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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Do not let yourself be tempted to pursue the Romanov diamonds. They corrupt all who venture close to them.' A struggling academic is lured into a perilous quest to find a book lost for ten centuries. The last words of a revolutionary lost in the Bolshevik Terror a hundred years earlier warn him of worse to come. He has become a pawn in a scheme involving a priceless hoard of jewels that vanished following the murder of the Russian royal family. Trapped in a world where nothing is as it seems, he must walk a twisted path between the law and the lawless to learn the secret of the Romanov diamonds.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - As a person who has spent my life on the intersection of creativity and innovation, I have watched our country's businesses and society stagnate. What do I mean by stagnate We have become a nation of followers. We have been taught, largely through our educational system to perfect the already known. In school we try to master the standardized tests. The best test takers get the high-profile jobs and help to perfect the processes already in place. Meanwhile, in a country built on ingenuity and hard work, the creative thinkers are dwindling or being muzzled.Commonplace thinking would lead you to believe some people are highly creative, while others have little to no creativity. That same thinking would also make you believe that some people are born to be leaders and other followers. I am here to say that is false. Everybody is born with creativity. The question is, are you encouraging creative thinking, or have you suppressed it to follow the status quo Not only will I debug the notion that some people are not born creative, or leaders, but will show you how to become a leader that is creative, innovative, and courageous.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Preeminent investigative journalist Emil Breck has nearly uncovered a dastardly plot designed to harm America on national Election Day. Before he can expose the heinous plot, he dies under curious circumstances, the work buried and lost among the tens of thousands of notes and articles he's produced over his lifetime. Per his will, Emil's lifetime of work is to be given to fellow journalist Charlie Darwin.Charlie and his coworker and friend Sucre Grande take possession of the papers and soon find themselves in the crosshairs of whoever killed Emil. The deeper they dig into the renowned journalist's work, the more a frightening scenario comes into focus. Can they discover why Emil was killed and, more importantly, what kind of plot Emil uncovered portending a crisis on America's presidential Election Day Emil's List is a gripping and suspenseful novel filled with intrigue, deceit, cunning, and treachery. If a secret plot succeeds, the entire nation could suffer an unimaginable and unthinkable calamity.In his eighth novel, Bruce Weiss once again delivers a spellbinding tale that will keep the reader totally involved right up to the most shocking ending.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Lihope, the principal character, embarks on a journey to explore if the intellectuals have found a remedy to rid humanity of its evil part, as pronounced by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's statement: 'If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously committing evil deeds, and it was necessary only to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them. But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being. And who is willing to destroy a piece of his own heart ' Who are the intellectuals Paul Johnson, author of Intellectuals: From Marx and Tolstoy to Sartre and Chomsky (HarperCollins, 2007), sees them as a phenomenon emerging from the late-eighteenth century-secular thinkers who took the place of the priests, scribes, and soothsayers who had guided society in more religious ages. But the intellectual is not a servant or interpreter of the gods; he is a substitute, asserting that he can diagnose the ills of society and cure them with his own unaided intellect. By following his precepts, mankind will be fundamentally transformed for the better.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - the successful have a talent that is uncommon, an idea that is unrivaled, a confidence that is unshakable, and a determination that is unwavering.Finding the right job may seem elusive, but for those who exhaustively explore opportunities, thoroughly prepare for an interview, extensively build relationships across industries, and never, ever stop looking for a job, the good job can still be found. Being the right employee may appear remote, but for those who work hard, think differently, adapt and adjust to changing environments, are loyal and care about their organization and its people, a good future can still be found. Becoming the right person may seem daunting, but for those who do the best with what they have, who ensure they have options in life, who always look for the good along the roads they travel, who let others live a life of negativity and misery, who are extraordinary kind-hearted, and who go down swinging for who they are and what they believe in, a good life can still be lived. In the book Take the Right Road, businessman, author and university professor Dean Gualco shares strategies to triumph in an increasingly turbulent world, one where nothing seems to last and journeys are littered with the forsaken dreams and forgotten hopes of the fallen. Yet as Dr. Gualco explains, for those willing to work hard, who are kind and generous to all they meet, and who overcome any obstacle in their path, greatness can touch their life.