There is a great debate among historians about Franklin Delano Roosevelt's actions during the Holocaust. Was FDR the hero that defeated the Germans, or did he turn a blind eye to the plight of the Jew
A complete selection of writings from Thomas Jefferson and James Madison focusing specifically on their very forward thinking beliefs in the separation of church and state.
Barricade Books re-introduces Up, Up, and Oy Vey to the book publishing world. From the birth of Krypton in Cleveland to the Caped Crusader, the Incredible Hulk, Spider Man, the X-Men and more, Up, Up
Historically, Hollywood has stereotyped various groups. Italians are Mafioso, Irish are cops, priests, or soldiers, blacks were, in the past, slow-witted, dangerous, or drugged-out. Hispanics were cr
It is an inescapable truth that people are taking increasingly more over-the-counter and prescription medications. New drugs for all types of disorders-high blood, pressure, stomach ulcers, diabetes,
?At a time when New York City’s booming waterfront industry was ruled by lawless criminals, one gangster towered above the rest and secretly controlled the docks for over thirty years. Dock Boss
?Sigmund Freud said that dreams are a window into the subconscious. This book is not only a valuable guide to the interpretation of dreams, but also goes much further than typical dream books to inclu
In these interconnected stories, Zweig takes readers on a journey deep into the every day life of Naples in the 1960s - Naples, the birthplace of his mother, the home of his extended family, and the
The best source for information on the emotional problems of hearing loss, doctors, types of hearing aids, and more including the latest technical and medical advances.
Draws on scientific findings in the fields of race, sex, and genetics to support the theory that people with interracial heritages have more resilient genes and overall healthier bodies, in a volume t
The story of the American Mafia is not complete without a chapter on Kansas City. The City of Fountains has appeared in the The Godfather, Casino, and The Sopranos, but many Midwesterners are not awar
Sarena Straus was a prosecutor in the Office of the Bronx District Attorney's office, one of approximately 400 Assistant District Attorneys working in the midst of an area of America with the highest
Today, Palm Springs' gay-owned businesses are flourishing, and even the Palm Springs Art Museum cashes in by hosting gay fundraising events. Quite a change from the 1960s, when a local pastor was run
Helen Gurley Brown tells women how to fill their lives with romance and delectable men. Sexual attitudes may have changed, but the art of being a woman has not.
This is a gossipy account of billionaires, movie stars, and corporate giants and the white-glove penthouse apartment buildings they inhabit. The authors reveal the legends behind the guarded portals o
In the hilarious and often alarming Mail For Mikey, American film, TV and stage actor, and former Johnny Carson favorite guest Orson Bean recounts how, having pursued sex, drugs and the demon rum to
The authors reached back into history to understand the reasons and methods brilliant rabbis and Talmudic scholars abandoned the Holy Land, both physically and spiritually, to settle in what came to b
Pennsylvania's Johnston Gang, led by Bruce Johnston, Sr. and his brothers Norman and David, netted millions through a prolific burglary ring during the 1960s and '70s. But in 1978, fearing that younge
This book includes Sanger's writings on marriage and children, the labor movement, socialism, prison reform, pacifism, eugenics, and sex education. The documents illustrate Sanger's impact on these is
Traces the experiences of a Coney Island businessman in Palm Springs, describing how he opened Melvyn's Restaurant and the Ingleside Inn in spite of limited experience and shared memorable times with
The Silent Don exposes the life and ruthless times of one of America's most powerful and feared mob bosses. With a criminal empire that stretched from the Gulf Coast throughout the Caribbean, Traffica
Murder Capital explores Prohibition-era Madison, Wisconsin. Per capita, Madison was the most violent and deadly city in the United States during the 1920s. Along with the usual suspects (bootleggers),
Terrorist Cop is a colorful, haunting, and highly graphic tale of New York City homicide detective Morty Dzikansky. Dzikansky's career began with a yarmulke on his head, patrolling Brooklyn's streets
This book is highly entertaining, but it also provides significant insight into contemporary life in America. Caudron reveals why people are indulging in their fanatical passions, and how that indulge
Today's Jewish comics are being themselves, and the understated Jewish flavor of Seinfeld has been replaced by a matter-of-factness that would make earlier Jewish comics cringe. Author Simcha Weinstei
Applying his "rational-emotive therapy" to alcoholism, the author offers alcoholics a down-to-earth alternative to AA that deals with the thoughts and emotions associated with addictive drinking. By t
Morgan Freeman is a reluctant American treasure. Dignified and wry, humble yet confident, he's a journeyman actor who suddenly found himself an overnight success at 50, an age when many actors, especi
?An upright citizen kidnapped in public and dumped in a shallow grave. ?A police chief’s wife arrested for murder. A mobster kidnapped by FBI. An ongoing corruption probe looking at everyone from lowe
Legendary FBI undercover agent Thomas McShane is one of the world's foremost authorities on the billion-dollar art theft business, and here he presents a unique memoir that provides a thrilling ride t
A former con artist with ties to the mafia discusses the yearning for excitement that prompted his entry into the underworld, his run-ins with the Lucchese crime family, and his transient work as a pr
This is a novel of historical fiction. A group of avengers set out on a mission to find and assassinate escaped Nazi war criminals. The avengers are based on real people. The Ghost is an actual histor
Sonsteby tells his courageous story of espionage and sabotage against the Naziz and of eluding capture through daring, intuition, and a constant slew of changing identities.
