Bonnie Pega unravels a big-hearted tale of small-town romance as a young woman’s passions help a handsome stranger believe in the magic of forever. Dr. Sebastian Kent needs a fresh start, and he can’t imagine a bigger change of pace from New York City than the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. He’s found the perfect place to open his new veterinary clinic and escape from a difficult past. But Sebastian’s plans don’t include the fresh-faced beauty who shows up at his office looking for a job. An innocent in the ways of seduction, she stirs emotions and desires that Sebastian thought he’d shut away forever. Danni Sullivan has a gentle, almost magical way with animals. But ever since she talked the good doctor into hiring her, Danni has been in awe of Sebastian’s healing touch. She knows that she should take it slow, but she’s falling hard for the sexy vet . . . and she’ll settle for nothing less than everything he has to give—so long as Sebastian opens his heart to the promise of love.
In Bonnie Pega’s captivating love story, a sworn bachelor falls for the most unexpected woman of all: an expectant mother. When the tall, dark, sensual stranger walks into her Lamaze class with his pregnant sister-in-law, Liberty Austin’s reaction is immediate—and exhilarating. Blame it on the hormones, but the newly single mom-to-be can’t stop fantasizing about the seductive hunk who’s all wrong for her. His name’s Zachary Webster. He’s a genius tech entrepreneur with big plans for his future. And they don’t include marriage and fatherhood. Meeting the woman of his dreams—a radiant beauty with soulful blue eyes—while she’s carrying another man’s baby might be the definition of bad luck, but Zac stopped believing in picket fences and happy endings long ago. So why is he finding it impossible to stay away from Libby . . . especially after he helps deliver her baby? Suddenly Zac is confronted with the toughest choice he’s ever had to make: a lonely existence free of risk and heartbreak or a life with the family he’s come to love.
In Bonnie Pega’s tantalizing novel of secrets and seduction, a woman living a lie sparks the imagination of a handsome drifter—who vows to uncover her untamed heart. Wildlife rehabilitator Robin McKenna knows how to care for those in need, but nothing could prepare her for a force of nature like Patrick Brady. After agreeing to allow the injured stranger to recover in her home as a favor to a friend, she instantly regrets it. With a wicked grin and an irresistible allure, Patrick is quick to get under her skin—and ignite emotions she hasn’t felt in years. But Robin can’t share the shadows of a shameful past . . . not even with a man who makes her long for a brighter future. As an investigative reporter, Patrick never gives up a good story, and his instincts tell him there’s more to this fiery do-gooder than she lets on. Not that he plans on sticking around in Robin’s backwoods town for long: Patrick travels often and packs light, with no time for emotional baggage. But Robin’s secret is one mystery he’ll give anything to expose. In the end, the truth just may bring them closer—or tear them apart.
In Bonnie Pega’s novel of reignited love, a restless minister and his old flame must find a way to overcome their history and forge a new life together. Blessed (or cursed!) with more compassion than he knows what to do with, Gregory Talbott spent his college years leading the chants at rallies to save the whales—or whatever his cause of the week happened to be. Now he’s a small-town preacher, and although he loves the fact that he’s able to spend his days helping others, he isn’t happy about going home to an empty house every night. Which makes it so much harder when the-one-who-got-away comes back into his life. Annabelle Pace gave her life to a lost cause once before. In college, she endured too many nights alone as Gregory chased the latest movement. Back in town after all these years to take care of her grandmother, Annabelle promises herself she won’t repeat the mistakes of the past. But as memories of the good times they shared return, Annabelle is drawn to his side once again. And if Gregory can devote himself to her, she’ll have no choice but to surrender to her passion for the preacher.
A no-nonsense company man and a beautiful small-business owner learn to embrace second chances in this classic romance by Bonnie Pega. Max Shore thrives on routine, but a message from mysterious Love, Inc.—and the silky voice that leaves it—certainly piques his interest. What kind of improper services might such an outfit offer? And what can it possibly want from Shore Efficiency Consultants? Max is in for a delightful surprise: The voice in question is from a petite beauty with the face of an angel and a body made for sin—though Max, still recovering from a nasty divorce, isn’t sure he’s ready for temptation. For all of Caitlin Love’s expertise on thyme and willow bark, her organic herb business needs an organizational overhaul after a run-in with the IRS. But when the stuffy efficiency guru she envisioned turns out to be sexier than expected, Caitlin’s guard goes up. A history of tragedy has made her wary of getting close to someone new. Yet something in Max’s piercing blue eyes compels her to trust him. He’s willing to help Caitlin fight her demons—if only she’s willing to let him.
