"These linked pieces of profound truth-telling span the pre-Stonewall days through the hippie era in England and the United States. Although they explore historic elements in lesbian culture, when butch and femme roles were a norm, for ex., they are also sadly current. We may have made gay marriage the law of the land, but our president just tweeted that transgendered individuals are no longer welcome in the military. Gillian Herbert's words compel us to never forget that acts of violence and rape spring from homophobia, and that many gay people are still living closeted and traumatized as a result of these abominations. In 2016, at Pulse, the gay club in Orlando, forty-nine men, mostly Latino, were killed. Gillian is a survivor, who has given us who have experienced, anti-Semitism, xenophobia, misogyny, racism, and discrimination because we are of size, a road map to self-love and liberation." -Willa Schneberg, winner of the Oregon Book Award in Poetry, author of Rending the Garment; psychotherapist in private practice.

This book is broken down into two basic parts. Part one is how the Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol makes a difference in people’s lives due to their daily duties as volunteers with the San Diego Police Department. The everyday duties of RSVP’s are described in detail by providing interesting stories about each of the categories of jobs. Gregg and his wife Melody set no limits for their time spent going over-and-above volunteer requirements. Part two is about the special equipped license plate reader car that was used exclusively by the author in finding stolen cars, stolen license plates, and cars wanted for felony crimes. Gregg and Melody spent every available moment of their patrol time seeking stolen cars, and in the process became the most successful of all the RSVP volunteers at finding stolen cars setting a record for stolen car recoveries that will probably never be beat.

The basis for Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece, Dr. Strangelove: A chilling Cold War thriller in which unchecked power unleashes total nuclear disaster. Air Force Brigadier General Quinten is a dying man suffering from the paranoid delusion that he can make the world a better place by ordering a full-scale nuclear attack on the Soviet Union. Receiving word of the attack already underway, the president of the United States and his advisors now must work frantically to stop it. The US bombers are to be shot down—but a lone bomber called the “Alabama Angel” escapes and flies on to complete its lunatic mission, ignoring the president’s orders. A ghastly and chilling vision of what might happen when profound and deadly power is put into the wrong hands, this classic thriller continues to serve as a warning in today’s tumultuous political climate.

What Does the Future Hold for Israel? The Middle East has long been spiraling out of control, causing global uncertainty and fear. What does this turmoil mean for Israel, and why has peace been so elusive? In this updated and expanded edition of Israel on High Alert, author and Bible teacher Ron Rhodes offers a clear view of the situation—and future—faced by Israel. You will explore the causes of the rising conflicts and wars in the Middle East what Scripture says about the ongoing battles and God's plans for Israel how the events in the Middle East affect each of our lives today Touching on everything from mainstream and radical Islam to the current efforts to rebuild the Jewish temple, this book will guide you through the past, present, and God-ordained future for the nation of Israel. Find assurance in knowing that even amid chaos and uncertainty, God's plan is already in action—and it will never fail.

When fire threatens Ross's parents' home, he's thrust into a situation that brings him close to danger as well as into the arms of his brother's best friend, Dan. This is hardly the time to be chasing first kisses or finally acting on a crush he's had seemingly forever. But Dan doesn't seem to mind. Dan's protective instincts kick in whenever he thinks Ross is at risk. While that's nothing new, he's fully aware that his feelings for the younger librarian go beyond friendship. With fire creeping their way and exhaustion chasing his heels, admitting his feelings to Ross shouldn't be at the centre of his thoughts. But when the stakes are high and emotions are running wild, sometimes you just have to show your hand and go all in.

Removed from her mother's house at the age of four, Hannah was able to grow up in a loving home. But the abuse she’d suffered in early childhood followed her into a new life, and attempts to reestablish a relationship with her birth mother always left her feeling repeatedly abandoned. Eventually, after an unsuccessful stint on medication, therapy and a life-changing breakdown, Hannah was diagnosed with Complex Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder. This is a story of starting again.

The overwhelming majority of a software system’s lifespan is spent in use, not in design or implementation. So, why does conventional wisdom insist that software engineers focus primarily on the design and development of large-scale computing systems? In this collection of essays and articles, key members of Google’s Site Reliability Team explain how and why their commitment to the entire lifecycle has enabled the company to successfully build, deploy, monitor, and maintain some of the largest software systems in the world. You’ll learn the principles and practices that enable Google engineers to make systems more scalable, reliable, and efficient—lessons directly applicable to your organization. This book is divided into four sections: Introduction—Learn what site reliability engineering is and why it differs from conventional IT industry practices Principles—Examine the patterns, behaviors, and areas of concern that influence the work of a site reliability engineer (SRE) Practices—Understand the theory and practice of an SRE’s day-to-day work: building and operating large distributed computing systems Management—Explore Google's best practices for training, communication, and meetings that your organization can use