Joe Bastardi

This bestselling series takes on its most controversial subject yet: The Mob. With nearly 18 million copies sold worldwide, the tenth book in this popular narrative history series covers the brutal history of 20th Century organized crime in the United States, from the prohibition-busting bank robbers of the Depression Era to the power struggles of the "Five Families." O'Reilly and Dugard expertly plumb the history of the nation's most notorious mob family bosses and their true-life escapades, bringing this riveting crime novel to life. Get ready for their greatest success yet with Killing the Mob.

Uncover the truth with The Great Global Warming Blunder. Former senior NASA climatologist Roy W. Spencer breaks down major scientific findings to challenge conventional wisdom on climate change, exposing how researchers mistook cause and effect when analyzing cloud behavior. Learn how recent warming is not caused by human activity, but rather by internal natural cycles. Spencer's book is a much-needed call for debate as misguided global warming policies continue to threaten the lives of the world's poorest, most vulnerable citizens.

A lifelong environmental activist and energy expert speaks out about the rise of apocalyptic environmentalism in his thought-provoking book. Michael Shellenberger separates science from fiction by providing basic facts that most remain ignorant of. He sheds light on the powerful financial interests, desires for status and power, and the spiritual impulse of supposedly secular people for transcendence that drives this apocalyptic environmentalism. The new religion is failing to satisfy our deepest psychological and existential needs, and Shellenberger's book is an eye-opening read for anyone who wants to understand the many complex issues at play.

"Profiles in Corruption" by Peter Schweizer is a groundbreaking investigative report that exposes the private finances and secret deals of America's top progressive politicians. From insider deals to bending the law, "Profiles in Corruption" uncovers corruption and abuse of power with never-before-reported revelations backed up by a mountain of corporate documents and legal filings from around the globe. Learn about how these politicians are making sweetheart deals, generating side income, and advancing their own interests. This book contains tomorrow's headlines.

¿Tenemos razones para ser pesimistas? El mundo va cada vez mejor. De manera generalizada, el acceso a los alimentos, las rentas y la esperanza de vida han alcanzado niveles muy elevados, mientras que la enfermedad, la mortandad infantil y la violencia han caído notablemente. Aunque el mundo está lejos de ser perfecto, tanto las necesidades como los lujos son hoy más asequibles; el aumento de la población es más lento; África, siguiendo a Asia, está saliendo de la pobreza; las nuevas tecnologías han enriquecido nuestras vidas de un modo sin precedentes. Los pesimistas, que dominan la opinión pública, auguran que pronto alcanzaremos un punto de inflexión que marcará el desastroso final de los buenos tiempos. Pero llevan anunciándolo doscientos años. Matt Ridley explica cómo y por qué las cosas están mejorando. La prosperidad emana del trabajo de todos para todos. La tendencia al intercambio y a la especialización, iniciada hace más de cien mil años, ha forjado una mentalidad colectiva que eleva nuestros estándares de vida. Tras un recorrido que cubre la historia de la humanidad, Ridley concluye que, gracias a la ilimitada capacidad de innovación del ser humano, el siglo XXI supondrá progresos desde el punto de vista material pero también respecto de la biodiversidad. Una respuesta universal y sorprendente a los agoreros: el progreso no solo es posible sino probable.

Wrestling with Angels takes readers on a journey around the world through the eyes of author Daniel Gabriel. This engaging fiction explores the complexities of collisions between different cultures, people, and even supernatural phenomena. Gabriel's characters navigate crossroads in their lives that often lead to devastating consequences. Gain a unique perspective on the struggles of today's globalized society.

After major hurricanes Harvey and Irma made landfall in the United States in 2017, and as Hurricane Florence approaches the Carolinas in 2018, there have been renewed calls to do something about global warming. The popular perception that landfalling hurricanes in the U.S. are becoming more frequent or more severe, however, is shown to be incorrect...