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An Instant New York Times Bestseller • A Washington Post Notable Book • A Financial Times Best Business Book of the Year“A first-rate financial thriller . . . Lucky Loser is one of those rare Trump books that deserve, even demand, to be read.” –Alexander Nazaryan, The New York TimesFrom the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters behind the 2018 bombshell New York Times exposé of then-President Trump’s finances, an explosive investigation into the history of Donald Trump’s wealth, revealing how one of the country’s biggest business failures lied his way into the White HouseSoon after announcing his first campaign for the US presidency, Donald J. Trump told a national television audience that life “has not been easy for me. It has not been easy for me.” Building on a narrative he had been telling for decades, he spun a hardscrabble fable of how he parlayed a small loan from his father into a multi-billion-dollar business and real estate empire. This feat, he argued, made him singularly qualified to lead the country. Except: None of it was true. Born to a rich father who made him the beneficiary of his own highly lucrative investments, Trump received the equivalent of more than $500 million today via means that required no business expertise whatsoever.Drawing on over twenty years’ worth of Trump’s confidential tax information, including the tax returns he tried to conceal, alongside business records and interviews with Trump insiders, New York Times investigative reporters Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig track Trump's financial rise and fall, and rise and fall again. For decades, he squanders his fortunes on money losing businesses, only to be saved yet again by financial serendipity. He tacks his name above the door of every building, while taking out huge loans he’ll never repay. He obsesses over appearances, while ignoring threats to the bottom line and mounting costly lawsuits against city officials. He tarnishes the value of his name by allowing anyone with a big enough check to use it, and cheats the television producer who not only rescues him from bankruptcy but casts him as a business savant – the public image that will carry him to the White House. A masterpiece of narrative reporting, Lucky Loser is a meticulous examination spanning nearly a century, filled with scoops from Trump Tower, Mar-a-Lago, Atlantic City, and the set of The Apprentice. At a moment when Trump’s tether to success and power is more precarious than ever, here for the first time is the definitive true accounting of Trump and his money – what he had, what he lost, and what he has left – and the final word on the myth of Trump, the self-made billionaire.

A narrative seamlessly blending entrepreneurial prowess with covert government operations. As the visionary founder of Overstock.com, Byrne, once lauded as the "National Entrepreneur of the Year 2011" and hailed as the "Messiah of Bitcoin," reveals an astonishing twist in August 2019-his role as a secret operative for the U.S. Government.This memoir lays bare Byrne's integral involvement in the "Russian Collusion Delusion" and the Clinton Investigation, exposing them as deceptive maneuvers orchestrated on an unsuspecting public. As the story unfolds, Byrne becomes a national lightning rod, branded the "kingpin" by PBS in 2021 and identified as the Department of Homeland Security's top domestic threat in August 2022.Byrne comes clean on the intricacies of his covert life, challenging perceptions and unraveling the delicate balance between public persona and clandestine operations. Unveiling his second life with the U.S. Government, from facilitating a bribe for Hillary Clinton to romancing a Russian spy, Byrne argues that these were early elements in a Deep State soft-coup against America, culminating in the alleged rigging of Election 2020, challenging fundamental principles of just governance.Brace yourself for an explosive memoir redefining trust, challenging conventional wisdom, and reshaping the boundaries between government, business, and individual truth.

A look back at some of the mysterious deaths that took place within the movie industry: Bob Crane, Carl "Alfalfa" Spitzer, Adrienne Shelly, Dominique Dunne and more.

