Blood's Echo

Blood's Echo
Author: Isabella Maldonado
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2017-03-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0738751332

Winner of the 2018 Mariposa Award for Best First Novel Whenever the lust for drugs, money, and power lays claim to a city, brutality is never far behind. Phoenix detective Veranda Cruz is dead set on taking down the Villalobos Cartel, but the ruthlessness of her quarry demands a ruthless edge of her own. Detective Veranda Cruz leads an elite task force on the Phoenix Police Drug Enforcement Bureau. Bartolo Villalobos is the heir apparent to the most powerful cartel in the world. No one in the department suspects the secret motive behind Veranda's obsession with the cartel...until an operation goes horribly wrong. Targeted by an increasingly unstable drug lord, Veranda must protect her family and stay clear of adversaries within the force while she sets a trap for Bartolo. As the desert action heats up, Veranda and her new Homicide team—along with an arson investigator who kindles a flame for her—are all drawn into a deadly gambit. Taking down Bartolo is the ultimate goal, but is Veranda ready to trade life for justice? Praise: "A highly entertaining police procedural...Hang on tight for the ride of a lifetime across Southern Arizona as Maldonado rises to her written challenge to entertain, enthrall and engage readers in this high octane thriller."—Suspense Magazine "Maldonado ratchets up the tension with each page, leaving you breathless as you race to the end."—Robin Burcell, bestselling author of The Kill Order "Isabella Maldonado is off to a great start, giving us a tense thriller with a strong sense of place and an insider's look at some of the most dangerous work in law enforcement. This first Veranda Cruz novel will leave readers eagerly awaiting her next adventure."—Jan Burke, New York Times bestselling author "The Phoenix sun isn't the only thing burning in this thrilling debut and I look forward to more."—Shannon Baker, bestselling author of the Kate Fox mystery series "Maldonado has crafted a top-notch thriller that will have police procedural junkies and thrill-seekers turning page after page, late into the night."—Maegan Beaumont, award-winning author of Carved in Darkness

Millionaire Cop & Mom-To-Be

Millionaire Cop & Mom-To-Be
Author: Charlotte Hughes
Publisher: Silhouette
Total Pages: 187
Release: 2011-01-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1459200691

THE MILLIONAIRE COP Meet Neil Logan, the bane of my existence ever since we were this high. Not exactly your average guy—how many "average" millionaires do you know who choose to carry a badge? —but then, he never was… THE MOM-TO-BE That's me, Katie Jonas. My life's been a bit complicated lately—I just got left at the altar, alone and pregnant—and it isn't getting any simpler! THE "MARRIAGE" You see, Neil's asked me to marry him—for the baby's sake. But now that I'm really getting to know the strong, enticing man my childhood nemesis has become, I'm not sure I can settle for anything less than the real thing…

How to Raise an Adult

How to Raise an Adult
Author: Julie Lythcott-Haims
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2015-06-09
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1627791787

New York Times Bestseller "Julie Lythcott-Haims is a national treasure. . . . A must-read for every parent who senses that there is a healthier and saner way to raise our children." -Madeline Levine, author of the New York Times bestsellers The Price of Privilege and Teach Your Children Well "For parents who want to foster hearty self-reliance instead of hollow self-esteem, How to Raise an Adult is the right book at the right time." -Daniel H. Pink, author of the New York Times bestsellers Drive and A Whole New Mind A provocative manifesto that exposes the harms of helicopter parenting and sets forth an alternate philosophy for raising preteens and teens to self-sufficient young adulthood In How to Raise an Adult, Julie Lythcott-Haims draws on research, on conversations with admissions officers, educators, and employers, and on her own insights as a mother and as a student dean to highlight the ways in which overparenting harms children, their stressed-out parents, and society at large. While empathizing with the parental hopes and, especially, fears that lead to overhelping, Lythcott-Haims offers practical alternative strategies that underline the importance of allowing children to make their own mistakes and develop the resilience, resourcefulness, and inner determination necessary for success. Relevant to parents of toddlers as well as of twentysomethings-and of special value to parents of teens-this book is a rallying cry for those who wish to ensure that the next generation can take charge of their own lives with competence and confidence.

Under Arrest : My War With The Police

Under Arrest : My War With The Police
Author: Tom Parks, Ph.D.
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2013-06-25
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 162857027X

Synopsis: 'Under Arrest'...by Tom Parks is a true story of a young rebel who gets arrested and ends up behind bars. Ten months out of the author's life and ten months where he witnessed just how cruel people could be to each other. More a nuisance rather than a proper thug, this e-book is an insight into the young, mis-guided mind. The law-abiding general public never see the inside of a prison cell, had a prison sentence, or been on the wrong side of the law in any way. Harrowing and emotionally stark in places, perhaps that public should know what it is like to get locked up and serve a prison sentence. Intent on breaking the prison's top rule, escaping, the authors re-capture only made him more determined to upset the screws at every opportunity. About the Author: NA

Our Police Guardians

Our Police Guardians
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 312
Release: 1925
Genre: History
ISBN:

Our police guardians history of the police Department of the city of New York, and the policing of same for the past one hundred years, also an account of my travels through Europe and America, visiting all of the largest cities, covering some sixty-five thousand miles as a police propagandist. With reminiscences of the past forty years, thirty-two pages of illustrations, and ten pages of reproduction of Historical letters and Much Other Interesting Information.

