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Who Is Government?: The Untold Story of Public Service
by Edited by Michael Lewis&“Perhaps never before has there been a book better timed or more urgent.&” —Washington Post&“Michael Lewis has this incredible ability to zoom in on one person's story, and from there reveals something much bigger about our culture. His books leave you seeing the world differently, and his books about federal workers are no exception.&” —Katie CouricAs seen on CBS Mornings, CNN Anderson Cooper, ABC News Live, MSNBC Morning Joe, and many moreWho works for the government and why does their work matter? An urgent and absorbing civics lesson from an all-star team of writers and storytellers.The government is a vast, complex system that Americans pay for, rebel against, rely upon, dismiss, and celebrate. It&’s also our shared resource for addressing the biggest problems of society. And it&’s made up of people, mostly unrecognized and uncelebrated, doing work that can be deeply consequential and beneficial to everyone.Michael Lewis invited his favorite writers, including Casey Cep, Dave Eggers, John Lanchester, Geraldine Brooks, Sarah Vowell, and W. Kamau Bell, to join him in finding someone doing an interesting job for the government and writing about them. The stories they found are unexpected, riveting, and inspiring, including a former coal miner devoted to making mine roofs less likely to collapse, saving thousands of lives; an IRS agent straight out of a crime thriller; and the manager who made the National Cemetery Administration the best-run organization, public or private, in the entire country. Each essay shines a spotlight on the essential behind-the-scenes work of exemplary federal employees.Whether they&’re digitizing archives, chasing down cybercriminals, or discovering new planets, these public servants are committed to their work and universally reluctant to take credit. Expanding on the Washington Post series, the vivid profiles in Who Is Government? blow up the stereotype of the irrelevant bureaucrat. They show how the essential business of government makes our lives possible, and how much it matters.
The Incident of the Book in the Nighttime: A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery (A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery)
by Vicki DelanyBookshop owner Gemma Doyle heads to London for a wedding, but when a body is found in connection with a rare book, Gemma sets out to sleuth the slaying in bestselling author Vicki Delany's tenth Sherlock Holmes Bookshop mystery.Gemma Doyle and her friends have packed their bags and headed to London for her sister Pippa&’s wedding. Waiting for her in the hotel lobby is none other than Gemma&’s ex-husband, Paul Erikson. Paul has a rare book he wants her to see—calling it &“the real deal&”—so Gemma agrees to meet him at their old shop, Trafalgar Fine Books, the following day. But when Gemma arrives, accompanied by Grant, a rare book dealer, they find Paul dead in his office.Paul had been down on his luck, but Gemma never expected this. Had he borrowed money from people he shouldn&’t have? And where is the valuable book he was so anxious for Gemma to see? It&’s nowhere to be found in the shop. Because of their previous relationship, Gemma feels she owes something to Paul and vows to find his killer.As Gemma and her best friend Jayne Wilson follow Paul&’s trail of friends, enemies, clients, and ex-lovers through London to Yorkshire, she realizes the puzzle of Paul&’s last days is more twisted than she originally thought.This mystery is anything but elementary, and Gemma and Jayne have to use all their wit to get to the bottom of it before their time in London—or in life—is over.
A Killer Clue: A Hunter and Clewe Mystery (A Hunter and Clewe Mystery #2)
by Victoria GilbertPerfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz and Jenn McKinlay, acclaimed author Victoria Gilbert is back with more devious clues and deadly secrets as Hunter and Clewe take on a new case in the second Hunter and Clewe mystery.When Eloise Anderson, the owner of an antiquarian bookshop, arrives at the grand Aircroft estate to ask retired librarian Jane Hunter and eccentric collector Cameron Clewe for help, Jane and Cam expect a bookish inquiry. But the bookseller has a different sort of assistance in mind—clearing her mother&’s name of a murder Eloise is convinced she didn&’t commit.Eloise&’s mother has just died after spending many years in prison for allegedly killing Eloise&’s father. Armed with new information found in her mother&’s effects, the bookseller is determined to uncover the true killer so her mother can rest in peace, even though the case is now colder than ice. When Jane tracks down the original detective from the investigation and discovers him stabbed to death in Eloise&’s bookshop, Jane and Cam are sure this murder is connected to the cold case. They think it&’s the same killer, but the police unfortunately have their own prime suspect, and this time around it&’s Eloise.Cam and Jane&’s cold-case sleuthing turns urgent—find who committed the murders or watch another innocent woman rot in jail as a cold-blooded killer walks free.