In this captivating collection of stories, you are taken on a journey through the shadowy corridors of history's most perplexing mysteries. "The World's Greatest Unsolved Mysteries" travels the earth and spans the decades, exploring cases that have puzzled experts and mystery enthusiasts alike. Delve into the curious case of the Circleville Letters, where an entire town was gripped by fear of an unseen menace, ponder over what really happened at Area 51, and read about the haunting disappearance of the Yuba County Five, a case that defies all logical explanation. Each story is meticulously crafted, inviting readers to ponder the endless possibilities that lie just beyond the edge of the known world. Prepare to be enthralled by these tales of mystery, where history, science, and legend intertwine, creating a tapestry of the unexplained. "The World's Greatest Unsolved Mysteries" calls you to lose yourself in a world where the line between the known and the unknown blurs, and draws you into mysteries that have captivated minds and sparked debates for decades. The fascinating stories in this book include: The Disappearance of Amelia EarhartJack the RipperThe Voynich Manuscript The Bermuda Triangle The Dyatlov Pass IncidentThe Tunguska Event The Disappearance of Flight MH370Leonardo da Vinci, the Knights Templar, and the Priory of SionThe Nazca Lines The Fate of the Roanoke Colony The Shroud of TurinThe Zodiac Killer The Wow! SignalStonehengeThe Lost Colony of PaititiThe Rongorongo Writing of Easter IslandThe Oak Island EnigmaHollywood's Dark Rose The Loch Ness MonsterThe Lost City of Atlantis The Location of Cleopatra's TombThe Tale of the Smalls LighthouseDark Matter and Dark Energy The Taos HumD.B. Cooper The Isdal Woman UFO SightingsThe Easter Island Statues The Fate of the Roman Ninth LegionThe Man in the Iron MaskThe Beale CiphersThe Mary Celeste The Pioneer Anomaly The Hessdalen Lights The Placebo EffectAnimal Mass Die-OffsThe MothmanThe Mysterious Death of Marilyn Monroe The Bell Witch The Chupacabra The Tamam Shud CaseThe Authorship of Shakespeare's WorksThe Scream Painting TheftThe Secret of Rennes-le-ChâteauThe Disappearance of the Amber RoomThe Princes in the TowerThe Sea PeoplesThe Disappearance of the Flannan Isles Lighthouse Keepers

On one hot afternoon in July of 1982, Krista Harrison was picking up aluminum cans with one of her friends in Marshallville park. Marshallville park was about one hundred yards from Krista's childhood home. During this time the young boy that was with Krista saw her abduction. The boy ran to Krista's home in a panic, with tears running down his face as he tried to explain what he had just witnessed. When her friend was able to calm down enough he told her parents that a man with shoulder length hair, between the ages of 25 and 35 pulled up next to them at the park and had pulled Krista into his van. He forced Krista into his vehicle and drove away from the park immediately after the abduction. The child with Krista described the man's van as being brown or a dark red color, it had round windows on each side and near the rear of the vehicle. The child gave the police enough information to allow the police to get a sketch of the man that abducted Krista. As the news of the abduction spread, Harrison's community came together to form search parties. Hundreds of volunteers searched far and wide throughout the village of Marshalville, they initially believed that she would be found alive, in an unknown place.

A True Crime anthology taking a look back at some of the more infamous mass shootings in history. Brenda Spencer was an abused teenager who lived across the street from the elementary school where she began firing upon after she had a "bad Monday." Sylvia Seegrist was a certifiable nut job who drank carpet cleaning liquid for kicks...but when she had a gun in her hand it spelled doom for the patrons at a local shopping mall. Thomas Dillon was thought of as nothing more than a 'weird guy' at work but when a sniper began to terrorize the small town residents knew that there was more to the creepy Dillon then met the eye.

Maria Boyne, committed a crime so savage, so merciless, and so stupid that the newspapers and TV media fed like frenzied sharks on the titbits that emerged from the sordid event.A part of the horror of Boyne's crime came about because it contrasted so sharply with the mundanity of the suburban streets in which it took place. Barnehurst had, like much of that part of London, suffered at the hands of the Luftwaffe in the second world war. Vast areas were laid flat as planes targeted the nearby East End of London.

Andrea Claire aka Samantha Scott was a former actress, appearing in MASH, Bewitched as well as appearing in Playboy magazine. After four failed marriages, she married an older man in Robert Sand, a wealth businessman. She claimed to have suffered sexual abuse during this marriage and stabbed Sand 27 times in 1981. In 1982, she married for a sixth time, but then attempted to kill her new husband before being arrested and sentenced to 26 years to life in prison.

