Where murder takes on a rhyming quality and capture ends the verse. Detective Katie Knight is Philadelphia's top monster hunter. Katie and her partner, Avis Rent are assigned to the Pied Piper case, the name the newspapers have given to the latest serial killer running amuck in the city. The killer's signature is one Katie has never seen. Everything about the case is unusual and eluding. Katie has to prove herself since the antiquated Chief of Detectives wants all women ...especially her out of the homicide division. Katie refuses to give up in spite of the numerous dilemmas she faces. The Rhyme Killers has an ending so bizarre no reader will be able to determine the outcome.

From the creator of Splat! comes more playful, irreverent, kid-empowering fun--with a rhyming twist. In this buoyant rhyming romp, words have gone mysteriously missing: Who stole Marlow's happy smile, and replaced it with a crocodile? Who swiped Dingle's sneeze--aaaaachooo!--and left a stinky cheese? The thief took Tumble's orange, and switched it with a . . . with a . . . Hey, does anything rhyme with orange? No? Aha! Could this be the rhyming robber's undoing? Guided by bright, clever artwork, kids are empowered to put the final clues together for themselves to solve this silly rhyme crime, then guess at the name-nabber's next sneaky move. Splendid, satisfying, inspiring. "Rhyming wordplay. . . [and] even more hysterical laughter." --Kirkus "The creator of Splat! offers more page-turn-based tomfoolery" --Booklist

The first volume in a four-part language course, this textbook enables students to start speaking and understanding the spoken language. In the early sections the focus is on familiarizing the learner with the unfamiliar sounds of the language and the structures of Burmese sentences. After this foundation the emphasis changes to acquiring the words and phrases needed for early encounters with Burmese speakers in Burma and elsewhere in the world. Numerous speaking exercises and practice dialogs feature travel topics such as asking for directions, taking taxis, and ordering food and drink, and common conversational topics such as introductions, family, and work. Because Burmese script can be challenging, Okell offers roman transcription alongside the Burmese script for Burmese material throughout the text. Like the other titles in this series, Book 1 is accompanied by audio files and can be used either under the instruction of a teacher or for self-study. The series was developed over a period of several years and was tested, modified, and expanded after use in the classroom. Language professors and their students or those learning Burmese on their own will appreciate the accessible approach and the manageable size of the lessons of the very practical textbooks in this series.

This book offers a fascinating and insightful overview of seven centuries of murder in Europe. It tells the story of the changing face of violence and documents the long-term decline in the incidence of homicide. From medieval vendettas to stylised duels, from the crime passionel of the modern period right up to recent public anxieties about serial killings and underworld assassinations, the book offers a richly illustrated account of murder’s metamorphoses. In this original and compelling contribution, Spierenburg sheds new light on several important themes. He looks, for example, at the transformation of homicide from a private matter, followed by revenge or reconciliation, into a public crime, always subject to state intervention. Combining statistical data with a cultural approach, he demonstrates the crucial role gender played in the spiritualisation of male honour and the subsequent reduction of male-on-male aggression, as well as offering a comparative view of how different social classes practised and reacted to violence. This authoritative study will be of great value to students and scholars of the history of crime and violence, criminology and the sociology of violence. At a time when murder rates are rising and public fears about violent crime are escalating, this book will also interest the general reader intrigued by how our relationship with murder reached this point.

Ten years ago Kara Thistle fled her sleepy California town. She left behind bittersweet memories and a night that changed her life. Now deadly business brings the FBI special agent back home and face-to-face with her ex-lover— Lantern Cove police chief Matthew Beauchamp. Forced to work with the special agent to track down a killer, Matt has to play nice with Kara, the last person he expected to see again. The woman he's never forgotten. Despite everything, he still wants her…even when he discovers her secret. Now their daughter's in danger, and Kara is stealing his heart all over again. This time they have everything to lose….

UNLEASH YOUR INNER BEAST! The 10 Best Ways to Develop Your Killer Instinct: Powerful Exercises That Will Unleash Your Inner Beast is a unique book also teaches you how to unlock the true power of your mind and unleash this incredible powerful source of power and energy that will help you achieve success in just about any performance situation or activity. A SERIOUS BOOK ANYONE CAN USE! The 10 Best Ways to Develop Your Killer Instinct doesn’t pull punches! It's simple and direct. It doesn’t bog you down with dry theories, mind-numbing case studies, confusing jargon, or pointless and long-winded anecdotal stories. Instead, it’s written in simple, easily understood language, so you can quickly learn and apply the killer instinct skills and achieve personal success. 30+ YEARS OF TRAINING EXPERIENCE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS The 10 Best Ways to Develop Your Killer Instinct is serious material that contains proven training techniques for developing and sharpening this essential mental attribute. The techniques and exercises featured in this book are based on Sammy Franco's 30+ years of research, training and teaching the martial arts and self-defense sciences. They have helped thousands of his students excel and achieve their personal goals, and he's confident they will help you reach new levels of success. ELIMINATE YOUR FEARS ONCE AND FOR ALL Here, you’ll also find step-by-step strategies for dealing with the debilitating fear and anxiety often associated with many high-risk situations. By studying and practicing the concepts and principles in this book, you will feel a renewed sense of empowerment, enabling you to live life with greater self-confidence and personal freedom.

