In the Philippines, the concept of Indigeneity is deeply intertwined with colonial history, a pattern echoed across the globe. Yet, its manifestation in the Philippines bears distinct features. The Philippine Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of 1997 identifies as Indigenous groups who resisted colonization. Today the Philippines recognizes approximately 110 diverse Indigenous ethnic groups that are made up of fourteen to seventeen million people. This book aims to show how discussions of Indi...

The rocky road to Lynette and David’s wedded bliss is filled with danger, sexual tension, tears, and laughter. Wild and dangerous best describe the Colorado Territory from what Lynette Cavanaugh had encountered so far, but that doesn’t frightened her as she nervously awaits the arrival of the stranger who married and then left her still a virgin. She fears the coming nighttime when her husband, David Cavanaugh, slakes his passions on her body. David Cavanaugh, with dreams of a loving dutif...

She thought marriage would save her. Instead, it destroyed everything she knew.After the humiliation of her very public broken engagement, billionaire heiress Lorna Duntes is desperate to salvage her reputation. A marriage of convenience to Governor Emiliano promises security, power, and the final chance to silence her critics. But when tragedy strikes and her beloved cousin is murdered, Lorna flees the altar, vowing to uncover the truth and live life on her own te...

She has been writing poetry every since she was young while living in Brooklyn, New York. As she grew older, so did her literary works. To her, be able to write short stories and poetry of erotic passion has always been a personal joy to her because in her opinion, life is nothing without passion. Ms. Clemons has an associate degree in Information Systems. A recent breast cancer survivor, she lives in North Carolina where she is currently attending Shaw University where she working...

Sunshine. It’s a nickname I haven’t heard since I lived on Woodbury Lane, where the houses were pretty…but the secrets? Deadly. It was a pet name known only to the Bullets. Rough, violent, and ruthless, they laid claim to the town—and my heart. I wasn't supposed to fall for a boy from the wrong side of the tracks—especially not four of them. But they were the only ones who understood that sometimes hell hides in plain sight. I was the girl with all the conveniences a privileged upbringing ...

Summer Bright is just a name on a tombstone. A whispered mystery on the long-forgotten Woodbury Lane. Her ghost teases me with fear and perfection. She knows I’m not strong enough to do what I should’ve done years ago. The Bullets are united once more, bonded by their demand for blood. There’s a vulnerability in their friendship though. Gavriel craves control. Blaise fears losing me. Ryker fights his guilt. Callum’s moral compass will get us killed. Chesterbrook may be where the old me die...

I hated fire. I hated how the smoke wrapped around my naked body, stinging my skin with defiant embers. I hated the smell of burnt flesh, the ashes heavy on my tongue, my charred soul like splinters deep in my chest. She’s dead, Juliet. There’s nothing else you can do— Dragging my bleeding feet across the concrete, I walked toward the flames. Heat licked at my cheeks. Sirens off in the distance cursed my ears. Dead, dead, dead. All of this started because I made a choice—because I fell in ...

Luke Trigg doesnt wait for anyone. The first girl to push him away is his new employee Laurie Brinkle. Will he ever break her wall of resistance? Surely, once he breaks over the wall, he can forget all about her, same as the others who have fallen so easily into his bed. She offers intriguing rules. The surprising exchange with Laurie leaves him wanting more each time he sees the fascinating Laurie. Finally, Laurie Brinkle moved on after a bad marriage. Or did she? Relationships are more o...

Standard dictionaries and grammar books do not offer adequate language when it comes to describing invisible mind impressions, internal body sensations, and altered states of consciousness. Newly awakened interest in psychics, mystics, shamans, mediums, their philosophy of life and their experiences within invisible dimensions has extended everywhere. Organizations, seminars, weekend workshops, classes, and therapies in para¬psychology and humanistic psychology spring up over night. Medica...

The Little Book of Character Strengths is a colorfully illustrated poem describing the meaning of twenty-four character strengths to a child and young adult audience. The book is based upon the VIA classification of character strengths. Its bright colors and creative illustrations along with the poetry format are meant to captivate young readers. The book can be read along with adults to foster discussion of ways of developing character strengths. Adults also will benefit from the message ...

Cancer Policy: Pharmaceutical Safety provides invaluable information on the interesting and compelling field of cancer drug safety. Identifying and understanding high-priority policy issues and key pharmacovigilance strategies is of paramount importance. In this volume, outstanding and original chapters provide an overview and synthesis of the latest thoughts and findings relating to drug safety in the cancer domain. Topics include natural language processing and pharmacovigilance of alter...

Have you ever wondered how people counted to 100 before modern numbers were invented? A basic explanation of Roman numerals, examples of how they are used today, and step-by-step instructions on how to use them are explored in this newest addition to the How Do series. The How Do series is a great introduction to various STEM topics, each presented in a format that encourages audiences to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring the science behind them.