The civil rights movement of the 1960s improved the political and legal status of African Americans, but the quest for equality in employment and economic well-being has lagged behind. Blacks are more than twice as likely as whites to be employed in lower-paying service jobs or to be unemployed, are three times as likely to live in poverty, and have a median household income barely half of that for white households. What accounts for these disparities, and what possibilities are there for ...

A bizarre series of suicides by elderly women in England raises the eyebrow of newly promoted Chief Inspector David Bliss, who soon discovers that all the women had recently sent large sums of money to a Western Union account in Vancouver. As Bliss uncovers the truth behind the deaths, old friends Daphne Lovelace and Trina Button are on a road trip through North America, raising funds to help those in need of kidney transplants. But when their fabulous Kidneymobile is found unoccupied with...

An award-winning and bestselling Pete the Cat hardcover picture book! Count down with Pete in this rocking story that makes counting fun! Pete the Cat is wearing his favorite shirt—the one with the four totally groovy buttons.But when one falls off, does Pete cry? Goodness, no! He just keeps on singing his song—after all, what could be groovier than three groovy buttons?This book is a winner of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award. Plus the fun never stops—download the free...

Introducing Billionaire Bosses: six seductive, sophisticated volumes packed with steamy office romances, scandalous propositions, and irresistible alpha heroes. Don’t miss this intense, passionate, sexy collection from eighteen of Mills & Boons’ top-selling authors.THE TALK OF HOLLYWOOD Carole MortimerDirector Jaxon Wilde has been permitted to make a film about an infamous, scandalous actress…on the condition that her Goddaughter works with him on the scrip...

Well, you see, it was like this: After my illustrious friend, Hemlock Holmes, champion unofficial detective of the world, had doped out "The Adventure of the Second Stain,"—the last one to be pulled off after his return to life,—thereby narrowly averting a great war, he got sick of London life and hiked over to the United States. He prevailed upon me to accompany him to that remarkable country; and we stayed there for three years, living in New York City all the time. There, on many occasi...

Wanted: Secretary, prepared to work overtime…!When prim Sabrina Gold applies to be distinguished author and notorious charmer Alexander McDonald’s secretary, she doesn’t expect to feel such an intense attraction to her new boss! But, determined to stay efficient and professional, she won’t let anything distract her from her duties…However, Alexander relishes a challenge, and finds Sabrina’s no-nonsense attitude increasingly tantalising! Having vowed never t...

New Beginnings is a self-help/motivational book. It is an inspirational story written by the author to inspire anyone and everyone to be the best version of themselves at any age in life. As a thirty-nine-year-old adult, my inner light bulb in life went on at the age of thirty-seven. Yes, I was a late bloomer. I wrote this book to inspire people of all ages who have been confronted with obstacles in life stemming from their early childhood years through adulthood like I have. I had a diffi...

In the early 1900s, Lizzie and her sister Marmie are living in the steel towns along the Monongahela River near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After losing their mother ata young age, both aspire to be lifelong mothers and begin a legacy of their own. While Marmie successfully marries and begins to bear several children, Lizzie is caught in an unfruitful marriage, and her husband’s deception about his actions in the military comes to light, showing a future where they would never together bear ...

"The Adventures of the Eleven Cuff-Buttons" follows the intriguing cases of a detective as he unravels the mystery behind a set of eleven cuff-buttons. Each button plays a crucial role in the storyline, leading the detective through a series of clues and encounters with various characters.The narrative is driven by the detective's analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to connect seemingly unrelated pieces of evidence. The story weaves together elements of suspense, intrigue, ...

The book Buttons the Basset is whimsical journey, following Buttons as he searches for his lost bone throughout his house. Finding no luck, Buttons wonders what he will do for he had nothing to chew. Wandering through the house, Buttons gets into all sorts of mischief. Buttons invites the young and old to help him find his bone. Buttons includes interactive coloring pages and safety tips for his readers.If you enjoyed Buttons the Basset, you would love the Little Red Wagon by James...

The Adventures of the Eleven Cuff-Buttons: Being one of the Exciting Episodes in the Career of the Famous Detective Hemlock Holmes as Recorded by his Friend Dr. Watson is a parody of the Sherlock Holmes stories.

Have you ever tried to change and had trouble making the change permanent? Do you ever wish you were more productive at work? Do you ever wish you were happier? Do you ever wish you had more confi dence? Do you worry about money, or your job? This short and simple book contains the secret to making permanent change in our life. It is not magic, but it will show you how to consistently improve over time.