Grand central publishing jul 2021 (14 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Uncover the story behind the death of renowned diplomat and UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjöld in this true story of spies and intrigue surrounding one of the most enduring unsolved mysteries of the twentieth century.On September 17, 1961, Dag Hammarskjöld boarded a Douglas DC6 propeller plane on the sweltering tarmac of the airport in Leopoldville, the capital of the Congo. Hours later, he would be found dead in an African jungle with an ace of spades playing card placed on his body.Hammarskjöld had been the head of the United Nations for nine years. He was legendary for his dedication to peace on earth. But dark forces circled him: Powerful and connected groups from an array of nations and organizationsincluding the CIA, the KGB, underground militant groups, business tycoons, and otherswere determined to see Hammarskjöld fail.A riveting work of investigative journalism based on never-before-seen evidence, recently revealed firsthand accounts, and groundbreaking new interviews, The Golden Thread reveals the truth behind one of the great murder mysteries of the Cold War.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Get swept up in all the gritty, wild details of a roller-coaster love story with the ultimate bad boy in the first spinoff novel after 44 CHAPTERS ABOUT 4 MEN, the book that inspiredthe hit Netflix original series SEX/LIFE. In 1997, Ronald "Knight" McKnight was the meanest, most misunderstood guy in town. . . perhaps on the entire planet. He hated everyone, except for BB Eastonthe perky, quirky punk chick he couldn't avoid. BB, on the other hand, liked everybody . . . except for Knight. She was scared to death of him, actually. All she wanted was to marry Little Mermaid's Prince Eric-lookalike and king of the local punk scene Lance Hightower. But Knight was patient. Persistent. Unexpected. And once he got under BB's skin, her life would never be the same. A forbidden love story overflowing with '90s nostalgia, dark humor, and heart-wrenchingangst, andbased on a true story. To view a comprehensive content warning, please visit the author's website.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - AN INSTANTNEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER!AUSA TODAY'BEST BOOKS OF 2021' PICK!In the bestselling tradition of The Presidents Club and Presidential Courage, White House history as told through the stories of the best friends and closest confidants of American presidents.Here are the riveting histories of myriad presidential friendships, among them:- Abraham Lincoln and Joshua Speed: They shared a bed for four years during which Speed saved his friend from a crippling depression. Two decades later the friends worked together to save the Union.- Harry Truman and Eddie Jacobson: When Truman wavered on whether to recognize the state of Israel in 1948, his lifelong friend and former business partner intervened at just the right moment with just the right words to steer the president's decision.- Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Daisy Suckley: Unassuming and overlooked during her lifetime, Daisy Suckley was in reality FDR's most trusted, constant confidant, the respite for a lonely and overworked President navigating the Great Depression and World War II- John Kennedy and David Ormsby-Gore: They met as young men in pre-war London and began a conversation over the meaning of leadership. A generation later the Cuban Missile Crisis would put their ideas to test as Ormsby-Gore became the president's unofficial, but most valued foreign policy advisor.These and other friendshipsincluding Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, Franklin Pierce and Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Bill Clinton and Vernon Jordanpopulate this fresh and provocative exploration of a series of seminal presidential friendships.Publishing history teems with books by and about Presidents, First Ladies, First Pets, and even First Chefs. Now former Clinton aide Gary Ginsberg breaks new literary ground on Pennsylvania Avenue and provides fresh insights into the lives of the men who held the most powerful political office in the world by looking at the friends on whom they relied.First Friendsis an engaging, serendipitous look into the lives of Commanders-in-Chief and how their presidencies were shaped by those they held most dear.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From bestselling author of Only the Innocent comes a gripping psychological thriller about one dark night that a group of friends can't leave behind as 'suspicion falls . . . and emotions run high' (Publishers Weekly).That's the thing about old friends, they never let you forget.The first time Jemma and Matt were invited to Polskirrinthe palatial ocean-view home belonging to Matt's old friend Lucas Jarrettit was for an intimate wedding that ended in tragedy. Jemma will never forget the sight of the girl's pale, doll-like body bobbing listlessly toward the rocky shore.Now, exactly one year later, Jemma and her husband have reluctantly returned at Lucas's request to honor an anniversary they would do anything to forget.But what Lucas has in store for his guests is nothing like a candlelight vigil. Someone close remembers more from that night than they'll admit to, and Lucas has devised a little game for them all to make them tell the truth.At least Jemma knows that she and Matt weren't involved in what happened to that young woman . . . or were they Before you play a game with death, make sure you can pay the price. . .From the three-million-copy bestselling author of Only the Innocent comes an absolutely gripping new psychological thriller. Perfect for fans of Something in the Water, The Woman in the Window and The Silent Patient.