Books published by publisher Big Boot Books

Dateline 1941: Hitler's forces have smashed into western Europe, defeated France, threatened England, and attacked Russia. Many people think of them as "an awe-inspiring group of ascetic, fanatic, and inhuman supermen."Ernest R. Pope knew all too well how illusory this idea was. As senior correspondent for Reuters in Munich from 1936-1941, American Ernest Pope saw the cruel and outrageous behavior of Nazis in their native habitat. In Munich they ran wild, let their hair down, and indulged in every fantasy money and power could avail them. Pope has all the gossip...and the confirmed stories."I have seen the leading actors in the Nazi tragedy, playing their parts on the Bavarian stage. Long before the climax—the outbreak of the war—I knew what the denouement in Hitler's theater would be."Pope knew, saw, and/or interviewed all the top Nazis and dozens of lower-level officials, including some of Hitler's security. He saw the Nazis for what they were: a corrupt, debauched, all-too-human menace.Once back in the U.S., Pope let loose his frustration and ire at what he'd seen—but couldn't write about when he was reporting from Germany. With great humor and fast-paced prose, he writes of encounters with Hitler, Hess, Streicher, and many more.He was in Munich during the fated compromise with Chamberlain. He reported on the Nazi invasions of Austria and Czechoslovakia.He reported on Hitler's obsession with Dorothy van Bruck's "blitz-tease" and he knew Hitler's English girlfriend, Unity Mitford.Pope turns his savage wit and erudition on his former hosts. Fluent in Bavarian German dialect, Pope made many friends in Munich with citizens and officials alike. He heard jokes from Munichers that could get them thrown in a concentration camp and he poked fun at Nazis whenever he dared.You won't find another account like this of the Nazis in their favorite playground.Pope turns serious in the final chapters. As he left Germany, he knew he was saying goodbye to friends he would never see again.For the first time, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones.Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above. Buy it today!

Danny Dollar is a kid with a plan. He is out to become a millionaire and conquer the world. Unfortunately for him, the neighborhood bullies have other plans for Danny, like public humiliation. But when the last person in the world he would have expected enters his life, something happens that he never could have imagined. Along the way in this fun story, Danny is teaching kids about finance, banking, investing and entrepreneurship. WARNING: THIS BOOK MAY RESULT IN LOUD LAUGHTER AND CRAZY TALK ABOUT BECOMING A MILLIONAIRE.

If David Sedaris, Chelsea Handler, Larry David, and Caitlin Moran had the unlikeliest orgy in history, the resulting love child might one day write a book like this rollicking collection of true tales from Roy Sekoff, the founding editor of The Huffington Post. Whether he's describing a teenage pilgrimage to a Times Square porn superstore, life-changing experiences with high colonics and psychic readings, an ill-fated attempt to make off with a tissue containing Oprah's tears, or that time Chevy Chase grabbed his balls at a funeral, Sekoff is a lively, irreverent raconteur whose sharp observations wring laughs out of a ludicrous-yet-relatable life.

Would you be surprised to know that along with Custer's 7th Cavalry on the way to the Little Bighorn rode scores of Native American scouts employed by the army?Considered one of the most important source documents for the study of the Battle of the Little Bighorn (Custer's Last Stand), the Arikara Narrative is a fascinating account of this seminal event. No scholar of the Little Bighorn conflict omits this book from their bibliography.George Armstrong Custer rode to the Little Bighorn with Arikara and Crow scouts, and even the half-Sioux legend, Mitch Bouyer. Of this group, nine survivors were interviewed in 1912. Their accounts of the battle were carefully translated and then published in 1920.This immensely interesting and important work is available for the first time for e-readers and smartphones for less than you'd spend on gas going to the library.Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.

One of the most important figures of the American Civil War penned this fascinating and unique memoir. John Gibbon's recollections of his service at Gettysburg and other great battles is frank and personal.This is not an overview of great battles but a soldier's account of the trials and triumphs of four years of horrific conflict. Gibbon wrote plainly about the great men with whom he served, some of whom he greatly admired and some who were difficult. Here are anecdotes of Lincoln, Grant, Meade, Hancock, Hooker, Pope, and many others that you won't read anywhere else.Gibbon was a central figure at Gettysburg, with Pickett's Charge aimed right at the forces he commanded. Wounded on the third day of the battle, he supplemented his memoir with portions of the outstanding narrative of that day by his aide, Lieutenant Frank Haskell.Every memoir of the American Civil War provides us with another view of the catastrophe that changed the country forever.For the first time, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers, tablets, and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.

On May 19, 1836, Fort Parker in Texas was overwhelmed by a band of Comanche Indians. Some residents were brutally murdered, others taken prisoner.Among those captured was eleven year old Cynthia Parker, who would remain with the Comanche for 24 years and give birth to famed Chief Quanah.Another captive was 17-year-old Rachel Plummer, mother of one, pregnant with her second child. She would soon have her first-born ripped from her arms, never to be seen again, and later watched as her second-born was killed before her eyes.After twenty-one months of captivity that destroyed her health, she was purchased and returned to her family. In this extraordinary account, her father tells of that horrible day when the fort was attacked, and his desperate efforts to find and retrieve the captives. Rachel details her terrible enslavement and how she eventually fought back.For the first time, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers, tablets, and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.

