Nancy J Hajeski – författare

“Crime is a fact of the human species, a fact of that species alone.” —Georges Bataille, French philosopher Interest in criminal behaviour continues to flourish.The worse the crime, and the greater the notoriety of the perpetrator, the more the public yearns to digest every detail. Atlas of True Crime offers a wide-ranging perspective of the criminal underworld from the 1850s to the present, providing illustrated histories of dozens of infamous individuals who have left their mark on society — in the darkest ways possible. Here are the apex serial killers: Gacy, Bundy, Berkowitz; the cannibals: Dahmer, Gein and Albert Fish; and spree killers like Richard Speck, Charles Whitman and Charles Manson — plus murderers and cannibals from around the world. There are gang leaders, spouse killers, parents who took the lives of their children and children who targeted other children, poisoners, kidnappers, gangs that pull off massive robberies and swindles by smoothly impressive con men. Contents include: Crimebusters and the history of policing; The advent of forensic science; Bootleggers and bank robbers; Top Crime Bosses of the past century; Unsolved murders and Hollywood homicides; Romance gone wrong; The minds of serial killers; British, Asian, European and South American killers; Cannibals and kidnappers; Big robberies and grand theft; White collar criminals and embezzlers. Filled with striking archival photos in a full colour design and full colour maps, this will fascinate true-crime buffs everywhere.

This engaging picture-and-text book explores the art and legacy of the cinematic costume designer, starting with the birth of the modern motion picture industry on a prime piece of California real estate known as Hollywood. Readers will discover how film clothing evolved from actors selecting items from their home wardrobes… to outfits customized for their roles: Everything from suits of armour to ball gowns to office attire to lingerie, created by a studio designer and a dedicated staff of costumers. They will also encounter the actress from each decade who displayed a distinct fashion sense, on and off the screen, women who made a costumer’s job less demanding by embodying the character and evoking the time, place and circumstances the designer wishes to portray. “Feature spreads” throughout the chronological chapters include: Style makers, offering closeup biogs of the legendary designers and showcasing their most outstanding creations; Style trends, exploring the social movements and cultural phenomena that affected movie costumes and further influenced how the world — dressed; Album of trendsetters highlighting Oscar fashions and introducing the fans’ favourite Blondes, Brunettes and Redheads; Men of the Decade shows how male actors used fashion — contemporary, historical or futuristic — to create a character or enhance ambience. Ultimately, Hollywood Fashion will leave readers with a wider understanding of film costuming and an increased appreciation for the men and women who clothed the stars — and made the spellbinding world of the Hollywood cinema memorable.

In this richly illustrated volume, experience the visual panorama of America's great ballparks—with photos, vintage postcards, illustrations, and team mementos, all displayed in a lively scrapbook style. Nothing stirs the soul of a baseball fan like the crack of a bat against a ball . . . or the sight of a fielder leaping high into the air to snatch that ball out of play. What would these fans be without their favorite sport, and what would baseball be without those high-tiered, impossibly beautiful temples to the sport called ballparks? North Americans have treasured some wonderful venues from bygone eras, but sadly lost so many as well. Within the pages of this book readers can revel in the new builds—the retro-modern fields inspired by Baltimore’s Camden Yards, while looking fondly back at the older, more traditional ballparks often referred to as Jewel Boxes.In America’s Ballparks all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums are covered in detail, along with a brief history of their teams and background on any previous ballparks in which they played. Special features throughout the book include: The design evolution and anatomy of ballparksThe home fields of the Negro LeaguesThe top venues of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball.A section that examines the long partnership between baseball and corporate brandingEach ballpark entry provides cumulative team stats, as well as lists of stadium firsts and club achievements.

The complete guide to the national parks, national monuments and memorials, military parks and battlefields, national trails, seashores, rivers and marine conservation areas, national recreation areas, national highways,  preserves and reserves of the United States Since 1872, when Yellowstone became America’s inaugural national park, these protected areas have enthralled visitors from around the globe. Currently the 63 national parks attract more than 300 million visitors each year. But what is the X factor that draws people again and again to these historic places or wilderness spaces? In this comprehensive guide readers will begin to understand the character of these parks, for each is, in its own way, truly unique. • Begin with handy stats about the park’s location, size, number of visitors, date established, elevation, and geology.• Explore the history of each park, including early cultures, homesteaders and settlers, commercial interests, and park advocates.• Discover popular activities, along with details on trails, landmarks, natural wonders, amenities, accommodations, and nearby attractions.• Get acquainted with the animals that make each park a wildlife adventure, as well as the native plants and trees that populate woodlands, grasslands, wetlands, deserts, and high alpine zones. If vacationers have a national park visit on their agenda, The Complete Guide to America’s National Parks provides an excellent overview, along with stunning photographs that capture the essence of each park, and puts vital information at their fingertips ... whether they intend to visit one park or a dozen.

A celebration of all things tattoo, this visually appealing wealth of tattoo knowledge will have you running for the nearest tattoo artist. The twenty-first century has seen a boom in tattooing, with millions of American’s—23 percent of them—boasting ink on their body. This popular pastime is not something to be taken lightly, as there are dozens of aspects to consider when planning your ink. Art on Skin helps with that planning by detailing the different types of art, ink, and artists that pervade the industry.Using striking visuals, Art on Skin showcases the beauty of the art of tattooing and aids in the choosing of a style, with detailed descriptions of the many different styles of tattoos, including fine art, cartoon characters, wildlife, and many more. The full-color photographs within these pages will leave you with dreams of your own pieces, and stories from others who have lived the tattoo experience will keep you from stumbling upon unwelcome surprises. This is the perfect book for tattoo lovers and prospective tattoo junkies of all kinds.

The president has been the figurehead of the United States since the time when our country was a small band of thirteen fledgling colonies until its current position as a world superpower. The forty-four leaders of our nation have had fascinating, exciting, and sometimes scandalous lives. The Big Book of Presidents illustrates each president’s journey to the White House through facts, anecdotes, illustrations, photographs, inspirational quotes, and more! Find out which president had a faithful dog named Fala, who was the only unmarried president, and which president’s daughter carried around her pet snake in the White House in this fun and fascinating overview of our country’s leaders.Bestselling author Nancy J. Hajeski not only provides engaging information about each president, but also includes timelines of US and world events that place each president’s term in office in a historical context. She also provides useful facts about the White House, Congress, the Supreme Court, presidential assassinations, the first ladies, the vice presidents, and more to help broaden kids’ understanding of our government and the president’s role within in. With updated information on President Barack Obama, this is the perfect introduction to the lives and characters of the US presidents.

An up-close look at the diverse array of bird species from every habitat in North America.John James Audubon would be proud to know a life-size bird book still exists in the 21st century. Ninety-five North American species of our feathered friends are contained herein, offering a detailed look at their size, habitat, distribution, and more. Fun facts pepper the pages, and beautiful photographs of their varied plumage accompany each avian. More detailed information on nests, eggs, and migrations appear on featured spreads, and a removable 17 x 21 poster is included. Get an up-close, personal look at the stunning variety of birds that can be found across the entire continent!