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Heresy: A Catherine LeVendeur Mystery (Catherine LeVendeur)
by Sharan NewmanA Catherine LeVendeur mysteryCatherine LeVendeur is a creature of twelfth-century France. Her life is a mirror of that time but she is a unique spirit, determined to make her way in the world and armed with a keen mind and a curiosity that often puts her in peril. Her life is both a reflection of the bonds placed upon a woman in her society and the ways in which a strong personality can triumph and succeed in spite of those strictures. Catherine is fiercely loyal to both her faith and her family . . . and this loyalty is sometimes sorely tested because of a dreaded family secret. Raised a devout Catholic, she knows that if her family's Jewish roots are exposed, all she loves will be destroyed. But how far will she go to protect that secret? When her dearest friend in the world, Astrolabe, the son of the fabled theologian Peter Abelard and Heloise, flees wrongful prosecution for the vicious murder of a young woman, Catherine's family takes him in to hide. But there are darker forces than murder at work here. Someone wishes to use Astrolabe to complete the destruction of his father's fame in the name of faith . . . and there are those who would see the destruction of the very order of Christian life.And Catherine's family is caught right in the middle of the conflict. While she has experienced love and loss, her life is committed to preserving what peace she can for those she loves. How far will Catherine go to save her friend, and what will this sacrifice do to her family's future?Heresy is the eighth title in Sharan Newman's critically acclaimed Catherine LeVendeur medieval mystery series. Sharan Newman has used extensive research to give us a fascinating panorama of twelfth-century France that is rich in historical detail, and she puts flesh to bone by creating portraits of people who are not so different from ourselves. Filled with fascinating details of medieval life and the intricate interplay between the Christian and Jewish cultures of the time, Heresy is a compelling mystery and a riveting historical rolled into one. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Yerba Buena: A Novel
by Nina LaCourFROM BESTSELLING AND PRINTZ-AWARD WINNING AUTHOR NINA LACOUR, PERFECT FOR READERS OF WRITERS AND LOVERS“A study of complex, modern love…Expertly illuminates the trauma that Sara and Emilie are both wrestling with, as well as their hope and healing…Lingers like a perfectly mixed cocktail.” —San Francisco Chronicle“A Carol for our times.” —Harper’s BazaarSara Foster runs away from home at sixteen, leaving behind the girl she once was, capable of trust and intimacy. Years later, in Los Angeles, she is a sought-after bartender, renowned as much for her brilliant cocktails as for the mystery that clings to her. Across the city, Emilie Dubois is in a holding pattern, yearning for the beauty and community her Creole grandparents cultivated but unable to commit. On a whim, she takes a job arranging flowers at the glamorous restaurant Yerba Buena.The morning Emilie and Sara first meet at Yerba Buena, their connection is immediate. But soon Sara's old life catches up to her, upending everything she thought she wanted, just as Emilie has finally gained her own sense of purpose. Will their love be more powerful than their pasts?At once exquisite and expansive, astonishing in its humanity and heart, Yerba Buena is a testament to the healing qualities of a shared meal, a perfectly crafted drink, a space we claim for ourselves. Nina LaCour’s adult debut novel is a love story for our time."Trailblazing…One of my personal favorite authors." —Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of One Last Stop
Left of Boom: How a Young CIA Case Officer Penetrated the Taliban and Al-Qaeda
by Ralph Pezzullo Douglas LauxLeft of Boom is the explosive New York Times bestselling memoir by a young CIA operative on the front lines in Afghanistan.On September 11, 2001, Douglas Laux was a freshman in college, on the path to becoming a doctor. But with the fall of the Twin Towers came a turning point in his life. After graduating he joined the Central Intelligence Agency, determined to get himself to Afghanistan and into the center of the action. Through persistence and hard work he was fast-tracked to a clandestine operations position overseas. Dropped into a remote region of Afghanistan, he received his baptism by fire. Frustrated by bureaucratic red tape, a widespread lack of knowledge of the local customs and culture and an attitude of complacency that hindered his ability to combat the local Taliban, Doug confounded his peers by dressing like a native and mastering the local dialect, making contact and building sources within several deadly terrorist networks. His new approach resulted in unprecedented successes, including uncovering the largest IED network in the world, responsible for killing hundreds of US soldiers. Meanwhile, Doug had to keep up false pretenses with his family, girlfriend and friends--nobody could know what he did for a living--and deal with the emotional turbulence of constantly living a lie. His double life was building to an explosive resolution, with repercussions that would have far reaching consequences.
