She danced upon rays of Sunshine and drank the wine of time. Naught in the world could touch her, high in her lofty place among princes of the stars and potentates of the mountains. Starlit flowers wove her blankets and wholesome creatures befriended her; she rested her head upon daisies in the evening and clothed herself in grasses of the morning. She was the Wild Miss. She was Liberty. Far from the verdant lands of Liberty's freedom, across sundry wonders of her sweet time, an evil ancient as the days grew in the darkest corner of Whenua. Kino It was called, and It hibernated within the blackened depths of Mont Ata. With the greatest power of the deities in Its emblematic hands, this Kino abided below until that idyllic time when the stolen treasure would rise to its utmost potency. When that time arrived, naught in the world could have stayed Kino's curséd hand. Nevertheless, Liberty had to try.
Eleven-year-old Isla has a problem: thunderstorms. Two years ago, one nightmare of an evening scarred her internally. She has feared for her life thenceforth, struggling against the post-traumatic stress controlling her mind. During a particularly grueling thunderstorm, Isla sought escape and found herself far away from home in the wilderness of unknown lands. Here she fell into company with a simpler people. A frantic flight from terror became instead a journey towards bravery; bravery acquired through her fearful battle against a kingdom's secret enemy. Will Isla succumb to the terrible power of her supernatural nemesis, or will she learn how to become the master of rather than servant to her vicious internal battles?
The criminal justice system is complicated. Understand it and your rights. This book demystifies the complex rules and procedures of criminal law. It explains how the system works, why police, lawyers, and judges do what they do, and what suspects, defendants, and prisoners can expect. It also provides critical information on working with a lawyer. In plain English, The Criminal Law Handbook covers: search and seizure arrest, booking, and bail Miranda rights arraignment plea bargains trials sentencing common defenses working with defense attorneys constitutional rights juvenile court legal terms and definitions appeals public defenders victims’ rights This edition is completely updated, covering the latest in criminal law, including U.S. Supreme Court cases.
Biographical reference providing information on individuals active in the theatre, film, and television industries. Covers not only performers, directors, writers, and producers, but also behind-the-scenes specialists such as designers, managers, choreographers, technicians, composers, executives, dancers, and critics from the United States and Great Britain.
Feast on caviar and top-shelf vodka in Red Square. Find your inner diva in an ultra lounge. Bask in the megawatt glow of the Strip. All-night poker, eye-popping shows, Rat Pack haunts - whatever your motive, our essential, savvy guide gets you under the sequined skin of Sin City. Hit the jackpot - from Texas hold'em tips and blackjack basics to loose slots, our expert-written gambling chapter helps you beat the odds. Sleep it off - handy floor plans and info-packed reviews of the Bellagio and major casino hotels, plus downtown deals and booking advice. Baby your body - chichi spas, dreamy pools, post-buffet workout options and only-in-Vegas shops for naughty new outfits. Go deeper - behind-the-scenes chapters reveal the history, arts and culture of this enigmatic city. Ditch the ding-ding-ding - a slew of side trips to the Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, Zion, Death Valley and more.
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