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Designing Expenditure Policy Conditionality in IMF-Supported Programs
by MunkacsiA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Shocks and Shields: Macroeconomic Institutions During Commodity Price Swings
by KpodarA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Foreign Aid and Conflicts: The Effects of 9/11 on Donor Behavior
by KpodarA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Understanding Agricultural Output in Mozambique: Using remote sensing to initiate a discussion on development
by Meyer-CirkelA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Haiti: Staff-Monitored Program-Press Release and Staff Report
by International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Burying Norma Jeane
by Eilidh Muldoon Leah RoginAlready in the throes of grief after the sudden loss of her husband, Miriam Renata is shaken by the news that Hugh Hefner, the lecherous founder of Playboy, has been recently entombed next to Marilyn Monroe nearly sixty years after her death. Unable to accept her idol sharing a crypt with this succubus for eternity, Miriam and her teenaged daughter set out on a road trip across the West to liberate Norma Jeane and themselves.
Honor Thy Father
by Gay TaleseA classic masterwork newly updatedThe electrifying true story of the rise and fall of New York's notorious Bonanno crime familyOn New York's Park Avenue on a rainy Tuesday night in October 1964, the famous Mafia chieftain Joseph Bonanno was kidnapped by two mobsters and reported by the police as dead on the following morning. More than a year later, Bonanno mysteriously reappeared, setting off a bloody mob feud that came to be known as the “Banana War.”In this monumental work—packed with intimate details and brilliant reporting—bestselling author Gay Talese first brought to the American consciousness a world and a life previously known to only a few. No other book has done more to acquaint readers with the secrets, structure, wars, power plays, family lives, and fascinating, frightening personalities of the Mafia.
Getting Away with Murder (The Benny Cooperman Mysteries #9)
by Howard EngelA PI is hired by a gangster marked for murder: &“Benny Cooperman is . . . a lot of fun to hang out with&” (Donald E. Westlake). Benny Cooperman is a very effective detective—though he does get a little squeamish when things turn violent. He is snugly tucked in his bed in quiet Grantham, a Canadian town near Niagara Falls, when three unsavory thugs drag him out and present him like a trophy to notorious crime boss Abram Wise. Someone has made two attempts on the gangster&’s life, and with no one else to turn to, he wants Cooperman to investigate. In this novel from the Arthur Ellis Award-winning author, the colorful cast includes Wise&’s two disgruntled ex-wives, an alluring supermodel, an irate foreign car dealer, and an eccentric retired librarian—as Cooperman finds himself entangled in more corruption, vengeance, and intrigue than one could ever imagine existing in a sleepy little village . . . &“The Cooperman novels are heavy on full-bodied characters, sharp dialogue, and rich humor.&” —Booklist &“Mr. Engel is a born writer, a natural stylist. This is a writer who can bring a character to life in a few lines.&” —Ruth Rendell Getting Away with Murder is the ninth book in the Benny Cooperman Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Outlaw's Return
by Victoria BylinJ. T. Quinn would know Mary Larue's beautiful voice anywhere. He just never expected to hear her singing in a Denver church. The gunslinger comes to town to reunite with the only woman he's ever loved...but the actress he left behind two years ago is gone. In her place is a deeply Christian woman with a successful restaurant, the town's respect and a pair of younger siblings in her care. J.T. doubts he'll ever be worthy of Mary again, but he can protect her and her siblings from the threats of a local ne'er-do-well. And with courage and faith, perhaps even an outlaw can earn redemption-and love....
Albania: 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania
by International Monetary Fund. European Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Niger: 2024 Article IV Consultation, Sixth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement, Requests for a Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, Modification of Performance Criteria, Second Review Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility Arrangement, and Financing Assurances Review-Press Release; Staff Report; Staff Supplement; and Statement by the Executive Director for Niger
by International Monetary Fund. African Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Republic of Poland: 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Poland
by International Monetary Fund. European Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Is Tax Policy Costly Industrial Policy in Mozambique?
by Meyer-CirkelA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Inflation and Bank Profits: Monetary Policy Trade-offs
by ManoA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Cambodia: 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Cambodia
by International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific DeptA report from the International Monetary Fund.
The Bahamas: Selected Issues
by International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Republic of Poland: Selected Issues
by International Monetary Fund. European Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Democratic Republic of Congo: Requests for an Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility and an Arrangement Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Democratic Republic of Congo
by International Monetary Fund. African Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
The Power of Daily Practice: How Creative and Performing Artists (and Everyone Else) Can Finally Meet Their Goals
by Eric MaiselLearn the #1 Secret of the Most Successful Pros: Daily Practice Eric Maisel knows from experience and observation that the single most crucial element of success for any endeavor is a regular, daily practice. Dr. Maisel, a preeminent creativity coach, therapist, and acclaimed author, shows how and why to implement a daily practice and addresses common challenges. His experience working with bestselling writers, entrepreneurs, musicians, actors, visual artists, recovering addicts, and rehabilitation patients shows as he outlines various ways to approach a daily practice and goes on to help you build a version of this important discipline that suits your life and goals. Real-world stories and practical examples will help you make measurable progress and build satisfaction in your most cherished pursuits.
