Mark Pendergrast Books

The book delves into the impact of repressed memory theory, a controversial pseudoscience that led to the creation of false memories of childhood abuse, resulting in significant family disruptions during the 1990s. Mark Pendergrast, in his updated exploration, revisits his earlier work, "Victims of Memory," to present new findings and insights on the ongoing implications of these theories as of 2017. Through thorough research, he sheds light on the current state of this contentious subject and its effects on individuals and families.

An illustrated history of the Coca-Cola soft drink company.

The definitive history of the world's most popular drug. Uncommon Grounds tells the story of coffee from its discovery on a hill in ancient Abyssinia to the advent of Starbucks. Mark Pendergrast reviews the dramatic changes in coffee culture over the past decade, from the disastrous "Coffee Crisis" that caused global prices to plummet to the rise of the Fair Trade movement and the "third-wave" of quality-obsessed coffee connoisseurs. As the scope of coffee culture continues to expand, Uncommon Grounds remains more than ever a brilliantly entertaining guide to the currents of one of the world's favorite beverages.

The definitive history of coffee, with a new introduction by the author.

A study of how families are being torn apart and adult children turned against their parents by mesmerizing but deluded analysts and social workers. Using real life cases, the book examines the phenomenon of Repressed Memory Syndrome.

Als im Jahre 1896 Coca-Cola aus der Taufe gehoben wurde, konnte niemand ahnen, daß dieses Getränk einmal die ganze Welt erobern würde. Heute ist Coca-Cola zum Inbegriff des Softdrinks überhaupt geworden. Im vorliegenden Buch erzählt Mark Pendergast sachlich und zugleich ungeheuer spannend die Geschichte des Coca-Cola-Konzerns. Anders als die offiziellen Bücher über das Getränk schildert er auch die Skandale. Und nicht zuletzt lüftet er im Anhang das „süße Geheimnis“, nämlich die Rezeptur für Coca-Cola.