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The Immortal Count

The Life and Films of Bela Lugosi

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This definitive biography of the silver screen legend is "a moving, lively, witty, sad book that revives once more the long dead Count Dracula" ( Kirkus Reviews).Bela Lugosi won immediate fame for his starring role in the 1931 film Dracula—the role that would forever define his persona. After a decade of trying to broaden his range, Lugosi resigned himself to a career as the world's most ... Read more

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This definitive biography of the silver screen legend is "a moving, lively, witty, sad book that revives once more the long dead Count Dracula" ( Kirkus Reviews).Bela Lugosi won immediate fame for his starring role in the 1931 film Dracula—the role that would forever define his persona. After a decade of trying to broaden his range, Lugosi resigned himself to a career as the world's most
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Stroheim

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Erich von Stroheim (1885-1957) was one of the giants in American film history. Stubborn, arrogant, and colorful, he saw himself as a cinema artist, which led to conflicts with producers and studio executives who complained about the inflated budgets and extraordinary length of his films. Stroheim achieved great notoriety and success, but he was so uncompromising that he turned his triumph into ... Read more

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Erich von Stroheim (1885-1957) was one of the giants in American film history. Stubborn, arrogant, and colorful, he saw himself as a cinema artist, which led to conflicts with producers and studio executives who complained about the inflated budgets and extraordinary length of his films. Stroheim achieved great notoriety and success, but he was so uncompromising that he turned his triumph into
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Dictionary of Pagan Religions

by Harry E. Wedeck, Wade Baskin ...

A comprehensive reference guide to religious cults of the ancient world, with essential information on religious systems, texts, temple sites, and more.Dictionary of Pagan Religions offers a wide-ranging survey of the many religious cults that have flourished around the world from the Stone Age to the present. From Egyptian to Celtic traditions, and Gnosticism to Cabala, coauthors Harry E. Wedeck ... Read more

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A comprehensive reference guide to religious cults of the ancient world, with essential information on religious systems, texts, temple sites, and more.Dictionary of Pagan Religions offers a wide-ranging survey of the many religious cults that have flourished around the world from the Stone Age to the present. From Egyptian to Celtic traditions, and Gnosticism to Cabala, coauthors Harry E. Wedeck
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A Criminal History of Mankind

by Colin Wilson ...

This "immensely stimulating story of true crime down the ages" tells the history of human violence, from Peking Man to the Mafia ( The Times, London).This landmark work offers a completely new approach to the history and psychology of human violence. Its sweep is broad, its research meticulous and detailed. Colin Wilson explores the bloodthirsty sadism of the ancient Assyrians and the mass ... Read more

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This "immensely stimulating story of true crime down the ages" tells the history of human violence, from Peking Man to the Mafia ( The Times, London).This landmark work offers a completely new approach to the history and psychology of human violence. Its sweep is broad, its research meticulous and detailed. Colin Wilson explores the bloodthirsty sadism of the ancient Assyrians and the mass
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A History of Howard Johnson's

How a Massachusetts Soda Fountain Became an American Icon

by Anthony Mitchell Sammarco ...

The iconic restaurant chain that defined Americana by introducing twenty-eight flavors of ice cream, "tendersweet" clam strips, grilled "frankforts," and more.Popularly known as the "Father of the Franchise Industry," Howard Johnson delivered good food and fair prices—a winning combination that brought appreciative customers back for more. The attractive white Colonial Revival restaurants, with ... Read more

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The iconic restaurant chain that defined Americana by introducing twenty-eight flavors of ice cream, "tendersweet" clam strips, grilled "frankforts," and more.Popularly known as the "Father of the Franchise Industry," Howard Johnson delivered good food and fair prices—a winning combination that brought appreciative customers back for more. The attractive white Colonial Revival restaurants, with
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The Hollywood Sign

by Leo Braudy ...

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The story behind the massive white block letters set into a steep Los Angeles hillside—and the city and culture they represent: "Terrific."— San Francisco ChronicleTo so many who see its image, the Hollywood sign represents the earthly home of that otherwise ethereal world of fame, stardom, celebrity—the American and worldwide aspiration to be in the limelight, to be, like the Hollywood sign ... Read more

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The story behind the massive white block letters set into a steep Los Angeles hillside—and the city and culture they represent: "Terrific."— San Francisco ChronicleTo so many who see its image, the Hollywood sign represents the earthly home of that otherwise ethereal world of fame, stardom, celebrity—the American and worldwide aspiration to be in the limelight, to be, like the Hollywood sign
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Sharon Tate and the Manson Murders

by Greg King ...

