Out Of The Black Bag

"The Black Bag" is about a man and his eventful, colorful, and amazing life. Although growing up in foster homes does not deter Percy, better known as P, from making the most of his life, he ends up as a self-made pimp instead ora productive member of society. He revels in a life that revolves around "ballin" and "pimpin" in Memphis, Tennessee with Fran, better known as Snowflake, his stressed-out girlfriend, prostitute, business partner, and family. Considering the last designation, it does not surprise that P is left distraught after her momentous trick. After developing a strong liking to her "services," a high-rolling client whom P has nicknamed Mr. Three Stacks requests for Snowflake to meet him in Las Vegas, Nevada. The trick causes P and Snowflake to believe that they are finally on their way to making it big in Sin City. Alas, Snowflake's rendezvous with Three Stacks ends in nothing but her death, and P getting stranded in Las Vegas with only a black bag full of cash from the client. Despite the tragedy, it is fortunate that P meets a truck driver named Ann who befriends and then takes him in. Before long, seemingly improbable events take place through which P enlists in the CIA and then discovers the truth behind Snowflakes' supposed death: she is still alive, but in the clutches of the Italian mob which is led by her father. The Don, Snowflake's father, has sent P the black bag full of money in exchange for her daughter, so P would not end up marrying Snowflake and become the next "don." There is no way that P will just sit idly by now that he knows the love of his life is still alive, so he proceeds to rescue her. Thus begins the quest that ultimately changes P forever. "The Black Bag" may appeal to a reader seeking stories that touch on a variety of subjects, which include mystery, high crime, romance, and redemption.

Defense attorney and Harvard law professor provides an insider's account of the trial, appeal, subsequent retrial, and acquittal in the murder case of Claus von Bulow, profiling the people involved. NOTE: This edition does not include photographs.

Joe De Killer likes keeping everything in his life under control. As a ruthless partner in a prominent law firm, Joe uses his power to verbally abuse his staff, dresses in a mix of leather and Yves Saint Laurent, and believes that no one is indispensable, including his lover, Ingrid. Now he is secretly developing a narcissistic plan to live in luxury for the remainder of his life. To carry out his plan to embezzle funds from his law firm, Joe enlists the help of Ivan, a lawyer acquaintance, to keep the money hidden from the prying eyes of his fellow partners and Ingrid, who is becoming more of a hindrance with each day. In their mad scramble from the law, the two associates in crime suddenly find themselves caught in a series of adventures that take themand Ingridback in time where supernatural forces add to the suspense and intrigue. But what no one knows is that the golden boy, Joe, is full of interesting surprises. In this legal thriller, a law firm partner attempting to fulfill his egocentric dreams is transported back in time where he proves that he is smarter, shiftier, and more selfish than anyone could have predicted.

ABOUT THIS BOOK... BEAUTY, BRAINS AND BULLETS -- NO DEADLIER COMBINATION ON EARTH A suburban housewife with a criminal past and a thirst for adrenaline is about to get a top-secret side job: carrying out the government’s most dangerous missions. Renear is tired of playing by the rules. A top athlete and valedictorian in her younger years, she’s sacrificed a promising career to tie the knot and play house…isn’t there more to life than this? Of course there is – if you’re willing to take the shot. This trade collects the first six issues of this original espionage thriller written by CHRIS ROBERSON (Superman Grounded, Fables, iZombie), featuring artwork by J.B. BASTOS (Night Trap) and colors by JAMIE GRANT (All-Star Superman, WE3).

Esoteric Astrology – Vol. 4 Rising Signs - Aries through Virgo The Theory, Interpretation and Practice. This publication takes a new and revitalised look at astrology. It is simple to understand, yet remains a powerful tool, capable of providing a solid foundation for the comprehension of this broad and magnificent subject. This textbook, like most of Dr. Baker’s printed books, eBooks and DVDs, enhances your studies via many charts, lists, tables and images (over 100 in this one). This major work is a very comprehensive introduction for those who want to study this subject in earnest, and for the more advanced student it will serve as an essential reference manual. In today's computer-based world it is no longer necessary to spend hours calculating a horoscope when the most modest PCs can do it in seconds, and with 100% accuracy! Consequently the needless paraphernalia, usually associated with learning astrology, has been stripped away. Emphasis is placed on the application of astrology to the unique problems of the modern world, its use as a method of revealing purpose and meaning in life, and ultimately as a key to the psychosynthesis of personality. The horoscope is described in comprehensive detail, with special attention given to the esoteric ruling planets of the zodiac signs, which are more relevant than orthodox rulers in the charts of spiritually-minded people. The new rulers also accommodate the immense changes in external conditions and inner consciousness that have occurred in the last hundred years and are related to a new range of experience which the brain registers as the externa of the modern world. The significance of karma is represented for it gives dramatic effect to our daily actions, and the third factor of esoteric psychology, lying beyond our understanding of heredity and environment, is given full prominence. This integrative and enriching work can be read alone, as a fascinating introduction and foundation to the New Astrology, or can be followed up with the author's extensive range of astrological books and video tapes, audio lectures and the all-embracing Dictionary of Astrology for the 21st Century. Together they provide a complete system for the professional and novice alike, containing efficient and extraordinary techniques of interpretation which have never been used before and which halve the time required to assimilate and practise astrology.

