"Cannibal-land: Adventures with a Camera in the New Hebrides" is a captivating travelogue by Martin Johnson that chronicles his thrilling experiences in the remote islands of the New Hebrides. Johnson, an adventurous photographer and explorer, immerses himself in the rich culture and traditions of the indigenous people. His vivid descriptions and striking photographs bring to life the lush landscapes and the unique customs of the islanders, offering readers a glimpse into a world that is b...

Through all my twenty years of life I had been in pursuit of Adventure. But Adventure eluded me. Many and many a time, when I thought that at last the prize was mine, she turned, and by some trickery slipped from my grasp. The twenty years were passed, and still there she was—Adventure!—in the road ahead of me, and I, unwearied by our many skirmishes, still following. The lure was always golden. I could not give it up. Somewhere, sometime, I knew that the advantage would incline my way, an...

Osa and I were nearing the end of a long cruise through the South Seas. We had come in contact with many wild peoples, but none of them were quite wild enough. I had made motion-pictures of cannibals in the Solomons. They were bona-fide cannibals, fierce and naked. But somehow, I never quite felt that they were the real thing: they so obviously respected the English Government officers and native police boys who accompanied and protected us. I wanted to get among savages who were unspoiled...

Another captivating book by the American adventurer and documentary filmmaker, Martin Johnson, with 66 illustrations.

“This momentous book is the first comprehensive history of thalidomide…It demonstrates how many thousands of victims could have been spared very late in the day if Chemie Grunenthal had taken any notice of the early alarms: … [It] carries conviction by its scientific rigour, and the clarity of the writing. Fifty years after the deaths and sufferings, the thalidomide tragedy is marked by … the odour of corruption and cover up.”Sir Harold Evans, former editor ...

We live in an age of media saturation, where with a few clicks of the remote—or mouse—we can tune in to programming where the facts fit our ideological predispositions. But what are the political consequences of this vast landscape of media choice? Partisan news has been roundly castigated for reinforcing prior beliefs and contributing to the highly polarized political environment we have today, but there is little evidence to support this claim, and much of what we know about the impact o...

Martin and Osa Johnson went to British East Africa in the 1920's in order to photograph wild animals, many of which were disappearing with the advances of civilization. They ended up falling in love with the country, and did not want to return to the United States.It is easy to imagine why, considering the Johnsons spent their days wandering around the bush, camping and trekking and photographing. Each morning they ventured out with their cameras to stalk snorting rhinos or magnific...

Accounts of dare-devil exploits have always been read with deep interest. One of the salient features of human nature is curiosity, a desire to know what is being said and done outside the narrow limits of one's individual experience, or, in other words, to learn the modes of life of persons whose environment and problems are different from one's own environment and problems. To this natural curiosity, the book of travel is particularly gratifying. But when we add to the fact that such a n...

The Bible is the most remarkable book in the world. Written over a period of several millennia and completed almost 2,000 years ago, its message still influences the lives of billions of people across the globe today. It can be found in virtually every country and every written language, and is the best-selling book of all time.But can the Bible really be relied upon? Are the events and people portrayed fact or myth? Has the content changed over centuries of copying? Does modern sc...

I Am Human lifts the lid on 30 of the most common unconscious mistakes and missed opportunities that we humans fail to correct or take advantage of. Honest, intelligent and fun - sometimes a cautionary tale, sometimes a timely reminder, even a light blub moment or two. I Am Human will help you become more conscious, productive and influential, helping you achieve the success and self-fulfilment you desire.

Martin Johnson is the towering second row forward who has come to set the standards of what a professional rugby player should do. His drive and physical presence mean that he is a natural leader on the pitch - and off it, too. In this, his long-awaited autobiography, he looks at the changing world of rugby. He explains why he led the England team to the brink of a strike in the autumn of 2000, and provides the definitive account of England's 2003 World Cup triumph, as well as Lions tours ...

For fans of Carl Hiaasen and Richard Osman, a rollicking mystery about a private detective who has managed to avoid actually working on his own cases—until now.J. J. Tabasco is not the worst detective on the North American continent, but he’s close. An American expat in Cancun, J. J. can’t become a licensed private investigator. So he figured out a way to skirt the law with a “Do-It-Yourself” method, instructing clients on how to find the information they need....