Northwest Know-How: Haunts
by Bess LovejoyEntertaining, educational and highly giftable, Northwest Know-How: Haunts showcases the haunted hotspots, cemeteries and graveyards, ghost towns, and curiosities in Oregon and Washington.True crime and the supernatural are more popular than ever and Northwest Know-How: Haunts explores the ghosts, legends, and haunted spots of the Pacific Northwest. From the many haunted spots of Seattle&’s Pioneer Square and Pike Place Market to Oregon&’s many haunted hotels, lighthouses, and theaters, this book uncovers the events that inspired the hauntings as well as the reports of the hauntings themselves. Read about the ghost of Simon Benson, a teetotaling spirit who has been known to knock over drinks at his namesake Benson Hotel in Portland. And discover why it might be prudent to steer clear of the honeymoon suite at the Columbia Gorge Hotel. Spectral sightings extend to the water as well: a ghost ship appears off Seattle&’s Pier 70…and reputedly foretells doom. Haunts will be a must-have for anyone who likes their history with a side of spooky.
The River View: A Jules Clement Novel (JULES CLEMENT #5)
by Jamie HarrisonLonglisted for the Reading the West Book AwardsFormer sheriff Jules Clement returns in this new installment of the celebrated mystery series, set once again in the wild, strange, windy town of Blue Deer, Montana, where your neighbors or the tourists can be just as deadly as the weatherJules Clement is back in Blue Deer, working as an archaeologist and private investigator. He&’s a mostly happy man: he&’s a new father, and he and his wife Caroline are building their dream house on an idyllic patch of river bottomland. But everything that can go wrong will, in terms of money, love, and murder. The horrible neighbors enlist Jules to spy on each other. The county hires him to find out if a road runs over some misplaced bodies in a long-abandoned potter&’s field. A former priest with a side hustle in extortion ends up very dead. A crew of Russians in fast cars is running amok through the Montana landscape. All this as an old nemesis returns, pulling Jules back to confront what he&’s been avoiding his entire life: the death of his father.Published alongside newly reissued editions of the entire series, The River View is further proof that &“you haven&’t been west in any meaningful sense until you&’ve been to Blue Deer&” (The New York Times).
Central African Republic: Third and Fourth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility, Requests for a Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria, and Financing Assurance Review
by International Monetary Fund. African Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Global Cross-Border Payments: A $1 Quadrillion Evolving Market?
by HenggeA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Growing Retail Digital Payments: The Value of Interoperability
by Martinez PeriaA report from the International Monetary Fund.
The Gambia: Third Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Requests for a Waiver of Nonobservance of a Performance Criterion, Modifications of Performance Criteria, and Financing Assurances Review, and Request for an Arrangement Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for The Gambia
by International Monetary Fund. African Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Forging Strength: Exploring the Dynamic Interplay between Institutions and State Capacity
by JallesA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Testing the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) in West and Central Africa
by XieA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Libya: Selected Issues
by International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Regional Economic Outlook, Middle East and Central Asia, May 2025 – Charting a Path through the Haze: [subtitle]
by International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Bangladesh: Third and Fourth Reviews Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and the Arrangement Under Extended Fund Facility, Requests for Extension of the Arrangements, Augmentation and Rephasing of Access, Modification of Performance Criteria, Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, and Third and Fourth Reviews Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Bangladesh
by International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific DeptA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Guinea: Operationalization of the statutory special resolution regime
by BlacheA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Libya: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report
by International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Ukraine: Technical Assistance Report-Review of the Counterparty Eligibility for Monetary Policy Operations and the Emergency Liquidity Assistance Framework
by International Monetary Fund. Monetary and Capital Markets DepartmentA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Jamaica: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report
by International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Africa-China Linkages: Building Deeper and Broader Connections: [subtitle]
by [authors]A report from the International Monetary Fund.
