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The Secret of the Lady's Maid (A Useful Woman Mystery #2)
by Darcie WildeThe resourceful and intrepid Rosalind Thorne, a heroine after Jane Austen&’s heart, has a scandalous mystery to solve within Regency-era high society, in the latest novel in this nationally bestselling historical series. Ideal for fans of Andrea Penrose, Lauren Willig, and Deanna Raybourn. Rosalind Thorne&’s quick wits and discretion have proved invaluable to London&’s haut ton. Success has at last brought her financial stability and a new home, which she shares with her best friend, Alice Littlefield. But now trouble has infiltrated Rosalind&’s sanctuary, and the reputations in danger include her own. Alice has formed a tender attachment to Amelia, the maid in their employ, and her affection is returned. But before meeting Alice, Amelia was involved with Cate Levitton, daughter of a well-respected family. The scandalous liaison caused the Levittons to banish Cate to the house of her widowed cousin. Amelia has no expectation of seeing Cate again—until she stumbles upon her in the marketplace, looking deathly ill. The women bring Cate to their home with the help of Bow Street officer Adam Harkness, who deduces that Cate&’s sickness may in fact be arsenic poisoning. But who had motive, or means? As Rosalind and Adam work side by side, their suspicions grow—as does the bond between them. Rosalind knows that both her blossoming relationship with Adam and her increasing independence would be frowned upon by society. Poison, politics, jealousy and jewel thieves combine in Rosalind&’s most complex case yet. But to solve this dangerous puzzle, Rosalind must also decide where her heart and her future lie . . .
The Saints of Swallow Hill: A Fascinating Depression Era Historical Novel
by Donna EverhartWhere the Crawdads Sing meets The Four Winds as award-winning author Donna Everhart's latest novel immerses readers in its unique setting—the turpentine camps and pine forests of the American South during the Great Depression. This captivating story of friendship, survival, and three vagabonds' intersecting lives will stay with readers long after turning the final page.It takes courage to save yourself... In the dense pine forests of North Carolina, turpentiners labor, hacking into tree trunks to draw out the sticky sap that gives the Tar Heel State its nickname, and hauling the resin to stills to be refined. Among them is Rae Lynn Cobb and her husband, Warren, who run a small turpentine farm together. Though the work is hard and often dangerous, Rae Lynn, who spent her childhood in an orphanage, is thankful for it--and for her kind if careless husband. When Warren falls victim to his own negligence, Rae Lynn undertakes a desperate act of mercy. To keep herself from jail, she disguises herself as a man named "Ray" and heads to the only place she can think of that might offer anonymity--a turpentine camp in Georgia named Swallow Hill. Swallow Hill is no easy haven. The camp is isolated and squalid, and commissary owner Otis Riddle takes out his frustrations on his browbeaten wife, Cornelia. Although Rae Lynn works tirelessly, she becomes a target for Crow, the ever-watchful woods rider who checks each laborer's tally. Delwood Reese, who's come to Swallow Hill hoping for his own redemption, offers "Ray" a small measure of protection, and is determined to improve their conditions. As Rae Lynn forges a deeper friendship with both Del and Cornelia, she begins to envision a path out of the camp. But she will have to come to terms with her past, with all its pain and beauty, before she can open herself to a new life and seize the chance to begin again. &“Fans of Sarah Addison Allen won't be able to put it down.&” —Booklist
Pulp Friction (A Cider Shop Mystery #2)
by Julie Anne LindseyNothing&’s sweeter than a fruitful family business, and for Winona Mae Montgomery and her Granny Smythe, that means Smythe Orchards in Blossom Valley, Virginia. But this year&’s apple crop is especially juicy—with scandal . . . SEEDS OF DANGER Thanks to Winnie's new cider shop, Smythe Orchards is out of the red and folks can get their fix of the produce and other delectable products they love all year round. The locals are even booking the shop for events, including a June wedding! Winnie couldn&’t be happier to see the barn filled to the rafters for the big bash—until her doting ex, Hank, is caught in a heated argument with the groom. Winnie plans to scold Hank after the party, but spots him running off instead. And when the groom turns up dead, apparently hit by the honeymoon getaway car, Hank is the main suspect. Now Hank is on the lam, and it&’s up to Winnie to get to the core of the truth—before the real killer puts the squeeze on her . . . &“The characters are delightful . . . Plenty of action and suspense.&”—RT Book Reviews on Murder in Real Time Includes Recipes! Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com
Devoted: A Dark Mafia Romance (Beneath the Mask #3)
by Luna MasonForbidden desire simmers between a mafia king, and his enemy's daughter that could ignite a war within New York City. Luca From foster kid to mafia boss, I was the undeserving king to the throne, forced into this role after my estranged father&’s death. I gave up everything to build my empire. Nothing else mattered—until I kidnapped my enemy&’s daughter. Rosa Falcone. Il mio tesoro. When fate drags Rosa back into my world, I can't make the same mistake again. Even when the future of the mafia depends on my arranged marriage. I still can&’t resist her. There&’s no way in hell I can watch her marry another man. Even if it means starting a war.Rosa The wild child, the spoilt mafia princess. No one understood my pain, so I hid behind the mask. That was until Luca Russo stole me from my life, only to put me back together again. I gave him my heart, and he let me go—back into the arms of my abuser. This time, I don&’t have anyone to protect me. Or so I thought. Luca might not be mine to keep, but that doesn&’t stop me from falling deeper. But when the world is against us, how much would we be willing to sacrifice to have our happily ever after?