Curse of the Infidel (Rogue Warrior)
by Richard Marcinko Jim DeFeliceHot on the trail of a bank official who is laundering money for an al Qaeda-sponsored terrorist cell, Rogue Warrior Richard Marcinko finds himself in the thick of a covert operation run by the CIA—a.k.a. the Christians in Action. Angry that their operation has been ruined, the CIA demands that Marcinko and his Red Cell International group work for them. He agrees, then gets into a situation so dire only SEAL Team Six can extricate him.While grateful for help from the unit he helped establish, Marcinko realizes there's a lot more going on than the CIA will admit—and when the investigation leads to a luxury liner loaded with explosives and contraband heading toward the United States, he recruits members from the original SEAL Team Six to help. But will the old-timers and young bucks be enough to prevent disaster in a US port?At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The View from the Upper Deck: SportsPickle Presents the Funniest Collection of Sports Satire Ever
by DJ GalloFrom Sportspickle.com--far and away the most popular sports satire site on the Web, with millions of visitors in its five-year history--comes The View from the Upper Deck, an uproarious collection of "news" stories and "fun facts," profiles and polls, tidbits and trivia, for sports fans of every stripe.Yankees Purchase Naming Rights to Fenway ParkSix-Foot, 255-Pound Third Grader Wins Science Fair with Steroids ExperimentAllen Iverson Keeps It Real for Record 2,548th Straight DayPeyton Manning Ready to Prove His Doubters Wrong at the Pro BowlSignature features include "Today in Revisionist Sports History," biographies of famous sports personalities, write-ups on sports, business, and well-known stadiums and arenas, and much more. An ideal gift for sports addicts and fair-weather fans, good sports and sore losers, this hilarious compendium will leave all readers dancing in the end zones and clamoring for double overtime."DJ Gallo Is the King of All Fake Sports Media."-flakmagazine
The Invisible Man (Tor Classics)
by H. G. WellsTor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate "reader friendly" type sizes have been chosen for each title—offering clear, accurate, and readable text. All editions are complete and unabridged, and feature Introductions and Afterwords.This edition of The Invisible Man includes a Foreword, Biographical Note, and Afterword by Gregory Benford.It began with a quiet country inn--and a mysterious stranger, his features masked by gloves, dark glasses, and bandages that completely covered his head. Then came weird noises, the disembodied ravings, the phantom robberies, the haunted furniture...The violence...The rampages...The killing.An obscure scientist named Griffin had found a way to turn skin, flesh, blood and bones invisible--and tried the formula on himself. He could go anywhere; spy; steal; menace anyone. The Invisible Man had only two problems.He couldn't turn visible again.And he had gone quite murderously insane.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Dog Who Ate the Truffle: A Memoir of Stories and Recipes from Umbria
by Suzanne CarreiroAn authentic culinary journey—part memoir, part cookbook—introducing readers to the people, places, and food of Umbria Veteran food critic Suzanne Carriero spent a year and a half in Umbria, and this is her intimate look at its ancient recipes, traditions, and the people who pass them on. Each of the book's eight chapters features local cooks, as their personal stories are as much a part of the cuisine's essence as are the crops they grow and the family dishes they prepare. Anecdotes, sidebars, and boxes are used throughout the book to further illustrate Umbrian life—from buying a rabbit in the country, to making torta di Pasqua for Easter, to reading the Italian wine label, and drinking cappuccino after lunch (a serious breach in tradition). With a food and wine glossary included as a reference for travelers, The Dog Who Ate the Truffle immerses the reader in the people, cuisine, and lifestyle that few are privileged to experience. Suzanne's colorful stories and authentic classic recipes make for an intimate and illustrious travel cookbook.
