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|  | | Killjoy - A Cop's Fight Against Child Sexual Abuse
Killjoy is the story of a cop's ten year personal war against the indifference and social denial that allows the crime of child sexual abuse to exist in our society and grow at an alarming rate. Rollie Powell's stories show that child sexual abuse knows no bounds and unless steps are taken to stop it, no limits. It is THE most devastating crime in our society today.
As a detective with Rutland's Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Vermont, Rollie Powell offers a full view of the issues from someone who has been on the frontlines - of the perpetrators, the victims, their families, the overloaded justice system and the public media reactions. With honesty and insight into his own conflict and emotions, this memoir demonstrates through case studies the damaging cause and effect of a crime that threatens to unravel our social foundations and destroy our families. This book offers a unique perspective and understanding of the subject, its complexities and dev | |  | | Odyssey - A woman's global adventures
Odyssey is a journey of discovery from the Andes in South America to the glaciers of Greenland and Iceland, from exotic Cuba to the wilderness of Tasmania. Corine Quarterman invites you into a world of ancient cultures full of wonder and mystery. She challenges physical limitations as she treks the Inca trail, rafts rivers, explores ruins, dives with moray eels, and rappels into caves.
Corine shares personal and spiritual experiences that expand the boundaries of our knowledge, dispel preconceived notions, and kindle our innate curiosity. Her zest and boundless energy paint a fascinating world of adventure that inspires and captivates. Her perceptions of self and the world around her change as she uncovers the thoughts and beliefs of the indigenous people she meets and finds that our similarities far exceed our differences. The reader realizes that the wilderness, remoteness or inaccessibility of a place are not the only elements that define adventure.
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