New Releases by Scott Johnson

Repeating Revolutions examines how activists, intellectuals, social scientists, and historians looked to France’s Revolutionary past to negotiate Algeria’s struggle for decolonization from the 1930s to the 1960s. The French Empire justified their claims over Algeria in part through messages of universal progress marked by the political visions tied to the French Revolution. Supporters of Algerian independence confronted those historical claims by identifying the Algerian cause with the French Revolution and by highlighting the apparent contradictions between the history of 1789 and imperial rule. Far-right activists, meanwhile, saw the movement to decolonize Algeria as another manifestation of the revolutionary disorder stemming from the French Revolution. Behind these analogies lay broader changes in the study of North African society and contemporary political relevance of the French Revolution. The focus on analogies to the French Revolution puts different sets of actors in conversation with one another and offers a fresh take on how people’s experiences and expectations changed throughout the Algerian War. This book will appeal to readers interested in the intellectual history of decolonization, the historiography of the French Revolution, the historiography of North African studies, and questions of historical comparison and conceptual change.

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"We''ve been facing a critical tipping point in Florida''s property insurance market. Scott''s detailed examination and informative reporting led to comprehensive reform that will benefit consumers in a big way. I believe Florida is on its'' way to recovery and applaud Scott for his tireless work in illuminating the issue so thoroughly and articulately." Senator Jim Boyd, Chairman Senate Banking and Insurance Committee "Scott''s detailed and informative chronicles brought needed visibility--impacting critical legislation that benefited consumers and the industry. I was amazed at the documentation and depth he provided of the Strems case, every step of the way. I was always anxious to read each new chapter." Barry Gilway, former President & CEO, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation "There is no doubt the reform actions taken by the Legislature will be effective in resolving the myriad of issues Scott identified. Though the accomplishments may happen later than they should, hopefully not too late to prevent a collapse of the industry. I am glad Scott documented this journey for others to learn and make the difficult decisions." Senator Doug Broxson, Chairman Senate Appropriations Committee

Soon to be an Apple TV+ Docuseries! “This book is as engrossing as anything by Agatha Christie, as unsettling as a novel by Stephen King, and reported with a vigorous empathy that leaves Truman Capote in the dust. Scott Johnson’s courage, his relentless quest for the truth behind a set of brilliantly obscured cruelties, and his examination of the very fabric of psychopathy ultimately lead him to question how the appalling lies spat out by the Con Queen relate to the daily untruths required of us all. His narrative is further deepened by breathtakingly honest reportage about himself and his family, which led him to this radical investigation of a deformed mind. I cannot remember the last time I read anything with such breathless fascination.”—Andrew Solomon The spellbinding tale of an epic international manhunt for a psychopathic con artist who exploited the dreams of creators to steal dozens of identities and millions of dollars. Blending years of deep reporting with distinctive, powerful prose, Scott C. Johnson’s unique true crime narrative recounts the tale of the brilliantly cunning imposter who carved a path of financial and emotional destruction across the world. Gifted with a diabolical flair for impersonation, manipulation, and deception, the Con Queen used their skill with accents and deft psychological insight to sweep through the entertainment industry. Johnson traces the origins of this mastermind and follows the years-long investigation of a singularly determined private detective who helped deliver them to the FBI. Described by one victim as a “crazy, evil genius,” the Con Queen enacted one of the most elaborate scams ever to hit Hollywood—the perfect criminal, committing the perfect crime for our time. But for what purpose? And with what motive? Johnson’s unparalleled access to sources—including exclusive interviews with victims and never-before-heard recordings of the Con Queen—brought global attention to the scam, spurred law enforcement to act, and led Johnson himself to venture in search of the Con Queen. Journeying from Los Angeles to the United Kingdom to Jakarta, Johnson eventually came face-to-face with one of the most disturbing criminal minds in recent history, only to realize what chasing the Con Queen revealed about himself and his own troubled family history.

