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"An investigative journalist chronicles his twenty-year obsession with the 1969 Manson murders and describes how he discovered evidence of a cover-up, carelessness from police, misconduct by prosecutors, and potential surveillance by intelligence agents"--OCLC.

"As one of the most famous faces of silent cinema, Buster Keaton was and continues to be revered for his stoic expressions, clever visual gags, and acrobatic physicality in classics such as Sherlock Jr., The General, and The Cameraman. In this spirited biography, every aspect of Buster Keaton's astonishing life is explored, from his humble beginnings in vaudeville with his parents to his meteoric rise to Hollywood stardom during the silent era. Based on vigorous research of both Keaton and the film industry, it also delves into the dark sides of fame, such as Keaton's ill-advised businesses deals and alcoholism, to his unexpected resurgence in the 1940s as his contributions as both an actor and director were finally celebrated. This is a fascinating and uniquely astounding look at both the classic era of Hollywood and one of its most beloved stars"--.

On the first night of rioting in the wake of the Rodney King verdict, Jordan's father leaves to check on the family store, spurring twelve-year-old Jordan and his friends to embark on a dangerous journey through South Central and Koreatown to come to his aid, encountering the racism within their community as they go.

Danny Trejo, actor and owner of Trejo's Tacos, presents seventy-five of his favorite recipes from his Los Angeles restaurants, and details information about Mexican American cooking and the culture and social life of Los Angeles, California. Features recipes for salsas, sauces, tacos, burritos, donuts, and margaritas, and includes color photographs.

Chronicles the lives of four Los Angeles High School seniors from assorted socioeconomic backgrounds at two different high schools. Follows their challenges as they navigate tough classes, college applications, family life, and personal problems.

Presents F. Scott Fitzgerald's unfinished novel about Stahr and his world of business, alcohol, and promiscuity in 1930's Hollywood.

" . . . takes readers behind the scenes of one of America's trendiest new restaurants, revealing how Lien Ta and chef Jonathan Whitener of LA's Here's Looking at You managed to beat the odds. With valuable information about what daily life for a professional is like, this is an entertaining, practical guide to what makes a master restaurateur, from writing the business plan to opening night and beyond"--Publisher.

Papi le cont?? la historia desde antes que su familia emigrara a Los ??ngeles huyendo de la guerra del narcotr??fico en M??xico: le dijo a Betita que ellos y el resto de su familia son grullas que han regresado a su tierra prometida. Pero un d??a Papi es arrestado por el Servicio de Control de Inmigraci??n y Aduanas y deportado a M??xico. Betita y su mam??, que est?? esperando un beb??, se quedan solas. Muy pronto ellas tambi??n son detenidas y deben aprender a sobrevivir en un centro de detenci??n de inmigrantes. La fortaleza de Betita y sus compa??eros en busca de asilo vuela por encima del odio que los mantiene enjaulados, pero que amenaza cada d??a con hacerlos caer m??s bajo de lo jam??s imaginaron. ??Podr??n estas familias volver a estar juntas alguna vez?.

Recounts the history of the Gangster Squad, the eight man unit created by the Los Angeles Police Department in 1946, that launched a war against organized crime and planned to wipe out the notorious mob boss Mickey Cohen.

Documents the kaleidoscopic year during which transformative talents from Hollywood, Sunset Boulevard, and Beverly Hills heavily influenced pop culture, politics, and social movements.