The Matter of the Secret Bride (A Useful Woman Mystery)
by Darcie WildeSet in Regency London, this charming Jane Austen-inspired mystery series features Rosalind Thorne, a resourceful young woman with a talent for helping ladies of the ton with their most delicate and pressing predicaments. But now she&’s faced with a task of royal proportions. Literally. KingGeorge IV is petitioning Parliament for a divorce from his queen on the grounds of her adultery. But rumor has it that the king secretly married Maria Fitzherbert—long before he married the queen. Now Mrs. Fitzherbert has been robbed—and she&’s frantically calling on Rosalind for help. Because what those thieves took is proof that she and King George did really marry. That single piece of paper could destroy Mrs. Fitzherbert and her family—or it could prove the king guilty of bigamy. Rosalind races to investigate. With her is ex-Bow Street officer, Adam Harkness, with whom Rosalind shares a complex and rapidly intensifying bond. But a case of theft soon turns to murder . . . Josiah Poole, a disreputable attorney specializing in helping debtors—and who was seen entering Mrs. Fitzherbert&’s house—is found brutally murdered. Mrs. Fitzherbert has debts. Could she have staged the theft, and employed Mr. Poole to sell the marriage certificate? Or is the truth even more complicated? Mrs. Fitzherbert&’s daughters have secrets of their own. And Poole himself had no shortage of enemies. With suspicious coincidences mounting, and more danger encroaching, Rosalind and Adam must move quickly to unravel a history-making mystery that might just lead them straight to the palace itself . . .
Fight or Flight
by Fern MichaelsIn this season's must-read for fans of Nora Roberts, Danielle Steel, and Janet Evanovich, a woman imprisoned by her painful past faces a crisis that might just set her free to claim the life she deserves.From the comfort of her beautiful mountain-top retreat, Katherine Winston creates her bestselling young adult series, Girls with Unusual Powers. No one in the nearby small town has any idea of her true identity. To them, she&’s just the reclusive woman on the mountain, and Katherine is grateful to be left alone. It wasn&’t always this way. Though her parents were as neglectful as they were wealthy, Katherine built up a busy, full life. Then tragedy struck and she retreated, panic-stricken at the idea of engaging with anyone again. Aside from her two faithful dogs who provide companionship and security, Katherine mostly interacts with people anonymously online through reader fan pages. Now one of those fans appears to be in danger, and Katherine desperately wants to help. But that means moving beyond her isolated world for the first time in years. More and more, Katherine can&’t shake the feeling that some of her fears may be justified. Someone is watching her, she&’s sure of it, and they&’re getting closer all the time. And only by leaving her self-imposed exile can she hope to find the answers she needs, the courage to trust again, and an unexpected new beginning . . .
