Publishing Revolution

In 1968, perhaps the finest US Olympic men’s track-and-field team ever stirred the world in unprecedented ways, among them the victory stand black rights protest by Tommie Smith and John Carlos in Mexico City. But in competition no single athlete mirrored the free-thinking 1960s better than Dick Fosbury, a failed prep high jumper who invented an offbeat style that ultimately won him a gold medal and revolutionized the event. No jumpers today use any other style than his.

In Revolutionary Algorithms, Torey Akers approaches TikTok with a deep understanding of the app, as both a prolific creator and consumer of its content. In these essays, she interrogates how the TikTok ban and the multiple genocides happening around the world are deeply intertwined; how the app can empower creators, amplify social movements, and document abuses of power. She addresses the good, bad, and sometimes uncanny parts of maneuvering and communicating in a digital space.

Antoine Lavoisier reinvented chemistry, overthrowing the long-established principles of alchemy and inventing an entirely new terminology, one still in use by chemists. Madison Smartt Bell’s enthralling narrative comes across like a race to the finish line, as the very circumstances that enabled Lavoisier to secure his reputation as the father of modern chemistry—a considerable fortune and social connections with the likes of Benjamin Franklin—also caused his glory to be cut short by the French Revolution.

A haunted White House, a naked Prime Minister, an ancient Indian Curse, and a never-ending ghostly party. The definitive collection of nearly three hundred years worth of Presidential ghost stories. Robert Buccellato, the author of Rum Runners and Moonshiners of Old Florida, and Jimmy Carter in Plains presents a unique tale of America's relationship with Presidential Ghosts.

'The Blue Food Revolution' is the story of a young man and a young woman travelling the world in search of adventure, enlightenment, fun, and possibly each other. What they experience astonishes them, terrifies them, enthralls them, saddens them and unexpectedly kills one of them. She was a girl from an alpine village where she tried to murder her sister. He was a bank clerk from Reading whom her sister tried to murder. Theirs was a marriage made in heaven….. ….but would they ever meet?

In 1971, Eddie Conway, lieutenant of security for the Baltimore chapter of the Black Panther Party, was convicted of murdering a police officer and sentenced to life plus 30 years. Paul Coates was a community worker at the time and didn’t know Eddie well, and the little he knew, he didn’t much like. But Paul was dead certain that Eddie’s charges were bogus. He vowed never to leave Eddie - and in so doing, changed the course of both their lives. For over 43 years, as he raised a family and started a business, Paul visited Eddie in prison, often taking his kids with him.

An inclusive and empowering manifesto for change in women’s healthcare – exploring the systemic and deep rooted sexism within medicine, and offering actionable ways for women to advocate for ourselves and others and get the diagnosis and treatment we need. Have you ever been to a doctor and felt like you were being fobbed off or ignored? Did they belittle or overlook your concerns about your health? Ever been told you’re just ‘hormonal’? You’re not alone.

In the thrilling conclusion to the Heart of Dragons trilogy, The Call of the Endless brings the saga to an explosive and unforgettable end. Muk’bar’s treachery left cities destroyed and allies scattered across Skarria. Elyon remains in Shio Frain, preparing his army to fight back against forces they can barely comprehend. He promised Ayla he would reclaim her dragon—but was the promise a lie? Bhen returned home to piece together the broken family he left behind. Can they forgive him for choosing Ayla over them? Romar returned as a hero, celebrated for his victory in Shio Frain. But ...

Nat Turner is the leader of Rising Sun, the manifestation of a vision he had while serving time in the Federal Penitentiary. His ideas are a threat to the existing power structure; a structure that profits off of the blood of blacks and minorities. In an effort to unite rival gangs under one banner (Rising Sun), Nat Turner barely escapes a vicious death plot. The unknown forces failed attempt, only breathed life into the Rising Sun movement. The organization starts to quickly progress upon Ms. Prina Carrington coming on the scene. A thriving young journalist representing on of the most ...

