The 2010 Midterm Elections were momentous in the history of U.S. campaigns. Readers of this book will follow the path of seven House and six Senate races from inception to election postmortem. The chapters are both narrative and provide analysis of an array of interesting and diverse contests from throughout the country. Each entry was written by one or more experts living in the state or region of the race. The authors provide succinct and highly readable chapters meant to illustrate the ...

The 2014 midterm congressional elections provided a view of the attitude of American voters in the sixth year of Barack Obama’s presidency. This book provides insight about the formative aspects of the 2014 campaign season as well as in depth coverage of key races for Congress. The first section has four chapters that cover the substance of topics that impacted this campaign cycle: the popularity and productivity of the 113th Congress, voter suppression laws passed in many states, the role...

A Rebellion against Apathy.A Strategy for Action.“Life is full of good intentions, but for too many, our good intentions never become good actions—they don’t move us forward, draw us closer to God, or make a difference in the world.Good intentions are cans of paint that could have become amazing works of art…but never did.”—Daniel Day, in Ten Days WithoutDaniel Day could tell you all ...

Taking an anthropological approach,Essential Principles of Contract and Sales Law in the Northern Pacific highlights how regional customary and traditional law interact with Anglo-American concepts of contract and sales law to produce a unique amalgam of substantive law in this Pacific region.Author and law professor Daniel P. Ryan compiles and discusses the current contract and sales law applicable in the Pacific region, including the Republics of Palau and the Marshall I...

On a restless morning, the narrator wakes consumed by an aching desire, her thoughts clouded with lingering images of intimacy. Frustrated by her partner's absence due to a business trip, she traces the remnants of a sleepless night—her discarded camisole and the telltale signs of her longing. A shower offers brief clarity, but the weight of her emotions persists as she slips into a bold, black backless dress and delicate high-heeled sandals. Stepping out to face the workday, she carries a...

In the high-stakes world of finance, a successful stock investor discovers an exclusive, secretive service offered by Bank A after depositing a substantial sum. What begins as a routine banking transaction quickly evolves into an intense and sensual encounter with Flora, a captivating financial advisor who provides far more than professional guidance. As their interactions deepen, the boundaries of professionalism blur, leading to a passionate and forbidden connection filled with desire an...

Some say women are as elusive as mysteries; others say they are as illusory and elusive as dreams.A young girl's laughter is clear and melodious, like spring wind chimes; a young woman's demeanor is elegant, yet possesses a certain calmness and strength.But in my heart, women around thirty are the most captivating.They are no longer immature, yet still vibrant; no longer naive, yet they possess a knack for gentleness and restraint.It is that femininity, a blend ...

Workers in the creative industries are highly motivated, resilient, and innovative and these characteristics have come to the fore during the global health and resultant economic crises enveloping the world. This shortform book analyses transformation in the arts as a result of this era of polycrisis.The author interrogates public policy, legislative developments, and financial support systems to assist the arts sector around the world. Utilising interview responses from various ar...

A psychological thriller starring Dalziel and Pascoe, the hugely popular police duo and stars of the long-running BBC TV series.Gina Wolfe is searching for her missing husband, believed dead, and hopes Superintendent Andy Dalziel can help. What neither realize is that there are others on the same trail.A tabloid hack with some awkward enquiries about an ambitious MP's father. The politician’s secretary who shares his suspicions. The ruthless entrepreneur in question – and t...

Your road map to a seven-figure business...in one year or lessBy cutting out the noise and providing a clear and proven plan, this road map helps even brand-new entrepreneurs make decisions quickly, get their product up for sale, and launch it to a crowd that is ready and waiting to buy.This one-year plan will guide you through the three stages to your first $1 million:The Grind (Months 0-4): This step-by-step plan will help you identify a winning product idea, targ...

'He has something of Roald Dahl's magic, but more heart' - Sunday TelegraphCosmic is the laugh-out-loud space adventure by bestselling, award-winner Frank Cottrell-Boyce.Liam Digby wanted to see the world, but not quite like this . . . He's just an ordinary twelve-year-old. A very, very TALL ordinary twelve-year-old. Some people even think he's a grown-up.This is the incredible story of how Liam told some fibs, won...

Forgive and forget. How could he after everything I've done?Covey U was supposed to be a fresh start. With a new identity, I should have been able to forget the past and move on with my life.Fat chance of that happening when my past was staring at me in the face in the form of the best college wide receiver in the country.Adam Hartley.My biggest regret. My worst mistake. The guy I should have been with in high school was here, but he couldn'...