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Clean Sweep On the morning of December 30, 1978, in Littleton, Colorado, Robert Spangler lured his wife Nancy into the basement with the promise of a "surprise." He then shot her in the head with a .38 handgun. Going upstairs, he shot his teenage children, Susan and David. David was slow in dying, so his father finished him off by smothering him with a pillow. Cover Up Spangler had cunningly framed the crime scene, making it appear that his wife had shot their children and then herself. Now he was free to marry his new love, Sharon Cooper. A former high school athlete, he hiked the Grand Canyon with Sharon, who chronicled the trip in a book dedicated to her "soul mate," Spangler. But their happiness was short-lived. The marriage ended in a costly, messy divorce. Confession In April, 1993, when Spangler's third marriage to 59-year-old aerobics instructor Donna Sundling went sour, he took her hiking in the Grand Canyon and pushed her off a 140-foot drop to her death. In 1994, when ex-wife Sharon committed suicide, Spangler became the focus of intense police scrutiny. Wracked with brain cancer, he told all to investigators in the fall of 2000, detailing his shocking serial saga--the story of a two-time widower. . .and a four-time killer. |
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WHY MEN MARRY BITCHES by Sherry Argov is the New York Times Bestseller that book your girlfriends have been telling you to go buy. This iconic and hilarious book explores relationship dynamics between men and women, and everything that frustrates women in their dating relationships with men. Argov teaches women how to be fearless and how to attract men with confidence. With hilarious girlfriend-to-girlfriend detail on every page, Argov details how to get exclusivity, commitment and devotion in a relationship. This dating guide shares real-life interviews with hundreds of men who answer questions like: Why does a strong woman make a man WANT to be committed long term? How can a woman convince a man that monogamy was HIS idea? What makes a man stay in love forever? Argov's books were named one of "the 10 most iconic relationship books" by Yahoo and a "self-help classic" by Daily Mail. The Times reported that "Argov's books have sold all over the world, from Los Angeles to London and from Thailand to Poland." Newsweek reported that Argov's books were the first to go viral on TikTok and that readers "from around the globe have expressed their love for it on TikTok." Whether you are single, dating or married, this book will show you how to exude dignity and confidence with men so you get the love and respect that you deserve....forever. |
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER *NOW A FOUR-PART CRAVE ORIGINAL DOCUSERIES* A top journalist crosses the yellow tape to investigate a shocking high-society crime. Billionaires, philanthropists, socialites . . . victims. Barry and Honey Sherman appeared to lead charmed lives. But the world was shocked in late 2017 when their bodies were found in a bizarre tableau in their elegant Toronto home. First described as murder-suicide — belts looped around their necks, they were found seated beside their basement swimming pool — police later ruled it a staged, targeted double murder. Nothing about the case made sense to friends of the founder of one of the world’s largest generic pharmaceutical firms and his wife, a powerhouse in Canada’s charity world. Together, their wealth has been estimated at well over $4.7 billion.   There was another side to the story. A strategic genius who built a large generic drug company — Apotex Inc. — Barry Sherman was a self-described workaholic, renowned risk-taker, and disruptor during his fifty-year career. Regarded as a generous friend by many, Sherman was also feared by others. He was criticized for stifling academic freedom and using the courts to win at all costs. Upset with building issues at his mansion, he sued and recouped millions from tradespeople. At the time of his death, Sherman had just won a decades-old legal case involving four cousins who wanted 20 percent of his fortune.   Toronto Star investigative journalist Kevin Donovan chronicles the unsettling story from the beginning, interviewing family members, friends, and colleagues, and sheds new light on the Shermans’ lives and the disturbing double murder. Deeply researched and authoritative, The Billionaire Murders is a compulsively readable tale of a strange and perplexing crime. |
