We have all seen the pictures, heard the stories, and witnessed the crisis at the southern border of the United States. In the face of an influx of immigrants, particularly children and families, Customs and Border Patrol has housed children in wire-enclosures, providing only an aluminum blanket to sleep under and little to no access to other basic necessities. It is difficult to watch, especially when one is not certain about how to assist.As writers, we often wonder what we can d...

Shorty Blue is an ingenious fictitious story that covers the dynamics of human interactions when a loved-one dies. The story explores the rivalry and conflicts that family members face with issues that may go unresolved for years. I challenge you to enjoy this fascinating journey in human emotions. This story may someday be considered an urban classic. – R. Lee Walker

It's hard to infiltrate a group of one.In a world where warfare has gone digital and enemies are often concealed behind screens, former drone pilot Gabriel Phillips finds himself at the center of a deadly conspiracy that threatens not just his life, but the future of the nation.When Gabriel takes control of an X-45E Phantom stealth drone for a black-ops mission deep within Iranian airspace, he executes a flawless strike against a terrorist cell, yet the haunting weight of h...

In the mysterious Chateau Briand where the scent of enchanted potions mingles with the aroma of freshly baked pies, Maple Leaf St Claire has a problem—she's investigating a murder that hasn't happened yet.When a cryptic prophecy foretells the untimely death of a mysterious stranger, Maple Leaf finds herself caught between bubbling cauldrons, meddling witches, and a herd of centaurs with a talent for spell-infused cuisine. With time slipping through her fingers like fine-ground fair...

Presents 16 case studies of ethnic conflict in the post-Soviet world. The book places ethnic conflict in the context of imperial collapse, democratization and state building.

This book provides a captivating overview of the true birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Each word is inspired by the Holy Spirit, leaving no opportunity for the desires of the flesh, false doctrine, or traditional thinking to intervene. The Holy Bible provides explicit details concerning the birth, life, and death of Christ. However, his true purpose has been altered by many false teachings, doctrines, and traditional generational customs based on lies, trickery, and deceit, whic...

Exciting new 6 book character-led series for 7+ girls who love adventure!On her tenth birthday, tomboy Sophie learns she is the Guardian of a magic gateway between our world and the Shadow Woods. She must keep the human world safe from mischievous goblins, sprites and elvesEach book sees Sophie having to outwit weird and terrifying creatures from the Shadow Woods, starting with the gruesome Goblins!

The third action-packed quest in an exciting new six book character-led series for 7+ girls who love fantasy, adventure, and high-kicking heroines!On her tenth birthday, tomboy Sophie learns she is the Guardian of a magic gateway between our world and the Shadow Woods. She must keep the human world safe from mischievous goblins, sprites and elvesEach book sees Sophie having to outwit weird and terrifying creatures from the Shadow Woods, starting with the gruesome Goblins!

Billionaire. Single dad. My new nightmare boss.Holland Alistair is the gorgeous computer prodigy who took the real estate game by storm.Arrogant. Surly. Eyes of steel.He meets me on the worst day of my life and gets his fern kicked. Literally.I’m sure I’m getting sued. Instead, I get a job offer.Turns out, managing Alistair’s schedule—and temper—is actually his revenge.In the office, his eyes follow me everywhere. Is he going...

This text aims to provide an in-depth review of recent historical research on the emergence and maturation of institutionalized public accountancy in Scotland from the mid-nineteenth century onwards. Individual contributions cover a range of historical studies including the original foundations and founders, the early competitive struggles with other bodies, the nature of Victorian public practice, individual successes and failures, and the gender issue.

Wednesday, November 9, 2016 is the day that changed America. A Republican business mogul and reality television host who once proclaimed that if women didn't accept the intimate advancements of men, then men were could simply grab these women by a particularly sensitive extremity below their stomachs, snatched the electoral collegiate vote and since then has worked tirelessly on reversing President Barack Obama's progressive policies and pushing immigration legislation backwards. This vita...

Opportunities to “have your say,” “get involved,” and “join theconversation” are everywhere in public life. From crowdsourcing and town hallmeetings to government experiments with social media, participatory politics increasinglyseem like a revolutionary antidote to the decline of civic engagement and thethinning of the contemporary public sphere. Many argue that, with newtechnologies, flexible organizational cultures, and a supportive policymaking...