Dirty Deals

Author : Amy Handlin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1242 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9798216074762

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Dirty Deals? [3 volumes] by Amy Handlin Pdf

An encyclopedia unlike any other, this work focuses on lobbying, corruption, and political influence in America to inspire readers to think critically about the U.S. government and to appreciate the opportunities of citizenship. Even before the founding of the Republic, James Madison expressed the concern that special interest influence could become "adverse to the rights of other citizens [as well as] the permanent and aggregate interests of the community." In modern times, examples of lobbying scandals and corruption associated with political campaign contributions abound—and yet our political system can and does further the larger goals of American democracy. Suited for advanced high school students, undergraduates, and general readers, this set examines the three powerful forces that affect every level of government but typically operate out of public view. This three-volume work exhaustively covers the evolution and impact of lobbying, political influence, and corruption from the Colonial era to today. Volume 1 contains detailed scholarly essays on various aspects of lobbying, corruption, and political influence. Volume 2 comprises informative A–Z entries on people, events, laws, organizations, and legal decisions. The entries demonstrate the linkages among the topics but give equal attention to each as an independent influence on U.S. government and politics. Developments since 1990 and the extensive proliferation of the Internet and social media receive additional emphasis. Volume 3 contains primary documents that include executive orders, court cases, state and federal lobbying forms, and codes of conduct related to lobbying, campaign finance reform, and anti-corruption measures.

Author : Zoe Beth Geller
Publisher : Kinky Ink Publishing, LLC.
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Dirty Deals A Dark Mafia Romance by Zoe Beth Geller Pdf

In the tempestuous world of the mafia, loyalty is everything and secrets are a dangerous currency. Riccardo, the enigmatic right-hand man to the formidable Don, has always kept his past shrouded in mystery. But when the dark shadows of his past start to intertwine with the present, the lethal streets of Russia become his battleground. As they delve deeper into a deadly game to find a killer, Riccardo's fiercely protected ward, the innocent and alluring Liat, becomes a target. The stakes are raised as an intense, fiery passion sparks between them. In a universe where love can be as lethal as betrayal, will their one-night stand lead to forever, or doom them both? Dive into this heart-pounding, OMYW romance for an epic conclusion that will leave you breathless.

Author : Amy H. Handlin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:910531458

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Dirty Deals?. by Amy H. Handlin Pdf

An encyclopedia unlike any other, this work focuses on lobbying, corruption, and political influence in America to inspire readers to think critically about the U.S. government and to appreciate the opportunities of citizenship.

Author : Jay Weaver,Nicholas Nehamas,Jim Wyss,Kyra Gurney
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781541762916

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Dirty Gold by Jay Weaver,Nicholas Nehamas,Jim Wyss,Kyra Gurney Pdf

The explosive story of the illegal gold trade from South America, and the three Miami businessmen who got rich on it—until it all came crashing down. In March of 2017, a team of federal agents arrested Juan Pablo Granda, Samer Barrage, and Renato Rodriguez, or as they came to be known, "the three amigos." The trio—first identified publicly by the authors of this book—had built a $3.6 billion dollar business in metals trading, mostly illegal Peruvian gold mined in the rain forest. Their arrest and subsequent prosecution laid bare more than a scheme between a few corrupt traders. Dirty Gold lifts the veil on a massive and very illegal international business that is more lucrative than trafficking cocaine, and often just as dangerous. As this award-winning team of current and former Miami Herald reporters shows, illegal gold mines have become a haven for Latin American drug money. The gold is sold to metals traders, and ultimately to scores of unwitting Americans in their jewelry and phones. By following the trail of these three traders, Dirty Gold leads us into a sprawling criminal underworld that has never before been in full view.

Author : Mira Lyn Kelly
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798758505403

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Dirty Deal by Mira Lyn Kelly Pdf

Fatherhood blindsided me. There I am, working to get a rise out of my cranky little rule-following, fun-wrecking, soon-to-be ex-neighbor when my one-night stand from last season shows up... in labor. Next thing, I'm a single-dad begging for a crash course in caring for this tiny miracle from the neighbor who loves to hate me. Turns out, Nora raised half her siblings. She knows things. And I know my son needs her. Unfortunately, she's not impressed by my NHL career, my legendary charm, or the rumors surrounding the size of my stick (all true btw). But I'm not trying to impress her. Not anymore. I can't. I'm asking her to help me out, because my son deserves better than some player who hasn't even had a chance to read the manual yet. Which means no matter how hot I find her spitfire mouth and those rules she doesn't break... Nora is off-limits.