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From Amanda Knox to O.J., Casey Anthony to Kyle Rittenhouse, our justice system faces scrutiny and pressure from the media and public like never before.  Can the bedrock of “innocent until proven guilty” survive in what acclaimed Seattle attorney and legal analyst Anne Bremner calls the age of judgement?   When unscrupulous Italian prosecutors waged an all-out war in the media and courtroom to wrongly convict American exchange student Amanda Knox for a murder she didn’t commit, family and friends turned to renowned Seattle attorney and media legal analyst Anne Bremner to help win her freedom. The case was dubbed the “trial of the decade” and would coincide with the explosion of social media and a new era of trying cases in public as much as the courtroom. While Italian prosecutors, the press, and online lynch mobs convicted Knox in the court of public opinion, Bremner would draw upon her decades in the courtroom and in front of the camera to turn the tide with a new kind of defense in pursuit of justice. In  Justice in the Age of Judgement , Anne Bremner and Doug Bremner take us inside some of the biggest cases of recent times and offer their expert, thought-provoking insights and analysis as our legal system faces unprecedented forces fighting to tip the scales of justice their way. Why couldn’t prosecutors convict O.J. Simpson despite all of the evidence seemingly proving he killed his wife Nicole? Could a jury remain unbiased in the face of overwhelming public pressure in the trial of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd? Why was Kyle Rittenhouse exonerated after shooting three people (killing two) with an assault rifle at a violent rally despite widespread media reports seemingly proving his guilt, and national calls for his conviction? Justice in the Age of Judgement  is an unparalleled and unflinching look at the captivating cases tried on Twitter and TV, where the burden of proof and fundamental legal tenet of “innocent until proven guilty” is under assault from the court of public opinion. |
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A bold, provocative collection of essays exploring the historical and contemporary Indigenous experience in Canada. With authority and insight, Truth Telling examines a wide range of Indigenous issues framed by Michelle Good’s personal experience and knowledge. From racism, broken treaties, and cultural pillaging, to the value of Indigenous lives and the importance of Indigenous literature, this collection reveals facts about Indigenous life in Canada that are both devastating and enlightening. Truth Telling also demonstrates the myths underlying Canadian history and the human cost of colonialism, showing how it continues to underpin modern social institutions in Canada. Passionate and uncompromising, Michelle Good affirms that meaningful and substantive reconciliation hinges on recognition of Indigenous self-determination, the return of lands, and a just redistribution of the wealth that has been taken from those lands without regard for Indigenous peoples. Truth Telling is essential reading for those looking to acknowledge the past and understand the way forward. |
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#1  NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A bold work from the   author of The Black Swan  that challenges many of our long-held beliefs about risk and reward, politics and religion, finance and personal responsibility In his most provocative and practical book yet, one of the foremost thinkers of our time redefines what it means to understand the world, succeed in a profession, contribute to a fair and just society, detect nonsense, and influence others. Citing examples ranging from Hammurabi to Seneca, Antaeus the Giant to Donald Trump, Nassim Nicholas Taleb shows how the willingness to accept one’s own risks is an essential attribute of heroes, saints, and flourishing people in all walks of life. As always both accessible and iconoclastic, Taleb challenges long-held beliefs about the values of those who spearhead military interventions, make financial investments, and propagate religious faiths. Among his insights: • For social justice, focus on symmetry and risk sharing. You cannot make profits and transfer the risks to others, as bankers and large corporations do. You cannot get rich without owning your own risk and paying for your own losses. Forcing skin in the game corrects this asymmetry better than thousands of laws and regulations. • Ethical rules aren’t universal. You’re part of a group larger than you, but it’s still smaller than humanity in general. • Minorities, not majorities, run the world. The world is not run by consensus but by stubborn minorities imposing their tastes and ethics on others. • You can be an intellectual yet still be an idiot. “Educated philistines” have been wrong on everything from Stalinism to Iraq to low-carb diets. • Beware of complicated solutions (that someone was paid to find). A simple barbell can build muscle better than expensive new machines. • True religion is commitment, not just faith. How much you believe in something is manifested only by what you’re willing to risk for it. The phrase “skin in the game” is one we have often heard but rarely stopped to truly dissect. It is the backbone of risk management, but it’s also an astonishingly rich worldview that, as Taleb shows in this book, applies to all aspects of our lives. As Taleb says, “The symmetry of skin in the game is a simple rule that’s necessary for fairness and justice, and the ultimate BS-buster,” and “Never trust anyone who doesn’t have skin in the game. Without it, fools and crooks will benefit, and their mistakes will never come back to haunt them.” |
