Here is the story of one Black American Communist who became disillusioned with Communism and penned this cautionary tale of the perils of his experience. According to the author: "Ten years I labored in the cause of Communism. I was a dedicated "comrade."All my talents and efforts were zealously used to bring about the triumph of Communism in America and throughout the world. To me, the end of capitalism would mark the beginning of an interminable period of plenty, peace, prosperit...

Here is the story of one Black American Communist who became disillusioned with Communism and penned this cautionary tale of the perils of his experience. According to the author: "Ten years I labored in the cause of Communism. I was a dedicated "comrade." All my talents and efforts were zealously used to bring about the triumph of Communism in America and throughout the world. To me, the end of capitalism would mark the beginning of an interminable period of plenty, peace, prosperity and ...

Men are not stupid. They are not all the same. But some of their basic needs are simple, and when you hear my explanation of these three categories, you will understand why. Men basically care about three things: food, fighting, and f...I don’t want to swear, but the words "make love" don’t start with an "F", so I’m going to call the third need the "female" in their lives.What does this mean? Some men don’t like to fight, do they? And are men really all that hung up on food and sex?...

Get great grades from a distanceNew to online academia and need someone to show you around? You're in the right place—and you're not alone! As more of everything goes online—fueled by tech trends as well as unexpected events like the COVID-19 crisis—it's no surprise that many of us are getting our educations there, too. Online Learning For Dummies is here to welcome you to the gigantic (and gigantically exciting!) virtual campus, and help you get settled i...

Dating doesn't get easier, even when you're dead . . .Though her progeny was a hopeless romantic, the concept of a forever mate was lost on Leila. She'd gone down that path once before decades ago and was in no hurry to do it again. She'd presumed she was over the hurt and pain, that is until the male who'd destroyed her heart, her very spirit, walked back into her bar. She'd thought if she never saw him again, it would be too soon. That was until one touch set her soul ablaze with...

Get your best education online.Whether you're a college student, adult learner, or professional in continuing education, some—and sometimes all—of your learning will happen in a virtual classroom. This book is your friendly guide to the fast-growing possibilities of this world, from choosing the right course and mastering the software to polishing up your online communication and study skills. Whatever you want from your study experience—school success, professiona...

Covering the years of Japanese invasion during World War II from 1937 to 1945, this essay collection recounts Chinese experiences of living and working under conditions of war. Each of the regimes that ruled a divided China—occupation governments, Chinese Nationalists, and Chinese Communists—demanded and glorified the full commitment of the people and their resources in the prosecution of war. Through stories of both everyday people and mid-level technocrats charged with carrying out the w...

"Benjamin Britten: Source Stories of Twelve Operas" is a collection that delves into the origins of Benjamin Britten's operas. These captivating works are firmly entrenched in the international repertoire, with performances spanning the globe. According to Operabase, Britten's operas are more frequently staged than those of any other composer born in the 20th century, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss.

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In the city that never sleeps, danger lurks around every corner—and the line between law and crime is razor-thin. Detective Mike “LL Big Mike” James and his partner Luis “Pretty Lou” Martinez navigate the streets of New York City, balancing justice with survival in a world where loyalty is rare and betrayal is deadly.Brooklyn’s underworld is ruled by Mike’s twin brother, Malcolm James, a cunning crime lord whose empire draws att...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Heart of the City: Book 4 – All The SmokeNew York City is no longer on the brink—it’s fully engulfed. As old empires fracture and new power rises from the shadows, every alliance comes with a price and every move carries consequences. A king returns, a queen moves unseen, and the streets pulse with quiet wars fought through betrayal, manipulation, and calculated violence. With law enforcement, polit...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Heart of the City Book 3, Empire in the BalanceThe balance of power in New York is shifting. Malcolm James faces mounting federal pressure, Crackmatic rises to dominate the Bronx, and chaos brews on every corner. Detectives Mike “LL Big Mike” James and Luis “Pretty Lou” Martinez find themselves torn between loyalty, survival, and the crumbling line between justice and corruption. Empire in the Balance delivers raw e...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.THE HEART OF THE CITY BOOK 5Boardrooms & Back AlleysNew York doesn't sleep. It recalculates.Vargas is gone — no body, no message, no war. Just silence where an empire used to be. As the city scrambles to fill the vacuum, Detective Mike James mounts an off-the-books rescue that pulls him deeper into a conspiracy reaching far beyond the streets he's sworn to protect. His partner, Lou, pays the price for the mis...