On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women's Sports
by Christine BrennanA news-making and electrifying portrait of sports phenomenon Caitlin Clark, whose dramatic ascendance in college basketball and now in the WNBA has captured the attention of media and fans unlike any other female team-sport athlete in history—by award-winning USA TODAY columnist and television commentator Christine Brennan.America has never seen an athlete quite like Caitlin Clark. Attracting record-shattering attendance and TV ratings, she has riveted the nation with her famous logo threes and thrilling passes and changed how fans across the country view women&’s sports. Drawing on dozens of extensive interviews and exclusive, behind-the-scenes reporting, veteran journalist Christine Brennan narrates Clark&’s rise—including the formative experiences that led to her scoring more points than any woman or man in major college basketball history—and delivers fascinating new details about Clark&’s Olympic snub by USA Basketball, the safety concerns around her that led to charter flights for all players, the WNBA&’s lack of preparation for heightened national scrutiny, and troubling outbreaks of jealousy and resentment as a white player became the top story in a predominantly Black league. The 2024 season was a watershed. Always taking the high road in the face of criticism, Clark proceeded to write herself into WNBA record books as one of the league&’s most talented rookies ever. And her winning persona—on full display whether surrounded by children begging for autographs or reporters hanging on her every word—made Clark such a fan favorite that increasingly larger arenas needed to be found to accommodate the hordes who traveled hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of miles to watch her play. Clark arrived as a sports and cultural icon a little more than fifty years after the passage of Title IX, the 1972 law that opened the floodgates for girls and women to play sports in America. On Her Game is a sports story, certainly, but it&’s also the story of a nation falling in love with what it has created because of that law—millions of new athletes, led by the magical Caitlin Clark.
One by One: The Woman In Cabin 10, The Turn Of The Key, One By One
by Ruth Ware&“An excellent mystery/suspense novel that will remind you of Dame Agatha at her best.&” —Stephen King This instant New York Times bestseller and &“claustrophobic spine-tingler&” (People) from Ruth Ware follows a group of employees trapped on a snow-covered mountain.Getting snowed in at a luxurious, rustic ski chalet high in the French Alps doesn&’t sound like the worst problem in the world. Especially when there&’s a breathtaking vista, a full-service chef and housekeeper, a cozy fire to keep you warm, and others to keep you company. Unless that company happens to be eight coworkers…each with something to gain, something to lose, and something to hide. When the cofounder of Snoop, a trendy London-based tech start-up, organizes a weeklong trip for the team in the French Alps, it starts out as a corporate retreat like any other: presentations and strategy sessions broken up by mandatory bonding on the slopes. But as soon as one shareholder upends the agenda by pushing a lucrative but contentious buyout offer, tensions simmer and loyalties are tested. The storm brewing inside the chalet is no match for the one outside, however, and a devastating avalanche leaves the group cut off from all access to the outside world. Even worse, one Snooper hadn&’t made it back from the slopes when the avalanche hit. As each hour passes without any sign of rescue, panic mounts, the chalet grows colder, and the group dwindles further…one by one.
Using Generative AI for SEO: AI-First Strategies to Improve Quality, Efficiency, and Costs
by Eric Enge Adrián RidnerGenerative AI has brought artificial intelligence into the mainstream. The natural language capabilities of this technology provide digital marketers with exciting new ways to use AI in their day-to-day operations. Yet few SEO practitioners understand how to integrate this capability into their business. Using Generative AI for SEO is the first authoritative book dedicated to helping SEO practitioners effectively incorporate generative AI into their work. No matter where you are in your SEO journey, it's critical to get started so that your organization can gain a competitive advantage. This book provides the necessary background, knowledge, skills, and practical examples to get you working quickly and confidently with this essential new tool. Understand how generative AI can help you impact SEO Explore practical applications you can use right now Learn the competencies you'll need to ensure your toolkit remains relevant Improve content creation throughput while improving quality Consider risks and limitations of AI applications in SEO Build a generative AI capability within your organization
Promoting a More Inclusive Society for Dependent or Disabled People: New Paradigms (ISTE Invoiced)
by Corinne Grenier Elizabeth Franklin-Johnson Giovany Cajaiba-SantanaPromoting a more inclusive society for the elderly, people with disabilities and, more broadly, all of those in vulnerable situations, implies profound changes in the healthcare system in many countries. This movement, known as “deinstitutionalization”, implies strengthening people’s participation in the decisions and activities that concern them, whether they live in an institution, in their ordinary environment, or in respect to their habits and life projects. The aim is to achieve social participation by considering the people we support as partners in our organizations, as genuine professional and institutional players who contribute to this transformation of the healthcare system. This book brings together contributions from over 40 researchers from different countries (notably French-speaking and Canadian), as well as patients involved in research, experimentation or associations. These contributions examine the terminological and legal foundations of a more inclusive society – the different mechanisms, innovative forms of housing and ways of supporting the public and professionals in favor of inclusion – and the different models for animating territories, therefore fostering the community commitment of favoring inclusion.