Money is a social convention, but with what social consequences? In this innovative study, Rodney Bruce Hall argues that those who govern the parameters of money's creation, its destruction, and its valuation are responsible for the governance of international finance. The volume is an analysis of central banking as global governance, employing the institutional philosophy of John Searle as a theoretical basis for exploring the consequences of money as a social institution, and the social ...

NGOs have proliferated in number and become increasingly influential players in world politics in the past three decades. From the 1970s, with the access of social movements and private NGOs to local and international institutions, NGOs have enjoyed an opening to bring impact global policy debates. Yet NGOs find themselves highly constrained in bringing their material and epistemic resources to bear in the security arena where their activities normally must be authorized by states, or inte...

We weren't supposed to kiss... again. Is it still a second chance when our first one was a secret?Rewind: In high school, I was Little Miss Brainy Rebel Girl to my twin's athletic Mr. Popularity. That also meant I avoided wading into the dating pool. Like a shark, it didn't help that my protective brother probably scared away potential suitors.Fast forward: He's engaged, but our parents won't let him tie the knot until I find a boyfriend. Now, he has guys l...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.He’s a marine figuring out how to be a dad. She’s out of work and moves in with her mom. A surprise reunion brings the old friends together. Will a dare turn them into something more?Eisley Higgins is laid off and needs a fresh start. Her mother offers her the loft space at her new beach cottage. The last thing she wants to do is move to a retirement community in coastal Florida. She gets a job at a local restau...

He’s a marine figuring out how to be a dad. She’s out of work and moves in with her mom. A surprise reunion brings the old friends together. Will a dare turn them into something more?Eisley Higgins is laid off and needs a fresh start. Her mother offers her the loft space at her new beach cottage. The last thing she wants to do is move to a retirement community in coastal Florida. She gets a job at a local restaurant and her coworkers insist she follow through with ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.She inherited a Bed & Breakfast. He’s the contractor hired to fix up the old building. They can’t stand each other, but they have to get married or lose the Inn.Ruby Rossi found an unexpected friend in the late Sandy Leblanc, owner of the Sandy Shore Inn who left it to her after passing away. She’s determined to prove herself worthy of the legacy. However, she’s not too fond of the carpenter Sandy appointed in h...

"It's absolutely delightful, and I would recommend it to anyone who's a fan of Sarah Caudwell, or Agatha Christie, or anyone who loves really clever British murder mysteries set in the '20s." - Gillian Flynn, international bestselling author of Gone Girl.After eight years in South Africa, Charles Knox returns to England a wealthy man, determined to put his past behind him. But when he is invited to Sissingham Hall, the Norfolk home of Sir Neville Stricklan...

Join art dealer and sleuth, Alix Thorssen, in Jackson Hole, as the autumn leaves turn gold and tensions rise during the annual wildlife art auction. A wolf is killed inside Grand Teton National Park, causing more than a few tempers to flare. Between the eccentric artist, the cowboy, the environmentalist, and Alix herself, there are more than a few opinions about the majestic beast."Alix Thorssen views the wolf as a beautiful creature, but her rancher neighbors disagree. A dead wolf...

Fall in love with this summer beach reads clean and wholesome, small-town 3-book romance series.✔ Flirty & swoony heroes✔ Strong & sassy heroines✔ Small town charm✔ Happily ever aftersHe's a marine who receives a sudden inheritance. She's down on her luck and out of a job. When the childhood best friends reunite, he can give her anything she wants. But can she offer him forgiveness?She's a conservative pianist who receives tragi...

She's a jilted bride on the run. He's a doctor seeking escape. What starts as a simple summer fling could turn into something more.Cleo Carson has only ever wanted one thing. To get married. When she's left at the altar, she takes off, wedding gown and all. She's lost on a beach in who-knows-where when a stranger asks if she's okay. Turns out he's not a stranger at all, but her first love and the one who got away.Dr. Caleb Robinson has had a distinguished c...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.She’s a jilted bride on the run. He’s a doctor seeking escape. Will a simple summer fling turn into something more?Cleo Carson has only ever wanted one thing. To get married. When she’s left at the altar, she takes off, wedding gown and all. She’s lost on a beach in who-knows-where when a stranger asks if she’s okay. Turns out he’s not a stranger at all, but her first love and the one who got away.Dr. Ca...

Doctor Robinson O’Reilly is burned out. Exhausted, jaded, and disillusioned with the bureaucracy of his profession, he’s ready to throw away his entire career. Convinced to take a part-time position in a small town instead, he packs his medical bag for Hartbridge, Montana.Who knows, maybe the change of pace and mountain air will do him good.Firefighter Captain Soren De Silva moved to Hartbridge two years ago. He loves the town, the people, his job. What he doesn’t like is t...