This biographical novel tells the story of notorious American bank robber Willie Sutton, who was active during the early-to-mid 20th century. The narrative is framed around an interview with an elderly Sutton, following his final release from prison in 1969. The book explores the influences that led him to a life of crime, casting him as a kindhearted folk hero who never fired a shot. Moehringer's retelling suggests that Sutton's motivations went beyond mere rage or greed and were tied to a lost love.
Winner of the Nobel Prize in LiteratureThe book is a work of historical fiction that vividly re-creates the final days of the brutal dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo in the Dominican Republic. The story is told through several interwoven perspectives, including a successful lawyer who returns to her native country after a long absence and a group of assassins planning to kill the dictator
The book chronicles the true story of the Israeli mafia in New York City during the 1980s. It focuses on the rise and fall of leaders like Ron Gonen, who ran a multi-million-dollar drug and contract murder syndicate, until he was arrested and entered the witness protection program.
The story is a faithful rendition of the author's log and letters which allow the reader to step back into the past and relive the thoughts, feelings, fear and faith of a young wife, mother and sailor.
The true story of how a playboy congressman, a rogue CIA agent, and a beautiful Houston socialite joined forces to lead the largest and most successful covert operation in history.
The autobiography of Craig Revel Horwood, a judge on the BBC show Strictly Come Dancing. The book covers his life story, from his childhood in Australia to his celebrity encounters.Â
A History of British Serial Killing chronicles the history of serial murder in Britain, focusing on how famous killers were identified and captured. The book documents the crimes and discusses the forensic and psychological breakthroughs that helped bring these killers to justice. Cases covered include the Whitechapel Murders attributed to Jack the Ripper in 1888 and other prominent British cases up to the time of publication.
The memoir chronicles the life of Dov Fedler, a cartoonist from Johannesburg, South Africa, and includes reflections on his career and the history of his generation.
The memoir chronicles Weiner's personal journey dealing with a body image crisis and eating disorder, which she developed in her youth. It shares her path to recovery and discusses how she uses her story as a motivational speaker.
The Way to Win features: Daly Thompson - Glaxo; Adrian Moorhouse - ICI; Sebastian Coe - Hewlitt-Packard;Gary Lineker - Semco; Tracy Edwards - Rank Xerox; Mike Brearly - Honda; Jonah Barrington - British Airways
Based on their Pulitzer Prize-winning reporting, Kristof and WuDunn examine the oppression of women and girls in the developing world. The book chronicles stories of extraordinary women who are fighting terrible circumstances, with the authors arguing that gender equality is the central human rights challenge of the 21st century.
At the far end of the long white gallery is a painting of a woman, in pale flowing clothes and lying on a sofa beside an open window. It is a painting which leads Flora on, beckoning her away from her childhood, her complaining mother, pert younger sister, and the confines of a small community.
