Biondi: 75 books

The Primeiro Comando do Capital (PCC) is a Sao Paulo prison gang that since the 1990s has expanded into the most powerful criminal network in Brazil. Karina Biondi's rich ethnography of the PCC is uniquely informed by her insider-outsider status. Prior to his acquittal, Biondi's husband was incarcerated...

The “fast-paced” inside story of the manhunt for bloodsucking serial killer Richard Chase (Publishers Weekly). Written by the case’s lead homicide detective, this gripping true crime account details the killing spree of one of California’s most gruesome murderers: Richard Chase, aka...

The Black Revolution on Campus is the definitive account of an extraordinary but forgotten chapter of the black freedom struggle. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Black students organized hundreds of protests that sparked a period of crackdown, negotiation, and reform that profoundly transformed...

A Rimini c’è una cava, un luogo in cui succede sempre tutto. Gianluca, Matteo e Flavio sono tre ragazzini molto diversi tra loro, vivono nello stesso palazzo e stanno sempre insieme. Un pomeriggio d’inverno si recano alla cava per giocare e Matteo ha un incidente che cambierà le loro vite. Passano...

Why are millions of young adults fans of the dark tale of The Hunger Games trilogy? This was the question Cindy Biondi Gobrecht asked after seeing the first Hunger Games movie and reading the books. She began to research the themes in the book and how they relate to our current American culture. The...

“As the bomb exploded, it filled the area with thick, black smoke and flaming debris. It would be a while before the smoke cleared and hotel security could see the extent of the damage. Everyone hoped it would be the best new year ever.” -BOYSTOWN Season Two It’s a race against time to...

“From outside the building, flames could be seen and yells could be heard. In the distance, the sound of fire truck sirens gradually grew louder. As the club windows shattered, fire and smoke emerged, working their way up into the sky. The wind pushed the smoke across nearby blocks quickly and it...

Collana STUDI E RICERCHE DI ARCHITETTURA del Dipartimento di Architettura Università degli Studi G. d’Annunzio, Chieti-Pescara, diretta da Paolo Fusero Questo libro raccoglie i risultati scientifici di un importante Protocollo di intesa firmato dal Dipartimento di Architettura dell’Università...

What can the fantasy of the Twilight Saga teach us about reality? Cindy Biondi Gobrecht says, I never liked vampire stories, and here I am a self-proclaimed Twi-hard! The stories are about more than vampires. The saga is about love, devotion, sacrifice, heartache, courage, and faith, to name...

“‘They’re in the air. Everything went smoothly. After what I did to that plane, none of them will make it to California alive.’ Ben smiled as he turned around to look back toward the jet, now far away on the horizon. The passengers on board celebrated two upcoming weddings, completely unaware...

One of the most diverse and lively neighborhoods in the country, Chicago's BOYSTOWN has something for everyone. So it's no wonder that Jesse Morgan and Cole O'Brien chose to live there upon graduating from college. Ready to begin the next phase of their lives in an exciting new city, Jesse and Cole...

“As the others scrambled, two more gunshots were fired, echoing throughout the room. Blood splattered on the wall and floor as three bodies fell to the ground.” --BOYSTOWN Season One In the aftermath of the warehouse shootings, lives are forever changed and relationships are forever altered....

“Cole struggled to free himself as the fire engulfed the bed around him. He then heard muffled voices and the sound of the front door of the apartment being broken down. ‘Derek, no! It’s a trap!’ Cole yelled as loudly as he could. ‘He has a gun! It’s a trap!’ The flames in the room spread...

“The gun fired in one direction and then in another direction soon after, causing quick flashes of light and sound. Blood splattered in every direction. From the pier, three bodies could be seen falling from the deck into the dark waters of the lake. The water disturbed by the bodies splashed high...