Roger Smith
1) Wake Up Dead
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An amphetamine-fueled thriller about a bombshell American widow on the run in Cape Town's violent badlands- from a writer being compared to George Pelecanos and Richard Price.
A split-second decision with no second chance: get it wrong and you wake up dead.
On a blowtorch-hot night in Cape Town, American ex-model Roxy Palmer and her gunrunner husband, Joe, are carjacked, leaving Joe lying in a pool of blood. As the carjackers make their getaway,...
2) Mixed Blood
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An American fugitive hides out in Cape Town, one of the world's most beautiful and violent cities, in this riveting debut thriller that asks: Can you ever outrun your past?
Reluctant bank robber Jack Burn is on the run after a heist in the United States that left $3 million missing and one cop dead. Hiding out in Cape Town, South Africa, he is desperate to build a new life for his pregnant wife and young son. But, on a tranquil evening in their new...
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In this volume, the importance of human rights in the mission of the UN and the approach it takes to protecting human rights are explored, as are the principles of international law, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Students will gain a deep appreciation for the ways the UN addresses this critical issue in Human Rights and Protecting Individuals.
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Benjamin Franklin wrote the first American self-help and career advice book. He showed laid the groundwork for how to run a successful business, live an exemplary life, build a personal fortune, and leave a permanent legacy.
His Autobiography has been in print for almost 200 years. It is the basis of hundreds of business books that followed. Franklin applied his powerful mind to the creation of a successful business, securing the independence of...
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As you read this, thousands of men, women, and even children are being held in prisons around the world, not because they have committed violence, theft, or broken drug laws, but because they spoke against their governments. They are political prisoners; in some cases, they did not even intend to cross their nations' leaders-they just happened to get in the way of schemes of which they were not even aware. This book tells the stories of political...
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Stewart Andrew left Ireland for the Pennsylvania Colony with nothing but a few cobbler tools, a tattered Bible, and a dream. Despite many hardships, he and his descendants laid the foundation to make those dreams come true in the New World.
His family's sons and daughters fought the Revolutionary War against the most powerful army on Earth, and two generations later refused to bow to their perception of a tyrannical Federal government that threatened...
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How should society treat people who break the law? Since the beginning of time, societies have struggled with this question. The History of Punishment and Imprisonment reviews early forms of punishment from horrific executions and torture in medieval times to the creation of the world's first penitentiaries in the 19th century. In America today, we punish most criminals with imprisonment. The United States has a long history of efforts to not just...
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For the first time ever, Roger Smith, the former President and CEO of American Income Life Insurance and Liberty National, takes readers on an unflinching journey through his remarkable life; a life that includes astronomical business success alongside family struggles and a life-threatening battle with addiction.
Written in a fast-paced, no-holds-barred style, “The Most Unlikely Leader” is a tour-de-force. Why 'unlikely'? By the time Smith was...
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We have all seen the many television dramas and movies about criminals and prisons, but the real world of incarcerations remains hidden from most people's experience. This book explores the realities of overcrowding, disease, violence, and abuse in prison institutions. It considers multiple perspectives from social scientists, victims, and prison workers to the prisoners themselves. This look behind the bars of North America's incarceration facilities...
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Perhaps one of the most well-known aspects of the UN's work is humanitarian relief-from providing food, health care, and education when lives have been disrupted, to addressing the needs of children, especially through UNICEF, and assisting refugees in conflict zones. Humanitarian Relief and Lending a Hand will provide students with a thorough understanding of the many ways the UN performs this vital function.
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Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of school counseling with this insightful guide, tailored for those poised to shape the future of education. This short book is an essential resource for adults considering a career dedicated to guiding, mentoring, and empowering students. Through its pages, readers will discover the multifaceted role of a school counselor, exploring the profound impact they have on the lives of learners. Dive into...
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The subject of justice for juveniles is not only a major issue for incarcerated teens and their families but also for society at large. This book explores the juvenile justice system from the home and neighborhood environments that often produce troubled teens to juvenile courts, detention facilities, and efforts at education and rehabilitation. Learn about the varieties of detention arrangements-such as shelters, group homes, and foster homes-and...
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Embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of aviation with this insightful short guide, tailored for those who dream of a career amidst the clouds. This short book is your co-pilot, navigating through the vast and intricate realm of piloting, from the fundamental principles of flight to the advanced cockpit technologies that define modern aviation. Within these pages lies a treasure trove of knowledge, experiences, and wisdom, meticulously...
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Welcome to Connor, My Hometown is a novel about a small town in Ohio and, more importantly, its various people, their lives, loves, failures and successes, and their interactions with one another.
It employs a device, first seen in Thornton Wilder's Our Town, whereas, in that play, the stage manager would talk to the audience several times throughout the play. In this case, the town's editor of the Connor Gazette speaks to the reader. He himself...
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Employees do become millionaires! You may work for a paycheck your entire life, but if you follow a few key steps in handling your time, your money, and your education you can become a millionaire. This book will describe how everyday people have turned their salary into real personal wealth. It requires wise decisions, not reckless risk taking. This is the path to wealth that millions of normal people have taken and that you can follow as well. Begin...
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How can you be a great CTO? Leadership - Expertise - Innovation - Teamwork - Relationships - Passion
In the 21st century, every company that is going to be a leader in its industry needs an executive who is focused on identifying, tracking, developing, and profiting from new and emerging technologies. Google, Facebook, Amazon, General Electric, Intel, Microsoft and hundreds of other major firms bring technology awareness into the executive ranks...
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Fitness is a science with new discoveries being made every year. If you have been training and eating the same way for 10 years, then you are using very old technology and getting very modest results. Step up to The New Blueprint for Fitness. Dynamic Fitness, High Energy, Muscle Development, Fat Burning, Weight Loss, Emotional Balance, Lifelong Health, All of these come from following a new blueprint. Modern exercise and nutrition science can get...