American Prometheus: The Inspiration for the Major Motion Picture OPPENHEIMER Reprint Edition, Kindle Edition

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#1 New York Times best-seller;w inner of the Pulitzer Prize The comprehensive biography of one of the twentieth century's most iconic figures, J. Robert Oppenheimer was a brilliant scientist who oversaw the development of his nation's atomic bomb at a period of war and who later had to deal with the moral implications of technological advancement.

Kai Bird and Martin Sherwin have captured Oppenheimer's life and times in this monumental, critically acclaimed biography that took 25 years to complete. It covers Oppenheimer's early career as well as his pivotal role in the Cold War. This is a fascinating and incredibly educational biography and history at its best.

"A superb narrative of Oppenheimer's ascent and decline, situated inside the tumultuous years of America's metamorphosis. It is a demonstration of force. —Book Review of the Los Angeles Times

"A study of extensive scholarship and clear insight, combining a keen understanding of Oppenheimer's fundamental nature to combine its varied depiction... It is successful in comprehending his most harmful and conflicting actions in great detail. —New York Times

Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI Kindle Edition

 

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From the author of The Wager and The Lost City of Z, "one of the preeminent adventure and true-crime writers working today," comes a gripping, terrifying true-life murder mystery about one of the most horrific murders in American history.—National Book Award Finalist, New York Magazine; NOW A MARTIN SCORSESE PICTURE

"A startling whodunit...What more could readers of real-crime thrillers possibly want?—USA Today

"A brilliant piece of literary journalism with the urgency of a mystery" —The Globe of Boston

Osage Nation residents in Oklahoma were the richest people in the world per capita in the 1920s. Following the discovery of oil beneath their property, the Osage erected mansions, sent their kids to study in Europe, and enjoyed chauffeured car rides.

Next, one The Osage started to go extinct one by one. One of the main targets was the family of Mollie Burkhart, an Osage woman. She lost a relative to gunfire. Someone else contracted poisoning. And it was only the beginning, as an increasing number of Osage were dying under strange circumstances, and other individuals who ventured to look into the murders ended up dead too.

When the number of deaths increased, the recently established FBI took up the investigation, and Edgar Hoover, the agency's youthful director, j. looked to Tom White, a former Texas Ranger, for help in trying to solve the case. Along with the Osage, White assembled an undercover team that included a Native American operative who had entered the area and started revealing one of the scariest conspiracies in American history.

The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder Kindle Edition

 

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A gripping tale of disaster, survival, and brutality from the author of Killers of the Flower Moon, which culminates in a court martial that uncovers a startling reality. The compelling story unveils the greater significance of what happened on The Wager, demonstrating that the concept of empire itself was put on trial in addition to the captain and crew.

The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, TIME, Smithsonian, NPR, Vulture, and Kirkus Reviews have named a book of the year.

"Sharp...Reads like a thriller and takes on imperialism and a complex past with flair. —Time

"A narrative nonfiction masterwork." —The Journal of Commerce

A dilapidated ship made of linen and wood that had been stitched together washed up on January 28, 1742. near the Brazilian shore. Thirty thin men, barely alive, with an amazing story to tell, were inside. They were the surviving members of the British ship His Majesty's Ship the Wager, which sailed from England in 1740 on a covert mission amidst an imperial conflict with Spain. The Wager went down on a barren island off the coast of Patagonia as it was pursuing a Spanish galleon that was rumoured to contain treasure and was dubbed "the prize of all the oceans." The guys constructed the rickety vessel and sailed for over a hundred days, covering roughly 3,000 miles of storm-tossed seas, after being stranded for months and faced hunger. They received hero worship.

However, six months later, an even more dilapidated craft arrived on the Chilean coast. There were only three castaways on this boat, and their accounts differed greatly. The thirty sailors who set foot on Brazilian soil were mutineers, not heroes. In response, the first group launched their own counterattacks, accusing a senior commander and his goons of being despotic and deadly. It became evident that the crew had descended into chaos while stranded on the island, with rival groups vying for control of the desolate landscape. A court martial was called by the Admiralty to find out who was telling the truth since charges of betrayal and murder were rife. The stakes were life or death; the hangman may be anybody the court ruled guilty.

