When Sandy Mitchell was arrested for his alleged involvement in two bombings in Saudi Arabia in December 2000, he thought it was a case of mistaken identity and that he would soon be released. Instead, he spent nearly three years in jail, where he was repeatedly tortured before being forced to sign a confession and admit his guilt on Saudi television. Throughout his incarceration the Saudi authorities knew that the attacks had been committed by al-Qaeda militants. Yet they kept Mitchell in jail and refused him access to a lawyer for a year. By this time he had been sentenced to death but he was eventually released before the penalty could be imposed. Saudi Babylon is the story of a shocking miscarriage of justice. But it also reveals an even more disturbing truth: how the British government, mindful of multi-billion-pound arms sales to Saudi Arabia, virtually abandoned Mitchell by adopting a softly-softly diplomatic approach to the corrupt Saudi royal family. Based on diaries and records of meetings with ministers and officials, this is a powerful exposé of how the British government acts when one of its citizens is illegally imprisoned and tortured by a regime with which it does business.
This ground-breaking text explores the intersection between dominant modes of critical educational theory and the socio-political landscape of American Indian education. Grande asserts that, with few exceptions, the matters of Indigenous people and Indian education have been either largely ignored or indiscriminately absorbed within critical theories of education. Furthermore, American Indian scholars and educators have largely resisted engagement with critical educational theory, tending to concentrate instead on the production of historical monographs, ethnographic studies, tribally-centered curricula, and site-based research. Such a focus stems from the fact that most American Indian scholars feel compelled to address the socio-economic urgencies of their own communities, against which engagement in abstract theory appears to be a luxury of the academic elite. While the author acknowledges the dire need for practical-community based research, she maintains that the global encroachment on Indigenous lands, resources, cultures and communities points to the equally urgent need to develop transcendent theories of decolonization and to build broad-based coalitions.
An engaging look at the global oil industry and how to navigate the price volatility and new policies associated with it Oil is a constantly changing industry, and with the recent BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, more changes are expected. From extra equipment, higher-cost insurance, and expensive technology to mandatory third-party inspections, costly delays, and shifting investments, analysts say the price tag of regulation will be stiff and not confined to the Gulf. The oil industry affects everyone, and the machinations of a few industry heads, the "Barbarians of Oil," can drastically change the lives of investors and consumers. In Barbarians of Oil author Sandy Franks offers the tips needed to avoid future market dips and dives as well as safeguard your investments and profit in the future. Details the petro-land grab in Africa, the Bush-Halliburton Era, the Gulf Wars, and the political dangers to the United States in Iran, Iraq, and other oil-rich nations Looks at the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the impending long-term effects on investments and policy Explores the evolution of the modern oil industry including major corporations such as ExxonMobile, ConcoPhillips, Cheveron, and BP Barbarians of Oil is a timely must read for hard-working Americans concerned with their prosperity, as well as for those fascinated with the inner workings of the oil industry.
In the year 1743, a boy named Elias was born in Hamburg in what would later become Germany. Elias’ life is forever changed when a fire robs him of his home and entire family. He is unfairly treated by those who promised to take care of him and runs away to live in a shack on his great grandfather’s property. On his own, Elias finds help and comfort with childhood friends and a stray dog which he eventually befriends. He is able to survive by working for food, doing odd jobs, hunting, growing a garden, and careful planning. He gets done whatever job his many employers task him with. When Elias is betrayed and his best friend is killed, he leaves for life as a sailor. While docked in England, he meets and falls in love with Lady Evangeline Duncan. This was a time when class, titles and wealth drew lines that were rarely crossed. Will this love endure? Although a successful sailor, Elias longs for his own family and life as a farmer and hunter and sets out to scout the shores of America with Wild Fox, a Cherokee Indian whose clan lives in Virginia. Elias gains knowledge and skills from Wild Fox. Elias and Wild Fox live for a short time with the clan. Here, Elias learns about clan traditions and becomes as one of them before leaving to explore the lands of wild western Virginia. When he reaches the River of the Elk, Elias decides to make his home nearby. The Canawa Valley of western Virginia is a hostile, untamed land where one must live by skill and wit. Many different tribes of Indians travel through the territory, not all of them friendly. Elias’ childhood after the death of his family helped prepare him to survive so far from civilization. His knowledge of the environment and a willingness to work hard are a must. Elias applies his skills in building and taming the land and his wife brings her traditional growing and crafting skills to bear. Despite starting out with nothing but their bare hands and the desire to survive they thrive. In his golden years Elias takes his wife and visits Hamburg where he is reunited with old friends and learns about the fate of others. At long last, unanswered questions are answered.
