Paige Cooper

Following the US's bungled withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the scenes of chaos at Kabul Airport, we could be forgiven for thinking we're experiencing an 'end of empire' moment, that the US is entering a new, less belligerent era in its foreign policy, and that its tenure as self-appointed 'global policeman' is coming to an end. Before we get our hopes up though, it's wise to remember exactly what this policeman has done, for the world, and ask whether it's likely to change its behaviour after any one setback. After 75 years of war, occupation, and political interference - installing dictators, undermining local political movements, torturing enemies, and assisting in the arrest of opposition leaders (from OEcalan to Mandela) - the US military-industrial complex doesn't seem to know how to stop. This anthology explores the human cost of these many interventions onto foreign soil, with stories by writers from that soil - covering everything from torture in Abu Ghraib, to coups and counterrevolutionary wars in Latin America, to all-out invasions in the Middle and Far East. Alongside testimonies from expert historians and ground-breaking journalists, these stories present a history that too many of us in the West simply pretend never happened. This new anthology re-examines this history with stories that explore the human cost of these interventions on foreign soil, by writers from that soil. From nuclear testing in the Pacific, to human testing of CIA torture tactics, from coups in Latin America, to all-out invasions in the Middle and Far East; the atrocities that follow are often dismissed in history books as inevitable in the 'fog of war'. By presenting them from indigenous, grassroots perspectives, accompanied by afterwords by the historians that consulted on them, this book attempts to bring some clarity back to that history.

How to use this Stones and Minerals Journal: 8 X 10 Inches110 PagesThis useful rock collecting planner is a must-have for anyone that loves collecting rocks, minerals and gemstones You will love this easy to use journal to track and record all your stones and minerals activities. Each interior page includes space to record & track the following: Date - Date, time, and location of the rock collecting event. Sketch/Sample - Use the box provided to draw out a simple sketch of the rock collected. Environment - Stay on task using the check boxes to indicate if it's forest, desert, grassland, tundra, marine, or freshwater. Colors - Record and track the colors texture and luster of the stones. Equipment - Write a list of what equipment is needed. Extended Description - Space to write freehand notes describing the stones in depth. If you are new to the world of stones and minerals or have been at it for a while, this rock collecting notebook is a must have Can make a great useful gift for anyone that loves stones and minerals Have Fun

How to use this Stones and Minerals Journal: 8 X 10 Inches110 PagesThis useful rock collecting planner is a must-have for anyone that loves collecting rocks, minerals and gemstones You will love this easy to use journal to track and record all your stones and minerals activities. Each interior page includes space to record & track the following: Date - Date, time, and location of the rock collecting event. Sketch/Sample - Use the box provided to draw out a simple sketch of the rock collected. Environment - Stay on task using the check boxes to indicate if it's forest, desert, grassland, tundra, marine, or freshwater. Colors - Record and track the colors texture and luster of the stones. Equipment - Write a list of what equipment is needed. Extended Description - Space to write freehand notes describing the stones in depth. If you are new to the world of stones and minerals or have been at it for a while, this rock collecting notebook is a must have Can make a great useful gift for anyone that loves stones and minerals Have Fun

How to use this Cosplay Costume Planner: 8 X 10 Inches110 PagesThis super cool cosplay costume planner is a must-have for anyone who loves to make costumes, whether you're a member of the theater at school, like to play dress up as a hobby, or headed to a fan convention You will love this easy to use journal to track and record all your cosplay activities. Each interior page includes space to record & track the following: Date - Date of the convention event. Character - Use the box provided to write in the name of the character costume. Series - Stay on task using the box to fill in the show series information. Project Rating- Record and track the expenditures, difficulty and costs of the costume. Costume - Sketch pad to draw out ideas, thoughts, items and price of putting together the costume. Additional Notes - Space to write additional thoughts and ideas. If you are new to the world of costume play or have been at it for a while, this cosplay costume journal is a must have Can make a great useful gift for anyone that loves cosplay Have Fun

