Fate’s Gamble


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Fate's Gamble: A Mafia Romance When Matteo, the brooding consigliere of the Italian mafia, takes a spontaneous trip to Las Vegas, he's not looking for love. Haunted by a traumatic past, Matteo has sworn off family and commitment. But fate has other plans. In the city of lights and endless possibilities, he crosses paths with Billie, a spirited woman who embodies everything he never knew he needed. One chance encounter. One unforgettable night. And one surprise that changes everything—a baby. As Matteo and Billie are thrust together by destiny, they must navigate a world filled with dangerous secrets, powerful enemies, and unexpected alliances. In a game where hearts and lives are on the line, Matteo will have to confront the demons of his past if he wants a chance at a future he never thought possible. But in the high-stakes world of love and loyalty, will Matteo's fears be stronger than the growing bond between them? Or will Billie be the one to break through his hardened exterior and show him that sometimes, taking a gamble on love is the only way to win? Fate's Gamble is a thrilling, emotionally charged romance that will keep you hooked from the first page to the last. Perfect for fans of mafia romance, forbidden love, and unexpected twists, this book is a must-read for anyone who believes in the power of destiny.




The Cameron-Clegg Government


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Beech and Lee provide a definitive guide to the coalition's first year in office. Offering compelling insights into their policy agenda, its chances of success, and a thought-provoking analysis of how the coalition government will affect the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and Labour long-term.




Professional Risk and Working with People


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Professional Risk and Working with People provides advice on assessing and managing risks for all those employed to take risks with or on behalf of other people. The authors explore issues of risk assessment and management that provides readers with a broad knowledge of risk practices that can be applied across a range of disciplines. They detail the benefits of risk as well as the potential harm and explain relevant legislation and concepts of negligence in clear and accessible language. Examples of risk policies, systems and effective judgement in managing complex risk decisions are also included. In the current climate of blame and readiness to pursue legal action against professionals, this book will prove essential reading for all practitioners who come into contact with risk, including doctors and other health and care professionals, probation officers and social workers. Leaders of professional courses and their students will also find this an invaluable guide.




George W. Bush


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George W. Bush: In the Whirlwind examines the beginning and early years of the Presidency of the 43rd President of the United States. New author Bryan LaBerge provides a mix of political savvy with an outside Washington DC common man perspective. In the Whirlwind explores a broad range of events and political topics that run the span of years from the 2000 Republican primary election through the mid-term elections of 2002. Some think of Bush as not up to the task. Some believe him to be a product of the September 11 attacks. Still others think him an illegitimate President. In the Whirlwind takes these issues head on and answers them from a political outsider's perspective. Unlike many current books about George W. Bush, In the Whirlwind looks at the whole presidency of George W. Bush and not just one defining moment. The book provides the reader a big picture historical viewpoint that will leave them wanting more.




The Smart Set


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Risk Governance


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First Published in 2008. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.




A Deal With Fate


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A Deal With Fate is an intense, slow-burn romance about power, passion, and an unexpected twist of fate. Sarah is the sharp, determined secretary of Logan, a powerful CEO with a reputation for being demanding and difficult. From the moment they meet, the tension between them is electric. Sarah refuses to back down, and Logan can't help but notice her strength. But when one impulsive night changes everything, Sarah finds herself facing an unexpected surprise—she's pregnant. Caught off guard, Logan proposes a shocking solution: a marriage of convenience. What starts as a practical arrangement soon becomes a heated battle of wills as they are forced to live together and confront their undeniable chemistry. As their walls begin to crumble, passion flares, and a deeper connection grows. But can a relationship built on convenience ever turn into true love? Fans of steamy contemporary romance, enemies-to-lovers, and second chances will be captivated by A Deal With Fate. Dive into this heart-racing love story, where heated arguments and tender moments collide, and discover if Sarah and Logan can transform their deal into a lasting romance.




Politics and Fate


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Politics was once regarded as an activity which could give human societies control over their fate. However, there is now a deep pessimism about the ability of human beings to control anything very much, least of all through politics. This new fatalism about the human condition claims that we are living in the iron cages erected by vast impersonal forces arising from globalization and technology: a society that is both anti-political and unpolitical, a society without hope or the means either to imagine or promote an alternative future. It reflects the disillusion of political hopes in liberal and socialist utopias in the twentieth century and a widespread disenchantment with the grand narratives of the Enlightenment about reason and progress, and with modernity itself. The most characteristic expression of this disenchantment is the endless discourses on endism - the end of history, the end of ideology, the end of the nation-state, the end of authority, the end of government, the end of the public realm, the end of politics itself - all have been proclaimed in recent years. Andrew Gamble's new book argues against the fatalism implicit in so many of these discourses, as well as against the fatalism that has always been present in many of the central discourses of modernity. It sets out a defence of politics and the political, explains why we cannot do without politics, and probes the complex relationship between politics and fate, and the continuing and necessary tension between them. This book will be essential reading for students and scholars of politics, public affairs and political thought.




Introduction to Politics


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Combining theory, comparative politics and international relations, Introduction to Politics, Fourth Edition, provides the most comprehensive introduction to the subject for first year undergraduate students, with the most global perspective. Written by three experts in the field, this book takes a balanced approached to the subject, serving as a strong foundation for further study. Assuming no prior knowledge, the authors use an accessible yet analytical approach which encourages critical analysis and debate, helping students to develop the vital skills they need for future studies and employment. The new edition has been fully updated with additional case studies and examples to help students to understand how key theories and principles apply in the context of real-world events. New to the fourth edition is a chapter on 'Non-Western Approaches', which helps students to bring more diverse perspectives to their study of politics. Furthermore, additional coverage of populism has been included, to reflect current events and developments in discourse. This ensures that Introduction to Politics, Fourth Edition is the most contemporary, relevant and essential guide for students new to the study of politics.