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The Red and the Blacklist: The Intimate Memoir of a Hollywood Expatriate
by Norma BarzmanThe horrors of the McCarthy era.
An Act of State: The Execution of Martin Luther King
by William PepperMartin Luther King Jr was the most powerful and eloquent champion of the poor and oppressed in US history, and at the height of his fame in the mid-sixties seemed to offer the real possibility of a new and radical beginning for liberal politics in the USA. In 1968, he was assassinated; the movement for social and economic change has never recovered. The conviction of James Earl Ray for his murder has never looked even remotely safe, and when William Pepper began to investigate the case it was the start of a twenty-five year campaign for justice. At a civil trial in 1999, supported by the King family, seventy witnesses under oath set out the details of the conspiracy Pepper had unearthed: the jury took just one hour to find that Ray was not responsible for the assassination, that a wide-ranging conspiracy existed, and that government agents were involved. An Act of State lays out the extraordinary facts of the King story—of the huge groundswell of optimism engendered by his charismatic radicalism, of how plans for his execution were laid at the very heart of government and the military, of the disinformation and media cover-ups that followed every attempt to search out the truth. As shocking as it is tragic, An Act of State remains the most compelling and authoritative account of how King’s challenge to the US establishment led inexorably to his murder.
Alex: The Life of a Child
by Frank DefordFrank DeFord tells the heartbreaking, yet uplifting story of his daughter Alex's brief life. She died of cystic fibrosis at the age of eight.
The Reckoning: Iraq and the Legacy of Saddam Hussein
by Sandra MackeyWhat we have done and what remains.
Retarded isn't Stupid, Mom!
by Sandra Z. Kaufman'At 2 she was labeled mentally retarded - at 22 she was living alone.' At the tender age of 2 after months of worry it was discovered that Nicole, born 1955 was mentally retarded. Despite this, she did not allow it to hinder her life and took what people said about her with a pinch of salt, always full of determination and independence to enable her to live a normal life, constantly combating problems provided by other people. She wishes for her achievements to be passed onto other families who are in similar circumstances, and how even with difficulties it is possible to live a normal life.
Vida de Lazarillo Tormes
by AnónimoA fictional story of a street boy's apprenticeship to a blind beggar, a miserly priest, a bankrupt gentleman. Lazarillo's tale is a wicked satire of venality, pretense, and brazen self-seeking.
Industrial Espionage Is More Effective Than R&D
by Erik Meyersson Curt NickischHBR Interview. An Interview with Erik Meyersson by Curt Nickisch Two researchers surveil the economic returns that spying produced during the Cold War.
Keeping to the Fairway
by Thomas J. Waite Sergio Zyman James E. Murphy Kim Skildum-Reid Paul A. ArgentiHBR Case Study. For 12 years, Pace Sterling has been the proud sponsor of the annual Champions Tournament, reaping substantial benefits from that affiliation. Unfortunately, recent events threaten to tarnish the reflected glory.
SAP's CEO on Being the American Head of a German Multinational
by Bill Mcdermott"Today I’m the chief executive of SAP, which is headquartered in Walldorf, Germany. The company was founded by five engineers who would build SAP into a market-leading business software maker and a crown jewel in Germany’s strong economy. I’m the first American to lead SAP in its 45-year history. I’m also the only American-born CEO leading a company on the DAX, Germany’s stock exchange. I’m the only American on the European Round Table of Industrialists, a group of CEOs of Europe’s largest companies. With a presence in nearly every country on earth, SAP has long been open to contributions by anyone, of no matter what nationality or background. Still, leading a company whose identity is rooted in a culture that’s foreign presents unique challenges—which is why few CEOs do it."
Let's Not Kill Performance Evaluations Yet
by Lori Goler Janelle Gale Adam M. GrantArticle. The Trend Because performance evaluations are often biased and their annual cycles leave employees waiting too long for feedback, many companies are dropping these reviews. The Problem But getting rid of evaluations doesn’t eradicate bias, since managers still rate people subjectively, without formal input. And it doesn’t ensure that employees will receive feedback when it’s most useful. Another Perspective Companies needn’t throw out reviews altogether. They can still reap the benefits—fairness, transparency, and development—while managing the costs. This article explains how Facebook is doing that.
Life's Work: Marina Abramovic
by Marina Abramovic Alison BeardAn Interview with Marina Abramović by Alison Beard The extreme performance artist on stamina and creativity
The Chinese Ginger Jars
by Myra Scovel Nelle Keys BellThe Chinese Ginger Jars is a bright and intimate portrait of the adventures, trials, and achievements of an American (Presbyterian Missionary) housewife who lived through dangerous days in China. When Myra Scovel arrived in Peking in 1930 with her medical missionary husband and infant son, China was a land steeped in an ancient culture, mellow as the smooth cream ivory of its curio shops, relaxed as the curves of a temple roof against the sky. Twenty-one years later as the Scovels were forced to leave China by the Communists--it was a country of fear, of terror, of hatred toward the foreigner. The dramatic events that transformed China are recounted here from the fresh and poignant viewpoint of an extraordinary American wife and mother. Drawing on her deep love for the Chinese people, earthy common sense, and sparkling sense of humor, Myra Scovel carried out the everyday activities of a busy household and nurtured a healthy family life in the face of incredible adversity and danger. Mrs. Scovel's gallantry, courage, and faith strengthened and sustained her as she aided refugees who fled to the mission compound, befriended people of many nationalities and faiths, helped treat opium addicts, took her family across battle lines, was strafed and bombed by planes, discovered her husband shot in the back by a drunken soldier, lived under Japanese house arrest for a year, kept her family fed while in a Japanese internment camp, and was ostracized and threatened at last by the very Chinese people she and her husband had loved and served. Deep and moving. It is a picture of faith, dedication, courage, endurance, and wisdom.
The Long Gray Line
by Rick AtkinsonBased on the true story of Marty Maher, a humble Irish immigrant who rose through the ranks to become one of West Point's most beloved instructors. A rousing tribute to a remarkable man & his way of life.
A Hero of Our Own: The Story of Varian Fry
by Sheila IsenbergAn American responsible for rescuing many Jews during World War Ii.
The Campaigns of Alexander
by Aubrey De Selincourt'His passion was for glory only, and in that he was insatiable' Although written over four hundred years after Alexander's death, Arrian's Campaigns of Alexander is the most reliable account of the man and his achievements we have.