Part-time archeologist and full-time enchantress, Savanah St. James unearthed the world's most sought after antiquity, Draq's lair. About to open an exhibit in one of the most famous museums in London, Savanah thought she'd finally found her pot of gold until one man crashed into her--literally. And there in lay her problem. Savanah had an audacious knack for finding love in all the wrong places. Living the dream, Ethan Kitt had it all--money in his pocket, his own plane, freedom to travel the world, and a boss whose only request was blood once a week. Waiting in line at customs, Ethan's dream of a woman in every port sank when he laid his eyes on the one woman who would whip his furry hide into submission. In the midst of being hunted by the most notorious vamp alive, Ethan and Savanah scour the Eastern coastline from New York to Louisiana trying to find a way to trust their instincts and each other in order to survive.
One impetuous love spell should've had Jovan Hause dancing with destiny. Instead, she found herself flat on her back with no memory of her past. Her future looking royally smashing as she gazed into the perilous blue eyes of the man of her dreams until she passed out. Tired of chasing one ghoul in a city of walking cadavers, André St. James found someone much more intriguing to pursue after being tossed on his royal behind. Drawn to the unconscious beauty, he knew one way to wake her: True love's kiss. The silly tale worked, just not the way he'd hoped. Together they'd killed monsters, found a number of Eden's Sins quite divine, and made plans for a future. Fate however, had other ideas. Maybe, with a wee bit of magic, mayhem, and a beautiful blue moon they'd find their way back to each other, kiss, and make up. Maybe…
I always wanted to be invisible, until I was. Being the god of wine and good times, I always envisioned myself larger than life, until I wasn’t. The universe had been my playground until Pandora regifted the dreaded Pyxis with me inside, with my final destination landing in the hands of a child. My key to freedom is simple; the child must utter those three little words, something about true love. I have been thoroughly punked. On the eve of her birthday, Ava Gabriel finds a fallen star. After the loss of her family, she needs some good fortune. The moment she cracks the star open fantasy collides with reality. She is now the proud owner of a talking, Jack in the box and a pixy. Could life get any stranger? Waking up on Mt. Olympus surrounded by gods and goddesses, her question had been answered. She fast realized Dionysus isn’t the only one in need of saving. Regardless of the consequences, could she save him? If she did nothing could she live with herself?
Volunteers play a critical role in serving communities and delivering public services. Volunteers serve across many areas — in schools, human service organizations, emergency services, and more. By providing services to those in need, volunteers expand the capacity of organizations and can devote extra time to the populations they serve. While research on volunteering has shifted from a focus on recruitment and motivation to management and retention, the focus is largely on universal, one-size-fits-all prescriptions. Volunteer management only recently moved to a contingency perspective focused on organizational needs. However, volunteer management should adapt to meet the needs of organizations and volunteers. Taking a strategic approach, this book provides an overview of volunteer management from planning and recruitment to engagement and evaluation, considering both organizational and volunteer needs and capacity. We develop a strategic volunteer management approach for volunteering to benefit not only the organizations and communities served, but also volunteers and society more broadly. This book advances research on volunteer management by combining the organizational and volunteer perspectives, provides a guide for volunteer administrators and coordinators, and serves well as a text for courses in volunteer management, nonprofit management, and human resource management.
The developing brain is exquisitely sensitive to both endogenous and exogenous signals which direct or significantly alter the developmental trajectory of cells, neural circuits, and associated behavioral outcomes for the life of the individual. Contrary to initial dogma that the brain is one of the few organs within the body that is immune-privileged, evidence indicates that the immune system has a critical role in brain function during development as well as during sickness and health in adulthood. Microglia are the primary immune cells within the brain, and they are in constant communication with the peripheral immune system and surrounding cell types within the brain. We describe the important role of the immune system, including microglia, during brain development, and discuss some of the many ways in which immune activation during early brain development can affect the later-life outcomes of neural function, immune function, and cognition. Growing evidence indicates that there is a strong link between many neuropsychiatric disorders and immune dysfunction, with a distinct etiology in neurodevelopment. Thus, understanding the role of the immune system and immune activation during the critical period of brain development is a necessary step toward understanding the potential origins of these devastating disorders. Table of Contents: Introduction / The Immune Response / Brain-Immune Communication / Microglia Are Immune Cells of the Brain / The Functional Role of Microglia and Immune Molecules in Neurodevelopment / Early-Life Programming of Brain and Behavior: A Critical Role for the Immune System / Commonly Used Models of Early Life Immune Activation in the Rodent / Early Life Immune Activation and Cognitive Impairment in Adulthood / Mechanisms Underlying the Enduring Changes in Neuroimmune Function Caused by Early Life Infection / Toll-Like Receptors and Immune Activation During Early Brain Development / Environmental Triggers of TLR Activation: Long-Term Programming of Brain and Behavior / Future Directions to Understanding Immune Function and Brain Development / References