Love Cycles: The Five Essential Stages of Lasting Love
by Linda CarrollIn Love Cycles, veteran couples therapist Linda Carroll presents a groundbreaking model of the five natural stages of romantic relationships — the Merge, Doubt and Denial, Disillusionment, Decision, and Wholehearted Love — and a guide for navigating through them toward lasting love. Love Cycles helps readers understand where they are in the cycle of their relationship and provides a clear strategy for how to stay happy and committed, even in difficult times.
Philosophy for Life and Other Dangerous Situations: Ancient Philosophy for Modern Problems
by Jules EvansWhen philosophy rescued him from an emotional crisis, Jules Evans became fascinated by how ideas invented over two thousand years ago can help us today. He interviewed soldiers, psychologists, gangsters, astronauts, and anarchists and discovered the ways that people are using philosophy now to build better lives. Ancient philosophy has inspired modern communities — Socratic cafés, Stoic armies, Epicurean communes — and even whole nations in the quest for the good life. This book is an invitation to a dream school with a rowdy faculty that includes twelve of the greatest philosophers from the ancient world, sharing their lessons on happiness, resilience, and much more. Lively and inspiring, this is philosophy for the street, for the workplace, for the battlefield, for love, for life.
What Matters Most and Why: Living the Spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola — 365 Daily Reflections
by Jim Manney“Jim Manney is the perfect person to write this beautiful book. Let the wisdom of St. Ignatius guide you gently through your days with these lovely meditations.” — James Martin, SJ, author of My Life with the Saints How can I find meaning and joy? How can I think clearly? What’s valuable in life, and what’s irrelevant? How do we manage anger? What can we do about envy, laziness, resentment? How do I know what matters most? What do I really want? These are the questions that lie at the heart of Ignatian spirituality, the five-hundred-year-old wisdom tradition that has shown leaders, seekers, and doers the way to live a better life. The daily readings in this book emphasize answers to pressing questions about satisfaction in work and relationships. St. Ignatius and his friends believed that “God is found in all things” and “love is best expressed in deeds rather than words.” The Ignatian way is profoundly practical. It guides us through the great challenge of life — finding God and finding our place in God’s work to save and heal the world.
The Hidden Spirituality of Men: Ten Metaphors to Awaken the Sacred Masculine
by Matthew FoxIt is no secret that men are in trouble today. From war to ecological collapse, most of the world’s critical problems stem from a distorted masculinity out of control. Yet our culture rewards the very dysfunctions responsible for those problems. To Matthew Fox, our crucial task is to open our minds to a deeper understanding of the healthy masculine than we receive from our media, culture, and religions. Popular religion forces the punitive imagery of fundamentalism on us, pushing most men away from their natural yearning for spirituality and toward intolerance and domination. Meanwhile, many men, particularly young men, are looking for images of healthy masculinity to emulate and finding nothing. To awaken what Fox calls “the sacred masculine,” he unearths ten metaphors, or archetypes, ranging from the Green Man, an ancient pagan symbol of our fundamental relationship with nature, to the Grandfatherly Heart to the Spiritual Warrior. He explores archetypes of sacred marriage, showing how partnership becomes the ultimate expression of healthy masculinity. By stirring our natural yearning for healthy spirituality, Fox argues, these timeless archetypes can inspire men to pursue their higher calling to reinvent the world.
Soul Searching: Tune In to Spirit and Awaken Your Inner Wisdom
by Bill PhilippsRECONNECTING TO THE PUREST VERSION OF OURSELVES Reclaiming our destiny and moving forward requires finding our higher self — the innocent, virtuous, vulnerable child within us. Our spirit self is always in contact with that child, who wants us to be more imaginative, intuitive, honest, and open to receiving love, no matter what indoctrinations and toxic environments we have experienced. In Soul Searching, beloved psychic medium Bill Philipps shows how to reconnect to that spiritual nature we had as children and why those gifts we entered this life with are important. Using beautifully written stories and practical suggestions, Bill helps us access and build upon our innate skills of intuition, trust, forgiveness, and gratitude. He shows that it is not only possible but crucial to: • hear, feel, and honor our grief without being overwhelmed by it • forgive without forgetting • embrace and utilize the powers of gratitude, prayer, and setting intentions to manifest the life we desire • set ourselves and others fully free to live, love, and thrive