Carol Jones

The purpose of this book is to present new mathematical techniques for modeling global issues. These mathematical techniques are used to determine linear equations between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables in cases where standard techniques such as linear regression are not suitable. In this book, we examine cases where the number of data points issmall (effects of nuclear warfare), where the experiment is not repeatable (the breakup of the former Soviet Union), and where the data is derived from expert opinion (how conservative is a political party). In all these cases the data is difficult to measure and an assumption of randomness and/or statistical validity is questionable. We apply our methods to real world issues in international relations such as nuclear deterrence, smart power, and cooperative threat reduction. We next apply our methods to issues in comparative politics such as successful democratization, quality of life, economic freedom, political stability, and failed states. Finally, issues involving deaf and hard of hearing children are explored.

Is your drinking costing you more than just your health? Relationships, your job, trust and respect, or even your life? Living at the bottom of the bottle is a way of life for too many men and women, and Carol Jones knows this all too well. After years of fighting the demons of alcoholism, Carol changed her life and this raw and real account shares how. By adopting a simple step-by-step process, you can go from desperately drunk to successfully sober, ending the physical obsession and mental anguish of alcoholism. From crazy and chaotic to feeling calm and confident, you can once again walk tall and hold your head up high. Empowering and inspirational, this must-read book will lead you to crawl out of that black hole to find the light and start living the life you know you were born for "raw..." "real..." "captivating..." "relatable..." "inspiring & brave..." "honest and witty..." "an easy & engaging read..." "phenomenal..." "encouraging..." "powerful story..." "insightful..." "passionate..." "empowering..." "a wonderful resource..." "practical tips & simple action steps..." "a must-read..." "thrown a lifeline..."

On the goldfields of 19th-century Australia, two very different girls are trying to escape their past. 1856, China. In the mulberry groves of the Pearl River Delta, eighteen-year-old Little Cat carries a terrible secret. And so, in disguise as a boy in blue trousers, she makes the long and difficult passage to Australia, a faraway land of untold riches where it is said the rivers run with gold. 1857, Australia. Violet Hartley has arrived off the boat from England, fleeing scandal back home. Like the Chinese immigrants seeking their fortunes on the goldfields, Violet is seduced by the promise of a new frontier. Then she meets Little Cat, a woman who, like her, is trying to escape her past. As their fates inextricably, devastatingly entwine, their story becomes one of freedom, violence, love and vengeance, echoing across the landscapes of two great continents.

It’s crucial to understand who God is, and to understand the roles of the three Persons of the Trinity. This ten–part study on the characteristics of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit will help you think about what God says about himself in the Bible, and what impact this has on your life. Geared for Growth study materials encourage A Daily Encounter with God: Your 10–15 minutes each day will strengthen the impact of God’s word on your daily living. Group learning and sharing: Meet weekly in a small group, share your answers and be enriched as you learn from others. Spiritual Growth: You will be challenged to put God’s Word into practice. Others will feel the impact as you obey, grow and mature. Church Growth: Introduce people to Spiritual reality. Your study group could be the stepping–stone for others coming to faith.

An evocative, multi-generational tale of a family haunted by the death of a young concubine. For fans of Dinah Jefferies and Amy Tan. In 1930s Malaya a sixteen-year-old girl, dreaming of marriage to her sweetheart, is sold as a concubine to a rich old man desperate for an heir. Trapped, and bullied by his spiteful wife, Yu Lan plans to escape with her baby son, despite knowing that they will pursue her to the ends of the earth. Four generations later, her great-grandson, Nick, will return to Malaysia, looking for the truth behind the facade of a house cursed by the unhappy past. Nothing can prepare him for what he will find. This exquisitely rich novel brings to life a vanished world – a world of abandoned ghost houses, inquisitive monkeys, smoky temples and a panoply of gods and demons. A world where a poor girl can be sold to fulfil a rich man's dream. But though he can buy her body, he can never capture her soul, nor quench her spirit. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: 'Compelling, atmospheric and emotional' 'Well-written, compelling... A tale of duty, treachery, misery and superstition' 'Wonderfully drawn characters, searing emotion, powerful intensity and nail-biting drama'.

This is a book that truly describes the difference between living life your way versus God's way. The scripture says, "There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death." Proverbs 14:12 For many years I tried to live life my own way and it brought me nothing but a life of misery and trouble. I thought I was grown enough to handle this thing called life, but I was sadly mistaken and this is my story.

10 Ways of Preventing Domestic Violence Domestic violence against women remains a major concern in today's society. The problem is so severe that it affects people from all ways of life regardless of socio-economic status, ethnicity, age and religion. Domestic violence is categorized as one of the many types of abuse. The book in your hands is therefore a timely intervention, written in the hope that by reading the invaluable tips of preventing domestic violence, you and your family will not become part of the already alarming statistics

The purpose of this book is to present new mathematical techniques for modeling global issues. These mathematical techniques are used to determine linear equations between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables in cases where standard techniques such as linear regression are not suitable. In this book, we examine cases where the number of data points issmall (effects of nuclear warfare), where the experiment is not repeatable (the breakup of the former Soviet Union), and where the data is derived from expert opinion (how conservative is a political party). In all these cases the data is difficult to measure and an assumption of randomness and/or statistical validity is questionable. We apply our methods to real world issues in international relations such as nuclear deterrence, smart power, and cooperative threat reduction. We next apply our methods to issues in comparative politics such as successful democratization, quality of life, economic freedom, political stability, and failed states. Finally, issues involving deaf and hard of hearing children are explored.

Containing a wealth of archival material and statistical data on crime and criminal justice, Criminal Justice in Hong Kong presents a detailed evaluation of Hong Kong’s criminal justice system, both past and present. Exploring the justice system and the perceptions of popular culture, this book demonstrates how the current criminal justice system has been influenced and shaped over time by Hong Kong’s historical position between ‘East’ and ‘West’. Jones and Vagg’s examination of the justice system not only takes into account geographical changes, like the erection of the border with communist China in 1950 but also insists that any deep understanding of the current system requires a dialogue with the rich and complex narratives of Hong Kong’s history. It explores a range of questions, including: How were Hong Kong's criminal justice institutions and practices formed? What has been its experience of law and order? How has Hong Kong's status as between 'East' and 'West' affected its social, political and legal institutions? Careful and detailed, this analysis of one of the most economically successful, politically stable and safe yet frequently misrepresented cities, is a valuable addition to the bookshelves of all undergraduate and postgraduate students studying Asian law.