Musician's Record It takes many years to excel at recording (whether at home or in a commercial facility), and if you desire to become a professional recordist then that's what's required. But if you're a musician who wants to garner a reaction to your song, then you don't have time for that. You need to make a Killer Record right now. But how? First, stop thinking like a recordist. If you're a musician, and you record, this book will prove an invaluable resource (I encourage you to read the reviews. People love this book). I explain all the things that I've learned as a high-level professional recordist, mixer, and producer over the course of decades, but as they relate to you as a musician, your songs, and the long view of your recording career. The Goal The stated goal of this book is to convert recording decisions into musical ones, and technical decisions into practical ones. Not only do I explain the musical strategies for making a Killer Record, I also break the technical information down to its core so that you can strategize based on your recording reality. So long as you have what you need to make a record, I can help you make it a Killer Record. This is the only additional gear you'll require to greatly improve the quality of your records. Who am I? I'm Mixerman, a gold and multi-platinum award winning producer, mixer, and recordist. I was in precisely your position at the early stages of my career. I was a musician, frustrated that I could write a good song, only to feel the record itself fell short of it's potential. Over the course of my decades recording, I noticed that the performance and arrangement had a far greater impact on the sound than anything I did on the engineering side. The more musical my decisions, the better my results. What You Can Expect This Studio Field Manual is chock full of recording, mixing, and producing strategies designed to keep recording a fun and focused process. You will return to this manual time and time again to help you overcome any impediment--technical or musical--that might prevent you from achieving the results you seek, regardless of your recording environment, regardless of what equipment you're using, and regardless of your current skillset. You can make a Killer Record under nearly any circumstance. It just requires the right mindset.

Protest songs are united by the fact they all have something to say, something to dispute, or something to rile against, whether it be political, social, or personal. Story Behind the Protest Song features 50 of the most influential musical protests and statements recorded to date, providing pop-culture viewpoints on some of the most tumultuous times in modern history. Among the featured: songs about the Vietnam War, the civil rights movement, the most recent upheaval over policy in the Middle East, as well as teenage rebellion, animal rights, criticisms of mass media, and even protest songs that lambaste other protest songs. This indispensable guide tackles it all: the behind-the-scenes stories of the most influential protest songs in American popular culture, examining the subjects they address, the legacy they left, and the fabric of the songs themselves. Chronically arranged entries cover nearly 70 years of music and offer an expansive range of genres, including rock, punk, pop, soul, hip-hop, country, folk, indie, heavy metal, and more. Each entry discusses the songwriter(s); the inspiration behind the song; and the social, cultural, and political context in which the song was released. Following a detailed musical and lyrical analysis, the entries explain the songs' impact and relevance today. Among the featured: • The Unknown Soldier (The Doors) • Masters of War (Bob Dylan) • Say It Loud-I'm Black and I'm Proud (James Brown) • Get Up, Stand Up (The Wailers) • Big Yellow Taxi (Joni Mitchell) • Their Law (Prodigy) • American Idiot (Green Day) • Sweet Home Alabama (Lynrd Skynrd) • Born in the USA (Bruce Springsteen) • Southern Man (Neil Young) Entries are accompanied by further readings and a select discographies as well as a comprehensive resource guide at the end of the book. A must-read for students of music, history, and politics, this volume offers a unique reflection on the most significant and moving protest songs in American history.

You have to play his game. Participation is involuntary. The only choice you have is the one he chose for you. Few need to die so the city can be reborn. Eight days, eight dead. All high-profile victims (News Anchor, Priest, Terrorist, NYPD chief, Mayor, Lawyer, Rapper, Actor) are murdered on camera after failing in the twisted games of the masked killer. Each victim played a game designed by the masked killer based on the victim’s history of wrongdoings. In this gripping tale, the vigilante boldly confronts the corrupt heart of society, dismantling it with relentless determination. Armed with technology and masked anonymity, he targets wealthy elites and politicians, sparking a frantic pursuit by NYPD detectives. Rich live in fear in their mansions, and the poor rejoice in the street because they were not the targets the first time. The masked killer is in pursuit of making the powerful feel helpless. He is snatching power from a few and distributing it among many. In the ages-long tussle of Few vs. Many, the killer has chosen the side of many. He kills few to save many. The common man sees him as a leveler and the high-class society as a killer. One man’s killer is another man’s savior. This is how much the society is divided. The common man’s rage and frustration are embodied in the masked killer. This is the killer they wished for. Detective Rick of NYPD, a force of law, won’t have his city drowning in the anarchy. He is determined to capture the killer. Killer also sees Rick as the right adversary and challenges him to capture him. As the cat-and-mouse game unfolds, New York City descends into chaos, revealing the high stakes of justice versus power. This time, in the Cat-and-Mouse Game, the Police are the mouse, and the killer is the cat.

This multivolume resource is the most extensive reference of its kind, offering a comprehensive summary of the misdeeds, perpetrators, and victims involved in the most memorable crime events in American history. This unique reference features the most famous crimes and trials in the United States since colonial times. Three comprehensive volumes focus on the most notorious and historically significant crimes that have influenced America's justice system, including the life and wrongdoing of Lizzie Borden, the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, the killing spree and execution of Ted Bundy, and the Columbine High School shootings. Organized by case, the work includes a chronology of major unlawful deeds, fascinating primary source documents, dozens of sidebars with case trivia and little-known facts, and an overview of crimes that have shaped criminal justice in the United States over several centuries. Each of the 500 entries provides information about the crime, the perpetrators, and those affected by the misconduct, along with a short bibliography to extend learning opportunities. The set addresses a breadth of famous trials across American history, including the Salem witch trials, the conviction of Sacco and Vanzetti, and the prosecution of O. J. Simpson.