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A revelatory primer on what it means to be human and a mind-opening manual of initiation into the central mystery of existence , by “perhaps the foremost interpreter of Eastern disciplines for the contemporary West" ( Los Angeles Times ). At the root of human conflict is our fundamental misunderstanding of who we are. The illusion that we are isolated beings, unconnected to the rest of the universe, has led us to view the “outside” world with hostility, and has fueled our misuse of technology and our violent and hostile subjugation of the natural world. To help us understand that the self is in fact the root and ground of the universe, Alan Watts provides us with a much-needed answer to the problem of personal identity, distilling and adapting the Hindu philosophy of Vedanta. |
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Discover how to let your child's voice be heard through the power of games, books, and toys… even if you feel completely helpless and out of ideas. Does your child have delayed speech and language skills, but you're not entirely sure what this means? Are you afraid that your child may never learn to talk or will learn to talk too late? You want your child to speak earlier than the neighbour's kids, but this leads to a lot of frustration and guilt...If this sounds like you, Helen Oakmoor understands your story and wants to let you know that your child is in good hands. As a parent, you always want the best for your child. If you think your child is at risk for language difficulties, the last thing you want to do is wait around. But it's scary not to know how to approach such a delicate situation...And the truth is, your fear of the unknown can sometimes be worse than the situation itself. Luckily, the missing piece that will help you and your child overcome the challenges that a speech and language delay brings is closer than you think. Helen Oakmoor, a speech and language therapist, is on a mission to help parents understand language development through the power of games! You'll benefit from her methods, especially if you're someone who: Has a child who displays problematic behaviours around speech and language development Feels lost and doesn't know if their child has a delay or a disorder Struggles to engage your child with language development Doesn't understand how the power of games can help with speech development  If you've finally had enough and want to get to the bottom of what's happening with your child, then look no further. In Speech Therapy for 0-5 year-olds, here is just a fraction of what you will discover: A stress-free guide to help you detect whether your child is experiencing any verbal or language-related difficulties  Read about the ages and stages of speech and language development so you can stop the guess-work Crystal clear explanations to help you understand the foundation of speech and language development A goldmine of simple 73 games you can use at home to help your child unlock their true potential And much more. Your child's little nimble mind is always growing and learning new skills, and so is yours. With Speech Therapy for 0-5 year-olds, the path to getting the support you need to see changes in your child's verbal skills has never been easier! Get to the root of what your child needs to grow socially and communicate effectively. When you're ready to skyrocket your and your child's confidence, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button now! |
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My thoughts concerning the genealogy of our moral prejudices—for they constitute the issue in this polemic—have their first, bald, and provisional expression in that collection of aphorisms entitled Human, all-too-Human, a Book for Free Minds, the writing of which was begun in Sorrento, during a winter which allowed me to gaze over the broad and dangerous territory through which my mind had up to that time wandered. |
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Christopher Hitchens, described in the London Observer as “one of the most prolific, as well as brilliant, journalists of our time” takes on his biggest subject yet–the increasingly dangerous role of religion in the world. In the tradition of Bertrand Russell’s Why I Am Not a Christian and Sam Harris’s recent bestseller, The End Of Faith , Christopher Hitchens makes the ultimate case against religion. With a close and erudite reading of the major religious texts, he documents the ways in which religion is a man-made wish, a cause of dangerous sexual repression, and a distortion of our origins in the cosmos. With eloquent clarity, Hitchens frames the argument for a more secular life based on science and reason, in which hell is replaced by the Hubble Telescope’s awesome view of the universe, and Moses and the burning bush give way to the beauty and symmetry of the double helix. |
