Download or read book Reality Leak written by Joni Sensel and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-04-03 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Train noises without trains and mysterious explosions baffle the residents of South Wiggot as eleven-year-old Bryan and his friend Spot try to connect the strange happenings with the town's newest industry and its president, Mr. Keen.
Download or read book Reality Leak written by Joni Sensel and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-04-03 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Train noises without trains and mysterious explosions baffle the residents of South Wiggot as eleven-year-old Bryan and his friend Spot try to connect the strange happenings with the town's newest industry and its president, Mr. Keen.
Download or read book Leak written by Max Holland and published by University Press of Kansas. This book was released on 2017-02-10 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the shadowy persona of "Deep Throat," FBI official Mark Felt became as famous as the Watergate scandal his "leaks" helped uncover. Best known through Hal Holbrook's portrayal in the film version of Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein's All the President's Men, Felt was regarded for decades as a conscientious but highly secretive whistleblower who shunned the limelight. Yet even after he finally revealed his identity in 2005, questions about his true motivations persisted. Max Holland has found the missing piece of that Deep Throat puzzle--one that's been hidden in plain sight all along. He reveals for the first time in detail what truly motivated the FBI's number-two executive to become the most fabled secret source in American history. In the process, he directly challenges Felt's own explanations while also demolishing the legend fostered by Woodward and Bernstein's bestselling account. Holland critiques all the theories of Felt's motivation that have circulated over the years, including notions that Felt had been genuinely upset by White House law-breaking or had tried to defend and insulate the FBI from the machinations of President Nixon and his Watergate henchmen. And, while acknowledging that Woodward finally disowned the "principled whistleblower" image of Felt in The Secret Man, Holland shows why that famed journalist's latest explanation still falls short of the truth. Holland showcases the many twists and turns to Felt's story that are not widely known, revealing not a selfless official acting out of altruistic patriotism, but rather a career bureaucrat with his own very private agenda. Drawing on new interviews and oral histories, old and just-released FBI Watergate files, papers of the Watergate Special Prosecution Force, presidential tape recordings, and Woodward and Bernstein's Watergate-related papers, he sheds important new light on both Felt's motivations and the complex and often problematic relationship between the press and government officials. Fast-paced and scrupulously fact-checked, Leak resolves the mystery residing at the heart of Mark Felt's actions. By doing so, it radically revises our understanding of America's most famous presidential scandal.
Download or read book Leaking Dreams written by J J Loubser and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2024-10-11 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every heart harbours dreams yearning to breach the bounds of reality, cradling a cosmos brimming with worlds and suns. Mastering the art of consistency and expression is a journey of years, demanding discipline to morph into habit. Yet, imagine a breakthrough where Jason’s invention makes this possible in a single day. Picture a world where others can not only see and comprehend the universe within you but also dance to the rhythm of your soul, under skies echoing your favourite melodies, with every heartbeat in harmony. In an era long lost, connectivity was innate, solitude unknown, and peace reigned supreme. A time devoid of corruption, brimming with life, magic, creativity, and joy, where the inner worlds remained dreams, unattainable – until now. But what if this power falls into the wrong hands? What if the dreams that seep into reality are those better left unexplored? Who then holds the reins? Prepare yourself for an odyssey exploring the essence of humanity, where the souls of men and women clash in this monumental struggle. A narrative rich with dreamers, each bearing their own tales, unexpected turns, concealed mysteries, enchantments, profound emotions, obstacles, and surfacing sentiments. Encounter a novel antagonist, Collider, a reflection of the adversities we face daily, and envision a new champion, the embodiment of our aspirations. A CIA agent on the trail of Collider, amid chaos and ruin, stumbles upon discoveries beyond her wildest dreams.
