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Dear Senator

A Memoir by the Daughter of Strom Thurmond

by Essie Mae Washington-Williams, William Stadiem ...

In this historically momentous memoir, the segregationist senator's mixed-race daughter speaks out about her life in the shadows.Breaking nearly eight decades of silence, Essie Mae Washington–Williams comes forward with the dramatic story of her life. Her father, the late Strom Thurmond, had been the nation's leading proponent of racial segregation. He famously undertook a twenty-four–hour ... Read more

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In this historically momentous memoir, the segregationist senator's mixed-race daughter speaks out about her life in the shadows.Breaking nearly eight decades of silence, Essie Mae Washington–Williams comes forward with the dramatic story of her life. Her father, the late Strom Thurmond, had been the nation's leading proponent of racial segregation. He famously undertook a twenty-four–hour
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Mr. S

My Life with Frank Sinatra

by George Jacobs, William Stadiem ...

Frank Sinatra's former valet & aide dishes on the fifteen years he spent working for Ol' Blue Eyes in this memoir that's "sordid, trashy, funny, and so rat-a-tat with its smart inside info" (Liz Smith)."With its improbably witty prose, this exercise in deep dish never makes you feel like taking a shower. It's the one Sinatra tome that doesn't stint on rageaholism or sexual addiction or the ... Read more

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Frank Sinatra's former valet & aide dishes on the fifteen years he spent working for Ol' Blue Eyes in this memoir that's "sordid, trashy, funny, and so rat-a-tat with its smart inside info" (Liz Smith)."With its improbably witty prose, this exercise in deep dish never makes you feel like taking a shower. It's the one Sinatra tome that doesn't stint on rageaholism or sexual addiction or the
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Don't Mind If I Do

by George Hamilton, William Stadiem ...

The witty and entertaining New York Times bestselling memoir from the urbane and ultra-tanned icon himself—George Hamilton.Don't let that tanned, handsome, charming surface fool you. Beneath the bronzed façade is a mischievous mind with a wicked wit. George Hamilton doesn't miss a thing. With a front row seat for classic Hollywood's biggest secrets and scandals, George has the intelligence, heart, ... Read more

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The witty and entertaining New York Times bestselling memoir from the urbane and ultra-tanned icon himself—George Hamilton.Don't let that tanned, handsome, charming surface fool you. Beneath the bronzed façade is a mischievous mind with a wicked wit. George Hamilton doesn't miss a thing. With a front row seat for classic Hollywood's biggest secrets and scandals, George has the intelligence, heart,
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Jet Set

The People, the Planes, the Glamour, and the Romance in Aviation's Glory Years

by William Stadiem ...

In October 1958, Pan American World Airways began making regularly scheduled flights between New York and Paris, courtesy of its newly minted wonder jet, the Boeing 707. Almost overnight, the moneyed celebrities of the era made Europe their playground. At the same time, the dream of international travel came true for thousands of ordinary Americans who longed to emulate the “jet set” lifestyle ... Read more

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In October 1958, Pan American World Airways began making regularly scheduled flights between New York and Paris, courtesy of its newly minted wonder jet, the Boeing 707. Almost overnight, the moneyed celebrities of the era made Europe their playground. At the same time, the dream of international travel came true for thousands of ordinary Americans who longed to emulate the “jet set” lifestyle
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Lullaby and Good Night

by Vincent T. Bugliosi, William Stadiem ...

A beautiful, haunted woman in a glittering and corrupt era takes center stage in this sizzling novel based on a true sex scandal that rocked New York City in the Roaring Twenties. Vincent T. Bugliosi, bestselling author of Helter Skelter, masterfully blends an irresistible tale of crime and passion with a richly textured re-creation of a time gone by.Brought to life are the 1920s—this century’s ... Read more

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A beautiful, haunted woman in a glittering and corrupt era takes center stage in this sizzling novel based on a true sex scandal that rocked New York City in the Roaring Twenties. Vincent T. Bugliosi, bestselling author of Helter Skelter, masterfully blends an irresistible tale of crime and passion with a richly textured re-creation of a time gone by.Brought to life are the 1920s—this century’s
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Lullaby and Good Night

by Vincent T. Bugliosi, William Stadiem ...

A beautiful, haunted woman in a glittering and corrupt era takes center stage in this sizzling novel based on a true sex scandal that rocked New York City in the Roaring Twenties. Vincent T. Bugliosi, bestselling author of Helter Skelter, masterfully blends an irresistible tale of crime and passion with a richly textured re-creation of a time gone by.Brought to life are the 1920s—this century's ... Read more

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A beautiful, haunted woman in a glittering and corrupt era takes center stage in this sizzling novel based on a true sex scandal that rocked New York City in the Roaring Twenties. Vincent T. Bugliosi, bestselling author of Helter Skelter, masterfully blends an irresistible tale of crime and passion with a richly textured re-creation of a time gone by.Brought to life are the 1920s—this century's
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Daughter of the King

Growing Up in Gangland

by Sandra Lansky, William Stadiem ...

