Brad Meltzer

THE INSTANT NYT BESTSELLER'Fascinating' - The GuardianA gripping account of the little-known plot that could have put an end to JFK's historic presidency - before it even began. From the New York Times bestselling authors of The Nazi Conspiracy comes a true, little-known story about the first assassination attempt on John F. Kennedy, right before his inauguration. Kennedy was infamously assassinated in 1963, ending his historic presidency. But what most people don't know is that JFK's story almost ended before it began - at the hands of a disgruntled sociopathic loner armed with dynamite. On December 11, 1960, shortly after Kennedy's election and before his inauguration, retired postal worker, Richard Pavlick, waited in his parked Buick on a quiet street in Palm Beach, Florida. Pavlick knew when Kennedy would leave his house and where he was going. From there, Pavlick had a simple plan - one that almost changed the course of history. Written in the page-turning style that is the hallmark of Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch's bestselling series, this is a slice of history vividly brought to life. Meltzer and Mensch are at the top of their game with a brilliant exploration of what could've been for one of the most compelling leaders of the 20th century.

The Fab Four, the most beloved band of all time, join the ranks of this New York Times bestselling picture book biography series about heroes, for ages 5 to 9. They began as Johnny and the Moondogs, and they weren't very good. But these teens who loved music more than anything kept working at their craft and playing on any small stage they could find. And eventually they became the most recognizable, most influential rock and roll band of all time. How? Through dedicated teamwork, shared passion, and love. They knew that the best music is the music you make together This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: A timeline of key events in the hero's history Photos that bring the story more fully to life Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorableChildhood moments that influenced the heroes Facts that make great conversation-starters A virtue these heroes embody: This book celebrates the importance of teamwork. You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series

THE INSTANT NYT BESTSELLER'Fascinating' - The GuardianA gripping account of the little-known plot that could have put an end to JFK's historic presidency - before it even began. From the New York Times bestselling authors of The Nazi Conspiracy comes a true, little-known story about the first assassination attempt on John F. Kennedy, right before his inauguration. Kennedy was infamously assassinated in 1963, ending his historic presidency. But what most people don't know is that JFK's story almost ended before it began - at the hands of a disgruntled sociopathic loner armed with dynamite. On December 11, 1960, shortly after Kennedy's election and before his inauguration, retired postal worker, Richard Pavlick, waited in his parked Buick on a quiet street in Palm Beach, Florida. Pavlick knew when Kennedy would leave his house and where he was going. From there, Pavlick had a simple plan - one that almost changed the course of history. Written in the page-turning style that is the hallmark of Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch's bestselling series, this is a slice of history vividly brought to life. Meltzer and Mensch are at the top of their game with a brilliant exploration of what could've been for one of the most compelling leaders of the 20th century.

The first American woman to fly in space is the 35th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 9. From childhood, Sally Ride was a daring adventurer, and her parents encouraged her to pursue the things she loved. Those things included science and math, fast rides, and the stars in the sky. Eventually her passions and her hard work led her to NASA, where she became the country's first female astronaut, inspiring generations of young people to follow their own dreams of space exploration. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: A timeline of key events in the hero's historyPhotos that bring the story more fully to lifeComic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorableChildhood moments that influenced the heroFacts that make great conversation-startersA virtue this person embodies: This book highlights Sally Ride's belief that there's no limit to what you can achieve. You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series

"From the New York Times bestselling authors of The Nazi Conspiracy and The Lincoln Conspiracy comes a true, little-known story about the first assassination attempt on John F. Kennedy, right before his inauguration. Kennedy, the thirty-fifth president of the United States, is often ranked among Americans' most well-liked presidents. Yet what most Americans don't know is that JFK's historic presidency almost ended before it began--at the hands of a disgruntled sociopathic loner armed with dynamite. On December 11, 1960, shortly after Kennedy's election and before his inauguration, a retired postal worker named Richard Pavlick waited in his car--a parked Buick--on a quiet street in Palm Beach, Florida. Pavlick knew the president-elect's schedule. He knew when Kennedy would leave his house. He knew where Kennedy was going. From there, Pavlick had a simple plan--one that could've changed the course of history. Written in the gripping, page-turning style that is the hallmark of Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch's bestselling series, this is a slice of history vividly brought to life. Meltzer and Mensch are at the top of their game with this brilliant exploration of what could've been for one of the most compelling leaders of the 20th century."