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Brilliant, jubilant insights into the glory and anguish of life from one of the world’s most treasured Indigenous creators.  Trickster is zany, ridiculous. The ultimate, over-the-top, madcap fool. Here to remind us that the reason for existence is to have a blast and to laugh ourselves silly. Celebrated author and playwright Tomson Highway brings his signature irreverence to an exploration of five themes central to the human condition: language, creation, sex and gender, humour, and death. A comparative analysis of Christian, classical, and Cree mythologies reveals their contributions to Western thought, life, and culture—and how North American Indigenous mythologies provide unique, timeless solutions to our modern problems. Highway also offers generous personal anecdotes, including accounts of his beloved accordion-playing, caribou-hunting father, and plentiful Trickster stories as curatives for the all-out unhappiness caused by today’s patriarchal, colonial systems. Laugh with the legendary Tomson Highway as he illuminates a healing, hilarious way forward. |
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“Should be required reading for anyone interested in preserving our 246-year experiment in self-government.” — The New York Times Book Review * “Well researched and eloquently presented.” — The Atlantic * “Delivers Cormac McCarthy-worthy drama; while the nonfictional asides imbue that drama with the authority of documentary.” — The New York Times Book Review A celebrated journalist takes a fiercely divided America and imagines five chilling scenarios that lead to its collapse, based on in-depth interviews with experts of all kinds. The United States is coming to an end. The only question is how. On a small two-lane bridge in a rural county that loathes the federal government, the US Army uses lethal force to end a standoff with hard-right anti-government patriots. Inside an ordinary diner, a disaffected young man with a handgun takes aim at the American president stepping in for an impromptu photo-op, and a bullet splits the hyper-partisan country into violently opposed mourners and revelers. In New York City, a Category 2 hurricane plunges entire neighborhoods underwater and creates millions of refugees overnight—a blow that comes on the heels of a financial crash and years of catastrophic droughts—and tips America over the edge into ruin. These nightmarish scenarios are just three of the five possibilities most likely to spark devastating chaos in the United States that are brought to life in The Next Civil War , a chilling and deeply researched work of speculative nonfiction. Drawing upon sophisticated predictive models and nearly two hundred interviews with experts—civil war scholars, military leaders, law enforcement officials, secret service agents, agricultural specialists, environmentalists, war historians, and political scientists—journalist Stephen Marche predicts the terrifying future collapse that so many of us do not want to see unfolding in front of our eyes. Marche has spoken with soldiers and counterinsurgency experts about what it would take to control the population of the United States, and the battle plans for the next civil war have already been drawn up. Not by novelists, but by colonels. No matter your political leaning, most of us can sense that America is barreling toward catastrophe—of one kind or another. Relevant and revelatory, The Next Civil War plainly breaks down the looming threats to America and is a must-read for anyone concerned about the future of its people, its land, and its government. |
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Josef Fritzl was a 73-year-old retired engineer in Austria. He seemed to be living a normal life with his wife, Rosemarie, and their family—though one daughter, Elisabeth, had decades earlier been "lost" to a religious cult. Throughout the years, three of Elisabeth's children mysteriously appeared on the Fritzls' doorstep; Josef and Rosemarie raised them as their own. But only Josef knew the truth about Elisabeth's disappearance… For twenty-seven years, Josef had imprisoned and molested Elisabeth in his man-made basement dungeon, complete with sound-proof paneling and code-protected electric locks. There, she would eventually give birth to a total of seven of Josef's children. One died in infancy—and the other three were raised alongside Elisabeth, never to see the light of day. Then, in 2008, one of Elisabeth's children became seriously ill, and was taken to the hospital. It was the first time the nineteen-year-old girl had ever gone outside—and soon, the truth about her background, her family's captivity, and Josef's unspeakable crimes would come to light. John Glatt's Secrets in the Cellar is the true story of a crime that shocked the world. |