A serial killer is lurking in the historic town of Chambersburg in South Central Pennsylvania. Seemingly hiding in plain sight that even the press has named the predator as the “Walk-About-Killer.” But there is a deeper and more horrific reason for these otherwise random looking arrays of killings. Brooks Kincade, the famous Psychologist and his team are called in to help solve this complex serial killer case.

Todd Weatherford, Kentucky-born Chicago tour guide is seduced by an apparent tourist from the West Indies, leading to the sudden breakup of his marriage. When the seducer abruptly disappears, Todd seeks guidance from his family and learns that his ancestors were Revolutionary War Loyalists who also had West Indies connections. Todd and two friends journey to the Bahamas to track the mystery woman and unravel her suspected evil intentions. What is her ancestral secret? Will she once again derail Todd’s plans, or will he and his friends sabotage hers? Is she working alone, or does she have ...

Experience the patriotic vigor and sacrifice of America’s violent and inspiring crucible, in THE STORM 1776“Author Tom Schneider transports readers to the violent and inspiring crucible of America in THE STORM 1776, capturing the patriotic vigor and sacrifice of the country’s tentative first steps." Christmas approaches, a brutal winter storm closes in on Philadelphia, and Betsy is called to help the American cause. Hessian soldiers attack Nathaniel’s family and home. After witnessing the horror, he joins Washington’s rag-tag forces in a last-ditch all-or-nothing attack on Trenton...

Packed with never-before-heard stories and timeless wisdom on the art of computer science, the business of technology, and the durable power of relationships, The Bleeding Edge provides a rare history of how and why the internet looks and feels the way it does today.

The book features a great collection of America’s founding fathers and mothers, whose contribution to the fight for independence, human rights, democracy, and proper governance will never be forgotten!

Historian and biographer James Srodes tells Benjamin Franklin's incredible life story, making full use of the previously neglected Franklin papers to provide the most riveting account yet of the journalist, scientist, polilician, and unlikely adventurer. From London, Paris, Philadelphia to his numerous romantic liaisons, Franklin's life becomes a panorama of dramatic history.

Plus-size fashionistas have been writing their own narrative for the past two decades, creating a market all on their own that is now worth more than $21 billion dollars. The Power of Plus features interviews with trailblazers such as Tess Holliday, Hunter McGrady, Gabi Gregg, and more, as it follows the evolution of plus-size fashion from its start on small blogs to its current boom, examines the way this market has changed women’s relationships with their bodies, and predicts how plus-size fashion is integral to the future success of the industry.

Dive into the exhilarating world of digital finance with Cryptocurrency 101: Your Simple Path to Bitcoin Proficiency. This masterful guide penned by the seasoned team at DocThomaz is a beacon of clarity in the often mystifying universe of digital currencies. Designed to simplify complex concepts, this book is your passport to understanding and participating in the future of finance. Cryptocurrency 101 is not just another book about digital currencies. It's a journey, an adventure into the heart of a financial revolution that is redefining the way we view money, sovereignty, and global ...

A well-known novelist and journalist from the coastal city of Jableh, Samar Yazbek witnessed the beginning four months of the Syrian uprising first-hand and actively participated in a variety of public actions and budding social movements. With rare empathy and journalistic prowess Samar Yazbek compiled oral testimonies from ordinary Syrians all over the country. Filled with snapshots of exhilarating hope and horrifying atrocities, she offers us a wholly unique perspective on the Syrian uprising.

Cris Pereira hates starring in a cautionary tale. Alas, her recent heartbreak relegates her to this unbecoming fate. The only good thing about being dumped a foot from the altar is the newest layer to her punchy sarcasm. All she wants is a do-over, but this is not your average fairy tale, and wishes don't come true in the real world.

Every day, legacy business models and traditional best practices are transforming around us, driven by technologies like AI, blockchain, 5G, and quantum computing that are radically altering our future vision. As a leader and innovator, you’re facing an accelerating pace of change that makes it more difficult than ever to navigate the murky future ahead. You need to cut through the noise and hype, but without a playbook to guide you, it’s difficult to know where to start.