State–society relations and governance are closely related areas of study and have become important topics in the social sciences in the past decades, not only in developed countries but also in the developing world. In China, state-society relations have been changing in the new era of reform and opening, and governance has become a central concern in policy practice and in academia. In this wide-ranging collection of essays, written by scholars from both inside and outside China, the con...

Sitting prominently at the hearth of our homes, television serves as a voice of our modern time. Given our media-saturated society and television’s prominent voice and place in the home, it is likely we learn about our society and selves through these stories. These narratives are not simply entertainment, but powerful socializing agents that shape and reflect the world and our role in it. Television and the Self: Knowledge, Identity, and Media Representation brings together a diverse grou...

Alleah, the ambitious and intelligent go-getter, is set to conquer her career with her unwavering hard work and determination. Love is the last thing on her mind until she reaches the pinnacle of success. Rome, a rising star in the NBA, is living the good life with his girlfriend Mia, whom he adores, and his doting family. Their relationship seems perfect until he crosses paths with Alleah and feels an undeniable pull towards her. Despite their mutual attraction, both are reluctant to act ...

This book is a must read as it contains some of the most impactful information on personal credit and credit card funding available today.The author lays out a easy to follow guideline to get negative items deleted, maximize borrowing potential and add another level of financial literacy that can be easily understood.It is easier and faster to borrow a million dollars than it is to earn it, so why would you not want to fix your credit and get in the game?

Fame and love combined can be either the greatest combination or the worst.For these star-crossed lovers, which will it be?Handsome lyricist Lemere Webster is successful in every aspect of his life except for love. His rap career is soaring. His family is taken care of, and he’s wellrespected in and out of the hood. Finally, the work he put in has come to fruition.The only thing missing is the Bonnie to his Clyde.As for Amree Haylin, she has devoted all her ...

Philly Girl 2 will have you re-evaluating the bonds of friendship and love. It will make you think twice about chasing street money, as loyalty is put to the test with drugs, murder, sex, and mayhem in the mix. This quick thriller will have your jaw dropping.Born and raised in the slums of West Philadelphia, Rita is no stranger to the street life. In fact, she indulges in the fast life, getting money from selling drugs just as hard as the men she competes with. It’s no surprise tha...

Take a ride with this trio of bad girls as their lives spiral out of control, and it seems like there’s no way out. Will they have each other’s backs like before, or do they fold and become one another’s enemies?Cincinnati, Ohio, is known as home to bad girls Ke’Lasia, Tanner, and September. They are known for their no-nonsense approach, and whoever tries them will quickly learn this trio is nothing to be played with. Their only mode of survival is to play the dirt...

Philadelphia's kingpin is a queen with a tragic past; this is her story of survival and strength from the beginning …Just as every superhero has an origin story, so does every drug dealer who holds the title "kingpin."Before all of the hood fame, fancy cars, nice clothes, lavish homes, luxurious vacations, and loads of money, Sarita Powell had to go through the mud. She experienced the heartbreak of her mother's death when she was a little girl; pain from the abuse she endu...

Tainted Too is the second installment in a three-part series full of juicy drama, lust, and revenge.Monica Deitrich is back in this thrilling, pulse-pounding novel. As an FBI profiler, Monica never assumed that her job would be easy, but after the murder of a close friend, Special Agent in Charge Monica is thrown headfirst into a case that will change her life forever. A ruthless string of murders spanningthe continental United States has Monica both worried and perplexed. W...

In life, everyone starts from somewhere. Some may start at the starting line while others begin in the parking lot. Her journey began on the south side of the tracks and took her up on Rodeo Drive in the winter and 5th Ave in the spring.Attending a different school every year forces you to be independent. It turns all the attention—good or bad—on you. You learn to read the room, feeling for temperatures both cold and hot. You accept there will be fights, bullying, and asmall...

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Probst comes a new story in her Sunshine Sisters series…Devon Pratt loves many things in life. The beauty of flowers. The yin and yang of energy. The power of positivity in people. And everything to do with the Christmas season.As a floral shop owner in the beach town of Cape May, she looks forward to decorating both the town and running the annual holiday party to benefit the local animal shelt...

Ever since Zara Porter and Cole Grant bumped into one another at their local coffee shop, they haven’t stopped thinking about each other.Zara is quiet, shy, and a bit of a klutz, while Cole is laid back, charming, and wickedly handsome. Every time they cross paths, he wants her more than before, and she wants the same. The truth is, they could be together if it weren’t for oneteensy, tiny problem—he’s her college English professor.Fraternization with a student is aga...