Milli has returned and is ready to get her family back, but she is not sure of how Shade and Rico will receive her. The drama is still unfolding and her biggest fear has come to pass: her son wants to join the family business. As she tries to fight the notion that she’s failed as a parent, she can’t help but wonder if his desire to join the team is possibly a good thing for all involved. Milli and Shade are trying to figure out how they are going to deal with other drama that comes their way, but they know that no matter what, they won’t leave each other’s side until its finished. It’s no secret that Milli and Shade are made for each other, but what happens when a happy moment turns into a tragic nightmare for her? In this second installment, you will witness a love like no other and a man willing to go against everything he believes in for the sake of his family. Will Milli and Shade rise above this or will everybody fall at the hands of this unwanted beef that’s gotten larger than life itself?

Three words come to mind to describe Milyn “Milli” Carter: luscious, vicious and very ambitious. But when it comes to the father of her child, Shade, she turns into pudding. He knows all the right things to say and the places to touch to make her fall back in love with him. Knowing he isn’t good for her, she can’t help the fact that she will always want him. In the middle of one of their many break ups she meets Hakeem Bentley, fresh out of federal prison, who sweeps her off her feet almost immediately. Milli is confused. On one hand Shade always has her back in the streets, and on the other Hakeem is trying to be the man that she needs, not want. After finding herself in a sticky situation, Milli has to do something hard that in the end, could tear her whole family apart. She may be the most feared woman, but in reality Milli is looking for the realest man that can deal with her cold ways.

After the events that occurred while on vacation with her family, Milli feels like God is playing a cruel joke on her. She isn’t in her right mind and she feels like she has too much to lose at this point. Shade is still sticking by his girl’s side and now that they are engaged, he’s done playing games, and wants nothing but to be with her for the rest of his life. Rico and Gucci are young and in love, but sometimes their love can get petty. Will it end in heartbreak? Everything that has happened up until this point was designed to bring us to this very moment. Will Milli finally experience the peace and happiness that they have been longing for, or will somebody rob them of it right at its peak?

Things are spiraling out of control, and Fray is caught up on the wrong side of a bad situation. In the midst of the storm, Charlie found one good thing that gave her hope, while Fray fell into a situation that he didn’t know he needed. They both have opened themselves up to the possibility of a new beginning, but life keeps getting in the way. Will Hawk finally get the revenge that he’s been looking for, or will Charlie be able to step up and ride for the one who unexpectedly stole her heart? Tek is feeling an all time high as he partners up with a mystery woman who could potentially help him secure a major deal. Because of his new partnership, Yaz finds herself out on the streets and at her lowest point. This low point makes her realize that she has to do better for herself, but she has burned so many bridges that she doesn’t have anyone in her corner. As fate would have it, Yaz finds support and friendship in the unlikeliest place, and she must separate her feelings in order to regain control of her dysfunctional life. Too bad those around her don’t believe that she has any redeeming qualities, or do they? Will Charlie and Fray get to explore their connection or are his days numbered? Will Yaz get to prove that she can be a better person, or will it all be in vain? Part two exposes new secrets as well as new faces and budding relationships. The journey has just begun, and there’s so much to be discovered. Love, lies, and betrayal definitely play out as this story unfolds, and the key players have to choose sides and choose wisely. The wrong move could be deadly. The stakes are at an all time high, but that’s to be expected when you’re Ridin’ With The Realest!

Three distinguished diplomatic historians offer an assessment of the Cold War in the realist tradition that focuses on balancing the objectives of foreign policy with the means of accomplishing them. America and the Cold War, 1941–1991: A Realist Interpretation is a sweeping historical account that focuses on the policy differences at the center of this conflict. In its pages, three preeminent authors offer an examination of contemporary criticism of the Cold War, documenting the views of observers who appreciated that many policies of the period were not only dangerous, but could not resolve the problems they contemplated. The study offers a comprehensive chronicle of U.S.-Soviet relations, broadly conceived, from World War II to the collapse of the Soviet Union. It places the origins of the Cold War as related to the contentious issues of World War II and stresses the failure of Washington to understand or seriously seek settlement of those issues. It points out how nuclear weaponry gradually assumed political stature and came to dominate high-level, Soviet-American diplomatic activity, at the same time discounting the notion that the Cold War was a global ideological confrontation for the future of civilization. A concluding chapter draws lessons from the Cold War decades, showing how they apply to dealing with nation-states and terrorist groups today.

It's the night of the annual Autumn Equinox Festival, when the town gathers to float paper lanterns down the river. Legend has it that after drifting out of sight, they'll soar off to the Milky Way and turn into brilliant stars. This year, Ben and his classmates are determined to find out where those lanterns really go, and they made a pact with two simple rules: No one turns for home. No one looks back. The plan is to follow the river on their bikes for as long as it takes to learn the truth, but it isn't long before the pact is broken by all except for Ben, and (much to Ben's disappointment) Nathaniel, the one kid who just doesn't seem to fit in.Together, Nathaniel and Ben will travel down a winding road full of magic, wonder, and unexpected friendship*. *And a talking bear.