Download or read book The Farwalker s Quest written by Joni Sensel and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ariel has always been curious, but when she and her best friend Zeke stumble upon a mysterious old telling dart she feels an unexplained pull toward the dart, and to figuring out what it means. Magically flying great distances and only revealing their messages to the intended recipient, telling darts haven't been used for years, and no one knows how they work. So when two strangers show up looking for the dart, Ariel and Zeke realize that their discovery is not only interesting, but very dangerous. The telling dart, and the strangers, leads them to a journey more perilous and encompassing than either can imagine, and in the process both Zeke and Ariel find their true calling.
Download or read book Dead Stars written by Bruce Wagner and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-07-23 with total page 623 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bruce Wagner weaves together tales of desperation and depravity of the modern age in Dead Stars, his uproarious and sharply critical take on the obsessions of Hollywood. Telma, the world’s youngest breast cancer survivor, is threatened with obscurity by a four-year-old that’s undergone a mastectomy. Reeyonna, a pregnant teenager, believes she will befriend Kanye West by auditioning for pregnant teenage porn. A photographer, Jacquie, rejuvenates her career by turning her lens toward dead babies. And Michael Douglas searches for purpose and meaning when his wife, Catherine, guest-stars on the television series, Glee. Wagner gives a tour through the lowest depths of fame-seeking behavior and idolatry in what The New York Times called a “collagelike picture of Hollywood as a sewer of depravity.”
Download or read book Fantasies of music in nostalgic medievalism written by Helen Dell and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2024-01-30 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the period between the Second World War and the present, there has been an extraordinary rise in the production of medievalist fantasy literature and film. This has been accompanied by the revival, performance and invention of medieval music. In this enterprise modern fantasies of the Middle Ages have exercised great influence. Fantasies of music in nostalgic medievalism shows how music, medievalism and nostalgia have been woven together in the fantasies of writers and readers, musicians, musicologists, directors and listeners, film-makers and film-goers. This book studies the ways in which three fields of creative activity inspired by the medieval – musical performance, literature, cinema and their reception – have worked together to produce and sustain, for some, the fantasy of a long-lost, long-mourned paradisal home.
Download or read book Work That Body written by Jamie Hakim and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-10-16 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Work That Body: Male Bodies in Digital Culture explores the recent rise in different types of men using digital media to sexualise their bodies. It argues that the male body has become a key site in contemporary culture where neoliberalism’s hegemony has been both secured and contested since 2008. It does this by looking at four different case studies: the celebrity male nude leak; the rise of young men sharing images of their muscular bodies on social media; RuPaul's Drag Race body transformational tutorial, and the rise of chemsex. It finds that on the one hand digital media has enabled men to transform their bodies into tools of value-creation in economic contexts where the historical means they have relied on to create value have diminished. On the other it has also allowed them to use their bodies to form intimate collective bonds during a moment when competitive individualism continued to be the privileged mode of being in the world. It therefore offers a unique contribution not only to the field of digital cultural studies but also to the growing cultural studies literature attempting to map the historical contradictions of the austerity moment.
Download or read book Create a World That Works written by Alan Seale and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tumultuous times we live in require new kinds of leaders who must be able to tap into the greater potential of any situation or circumstance, and partner with that potential for extraordinary results. Inspirational speaker and leadership coach Alan Seale offers the tools each of us can use to make a significant difference in a changing world. Seale offers a new leadership paradigm that can carry us into a sustainable future and supports the greater good. Grounded in the convergence of ancient wisdom teachings, evolutionary consciousness, universal spirituality concepts, and the basic principles of quantum physics, he shows how to partner with the universal laws of energy to create a “Transformational Presence” by: Engaging your intuition Making choice and opportunity your habitual approach to life Clarifying and manifesting your potential Identifying and claiming the gifts you are here to share Stepping fully into your gifts and supporting others to do the same And so we begin to tap into the greatest potential of ourselves, our families, our communities, companies, countries, and even our world, and have the courage to act on that potential for the greater good of all.
