When it comes to first and second impressions, they couldn’t get any worse. But when a heated moment ends with a kiss — it breaks all the rules. As Elsie Creek’s newest resident, Que is way too jaded to go near any man, let alone Connor, the judgemental jerk next door. Busy trying to fit in, she now has to pretend that kissing the beautiful bad boy meant nothing! Yet the chemistry Connor shares with the feisty single mother is undeniable. So to avoid the temptation of diving too deep, he'll obey her house rules of no afterschool visits, no talk of the past, and forget a forever future. Perfect for this military man dancing with his own demons, eager to return to base and avoid the small-town gossipers. That is until trouble crosses boundaries in their very own neighbourhood, threatening everything they love — who will be left standing? Set in the uniquely rugged and romantic outback, the bestselling Elsie Creek Series is the perfect home for healing hearts and new beginnings. Are you ready to Escape to a HAPPILY EVER AFTER? **The Elsie Creek Series can be enjoyed as a standalone or beautifully binged in order** ♥ 6 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN ROMANCE READERS AWARDS ♥ 2 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN RuBY – ROMANTIC BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS “Loved the settings & the characters…” Fiona McArthur International Bestselling Author 'Mel A. Rowe writes stunningly evocative rural romance… It's So. Damn. Good.' Blush Magazine “RUGGED. ROMANTIC. OUTBACK. ... you are going to want this, oh yes, you are!" Cathryn Hein, Australian Bestselling Award Winning Author. "This rural romance has a heart that beats" Imprint Magazine ★ The Reading Order for ELSIE CREEK SERIES: ★ The Art of DUST Diamond in the DUST Caked in DUST Xmas DUST Muster in the DUST Written in DUST
A shy kitchenhand. A sultry ex-fireman. And a town’s tradition is about to be tested… There’ll be no escaping her reputation now, not when Lucy’s hopes of running her own kitchen are derailed by the new guy, Jax. In minutes, he’s managed to stir up the locals and condemn an institution—leaving Lucy jobless! Bound by a promise to bury his past, Jax’s outback survival is off to an uneasy start as he tries to renovate a deserted farmhouse the wildlife has claimed as their own. In need of help, Jax volunteers to assist Lucy as she tries to flip her fried reputation via a crazy-train of trials. In return, she’ll guide him as they explore the boundaries of family, friendship, and his land. A land that hides a secret Lucy is entrusted to keep. A secret that stands between her dreams and the man she loves… From the bestselling author of the much-adored Elsie Creek Series, the romantic adventure continues in this fun, tasty test of trust, love, and dusty outback traditions, revealing that the perfect recipe for happiness in the home is much bigger than a house—it’s a town. **The Elsie Creek Series can be enjoyed as a standalone or beautifully binged in order** Are you ready to Escape to a HAPPILY EVER AFTER?
A serious small-town cop. An off-limits stranger. And a treasure hunt that threatens to tear their town apart… Marcus is a man who lives in a world of rules. One of them is to never get romantically involved with anyone who could affect his job. But when the town’s hermit mysteriously passes, a stunning stranger arrives, bringing trouble of a different kind… Wren is searching for answers, trying to decipher the cryptic clues left by the last member of her infamous family. Making it the wrong time for her to fall for the big and beautiful detective sergeant. Trying to keep their relationship strictly professional only fuels their attraction because they’ve never felt more at home—or more like themselves—than when they’re in each other’s arms. But when a grave family secret is unearthed, all hope of a future together takes a dramatic and deadly turn… Get set for a thrilling romantic adventure through the extraordinary Northern Territory outback in this latest instalment in the international bestselling series, which you can enjoy as a standalone story. Are you ready to Escape to a HAPPILY EVER AFTER? #WritteninDUST | #ElsieCreek | #Escape2HEA **The Elsie Creek Series can be enjoyed as a standalone or beautifully binged in order** The Elsie Creek Series is a: ♥7 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN ROMANCE READERS AWARD ♥2 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN RuBY – ROMANTIC BOOK OF THE YEAR “Loved the settings & the characters…” Fiona McArthur International Bestselling Author “Mel A. Rowe writes stunningly evocative rural romance… It's So. Damn. Good.” Blush Magazine “RUGGED. ROMANTIC. OUTBACK. ... you are going to want this, oh yes, you are!" Cathryn Hein, Australian Bestselling Award Winning Author. “Mel writes fantastic outback stories!” Maya Linnell, bestselling rural fiction author. "This rural romance has a heart that beats" Imprint Magazine The Reading Order for ELSIE CREEK SERIES: The Art of DUST Diamond in the DUST Caked in DUST Xmas DUST Muster in the DUST Rolled in Dust Written in DUST **The Elsie Creek Series can be enjoyed as a standalone or beautifully binged in order**
