'A journey to the end of thought. An empty box within an empty box. There is no truth. The robot is dreaming.'This Dog Barking chronicles the story of U.G. Krishnamurti, the Cosmic Naxalite, from his troubled childhood to his disillusionment with many of the leading spiritual teachers of the twentieth century and his catastrophic personal life. In 1967, UG underwent a series of biological mutations that left him in the 'natural state' - functioning without the interference ...

Seismic changes in ideology and economic policy in China followed the death of Mao Zedong but one aspect of culture has remained constant: the use of ‘Model Workers’ for the purposes of propaganda and more recent public relations campaigns. In both a political and commercial context, the use of these individuals continues to thrive, and although the messages they promote have largely changed, their continued use indicates the extent to which they are believed to be an effective form of per...

All too often, a simple lack of understanding of fundamental business concepts is enough to prevent capable scientists and engineers from receiving otherwise deserved promotions. These days, technical merit and hard work alone no longer guarantee upward mobility. For scientists and engineers with aspirations of moving up the corporate ladder a keen

Usage of the political keyword 'propaganda' by the Chinese Communist Party has changed and expanded over time. These changes have been masked by strong continuities spanning periods in the history of the People's Republic of China from the Mao Zedong era (1949–76) to the new era of Xi Jinping (2012–present).Redefining Propaganda in Modern China builds on the work of earlier scholars to revisit the central issue of how propaganda has been understood within the Communist Par...

Six Decades of Shelby performance—from the first Shelby AC Cobra to today’s Mustang Shelby GT500!A bad heart forced Carroll Shelby, one of the top racing drivers of all time, to retire in 1960. But that didn’t stop the lanky Texan from continuing to make history. He launched Shelby American in 1962 with the creation of the brilliant Ford-powered AC Cobra, soon to dominate both U.S. and international sports car racing. Shelby’s winning ways soon led to Ford seeking ...

Angus is a landscape of dramatic glens and rich farmland, ancient weaving towns and fishing villages, from the city of Dundee in the lee of the Sidlaw hills in the south, and the Grampian mountains in the north. The tales of Angus are as varied as the landscapes they are tied to, told through the years in castles, bothies, tenements and Travellers' tents. Here, historical legends tell of Caterans roaming the glens, Jacobite intrigue in Glenisla and pirates roving the storm...

Calling all lovers of perplexing puzzles! Buckle up for a thrilling ride with "Mr. Fortune's Practice," a collection of captivating mysteries by H. C. Bailey. Meet Reginald Fortune, a brilliant surgeon with a keen eye for detail. When the scalpel fails, he wields his sharp intellect to dissect crimes that leave the police baffled. From baffling deaths at high-society events to enigmatic international intrigue, Mr. Fortune delves into a world of hidden motives, deadly secrets, and cunning c...

The Black Cat web site has been around for almost four years now, serving up a weekly buffet of new and classic mysteries—and more recently science fiction—to thousands of readers each week. Rather than continue to release all these novels and stories as individual ebooks, we have decided to bundle them up into a convenient weekly magazine…which is a lot more fun to work on!So here is Black Cat Weekly #1, the September 5, 2021 issue, for your enjoyment pleasure.To ...

The Patriot GuardA political storm is brewing in Washington and America's way of life, along with the freedoms guaranteed in the Constitution, are on the line. With the power and influence of a One World Order, comes betrayals and treasonous acts within the Government. With a President who cannot be controlled by the Deep State and is not beholden to anyone, save the citizens of this nation, he must be removed at any cost.Not knowing who to trust, the Presi...

Frank, outspoken and revealing, here is the truth about two of the most controversial political figures in modern America: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Jim Farley. These are the unvarnished facts concerning the man who put Roosevelt into the White House and built up one of the most brilliantly efficient party organizations that America has ever known.Mr. Farley writes of Roosevelt the politician—a human being with human failings—and not a demigod. The full story revealed here for the f...

In this, the second book in the series, the heart-stopping adventures of the Black Stallion continue as Alec discovers that two men are after the Black. One claims to be the Black's rightful owner and one is trying to kill the beautiful steed. An Arab chieftain proves his ownership of the Black and takes him away, but Alec is determined to find his horse again. Following the pair to Arabia, Alec encounters great evil and intrigue, as only a horse as spectacular as the Black could inspire.

In a world of expectations, one woman dares to defy. Listen to Edna St. Vincent Millay's unforgettable sonnet, "I, Being Born a Woman (Unabridged)," where raw desire clashes with societal pressures. The speaker, both attracted and frustrated, grapples with the biological urge for connection and the yearning for something more. Is intimacy a path to vulnerability or empowerment? Millay's sharp wit and unflinching honesty will leave you questioning societal norms and the complexities of the ...