'The Architect of Ruin' is a gripping historical novel about power, money, and ambition during the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon. Based on the life of financier Gabriel-Julien Ouvrard, it traces his journey from a provincial mill to the center of European finance. As France is torn apart by revolution, war, and political intrigue, Ouvrard discovers that control over money means control over everything. Through bold strategy and financial genius, he builds a vast empire—one bui...

A collection of erotic fiction by Robert Buckley, edited by Lisabet Sarai. All proceeds benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Myths have long plagued the understanding of Africa. Today, the myths continue but are very different and certainly are more sophisticated, taking the form of economic models of behavior or statistical analyses, sometimes based on faulty data or interpretations of it. It is not surprising, as a result, that they lead to very different policy conclusions.This book reviews the performance of low-income African countries and highlights the challenges posed by measurement and methodolo...

Coming Together's Hors d'Oeuvres are single story treats taken from the anthologies and sold as appetizers. Finger food, if you will, for the libido.Robert Buckley's "The Glimpse" comes from Coming Together: For the Cure, which benefits the Susan G. Komen Foundation.Catching a glimpse of the awkward office geek's tummy has a profound impact on Blake.

• Why is productivity higher in cities? • Does urbanization cause growth or does growth cause urbanization? • Do countries achieve rapid growth or high incomes without urbanization? • How can policy makers reap the benefits of urbanization without paying too high a cost? • Does supporting urbanization imply neglecting rural areas? • Why do so few governments welcome urbanization? • What should governments do to improve housing conditions in cities as they urbanize? • Are innovations in housin...

This fully updated and expanded third edition of a classic text provides a comprehensive introduction to key theory, knowledge, research and evidence relating to practice learning in social work and social care.It outlines the theories that underpin social care practice, the main assessment models and interventions, and also offers guidance on the effective implementation of assessment across a range of professional contexts. Contributors from research, policy-making and practice b...

From BookTok sensation and New York Times bestselling author Penelope Douglas comes a riveting companion novel to Bully. This is Jared’s story....Have you ever been so angry that hitting things felt good? Or numb to all emotions? The past few years have been like that for me. Traveling between fury and indifference with no stops in between. Some people hate me for it, while others are scared of me. But none of them can hurt me, because I don't car...

He’s a man in danger of losing his self control…Cole Doucet has a job to do. Protect the starlet at any cost. But who’s going to protect her from him?She’s a woman in danger of losing her heart…After a crazed stalker forces Amberly Matthews to leave Hollywood and her life in the public eye, she counts down the days until she can be back on the set. But when trouble follows her to Bayou Basin, she’s once again thrust into danger—and ...

Caution: This story will make your nipples harden and your legs quiver.....

All social work students study theory and undertake practice placements. Integrating the two – so that each informs the other – is both essential and notoriously tricky. This accessible book demystifies the process and offers helpful evidence-based strategies for doing it successfully.Structured around different approaches to learning, Integrating Social Work Theory and Practice covers:Adult and student centred learningLearning a...

A leading text in the field of social work skills and methods, illustrating how these two are linked, with a grounding in theory.

Please Note: This title contains scenes of a graphic sexual nature between consenting adults. It is intended for mature audiences only.When curvy Alexis lands a job as a hostess at an exlusive club for wealthy clients with a taste for the fuller figure she's looking to make rent, not find love. This all changes when she meets the enigmatic Daniel Trafford and a brutal but sensual encounter leads to her finding the acceptance she deserves in the arms of a dominant b...