Sandi Lansky Lombardo grew up the only daughter of mob boss Meyer Lansky. Raised in upper-class Jewish splendor, first at the Majestic Hotel and then at the Beresford, at finishing schools and fancy stables, Sandi was the wild child of the late 40's, the 50's, and the early 60's. She was the Paris Hilton of her day, partying till dawn at El Morocco and the Stork Club, dating the biggest ... Read more

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Sandi Lansky Lombardo grew up the only daughter of mob boss Meyer Lansky. Raised in upper-class Jewish splendor, first at the Majestic Hotel and then at the Beresford, at finishing schools and fancy stables, Sandi was the wild child of the late 40's, the 50's, and the early 60's. She was the Paris Hilton of her day, partying till dawn at El Morocco and the Stork Club, dating the biggest
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Madame Claude

Her Secret World of Pleasure, Privilege, & Power

by William Stadiem ...

The life of Madame Claude, the brilliant and complicated and utterly amoral woman behind the most glamorous and successful escort service in the world.In post-WWII Paris, Madame Claude ran the most exclusive finishing school in the world. Her alumnae married more fortunes, titles and famous names than any of the Seven Sisters. The names on her client list were epic—Kennedy, Rothschild, Agnelli, ... Read more

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The life of Madame Claude, the brilliant and complicated and utterly amoral woman behind the most glamorous and successful escort service in the world.In post-WWII Paris, Madame Claude ran the most exclusive finishing school in the world. Her alumnae married more fortunes, titles and famous names than any of the Seven Sisters. The names on her client list were epic—Kennedy, Rothschild, Agnelli,
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King of Diamonds

Harry Winston, the Definitive Biography of an American Icon

by Ronald Winston, William Stadiem ...

This authoritative and intimate biography, written by his only living son, Ronald Winston, marries the Gilded Age glamour and romance of Edith Wharton with the ruthless family dynamics of HBO’s hit series, Succession.Few American success stories rival that of Harry Winston. Born Harry Weinstein, he came from humble roots—his parents were poor Jewish immigrants who left Ukraine around 1890 for New ... Read more

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This authoritative and intimate biography, written by his only living son, Ronald Winston, marries the Gilded Age glamour and romance of Edith Wharton with the ruthless family dynamics of HBO’s hit series, Succession.Few American success stories rival that of Harry Winston. Born Harry Weinstein, he came from humble roots—his parents were poor Jewish immigrants who left Ukraine around 1890 for New
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Moneywood

Hollywood in Its Last Age of Excess

by William Stadiem ...

As wild and sexy and over the top as the decade it brings to life, author, William Stadiem, tells the inside story of Hollywood producers in the 80s.From hits like Beverly Hills Cop, Top Gun and Batman to flops like Heaven's Gate, Howard the Duck and Leonard Part 6, Hollywood was never more excessive than it was in the 1980s. In this, the Moneywood era, the purse strings were not controlled by ... Read more

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As wild and sexy and over the top as the decade it brings to life, author, William Stadiem, tells the inside story of Hollywood producers in the 80s.From hits like Beverly Hills Cop, Top Gun and Batman to flops like Heaven's Gate, Howard the Duck and Leonard Part 6, Hollywood was never more excessive than it was in the 1980s. In this, the Moneywood era, the purse strings were not controlled by
... Read more
The Auctioneer

Adventures in the Art Trade

by Simon de Pury, William Stadiem ...

"In this eye-opening memoir . . . a distinguished auctioneer and art dealer . . . provides a lively account of his flashy career and today's soaring art market." — Publishers Weekly"Simon de Pury's mission is to bring beauty to all people. This book is a wild ride that will get you hooked on art." —Russell Simmons"Simon's boundless energy is unparalleled. He transforms the auction house from a ... Read more

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"In this eye-opening memoir . . . a distinguished auctioneer and art dealer . . . provides a lively account of his flashy career and today's soaring art market." — Publishers Weekly"Simon de Pury's mission is to bring beauty to all people. This book is a wild ride that will get you hooked on art." —Russell Simmons"Simon's boundless energy is unparalleled. He transforms the auction house from a
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Madame Claude

Her Secret World of Pleasure, Privilege, and Power

by William Stadiem ...

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Madame Claude, by renowned social historian William Stadiem, is a magnificent audiobook about the brilliant, complicated, and utterly amoral woman behind the most glamorous and successful escort service in the world.In post-WWII Paris, Madame Claude ran the most exclusive finishing school in the world. Her alumnae married more fortunes, titles and famous names than any of the Seven Sisters. The ... Read more

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Madame Claude, by renowned social historian William Stadiem, is a magnificent audiobook about the brilliant, complicated, and utterly amoral woman behind the most glamorous and successful escort service in the world.In post-WWII Paris, Madame Claude ran the most exclusive finishing school in the world. Her alumnae married more fortunes, titles and famous names than any of the Seven Sisters. The
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