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As a homicide detective, Rosemaria Baker is known for her street smarts, her feisty personality and her ability to nail the bad guys. Being the daughter of a cop and an actress gave little Rosemaria a dichotomous view of life. Her mother was inclined to get lost in her fantasies while her father had to face the harsh realities of a world filled with murder and mayhem. Nine-year-old Rosemaria loved both her parents and admired her mother''s talent but even at a young age she felt drawn to her father''s work as a detective, constantly begging him to share with her every detailed description of the dangerous criminals and close calls he survived while chasing the bad guys. Whatever Rosemaria did she did it well; be it hitting baseballs, shooting baskets, writing school papers, she put her all into every endeavor. When tragedy invaded her world at the tender age of ten, she survived because of her innate ability to compartmentalize her feelings and move forward. While still in college she was faced with a terrifying situation where she had to use all of her mental and physical capabilities in an effort to save her father''s life. Ignoring what would have been safe and expected of her and asking no one''s advice, she risked everything to find him and bring him home alive.

"An indomitable protagonist, a quirky supporting case, and plenty of Southern charm make this mystery a treat."-Kirkus"McDevitt's standout follow up to Just Holler Bloody Murder expertly blends romance and mystery..." -BookLife, Editor's Pick"...a great piece of 'chick-lit' as well as a mystery story." -Readers' Favorite"[A] wonderfully layered story that brings together a fun cast of Southern characters... hard to put down." -San Francisco Book Review"...lyrical and poetic...(A) wonderfully evocative novel..." -IndieReaderPerfect for fans of Danielle Collins and Aloha Alibi's Murder Mystery Book Club and Jasmine Webb's Charlotte Gibson Mysteries series.Ferociously independent biology professor, Callahan Banks, is thirty-two years old, six months pregnant, and happily single living in the wilds of her childhood home on Timicau Island, South Carolina. But there are complications. The baby's father, a wealthy forty-two-year-old bachelor, Pepper Dade, owns the island and is determined to marry her and raise their child together.When nine-year-old triplets relocate to the island and stumble upon the body of a stranger wrapped in barbed wire and drowned in a tidal creek, the hodgepodge cast of island inhabitants are thrown into a tizzy. From FaLa Jo Digsby, the four-time divorcee who sold Avon from her motorcycle, to Teelia Moultrie, a newly divorced single mother competing for Pepper's affections, to Chalmers Redpath, a reclusive obstetrician drawing suspicion for his curious architectural eccentricities-everyone on the island seems to have something to hide.When two more bodies are found, tensions on the island reach a fever pitch. Callahan's due date is nearing. Pepper is growing more frantic, and Teelia is waiting in the wings. Worse yet, the ever-observant Callahan is starting to suspect that the murderer may be one of the island's own. Will she keep fighting for her freedom or marry a man she may be learning to love? And can she and her young sidekick, Harry Applegate, the bright outlier in the triplet gang, find the murderer in time?

The primary business of government is to develop, implement, and strengthen the conditions that enhance the quality of life of all citizens. Taxation is required to fund government operations to produce and deliver the essential public goods and services that enhance and strengthen citizens' quality of life and standard of living. Countries like Ethiopia that are not endowed with natural resources such as oil, minerals, and precious metals rely heavily on tax revenues collected from citizens, residents, and businesses.To effectively achieve this goal, government policymakers must understand:What matters for quality of life?What must be done to enhance citizens' quality of life?How would the government fund the programs designed to improve citizens' living standards over the next ten years? AndHow must the government collaborate with citizens, businesses, residents, and development partners to implement and manage programs that tangibly improve citizens' quality of life?Citizens' quality of life and living standards are inextricably linked to the quantity, quality, and access to education, healthcare services, clean water, sanitation, agriculture and nutritious food supplies, peace, justice and security, transport, and communication infrastructures, including roads, bridges, telecommunications, and internet connectivity, among others. Quality of life and citizens' living standards are also conditional on citizens' income-generating abilities, productivity, and overall national income equality. Developing and strengthening the conditions that enhance citizens' standard of living require massive amounts of investments. A primary source of funds is tax revenue collected from citizens, businesses, and residents. Taxes are imposed by law. This book links taxation with citizens' prosperity and well-being. It identifies how a tax policy should be formulated and how effectively, equitably, and efficiently taxes should be collected.

"As the murder reveals a political conspiracy with international implications, Rosemaria finds herself pulled in different directions, and she must face the possibility that she may not be bale to save everyone she loves..." -KirkusRosemaria Baker, a cop whose blood runs true blue, has become a prosecutor who now gets to put the perpetrators in jail instead of just arresting them.She is blissfully happy living with the love of her life, Josh Sibley, who is about to make a major breakthrough in his career as a singer-songwriter. But real life interrupts their perfect world when two girl who Rosemaria rescued from the streets of Hollywood become the targets of ruthless assassins after a third girl is murdered. Rosemaria must arrange protection for the girls, continue working her case load at the courthouse, investigate the murder, and deal with a coworker who seeks to destroy her career. Through it all, the love and support Rosemaria and Josh have for each other is unfailing. When it finally seems that some semblance of order is falling into place, Rosemaria faces an unexpected, terrifying threat, and she must depend on those who love her to rescue her from certain death.