The first comprehensive biography of Sharon Tate: Hollywood star, wife of Roman Polanski, victim of Charles Manson, and symbol of the death of the 1960s.It began as a home invasion by the "Manson family" in the early hours of August 9, 1969. It ended in a killing spree that left seven people dead: actress Sharon Tate, writer Voyteck Frykowski, coffee heiress Abigail Folger, hair stylist Jay ... Read more

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The first comprehensive biography of Sharon Tate: Hollywood star, wife of Roman Polanski, victim of Charles Manson, and symbol of the death of the 1960s.It began as a home invasion by the "Manson family" in the early hours of August 9, 1969. It ended in a killing spree that left seven people dead: actress Sharon Tate, writer Voyteck Frykowski, coffee heiress Abigail Folger, hair stylist Jay
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Mrs. Astor Regrets

The Hidden Betrayals of a Family Beyond Reproach

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A biography that looks behind the headlines, and the gates of the house of Astor, as the famous family falls apart in public.The fate of Brooke Astor, the endearing philanthropist with the storied name, has generated worldwide headlines since her grandson Philip sued his father in 2006, alleging mistreatment of Brooke. And shortly after her death in 2007, Anthony Marshall, Mrs. Astor's only child ... Read more

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A biography that looks behind the headlines, and the gates of the house of Astor, as the famous family falls apart in public.The fate of Brooke Astor, the endearing philanthropist with the storied name, has generated worldwide headlines since her grandson Philip sued his father in 2006, alleging mistreatment of Brooke. And shortly after her death in 2007, Anthony Marshall, Mrs. Astor's only child
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Small Town, Big Oil

The Untold Story of the Women Who Took on the Richest Man in the World—and Won

by David W. Moore ...

How three New Hampshire women triumphed over an oil billionaire: "A very timely reminder that when we fight we often win."—Bill McKibbenNever underestimate the underdog.In 1973, Greek oil shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis—husband of President John F. Kennedy's widow, Jacqueline, and arguably the richest man in the world—proposed to build an oil refinery on the narrow New Hampshire coast, in the ... Read more

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How three New Hampshire women triumphed over an oil billionaire: "A very timely reminder that when we fight we often win."—Bill McKibbenNever underestimate the underdog.In 1973, Greek oil shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis—husband of President John F. Kennedy's widow, Jacqueline, and arguably the richest man in the world—proposed to build an oil refinery on the narrow New Hampshire coast, in the
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The Killing of Karen Silkwood

The Story Behind the Kerr-McGee Plutonium Case

by Richard Rashke ...

For this edition, Rashke has added a preface and three short chapters that explore what has been released and learned about the Silkwood case since the book's original publication.Karen Silkwood, an employee of the Kerr-McGee plutonium processing plant, was killed in a car crash on her way to deliver important documents to a newspaper reporter in 1974. Silkwood was a union activist concerned about ... Read more

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For this edition, Rashke has added a preface and three short chapters that explore what has been released and learned about the Silkwood case since the book's original publication.Karen Silkwood, an employee of the Kerr-McGee plutonium processing plant, was killed in a car crash on her way to deliver important documents to a newspaper reporter in 1974. Silkwood was a union activist concerned about
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The Tyranny of Public Discourse

Abraham Lincoln's Six-Element Antidote for Meaningful and Persuasive Writing

by David Hirsch, Dan Van Haften ...

"The ultimate teacher of fact-based, reasoned rhetoric . . . A nice dose of American history makes learning the groundbreaking technique fun." —Nerida F. Ellerton and McKenzie A. Clements, authors on writings of Thomas Jefferson and Abraham LincolnAre you satisfied with the current state of public discourse? The almost unanimous response from people across the nation is a loud and emphatic "No! ... Read more

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"The ultimate teacher of fact-based, reasoned rhetoric . . . A nice dose of American history makes learning the groundbreaking technique fun." —Nerida F. Ellerton and McKenzie A. Clements, authors on writings of Thomas Jefferson and Abraham LincolnAre you satisfied with the current state of public discourse? The almost unanimous response from people across the nation is a loud and emphatic "No!
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A Hidden History of the Tower of London

England's Most Notorious Prisoners

by John Paul Davis ...

"With these incredible and often heartbreaking stories, John Paul Davis clearly demonstrates how the fortress acquired its sinister reputation." — History . . . the Interesting Bits!Famed as the ultimate penalty for traitors, heretics and royalty alike, being sent to the Tower is known to have been experienced by no less than 8,000 unfortunate souls. Many of those who were imprisoned in the Tower ... Read more

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"With these incredible and often heartbreaking stories, John Paul Davis clearly demonstrates how the fortress acquired its sinister reputation." — History . . . the Interesting Bits!Famed as the ultimate penalty for traitors, heretics and royalty alike, being sent to the Tower is known to have been experienced by no less than 8,000 unfortunate souls. Many of those who were imprisoned in the Tower
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