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Featuring unreported details and stunning revelations, the long-awaited follow-up to the "fabulous, addictive" ( Chicago Sun-Times ) New York Times…
bestseller Diana's Boys explores the last twenty years in the lives of Princes William and Harry and the evolution of their relationship as adults, with one brother the designated heir, and the other doomed to life as the spare—perfect for fans of Netflix's The Crown . Diana's Boys revealed the powerful bond between the teenaged princes, and how it strengthened even more in the wake of their mother's tragic death. Now, twenty years later, Queen Elizabeth II is in her mid-nineties, Prince Charles is in his seventies, and all eyes are turned increasingly toward William and Harry again. Christopher Andersen picks up where he left off, covering everything that has happened to the brothers as they have grown up, gotten married to two remarkable women, and had children—all while facing continual waves of controversy and questions about the ways their relationship has shifted. Andersen examines how the Queen's behind-the-scenes maneuvering to mold her grandsons in the Windsor image after Diana's death, and her expectations of William as the future king, played out. He questions whether the brothers' famously close relationship can survive Harry's departure from the Royal Family—the first time this has happened since their great-great-uncle King Edward abdicated the throne to marry a divorcée. He delves into the impact sisters-in-law Kate and Meghan have had on each other as well as on their princes, and how marriage and fatherhood have changed the brothers and, in some ways, also driven a wedge between them. Andersen also looks with an honest eye at how the princes and their wives have been continuously buffeted by scandal—including headline-making allegations of bullying, racism, betrayal, and emotional abuse that has pushed more than one royal to the brink of self-destruction. Based on in-depth research and with his "fascinating and insightful" ( The Christian Science Monitor ) writing, Andersen leaves no stone unturned in this intimate and riveting look into the private lives of the world's most famous princes
Detailed account of college intern Thad Roberts's theft of moon rocks from NASA in 2002 and the FBI sting that…
snared him. Describes Roberts's sheltered upbringing, his estrangement from his parents, and his romance with a coworker that motivated the heist. Some strong language. 2011
Examines the trial of five black and Latino teenagers convicted of raping and beating New York banker Trisha Meili in…
1989 and exonerated in 2002. Describes the social milieu and racial tensions of 1980s New York and their effect on what became known as "the Central Park Jogger" case. 2011
Biography of the minor German princess who was brought to Russia by Empress Elizabeth and became Catherine the Great (1729-1796).…
Details her marriage to Peter III and ascendance to the throne. Highlights Catherine's modernization and expansion of the country amid court intrigue and wars. Bestseller. 2011
Retired Florida attorney details the three years he spent prosecuting Casey Anthony for the death of her two-year-old daughter Caylee.…
Recounts the evidence against Casey, her ever-changing story, unusual behavior during Caylee's absence, and history of fabrications. Expresses his astonishment at her 2011 acquittal. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2011
Neuroscientist, who asserts that most mental activity is not under a person's conscious control, explores the depths of the subconscious.…
Discusses visual illusions, brain damage, artificial intelligence, the effects of various drugs, and the causes of phenomena such as synesthesia. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2011
Biography of Great Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (born 1926) by the author of Diana in Search of Herself (RC 48833).…
Covers Elizabeth's childhood, coronation, and work ethic. Includes anecdotes about palace intrigues and her relationships with family, friends, and politicians. Concludes with Elizabeth's 2012 Diamond Jubilee. Bestseller. 2012
Revised edition offers unusual and interesting facts about the forty-three men who served as presidents of the United States. Points…
out the variety of personalities, backgrounds, and interests of these individuals, as well as their similarities. For grades 3-6 and older readers. Caldecott Medal. 2012
Lady Fiona, the Countess of Carnarvon, chronicles the era that inspired the British television series Downton Abbey. She details the…
life of Almina--illegitimate daughter of Sir Alfred de Rothschild--who married the fifth earl of Carnarvon in 1895 and enjoyed upper-class privileges until World War I. Some violence. Bestseller. 2011
Biography of Robert T. Lincoln (1843-1926), the only son of Abraham Lincoln to reach adulthood. Discusses the political career of…
the Harvard-educated Chicago lawyer and businessman as a diplomat and U.S. secretary of war. Analyzes his relationship with his mother and covers the management of his father's legacy. 2012
Journalist explains the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act--coined Obamacare--and its effect on various groups, including the insured, the…
uninsured, senior citizens, illegal aliens, and others. Discusses the rollout and details changes in health insurance, long-term care, Medicaid, and Medicare. Offers suggestions to control personal costs. Bestseller. 2013
Chemistry professor and Sherlock Holmes scholar O'Brien analyzes the ways the fictional detective relied on forensic science to solve crimes.…
Details Holmes's use of handwriting analysis, cryptology, and--two years before police did--fingerprinting. Traces the development of these techniques and their application in actual cases. 2013
Patient advocate and former lieutenant governor of New York presents a guide to understanding the federal Patient Protection and Affordable…
Care Act, which becomes law in January 2014. Discusses health-insurance exchanges, individual mandates, Medicare, Medicaid, and more. Contains a time line. Bestseller. 2013
Award-winning reporter recounts the scheme of two Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, judges who received kickbacks for sending several thousand juveniles to…
for-profit detention centers between 2003 and 2008. Portrays the youth and their families and examines the consequences of widespread political corruption. 2012
Author draws a connection between the widening gap of wealth and the shrinking of personal privacy. Defines privacy, discusses its…
worth, and describes the difference between alienation and the preference for a private life. 2012
Professor and author of The Radical Lives of Helen Keller (DB 57987) chronicles the role of people with disabilities in…
America. Discusses the concept of dependency, Native American beliefs, disabled war veterans, institutionalization, and civil rights activism. 2012
Legal analyst and author of The Nine (DB 64971) assesses the ideological differences between Chief Justice John Roberts and President…
Barack Obama. Details the politics and procedural strategies behind court decisions--including the 2012 ruling that narrowly upheld the Affordable Care Act--and their implications. Some strong language. 2012
Clinical bioethicist offers a caregivers' guide to making health-care choices for patients who are unable to do so. Draws on…
case studies, anecdotes, and frameworks for decision-making. Discusses quality-of-life issues, medical concerns, care facilities, and other considerations. 2010
Biography of Great Britain's prince consort Philip (born 1921), the grandson of King George I of Greece. Describes Philip's childhood…
in Greece, France, Nazi Germany, and England. Continues through his 1947 marriage to Princess Elizabeth of England and her 1952 ascension to the throne. 2011
The Supreme Court's first female justice traces the history and evolution of the institution from its first sessions in 1790…
to the twenty-first century. Discusses landmark cases and presents portraits of justices who shaped U.S. law. Includes the text of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Bestseller. 2013