Tony Petrocelli, a small town detective in southern California, is interrupted early Saturday morning by a phone call from distraught parents. They’ve discovered their ten-year-old daughter, Ashley Gibson, is missing. They claim she has been abducted, and plead for help. Tony rousts his talented but flawed partner, Eddy James, from bed and a hangover, to interview Ashley’s parents. At the Gibson home, they join the first responders to the scene. As they try to obtain a complete story, they...

About the BookIn the up-and-coming town of Sandbury, the young, beautiful, and successful Nora Brightmeyer works at Electro Motors, a cutting-edge manufacturer of electric vehicles. Recently divorced, Nora has once again found love in Dr. Allen Sweeney, a dentist in town. Nora has finally opened herself up to the new relationship, and after falling madly in love, Allen plans to propose, but tragedy intervenes.What follows is a murder that shakes the town of Sandbury and its r...

This book is the life story in rhyme and illustrations of a redskin potato that never failed to look up even at his worst. It is a story of how not being chosen, but still keeping the Faith can propel one to ultimate glory.

Mobutu Sese Seko, who ruled Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) from 1965 until 1997, was fond of saying “happy are those who sing and dance,” and his regime energetically promoted the notion of culture as a national resource. During this period Zairian popular dance music (often referred to as la rumba zaïroise) became a sort of musica franca in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa. But how did this privileged form of cultural expression, one primarily known for a s...

The Invisible Kid is a short story of a 17 year old who suddenly finds that he can become invisible. At first it is a lot of fun but then he discovers that it can lead to tragic consequences.The second short story is about a elderly man in Jamaica reflecting on this childhood and his pet monkey which he bought in a Market.

PUREHE ART THE POWERFUL EVILHE ARTS REVENGEWho would have thought Reggie could get any worse than he already is? Archies Purehe ART is faced with the battle of his life when Evilhe ART faces off against him to win the affections of Betty and Veronica.

"Mad Doctor Doom's Dupe!": Pureheart the Powerful returns in this heroic adventure when Archie's date with Veronica is threatened by the dastardly Evilheart! Pureheart may have had no trouble in the past thwarting his Arch-nemesis but how will he withstand the combined force of Evilheart and Mad Doctor Doom's robot Computo?

This book sets out to explore the political and social potential of intercultural policy for cities by bringing together advances in the areas of urban planning and intercultural theory. In recent years, demographic changes in cities in many parts of the world have led to increasing concerns about inter-ethnic tensions, social inequality, and racial discrimination. By virtue of their intermediate status, cities are in a particularly good position to design policy and programs that contribu...

"The Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. in Undercurrent!": In the middle of a top secret mission, P.O.P. spies A.R.C.H.I.E. and V.E.R.O.N.I.C.A. are apprehended at the hands of C.R.U.S.H. Agents and taken to Super Spy's lair! Can B.E.T.T.Y. and R.E.G.G.I.E. rescue their friends before Super Spy extracts all of P.O.P.'s secrets from his captives? And in "Who Screams Last... Screams Best!", it's B.E.T.T.Y.'s turn to get taken hostage by Super Spy but he wasn't counting on her secret weapon... All t...

Beijing, 1983. Two theatrical titans, Ying Ruocheng and Arthur Miller, are about to embark on one of the most groundbreaking productions in theatre history: Ying's Mandarin translation of Miller's influential masterpiece, Death of a Salesman. This unprecedented artistic partnership between China and the United States attracts widespread curiosity and skepticism. In the wake of the communist Cultural Revolution, how can Chinese audiences possibly connect to this classic examination...

"A.R.C.H.I.E. as The Man From R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E. in "The Thought Control Caper!" P.O.P. agents A.R.C.H.I.E., V.E.R.O.N.I.C.A. and R.E.G.G.I.E. take on the devious Controller of C.R.U.S.H. in this rousing spy adventure of intrigue and narrow escapes! Using mind control, The Controller lures our heroes into his clutches but will they have enough tricks up their sleeve to thwart the evildoer and bring him to justice?"

Creating Inclusive Cities: Territorial Rituals and Belonging explores urban inclusion through the lens of territorial rituals. It challenges traditional approaches to urban integration by exploring how cities can foster inclusion through ritualised celebrations and events. Through detailed comparative analysis of urban rituals across Geneva, Montreal and Turin, the book demonstrates how territorial rituals serve as powerful tools for creating belonging and social cohesion in incre...