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  The Butcher - Anatomy of a Mafia...

  Philip Carlo

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  “Mix The Godfather with The Texas Chainsaw Massacre . . . [a] true-crime study of one of the most coldblooded murderers in history” —Kirkus Reviews 
   
  The New York Times–bestselling author of Gaspipe and The Ice Man, Philip Carlo returns with a hair-raising portrait of arguably the most depraved psychopath in the history of the Mafia, mob enforcer Tommy “Karate” Pitera. The Butcher tells the riveting true story of a hit man who loved his work too much—a maniac believed responsible for more than sixty remarkably brutal murders—whom even organized crime’s most cold-blooded assassins feared. Another riveting journey into the darkest corners of the underworld, Carlo’s The Butcher is destined to be a true crime classic alongside Wiseguys by Nicholas Pileggi and Underboss by Peter Maas. 
   
  “A veteran chronicler of the mafiosi, Carlo turns his attention to Tommy Karate Pitera, a brutal capo in the Bonanno crime family who allegedly killed 60 people . . . [A] scalding depiction of this mob mad man.” —Publishers Weekly

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  Top 10 Short Stories The -...

  Sherwood Anderson, Ambrose...

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  The top 10 short stories of all time written by American authors. 
   
  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. 
   
  The American Short Story literary tradition is wide and dynamic.  In this volume the grand sweep and intimate details are tellingly captured by the authors of these stories as they present the very finest of their works across a range of genres.  Genius has many names. 
  1 - The Top 10 - The Americans - An Introduction 
  2 - Hands by Sherwood Anderson 
  3 - An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce 
  4 - Desirees Baby by Kate Chopin 
  5 - The Open Boat by Stephen Crane 
  6 - The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 
  7 - The Gift Of The Magi by O Henry 
  8 - To Build A Fire by Jack London 
  9 - The Call of Cthulhu by H P Lovecraft 
  10 - Bartleby, The Scrivener by Herman Melville 
  11 - The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe

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  Amelia Earhart - The Turbulent...

  Kathleen C. Winters

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  When Amelia Earhart disappeared over the Pacific in 1937, she was at the height of her fame. Fascination with Earhart remains just as strong today, as her mysterious disappearance continues to inspire speculation. In this nuanced and often surprising biography, acclaimed aviation historian Kathleen C. Winters moves beyond the caricature of the spunky, precocious pilot to offer a more complex portrait. Drawing on a wealth of contemporary accounts, airline records, and other original research, this book reveals a flawed heroine who was frequently reckless and lacked basic navigation skills, but who was also a canny manipulator of mass media. Winters details how Earhart and her husband, publisher George Putnam, worked to establish her as an international icon, even as other spectacular pilots went unnoticed. Sympathetic yet unsentimental, this biography helps us to see Amelia Earhart with fresh eyes.

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  Scars and Memories - The Story...

  Odie Hawkins

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  The deeply personal story of Odie Hawkins’s journey, from “the poorest of the poor” childhood in Chicago to Hollywood screenwriter—and the people who deeply mattered. A tough, touching autobiography.

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  The Life of John D Rockefeller -...

  Orison S. Marden

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  Uncover the secrets of success from the man who built an empire.In The Life of John D. Rockefeller: Biography of a Genius by Orison S. Marden (based on Orison’s book, How They Succeeded), you'll embark on a captivating journey through the life of one of history's most influential figures.  John D. Rockefeller, the founder of Standard Oil, wasn't just a businessman – he was a visionary who revolutionized an industry.This insightful biography explores:Rockefeller's early dreams and motivations: Discover the driving force behind his relentless pursuit of success.The shrewd strategies that fueled his rise to power: Learn the business tactics that transformed a small venture into a global giant.Rockefeller's complex personality: Gain a deeper understanding of the man behind the money.Lessons applicable to your own ambitions: Uncover timeless principles you can use to achieve your goals.Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a seasoned business leader, or simply someone fascinated by the stories of the self-made, this book offers invaluable insights.Don't wait – Order your copy of The Life of John D. Rockefeller today and unlock the secrets to building your own success story!

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  Special Forces Commander - The...

  Michael Scott

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  Early in the Second World War, Peter Wand-Tetley volunteered for special service. He saw action first with the newly formed Commandos raiding the North African coast and then in the fierce fighting on Crete. Operations with the LRDG in the Western Desert were followed by SAS actions as Rommel retreated to Tunis. Remarkably he then transferred to the Special Operations Executive and was parachuted blind into enemy occupied Greece in 1943. His role was to train and equip Andarte guerillas and his contribution and courage were recognized by the award of an immediate MC.Following victory in Europe he sailed with the Parachute Regiment to Javo where he fought in the counter-insurgency war.As well as describing his exemplary war record, Special Forces Commander covers Wand-Tetleys early life (he was a superb marksman) and his career post war in the turbulent days of the end of Empire.

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