In Bonnie Pega’s novel of reignited love, a restless minister and his old flame must find a way to overcome their history and forge a new life together. Blessed (or cursed!) with more compassion than he knows what to do with, Gregory Talbott spent his college years leading the chants at rallies to save the whales—or whatever his cause of the week happened to be. Now he’s a small-town preacher, and although he loves the fact that he’s able to spend his days helping others, he isn’t happy about going home to an empty house every night. Which makes it so much harder when the-one-who-got-away comes back into his life. Annabelle Pace gave her life to a lost cause once before. In college, she endured too many nights alone as Gregory chased the latest movement. Back in town after all these years to take care of her grandmother, Annabelle promises herself she won’t repeat the mistakes of the past. But as memories of the good times they shared return, Annabelle is drawn to his side once again. And if Gregory can devote himself to her, she’ll have no choice but to surrender to her passion for the preacher.
In Bonnie Pega’s captivating love story, a sworn bachelor falls for the most unexpected woman of all: an expectant mother. When the tall, dark, sensual stranger walks into her Lamaze class with his pregnant sister-in-law, Liberty Austin’s reaction is immediate—and exhilarating. Blame it on the hormones, but the newly single mom-to-be can’t stop fantasizing about the seductive hunk who’s all wrong for her. His name’s Zachary Webster. He’s a genius tech entrepreneur with big plans for his future. And they don’t include marriage and fatherhood. Meeting the woman of his dreams—a radiant beauty with soulful blue eyes—while she’s carrying another man’s baby might be the definition of bad luck, but Zac stopped believing in picket fences and happy endings long ago. So why is he finding it impossible to stay away from Libby . . . especially after he helps deliver her baby? Suddenly Zac is confronted with the toughest choice he’s ever had to make: a lonely existence free of risk and heartbreak or a life with the family he’s come to love.
Bonnie Pega unravels a big-hearted tale of small-town romance as a young woman’s passions help a handsome stranger believe in the magic of forever. Dr. Sebastian Kent needs a fresh start, and he can’t imagine a bigger change of pace from New York City than the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. He’s found the perfect place to open his new veterinary clinic and escape from a difficult past. But Sebastian’s plans don’t include the fresh-faced beauty who shows up at his office looking for a job. An innocent in the ways of seduction, she stirs emotions and desires that Sebastian thought he’d shut away forever. Danni Sullivan has a gentle, almost magical way with animals. But ever since she talked the good doctor into hiring her, Danni has been in awe of Sebastian’s healing touch. She knows that she should take it slow, but she’s falling hard for the sexy vet . . . and she’ll settle for nothing less than everything he has to give—so long as Sebastian opens his heart to the promise of love.
A no-nonsense company man and a beautiful small-business owner learn to embrace second chances in this classic romance by Bonnie Pega. Max Shore thrives on routine, but a message from mysterious Love, Inc.—and the silky voice that leaves it—certainly piques his interest. What kind of improper services might such an outfit offer? And what can it possibly want from Shore Efficiency Consultants? Max is in for a delightful surprise: The voice in question is from a petite beauty with the face of an angel and a body made for sin—though Max, still recovering from a nasty divorce, isn’t sure he’s ready for temptation. For all of Caitlin Love’s expertise on thyme and willow bark, her organic herb business needs an organizational overhaul after a run-in with the IRS. But when the stuffy efficiency guru she envisioned turns out to be sexier than expected, Caitlin’s guard goes up. A history of tragedy has made her wary of getting close to someone new. Yet something in Max’s piercing blue eyes compels her to trust him. He’s willing to help Caitlin fight her demons—if only she’s willing to let him.
