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Often going against the grain of Washington’s so-called conventional wisdom, Robert Parry covered the most consequential issues facing the country during his five decades as a journalist – from the Vietnam War to Iran-Contra to the Iraq War to Russiagate, stories that shaped the course of contemporary American history. A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 1985 and the recipient of numerous awards – including the George Polk Award for National Reporting in 1984, I.F. Stone Medal for Journalistic Independence in 2015, and the Martha Gellhorn Prize for Journalism in 2017 – Parry earned a reputation as a tenacious reporter committed to telling the truth without fear or favor. This compilation of Parry’s writings traces his development from a student activist to a beat reporter to an investigative journalist and historian, shedding light on how he came to believe that the Washington press corps had lost its way and that building independent media is essential to save the republic. More than a simple collection of articles by an iconoclastic journalist, however, this volume is an illuminating history of the late 20th and early 21st centuries – a troubling recent past that Parry meticulously chronicles through in-depth research and compelling storytelling. What will come into focus as the reader turns these pages is an at times shocking level of corruption and wrongdoing at the highest levels of government, enabled by a steady deterioration of the U.S. media’s commitment to providing an honest accounting of the events shaping our world. The reader, perhaps, will come to the same conclusions that Robert Parry did: that the media has become a threat to democracy and one of the most important tasks that exists today is to build a new infrastructure for conveying information – one that is honest, independent, and incorruptible.

We've all seen the news of dead and dying whales, and the alarming amounts of plastic pollution washing up on beaches or floating on the tides. The oceans are in very great danger for many reasons, and it is not just plastic waste, which is bad enough. Overfishing, acidification, coral bleaching, nuclear waste, seabed mining, military testing, and climate change, are taking a very heavy toll on marine creatures of all types, from tiny plankton to the massive whales. The eponymous Dead Zones are aptly named. Many marine creatures are in danger of extinction. Life on this planet depends on healthy oceans. We depend on healthy oceans. This book takes a look at the threats to marine life, and what is being done to save the seas. It is a call to action to save Mother Ocean. The author explains how he became personally motivated to do what he could. As a singer and songwriter he wrote songs and came up with the idea for Ocean Aid concerts. Now he has written the book you are holding. He hopes to inspire you to think about what you can do. We all need to help save the seas.

This compelling book delves into the critical issue of tritium, shedding light on the imminent concerns surrounding Holtec's proposed disposal of this hazardous substance into the pristine waters of the Hudson River. With a meticulous exploration of the potential environmental and public health consequences, the narrative underscores the urgent need for responsible stewardship and sustainable solutions in the face of such grave ecological challenges.

When they met, Shannon and Anthony were immediately enamored by each other. Shannon can recall leaving that encounter and immediately calling her mother to tell her she had met someone special. Anthony did the same. During that meeting, a client of Anthony's had asked whether he had told her about his turtles. He played it off, trying to avoid scaring her away so soon. She would find out soon enough, but even with full disclosure, Shannon never knew exactly what she was signing up for.

The pastime of a spouse can have a considerable impact on a family. When that interest becomes something the person fully dedicates their life to, the effects are sure to be felt by all. And why shouldn't they be? Turtles are the most endangered group of vertebrates on the planet and they need all the help they can get in every sense. Educating the public, helping build and operate non-profit organizations, assisting with field research, and breeding critically endangered animals in captivity are all in a day's work.

Turtles have created a fulfilling and rewarding life for Anthony, personally and professionally. They have also brought him closer to Shannon. At times, however, turtles have pushed the two of them apart. Every relationship takes work, some more than others. While each couple has their own struggles, Anthony and Shannon take that to unique extremes.