Ethnic conflict is the major form of mass political violence in the world today, and it has been since World War II. Dramatic acts of terrorism and calculated responses to them may distract the attention of policymakers and the public, but ethnic and nationalist conflict continues to pose the greatest challenge to peace and security across the globe. Causes of such conflict and ideas about how to address it are hotly debated in the literature that has emerged over the past fifteen years.

This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 26th European Conference on Systems, Software and Services Process Improvement, EuroSPI conference, held in Edinburgh, Scotland, in September 2019.The 18 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 28 submissions. They are organized in topical sections: Visionary Papers, SPI and Safety and Security, SPI and Assessments, SPI and Future Qualification & Team Performance, and SPI Manifesto and Culture. ...

Secrets and fears—everyone has them. Some more than others.A heavy secret brought Liam Connelly to DC, but it isn't the only reason he stays. Hired to tend bar at Bottoms Up, Liam finds himself drawn to his enigmatic boss like a moth to a flame. Fear of rejection and guilt combine for a nasty cocktail, and the only person he trusts with his truth turns out to be a man who's harboring secrets of his own.Jack "Dragon" Murphy dedicated his life to serving his ...

Two incurable bachelors, one incredible journey.Jagger Jackson hides behind a sexy playboy veneer, hoping people see him as a man who doesn't believe in love rather than one who doesn't deserve it. Miller Brexler's carefree bachelorhood is the perfect lifestyle for him, or so he's convinced himself and everyone around him.Can two imperfect men make a perfect fit?JJ and Miller are brought together when their best friends meet and fal...

Try not to scream. You never know who—or what—may be listening...A miracle comes with a terrifying price, when a young blind woman confronts the horrors lurking in her basement. A trio of campers is forced to fight for their lives, when their weekend getaway opens a portal to terrifying new dimension. And a Ouija board summons a malevolent force, when two sisters try to contact a lost loved one…Scare Street is proud to present a spine-tingling new ...

JMS Books' Trios are themed collections of three gay romance stories by a trio of authors. Each story is available separately, but readers can get all three for a discounted bundle price.Class Acts Volume 1 contains three M/M romances just in time for back to school!Contains the stories:Being Fitz by J.D. Walker: Fitz is worn out by users, an unforgiving bus route, and life, in general. When he stumbles over a dead body in the park...

Can two damaged halves ever form a whole?Xavier Cruz, an enigmatic musician, has come home after eight years of touring with his band. Haunted by past decisions, he's lost himself and his ability to create music. Every day is a struggle to recapture them both and forgive the mistakes he's made. Healing and rediscovering the melodies all around him again are his only objectives, but Bennett St. Clair has other ideas.Ben, a playboy ad executive, can't stop th...

Grayson Wright is a man who knows how to do many things, but fixing the toxic relationship with his long-time boyfriend isn't one of them. A surprise birthday party to rekindle their old spark sounded like a great idea until Gray is the one who receives the shock of his life.Chase Rivers is unlucky in love and draws every loser, liar, and cheater like a magnet. After giving up on finding love, a night out with Mr. Right Now will lead him to the doorstep of his very own Mr. Wright. ...

Try not to scream. You never know who—or what—may be listening...A miracle comes with a terrifying price, when a young blind woman confronts the horrors lurking in her basement. A trio of campers is forced to fight for their lives, when their weekend getaway opens a portal to a terrifying new dimension. And a Ouija board summons a malevolent force, when two sisters try to contact a lost loved one…Scare Street is proud to present a spine...

Terror stalks the night…An old woman’s obsession with youth leads her to purchase a cursed appliance from a sinister antique shop. A new homeowner discovers her property comes with a deadly addition. And dark forces stalk a troop of innocent boy scouts when they spend the night on a haunted aircraft carrier…Scare Street delves into the darkness to bring you a new collection of spine-tingling terror. This diabolical tome is bursting with thirteen si...

Travel into the darkness and the nightmares will never end…Terrifying secrets from the past are revealed when a ghost hunter discovers a letter from his deceased mother. A lost young couple learns all is not what it seems when an elderly woman welcomes them into her remote outback home. And a guilt-ridden carpenter takes a journey into another dimension but is shocked by what follows him home…Scare Street is proud to present a diabolical new collec...

Terror lurks just out of sight. But it won't stay hidden for long…A terrifying science experiment unleashes a phantasmal killer from beyond the grave. An ancient tome devours the minds of all who dare read its endless pages. And a donut shop waitress discovers a sinister secret ingredient, that keeps customers coming back for more…Scare Street is proud to present a breathtaking new collection of diabolical tales. Every page unleashes a new terror, ...