The brutal murder of Chrysalis, the glass-skinned queen of the Joker underworld, leads Ace private investigator Jay Ackroyd and the Yeoman, who has been framed for the crime, to search for the killer

Dead Man's Hand (Wild Cards, Book 7)

Science Fiction & Fantasy

John J. Miller

George R.R.Martin

Fantasy

Bantam]

The "Machete Murders" have descended on New York City like a pall, and Sara Pezzini and her partner are determined to help the police catch the killer, even if it means confronting voodoo priests, evil spirits, and a Goth band called Mountains of Madness. Original. (A TNT television series, starring Yancy Butler, David Chokachi, Eric Etebari, Anthony Cistaro, &amp; Will Yun Lee) (Science Fiction &amp; Fantasy)

Witchblade: A Terrible Beauty

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

UNKNO

Donating money to modify public thinking and government policy has now taken its place next to service-centered giving as a constructive branch of philanthropy. Many donors now view public-policy reform as a necessary adjunct to their efforts to improve lives directly. This is perhaps inevitable given the mushrooming presence of government in our lives. In 1930, just 12 percent of U.S. GDP was consumed by government; by 2012 that had tripled to 36 percent. Unless and until that expansion of the state reverses, it is unrealistic to expect the philanthropic sector to stop trying to have a say in public policies. Sometimes it's not enough to build a house of worship; one must create policies that make it possible for people to practice their faith freely within society. Sometimes it's not enough to pay for a scholarship; one must change laws so that high-quality schools exist for scholarship recipients to take advantage of. Yet public-policy philanthropy has special ways of mystifying and frustrating practitioners. It requires understanding of governmental practice, interpretation of human nature, and some philosophical perspective. Public-policy philanthropists may encounter opponents operating from different principles who view them as outright enemies. Moreover, public-policy struggles never seem to end: victories one year become defeats the next, followed by comebacks, then setbacks, and on and on. This book was written to help donors navigate all of those obstacles. It draws on deep history, and rich interviews with the very best practitioners of public-policy philanthropy in America today. Whatever your aspirations for U.S. society and governance, this guide will help you find the best ways to make a difference.

Agenda Setting: A Wise Giver's Guide to Influencing Public Policy

Reference

Karl Zinsmeister

Ashley May

Catalogs & Directories

The Philanthropy Roundtable

Legal Aspects of Sports

Jones& Bartlett Learning

Sports stadiums are becoming bigger, louder, and more exciting. With so many people in one area, it takes quite a bit of planning and work to pull off an event successfully. This is where facility and event management comes in.
Perfect for both undergraduate and graduate level courses, Facility and Event Management covers everything from the history of sport facilities, to the construction of new stadiums, to customer service, and booking events.
Available in print and eBook editions, Facility and Event Management by Jeffrey Petersen, Larry Judge, and John Miller:
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Is written by authors with experience! Petersen, Judge, and Miller bring a combined 63 years of teaching experience and 32 years working in the field.</li>
<li>Provides a balanced approach between the theoretical and research-based approaches of academia and the pragmatic best practices of professionals in the field.</li>
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Is Student Friendly! Each chapter includes objectives, key terms / acronyms, discussion questions, case studies / scenarios to reinforce and assess concepts presented.</li>
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Is Practical! The text contains Practitioner Spotlights, Technology &amp; Innovation Spotlights, and Management in Action vignettes that connect theoretical concepts to practical, real-life applications.</li>
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Is Easy to Adopt! PowerPoint slide decks, test banks, case studies, and even a sample syllabus are provided to adopters.</li>
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Facility and Event Management: Applications in Sport

Jeffrey Petersen

Lawrence Judge

Sports & Outdoors

Kendall/Hunt Publishing

American Public University - Facility and Event Management: Applications in Sport

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Mr. Nobody wants to do his job. The Midnight Angel wants to serve her Lord. Billy Ray wants some action. John Nighthawk wants to uncover the secret behind his mysterious power. Fortunato wants to rescue his son from the clutches of a cryptic Vatican office. John Fortune wants to catch Siegfried and Ralph's famous Vegas review. The problem is that all roads, no matter where they start, lead to Leo Barnett's Peaceable Kingdom where the difference between the Apocalypse and Peace on Earth is as thin as a razor's edge and where Death himself awaits the final terrible turn of the card.

George R.R. Martin's Wild Cards XVII: Death Draws Five

Comics & Graphic Novels

Graphic Novels

IBooks

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