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Race and Crime
by Shaun L. Gabbidon Helen Taylor-Greene"This is a great tool that provides not only historical perspective but also incorporates additional resources to help expand the student’s ability to understand an issue and implications stemming from it." —Robbin Day Brooks,—Arizona State University Written by two of the most prominent criminologists in the field, Race and Crime, Fifth Edition takes an incisive look at the intersection of race, ethnicity and the criminal justice system. Authors Shaun L. Gabbidon and Helen Taylor Greene offer students a panoramic perspective of race and crime by expertly balancing historical context with modern data and research in thought-provoking discussions of contemporary issues. Accessible and reader-friendly, this comprehensive text illuminates the continued importance of race and ethnicity in all aspects of the administration of justice. New to the Fifth Edition: "Both Sides of the Debate" boxes encourage student engagement and critical thinking as they explore both sides of controversial issues, such as: school shootings; the "Model Minority" label; affluenza; eliminating peremptory challenges; President Trump’s judicial appointments; the underreporting of hate crimes; the increase of opioid use among black Americans; and expanding the death penalty for opioid dealers. Extensive updates around policing provides a foundational understanding of important issues, such as: policing and the use of force; the Black Lives Matter movement; the Blue Lives Matter movement; the need for diversity in law enforcement; traffic stops; and the connection between immigration and policing. Key court rulings are included along with updated discussions of racial disparities in plea bargains, backstrikes of potential jurors, wrongful convictions, and intersectionality in death penalty decisions. Important topics such as life after prison and the impact of felony disenfranchisement on minorities help contextualize the discussion of corrections. Updated data tables such as crime and victimization trends, hate crime incidents, and juvenile crime/victimization put the study of race and crime in complete context. Discussions of the Trump Administration’s policies capture the current state of crime and justice policies in the United States. Updated data tables such as crime and victimization trends, hate crime incidents, and juvenile crime/victimization put the study of race and crime in complete context for students.
Practical Multilevel Modeling Using R (Advanced Quantitative Techniques in the Social Sciences)
by Francis L. HuangPractical Multilevel Modeling Using R provides students with a step-by-step guide for running their own multilevel analyses. Detailed examples illustrate the conceptual and statistical issues that multilevel modeling addresses in a way that is clear and relevant to students in applied disciplines. Clearly annotated R syntax illustrates how multilevel modeling (MLM) can be used, and real-world examples show why and how modeling decisions can affect results. The book covers all the basics but also important advanced topics such as diagnostics, detecting and handling heteroscedasticity, power analysis, and missing data handling methods. Unlike other detailed texts on MLM which are written at a very high level, this text with its applied focus and use of R software to run the analyses is much more suitable for students who have substantive research areas but are not training to be methodologists or statisticians. Each chapter concludes with a "Test Yourself" section, and solutions are available on the instructor website for the book. A companion R package is available for use with this text.
Organizations and Society
by Joseph H. SpearWhat are the costs and consequences of living in a society that has undergone an "organizational revolution"? To what extent is social life in the 21st century dominated by the rational control that is characteristic of bureaucratic organizations large and small? Organizations and Society addresses these broader human questions with a critical perspective, while at the same time explaining the main concepts and theories in the field. Students of all interests—those who wish to run organizations someday, study them, or simply understand their importance in the contemporary social order—will benefit from the insights and cogent arguments of this text for undergraduate classrooms.
Perspective!: The Secret to Student Motivation and Success
by Tommie MabryUnderstand Where Your Students are Coming From! The factors that influence students’ beliefs and attitudes about the value of formal education are complex and expansive, especially with respect to marginalized student populations. Motivational speaker and master storyteller Dr. Tommie Mabry builds from personal experiences as a child labeled "at risk" to promote empathy and understanding in motivating the success of youth. Written in a clear style, this practical guide leads educators through shifting student perspectives on the value and benefits of formal schooling, beginning first with teacher self-examination of their own perspectives. Perspective is a holistic construct that encompasses mindset, emotions, effort, and outcomes. Layered with effective methodologies, chapters address a range of critical topics important to this view of perspective, including extensive information on Building positive relationships Drawing on educators’ empathic capacity Engendering trust Practicing culturally responsive teaching Igniting students’ passions Written with an emphasis on marginalized students and adverse childhood experiences, the concepts and strategies are applicable across all student populations.
Perspectives on Deviance and Social Control
by Randy R. Gainey Michelle L. Inderbitzin Kristin A. BatesPerspectives on Deviance and Social Control provides a sociological examination of deviance and social control in society. Derived from the same author team’s successful text/reader version, this concise and student-friendly resource uses sociological theories to illuminate a variety of issues related to deviant behavior and societal reactions to deviance. The authors briefly explain the development of major sociological theoretical perspectives and use current research and examples to demonstrate how those theories are used to think about and study the causes of deviant behavior and the reactions to it. Focusing on the application—rather than just the understanding—of theory, the Second Edition offers a practical and fascinating exploration of deviance in our society.
