Most Popular Books by Philip Lerman

What do the sex lives of cave women, the music of Bob Dylan, and the batting styles of the Yankees have to do with surviving the craziness of fatherhood? They''re all part of a new attitude called Dadditude-born in this fresh take on the pratfalls and occasional successes of being a dad. When Phil Lerman, nearly fifty, quits his job as producer of one of the longest-running network TV shows, he believes a lifetime of management will carry him through his new job of full-time fatherhood. But he soon learns how a three-year-old can take that belief and stuff cheese balls in its ear. Drawing parenting lessons from all the wrong places, Lerman arrives at the right answers in raising his son-and discovers that in the process of losing your mind, you can find your heart.

The host of America''s Most Wanted, John Walsh has formed a vital partnership with the public, the media, and law enforcement that has led to the capture of hundreds of the worst serial killers, kidnappers, pedophiles, and rapists of our time. In Public Enemies he reveals the cost -- the blood, sweat, and tears -- behind the relentless pursuit of hard justice, in such infamous cases as: Kyle Bell: A lifelong sexual predator whose madness culminated in the slaying of an eleven-year-old North Dakota girl. Bell was one of the only fugitives AMW had to capture twice -- and his case stirred more outrage than any other broadcast in AMW''s history. Kathleen Soliah: This accused Symbionese Liberation Army terrorist disappeared in 1969 only to resurface twenty-five years later as suburban housewife and soccer mom Sara Jane Olson. Her arrest, following AMW''s profile of Soliah and her former SLA partner James Kilgore, incited a stunning controversy. Rafael Resendez-Ramirez: aka The Railroad Killer. A sociopathic drifter, he rode the Texas rails, stopping only to rape and kill. His case was first brought to the public eye by AMW, and it was a secret call to the program''s hot line that ultimately led to his surrender. In those and other gripping true-crime profiles, John Walsh exposes the behind-the-scenes drama of the groundbreaking show, and what actually unfolds between the crimes and the captures -- the vital leads from strangers, the dangerous manhunts, the developments cut from the AMW broadcasts, and the dogged investigations by authorities. He divulges stunning lapses in the judicial process that release monsters to the streets time and again. He takes readers inside the hearts and souls of the grieving families, and gives eyewitness accounts of the dramatic final moments when fugitives are finally taken down. An outspoken and unstoppable crusader, John Walsh ignites Public Enemies with righteous anger and gut-level emotion. But his heartfelt motto echoes throughout: I truly believe, with all my heart and soul, that together we can make a difference. It''s a conviction Walsh offers as inspiration to the innocents affected by crime, and to all who feel powerless in the face of unfathomable evil.

From the genesis of the Woodstock concert in the mind of a small-time promoter to the final strains of Jimi Hendrix playing the "The Star-Spangled Banner", author Anthony Casale and Philip Lerman take us backstage at what would become the most talked-about, read-about, argued about, gatherin of the psychedelic sixties. But that''s jsut the beginning. From there, Casale and Lerman follow the roller-coaster ride of the protesting youth as they move into the mainstream. Among the huge casts of characters are Abbie Hoffman, Peter Max, Ken Kesey, and other famous and not-so-famous individuals whos gripping, poignant tales show how they coped with changing times. Through Watergate and the end of the Vietnam War, through disco and the oil crisis, through the Reagan era and the birth of yuppiedom, this book tracks a generation coming to grips with itself. From flower power to complacent comfort, here is a generation at a crossroads as it moves into the 1990s.

The heart-warming true story of the bond between a feisty octogenarian and the man in charge of building a shopping mall on top of her home – which inspired the opening scene of the Pixar movie Up!

