This book explores the legal regime of non-product related process and production methods (NPR PPMs) in the context of trade-restrictive environmental measures, eco-labelling requirements and sanitary measures under the WTO. These issues serve as concrete, representative examples that raise broader questions about the legitimacy of the WTO dispute settlement system and help to explore the true position of WTO members in this complex legal regime. NPR PPMs are process and production methods that do not affect the product as such, meaning that there is no discernible difference in two products with different NPR PPMs. This work examines WTO states’ attempts to regulate in this regard and create product distinctions on the basis of NPR PPMs. To do so, it scrutinizes historical, institutional, substantive and case-law issues related to NPR PPMs, environmental policy and the WTO. Further, the book addresses the issues of legitimacy, regulatory space and reform, contributing to the lively debate on the future of the WTO.
Looking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men? Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection! Agent Colton's Secret Investigation (A The Coltons of New York novel) by Dana Nussio Desperate to redeem her career by capturing the Black Widow killer, cynical FBI agent Deirdre Colton seeks help from principled rancher Micah Perry who’s among the murderer’s collateral victims. First she must stop whoever is threatening the widower’s life and that of his toddler son. Cameron Mountain Rescue (A Cameron Glen novel) by Beth Cornelison When rescue volunteers Brody Cameron and Anya Patel are trapped by a landslide, they discover not only a mutual attraction, but also evidence of a serial killer's lair. When they become the focus of the killer's wrath, they must join forces to save their lives and find their happily-ever-after. On the Run with His Bodyguard (A Sierra's Web novel) by USA TODAY bestselling author Tara Taylor Quinn Posing as a married couple on an RV vacation, bodyguard McKenna Meredith and wrongfully accused fraudster Joe Hamilton face danger and death from multiple unknown sources. As their perilous road trip continues, they learn to see past their obvious differences—but with their lives on the line, it may not matter. Coldero Ridge Cowboy (A Fuego, New Mexico novel) by Amber Leigh Williams Because of a tragic accident, Eveline Eaton's modeling career is at an end and she must return home to the town she escaped from over a decade ago. It's hard to heal, however, when she begins to sense that something or someone is stalking her—and the only person who believes her is Fuego's silent cowboy, Wolfe Coldero.
Looking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men? Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection! COLTON'S UNDERCOVER SEDUCTION (A The Coltons of New York novel) by Beth Cornelison To investigate the Westmore family, rookie cop Eva Colton goes undercover as ladies' man detective Carmine DiRico's wife on a marriage-retreat cruise. As the "marriage" starts feeling alarmingly real, Eva becomes the lone witness to a shipboard murder and the target of a killer determined to silence her…permanently. SAVED BY THE TEXAS COWBOY by Karen Whiddon When Marissa Noll's former high school sweetheart and now-injured rodeo star Jared Miller returns to Anniversary, Texas, and needs her help with physical therapy, she vows to be professional. After all, she's moved on with her life. But when she starts receiving threats, the coincidental timing makes her wonder if Jared might have something to do with it. THE BOUNTY HUNTER'S BABY SEARCH (A Sierra's Web novel) by USA TODAY bestselling author Tara Taylor Quinn Haley Carmichael discovers her recently deceased sister had a baby—a baby who's currently missing— and she knows her ex-husband, Paul Wright, is the only one who can help. Reuniting with his ex is the last thing the expert bounty hunter wants, but he isn't willing to risk a child's life, either—and a second chance might help both of them put past demons to rest. HUNTED ON THE BAY by Amber Leigh Williams Desiree Gardet will change her address, her name, her hair—anything—to leave her past behind, but when fate brings her to sweet and sexy barkeep William Leighton and the small town he calls home, she longs for somewhere to belong more than ever before. Unfortunately, her past has a way of catching up with her no matter what she does, only this time Desiree finds that she isn't alone in the crosshairs.
This is a life's journey, through fun times, hard and difficult times. Coping with divorce, single parenting, and what life throws at you. It is not a rags to riches story, but one of an ordinary guy brought up in the East End of London. taking you through the childhood there, on into adulthood and employment, which will take you on a journey throughout, the UK and abroad encountering Royalty, Actors, and Prime Minister, and ending up in the North East of England. Through anecdotes, small stories, some amusing, some tragic, but all true.