Our Social World: Introduction to Sociology
by Jeanne H. Ballantine Kathleen Odell KorgenThe Eighth Edition of Our Social World: Introduction to Sociology inspires students to develop their sociological imaginations, to see the world and personal events from a new perspective, and to confront sociological issues on a day-to-day basis. The text is organized around the "Social World" model, a conceptual framework that demonstrates the relationships among individuals (the micro level); organizations, institutions, and subcultures (the meso level); and societies and global structures (the macro level). The consistent application of the Social World Model across chapters (represented in a visual diagram in the chapter openers) helps students develop the practice of using three levels of analysis, and to view sociology as an integrated whole, rather than a set of disparate subjects. This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package in SAGE Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality SAGE textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support.
Teaching Mathematics for Social Justice, Grades K-12: A Guide for Moving From Mindset to Action (Corwin Mathematics Series)
by Kristopher J. Childs John W StaleyYour journey to becoming a social justice mathematics educator begins here. Every journey has a beginning—a starting point—where you take a moment to set your sights on your next destination carefully. Teaching mathematics for social justice (TMSJ) means reimagining your mathematics classroom in a way that serves more children better–as a place that lifts mathematics up as a tool for students to analyze and understand the worlds around them, celebrate their unique identities and their communities, and become agents of change. For any K-12 educator who values these goals Teaching Mathematics for Social Justice, Grades: A Guide for Moving from Mindset to Action can be the start of a transformational journey. Guiding you in planning, implementing, assessing, and showcasing social justice mathematics lessons and helping children apply their learning beyond the classroom, this book: Encourages self-reflection on the "why" of your teaching and examines your own mindset about mathematics Provides a step-by-step action plan for creating equitable and socially just mathematics classrooms that focus on rich and collaborative mathematics learning Incorporates interactive reflection prompts, self-assessments, and activities throughout the journey Describes culturally responsive teaching practices to better respond to the instructional needs of the diverse individuals in your classroom Offers activities to identify what current events and social issues are important to children and their families Inspires you to remain steadfast in their journey of growth toward becoming a social justice mathematics educator Complete with sample lessons, online resources, and practical tools, this guide will empower you to better understand the children in your classroom, leverage their strengths, and make mathematics learning relevant and useful as they use mathematics to address the issues they care about. Start your journey towards becoming a social justice mathematics educator today.
Bitter Sweet Love: A Dark Elements Novella (The Dark Elements)
by Jennifer L. ArmentroutFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Blood and Ash series, a sizzling prequel novella to the Dark Elements trilogy that draws readers into the irresistible world of Wardens and demons...Dez wasn't just Jasmine's crush. A gargoyle Warden like Jas, he helped her come to terms with her destiny—fending off demons and maintaining the balance between good and evil. He was her everything…right until the moment he disappeared without a trace. It didn't help that Jas's father had just announced that she and Dez would one day be mated. Hard not to take that personally.And now he's back, three years older, ten times hotter, ready to pick up exactly where they left off. But Jas isn't taking that risk again. Dez has seven days to meet all her conditions and earn back her trust. Seven days filled with terrifying danger and sweet temptation. Seven days to win her heart—or shatter it all over again… The Dark Elements Series: Bitter Sweet Love (ebook prequel) White Hot Kiss Stone Cold Touch Every Last Breath
Harlequin Romantic Suspense July 2024 - Box Set
by Carla Cassidy Justine Davis Lisa Childs Rachel AstorLooking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men?Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection!A Colton Kidnapping (A Coltons of Owl Creek novel)by Justine DavisThey had nothing in common—Briony, a shy accountant, and Greg, a gruff Colton rancher. But after the death of their two best friends, Briony and Greg become uneasy guardians of the couple&’s two children. When the children&’s dangerous grandfather tries to gain custody, the two new parents know they must get married to protect their found family. Can Briony and Greg save the children—and also their hearts—as they grow closer together?Stalker in the Storm (A Scarecrow Murders novel)by New York Times bestselling author Carla CassidyDetective Ben Cooper doesn&’t do commitment. When Bailey Troy&’s nail salon becomes a murder scene, he asks her out so that he can make sure she&’s all right—that&’s what he tells himself, anyway. But his desire to protect her intensifies when an anonymous someone starts leaving her gifts. Is the serial killer he&’s hunting targeting Bailey? Or is she facing an entirely different threat? Hotshot's Dangerous Liaison (A Hotshot Heroes novel)by New York Times bestselling author Lisa ChildsHotshot firefighter Michaela Momber is used to saving people from peril. But when a saboteur puts Michaela's team in their sights, she's the one under fire. Ambivalent bar owner Charlie Tillerman could be a prime suspect. And yet, Michaela knows another side of the gruff Charlie: He&’s the father of the baby she thought she could never have! Together, can they elude a killer to save their unborn child...and one another?Undercover Heist by Rachel AstorWhen art curator Ruby Alexander's former mentor disappears, she must dive back into a criminal past she&’s tried to leave behind—and reconnects with Shane Meyers, one of her crew and someone she hasn't been able to forget. Sneaking into a secure facility, lifting a jewel-encrusted artifact and rescuing their former partner should be easy. But can Ruby do the job without risking her heart, or will working side-by-side with her old flame prove too dangerous?