Join one woman's journey from her humble beginnings to the fulfilling life she always dreamed of as an adoptive mother and veterinarian. Her honest impressions as told through letters, journals, diaries and memoirs will be sure to leave you laughing, crying, empathizing and time traveling. This remarkable tale of desire, spirit, perseverance and culture has some inspiration in it for everyone. It is dedicated to anyone who has a dream, and to all of those who contributed to hers, knowingly or otherwise.
It started with a girl called Nurl, a small, cute, illusive girl with very large eyes who had a ponytail and freckles. She attended Christian school with a lot of friends who did things together such as shopping, hiking, camping, and bike rides. Nurl loved treats, the sea, lakes, holidays, and pets. She lived in Nain, a town near the mountains, yet close to the beach. But most of all, Jesus was Nurl’s best friend, and she put Jesus first. The fun part of Nurl’s life in Nain was all the crazy adventures she and her friends got involved in. There was never a dull moment or a boring day. You never knew what fun things she would do or where she would go. You could count on one thing: she was going to enjoy every minute, and her Jesus would be right there with her. This religious fiction book for teens tells the story of Nurl, a one-of-a kind young girl who experiences life just like any other girl, with one exception: her best friend is Jesus. Nurl’s lessons were hard, but her strong faith always carried her through those crazy adventures.
Declared one of the 10 most important products of the past decade by Information Week, Unicenter TNG is a comprehensive enterprise systems management software that integrates and automatically administers all the hardware, software, and associated gizmos that make up a company’s IT infrastructure. It also can integrate non-IT devices with embedded technology, such as company cars, elevators, pizza ovens, vending machines—you name it. It tells you what they are, what shape they’re in, where they are, and who they belong to, and it and lets you manage them accordingly. In addition to providing automated, round-the-clock troubleshooting and backup, it makes predictions based on product specs and past history and sends out updates and warnings. If you’re an IT manager or network administrator looking for an all-in-one quick-reference guide to installing, configuring, fine-tuning, and managing TNG, then Unicenter TNG For Dummies is for you. In no time you’ll: Understand TNG architecture Plan your installation Rollout IT policies Leverage TNG interface capabilities Predict and manage systems events Make the most of TNG options Writing with humor and plenty of real-world examples and insights from TNG users, Sandy Sampson leads you step-by-step through a successful TNG implementation. Along the way you’ll explore all of TNG’s amazing capabilities how to put them to work in your company. Topics covered include: Automating the enterprise with TNG and using it to drive business performance End-to-end management with Unicenter TND Understanding the Unicenter TNG architecture and exploring the enterprise with Unicenter TNG Framework Understanding and getting the most out of the TNG security manager Getting the most out of WorldView interfaces Monitoring the enterprise with agents and with Event Manager Fine-tuning a TNG implementation, with tips on optimizing TNG for the network, managing storage requirements, and more As an added bonus, you get a CD-ROM containing Unicenter TNG Framework 2.2 from Computer Associates, which includes 2D and 3D managed resource views; an anti-virus tool; and calendars for defining date- and time-based policies. Let Unicenter TNG For Dummies show you how to harness the awesome power of the first, truly comprehensive enterprise systems management software for your organization.