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - For a quarter century, I've pursued genealogical minutiae-the particulars of family compositions in the townlands of Eastern County Mayo and nineteenth century records of the Juchnewicz families of Girdziunai village in Lithuania. But genealogy is more than the obsessive collection of baptisms, marriages, and deaths. The study of family history is also the study of history. Musings traverses the sometimes grim, sometimes odd, events that occurred at the fact-jammed intersection of family history and history-a Revolutionary War massacre, the Black Tom munitions explosion in 1916, the embarkation of troops from Hoboken in World War I, the Women's Army Corps in World War II, the lives of longshoremen in the New York harbor, and the lives of slaves on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. In our time-and a step ahead of a category 4 hurricane-Musings explores the history and culture of Jacksonville and Saint Augustine. We meet memorable characters on these journeys through time-miserly German spymasters, a psychologically astute general, a luckless Polish legionnaire, groundbreaking female soldiers, two runaway slaves in a Virginia jail, and the Cazique of Poyais, sovereign of an imaginary country. And we meet two timeless characters-the banshee and Count Dracula.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book focuses on poems that are easy to read to kids from ages six and up. This book will help your kid build up his or her reading skills. Reading is an important skill that needs to be developed in children. The more children read, the better they become at reading. This book is filled with different styles of easy-reading variety of children's poems from sports icons, animal poetry, and bedtime poems. This book is a way for parents to help their kids appreciate the magic of reading.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - From before conception, every breath that we breathe, every step that we take, and every path that we travel is written. It is what we do with what we are given that makes the way. Throughout life, there are many twist and turns, hills and valleys, tears, hurt, and pain. But through it all, one must stand firm, hold steadfast, keep pressing on-knowing you have a purpose-and will yourself to achieve despite all odds. Above all this, love. Love yourself and love others. Serve and give with a loving heart. Laugh through the pain. Be thankful for the experience. Life is a journey. Where is your destination.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Savannah Smith is back in the little beach town of Port Island to finalize her divorce, sell her grandmother's beach house and say goodbye to childhood memories. She's not in Port Island to fall in love. She and Nicholas Jackson, the boy next door, did that long ago when they were kids. They weren't supposed to. 'Jacksons and Smiths don't mix, never have, never will,' Savannah's grandmother Grace told her.'Stay away from that girl,' Nicholas' grandfather Henry warned. Grace Smith, widow, stayed on her side of the azaleas and her neighbor Henry Jackson, widower, stayed on his side.Now, Savannah is a school teacher and Nicholas a handyman, something neither dreamed all those summers ago when they would slip away from their grandparents to be together.It's all still here and waiting for Savannah and Nicholas, the moonlit beach, the mimosa tree, and something they can only find with each other, the sound of heartbeats. War, a terrible accident, and years of pain find their way into the sunshine as Savannah and Nicholas unravel the mystery of why those who kept them apart as children are now bringing them together. 'A life was lost, a life was saved, love was lost and love found.'A beautiful story of life and love, that will make you stop and listen to the sound of heartbeats.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'A year ago, I would've never guessed things would be this way. Afterall, I was just a girl in LA.'Ellie's life isn't exactly going as planned. Stuck in a dead-end job, at least she has her adoring boyfriend Finn to support her . or does she With her world quickly falling apart, good friend Pete convinces her to tag along on the trip of a lifetime to sunny California. A chance encounter in LA lands Ellie a job offer she can't refuse, but who is the mystery employer she'll be working for And why all the secrecy Ellie's life is about to get a lot more interesting, and there's only one shadow she needs to step out of-her own.Just a Girl in LA is an uplifting, funny read for hopeless romantics and a reminder that you should never give up on happiness. It can be found in the most unexpected of places.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - An erotic who did it like dinner, with a touch of adult themes and blackmail. Pulled into a world she knows nothing about and learning and exploring the awoken sexual desires created from the mystery night, Susan learns who she is and what she has become to embrace the wantonness as it takes control. Can she live with the people now involved in her life Can she be free to choose who she wants and when she wants them, or has her life been turned upside down for the pleasure of those around her Who has her best interests at heart-Aaron, the butler; Bruce, the driver; or Bruce's twin brother, Dan Maybe Luke has more to offer Susan then she first thought. Can he train her heart like he's about to train her body.