Summer celebrations, fireworks, and... murder? Holly knows one thing. The Fourth of July is supposed to be cookouts and celebrations and fireworks. Not racing around to compete with another bakery that uses over-the-top gimmicks. Not dodging stray fireworks. And definitely not murder. With the help of her friends, and her dog, Muffins, Holly attempts to sneak in some sweet revenge on her nemesis and solve the murder. Holly realizes she might have made a mistake by hiding her plans from the handsome hot cop, when she comes face to face with the killer.

First Published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

This book explains how history and traditions have shaped Timorese politics, as well as the role that Indonesia and ASEAN play for the country's future . It tries to understand a complex political system in which both traditional laws and contemporary politics are integrated, and examines the effects of Portuguese colonization, Indonesian neo-colonialism, United Nations missions, and electoral democracy. The volume also addresses broader issues such as the politics of modernization, the question of development, and youth education. The possibilities presented by the new president, Luo-Olo, as well as the upcoming parliamentary elections, make this project a timely contribution that confirms the vibrancy of East Timor's democratic process and bi-party political system.

In this brand-new Ralph Compton Western, the drovers of the Bar X ranch will face sandstorms, renegades, and outlaws along the historic Cimarron trail. After a child is accidentally killed in a shootout, Art Catlin decides to give up his life of bounty hunting and finds a new career as a drover, working for the Bar X ranch. The trail is 770 miles from Santa Fe to Independence, Missouri, and Art isn't fool enough to think it'll be an easy journey. As they head east, they seem to come upon countless threats, from environmental to personal. If they're to make it all the way with the herd intact, Catlin will need to use all of the skill and knowledge he's acquired over his long and violent career.

The new fourth eBook edition of Technology, War and Independence is Book 3 of the best-selling Oxford KS3 History by Aaron Wilkes series. It covers twentieth century history, including the suffragettes, First and Second World Wars, democracy and dictatorship, the Cold War, the end of the British Empire, migration, changes in medicine and public health, and globalization. This e-textbook introduces the history content and skills needed to support a coherent knowledge-rich curriculum, prepares students for success in Key Stage 3 History, and builds solid foundations for GCSE study: - Carefully designed content and assessments support student progression throughout the textbook series - Historical sources and interpretations are presented with clear provenances - Over to you activities for every lesson check students' knowledge and understanding, and are ramped in difficulty to build confidence - Step-by-step guidance on key History skills provides scaffolding to introduce students to the skills needed for further study - Literacy focus feature helps improve students' essay writing skills and grammar - Complete assessment support, including quick knowledge quizzes and exam-style assessments - This book retains Aaron Wilkes' unique and engaging style, shown in recent research to inspire and motivate young historians - Technology, War and Independence Kerboodle: Lessons, Resources, Assessment offers a digital subscription packed full of customisable interactives, worksheets, animations and automarked assessments.

Abused and Neglected After years of being held captive and abused by a wolf pack Libby Hoffman takes fate into her own hands and escapes, her sanity barely intact. Desperate for a place to hide she stumbles upon a bear shifter that brings her to stay with one of his friends. Omega of the Black Bear Clan, Jase Stewart's reputation proceeds him. With an appetite for women, he rarely turns down the offer of no-strings-attached sex, especially with a worthy partner. There is more to him than meets the eye though, and as Omega, the weight of the entire clan weighs heavy on his shoulders. When the two of them are thrust together, again and again, Libby does everything she can to stay away from him, not wanting any more trouble. Jase can’t seem to help himself, he wants her, even though her scent is blocked from him. She is a mystery he can’t unravel, why the secrets? With her safety threatened, Jase has to make a decision, and now that the mystery man has upped the ante with a whole militia to go against the Black Bear Clan, he has to do it fast. Pickens didn’t think the Clan would fight back, but now he has pushed too far and is about to find out he was wrong. Dead wrong.