The Girls with Games of Blood (Rudolfo Zginski)
by Alex BledsoeListen to what I tell you, son, every word is trueThe sisters haunt the night, and might fight over youNothing can steal your soul and stamp it in the mudLike being the new play-pretty for the girls with the games of blood . . .The old song warns of the beautiful Bolade sisters, Patience and Prudence, whose undying rivalry was said to stretch even beyond the grave. But Count Rudolfo Vladimir Zginski has never heard the song. A suave Continental vampire, staked to death more than sixty years ago, he has risen to stalk the Southern nights of Memphis, Tennessee, circa 1975. Although new to the modern world, he has quickly developed a taste for its hot blood, willing women, and high-speed automobiles.Yet the seventies are not without their perils, even for so cunning and ruthless a predator. Zginski's insistent pursuit of a cherry 1973 Mach 1 Ford Mustang soon brings him into conflict with a legendary redneck sheriff with a short temper and a big baseball bat. His dangerous fascination with an enticing undead chanteuse and her equally seductive sister, threatens not only his own ageless existence, but that of the small group of modern-day vampires he has grudgingly taken under his wing. Zginski has already escaped limbo once, but can he free himself from the tangled web of the girls who play games of blood?Alex Bledsoe, author of Blood Groove, returns to he world of the undead with a tale of fast cars and vengeance that never dies. . . .At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The H&R Cattle Company
by Doug BowmanIn Doug Bowman's The H&R Cattle Company, when Zack Hunter and his best friend Brett Rollins first hit Texas, they are near-penniless men, looking to get a stake in life. But they don't stay that way for long: Charming Rollins always has a smile, a scheme, and a plausible tale with which to pave the way. It doesn't hurt that he's handy with a deck of cards, and even quicker with his six-gun.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Magic For Dummies
by David PogueDevelop the knowledge, skill, and showmanship you need to thrill audiences of all ages Magic For Dummies is your introduction to mystifying friends, family, and the world at large with the art of the magic. Emmy award-winning author David Pogue teaches you dozens of fun, inexpensive tricks that you can do with everyday objects like office supplies, clothing, food, and even your phone. Card tricks, sleight of hand, disappearing tricks—it's all in here. You'll also learn how to practice and improve your skills, so you can take your magical performances to the next level. Plus, this book includes tips on how to refine your techniques, so you can dazzle any live or virtual audience. This entertaining introduction to the world of illusion is a must for aspiring magicians. Get easy instructions on how to perform and perfect basic magic tricks Become a more entertaining magician, with tips on connecting with your audience Discover the fun of performing magic tricks for friends and strangers, in person and online Wow people of all ages with card tricks, optical illusions, and beyond This book is for readers of all ages who want to learn the art of magic, including beginners and those who have already tried a trick or two.
Engines of Oblivion (The Memory War #2)
by Karen OsborneKaren Osborne continues her science fiction action and adventure series the Memory War with Engines of Oblivion, the sequel to Architects of Memory—the corporations running the galaxy are about to learn not everyone can be bought.Natalie Chan gained her corporate citizenship, but barely survived the battle for Tribulation.Now corporate has big plans for Natalie. Horrible plans.Locked away in Natalie's missing memory is salvation for the last of an alien civilization and the humans they tried to exterminate. The corporation wants total control of both—or their deletion.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Backache: What Exercises Work
by Dava Sobel Arthur C. KleinWhat is the most powerful backache treatment ever developed to help prevent recurring back pain and restore you to a healthy, pain-free life?The answer is exercise.Exercise has:Helped more bachache sufferes than drugs, surgery, or any other treatment--without dangerous side effectsBeen widely prescribed by medical doctors and other health practitioners.Been rated the best source of relief by backache sufferers themselvesBeen uniformly supported by current medical researchEach exercise is explained in words and diagrams so that even a beginner can put together an individualized exercise program that works. Included are:Exercises to relieve acute and chronic pain, plus preventative measuresSelf evaluation checklistsInstructions for increasing activity levelsTips on performing everyday activities without painLet Dava Sobel and Arthur C. Klein's Backache: What Exercises Work work wonders in ending your back pain. Only this book has the techniques you need.