'The Irishman' is a great film. OK, so at almost three and a half hours running time it's a tad on the long side. But with stars like Al Pacino, Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro working under the direction of Martin Scorsese, those hours are bound to pass quickly, and with, if not exactly enjoyment (it's not that kind of film), then certainly plenty of interest. But for all the qualities of the movie, we should not lose sight that its primary purpose is as a piece of public entertainment. In terms of relating the true story of Jimmy Hoffa, some of its story lines can be taken with a liberal pinch of salt.What really happened to Jimmy Hoffa, the controversial union leader who straddled the lines between the Mafia and the blue collar world? Is he really buried under a football goalpost or was he chopped into pieces and thrown to sea? Who benefitted the most from his mysterious disappearance?

A look back at married women who decided that getting a divorce wasn't good enough for their husbands, they had to kill him. Kim Hricko, Judy Buenoano, Donna Yaklich, Sheila Davaloo and Stacey Castor are all profiled here.

Ignite Compassion, Inspire Action: A Journey to End Human TraffickingIn "Gospel of Freedom: Ending Human Trafficking in Our Time," readers are invited on an urgent and compelling journey into the heart of one of the modern world's most grievous injustices-human trafficking. This groundbreaking book sheds light on the dark corners of human trafficking, offering not just a deep understanding, but also a beacon of hope for ending this scourge in our generation.Beginning with a clarion call to action, the introduction sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration into the multifaceted realities of human trafficking in America. Chapter 1 delves into definitions, forms, and the alarming scope of the problem, backed by state-by-state statistics that reveal the startling pervasiveness of this issue.From the Catholic Church's profound reflections in Chapter 2 to the critical roles of law enforcement, the legal community, and technology highlighted in subsequent chapters, this book presents a multifocal lens through which to view and combat human trafficking. Through theological insights, it advocates for a moral and ethical fight against trafficking, aligning with broader humanitarian values and the universal call for freedom.Active Organizations in the Fight and stories of Survivor Stories: Lessons of Hope and Resilience not only humanize the crisis but also underscore the tangible differences being made by individuals and groups. These sections serve as a testament to the power of concerted effort and the indomitable human spirit to overcome.The book further extends an impactful discussion to the legal, political, and educational arenas, urging a societal shift towards increased awareness, proactive prevention, and stricter enforcement. The comprehensive guide through technological advancements and international collaboration highlights the global dimension of the fight and the importance of a united front."Gospel of Freedom" is a call to arms, to knowledge, and to compassionate action. It empowers readers with the understanding that the fight against human trafficking is not insurmountable. Through community efforts, volunteerism, and especially, through empowering the next generation of leaders, this book shows that change is not only possible but imminent. Join in this compelling journey toward a world where freedom is not a privilege but a right guaranteed to all.By engaging with this pivotal text, readers are offered not just insight into one of today's gravest issues but are also provided with practical steps and strategies to make a difference. Whether you are an educator, a healthcare professional, a legal expert, or simply a concerned citizen, Gospel of Freedom equips and inspires you to lend your voice-and your actions-to ending human trafficking in our time.

Patrick Mackay had killed at least eleven people in his short life, including a four year old child, a nanny, an elderly priest and an 89 year old woman. Today, the killer has been in prison for forty four years. That makes him the longest serving inmate currently serving time in a British jail. He is slightly ahead of the notorious Michael Peters. While, that is not a name which may be familiar to all true crime aficionados, his alternative identity - Charles Bronson - will. (Peters even spent a spell known as Charles Salvador in recognition of the artist, Salvador Dali, whose work he admired). Other long servers include, until he died recently, Moors murderer Ian Brady, and Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe.But given that Mackay killed many more people than either Brady or Bronson - in fact he is one of Britain's most prolific serial killers - how it is possible that he is not better known?