“A riveting and infuriating examination of criminal prosecutions, revealing how easy it is to convict the wrong person and how nearly impossible it is to undo the error.” —Washington Post "No one has illuminated this problem more thoughtfully and persistently." —Bryan Stevenson, author of Just Mercy Jim McCloskey was at a midlife crossroads when he met the man who would change his life. A former management consultant, McCloskey had grown disenchanted with the business world; he enrolled at Princeton Theological Seminary at the age of 37. His first assignment, in 1980, was as a chaplain at Trenton State Prison. Among the inmates was Jorge de los Santos, a heroin addict who''d been convicted of murder years earlier. He swore to McCloskey that he was innocent—and, over time, McCloskey came to believe him. With no legal or investigative training to speak of, McCloskey threw himself into the case. Two years later, thanks to those efforts, Jorge de los Santos walked free, fully exonerated. McCloskey had found his calling. He established Centurion Ministries, the first group in America devoted to overturning wrongful convictions. Together with his staff and a team of forensic experts, lawyers, and volunteers—through tireless investigation and an unflagging dedication to justice—Centurion has freed 65 innocent prisoners who had been sentenced to life or death. When Truth Is All You Have is McCloskey''s inspirational story, as well as those of the unjustly imprisoned for whom he has fought. Spanning the nation, it is a chronicle of faith and doubt; of triumphant success and shattering failure. It candidly exposes a life of searching and struggle, uplifted by McCloskey''s certainty that he had found what he was put on earth to do. Filled with generosity, humor, and compassion, it is the soul-bearing account of a man who has redeemed innumerable lives—and incited a movement—with nothing more than his unshakeable belief in the truth.

Describes many of the most dramatic cases from "America''s Most Wanted."

Kenny G—the incomparable musician with the straight sax, the flowing hair, and some of the most memorable melodies in history—reveals the man behind the music in this indelible, fascinating, and funny memoir. He’s world renowned as the best-selling instrumentalist of all time, but there’s a lot about Kenny G that even his legions of devoted fans have never known—until now. In honest and heartfelt prose, Kenny G shares how skinny Kenneth Gorelick, the kid who got hassled for his lunch money in a Seattle high school, became one of the most celebrated and revered virtuosos in the music industry. He uncovers how he’s managed to rise above the fray, tune out the critics, and live a life filled with happiness and humor. Few people know of Kenny G’s musical roots as the sole white guy in one of the coolest funk bands of the seventies, or as the teenage backup musician for everyone from Barry White to Liberace. As an artist he’s dedicated to turning the next generation on to jazz heroes like Grover Washington, John Coltrane, and Stan Getz. A man who takes his music seriously but himself not so seriously, Kenny G lets readers behind the scenes to see how he creates his unique sound and unforgettable songs. Along the way, he offers life lessons in discipline, determination, and dedication. Life in the Key of G leads readers on a tour of one of the great musical careers of the twentieth century, from the time he pulled a fast one on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show—a bold gamble that launched his stardom—to famed duets with legends like Whitney Houston, Frank Sinatra, and more. As Kenny G likes to say, “Try it. You’ll have the best sax you ever had.”

A korszakalkotó tévésorozat, a Maffiózók hiteles története , tele soha nem hallott, a kulisszák mögött és a forgatási helyszíneken megesett históriákkal. A hihetetlenül népszerű Talking Sopranos podcast ösztönzésére a Maffiózók sztárjai, Michael Imperioli (Chris Moltisanti) és Steve Schirripa (Bobby Baccala) végre lerántják a leplet a Soprano család titkairól ebben a meglepő, mulatságos és őszinte könyvben. A Woke up this morning a kultikus HBO sorozat kulisszák mögötti hiteles történetét meséli el, a sorozatét, ami világszerte ismert kulturális jelenséggé nőtte ki magát, és ami a televíziózás aranykorának előhírnöke lett, és mind a mai napig minden idők egyik legtöbbet nézett műsora marad. Mi a sok tojás jelentősége? Mi a fene történt az orosszal? És mit is jelent a végén az a híres utolsó jelenet? Ha valaki, akkor Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa , Chris és Bobby , és a Maffiózók teljes szereplőgárdája és stábja tudja a választ, és el is árulják, hol vannak a hullák eltemetve! A szereplőkkel, stábbal, producerekkel, írókkal, rendezőkkel és természetesen a sorozat kitalálójával, David Chase-zel a podcast alapján folytatott beszélgetéseikben Michael és Steve elmesélik a történeteket, amikre a Maffiózók rajongói húsz éve várnak. A könyv felöleli a Maffiózók-sorozat teljes történetét az eredeti ötlet megszületésétől a hírhedt elsötétült képernyőig, és a podcastnak beküldött, többezer rajongói kérdés közül sokra válaszol, valamint eloszlat számos széles körben terjesztett kitalációt, és olyasmiket vet fel, amiket a műsoron kívül senkinek még csak eszébe sem jutna megkérdezni.

Sopranos star Steve Schirripa gets a delicious and delightful lesson about the wondrous world of food from his dog WillieBoy in this beautifully illustrated picture book