Who's ripping off the Federal prison system---and how?A funny crime caper with a diabolically clever scamThirty-something Kimberly was living the good life with a great executive job, a wardrobe to die for, and a hot young boyfriend. That all changed in the space of a few hours when her company went bankrupt and her boy-toy took off with her money and most of her worldly possessions. When she accepts a job with the Federal prison system, she and her sidekicks are f...

Containing nearly three dozen original essays penned by the nation's leading newspaper journalists, editors, and executives, this book advances current discussions regarding women in journalism. Surveying the past quarter century, the book's contributors highlight the unprecedented influence American women have had on the news industry, especially newspapers, and look ahead to the future for women in news. Acclaimed anthropologist and author Helen E. Fisher adds her perspe...

The Caroline era was dominated by the growing religious, political and social conflict between the King and his supporters; the Royalists and it's Puritan opposition; the Roundheads.In contrast to the wars raging across Europe at the time, the Caroline period in Britain was an uneasy peace, as a dark shadow of civil conflict between King and Parliament worsened toward the latter part of Charles’ reign.Whilst Theatre unquestionably fell from its glittering peak achievements ...

From bestselling author Shelley Noble comes a gripping and timely historical novel of books, banning, and the women who helped save New York’s famed Book Row.1915: Manhattan’s Book Row, an eclectic jumble of forty bookshops along Fourth Avenue, is the mecca for rare book buyers from around the world, and the haunt of locals looking for a bargain. It is also the target of the most vicious censor in American history—Anthony Comstock.And home to three sisters ...

In 'Practical Recitations: Selections for Literary Exercises,' Caroline B. Le Row presents a meticulously curated anthology aimed at enhancing the proficiency of oratorial skills among students and educators. Encompassing a diverse array of literary forms'Äîincluding poetry, prose excerpts, and dramatic pieces'Äîthe book reflects an engaging and accessible literary style that invites readers to explore the nuances of performance. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century educational ph...

The Power of Baking with Mindful Intent provides you with a healthy approach to paying attention to your feelings. The book emphasises the need for me-time with a collection of delicious classic and modern cake recipes to enjoy ‘just4You’ and it encourages you to take care of your mind and emotions using strategies taught in mindfulness. Baking and Mindfulness together in one beautiful book. Enjoy because ‘just Me’ matters!

The laws of war are facing new challenges from emerging technologies and changing methods of warfare, as well as the growth of human rights and international criminal law. International mechanisms of accountability have increased and international criminal law has greater relevance in the calculations of political and military leaders, yet perpetrators often remain at large and the laws of war raise numerous normative, structural and systemic issues and problems. This edited collection bri...

Gigi is a sweet, exuberantly playful young dog, dearly loved by her family and the children in her neighborhood. Then one day, with no warning, she suddenly finds herself abandoned and homeless.Alone, afraid, dodging danger and illness, she lives on the mean streets of Skid Rowuntil a mysterious man lures her into his car, turning her already scary existence into a nightmare.Tossed into a dark basement, chained, mistreated, Gigi has little hopeuntil she somehow finds her wa...