Download or read book Hacks Leaks and Revelations written by Micah Lee and published by No Starch Press. This book was released on 2024-01-09 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Data-science investigations have brought journalism into the 21st century, and—guided by The Intercept’s infosec expert Micah Lee— this book is your blueprint for uncovering hidden secrets in hacked datasets. Unlock the internet’s treasure trove of public interest data with Hacks, Leaks, and Revelations by Micah Lee, an investigative reporter and security engineer. This hands-on guide blends real-world techniques for researching large datasets with lessons on coding, data authentication, and digital security. All of this is spiced up with gripping stories from the front lines of investigative journalism. Dive into exposed datasets from a wide array of sources: the FBI, the DHS, police intelligence agencies, extremist groups like the Oath Keepers, and even a Russian ransomware gang. Lee’s own in-depth case studies on disinformation-peddling pandemic profiteers and neo-Nazi chatrooms serve as blueprints for your research. Gain practical skills in searching massive troves of data for keywords like “antifa” and pinpointing documents with newsworthy revelations. Get a crash course in Python to automate the analysis of millions of files. You will also learn how to: Master encrypted messaging to safely communicate with whistleblowers. Secure datasets over encrypted channels using Signal, Tor Browser, OnionShare, and SecureDrop. Harvest data from the BlueLeaks collection of internal memos, financial records, and more from over 200 state, local, and federal agencies. Probe leaked email archives about offshore detention centers and the Heritage Foundation. Analyze metadata from videos of the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, sourced from the Parler social network. We live in an age where hacking and whistleblowing can unearth secrets that alter history. Hacks, Leaks, and Revelations is your toolkit for uncovering new stories and hidden truths. Crack open your laptop, plug in a hard drive, and get ready to change history.
Download or read book A Ring Realms Novel Reality s Plaything Saga Book 1 Reality s Plaything written by Will Greenway and published by Writers Exchange E-Publishing. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One man harbors an ability that rivals the world's ruling powers... ...but also makes him the target of a vengeful deity who vows to destroy him. Can a simple mortal battle a goddess in the throes of madness and hope to survive? Bannor Starfist is newly engaged to his dream girl and happy with his life when he discovers he can bend reality - a rare trait inherited from a long line of Savants. But when word of a magical human reaches the insane goddess Hecate, it so enrages her that she turns his life into a waking nightmare. The goddess kidnaps Bannor's fiance and pits an army of devoted minions against him in an escalating reign of terror. Despite alliances with fellow Savants, Bannor's resolve fades with each defeat and he eventually falls into despair. Can he summon the strength to vanquish Hecate and her dark army, or will he ultimately lose everything in a battle for his very soul? If you loved David Eddings' The Mallorean, this epic fantasy is for you! Discover why enthusiastic fans say Greenway "does a great job of blending science and magic in a way that is captivating".
Download or read book The Manifestation Wheel written by Alan Seale and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on his deep and profound knowledge of metaphysical laws including the Law of Attraction and the Law of Gestation, quantum physics, and our increasing understanding of energy fields, not to mention his work with thousands of people who want to bring change into their lives and the world, Alan Seale has written a book that can change the world. There are eight houses on the Manifestation Wheel: intention, peace, energy, guidance, empowerment, action, surrender, legacy. Seale teaches a process that allows readers to tap into their own intuition and the collective consciousness. For example, intention -- where we start -- takes us beyond "I want" to "what wants to happen." When those two are in alignment amazing things can happen. The more our thoughts, beliefs, decisions and actions are in alignment the clearer our physical manifestation will be. We can use the process to find a new job or a new love. As we surrender to the process and manifest our legacy -- even in those very personal projects -- we are becoming more conscious of and contributing to the positive evolution of mass consciousness.
