a ratings hit year in, year out.  
   
  Played and produced by Jack Webb its pared-down acting brought both the dull routine work and its acts of heroism and unselfishness into the living rooms of ordinary Americans, explaining a side of society that they only read about in the papers, heard in news bulletins or saw fabricated at the movies.  
   
  It’s time for the truth and for Sergeant Joe Friday to set the record straight.

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  The Linda Wolfe Collection -...

  Linda Wolfe

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  Five torn-from-the-headlines true crime books from an Edgar Award–nominated author and “one of our best reporters” (John Leonard). Linda Wolfe delves deep into the crimes that defy explanation—and the twisted minds of those who commit them. In these five books, she combines masterful storytelling with brilliant psychological insight.  Wasted: On an August night in 1986, Jennifer Levin left a Manhattan bar with Robert Chambers. The next morning, her strangled, battered body was found in Central Park. This New York Times Notable Book provides a “fascinating, horrifying, and heart-breaking” account of the so-called Preppie Murder, the crime that shocked a city and a nation (Ann Rule).  The Professor and the Prostitute: The chilling case of a college professor who bludgeoned to death the prostitute he loved—plus eight other true crimes, including the bizarre story of the Marcus brothers, twin gynecologists, that inspired the David Cronenberg film Dead Ringers.  Double Life: The riveting story of how the chief judge of the New York State Court of Appeals was brought down by his sexual obsession with a stunning socialite.  The Murder of Dr. Chapman: Wolfe skillfully weaves court transcripts, love letters, and period recollections into an edge-of-your-seat historical thriller about a notorious crime of passion that rocked pre–Civil War America.  Love Me to Death: Wolfe embarks on a search for the serial killer who murdered her friend in this “intriguing insider’s look into the convoluted mind of a killer” (The Plain Dealer).

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  Top 10 Short Stories The - O...

  O Henry

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  Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart.  A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. 
   
  In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?  
   
  The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme.  Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. 
   
  Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made.  If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. 
   
  O Henry perhaps the master of the American short story across his 600 works.  Slices of life, vignettes of narrative are told with verve and poise and words that simply flow as he wanders through society revealing characters and stories of instant appeal. 
   
  01 - The Top 10 - O Henry - An Introduction 
  02 - O Henry - An Introduction 
  03 - The Gift of the Magi by O Henry 
  04 - After Twenty Years by O Henry 
  05 - Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen by O Henry 
  06 - The Furnished Room by O Henry 
  07 - The Last Leaf by O Henry 
  08 - The Ransom of Red Chief by O Henry 
  09 - Springtime A La Carte by O Henry 
  10 - The Social Triangle by O Henry 
  11 - Witch's Loaves by O Henry 
  12 - A Harlem Tragedy by O Henry

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  Upstairs at the White House - My...

  J. B. West, Mary Lynn Kotz

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  In this New York Times bestseller, the White House chief usher for nearly three decades offers a behind-the-scenes look at America’s first families.  J. B. West, chief usher of the White House, directed the operations and maintenance of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue—and coordinated its daily life—at the request of the president and his family. He directed state functions; planned parties, weddings and funerals, gardens and playgrounds, and extensive renovations; and, with a large staff, supervised every activity in the presidential home. For twenty-eight years, first as assistant to the chief usher, then as chief usher, he witnessed national crises and triumphs, and interacted daily with six consecutive presidents and first ladies, as well as their parents, children and grandchildren, and houseguests—including friends, relatives, and heads of state.   J. B. West, whom Jackie Kennedy called “one of the most extraordinary men I have ever met,” provides an absorbing, one-of-a-kind history of life among the first ladies. Alive with anecdotes ranging from Eleanor Roosevelt’s fascinating political strategies to Jackie Kennedy’s tragic loss and the personal struggles of Pat Nixon, Upstairs at the White House is a rich account of a slice of American history that usually remains behind closed doors.  

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  A Foray Into Hollywood

  Robert Baker

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  Foray Into Hollywood is a captivating memoir that takes you on a journey through the life of Robert, a man who went from a small town in South Carolina to the bustling streets of Hollywood. In this book, you'll get an inside look at Robert's life as he chased his dreams of making it big in the entertainment industry. 
  With vivid detail and candid storytelling, Robert shares the ups and downs of his journey, from his humble beginnings to his rise to fame in New York and Los Angeles. You'll get a glimpse into the hard work, dedication, and perseverance it takes to achieve your goals in the cutthroat world of entertainment. 
  But this book isn't just about the serious side of Hollywood. Robert also shares the fun and lighthearted moments, as well as the incredible people he met along the way. You'll hear stories of wild parties, chance encounters with celebrities and the friendships that made it all worthwhile. 
  For anyone who has ever dreamed of making it big in Hollywood, Foray Into Hollywood is a must-read. It's a tale of determination, passion, and the power of following your dreams. Join Robert on his journey and get inspired to make your own dreams a reality. Foray Into Hollywood is a captivating memoir that takes you on a journey through the life of Robert, a man who went from a small town in South Carolina to the bustling streets of Hollywood. In this book, you'll get an inside look at Robert's life as he chased his dreams of making it big in the entertainment industry.

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