Six orphaned children from Brazil flee across the Mexican desert, where they ally with a Gypsy family that has strange psychic talents. Keja, the Gypsy girl, against the advice of her family, remains steadfastly loyal to her new friend, even if it is at a tremendous personal cost. Through crisis after crisis, the group manages to narrowly elude their pursuers but inevitably she falls into Caldos' hands. Against the idyllic backdrop of Caldos' Caribbean island retreat, a spectacular battle ensues, but who will emerge victorious?
THE TIKTOK SENSATION THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT 'After finishing this book, my heart was pounding and I couldn’t find words big enough to describe how brilliant, beautiful, and powerful it is.' L.E. Flynn, author of All Eyes On Her All Eden wants is to rewind the clock. To live that day again. She would do everything differently. Not laugh at his jokes or ignore the way he was looking at her that night. And she would definitely lock her bedroom door. But Eden can’t turn back time. So she buries the truth, along with the girl she used to be. She pretends she doesn’t need friends, doesn’t need love, doesn’t need justice. But as her world unravels, one thing becomes clear: the only person who can save Eden … is Eden.
Hair done. Nails too. Make-up flawless. Indigo Clark is an accomplished, independent woman. Now she wants a partner to share her fabulous life. Standing on the sidelines of her sister’s third baby shower with her thirtieth birthday around the corner, Indigo is feeling the pressure about one thing she hasn’t yet mastered: a healthy, long-term relationship. As owner of Houston’s hottest destination for luxury shoes and accessories, Indigo excels at finding clients the perfect shoe, but she's having a hard time finding a partner who is her perfect fit. So she approaches her lackluster dating life the same way she does any challenge—with determination—and books her social calendar full of potential suitors. She needs a man who can handle her busy life, get along with her big and boisterous family, and mesh with her tight-knit friends, including Nate, her childhood bestie. While one guy is great on paper, and another sets off sparks, neither are Mr. Right. And her drive to find him begins to interfere with the things and people she values most. Can Indigo let go of past hurts and unrealistic expectations and finally admit to herself that her perfect man has been in front of her the whole time?
Hunted and hated... When the new king decrees a curfew for the lowborn of his kingdom, Nalania’s first reaction is to scream. Her second reaction is to defy it. The way she sees it, she’d be killing three birds with one stone: defying the bigoted king, getting away from the narrow-minded villagers who only see her people as deceitful gypsy folk, and nabbing a valuable pearl so her family can stop living in squalor. So, she disregards the curfew, dragging her little sister along with her. They step foot into a dark forest teeming with creatures spawned by twisted magic and find themselves face-to-face with the king's violent coven of witches and warlocks. They have a split second to make a life-altering decision: die, or murder half of the king’s coven in self-defense while trying to get away—using their family's own brand of wild, ancestral magic. But do they really have a choice? Now Nalania is living with unbearable guilt, day in and day out, for putting her sister in this position. Nalania is sure of it: the king will find out, and when he does, he will exact his revenge. Can she learn enough magic to save her little sister before it’s too late? --------------------------------------- LONG BLURB: Nalania and her family are hated across four different kingdoms. It always ends in the same eventuality: they're declared lowborn drifters—or worse yet, thieving gypsy scum—and the villagers refuse to do business with them, forcing them to move. She thought being at the wrong end of the social ladder would keep her from realizing her dream of becoming a witch. Witches and warlocks are just as discriminated against as her people. Why purposefully make their situation worse? Over the years, they've worn the same unraveling shoes, ate bugs and grits, and moved whenever the townspeople stop buying their crops. It always happens. But Nalania desperately wants to fight against the discrimination. She wants to give her family the life they've always deserved in the new realm of Gaidenfell. But then the king enacts a new decree, forcing a curfew on the lowborn of his kingdom—no leaving after nightfall, no exceptions. So, Nalania and her little sister leave their village and venture into Cloverbottom after sunset, stepping foot into a dark forest teeming with creatures spawned by twisted magic. There, in the heart of Cloverbottom, they find themselves face-to-face with the king's violent coven of witches and warlocks. They have a split second to make a life-altering decision: die, or murder half of the king’s coven in self-defense while trying to get away—using their family's brand of wild, ancestral magic. But do they really have a choice? Nalania is sure the king will discover what happened, and when he does, he will exact his revenge. Now Nalania has to train to be a witch. The clock’s ticking. She must learn enough about magic to face the king’s most powerful witches and warlocks to save her sister. Can she win the race against time? She would rather try than face the alternative. Her family means the absolute world to her. Prismatic: The Nonesuch is an emotional young adult fantasy with several twists and turns. It takes readers through a rich historical fantasy setting filled with romance, realistic characters, and plenty of witchy elements like spellcasting, potion-making, and even ritualistic magic. Suitable for ages 13 and up. This book has violence and some strong language.
