Ethan Brown Knihy

This practical book takes programmers (amateurs and pros alike) on a no- nonsense tour of ES6, along with some related tools and techniques.

Drawing on police wiretaps and interviews, this book reveals the untold narrative of how southeast Queens influenced the rap industry. It explores the lives of notorious drug dealers from the 1980s, such as Lorenzo "Fat Cat” Nichols and Kenneth "Supreme” McGriff, showcasing their impact on hip-hop culture. The story spans twenty-five years, intertwining the violent crack era with key events and figures in rap history, including Tupac Shakur and 50 Cent, providing a unique insight into the roots of gangster culture within hip-hop.

Atheism's prominent figures have typically emerged from secular backgrounds, unlike Jerry DeWitt, who was a Pentecostal preacher before embracing atheism after a 25-year dialogue with faith. In this account of his journey, DeWitt, a respected pastor in DeRidder, Louisiana, began to question his beliefs privately. A pivotal moment occurred in May 2011 when he struggled to find words of comfort for a congregant whose brother had been in a serious accident. This crisis led to the realization that his faith had crumbled. When he publicly declared his atheism, he faced ostracism from the deeply religious community, losing nearly everything familiar. DeWitt's quest for identity and meaning reflects the struggles of millions globally, as agnosticism and atheism gain traction—one in five Americans now identify as non-religious. This moment calls for a new atheist voice that respects faith while embracing a life without religion, discovering profound meaning and hope. DeWitt's narrative illustrates a thoughtful transition to atheism rooted in humanism, emphasizing moral depth, happiness, and self-confidence gained from living free of fear.

This narrative chronicles a high-stakes investigation into the murders of eight women in a troubled Louisiana parish. Between 2005 and 2009, the bodies of these women were found around the canals and crawfish ponds of Jennings, Louisiana, a town of 10,000 in Jefferson Davis Parish. Known as the Jeff Davis 8, they were among society’s most vulnerable—impoverished, abused, and struggling with mental illness, often engaging in sex work for survival. Local law enforcement quickly pursued a serial killer theory, leading to extensive media coverage and heightened panic within Jennings’ class-divided neighborhoods. However, as the cases remained unsolved, the community began to question the integrity of the investigation. Rumors of police corruption, evidence tampering, and collusion between law enforcement and the local underworld emerged, casting doubt on the serial killer narrative. What transpired in the Boudreaux Inn, a decrepit motel where many of these women were last seen? Why were the crimes unresolved, and why were police officers facing indictments? Through muckraking research and immersive journalism over five years, the author reviewed thousands of pages of homicide files to uncover the truth behind each victim's final hours.