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The Structure of Arabic: A Workbook in the Ten Measures
by David DiMeo Inas HassanThe Structure of Arabic: A Workbook in the Ten Measures is a comprehensive guide and workbook in the ten measures of Arabic words, the backbone of the Arabic lexical system, and provides a systematic explanation of the root and pattern system that forms the basis of most Arabic words. Successful Arabic learners have long recognized mastery of these measures and patterns as key to understand the Arabic language. With knowledge of this system, learners will be able to predict the meaning of unfamiliar words, recognize the function of words, and understand correct pronunciation of Arabic words, making vocabulary acquisition and retention easier. This unique textbook introduces measures and patterns sequentially across ten chapters, helping learners to navigate the topics in a logical manner. Without complicated jargon or technical language, this easy-to-understand textbook demystifies key topics in Arabic grammar. Comparative sentences which encapsulate the differences between measures give context, and exercises within the chapters serve to consolidate the learners’ grasp of the material presented.Designed to supplement both class-based Arabic courses and independent study, The Structure of Arabic will help learners of Arabic at all levels of competency to improve their vocabulary, pronunciation, spelling, and comprehension.
The Struggle for Abolition: Power and Legitimacy in Multilateral Nuclear Disarmament Diplomacy
by Kjølv EgelandCan the genie be returned to the bottle? This book investigates the pursuit by states, civil society groups, and international organisations of nuclear abolition. Detailing the evolution of the institutional architecture for multilateral nuclear disarmament from the 1960s onwards, this book tells a story of high hopes, broken promises, and clashing views of history, security, and the future.Global nuclear politics deals in material power and security but is also shot through with contests over prestige, justice, and mutual recognition. Waves of innovation in multilateral nuclear disarmament diplomacy have typically come about on the back of crises of legitimacy within the broader nuclear order.The book concludes with a discussion of policy implications and a reflection on successes and failures in the history of multilateral nuclear disarmament. The volume will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of diplomacy, history, and politics and international relations.
Student-Centered Coaching From a Distance: Coaching Moves for Virtual, Hybrid, and In-Person Classrooms
by Diane Sweeney Leanna S. HarrisIdeas, inspiration, and the ‘moves’ to keep student learning at the center of instructional coaching--no matter where it occurs As we return to ‘normal’ the guidance in this book will ensure we continue to focus on deeply knowing our students, having a coherent and focused curriculum, and coaching from a place of formative assessment and evidence. Authors Diane Sweeney and Leanna Harris, whose best-selling books have influenced thousands of K-12 coaches, have written Student-Centered Coaching from a Distance to help coaches and teachers adapt. Each chapter includes coaching ‘moves’ that can be used in virtual, hybrid, and in person settings. These technology-focused moves are accompanied by language stems, note catchers, and other tools that provide structure and coherence to coaching conversations. Each chapter also provides specific moves that promote equity and work to remove many of the barriers that have been brought into clearer focus during the challenges of our times. Readers will find: • a highly effective coaching approach tailored to the distance learning context • strategies to help close opportunity gaps • in-depth instruction for co-teaching from a distance The enduring practices in this book will help coaches partner with teachers during challenging times and keep student learning at the center--for years to come.
Student-Centered Coaching From a Distance: Coaching Moves for Virtual, Hybrid, and In-Person Classrooms
by Diane Sweeney Leanna S. HarrisIdeas, inspiration, and the ‘moves’ to keep student learning at the center of instructional coaching--no matter where it occurs As we return to ‘normal’ the guidance in this book will ensure we continue to focus on deeply knowing our students, having a coherent and focused curriculum, and coaching from a place of formative assessment and evidence. Authors Diane Sweeney and Leanna Harris, whose best-selling books have influenced thousands of K-12 coaches, have written Student-Centered Coaching from a Distance to help coaches and teachers adapt. Each chapter includes coaching ‘moves’ that can be used in virtual, hybrid, and in person settings. These technology-focused moves are accompanied by language stems, note catchers, and other tools that provide structure and coherence to coaching conversations. Each chapter also provides specific moves that promote equity and work to remove many of the barriers that have been brought into clearer focus during the challenges of our times. Readers will find: • a highly effective coaching approach tailored to the distance learning context • strategies to help close opportunity gaps • in-depth instruction for co-teaching from a distance The enduring practices in this book will help coaches partner with teachers during challenging times and keep student learning at the center--for years to come.