Where you go, I will go. If you bleed, I will bleed. If you are sad, I will make you happy. If you are hurt, I will ease your pain. If you are lost, I will find you." "Take my hand." Those were the first words Sarah heard out of Lucas's mouth, right after he saved her for the first time. Born on the same day, at the same hospital, only an hour apart, Sarah Watkins and Lucas Monroe became inseparable the day he saved her from schoolyard bullies. Their friendship grew to love as they reached high school. Lucas is always at Sarah's side, ready to help, ready to protect, with Sarah falling ever more in love. Being the blind daughter of a politician, Sarah comes to draw her security from Lucas. When he leaves her, how will she handle it? Who will protect her now? That is a question she and her parents want answered, especially as Sarah's father becomes President. When Lucas comes back into her life, will Sarah have the power to forgive him, to trust him again? Will Lucas have the strength, the ability, to protect Sarah from everything that threatens her as the First Daughter? Will their love rekindle? And, in the end, what will they have to go through just to be together? From Texas to Washington, D.C. to Colombia, their journey takes them on a path of happiness, despair and to the very edge of danger. A path that only true love can endure.
The Kennedys endure as American icons because of the mix between power and vulnerability that so many of them embodied. Our fascination and connection to them comes most strongly through the wives, whose pain, heartbreak, and grief seemed immensely public and lonely and personal at the same time. The Tragic Lives of the Kennedy Wives examines five of the Kennedy matriarchs: Rose, Jackie, Ethel, Joan, and Vicki through the lens of their marriages, their religion, their families, their activism and most of all, their tragedies. An important and fascinating exploration into the side of Camelot that was never quite kept from the public eye.
Ella Mental is back with her Good Sense Guide that just keeps on growing. She needs all the advice she can get from it though to help her cope with life - at times her new-found boyf status seems the least of her troubles...
Even death could not stop Britain’s greatest defenders. In 1838, William and Tamara Swift inherit a startling legacy from their dying grandfather, transforming them into the Protectors of Albion, mystical defenders of the soul of England. But the shocked, neophyte sorcerers also inherit unique allies in their battle against the dark forces. Fighting alongside them are the famous–even infamous–Ghosts of Albion: Lord Byron, Queen Bodicea, and Lord Admiral Nelson. When strange and hideous creatures appear in the slums of London, an unholy plague threatens to launch an epic battle that may rage all the way to Buckingham Palace . . . and beyond. Time is running out as William and Tamara must learn whether their friends will stand beside them, or seduce and betray them. From Amber Benson, known for her dramatic portrayal of Tara in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Christopher Golden, Bram Stoker Award—winning author of The Shadow Saga and Wildwood Road, comes a vengeful tale of demons, vampires, and ghosts set in nineteenth-century London. Based on the smash BBC Web series that took England by storm, Ghosts of Albion is a horror adventure laced with dark humor and darker lusts. From the Trade Paperback edition.
How does feminism relate to motherhood, how has it changed over time, and what does the future of motherhood and feminism look like? These are just some of the questions Amber E. Kinser, PhD, tackles in this latest addition to the Seal Studies Series. Motherhood and Feminism examines the role of feminism within motherhood—a topic that has garnered a lot of attention lately as society shifts to adapt to new definitions of these roles—and offers insight into the core questions of motherhood: what it means to be a good mother, what role mothers play in the family and in society, and how motherhood has been redefined throughout time. Kinser also speculates on the future directions of feminism—focusing on the expansion of contemporary mother activism that has occurred in the last 15 years, and emphasizing the need for that expansion to continue—and examines how the changing world of motherhood fits into feminist activism.
