Meticulously researched and clearly presented, “The First Tycoon” reconstructs the life of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the wealthiest man of his time.
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“Pops: A Life of Louis Armstrong”
The compelling biography “Pops” argues that Louis Armstrong’s cheerful manner and exultant playing were the man’s essence, not a stage act.
“Manufacturing Depression”
Depression: a frame of mind or a sales tactic? “Manufacturing Depression” exposes the pharmaceutical industry’s role in developing depression as we know it.
“Raymond Carver”
“Raymond Carver” follows the short story writer’s turbulent life, from the vices that caused his downfall to the people who contributed to his authorial success.
“Strength in What Remains”
“Strength in What Remains” is an inspirational tale of a civil war escapee who, although haunted by the atrocities he witnessed, survives and surpasses the odds.
“True Compass”
Published less than a month after his death, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy’s memoir, “True Compass” pays homage to the family and political life he loved.
“Catching Fire”
Yet another reason to take cooking classes: “Catching Fire” posits that the linchpin of human evolution is the ability to cook.
“Dancing in the Dark”
Author Morris Dickstein gleans positive creative outcomes from the Great Depression in his book, “Dancing in the Dark: A Cultural History of the Great Depression.”
“Farm City”
In “Farm City,” one woman transforms her corner of an urban wasteland into a self-supporting ecosystem of sustainability
“Lies My Mother Never Told Me”
Kaylie Jones struggles to emerge from the shadow of her father’s legacy after growing up with the likes of Kurt Vonnegut, James Baldwin, and Norman Mailer.