Is there a string of consciousness that connects your destiny; your soul, through time? Cleve Goddard is the pre-eminent rising star of a large mining consortium. His ruthless rise to power has made him dangerous enemies who aim to bring him back down to earth. Haunted by dreams of a young girl who has lost her husband and is struggling to find her freedom; her place, in the restricted world of sixteenth century England; Goddard tries to solve the puzzle she represents for him. Assisted by his faithful friend and assistant Andrew Collins, Goddard arrives in Minto to negotiate the biggest deal...

This anthology explores the state of American infrastructure, from roads, bridges, and mass transit systems to water, electricity, and communication grids. Among the issues examined are the roles of private industry and federal, state, and local governments in building and maintaining these systems.

The expression ""conspiracy theory"" is used by scholars and in popular culture to identify secret military, banking, or political actions aimed at ""stealing"" power, money, or freedom, from ""the people."" Less illustrious uses refer to folklore and urban legend. Sometimes the expression is used to characterise a form of speculation as ridiculous, outlandish or irrational. This Reference Shelf examines a number of well-known conspiracy theories, their sources, effects and credibility.

The 21st century includes a wide variety of family structures beyond the traditional, nuclear family. Same sex marriage and adoption, unmarried partnerships of all kinds, combined with the aging of the country, are causing households and family structures to change considerably. These changes challenge legal structures, insurance laws, societal expectations and the workplace.