A serious small-town cop. An off-limits stranger. And a treasure hunt that threatens to tear their town apart… Marcus is a man who lives in a world of rules. One of them is to never get romantically involved with anyone who could affect his job. But when the town’s hermit mysteriously passes, a stunning stranger arrives, bringing trouble of a different kind… Wren is searching for answers, trying to decipher the cryptic clues left by the last member of her infamous family. Making it the wrong time for her to fall for the big and beautiful detective sergeant. Trying to keep their relationship strictly professional only fuels their attraction because they’ve never felt more at home—or more like themselves—than when they’re in each other’s arms. But when a grave family secret is unearthed, all hope of a future together takes a dramatic and deadly turn… Get set for a thrilling romantic adventure through the extraordinary Northern Territory outback in this latest instalment in the international bestselling series, which you can enjoy as a standalone story. Are you ready to Escape to a HAPPILY EVER AFTER? #WritteninDUST | #ElsieCreek | #Escape2HEA **The Elsie Creek Series can be enjoyed as a standalone or beautifully binged in order** The Elsie Creek Series is a: ♥7 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN ROMANCE READERS AWARD ♥2 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN RuBY – ROMANTIC BOOK OF THE YEAR “Loved the settings & the characters…” Fiona McArthur International Bestselling Author “Mel A. Rowe writes stunningly evocative rural romance… It's So. Damn. Good.” Blush Magazine “RUGGED. ROMANTIC. OUTBACK. ... you are going to want this, oh yes, you are!" Cathryn Hein, Australian Bestselling Award Winning Author. “Mel writes fantastic outback stories!” Maya Linnell, bestselling rural fiction author. "This rural romance has a heart that beats" Imprint Magazine The Reading Order for ELSIE CREEK SERIES: The Art of DUST Diamond in the DUST Caked in DUST Xmas DUST Muster in the DUST Rolled in Dust Written in DUST **The Elsie Creek Series can be enjoyed as a standalone or beautifully binged in order**
A shy kitchenhand. A sultry ex-fireman. And a town’s tradition is about to be tested… There’ll be no escaping her reputation now, not when Lucy’s hopes of running her own kitchen are derailed by the new guy, Jax. In minutes, he’s managed to stir up the locals and condemn an institution—leaving Lucy jobless! Bound by a promise to bury his past, Jax’s outback survival is off to an uneasy start as he tries to renovate a deserted farmhouse the wildlife has claimed as their own. In need of help, Jax volunteers to assist Lucy as she tries to flip her fried reputation via a crazy-train of trials. In return, she’ll guide him as they explore the boundaries of family, friendship, and his land. A land that hides a secret Lucy is entrusted to keep. A secret that stands between her dreams and the man she loves… From the bestselling author of the much-adored Elsie Creek Series, the romantic adventure continues in this fun, tasty test of trust, love, and dusty outback traditions, revealing that the perfect recipe for happiness in the home is much bigger than a house—it’s a town. **The Elsie Creek Series can be enjoyed as a standalone or beautifully binged in order** Are you ready to Escape to a HAPPILY EVER AFTER?
Love or legacy – only one can be chosen. “It was going to kill him to say goodbye to one to keep the other, when his family’s legacy already dictated which one he had to choose and which one to let go ...” Jake is set to take the reins as the next cattle king on the largest cattle station in the Northern Territory. With the vultures circling for their piece of his family’s land, and with time running out on Sienna’s work contract, Jake takes on a risky venture. But when a ghost from the past reveals a deep dark secret, it tears Jake’s family apart. And the only woman who can help them is leaving. Will this dusty Cinderella keep her prince? Or will Jake let the love of his life go, breaking both their hearts, in the epic conclusion to this heart-warming outback romance. For a better reading experience, it is recommended you read The Station: Volume One.
