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by Dick Kreck
Started by Italian brothers from North Denver, the high-profile
Smaldone crime syndicate began in the bootlegging days of the 1920s
and flourished well into the late twentieth century. Connected
to such notorious crime figures as Al Capone and Carlos Marcello,
as well as to presidents and other politicians, charismatic Clyde
Smaldone was the crime family’s leader from the Prohibition
era to the rise of gambling to the family’s waning days. Uncovering
the good and the bad, best-selling author Dick Kreck captures the
complexity of Clyde, brother Checkers, and their crew, who perpetuated
a shadowy underworld but exhibited great generosity and commitment
to their community, offering food, money, and college funds to struggling
families. Through candid interviews and firsthand accounts, Kreck
reveals the true sense of what it meant to be a Smaldone, and the
mix of love and dysfunction that is part of every American family.
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by Corinne Platt & Meredith Ogilby
This documentary-style collection of photographs and narratives
profiles a wide range of prominent figures of the West as they
engage in candid discussions about the region and its identity.
A diverse group of visionary men and women, they may differ in
politics but remain united in their belief that the West requires
inspired action if it is going to endure challenges posed by political,
cultural, and environmental pressures. Allowing those on each side
of the issues to speak freely, this important work tackles such
topics as education, recreation, immigration, ranching, alternative
energy, wildlife habitat protection, oil and gas extraction, urban
development, and water conservation. Exemplifying photography and
journalism at its best, Voices of the American West provides a panoramic
view of today’s evolving West. The collection features Terry
Tempest Williams, Stewart Udall, Katie Lee, Dave Foreman, and many
others. |
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by Adam Schrager
This important biography shares the inspiring story of Colorado
governor Ralph Carr, who took a stand for Japanese American rights
as the only political leader to welcome Japanese Americans to his
state during World War II. The Principled Politician paints a vivid
portrait of a courageous man largely forgotten by Colorado and never
known by his country.
The Principled Politician in Hardcover |
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by Robert C. Baron
Thomas Jefferson—author of the Declaration of Independence
and third president of the United States—voiced the hopes of
a new America with eloquence and passion. Focusing on the personal
side of Jefferson, this wonderful collection explores his ideas
and legacy through his letters and writings. With subjects ranging
from his views on exploration, freedom, and democracy to ruminations
on friends, family, books, and gardening, Thomas Jefferson: In His
Own Words offers fascinating insight into this great man. |
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Robert C. Baron
John Adams—second president of the United States and one of
the great figures in American history—was a remarkable, outspoken
political philosopher with ideas reaching far beyond his time. This
superb collection of writing and letters explores the personal side
of John Adams, offering firsthand accounts and analysis of the events
of his era as well as insight into the man behind the public face. |
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by The Denver Post
Democratic National Convention 2008: Obama’s Mile High Moment
is a celebration of the recent Democratic National Conventionheld
in Denver. The book, done in cooperation with The Denver Post, features
more than 100 color images captured during the convention by the
Post’s award-winning photographers. |
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by Eric Dregni & Jonathan Dregni
Promises for the future were made; some sadly broken and some unfortunately
honored. While we didn’t get household jetpacks and personal
serving-drinks-by-the-pool robots, or even our orgasmatrons, we
did get things like the super-fantastic building materials of the
future—asbestos, lead, and foam. Utopian indeed. Aptly illustrated with
full-color and black-and-white classic imagery, the visions of the
future spread across page after page, pulling the reader into what
could have been and what shouldn’t have been. Also features space artist Chesley Bonestall's work. |
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by Amelia Klem Osterud
Living in a time when it was scandalous even to show a bit of ankle,
a small number of courageous women covered their bodies in tattoos
and traveled the country, performing nearly nude on carnival stages.
These gutsy women spun amazing stories for captivated audiences about
abductions and forced tattooing at the hands of savages, but little
has been shared of their real lives. Though they spawned a cultural
movement—almost a quarter of Americans now have tattoos—these
women have largely faded into history.
Combining thorough research
with more than a hundred historical photos, this social history
explores tattooing’s origins, women’s history, and circus
lore. A fascinating read, The Tattooed Lady pays tribute to a group
of unique and amazing women whose legacy lives on |
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by Betina Wittels, Robert Hermesch, &
Editor, T. A. Breaux
Absinthe is not a relic of the past; indeed, there is a vibrant and devoted
contemporary scene focused exclusively around the notorious Green
Fairy. The liquor's lore piques the interest of many: Does
the drink drive one to madness? Does it serve as a gateway to boundless
creativity? Which is the best method for enjoying the drink—set
aflame or chilled with ice and sugar? How can I get my hands on
all of the beguiling absinthe antiques?
Answering these burning questions, authors Betina Wittels, Robert
Hermesch, and T. A. Breaux, all astute absinthe connoisseurs, have
updated their wildly successful book with an expanded historical
section, new absinthe reviews to tantalize imbibers, sidebars peeking
into various absinthe subcultures, stunning new imagery from both
past and present, and much more. For those looking to begin their
absinthe journey or for those who've been on the path for some time,
this book is a must for those who fancy all things absinthe. |
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