Rival Truce
Rival Truce

Author: Cherise P. Pierce

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2021-07-11

Total Pages: 536

ISBN-13: 166417267X

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Inside, you will find a story of two little girls that grow into very different young women who are strong-willed, evil, broken, stubborn, ruthless, dangerous, and everything in between. Does this sound like someone you know? They will find themselves thrust into a whirlwind of predicaments that seem too unimaginable and maniacle to believe. Does this sound like someone you know? The circle of friends they are intertwined with are no different from the circle of friends that you may have in your own everyday life. The only difference is this band of friends are just characters on the pages of this beautifully wicked novel. My goal is to inspire and awaken the senses in what could unfortunately be a true-to-life mystery, questioning how far would someone go. Although the story is fictional, the characters’ experiences and emotions will feel real. You will laugh, cry, and you just may swear, but I know you will be surprised. The development of events will also keep you guessing. This suspense-drama is an imitation of life where a series of twists and turns have you asking, “What else can happen?” See if the real circumstances in your life are stranger than the fictitious ones. Remember, a young child never forgets . . .

Rival's Challenge
Rival's Challenge

Author: Abby Green

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2014-10-01

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 146034040X

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When one night with a stranger becomes more… On the eve of a business deal, nerves get the better of Orla Kennedy, and a drink with a handsome stranger ends in a night of passion she'll never forget! Only after does Orla discover that the man in question is Antonio Chatsfield—her rival! Antonio never wanted to return to The Chatsfield, but his sister needs his help, so he has little choice. But when he meets the woman who came apart in his bed just hours before, Antonio decides to set his sights on a different kind of merger…. Welcome to The Chatsfield, London! Collect all 8 titles in The Chatsfield miniseries: Sheikh's Scandal, by USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Lucy Monroe Playboy's Lesson, by USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Melaine Milburne Socialite's Gamble, by Michelle Conder Billionaire's Secret, by USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Chantelle Shaw Tycoon's Temptation, by USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Trish Morey Rival's Challenge, by USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Abby Green Rebel's Bargain, by USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Annie West Heiress's Defiance, by USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR Lynn Raye Harris

Performance and Activism
Performance and Activism

Author: Kamran Afary

Publisher: Lexington Books

Published: 2009-07-16

Total Pages: 263

ISBN-13: 0739133586

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Much has been written about the Los Angeles riots of 1992, which brought out deep racial tensions throughout the city, exposed by media images of police brutality. This book sheds light on another facet of the events, the birth of a dynamic grassroots activist and community organizing movement that has been little noticed by academics or even by the press. It also focuses on the theatrical production of Twilight: Los Angeles 1992, a performance created by Anna Deavere Smith. Performance and Activism analyzes a rich, eclectic, and ongoing ensemble of local activist struggles in the context of the history and political economy of Los Angeles. Building on the important critical urban studies work of Mike Davis and Edward Soja, it also draws on Dwight Conquergood's writings on performance ethnography to theorize the political work of grassroots formations such as alternative/underground media collectives, gang truce parties/picnics, and women-organized prisoner support and court watch groups, such as Mothers Reclaiming Our Children. The book focuses on these events through the inter-disciplinary approach of performance studies, highlighting 'performance-conscious activisms' that help bridge the enormous class, race, and gender divides of our society.

Winning My Rival's Heart
Winning My Rival's Heart

Author: Elle Fielding

Publisher: Elle Fielding

Published: 2024-06-01

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 0648627764

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Never fall for your rival... Winning the promotion she's up for at work is all Abby Gillis cares about. Well, it is until she's forced to move in with her rival, Justin D'Marco. Suddenly she's falling for Justin. Big time! And now Abby has two competitions on her hands - the one at work, and the one for Justin's heart. If she wins one, will she lose the other? ***Originally published as Winning at Love in 2016, republished as Winning Her Rival's Heart in 2022, and now available as Winning My Rival's Heart in 2024, this steamy office romance delivers all the feels.***

Gangs in the Caribbean
Gangs in the Caribbean

Author: Randy Seepersad

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2013-09-17

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13: 1443852791

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The present volume represents the first published book on gangs in the Caribbean. The study of criminal gangs is both timely and of the utmost importance to policy and security in the region. In many countries across the Caribbean, criminal gangs are increasing in number and prominence, and official crime data indicate that they are responsible for an increasing proportion of violent crimes. The Caribbean region experienced a dramatic increase in murder rates from 14.3 murders per 100,000 inhabitants in 2000 to 28.1 murders per 100,000 inhabitants in 2010. In some of the countries with comparatively high murder rates, such as Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, the proportion of gang-related murders has reached alarming levels. In the case of Trinidad and Tobago, for example, for the period 2001 to 2012, 29.5% of all murders which occurred were classified as gang-related, with fully 38% being so classified in 2012. The Caribbean represents a diverse region with very different cultures and security issues. Foreign experiences and research on gangs may not generalize to the region, nor may foreign policy be entirely relevant. The present volume represents an attempt to come to terms with the phenomenon of gangs in the Caribbean, and presents a wealth of empirical data, as well as an analysis of the varying issues from a number of disciplinary perspectives. Much of what is currently known about gangs in the Caribbean is brought together in this volume, with the primary aims of understanding the varying issues and examining relevant strategies for dealing with the proliferation of criminal gangs.