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Neither were looking for it, but it found them. She thought this would never come her way again, while he didn't even know this was what he was looking for. Strangers meet by chance. Can there be love Can there be more than a chance encounter In book 1, meet Doug and Cass. Travel with them as they explore their feelings, their desires, and this journey that all strangers must go through to become friends then lovers to discover that they could ultimately be soul mates. It is written from each of their perspectives as life and events weave the web of life around them.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This is an autobiography of a life played out against the historical events of his times and family circumstances. This collection of diverse stories is linearly grouped into eleven segments/elements of Wayne's remarkable life. By the time you have scanned the Contents page and read the brilliant Foreword authored by Wayne's British friend, Mike Wright, your curiosity will be piqued.You will find out how, while playing marbles at the age of seven, Wayne learned that if he wanted something, he would have to go out and get it as no one was going to hand it to him.Wayne's inner drive was to 'do the right things right and then improve on them.'This endeavor was about inspiring others by showcasing what one man can accomplish for himself, his family, his friends, and for mankind.Wayne is very proud of his book and looks forward to get cracking on part 2 of his autobiography.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The bygone eras of our past gave rise to a generation with stories worth holding on to, taking place in a world that has since vanished from America, for better or for worse. Yet triumph and delight grow from unexpected sources.Once Below a Time is author Glynn Baugher's account of growing up poor in rural Virginia in the middle of the twentieth century, and it is a memoir of a vanished world. Full of social details and vignettes of the colorful characters in Glynn's early life, it portrays a world rich in specifics, deriving the universal from family particulars. Glynn carefully traces the contours of a fading way of life and fills his stories with vibrant personal narratives of his bucolic youthful days with family. Glynn's story is that of the unexpected-of surprise, triumph, and delight. Join him on his illuminating retrospective, where out of poverty and a primitive early education spring comedy, success, and erudition.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Sister Lucy Hennessy, a member of the Servants of the Mother of God, became interested in her family history after her parents died.With both of them gone, she wanted to connect with the relatives that walked the roads she walked, prayed in the church she prayed in, and who, in some cases, went to the school she attended.What were their names Where were they born What were their hopes and dreams She explores those questions and more in this family history, revealing a hardworking, Irish-Catholic family who lovingly and courageously passed on the deeds of the Lord, His power, and the wonders He has done. They toiled and labored in difficult times and lived out their lives doing routine tasks. They were men and women like us who lived ordinary lives and struggled with ordinary problems - and in some cases, very difficult problems. This book presents a history, including documents and photos, of the author's parents (Patrick Reardon Hennessy and Annie Murphy Donovan), their parents and grandparents, and sketches of other family members.Pause and reflect on your own family and its wonderful history as the author delves into the past to reveal the glory of God. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Ben was just a young boy living in a small town; but, already had a life that was less then perfect. Just a normal boy that wanted to play and be happy; however, he could never find that sanctuary. Between the constant teasing, the lack of compassion, or the lack of protection from teachers -Ben was all alone in school. Home was just as isolated with his abusive and drug addicted parents that offered nothing but neglect. He was always alone. Until one specific night, when what remained of that little boy's innocence was ripped from him. Like the devil stealing a soul. Laying in bed one evening, he could hear his parents fighting upstairs. He hated it when this happened because he always feared that one of these times his father would kill his mother, and than come for him. He would just lay there, sinking into the mattress as deep as possible. Eventually the screaming and fighting stopped, and it went silent long enough for him to fall asleep. But this night was different. It was the night that changed everything. The night where a little innocent boy was lost for good, and, a monster was accidentally created.