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New York: Confidential!

by Jack Lait & Lee Mortimer ...

P-s-s-t— Lait and Mortimer want a word with you—confidential: The authors had a lot of fun writing these pages. And infinitely more getting what they put into them. They both turned prematurely gray becoming Broadway-wise. What you will read here they observed, absorbed, inhaled and swallowed through the years. They lived it. This tome has no message. It may be helpful, it may be useful, but never ... Read more

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P-s-s-t— Lait and Mortimer want a word with you—confidential: The authors had a lot of fun writing these pages. And infinitely more getting what they put into them. They both turned prematurely gray becoming Broadway-wise. What you will read here they observed, absorbed, inhaled and swallowed through the years. They lived it. This tome has no message. It may be helpful, it may be useful, but never
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New York: Confidential!

by Jack Lait; Lee Mortimer ...

"New York: Confidential!" by Jack Lait and Lee Mortimer is a captivating exploration of the underbelly of New York City. The authors delve into the gritty realities of urban life, revealing the hidden stories of crime, corruption, and the vibrant culture that thrives in the shadows. Through vivid storytelling and sharp observations, Lait and Mortimer paint a picture of a city that is both alluring ... Read more

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"New York: Confidential!" by Jack Lait and Lee Mortimer is a captivating exploration of the underbelly of New York City. The authors delve into the gritty realities of urban life, revealing the hidden stories of crime, corruption, and the vibrant culture that thrives in the shadows. Through vivid storytelling and sharp observations, Lait and Mortimer paint a picture of a city that is both alluring
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Washington Confidential

by Jack Lait; Lee Mortimer ...

"Washington Confidential" by Jack Lait and Lee Mortimer is a captivating exploration of the political landscape of Washington, D.C. The authors delve into the intricate web of power, corruption, and intrigue that defines the nation's capital. Through a blend of investigative journalism and narrative storytelling, they unveil the hidden machinations of politicians, lobbyists, and influential ... Read more

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"Washington Confidential" by Jack Lait and Lee Mortimer is a captivating exploration of the political landscape of Washington, D.C. The authors delve into the intricate web of power, corruption, and intrigue that defines the nation's capital. Through a blend of investigative journalism and narrative storytelling, they unveil the hidden machinations of politicians, lobbyists, and influential
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Washington Confidential

by Jack Lait ...

Here we go again—Confidential. We turned New York inside out; but we both live there. We turned Chicago upside down; but we were both raised there. We descended on Washington not quite like Stanley invaded Africa, because in our combined 75 years of newspaper work we had been in the capital hundreds of times. It intrigued us because we never could understand it. So we decided brashly to do a Lait ... Read more

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Here we go again—Confidential. We turned New York inside out; but we both live there. We turned Chicago upside down; but we were both raised there. We descended on Washington not quite like Stanley invaded Africa, because in our combined 75 years of newspaper work we had been in the capital hundreds of times. It intrigued us because we never could understand it. So we decided brashly to do a Lait
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Washington Confidential (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. A Midcentury Exposé of Capitol Hill Scandal, Cold War Gossip, and Inside-Beltway Intrigue

by Lee Mortimer, Jack Lait, Miles Kelmere ...

Washington Confidential gathers a brisk sequence of exposé, anecdote, and urban portraiture to render the nation's capital as both seat of government and theatre of appetite. Its governing themes—power, secrecy, patronage, scandal, and the commerce of reputation—are pursued through a hybrid style that mingles reportage, satire, gossip, and hardboiled social observation. Vignettes of lobbyists, ... Read more

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Washington Confidential gathers a brisk sequence of exposé, anecdote, and urban portraiture to render the nation's capital as both seat of government and theatre of appetite. Its governing themes—power, secrecy, patronage, scandal, and the commerce of reputation—are pursued through a hybrid style that mingles reportage, satire, gossip, and hardboiled social observation. Vignettes of lobbyists,
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Washington Confidential

Enriched edition. Exploring Mid-20th Century Washington's Political Pulse and Power Dynamics

by Lee Mortimer, Jack Lait ...

Washington Confidential presents a compelling tapestry of the political, social, and ethical landscape of America's capital city during the mid-20th century. This anthology celebrates an array of literary styles from incisive reportage to narrative explorations, each dissecting the nuanced realities of Washington, D.C. The collection encapsulates the pulse of the era, layering whispers of scandal ... Read more

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Washington Confidential presents a compelling tapestry of the political, social, and ethical landscape of America's capital city during the mid-20th century. This anthology celebrates an array of literary styles from incisive reportage to narrative explorations, each dissecting the nuanced realities of Washington, D.C. The collection encapsulates the pulse of the era, layering whispers of scandal
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Washington Confidential

Enriched edition. Uncovering the Secrets of Washington's Power Dynamics and Political Intrigues

by Lee Mortimer, Jack Lait, Rowan Silvershaw ...

