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A year ago, Dallas Homicide Detective Jeb Quinlin went through an alcohol rehab program that was rather more intense than usual, as he double-timed his treatment with tracking a serial killer on an AA agenda. Now, sober and taking things one day at a time on the job and cautiously but successfully involved with Madeline Meggers, a woman he met in the Jitter Joint, he's fragile but surviving. Quinlin and his partner Paul McCarren's latest case involves the gruesome murder of an investigative reporter. It seems that Richard Carlisle may have found more than he bargained for while following a lead on a hush-hush story. Tracing Carlisle's steps, the case leads Quinlin back to his roots in the legendary Texas ranching country of Comanche Gap, looking into the activities of the Colters, a prominent and wealthy family. But what could Carlisle possibly have found that was threatening enough to cost him his life? The truth promises to be more far-reaching, more dangerous, and much closer to home than Quinlin can imagine, pitting him, McCarren, and a few faces from Quinlin's past against one of the Lone Star State's most powerful families.

Doin' Stuff is a very unusual and original book. The first part contains humorous true stories and poems involving the author and his family. The second part contains some striking fiction, including science-fiction stories. The third part contains a number of pieces that document Fischer's long-standing passion and commitment to social-justice activities. This book is amazingly wide in scope and depth, a truly original masterpiece.

What Really Happened to Jimmy Hoffa? For John Russel, it Would Have Been Better Not to Know. When Jimmy Hoffa vanished over twenty years earlier, it couldn't possibly have anything to do with John and Shelby Russel. That is, until the FBI unearthed the body at their family cottage in Leelanau, Michigan. Suddenly, drawn into circumstances as deep and dark as the hole where the decayed remains were found, they discover a thread of ironic logic that weaves through two generations; uncovering the horrible truth, the deception and secrets of John's father, and the evidence he left behind: an unwanted legacy that could get them killed. Caught in a deadly struggle between two Mafia families, the Russels unravel a twenty year old conspiracy that reaches into the highest echelon of the Teamster's union, and the command of the FBI itself.

Throughout the African American community, individuals and organizations ranging from churches to schools to drug treatment centers are fighting the widespread use of crack cocaine. To put that fight in a larger cultural context, Doin' Drugs explores historical patterns of alcohol and drug use from pre-slavery Africa to present-day urban America. William Henry James and Stephen Lloyd Johnson document the role of alcohol and other drugs in traditional African cultures, among African slaves before the American Civil War, and in contemporary African American society, which has experienced the epidemics of marijuana, heroin, crack cocaine, and gangs since the beginning of this century. The authors zero in on the interplay of addiction and race to uncover the social and psychological factors that underlie addiction. James and Johnson also highlight many culturally informed programs, particularly those sponsored by African American churches, that are successfully breaking the patterns of addiction. The authors hope that the information in this book will be used to train a new generation of counselors, ministers, social workers, nurses, and physicians to be better prepared to face the epidemic of drug addiction in African American communities.

Social media comedian and southern sweetheart Heather Land delivers her hilarious and unfiltered wisdom on the frustrating everyday moments that drive us crazy. Heather Land has something to say about almost everything in life—the unbelievable, inconceivable, and downright frustrating—and why she “ain’t doin’ it.” Now, Heather shines a light on the (occasional) ridiculousness of life through a series of hilarious essays, dishing on everything from Walmart and ex-husbands to Southern beauty pageants and unfortunate trips to the gynecologist. I Ain’t Doin’ It reminds us that when it comes to life’s messy moments, it’s all about perspective—and that we too can say, I ain’t doin’ it! Perfect for fans of Jim Gaffigan, Anjelah Johnson, and Brian Regan, I Ain’t Doin’ It is a fun, breezy read for anyone who appreciates someone who tells it like it is and wants to embrace the lighter side of life.

Blake Shelton's No. 1 country hit from the Grammy®-nominated album Based on a True Story... is the touching confession of a man who loves to do the little things that keep romance alive. This edition features a piano accompaniment based on the original recording, complete lyrics, and chord fingering grids for guitar.

After Tiffany lands a position as executive producer and head writer for the hit television series Boy Crazy, her career is skyrocketing. All seems perfect, until she learns that the network will be cancelling her show. To add insult to injury, when she returns home from work, she catches her man in bed with the hired help. Despite her personal problems, she’s determined to move on and find a new home for her show. She pitches it unsuccessfully to every network on her list, until she finally piques the interest of the cable network TiMax. The only problem is that the network is run by Langley Green, father of Tressa Green, who happens to be the fiancée of Tiffany’s high school crush, Kory Banks. Touted as the queen of L.A., Tressa not only wants to keep her man away from Tiffany, but she’s also going to see to it that Tiffany’s show never sees daylight again. With an undeniable attraction and a secretive lust brewing between them, Kory does everything in his power to resist the temptation. He pulls away from Tiffany and tries to focus on his fiancée, but it isn’t long before the drama hits the fan. Tressa’s schemes and manipulative devices to destroy Tiffany could cause her to lose more than she ever imagined.