A holidaying sports heroine crosses paths with a cheeky but charming cattleman, as they try to work their way out of a jam… An injured-world champion softballer, searching for a lost family connection, unexpectedly crosses paths with the cheeky but charming caretaker, Alex, on her Aunt’s outback farm. With Verily holidaying at the farmhouse, she’s a curveball Alex would love to catch—but she’s also a risk to his heart and homelife he’d rather avoid. But finding himself in a jam, Alex herds Verily into a wild scheme that could propel his dreams into fruition. Until a feud between old friends threatens to derail everything. With her return tickets booked, can Alex convince Verily to stay or will they find themselves on opposite sides of the globe forever? From dusty cattle stations to flourishing mango orchards, welcome to Elsie Creek, a sweet small town series set in a place where the summer never ends. *💎*Book II of the ELSIE CREEK SERIES can be enjoyed as a standalone*💎* voted FAVOURITE SMALL TOWN STORY for Australian Romance Readers Awards 2019/2020 finalist. "a beautiful story filled with emotion, romance and fun, the setting is just awesome" Team Romance Book Haven "filled with witty banter that had me laughing out loud" Contemporary Romance Reviews "a genuine & descriptive even detailed outback tale..." BookBub "I loved the characters...they were full-bodied, lifelike with real tangible personalities." Goodreads "The author paints an amazing picture of the outback with her words drawing you into the story..." "If you're fan of Aussie outback stories then you will enjoy this..." "The descriptions of the outback are so real, you would think you were in Australia yourself.
She’s hiding from heartache. He’s a hustler hiding more… Floriculturist Jordi uses her shyness as a shield to keep everyone at a distance—except for family. And Luke. The sun-soaked, stunning Luke who hustles her for free flowers to feed his family’s pet water buffalo. From a landmark family that lost its legacy, Luke aims for a new future by entering the country’s richest fishing competition, and he’s trying to sweet-talk Jordi to watch over his mischievous grandmother. Yet the more time they spend together, the closer they become, as their buried desires ignite. But Luke is keeping a secret from Jordi that will crush her. With a million dollars on the line, the fate of more than their hearts hangs in the balance… Set in the stunning outback, this touching tale of friends, foes, and buffaloes shows how fate has a way of helping everyone find their version of happily ever after—no matter the cost. If you enjoy swoon-worthy rural romances set in a small-town, with a touch of family drama, action and adventure, then you’ll love this latest stand-alone addition to the Elsie Creek series. The Elsie Creek Series is a multi-bestselling series: ♥9 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN ROMANCE READERS AWARD ♥2 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN RuBY – ROMANTIC BOOK OF THE YEAR “Loved the settings & the characters…” Fiona McArthur International Bestselling Author “Mel A. Rowe writes stunningly evocative rural romance… It's So. Damn. Good.” Blush Magazine “RUGGED. ROMANTIC. OUTBACK. ... you are going to want this, oh yes, you are!" Cathryn Hein, Australian Bestselling Award-Winning Author. “Mel writes fantastic outback stories!” Maya Linnell, bestselling rural fiction author. "This rural romance has a heart that beats" Imprint Magazine The Reading Order for ELSIE CREEK SERIES: The Art of DUST Diamond in the DUST Caked in DUST Xmas DUST Muster in the DUST Rolled in Dust Written in DUST Doctoring DUST Buffalo Dust
“Love may be painful at times, but it’s never meant to leave bruises seen on the outside.” Following a tragic event, Mia Dixon meets Cap Riggs, a muster dog trainer and animal rescuer. With a chance to let the dust clear, Cap offers her a job at his family’s cattle station, where her passion for conserving this harsh outback environment is shared by the man patiently supporting her dreams while stealing soft touches and midnight kisses under the stars. He was never supposed to fall for her, but from the second he’d laid eyes on her, it was a feeling that took root so fast that Cap would do anything to keep Mia safe. But when his scheming enemies threaten all their futures, Mia may have the answers—if she finds the courage to face her fears. Stockman’s Stowaway delivers a deeply heartfelt adventure romance that comes with a found family who shows that loving the right people can be that safe space everyone deserves. Reading Order for THE STOCKMEN SERIES: Set in the beloved world of the bestselling Elsie Creek Series and The Station Duology, this small-town western romance series follows four brothers as they search for their happily ever afters in the rugged and romantic outback. ♥ The Stockman’s Sandstorm ♥ The Stockman’s Stowaway ♥ The Stockman’s Stormcloud ♥ The Stockman’s Showdown
Effective decisions are crucial to the success of any software project, but to make better decisions you need a better decision-making process. In Evaluating Project Decisions, leading project management experts introduce an innovative decision model that helps you tailor your decision-making process to systematically evaluate all of your decisions and avoid the bad choices that lead to project failure. Using a real-world, case study approach, the authors show how to evaluate software project problems and situations more effectively, thoughtfully assess your alternatives, and improve the decisions you make. Drawing on their own extensive research and experience, the authors bridge software engineering theory and practice, offering guidance that is both well-grounded and actionable. They present dozens of detailed examples from both successful and unsuccessful projects, illustrating what to do and what not to do. Evaluating Project Decisions will help you to analyze your options and ultimately make better decisions at every stage in your project, including: Requirements–Elicitation, description, verification, validation, negotiation, contracting, and management over the software life cycle Estimates–Conceptual solution design, decomposition, resource and overhead allocation, estimate construction, and change management Planning–Defining objectives, policies, and scope; planning tasks, milestones, schedules, budgets, staff and other resources; and managing projects against plans Product–Proper product definition, development process management, QA, configuration management, delivery, installation, training, and field service Process–Defining, selecting, understanding, teaching, and measuring processes; evaluating process performance; and process improvement or optimization In addition, you will see how to evaluate decisions related to risk, people, stakeholder expectations, and global development. Simply put, you’ll use what you learn here on every project, in any industry, whatever your goals, and for projects of any duration, size, or type.
