War weary after writing a book about Iraq, Peter Laufer joked before an audience that his next book would be about butterflies. The result: an invitation to a butterfly preserve in Nicaragua. From there he stumbled into a theater of intrigue full of strange and nefarious characters - all in pursuit of one of nature's most delicate creatures. Set ...
A shattering journey of revelation, pain, and betrayal, "Mission Rejected" takes the reader deep into the turmoil of U.S. troops confronting the Iraq War.
Tracing the evolution of today's talk shows back to the earliest days of the medium, the author explains how talk show hosts such as Bob Grant and Larry King--with no credentials other than their ability to entertain--developed into power political pundits and arbiters of popular culture.
Peter Laufer's explosive proposals for the U.S.-Mexican border go far beyond President Bush's initiative to ease restrictions on immigration. Mr. Laufer argues that the border with Mexico should be completely open, with a free flow of people between the two countries. He offers a step-by-step blueprint for making it happen.
You're a law-abiding citizen, so you won't be arrested on your overseas vacation. You're a U.S. citizen, so even if you are arrested, your government will come to your aid. Peter Laufer explodes these common misconceptions in his eye-opening study of how Americans end up imprisoned abroad, why our government helps so little, and how to avoid ...
Spring 2003, President Bush launched his pre-emptive war on Iraq as milliond of citizens worldwide protested the invasion and occupation. Journalist Peter Lauder responded by filling a time capsule marking those three weeks from the firts "shock and awe" bombs over Baghdad to the made-for-TV US-orchestrated toppling of Saddam Husseins' statue in ...
Business shrink Peter Morris argues that establishing good relationships with our co-workers and bosses is not only desirable, but also essential. Readers will learn about the ins and outs of office relationships and obtain practical tips for creating a network of co-workers that truly works together.You can learn how to balance intellect, emotion ...
In "The Disgruntled Employee", Peter Morris takes on one of the most difficult chores for managers and owners of small to medium sized businesses: dealing productively with difficult employees.Again making extensive use of the information gleaned from conversations with expert guests on his Business Shrink radio program, he explains how to ...
The once decimated community of Jews in Berlin has experienced a revival as many Jews find sanctuary in Germany from the anti- semitism, violence and economic chaos that plague the former Soviet empire. Through the use of vivid narrative, Laufer brings this history to life.
In 1993, a fascinating courtroom drama unfolded in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, as defense attorneys portrayed a mentally retarded rape victim as a seductress and her four rapists as good all-American boys. Here is the shocking true story of that crime and the troubling questions it raises about American society and sexuality. 8-page photo insert.
Combining anecdotal source material with pra ctical advice, this guide is aimed at women travellers. It i s designed to help them gain confidence and attain a level o f wisdom and competence to be able to travel anywhere in rel ative safety. '
This book equips women with a cache of valuable advice on how to gain awareness and stay centered in all situations to enjoy the pleasures, not the pitfalls, of travel. Revised and updated with new chapters and expanded information, the collection features must-have safety wisdom for all women on the road.
Kounalakis and Laufer, hosts of a nationally syndicated radio program and authors of a regular feature in Washington Monthly, present conversations with a diverse selection of leading policy and opinion leaders. These well-known personalities from across the ideological spectrum propose solutions to problems and conflicts vexing America as it ...
Real facts about the immigration issues between US and Mexico. Comprehensive study about political repercussions of new laws to seal borders. How immigrants deal with laws that denied them participation of benefits and better life conditions.
A collection of behind-the-scenes photographs of some of the most glamorous stars of the 1930s, 40s and 50s. It is a "who's who" of just about every actor and actress who worked in Hollywood in its heyday; from an 18 year-old Lana Turner eating an ice-cream, to an ageing Stan Laurel teaching Dick Van Dyke comic facial expressions.
This book allows us to hear from the men and women who speak with a different kind of authority than the sort that ordered them into Iraq. The voices of these young Americans - former soldiers who have opted out of the war - draw their power from wrenching honesty about firsthand experiences. In the process, they help to fill a routine void in ...
This book allows us to hear from the men and women who speak with a different kind of authority than the sort that ordered them into Iraq. The voices of these young Americans - former soldiers who have opted out of the war - draw their power from wrenching honesty about firsthand experiences. In the process, they help to fill a routine void in ...
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