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This timely and important book focuses on the controversial issue of SLAPP cases - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation - which are designed to censor, intimidate and silence critics by burdening them with aggressive opposing lawyers, heavy legal costs and enquiry agents until they abandon the case. David Hooper, veteran media lawyer, explores how the power of money enabled the very wealthy to crush their critics and outlines the tactics they used. He examines how billionaire oligarchs, often ex-convicts and linked to organised crime, have tried to launder their reputation in this country by suing for libel, and how they have found lawyers only too happy to pocket their roubles. Hooper describes his experience with some of these oligarchs, including Boris Berezovsky when Hooper needed an armed bodyguard while collecting evidence in Moscow. It was a case where both plaintiffs were ultimately murdered, as was his client, the editor of Forbes Russia. The UK also has its home-grown Slappsters, of whom Nadhim Zahawi and Mohamed Amersi are the most recent examples. They also come from Greece, Sweden, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Malta and the United States. Hooper describes how those with something to hide tried, with varying degrees of success, to stop you knowing about it, and how their lawyers were willing to help them. The well-paid legal profession does not emerge with credit.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, The Unknown Capablanca provides an excellent introduction to one of the all-time greatest chess players, José Raúl Capablanca (1888-1942). From his first Cuban title against Juan Corzo at age twelve (1901) to his triumphant victory over Emanuel Lasker for the World Chess Championship (1921), Capablanca had a playing style characterized by clarity and simplicity. His games are still studied by chess players around the world as models of how to play strategically and positionally. This compilation of 210 games by the famous Cuban champion, nicknamed "the chess machine," is focused on the brilliant, imaginative maneuvers and strategies displayed in his lesser matches and exhibitions. Included are consultation games, match and exhibition games, simultaneous games, and simultaneous games with clocks; all thirteen games of Capablanca's wins over Corzo; and European tour games from 1913-14. Capablanca's complete chess record, indexes of players and endgames, and clippings from chess journals and newspapers from the US, Cuba, France, and Eastern Europe give significant insight into the extraordinary chess genius who dazzled the world for almost forty years.

An aging Englishman, John Williams, in his memoirs, recalls storms at sea, rousing battles, and mysterious encounters with whales, occurring in the early 1800s.

If your podcast doesn't have as many listeners as you want, you have an important decision to make ... OPTION 1: You can keep doing what you're doing (and continue to be ignored).OPTION 2: You can make a few, simple changes to your existing podcast and create episodes designed to grow your audience.Within this book are 101 podcast episode templates designed to do three things:Attract new people to your podcast.Get them to listen.Get them to tell other people about your podcast.This book guides you, step-by-step, through 101 different episode templates that are easy to follow and proven to attract listeners. It explains exactly why these episodes work to build and strengthen an audience and why they'll work for you. All you do is combine these templates with your existing podcast content. It's simple.If you want more podcast listeners, this book is for you. More than just templates, you'll also learn:How to make the most of a podcast with limited listenersAdvanced tactics for working with guests, so you can turn even "bad interviews" into great episodes3 secrets to increase your authorityThe easiest way to turn a "book review" into a great episodeHow to stand out in a sea of faceless podcasts and avoid the "black hole of doom"Episode Modifications that fix Your "No Listeners" ProblemA 4-part, "plug and play" formula to get listeners to pay attention to your podcastYou like the book, but the author is boring (or unavailable) - exactly what to do!How to get listeners to share your podcast episodesAn easy way to make your podcast more interesting to listenersA simple and authentic way to build trust with your audienceThe "$100 Episode" guaranteed to bring you new listeners

Is it worth doing a podcast if nobody listens?You started your podcast because you want to: Spread an important message Share your passion Make moneyBut your podcast hasn't quite taken off like you thought it would.What happened?This book is for podcasters who can't quite figure out what they're doing wrong (and are ready to do things right).You'll learn: Why your "natural personality" may be repelling to people and how to make it attract listeners to your podcast like a magnet (See p198) What to do when a company tries to "lowball" you on advertising fees (do nothing, except send them the email on p424) It's easy to screw up an interview. To be sure you don't run into any problems, use my "guest contract" on p311. A six-word "trick" (learned from a 20-year radio veteran) that will instantly make you a better host (it's on p210) 9 reasons to kill an interview before it happens - ignore these "red flags" and you'll be sorry (p299) What Victoria's Secret models know about podcasting (even though you never hear them talk) - this lesson starts on p208! Nervous on the mic? You have lots of company - 75% of podcasters to be exact. I give you a 5-step way to cure your "stage fright" on p229. If you're scared of getting bad reviews, don't worry - I have three simple ways to handle critics on p236 (two of which can turn critics into fans) Why copying top podcasters may be killing your podcast (I share the story on p116) and how to develop a podcasting style that works for you (and will attract more listeners) My 3-step "episode teaser" formula - it's boring, but it works (get it on p110) Thinking of doing a "daily" podcast? You must read p103 before you start. Want to impress a guest? See the chapter starting on p321 for my 3-step followup "ritual" that will make being on your podcast unforgettable (and encourage guests to promote your episodes)And that's just the start … This book contains my complete system on how to attract listeners, deliver your message effectively, and build a big podcast.You can't build a big podcast on "hope." But you can build a big podcast. And if you're ready to do just that, read this book.

Reputation or Cover-Up? - top lawyer David Hooper's explanation of what the libel laws are, with an emphasis on recent decisions.