When Crandal Mackey was elected commonwealth's attorney in 1903, he set his sights on the illegal bars, bordellos and casinos of Alexandria County. The Virginia county--now Arlington County and parts of Alexandria--was plagued by crime in the streets and corruption at City Hall. Armed with a shotgun and accompanied by an axe-wielding posse, Mackey embarked on a crusade, busting up saloons and conducting raids throughout the county. When the dust settled, Mackey had shut down an infamous ra...

History remembers augusta ada lovelace as the prim, aristocratic pioneer of the digital age—the "enchantress of number" who wrote the world's first computer program a full century before the invention of the microchip.But the true story of ada lovelace is far darker, far more dangerous, and infinitely more fascinating.The victorian hacker tears away the sanitized veneer of nineteenth-century propriety to reveal a woman torn between two warring bloodlines. T...

Pioneering reporter Randy Shilts fights to expose the truth during the earliest days of the AIDS epidemic. With hospital beds filling up, the clock is ticking. . . . What will it take to wake up the nation?San Francisco, 1981. Drawn from true events, this graphic novel follows Randy Shilts—biographer of Harvey Milk and one of the first openly gay journalists hired by the mainstream press—as he receives a chilling call at the Chronicle: a L...

When Colin gets a visit from the great beyond, he's whisked into a life he thought was just a fantasy. With the snap of his fingers or muttering of words he can have anything he wants, and go anywhere he chooses. As with any story, evil is on the move and it's up to Colin to keep evildoers at bay. Along with some friends, Colin must rush to learn his magic and become the hero the magical community thinks he is.Can Colin learn his magic in time to defeat a dark witch?Can he ...

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.In the bitter Christmas cold of a Maryland winter, Delaino Riodan, orphaned heir to the Conlan family fortune, finally decides that enough is enough and flees the clutches of his abusive family. With him are the only two friends he’s ever known—Tucker, a family slave, and Raj, an exquisitely-trained stallion Del stole from his grandfather’s stables. Together they head west in search of Delaino’s lon...

For anyone who has ever wanted to take an acting class, "this is the best book on acting written in the last twenty years" (David Mamet, from the Introduction).This book describes a technique developed and refined by the authors, all of them young actors, in their work with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Mamet, actor W. H. Macy, and director Gregory Mosher. A Practical Handbook for the Actor is written for any actor who has ever experienced the frustration...

Transform Your Financial Future TodayAre you ready to revolutionize your financial life? Discover the secrets to building sustainable wealth while you sleep. "Passive Income for Beginners" is the definitive guide that unveils the myths surrounding passive income and empowers you with proven strategies to create lasting wealth.Imagine a life where your money works for you. This engaging book leads you on a transformative journey. Start by unraveling the basics and dispelling...

The unbelievable insider stories of how they ‘got the shot’!Cinematic Immunity tells the story of New York City's movie industry from the crew members who created the sets, lit the scenes, and shot the film. Focused on the golden age (1950-1990) of New York filmmaking, Cinematic Immunity covers On the Waterfront through The Sopranos.The East Coast film industry, thousands of miles from the Los Angeles executives, existed by its ow...

Discover how to turn your deepest struggles into spiritual strength and unlock God's purpose in your pain.What if your deepest pain isn't your greatest enemy but your most powerful teacher?If you've ever felt abandoned by God in your darkest hour, questioned why suffering exists, or wondered if your trials have any meaning, the problem isn't your faith. The real issue is that most people are never shown how to transform Christian suffering into spiritual st...

Find Strength. Discover Meaning. Walk Through Pain with Purpose.What if your deepest pain was creating your greatest breakthrough?In the 30-Day Purposeful Pain Devotional, spiritual leader Dr. Michael Lee draws from decades of ministry and his own experience with loss to guide you through thirty days of faith-filled reflections. This devotional is designed to help you see God's hand in your hurt and find meaning in your trials.Each day combines Scrip...

In the colorful world of Gumshoe City, every resident is a detective. You might even recognize a couple of them! Of course this means when a mystery appears, a few toes will be stepped on, some fingers will be pointed, and occasionally someone will end up dead.

The Byrd Machine ran Virginia politics for more than half a century.This political organization rose to power during the era of Jim Crow, wielding power and influence over everything from who got the nod to be governor to how the state maintained racial segregation. Inheriting its tactics from two previous political machines, the Byrd organization operated with a pathological hatred of debt spending, crushing the power of labor unions and forcing its will on Black ...