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This true story involves five lifetime girlfriends who decide to go on a magical retreat to a far away tropical island. They find themselves swimming with wild dolphins in their natural habitat. In addition to ocean adventures, their ever-changing activities include discovering their personal guardian angels, eating healthy, organic foods, daily yoga stretching, and learning a variety of powerful meditation practices--all reaching toward spiritual enlightenment. This unpredictable vacation takes on a life of its own with twists and turns that leave each of them wondering what they have gotten themselves into, then embracing the unpredictable with one another's love and support. In addition to these challenges, their days are filled with sunshine, sunsets, moonlight and laughter that leaves their cheeks aching. As the vacationers build profound, lasting memories, the love and respect they feel for each other surpass' anything they have experienced before, Your heart will share the connectedness of all women, including our grandmothers, mothers, sisters and daughters. Such friendships are everlasting.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATION' by E. Anim-Danquah is an Award-Winning FINALIST in the True Crime:Non-Fiction Category of the 2020 International Book Awards.'PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATION' is a highly rated investigation textbook about the only kind in the world. There are millions of investigation books all over the world but the same cannot be said for INVESTIGATION TEXTBOOKS.Apart from being an excellent teaching/training material for State Security setups and Intelligence Agencies worldwide, this book is a UNIQUE post-training reference/guide for these systems.Among many other thought-provoking discussions, PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATION looks at (1) The Importance of PLANNING In Investigation (anticipation of possible influences/undesirable controls, access to useful information, availability of funds/logistics and judicious use of same, motivation, vulnerabilities, etc.); (2) EVIDENCE: (Types, Acquisition and Presentation in Reports, Burden Of Proof in Civil and Criminal Cases, Preservation of Evidence - STPs, Admissible and Inadmissible Evidence, etc.); (3) INTERROGATION: (Preparation, Urgency of tasks, Intent and Action, Secrecy and Security Arrangements, the art of questioning Suspects, Accused and Witnesses, the objective of interrogation, 'Confrontation' and its importance in investigation, Independent Witnesses, Interpreters, the Special Interrogation Report, etc.); (4) ARRESTS, SEARCHES AND DETENTION: (objective, legal requirements and implications, criminal procedures, etc.); (5) STATEMENTS: (procedure, types, Cautioning: standard caution words and procedures, the 'Statement' NOT an 'Investigation Report' on its own, etc.); (6) MODUS OPERANDI (M.O.): (importance of M.O., critical elements of M.O., factors influencing changes in the M.O. of criminals/offenders, government policy formulation, etc.); (7) DISTRACTION: importance in investigation, Congested Offices, causes, effects and control of distraction, etc.); (8) REPORTS: (effective presentation of evidence in reports, key factors for excellent reporting, classification, preservation of reports, etc.); (9) CASE STUDIES: (very exciting and thought-provoking discussions on persistent leakage of examination questions of public and international examination bodies and permanent solution to these diligently looked at; conducting investigation in a foreign country, chieftaincy, treason, robbery, false alarms, and other sensitive security challenges. These test cases can be used as standard examination questions for Senior Officers undergoing training or refresher courses in State Security and Intelligence Agencies to test their thinking and professional judgment.Additionally, the book provides good tuition on PERSONAL SECURITY, something which no one should underrate or brush aside even if one has paid security details providing such services 24/7. Remember, it's PERSONAL SECURITY and not SECURITY BY ANOTHER PERSON. The best person to trust is one's own self in security matters. If the security guard turns his neck around, how do you put him in check if you have no idea yourself. Note that guns and gadgets are never enough to secure one's life in terms of 'PREVENTIVE' SECURITY. Learn more from 'PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATION' by E. Anim-Danquah and protect yourself and your family. The book is further recommended to professionals like judges/magistrates, journalists, businessmen especially those who own large businesses, legal practitioners and private security organizations.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Eros is a poodle puppy, born in rural New Jersey. He is a prodigy when it comes to questions, although his prodigiousness ends when it comes to answers-for now. As just a puppy, there is much to learn before Eros can enter the wild, a fascinating and dangerous place for dogs and humans alike. He hones his skills for the sole purpose of survival.It takes time for young Eros to realize that life is about much more than survival; life is about finding happiness. However, to find happiness, it is imperative that Eros grows stronger, fights better, and finds time to play. There will be difficulties, of course, but the drive to survive inspires endurance in the young pup as he seeks purpose and love.When Eros believes happiness is out there waiting, it is! He discovers that finding happiness is not hard if he keeps his eyes open. In this playful allegory, there is much to learn from a poodle puppy, but the wisest thing Eros ever learned: 'The purpose of life is to find happiness, and you can only discover happiness through the knowledge that you find.'