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From two Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, a meticulously reported, gripping narrative — filled with vivid characters, bare-knuckle battles in courtrooms and boardrooms, and political intrigue at the highest levels of government — that tells the epic story of William Lerach, once the leading class action lawyer in America and now a convicted felon
Circle of Greed
The Spectacular [...]
Color enriches the world around us, and is a simple, elegant way to personalize a home. And yet with the infinite possibilities, selecting a color scheme can be a daunting task. In PERFECT PALETTES (Clarkson Potter; December 29, 2009), home-decorating expert and author Stephanie Hoppen demystifies color by using intuition as a starting point.
Unlock the potential of the hidden gems tucked away in your own cupboard or at a local flea market with THE VINTAGE TABLE (Clarkson Potter, December 29, 2009). With the same imagination and charisma as in their previous book, Vintage Vavoom, Jacqueline deMontravel and the editors of Romantic Homes magazine share hundreds of clever, cool, and romantic ideas for unforgettable table settings.
Downtown designer Wendy Mullin, whose Built by Wendy clothing line is a favorite of fashion-forward celebrities like Zooey Deschanel, Parker Posey, Kirsten Dunst, Michelle Williams, and Amy Poehler to name a few, knows first hand that a dress is a surefire fix for any fashion emergency. With this belief in mind and expanding on her popular Sew U series, Wendy has created Built by Wendy Dresses (Potter Craft, February 2010; $27.50) which offers 25 fully customizable variations of her favorite dress silhouettes, complete with three full-sized patterns from her own line (a $45 value).
In the classic 1985 film The Breakfast Club, “Bender,” the unforgettable rebel played by Judd Nelson, tells Molly Ringwald’s icy prom queen, “Sweets, you couldn’t ignore me if you tried.” February 2010 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of The Breakfast Club and the film remains timeless—along with other seminal 80s youth movies such as Pretty in Pink, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, St. Elmo’s Fire and Say Anything. In YOU COULDN’T IGNORE ME IF YOU TRIED: The Brat Pack, John Hughes, and Their Impact on a Generation (Crown; February 9, 2010), film journalist Susannah Gora presents the definitive book on these movies, exploring their cultural significance and offering for the first time a complete behind-the-scenes look at the compelling history of how the films were made, through revealing interviews with the directors and stars who made them famous.
FINALLY, a modern relationship book for the modern relationship from the creators of the hit comedy podcast KEITH AND THE GIRL.
THE DEATH OF AMERICAN VIRTUE: Clinton vs. Starr (on sale February 16, 2010), by author and interim dean and professor of law at Duquesne University Ken Gormley, tells the complete, balanced, and revealing story of the scandals that nearly destroyed Bill Clinton’s presidency. Reflecting a decade of research and unprecedented access, it is a book that Clinton supporters and detractors will both love and be troubled by.
Nelson Mandela, “the grandfather of South Africa,” is a true hero, revered throughout the world. The tenets that have guided his life and shaped his remarkable journey are now accessible to all in MANDELA’S WAY: Fifteen Lessons on Life, Love, and Courage (on sale March 30), by Richard Stengel, editor of TIME magazine, with a preface by Mandela himself.
From internationally renowned speaker and bestselling author Chin-Ning Chu comes THE ART OF WAR FOR WOMEN: Sun Tzu’s Ultimate Guide to Winning Without Confrontation now in paperback (Broadway Books; On-Sale February 9, 2010; $13.00). An adaptation of the ancient masterpiece The Art of War, THE ART OF WAR FOR WOMEN uses the eternal wisdom of philosopher-general Sun Tzu to explain how to battle office politics, balance job and family duties, and rise to the top of any organization.
During his seven years as White House correspondent for the New York Times and in his current post as chief Washington correspondent, David E. Sanger has had access to top administration, intelligence and military officials, both on and off the record. Now, in an updated and revised paperback version of The Inheritance (Three Rivers Press; January 12, 2010) he describes the challenges President Obama faced in his first year in office.
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