Since 1901, over 5,600 pitchers have toed the rubber in baseball's major leagues. Of them only 369 have won 20 or more games in a single season. (Only 168 of those to win 20 games have been able to repeat the feat, further illustrating how difficult it is to reach that plateau.) Season by season, this reference work documents major league 20-game winners from 1901 through the 1996 season (including the Federal League 1914-1915). A brief synopsis of each pitcher's season is provided, along with his complete pitching statistics. Some of the pitchers who won 20 games were all-time greats, but, interestingly, many were journeymen who had one great season. The work also shows the changes in the game, from the deadball era when pitching dominated to the present when the lively ball has made the 20-game winner even rarer than before.
Discover the Three Elements of the Entrepreneurial Mindset—the key to twenty-first century sustainable success: “A must read.” —David Bach, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Automatic Millionaire The Entrepreneur’s Solution introduces the Business Mastery Blueprint and the concept of sustainable success—the new model for thriving in the twenty-first century, which replaces the old standard “model of mediocrity.” New-millennium companies are blazing a very different path to an achievable and sustainable future. But what is the mindset behind the methodology? In these pages, potential and beginning entrepreneurs can learn exactly what it takes to live a rich life on every level. The Nine Entrepreneurial Essentials that make up the Three Elements of the Entrepreneurial Mindset—from the moment they are put into practice—become a game changer in growing a business and a meaningful life. “A thought-provoking new way to think about business.” —Daniel Amen, MD, author of Change Your Brain, Change Your Life Includes a foreword by Brendon Burchard, New York Times–bestselling author of High Performance Habits
She’s fallen for a man she can never have … Escaping her past, Sienna never expected to find herself living in a timeless land of cattle musters, cranky cattlemen, and wi-fi withdrawals. But the attraction to her breathtakingly handsome boss proves to be the biggest challenge of all. Jake never wanted to be boss, yet he’ll sacrifice everything for family. Until the curious Sienna arrives stirring up the dust, and his heart, to unearth a devastating string of family tragedies. Even though Sienna knows their attraction is mutual, it’s clear Jake is holding back for a reason. And when she discovers why … Be prepared to get your boots a little dusty as you take a heart-warming emotional ride into this adventurous story about mending broken hearts and breaking rules as traditions are about to be tested. Are you ready for an escape to Happily Ever After?
From the Author's Preface The rapid advances in Materials Science and Engineering . . . have convinced many that the design, production and use of advanced materials will shape future manufacturing industries. Competitive advantage within entire industries is shaped by the quality of the materials available to the manufacturers; the early availability of a new material can be leveraged manyfold. In addition, advanced materials or advanced materials processing can signal the birth or death of entire industries, and access to higher quality and lower cost material has permitted some countries to obtain market dominance in several key industries. Much of the new strategy entails harnessing the potential of innovative technology, that is, going back to the nano and molecular states of materials and new, effective ways to create, process, and eventually use them. Rather than being concerned with a relatively small number of generic materials, each possessing a broad range of uses, the materials sector is increasingly concerned with tailoring a growing list of ever more specialized materials for narrow niche applications. New products with better growth prospects such as high-performance alloys, composites, laminates, and a variety of coatings have been emphasized. Materials firms also have sought ways to overcome the weaknesses of ceramics and fully exploit their formidable strengths. "Functional materials" that do more than support structures have been developed for use in sophisticated electronic, optical, magnetic, and biotech applications. This book will . . . show what materials will be available in the next decade or two, in addition to those currently available and their effect on material design, start-up, and production processes.
