Darkness, or blackness, is the state of being dark, or the absence of light. In our world, it is associated with the strange, the unusual-the horrific, the evil that coexists in our universe.
In our existence, it manifests itself in many forms, in many ways, in many places.It lurks, hidden among us;
it exists in plain sight. There is no avoiding it: the darkness comes from anywhere, and comes at any time. It can twist reality, and it can twist our minds.
In this final volume of The Border Trilogy, two men marked by the boyhood adventures of All the Pretty Horses and The Crossing now stand together, in the still point between their vivid pasts and uncertain futures, to confront a country changing or already changed beyond recognition. In the fall of 1952, John Grady Cole and Billy Parham--nine years apart in age, yet with a kinship greater than perhaps they kno--are cowboys on a New Mexico ranch encroached upon from the north, at Alamogordo, by the military.
Robert's Rules in Plain English - A Readable, Authoritative, Easy-to-Use Guide to Running Meetings, 2nd Edition
If you've ever had to run a meeting according to parliamentary procedures, you know just how difficult it is to keep track of all the rules, much less follow them. Figuring out what to say and how to say it seems an impossible task.
The Law (In Plain English) for Small Business, 2nd Ed
Starting a small business is easy. Doing it right is not. Every decision you make today directly impacts your future success. Careful planning is crucial for identifying your goals and creating a path to achievement. Understanding the many legal obligations as well as legal protections available to you is key. The Law (In Plain English) for Small Business is your one-stop guide for making the right decision every time. It covers the topics that concern you the most and provides clear and accurate explanations of the laws affecting your small business.
Travis McGee, the self-proclaimed salvage expert who specializes in getting back money and goods taken through scams, returns after spending weeks out on his boat and finds a letter from Helena, a woman he had helped years before and had a brief romance with. Helena is dying and asks Travis to check on her daughter Maureen who has gone completely nuts. Travis learns that Helena died before he got the letter, and even though he doubts there is anything he can do, he travels to see Maureen who is being cared for by her husband and sister.