Navigating the Mortgage Maze: An Interactive, High-Tech Guide To Financing Your Home
by Andrew TurnauerNavigating the Mortgage Maze is a 1996 guide to financing a home. Savvy, streetwise advice to help with your calculations! Securing a mortgage to purchase a home can be one of life's most nerve-racking experiences. Navigating the Mortgage Maze is your ultimate road map through the twists and turns of the mortgage process. Bolstered by a wealth of entertaining and instructive stories and tips, veteran mortgage professional Andrew Turnauer guides you every step of the way in acquiring a mortgage, bringing his years of experience to bear on such issues as:- assessing your financial situation and buying power- selecting the proper loan configuration- prequalifying for loans- selecting a lender or mortgage broker- improving your credit rating- maximizing your collateral, capacity, and character- minimizing the paperwork
Made to Kill: A Novel (Ray Electromatic Mysteries)
by Adam ChristopherIt was just another Tuesday morning when she walked into the office—young, as I suspected they all might be, another dark brunette with some assistance and enough eye black to match up to Cleopatra. And who am I? I'm Ray, the world's last robot, famed and feared in equal measure, which suits me just fine—after all, the last place you'd expect to find Hollywood's best hit man is in the plain light of day.Raymond Electromatic is good at his job, the lone employee of the Electromatic Detective Agency—except for Ada, office gal and super-computer, the constant voice in Ray's inner ear. Ray might have taken up a new line of work, but money is money, after all, and he was programmed to make a profit. Besides, with his twenty-four-hour memory-tape limits, he sure can keep a secret.When a familiar-looking woman arrives at the agency wanting to hire Ray to find a missing movie star, he's inclined to tell her to take a hike. But she had the cold hard cash, a demand for total anonymity, and tendency to vanish on her own.Plunged into a glittering world of fame, fortune, and secrecy, Ray uncovers a sinister plot that goes much deeper than the silver screen—and this robot is at the wrong place, at the wrong time.Made to Kill is the thrilling new speculative noir from novelist and comic writer Adam Christopher.Ray Electromatic MysteriesBrisk MoneyMade to KillStandard Hollywood DepravityKilling is My BusinessAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Truth Machine: The Blockchain and the Future of Everything
by Michael J. Casey Paul Vigna"Views differ on bitcoin, but few doubt the transformative potential of Blockchain technology. The Truth Machine is the best book so far on what has happened and what may come along. It demands the attention of anyone concerned with our economic future." —Lawrence H. Summers, Charles W. Eliot University Professor and President Emeritus at Harvard, Former Treasury SecretaryFrom Michael J. Casey and Paul Vigna, the authors of The Age of Cryptocurrency, comes the definitive work on the Internet’s Next Big Thing: The Blockchain.Big banks have grown bigger and more entrenched. Privacy exists only until the next hack. Credit card fraud is a fact of life. Many of the “legacy systems” once designed to make our lives easier and our economy more efficient are no longer up to the task. Yet there is a way past all this—a new kind of operating system with the potential to revolutionize vast swaths of our economy: the blockchain. In The Truth Machine, Michael J. Casey and Paul Vigna demystify the blockchain and explain why it can restore personal control over our data, assets, and identities; grant billions of excluded people access to the global economy; and shift the balance of power to revive society’s faith in itself. They reveal the disruption it promises for industries including finance, tech, legal, and shipping. Casey and Vigna expose the challenge of replacing trusted (and not-so-trusted) institutions on which we’ve relied for centuries with a radical model that bypasses them. The Truth Machine reveals the empowerment possible when self-interested middlemen give way to the transparency of the blockchain, while highlighting the job losses, assertion of special interests, and threat to social cohesion that will accompany this shift. With the same balanced perspective they brought to The Age of Cryptocurrency, Casey and Vigna show why we all must care about the path that blockchain technology takes—moving humanity forward, not backward.
