For writers like me, operating a bit below the radar, these things are very much group efforts. Mirror touch book launch in cambridge, ma joel salinas, m. Unlike most exconvicts he went on to become africa. This event will have only comic books, graphic novels, comic artists. Neal stephensons nearly thousand page tome anathem was inspired in part by long nows 10,000 year clock project, and so a collaboration on the launch event was a natural fit. The event will be on friday, april 21st, at 7pm at the harvard coop bookstore 3rd floor located right across the street from the harvard square red line station. Project update july 2016 the australian rhino project. If we win the war against environmental crime only to discover there are no tigers left, then that will be a hollow victory. A profile of africa check editor julian rademeyer, who has been so. Apr 21, 2017 come to the launch event for mirror touch.
When it comes to literature in london, theres one place that instantly jumps out bloomsbury. Julian rademeyer book penguin random house south africa. Northeastern suffolk and southeastern suffolk counties. The story line was exactly what i like to read and really held my attention. Titled the tipping point transnational organised crime and the war on rhino poaching, part.
Julian rademeyer is director of the global initiatives east and southern africa research observatory. Rhino poacher killed by elephant and eaten by lions. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Report launch on the illicit rhino horn trade global. Like most exconvicts he had no money and very big dreams. Julian rademeyer and david osullivan attack rhino poaching. Jun 24, 20 12 tips for successful book launch parties describes the thinking behind holding a book launch party and helpful suggestions. Jun 26, 2018 im delighted to release further information on my book launch and celebration to be held on the evening of monday 9th july 2018. A launch event is a fantastic way to get people excited about your new product or service. We already do various comic con events all over glasgow so well be bringing back this event to cater for the comic book fans. Halifax bookstore event, vaccine survey ads blocked by. Julian rademeyer has won the prestigious marjanmarsh award, bestowed by the marjan centre for the study of conflict and conservation in the department of war studies at kings college, london, for his book killing for profit. Julian rademeyer delves into the history of illegal rhino.
Rademeyer, the author of killing for profit, a book about the illegal trade in rhino horn, blamed the appalling socioeconomic conditions in south africa that drive young men to take risks to. A book launch for desmond cole will be going ahead feb. Rademeyer met ras some time ago, and the wrote about him in killing. For world rhino day, julian rademeyer has shared a video in which he talks about the current rhino crisis and his awardwinning book, killing. Global initiative launch 19 september 20 global initiative. Rhino poaching is a gathering storm killing for profit author julian rademeyer video book details. Julian rademeyer, the author of killing for profit. Although the highlight of our annual one book festival is often the featured author lecture, the thomas county business and nonprofit communities come together each year to put on a variety of events devoted to literacy and to the one book selection. This was no ordinary safari, it was very focused on the plight of the rhino both black and white in south africa. As violent criminal networks have become increasingly involved in the trafficking of wildlife, pushing iconic species to the brink of extinction, the argument for militarised responses has become increasingly vocal, both to protect the remaining key wildlife species, and to counter the poachers. Every writers dream is for his or her book to be understood, enjoyed and many a times. Not everyone wants to be the next jk rowling or paulo coelho.
You may wish to look at an early description of the long now clock and then at some of neal stephensons early contributions to the project. Sep 19, 2014 julian rademeyer revealed the cover and title of his upcoming book. May 28, 2014 a political economy roundtable event featuring the book launch of wageled growth. Rhino poacher killed by elephant and eaten by lions world. The kings bookstore coop ran into roadblocks when staff tried to boost a post about the event. Submitthe launch of paramount groups antipoaching and k9 academy has been voted the best communications campaign in africa at the worlds top public relations events, held in london and johannesburg. Apr 03, 2007 the book goes into detail but not to the point that you get bored with it. Julian rademeyer director east and southern africa. I will be looking into more of his titles for sure.
Julian rademeyer is an awardwinning investigative journalist. There were times when i did not want to put the book down. This event brought increased attention to rhino poaching and other wildlife crimes in the. Reader center wirecutter live events the learning network. The book covers work starting in the early 1970s right up to the present. Read killing for profit exposing the illegal rhino horn trade by julian rademeyer available from rakuten kobo. I hope you will join me at the milwaukee launch of roberts rules, book three of north of the tension line on thursday, may 24th at 7 pm, at boswell book company.