IRS insider Sandy Botkin reveals the tax strategies you can use to increase your ROIs by as much as 20 percent-whether you're a home owner or a real estate investor. This accessible guide demystifies real estate taxes and shows how to achieve maximum benefit when buying, owning, selling, managing, repairing, and investing in properties. Features numerous forms, charts, sample documents, and other valuable tax-saving tools Gives you the basics on real estate taxes and shows how to take full advantage of tax loopholes
The increasing integration between gene manipulation and genomics is embraced in this new book, Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics, which brings together for the first time the subjects covered by the best-selling books Principles of Gene Manipulation and Principles of Genome Analysis & Genomics. Comprehensively revised, updated and rewritten to encompass within one volume, basic and advanced gene manipulation techniques, genome analysis, genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics Includes two new chapters on the applications of genomics An accompanying website - www.blackwellpublishing.com/primrose - provides instructional materials for both student and lecturer use, including multiple choice questions, related websites, and all the artwork in a downloadable format. An essential reference for upper level undergraduate and graduate students of genetics, genomics, molecular biology and recombinant DNA technology.
We have developed a wealth of project resources and solutions-at home and abroad-that are OF THE PEOPLE. The implementation of a national K-12 service learning initiative, BY THE PEOPLE, would take us to the next level, creating a better and safer world FOR THE PEOPLE on a global scale. From our beginnings, Americans have been innovative pioneers. A national K-12 service initiative is immediately actionable, embraces existing systems of support, has short- and long-term outcomes, and is sustainable for the long haul worldwide. It gives people something practical to do in their communities, reviving the American spirit and awakening a true sense of community with our children at the helm. A national K-12 initiative would create: - A national service learning curriculum - Sustained local, national, and global outreach - Leadership roles for our youngest - A common heritage of civic engagement
The Fungido is a nick name given by his maternal grand mother. He keeps this name through out many years of his adventures. All of these accounts are fictional. With the exception of Air Force Sergeants Des Sprinkle & Ray Damitio and Navy Electrician Mate 3rd Class Tom Kennedy, the names and places are fictional. Thus, we go with Fungido as he deals with situations in every era of his experience from the military to civilian life and finally his participation in a professional counseling endeavor.
Until now, the public life of James Walker Hood (1831-1918), bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion (AMEZ) Church and a major political and religious leader of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth, has gone largely unexamined. For God and Race recovers the public career of Hood as a representative of the major builders of independent black Christianity during this period who understood faithfulness to God as inseparable from the quest for racial justice, and it explores Hood's role in the AMEZ Church, a denomination known for its singular success in promoting leadership for the abolitionist movement.
Find The Love, Patience, and Insight to Take Your Life Back What does it look and feel like to be a Mother of an Addict? How does a Mother’s unconditional love help her child’s addiction? Sandy Sherman is a Mother of 2 addicts – a Daughter and a Son. For 5 years she felt her life was spiraling down into a pit of despair, fear, helplessness, grief that was consuming her life. She felt alone and humiliated and the dreams she had for her kids were all gone as she witnessed their addictions take over their bodies and souls. Sandy learned to live her life by deciding to take her life back. Through educating herself about the disease of addiction by reading, talking with other Mom’s, helping to counsel others and sharing her story, she has written Stronger in hopes of inspiring Mom’s to take action.
A story of life and all its complexity is all set to touch everyone's heart as author Sandy Livermore releases, through Xlibris, Stealing Home. Readers will embark on a unique odyssey through life as the author shares her enduring memories in this wonderful account based on a true story. Stealing Home is a gripping story that provides the account of one life, based on a true story. Throughout this book, Livermore shares her life expedition from childhood through single parenting two children; from two failed marriages to the arrival of a charmer bond as her third. It shows her that despite life's obstacles and accomplishments she scrambled through over the years, there is still a "Happily Ever After" for everyone and that home is the best place to be. This release will teach readers endurance and strength, and offers hope and inspiration.
The authoritative guide for navigating tax time, completely revised and updated for 2023-2024 With 200,000+ total copies sold, Lower Your Taxes - BIG TIME! has helped hundreds of thousands of taxpayers save money for 20 years. Now refreshed for 2023-2024, this go-to guide is more topical than ever and includes all the current information you need to know about the latest changes in tax code. The ninth edition of Lower Your Taxes - BIG TIME! shows you how to save thousands of dollars—legally and ethically!—during tax time. It offers proven methods for taking advantage of the tax system to get a yearly subsidy of $5,000 or more back from the IRS—and bulletproof your records forever. Key topics include: Advice on properly documenting any business deduction Tips on starting a home-based business Turning tuition, entertainment, orthodontia, and other expenses into huge deductions The new standard deduction for married couples Changes to business meal and lease deductions, vehicle purchases, and Health FSA contributions Known for his engaging, humorous writing style, Botkin is a renowned expert who has worked for the IRS in multiple capacities; he knows the tax code inside and out. Whether you’re a consultant, small-business owner, independent contractor, or just an individual seeking to protect your hard-earned nest egg, Lower Your Taxes - BIG TIME! provides everything you need to make next tax season painless, both emotionally and financially.