The Beginning Place: A Novel
by Ursula K. Le GuinFrom multi-award-winning, literary legend Ursula K. Le Guin comes a speculative fiction classic, The Beginning Place.Fleeing from the monotony of his life, Hugh Rogers finds his way to "the beginning place"—a gateway to Tembreabrezi, an idyllic, unchanging world of eternal twilight. Irena Pannis was thirteen when she first found the beginning place. Now, seven years later, she has grown to know and love the gentle inhabitants of Tembreabrezi, or Mountaintown, and she sees Hugh as a trespasser.But then a monstrous shadow threatens to destroy Mountaintown, and Hugh and Irena join forces to seek it out. Along the way, they begin to fall in love. Are they on their way to a new beginning...or a fateful end?At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Exo (The Jumper Novels)
by Steven GouldAward-winning author, Steven Gould, returns to the world of his classic novel Jumper in Exo, the sequel to Impulse, blending the drama of high school with world shattering consequences.Cent can teleport. So can her parents, but they are the only people in the world who can. This is not as great as you might think it would be—sure, you can go shopping in Japan and then have tea in London, but it's hard to keep a secret like that. And there are people, dangerous people, who work for governments and have guns, who want to make you do just this one thing for them. And when you're a teenage girl things get even more complicated. High school. Boys. Global climate change, refugees, and genocide. Orbital mechanics.But Cent isn't easily daunted, and neither are Davy and Millie, her parents. She's going to make some changes in the world.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Mr. Emerson's Wife: A Novel
by Amy Belding BrownIn this novel about Ralph Waldo Emerson's wife, Lidian, Amy Belding Brown examines the emotional landscape of love and marriage. Living in the shadow of one of the most famous men of her time, Lidian becomes deeply disappointed by marriage, but consigned to public silence by social conventions and concern for her family's reputation. Drawn to the erotic energy and intellect of close family friend Henry David Thoreau, she struggles to negotiate the confusing territory between love and friendship while maintaining her moral authority and inner strength. In the course of the book, she deals with overwhelming social demands, faces devastating personal loss, and discovers the deepest meaning of love. Lidian eventually encounters the truth of her own character and learns that even our faults can lead us to independence.
Hard Labor
by Susan L. DiamondAn obstetrical nurse who spent nearly a decade working on labor and delivery wards, a prepared childbirth instructor, a mother of two, and now a registered doula (a type of birth attendant), Susan L. Diamond has an unmatched perspective on the impact of modern medicine on the process of birth. In Hard Labor, readers learn that women in labor are routinely dehumanized by artificially established "labor curves" and confined by often unnecessary machinery. Diamond's vision is of childbirth as a natural, normal event which should be enhanced by modern medicine.Hard Labor introduces readers to dozens of mothers, fathers, and families, and reveals the triumphs and tragedies that fill labor and delivery wards. From the sadness of death in utero to the joy of unexpectedly delivering twins, Hard Labor is a moving reading experience.For this edition, Diamond has added a section on how she left "organized" medicine to take her message directly to women, and on her recent work as a certified doula.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Negative Blue: Selected Later Poems
by Charles WrightNegative Blue is the culmination of the cycle that won Wright the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Critics Circle Award.Time will append us like suit coats left out overnightOn a deck chair, loose change dead weight in the right pocket,Silk handkerchief limp with dew, sleeves in a slow dance with the wind.And love will kill us--Love, and the winds from under the earth that grind us to grain-out.--from "Still Life with Spring and Time to Burn"When Charles Wright published Appalachia in 1998, it marked the completion of a nine-volume project, of which James Longenbach wrote in the Boston Review, "Charles Wright's trilogy of trilogies--call it 'The Appalachian Book of the Dead'--is sure to be counted among the great long poems of the century."The first two of those trilogies were collected in Country Music (1982) and The World of the Ten Thousand Things (1990). Here Wright adds to his third trilogy (Chickamauga [1995], Black Zodiac [1997], and Appalachia [1998]) a section of new poems that suggest new directions in the work of this sensuous, spirit-haunted poet.
