The recent conflict in Iraq evolved from an insurgency against the interim U.S. led government (the Coalition Provisional Authority or CPA) into a sectarian civil war. Violence became widespread, especially in areas of Baghdad City such as Sadr City, Al Amiriyah, and Al Adhamiya. However, a number of multiethnic neighborhoods in Baghdad successfully prevented sectarian attitudes and behaviors from taking hold. Four communities stand out in their self-organization to prevent the escalation ...

This edited collection explores the politics of crime and violence in Latin America through both theoretical reflections as well as several detailed case studies based on empirical, primary research. Its overall aim is to explore common misperceptions and simplifications which are often found in political discourses, policy documentation, as well as some academic work. These simplifications include a focus on gangs, narrow understandings of organized criminal groups and the knock-on effect...

Harlequin® Heartwarming celebrates wholesome, heartfelt relationships imbued with the traditional values so important to you: home, family, community and love. Experience all that and more with four new novels in one collection!This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes:HER COWBOY SWEETHEARTThe Sweetheart Ranchby Cathy McDavidJD Moreno never thought he’d have to depend on anyone, until health issues ended his rodeo career....

Throne of Glass meets Black Jewels in this twisted yet alluring dark fantasy tale.Quinn Darkova, freed from the chains of slavery, wants nothing more than vengeance against those who sold her. But with her dark powers on the rise and her ascension nearing, Quinn's blood retribution will have to wait in favor of her immediate survival.Lazarus Fierté is a nobleman without equal. He's as controlling as he is stubborn, and for the last six yea...

Harlequin® Heartwarming celebrates wholesome, heartfelt relationships that focus on home, family, community and love. Experience all that and more with four new novels in one collection!This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes:HIS ALASKAN CHRISTMASA Swan Falls, Alaska Novelby Beth CarpenterAn instant familyIs a gift he never expected!The tiny town of Swan Falls, Alaska, has ...

The Surprise Families and Billionaire Bosses Collection by Mills & BoonIncluding the titles:A Surprise Family: Against the OddsA Surprise Family: Proving their LoveA Surprise Family: Their Perfect SurpriseA Surprise Family: Written in the StarsA Surprise Family: The Perfect FamilyA Surprise Family: Baby Makes ThreeBillionaire Boss: The Billion Dollar DealBillionaire Boss: Her Unforgettable BillionaireBi...

Harlequin® Heartwarming celebrates wholesome, heartfelt relationships imbued with the traditional values so important to you: home, family, community and love. Experience all that and more with four new novels in one collection!This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes:ALASKAN HIDEAWAYA Northern Lights Novelby Beth CarpenterFamily tragedy has Mac Macleod relocating to grieve alone, but his persistent new neighbor, Ursula ...

Kel Carpenter and Lucinda Dark present Book 4 in the Dark Maji series.Contains mature themes.

Access: Addressing the Obesity CrisisBy: Dr. Amy Lee, Douglas Ramsthel CFP®, and Jessica Carpenter RDN MBAAs a trained physician, seeing the many types of patients in Dr. Amy Lee’s years of practice, she has come to realize that what she does in treating a patient with obesity is a not straightforward. There is not one type of diet regimen for everyone, just as if there is not one pill that fixes all problems.She finds herself working backwards by first, meeting som...

This book is about a little girl named Kensley Carpenter who loves Jesus and always takes him along every where she goes and all her stories include Jesus and his teachings

She died protecting the man she loved. She died by his hands. And on that blood soaked grave, vengeance grew.Quinn Darkova leads a listless existence in the dark realm. As honored guest and beloved by Mazzulah, she wants for nothing. But when Risk enters the realm to save her, the dark god can't resist a good bargain.Lazarus is not the man he once was. Consumed by his own grief, he's a beast whose sole motivation in life is getting revenge on the man who to...

Hank the "Miracle Dog" tells the true story of a dog that was diagnosed with sarcoma, a rare cancer of the connective tissue. Through the cancer diagnosis, Hank and his mom Amy learned to "Stop and Smell the Roses" by enjoying every minute together. Hank the Miracle Dog shares the unmistakable bond and unconditional love between Hank and Amy as they battle his sarcoma together.