Impeachment is based upon "those offences which proceed from the misconduct of public men, or, in other words, from the abuse or violation of some public trust ... as they relate chiefly to injuries done immediately to the society itself." —Alexander Hamilton A non-partisan guide to a precise understanding of the rules and history of impeachment ... Spotlighting in particular the precise rules of impeachment—including an explanation of the crucial grounds for impeachment, the famous "high crimes and misdemeanors"—the book also details its origins in British law, the rules as set out by the founding fathers in the Constitution, and their application throughout the history of our democracy. That history includes a detailed chronolgy of the nineteen instances of impeachment that have taken place—of judges, legislators, and presidents—throughout American history, starting with the very first impeachment trial of an America... Views: 447
The newest book based on the hit Weird West RPG franchise Deadlands!
Step right up to see the oddities and marvels of The Blackstone Family Circus and Travelling Wonder Show! Gasp at pit wasps the size of a man’s forearm. Beware the pumpkin-headed corn stalker, lest it plant its roots in you!
Annie Pearl is the keeper of oddities, the mistress of monsters. Her unique collection of creatures is one of the circus’s star attractions, drawing wide-eyed crowds at every small frontier town they visit. But Annie is also a woman running from her past . . . and the mother of a mute young daughter, Adeline, whom she will do anything to protect.
Hoping to fill its coffers before winter sets in, the circus steers its wagons to The Clearing, a remote community deep in the Oregon wilderness, surrounded by an ominous dark wood. Word is that a traveling show can turn a tidy profit at The Clearing, but there are whispers, too, of unexplained disappearances that afflict one out of every four shows that pass through the town.
The Clearing has it secrets, and so does Annie. And it may take everything she has to save her daughter―and the circus―from both.
A gripping tale of the Weird West, set on the haunted frontier of DEADLANDS, the award-winning game from Pinnacle Entertainment Group. Views: 446
In a time and place where one’s soul can be morphed into a weapon, there are modern-day magicians called Mage-Knights. Although Kurogane Ikki is a student at an institution that trains Mage-Knights, he has no particular talent in magic and is labeled the “Failure Knight” or “Worst One.” Getting way less than average marks in the scorings, he was forced to repeat a year. But with the arrival of a new head of the institution, a new rule was created: knights whose abilities are compatible, as decided by the board, must share rooms and attend practice and training together throughout their school years to bring up their abilities to the max. It is a rule to implement the absolute verdict of ability.
Ikki’s roommate, Stella Vermillion, turns out to be a princess of another foreign country. Stella is a Rank A knight: the type of genius in magic who only appears once a decade. When Ikki walked in on her while she was changing her clothes, it caused a huge misunderstanding, which eventually ended up in a duel between the two of them. The punishment for the losing side is Eternal Submission to the winning side.
Forced to live the same room and practice magic together throughout all their school years, how will Stella and Ikki’s relationship evolve? Views: 446
Jen and Kim had never had a Valentine's Day date throughout the almost four years they'd spent at Malcolm Vale University at Elmtown. Graduation was fast approaching and they both wondered if Cupid would smile at them or like always turn around and shoot his arrow at other subjects. Will their desires be met?The lost city of Atlantis is real. As Lieutenant Josh Pierce discharges from the military following eight tough years of service, he comes home to find his life turned upside down. Shortly after, strangers arrive to volunteer Josh for a meeting with the newly-formed Atlantis team.Unlike anything you've read before, Lost City is a story of love, deception and exploration, all tied into a city that thrived thousands of years before our own civilization. As the mission of the Atlantis team slowly unfolds miles beneath ocean, Josh begins to wonder who he can actually trust?Only one thing is evident. Someone is lying. Views: 446
Thirteen authors, including Gail Z. Martin, David Gerrold, and Jonathan Maberry, come together to pen short stories innovating Sherlock Holmes, adapting and revolutionizing the iconic character.Sherlock Holmes is one of the most iconic and lasting figures in literature. His feats of detection are legendary, and he continues to capture audiences today in stories, movies, and on TV. In this new anthology, Baker Street Irregulars, authors present the celebrated detective in more than a dozen wildly entertaining new ways. In Ryk Spoor's thrilling "The Adventures of a Reluctant Detective," Sherlock is a re-creation in a holodeck. In Hildy Silverman's mesmerizing "A Scandal in the Bloodline," Sherlock is a vampire. Heidi McLaughlin sends Sherlock back to college, while Beth Patterson, in the charming "Code Cracker," turns him into a parrot. The settings range from Russia in the near-future to a reality show, from a dystopian world to an orchestra. Without losing... Views: 446
The Underground Fetish Scene. To most, it is merely a collection of oddities, from piercing and body modification to leather, latex and pain.
For Locke Holmes and Jena Watson, it is home. They call their club Baker Street, a place where nearly anything and everything fetish is welcome, where the most powerful men in America submit to their wildest fantasies in the deep dungeons, school marms let their hair down and their heels up and fashion models get those barely there piercings glimpsed in photo spreads.
But within the halls and mazes beneath Chicago lie mysteries, cases no vanilla police detective would dare touch. When the child of a lucrative client is found murdered, Locke and Watson are the only ones who care enough to investigate. But what is the Black Dove, and what does it have to do with the gruesome death of Alex Greene's child?
Baker Street: The Mystery of the Black Dove
Erotic Fetish Tales from Skye Knizley Views: 446
Truth and Honour explores the 2011 murder of Saint John businessman Richard Oland, of the prominent family that owns Moosehead Breweries, the ensuing police investigation and the arrest, trial, and conviction of the victim's son, Dennis Oland, for seconddegree murder.Oland's trial would be the most publicized in New Brunswick history. What the trial judge called "a family tragedy of Shakespearian proportions," this reallife murder mystery included adultery, family dysfunction, largely circumstantial evidence, allegations of police incompetence, a high-powered legal defence, and a verdict that shocked the community.Today, the Oland family maintains Dennis Oland's innocence. Author Greg Marquis, a professor of Canadian history at the University of Saint John, leads readers through the case, from the discovery of the crime to the conviction and sentencing of the defendant. Offering multiple perspectives, Truth and Honour explores this question: was Dennis Oland... Views: 446
The author of Traitor's Gaitdelivers this chilling international thriller that "moves relentlessly to an explosive climax" (Tom Kasey, author of Cold Kill). One phone call is all it takes to shatter Julian Croome-Pugglesley's happiness and plunge him into a world of fear. An unfortunate incident in his past has made him susceptible to blackmail all these years . . . and the time finally comes to pay for his mistakes. With the threat of extortion hanging over his head, C.P. is forced to steal a DNA file—inside of which contains a secret formula with terrifying potential. In the wrong hands, the information—the key to groundbreaking genetic engineering possibilities—can lead to the creation of a master race. Handing over this file could mean disaster for Britain and her allies, but even C.P. doesn't know whom he is supposed to be working for. When C.P. disappears from the Foreign... Views: 445
An Italian café. A barista with an eye for trouble. And a village determined to create as much as possible. Chiara has presided over the espresso machine at Bar Birbo for as long as anyone can remember. In Santa Lucia, this is the only place to go for a cappuccino served with a side of gossip. The town's residents rely on each other and feel almost like a family, but their secrets are kept well hidden. While romance is in the air for some, the truth behind the love affairs is far more complicated than anyone can imagine. When everyone has ulterior motives and unspoken desires, it's only a matter of time before things finally come to a head. And unfortunately for the townspeople, the revelations could prove deadly. Can the residents of Santa Lucia survive the inferno of their own making? Or will they burn in the flames? Views: 445