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From the bestselling author of The Killing Kind , a woman shares her story of survival after an attack during a home invasion. A few days before her twenty-sixth birthday, Melissa Schickel returned to her Indianapolis home and went to bed. An hour later, she was yanked from her dreams into terror. An intruder held her down, brutally beating and stabbing her. Melissa fought fiercely. The assailant fled, leaving her to face a long road to recovery from deep-seated fear and post-traumatic stress. She tells her exclusive true story as part of a compelling narrative by bestselling crime expert M. William Phelps. Her strength and courage will inspire all women with similar experiences to think of themselves proudly as survivors—not victims. Praise for New York Times bestselling author M. William Phelps “One of America's finest true-crime writers.” —Vincent Bugliosi, New York Times bestselling author of Helter Skelter “Phelps is the Harlan Coben of real-life thrillers.” —Allison Brennan, New York Times bestselling author of Tell No Lies “Anything by Phelps is an eye-opening experience.” — Suspense Magazine “Phelps is the king of true crime.” —Lynda Hirsch, Creators Syndicate columnist |
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER A gripping account of the unsolved death of an Indigenous teenager, and the detective determined to find her killer, set against the backdrop of a troubled city. On August 17, 2014, the body of fifteen-year old runaway Tina Fontaine was found in Winnipeg's Red River. It was wrapped in material and weighted down with rocks. Red River Girl is a gripping account of that murder investigation and the unusual police detective who pursued the killer with every legal means at his disposal. The book, like the movie Spotlight , will chronicle the behind-the-scenes stages of a lengthy and meticulously planned investigation. It reveals characters and social tensions that bring vivid life to a story that made national headlines. Award-winning BBC reporter and documentary maker Joanna Jolly delves into the troubled life of Tina Fontaine, the half-Ojibway, half-Cree murder victim, starting with her childhood on the Sagkeeng First Nation Reserve. Tina's journey to the capital city is a harrowing one, culminating in drug abuse, sexual exploitation, and death. Aware of the reality of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, Jolly has chronicled Tina Fontaine's life as a reminder that she was more than a statistic. Raised by her father, and then by her great-aunt, Tina was a good student. But the violent death of her father hit Tina hard. She ran away, was found and put into the care of Child and Family Services, which she also sought to escape from. That choice left her in danger. Red River Girl focuses not on the grisly event itself, but on the efforts to seek justice. In December 2015, the police charged Raymond Cormier, a drifter, with second-degree murder. Jolly's book will cover the trial, which resulted in an acquittal. The verdict caused dismay across the country. The book is not only a true crime story, but a portrait of a community where Indigenous women are disproportionately more likely to be hurt or killed. Jolly asks questions about how Indigenous women, sex workers, community leaders, and activists are fighting back to protect themselves and change perceptions. Most importantly, the book will chronicle whether Tina's family will find justice. |
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Did you know the last fight you had with your spouse began long before you even met?   Are you tired of falling into frustrating relational patterns in your marriage? Do you and your spouse fight about the same things again and again?   Relationship experts Milan and Kay Yerkovich explain why the ways you and your spouse relate to each other go back to before you even met. Drawing on the powerful tool of attachment theory, Milan and Kay explore how your childhood created an “intimacy imprint” that affects your marriage today. Their stories and practical ideas help you: * identify your personal love style * understand how your early life impacts you and your spouse * break free from painful patterns that keep you stuck * find healing for the source of conflict, not just the symptoms * create the close, nourishing relationship you dream about Revised throughout with all-new material and additional visual diagrams, this expanded edition of  How We Love  will bring vibrant life to your marriage. Are you ready for a new journey of love?   Note: The revised and expanded  How We Love Workbook is available separately. |
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An Indigenous leader who has dedicated her life to Indigenous Rights, Jody Wilson-Raybould has represented both First Nations and the Crown at the highest levels. And she is not afraid to give Canadians what they need most – straight talk on what has to be done to move beyond our colonial legacy and achieve true reconciliation in Canada. In this powerful book, drawn from speeches and other writings, she urges all Canadians – both Indigenous and non-Indigenous – to build upon the momentum already gained or risk hard-won progress being lost. The good news is that Indigenous Nations already have the solutions. But now is time to act and build a shared postcolonial future based on the foundations of trust, cooperation, recognition, and good governance. |