Author : Rachel Kleinfeld
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781524746872

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A Savage Order by Rachel Kleinfeld Pdf

The most violent places in the world today are not at war. More people have died in Mexico in recent years than in Iraq and Afghanistan combined. These parts of the world are instead buckling under a maelstrom of gangs, organized crime, political conflict, corruption, and state brutality. Such devastating violence can feel hopeless, yet some places—from Colombia to the Republic of Georgia—have been able to recover. In this powerfully argued and urgent book, Rachel Kleinfeld examines why some democracies, including our own, are crippled by extreme violence and how they can regain security. Drawing on fifteen years of study and firsthand field research—interviewing generals, former guerrillas, activists, politicians, mobsters, and law enforcement in countries around the world—Kleinfeld tells the stories of societies that successfully fought seemingly ingrained violence and offers penetrating conclusions about what must be done to build governments that are able to protect the lives of their citizens. Taking on existing literature and popular theories about war, crime, and foreign intervention, A Savage Order is a blistering yet inspiring investigation into what makes some countries peaceful and others war zones, and a blueprint for what we can do to help.

Author : Elias C. Hill
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2009-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781441503336

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The RISE, the FALL and the RECOVERY of the USA by Elias C. Hill Pdf

Author : Kristy Mallory
Publisher : Harbourview Publishing
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2022-12-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781777615178

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Dirty Deals by Kristy Mallory Pdf

Will a ghost from her past jeopardize her future? After years of psychological abuse at the hands of her ex, Jules Roberts has built herself a good life: successful career, close family and friends, a beautiful daughter. As CEO of Harbourview Casino, trying to recover from a money laundering scandal, she has her hands full, but she has it under control. Until the one man she never expected to see again walks back into her life, with the power to take everything away from her. Nik Costas is tired of the high flying life of a private equity partner in WYCK Capital. He has plenty of money but no time to enjoy it, constantly on the move closing deals for his firm. A chance to buy Harbourview means he has to cancel his first vacation in years, but finding out he’ll be working with Jules Roberts makes the deal a lot more interesting. But Jules has a secret. One who is about to turn four years old, and has her father’s eyes. Pregnant after their one night together, Jules never expected to see Nik again. When the truth comes out, this could wind up being one very dirty deal.

Author : Thomas Lucier
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2005-02-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780471692768

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How to Make Money With Real Estate Options by Thomas Lucier Pdf

Spend like a miser, profit like a mogul Who says you have to spend money to make money?Savvy real estate investors follow the examples of Donald Trump and Walt Disney, turning substantial profits on properties without incurring the debt, risk, and maintenance costs of ownership--and now, so can you! In How to Make Money with Real Estate Options, real estate expert Thomas Lucier introduces you to the low-risk, high-yield investment vehicle that can earn big bucks even for small investors. Lucier explains what real estate options are, how they work, and why they are the tools of choice for thousands of successful investors. Step by step, he shows you how to: * Locate potential option properties using the Internet, want ads, and "bird-dogs" * Contact and negotiate with property owners * Perform due diligence and avoid options pitfalls * Prepare an option agreement that protects you * Insure real estate options with title insurance * Package and sell optioned properties for optimum profits Packed with no-nonsense advice on how to identify the most profitable properties and manage every step of the option process, How to Make Money with Real Estate Options is a practical guide to one of the secret weapons of savvy investors.

Author : Robert Hofler
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2006-09-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0786718021

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The Man Who Invented Rock Hudson by Robert Hofler Pdf

Henry Willson started off as a talent scout under Gone with the Wind's powerhouse mogul, David O. Selznick. The starmaker-to-be was on the lookout for promising newcomers when he received an unsolicited photograph from a movie star hopeful named Roy Fitzgerald. The photograph of the handsome young man with bad teeth not only had a career defining impact for Willson but, more importantly, it redefined Hollywood's concept of the male heartthrob. Roy Fitzgerald became Rock Hudson and, for the next twenty-five years, Henry Willson became the man behind movie "beefcake." The Man Who Invented Rock Hudson delves into Willson's life in explicit, unsparing detail. Variety reporter Robert Hofler deftly chronicles Willson's maneuvers to sidestep the FBI's investigation into Hudson's sex life; the agent's use of off-duty L.A.P.D. cops and Mob ties to scare off Hudson's blackmailers; Hudson's "arranged" marriage to Willson's secretary, Phyllis Gates; as well as Hudson's affair with a Universal Pictures vice-president to help secure starring roles. Additionally, the book discusses Willson's other star clients, including Robert Wagner, Troy Donahue, Tab Hunter, John Derek, James Darren, Chad Everett, Mike Connors, and many others.