The Forgiving Kind
by Donna EverhartIn this masterful new novel, set in 1950s North Carolina, the acclaimed author of The Road to Bittersweet and The Education of Dixie Dupree brings to life an unforgettable young heroine and a moving story of family love tested to its limits. For twelve-year-old Martha “Sonny” Creech, there is no place more beautiful than her family’s cotton farm. She, her two brothers, and her parents work hard on their land—hoeing, planting, picking—but only Sonny loves the rich, dark earth the way her father does. When a tragic accident claims his life, her stricken family struggles to fend off ruin—until their rich, reclusive neighbor offers to help finance that year’s cotton crop. Sonny is dismayed when her mama accepts Frank Fowler’s offer; even more so when Sonny’s best friend, Daniel, points out that the man has ulterior motives. Sonny has a talent for divining water—an ability she shared with her father and earns her the hated nickname “water witch” in school. But uncanny as that skill may be, it won’t be enough to offset Mr. Fowler’s disturbing influence in her world. Even her bond with Daniel begins to collapse under the weight of Mr. Fowler’s bigoted taunts. Though she tries to bury her misgivings for the sake of her mama’s happiness, Sonny doesn’t need a willow branch to divine that a reckoning is coming, bringing with it heartache, violence—and perhaps, a fitting and surprising measure of justice.
The Moonshiner's Daughter: A Southern Coming-of-Age Saga of Family and Loyalty
by Donna EverhartIf you fell in love with 1960s North Carolina when reading Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, Donna Everhart&’s The Moonshiner&’s Daughter will transport you right back. Everhart&’s sensitive and expert storytelling will capture you in this Southern coming-of-age novel! Set in North Carolina in 1960 and brimming with authenticity and grit, The Moonshiner&’s Daughter evokes the singular life of sixteen-year-old Jessie Sasser, a young woman determined to escape her family&’s past . . . Generations of Sassers have made moonshine in the Brushy Mountains of Wilkes County, North Carolina. Their history is recorded in a leather-bound journal that belongs to Jessie Sasser&’s daddy, but Jessie wants no part of it. As far as she&’s concerned, moonshine caused her mother&’s death a dozen years ago. Her father refuses to speak about her mama, or about the day she died. But Jessie has a gnawing hunger for the truth—one that compels her to seek comfort in food. Yet all her self-destructive behavior seems to do is feed what her school&’s gruff but compassionate nurse describes as the &“monster&” inside Jessie. Resenting her father&’s insistence that moonshining runs in her veins, Jessie makes a plan to destroy the stills, using their neighbors as scapegoats. Instead, her scheme escalates an old rivalry and reveals long-held grudges. As she endeavors to right wrongs old and new, Jessie&’s loyalties will bring her to unexpected revelations about her family, her strengths—and a legacy that may provide her with the answers she has been longing for.
Our Little Secret
by Lisa Jackson#1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson puts a sexy, twisty, gender-reversed spin on Fatal Attraction in this addictive tale of escalating obsession, betrayal, and violent delights for readers of Peter Swanson, Allison Brennan, Carola Lovering and Stacy Willingham.He swore he&’d never let her go. She should have believed him. Brooke Harmon is ready to end her brief affair. Gideon Ross is charming and sexy, but he&’s not worth throwing away everything she holds dear. So she breaks it off, hoping Gideon will understand. He doesn&’t. Gideon insists that he and Brooke are meant to be together. Finally, he backs off, but not before issuing a promise: he&’ll never let her go. Little more than a year later, Brooke wants to believe it&’s all behind her. Her family has survived intact. Gideon has vanished. But the fear hasn&’t disappeared. Brooke can&’t tell how much of it is paranoia, and how much is justified, but she&’s worried. And maybe she&’s right to be. Because Gideon is a man who keeps his promises . . .
Apple Cider Slaying (A Cider Shop Mystery #1)
by Julie Anne LindseyApples are at the core of the family business run by Winona Mae Montgomery and her Granny Smythe. But this year’s crop is unseasonably ripe with murder . . . ONE ROTTEN APPLE Blossom Valley, West Virginia, is home to Smythe Orchards, Winnie and her Granny’s beloved twenty-five-acre farm and family business. But any way you slice it, it’s struggling. That’s why they’re trying to drum up business with the “First Annual Christmas at the Orchard,” a good old-fashioned holiday festival with enough delicious draw to satisfy apple-picking locals and cider-loving tourists alike—until the whole endeavor takes a sour turn when the body of Nadine Cooper, Granny’s long-time, grudge-holding nemesis, is found lodged in the apple press. Now, with Granny the number one suspect, Winnie is hard-pressed to prove her innocence before the real killer delivers another murder . . . “The characters are delightful . . . Plenty of action and suspense.”—RT Book Reviews on Murder in Real Time Includes Recipes!
