The following is a true story documenting the unjust treatment and prejudice encountered by three Americans who traveled to Central America. Their mission was simple in this third world land. However, they experienced a gruesome and all too real look into the dark side of a corrupt foreign justice system. They were honorable, moral men; committed Americans doing their jobs. But their mission would leave them in desperate circumstances. The following names and places have been altered to pr...

This book has been produced for entertainment and it's sole purpose is to bring fun and further your knowledge! The quiz questions have been compiled with the readers at home in mind. A whole host of subjects and topics have been covered; ranging in difficulty levels from easy, to intermediate and advanced.Navigation has been made very easy as links have been placed between quiz rounds and answers. There are also links back to the main index page after each questions and answers ro...

"All you need to know about the industry at a time of momentous change."-Drake McFeely, chairman and president, W.W. Norton & CompanyFor nearly five centuries, the world of book publishing remained largely static. But at the dawn of the twenty-first century, the industry faces a combination of economic pressures and technological change that is forcing publishers to alter their practices and think hard about the future of the book.John Thompson's riv...

The news media is in the middle of a revolution. Old certainties have been shoved aside by new entities such as WikiLeaks and Gawker, Politico and the Huffington Post. But where, in all this digital innovation, is the future of great journalism? Is there a difference between an opinion column and a blog, a reporter and a social networker? Who curates the news, or should it be streamed unimpeded by editorial influence?Expanding on Andrew Rossi's "riveting" film (

“Beautifully documented . . . no less than a landmark in the field of writing and journalism.”—The Nation“Fascinating . . . Seldom has anyone been so successful in making a newspaper come alive as a human institution.”—The New York TimesIn this century and the last, most of history's important news stories have been broken to a waiting nation by The New York Times. In The Kingdom and the Power, former

The inside story of decades of government interference in the work of our national public broadcaster, CBC/Radio-Canada.Is there a quiet campaign to hamstring and silence the CBC? In Losing Our Voice Alain Saulnier, long-time head of news and public affairs at Radio-Canada, documents the decades of political interference that have jeopardized the very existence of one of Canada’s most important cultural institutions.For French-speaking Canadians, w...

The Jamaican language is popular worldwide and many people long to learn how to speak it or even to understand it. While you can only become fluent in our language after years of living with Jamaicans and practicing regularly, Talk Jamaican gives you all the basic words and phrases you need to understand what our singers are chanting about, to enjoy a visit to our beautiful island and keep up with a conversation with Jamaicans wherever you meet them. What makes this publication unique too ...

This book is not just a book about my before-during-and-after standup comedy career. Comedy was just the vehicle. It's about career choices. Life choices. About who believes in you and who doesn’t. About how surprised you are at who does and who doesn’t! It’s about decisions. Whose advice do you take? Some tell you if you believe in yourself keep doing what you’re doing and don’t change. Others tell you if you don’t change you’ll fail. In the end can you live with the results? Let’s hope s...

If you enjoy lounging at home in your PJs, watching movies with a big, budget-friendly bag of popcorn and your favorite drink, but can't stand long-winded reviews when all you want is the gist of the plot, then grab your popcorn and let's dive in!

Just can't get enough of Dirty Dancing?Want to pay homage to the movie and to Patrick Swayze?Want to feel the power of love and relive the magic of Dirty Dancing?Get behind-the-scenes information that you won't find anywhere else.Rub elbows with Dirty Dancing producers, stars, singers, songwriters, and filmmakers as you enjoy stories and photos related to the movie, including:-An in-depth interview from producer Linda Gottlieb about the creation and film...

IGNITE YOUR COMEDY WITH THIS COMPLETE ONE-LINER BOOK"One-Liners You Will Use" by Wolfgang Riebe is your go-to resource for a laugh-out-loud collection of over 2000 short one-liner jokes, meticulously categorised for every occasion. Perfect for entertainers, comedians, and professional speakers, this book offers a massive selection of jokes to enhance your act and keep your audience roaring with laughter.What You'll Find Inside:- Div...

Ever wondered how Kevin Hart rose to stardom?Kevin Darnell Hart was born into a rough North Philadelphia neighborhood during the summer of 1979.The second son of Nancy Hart and Henry Witherspoon, the family had fallen victim to hardships long before Kevin came into the picture.For years, Hart's father struggled with a severe drug addiction.Hooked on cocaine in addition to a number of other street drugs, his dependence frequently drove him to commit petty thefts...