Studio Craft as Career: A Guide to Achieving Excellence in Art-Making
by Paul J. StankardAmerican master Stankard reveals hard-won career guidance from his 45-year career, plus shares distinguished colleagues' insightsA guided analysis of 150+ top contemporary works helps your own art compete with the bestPersonal advice from the top on ways to pursue creative excellence, with plenty of specific visual examples
A Study of Ship Manoeuvrability
by R. P. GokarnThis book presents various aspects of Ship Manoeuvrability in a form that can be understood without undue effort. Beginning with the equations of motion, the book describes the main manoeuvring mathematical models with their application in the numerical simulation of various manoeuvres. The other topics covered in the book range from manoeuvring model tests and full-scale trials through rudder hydrodynamics and design to manoeuvring standards and guidelines. This book also discusses ship autopilots and dynamic positioning. Finally, it provides a description of unconventional rudders and propulsion devices used for manoeuvring. The book has more than 180 figures to explain various concepts and 40 exercises with partial solutions to confirm that the reader has understood the subject. The book also includes recent developments in the subject and can be a valuable reference for beginners, researchers, and professionals interested in the field.
Study through the Ages
by Robert WyethAll the authors of the Bible had their way of writing down what they thought, the place where they lived, the current ideas, the situation of the times and the concept of what they were expecting to happen. The words they used over many centuries were left to God to find a way, a script which eventually led to the 66 books of the Old and New Testament. We find similarities of thought and pattern stretching over the whole Bible that tell us what the Lord would have us think and do. It’s like ‘God’s Manual for Living’. This is one book, the Bible, that explains the truth, not one section or book that we can do without studying. It is primarily based on words. It is true from Genesis to Revelation that we must search and find the way to live, and the book contains the truth.
Studying Human Behavior: How Scientists Investigate Aggression and Sexuality
by Helen E. LonginoIn Studying Human Behavior, Helen E. Longino enters into the complexities of human behavioral research, a domain still dominated by the age-old debate of “nature versus nurture.” Rather than supporting one side or another or attempting to replace that dichotomy with a different framework for understanding behavior, Longino focuses on how scientists study it, specifically sexual behavior and aggression, and asks what can be known about human behavior through empirical investigation. She dissects five approaches to the study of behavior—quantitative behavioral genetics, molecular behavior genetics, developmental psychology, neurophysiology and anatomy, and social/environmental methods—highlighting the underlying assumptions of these disciplines, as well as the different questions and mechanisms each addresses. She also analyzes efforts to integrate different approaches. Longino concludes that there is no single “correct” approach but that each contributes to our overall understanding of human behavior. In addition, Longino reflects on the reception and transmission of this behavioral research in scientific, social, clinical, and political spheres. A highly significant and innovative study that bears on crucial scientific questions, Studying Human Behavior will be essential reading not only for scientists and philosophers but also for science journalists and anyone interested in the engrossing challenges of understanding human behavior.
Stutterer Interrupted: The Comedian Who Almost Didn't Happen
by Nina G.Nina G bills herself as “The San Francisco Bay Area’s Only Female Stuttering Comedian.” On stage, she encounters the occasional heckler, but off stage she is often confronted with people’s comments toward her stuttering; listeners completing her sentences, inquiring, “Did you forget your name?” and giving unwanted advice like “slow down and breathe” are common. (As if she never thought about slowing down and breathing in her over thirty years of stuttering!) When Nina started comedy nearly ten years ago, she was the only woman in the world of stand-up who stuttered—not a surprise, since men outnumber women four to one amongst those who stutter and comedy is a male-dominated profession. Nina’s brand of comedy reflects the experience of many people with disabilities in that the problem with disability isn’t in the person with it but in a society that isn’t always accessible or inclusive.
