"18 & 1/2 Minutes" is a contemporary political mystery/thriller set in Denver, Colorado and Washington, D.C. This book has an epic revelation at its heart – it answers one of America's greatest unsolved political mysteries – what's on Richard Nixon's missing eighteen and a half minutes.When political talk show host Amy Rutledge embarks on a documentary revealing the real reasons behind America's two unsuccessful wars in the Middle East, she stumbles upon a web of intrigue. It is an...

"Eighteen and a Half Minutes" is a contemporary political mystery/thriller set in Denver, Colorado and Washington, D.C. This book has an epic revelation at its heart – it answers one of America's greatest unsolved political mysteries – what’s on Richard Nixon’s missing eighteen and a half minutes. When political talk show host Amy Rutledge embarks on a documentary revealing the real reasons behind America’s two unsuccessful wars in the Middle East, she stumbles upon a web of intrigue. It i...

Are aliens present on our planet in the form of Bigfoot?People from all walks of life have reported contact experiences with aliens, Bigfoot, and other paranormal phenomena. These experiences are often life-changing and can provide a new perspective on the world around us and who we are as human beings.Drawing on extensive research during the filming of multiple series and feature films, the authors provide a compelling new look at what has become known as the Skin Walker R...

Nestled near the majestic red rock mesas of Sedona, Arizona, lies the enigmatic Bradshaw Ranch, a place where the ordinary world collides with the inexplicable. Once a bustling film set, this now-abandoned beacon in the desert stands as a testament to uncharted mysteries and unexplained phenomena.In "The High Strangeness of Bradshaw Ranch," you are invited to delve into a riveting exploration of the ranch's veiled secrets. Through a compelling blend of chilling narratives, expert i...

Over the past three decades, Meyer, Jepperson, and colleagues have contributed to the development of one of the leading approaches in social theory, by analyzing the cultural frameworks that have shaped modern organizations, states, and identities. Bringing together key articles and new reflections, this volume collects the essential theoretical ideas of 'sociological neoinstitutionalism.' It clarifies the core ideas and situates them within social theory writ large. Among other topics, th...

Oral History: An Interdisciplinary Anthology is a collection of classic articles by some of the best known proponents of oral history, demonstrating the basics of oral history, while also acting as a guidebook for how to use it in research. Added to this new edition is insight into how oral history is practiced on an international scale, making this book an indispensable resource for scholars of history and social sciences, as well as those interested in oral history on the avocational lev...

'My God! A whole minute of bliss! Is that really so little for the whole of a man's life?'A poignant tale of love and loneliness from Russia's foremost writer.One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, g...

"Thinking About Thinking" is a based on a series of lectures delivered at Harvard University in 1996 by Professors Alan Dershowitz (lawyer), Robert Nozick (philosopher) and Stephen Jay Gould (paleontologist) about perennial issues such as truth, free will, race, gender and religion.

This book covers new media opportunities and targeted at both self-published and traditionally-published authors.All authors want to sell as many copies of their books as possible. They also want to raise their literary profile as high as possible. There are more new routes to publication and also for sales and marketing than ever before. But where does the author start in such a competitive market?This book sets out clearly the promotional tools available and advises which...

The book is intended for readers who are interested in exploring the Bible from a critical and skeptical perspective and who are willing to challenge their own beliefs and assumptions about religion and faith.It examines various aspects of the Bible including its creation, contradictions and inconsistencies, and societal impact. The author discusses how religion promotes ignorance and superstition, and argues that a rational and scientific approach is necessary to truly understand ...

In "The Age of Reason", which is a classic in American literature, Thomas Paine argues for the philosophical position of Deism.It follows in the tradition of 18th century British deism, and challenges institutionalized religion and the legitimacy of the Bible.Paine's work inspired and guided many free thinkers including Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Mark Twain and Bertrand Russell.

Leadership is about influencing others to move in a certain direction and there are many ways of achieving this influence. Each of these leadership styles has its inherent qualities and pitfalls, and will be more suited to specific people and different circumstances. The more leaders understand their preferred leadership styles and are able to flexibly switch to the most suitable style given the situation, the more effective they will be. This book maps out ten sets of opposite leadership ...