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the bestselling author of Queen of Cowboy,regrets and old heartbreaks are unearthed in this sweeping love story as hometown sweethearts get a second chance at loveand being a family. Retired combat medic Jesse Ryan hasn't been home much since he enlisted twenty years ago. Now he's headed back to Texas to help take care of his aging foster parents and run Sunflower ranch. But when he gets there, he finds his parents' live-in nurse is Addison Hall, his high school best friend and the woman he always regretted leaving behind after their one steamy night together before he shipped out. He's not at all surprised that their chemistry is still sparking, but Jesse is shocked to learn Addy gave birth to a little girl about nine months after he lefthis little girl.?Addy has her hands full as a single mom of a nineteen-year-old daughter who suddenly wants to rebel at everything. The last thing she needs is Jesse Ryan complicating her life even further, especially since she's always had a crush on the handsome cowboy. But the more time she spends with Jesse, the more she wonders what might happen if they finally let their friendship blossom into something more and became the family she'd always hoped for.Includes the bonus novella Small Town Charm for the first time in print.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Finalist for The Killer Nashville Silver Falchion AwardAn examination of those who vanish in the wilderness without a trace, and the eccentric, determined characters who try to find them. Perfect for readers of Jon Krakauer and Douglas Preston.'A compassionate, sympathetic, and haunting book sure to make you think twice before stepping out into the wilderness alone.' -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) These are the stories that defy conventional logic. The proverbial vanished without a trace incidences, which happen a lot more (and a lot closer to your backyard) than almost anyone thinks. These are the missing whose situations are the hardest on loved ones left behind. The cases that are an embarrassment for park superintendents, rangers and law enforcement charged with Search & Rescue. The ones that baffle the volunteers who comb the mountains, woods and badlands. The stories that should give you pause every time you venture outdoors. Through Jacob Gray's disappearance in Olympic National Park, and his father Randy Gray who left his life to search for him, we will learn about what happens when someone goes missing. Braided around the core will be the stories of the characters who fill the vacuum created by a vanished human being. We'll meet eccentric bloodhound-handler Duff and R.C., his flagship purebred, who began trailing with the family dog after his brother vanished in the San Gabriel Mountains. And there's Michael Neiger North America's foremost backcountry Search & Rescue expert and self-described 'bushman' obsessed with missing persons. And top researcher of persons missing on public wildlands Ex-San Jose, California detective David Paulides who is also one of the world's foremost Bigfoot researchers. It's a tricky thing to write about missing persons because the story is the absence of someone. A void. The person at the heart of the story is thinner than a smoke ring, invisible as someone else's memory. The bones you dig up are most often metaphorical. While much of the book will embrace memory and faulty memory-history-The Cold Vanish is at its core a story of now and tomorrow. Someone will vanish in the wild tomorrow. These are the people who will go looking. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From two lawyers at the forefront of the reproductive rights movement, this fully updated book shares bold strategies meant to help restore and expand reproductive and sexual rights. Reproductive freedom has never been in more dire straits. Roe v. Wade protected abortion rights and Planned Parenthood v. Casey unexpectedly preserved them. Yet in the following decades these rights have been gutted by restrictive state legislation, the appointment of hundreds of anti-abortion judges, and violence against abortion providers. Today, the ultra-conservative majority at the Supreme Court has overturnedour most fundamental reproductive protections. With Roetoppled, abortion is nowa criminal offense in nearly one-third of the United States. At least six states have enacted bans on abortion as early as six weeks