The groundbreaking physicist and disability advocate is the 34th hero in this New York Times bestselling biography series for ages 5 to 9. From a young age, Stephen Hawking had a strong sense of wonder and was full of questions about the world around him and the stars above. He would spend his whole life trying to figure out how the universe worked, including discovering truths about black holes and energy. And when he was diagnosed with a rare disease called ALS that destroys the nerve cells in the body, he would find his own mental energy to carry on with his studies even after his limbs and vocal chords stopped working. He became one of history's most influential scientists. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: A timeline of key events in the hero's history Photos that bring the story more fully to life Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorableChildhood moments that influenced the hero Facts that make great conversation-starters A virtue this person embodies: Stephen Hawking's perserverance and ability to defy boundaries is highlighted. You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series

Tositapahtumiin perustuva teos etenee trillerin tavoin ja on täynnä salaisia sopimuksia ja kaksoisolentoja.” Miljoonien ihmisten henki riippui tämän huippukokouksen onnistumisesta. Ehkä jopa kymmeninen miljoonien. Jos natsit onnistuisivat, nämä kolme maailman johtajaa eivät lähtisi kaupungista elävinä - ja liittoutuneiden unelma voitosta kuolisi heidän mukanaan.” Vuonna 1943 Leningrad oli yhä saksalaisten piirittämänä, mutta Hitlerin armeijan rivit alkoivat rakoilla. Joukot olivat juuttuneet Neuvostoliiton itärintaman julmiin olosuhteisiin. Kääntääkseen vihdoin sodan kulun Yhdysvaltain presidentti Franklin Roosevelt, Iso-Britannian pääministeri Winston Churchill ja Neuvostoliiton pääministeri Josef Stalin päättivät pitää ”kolmen suuren” huippukokoukseen Teheranissa, Iranissa. Mutta tapaamisesta saivat vihiä myös saksalaiset, jotka alkoivat kehittää omaa suunnitelmansa liittoutuneiden johtajien eliminoimiseksi.” Todellinen napakymppi! Tämän jälkeen et ikinä ajattele toista maailmansotaa entiseen tapaan.” - Brad Thor, jännityskirjailijaBrad Meltzer (s. 1970)on palkittu amerikkalainen kirjailija, jonka tuotantoon kuuluu bestseller-tietokirjojen lisäksi kaunokirjoja ja tv-käsikirjoituksia. New Yorkissa ja Miamissa kasvanut Meltzer on opiskellut lakia Columbian yliopistossa ja onkin tunnettu kirjailijana perusteellisesti tehdystä taustatutkimuksesta. Meltzer asuu Floridassa vaimonsa ja kolmen lapsensa kanssa. Josh Menschon kirjoittanut kolme arvostettua Amerikan historiasta kertovaa tietokirjaa yhdessä Brad Meltzerin kanssa. Hän on kotoisin Buffalosta, New Yorkin osavaltiosta ja hän on valmistunut Princetonin ja Columbian yliopistoista. Hän asuu New Yorkissa vaimonsa ja kahden lapsensa kanssa.

A major international bestseller. The little-known true story of a Nazi plot to kill Winston Churchill, President Franklin Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin at the height of World War II, and how it was averted. In 1943 only three men stood in Hitler's way; Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin. As the war against Nazi Germany raged, the Allied leaders desperately needed to meet face-to-face and discuss their strategy. Facing extreme danger, they travelled to Tehran to meet in secret. Yet when the Nazis found out about the meeting, their own covert plan took shape-an assassination plot. A true story filled with daring rescues, body doubles, and political intrigue, The Nazi Conspiracy details this pivotal meeting of the Big Three and the deadly Nazi scheme that could've changed history. In page-turning detail, it shows the greatest political minds of the twentieth century at work and reveals how they strategized to defeat the enemy, all whilst coming close to world-shattering disaster.

