It’s a New Year and the Nation is celebrating. The family is all present and accounted for. It’s a time of new beginnings and shared experiences. Join Silas and Jasmine along with the pups and the whole extended family as they handle the ups and downs of life in La Patron’s world.“Does this mean you’ll remove that mutt from my nursery to yours?” Silas asked his brother.“If I can pry him away then yes.” Angus’s smile softened and then disappeared. “I’ve walked this world for...

Exploring Data: An Introduction to Data Analysis for Social Scientists, 2nd EditionThe updated edition of this classic text introduces a range of techniques for exploring quantitative data. Beginning with an emphasis on descriptive statistics and graphical approaches, it moves on in later chapters to simple strategies for examining the associations between variables using inferential statistics such as chi squared. The book has been substantially revised t...

In the early 1980s, the survey was the most widely used method of social research, but it had been the object of much damaging criticism. Critics maintained that there were philosophical flaws inherent in survey practice which made it unacceptable as valid method; sociology students were taught that surveys are ‘positivist’ and that alternatives should be sought wherever possible. In The Survey Method, originally published in 1982, Catherine Marsh examines such claims and shows th...

When you grow up in a quasi-military compound with the knowledge that the walls and security are in place to keep you safe from your father's enemies, you dream of a day when you escape those walls.When you grow up learning the importance and infallibility of pack, your life can take a dramatic turn when you see a different reality.When you grow up in a stable, loving home, with family who love and will fight to the death for you, it emboldens you to live your life on your te...

Alpha Awakening - AdamAdam is fulfilling his dream to play ball and is excited to be on his own, away from the compound. He never imagined he’d meet Bella, his mate, a Breeder. Bella is a member of a religious group and cannot have any interaction with outsiders.Adam’s wolf won’t accept excuses and pushes Adam to take their mate. Bella’s determined to remain true to her faith. Can these two find a compromise before a corrupt group destroys the compound? Will Bella take a ch...

Several years ago, Angus Blackwolf appeared at the site of a lab Silas, La Patron, was taking down. At the time Silas had no idea of the identity of the wolf watching from the shadows. That was then, fast forward several years later, as Beta to La Patron, Angus’ commitment to his Alpha is absolute. So when he is sent out of the country with instructions to tell no one, not even Silas, Angus balks. It’s only when he learns the fate of his mate is in his hands that he abides by the rules and...

Desperate to find the Knights, a highly trained group of full-blood soldiers, Silas Knight leaves the Compound and travels to Central America. In that place he sees a level of dysfunction that surprises and traps him. With the Goddess approval of his journey to rescue his pack, he's surprised when he's attacked, left for dead and fighting for his life.

Silas Knight is La Patron, the Alpha of all Alphas on the North American continent. Each specially trained Alpha takes on his last name and wears his crest. With the addition of half-breeds, the Nation grew sending a spike in rebel activity. KnightForce, a specially trained group of wolves, was created to assist La Patron against the threat.As a Cherokee Indian, Ethan Mope has his own set of unique challenges. Blamed and shunned by his brother for the death of their parents, he put...

It’s time for the annual art show at the Art Museum Renee manages. Pack from all over the country has sent their work for this prestigious event hoping to make names for themselves as well as money. Renee’s lack of enthusiasm doesn’t dampen sales or attendance, her beauty and being the last unmated daughter of La Patron attracts attention.Niklas Storm is on a mission of vengeance to destroy everyone remotely connected to the death of his beloved Alpha. His quest takes him from Sout...

Silas Knight is La Patron, the Alpha of all Alphas on the North American continent. Each specially trained Alpha takes on his last name and wears his crest. With the addition of half-breeds, the Nation grew sending a spike in rebel activity. KnightForce, a specially trained group of wolves, was created to assist La Patron against the threat.As a new KnightForce Agent, Damian Farkas takes his job seriously. Raised in a lab, he has a hard time relating to pack ideals but that doesn’t...

An Alpha’s job is never done, Silas juggles the Joint Chiefs, his den, rebels and KnightForce before Jasmine puts her foot down, reminding him of the season. It’s Christmas and for some, the first family Christmas ever. Jasmine and Silas prepare to host Asia’s parents, Barticus and Amynta for the holiday. Everyone returns to the compound for a warm and loving holiday in La Patron’s 2nd Christmas.

In KnightForce Tres, Renee meets Mélange, an assassin from BirthDate. Initially Mélange and her lover intend to use Renee to steal the chameleon bracelet, but things get complicated when Mélange discovers Renee is her mate. Mélange's former lover, Elyria and Black Wolf, has some skills crafting bracelets and necklaces but lacks a few essential ingredients to make them perfect. Intent on taking what she wants, she wreaks havoc against La Patron by pulling off a major coup and maintaining a ...