This revised edition of a valuable social opus that can also be enjoyed outside the rooms of colleges and universities has been fitted with an extended postscript; one totally inspired by the unexpected snap general election of 2010. Old Board House, the revised edition is imperative regarding the understanding of a relatively young Trinidad and Tobago. "The author wishes to remind readers that the ultimate direction of all countries in this world is not determined by petty elections but by those who view themselves as the owners of this planet." The Postscript Chad Modeste is also the author...

Paradoxical T&T is revealed in this semi-satirical work with an engaging final Chapter, The Panacea. The twin island nation's fantastic as well as grotesque features, history, culture, politics, economy, people and society are spilled across the pages of Old Board House: A Glance at Trinidad and Tobago. Years of study, research and meticulous observation have given birth to another exciting, enjoyable and educational expose by author Chad Modeste."

Among The Profane is a unique celebration of 34 literary giants who didn't have academic degrees. It also dispels the obviously ridiculous myth that grandiloquent words on pieces of expensive paper somehow makes one better suited, more intelligent and generally above those not in possession of them. Third President of the United States and founder of Virginia University, Thomas Jefferson referred to academic degrees as 'artificial embellishments.' The book doesn't discount the validity or importance of degrees in society but rather shows that human beings need not the approval of any...