Law enforcement do not often look to older women when they are seeking out suspects. For two decades, this fact kept Tamara Samsonova off the radar of police investigators. In photographs, she's a thin, frail woman with a mess of blond-brown hair and watery brown eyes. The wrinkles on her face and hands and reminiscent of any innocent old woman off the street. Tamara Samsonova looks as benign as the old woman next door who used to let you play in her yard when you were a child. The shocking reality of Tamara Samsonova, however, is much darker and more twisted than investigators and the general public could possibly imagine. The media took to calling her "The Granny Ripper", and the nickname is not unwarranted.

Many years ago I befriended a family who became the subject of one of Western Australia's most enduring and perplexing missing persons mysteries.Ask any investigator, be they a detective or journalist who has looked into this case, and all will tell you their questions have been met with a curious silence regarding those involved. It is like you are standing on the edge of a cliff throwing rocks into a deep dark chasm - you hear the stones bounce off the walls but you don't hear them hit the bottom. You call out but no one answers. You peer over the edge but see only darkness.Sometimes the only way you are going to get the full story is to jump off that cliff. This writer can relay what is down there but he won't, because from where you stand you will only misunderstand him and perhaps even call him a liar.What I do ask is that you now jump with me. It's the only way you might come to make sense of what I'm about to tell you.

The Stadium Steps is actually two tales. It¿s the story of a probation officer, the son of a slain police officer, raised by his mother and a parish priest who becomes a surrogate father to the boy. But Father Iggy is more than a paternal figure in the life of Michael O¿Shea. The priest becomes his boxing coach and, at an early age, may have sowed the seeds for the traumatic brain injury which leads to O¿Sheäs placement in a medical facility for patients with brain trauma. O¿Shea soon finds that all is not as it appears in the Pacific Dunes Rehabilitative Hospital, and like the carpenter who can¿t bring herself to hire someone else to repair a broken piece of furniture, O¿Shea takes matters into his own hands. At the end of the day, The Stadium Steps is a morality tale, so at its conclusion, like these characters, you ask the same question: ¿What would you do if you were Michael Ignatius O¿Shea?¿

Bruce Cleland was smitten when he first saw Rebecca Salcedo. The sexy Latina cook was mixing up spices at the local swap meet and he couldn't believe his eyes. She was the most beautiful woman he'd ever seen...But in him, she only saw dollar signs. The two would marry and Bruce would shower his high-maintenance bride with extravagant gifts and vacations, even including a breast augmentation. Salcedo, on the other hand, would cheat on her dutiful husband with men...and women...Salcedo soon grew tired of Bruce's devotion and wanted out...but not without some compensation. Forging his signature as well as tallying up his assets, she figured she could get over one million dollars upon his death...but could she get away with murder?

A collection of True Crime... Amber Guyger, a police officer at the Dallas Police Department, had just returned from a long shift at work, and as she had done countless times, opened her door. On the other side of the door was a black man in his underwear, and Amber realized that there was an intruder in the house. She directed him to put his hands up and when he failed to do so, she shot him. The intruder lay on the floor bleeding, seriously wounded. Amber then realized her mistake. She was not in her own apartment...The case would make headlines around the nation and this is what happened that night...

Juan Corona terrorized ranchers in the Sacramento Valley for years, evading capture because of the selection of his victims...people who would not be missed.

Accounts of an abusive Catholic priest, a nun questioning her vows, a missing girl reported to the Church rather than the police. A body chewed to nothing by wildlife. A second murder, with links to the first. Nearly forty years after her death, police in Baltimore are no closer to finding the culprit in the disturbing case of Catherine Cesnik than they were back in 1969.Was she simply the victim of a robbery gone wrong? Had she been sexually assaulted, then killed, her body left to rot on the wastelands of the most run-down part of the city? Or was the case connected with a priest, later accused of crimes against the young, whose actions were about to be revealed?