Enhancing Fertility through Functional Medicine: Using Nutrigenomics to Solve 'Unexplained' Infertility provides cutting-edge information and solutions to help support the worldwide rise of fertility challenges. It addresses common, yet not commonly known, root causes of oxidative stress that are at the heart of reproductive issues (and all chronic health issues). These solutions can help enhance the outcomes of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) or support women to avoid them altogether. Enhancing Fertility through Functional Medicine: Using Nutrigenomics to Solve 'Unexplained' Infertility will show you how to improve cell health (including egg and sperm), lower inflammation, balance nervous system functioning, and optimize genetic expression, allowing the body to return to its naturally fertile state. It details information on numerous root causes of health-derailing inflammation and oxidative stress, while the appendices discuss the genetic and biochemical pathways related to these topics. Each chapter also provides easy “Action Steps” that can be implemented immediately. Chapter topics include iron dysregulation; oxalates; mold/mycotoxins; phase 2 liver detoxification pathways; fat utilization; introductory information on genetics, epigenetics, and nutrigenomics; everything one needs to know about histamine intolerance; and how these factors adversely affect metabolic and reproductive functions. Enhancing Fertility through Functional Medicine: Using Nutrigenomics to Solve 'Unexplained' Infertility is the handbook for people wanting to achieve and sustain a healthy pregnancy. It highlights lesser-known causes of fertility challenges the reader can learn how to investigate. This book also serves as a reference guide for practitioners, providing them with additional tools to add to their repertoires when other protocols have not been effective. It may also provide clarity as to why other protocols did not work and will enable the practitioner to custom-tailor protocols for each patient.
The great seas contain immense resources and provide invaluable services to humankind, yet their environmental conditions are threatened worldwide. the authors of this comprehensive study provide a rich assessment of the seas and the efficacy of the initiatives governing them, as well as suggestions for improving governance and protection. Case studies of the Baltic, Mediterranean, Black, Caribbean and East Asian seas illustrate the varying degrees of policy success, failure and promise. the authors address the specific roles of the Law of the Sea and the United Nations Regional Seas Programme and discuss the importance of better information exchange between scientists and policymakers, increased funding, greater participation, and new and more effective laws. National, regional and international initiatives are conceptualized as clusters, and their success evaluated using data on the physical conditions of the seas, the law and policy adopted, and international cooperation. the interdisciplinary, insightful treatment of this complex issue will be of great interest to policymakers, students and scholars in the fields of law and policy as well as marine and environmental sciences.
The revolution is here. Bodies line the streets of Urobrun; a great pyre burns in Republic Square. The rebels grow anxious behind closed doors while Marlis watches the politicians search for answers-and excuses-inside the Chancellery. Thea, Freddy, Nan, and Sigi are caught in the crossfire, taking refuge with a vibrant, young revolutionary and a mysterious healer from Irminau. As the battle lines are drawn, a greater threat casts a dark shadow over the land. Magic might be lost-forever. This action-packed sequel to Dark Metropolis weaves political intrigue, deadly magic, and heartbreaking romance into an unforgettable narrative. Dolamore's lyrical writing and masterfully crafted plot deliver a powerful conclusion.
One impetuous love spell should've had Jovan Hause dancing with destiny. Instead, she found herself flat on her back with no memory of her past. Her future looking royally smashing as she gazed into the perilous blue eyes of the man of her dreams until she passed out. Tired of chasing one ghoul in a city of walking cadavers, André St. James found someone much more intriguing to pursue after being tossed on his royal behind. Drawn to the unconscious beauty, he knew one way to wake her: True love's kiss. The silly tale worked, just not the way he'd hoped. Together they'd killed monsters, found a number of Eden's Sins quite divine, and made plans for a future. Fate however, had other ideas. Maybe, with a wee bit of magic, mayhem, and a beautiful blue moon they'd find their way back to each other, kiss, and make up. Maybe…
I always wanted to be invisible, until I was. Being the god of wine and good times, I always envisioned myself larger than life, until I wasn’t. The universe had been my playground until Pandora regifted the dreaded Pyxis with me inside, with my final destination landing in the hands of a child. My key to freedom is simple; the child must utter those three little words, something about true love. I have been thoroughly punked. On the eve of her birthday, Ava Gabriel finds a fallen star. After the loss of her family, she needs some good fortune. The moment she cracks the star open fantasy collides with reality. She is now the proud owner of a talking, Jack in the box and a pixy. Could life get any stranger? Waking up on Mt. Olympus surrounded by gods and goddesses, her question had been answered. She fast realized Dionysus isn’t the only one in need of saving. Regardless of the consequences, could she save him? If she did nothing could she live with herself?
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