Skinheads were dead, man. Phased out. Home had never appealed. All his life he had dreamed about a plush flat somewhere in the West End of London. So now he would make the leap from poverty street into...

Sixteen-year-old Joe Hawkins is the anti-hero's anti-hero. His life is ruled by clothes, beer, football and above all violence - violence against hippies, authority, racial minorities and anyone else...

There are people who have played a significant role in revolutionizing their fields of expertise throughout history. In addition to Ted Turner's contribution to the development of contemporary media,...

Malcolm X is likely the most well-known figure from the American civil rights movement of the 1960s, aside from Martin Luther King Jr. But unlike King's famous "I have a dream" speech and tragic death,...

It is April 1, 2009. London is the setting. The precise site is Buckingham Palace.It's a significant day for Michelle and Barack Obama. Barack was sworn in as the nation's president back in January. He...

Immerse yourself in the 300,000-year journey of humanity.There is a decent possibility that you are a human if you are reading this.We are fairly unique as humans. The top of the food chain is where we...

Witness the drama of World War I, which shaped the modern Middle East.Imagine what happens when you double the adage that "one man can change the course of history" by four.Imperial powers partitioned...

Start off strong in your new managerial job.You've now been given a management position. Congratulations! Now for the challenging part. Some of your coworkers might feel that they ought to have received...

In a digital era, reclaim your urgency. How frequently have you responded to the phone today?We've formed an unshakable attachment with our digital devices during the past 20 years. Every day, we spend...

 Great Britain, 1978. Winter. And this winter has been devastating. Roads are blocked, trees are uprooted, and the nation is being torn apart by hurricane-force winds. A large portion of the nation is...

Any time in human history can be found with plenty of unrest and turbulence. But for sheer magnitude of change, very few periods can match the twentieth century.African Americans, whose status in the...

Learn to speak up for what you believe in and defend your opinions. Today's American political environment can only be characterized as tumultuous. Political discussion these days requires courage, whether...

Get ready for an epic adventure. This book takes you on a thrilling journey through the ancient world, where brave men and women trusted God and changed the course of history. From the Garden of Eden...

Both life and golf can offer frustrations and also important lessons on topics ranging from "grinding it out" to versatility, sportsmanship, honesty, and of course confidence. In the words of Grantland...

Kamala Harris was born on October 20, 1964, in Oakland, California, to Donald and Shyamala Harris, a couple whose diverse cultural backgrounds and commitment to social justice would profoundly shape their...