When you think of a naturist or nudist resort, you might tell yourself, "I could never do that!" You might feel embarrassed, a lack of self-esteem, or even hesitation of judgement. When people think naturism, they think taking off their clothing. Weird! And yet, jumping out of a working airplane with a parachute can be just as weird. Our hobbies and lifestyles are all about doing what makes us feel great! This book is your personal invitation into the naturist community, answering basic qu...

A boy lost in the shadow of his father's legacy.A gifted artist dismissed as just a “TV actor.”A first-time film producer who stunned the world by winning an Oscar at 31.A maverick who changed Hollywood and became a global movie star.Hollywood icon Michael Douglas tells the unfiltered story of his life for the first time.“I spent a significant portion of my caree...

Tupac Shakur was murdered in September of 1996 at the age of 25. His killers were never brought to justice and there was little or no investigation. Six months later Biggie Smalls is killed in almost the same fashion with an experience modification. Armor piercing ammunition was used along with a professional shooter. The similarities are striking. Five barricades pin the vehicle and the shooter's vehicle completes the sixth barricade leaving the vehicle nowhere to go. This was a professio...

As people, business, and information cross borders, so too do legal disputes. Globalisation means that courts need to apply principles of private international law with increasing frequency. Thus, as the Law Society of New South Wales recognised in its 2017 report The Future of Law and Innovation in the Profession, knowledge of private international law is increasingly important to legal practice. In particular, it is essential to the modern practice of commercial law.This...

This book explores contemporary issues in respect of causes of action which operate to protect a plaintiff's economic interests.It examines the question from across the spectrum of private law. Focusing mainly on common law principles, it looks in particular at the treatment of such causes of action in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Singapore as well as other common law jurisdictions. Addressing both theoretical and doctrinal issues, this important book will appeal to both ...

The late film icon and screen legend Kirk Douglas was married to Anne Buydens for more than six decades. Here they both look back on a lifetime filled with drama both on and off the screen. Sharing priceless correspondence with each other as well as the celebrities and world leaders they called friends, Kirk and Anne is a candid portrayal of the pleasures and pitfalls of a Hollywood life lived in the public eye.Compiled from Anne's private archive of letter...

Was it Mayan? Was it Incan? Was it Aztec? It was a ritual… a spiritual ritual. Civil disobedience is a rite of passage for any activist. The arrests were made with dignity. They were made with respect. The police were there doing their job. They didn't want to be called out into the heat – in full riot gear. They were there protecting the population from a threat. I never once saw a police officer with his or her hand on their gun. I never saw that salivation to escalate this protest into ...

Rise a Knight is a philosophical exploration of the urgent need for humanitarianism. A collection of personal stories, essays and speeches by Sir Michael Douglas Carlin, an knighted member of the Knights of Malta and established humanitarian, Rise A Knight works to inspire others to do selfless and good deeds in order to promote social good. The book passes the tradition of knighthood onto all people, men and women, who are willing to make a commitment toward improving the world and take a...

We can have peace in our lifetime if we all do our part.This must be a partnership of every individual, non-profit organization, corporation, and government - all working together to bring the basic needs to all of humanity.It is time for humanity to grow up. Our "Identity Crisis" is ridiculous. We run around like little spoiled brats sweeping our messes under the carpet rather than deal with them in a forthright manner. Turning a blind eye to problems like homelessness ends ...

When worlds collide we are able to stare into the human soul. Turbulent currents flow between Mexico and the United States. The river of cocaine and other drugs defies man-made laws and flow amidst a sea of demand for mind-bending moments into altered states for which there is an unending back channel of cash. The quick score of the drug trade along our southern border is set amidst the poverty of Mexico to create the greatest confused set of values ever known. Death lurks around every cor...

In the six decades since he took to the stage and screen, Kirk Douglas has starred in eighty-three films, nine plays, written seven books, and made a remarkable commitment to humanitarian causes world-wide. Now in My Stroke of Luck, his vivid and very personal reflection upon his extraordinary life, Kirk Douglas finally completes his story by offering a candid and heartfelt memoir of where it all went right.Written in his own words, Kirk offers tender vignettes of his chil...

To rescue his girlfriend, a weed dealer scraps for a score.The suitcase looks like a standard weekend bag. But like the man who carries it, it isn’t what it seems. Lined with tinfoil to mask the smell, it is a smuggler’s bag and will soon be filled to the brim with marijuana bricks.The smuggler is a Harvard student who has come to California to make his fortune. He hopes to score not just with his connection but with his new girlfriend, a Golden State beaut...