This is a book about the world's greatest actresses who are no longer with us. Each actress profiled received the Academy Award for Best Actress (an Oscar) at least once. I wrote this book so that anyone who reads it will understand what it takes to be the best. Many people have wishes and desires but only a few do what it takes to fulfill their wishes and desires. This book describes the cost of greatness to each of the actresses profiled as well as the cost to their family, friends and c...

The Russian Revolution: The Fall of the Romanovs and the Rise of Soviet Power is a structured, accessible account of one of the most consequential political transformations of the twentieth century. Part of the History for Curious Minds series, this volume examines how a centuries-old autocratic empire collapsed under compounded pressures and gave way to a radically new political order.Rather than presenting an exhaustive chronology or a biographical study...

The French RevolutionA Chronicle of Liberty, Terror, and Renewal(History for Curious Minds)The French Revolution was not a single uprising. It was not simply a storming of the Bastille, nor only the Reign of Terror. It was a profound unraveling of an old world-and the uncertain birth of a new one.In a single decade, France saw monarchy collapse, institutions fracture, ideals soar, and violence erupt. Liberty was proclaimed. Terror foll...

"Good people sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."Storm 7, an elite Special Weapons and Tactics unit, has to overcome one of their toughest operations yet when a major Casino Heist turns bloody. In this gripping novel by Ben Walker, follow ten men through their endeavors and hardships of working together as a team as they try to protect and enforce the law during the most extreme scenarios.

Return of the Native Son is the story of Tony Jones, son of Antonio Jones, a Union Army officer who oversaw the Freedmen’s Bureau in Beaufort, S.C., after the Civil War. Though his father is of mixed race and passes for white, Tony appears to be black. This makes little difference on St. Helena Island, which is predominately black, but creates problems when he goes off to Harvard. Eventually, he drops out of that august institution and tries his luck as an artist in Paris.The story ...

Ever been stuck with the practical steps for how to grow your family's wealth?Ever struggled to find good wealth creation resources for you as a business owner?Written by Ben Walker, Wealth for Life will show you the 9 steps business owners should follow to create wealth for their family and life.In the pages of this book, you will:Receive guidance on clarifying your personal and family visionLearn in-depth knowledge around w...

Are there questions about your tax that are confusing or go unresolved?Have you got plans to grow your business and want to make sure you've got the right tax and asset protection strategy in place?Written by Ben Walker, It's All Sorted will show you the 9 steps on how to master your tax and achieve peace of mind. In the pages of this book, you will learn:How to get your tax rhythms in sync by working with a proactive accountantStructures and the str...

The seminal biography of legendary actor Peter Lawford. As Publisher's Weekly writes: From Bobby-Sox idol to Kennedy spouse and Marylin Monroe intimate, his life was a dizzying whirl of sex, scandal, an secrets even the tabloids dared not print... Once, Peter Lawford seemed to have it all: a handsome face, a sophisticated wit, a talent that won him overnight stardom and entree into a world of beautiful, powerful people. Veteran of film roles in Easter Parade, Little Women, Good News, and T...

In But Enough About Me, legendary film actor and Hollywood superstar Burt Reynolds recalls the people who shaped his life and career, for better or for worse. From Robert Altman, Cary Grant, Clint Eastwood and Robert Mitchum to Bette Davis, Marlon Brando, Woody Allen and Kirsty Alley, Burt pays homage to those he loves and respected, acknowledges those who've stayed loyal, and calls out the assholes he can't forgive.Recalling his life and career spanning over 50 glorious y...

Bosworth’s unforgettable portrait of one of Hollywood’s most magnetic, timeless, and tragic stars—Montgomery CliftFrom the moment he leapt to stardom with the films Red River and A Place in the Sun, Montgomery Clift was acclaimed by critics and loved by fans. Elegant, moody, and strikingly handsome, he became one of the most definitive actors of the 1950s, the first of Hollywood’s “loner heroes,” a group that includes Marlon Brando and James Dean....

The heartwarming memoir of beloved television actress Valerie Harper, best known for her role as Rhoda Morgenstern on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and on Rhoda.Valerie Harper was an unknown actress when she won the groundbreaking role of Rhoda Morgenstern, Mary Tyler Moore’s lovable and self-deprecating on-screen best friend. Bold and hilarious, the native New Yorker and struggling working girl was unlucky in love and insecure about her weight—in oth...

A sweeping saga of the success—and excess—of an iconic American family.Demanding and enigmatic, patriarch Conrad Hilton's visionary ideas and unyielding will established the model for the modern luxury hotel industry. But outside the boardroom, Conrad struggled with emotional detachment, failed marriages, and conflicted Catholicism. Then there were his children: Playboy Nicky Hilton's tragic alcoholism and marriage to Elizabeth Taylor was the stuff of tabloid legen...