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Chip Jacobs

    Chip Jacobs is een bestseller auteur en journalist van de Los Angeles Times wiens werken zich verdiepen in de schaduwrijke hoeken van de Californische geschiedenis en maatschappij. Hij creëert boeiende verhalen die vaak de donkerdere stromingen van ambitie, hebzucht en de menselijke conditie verkennen, veelal gesitueerd tegen levendige historische achtergronden. Jacobs' kenmerkende stem combineert nauwgezet onderzoek met een scherp oog voor het dramatische, waarbij hij de complexe motivaties achter belangrijke gebeurtenissen en de vaak onzichtbare krachten die gemeenschappen vormen, blootlegt.

    The Vicodin Thieves: Biopsying L.A.'s Grifters, Gloryhounds, and Goliaths
    Arroyo
    Strange as It Seems: The Impossible Life of Gordon Zahler
    • The book has undergone significant transformations from its earlier versions, originally titled "Wheeler-dealer" and "Wheeling the Deal." This evolution suggests a complex narrative that likely explores themes of negotiation, commerce, and perhaps the intricacies of deal-making in various contexts. The title changes hint at a rich history and possibly a deeper exploration of the characters and situations involved in the art of the deal.

      Strange as It Seems: The Impossible Life of Gordon Zahler
    • Arroyo

      • 384bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen
      4,0(171)Tarief

      While digging up the truth about the Colorado Street Bridge, in all its eye- catching grandeur and unavoidable darkness, the characters in this fast-paced novel paint a vivid picture of how the home of the Rose Bowl got its dramatic start.

      Arroyo
    • Exploring a diverse array of compelling topics, this collection delves into the extraordinary stories behind a litigious hamburger empire, a covert defense plant, and a tragic construction accident. It also examines the complexities of environmental pollution, the impacts of Operation Desert Storm, and the lives of notable figures like former mayor Richard Riordan and other influential personalities. Each article captures the unexpected and often heartbreaking facets of contemporary issues, offering a thought-provoking glimpse into the world.

      The Vicodin Thieves: Biopsying L.A.'s Grifters, Gloryhounds, and Goliaths