In the world was Lore and Lore delighted the eye. It spread itself across the land, whispered to men through the earth and foliage, through crystalline devices. Here, one form of Lore develops-there, some diverse facet, each the embodiment of man's greatness. But Lore is cunning, for men can only think to be great, and conscience often doesn't speak loudly enough. Here is the epic struggle between men and the Lore they wield, a conflict mirrored in the ordeals faced by the hero who would save them. He was bred to be a leader, a Lifeward with no other emotion than anger. What strange hand turns a stone heart into an aching void? What unworthy Lifeward dares to live such blasphemy? Adored by some, but despised by his own kind, Saydon is beleaguered by his flaws, disgusted with himself. And yet, he refuses to surrender, for above all else, he is goaded to answer the whispers calling his name.
Most people in jail have not been convicted of a crime. Instead, they have been accused of a crime and cannot afford to post the bail amount to guarantee their freedom until trial. Punishing Poverty examines how the current system of pretrial release detains hundreds of thousands of defendants awaiting trial. Tracing the historical antecedents of the US bail system, with particular attention to the failures of bail reform efforts in the mid to late twentieth century, the authors describe the painful social and economic impact of contemporary bail decisions. The first book-length treatment to analyze how bail reproduces racial and economic inequality throughout the criminal justice system, Punishing Poverty explores reform efforts, as jurisdictions begin to move away from money bail systems, and the attempts of the bail bond industry to push back against such reforms. This accessibly written book gives a succinct overview of the role of pretrial detention in fueling mass incarceration and is essential reading for researchers and reformers alike.
Some call it Wall Street West, while some just call it downtown, but San Franciscos financial district is a long-running business powerhouse, home to scores of corporate headquarters, prominent law firms, restaurants, hotels, banks, the Pacific Stock Exchange, and striking waterfront views radiating outward from the landmark 1898 Ferry Building. The district was among the first areas to be settled, and many of the original 19th-century buildings still stand, along with streets and businesses named for early California business leaders like Mills, Sharon, Fair, and Flood. The district holds examples of nearly every type of commercial architecture and is arguably the citys most popular, as its population swells by tens of thousands of office workers each day.
Christine has done the impossible! The Right Fit Formula is a diet/nutrition/fitness book that is personalized, informative, witty, insightful, and practical." —Dr. David Schechter, Top Doctors "Ten Years" Award for Sports Medicine For decades, people have chosen diets based on what worked for someone else—some celebrity they admire, a coworker, or friend. Wrong approach! Diet and fitness expert Christine Lusita has been there. As she points out, “All my life I’d been hearing about workouts and diets that were supposed to be good for me. But each time I ‘failed,’ I felt as if I was the problem. I knew something had to change, and it wasn’t about finding the next gimmick. It was about finding what worked for me.” In this highly-relatable and easy-to-follow guide, Christine shows you how to achieve YOUR version of personal success. Having battled for years with endless dieting, Christine has created a unique, individualized weight-loss transformation system for people exactly like you—who have no time, tons of stress and a constant battle with the mirror and the scale. You’ll learn to: Pinpoint exactly what fitness and food plan works for you Have fun (really!) with your workout routine Get rid of toxic people, problems and other energy-sucks Find guilt-free “me” time Kick your inner critic to the curb Calm your kind of crazy--without the milkshakes! Love who you are, what you are, and where you are Create a lifestyle that empowers you instead of defeats you Forget any ideas you've had about how you're "supposed" to lose weight. The Right Fit Formula shows you how to fuel your aspirations and reach your goals that don’t involve landing on some magic number on the scale. With personality-driven recipes, food plans, and workouts, you learn to live your best, fittest, and healthiest life, not someone else’s idea of perfection. Let Christine show you how easy it is to live your life, and lose weight, too!
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