On May 19, 1836, Fort Parker in Texas was overwhelmed by a band of Comanche Indians. Some residents were brutally murdered, others taken prisoner. Among those captured was 11-year-old Cynthia Parker, who would remain with the Comanche for 24 years and give birth to famed Chief Quanah. Another captive was 17-year-old Rachel Plummer, mother of one, pregnant with her second child. She would soon have her first-born ripped from her arms, never to be seen again, and later watched as her second-born was killed before her eyes. After 21 months of captivity that destroyed her health, she was purchased and returned to her family. In this extraordinary account, her father tells of that horrible day when the fort was attacked, and his desperate efforts to find and retrieve the captives. Rachel details her terrible enslavement and how she eventually fought back.

Fifty years of service at the White House in various capacities, including bodyguard to Abraham Lincoln, William H. Crook's memoir brings an astonishing array of personal details of life in the executive mansion. His sensitive observations of Lincoln are especially moving. A well-known figure in Washington, Crook knew every president from Lincoln until Crook's death in 1915. He was a keen observer and his stories will entertain and sometimes surprise you. Here are also stories of presidents Andrew Johnson, Rutherford B. Hayes, and James Garfield. A friend of Ulysses S. Grant, a guest at the White House wedding of Grant's daughter, Nellie, he also tells stories of racing with Grant in buggies.

A masterclass in content marketing strategy for content creators at every stage of the journey — written by a business owner, marketing consultant, and leading authority on the subject.Whether you're starting out or are managing a vast archive of content, this book delivers a content strategy that will maximize your results.Thoughtful content marketing delivers — traffic, attention, and customers.But too often, content creators just churn out piece after piece, with no thought to how everything fits together.The result is scattered, confusing, ineffective content marketing.It's a complete waste of time!Your content strategy can and should change depending on the stage of growth you're in.With Master Content Strategy, Pamela Wilson delivers an approach that honors your website's lifecycle and adapts to help you grow your skills as you grow your audience.This approach works for both B2B (business-to-business) and B2C (business-to-consumer) content creation — and for bloggers, podcasters, and vloggers alike."In this book, Pamela Wilson gives you a guided walk-through of the nuances, complete with strategies to follow at every stage of your journey. When you’re finished reading, you’ll know exactly what stage you’re in and exactly what to do to get to the next stage." – Jon Morrow, Smart Blogger (from the Foreword)You're about to discover:How the Lifecycle Approach to content creation will transform your content strategy and empower you to create the right content at the right timeWhy you should aim to create Very Important Content — and the key ingredients of this kind of content marketingA Crash Course for getting your content created and out into the worldHow to map out Yearly, Quarterly, and Monthly content plans that guide your content marketing effortsA robust Idea Bank for content repurposing that will expand your reach whether you're a blogger, podcaster, or vloggerDuring her award-winning 30+ year marketing career, Pamela Wilson has helped local, national, and international clients communicate their messages effectively. She's the founder of BIG Brand System and is a keynote speaker, author, and respected online educator.Her passion is teaching — and she has a gift for making complex topics simple and easy to understand.Get Master Content Strategy so you can maximize your reach and boost your bottom line every time you hit publish.

John Lewis fought for Virginia in the Confederate army at Malvern Hill, Antietam, and elsewhere. But it was at Gettysburg that the most searing experience of his wartime career took place.He charged with Pickett's Division behind General Lewis Armistead across that now-fabled field towards the center of the Union line. With great pride and seemingly no lasting bitterness, John Lewis recalls that fateful day and all his other days in a butternut uniform.But it's not all blood and glory. Lewis had a wry sense of humor and used it to twit both the Blue and the Gray in this wonderful small memoir of a Johnnie from Virginia.Every memoir of the American Civil War provides us with another view of the catastrophe that changed the country forever.For the first time, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers, tablets, and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.

A masterclass in content-marketing strategy for content creators at every stage of the journey - written by a business owner, marketing consultant, and leading authority on the subject. Whether you're starting out or are managing a vast archive of content, this audiobook delivers a content strategy that will maximize your results. Thoughtful content marketing delivers - traffic, attention, and customers. But too often, content creators just churn out piece after piece, with no thought to how everything fits together. The result is scattered, confusing, ineffective content marketing. It's a complete waste of time! Your content strategy can and should change depending on the stage of growth you're in. With Master Content Strategy, Pamela Wilson delivers an approach that honors your website's life cycle and adapts to help you grow your skills as you grow your audience. This approach works for both B2B (business-to-business) and B2C (business-to-consumer) content creation - and for bloggers, podcasters, and vloggers alike. "In this book, Pamela Wilson gives you a guided walk-through of the nuances, complete with strategies to follow at every stage of your journey. When you're finished reading, you'll know exactly what stage you're in and exactly what to do to get to the next stage." (Jon Morrow, Smart Blogger, from the foreword) You're about to discover: How the life cycle approach to content creation will transform your content strategy and empower you to create the right content at the right time Why you should aim to create very important content - and the key ingredients of this kind of content marketing A crash course for getting your content created and out into the world How to map out yearly, quarterly, and monthly content plans that guide your content-marketing efforts A robust idea bank for content repurposing that will expand your reach whether you're a blogger, podcaster, or vlogger During her award-winning 30-plus-year marketing career, Pamela Wilson has helped local, national, and international clients communicate their messages effectively. She's the founder of BIG Brand System and is a keynote speaker, author, and respected online educator. Her passion is teaching - and she has a gift for making complex topics simple and easy to understand. Get Master Content Strategy so you can maximize your reach and boost your bottom line every time you hit publish.