With the upsurge of nationalist sentiment in post-communist societies, the problem of political rights for ethnic minorities became a dangerous flashpoint. The introduction of electoral competition, the rewriting of constitutions, the breakup of federations, the weakness of civic institutions, and the social and economic dislocations associated with marketization have all contributed to the salience of majority-minority relations. This collection systematically analyzes different models of...

Some frightening things have been happening to Jim Salvino. Certain people, very bad people, are interested in his help. It’s 1985. Steel is dying and Jim, who brokers the foreign variety, is visiting Miami. Recovering from a rough divorce, full of confusion about himself and with a hot Italian temper, he just may be ready to play. But as he becomes more and more deeply involved and starts to resolve his own ambivalence he begins to unravel the many layers of deceit enmeshing him. A ship f...

LOL is a common sense approach to improving your self and your life. There is no “secret” here but rather many perspectives and philosophies to set you on a path of evolution. Unlike other books in the genre, LOL knits wisdom from a myriad of backgrounds with anecdotal and worldly experience. You have a unique story to tell but it might be hidden among the blur of the masses. Jonathan Stein shares his unique life story to help you uncover your distinct life apart from the crowd. Humour mix...

**Instant National Bestseller!**Wall Street Journal bestseller; USA Today bestseller; Publishers Weekly bestseller; international bestseller.An inspirational book by self-made musical superstar, Russ, reminding you that it starts with YOU, to believe in yourself, and to get out of your own way.Twenty-seven-year-old rapper, songwriter, and producer Russ walks his own path, at his own pace. By doing so, he proved th...

An undercover FBI agent has been exposed—while a traitor hides within the Bureau, in this heart-pounding crime thriller by "a knock-em-dead writer" (Anthony Neil Smith, author of Slow Bear).Tony Wolf, a troubled man and the FBI's most esteemed undercover agent, is back after mysteriously vanishing without a trace. A specialist at infiltrating criminal organizations and taking them down from the inside, he lives his life in the shadows.But when he's f...

Derek Strange is a black ex-cop in Washington D.C. who now makes a living running his own private detective agency. He is hired to investigate the killing of an off-duty black policeman by a white police officer -- a killing that was supposedly accidental, but that has opened difficult questions about racism on the force. In the course of that investigation the white officer, Terry Quinn, becomes Strange's friend and then his partner. Together they try to uncover what really happened that ...

A remarkable new antihero, mob hit man Peter Macklin must end a hostage crisis on a tour boat in Lake ErieSiegfried, a terrorist group made up of a killer, a bassist, an ex-marine, a demolitions expert, a Black Panther, a national guardsman, and a couple of spoiled teenagers, is about to become Detroit's worst nightmare. The motley gang boards a river cruise boat armed with M16s and enough explosives to burn the city down. They have eight hundred hostages, and if t...

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Called a “masterpiece” in a starred review from School Library Journal, award-winning author Chris Crutcher’s acclaimed Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes is an enduring classic.This bestselling novel is about love, loyalty, and friendship in the face of adversity. “Superb plotting, extraordinary characters, and cracking narrative make this novel unforgettable.”—Publishers WeeklySarah Byrnes and Eric Calhoune have been friends for years...

A fascinating and unique look into the extraordinary word of power "I AM". This book is a manual on the mental, spiritual and physical power of the mantra, which can be used to create wealth, promote healing, bring about extreme happiness and higher states of consciousness. As you learn to use your own "I AM" Power in this easy-to-follow manner, with suggested writings, simple keys to magnify The Law of Attraction in your life and detailed explanations of esoteric meani...

ONE IS his beloved.Leaving L.A.'s Parker Center, Shane Scully and his wife, Alexa, agree to meet at home…but Alexa never arrives. Then Shane's called to a crime scene on Mulholland Drive, where the victim, an apparent gang member, has been executed—and left in Alexa's car. Her gun is the likely murder weapon.THE OTHER Is his Nemesis.As Shane desperately tries to find Alexa, his leads point to a feud between two gangsta-rap record compa...

Susan Jeffers, internationally renowned author, workshop leader and media personality offers practical advice and thought provoking tips on how to transform your fears into confidence, energy - and love. * Public speaking * Asserting yourself * Decision-making * Relationships