This work argues that a component part of US neoliberalism involves adaptive accumulation, a process in which capital seeks to enlarge public programs, as a means to reroute public revenues into private revenue streams. Along the way, corporations project quasi-public aspirations as a central part of their commercial mission, as the state carves out new – or expands old – areas of accumulative growth for corporate America.

Written for new and experienced social services managers and supervisors alike, Responsive Leadership in Social Services by Stephen de Groot provides the practical tools, strategies, and insights to inspire, motivate, and engage employees and staff. Along with over 100 strategies and two simple tools—the Key Performance Motivators Scale (KPMS) and the Preferred Leadership Profile (PLP)—a wealth of practice wisdom, scholarship, and evidence-based research is presented to demonstrate the role of effective leadership and how it achieves positive client outcomes.

Twenty-five-year-old Dale Barnhart moved to Philly to find himself after he graduated from college at the University of Missouri. Originally he planned to complete his Masters there, but discovers he is burned out on school and withdraws to find gainful employment. He feels independent and successful in his banking job and in the friendships he has developed. Then, after three years, his job goes sour, and his girlfriend chooses nursing school over him. Tragedy strikes in his hometown in Missouri, and Dale must attend the funeral of his best friend from high school who has left behind a young widow and son. On the flight, his seatmate engages him in conversation, and he learns of a good job opportunity he might qualify for, one that would be an hour from his hometown. Connecting with family and friends from childhood at the funeral influences his decision to pursue the job, and to make the move to be closer to his family. Within a short time, he finds himself back in Missouri to stay. The job he accepted as lead man in the mortgage and development firm takes a twist when his boss brings a family member into the company, which significantly changes Dale's duties and potential for advancement. In addition to Dale's uncomfortable situation at work, an unexpected rivalry with his younger brother arises over the woman he cares about and hopes to marry. While Dale struggles to find a personally satisfying solution for himself and still hold the family together, he finds a connection from Philly may hold the key to what he should have been reaching for all along.

Will life ever be the same? Isabel Tranthem has a secret that shes been keeping for most of her life. Shes been trying to forget about it and move on, but when her grandson Chase moves in, he comes across some things he doesnt understand. He insists she tell him what they mean, but she doesnt know how. She knows he deserves to know the truth. Should she tell him or not? If she does, it might destroy his life. Change is coming! Will he accept it or will he let it destroy him forever?

The final battle approaches! Question Zero: answer it correctly, and your quest will be fulfilled. Answer incorrectly, and your head will be removed. The human Amir Tarkos and his bear-like partner Bria are members of the elite Predator Corp, the only military force capable of defeating the dangerous Ulltrians. If they can locate where the Ulltrians have hidden their fleet, they can take the war to the enemy. But the answer lies on the Shroudworld, where rebels from throughout the galaxy have gathered to use mathematics as a weapon. And they want to claim the heads of Tarkos and Bria. In a thinking labyrinth, when everyone betrays them, Tarkos and Bria have only each other, and their own cunning, to aid them. Can they defeat the most subtle enemies they have ever faced, in a struggle of logic and deception? QUESTION ZERO Novel 55,000 words LEARN MORE: Looking for an introduction to Tarkos, Bria, and Predator Space? Listen to EscapePod Episode 333! It's available for free at: http://escapepod.org/2012/02/23/ep333-asteroid-monte/ BOOKS IN THE PREDATOR SPACE CHRONICLES: 1. Well of Furies 2. World Hammer 3. Ice Sky Storm Collected together in Evolution Commandos 4. Earthrise 5. Earthfall Collected together in Omega Threshold 6. Question Zero 7. One Human Collected together in World Scar ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Craig DeLancey is a writer and philosopher. His novels include the Predator Space Chronicles and Gods of Earth. He has published dozens of short stories, in places like Analog, Lightspeed, Nature Physics, Shimmer, and the Mississippi Review Online. His story "Julie Is Three" won the Analog Anlab readers choice award for short story in 2012 and is under film development by Storycom. His story "RedKing" is in several of the year's best science fiction anthologies. He is also a playwright, and his plays have received staged readings and performances in New York, Los Angeles, Sydney, Melbourne, and elsewhere. You can sign up for Craig's once-a-quarter email list at: http://eepurl.com/c-cTjL Your email address will never be shared and will only be used for the once-a-quarter updates and free fiction. www.craigdelancey.com

