The untold story of the real, extraordinary people who inspired Christopher Isherwood's characters in Cabaret, the landmark Broadway musical and Oscar-winning film,and the vibrant Bohemia that escaped from Berlin or endured under the Nazi regimeEven diehard fans of the movie remain unaware that Isherwood's Berlin Stories, celebrated as one of the best novels of the 20th Century, is based on a true story—and real people, from the larger-than-life l...

The more I see of the powerful in this world, the more surprised I get. How have they not killed each other off yet? Sure, there are some bright spots on the political map of the word, like Japan, which still remembers honor and responsibility. But as it turns out, not all is clean even there.Well, nothing for it . . . Guess it's time to move from defense to offense. Whoever fails to hide—don't blame me.

Write to Survive! is a collection of interviews and original prose from those who have experienced homelessness as young people growing up in California. Their stories convey the struggle, triumph and aftermath of young lives lived without a safety net and with no clear direction home. Told by a diverse group of survivors and caregivers, Write to Survive! explores how young people find themselves homeless, how they endure the experience and how they overcome.

This offer of leading-edge thinking reframes the debate on national security at the dawn of the Third Space AgeDuring the First Space Age, President Eisenhower rallied democracies to defend freedom while preserving peace at a time when the hydrogen bomb and intercontinental ballistic missiles threatened humanity. Nearly seventy-five years later, the world stands on the cusp of a third era of space exploration, where space is simultaneously a domain for warfighting,...

The untold story of the extraordinary people who inspired Christopher Isherwood's characters in Cabaret**, the landmark Broadway musical and Oscar-winning film, and the vibrant Bohemia that escaped from Berlin or endured under the Nazi regime.**Even diehard fans of Cabaret remain unaware that Isherwood's Berlin Stories, celebrated as one of the best novels of the 20th Century, is based on a true story—and real people, from the lar...

A visually stunning graphic novel adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune Messiah**, this volume brings one of science fiction’s most pivotal stories to life in a bold, immersive new format.**Adapted by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson and illustrated by Michael Shelfer, Dune Messiah: Book 1 transforms the iconic sequel into a cinematic graphic experience.Rich, detailed artwork captures the scale of Arrakis and the complexit...

The first volume of Abrams ComicArts’ faithful graphic-novel adaptations of Dune Messiah**, part of the groundbreaking science-fiction series by Frank Herbert—timed to the release of the movie**In this epic second act of Frank Herbert’s classic Dune saga, the story of Paul Atreides—better known, and feared, as Muad’Dib—continues. As emperor of the known universe, he wields more power than any one man was meant to hold. Worshipped ...

Get ready for ACT test day with Barron’s and crush your goals.Fully Aligned with the Current ACT—Your Complete Guide to SuccessBarron’s ACT Study Guide Premium, 2027 is a comprehensive, up-to-date resource for students preparing for the current ACT exam. Carefully developed to reflect the latest test structure, pacing, and content expectations, this edition gives you the targeted pr...

When Colorado football hit rock bottom, Deion Sanders turned Boulder into the center of the college football universe.The University of Colorado has had a proud and successful football team for much of its 135-year history, including a national championship in 1990, but its 2022 season capped a seventeen-year stretch in which the team had posted only two winning seasons, relegating the program to irrelevancy. After 2022’s 1-11 record, during which the Buffaloes end...

The untold story of the extraordinary people who inspired Christopher Isherwood's characters in Cabaret**, the landmark Broadway musical and Oscar-winning film, and the vibrant Bohemia that escaped from Berlin or endured under the Nazi regime.**Even diehard fans of Cabaret remain unaware that Isherwood's Berlin Stories, celebrated as one of the best novels of the 20th Century, is based on a true story—and real people, from the lar...

Offering a sweeping examination of how racial meaning, criminality, and social mobility are produced and contested across contemporary media systems, this book traces the criminalisation of Blackness through print journalism, television broadcasting, digital and social media platforms, and AI-driven infrastructures.Race, Crime, and Media in the Digital Age: Belonging and Exclusion shows how race, crime, and media have long been intertwined in shaping how societies imagine ...

From federal prison to passionate advocate, Henry C. Lozano is the ultimate story of grit, grace, and unstoppable transformation.Henry C. Lozano stands as an inspiring figure in community service. Rising from the farm fields of California and navigating the hardships of addiction that led to federal prison on drug-related charges, Lozano embodies the profound possibility of transformation. His journey from inmate to national leader is nothing short of remarkable: t...