Plant Biotechnology and Sustainable Agriculture: Bridging the Gap for Global Food Security (CABI Biotechnology Series)
by Tariq AftabPlant biotechnology offers an array of powerful tools and techniques that can revolutionize the way we cultivate crops, enhance their nutritional value, and address critical challenges such as climate change, pests, and limited resources. Through understanding the genetic makeup of plants and manipulating it using scientific techniques, we can develop crops that are more resistant to pests and diseases, more tolerant of abiotic stresses such as drought and salinity, and more nutritious. Ultimately this helps us to produce more food with fewer resources and less environmental impact. As the global population continues to grow, the need for sustainable and efficient agricultural practices becomes increasingly pressing. This book describes the latest advances in genetic engineering, molecular biology, and stress physiology, and explores the ethical and regulatory considerations that underpin this transformative science.
Economics: Private and Public Choice
by James D. Gwartney David A. Macpherson Russell S. Sobel Richard L. StroupPrepare students to apply economic concepts to the world around them as ECONOMICS: PRIVATE AND PUBLIC CHOICE, 16E reflects current economic conditions. This readable book integrates public choice analysis and explains the operation of markets and the political process as well as market failure and government failure. The book emphasizes why it is vital to understand both the market and political processes since approximately 40 percent of national income is allocated through the political process. Up-to-date coverage presents major current macroeconomic models and stresses the difficulties models face in explaining recent economic data. Students analyze the Great Recession of 2008-2009. This book dispels common economic myths and uses the "invisible hand" metaphor to explain economic theory. This edition includes Aplia online with revised questions, accessibility on mobile devices, improved graphing, and a new interactive eReader with videos and graphing tutorials.
AWS for Solutions Architects: Design and scale secure AWS architectures with GenAI strategies and real-world patterns
by Saurabh Shrivastava Neelanjali Srivastav Dhiraj ThakurMaster AWS architecture and design secure, scalable, production-ready cloud systems. This practical guide features real-world patterns, GenAI strategies, cost optimization techniques, and certification-aligned best practices.Key FeaturesStay current with hands-on coverage of MLOps, AIOps, and the latest AWS service updatesImplement migration strategies with real-world examples and enterprise case studiesAdvance your AWS career with certification-aligned insights and exam-ready strategiesBook DescriptionAWS for Solutions Architects, Third Edition is your essential guide to thriving in the fast-evolving AWS ecosystem. As a solutions architect, staying on top of the latest technologies and managing complex cloud migrations can be challenging, and this book addresses those pain points head-on. Seasoned AWS experts Saurabh Shrivastava, Neelanjali Srivastav, and Dhiraj Thakur bring deep industry insight and hands-on experience to every chapter. This third edition introduces cutting-edge topics, including Generative AI and MLOps, to keep pace with the evolving cloud landscape and guide you in building AI-driven applications. The book also reflects updates from the AWS Well-Architected Framework and aligns with the latest AWS certifications, making it a future-ready guide for cloud professionals. The chapters help you stay ahead of the competition with in-depth coverage of the latest AWS certifications, including AI Practitioner Foundation and Data Engineer Associate, helping you position yourself as a leader in cloud innovation. By the end of this book, you'll transform into a solutions architecture expert, equipped with the strategies, tools, and certifications needed to handle any cloud challenge.What you will learnGain expertise in GenAI, MLOps, AIOps, and mobile edge computingOptimize performance and handle errors in cloud-native applicationsPrepare for new AWS certifications, including those focused on AI and data engineeringApply best practices for security, compliance, and AWS Learning BadgesExplore the updated Well-Architected Framework with six pillarsGet in-depth knowledge of new storage options and security group configurationsWho this book is forThis book is for application and enterprise architects, developers, operations engineers, and certification aspirants looking to master AWS architectural patterns, best practices, and advanced techniques for building scalable, secure, highly available, fault-tolerant, and cost-effective cloud solutions. Prior coding knowledge isn’t required, but experience in software architecture design will be helpful.
