John Steele left his family and home at the tender age of 16 to join the Royal Navy. In a select branch of only 200 he subsequently qualified as the youngest Clearance Diver at that time. He then moved on to a life as a commercial oilfield diver and for 22 years worked in the unforgiving depths of the North Sea and Persian Gulf. In 2004 a new industry was opening up. After an intense re-education he secured a job with one of the largest private security companies working with the reconstru...

John Steele left his family and home at the tender age of 16 to join the Royal Navy. In a select branch of only 200 men he subsequently qualified as the youngest Mine Clearance Diver at that time. He then moved on to a life as an oilfield commercial diver and for 22 years worked in the unforgiving depths of the North Sea and the Persian Gulf.In 2004 a new industry was opening up and following an intense period of re-education he secured a job with one of the largest private securit...

John Steele left his family and home at the tender age of 16 to join the Royal Navy. In a select branch of only 200 men he subsequently qualified as the youngest Mine Clearance Diver at that time. He then moved on to a life as an oilfield commercial diver and for 22 years worked in the unforgiving depths of the North Sea and the Persian Gulf.In 2004 a new industry was opening up and following an intense period of re-education he secured a job with one of the largest private securit...

A slender, angry account about a man who takes control, takes vengeance, takes over, and keeps on taking.

Journalism and Free Speech brings together for the first time an historical and theoretical exploration of journalism and its relationship with the idea of free speech. Though freedom of the press is widely regarded as an essential ingredient to democratic societies, the relationship between the idea of freedom of speech and the practice of press freedom is one that is generally taken for granted. Censorship, in general terms is an anathema.This book explores the philosoph...

"Superb . . . the best one-volume economic history of the United States in a long time and, perhaps, ever." — NewsweekIn this illuminating history, John Steele Gordon tells the extraordinary story of the world's first economic superpower. He shows how the American economy became not only the world's largest, but also its most dynamic and innovative. Combining its English political inheritance with its diverse, ambitious population, the nation was able to de...

Throughout time, from ancient Rome to modern Britain, the great empires built and maintained their domination through force of arms and political power. But not the United States. America has dominated the world in a new, peaceful, and pervasive way—through the continued creation of staggering wealth. In this authoritative, engrossing history, John Steele Gordon captures as never before the true source of our nation's global influence: wealth and the capacity to create more of it.

Today, in a world in which news flashes around the globe in an instant, time lags are inconceivable. In the mid-nineteenth century, communication between the United States and Europe -- the center of world affairs -- was only as quick as the fastest ship could cross the Atlantic, making the United States isolated and vulnerable.But in 1866, the Old and New Worlds were united by the successful laying of a cable across the Atlantic. John Steele Gordon's book chronicles this extraordi...

The colorful story behind one of America's greatest monuments and of the ancient obelisks of Egypt, now scattered around the world.Conceived soon after the American Revolution ended, the great monument to George Washington was not finally completed until almost a century later; the great obelisk was finished in 1884 and remains the tallest stone structure in the world at 555 feet. The story behind its construction is an intriguing piece of American history, which a...

The second book in the Destiny trilogy, Destiny's Journey: The Adventure Continues explores the coming of age of Destiny Drummond, a 12-year-old girl in a wheelchair who encounters the dreamworld on a significant level, teaching her about life, love, and the sheer joy of being. Having lost her parents in a car crash, Destiny once more hooks up with her dream companions on a great sea adventure ending in an epic sea battle with the evil Maximum Mischief.

Destiny Drummond is feeling all alone in the world, and her wheelchair is a constant reminder of the car crash that killed her parents. When Destiny stumbles into the dream world – and into danger – whowill come to the rescue? Locked up in Maximum Mischief’s castle, how will she ever find her way home again? This coming-of-age adventure features colourful characters whose help – and hindrance – show Destiny what really matters in life.

Things are looking up for veteran Mod, Chris Davis. He has a new job in the music business, a new life in Soho, and, with Debbie away, plenty of new temptations to resist.The London Mod scene is fraying at the edges. But when a Modernist record shop in Essex is threatened by vicious soul-boys, Chris has a cause to fight for.Can he round up enough of his old gang to make a stand? And what will happen if Debbie's villainous uncles find out about his secret affair?The ...