One of our greatest nonfiction writers tells a big tale of extreme human behaviour in The Wager. Grann's His depiction of the severe circumstances faced by the castaways is on par with the best survival literature, like The Endurance, and his account of the court martial has the sharpness of a Scott Turow thriller. His reproduction of the secret world on a British warship is comparable to that of Patrick O'Brian. The amazing narrative twists captivate the reader, as they usually do with Grann's writing.

The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession Kindle Edition

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 The life story of Stéphane Breitwieser, the world's most prolific art thief, is one of the most amazing true crime stories of the twenty-first century. • "The Art Thief has confidence, élan, and a great sense of timing, just like its title character."—A New York Times article

The New Yorker, Lit Hub, and The Washington Post named a book of the year.

"Enthralling." —The Journal of Commerce

The best-selling author of The Stranger in the Woods immerses us in Breitwieser's bizarre world in this captivating portrayal of passion and imperfect genius. Unlike other thieves, he never stole for financial gain and kept all of his valuables in a single room so he could appreciate them.

Over the years, there have been many different methods used to steal artwork from all over the world, but none has been nearly as successful as master thief Stéphane Breitwieser. Between him and his fiancée, who served as his lookout, Breitwieser carried out almost two hundred heists in churches and museums throughout Europe over the course of nearly eight years, stealing over three hundred things before everything came to an abrupt and spectacular conclusion.

Michael Finkel takes us into Breitwieser's peculiar and intriguing world in The Art Thief. Breitwieser was not a thief for financial gain, unlike most others. Rather, he put all of his valuables on display in two hidden chambers so he could gaze upon them whenever he pleased. With exceptional physical prowess and an innate capacity for For many ages, people have stolen artwork from all over the world in a variety of methods, but none have been quite as successful as master thief Stéphane Breitwieser. Before everything came crumbling down in a spectacular way, Breitwieser and his girlfriend, who acted as his lookout, carried out almost two hundred heists in churches and museums throughout Europe over a period of nearly eight years, stealing over three hundred things.

Michael Finkel takes us into the bizarre and intriguing world of Breitwieser in The Art Thief. Breitwieser was not a thief for profit, in contrast to most. Rather than keeping them all to himself, he put his valuables on display in two hidden chambers. Exhibiting exceptional physical prowess and a natural aptitude for

Get It Together: Troubling Tales from the Liberal Fringe

 

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Can politics get in the way of the personal? What if the majority of radical activists seek to transform the nation in order to transform their own lives?

Jesse Watters was astonished to learn two things when he went out to interview a few dozen radical radicals to learn the origins of their crazy ideas:

He liked these individuals, first of all.

Secondly, they did not derive their political opinions mainly from literature, educators, or other activists. They started off as private tragedies. For the most part, these folks didn't require laws. They required a counsellor.

The top-ranked New York Times bestselling book and primetime Fox News anchor tackles Wokeism in a way that has never been seen before in Get It Together. Through a series of intimate interviews—at times exceedingly so—with some of the most progressive activists around the nation, Watters finds that these activists might be ignoring the most crucial shift they have to make: an internal one.

From activists fighting for social justice, Black supremacist, and climate change salvation to a professional cuddler and a transwoman who identifies as a wolf, Watters demonstrates how many well-meaning Americans have fallen for causes created and managed by people who lack knowledge, reason, and empathy

Watters discovers recurring themes in their tales, including a lack of reflection, damaged relationships, and early traumas. What if those who believe the world is ending are merely hurting because of how this person has treated them? What if the underlying cause of the political division in our nation is that, not differences in ideology?

Get It Together is a hilarious, novel, and captivating film that will undoubtedly start meaningful discussions and encourage us to view one another as flawed, genuine people rather than as rival political parties.