Subconscious Religion
by Russell H. ConwellIn "Subconscious Religion," Russell H. Conwell, the esteemed Baptist minister, lawyer, and founder of Temple University, delves into the profound and often overlooked realm of subconscious belief and its influence on our spiritual lives. This insightful work explores the intricate connections between the conscious and subconscious mind and their roles in shaping religious experiences and faith.Conwell's "Subconscious Religion" offers a compelling examination of how deeply ingrained beliefs, often operating below the level of conscious awareness, impact our spiritual practices, moral decisions, and overall outlook on life. He provides a thoughtful and accessible analysis of the subconscious processes that underpin our religious convictions and behaviors.Key themes include:The Power of Subconscious Beliefs: Conwell emphasizes the significant influence of subconscious beliefs on our spiritual lives. He explores how these hidden convictions shape our faith, guide our actions, and determine our responses to religious teachings and experiences.Integrating Conscious and Subconscious Mind: The book discusses the importance of harmonizing the conscious and subconscious mind to achieve a deeper, more authentic spiritual life. Conwell provides practical techniques for becoming aware of and transforming subconscious beliefs that may hinder spiritual growth.The Role of Meditation and Prayer: Conwell highlights the effectiveness of meditation and prayer in accessing and positively influencing the subconscious mind. He offers guidance on using these practices to reinforce positive beliefs and align one's subconscious with conscious spiritual goals.Personal Transformation: "Subconscious Religion" encourages readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal transformation. Conwell presents methods for identifying and overcoming negative subconscious patterns, fostering a more fulfilling and empowered spiritual life."Subconscious Religion" is a thought-provoking and practical guide for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the interplay between mind and spirit. Russell H. Conwell's timeless wisdom and insightful guidance provide readers with the tools to cultivate a more conscious and empowered spiritual journey.
Subgenre (Subgenre)
by Matt KindtFrom the New York Times bestselling creators of BANG! comes a mind-bending, multi-dimensional murder mystery presented in a pulp magazine-sized format!A man is living two lives. He is a private detective in a dystopian cyberpunk future trying to solve a triple murder. But when he falls asleep—he wakes up as a wandering adventurer in a barbaric fantasy world where magic exists. Is he two separate people? Or is he a third person that has undergone a psychotic split? He jumps back and forth from sword-wielding barbarian to jaded private eye trying to solve the brutal crime. But the bigger question is, can he merge these realities without losing himself?Subgenre is the latest release from Flux House Books, a new boutique imprint that will feature the writing (and sometimes) art of acclaimed comics creator Matt Kindt, with crime, science fiction, horror, and humor stories, all told and presented in startling and untraditional ways.Collects Subgenre #1–#4.
The Subject of Holocaust Fiction (Jewish Literature And Culture Ser.)
by Emily Miller BudickFictional representations of horrific events run the risk of undercutting efforts to verify historical knowledge and may heighten our ability to respond intellectually and ethically to human experiences of devastation. In this captivating study of the epistemological, psychological, and ethical issues underlying Holocaust fiction, Emily Miller Budick examines the subjective experiences of fantasy, projection, and repression manifested in Holocaust fiction and in the reader's encounter with it. Considering works by Cynthia Ozick, Art Spiegelman, Aharon Appelfeld, Michael Chabon, and others, Budick investigates how the reading subject makes sense of these fictionalized presentations of memory and trauma, victims and victimizers.
Success as a Real Estate Agent For Dummies
by Dirk ZellerStraight-talking advice for new and veteran agents navigating today's real estate market Success as a Real Estate Agent For Dummies helps you create leads, close deals and everything in between. This updated edition covers changes to interest rates, inventory, and the impact of recent class action lawsuits on agent compensations. With tried-and-true tactics and fresh ideas from one of North America's top agents, this book contains all you need to know about the real estate business. Inside, you'll find tips and tricks on selecting a company that works best for you and your goals, marketing yourself and your listings with influence, and communicating effectively with clients. The actionable content in this Dummies guide is your ticket to thriving in a wide market. Gain insider advice on how to flourish as an agent in all real estate markets Understand how real estate is changing, and what those changes mean for you Find, secure, and sell more properties with optimized listings and outreach Get fresh ideas for improving your results in residential and commercial sales For new licensed real estate agents, those switching careers into real estate agenting, or seasoned agents looking to refine their prospecting and selling skills, this book is a valuable source of information and techniques.
