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Harlequin historicals volume 1079
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A shipwrecked lawman loses his memory-and discovers a forbidden passion-in this historical romance set on the California coast.
California, 1858. Lawman Flynn O'Rourke swore he'd bring his sister's killer to justice. So when suspect Aaron Cragun is identified, Flynn will do anything, even rent a boat and sail to Cragun's remote home, to find him. But Flynn doesn't anticipate the storm that wrecks his boat, the injury that erases his memory . ....
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Coltons of Shadow Creek volume 01
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When criminal mastermind Livia Colton escapes from prison, her son, Texas Ranger Knox Colton, is suspended from his job. Embittered, the loner lawman heads home to Shadow Creek, Texas, a town full of unsettling memories for him. But Knox is floored when he discovers that the woman he loved and lost has a son that looks just like him. Allison Rafferty thought she was doing the right thing by not telling Knox about young Cody all those years ago. Now...
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America has become increasingly divided and polarized in recent years. With growing racial tension, animosity toward law enforcement professionals, government corruption, and disregard for the constitutional process, there seems to be no easy answer in sight. But Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke knows where we must begin: we must stop blaming others; look at our problems with open eyes; take ownership of our family, community, and country; and...
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"Border Insecurity" offers a critical examination of the challenges and threats presented by an open border policy between the U.S. and Mexico. With comprehensive research, firsthand accounts, and detailed analysis, this book uncovers the complexities and nuances of border management, its implications for national security, and the debate surrounding more lenient border controls.Core facets of the book include:Historical Perspective: A chronological...
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"The Evolution of Modern Terrorist Organizations" offers an incisive examination of the growth and transformation of terrorist groups within the framework of religious extremism. From the fringes of political dissent to the global stage, this comprehensive work charts the trajectory of these organizations, seeking to understand the motivations, structures, and impacts of groups fueled by radical religious ideologies.Key features of the book include:Historical...
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"Border Security in the 21st Century" presents a holistic examination of the multifaceted challenges that nations face in securing their borders in today's rapidly changing global landscape. The book delves into the contemporary dynamics that complicate traditional border management strategies, from mass migrations due to climate change and conflicts to the rise of digital threats and cyber warfare. With a blend of rigorous research, expert interviews,...
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The period in Northern Ireland known as 'the Troubles' (1968-98) seemed to have been conclusively ended by the official peace process. But recent violence from dissident Republicans shows that tensions from the past remain unresolved.
State Violence, Collusion and the Troubles reveals disturbing unanswered questions about the use of state violence during this period. Maurice Punch documents in chilling detail how the British government turned...
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The publication of this Book follows hard on the heels of breaking news. Salman Rushdie has been stabbed nearly to death for publishing a novel many years ago. A fatwah: fatwa was issued against him by Iran for allegedly blaspheming against the prophet Muhammad. In addition, that action was designed to stop free expression, let alone freedom of person as he went into hiding for many years.In so many ways, my Book here has so much in common with Rushdie....
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Nuestro hogar ya nunca será el mismo se centra principalmente en los años cincuenta, sesenta y setenta. Larry Ray, su legado, su duro trabajo, su vida sencilla y su pobre familia luchadora, sus vínculos con la naturaleza y Dios – todos son objetivos del sistema. Verá, conforme con la academia de las ciencias sociales y los adoctrinamientos corporativos de hoy, que Larry Ray Hardin tiene [lo que ellos llaman] "Privilegio Blanco." Sí, ¡eso es...
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Author Bruce Hayden is writing this book "Birth of a State Trooper" to show how in chronological order how a person continually uses backup plans to survive life's surprises. It also depicts how anything can happen, good or bad, during life's journey-showing the need to be prepared for any unpredictable occasion, whatever that may be, allowing he or she to persevere ahead with accomplishing their goal or dream whatever that may be.
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Get the Summary of Steven Sund's Courage under Fire in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Courage under Fire" by Steven Sund delves into the escalating tensions and divisions in the United States leading up to and following the 2016 election, culminating in the violent events of January 6, 2021. Sund, the Chief of the United States Capitol Police (USCP) during this period, provides a firsthand account of the challenges...
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No institution is as critically important to America's security. No American institution is as controversial. And, after the White House, Congress, and the Supreme Court, no institution is as powerful. Yet until now, no book has presented the full story of the FBI from its beginnings in 1908 to the present...
The Bureau
The Secret History of the FBI
Based on exclusive interviews-including the first interview with Robert Mueller since his nomination...
13) Shot in the Dark
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As an IT expert and hacker extraordinaire, Wren Nelson is no stranger to discovering all sorts of secrets online.He's a warrior…when he's behind his computer, that is.And awkward at best in social situations.His long hours with Blackbridge Security don't really provide many opportunities to go out and meet people.So what is he supposed to do when a wrong delivery-a questionably large box of bedroom toys-ends up in his hands instead of its intended...
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Get the Summary of Andy Greenberg's Tracers in the Dark in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: Tracers in the Dark is a story of crime and pursuit unlike any other. With unprecedented access to the major players in federal law enforcement and private industry, veteran cybersecurity reporter Andy Greenberg tells an astonishing saga of criminal empires built and destroyed. He introduces an...
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Told with unflinching honesty and a touch of gallows humor,Clay and Bonesis the personal memoir of the first female forensic sculptor in the FBI.
Lisa Bailey never considered a career working in death until she saw the FBI job posting for a forensic artist. The idea of using her artistic skill to help victims of crime was too compelling to pass up.
Soon she was documenting crime scenes, photographing charred corpses, and digitally retouching...
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Winner, 2018 Law & Legal Studies PROSE Award
The consequences of big data and algorithm-driven policing and its impact on law enforcement
In a high-tech command center in downtown Los Angeles, a digital map lights up with 911 calls, television monitors track breaking news stories, surveillance cameras sweep the streets, and rows of networked computers link analysts and police officers to a wealth of law enforcement intelligence.
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17) Severed Dreams
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I'm having dreams I can't explain-nightmares of faceless people watching me on what should be the most important day of my life. Something really bad happened to me. So bad that I can't quite piece anything together. It's making me paranoid. I swear I'm being watched all the time. Ever since the dreams started, nothing in my life makes sense. I don't trust my instincts. I'm not sure I trust anyone around me. Not even my family. They mean well. But...
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This small-town sheriff won't break the rules … until his curvy employee changes up the game!CricketIf working for my high school crush makes me a masochist, I'm guilty as charged.Rough & Ready Country's star quarterback-turned-sheriff has held me under his sway for years.But while I drool, he barely notices I exist.Until I blindside him with a career jump, creating much-needed space he's reluctant to give.When my new job title lands me in hot water,...
19) Nathan
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AudreyOnce upon a time, I used to think police chief Nathan Walker was attractive-sexy, even.Until he put my brother in jail.Some things I just can't forgive.But when someone breaks into my bakery and robs me, I'm forced to work with the man I swore to hate.The more dangerous the case becomes, the more I'm stuck with Nathan as my personal bodyguard.The real problem?I'm beginning to like it.NathanAny chance I had with Audrey went out the window when...
20) Gluttony
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Deadly sin has consumed Cardinal City. Violence, murder, and mayhem are only the beginning. A family of genetically modified heroes is the city's only hope.... if only they can resist sin long enough, they just might stand a chance. Tony Lazarus is a man who seems to have everything. Money, fame, movie-star good looks, women... but appearances can be deceiving. Behind the million-dollar smile is a hero losing his battle against the sin he's supposed...
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