of pregnancybefore many women are even aware they are pregnant. Today, 89% of U.S. counties do not have a single abortion provider, in part due to escalating violence and intimidation aimed at disrupting services. We should all be free to make these personal and private decisions that affect our lives and wellbeing without government interference or bias, but we can no longer depend on Roe v. Wade and the federal courts to preserve our liberties. Legal titans Kathryn Kolbert and Julie F. Kay share the story of one of the most divisive issues in American politics through behind-the-scenes personal narratives of stunning losses, hard-earned victories, and moving accounts of women and health care providers at the heart of nearly five decades of legal battles. Kolbert and Kay propose audacious new strategies inspired by medical advances, state-level protections, human rights models, and activists across the globe whose courage and determination are making a difference. No more banging our heads against the Court's marble walls. It is time for a new direction.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Get a backstage pass and see Judas Priest like you've never seen them before in this electrifying memoir by the band's cofounder and former lead guitarist. Judas Priest formed in the industrial city of Birmingham, England, in 1969. With its distinctive twin-guitar sound, studs-and-leather image, and international sales of over 50 million records, Judas Priest became the archetypal heavy metal band in the 1980s. Iconic tracks like 'Breaking the Law,' 'Living after Midnight,' and 'You've Got Another Thing Comin'' helped the band achieve extraordinary success, but no one from the band has stepped out to tell their or the band's story until now.As the band approaches its golden anniversary, fans will at last be able to delve backstage into the decades of shocking, hilarious, and haunting stories that surround the heavy metal institution. In Heavy Duty, guitarist K.K. Downing discusses the complex personality conflicts, the business screw-ups, the acrimonious relationship with fellow heavy metal band Iron Maiden, as well as how Judas Priest found itself at the epicenter of a storm of parental outrage that targeted heavy metal in the '80s. He also describes his role in cementing the band's trademark black leather and studs image that would not only become synonymous with the entire genre, but would also give singer Rob Halford a viable outlet by which to express his sexuality. Lastly, he recounts the life-changing moment when he looked at his bandmates on stage during a 2009 concert and thought, 'This is the last show.' Whatever the topic, whoever's involved, K.K. doesn't hold back.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - After a brief moment of connection in their youth, two star-crossed lovers find themselves on opposite sides of a war in this heartbreaking historical page-turner.Germany, 1941. When Ingeall blonde curls and good mannersfirst locks eyes with Felix, she knows instinctively that he's off limits. Her staunchly proper parents will never approve of a working-class Jewish boy for their precious only daughter. But that doesn't make their first, shy kiss less significant, or the moment they're torn apart less shocking.The next time they see each other, it will be across the packed courtyard of a Nazi concentration campFelix in the prisoners' ranks and Inge on the arm of her new, Nazi husband.Inge never knew that her father's 'party loyalty' would extend to marrying her off to a cruel Nazi officer twice her age, who sees his new wife as just another thing to control. She has always been a good girla silent wifebut when Inge sees Felix that daybeaten, bloody and braveshe knows she can't stay silent any longer.She must save him, whatever the cost, whatever her husband or even her country might do to her later . . .…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What happens when the queen of romance falls for the king of horror--you get 'a hilarious rom-com romp,' perfect for fans of Beach Read. (Kirkus, starred review)Event planner Kate Sweet is famous for creating the perfect happily-ever-after moment for her clients' dream weddings. So how is it that her best friend has roped her into planning a bestselling horror writer's book launch extravaganza But the second Kate meetsor rather, accidentally maimsthe drop-dead-hot Drake Matthews, her well-ordered life quickly transforms into an absolute nightmare.Drake Matthews is tired of the spotlight and tired of his reputation as the Knightof Nightmares. He's really a nice guy! But he's not prepared for Kate, a fearless agent of chaos in steel-tipped stilettos, or for that sweet sting of attraction he feels for her. She's inspiring him to take his writing in a whole new directionone that no one expects. Because now Kate and Drake are changing up the rules, and this plot twist might just surprise everyone . . . including themselves.'Fans ofThe Hating Gameby Sally Thorne,Red, White and Royal Blueby Casey McQuiston,Get a Life, Chloe Brownby Talia Hibbert, andWritten in the Starsby Alexandria Bellefleur will adoreHow Sweet It Is!' --The Nerd DailyAs featured in:PopSugar:Must-Read July BooksPopSugar: 12 Swoonworthy Romances to Read in One Sitting. