From hot cocoa cozies to rotgut whiskey noir, A Plot for Any Occasion features eleven original crime stories based on traditional holidays, not-so-familiar observances and appreciation days.With Mardi Gras beads, Santa suits, drops of blood, mahjong tiles, birthmarks, and a doctoral thesis found among its pages, this anthology is a diverse collection by award-winning short fiction authors, seasoned storytellers and fresh voices.

This volume considers from a risk perspective the current phenomenon of the new Alt-Right authoritarianism and whether it represents ‘real’ democracy or an unacceptable hegemony potentially resulting in elected dictatorships and abuses as well as dysfunctional government. Contributing authors represent an eclectic range of disciplines, including cognitive, organizational and political psychology, sociology, history, political science, international relations, linguistics and discourse anal...

Four women of three generations wrote, and stored for years, the heartspeak of their lives. In advance review it has been praised as, "..a small miracle...a remarkable book." This poetry tells of their joys, loves, families, nature, and choices each made. The voices are distinctly personal and reflect their sense of place, age and personality. From Washington D. C. to New York, from Kentucky to south Texas, their thoughts are turned to verses. The writing timespan is broad, stretching from...

The Silver Tsunami is upon us as elder care and crisis management reaches a tipping point with the graying of America. By 2020, 54 million people in the U.S. will be over the age of 65; by 2030, that number will top 80 million. Feeling the squeeze of multi-generational home demands, children of aging parents are struggling to learn innovative eldercare management strategies and often find themselves overwhelmed by the many facets of caregiving. Eldercare 101 is the answer to making order f...