Kasumi is an elite warrior, trained in skills that very little of the world even knows exists. The price for his skills is high, and they are not sold lightly. Given into the service of a famous scholar, Kasumi travels the world at his side, a secretive, deadly shadow, his only defining trait a mask that no one can remember in detail the very moment they have looked away... When Kasumi and his Master board a ship, Kasumi is certain he will be facing nothing more than a very long, very boring trip. But the companion his Master is travelling with proves to be the most idiotic, most infuriating man that Kasumi has ever met, and the trip proves to be frustrating rather than boring. Then everything goes wrong...

This book argues for a proactive approach that focuses on preventing acts of crime and violence before they occur rather than the punishment of perpetrators after the fact. It sees crime as embedded in the social structure, in the disintegration of families and communities, in the breakdown of authority and social trust, and in the inequalities of society that breed hostility and disempowerment. This theme of social disintegration is linked to recent developments in the field of social capital, and in particular to recent empirical findings that link violence with economic inequality and the breakdown of social cohesion. The book presents a number of strategically selected case studies of crime and injury prevention projects in South Africa, including case studies of community responses to crime.

If youre an adolescent dealing with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, or suicidal thoughts, you know all about living behind a mask. In Behind the Mask, author Dennis Rozema helps you let go of the mask, reveal your true self, and become the person you were born to be. Using personal examples from his work as a former high school counselor and adolescent therapist, Rozema helps teens (and those trying to help teens) understand the issues troubled youths face. Behind the Mask examines the following: Three of the masks teens wear The despair that lies behind the mask Emotions and behaviors that fuel that despair The relationship of the mask to addictions The importance of love and trust, and how they can lead to recovery Steps to make recovery possible Behind the Mask shares the personal experiences of adolescents and offers quotes from real journals to illustrate how teenagers minds work. It provides information for young people to throw off their masks and live happier, more fulfilling lives.

A biography of Elizabeth I, Queen of England, from her troubled childhood through her forty year reign.

Behind The Mask is an anthology collaboration with international authors which tackles about pretending. This is dedicated to all people who keeps on pretending that they are fine even when they're not. May you soon muster the courage to take your mask off for your emotions are all valid.

This study asserts that the Lessing in the Postscript can only be understood within Kierkegaard's usage of pseudonymous figures to fulfill the requirements of indirect communication.

Behind The Mask is the newest addition to best-selling author Chaim Walder's popular series of stories for adults and teenagers. Things are not always as they seem-- and there is always more to people than meets the eye. Why would a father refuse to let his son save a stranger's life? What was a beloved and respected teacher's secret to success? What do a mysterious stranger's Wednesday visits to the cemetery mean? Why would a loving father treat his only son so harshly in the classroom? How does a concerned grandmother teach her children to learn from history's mistakes? Plus 7 more gripping stories to absorb, learn from, and be inspired by. Behind The Mask will linger in your mind and heart long after you've turned the last page.

This is a true story about the extraordinary personal journey as a single mother who, at one time felt ashamed because she was a single mother, humiliated, not worthy and useless at one point in her life. Her struggles as a single parent were boisterous. Nevertheless, against all odds, she was determined to be a role model for her children, single moms and other people who may find themselves in diverse situations and think their life is over. Graham tells the story of how her charade begins with the initial scenario about how she became a victim at an early age by wearing a mask this book show how a victim who has concealed so much guilt has the ability to overcome all obstacles by forgiving and then move forward in life with no regrets. Poignant, heartfelt, humorous, and profound, this is the story of a single mom's dream and determination to fight for a better future for her family. God gave her zest for life. She rose to become a mentor, motivator, encourager and successful independent person. To God be the Glory

This title was first published n 2000: The most recent developments in occupational health and safety regulation in the UK’s offshore oil industry represent a departure from traditional legal forms. But how should they best be understood and what advantages do they offer over the previous regulatory approaches? Informed by autopoiesis theory, this study takes seriously the notion of an empirical field constituted by diverse communicative systems and thus traces the development of the industry along a series of dimensions including those of management and engineering as well as of politics and regulation. Adapting cognitive mapping, the book offers graphic demonstrations of the resultant constructive misunderstandings of regulatory and scientific signals and accordingly an alternative perspective on the nature of risk. The latest regulatory developments are shown to possess the potential to address these issues but only insofar as they are understood as distinct from previous legal forms and in particular as an example of reflexive law.

No one knows who the lady pulled from a Venetian canal is. Even she doesn't seem to know and the ball gown and period undergarments she was wearing give no clues. hitting her head and oxygen deprivation have left her with amnesia. Dr. Luca Viale is determined to find out her identity. The bruises on her body appear to come from different times, convincing him that her situation was no accident. Can he restore her memory before another attempt is made on her life? Time is running out and his growing attraction to her is beginning to cause problems in both his personal and professional life.