Jonathan Cape was a London-based publisher founded in 1919 as "Page & Co" by Herbert Jonathan Cape (1879–1960), formerly a manager at Duckworth who had worked his way up from a position of bookshop errand boy. Cape brought with him the rights to cheap editions of the popular author Elinor Glyn and sales of these works provided capital for successive ventures. The other founding partner was George Wren Howard, whom Cape had met while both men had briefly worked for art publishers The Medici Society, and Howard was able to borrow capital from his father to invest in the business.

The first employee was Edward Garnett, husband of translator Constance Garnett, who became the business's long-serving reader. On 1 January 1921 "Page & Co" became "Jonathan Cape". It took over the back list of A. C. Fifield, including such authors as W. H. Davies, Sidney Webb and Samuel Butler.

From that point on, guided by Garnett's literary judgement and Howard's high standards of design and production, it was a major force in British publishing, notably of books by T. E. Lawrence, Arthur Ransome, Peter Fleming, Ernest Hemingway, Malcolm Lowry's Under the Volcano, Fitzroy Maclean's Eastern Approaches and the James Bond series by Ian Fleming. As the 1960's progressed, the firm successfully courted and published authors who were representative of the age, including Beatle John Lennon, and former 'angry young man' Kingsley Amis. Cape also signed up Len Deighton, whose series of spy novels featuring an unnamed protagonist (now known as Harry Palmer) was a gritty alternative to the far-fetched adventures of James Bond. In the 1970's, Cape published popular authors in many genres, including fantasy novelist J.G. Ballard, literary heavyweight Salman Rushdie, and award-winning children's writer Roald Dahl.

Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma (born 12 April 1942) is the President of South Africa,elected by parliament following his party's victory in the 2009 general election.

Zuma is the President of the African National Congress (ANC), the governing political party, and was Deputy President of South Africa from 1999 to 2005. Zuma is also referred to by his initials JZ and his clan name Msholozi. Zuma became the President of the ANC on 18 December 2007 after defeating incumbent Thabo Mbeki at the ANC conference in Polokwane. Zuma was also a member of the South African Communist Party (SACP), briefly serving on the party's Politburo until he left the party in 1990. On 20 September 2008, Thabo Mbeki announced his resignation after being recalled by the African National Congress's National Executive Committee, following a conclusion by Judge Nicholson of improper interference in the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), including the prosecution of Jacob Zuma for corruption.

Zuma has faced significant legal challenges. He was charged with rape in 2005, but was acquitted. In addition, he fought a long legal battle over allegations of racketeering and corruption, resulting from his financial advisor Schabir Shaik's conviction for corruption and fraud. On 6 April 2009, the National Prosecuting Authority decided to drop the charges, citing political interference.

Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan, GCFR, BNER, GCON (born 20 November 1957) is the 14th Head of State and current President of Nigeria. Prior to his role as President, he served as Governor of Bayela State and Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Jonathan is a member of the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP).

Jonathan was born in what is now Bayelsa State to a family of canoe makers. Jonathan holds a B.S. degree in Zoology in which he attained Second Class Honours. He also holds an M.Sc. degree in Hydrobiology and Fisheries biology, and a Ph.D. degree in Zoology from the University of Port Harcourt. After earning his degree, he worked as an education inspector, lecturer, and environmental-protection officer, until he decided to enter politics in 1998.

Jonathan and his wife, Patience, have two children. He is a Christian and comes from the Ijaw ethnic group.

Former President Umaru Yar'Adua died on 5 May 2010. Goodluck Jonathan was sworn in as Yar'Adua's successor on the following day, becoming Nigeria's 14th Head of State, to serve until the next election, in 2011, at which time he could elect to run again, which he has done. Upon taking office, he cited anti-corruption, power and electoral reform as focuses of his administration. He stated that he came to office under "very sad and unusual circumstances".

Jonathan Lash (born 1945) is the president of Hampshire College and member of the Board of Directors of the World Resources Institute where he served as president from 1993-2011.

Jonathan Lash received an A.B. from Harvard College and a law degree and master’s degrees from The Catholic University of America.

A former Peace Corps volunteer and federal prosecutor, Lash worked as a senior staff attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) from 1978 to 1985, litigating and lobbying on issues related to pollution control, federal coal leasing, strip mining, and energy conservation.

From 1987 to 1990, Lash headed the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, having served the previous two years as Vermont’s Commissioner of Environmental Conservation. During his tenure in Vermont government, Lash helped write, win enactment of and implement innovative statutes on issues ranging from pollution prevention and solid waste management to protection of pristine streams. In 1990 he became director of the Environmental Law Center at the Vermont Law School, rated the best program of its kind in the United States.

Jonathan Huberdeau (born June 4, 1993) is a Canadian ice hockey forward and Captain currently playing for the Saint John Sea Dogs in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). At the 2011 Memorial Cup, Huberdeau helped the Sea Dogs win the Canadian Hockey League championship, and was named the Tournament's Most Valuable Player in the process. He was also selected to the tournament's all-star team. Vityaz Chekhov obtained Huberdeau's Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) rights when they selected him fifth overall in the 2011 KHL Junior Draft. Huberdeau represents Canada internationally, and has a gold medal from the 2010 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament. He was drafted third overall by the Florida Panthers in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

Huberdeau played Midget AAA hockey with the Ste. Eustache Vikings of the Quebec Midget League. He led the league in scoring during the 2008–09 season. After his performance, he was drafted in the 1st round (18th overall) in the 2009 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) Midget draft by the Saint John Sea Dogs. Huberdeau scored a goal in his first QMJHL game against the Acadie-Bathurst Titan. Huberdeau was the leading scorer among 16-year olds in the QMJHL for the 2009–10 season, and scored on all 6 of his shootout attempts. In January 2010, Huberdeau was named the league's scholastic player of the month. The Sea Dogs reached the QMJHL finals during Huberdeau's rookie season.