Completely revised and updated--the must-haveresource for saving thousands of dollars at tax time A former IRS attorney, Sandy Botkin has saved hundreds of thousands of taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. In the newest edition of this powerhouse bestselling handbook, he continues to deliver money-saving strategies, including: Advice on properly documenting any business deduction Guidance for getting big tax subsidies for starting a home business Ways to turn tuition, entertainment, orthodontia, and other expenses into huge deductions Important information on small-business tax changes and extensions recently passed by the American Taxpayer Relief Law "Who better to turn to for tax advice than an insider? Sandy Botkin trained IRS attorneys and now shares his wealth of knowledge in Lower Your Taxes--Big Time! Follow his practical strategies for a more financially abundant and fulfilling life." -- ANTHONY ROBBINS, author of Awaken the Giant Within and Unlimited Power "Lower Your Taxes--Big Time! guarantees every American a raise of $3,000–$15,000 or more annuallycourtesy of the United States Government." -- DAVID D’ARCANGELO, author of Wealth Starts at Home "If you don't study money, how can you ever expect to have any? Lower Your Taxes--Big Time! will put thousands of dollars in your pocket every year and teach you, in clear simple steps, how to audit-proof your records from the IRS forever." -- MARK VICTOR HANSEN, cocreator, #1 New York Times bestselling series Chicken Soup for the Soul
The definitive guide for saving thousands on your taxes—completely revised and updated for the current tax year For 20 years, Lower Your Taxes - BIG TIME! has been the go-to guide for anyone looking to keep more of their money—and give less to the government. This new edition is more topical than ever and includes all the information you need to know about the latest changes in tax code. A former attorney for the IRS, Sandy Botkin knows all the ins and outs and shows you how to save thousands of dollars, legally and ethically, during tax time. Lower Your Taxes - BIG TIME! 2023-2024 offers proven methods for taking advantage of the tax system to get a yearly subsidy of $5,000 or more back from the IRS―and bulletproof your records forever. Inside you’ll find: Advice on properly documenting any business deduction Tips on starting a home-based business Turning tuition, entertainment, orthodontia, and other expenses into huge deductions The new standard deduction for married couples Changes to business meal and lease deductions, vehicle purchases, and Health FSA contributions Whether you’re a consultant, small-business owner, independent contractor, or just an individual seeking to protect your hard-earned nest egg, Lower Your Taxes - BIG TIME! 2023-2024 provides everything you need to make next tax season painless, both emotionally and financially.
Completely revised and updated for 2017—the must-have resource for saving thousands of dollars at tax time! Whether you’re a consultant, small-business owner, or independent contractor, you want to keep more of what you earn. Lower Your Taxes—Big Time! 2017 provides everything you need to know about saving money on April 15—and every other day of the year. Sandy Botkin has taught hundreds of thousands of taxpayers how to save over $300 million on their taxes with his Tax Reduction Institute seminars. Now, the acclaimed tax expert shows you how to legally and ethically take advantage of the tax system to get a yearly subsidy of $5,000 or more back from the IRS—and bulletproof your records forever. Packed with money-saving strategies, this essential guide includes: • Advice on properly documenting any business deduction • Expert guidance for getting big tax subsidies for starting a home business • Legitimate ways to turn tuition, entertainment, orthodontia, vacations, and other expenses into huge deductions • Important information on small-business tax changes and extensions recently passed by the American Taxpayer Relief Law, and more • Latest tax law changes arising from the Protecting Americans From Tax Hikes Law
Presents a guide to minimizing one's taxes, outlining strategies for such areas as home business subsidies and deductions for expenses that are not traditionally declared.
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