"Read observations on life through the lens of a middle-age, Midwestern, sports-obsessed Dad. Johnson discusses politics, 5th grade band concerts and the challenges of growing older. He covers hard-hitting topics like shoveling snow, the concerning chicken population and collecting 55 gallons of dog poop. You’ll read about growing up on a South Dakota farm, running a half marathon and the time he heroically rescued a duckling from an evil snapping turtle. He bravely recounts the harrowing tale of nearly being killed by the deliciousness of Reese''s Peanut Butter Cups." -from Amazon.com.

Your First Government Contract introduces the small business entrepreneur or new public sector account executive to the world of government contracting. Scott introduces the reader to what to expect with their first opportunity, the government procurement cycle, industry terminology used, and winning strategies for proposal writing. Starting the book with basic vendor registration, Scott quickly transitions to why some companies succeed in government contracting while others do not, marketing to public agencies, types of government customers, contracting vehicles, how offers are evaluated, and how to beat the competition. Scott''s method for crafting a simple winning proposal is described in detail, with applicability for any level of government, and designed for maximum collaboration within your company. Over his 15-year government contracting career, Scott has led sales and proposal writing efforts to secure over $125 million of government contracts, specializing in new and developing government contracting business units.

The secret is out, barely. Humans are not alone in the galaxy. It''s filled with intelligent life. At the moment only five people know. The question is what do they do about it. Mike and Kim encountered the aliens, and the merciless AC network nodes that control their civilization. What chance does Earth have against a galaxy-spanning network with countless worlds? What chance does a galaxy-spanning network have against the first intelligent life capable of destroying it? They''re going to make sure those questions never get asked. Helen, Spencer, and Tonya missed out on the encounter but have their own questions. Helen wants to know why a fully sentient galaxy is a deadly threat. Tonya needs alien tech to understand time. Spencer just wants to get off this rock and see the galaxy. Maff, the only alien in a sea of humanity, has a different idea. She''s going to sell a world.

"On a very old winter night, Jacqueline (Jackie for short), was born to the proud parents of Ruth Green and Matt Jones," and on this very cold winter night, the story begins. In a small rural town in Savannah, Georgia lives the Jones family. At first glance, they appear to be a strong, faithful group, despite their almost constant struggle with poverty. It appeared that this family was netted together with love. About a year after the birth of Jackie something happened that caused Ruth to be afraid to say anything. But, when she decided to talk all her fears became a reality. The love of her life, her fiancé Matt walked out on her. Falling into despair, she begins to wonder if she would be able to find the strength she needed to move forward. A Candle Beneath My Bed is not merely a thread of a young girl''s earliest memories but it provides a heartwarming story that rekindles our faith in family and sheds new light on the things that matter most.

He ran from her, and was never seen again. Will disappeared through the portal, and they have no way to get him back. That was not how the story would end. Kim has to find him, but the portal is destroyed and nobody knows how to build a new one. They have to go back to basics by experimenting with dimensions, with physics... With her. Because, somehow, Kim''s special abilities are tied into the technology that created the portal. Mike has theories she doesn''t trust. Tonya has ideas she doesn''t understand. Spencer has tech that''s held together with bailing wire and duct tape. But Kim doesn''t have a choice. They have to get Will back. Meanwhile, on the other side of the galaxy, a brand-new D-ship pilot is waiting anxiously for her captain to return.

A travelogue of the Johnson family in the Outer Banks of North Carolina

China was fun. For certain values of fun. Kim got to see the sights, taste the food, meet Mike''s sister--his AI sister--and prevent a thermonuclear war. You know, standard touristy stuff.Now all she wants is to be a locksmith. Live the quiet life. Maybe join the Lions Club or the Chamber of Commerce or whatever it is legitimate business people do in their spare time. She''s heard about those. They sound nice. But then her worst enemy breaks into her shop and tells her about a bomb. Mike''s sister just called him about the same thing. The bomb is big enough to bury half a continent under a hundred feet of ash, sending the rest of the world crashing into a new ice age. But it gets better. The bomb is also the biggest clean energy project in human history. Everyone loves it. And only Kim can stop it.