Rise of the Warrior Cop

Rise of the Warrior Cop
Author: Radley Balko
Publisher: PublicAffairs
Total Pages: 497
Release: 2021-06-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1541700287

This groundbreaking history of how American police forces have been militarized is now revised and updated. Newly added material brings the story through 2020, including analysis of the Ferguson protests, the Obama and Trump administrations, and the George Floyd protests. The last days of colonialism taught America’s revolutionaries that soldiers in the streets bring conflict and tyranny. As a result, our country has generally worked to keep the military out of law enforcement. But over the last two centuries, America’s cops have increasingly come to resemble ground troops. The consequences have been dire: the home is no longer a place of sanctuary, the Fourth Amendment has been gutted, and police today have been conditioned to see the citizens they serve as enemies. In Rise of the Warrior Cop, Balko shows how politicians’ ill-considered policies and relentless declarations of war against vague enemies like crime, drugs, and terror have blurred the distinction between cop and soldier. His fascinating, frightening narrative that spans from America’s earliest days through today shows how a creeping battlefield mentality has isolated and alienated American police officers and put them on a collision course with the values of a free society.

Raised in Hell

Raised in Hell
Author: Deon Price
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 293
Release: 2014
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 149171638X

A non-fiction family dramedy about overcoming obstacles, family bond and survival. A true story of a family's struggle to endure in a challenging time and an even tougher environment. Delivered from the perspective of the youngest child of nine with humor, hardship and professional precision. "Deon D. Price has provided a trusted and respected perspective for youth. A great story teller, he has mastered the ability to deliver a critical and current message to today's youth culture. I endorse and support Deon's efforts." -Larry J. Moody, East Palo Alto, CA City Council Member "I was laughing out loud! There was laughter and tears at the same time. This will be as good as, if not better than a Madea movie!" - Evelyn L. Polk, LMFT and Author of "It's the Heart Work" "Deon D. Price is the REAL DEAL, PERIOD. His experience as described in "Raised in Hell" is a perfect example of inspiration and hope for a plethora of young people to emulate! " -Kevin Bracy, Executive Producer of The MonSTARS of Motivation, Founder of Life Changers Intl. "A great read! This book should be a blueprint for anyone committed to serving youth and families. I'm impressed with Deon's innovative approach and creative thinking for impacting young people." -Wil Cason, Motivational Speaker "To say that Deon D. Price and his journey in "Raised in Hell" is inspiring does not do it justice. He provides a well-lit path from illness to wellness inside urban America. He lifts me up and makes me and others go on doing what we do." - Mike Pritchard, Keynote Speaker, Author and Life Coach "Deon D. Price's heartbreaking yet laugh out loud story is a model of resiliency for today's youth and should be a must read for those giving their all to help improve the lives of young people in America." -Heidi Schrumpf, JD, PhD, University of Montana

Stay Sexy & Don't Get Murdered

Stay Sexy & Don't Get Murdered
Author: Karen Kilgariff
Publisher: Forge Books
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2019-05-28
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1250178967

The instant #1 New York Times and USA Today best seller by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, the voices behind the hit podcast My Favorite Murder! Sharing never-before-heard stories ranging from their struggles with depression, eating disorders, and addiction, Karen and Georgia irreverently recount their biggest mistakes and deepest fears, reflecting on the formative life events that shaped them into two of the most followed voices in the nation. In Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered, Karen and Georgia focus on the importance of self-advocating and valuing personal safety over being ‘nice’ or ‘helpful.’ They delve into their own pasts, true crime stories, and beyond to discuss meaningful cultural and societal issues with fierce empathy and unapologetic frankness. “In many respects, Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered distills the My Favorite Murder podcast into its most essential elements: Georgia and Karen. They lay themselves bare on the page, in all of their neuroses, triumphs, failures, and struggles. From eating disorders to substance abuse and kleptomania to the wonders of therapy, Kilgariff and Hardstark recount their lives with honesty, humor, and compassion, offering their best unqualified life-advice along the way.” —Entertainment Weekly “Like the podcast, the book offers funny, feminist advice for survival—both in the sense of not getting killed and just, like, getting a job and working through your personal shit so you can pay your bills and have friends.” —Rolling Stone At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Small Animals

Small Animals
Author: Kim Brooks
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2018-08-21
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1250089565

"It might be the most important book about being a parent that you will ever read." —Emily Rapp Black, New York Times bestselling author of The Still Point of the Turning World "Brooks's own personal experience provides the narrative thrust for the book — she writes unflinchingly about her own experience.... Readers who want to know what happened to Brooks will keep reading to learn how the case against her proceeds, but it's Brooks's questions about why mothers are so judgmental and competitive that give the book its heft." —NPR One morning, Kim Brooks made a split-second decision to leave her four-year old son in the car while she ran into a store. What happened would consume the next several years of her life and spur her to investigate the broader role America’s culture of fear plays in parenthood. In Small Animals, Brooks asks, Of all the emotions inherent in parenting, is there any more universal or profound than fear? Why have our notions of what it means to be a good parent changed so radically? In what ways do these changes impact the lives of parents, children, and the structure of society at large? And what, in the end, does the rise of fearful parenting tell us about ourselves? Fueled by urgency and the emotional intensity of Brooks’s own story, Small Animals is a riveting examination of the ways our culture of competitive, anxious, and judgmental parenting has profoundly altered the experiences of parents and children. In her signature style—by turns funny, penetrating, and always illuminating—which has dazzled millions of fans and been called "striking" by New York Times Book Review and "beautiful" by the National Book Critics Circle, Brooks offers a provocative, compelling portrait of parenthood in America and calls us to examine what we most value in our relationships with our children and one another.