What if, your survival was decided by online voting? On a small Caribbean island Dana Kirsten joins the newest reality TV show: 24/7. For Dana, winning the $2 million prize could mean saving her child’s life. But with the country watching her every move, Dana is unknowingly entering a fight for her life – and a conflict that will shake the world . . . Fifteen minutes into the first live broadcast, the host and crew die a ghastly death. The shell-shocked contestants hear a voice echoing fro...

Praise for Canada’s Most Overrated Bank Robber“Standing at the foot of the scantling . . . was athick, freckle-faced man whose prison cap could not hide his flaming head. Itwas ‘Red’ Ryan.” —Ernest Hemingway“A malicious little bastard.” —Ryan’s childhoodfriend“Norman Ryan is a vicious, dangerous and resourcefulthief.” —Toronto police chief S. J. Dickson“Ryan is well liked in Kingston prison. A fine,handsome...

On the night of a raging electrical storm, a group of teenage boys gather on a secluded hill in Oregon to bury one of their own...alive. It isn't murder, because the "victim" is a willing participant. For sneering, knife-wielding punk Whitey Dobbs it's just a gang-initiation stunt. For the others, however, it's a carefully planned act of revenge – designed to give Whitey Dobbs the fright of his life. But even the best-laid plans can go wrong. And when this joke is over, nobody will be laug...

Multihull pioneer Jim Brown makes the case for cruising trimarans -- as opposed to catamarans -- in this classic book. Jim fills each page with personal stories, compelling facts, and wide-ranging insight.Well-known trimaran designer Jim Brown offers his unique experiences and insight into the design factors that make for a safe, seaworthy, comfortable trimaran. Most multihullers looking for a cruising vessel choose a catamaran, but they may reconsider after reading Jim. He is alwa...

Praise for The Imperfect Board Member"Finally! A book about boards that isn't boring!"--Patrick Lencioni, author, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team"Everyone wins with good governance--countries, corporations, and community groups. In a compelling style like no one before him, Jim Brown helps leaders understand the keys for boardroom excellence. The Imperfect Board Member ought to be required reading for people on every type o...

Folsom Prison is California�s second-oldest prison, dating back to 1880. In the decades following the Gold Rush, it housed some of the state�s most notorious prisoners in stone, dungeon-like cells behind solid-metal doors; was the first prison with electric power; and for many years provided labor for various state projects, including construction, fabrication, and printing of license plates. Thrust into the public consciousness in the 1960s by high-profile performances from country music�...

This is a unique account of over 70 murders that have occurred in Southampton between 1783 and 2009. It contains official police and other photos published for the first time. 'Southampton Murder Victims" is the result of painstaking research by the author, who had unrivalled access to police and other archive files normally unavailable to the general public. It has resulted in fascinating accounts of over seventy murders committed in Southampton between 1783 and 2009, including some that ...

Leveling the Playing Field tells the story of the African American members of the 1969–70 Syracuse University football team who petitioned for racial equality on their team. The petition had four demands: access to the same academic tutoring made available to their white teammates; better medical care for all team members; starting assignments based on merit rather than race; and a discernible effort to racially integrate the coaching staff, which had been all white since 1898.

Play Up Sky Blues is the story of the unforgettable season when charismatic manager Jimmy Hill led the Sky Blues to the First Division for the first time in the club's history. It describes the ups and downs of an incredible season, and the stories behind all the men who brought about this unprecedented success.

An in-depth exploration of midcentury residential architecture in America, with extensive photos and design tips included.Post-World War II ranches (1946–1970) range from the decidedly modern gable-roofed Joseph Eichler tracts in the San Francisco Bay area and butterfly wing houses in Palm Springs, Florida, to the unassuming brick or stucco L-shaped ranches and split-levels so common throughout the United States. In this book Michelle Gringeri-Brown and Jim Brown, f...

It might be hard to imagine now, but in the mid-to-late 1960s Coventry City boasted the biggest crowds of any Midlands club - bigger than those at Villa, Wolves, Albion, and Birmingham. The reason for this explosion of support was simple - Jimmy Hill. The 'bearded wonder' steamed into Highfield Road like a hurricane, bringing change, innovation, revolutution. Two promotions hoisted the Sky Blues from the Third Divison to the First. The club were set to embark on their toughest challenge, a...

The book is an account of the tragic death of 17 year old Richard Parker of Itchen Ferry Village, who died at sea on July 25th 1884 after being shipwrecked in the tropics on the yacht 'Mignonette'. After a 19 days ordeal in an open boat he was killed and eaten by his shipmates, who were later convicted of his murder at a sensational trial.