Beginning Software Engineering
by Rod StephensDiscover the foundations of software engineering with this easy and intuitive guide In the newly updated second edition of Beginning Software Engineering, expert programmer and tech educator Rod Stephens delivers an instructive and intuitive introduction to the fundamentals of software engineering. In the book, you’ll learn to create well-constructed software applications that meet the needs of users while developing the practical, hands-on skills needed to build robust, efficient, and reliable software. The author skips the unnecessary jargon and sticks to simple and straightforward English to help you understand the concepts and ideas discussed within. He also offers you real-world tested methods you can apply to any programming language. You’ll also get: Practical tips for preparing for programming job interviews, which often include questions about software engineering practices A no-nonsense guide to requirements gathering, system modeling, design, implementation, testing, and debugging Brand-new coverage of user interface design, algorithms, and programming language choicesBeginning Software Engineering doesn’t assume any experience with programming, development, or management. It’s plentiful figures and graphics help to explain the foundational concepts and every chapter offers several case examples, Try It Out, and How It Works explanatory sections. For anyone interested in a new career in software development, or simply curious about the software engineering process, Beginning Software Engineering, Second Edition is the handbook you’ve been waiting for.
Communication in Action
by Jonathan Michael BowmanThrough a narrative, practical approach enriched with inclusive examples, Communication in Action inspires students to think critically about the role of effective communication in driving meaningful change within their own lives and communities. Author Jonathan Bowman empowers students to apply fundamental communication principles in daily life, fostering self-awareness and an understanding of diverse perspectives. Each chapter includes activities that motivate students to engage with their online and in-person social networks, practicing effective communication for personal and professional growth. Bowman also challenges students to confront issues of power, privilege, and social justice by encouraging them to take impactful actions—whether through direct interaction or civic involvement and engagement. With engaging discussions of core concepts and contemporary examples, this text not only encourages students to explore how effective communication can drive change in their lives but also inspires a new wave of communicators committed to fostering community well-being.
Communication in Action
by Jonathan Michael BowmanThrough a narrative, practical approach enriched with inclusive examples, Communication in Action inspires students to think critically about the role of effective communication in driving meaningful change within their own lives and communities. Author Jonathan Bowman empowers students to apply fundamental communication principles in daily life, fostering self-awareness and an understanding of diverse perspectives. Each chapter includes activities that motivate students to engage with their online and in-person social networks, practicing effective communication for personal and professional growth. Bowman also challenges students to confront issues of power, privilege, and social justice by encouraging them to take impactful actions—whether through direct interaction or civic involvement and engagement. With engaging discussions of core concepts and contemporary examples, this text not only encourages students to explore how effective communication can drive change in their lives but also inspires a new wave of communicators committed to fostering community well-being.
Only One Survives: A Novel
by Hannah Mary McKinnon"Rock&’n&’roll with a dash or two of murder." —Jeneva Rose, New York Times bestselling authorBecoming the star is easier when the rest of your band is dead… All drummer Vienna Taylor ever wanted was to make music. If that came with fame, she&’d take it—as long as her best friend, guitarist Madison Pierce, was sharing the spotlight and singing lead. And with their new all-female pop rock band gaining traction, soon everyone would hear their songs…Except, on the way to an event, the Bittersweet&’s van careened off an icy mountain road during a blizzard—leaving one member dead and another severely injured.In order to survive the frigid night, the rest took shelter in a nearby abandoned cabin. But Vienna&’s dreams devolved into a terrifying nightmare as, one by one, her fellow band members met a gruesome end…and Madison simply vanished in the night.What really happened to the Bittersweet? Did Vienna&’s closest friend finally decide to take center stage on her own terms?She doesn&’t want to believe it.But guilty people run.
On Sex and Gender: A Commonsense Approach
by Doriane Lambelet ColemanAn eye-opening account about what we get wrong on sex and gender—and how we can be both sex smart and thoughtful. &“Doriane Coleman presents a serious blueprint for common ground on matters of sex and gender, bringing compassion and intelligence to one of our most difficult cultural collisions.&” —Guy-Uriel Charles, Harvard Law SchoolOn Sex and Gender focuses on three sequential and consequential questions: What is sex as opposed to gender? How does sex matter in our everyday lives? And how should it be reflected in law and policy? All three have been front-and-center in American life and politics since the rise of the trans right movement: They are included in both major parties&’ political platforms. They are the subject of ongoing litigation in the federal courts and of highly contentious legislation on Capitol Hill. And they are a pivotal issue in the culture wars between left and right playing out around the dinner tables, on campuses and school boards, on op-ed pages, and in corporate handbooks. Doriane Coleman challenges both sides to chart a better way. In a book that is equal parts scientific explanation, historical examination, and personal reflection, she argues that denying biological sex and focusing only on gender would have detrimental effects on women&’s equal opportunity, on men&’s future prospects, and on the health and welfare of society. Structural sexism needed to be dismantled—a true achievement of feminism and an ongoing fight—but going forward we should be sex smart, not sex blind. This &“seminal book—the science, the law, the politics all explained so clearly&” (Edwin Moses, two-time Olympic gold medalist) is a clear guide for reasonable Americans on sex and gender—something everyone wants to understand but is terrified to discuss. Coleman shows that the science is settled, but equally there is a middle ground where common sense reigns and we can support transgender people without denying the facts of human biology. She livens her narrative with a sequence of portraits of exceptional human beings from legal pioneers like Myra Bradwell and Ketanji Brown Jackson to champion athletes like Caster Semenya and Cate Campbell to civil rights giants like Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Pauli Murray. Above all, Coleman reminds us that sex not only exists, but is also good—and she shows how we can get both sex and gender right for society.
