Kathryn James Boeken

The book delves into the evolution of the value-added tax (VAT), tracing its journey from a little-known concept to a major global revenue tool. It examines the factors that contributed to its widespread adoption and the implications for economies worldwide, highlighting its significance in modern fiscal policy. Through detailed analysis, it uncovers the complexities and challenges associated with implementing VAT systems, making it a crucial resource for understanding contemporary taxation.

Exploring the intersection of gender and mortality, the book delves into how young adult literature eroticizes death and portrays the complexities of the woman/death trope. It examines the representation of gendered subjects in relation to death, dying, and grief, revealing how these themes intertwine with sexuality and power dynamics. Through critical analysis, the author highlights the nuanced ways in which death is depicted and its implications for understanding identity and societal norms.

Listen, children. Have you heard about the Lost Girls? They venture into the woods and never return...

Set against the backdrop of the Romanov dynasty's downfall, the narrative follows a young woman's courageous journey from the opulent palaces of St. Petersburg to a new life by the sea in Oregon. As she navigates through the upheaval of revolution, her transformational path takes her through Siberia and across the Bering Sea. Blending historical fact with fiction, Kathryn James crafts a captivating "what if" tale that explores themes of resilience and identity, centered around a princess who was and a woman who could have been.