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  Charles Dickens

  Stefan Zweig

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  "Dickens is the highest poetic expression of the English tradition between the heroic century of Napoleon, the glorious past, and imperialism, the dream of his future. (….) Only when one hates the hypocritical narrow-mindedness of Victorian culture from the bottom of one's soul can one appreciates with full admiration the genius of a man who compelled us to find this disgusting world of sated sluggishness interesting and almost endearing, who redeemed life's most banal prose into poetry." A biographical masterpiece: The biography of Charles Dickens in the famous, lively, novelistic style of Stefan Zweig.

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  Perfect Beauty - A Glamorous...

  Keith Elliot Greenberg, Vincent...

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  Cynthia George was the stunning wife of one of Akron Ohio's most successful restaurateurs, and mother of seven. She flaunted her money, her body…even her extra-marital affairs. Until she got in too deep with Jeff Zack, her younger, longtime lover who was also the father of one of her children—a secret that she kept for many years.In a crime that shocked the heartland, Zack was killed, execution style, in the parking lot of a BJ's Wholesale Club in Akron. From the beginning, investigators suspected Cynthia was involved. Little did they know that her other lover was the murderer. John Zaffino knew about Cynthia's affair with Zack—and was jealous enough to do something about it…for good.

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  U S Grant: The Civil War Years -...

  Bruce Catton

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  Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Bruce Catton’s acclaimed two-book biography of complex and controversial Union commander Ulysses S. Grant.  In these two comprehensive and engaging volumes, preeminent Civil War historian Bruce Catton follows the wartime movements of Ulysses S. Grant, detailing the Union commander’s bold tactics and his relentless dedication to achieving the North’s victory in the nation’s bloodiest conflict.   While a succession of Union generals were losing battles and sacrificing troops due to ego, egregious errors, and incompetence in the early years of the war, an unassuming Federal army colonel was excelling in the Western theater of operations. Grant Moves South details how Grant, as commander of the Twenty-First Illinois Volunteer Infantry, though unskilled in military power politics and disregarded by his peers, was proving to be an unstoppable force. He won victory after victory at Belmont, Fort Henry, and Fort Donelson, while sagaciously avoiding near-catastrophe and ultimately triumphing at Shiloh. His decisive victory at Vicksburg would cost the Confederacy its invaluable lifeline: the Mississippi River.  Grant Takes Command picks up in the summer of 1863 when President Abraham Lincoln promoted Grant to the head of the Army of the Potomac, placing nothing less than the future of an entire nation in the hands of the military leader. Grant’s acute strategic thinking and unshakeable tenacity led to the crushing defeat of the Confederacy in the Overland Campaign in Virginia and the Siege of Petersburg. In the spring of 1865, Grant finally forced Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House, ending the brutal conflict. Although tragedy struck only days later when Lincoln was assassinated, Grant’s triumphs on the battlefield ensured that the president’s principles of unity and freedom would endure.   Based in large part on military communiqués, personal eyewitness accounts, and Grant’s own writings, this engrossing two-part biography offers readers an in-depth portrait of the extraordinary warrior and unparalleled strategist whose battlefield brilliance clinched the downfall of the Confederacy in the Civil War.  

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  Death Row Innocence? - Criminal...

  Erica Elliston

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  Are all prisoners on death row really guilty of the crimes they’ve been convicted of? 
  According to Pew Research Center, 78% of US adults are not convinced of the fairness of the death penalty and doubt its effectiveness as a deterrent to heinous crimes. . 
  Do you share the same views? Or do you have complete trust in the judicial process? 
  If you’re looking to broaden your grasp of this subject matter, you’ve come to the right place. 
  You will gain insights into the legal, moral, social, and personal implications of this type of criminal case.  
   In Death Row Innocence?, you will discover:10 gripping stories of people sentenced to death — and how each illustrates the intricate workings (and failures) of the systemHow race and gender have always influenced the way crimes are handled in courtWhy common perspectives about fairness and justice don’t always align with legal definitionsWhat the judicial system is doing to correct mistakes made in the past regarding the handling of serious crimes and are they doing enough?Shocking details showing how unfair convictions can result from false testimonies or coerced confessionsWhat the institution provides after overturning a wrongful conviction — is it enough to compensate for the irreparable damage done?Actual cases, facts, and outcomes that will open your eyes to the cold reality of legal justice 
  As you’re about to uncover, you can support various causes and organizations all working toward the same goal of realizing true justice in our society. 
  The first step, however, is to immerse yourself in the facts and contexts relevant to the issues.  
  Raise your awareness, let your voice be heard, and be an advocate of fair justice.

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  The Want-Ad Killer

  Ann Rule

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  After his first grisly crime, Harvey Louis Carignan beat a death sentence and continued to manipulate, rape, and bludgeon women to death—using want ads to lure his young female victims. And time after time, justice was thwarted by a killer whose twisted legal genius was matched only by his sick savagery. Here, complete with the testimony of women who suffered his unspeakable sexual abuses and barely escaped with their lives, and of the police who at last put him behind bars, is one of the most shattering and thought-provoking true-crime stories of our time.

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  Out of Character: From Abigail’s...

  Alison Steadman

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  A Waterstones Best Book of 2024 
  'Marriage to Mike Leigh, the minutiae of working on Gavin and Stacey: it's a tribute to her range that there's something here to interest everybody' Telegraph 
  The first memoir from the national treasure, critically acclaimed actress and much-loved Gavin and Stacey star. 
  Candice Marie in Nuts in May. Beverly in Abigail’s Party. Mrs Bennet in Pride and Prejudice. Betty in Fat Friends. Sue in Here We Go and Pamela in Gavin & Stacey – we can all name a beloved, iconic character brought to life by the magnificent Alison Steadman. 
  Growing up in post-war, working-class Liverpool, the young Alison – ever the entertainer – would address the world from the stage of her bedroom window, until she got a taste for performing in front of an actual audience at her progressive 1960s drama school. By the time she left, her mind was made up: she was going to be an actress! If only she could conquer the onstage giggling … 
  Always pushing boundaries – reclining naked on a sofa in her first role, embracing groundbreaking female characters from day one – Alison has deservedly found acclaim and recognition, succeeding in her TV and theatre career while juggling family life – a difficult feat for any working mother, but particularly for an actress in the twentieth century. 
  From the nervy Mrs Bennet to the robo-dancing Pam-el-aah, Alison has proved herself again and again to be a comedy genius. Here, with her distinctive warmth and humour, she vividly recalls all the must-read moments of a life spent in and out of character. 
  Alison Steadman's Out of Character is a top-notch autobiography that delves into her life in the world of television and theatre. It's a non-fiction masterpiece that showcases her journey from a young girl in Liverpool to a famous actress. 
  For fans of Vanessa Feltz (Vanessa Bares All), Miranda Hart (I Haven’t Been Entirely Honest with You), Judi Dench (Shakespeare), Jenny Eclair (Jokes, Jokes, Jokes), and Alan Bennett (Keeping On Keeping On). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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