Download or read book Chasing Failure written by Ryan Leak and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A USA TODAY Bestseller! Chasing Failure will help you remove every excuse for not pursuing the life you want to live, and that failure may just be the quickest way to success. We all have something we’d love to do, but often our fear of failure outweighs the potential of our destiny. But what if we found out that failure could actually help us succeed? In Chasing Failure, Ryan Leak shares the science behind why people are afraid to fail, mixing in real-life stories and adding practical steps to help us intentionally chase failure in order to embrace the opportunities that come with it. Everyone fails in life—but if you’re willing to learn, improve, and grow because of your failures, you are already on the road to success. As a motivational speaker, whether addressing people in corporations, churches, or youth events, Ryan has a message of hope: failure is right around the corner, so be brave enough to chase it! The good life is on the other side, and as he says, “God promises to be with you always, even through the failure.” Packed with wisdom, specific strategies, and a key takeaway included at the end of each chapter, Chasing Failure will help you: Explore whether your dream idea is worth pursuing Count the cost and create an action plan for your idea Learn how to effectively deal with criticism Understand how to embrace failure and learn how it can propel you By blending personal stories, get-up-and-go encouragement, and practical step-by-step advice, Ryan Leak will show you how chasing failure could be the quickest way to success.
Download or read book Principles of Criminal Law 3 e written by Duncan Bloy and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-03-04 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Download or read book National Security Leaks and Freedom of the Press written by Lee C. Bollinger and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fighting for balance / Avril Haines -- Crafting a new compact in the public interest : protecting the national security in an era of leaks / Keith B. Alexander and Jamil N. Jaffer -- Leaks of classified information : lessons learned from a lifetime on the inside/ Michael Morell -- Reform and renewal : lessons from Snowden and the 215 program / Lisa O. Monaco -- Government needs to get its own house in order / Richard A. Clarke -- Behind the scenes with the Snowden files : "how the Washington Post and national security officials dealt with conflicts over government secrecy" / Ellen Nakashima -- Let's be practical : a narrow post-publication leak law would better protect the press / Stephen J. Adler and Bruce D. Brown -- What we owe whistleblowers / Jameel Jaffer -- The long, (futile?) Fight for a federal shield law / Judith Miller -- Covering the cyberwars : the press vs the government in a new age of global conflict / David Sanger -- Outlawing leaks / David A. Strauss -- The growth of press freedoms in the United States since 9/11 / Jack Goldsmith -- Edward Snowden, Donald Trump, and the paradox of national security whistleblowing / Allison Stanger -- Information is power : exploring a constitutional right of access / Mary-Rose Papandrea -- Who said what to whom / Cass R. Sunstein -- Leaks in the age of Trump / Louis Michael Seidman the report of the commission, Lee C. Bollinger, Eric Holder, John O. Brennan, Ann Marie Lipinski, Kathleen Carroll, Geoffrey R. Stone, Stephen W. Coll -- Closing statement / Lee C. Bollinger and Geoffrey R. Stone.
Download or read book The Performance of Social Systems written by Francisco Parra-Luna and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It can be said that the concept of performance of social systems is one of the most relevant, since all social systems - from the family, through the enterprise, to the Nation state - are only interesting in obtaining as high a performance as possible. The difficulties encountered when dealing with the concept of performance have been recognized and few books until now ventured to tackle the task, mainly because of the following three big problems: the lack of a theoretical-operational model; the lack of valid data; and the lack of computer facilities. Today these obstacles have been overcome and this is the first book based on different systemic perspectives (value theory, modelling, observation and quantification) which offers the possibility of defining and working out the concept. The book should be of great interest to sociologists, political scientists, economists, organizational theorists, managers and politicians.
Download or read book The Monkeyline written by H. James Stewart and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-07-05 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Billy Smith, alias, Billy Nomicill, has survived an unexplained shock wave and the world has changed. Suffering memory loss and prosopamnesia--he can't remember faces--he hopes to reboot his brain with the files in his julie, a dysfunctional personal computer. It's all there: the music, the visual arts, the photos, the band diary, his life before the disaster. But was it really a disaster? Planet Earth was in a runaway global warming phase, the so-called Venus effect. But the outlook has changed: winter sports might be coming back.
