To be a powerful and influential man is both a gift and a curse for Geno Caprese. As the head of the Caprese crime family and also as one of Baltimore s most respected attorneys, Geno uses finesse and a string of savvy business maneuvers, as opposed to just brutal violence, to position himself at the top of the food chain in both the streets and the corporate world. He is a gangster unlike any of his predecessors. His father trained him well to live the life of a Boss. However, Geno soon discovers that there is hefty price to pay to be the King because someone always comes along to stake a...

Nigel Hawkins was one of the biggest drug dealers in Baltimore City. However, after years of drug use and resorting to crime to support his habit, he catches a charge that lands him in jail to serve a lengthy prison sentence. When he returns to society, he is drug-free and now a born again Christian. Nigel is also determined to reconnect with his son, JR, who has followed in his footsteps by getting caught up in the drug game. JR is torn between his love for the thug life and the love that he harbors deep inside for his father, who seeks to redeem his soul from his sinful ways. What unfolds...

In this sequel to the heartfelt, life changing hit novel Just Like Daddy, we are drawn deeper into the lives of the Hawkins men, Nigel and JR. Nigel, the recovering addict and convicted felon, has transformed himself into a God fearing, successful family and business man who is respected by the community. JR, on the other hand, undaunted by the tragic events of his past, has become more deeply entrenched in the thug lifestyle as the head of the Money Kings drug family. His every thought and emotion is consumed with the quest for more money and power. Unexpected life events and careless...

In the grand finale of the High Society Gangster series, Geno Caprese finds himself facing a long prison sentence as a result of the efforts of federal prosecutor Gavin Mayhem and a confidential informant from within his organization. However, Geno is not the type of man to go down without a fight. Will he be able to weave his way out of this dilemma or has his reign as the City's top crime boss finally come to an end? How will he handle the disloyalty that has crept into his inner circle? What will become of the Caprese Foundation if he is no longer at the helm? These questions and many more...

The book was envisioned by bedside nurses caring for transplant and cellular therapy patients as a way to teach novice nurses and health care colleagues about the care required for this complex patient population. The nurse authors recruited an oncology nurse practitioner, transplant physician, nurse scientist and expert in medical humanities and health studies to join the project team. The dedication of the team and the willingness of the patients to contribute to the project, has led to a unique case study approach focused on the lived experience of patients and care partner(s) during the...