After leaving a movie in Jersey City, Shannan kissed her boyfriend, Alex Diaz, goodbye. She had received a call out from a client in Oak Beach and promised to come back the next day. Diaz was not worried about her since she had a driver who acted as her security, pocketing half of Shannan's earnings. Shannan called her driver, Michael Pak, and the two drove off from Jersey City at around 10 p.m. that night. Pak drove into the gated community at around 2 a.m., parking outside the client's home to wait out Shannan's appointment. He watched as she walked up to the door, and then settled in his seat to wait for her to come out so he could drive her back home. Sometime after 4 a.m., Pak saw Shannan running out of the house, seemingly scared and acting irrational. She kept stating that the client wanted to kill her, and kept running when Pak tried to help. She was on the phone telling the person on the other side "They're trying to kill me!" Pak drove slowly in the community, trying to follow Shannan's screams and cries. He had never seen her behave like this before, so he assumed it may have something to do with drugs. Shannan, who was on the phone with 911 at the time, ran around the neighborhood looking for someone to help her. When she saw a light on in one of the houses, she ran to the door and began knocking frantically, screaming for help. What happened to Shannan that night?

In this gripping work of true crime, a criminal lawyer takes readers inside the notorious Lori Vallow case and the devastating "doomsday murders."

HE STARTED WITH HIS WIFE...'Michelle was extremely loyal, ' said her close friend, Debbie Knight, 'she was giving, she was caring, she was dedicated. An amazing woman.'Lisa Emmons concurred. 'Michelle was fun so smart and organized, 'It had been a long time since her many friends had seen the successful executive, or even heard from her. In Michelle's case, a long time being more than a couple of days. That was unusual, in fact so strange that these friends began to worry. In the end, tensions rose, and Debbie decided that she had to visit. The increasingly alarmed messages that she had left on Michelle's answer phone had not been answered, and the probability that something bad had happened to her friend could be ignored no longer. Even so, none of these concerned women could have had the slightest idea of the extremes of violence they would discover all done by the hands of the unassuming Charlie Brandt. This story and more are featured in this anthology of True Crime.

Robert Hansen was dubbed the "Butcher Baker" by the media after he kidnapped, raped and killed at least seventeen women with possibly more victims that have yet to be identified. The murders took place in and around his hometown of Anchorage, Alaska as Hansen would hunt down his victims in the woods with a variety of weapons. It would take over twelve years before authorities would finally capture and convict Hansen in 1983. His case would remain out of the limelight until a movie called "Frozen Ground" would be released, detailing his exploits with John Cusack starring as Hansen.

A True Crime collection of registered nurses who chose murder over caregiving...Not too far from the coast of the east Auckland suburb of Orakei lies Paritai Drive, one of the most coveted streets in New Zealand. A long, winding street lined with more than one hundred houses worth millions of dollars, it is where you will find some high-profile residents, from business moguls to reality TV stars. With such a prestigious reputation, it's difficult to imagine that the area has a dark history, but Paritai Drive isn't unfamiliar with the seedier aspects of life. It was behind the closed door of one of these very houses that an elderly couple would meet an unfortunate and untimely end at the hands of a hired caregiver...Stephanie Gouldstone

Elizabeth Roxanne Haysom (*1964) is the protagonist of one of the most spectacular crimes of the last decades. In March 1985, she had her parents murdered by her lover Jens Soering, the then 18-year-old son of a German diplomat. To this day, there is speculation as to whether Haysom herself was at the crime scene. - The gruesome massacre was preceded by a fierce love affair between the highly gifted students. Letters that Haysom and Soering sent to each other before the crime, as well as a joint diary they kept during the escape, are characterized by high literary quality and intellectual brilliance - and this primarily applies to Elizabeth Haysom's writings. The two perpetrators, each sentenced to 90 years, were released on parole in November 2019 after more than 33 years in prison. Elizabeth Haysom has remained silent since her conviction. Only a column that she wrote between 2003 and 2008 for a regional newspaper, the ¿Fluvanna Review¿, gives insight into her feelings and once again shows her great writing talent. These numerous essays are collected in this book, as well as a more recent statement from the year 2019.

An introduction into the history of crime in BuffaloThe beginnings of Mafia activity in the Queen CityPast and present alleged leaders, soldiers and associates of The Arm and its affiliated operationsGovernment sources and witnesses imperative to understanding mob activitiesAn introduction to recent criminal activity indicating the Mafia in Buffalo is anything but dormant.