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Ten years after the end of the American involvement in the Vietnam War, a career Foreign Service officer, Thomas J. Corcoran, set down in writing his thoughts on the history of US State Department policy during America's involvement with South Vietnam. Like many Americans of his generation, he was perplexed by the failure of America to achieve its goals in South Vietnam. As an ambassador and with over thirty years of diplomatic experience he brought to his analysis a long and rich personal experience with events in Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

In this vivid and lively account, Thomas J. Whalen chronicles Russell's memorable last season and the Celtics' dazzling triumph. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 1960s and Boston's own turbulent and bitter struggles with race, he tells the fascinating story of how an improbable championship team overcame poor health, indifferent fans, disruptive personnel changes, and internal morale problems. Whalen recounts how Russell transformed the game of basketball during his remarkable career and revisits the outspoken superstar's conflicted relationship with Boston.

J. Thomas Hetrick’s self-deprecating and mostly autobiographical collection in chronological and short story format. The book represents his heartfelt thank you to the many individuals he’s met throughout his life. It documents his childhood experiences, family and friends, high school days, military service overseas, employment, and many other writings and milestones. Written for his daughters as a legacy document, Gratitude also includes an homage to his parents and paternal grandparents.

As summarized in Vatican II, the Eucharist is "the source and summit of the Christian life" (Lumen Gentium, 11). In this concise course, you will explore the history, practice, and importance of the Eucharist. You are sure to find new insights in these lectures.

Criminal defense lawyer, Kelly Black, came into my life as I was on my way out. He was infuriatingly handsome. And no matter how many dates I had to keep my mind off of him, Mr. Black was the man who dominated my thoughts. Ignoring the warnings that he was dangerous, I let him into my life not realizing that his touch would be the reason my broken past resurfaced. Determined not to lose the man who turned my life around, it was up to me to let him know who I truly was. But when he presented a demand of his own, I wasn’t sure I was ready to agree to his terms.

When retired Buffalo police officer Bethany R. Judge travels to the Oktoberfest, her only plan is to celebrate her recent certification as a beer expert. She meets an American who happens to work at a Munich brewery, and it seems that all of her hopes have come true at once. Caught up in the excitement, she over-drinks and wakes up the following day, now the suspect in an unexplained murder. As more people around her are killed, Bethany finds herself entangled in a web that threatens Germany...and even the world.

The night before the high noon showdown, Sheriff Pete had mortality on his mind. Then, the town’s fastest woman knocked on his door. He thought she was there to take his mind off things... Until her fangs came out. Now Pete’s gotta rectify his innate sense of justice with a growing desire to devour everyone in sight. A small cadre of vampire hunters would be just the place for him, but they have one condition...if he drinks blood, his partner will waste him on the spot. To make matters worse, she’s the meanest, purdiest woman he’s ever laid eyes on.

Shrunk: Crime and Disorders of the Mind is a collection of powerful chapters by eminent forensic psychologists and psychiatrists who write about mental health issues they face and what they are doing about it. Unlike any other book within the genre of True Crime, Shrunk is the first book that delves deeply into the disturbed human psyche to help build a solution to the problem of understanding mental illness within the criminal justice system.

"After Dinner Conversation" Magazine - December 2022 Mrs. Robinson: Set in Elizabethan England, a young woman marries a too-good-to-be-true heir to an estate, only to find out he has a secret. Male Privilege: The narrator is picked by the retiring Mayor to be his successor, but his questionable past catches up to him before election day. The Bargain: Alien real estate developers visit earth to let us know our planet is in a prime development location and set to add 40 billion inhabitants. The Kill Registry: In a world where everyone in society gets "one free kill," the narrator finds out ...

Daniel Lyon lives his life in virtual reality. His days are filled with games and friends and a family that loves and cares for him. Until one day, when terrorists rip it all away. Motivated by an unrelenting desire to even the score, Daniel leaves home and enlists in the Defense Force. There, he learns to pilot some of the military’s most secure intelligence collection assets: robotic Starlings that look and sound like the real thing.

There are currently no specialized treatments for social media addiction and anxiety type conditions attributed to social media usage. Whereas most "remedies" for social media abuse call for "vacations", "breaks", and "parental surveillance" from the applications, Delete Me refutes these methods as ineffective. Author J.A. Thomas, MSW, who is one of a growing army of industry experts going offline, offers powerful and personal reasons for all of us to abandon these treacherous online platforms.

H. Rider Haggard's classic hero, Allan Quatermain, returns in three brand new adventures all set on the Dark Continent. Thomas Kent Miller's novella has the big-game hunter traveling to Ethiopia to search for the fabled Library of Alexandria. Erik Franklin pits him against an ancient cult of assassins while Alan J. Porter has the skilled tracker stuck in the middle of the Boer War trying to find the source of a diamond smuggling operation.

Every follower of Christ recognizes the importance and value of a consistent and vital prayer life, but many struggle to succeed in this essential aspect of Christian living. Thomas J. Ramundo draws upon a lifetime of observation, study, experience, and fascination with prayer to share biblical principles to motivate your prayer life. At the same time, he does not shy away from difficult questions such as:

When his vicious cousin Alejandro makes a violent late-night visit, San Diego homicide detective Ray Delgado gets a brutal reminder of why he left his family behind. Alejandro wants Ray to find his sister, Sophia, who disappeared from the UC San Diego campus, before the FBI digs too deep into his business.

Professor Thomas J. Finan conducts an enthralling series of lectures on a subject that is an enduring part of the popular imagination: the castle. Professor Finan examines the castle from a variety of contemporary perspectives, including those of history, archaeology, geography, and landscape studies. The course also covers the morphology of medieval fortifications and castles and considers the social and landscape natures of castles, as well as the role of the castle in Europe.

Societally sanctioned competition for money, power, and fame promotes selfishness, personal alienation, and widespread inequality, especially in market-oriented economies. Yet many of those engaging in this competitive individualism—the competition for rewards and limited resources—yearn to act directly to promote a more civil, equitable, and sustainable society. Enlightened Self-Interest offers evidence-based insights into the societal and individual consequences of this cultural practice and an actionable alternative to it.

Join host William M. Lynk, CML, CPS, CMIL, ICML, M.Ed. as he interviews the brightest minds involved with the locksmith industry.

Jodi Weathers was stunned when the mayor of Sandy Shoals offered her the job of police chief. She had grown up along the coast of Georgia and it would mean returning to an area she loved, but her first inclination was to refuse. She didn’t feel qualified even when the mayor described her duties as writing reports and shaking hands. “The Sheriff’s Department will take care of the real police work,” he assured her. “You’ll be handling public relations.” At the time the mayor had no warning of the approaching hurricane, and he couldn’t have foreseen finding a dead woman on the ...

Not even Naomi's prophetic dreams prepare her for the mysterious wanderer who appears just in time to snatch her from danger, nor the upheaval he brings in his wake. No knight in shining armor, Reynolds once risked Naomi's life, and that dark secret again threatens it. When Naomi discovers the world of magic and of what she is capable, not even Reynolds can slow the fate barreling down upon them both.

"So Much for the Many-Worlds Interpretation": Meet Nigel, a man down on his luck who devises a plan to change his future, with the help of an unexpected ally. Is this reality really all that it seems? "WalE-Mart": What happens when you discover one of your coworkers isn't all flesh and bone? "Thank Flazh": A journey through post-apocalyptic earth with the help of your trusted bio-upgrade, the infallible C7X.