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Three sisterssearch to reunite their family and find lovealong the way in thisheartwarming, multi-generational novelfans of Lori Foster and Maisey Yates won't be able to resist thisauthor's 'unputdownable, unforgettable stories from the heart' (Jill Shalvis,New York Timesbestselling author).The Buchanan sisters share everythingincluding their inherited Juniper Inn. But when their mother won't let go of a decades-long feud with their Aunt Sassy to attend the inn's grand re-opening, the sisters decide a family reunion is long overdue.Youngest sister Rose is determined to put together an extravagant celebration. Only she needs to convince a certain surly hardware store owner to help finish the inn's renovations.After a heartbreaking end to her marriage, Dahlia and her kids are just starting to rebuild their lives. Dahlia's even considering opening herself up to love again, but will that upset the stability she's worked so hard to give her children Sassy McGrath has never stopped missing her sister, Lillian, and though they've both been too stubborn to reconcile, some shocking news might finally change everything. As family bonds are tested, will these two very different generations of women find the strength to believe in themselves and each other.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - With business advice from an expert entrepreneur, learn how to identify and leverage the key factors that will bring sustainability and success to your startup.In order to make a difference, any modern nonprofit needs to achieve multimillion-dollar annual revenues. After surveying more than 200 high-performing entrepreneurs across the countryincluding the leaders of Teach for America, City Year, Donors Choose, charity: water, and Hot Bread KitchenKathleen Kelly Janus is here to show you how to reach and sustain lasting organizational growth. Janus asked a simple question: "What is the key to nonprofit success " The answers she received reveal five key strategies responsible for the most successful social startups: - Testing Ideas- Measuring Impact- Funding Experimentation- Leading Collaboratively- Telling Compelling Stories In these uncertain times, we need every bit of creativity and determination to find better solutions. The stories in Social Startup Success and the tools it recommends will help you to make your organizationwhether a fledging startup or a large, well-established operationthrive.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Good versus evil has never been so twisted' (Alessandra Torre)in this gripping thriller about a woman who must help cover the tracks of her serial killer sister -- only to discover her sibling isn't the only serial killer in town.Carrie wants a normal life. Carrie Lawrence doesn't need a happily ever after. She'll just settle for "after." After a decade of helping her sister hide her victims. After a lifetime of lies. She just wants to be safe, boring, and not trekking through the woods at night with a dead body wrapped in a carpet. Becca wants to get away with murder. Becca Lawrence doesn't believe in happily ever after because she's already happy. She's gotten away with murder for a decade and has blackmailed her sister into helping her hide the evidencewhat more could a girl want But first they have to stop a serial killer. When thirteen bodies are discovered in their small town, people are shocked. But not as shocked as Carrie, who thought she knew all the details of Becca's sordid pastime. When Becca swears she's not behind the grisly new crimes, they realize the town has a second serial killer who has the sisters in his sights, and what he wants is . . . Carrie. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*National Bestseller\*A brilliant and empowering collection of final reflections and words of wisdom from venerable civil rights champion, the late Congressman John Lewis at the end of his remarkable life.Congressman John Lewis was a paragon of the Civil Rights Movement and political leadership for decades. A hero we won't soon forget, Lewis was a beacon of hope and a model of humility whose invocation to "good trouble" continues to inspire millions across our nation. In his last months on earth, even while battling cancer, he dedicated time to share his memories, beliefs, and adviceexclusively immortalized in these pagesas a message to the generations to come.Organized by topic ranging from justice, courage, faith,mentorship, and forgiveness to the protests and the pandemic, and many more besides, Carry On collects the late Congressman's thoughts for readers to draw on whenever they are in need of guidance. John Lewis had great confidence in our future, even as he died in the midst of one of our country's most challenging years to date. With this book, he performsthat crucial passing of the baton, empowering us to live up to the legacy he has left us with his perseverance, dedication, profound insight, and unwavering ability to see the good in life.…