Harlequin Montana Mavericks Summer 2024 - Box Set 1 of 1
by Rochelle Alers Melissa Senate Kathy DouglassHarlequin Montana Mavericks brings you three full-length stories in one collection! Experience the ranchers and communities of Big Sky Country, home of the Montana Mavericks! Where free-spirited men and women discover love on the range.This box set includes:THE MAVERICK&’S THIRTY-DAY MARRIAGE by Rochelle Alers &“Marry me…for a month!&”Cowboy Ross Burris has an image problem, and he needs to fix it in a hurry. When sports reporter Celeste Montgomery comes to town for an interview, opportunity knocks—and Ross answers. He can&’t believe it when he proposes to the city girl, but no one is more surprised than Celeste when she actually says &“I do!&” to the sexy rodeo star. But she quickly realizes she&’s made a terrible mistake, because all she wants is to make her fake Mr. a forever husband…STARTING OVER WITH THE MAVERICKby Kathy DouglassThe cowboy she hadn&’t counted onAfter losing her husband, Elizabeth Hawkins is happy to be reunited with her rodeo-riding sisters and extended family, even if she expects her time in Montana may be brief. But she's thrown when Bronco native Jake McCreery ambles into her heart…and even more when it looks as though the commitment-shy cowboy wants to stay! The rugged rancher is also a widower with three kids; she has two. Together they could make a beautiful life, but only if they can find the courage to take a second chance on love—with each other.A LULLABY FOR THE MAVERICKby Melissa SenateHow can doing the right thing feel so wrong?Wedding singer Bethany McCreery just got dumped…and now she's unexpectedly pregnant. Disappointed by more than one man in her past, she opts to embrace single motherhood. Until she meets wealthy rancher Theo Abernathy at her brother's wedding, that is. She knows she should just walk away. With all his commitments, Theo can't be both partner and father right now—at least not the kind Bethany and her baby deserve. But they're unable to keep their distance, on a collison course that could lead them to heartbreak…or forever.Don&’t miss a Harlequin original podcast: Montana Mavericks!?Introducing the first ever podcast from Harlequin! Experience the iconic Montana Mavericks like you&’ve never heard before. Listen now wherever podcasts are available.
Harlequin Heartwarming July 2024 Box Set: A Clean and Uplifting Romance
by Trish Milburn Janice Carter Patricia Johns Kellie A. KingHarlequin® Heartwarming celebrates wholesome, heartfelt relationships that focus on home, family, community and love. Experience all that and more with four new novels in one collection!This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes:AN AMISH COUNTRY REUNIONby Patricia JohnsWhen friends reunite in Amish Country…Will love follow?Arriving at the State Police K9 Training Center, Trooper Genevieve Austin learns that she&’ll be reporting to her former partner, Sergeant Scott Simpson. Gen hasn&’t seen Scott since he ghosted her to protect his job. And after her own struggles to climb the ranks, she can sympathize. When working together makes old feelings resurface, will Gen and Scott choose their careers…or each other? THE HEART OF A RANCHERby Trish MilburnIs it too soon…For a second chance?After a bad breakup, Ivy Lake enters a draw for a historic property—and wins! Jade Valley, Wyoming, will be the perfect escape from heartbreak. Making the building livable means hiring rancher Austin Hathaway, who could use the extra money. He has his own problems and romance is not on his agenda, but working with Ivy, he falls under her spell. Are they ready to take another chance on love?A HOME FOR THE MARINEA Ballad Inn Romanceby USA TODAY bestselling author Kellie A. KingIs he brave enough…To start over?Retired marine Gideon Holder knows he and his baby girl need a fresh start. The job at the charming sister-owned Ballad Inn is beyond his expectations—as is widowed nurse Margo Ballad. They both know what it is to lose someone…and how it feels to still hope for love. But finding that spark is one thing. Finding the courage to take the leap is quite another. A SMALL TOWN FOURTH OF JULYHome to Maple Glanby Janice CarterHis return sets off fireworks…But will it blow up her dreams?When Theo Danby returns to Maple Glen to sell his inherited land, Maura Stuart panics. Selling the land could endanger Maura&’s beloved donkey therapy business…and expose her secrets. Her only hope is to rope Theo into helping with the Fourth of July festival and make Theo fall in love with their small town. But if she trusts him with the truth, will he stay…or will she lose everything?Look for 4 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Heartwarming!