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A remarkable fusion of Eastern wisdom and Western practicality that offers strategies for clearing away the obstacles to love your life, for restoring the boundless soul of love, and for finding romance that will last a lifetime.   Drawing on the Vedic texts of India and other great wisdom traditions, Dr. Deepak Chopra describes the seven stages of love, beginning and culminating in ecstasy. At each stage we hear stories like those of Clare, who only falls in love with unattainable men; of Frankie and Della, whose eight-year-old marriage has become a battleground of distrust; and of Gail and Jarrett, who near retirement without understanding how they will fit together into their new lives. As we see these couples overcome their obstacles, and as we work through a series of specific exercises, we anchor these lessons in our own experience.   We all know the only way to enjoy the ecstasy of true romance for a lifetime is first to discover love within ourselves, but this task has often proved too difficult. Until now. In The Path to Love , you will find an astonishing blueprint to the uncharted territory of your own heart. First, Dr. Chopra orients us with timeless wisdom and contemporary real-life examples, then guides us step by step on the path to love. And once we discover the love inside ourselves, we start to see it everywhere—in lovers, husbands, wives, mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, friends—until our own lives become self-sustaining acts of passion, romantic and fulling and miraculous. |
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‘You’re right. It is totally extraordinary. My life is like a film; you couldn’t make it up … But there’s something I have to tell you,’ he confided, as he leaned across the table towards me. ‘I’m not normal.’ After a job change and divorce, Carolyn Woods was living happily in a quiet Cotswolds village when an attractive stranger abruptly arrived in her life. Introducing himself as Mark Conway, he exuded confidence and much to her surprise Carolyn quickly became captivated by this mysterious man. A rich Swiss banker (who later confided he was a spy), he offered Carolyn the companionship she’d unwittingly been missing and introduced her to an exciting, glamorous world. In fact, some things were so astonishing she questioned her new lover. Was all as it seemed? The truth devastated Carolyn’s entire world. For a start, this man’s real name was Mark Acklom and he was rich but for one reason only… A real-life crime thriller, Sleeping with a Psychopath is a blow-by-blow account that shines a light on the power of manipulation and the human will to survive. |
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When a plane crashes, a bomb explodes, a city floods or a pandemic begins, Lucy Easthope's phone starts to ring... ________________ THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK PROFILED IN THE NEW YORKER CHOSEN AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE TELEGRAPH AND THE NEW STATESMAN AS FEATURED ON THE HIGH PERFORMANCE PODCAST AND FULL DISCLOSURE WITH JAMES O'BRIEN "Mixes disaster-grade C.S.I. with hiraeth , a Welsh word expressing a deep longing for something that is gone" NEW YORKER "A marvellous book" REV RICHARD COLES " Amazing book by an amazing woman" JAMES O'BRIEN "Gripping... filled with compassion." SUNDAY TIMES "Remarkable... hopeful and uplifting." MAIL ON SUNDAY "An antidote to despair" DAILY MIRROR "Enthralling... vivid and humane" OBSERVER Lucy is a world-leading authority on recovering from disaster. She holds governments to account, supports survivors and helps communities to rebuild. She has been at the centre of the most seismic events of the last few decades, advising on everything from the 2004 tsunami and the 7/7 bombings to the Grenfell fire and the war in Ukraine. Lucy's job is to pick up the pieces and get us ready for what comes next. Lucy takes us behind the police tape to scenes of chaos, and into government briefing rooms where confusion can reign. She also looks back at the many losses and loves of her life and career, and tells us how we can all build back after disaster. When the Dust Settles lifts us up, showing that humanity, hope and humour can - and must - be found on the darkest days. |
