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David Biello is a renowned American journalist who has made giant strides in environment and energy. He has written various books on climatic change and notable websites and magazines, such as Scientific American, Yale e360, and L.A. Review of Books, among others. Others are The New York Times, Foreign Policy,  and the New Republic. Beyond writing books, David Biello...

An excellent and imaginative writer described as one of the most entertaining storytellers of our time, no true fan of literary works in the fantasy, science fiction, horror, dark fantasy, and comedy genres would not have read any book by Neil Gaiman. The renowned English writer began his career as a journalist before writing comic books and then becoming...

Dr. Bill Donahue, Ph.D. is an American Christian and prolific author who has written a good number of books focused on the nurturing of small groups in the church for sustained growth of the entire ministry. He writes his books with biblical backings and experience he has in small group ministry for many years now and still counting. Notably,...

A lot of excitement is building up around the new Marvel's fictional superhero team film, the Fantastic Four, which has already seen 4 instalments. The first film, aptly titled The Fantastic Four, was not released officially, but Fantastic Four (2005), Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007), and Fantastic Four (2015) were all released and had critical acclaim....

In Death is a police procedural series of novels set in the mid-21st-century (beginning from 2058) and written by Nora Roberts, otherwise referred to by her alias J.D. Robb. The novel is centered around New York City Police and Security Department (NYPSD) staff, lieutenant Eve Dallas and her better-half Roarke. The couple lives in New York City around. Apart...

A straight line can be drawn from a person's personal development to their habit of always reading books. This is because books illuminate a person's imagination, help in the formation of unique perspectives, and provide in-depth knowledge on life, among many other things. For someone interested in reading, you will always find multiple shelves of books in their abode...

People have been in the habit of giving gifts ever since the existence of man. The reasons behind this exchange of gifts however differ, but mostly we give gifts to the people who we love and care for. In this act of giving, some people have gone over the board to give to their loved ones what will ordinarily...

Uncertainties have always been a part of our existence, and almost everyone tends to witness continuous turns and twists at some point in life. For instance, one can be trying to get over a loss or tragic incident and perhaps overcoming your fears, career, or work-related setbacks. When such onerous situations arise, what can one do? Positive words of...

Reading a book can be stimulating but watching actors depict the characters and bring them to life in a TV show is even more invigorating. Looking at a list of some of the best Netflix TV shows based on books, it is easy to conclude that books are getting more attention than ever and inspiring new projects in the...

Books are one of the commonest things we can find around us. They exist in various forms and volumes containing different types of information for various uses. They have come a long way and experienced several modifications since they were first mentioned in recorded history, circa 10th or 9th century BC. In all these years, books have been used...

When you have done many things and become used to doing them, boredom will be highly inevitable. Everyone is continually adjusting and readjusting in life, and in monotonous situations, you may find yourself being creative and trying out new things. While being bored is not left for a particular kind of people, race, or colour, what you do in...

The most expensive books in the world at this time might be hundreds of years old, but the value attached to them seems to appreciate with time. Apparently, they are like wine that gets better with age. John James Audubon’s Birds of America has sold several copies at record prices, with the highest pegged above $11 million, and there...

"I'll just wait for the movie" is a popular phrase by movie-goers who find it too long or daunting to read a book and instead choose to wait for the story to be adapted to screen. However, there are not many people who realize that a lot of the movies they are raving about and recommending to everyone that...

Have you ever found yourself asking this question, "what should I do with my life?" This may be due to a poor decision you have made or perhaps your inability to make a certain decision, or due to a recent depressing experience. Whichever one it might be, know that you are not alone. When one feels stuck and not...

The first question on the lips of anyone trying to enter a particular career field is; "how much can I possibly make from doing this?" While a significant amount of people get into a career out of the passion they have for it, a lot more do it because of what they are to gain from doing so. Writers are...

Higher Ground Productions is the brainchild of Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama, which was launched after the former US president and first lady signed a multi-year deal with Netflix. The first wave of content that came out of that partnership has docuseries and feature films, including "Becoming" and "American Factory." The company is set to tell stories...

To some people, Tom Bissell is just another geek who has a natural way with words and is able to earn a living as a journalist and writer. This is because the 2010 Guggenheim Fellow has extensively written about the importance of video games in newspapers like The New Yorker, and also contributed to the scripts of such games...

William Finnegan is a journalist and a writer whose work has covered a lot of things including racism, poverty, and politics among many other things. Although he is American, he is famous for his international journalism. He has covered various parts of the world such as Mexico during its political turmoil, Southern African issues including racism and conflict. In...

We can all admit that true crime stories are very disturbing, however, they are also quite fascinating as they delve into the human mind, particularly into the minds of those who perpetrate crimes. Authors of such books of the non-fiction genre, examine actual crimes, usually high profile and sensationalized murders, detailing the actions of all the people involved. Here...

Barbara Ehrenreich is a veteran American journalist and political activist who built a reputation as a muckraker; someone who attacked established institutions and leaders. The self-described myth buster is also a celebrated columnist, essayist, and author whose work has appeared in various publications across the country. She is, however, best known for writing non-fiction stories like Nickel and Dimed:...