Code of Conduct
by Brad ThorHidden deep within one of the world's most powerful organizations is a secret committee with a devastating agenda. Its members are afforded incredible protections-considered elites, untouchables. But when four seconds of video is captured halfway around the world and anonymously transmitted to D.C., covert wheels are set in motion and counterterrorism operative Scot Harvath is tapped to undertake the deadliest assignment of his career. What begins as a favour will evolve into a globe-spanning drama of highly personal stakes played out against a backdrop of stunning international intrigue, duplicitous political gamesmanship and the darkest, most clandestine fears of the espionage world. With razor-sharp plotting, richly rendered characters and heart-stopping surprises on every page, Thor is on top of his game.
Mrs. Dalloway (Word Cloud Classics)
by Virginia WoolfVirginia Woolf&’s 1925 novel of feminism, existentialism, and self-realization is an essential read for all lovers of classic literature.Virginia Woolf&’s classic novel centers around Clarissa Dalloway, a married high-society woman in post–World War I London who is preparing for a party at her home in the evening. Acutely aware of her standing among other members of her elite social class but yearning to find her true self, Clarissa embodies the internal and external conflicts of women in the early twentieth century. As she makes her way about London, Clarissa&’s stream of consciousness is constantly interrupted by memories of her past, giving the reader a keen insight into the mind of a woman undergoing an existential crisis. Beloved by generations of readers, Mrs. Dalloway is a landmark novel that explores themes of feminism, mental illness, and self-realization.
Act of War
by Brad ThorThe new Scot Harvath thriller and the follow-up to Hidden Order, from New York Timesbestselling author Brad Thor.After a CIA agent mysteriously dies overseas, his top asset surfaces with a startling and terrifying claim. There's just one problem - no one knows if she can be trusted. But when six exchange students go missing, two airplane passengers trade places, and one political-asylum seeker is arrested, a deadly chain of events is set in motion. With the United States facing an imminent and devastating attack, America's new president must turn to covert counterterrorism operative Scot Harvath to help carry out two of the most dangerous operations in the country's history. Code-named 'Gold Dust' and 'Blackbird', they are shrouded in absolute secrecy as either of them, if discovered, will constitute an act of war. Look out for the adrenaline-fuelled new Brad Thor novel, Code of Conduct, published in July 2015!Praise for Brad Thor: 'Brad Thor is as current as tomorrow's headlines' Dan Brown 'Blasts off like a guided missile and never slows down, weaving current events into a frightening scenario that just could happen. Brad Thor rocks!' Tess Gerritsen'Brad Thor writes thrillers as plausible as they are terrifying. A must-read for our times!' James Rollins,New York Timesbestselling author of Black Orderand The Judas StrainPraise for Hidden Order: 'One of Brad Thor's best books to date' Washington Post'[A] great, great thriller' Rush Limbaugh 'Thriller writer Brad Thor is awesome…You'll want to take HIDDEN ORDER to the beach' National Review
Prisoner of Lies: Jack Downey's Cold War
by Barry WerthA &“riveting&” (The Economist), &“gripping&” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) true story of the longest-held prisoner of war in American history, John Downey, Jr., a CIA officer captured in China during the Korean War and imprisoned for twenty-one years.John (Jack) Downey, Jr., was a new Yale graduate in the post-World War II years who, like other Yale grads, was recruited by the CIA. He joined the Agency and was sent to Japan in 1952, during the Korean War. In a violation of protocol, he took part in an air drop that failed and was captured over China. His sources on the ground had been compromised, and his identity was known. Although he first tried to deny who he was, he eventually admitted the truth. But government policy forbade ever acknowledging the identity of spies, no matter the consequences. Washington invented a fictitious cover story and stood by it for four administrations. As a result, Downey was imprisoned during the decades that Red China, as it was called, was considered by the US to be a hostile nation, until 1972, when the US finally recognized the mainland Chinese government. He had spent twenty-one years in captivity. Downey would go on to become a lawyer and an esteemed judge in Connecticut, his home state. Prisoner of Lies is based in part on a prison memoir that Downey wrote several years after his release. Barry Werth fluently weaves excerpts from the memoir with the Cold War events that determined Downey&’s fate. Like a le Carré novel, this is a &“thrilling, richly informative&” (Stephen Kinzer, author of The Brothers) story of one man whose life is at the mercy of larger forces outside of his control; in Downey&’s case as a pawn of the Cold War, and more specifically the Oval Office and the State Department. His freedom came only when US foreign policy dramatically changed. Above all, Prisoner of Lies is an inspiring story of remarkable fortitude and resilience.