Just in time for the Summer Olympics, this 33rd book in the New York Times bestselling biography series for ages 5 to 9 features one of the greatest runners in track and field history. Before Jesse Owens was an Olympic gold medalist, he was a poor kid in a big family. When his speed caught the eye of one of his high school teachers, he began to train seriously and his running took him all the way to the Olympics, where he was against fierce competitors and racist assumptions, breaking world records while winning medals. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: A timeline of key events in the hero's history Photos that bring the story more fully to life Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorableChildhood moments that influenced the hero Facts that make great conversation-starters A virtue this person embodies: Jesse Owens's drive and perseverance are highlightedYou'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series

Detta är den hisnande historien om nazisternas hemliga plan att mörda Josef Stalin, Franklin D. Roosevelt och Winston Churchill – mitt under ett av andra världskrigets mest avgörande skeden.1943, medan kriget härjade i Europa, hade Roosevelt ett mål: ett möte ansikte mot ansikte med sina allierade Stalin och Churchill. Ledarna sammanstrålade i Teheran för att fatta några av krigets viktigaste strategiska beslut. Men när nazisternas underrättelsetjänst fick nys om mötet kläcktes en mordkomplott som skulle ha förändrat historien. Berättelsen är fylld av vågade räddningsaktioner, dubbelgångare och politiska intriger. Författarna Brad Meltzer och Josh Mensch utforskar i denna bladvändare 1900-talets stora politiska personligheter och skildrar detaljerat rafflande händelser. Toppkonferensen mellan de tre allierade stormaktsledarna skulle vara avgörande för andra världskrigets utgång. Samtidigt hägrade en konspiration i kulisserna - som kunde ha lett till en världsomvälvande katastrof.

When the spouse of a JLA member is brutally murdered, the entire super hero community searches for the killer, fearing their own loved ones may be the next targets. The stunning mystery from #1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer is back in stunning deluxe edition hardcover! In the wake of a murder, the superhero community mourns the loss of one of their most beloved. Holding their loved ones close, they embark on a journey to find those responsible. In the hunt for a killer, a long-held secret held by members of the Justice League will be revealed. Collects the complete series, along with commentary by the creative team, the Identity Crisis #1 script, and an extensive gallery of never-before-seen art from Morales and Turner.

The full library of 32 titles in the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World series, together for the first time What makes a hero? This engaging picture-book biography series answers the question, one great historical figure at a time. Now all 32 titles can be purchased together: activists, artists, scientists, sports figures, and others who fought to make an impact in our world. From Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks, who stood up against racial injustice, to Neil Armstrong and Marie Curie, who made groundbreaking scientific discoveries, to the newest heroes in the series, this set includes a role model for every reader. The books included are: I am Amelia Earhart, I am Abraham Lincoln, I am Rosa Parks, I am Albert Einstein, I am Jackie Robinson, I am Lucille Ball, I am Martin Luther King, Jr., I am Helen Keller, I am George Washington, I am Jane Goodall, I am Jim Henson, I am Sacagawea, I am Gandhi, I am Harriet Tubman, I am Neil Armstrong, I am Sonia Sotomayor, I am Billie Jean King, I am Walt Disney, I am Marie Curie, I am Leonardo da Vinci, I am Benjamin Franklin, I am Anne Frank, I am Frida Kahlo, I am Oprah Winfrey, I am I. M. Pei, I am Malala Yousafzai, I am Muhammad Ali, I am Dolly Parton, I am John Lewis, I am Temple Grandin, I am Mister Rogers, and I am Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

The perfect graduation gift, this book of heroes compiles the most inspirational content from the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World series. More than twenty heroic figures from the past and present share their wisdom in this friendly, fun book that combines quotes and artwork from the beloved picture book biography series Ordinary People Change the World. Learn and be inspired by Amelia Earhart's perseverance, Albert Einstein's curiosity, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s conviction, Frida Kahlo's confidence, and so many more examples of strength and bravery. It's a bright and adorable little book that you'll want to give to every hero-in-training in your life.