How to use this Rum Tasting Log Book: 8 X 10 Inches110 PagesThis ultimate rum tasting notebook is a perfect way to track and record all your tasty activities. This unique rum tasting journal is a great way to keep all of your important information all in one easy to find spot. Each interior page includes prompts and space to record the following: Name - Write the name of which rum you are tasting. Distiller - Use the box provided to write in who made it, or what company. Origin - Stay on task using the box to fill in where in the world this rum was made. Color Meter - Record and track the color of the rum that is being sampled, from clear to blackFlavor Wheel - Checklist what flavor was sampled, anywhere from woody to spicy. Additional Notes - Space to write additional thoughts and ideas. Final Rating - Fill in checklist star rating from 1-5 on appearance, taste, mouthfeel and overall rating. If you are new to tasting rum or have been at it for a while, this rum tasting journal is a must have Can make a great useful gift for anyone that aspires to be a rum tasting sommelier Have Fun

Fantastical, magnetic, and harsh-these are the women in Paige Cooper's debut short story collection Zolitude. They are women who built time machines when they were nine, who buy plane tickets for lovers who won't arrive. They are sisters writhing with dreams, blase about sex but beggared by love-while the police horses have talons and vengeance is wrought by eagles the size of airplanes. Broken-down motorbikes and housebroken tyrannosaurs, cheap cigarettes and mail bombs-Cooper finds the beautiful and the disturbing in both the surreal and the everyday. Troubling, carnal, and haunting, these stories are otherworldly travelogues through banal, eco-fabulist dystopias. Zolitude is a gorgeous, sad, and sexy work of slipstream and an atlas of fantastic isolation. The monstrous is human here, and tender.

Love paranormal romances? You're in luck, as this bundle collects 6 paranormal romance stories in 1 for a super low price Vampires, werebears, werewolves, Angels, shark shifters and dragon shifters can all be found in this collection. All written by the popular 'Shifter Club' collective of J A Fielding, Mary T Williams, Paige Cooper, R S Holloway, Esther Banks, and P K Greenford. Stories include:1. Forbidden Love (werebear and werewolf shifter romance)Werewolves and werebears are mortal enemies. Alex, a wolf shifter, knows this; but when he sees a werebear wounded and about to be caught by poachers, he can't just sit back and let it happen. After a daring rescue he's left with an injured bear shifter and a new found responsibility to get them to safety. Shifting into human form, the bear just so happens to be a beautiful and curvy woman, and one that Alex is instantly dawn to. Join the two as they get to know each other and embrace a forbidden love.2. My Asian Dragon (dragon shifter romance)Joy is a reporter who fancies herself as a bit of a Lois Lane. Longwei is the leader or a small village. Their worlds are about to collide. Longwei, the leader of the village, contains out of this world abilities. Able to shift into a dragon on demand, he's become his people's protector, and a force the Triad haven't been able to contain. But with Joy discovering his secret, how will Longwei react? And despite an obvious mutual attraction, will a relationship between the two be able to form with secrets, Triad attacks and job deadlines all in the mix? 3. My Guardian Angel (Angel romance)When India decided to stay at her mom's for the summer, the last thing she expected to be doing was missing breakfast and delivering food to others. But one car crash later, and weirdly enough, India's summer would take a turn for the better. Enter Brace 'Holy Hands', a handy man with abs to die for and the face of an angel. Could he be what's needed to give this summer some real excitement?4. Alpha Wolves (werewolf shifter romance)In a world which knows of paranormal activity but is still largely in the dark about the finer details, the curvy Jessica Brown and best friend Trina do all they can to bring light to the subject via www.thetruth885.com. Chasing up leads, speaking to victims; it's all part of the job. Never one to take the safe option, when Jess gets a tip off about a gathering of werewolves like no human has ever seen, her and Trina attend, planning to observe from the outskirts. The last thing she expects though is to not only come face to face with pack members, but to gain the attention of not one, but two hot shifters who are looking for a mate. However, it soon becomes apparent they'd rather share than fight over her... 5. Darien (vampire romance)In a world where vampires are forced to register with the government or be hunted down for what they are, Darien, a vampire himself, has chosen to spend his time hunting down the more unruly of his kind. The one thing distracting him from his job however, is an attractive human by the name of Rose. No matter how inappropriate it may seem, he simply can't keep away from her. But will Rose ever feel the same?6. Love Across Waters (shark shifter romance)Shanice Graham has just got into the college and swimming team of her dreams. Focusing on doing well, the last thing on her mind is meeting a man... But that's exactly what's going to happen Enter Alan Shores, the school's best swimmer and a hunk to boot. Will he notice the black beauty as she's noticed him? And what is the secret behind his incredible swimming abilities? Suitable for 18+ due to scenes of a sexual nature.