Once she starts to dance, Catcher drops his guard. Jinx has magnetic wiles, stunning beauty and cut-rate morals beneficial to seamless seductions. Following her soothing encroachments, Catcher is hurled into a fateful journey through the unknown. And Jinx? She has unwittingly contrived her own private deliverance from hell...dead or alive. If the killer following them down the river has his way, she will die. He will kill her after he finishes with Catcher.... It's just the three of them, off the grid and after midnight, in the Ozark backwoods. A very personal affair in a terribly remote location.
They got 'game' and theyre going for it. The Sedalia nursing home can wait. After failing a robbery attempt on gun toting drug dealers, these cocky codgers turn to a seemingly placid avocation...Music!... The three of them concoct a 'House Rock' band. Joined by an eclectic, talented ensemble of young outlaws, artists and professionals, this strange band is catapulted onto 'center stage' of a treacherous terrorist conspiracy. The DOOH WADS are in the crosshairs. Will the 'deathtrap' prove lethal? Will the heroes fade back into the foggy hills of Missouri? Or, will they ride stardom to rock & roll mythos? Really? With these mavericks, one dare not guess.
When Chris fiancee, Suzie, is killed by a cottonmouth water moccasin, Chris sets out on a cross continent jeep trek for the Arctic Ocean (Alaska). It is a trip he and Suzie planned. But, now this solo trip is about closure, and its an obsession with Chris. Dangerous complications arise out in the west Texas desert. Crossing paths with a deranged predator and his small band of psychopaths, Chris winds up a prisoner. Escape would seem impossible and not to escape means torture, up close and personal, followed by an abhorrent death. It becomes a dance between the grim reaper and life-blood In the shadow of the desolate Anacacho mountainsdesertpuma country. Surrounded by predators and the nonchalant cruelty, Chris may be suspecting this is the base Natural Order? PREDATION.
A beautiful Ozark woman’s perilous rise from addiction and prostitution to respectability hinges on the killing of a dangerous criminal (read ABSALOM: Exit Hell). Alas, the dead felon has associations in dark places. Close your eyes. Now comes the Grim Reaper, a vengeful relic from the past, hunting the Gemini.
Learn how to select a topic for a research project with these fun activities. Students will build foundational skills as they learn how to begin new projects effectively. With tips that are relevant across multiple academic disciplines, this book encourages students to think critically about their project before they begin, to avoid wasting time, effort, and resources. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.
RIVER CREED is the final novel in a trilogy that traces incest, rape and murder in the Ozarks. It’s a dangerous track. About one-third of Missouri is covered by forests and rivers. It’s easy to hide the bodies .... Enough is enough. A small band of maverick outliers determine to put an end to the wicked. Bullets are on the menu.
Prescription Drug Diversion and Pain provides an interdisciplinary overview of medications used to treat chronic pain, specifically the benefits and risks that are posed by long-term opioids use. These essential pain-relieving medications must be carefully managed to prevent serious side effects that may include physical dependence, addiction, and even death, which has led in recent years to increased attention on the development of alternative treatments for chronic pain. This book not only offers a single, comprehensive source for understanding the specialized field of the opioid crisis, but also addresses provocative topics including how pain drugs came to be regulated by the U.S. Government and the rarely-discussed aggressive marketing behind the spread of these drugs. Chapters are written by expert contributors from diverse backgrounds in medicine, psychiatry, pharmacy, nursing, health law, and ethics. Prescription Drug Diversion and Pain is a must-read for healthcare professionals, caregivers, policy makers, regulatory officials, law enforcement, and those in the pharmaceutical industry seeking to address the current and future opioid crisis.
Syria is a country that has endured many struggles over the centuries. A place rich with history, today it experiences hardship on a daily basis and faces challenges that have become a global focus. This book explores the history, people, places, and culture that make up modern-day Syria. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World® series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life.
No other century promoted such rapid change in American families than the twentieth century did. Through most of the first half of the century families were two-parent plus children units, but by the 1980s and 1990s divorce was common in half of the homes and many families were single-parent or included step-parents, step-siblings and half-siblings. The major changes in opinions and even some laws on race, gender and sexuality during the 1960s and 1970s brought change to families as well. Some families were headed by gay parents, lived in communes or other non-traditional homes, were of mixed race, or had adopted children. Family life had changed dramatically in less than 50 years. The change in the core make-up of what was considered a family ushered in new celebrations and holidays, ways of cooking, eating, and entertainment, and even daily activities. In this detailed look at family life in America, Coleman, Ganong and Warzinick discuss home and work, family ceremonies and celebrations, parenting and children, divorce and single-parent homes, gay and lesbian families, as well as cooking and meals, urban vs. suburban homes, and ethnic and minority families. Reference resources include a timeline, sources for further reading, photographs and an index. Volumes in the Family Life in America series focus on the day-to-day lives and roles of families throughout history. The roles of all family members are defined and information on daily family life, the role of the family in society, and the ever-changing definition of the term family' are discussed. Discussion of the nuclear family, single parent homes, foster and adoptive families, stepfamilies, and gay and lesbian families are included where appropriate. Topics such as meal planning, homes, entertainment and celebrations, are discussed along with larger social issues that originate in the home like domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, and divorce. Ideal for students and general readers alike, books in this series bring the history of everyday people to life.
Onionhead is the star of this ABC series of engaging books that teach him - and the reader - about tolerance, courage, and the importance of staying calm. The ABC series relates how children can choose how to handle the most common situations they experience almost on a daily basis.
Upon announcing his retirement, Daryl Ward documented ministry lessons for the elected successor, his son, Joshua. Loosely modeled after Apostle Paul's writings to mentees like Timothy, Letters to My Son: Advice for Today's Pastors and Christian Leaders extends his experiences to emerging church leaders seeking new sources of inspiration. In this book, you will learn: Strategies to manage administrative and leadership teams; Fresh, proven insights about marriage and ministry; Techniques to enhance your partnership with God to fulfill your call.
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