From the bloomsbury group of revolutionary writers in the early twentieth century to the publishers of the phenomenally successful harry potter franchise, bloomsbury is teeming with the power of words. Event in minneapolis, mn by amy thielen and 2 others on thursday, may 18 2017 with 410 people interested and 104 people going. The white rhino saga back in print after more than 30 years is more relevant than ever as our rhino population faces a deadly poaching onslaught. I would definately recommend this book to anyone interested in this subject matter. Jun 22, 2017 upgrade how to host a book launch party for the huffington post duration. Featuring the global initiatives work on environmental. Ten years ago, in 2003, gayton mckenzie was released from maximumsecurity prison in bloemfontein after a long jail term.
Click here to add it to the official world rhino day event map. Investigative journalist julian rademeyer announced the title of his upcoming book, and posted a sneak peek of the cover. The launch included an introduction to the global initiative by its deputy director, tuesday reitano, an overview from dr. He has written and worked for many of south africas major newspapers, including city press. If youre an indie author preparing to launch your book, youve come to the right place. But this may be your first book launch, and you may not be aware of best practices or resources. Eva hunter will introduce reneilwe and talk with her about her book and her writing. While the clock described in the book is not the clock of the long now, it is not entirely unrelated. How to stop poaching and protect endangered species.
Exposing the illegal rhino horn trade was launched. Jul 21, 2017 a walk in my stilettos book launch event duration. In this post, rademeyer gives some details of the people arrested and the charges that have been made against them. Australia, world rhino day 2014, world rhino day ideas. Auckland zoo, australia, new zealand, taronga western plains zoo. Exposing the illegal rhino horn trade by julian rademeyer book homepage ean. Prior to joining the global initiative, he was a project leader for traffic the international wildlife trade monitoring network. The courtyard outside exclusive books hyde park was filled with supporters of the fight against rhino poaching on wednesday night as julian rademeyer s killing for profit. A new report written for the global initiative against transnational organized crime by julian rademeyer, the author of killing for profit, lifts the lid on. The response from the parents, teachers and girls was so overwhelming that the parent body felt encouraged to grow the fair and make it a public event for all to enjoy.
Environmental crime, due to its timesensitive nature, is a priority for the global initiative. Julian rademeyer has won the marjanmarsh award, bestowed by the marjan centre for the study of conflict and conservation in the prestigious department of war studies at kings college, london, for his book killing for profit. As an author you want to ensure that your new book is a success. Julian rademeyer wins prestigious conservation award. March 23rd 2018 at the church centre of the united nations ccun 2nd floor to learn more or preorder a copy.
Criodain, wwf wildlife trade analyst, followed by a presentation by the author of the report, julian rademeyer. Julian rademeyer revealed the cover and title of his upcoming book. Terms and conditions 2020 eventbooks llc 2020 eventbooks llc. Julian rademeyer revealed the cover and title of his upcoming book, killing for profit on world rhino day. Exposing the illegal rhino horn trade, has responded to the arrest of hugo ras and nine of his associates in an article posted on his blog in this post, rademeyer gives some details of the people arrested and the. The event will feature a keynote speech by moises naim of the carnegie endowment for international peace and author of illicit. Criminal networks, traffickers and the trade in rhino horn. Killing for profit ebook by julian rademeyer 9781770223356. Julian rademeyer, a project leader for traffic, which monitors the international trade in wildlife, said effective measures are needed to attack the global rings that deal in rhino horn and elephant ivory. Julian rademeyer wins the prestigious marjanmarsh award. For world rhino day, julian rademeyer has shared a video in which he talks about the current rhino crisis and his awardwinning book, killing for profit. I first met hugo ras in april 2012 in the corridor of the pretoria north regional court. Julian rademeyer delves into the history of illegal rhino horn trade at the launch of killing for profit. Exposing the illegal rhino horn trade, says criminals are coming up with incredibly ingenious schemes and scams, a situation exacerbated by the slow bureaucratic processes that exist to fight them.
As zuma fights for his political life following the 2017 gupta emails leak, this cabal the presidents keepers ensures that after years of ruinous rule, he remains in power and out of prison. A joint rusi global initiative against transnational organised crime roundtable. He has an ebook called poached, hope you have time to read it one day. Orenstein, a conservationist, put it in his book ivory, horn and blood.
