Of the many snowboard magazines once in print just a fraction remain and only a precious few are distributed internationally. Through financial crashes, a shrinking industry and a dramatically changed media landscape Method Magazine - the wild child perhaps least likely to endure - has managed to do just that.
The young poet exhibits remarkable sensitivity and wisdom, distinguishing their work in the literary landscape. This unique perspective captures the attention of critics, highlighting the poet's exceptional talent and depth at such an early stage in their career.
Stimulus plans: good or bad? Free markets: How free are they? Jobs: Can we afford them? Occupy Wall Street ... worldwide! Everybody's talking about the economy, but how can we, the people, understand what Wall Street or Washington knows--or say they know? Read Economix. With clear, witty writing and quirky, accessible art, this important and timely graphic novel transforms the dismal science of economics into a fun, fact-filled story about human nature and our attempts to make the most of what we've got ... and sometimes what our neighbors have got. Economix explains it all, from the beginning of Western economic thought, to markets free and otherwise, to economic failures, successes, limitations, and future possibilities. It's the essential, accessible guide to understanding the economy and economic practices. A must-read for every citizen and every voter.
Set against the high-stakes backdrop of Wall Street, the story follows Martin Stallworth, a black junk bond salesman facing immense pressure to secure a crucial deal for Lodestar, a satellite communications company linked to the US Department of Defense. As he navigates the cutthroat world of finance, Martin becomes embroiled in a web of espionage and murder, ultimately finding himself wrongfully accused. With both law enforcement and dangerous adversaries pursuing him, he must fight to clear his name and survive the deadly consequences of the deal.