In Bonnie Pega’s tantalizing novel of secrets and seduction, a woman living a lie sparks the imagination of a handsome drifter—who vows to uncover her untamed heart. Wildlife rehabilitator Robin McKenna knows how to care for those in need, but nothing could prepare her for a force of nature like Patrick Brady. After agreeing to allow the injured stranger to recover in her home as a favor to a friend, she instantly regrets it. With a wicked grin and an irresistible allure, Patrick is quick to get under her skin—and ignite emotions she hasn’t felt in years. But Robin can’t share the shadows of a shameful past . . . not even with a man who makes her long for a brighter future. As an investigative reporter, Patrick never gives up a good story, and his instincts tell him there’s more to this fiery do-gooder than she lets on. Not that he plans on sticking around in Robin’s backwoods town for long: Patrick travels often and packs light, with no time for emotional baggage. But Robin’s secret is one mystery he’ll give anything to expose. In the end, the truth just may bring them closer—or tear them apart.
From the award-winning picture book biographer of Woody Guthrie comes the inspirational story of Nellie Bly. Born in 1864, during a time in which options were extremely limited for women, Nellie defied all expectations and became a famous newspaper correspondent. Her daring exploits included committing herself to an infamous insane asylum in New York City to expose the terrible conditions there and becoming the first American war correspondent of either sex to report on the front lines of Austria during World War I. In 1889, Nellie completed her most publicized stunt, her world-famous trip around the world in just 72 days, beating the record of Jules Vernes’ fictional hero in Around the World in 80 Days. With an informative text and pen-and-ink illustrations reminiscent of the graphic style of the late 1800s, The Daring Nellie Bly captures the independent spirit of America’s first star reporter, Nellie Bly.
Business Metadata: Capturing Enterprise Knowledge is the first book that helps businesses capture corporate (human) knowledge and unstructured data, and offer solutions for codifying it for use in IT and management. Written by Bill Inmon, one of the fathers of the data warehouse and well-known author, the book is filled with war stories, examples, and cases from current projects. It includes a complete metadata acquisition methodology and project plan to guide readers every step of the way, and sample unstructured metadata for use in self-testing and developing skills. This book is recommended for IT professionals, including those in consulting, working on systems that will deliver better knowledge management capability. This includes people in these positions: data architects, data analysts, SOA architects, metadata analysts, repository (metadata data warehouse) managers as well as vendors that have a metadata component as part of their systems or tools. First book that helps businesses capture corporate (human) knowledge and unstructured data, and offer solutions for codifying it for use in IT and management Written by Bill Inmon, one of the fathers of the data warehouse and well-known author, and filled with war stories, examples, and cases from current projects Very practical, includes a complete metadata acquisition methodology and project plan to guide readers every step of the way Includes sample unstructured metadata for use in self-testing and developing skills
Students of Western civilization need more than facts. They need to understand the cross-cultural, global exchanges that shaped Western history; to be able to draw connections between the social, cultural, political, economic, and intellectual happenings in a given era; and to see the West not as a fixed region, but a living, evolving construct. These needs have long been central to The Making of the West. The book’s chronological narrative emphasizes the wide variety of peoples and cultures that created Western civilization and places them together in a common context, enabling students to witness the unfolding of Western history, understand change over time, and recognize fundamental relationships.
Students of Western civilization need more than facts. They need to understand the cross-cultural, global exchanges that shaped Western history; to be able to draw connections between the social, cultural, political, economic, and intellectual happenings in a given era; and to see the West not as a fixed region, but a living, evolving construct. These needs have long been central to The Making of the West. The book’s chronological narrative emphasizes the wide variety of peoples and cultures that created Western civilization and places them together in a common context, enabling students to witness the unfolding of Western history, understand change over time, and recognize fundamental relationships.
Students of Western civilization need more than facts. They need to understand the cross-cultural, global exchanges that shaped Western history; to be able to draw connections between the social, cultural, political, economic, and intellectual happenings in a given era; and to see the West not as a fixed region, but a living, evolving construct. These needs have long been central to The Making of the West. The book’s chronological narrative emphasizes the wide variety of peoples and cultures that created Western civilization and places them together in a common context, enabling students to witness the unfolding of Western history, understand change over time, and recognize fundamental relationships. Read the preface.
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