Big Papi: La historia de mis anhelos y mis grandes batazos
by David Ortiz Tony MassarottiThe Spanish-language edition of the inspiring and dramatic story of Big Papi, from growing up poor to becoming one of the most popular and successful players in Major League Baseball.David Ortiz se crió en la República Dominicana, firmó su primer contrato de grandes ligass con los Marineros de Seattle y, más tarde, perdió su lugar con los Mellizos de Minnesota para pasar a esa ciudad donde el béisbol es locura, Boston. Considerado por muchos hasta ese punto como un talento de bajo rendimiento, Ortiz se convirtió en uno de los toleteros más temidos y adorados del béisbol, ya cambió el curso de la historia del juego al contribuir con la primera Victoria en 86 an?os de Boston en la Serie Mundial, lo que puso fin a la famosa "Maldición del Bambino".Entretanto, Ortiz se consagró en los anales de nuestro pasatiempo predilecto como una figura de la estatura de Babe Ruth: una figura imponente en la caja de bateo, pero alguien que es admirado y querido por la juventud, especialmente en la República Dominicana, su país natal, donde ha dirigido su labor caritativa al mejoramiento de la salud infantil.Ahora, en sus memorias, el hombre a quien se conoce de manera carin?osa como Big Papi narra su vida desde sus primeros an?os en una zona pobre de la República Dominicana (donde el béisbol es rey) hasta su consagración en Boston (donde obtuvo su corona). Ortiz habla en dealle acerca de los juegos en los que hizo historia y batió marcas, de su creciente popularidad, de los retos que impone el jugar en Boston, al igual que de la vida en el camerino de los Medias Rojas. Todo esto realza las memorias de Big Papi, un relato excepcional de un hombre carismático que atrae a chicos y grandes, tanto en el campo de juego como fuera de él.
Thinner Than Thou
by Kit ReedTV says it. Magazines say it. American society commands it. You must be thin. You must be young. Fad diets. Fat-purging pills. Fitness clubs. Liposuction. Breast implants. Steroids.In the tomorrow of Thinner Than Thou, the cult of the body has become the one true religion. The Dedicated Sisters are a religious order sworn to help anorexic, bulimic, and morbidly obese youth. Throughout the land, houses of worship have been replaced by the health clubs of the Crossed Triceps. And through hypnotically powerful evangelical infomercials, the Reverend Earl preaches the heaven of the Afterfat, where you will look like a Greek god and eat anything you want. Just sign over your life savings and come to Sylphania, the most luxurious weight-loss spa in the world, where the Reverend himself will personally supervise your attainment of physical perfection.But the glory of youth and thinness that America worships conceals a hidden world where teens train for the competitive eating circuit, where fat porn and obese strippers feed people's dark desires, and where an underground railroad of rebellious religions remember when people worshipped God instead of the Afterfat.As Annie, an anorexic, and her friend Kelly, who is so massive she can barely walk, find out, the tender promises of the Dedicated Sisters are fulfilled by forced feedings and enforced starvation in hidden prisons. As middle-aged Jeremy discovers, Sylphania is a concentration camp where failure to lose weight and tone up leads to brutal punishment. The Rev. Earl's public sympathy for the overweight conceals a private contempt . . . and, beneath that, a terrible longing known only to a select few. The inevitable decay of old age is the only thing keeping mankind from reaching perfection. Luckily, Reverend Earl has a plan that will take care of that . . . .At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Collecting the Dead: A Novel (Special Tracking Unit)