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When Michael Black, a young, talented FBI profiler, is called on to help solve a complex serial killer case in Miami, he has no idea how close to home the murders will hit, and the only thing piling up faster than the body count is the mountain of evidence pointing directly to one person...Agent Black.Michael Black, an FBI profiler tormented by violent dreams since the murder of his mother when he was a teenager, is called on to assist the Miami Police Department in trying to solve a string of baffling murders. Michael and his abrasive boss, Spencer White, meet with the Triple Threat Task Force and learn that the body count already stands at seven. As the facts of the case unfold, the two conclude that more than one killer is responsible, but they believe the entire murder spree is being orchestrated by a lone puppet master. With the help of psychiatrist and former lover, Aisling McKenna, Michael must wage a battle with his personal demons as it becomes apparent that someone is trying to frame him. Or could it be that he truly is responsible for the crimes?

In fundamental analysis, increases (decreases) in the ratio of selling, general and administrative (SG&A) costs to sales (SG&A ratio) are perceived as negative (positive) signals regarding future firm performance. However, this interpretation focuses on the overall change in the SG&A ratio and ignores the underlying changes in the components of the ratio (sales and SG&A costs). Although prior research examines the changes in the SG&A ratio under some different circumstances, there is no study that examines all the ways that managers adjust costs in reaction to changes in sales. Therefore, I create six subsamples representing all possible combinations of changes in sales, SG&A costs, and the SG&A ratio and test whether changes in the SG&A ratio are informative about future earnings, analyst forecast revisions, and stock returns under these different circumstances. I find that changes in the SG&A ratio in four of my six subsamples provide information about changes in future earnings. I also find that analysts do not impound all of the information contained in the signals into their forecast revisions and in some cases investors appear to understand this fact.

Darkness. Failure. Despair... When the icy breath of winter descends upon the soul, the fires of hope are quickly extinguished. Each day the roots of Lord Sabas Tannith''s Empire spread further across the land and the threat of a New Order rises like a black cloud upon the horizon. The world stands on the brink of a Great War. A master race will rise from the ashes.Freedom hangs in the balance. If Daniel Lindström fails to reunite his friends, humanity is lost and the world will be thrown into chaos. History will be rewritten and the cricle will be completed.''The Silent Winters'' sees the bloody conclusion to the trilogy, following on from the events in ''The Wolf Hound and the Raven'' and ''Return to Havenmill''.

A biography of the two men at the forefront of the national interscholastic movement, C. W. Whitten and H. V. Porter, and their careers at the Illinois High School Athletic Association and the National Federation of State High School Athletic Associations.

Traditional hierarchical structures are falling – is your organisation ready? Emergent provides a handbook for navigating – and thriving in – the new cultural paradigm. More than a simple DIY for change, this book empowers organisations to diagnose change risk, address current shortcomings and adapt to the increasing current away from hierarchies to autonomous and interdependent networks. Unguided, most fail in their attempt; this shift exposes huge skills deficits, a lack of engagement, lack of value and meaning, market reach, penetration and more. Here, a twenty-year veteran of brand and culture transformation outlines a unique governance framework and blueprint for implementing and co-creating your own cultural shift. Methodologies from crowdsourcing and social movements are adopted as tools for initiating change and creating cultural cohesion around a higher purpose, and essential skills and tools help equip organisations and individuals for the emergent future. Today''s workplace demands are creating extraordinary challenges for organisations; power is shifting, and the spotlight has forced businesses to engage with stakeholders in more meaningful ways, and to acknowledge a need for radical ‘humanization'' of the workplace. To drive successful change you need to spark a movement. This book provides a way forward through the transition, with expert guidance and a clear, actionable framework for implementation. Adopt a unique governance framework for culture transformation Energise, mobilise and catalyse change, innovation and growth Address skills deficits, values misalignment, failed engagement and more Ignite your organisation''s purpose and forge sustainability for the future The demand for greater values alignment, autonomy and individual empowerment – fuelled by technology and increasing interdependencies – is bringing down the traditional power structure. The question is: what moves into its place? A strong organisational culture is the difference between surviving and thriving in the marketplace. Emergent provides a practical blueprint for transformation to help your organisation navigate the shift successfully.

