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HER IMPOSSIBLE BEGINNINGS THE WOLFPIRE SAGA VOLUME I Books 1 & 2 Yin : Impossible Beginnings It began as a secret attempt to transform the world. To hasten the coming of the antichrist, a fearsome new creature of darkness must be created: A wolfpire, who can roam the world unleashing terror and havoc so great that Hell will finally reign supreme on Earth. Trapped in this sinister web of intrigue, treachery, and deceit, is Heather Rogers. The ten year old girl secretly selected to fulfill evils most vile schemes. However the forces of good also have deeply laid plans for Heather Rogers. Plans that include a Tai Chi grand master, an aged village priest, and the CIA. All of them are unwitting players in the opening moves of the secret battle for ultimate supremacy between good and evil. Yang : Her Long Journeys Home Ten year old Heather Rogers is keenly aware of the dangers confronting her. Some dire. Some potentially deadly. From: The man who is now hunting her. To: The reaction if her wolfpire secret is ever discovered. To: One of the most unique espionage endeavors ever attempted. A secret plot involving a dying Russian girl, a medical doctor, and a select few within the CIA and beyond not all of whom are in the know. A secret plan that will set the stage for the clash between free will and destiny. The future battle that will one day determine the fate of all mankind.

This guide describes 27 short treks of 2-6 days and 10 day walks in the mountains of Romania. Although there is a slight focus on Transylvania, most of the main massifs are included, with chapters covering the Mountains of Maramures, the Eastern Carpathians, the mountains around Brasov, the Fagara?, the region between the Olt and the Jiu, the Retezat, the mountains of Banat and the Apuseni. Also included is an ascent of Moldoveanu, Romania's highest peak at 2544m. There is a wealth of advice to help you plan your trip and organise the logistics of your walk or trek. Some routes avail of the network of mountain huts; others offer opportunities to camp in attractive wild locations. Overviews and a route summary table make it easy to choose an appropriate excursion. Each route includes clear description and mapping, as well as notes on accommodation and access (some can be accessed by public transport, although others require either pre-arranged pick-up or hitchhiking). There are fascinating insights into Romania's colourful culture and history and appendices containing hut listings, useful contacts and a helpful glossary. The graded routes are as varied as Romania's diverse landscapes. They take in rolling hills, craggy karst peaks, glacial lakes and Europe's last virgin forests, with other highlights including Transylvanian castles, wooden churches, the Piatra Craiului ridge and the spectacular Sapte Scari (Seven Ladders) and Turda Gorges. Historic towns such as the medieval towns of Brasov and Sibiu and the spa resort of Vatra Dornei offer easy access to the mountains; other routes visit remote villages that have changed little over the centuries, where self-sufficiency is still very much the way of life. All in all, the guide is a perfect companion to discovering the unspoilt beauty of Romania's enchanting mountain regions.

This study evaluates the performance of financial markets in rural areas of Romania based on the 1998 rural household, rural enterprise, and financial intermediary surveys, along with other official statistical data for 1997. It presents empirical evidence indicating that constrained access to credit markets negatively influences the investment behavior of households and enterprises. The report recommends a detailed government strategy to correct the observed shortcomings of rural financial markets and identifies new challenges that are likely to appear.

Following the enlargement of the European Union in May 2004, Roma (or gypsies) are now the largest minority group in Europe. They are also one of the poorest and most vulnerable groups, living mainly in Central and Eastern Europe, suffering poverty levels as high as ten times that found within majority populations. The lack of information about the living conditions and needs of Roma people compound these stark gaps in human development outcomes. This publication, prepared for a conference held in Budapest, Hungary in June 2003, brings together original sociological research, evaluations of programme initiatives, and the first comparative cross-country household survey on ethnicity and poverty. It finds that Roma poverty is multi-faceted and can only be addressed by a inclusive policy approach which respects their diversity.