Each picture book biography in this New York Times best-selling series tells the story of a significant historical figure in a simple, conversational, playful way, always focusing on a character trait that makes the hero a role model for kids. This book features Jane Goodall, the scientist and conservationist who is famous for her work with chimpanzees. Cada una de las biograf as en formato de lbum ilustrado de esta serie bestseller del New York Times rese a la vida, de manera simple, conversacional y juguetona, de una figura hist rica significativa, centr ndose siempre en un rasgo del car cter que hace al h roe, o a la hero na, un modelo a seguir para los peque os lectores. Este libro presenta a Jane Goodall, la cient fica y conservacionista famosa por su trabajo con los chimpanc s.

Each picture book biography in this New York Times best-selling series tells the story of a significant historical figure in a simple, conversational, playful way, always focusing on a character trait that makes the hero a role model for kids. This volume tells the story of Neil Armstrong from his childhood on a farm to a career as an engineer and pilot, and how he became the first person on the Moon. Cada una de las biograf as en formato de lbum ilustrado de esta serie bestseller del New York Times rese a la vida, de manera simple, conversacional y juguetona, de una figura hist rica significativa, centr ndose siempre en un rasgo del car cter que hace al h roe, o a la hero na, un modelo a seguir para los peque os lectores. Este volumen cuenta la historia de Neil Armstrong desde su infancia en una granja hasta su carrera como ingeniero y piloto, y de todos los peque os pasos que dio en la vida hasta convertirse en la primera persona en llegar a la Luna.

Each picture book biography in this New York Times best-selling series tells the story of a significant historical figure in a simple, conversational, playful way, always focusing on a character trait that makes the hero a role model for kids. This book features one of America's greatest civil rights heroes, Martin Luther King, Jr. Cada una de las biograf as en formato de lbum ilustrado de esta serie bestseller del New York Times rese a la vida, de manera simple, conversacional y juguetona, de una figura hist rica significativa, centr ndose siempre en un rasgo del car cter que hace al h roe, o a la hero na, un modelo a seguir para los peque os lectores. Este libro presenta a uno de los m s grandes h roes de la lucha por los derechos civiles en Estados Unidos, Martin Luther King, Jr.

Each picture book biography in this New York Times best-selling series tells the story of a significant historical figure in a simple, conversational, playful way, always focusing on a character trait that makes the hero a role model for kids. This book features Leonardo da Vinci, the Renaissance artist and inventor. Cada una de las biograf as en formato de lbum ilustrado de esta serie bestseller del New York Times rese a la vida, de manera simple, conversacional y juguetona, de una figura hist rica significativa, centr ndose siempre en un rasgo del car cter que hace al h roe, o a la hero na, un modelo a seguir para los peque os lectores. Este libro presenta a Leonardo da Vinci, el gran artista e inventor del periodo del Renacimiento.

Each picture book biography in this New York Times best-selling series tells the story of a significant historical figure in a simple, conversational, playful way, always focusing on a character trait that makes the hero a role model for kids. This book features Harriet Tubman's heroic and pivotal role in the fight against slavery. Cada una de las biograf as en formato de lbum ilustrado de esta serie bestseller del New York Times rese a la vida, de manera simple, conversacional y juguetona, de una figura hist rica significativa, centr ndose siempre en un rasgo del car cter que hace al h roe, o a la hero na, un modelo a seguir para los peque os lectores. Este libro presenta a Harriet Tubman y su papel heroico y fundamental en la lucha contra la esclavitud.