Harlequin Medical Romance July 2024 - Box Set 2 of 2
by Traci Douglass Annie Claydon Ann McIntoshHarlequin Medical Romance brings you a collection of three new titles, available now! Enjoy these stories packed with pulse-racing romance and heart-racing medical drama.This Harlequin Medical Romance box set includes:THE VET&’S CARIBBEAN FLINGBy Ann McIntoshVet Mellie loves being in the Caribbean, where she can forget her ex&’s betrayal and focus on work. But when her boss falls ill, she has to contend with the return of his estranged son, vet Delano. Though they initially clash, Mellie can&’t ignore their chemistry. And since Delano doesn&’t plan to stay long-term—this island holds too many bad memories—a fling might be just the answer! If they can keep their connection strictly surface level…HER FORBIDDEN FIREFIGHTERBy Traci DouglassPhysical therapist Luna was aware of aloof firefighter Mark as soon as he arrived in town. But she&’s been hurt before, so relationships are forbidden. Then on a hike gone wrong, Luna needs rescuing, and in Mark&’s protective orbit, she gets a taste of how steamy things could be between them. And as the heat turns up, it gets harder to deny herself what she truly wants… WINNING OVER THE OFF-LIMITS DOCTORBy Annie ClaydonTo protect her adopted parents from pain, pediatric emergency doc Mattie has worked hard to conceal her more impulsive side. And yet the arrival of charming orthopedic consultant Dr. Llwyd sees her throwing caution to the wind! Llwyd clearly feels the same instant attraction, but the shadows of past trauma haunting his eyes put him firmly off-limits. Unless Mattie&’s zest for life can win him over, and convince guarded Llwyd to take one final risk…
Harlequin Romance July 2024 Box Set
by Kate Hardy Scarlet Wilson Ella Hayes Scarlett ClarkeHarlequin® Romance brings you a collection of four new titles, available now! Experience the rush of falling in love! This Harlequin® Romance box set includes:SLOW DANCE WITH THE ITALIANThe Life-Changing ListBy Scarlet WilsonReceiving a bucket list from her late sister, Darcy&’s forced out of her self-imposed comfort zone—into a dance class with charismatic Arturo! It&’s obvious the Italian&’s dealing with his own losses, but they clearly share a connection. So she can&’t deny his offer of help when next she adopts a boisterous puppy! Falling for the pup is easy, but can she open her guarded heart to Arturo as well?A FAKE BRIDE&’S GUIDE TO FOREVERThe Life-Changing ListBy Kate HardyFizz&’s recently bequeathed bucket list requires a trip to Paris with her best friend, Oliver. But between sharing a one-bed studio and Oli&’s hospitalized father mistaking her for his fiancée, the rules of their friendship are tested! Fizz agrees to remain as his &“bride&” temporarily—after her traumatic past, she can&’t offer forever to anyone… And yet, even fake dating Oli soon makes her want to throw their friend zone guidebook out the window!THE PRINCE SHE KISSED IN PARISBy Scarlett ClarkeArchitect Maddie is still thinking about her steamy kiss with a stranger when she walks into her meeting the next morning… And finds her new client, Nicholai, is that stranger and a prince! No matter how incredible the attraction, he&’s now completely off-limits. He&’s her boss, a dutiful royal and she&’s sworn off men. But when their inevitable second kiss is caught on camera, there&’s only one solution to the impending scandal—faking their engagement!BOUND BY THEIR LISBON LEGACYBy Ella HayesWill never expected to find himself in Lisbon. And the last person he wants to be there with is Quinn! He hasn&’t talked to his deceased father&’s ward since they were teenagers, when their relationship was, well…tense. Now, to secure the legacy that&’s been left to them, they need to restore a derelict hotel. But first they must learn to work together. And ignore the newfound fireworks exploding into passionate life between them!
Harlequin Historical July 2024 - Box Set 2 of 2
by Ann Lethbridge Eva Shepherd Melissa OliverStep back in time and experience the grandeur and romance of a previous era as Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection!This boxset includes:A CINDERELLA TO REDEEM THE EARLby Ann Lethbridge(Regency)Damian, the new Earl of Dart has returned to England for one purpose: to exact revenge on those who betrayed his family. Having discovered his enemy&’s daughter, Pamela, is now a Cook, he hires her. But his plans for vengeance go awry when the beguiling Cinderella sparks an attraction that complicates everything. For if Damian continues with his plan, he will betray the only woman who could redeem him.LADY BEAUMONT&’S DARING PROPOSITIONPart of Rebellious Young Ladiesby Eva Shepherd(Victorian)Lady Emily Beaumont has buried herself away from Society after being deceived by a rake so disastrously in the past. When she encounters the devilish Jackson Wilde, she knows he&’s exactly the sort of man a young, sensible woman should avoid at all costs! But Emily realises if she is to remain a spinster all her life, Jackson could pose the perfect opportunity: to experience the delights of the marriage bed!STRANDED WITH HER FORBIDDEN KNIGHTby Melissa Oliver(Medieval)Lady Elowen is travelling to her loveless arranged betrothal when she&’s rescued from a storm by Lord Simon Trebarr – the enigmatic knight whose family have long been enemies of her own. She should hate him, yet an unwanted attraction has always simmered whenever he&’s near… Within the walls of Simon&’s Cornish castle, can Elowen resist experiencing passion before condemning herself to a life without it…even if it&’s with the man who should be her enemy?