A night of passion under the desert stars… For handsome and honorable Crown Prince Jarah Ramzi, duty is everything. Nothing ever has ever interfered with his royal responsibilities. Until beautiful American Aubrey Bennet catches his eye one night and he decides—just this once—to be impulsive. What a mistake. Because not only is Aubrey unforgettable, their one night of passion has left her pregnant. Determined to do the right thing, the dutiful prince asks Aubrey to marry him… But he’s shocked when her answer is no! Aubrey was just blowing off steam when she slept with the oh-so-sexy Jarah. She had no idea who he was or that their night of passion would leave her pregnant. At the same time, her beloved grandmother has announced that she’s selling the family’s vineyard—Aubrey’s sanctuary. With all this turmoil to deal with, she’s not about to marry a virtual stranger, even if he is a smoking hot prince. Then Jarah offers her a deal: Marry him and he’ll buy the vineyard for her. How can she resist? The bigger question is, how can she resist Jarah? She can’t—and he can’t resist her either. But just when they realize fate may have brought their hearts together, an outside force threatens to tear them apart…

Sometimes love can be a royal pain… When Sheikh Kamal first sees Erin across the room, he can’t keep his eyes off the stunning beauty. But Erin is unlike any other woman he had ever met. Even for an American, she’s exceptionally feisty, strong, and stubbornly independent. Erin had no idea that the handsome stranger she met at a party was really the leader of Jawhara, one of the wealthiest countries in the Middle East. To her, he’s simply an irresistibly sexy man. Tall, dark piercing eyes, killer body… He’d be perfect if it wasn’t for his personality. Arrogant, controlling, and dominating barely begins to describe him. After an intense night of passion, Kamal is called back to his country on an urgent matter, and Erin thinks that’s the end of it. But she couldn’t be more wrong. Because a few weeks later, Erin makes a shocking discovery. She’s pregnant with the heir to a kingdom. Kamal will do anything to bring her to make her his bride. But the last thing Erin wants is an arrogant prince as a husband. Can these two put their differences aside, and form the perfect royal family?

Have you ever wondered how to save during the holidays? Presents and pampering guests, there are all sorts of ways that you willingly spend during this season. The trick you may not know is that there are special days during the holiday season that you will save the most money. Stores know this, you can too. Our guide is designed to help you save your green during the festivities. You won’t be a scrooge when you get your hands on the savings we’ve listed. In this book you will find answers to the following questions. • What is Black Friday and how do I get in on the savings? • What is Cyber Monday and will it ever be Black Friday? • What is Travel Tuesday? • How do I stay safe online? • Where are the best deals? • What are some of the latest scams? • Is Black Friday worth it? • Is it better to shop online or in the store? • What goods should I buy in the store? • What should I buy online? • How do I keep my bank account secure? • What websites should I visit to help me find deals? • What kind of mindset do I need to become a savvy shopper? • Should I buy electronics online? About The Expert: Tammy Marshall is a savvy shopper. She’s been one her entire life. She lives to save money. Her other passion is sharing how she finds new ways to save green. Tammy also deplores cyber crooks. Her mission is to uncover the latest scams, so she can share them with you and help you protect your wallets. She’s a professional journalist and has been writing for 20 years. When she isn’t finding new ways to spend less, she is working on her family farm and growing her own veggies and displaying them at the county fair. She loves growing food like she loves to save dollars. For her, she doesn’t just enjoy the thrill of shopping. She enjoys seeing prices drop while she fills her cart and her pantry at home. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.