The Successful Investor Today: 14 Simple Truths You Must Know When You Invest
by Larry E. SwedroeWhat does it take to achieve superior performance and become a successful investor? Rather than great stock pricing or market timing skills, it is far better for you to understand how the markets work and how to make them work best for you. Larry E. Swedroe argues that the right strategy never changes, no matter whether the bull is stampeding or the bear has emerged from hibernation.The Successful Investor Today was written during one of the greatest bear markets of the post-World War II era--a bear market that was a result of the inevitable bursting of the technology-led bubble of the late 1990s (what Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan called "irrational exuberance"). Although millions of investors unnecessarily incurred trillions of dollars in losses, neither this bubble, nor the ensuing devastating losses, were anything new.Despite all the horrible investment experiences that have been reported, those investors who followed the fourteen simple truths outlined in this book--including the building of globally diversified portfolios-did not suffer the devastating losses experienced by many others. The fourteen simple truths withstand the tests of logic and time in the way the stock market really works, rather than the way Wall Street and the media would have you believe it works.Since it is generally held that those who fail to plan, plan to fail, an investor must begin with an investment plan. Your plan should be tailored to conform to your unique ability, willingness, and need to take risk. In The Successful Investor Today, you will learn how to build, write, implement, and manage your investment plan over time. This book will help you become a better and more informed investor, and it will help you achieve your financial goals by gradually increasing your wealth. Apart from offering an up-to-date winning strategy, The Successful Investor Today presents an efficient and proven way to avoid the most common--and costly--mistakes investors continue to make.
The Succession Debate and Contested Authority in Elizabethan England, 1558-1603 (Queenship and Power)
by Elizabeth TunstallThis book examines the succession debate in England during the reign of Elizabeth I. It considers the succession question in its entirety, instead of dividing the topic into early or late periods as has been typically the case. Commencing with a consideration of the succession tracts and the laws which governed the succession, this book seeks to examine the matter in terms of its original sixteenth-century context and how the participants of the debate understood the issue. With the succession issue outlined, the main parties of the debate – those being the Queen, her Privy Council and Parliament – are considered in turn, exploring the effect of the succession debate upon English considerations of government and royal prerogative.
Succulent Obsession: A Complete Guide
by Ken ShelfGrow your own successful succulents with this comprehensive guide With an eye-popping variety of species spanning every color of the rainbow, it's no wonder why succulents have exploded in popularity in recent years. Now you can grow your favorite plants with ease thanks to Succulent Obsession. This book is filled with all the expert advice you'll need to identify, care for, and propagate 100 succulents and cacti. What sets this succulent book apart: Complete plant profiles—Get to know the most easy-to-grow succulents with full-color photos and important details about each one's light, soil, and watering requirements. Multiple propagation methods—Expand your succulent garden as you learn how to master a variety of propagation techniques, including using cuttings, leaves, offsets, and division. Handy troubleshooting tips—Discover step-by-step guidance to diagnosing and treating common problems to help your succulents grow and thrive. Whether you care for a single plant or an entire garden, ensure your succulents flourish with this complete grower's guide.
Such a Good Boy
by Marianna CoppoThe ultimate kids' book about dogs, being good, being bad, and being yourself!From the award-winning, critically acclaimed author of Petra.Meet Buzz the dog.He's such a good boy.Buzz seems to have a perfect life .. .and a lot of very well-behaved friends.Buzz would never dream of being anything other than good.Right, Buzz?Buzz . . . ?For anyone who has ever felt pressure to be "good" at the expense of their own self-expression, and for anyone who has ever owned and loved a dog, this beautifully illustrated picture book from author-illustrator Marianna Coppo will have you laughing, smiling, and longing for your own unfettered frolic in the park.• With charming art and a positive message, this is an ideal read-aloud book for parents and children to share.• For dog lovers, pet lovers, and any kid who knows how hard it is to be good all the time• Marianna Coppo's first book, Petra, was a Good Reads Choice Awards Picture Book Finalist and received starred reviews from Publisher's Weekly and Kirkus.For dog-loving children and fans of such picture books as Gaston, Harry the Dirty Dog, Antoinette, and Naughty Mabel.For any child who struggles to be "good" and understands the fun (and frustration) of being "bad."• Picture books for kids ages 5–8• Dog books for kids• Books about acceptance, self-confidence, and being yourselfMarianna Coppo is an author-illustrator who studied editorial illustration at MiMaster in Milan, Italy. Her first book in the United States, Petra, was published to critical acclaim. She lives in Rome.