The terrifying finale is a doozy, and Ky is a capable (can you say muay thai?), whip-smart, snarky joy. Readers will follow her anywhere, no matter how dangerous. Dark and thrilling." —Kirkus When her FBI agent father is framed for murder, Kylene is forced to move in with her grandfather, back to the small town that turned its back on her, and the boy who betrayed her. All Ky cares about is clearing her father’s name, but someone won’t let her forget the photo scandal that drove her away two years ago. As the threats gain momentum, Ky finds an unlikely ally in the rookie FBI agent sent to keep an eye on her. Determined to expose the town's hidden skeletons, Ky unwittingly thrusts herself into a much bigger plot. They thought she’d forgive and forget. They’re about to learn they messed with the wrong girl. "A quick-witted heroine, a fast-paced plot, and a twisty whodunit mystery kept me on my toes. Fans of Riverdale will adore Kylene Danners and devour this suspenseful story." —USA Today bestselling author K.A. Tucker At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Third Edition of Alan M. Schwitzer, Amber L. Pope, and Lawrence C. Rubin′s Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Skills: A Popular Culture Casebook Approach thoroughly covers essential clinical thinking skills in professional counseling through classic and contemporary popular culture case examples. Fully revised for use with the DSM-5-TR, the text begins with discussion of diagnosis, case conceptualization, and current treatment planning practices, covering the interplay of individual clinical tools and their application in contemporary practice. Twenty DSM-5-TR updated case illustrations follow, representing a diverse range of individual differences and intersecting identities. Students will engage with each case illustration in a start-to-finish application of clinical tools.
Inspiration and ideas for exhausted moms who want to reconnect with themselves—and create more time, peace, and joy in their lives. After spending a long time in the other-focused world of raising young children, women may find themselves struggling to remember how to take care of themselves. They may even feel guilty for wanting to do so, or wonder if it’s even possible. At a time when mothers are busier, more stressed, and less healthy than ever, this book offers realistic answers you can implement into your frenetic life. You’ll learn how to fix the disconnect between what’s truly important to you and what you spend your time, resources, and energy on. Stretch marks serve as emotional, visual, and psychological metaphors representing your ability to grow and push past your limits—and here, Amber Trueblood addresses the challenges mothers face in a funny, entertaining, supportive, and judgment-free environment. Using her A.M.B.E.R. Mindsets, you can learn the tricks and tools necessary to stop living the life you’re told you should be living—and start living freely.
Looking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men? Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection! COLTON MOUNTAIN SEARCH (A Coltons of Owl Creek novel) By Karen Whiddon Della Winslow’s dog has located a mass burial site—and FBI agent Max “The Playboy of Owl Creek” Colton is on the case. Giving in to temptation with the capable investigator makes things personal. Discovering one of the bodies is her missing cousin takes it to a whole new level… A HIGH-STAKES REUNION (A Sierra's Web novel) By USA TODAY bestselling author Tara Taylor Quinn FBI agent Scott Michaels and Dr. Dorian Lowell are both experts at saving people—and denying their attraction. But reuniting to bring down a human trafficking ring that kidnaps babies for high-price adoptions will challenge their professionalism…and their lives. CLOSE RANGE CATTLEMAN (A Fuego, New Mexico novel) By Amber Leigh Williams When Sheriff Kaya Altaha discovers a serial killer’s burial ground on Eaton Edge Mountain, her secret relationship with cattle baron Everett Eaton comes in conflict with her need to solve the case. Did Everett kill her best friend? And will proving his innocence rock their small town to its core? DEFENDER AFTER DARK (A Night Guardians novel) By Charlene Parris Detective Mark Hawthorne is investigating the assault of a ruthless CEO, but he finds himself captivated by lovely bakery owner Britt Gronlund, who rebuffed the CEO’s threat to take over her business. When the CEO winds up dead, can Mark defend Britt from the accusations that she is behind the murder? And can the two of them find the real killer?
Great Plains : social-ecological setting (climate-environment-society) natural resources and wildlife aspects --Characteristics of agricultural system and energy resources --Climate conditions and scenarios of change across the Great Plains --Water management --Ecosystem and biodiversity conservation issues --Energy considerations --Agriculture and land management --Great Plains societal considerations : impacts and consequences, vulnerability and risk, adaptive capacity, response options --Collaborative research and management interactions in response to climate change.
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