.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Thoughtful Intelligence: A Practical guide for Moral development,' is a book for training the mind-set to eradicate self and social incompatibilities to enhance the goodness in the system of humanity. Thoughtful intelligence is the higher order of thinking to train the mind-set to produce intentions and actions. Thoughtful intelligence can be struggled for and acquired. It is comprised of capacity to understand and realize the impact of one's thoughts, words and actions on others' (individuals', groups', and nations') survival, dignity and development in time (days, weeks, months or years) and space (geographical land with or without human beings). The book has been vetted by 70 students and 7 faculty members from NDU, COMSATS, NUST and LUMS, to validate its readership based on interest and length of the content to bring about a sustainable change in the mind-sets to grow morals. 85% results of the process found the book attractive to get space on front of studies.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book talks about a woman who is not easily broken, but reality sometimes skews behind blurred lines. On Carta's thirty-fifth birthday, she began to take a journey down memory lane. When she started remembering some past traumatic experiences that were once locked behind the doors of her mind, life as she knew it gets turned on its head. As she took this journey, she wondered, How did I get here What decisions brought on this awakening Hidden secrets will surface, but would she fully recover from what was found Carta soon discovered that life isn't always what it seemed and wishful thinking could sometimes come at a steep price.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Thirty is a year most people love to hate but for Xavier P. Tyler and Makayla V. Monticlaire, two well-established 30 year olds from two totally different walks of life, the question is can love truly conquer all Temptation, Fear, Meddling Mothers, Baby-Momma Drama, Friends, Disability and of course; Money and Fortune. When it's real, it's real. or is it. …

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'They're called the WHAT !!'Young California journalist Marshall McDougal can't believe what he sees on the water tower that welcomes him to his new home of small-town Frisco, Texas. Within hours of taking up his first newspaper job, he finds himself smack in the middle of a battle royal for the soul of the town, all centered on the racially-charged nickname of the high school sports teams. SIMPLE GLORY follows Marshall as he navigates through a dizzying array of opinions, facts, stories, histories, legends and traditions, which leads him to find out just how hard some people are working to keep Frisco from changing . . . even as others hold out hope that the new century will mean a new Frisco. (And seriously, what ABOUT that name )Can this fish-out-of-water find his way Will Frisco find its way Can a small town maintain its soul even as it grows and expands with the times Find the answers-and perhaps create some of your own-with this dramatic yet heartwarming story about a changing America at the dawn of the 21st century.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Dr. Randall Odom takes the reader on a fascinating tour of God's perfect package of salvation for the genuine Christian. Are you afraid of the penalty of sin, tired of laboring under sin's domination, feeling isolated from God and alone, constantly frustrated by the hampering effects of sin in your life Do you wonder whether God has a perfect plan guaranteeing your ultimate salvation Do you wonder whether there is a plan whereby every situation and circumstance in your life is contributing to your ultimate welfare Are you concerned that some accusation will rob you of your eternal salvation or some deprivation will keep you from being able to complete your journey to heaven Do you imagine that it is possible that some person or thing will rise up against you and destroy your salvation or separate you from the love of God All these concerns, worries, fears, and frustrations are dealt with by the Apostle Paul in Romans chapter 8. Dr. Odom carefully and accurately explains Paul's teaching about God's perfect package of salvation for the true believer. He confidently reminds the reader that since God is for us, we are more than conquerors.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - After spending over six months with our new family, we still don't know much about them. Is 2009 going to be just as much fun being with them as it was in 2008 Find out what happens next when Jack finally tells Totty the family secret. Why they waited this long to tell us Will we finally find out why our family thinks they look like celebrities.