Nathi mncube, the national prosecuting authority spokesman, spoke about the recent arrests and bail hearings of ten members of a poaching syndicate. There have been a number of cases where seizures have been made that can be attributed to dogs, said julian rademeyer. Exposing the illegal rhino horn trade, spoke to jenny crwyswilliams on talk radio 702 for world rhino day. In fact, at one point, tim had five clients on the new york times list at the same time. Julian rademeyer, journalist and author of the bestselling book. Saving africas rhinos pooches v poachers middle east and africa. Some of the people arrested are powerful and wellconnected individuals. Book launch in mumbai events, tickets, activities and.
Rhino poaching is a gathering storm killing for profit. Its an opportunity to thank people whove contributed towards the project, treat your customers like vips and to create an opportunity for images and publicity. With a new introduction by julian rademeyer and a missing chapter never before published, a new generation of readers can enjoy and learn from the extraordinary story of how the white rhino was saved from extinction four. But events arent just a way to get attention, they should also be a celebration. Social technologies in business book launch youtube. Coinciding with the launch of a collection of tony grogans cartoons is grogans cape town, an exhibition of drawings of the mother city. Turner sims university of southampton so17 1bj box office. A battle of gods in paperback, author elizabeth salawu is having a book launch event at the prestigious park plaza hotel in london. In this brand new book from tim grahl, you will discover the secrets tim used to successfully put books on the best sellers lists in the first week they came out.
Rifle in hand, a vietnamese man with shoulderlength hair squats next to the carcass of a rhino. Sellar, former chief of law enforcement at cites, at the launch of the global initiative on september 19th in ny. Its been a busy few months for the team at the australian rhino project. The marjanmarsh award is given annually to someone who has made an invaluable contribution in a field where conflict and. Your launch should be a huge event it can create buzz, drive sales, and set the stage for the life of your book. Amy thielens give a girl a knife minneapolis book launch. South africa, a preferred hunting area for rhino poachers, today monday hosted the launch of the first part of a major investigation into poaching of this big five species with the second part to be released in switzerland on wednesday. The main opposition party, the democratic alliance, now responds to. Exposing the illegal rhino horn trade, has responded to the arrest of hugo ras and nine of his associates in an article posted on his blog. A very dangerous field of work i do volunteer work for a wild life vet dr will fowlds, his expertise is looking after rhino that have survived poaching. Killing for profit author julian rademeyer responds to the. Our wild world join us today with special guest, investigative journalist julian rademeyer as we discuss his book killing for profit listen now. Best quote of the book i feel in vietnam, itrhino horn has become a party drug for the. If you havent already booked your place, there are still spaces available.
Id heard the dark tales that swirled around him and stories about the numerous runins hed had with the law. For a publisher, it is important to satisfy a core audience whilst giving the book a chance to grow with increased exposure. The global initiative against transnational organized crime will formally launch in new york on the 19th september 20. Julian rademeyer is an awardwinning investigative journalist and author of the book killing for profit exposing the illegal rhino horn trade. The rage and anger of many people at the rampant poaching that is endangering rhinos and elephants is understandable. I have read julian rademeyer s book killing for profit and have met him. How smugglers, traffickers, and copycats are hijacking the global economy.
In addition to the world rhino day events noted above. Julian rademeyer chatted to jenny crwyswilliams on talk radio 702 about winning the marjanmarsh award, bestowed by the marjan centre for the study of conflict and conservation in the prestigious department of war studies at kings college, london, for his book killing for profit. Rademeyer is a global initiative senior research fellow and author of the bestselling book, killing. Julian rademeyer is a journalist with the herald in port elizabeth. Rhino poaching is a gathering storm killing for profit author. South africa is home to over 70 percent of the worlds last remaining rhinos, rademeyer says. Its a photograph taken in late 2006 on a game farm in limpopo the first legal hunt of a rhino by a vietnamese national recorded in that province. In 2011, a group of kingsmead college parents hosted a small book fair for the school community at which eight top south african authors spoke. Cold case killers alex eliseev and margie orford in conversation with sue grantmarshall thriller dinner the bloody book week opening night dinner meet this years lineup of thrilling authors. Julian rademeyer, who recently won the prestigious marjanmarsh award for his book killing for profit. Over 200 guest had come to listen to rademeyer discuss the book with radio presenter john. The book lounge and modjaji books are delighted to invite you to the cape town launch of reneilwe malatjis acclaimed collection of short stories love, interrupted.