Social Thought From the Ruins: Quixote’s Dinner Party (A New Order of Social Things)
by David A. WestbrookThrough stories, conversations, and essays, this book pursues interwoven critical and philosophical inquiries into the nature of the contemporary in the North Atlantic, asking how are we to live as intellectuals, individually and in community?Social Thought From the Ruins: Quixote’s Dinner Party is the product of informal discussion and academic work done over the last two decades among an international group of social scientists. An extended critique of academic life today and the context of our own thinking, this book interrogates aspects of our modernity, with its pervasive sense of crisis and uncertainty, and the difficulty of thinking clearly about things like the state and power, data and violence. Reflecting that the United States, indeed the North Atlantic countries, seem to have entered autumn, David A. Westbrook asks what spring might be. Will the critical social sciences have anything to offer the exercise of power, or are we doomed to incessant and ineffectual critique? Can bureaucracy be made at least more accountable, if not democratic? Conversely, can we feel less alienated from the structures of power that rule us, or that fail to govern at all? Can we feel at home?The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) 4.0 license.
International Trade, Regulation and the Global Economy: The Impact of Anti-Competitive Market Distortions (Routledge Focus on Economics and Finance)
by Shanker SinghamThe barriers between the voluntary exchange of willing buyers and willing sellers have progressively been reduced through trade liberalisation, competition and better property rights protection. However, the world has done significantly less well in reducing barriers involving competition and property rights. This book analyses how the economic prosperity which was promised has been undermined by these "Anti-Competitive Market Distortions", which damage international trade as well as domestic conditions of competition and, ultimately, GDP per capita.This book first describes the nature of the Anti-Competitive Market Distortions problem and how it has impacted countries since the 1990s. It also highlights a gap in policymaking, detailing how Anti-Competitive Market Distortions have existed in an ungoverned space in both international trade and competition theory. The book also explores the various models of the impact of Anti-Competitive Market Distortions, including the original econometric model to measure the quantum of distortion – and three new variations on this – as well as an agency-based Model. Finally, drawing on techniques from probabilistic methods and quantum mechanics, the book examines the possibility of a probabilistic model to assess the real impact of Anti-Competitive Market Distortions on GDP per capita growth around the world in a far more dynamic and real-time sense than has been possible thus far.This book will be invaluable to academics and students of trade, competition and international relations in both the legal and economic disciplines.
Working With Crisis and Trauma From an Islāmic Perspective (Islamic Psychology and Psychotherapy)
by G. Hussein Rassool Zarina Hassem Shireen Ismail Nabeela Vad WallaWorking with Crisis and Trauma from an Islāmic Perspective provides a holistic framework and treatment methods for working with trauma and crises, framed within an Islāmic Psychology paradigm.This book begins by conceptualising trauma and existing models of understanding treatment, and then places trauma and crises within an Islāmic viewpoint. The authors focus on the Qur’â, the Sunnah, and Islāic Psychology to rationalise and explain the effects of trauma and how it presents while proposing treatment methods within this context. The final chapter uses case studies to illustrate practical applications and includes coping strategies directly from authentic Islāic sources, and the sixth chapter focuses on the legacy of trauma in terms of post‑raumatic growth.This book will be essential reading for professionals in the fields of psychology and mental health looking to understand how Islāic Psychology practices can be presented as a treatment intervention for patients experiencing trauma and gain insight into how to incorporate these protocols into their own practice.