Click Here for Amazon Reader Reviews (Synopsis) Sheryl Taylor has been a hero to many. She assisted travelers trapped in Cairo by the Arab Spring: a slew of sometimes-violent protests and demonstrations across the Middle East and North Africa. When she returns home, though, she finds no heros welcome. Instead, she teeters on the edge of despair and bankruptcy, all thanks to one man who would have her destroyed. Dr. Sterling Jackson is a master at deception. For more than a few years, Sheryl has been his romantic attachment and his financial investor. It is thanks to him that she faces foreclosure. Even worse, a secret liferadically different from her public personamight soon be exposed. It seems she has nothing left to live for, which is why Sheryl now contemplates suicide. Somehow, in spite of her struggles, Sheryls remains strong. Deciding whether to live or die becomes a daily preoccupationunless Sterling makes the decision for her. With Sheryl going against him, he needs to silence her forever. He cant let the world know hes a cunning con man with an eye for unwary ladies. Will Sheryl find a way to escape her desperate circumstance, or will she give in to the doctors lethal resolve?

" ... a few years ago, I went through the task of digitizing sketchbooks filled with drawings both personal and professional, and was surprised at what a large amount of material had ended up as ink on paper. Then, scouring the contents of long-forgotten folders on my Mac, the mountainous nature of the art files that had piled up became oh so clear. Man oh man, a whole lot of drawing has been going on! That is what you''ll find within [this book], the lion''s share of the commercial art committed to the ''johnson!'' (or, often, simply "j!") signature over the decades. Though the visual look of these pages tends toward the dangerous congestion of the fondly-remembered clip-art books of the 1970''s, there is hopefully enough of interest in here to bring a smile, a nod of appreciation, and the occasional belly-laugh."--Page 5.

Residue of Rejection Residual of Abandonment Prologue Life Goes On Life is Fragile. Life can be altered in less than one minute. Life can be altered before an Opinion can be given about it. Life can be altered for the negative. Life can be altered for the positive. No matter what, life goes on. My life was altered permanently for me before I was two years old. No one stops to think of the mental and emotional changes a two year old will experience as she develops over the years after her mother has committed suicide and left her to a world where only a mothers love can sustain her. When her father does not know how to hold her in his arms and give her strength, support and love the wolves circle the camp looking for easy prey. It was as if the wolves could smell the fresh brew of innocence and opportunity.

Geologists warned it was inevitable that an earthquake would collapse the Three Gorges Dam. When it finally did, a wall of water six hundred feet high rushed down the Yangtze River, destroying other dams as it went. Fifteen million Chinese died in the worst natural disaster in human history. This is what people are told. It is a lie. Kimberly Trayne has no time for the past. She''s a free woman now. There are family reunions to avoid, realm championships to win, and an AI-human hybrid in her life. Or not. It''s complicated. What she needs most of all is a vacation. Kim''s heard about those; they sound nice. When Mike mentions he has family--of a sort--in China, she even has a destination. What she doesn''t know is that behind the Great Firewall of China there are secrets. Secrets about who lives there. Secrets about who dies. Secrets of power and control. Secrets people will kill to keep. Stuff happens, they say. Even after flying halfway around the world, it still keeps happening to her.

While out walking his dog one evening during a terrible storm, Robert Harris finds a half-drowned figure lying at the edge of the sea. The strangely dressed man has no recollection of who he is, or how he came to be there. When Robert''s ward, Mary, takes him to the nearby town, it soon becomes clear that others know of the man''s identity and they will stop at nothing to get to him. As the details of the man''s past are slowly discovered, he becomes embroiled in a battle of politics and power as the search for his identity leads him, and those willing to help, on a fast-paced and dangerous journey across Victorian England. When the truth about the man''s past is finally unearthed, the shocking discovery has far wider reaching consequences.