What makes a person choose justice over self-interest?When Everett Stern landed his dream job as HSBC Bank's new Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, he never imagined the career move would lead to international notoriety as a whistleblower.During his time at HSBC, Stern discovered that the bank deliberately failed to maintain anti-money laundering policies, allowing for billions of dollars of drug proceeds and terrorist funding to be laundered through the U.S. financial system. Stern knew he could not stand by and allow this to continue. In 2011, he alerted the U.S. authorities of his findings. The ensuing investigation resulted in HSBC being issued with an unprecedented $1.9 billion dollar fine.But the pursuit of justice came at a high personal cost to Stern. His banking career was over, and the experience left him disillusioned.In Dark Money and Private Spies, Stern finally shares the full account of his experience with the corruption, espionage, and injustice that plague today's financial and legal systems. He details both the precursors to his defining moment and the explosive aftermath, which saw him blacklisted from the financial industry. From his current position as a Senate candidate and Intelligence Director of a private intelligence agency, Tactical Rabbit, Stern offers unique insight into this booming sector. Part true crime thriller and part condemnation of America's failed systems, it's a sobering tale of one whistleblower's fight for justice.

Grandad's Old Clock includes both verse and prose with reflections on some of the important values of life-particularly love. The Sea Ranch and California's North Coast-including, Mendocino, idyllic meadows, coastal seas, and Bene Bufano's Peace sculpture-trace through many of the book's poems. There are poems by friends, silly stuff, and poems for guys too. The book reflects the writer's memories of times past with his wife, Mary; and many of his poems capture several spiritual images and reflections.

It's time to take back your life-one step at a time. Many individuals face setbacks and life-altering obstacles. This self-help workbook allows readers to reclaim their lives from dysfunction and pain. It's no surprise that inmates face these turmoils and challenges in the extreme. Prisoner No More helps readers find solutions to their anger management, depression, and anxiety through spiritual, financial, and relational discovery.Dante Kun's 15 years of experience teaching anger management, conflict resolution, and pre-release classes at Pelican Bay State Prison and his current position as Clinical Supervisor of a drug treatment facility allow him a unique perspective into the struggles many people face-especially those who are down on their luck. Focusing on the exercises presented in the workbook allows readers to delve into the solutions that will help them grow. This guide is for anyone who is willing to do the work to create change in his or her life. Get ready to journey within the world of you-and learn who you're meant to be.

In this exciting Middle Grade adventure set in Egypt, a 5000-year-old mystery comes to life. A scruffy peddler gives Adam and Justin Sinclair an old Egyptian scarab on their very first day in Egypt. Only when the evil Dr. Faisal Khalid shows a particular interest in the cousins and their scarab, do the boys realise they are in terrible danger. Dr. Khalid wants the relic at all costs. Justin and Adam embark upon the adventure of a lifetime, taking them down the Nile and across the harsh desert in their search for the legendary tomb of the Scarab King, an ancient Egyptian ruler. They are plunged into a whirlpool of hazardous and mysterious events when Dr. Khalid kidnaps them. They learn more about the ancient Seven Stones of Power and the mysterious Shemsu-Hor. They must translate the hieroglyphic clues on the underside of the scarab, as well as rescue the missing archaeologist James Kinnaird, and their friend, the Egyptologist Ebrahim Faza, before time runs out! The Secret of the Sacred Scarab is the kind of adventure book boys and girls love! The fast-paced action, the evil villain readers delight in hating, the secrets of the past, and the mysterious ancient setting make this novel a sure-hit favorite for all the young and adventurous at heart. Ingram's impeccable and fascinating research into Egyptian history illuminates the adventure and makes the secrets of Egypt's past as thrilling to the reader as the boys' dangerous encounters.Book Award Nominations & Wins:· Finalist Children's Fiction USA Next Generation 2009 Indie Book Awards· Finalist Juvenile Fiction USA National Best Books 2009 Awards· Winner Pre-Teen USA 2009 Readers' Favorites Awards· Number 2 in the USA Children's & Teens Book Connection Top Ten Favourite Books of 2009 for Kids, Tweens & Teens· Winner Silver Medal Teen Fiction 2010 Nautilus Book Awards· Finalist Children's Fiction 2010 International Book Awards· Winner Bronze Medal Pre-Teen Fiction 2010 Moonbeam Book Awards· Finalist 2011 Rubery Book Awards· Winner Gold Award Mystery Pre-Teen 2011 Children's Literary Classics Awards· 2nd Place in the 2011 YA Sharpwrit Book Awards· Gold Medal 2013 Wise Bear Book Awards WinnerFor colouring-in enthusiasts, nine original black and white illustrations including a map make for more enjoyment!