Harlequin Historical July 2024 - Box Set 1 of 2
by Laura Martin Bronwyn Scott Joanna JohnsonStep back in time and experience the grandeur and romance of a previous era as Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection!This boxset includes:A DEAL WITH THE REBELLIOUS MARQUESSAn Enterprising Widows storyby Bronwyn Scott(Victorian)After tragically losing her husband, Fleur is determined to expose the man responsible in a tell-all news article. Yet she&’s thwarted by Jasper, the infuriating, rebellious – and undeniably handsome! – Marquess of Meltham, when she implicates his brother. His deal? They work to uncover the truth together! As sparks of hostility turn into sparks of desire, Fleur must decide whether her vendetta is worth the cost of losing her heartTHE KISS THAT MADE HER COUNTESSby Laura Martin(Regency)Desperate to step into Society just once before she&’s forced into an unhappy marriage, Alice sneaks into a masquerade ball...only to catch a dashing stranger&’s eye! He&’s also determined to be distracted from his troubles, and Alice can&’t resist ending their enchanting evening with a kiss. But the next day, when he comes to warn her that their encounter was observed, she learns he&’s the Earl of Northumberland...and the only way to save her reputation is to become his convenient countess!?A MARRIAGE TO SHOCK SOCIETYby Joanna Johnson(Regency)Having lived at the Laycock School for Young Ladies since the day she was born, Emily Townsend thinks she is finally about to meet her father... Only to mistakenly arrive at dashing Andrew Goldsmith, Earl of Breamore&’s Estate instead! Determined Emily needs access to the Ton if she&’s to resume her search, and Alex needs a convenient wife! But can their unconventional – and surprisingly passionate! - marriage survive Society&’s scrutinous gaze?
Harlequin Medical Romance July 2024 - Box Set 1 of 2
by Tina Beckett Karin Baine Luana DaRosaHarlequin Medical Romance brings you a collection of three new titles, available now! Enjoy these stories packed with pulse-racing romance and heart-racing medical drama.This Harlequin Medical Romance box set includes:ER DOC&’S MIRACLE TRIPLETSBuenos Aires DocsBy Tina BeckettER doctor Isabella can&’t believe it. She&’s miraculously pregnant! With triplets… She knows she must tell her husband, Sebastián, that he&’s about to be a father. But they&’re separated, and the last time she saw him, he was departing Argentina following yet another IVF heartache. Isabella was left questioning if there would be a marriage for him to come back to. Now Seb&’s home, can they reignite their flame to secure their future as a family? SURGEON&’S BROODING BRAZILIAN RIVALBuenos Aires DocsBy Luana DaRosaEverything else took a back seat as Sofia fought to become a trauma surgeon. She&’s never met anyone who&’s as dedicated and meticulous as her. Until world-renowned Dr. Carlos Cabrera arrives. But while her rival&’s arrogance is exasperating, he makes her pulse race exponentially… The single thing Sofia and brooding Carlos agree on? The passion that sparked in the operating room can only end in the Brazilian&’s bedroom!MIDWIFE&’S ONE-NIGHT BABY SURPRISE By Karin BaineLocking gazes across a crowd with gorgeous stranger Lachlan was the most alive midwife Melissa felt since her fiancé died. But spending a blissful night in the paramedic&’s arms had a surprising consequence—she&’s having a baby! Unwilling to open her fragile heart again, Melissa keeps Lachlan safely in the co-parent zone. Yet their bond goes much deeper than mutual desire… With Lachlan battling his own demons, complicating their situation with romance would be too risky—wouldn&’t it?
They Called Us "Lucky": The Life and Afterlife of the Iraq War's Hardest Hit Unit
by Jim DeFelice Ruben GallegoFrom the Arizona Congressman, a "powerful" and "searing" (PW) chronicle of the eternal bonds forged between the Marines of Lima Company, the hardest-hit unit of the Iraq WarAt first, they were “Lucky Lima.” Infantryman Ruben Gallego and his brothers in Lima Company—3rd Battalion, 25th Marines, young men drawn from blue-collar towns, immigrant households, Navajo reservations—returned unscathed on patrol after patrol through the increasingly violent al Anbar region of Iraq, looking for weapons caches and insurgents trying to destabilize the nascent Iraqi government. After two months in Iraq, Lima didn't have a casualty, not a single Purple Heart, no injury worse than a blister. Lucky Lima.Then, in May 2005, Lima’s fortunes flipped. Unknown to Ruben and his fellow grunts, al Anbar had recently become a haven for al Qaeda in Mesopotamia. The bin Laden-sponsored group had recruited radicals from all over the world for jihad against the Americans. On one fateful day, they were lured into a death house; the ambush cost the lives of two men, including a platoon sergeant. Two days later, Ruben’s best friend, Jonathon Grant, died in an IED attack, along with several others. Events worsened from there. A disastrous operation in Haditha in August claimed the lives of thirteen Marines when an IED destroyed their amphibious vehicle. It was the worst single-day loss for the Marines since the 1983 Beirut bombings. By the time 3/25 went home in November, it had lost more men than any other single unit in the war. Forty-six Marines and two Navy Corpsmen serving with the battalion in Iraq were killed in action during their roughly nine-month activation.They Called Us “Lucky” details Ruben Gallego’s journey and includes harrowing accounts of some of the war’s most costly battles. It details the struggles and the successes of Ruben—now a member of Congress—and the rest of Lima Company following Iraq, examining the complicated matter of PTSD. And it serves as a tribute to Ruben’s fallen comrades, who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. With its gripping accounts of some of the war's most costly battles, They Called Us 'Lucky' is a must-read for anyone interested in military history and the politics of war. It offers a firsthand perspective on the Iraq War and the struggles faced by soldiers like Ruben Gallego, who served in the hardest hit company of the hardest hit battalion of the war and occupation.
