A manual written by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for the Nicaraguan Contras, who were involved in a civil war with the Nicaraguan government. It was revealed by the Associated Press on October 15, 1984. The ninety-page book of instructions focused mainly on how "Armed Propaganda Teams" could build political support in Nicaragua for the Contra cause through deceit, intimidation, and violence. The manual also discussed assassinations.The ICJ case Nicaragua v. United States ...

A suffering climate, a controversial PR campaign, and two people tangled up in romance, danger and an attempt to do right by earth.“Earth needs a PR agency, or we will be relabeled as Homo Exitus.” With increased climate change, the half-joke, in-house saying at SpokenOf had lost some of its wit, so when an opportunity arises to live up to their company vision, management is quick to accept.Edith is an up-and-coming manager at the New York-based ag...

Sweet contemporary romance short story.Jace Brandon lived by his own standards, but when he found a woman beaten up on his place, he took her in and tended to her. She soon captured his heart, but there was a man who wanted her dead and he swore he wouldn't let her be hurt again.Mia Dawson woke to find herself in a strange place, Bruised and heart weary, she found it hard to trust, but Jace's gentle ways was a balm to her battered heart and soul. This cowboy's heart taught ...

Maya's Journey: Life Before And After-The Weight We Carry is an intimate and inspiring story of transformation — not just physical, but emotional and spiritual.For as long as she can remember, Maya has struggled with the invisible weight of shame. From childhood teasing to silent dinners where no one asked how she really felt, her life was defined by hiding — behind oversized hoodies, behind jokes, behind a smile that masked deep pain. Food was both comfort and enemy; mirr...

This manual was written by the Central Intelligence Agency as a Field Operative Training Manual. It contains beginner’s instructions and diagrams on how to pick locks as well as the names of types of tools and how to use them.From the introduction: “In this volume we will discuss not only the fundamental theories of lock picking but proper terminology, the importance of tool design (using the right tool for the right job), the effects of tolerances, and finally the techniques most ...

Clean western mail order bride novelette.Ryker Dawson ordered a mail order bride thinking he would have the perfect holiday at home with a big Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. What he got was a useless woman who didn't know how to cook, clean, and irritated him to no end. She reminded him of a female fox and had a temper to match. If she didn't straighten up, he was thinking of sending her back where she came from.Vivian was at a loss tying to make Ryker happy. When she a...

Maya's story or Maya's Method!!!Transform Your Health with the Water and Apple Cider Vinegar Diet!Are you looking for a simple yet effective way to boost your health, manage your weight, and enhance your overall well-being? Discover the power of the Water and Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Diet—a natural, easy-to-follow regimen designed to support your journey toward a healthier you.What is the Water and ACV Diet? The Water and ACV Diet combines the cleansing benefits of...

Muffins and Messy Hearts is a heartwarming romantic comedy about second chances, unexpected sparks, and finding love in life's messiest moments.After a brutal breakup, Maya swears off love and hides behind her paintbrushes — until an accidental muffin catastrophe introduces her to Saul, a charming yet clumsy culinary student at a cozy café called The Nook. What begins with spilled coffee and awkward banter slowly transforms into late-night talks, pop-up dinners, an...

Winner of the 2024 New Poets Prize, judged by Holly Hopkins.A gold bangle, a barber's shop and Diana Princess of Wales in an Indian wedding video. In Lobe, Cia Mangat navigates what we inherit and what we leave behind in a book which plays with private and public mythologies. These poems create a world of love and surveillance, where Diana's revenge dress prepares for the paparazzi and aunties gossip in the threading parlor. Bodies are pierced and cut from...

How can your child learn to be kind, gentle, and caring?As a parent, I have noticed that my son became more loving, caring and kind after getting his first pet Blu-Nite.He became very responsible and protective of him. Having a pet to love and care for is a great way for your child to learn acceptance, what it means to be dependent on, the ability to love, protect, pamper, care and share.It's building on pets being apart of the family, they too have...

Sweet western short story.Hope Bishop was on her way to Weeping Willow Creek to marry her late husband's best friend when their stagecoach went over the hill, killing her intended. She was thrown from the stage and knocked out, but when she woke up, Dusty Flynn had rescued her and taken her to a rundown shack to care for her. Desperate to find her son, Timmy, she wanted to find him herself, but her head injury wouldn't let her. Dusty told her to stay where she was and he'd go find ...

A Halloween Short Story.When Kim and Brent West bought an old house built in the late 1800's, they never dreamed it would lead to old ghosts that still haunted the house, and that their lives would be in jeopardy on Halloween night.