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New York Times -Bestselling Author: A woman’s terrifying story of surviving the Golden State Killer, written with “one of America’s finest true crime writers” (Vincent Bugliosi). Jane Sandler had just kissed her husband goodbye as he left for work that morning. When he pulled out of the garage, another man walked in unnoticed. Seconds later, as her three-year-old nestled by her side, Jane heard footsteps—and then saw an intruder wearing a black ski mask. He had a rope and a knife in his hands…   This is the harrowing account of Jane’s all-too real nightmare, told in her own words as part of a compelling narrative by award-winning,  New York Times  bestselling author and host of Dark Minds M. William Phelps. It is also the true story of Jane’s battle and will to survive, of how she fought back and learned to share her unspeakable ordeal to empower others—even as the remorseless murderer and rapist, who came to be known as the Golden State Killer, went on to attack dozens more.   “Anything by Phelps is always an eye-opening experience.” — Suspense Magazine    “Phelps is the Harlan Coben of real-life thrillers.” —Allison Brennan   “An exceptional true crime writer.” —Kathryn Casey |
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" Unmask Alice by Rick Emerson goes a long way to showing what investigative journalism could be in the right hands . . . this book is undeniably buzzworthy." — Portland Book Review "An absorbing and unnerving read . . . this book demands to be finished in one sitting." — Booklist Two teens. Two diaries. Two social panics. One incredible fraud. In 1971, Go Ask Alice reinvented the young adult genre with a blistering portrayal of sex, psychosis, and teenage self-destruction. The supposed diary of a middle-class addict, Go Ask Alice terrified adults and cemented LSD's fearsome reputation, fueling support for the War on Drugs. Five million copies later, Go Ask Alice remains a divisive bestseller, outraging censors and earning new fans, all of them drawn by the book's mythic premise: A Real Diary, by Anonymous .   But Alice was only the beginning.   In 1979, another diary rattled the culture, setting the stage for a national meltdown. The posthumous memoir of an alleged teenage Satanist, Jay's Journal merged with a frightening new crisis—adolescent suicide—to create a literal witch hunt, shattering countless lives and poisoning whole communities.   In reality, Go Ask Alice and Jay's Journal came from the same dark place: Beatrice Sparks, a serial con artist who betrayed a grieving family, stole a dead boy's memory, and lied her way to the National Book Awards.   Unmask Alice: LSD, Satanic Panic, and the Imposter Behind the World's Most Notorious Diaries is a true story of contagious deception. It stretches from Hollywood to Quantico, and passes through a tiny patch of Utah nicknamed "the fraud capital of America." It's the story of a doomed romance and a vengeful celebrity. Of a lazy press and a public mob. Of two suicidal teenagers, and their exploitation by a literary vampire.   Unmask Alice . . . where truth is stranger than nonfiction. |
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This book is unlike anything else on the market. No other product offers real world checkride questions that not only exceed ACS guidelines but is written from the perspective of a Designated Pilot Examiner. Use this book to quiz yourself. Download the audiobook from Audible (audible.com) or the Apple Store and listen on your commute or while at the gym. Find ways to immerse yourself in these questions. Make them part of your thought process. However, don’t focus on just the Q&A. Memorization is not our goal and it shouldn’t be yours. I NEVER advocate for someone just learning the answers. I always want you to learn WHY. Rote memorization will only get you so far and designated pilot examiners are experts at digging deeper. You must have a true understanding of the material the FAA requires you to be familiar with. This book will be your guide through the checkride process. If you use it well, it will ultimately lead you to success. Nervousness in the face of a checkride is a normal thing. All pilots experience a bit of doubt when confronted with a testing experience. We find it helpful to think of your private pilot checkered as your first flight with a passenger, rather than as a test. All your examiner is looking for is good decision-making, positive control of the aircraft, and a genuine understanding of what you’re doing and why throughout the flight. You’re going to do great! |
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Are you prepared to take care of your newborn baby? Even though babies don't come with step-by-step guides, we've got you covered! You may be faced with hundreds of parenting decisions in the first year about sleeping, nourishing, and caring for your baby.  How often should you feed your newborn baby? This is a simple question but you'd be surprised how many new moms get it wrong!  How can I make sure my baby is sleeping as safely as possible?  Are my newborn's sleep patterns normal?  Why is my baby crying?  How often should I bath my baby?  How can I help my baby bond with me?  When will I sleep through the night?!? How can I deal with the stress and exhaustion of being a new parent?  You need someone to guide you step by step in the process of getting ready for a baby (and everything that comes after) so that you're not totally caught off guard! This book will give you the tools you need to put your best foot forward on the journey of being a parent helping even the most nervous first-time parents feel confident about caring for a newborn in no time.  