Washington Confidential is a thought-provoking anthology that delves into the intricate world of the nation's capital, offering a panoramic view of its hidden corridors and clandestine operations. Through its diverse array of literary styles, the collection captures the essence of Washington D.C.'s enigmatic allure and the complex tapestry of power and intrigue. The anthology weaves together a ... Read more

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Washington Confidential is a thought-provoking anthology that delves into the intricate world of the nation's capital, offering a panoramic view of its hidden corridors and clandestine operations. Through its diverse array of literary styles, the collection captures the essence of Washington D.C.'s enigmatic allure and the complex tapestry of power and intrigue. The anthology weaves together a
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Washington Confidential

by Jack Lait, Lee Mortimer ...

Scandalous, shocking, cheeky, impudent are words that will be used to describe this account of the hidden side of our glamorous, riotous capital city.For Lait and Mortimer, famous newspapermen, mince no words, pull no punches, tell their story in their own bold way. They have found out the truth and they tell the facts and name the names—which no one dared write or publish before. They deglamorize ... Read more

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Scandalous, shocking, cheeky, impudent are words that will be used to describe this account of the hidden side of our glamorous, riotous capital city.For Lait and Mortimer, famous newspapermen, mince no words, pull no punches, tell their story in their own bold way. They have found out the truth and they tell the facts and name the names—which no one dared write or publish before. They deglamorize
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White House Confidential

The Little Book of Weird Presidential History

by Gregg Stebben, Austin Hill ...

An irreverent look at Presidential foibles, follies, fibs, and moral failuresWere past presidents smarter, more honest, and better behaved that those we elect today? Don’t bet on it! White House Confidential shows that commanders-in-chief have been lying, cheating, stealing, and womanizing from the days of the Founding Fathers. Focusing on the qualities that never made it into White House press ... Read more

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An irreverent look at Presidential foibles, follies, fibs, and moral failuresWere past presidents smarter, more honest, and better behaved that those we elect today? Don’t bet on it! White House Confidential shows that commanders-in-chief have been lying, cheating, stealing, and womanizing from the days of the Founding Fathers. Focusing on the qualities that never made it into White House press
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The President's House

1800 to the Present The Secrets and History of the World's Most Famous Home

by Margaret Truman ...

As Margaret Truman knows from firsthand experience, living in the White House can be exhilarating and maddening, alarming and exhausting–but it is certainly never dull. Part private residence, part goldfish bowl, and part national shrine, the White House is both the most important address in America and the most intensely scrutinized. In this splendid blend of the personal and historic, Margaret ... Read more

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As Margaret Truman knows from firsthand experience, living in the White House can be exhilarating and maddening, alarming and exhausting–but it is certainly never dull. Part private residence, part goldfish bowl, and part national shrine, the White House is both the most important address in America and the most intensely scrutinized. In this splendid blend of the personal and historic, Margaret
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Boardwalk Empire

The Birth, High Times, and Corruption of Atlantic City, HBO Series Tie-In Edition

by Nelson Johnson ...

THE TRUE STORY THAT INSPIRED THE HBO SERIESThrough most of the 20th century, Atlantic City was controlled by a powerful partnership of local politicians and racketeers. Funded by payoffs from gambling rooms, bars, and brothels, this corrupt alliance reached full bloom during the reign of Enoch "Nucky" Johnson — the second of three bosses to head the Republican machine that dominated city politics ... Read more

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THE TRUE STORY THAT INSPIRED THE HBO SERIESThrough most of the 20th century, Atlantic City was controlled by a powerful partnership of local politicians and racketeers. Funded by payoffs from gambling rooms, bars, and brothels, this corrupt alliance reached full bloom during the reign of Enoch "Nucky" Johnson — the second of three bosses to head the Republican machine that dominated city politics
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Queen of Thieves

The True Story of "Marm" Mandelbaum and Her Gangs of New York

by J. North Conway ...

Queen of Thieves is the gritty, fast-paced story of Fredericka Marm” Mandelbaum, a poor Jewish woman who rose to the top of her profession in organized crime during the Gilded Age in New York City. During her more than twenty-five-year reign as the country’s top receiver of stolen goods, she accumulated great wealth and power inconceivable for women engaged in business, legitimate or otherwise. ... Read more

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Queen of Thieves is the gritty, fast-paced story of Fredericka Marm” Mandelbaum, a poor Jewish woman who rose to the top of her profession in organized crime during the Gilded Age in New York City. During her more than twenty-five-year reign as the country’s top receiver of stolen goods, she accumulated great wealth and power inconceivable for women engaged in business, legitimate or otherwise.
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