by Spencer KopeMagnus "Steps" Craig is part of the elite three-man Special Tracking Unit of the FBI. Called in on special cases where his skills are particularly needed, he works as a tracker. The media dubs him "The Human Bloodhound," since Steps is renowned for his incredible ability to find and follow trails over any surface better than anyone else. But there's a secret to his success. Steps has a special ability---a kind of synesthesia---where he can see the 'essence' of a person, something he calls 'shine,' on everything they've touched. His ability is known to only a few people---his father, the director of the FBI, and his partner, Special Agent Jimmy Donovan.When the remains of a murdered woman are found, Steps recognizes the shine left by the murderer from another crime scene with a physically similar victim. And he uncovers the signature at both scenes---the mark of a sad face. At the same time, another killer, one Steps has dubbed Leonardo and has been trying to track for over ten years, appears again, taunting Steps. But while Steps tries to find a clue that will lead him to Leonardo, the case of the Sad Face Killer heats up. The team uncovers eleven possible victims: missing women who fit the same pattern. Using his skill and the resources of the Bureau, it is a race against time to find the killer before it's too late.
Ticking Clock: Behind the Scenes at 60 Minutes
by Ira RosenTwo-time Peabody Award-winning writer and producer Ira Rosen reveals the intimate, untold stories of his decades at America’s most iconic news show. It’s a 60 Minutes story on 60 Minutes itself. When producer Ira Rosen walked into the 60 Minutes offices in June 1980, he knew he was about to enter television history. His career catapulted him to the heights of TV journalism, breaking some of the most important stories in TV news. But behind the scenes was a war room of clashing producers, anchors, and the most formidable 60 Minutes figure: legendary correspondent Mike Wallace.Based on decades of access and experience, Ira Rosen takes readers behind closed doors to offer an incisive look at the show that invented TV investigative journalism. With surprising humor, charm, and an eye for colorful detail, Rosen delivers an authoritative account of the unforgettable personalities that battled for prestige, credit, and the desire to scoop everyone else in the game. As one of Mike Wallace’s top producers, Rosen reveals the interview secrets that made Wallace’s work legendary, and the flaring temper that made him infamous. Later, as senior producer of ABC News Primetime Live and 20/20, Rosen exposes the competitive environment among famous colleagues like Diane Sawyer and Barbara Walters, and the power plays between correspondents Chris Wallace, Anderson Cooper, and Chris Cuomo. A master class in how TV news is made, Rosen shows readers how 60 Minutes puts together a story when sources are explosive, unreliable, and even dangerous. From unearthing shocking revelations from inside the Trump White House, to an outrageous proposition from Ghislaine Maxwell, to interviewing gangsters Joe Bonanno and John Gotti Jr., Ira Rosen was behind the scenes of some of 60 Minutes' most sensational stories.Highly entertaining, dishy, and unforgettable, Ticking Clock is a never-before-told account of the most successful news show in American history.
A Christmas Embrace
by Ellen Tanner MarshThis wasn't what they imagined marriage would be...Two lonely people, Rose and Alex Boyer, once shared something special. But the pressures of their fast-track lives have pulled them apart, and they hardly know each other anymore. They're giving the marriage one last chance--a weekend at a romantic Pennsylvania country inn. Maybe if they can rekindle their love, Alex will finally settle down and give Rose the baby she desperately longs for.But from the moment their plane touches down in a raging blizzard, the weekend seems made for disaster. Old resentments surface, and the distance between them grows as icy cold as the ground. Can the season's spell help Rose and Alex see where they went wrong--and show them the way back to love?