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book begins with Sanskrit names in the Pyramid and Coffin Texts. The discovery of the Rigvedic terms in hieroglyphic writings for words set aside as obscure by Egyptologists brings revolutionary changes in our knowledge of ancient history. The known meanings of those obscure terms give many new nuances to the so-called Egyptian mythology. The matching of Egyptian and Sanskrit names and terms help with better understanding of both the Egyptian funeral texts and the ancient Indian literature related to that. This is true even though the funeral texts compiled by Egyptologists have no chronological order or historical sequence. Egyptologists had to compile and complete various sections, copying from the legible parts of various undamaged texts, probably composed at different times. This problem could be solved with the help of Indian texts. The book shows numerous biblical phrases with their intact senses that have been preserved as Bengali words. Excluding the phrase words, Bengali possesses an immense number of particles and verbal roots from various non-Indo-Aryan languages. A clever device of auxiliary verbs borrowed from Sanskrit help the language preserve its millennium-old verbal roots, intact and uninflected by suffixes, while the auxiliaries are inflected. The book shines light on close prehistoric contacts of Canaanites, Mandaeans, and Konkanis in ancient Nubia. The single most important feature of ancient Indian names for divinities, dignitaries, and kings is that they are composed of place-names. The matching of those ancient places with names in Egyptian, Indian, and other Near Eastern texts provides undeniable authenticity to the mythical records of prehistoric events.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Dreams do come true, no matter how unlikely they seem. Mike has been having dreams every night about a beautiful woman. She comes to him in his sleep, telling him, 'Please, find me.' In an effort to unravel the mystery of his dream woman's identity, Mike hires an artist to paint the image in his head-but she's just a figment of his imagination, right Miraculously, Mike's housekeeper Katie meets a woman identical to the one in the painting. Her name is Kara, but there is a big problem: she's married to Don. In order to have a chance with Kara, Mike intimidates Don with financial secrets that could ruin him. Mike convinces Don to let him spend twenty-eight days with Kara in exchange for saving Don's reputation.The plan is set. Saying he needs some space, Don leaves Kara at the hotel with no money, phone, or credit card. To help Mike, Katie invites Kara to stay with her for a while and assist with her wedding plans. There, Kara meets Mike and so begins a game of romance and deception as secrets emerge and affections grow. Mike believes he's found his soul mate, but Kara must decide between two men she has come to love.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Father John has been the pastor at the St. Augustine Church in West Orange, New Jersey, for over twenty years. But before that, he led a very different life. He worked in a very different type of profession. Now, a sadistic serial killer, a stolen three-year-old girl, and puzzling notes found at several crime scenes will force Father John back into the life he left behind.Follow as Father John will have to combine all his current experiences with his past expertise as he races against the clock to bring down a madman, save his peers, and find the mysterious missing girl known only as Madison. It's a mission of twists and turns, a story of beliefs and relationships, and a game that no one can afford to lose.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - James tells the story of how a once prosperous neighborhood became gang-ridden, drugged out, and violent-prone. He speaks through the lips of Benjamin Luther Slokum and how Ben related to ghosts of his grandma, his brother Ivy, and his cousin Roy. These people were all murdered on the corner of Fifth and Dice Streets in the heart of Fifeville in Ben's presence. Ben hid while his cousin was gunned down by Jamie Charles, a notorious member of the Jamaican posse. A stray bullet killed Ben's grandma. Ben held a gun but did not open fire. Ben had been a tagalong with the Fifeville Crew but was never a hardcore gangster. After the untimely death of his beloved ones, he decided that he would have nothing to more to do with gangs of the gangster lifestyle. He found out that a life outside the gang was every bit as trying as one within it. He met Moisha (Mo), at a party one night, and he and she got married, brought two children into the world (twins, Esau [Saw] and Jacob [Jay]), and tried to make a good life for them all in the same house that Ben had grown up in, in the same neighborhood where his relatives had been murdered-on the Corner of Fifth and Dice Streets in Charlottesville, Virginia. Ben decided that he would elicit change in Fifeville from gangs, dope, and violence by being a living example showing that anyone could have a good life without succumbing to criminal activities. But the crime around Ben and his family became a ravenous beast that consumed Ben and Mo's firstborn son, Saw. That murder turned Ben's life upside down. Mo left him and took his remaining son with her. He ultimately lost the house he tried to cling to. He lost his job, and he temporarily lost his mind. Mo's love was the balm that healed his soul. He came to himself after talking to his friend Harry, an ex-con and ex-gang member. The narrative ends with Mo, Ben, and Jay, clinging to one another vowing to pick up the pieces and start over. This novel brings to life many of the hidden facts about drug dealing and gangbanging and how these helped ruin and destroy Fifeville.…