Some beg for forgiveness. Others claim innocence. At least three cheer for their favorite football teams. 
Death waits for us all, but only those sentenced to death know the day and the hour—and only they can be sure that their last words will be recorded for posterity. Last Words of the Executed presents an oral history of American capital punishment, as heard from the gallows, the chair, and the gurney. 
The product of seven years of extensive research by journalist Robert K. Elder, the book explores the cultural value of these final statements and asks what we can learn from them. We hear from both the famous—such as Nathan Hale, Joe Hill, Ted Bundy, and John Brown—and the forgotten, and their words give us unprecedented glimpses into their lives, their crimes, and the world they inhabited. Organized by era and method of execution, these final statements range from heartfelt to horrific. Some are calls for peace or cries against injustice; others are accepting, confessional, or consoling; still others are venomous, rage-fueled diatribes. Even the chills evoked by some of these last words are brought on in part by the shared humanity we can’t ignore, their reminder that we all come to the same end, regardless of how we arrive there.
Last Words of the Executed is not a political book. Rather, Elder simply asks readers to listen closely to these voices that echo history. The result is a riveting, moving testament from the darkest corners of society.

Last Words of the Executed

Biographies & Memoirs

Elder, Robert K.

Historical

University of Chicago Press

The perfect gift for music lovers, The Mixtape of My Life is a guided journal that offers prompts and questions to get everyone recalling the pivotal songs that have shaped our lives. No matter which musical generation you belong to, or whether your musical tastes range from doo-wop to Daft Punk, The Mixtape of My Life can be an instant conversation starter among friends and family--and a great way to rediscover the special tunes that played during key moments of your life. Everyone has those songs that take them back--to their first love, their favorite concert, or a memorable Saturday morning cartoon. The Mixtape of My Life provides more than 200 questions and prompts to help readers chronicle their lives through music and explore their personal soundtrack. Evoking memories, stories, and long-forgotten mix tapes, this guided journal includes questions like "What was the first record you owned?" and "What song did you later realize was smutty?" and provides room to draw a favorite album cover or create the perfect road trip playlist. With dozens of quirky illustrations throughout, The Mixtape of My Life can be a great tool for your next dinner party, or simply something any music lover can enjoy for themselves.

Mixtape of My Life

Humor & Entertainment

Puzzles & Games

Running Press Adult

About the Author 
Robert K. Elder is the author of several books, including 
Read Your Partner Like a Book, The Mixtape of My Life, and 
Hidden Hemingway. His work has appeared in the 
New York Times, the 
Los Angeles Times, 
The Boston Globe, Salon.com, and many other publications. He has worked for Sun-Times Media and Crain Communications, and is the founder of Odd Hours Media. He lives and writes in Chicago.

Christmas with Elvis Bobblehead: With music! (RP Minis)

Religion & Spirituality

RP Minis

For Elvis, Christmas at Graceland was a time for family and friends, a respite from the road and the recording studio. It was a time to sing gospel songs around the piano and give out extravagant gifts. In this spirit, Christmas with Elvis is designed like a Christmas party Elvis himself would have liked -- it's a behind-the-scenes, definitive look at the iconic music and songs Elvis sang and recorded for his bestselling Christmas albums, while also digging into the archives and telling some of the King's favorite holiday stories. Also sprinkled throughout are Elvis quotes, trivia, Yuletide cocktails and Elvis-inspired munchies, and full-color photos and art throughout, all wrapped up with a merry Christmas twist fit for a King.

Christmas with Elvis: The Official Guide to the Holidays from the King of Rock ’n’ Roll

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Comics & Graphic Novels

Graphic Novels

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