Benson, Jen

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Red Hook: Brooklyn Mafia, Ground Zero

Frank Dimatteo & Michael Benson | LAW & CRIME, Oct 01, 2024

Readers who enjoy stories about organized-crime families will appreciate this book. Give to fans of Five Families by Selwyn Raab and For the Sins of My Father by Albert DeMeo.

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Moguls: The Lives and Times of Hollywood Film Pioneers Nicholas and Joseph Schenck

Michael Benson & Craig Singer | PERFORMING ARTS, Aug 01, 2024

This illuminating book sheds light on brothers at least as influential as the Warners, but lesser known in cinematic popular culture.

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The Camping Bible: The Complete Guide to Life Under Canvas

Jen Benson & Sim Benson | TRAVEL & GEOGRAPHY, Apr 01, 2024

A handy, first-rate one-stop resource for readers wanting to have successful camping trips. Ideal for both first-timers who want to gain foundational knowledge and for advanced explorers who may want a refresher about what to bring or remember during their journey. Pairs well with titles for long-term adventure fans such as Living the Vanlife by Noami Grevemberg.

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Sustainable Wardrobe: Practical Advice and Projects for Eco-Friendly Fashion

Sophie Benson | HOW-TO, Oct 01, 2023

Consider this a personal trainer for sustainable fashion and feasible, environmentally friendly lifestyles. It can also easily complement library collections in fashion design, home economics, or crafts.

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Compact Copyright: Quick Answers to Common Questions

Sara R. Benson | PRO MEDIA, Mar 01, 2022

Librarians will find value in this work, whether they treat it as a reference or read it cover to cover. Though geared toward academic and public librarians, it will benefit any information professional faced with copyright questions.

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Mafia Hit Man Carmine DiBiase: The Wiseguy Who Really Killed Joey Gallo

Frank DiMatteo & Michael Benson | LAW & CRIME, Dec 30, 2021

Although the book adds little new information to the Gallo murder case, fans of true crime and mafia stories will appreciate the insider’s look at the figures and neighborhoods that comprised New York mob life in the 20th century.