And truthfully, whether it's your first or fourth baby,  there are questions and different problems that can arise each time!  Wouldn't it be better to have a guide that summarized that research into practical, bite-sized tips on the subject, rather than still make those numerous phone calls to the hospital lactation nurse or your pediatrician, unsure if you are doing it right? A guide for the essential practices of up-to-date evidence-based information about newborn baby care where the pages are divided into useful sections based on specific needs and situations so that you can refer to them directly. If this book had been available with my first child, I would've taken it in a heartbeat! What's in it for you?  - A complete guide to breastfeeding and bottle feeding, in the least amount of time. I'll show you what to do, how to do it, and when to do it  - How to understand your newborn child's behavior and respond correctly, even if this is your first experience with a newborn baby  - The quickest way to interpret your baby's crying and find the best solution to soothe them before it gets even more intense and make them irretrievably nervous  - Tap into a goldmine of healthy habits during your child's early development. What to do and what to avoid to let the biological wellbeing of the baby develop on its own  - Healthy bedtime routine. This will benefit your child from a young age, helping them (and the other members of your family too) to get more sleep at night!  - How to cut down on your expenses and get the stuff you actually need for your gift registry. Using this list, several parents saved hundreds of dollars.  - Having a bad time with colic? Can't soothe it? It's not your fault - here's why  - How to avoid the mistakes that lead to SIDS - 90% of cases happen within the first 6 months, and there are a few things you can do to avoid this risk.  And much more…  INSTANT ACCESS to the same tried and tested techniques that have not only proven effective for me, but for thousands of other moms who have also used these tips with great success.  |
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Grief can cripple and paralyze you... or it can lead to Acceptence, Healing and Inner Strength. Embrace grief's natural healing process and you become stronger, healthier and better prepared to handle any loss.  Have you ever had a problem getting past grief? When you experience a great loss, do you find it virtually impossible to move on? If so, you're like a lot of people.  When you care about something, it's hard to accept that it's been taken out of your life. This is especially the case where the death of a loved one is concerned.  But grief is also present with other types of loss, such as:  The unforseen end of an important relationshipThe loss of a job or a demotionA severe medical diagnosisA long-dinstance relocation of a friend or loved oneRetirement, an end to some other important, long-term chapter in your lifeEmpty nest syndrome (your last children leaving home)Loss of a dream, knowing you won't be able to fulfill a lifelong dream Loss of freedom or normalized activites, such as in a pandemicThe loss of anything that's important to you That last one is really important. Grief is a very individual process. This is because it has to do with what's important to you, not anyone else. You can suffer incredible grief over the loss of something that someone else might find easy to accept. This doesn't mean your grief isn't real. When you lose something that's tied to your values, your emotions or what's important to you, the sense of loss can be devastating. Everyone grieves in their own way, but there's one very important thing to remember . . . . . . You can't ignore grief and hope it goes away. There are different types of grief, but they all have one thing in common. Untreated grief causes a long list of mental and physical health problems. It can lead to nightmares and self-hate, self-harm and substance abuse ... even suicidal thoughts and actions. There's something else that is common among all types of grief you experience when you suffer loss. If you allow yourself to move through the natural healing process, you can come out the other side and find a new normal. The key to recovering from loss and coming out the other side stronger, healthier and more capable of dealing with this and other losses is understanding the process. When you move through the stages of grief naturally, you can handle any loss. This is true of anyone, whether you're a man or a woman and regardless of your age. WHEN YOU UNDERSTAND THE NATURAL PROCESS OF GRIEF AND LOSS, YOU CAN PREPARE YOURSELF TO GET THROUGH THE PROCESS WITH STRENGTH AND RESOLVE. ♦ The result is acceptance ♦ ♦ You develop inner strength ♦ ♦ You can help yourself and others get past loss when it happens in the future ♦ ♦ You benefit from gratitude, acceptance and growth, rather than experiencing endless sorrow, frustration, guilt and a feeling of helplessness ♦ |