Such Charming Liars
by Karen M. McManusThe newest mystery from the author One of Us Is Lying, the Queen of thrillers, Karen M. McManus! When mother-daughter grifters set out on their final job, the heist gets deadly and dangerously personal.For all of Kat&’s life, it&’s just been her and her mother, Jamie—except for the forty-eight hours when Jamie was married and Kat had a stepbrother, Liam. That all ended in an epic divorce, and Kat and Liam haven&’t spoken since.Now Jamie is a jewel thief trying to go straight, but she has one last job—at billionaire Ross Sutherland&’s birthday party. And Kat has figured out a way to tag along. What Kat doesn&’t know, though, is that there are two surprise guests at the dazzling Sutherland compound that weekend. The last two people she wants to run into. Liam and his father—a serial scammer who has his sights set on Ross Sutherland&’s youngest daughter.Kat and Liam are on a collision course to disaster, and when a Sutherland dies, they realize they might actually be in the killer&’s crosshairs themselves. Somehow Kat and Liam are the new targets, and they can&’t trust anyone—except each other.Or can they? Because if there&’s one thing both Kat and Liam know, it&’s how to lie. They learned from the best.
Sucker: A Novel
by Daniel HornsbySuccession meets Bad Blood in this sharp-toothed satire of Silicon Valley and the 1 percent • The black-sheep son of an industrial tycoon starts working for a tech pioneer who's running a biomedical startup selling nothing less than immortality, only to uncover the horrifying truth at the heart of her sublime promises."Exceptional, horrifically hilarious, and deeply original.&” —Kevin Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of Nothing to See Here Chuck Gross would like nothing more than to prune himself from his family tree. He&’s already clipped his name, turning Charles Grossheart, Jr.—son of a billionaire labor exploiter, weapons manufacturer, and climate change denier—into ordinary good-guy Chuck, the &“self-made&” proprietor of an up-and-coming punk label. But when Daddy threatens to cut him off, Chuck is forced to get a &“real job&”—and conveniently, an old college friend has just swept back into his life with the perfect opportunity. Famed Harvard dropout and biotech darling Olivia Watts says she is on the verge of totally reinventing the field of medicine, but when Chuck signs on, he soon discovers that things at the vast Kenosis campus are not quite how they appear. Secret labs, vanished employees, and mutated test subjects seem to be as impossible as they are sinister. Is Olivia simply a scammer, or does her technology threaten to usher humanity toward a far bloodier fate? Moreover, does Chuck—who has never accomplished anything without the aid of Daddy&’s money—stand a chance of stopping her? Daniel Hornsby hilariously skewers the insatiable hungers of the ultrarich in a novel that no one will be able to resist sinking their teeth into.
Suffrage: Women's Long Battle for the Vote
by Ellen Carol DuBoisHonoring the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment to the Constitution, this &“indispensable&” book (Ellen Chesler, Ms. magazine) explores the full scope of the movement to win the vote for women through portraits of its bold leaders and devoted activists.Distinguished historian Ellen Carol DuBois begins in the pre-Civil War years with foremothers Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Sojurner Truth as she &“meticulously and vibrantly chronicles&” (Booklist) the links of the woman suffrage movement to the abolition of slavery. After the Civil War, Congress granted freed African American men the right to vote but not white and African American women, a crushing disappointment. DuBois shows how suffrage leaders persevered through the Jim Crow years into the reform era of Progressivism. She introduces new champions Carrie Chapman Catt and Alice Paul, who brought the fight to the 20th century, and she shows how African American women, led by Ida B. Wells-Barnett, demanded voting rights even as white suffragists ignored them. DuBois explains how suffragists built a determined coalition of moderate lobbyists and radical demonstrators in forging a strategy of winning voting rights in crucial states to set the stage for securing suffrage for all American women in the Constitution. In vivid prose, DuBois describes suffragists&’ final victories in Congress and state legislatures, culminating in the last, most difficult ratification, in Tennessee. &“Ellen DuBois enables us to appreciate the drama of the long battle for women&’s suffrage and the heroism of many of its advocates&” (Eric Foner, author of The Second Founding: How the Civil War and Reconstruction Remade the Constitution). DuBois follows women&’s efforts to use their voting rights to win political office, increase their voting strength, and pass laws banning child labor, ensuring maternal health, and securing greater equality for women. Suffrage: Women&’s Long Battle for the Vote is a &“comprehensive history that deftly tackles intricate political complexities and conflicts and still somehow read with nail-biting suspense,&” (The Guardian) and is sure to become the authoritative account of one of the great episodes in the history of American democracy.
