Books 4-5 in the 'Triple Threat Mysteries' series by Tyler Colins, now available in one volume! Forever Poi: The indomitable trio of private investigators, JJ, Rey, and Linda, embark on a fiery new case in the vibrant streets of Chinatown. Tasked with unraveling the mystery behind the devastating arson that reduced two esteemed art galleries to ashes, leaving charred bodies in its wake, the determined investigators find themselves immersed in the enigmatic world of the local art scene. With a plethora of intriguing suspects, including a haughty gallery owner, a daring art consultant, and an aspiring manager with a shadowy past, the Triple Threat Investigation Agency must navigate a labyrinth of motives. Was it fueled by a desperate desire for a hefty insurance payout, a bitter fallout in a tumultuous relationship, a thirst for revenge, or an elaborate cover-up? Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha: The fearless and fabulous trio of private investigators, JJ, Rey, and Linda, find themselves entangled in a dangerous game orchestrated by a twisted serial killer known as the GrimReaperPeeper. With their lives on the line, they are determined to bend the rules and rewrite the game in their favor. As they strive to prevent more lives from being claimed, they also find themselves immersed in other intriguing cases, including a suspected cheating husband and a mysterious stalker targeting a young woman. In a thrilling race against time, the lines between the cases blur, and the stakes become higher than ever. Will these seemingly unrelated investigations converge, revealing a shocking truth? And who will emerge victorious in this deadly battle of wits - the cunning killer or the resourceful private eyes?

Witchcraft and magical beliefs have captivated historians and artists for millennia, and stimulated an extraordinary amount of research among scholars in a wide range of disciplines. This new collection, from the editor of the highly acclaimed 1992 set, Articles on Witchcraft, Magic, and Demonology, extends the earlier volumes by bringing together the most important articles of the past twenty years and covering the profound changes in scholarly perspective over the past two decades. Featuring thematically organized papers from a broad spectrum of publications, the volumes in this set encompass the key issues and approaches to witchcraft research in fields such as gender studies, anthropology, sociology, literature, history, psychology, and law. This new collection provides students and researchers with an invaluable resource, comprising the most important and influential discussions on this topic. A useful introductory essay written by the editor precedes each volume.

First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

“In crisp, elegant prose, Drape captures his subjects and their sport as they wind through a wildly eventful season of racing.” —Laura Hillenbrand, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Seabiscuit Rich in detail and crackling with wit, The Race for the Triple Crown is a personal narrative that captures the affecting stories of the Thoroughbred racing world. From ostentatious owners, to radiant unrivaled horses, to young trainers trying to make a name for themselves, everyone has a gripping story, and all are in search of the sport’s Holy Grail. How they get to and through the enormously famous races is a tale of action, high-stakes finance, and impossible odds. Told in the compelling voice of the award-winning New York Times sportswriter Joe Drape, The Race for the Triple Crown is a vivid portrait of a year in the life of the oldest, most majestic sport in the world. “If you ever wondered how it is that horse racing grabs people and then never lets them go, you’ll find out when you read this book. I loved it!” —Jane Smiley, New York Times–bestselling author of Horse Heaven “A first-rate and absorbing account by one who knows his material—a wonderful book that leads the field from starting gate to finish line. A delight for both aficionado and novice.” —George Plimpton “[Drape] opens up a magical, mysterious world—and he does it with equal parts humor, affection and wisdom.” —Bill Minutaglio, The Dallas Morning News

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Examines how the modern American Thoroughbred has evolved primarily through the influence of 26 noteworthy stallions. Also covers the people who bred or owned these horses, intertwining their stories with those of their horses. These stallions helped America become the source of the world's best racehorses.