A witty, poignant and somewhat uncompromising story in which aspects touching on the proscribed may well resonate with some readers – in fact just like the old lager commercial of the period, it could well reach the parts that others do not!Set in England during the hyper-inflated property boom of the late eighties, a period which witnessed the onset of the computer revolution that was to change the face of business. Despite technological progress there were still many who viewed f...

This riveting inside story of the intense search for the Salt Lake City teenager reveals never-before-told details of the largest investigation in Utah state history. The firsthand account of Tom Smart, Elizabeth's uncle and one-time suspect, reveals the details of the flawed police investigation, the media's manipulation of the family, and the eyewitness account of nine-year-old Mary Katherine Smart that went largely ignored by investigators. New research is presented on the family backgr...

The full eBook version of FutureDJs: How to DJ in fixed-layout format. FutureDJs: How to DJ is the ideal resource for anyone interested in the alchemy of mixing records. Perfect for the aspiring student with no prior knowledge as well as DJs looking to extend their skills and explore new genres. This complete guide covers all the technical foundations for DJ-ing in any genre or style, from fundamental skills such as beat-matching right through to using effects, scratching and beat-juggling...

Mauritius is a conundrum. A small, exotic, multiethnic island nation in the Indian Ocean, to some it is a multicultural "rainbow," a haven of peace, love, and understanding. Others see it as ethnically divided, cultivating only "sugarcane and prejudice." Opinions differ as to whether it is a Creole island, a Hindu-dominated Little India, or a neo-colonial outpost of the French-speaking world. Optimists see it as the biggest social and economic miracle of the post-colonial world, whereas pe...

A Tactical Guide to Science Journalism brings together award-winning journalists from around the world to share fascinating tales of science and how it works and to provide guidance into reporting specialties like infectious disease, climate change, astronomy, public health, physics, and statistics. From practical advice on finding sources and distilling complex research subjects for a general audience, to tips on how to cover science in authoritarian regimes, the book serves as a...

Are you tired of trying to learn about Blockchain, about Bitcoin, and about cryptocurrency through books and websites filled with jargon, technicalities leaving your head spinning?Do you wish you had a guide that can lead you to understand both how crypto works and allow you to start focusing on trading?When I first started learning about Bitcoin, crypto, and blockchain, it was a painful process. Waddling through the murky waters of financial terminology and explanations. E...

An Officer of the Order of Canada, Chevalier of France’s Order of Arts and Letters, and recipient of the Order of Ontario, painter, printmaker, sculptor, designer, and author, Charles Pachter is one of Canada’s best-loved and most celebrated artists.Pachter is an artist with an astonishing range. His work is witty, thoughtful, moving, and personal. Many works, like Queen on Moose, The Painted Flag, and Hockey Knights in Canada, have achie...