Sugar Detox for Beginners: Your Guide to Starting a 21-Day Sugar Detox
by Hayward PressSugar is an addictive substance, just like caffeine, nicotine, or alcohol. Eating too much sugar can have serious, long-term consequences for your health and your appearance. The Sugar Detox for Beginners will give you the tools you need to seize control of your sugar intake. A sugar detox diet is the most effective way to remove sugar from your system and break the dangerous cycle of unhealthy sugar cravings. With The Sugar Detox Diet, you will get over 75 delicious sugar detox recipes to help you feel more energetic and clear-headed than ever before. Sugar Detox for Beginners will help you start an effective sugar detox today, with: 77 delicious and nutritious recipes for an easy sugar detox, including Almond Pancakes, Lemony Hummus, Tuna Salad, and Salmon Teriyaki A complete 21-day sugar detox plan when you want to gradually remove sugar from your diet 3-day sugar detox plan for when you want to get rid of sugar quickly The science behind sugar addiction 10 tips to beat sugar cravings Sugar Detox for Beginners will help you reduce your sugar intake without depriving you of the delicious, feel-good foods that you love."
Sugar Detox in 10 Days: 100+ Recipes to Help Eliminate Sugar Cravings
by Pam RoccaThe natural, 10-day way to curb sugar and cleanse your body Sugar Detox in 10 Days will walk you through the process of cutting refined sugar from your diet and then reintroducing the proper foods in order to help you lose weight, improve digestion, and boost your energy. Explore 4 different 10-day meal plans, and more than 100 delicious, sugar-free recipes (like chocolate truffles and Greek burgers), made with simple ingredients that are widely available. You'll also find everything from weekly shopping lists to meal prep guides to help you make the commitment to a healthier lifestyle. Sugar Detox in 10 Days includes: Enough to go around—These recipes include modifications for vegans, vegetarians, and pescatarians. Shop smart—Give your pantry a sugar detox makeover, and fill it with wholesome grains, leafy greens, and healthy fats. Beyond diet—Discover how stress can hinder your healthy eating goals, and uncover healthy ways to manage feelings through activities like mindfulness and journaling. Sugar detox the right way with dozens of recipes and customizable plans that make it easy.
Sugar Free: The Complete Guide to Quit Sugar & Lose Weight Naturally
by Sonoma PressQuit Sugar and Feel Great with Over 175 Tasty RecipesFrom the creators of the New York Times Bestseller Paleo for Everyday, Sugar Free offers a step-by-step plan and over 175 delicious recipes to cut your sugar intake--either temporarily or for good--and feel great about the foods you eat.Let Sugar Free get you off sugar and on to delicious, healthy meals, with:Over 175 tasty recipes, such as Mexican Chicken Salad, Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf, and Banana Chocolate Almond Ice Cream.A quiz to see which of 3 unique sugar detoxes - the Yellow Plan, the Green Plan, or the Blue Plan - is right for you.10 tips for dealing with cravings and sugar withdrawal.A success log to help you track your progress.Tips on safely reintroducing healthy sugars after you detox.With a comprehensive program and over 175 recipes so delicious you'll never look back, Sugar Free is the best way to quit sugar and start feeling great now.
Sugar on the Bones (Hap and Leonard)
by Joe R. LansdaleIn this holy mess of a case for the "perpetual bad boy" (New York Times) sleuths in the beloved Hap and Leonard series, PI Duo Hap and Leonard investigate the untimely death of a woman whose family stood much to gain from her passing. Minnie Polson is dead. Burned to a crisp in a fire so big and bad it had to be deliberate. The only thing worse is that Hap and Leonard could have prevented it. Maybe. Minnie had a feeling she was being targeted, shaken down by some shadowy force. However, when she&’d solicited Hap & Leonard, all it took was one off color joke to turn her sour and she&’d called them off the investigation. Wracked with a guilty conscience, the two PIs—along with Hap&’s fleet-footed wife, Brett—tuck in to the case. As they look closer, they dredge up troublesome facts: for one, Minnie&’s daughter, Alice, has recently vanished. She&’d been hard up after her pet grooming business went under and was in line to collect a whopping insurance sum should anything happen to her mother. The same was due to Minnie&’s estranged husband, Al, whose kryptonite (beautiful, money-grubbing women) had left him with only a run-down mobile home. But did Minnie&’s foolish, cash-strapped family really have it in them to commit a crime this grisly? Or is there a larger, far more sinister scheme at work? Irreverent, wise-cracking, and full of atmosphere and bite, Sugar on the Bones is not to be missed.
A Suggested Medium-Term Fiscal Framework for Guyana
by ParkA report from the International Monetary Fund.