Author : Nicole James
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798667202967

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Dirty Deals by Nicole James Pdf

Rusty-I'm the president of the Devil Kings Atlanta MC. With a fractious club to rebuild and a revolving door on my bedroom, the last thing I need is 5'4" of sex-on-a-stick trouble.When a mysterious beauty shows up with her playmate's body, dark soulful eyes and a bagful of cash, I'm willing to make an exception. I don't fully trust her, but she needs my help. Ashlynn-Things are finally good. I'm one of the best high-roller hostesses on the strip. But I've lived in Las Vegas two years and have yet to unpack my bags. Why? Because shit always goes sideways. I should have known this time would be no different.When I'm asked to hostess a private poker game at a mega exclusive hotel penthouse, I end up in the proverbial wrong place at the wrong time.I'm the sole witness to a double murder and I'm suddenly on the run again, but this time I'm running for my life.I get as far as Atlanta before my Porsche blows a tire. That's when he shows up. Dangerous. Drop-dead gorgeous. Scary badass biker. One I can't take my eyes off. Maybe this town is as good as any to lay low.When trouble tracks me down, I want to run again. But he has other plans.He'll protect me-for a price.My willing body in his big bed-all night, every night.That's the dirty deal he offers.Dare I accept?Where the President of the Devil Kings is involved, there are no rules. But I'll stand toe-to-toe with him and make it out of this bargain with my heart intact. Because in the end, running is what I do best.

Author : Mark Adamsbaum,Réka Lengyel
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-05
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781612430799

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Dirty Hungarian by Mark Adamsbaum,Réka Lengyel Pdf

Improve your vulgar vocabulary with this guide to Hungarian slang, swear words, and more! Next time you’re in Hungary, or just chatting in Hungarian with your friends, drop the textbook formality and bust out with expressions they never teach you in school, including: • cool slang • funny insults • explicit sex terms • raw swear words Dirty Hungarian teaches the casual expressions heard every day on the streets of Hungary: Mi a helyzet? (What’s up?) Állat jó pasi a barátod. (Your boyfriend is hot shit.) Öcsém, ugy betintáztam. (Dude, I’m so wasted.) Mennem kell szarni. (I gotta take a dump.) Menj a halál faszára! (Go fuck yourself!) Lecidázol? (Can I get a blowey?) Szeretném megdöngölni. (I’d love to hit that.) And much more!

Author : Jeremy Scahill
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781847658258

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Dirty Wars by Jeremy Scahill Pdf

In this story from the frontlines of the undeclared battlefields of the War on Terror, Jeremy Scahill exposes America's new approach to war: fought far from any declared battlefield, by units that do not officially exist, in thousands of operations a month that are never publicly acknowledged. From Afghanistan and Pakistan to Yemen, Somalia and beyond, Scahill speaks to the CIA agents, mercenaries and elite Special Operations Forces operators. He goes deep into al Qaeda-held territory in Yemen and walks the streets of Mogadishu with CIA-backed warlords. We also meet the survivors of night raids and drone strikes - including families of US citizens targeted for assassination by their own government - who reveal the shocking human consequences of the dirty wars the United States struggle to keep hidden.

Author : Alan Lee
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2022-09-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798849437941

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Dirty Deals by Alan Lee Pdf

A fugitive from a super max prison is on the run. He could be anywhere in the world. And Mackenzie is hired to find him. Book Eleven in the Mackenzie August mystery series!

Author : Matt Fargo
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2007-04-26
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781569750674

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Dirty Japanese by Matt Fargo Pdf

Learn cool slang, funny insults and all the words they didn’t teach you in class with this comprehensive guide to dirty Japanese. You’ve taken Japanese lessons and learned all kinds of useful phrases. You know how to order dinner, get directions, and ask for the bathroom. But what happens when it’s time to drop the textbook formality? To really know a language, you need to know it’s bad words, too. You need Dirty Japanese. From common slang and insulting curses to explicit sexual expressions, this volume teaches the kind of Japanese heard heard every day on the streets from Tokyo to Kyoto from “What’s up?” (Ossu?) to “I’m smashed,” (Beron beron ni nattekita.).