Can you imagine a father hating his own daughter enough to conspire to destroy her life? A man vicious enough to conspire with a mafia capo to destroy her?

Neoliberalism's war against democracy and how to resist it How do we explain the strange survival of the forces responsible for the 2008 economic crisis, one of the worst since 1929? How do we explain the fact that neoliberalism has emerged from the crisis strengthened? When it broke, a number of the most prominent economists hastened to announce the 'death' of neoliberalism. They regarded the pursuit of neoliberal policy as the fruit of dogmatism. For Pierre Dardot and Christian Laval, neoliberalism is no mere dogma. Supported by powerful oligarchies, it is a veritable politico-institutional system that obeys a logic of self-reinforcement. Far from representing a break, crisis has become a formidably effective mode of government. In showing how this system crystallized and solidified, the book explains that the neoliberal straitjacket has succeeded in preventing any course correction by progressively deactivating democracy. Increasing the disarray and demobilization, the so-called 'governmental' Left has actively helped strengthen this oligarchical logic. The latter could lead to a definitive exit from democracy in favour of expertocratic governance, free of any control. However, nothing has been decided yet. The revival of democratic activity, which we see emerging in the political movements and experiments of recent years, is a sign that the political confrontation with the neoliberal system and the oligarchical bloc has already begun.

It’s one thing to have bad dreams, it’s another to hunt them. Boone needed backup, so the team is going into a steaming rain forest. Searching out the Lost in remote places was par for the course, but the lurking monster and forbidding terrain were not the only complications we faced. My reunion with Vincent was supposed to be comforting. With strangers looking on and Vincent pulling away again, Gran's warning that I needed a strong connection with Vincent seemed a lost cause. Rider and Logan weren't acting like themselves, and Boone's new team seems uneasy. We would need to pull together to face the nightmare before it kills again.

Welcome back for thirteen more tales of terror! Be prepared for another venture into horror, with 13 spine-tingling tales by some of the best writers in the business. From killer clowns to hungry werewolves, supernatural entities, a haunted house sci-fi procedural and someone who has a hidden secret, to bloody horror, dark comedy and nail-biting frights, there is bound to be something in here to chill you to the bone. Thirteen Vol. 3 is the last to feature the clown for a while, but don't worry - it will be back to wreck bloody vengeance in a new trilogy soon. Compiled by Kevin Hall, who has written Klown III, The Haunted Cellar, The Bone Pit and The Puppet Maker, it also features top writers and stories by Alex Winck, Rob Shepherd, Robert Rumery, Lori Safranek, Samie Sands, Katie Jaarsveld, CL Raven, Michael Carroll and Jack Strange. Be Prepared To Be Scared - Again!

Possibly you may go mad with these stories, wanting to know what happens next, feeling sorry for what had happened to the characters who suffered through their hard times. If you open this book, you'll never be able to put it down. And that's when it happens, the insanity spreading into you. Just a little something to read at night. It's not that scary, just find out for yourself. If anything, don't let younger children read, it does have some what detailed violence inside, so before reading a story to them from this book make sure you read the story before reading it out loud to make sure its ok for them. Some of the stories are great to read to children. (Just a little heads up.)

From the author that brought readers Nightmare in Paradise comes Unspeakable Life. In this collection, author Tabatha Kohler shows her range in writing as she easily shifts from novel writing to pen poetry about life, love, and everything in between. In Unspeakable Life, readers will discover a broad array of interesting topics, including abuse, heartache, and more. Don't Be Mad! is a little boy's plea to his parent not to be angry and abuse him. If one looks hard enough in the mirror, he just might see A Lost Soul! The author pays tribute to those who died in the 911 tragedy as she pens a poem "In Memory of Those Who Died 9-11-01! Often heart wrenching and thought provoking, Unspeakable Life lures readers into introspection, reflecting on the bittersweet realities of life.

In the depths of the Moonlit escapades, where reality entwines with the cosmic unknown, Mon's odyssey begins. Haunted by her own insanity and a malevolent manager, she seeks refuge in artificial intelligence. As the Moonlit escapades unfold, guided by glitches turned malevolent, Emily descends into a cosmic nightmare. In this psychological thriller, "Moonlit Odyssey," follow Mon's journey through celestial landscapes and astral nexuses. Each chapter reveals the cosmic forces shaping her destiny, but the calculated directives and glitches transform into harbingers of horror. As the Moonlit escapades warp into a chilling abyss, Mon faces existential questions about the nature of reality, destiny, and her role as a custodian of luminous energies. In the end, does she find answers, or does the celestial ballet remain an eternal enigma? Explore the boundaries of sanity and cosmic revelation in this chilling tale. The echoes of the Moonlit Odyssey linger, inviting you to contemplate the threads that bind destinies within the luminous embrace of the celestial abyss. Will you dare to embark on this haunting odyssey into the unknown? "Moonlit Odyssey" is a haunting exploration of the human psyche, where the cosmic unknown and artificial intelligence become mirrors reflecting the depths of Mon's unravelling sanity. The reader is drawn into a labyrinth of suspense, where every turn reveals a new layer of psychological terror.

This book aims to intervene in current critical contexts for the study of nineteenth-century literature within the academy and beyond. Topics discussed include science and technology, poetry and philosophy, the Gothic, anatomical exhibitions, the global spread of liberalism, Anglo-American publishing, Punjabi popular culture and the neo-Victorian in literature, film and performance. By bringing together a broad range of intellectually challenging perspectives, the book offers an engaging critical overview of the field of nineteenth-century literary studies that will appeal both to scholars working within the field and students and teachers encountering this fascinating area of study for the first time.

Armstrong and Miller are Britain's favourite comedy duo. In their first book, they bring their brilliant characters to the page in a brand-new way. In the classic tradition of books by such greats as Monty Python and Morecambe & Wise, THE ARMSTRONG AND MILLLER BOOK is a highly illustrated book, packed with inventive and completely original material.

This is a story about a Fairytale Medieval World of Love, Beauty & Magic. ... and the Orb Wizard Rez's journey, to meet the "Old One." This is a story about a Fairytale Medieval World of Love, Beauty & Magic. ... and the Orb Wizard Rez's journey, to meet the "Old One." After dreaming about the lovely Lady Illithia, an Arch Angel who has been sleeping soundly for thousands of years near the world of Illithia's Crystal Core, Rez has been invited to come & meet her, in the centre of "The Old Ripple." Home of the Praefortis. Legendary monsters nearly unrivalled in magical power. Except for a handful of Rose Quartz magic rank Wizards & Witches. One of them, living deep within their dangerous lands. In search, of the most valuable magical item in the world of Illithia - The Crystal Rose. "A Spiritual Exploration in Fantasy Book form." "This 2nd Edition has been completely re-written & improved for more comfortable reading, better story flow & story telling."