Harlequin Fortunes of Texas Summer 2024 - Box Set 1 of 1
by Nancy Robards Thompson Teri Wilson Makenna LeeComing soon! Harlequin Fortunes of Texas Summer 2024 - Box Set 1 of 1 by Teri Wilson\Nancy Robards Thompson\Makenna Lee will be available Jun 25, 2024.
Love Inspired July 2024 Box Set - 2 of 2
by Laurel Blount Virginia Wise Deborah ClackLove Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope.This box set includes: HEALED BY THE AMISH NANNYby Virginia WiseAway from home for the first time, free-spirited Sadie Lapp is determined to prove she can be a proper Amish nanny. Except with twin troublemakers and their bitter aunt, winning over Vernon Kauffman is the least of her problems. But Vernon&’s youngest daughter convinces her to stay. As the children and their father unexpectedly make their way into Sadie&’s heart, she might just help a troubled family heal—and find the place where she belongs.THE TRIPLETS&’ SUMMER ADVENTUREby Laurel BlountBack home for the summer, adventure-seeking Nick Marshall thinks his park ranger gig will be easy—until the children&’s camp he&’s overseeing is left without a cook. Desperate to fill the position, he offers his high school nemesis, Cara Andrews, the job. As the two work together, Nick can&’t help but fall for the single mom and her triplet sons. But convincing her to take a chance on him might be Nick&’s toughest challenge yet…THE COWBOY&’S MARRIAGE BARGAINby Deborah ClackTo pull his ranch out of a downward spiral, widowed cowboy Chase Cross will do anything—even if it means making a deal with the woman he can&’t stand. Because Lexi Gardner&’s about to inherit a fortune…if she marries in thirty days. A marriage of convenience is the answer to both their problems. But when their bargain begins to feel real, will they put aside their differences for a future together?For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired July 2024 Box Set – 1 of 2
Love Inspired Suspense July 2024 - Box Set 1 of 2
by Elizabeth Goddard Maggie K. Black Cate NolanLove Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith.This box set includes: CRIME SCENE SECRETS (A Mountain Country K-9 Unit novel)by USA TODAY bestselling author Maggie K. BlackAfter shots are fired at a rehearsal dinner, FBI agent Kyle West arrives just in time to chase the gunman away. But attacks persist. Could this be the Rocky Mountain Killer—or a deadly copycat? Now Kyle and his K-9 partner must team up with investigator Ophelia Clarke to hunt down the shooter…before this wedding party becomes a mass murder.SUSPICIOUS HOMICIDE (An Honor Protection Specialists novel)by USA TODAY bestselling author Elizabeth GoddardWhen Finnley Wilbanks is run off a mountainside road, it confirms her worst fears—her father was murdered. With her life hanging in the balance, she turns to bodyguard and investigator Caine Honor for protection. As they work together to solve the mystery behind her father&’s death, danger stalks their every move. And keeping Finnley alive long enough to find answers might be Caine&’s hardest mission yet.COLORADO MOUNTAIN KIDNAPPINGby Cate NolanA cryptic phone call sends Isabelle Weaver running from armed intruders—with her daughter and best friend&’s baby under her care. Nowhere is safe and no one can be trusted…except former army ranger Adam Dalton. Together, they must uncover a kidnapper&’s motives while protecting the children. But as danger tracks them through the mountains, can they outwit a criminal mastermind before they all lose their lives?For more stories filled with danger and romance, look for Love Inspired Suspense July 2024 Box Set – 2 of 2
Harlequin Special Edition July 2024 - Box Set 1 of 1
by Diana Palmer Michele Dunaway Nancy Robards Thompson Teri WilsonHarlequin® Special Edition brings you four new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Special Edition box set includes:Rancher&’s LawBy Diana PalmerOne night in his arms changes everything…For Amelia Rose Grayson, there was only ever one love: Cal Hollister. When Cal, a police captain, is wounded, she&’s there for him and helps nurse him back to health. After he shrugs off their undeniable chemistry, Amelia knows she needs to cut all her old ties. She escapes her small-town life and forges a new path, trying to leave Cal behind. But Amelia can't break free of Cal&’s orbit. Emotion—and an unrelenting passion—takes over when they reconnect, sending them both into dangerous territory. Can the two of them move past their previous hurt and make peace? And will they finally face the reason they keep finding each other?Includes a bonus story, Guy!Dog Days of Summer (a Comfort Paws novel)By Teri WilsonThe Hill Country is no match for Manhattan. Or is it? The only thing standing between Maple Leighton and her dream of becoming a veterinarian? Just one year in small-town Bluebonnet, Texas. But fulfilling the conditions of her scholarship won&’t be easy, especially once buttoned-up Maple learns why she was left the quaint practice. Plus, she has to contend with know-it-all town pediatrician Ford Bishop! Gregarious Ford's clearly suspicious of Maple's motives. But as his suspicion fades—and as Maple makes friends throughout town with the help of a gorgeous golden retriever—the attraction sparking between the unlikely duo can't be denied. There&’s just