Black Bag Moon: Doctors' Tales from Dusk to Dawn is filled with inspiring, educational, entertaining and often quirky tales. Based on a series of interviews conducted with general practitioners across the globe, the book creatively presents myriad aspects of clinical practice. Each fictionalised story illustrates various themes in the human condition, whilst simultaneously highlighting the struggles and achievements of both patients and doctors. This insightful collection offers stimulating reading for all healthcare professionals and general readers alike, who will appreciate the honest, often moving scenes which effortlessly unfold in each chapter.

A twisty, terrifying supernatural mystery about twelve-year-old, her creepy new home in Florida, and the territorial ghost of the young girl who lived there before her. "A fiendishly creepy ghost story."--Chuck Wendig, New York Times bestselling author of Dust & Grim "Hide-under-the-covers terrifying, I loved it.”--Katherine Arden, bestselling author of Small Spaces Lily Horne is a drama queen. It's helped her rise to stardom in the school play, but it's also landed her in trouble. Her parents warn her that Florida has to be different. It's a fresh start. No theatrics. But this time, the drama is coming for her. Her new house is a real nightmare. . . The pool is full of slime, the dock is rotten, and the swamp creeps closer every day. But worst of all, the house isn't empty . . . it's packed full of trash, memories, and, Lily begins to fear, the ghost of the girl who lived there before her. And whatever is waiting in the shadows wants to come out to play.

Carnegie Vitali, a self-made billionaire and hit man/assassin for an Italian mob family and a private organization, who lives a twisted lifestyle, tries to hold his family together by keeping them safe from unforeseen danger. He marries twice and shares children with both of his wives. His first wife never loved him. She only wanted the money. But his second wife, whose faith was strong in God, loved him through it all, hard and unconditionally. Carnegie also suffers off and on, dealing with three mental illnesses, multiple personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and paranoid schizophrenia. The one that affects him the most is multiple personality disorder, which causes him to turn into some of his alter egos unknowingly. Even though his wife and mother prayed consistently to God and needed him too, he still didn't believe in a God that would make someone mentally ill. Ordered to do another job, Carnegie kills a young boy's father, not knowing that he would soon grow up to avenge his father's death. The young man vowed that if he ever saw Carnegie again, he would kill him. Years later, tables turn. His past finally catches up to him, and near tragedy strikes hard, leaving his wife in the hospital with a 10 percent survival rate from a bullet taken in the chest that was meant for him. Feeling helpless, not knowing if his wife will make it through the night, Carnegie puts his differences aside and turns to God for the first time, hoping that his prayers will be answered.

Early in 1978, a young Melbourne cop is seconded to Special Branch to be part of a covert joint task force. He is to infiltrate a religious sect blamed for the Sydney Hilton Hotel bombing. It is there Jack Davidson receives his personal call sign--a recognition of his birthdate, Scorpion. This story follows Jack's adventure from uniform work to plainclothes work and into the Criminal Investigation Branch. Eventually, disillusioned and aggravated by the level of police corruption, he gives up police work to become a soldier. He enjoys army life, until they decide his police background is too valuable to leave him in the infantry. He is sent to Army Intelligence. In time, he leaves the army and gets on with civilian life. Until one day he is contacted by an ASIO agent he knows from his police days. Following the September 11 attacks in the United States, the Australian government secretly decides to create a new covert security service dedicated to anti-terrorism matters. and they want to recruit Jack. He accepts the position and soon finds himself immersed in the dark and murky world of spying. A world where life is cheap, and truth means nothing.