"This study follows the historty of the relationship between New Zealand and the Soviet Union, especially between the years 1950 and 1991. The emphasis ... is on the official, government to government, relations that defined the context and tone of political and commercial dealings between countries. These official relations, however, shed light on the unofficial relations and the book examines how trade union contacts, the intellectual-cultural climate, and pro- and anti-Soviet lobbies all impacted on the relationship."--Back cover.

The sweetness of beginnings can bind two hearts together forever. The beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota is about to see another such beginning. A wedding of a couple whose love is as unrestrained as a winter snowstorm. Suspicions can be conquered and truths can be proven. Memories can be made and dreams can be broken. Forever doesn't always mean easy. In an ordinary moment, a life can be altered forever. The Johnson family is set adrift in a sea of turmoil as the unthinkable happens and their father, Travis Johnson is injured. A pillar of their family is fighting for his life and suddenly, the everyday, petty things don't seem to matter anymore. Lacey Johnson is now the guide that must pull everyone else back on track. It is her wisdom that guides two hearts to the point of no return.

Wild Deadwood Tales is a limited edition collection of short stories spanning the eras from Deadwood's untamed past to its exciting present. Eighteen bestselling authors have banded together to write romance, mystery and young adult fiction for the benefit of the Western Sports Foundation, which provides financial assistance to athletes injured while participating in rodeo sports.

LENA'S FALL Lena McCoy starts out as the heart throb and near-fiancé of Garrett Johnson. Being young and a touch wild, Lena turns down Garrett and follows the rodeo circuit instead. She marries the next bull riding world champion only to find that she married a man who wouldn't stand beside her when the bottom fell out of her world. She never imagined a damaged soldier would walk into her life and want to sweep her off her feet. COLT'S MAGIC Colt Cavanaugh is the father of Drew Johnson, Nora's son. He has made a big name for himself as a prince of Country music. Finding out that he had a boy for several years has left him with a void to fill. He wants to get to know his son and show him a world that Colt escapes to when his career gets too heavy. Colt has no idea that his foreman's sister could capture his heart so completely, but can a country girl take on the big city? ROYAL'S WILDFIRE After his ex-wife's marriage, Royal Bentley can't stand being anywhere near happiness. He flees to the airport where he is going to board a flight to Florida to take a job with an old friend. On his way, he meets a drop dead gorgeous girl that absolutely hates his guts. Florida is a bright jewel in the crown of the horse racing community. Royal has no idea that he is about to risk it all for a girl who isn't known for saying yes and might just be his one chance for lasting love. LANCE'S STARS Lance Harper has to get out of Illinois and the one place that he has always wanted to visit is the Black Hills of South Dakota. It doesn't hurt that his niece is there too. Horrible nightmares, residual anger, and glaring doubts seize Lance's dream of being a firefighter. He is adrift in his mind and as time passes, he is consumed by the past. Family is the only thing that might pull him out of the maddening cycle. It could be his last hope.

Blake Phails is struggling with the loss of his best friend and brother-in-arms. He is desperately choking back the guilt of not dying and now must face the emptiness of the world alone. It is difficult to find peace anywhere and home, well, he has no idea where that even might be. It is not a concept he is well acquainted with. His mother gave him a picture. There was a date and a town in South Dakota written on the back. Hot Springs. He has made up his mind to go, but there is no way to predict just what is ahead. Bailey Campbell's greatest joy is the wide open spaces on the back of her horse, Liberty. There is nothing quite like freedom and sadly, it always comes at a price. Every time Bailey takes one step away, her stepfather reels her back in by using her half-sister as bait. He is vicious and abusive. It is a part of her life Bailey struggles to keep hidden until a chance meeting with a soldier as battered as she. Following destiny's guidance, can Blake and Bailey embrace a future without secrets?