something about the Texas sun that might give these two opposites a new leash on love! Includes a bonus story, Sit, Stay, Heal!One Suite Deal (a Love in the Valley novel)By Michele DunawayShe won&’t play anyone&’s fool… But is her new romance life's biggest ruse yet? Lana Winchester hates liars. She&’d be appalled to know that billionaire businessman Edmund Clayton III hid his true identity during their snowbound one-night tryst. Learning the wealthy mogul is also her new down-to-earth friend and coworker, Peter, would be unthinkable! Edmund&’s undercover-boss reality show demands he disguise himself as someone he&’s not. Yet, soon private outings—and passionate kisses—with Lana feel more authentic than anything he&’s ever known. Their romantic connection is real despite Edmund&’s subterfuge. But can it survive Lana discovering the truth about the &“men&” in her life? Rules of Engagement (a The McFaddens of Tinsley Cove novel)By Nancy Robards ThompsonWhen it comes to the game of love, it&’s all about strategy. Juliette Kingsbury&’s recent breakup isn&’t reflecting well on her film career. Fortunately, bridesmaid duties in Tinsley Cove provide a perfect change of pace from LA. Until, to save face, Juliette allows the lie that she&’s engaged to persist. But her best friend, Owen McFadden, has Juliette&’s back—he&’s looking for a fake wife! Owen needs to show a potential investor that he&’s serious about family and business. As Juliette&’s groom-to-be, a fake engagement would be a win-win! Their pretense feels so real—like true love has always been hiding in plain sight. But faking it isn&’t making it. If they&’re going to risk their longtime friendship for love, Juliette and Owen will have to break all the rules!
Love Inspired July 2024 Box Set - 1 of 2
by Jill Kemerer Jocelyn McClay Danielle ThorneLove Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope.This box set includes: THEIR SURPRISE AMISH REUNIONby Jocelyn McClayDecades ago, Elizabeth Beiler turned down her beau&’s proposal and he left town heartbroken. Now Moses Glick is back—and he&’s the new owner of the restaurant she&’s been planning to purchase. But his temporary visit turns into a long-term stay when Elizabeth is injured. As they work together and old feelings resurface, can they open their hearts to a second chance…or will they let past hurts keep them apart?TRAINING THE K-9 COMPANION (A K-9 Companions novel)by Jill KemererWhen rancher Cade Moulten decides to get a therapy dog for his ailing grandmother, he doesn&’t expect a fluffy Pomeranian—or a pretty veterinarian trainer. But Cade will do anything to prove he&’s a changed man, even train the small K-9 alongside Mackenzie Howard. Soon the weekly sessions with Mackenzie have Cade wishing for more. But will he risk revealing his shameful past for a chance at acceptance?THE BEEKEEPER NEXT DOORby Danielle ThorneReturning to his hometown to clean up his late parents&’ home, professor Heath Underwood has no intention of making his stay permanent. Especially when he discovers his neighbor is a beekeeper. But avoiding widow Ali Harding proves difficult when her eight-year-old son bonds with him and his dog. As Heath spends more time with them, his fear of bees—and heartbreak—could stand in the way of his happily-ever-after…For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired July 2024 Box Set – 2 of 2
Harlequin Intrigue July 2024 - Box Set 2 of 2
by Jacquelin Thomas Caridad Piñeiro K.D. RichardsHarlequin Intrigue brings you three full-length stories in one collection! Dive into action-packed stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Solve the crime and deliver justice at all costs.SILENCED WITNESSBy K.D. RichardsWest InvestigationsAfter her brother dies under a cloud of suspicion, Alexis Douglas will do whatever it takes to clear his name. Enlisting the help of TJ Roman proves a double-edged sword. Her brother&’s onetime best friend, the ex-military PI can&’t afford any missteps. Alexis&’s safety is all that matters, despite the powerful attraction drawing them closer. Up against a killer desperate to keep the truth buried, TJ must step up his game before he and Alexis are both silenced forever.ESCAPE THE EVERGLADESBy Caridad PiñeiroSouth Beach Security: K-9 DivisionTwo years after his wife&’s death, ex-marine Carlos Ruiz isn't looking for romance. But then army vet and security expert Natalie Rodriguez and her incredible K-9 walk into his life in the Everglades. Before long, the purely professional relationship turns all too personal, especially once Carlos&’s little boy goes missing. Now, as they follow the K-9's every lead, uncovering the truth becomes vital to the child's rescue. And to securing their all too precarious future…GUARDIAN DEFENDERBy Jacquelin ThomasNot even leaving her old life behind can keep former Homeland Security agent Rylee Greenwood safe from the ruthless cartel hunting her. After a murder leaves her WITSEC identity compromised, Rylee joins forces with ex-US Marshal Kaleb Stone. But uncovering evidence to take down a powerful enemy who&’s always one step ahead plunges them into a deadly game that could cost them their lives...Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. For more edge-of-your seat romantic suspense, look for Harlequin Intrigue July – Box Set 1 of 2!