Everyone has a dream and a desire to make a difference. Unfortunately, life all too often comes crashing in and we end up forfeiting our dreams for a variety of reasons, some financial. Crowdfund 2.0 provides a pathway to recapturing that passion with the knowledge and tools to create all the money you need for whatever is important to you. Not only will you be introduced to the potential of crowdfunding you will also be introduced to a new and exciting approach that changes the focus. Typically, projects are very much self focused but the new 2.0 method is revolutionary because it is now about empowering others. Crowdfunding is a global phenomenon! The big names in Crowdfunding have been GoFundme, Kickstarter, and Indegogo, and there are hundreds of others. While these have all been proven to work, there are some very real drawbacks. One drawback is that they only use one method of raising funds. A method known as Direct Funding which places you in the the role of a beggar were you are asking for help from others, or like a peddler who sells candy bars or cookies. Crowdfund 2.0 introduces an entirely new approach that makes you a solution provider. It is revolutionary in that it focuses on the needs, wants and desires of others rather than yourself. And as a result, your needs, wants and desires are funded. This book opens a world of new opportunities that will impact your life as well as others in your community.

Kimberly Trayne is in hiding. Accidentally-but-sort-of-on-purpose flash-freezing the son of a drug kingpin tends to require it. Unfortunately the transition from international computer-hacking badass to night manager at Taco Bell has left her life... wanting. The virtual combat realm of Warhawk lets her take out her frustrations with a sniper rifle, and with gun, she travels. Then the impossible happens. A complete stranger knocks on her virtual door, accidentally thrusting her into the spotlight where private security firms, the FBI, the Bolivian mafia, and her mom can find her. Stuff always happens, they say. It usually happens to her.

All the biggest events in technology history collected in order by the day the occurred. From January 1 to December 31 spanning the Antikythera Mechanism to the iPhone. Walk through the year with Edison, Brattain, Jobs and the amazing devices and technologies that make our world what it is today. Plus enjoy the excellent illustrations of Scott Johnson that brighten the year as you go.

Each of us have something magnificent to give to our world but all too often the obstacles and fears of life obscure our path and vision where it concerns what it is we really want. This incredible message will show you how to move past those obstacles and frustrations that often stop us and live an effective life as it was meant to be lived. You have an opportunity to be a part of something great! This is so much more than a message it is a movement that will capture your heart and mind.

Victory is based on a well-known baseball legend about Charles Victor Faust, a more-or-less madman who showed up at pre-game practice for the New York Giants in 1911.

Many Christians have yet to grasp the scope and magnitude of God''s grace found in the death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ. This lack of understanding may be one of the key reasons why many in the church fail to comply with God''s calling to follow in the footsteps of Christ and perform the miracles He prophesied. Understanding the differences between our spirit and the flesh is another crucial step in our understanding of God''s amazing grace. Author Scott Johnson leads the reader through Scripture to drive this pivotal point home. Once Satan has failed to prevent an individual from becoming born again, the author of all lies exploits the ignorance of the newly saved in an attempt to prevent them from living a victorious life free from condemnation. Propelled by God''s Word, Scott/the author shares a wealth of personal revelations that led him to discover the richness of God''s grace and the fullness of His undeserved favor toward us.

Chronicling Cardiff City''s momentous promotion campaign, from the controversial rebrand to the open-top bus tour of the city, celebrating the title and promotion to the Premier League. Profiling those involved and covering every game as the season unfolded.

What happens when a father asks his son to lie for the greater good? Growing up, Scott Johnson always suspected that his dad was different. Only as a teenager did he discover the truth: his father was a spy, one of the CIA’s most trusted officers. And, as Scott came to realise, his father had been living a double life for so long that his lies were hard to separate from the truth. When an adult Scott embarked on a career as a war correspondent, he found himself returning to many of the troubled countries of his youth. In the dusty streets of Pakistan and Afghanistan, amid the cold urbanity of Yugoslavia, and down the mysterious alleys of Mexico City, he came face to face with his father’s murky past — and his own complicity in it. The Wolf and the Watchman is a provocative, meditative reckoning on truth, deception, and manipulation, and the fidelities we owe to ourselves and to our families.