Harlequin Intrigue July 2024 - Box Set 1 of 2
by Sharon Sala Danica Winters Nicole HelmHarlequin Intrigue brings you three full-length stories in one collection! Dive into action-packed stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Solve the crime and deliver justice at all costs.SAVE MEBy Sharon SalaHunter Gray and Lainie Mayes were each other&’s first, last, and only love. Until tragedy and their feuding families drove them apart. Eleven years vanishes when Hunter learns that Lainie has gone missing in the Colorado mountains. Now the former Army pilot must pull off his most perilous mission. Can he rescue Lainie and uncover the truth before the woman he loves is once again lost to him...this time forever?COLD CASE SCANDALBy Nicole HelmHudson Sibling SolutionsWhen Mary Hudson meets Walker Daniels—under gunfire, no less—the cautious cold case investigator becomes entrenched in his mother&’s decades-old unsolved murder case. But giving the alpha maverick and his siblings a safe haven at her family ranch only magnifies her attraction to him. Until Walker&’s sister reveals a secret tie to a powerful senator, challenging everything they thought they knew…MOUNTAIN ABDUCTIONBy Danica WintersBig Sky Search and RescueSaved from a near-fatal rockslide by rescue volunteer Sean McCormack, April Twofeather needs his help when a teen disappears. April works at a camp for at-risk kids, but Sean remembers when she was a troubled, pregnant teen. Facing danger together as they search, a powerful attraction grows between them. But what will happen when April discovers Sean&’s secret… and the identity of the runaway.Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. For more edge-of-your seat romantic suspense, look for Harlequin Intrigue July– Box Set 2 of 2!
Harlequin Presents July 2024 - Box Set 1 of 2
by Jennie Lucas Annie West Dani Collins Pippa RoscoeHarlequin Presents brings you four full-length stories in one collection! Experience the glamorous lives of royals and billionaires, where passion knows no bounds. Be swept into a world of luxury, wealth and exotic locations.This box set includes:HER BILLION-DOLLAR BUMP (A Diamonds of the Rich and Famous novel)by USA TODAY bestselling author Dani CollinsHousemaid Fliss gave up her fashion dreams to care for her late grandmother. So finding a discarded invitation to the year&’s most exclusive event feels like her last chance to get her designs noticed. She just never imagined that attention would come from notorious Saint Montgomery…Knowing she doesn&’t belong in the billionaire&’s world, innocent Fliss can&’t resist one night of Saint&’s expert seduction. Except when his &“thank you&” diamonds land her in the headlines, she&’s drawn back into his powerful presence. Because she has news of her own – and the bump to prove it!GREEK&’S TEMPORARY &“I DO&” (A The Greek Groom Swap novel)by Pippa RoscoeFor CEO Helena Hadden, saying &“I do&” to Leonidas Liassidis is the only way to save the charity that means everything to her. And whilst her attraction to the Greek has always been undeniable, their past means that this marriage will remain purely convenient...Leo has learnt the hard way to trust nobody. Standing at the altar with Helena is simply a decision that will safely secure the success of his business. Yet the kiss that binds them as husband and wife is accompanied by a bolt of dangerous desire…SIGNED, SEALED, MARRIEDby USA TODAY bestselling author Annie WestRazor-sharp Australian businessman Adam Wilde needs a high-society bride. Marrying Gisèle Fontaine, head of the luxurious French perfumerie he&’s buying, will obliterate memories of his deprived childhood. But the ruthless tycoon is finding he can think of just one thing: his fiancée.Gisèle&’s company – and family&’s legacy – will crumble without Adam&’s financial takeover. She reluctantly accepts Adam&’s proposal, only for her body to be electrified by his touch. How can this be a marriage of pure convenience when Gisele craves much, much more?NINE-MONTH NOTICEby USA TODAY bestselling author Jennie LucasEmmie has told no-one who the father of her baby is. Anyway, who would believe ordinary secretary Emmie Swenson, in her thrift-store pantsuits, had spent an explosive night with her ultra-rich Greek boss? Or that Theo Katrakis would ask – no, demand – that heavily pregnant Emmie marry him!A New York wedding is non-negotiable for Theo; Emmie won&’t struggle like his destitute mother did. Honeymooning in the Greek islands, an insatiable craving burns between Theo and his bride. Theo&’s heart – tormented and unfixable – has been rigidly locked away… Could Emmie be the one to finally set it free?For more stories filled with passion and drama, look for Harlequin Presents July 2024 Box Set – 2 of 2