In 1960, Edward Albee electrified the theater world with the American premiere of The Zoo Story, and followed it two years later with his extraordinary first Broadway play, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Proclaimed as the playwright of his generation, he went on to win three Pulitzer Prizes for his searing and innovative plays. Mel Gussow, author, critic, and cultural writer for The New York Times, has known Albee and followed his career since its inception, and in this fascinating biography he creates a compelling firsthand portrait of a complex genius. The book describes Albee's life as the adopted child of rich, unloving parents and covers the highs and lows of his career. A core myth of Albee's life, perpetuated by the playwright, is that The Zoo Story was his first play, written as a thirtieth birthday present to himself. As Gussow relates, Albee has been writing since adolescence, and through close analysis the author traces the genesis of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Tiny Alice, A Delicate Balance, and other plays. After his early triumphs, Albee endured years of critical neglect and public disfavor. Overcoming artistic and personal difficulties, he returned in 1994 with Three Tall Women. In this prizewinning play he came to terms with the towering figure of his mother, the woman who dominated so much of his early life. With frankness and critical acumen, and drawing on extensive conversations with the playwright, Gussow offers fresh insights into Albee's life. At the same time he provides vivid portraits of Albee's relationships with the people who have been closest to him, including William Flanagan (his first mentor), Thornton Wilder, Richard Barr, John Steinbeck, Alan Schneider, John Gielgud, and his leading ladies, Uta Hagen, Colleen Dewhurst, Irene Worth, Myra Carter, Elaine Stritch, Marian Seldes, and Maggie Smith. And then there are, most famously, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, who starred in Mike Nichols's acclaimed film version of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? The book places Albee in context as a playwright who inspired writers as diverse as John Guare and Sam Shepard, and as a teacher and champion of human rights. Edward Albee: A Singular Journey is rich with colorful details about this uniquely American life. It also contains previously unpublished photographs and letters from and to Albee. It is the essential book about one of the major artists of the American theater.
Stanislavsky in America explores the extraordinary legacy that Constantin Stanislavski’s system of actor-training has left on acting in the US. Mel Gordon outlines the journey of Stanislavski’s theories through twentieth century American history, from the early US tours of the Moscow Art Theatre to the ongoing impact of 'The System' on modern American acting. This fascinating study by a leading theatre critic and practitioner provides hundreds of original acting exercises, used by the pivotal US figures who developed his teachings, such as Lee Strasberg, Stella Adler and Bobby Lewis. By going back to these primary sources, Gordon cuts through the myths and misapprehensions which have built up over time. Part memoir and part practical guide, Stanislavsky in America is an essential resource for anyone wanting to understand Stanislavski’s work and his relationship with American theatre.
This issue of Dental Clinics of North America focuses on Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology: Radiographic Interpretation and Diagnostic Strategies. Articles will include: Oral and maxillofacial imaging, Developmental disorders affecting jaws, Periodontal diseases, Temporomandibular joint disorders and orofacial pain, Benign jaw lesions, Malignant jaw lesions, Benign fibro-osseous lesions of jaws, Granulomatous diseases affecting jaws, Systemic diseases and conditions affecting jaws, Chemical and radiation associated jaw lesions, and more!
In this groundbreaking book, one of the world’s leading authorities on ways of developing equitable education systems addresses the greatest challenge facing education systems around the world, that of developing schools that are effective in educating all children. Using evidence from research carried over the last 25 years in many countries, Mel Ainscow explains pathways to be followed in order to turn the global aspiration for inclusion and equity into policy and practices in the field. Making extensive use of examples from different parts of the world, Developing Inclusive Schools provides: Practical guidance for teachers regarding ways of making their lessons inclusive Accounts of how this thinking has been implemented in schools Advice for school leaders on how to create an inclusive culture within their organisations Examples of how inclusion and equity have influenced national policies in different contexts Explanations of the implications for policy makers, researchers and teacher educators Developing Inclusive Schools will be of huge significance to researchers, educators and practitioners in the fields of education policy and politics, inclusion and special education around the world.
Though very few teams can accurately be called dynasties, the 1940s Cardinals certainly made a strong case. Detractors argue that World War II made the 40s an asterisk decade, with a huge loss of talent and significant changes to the ball and to the game itself. During that era, though, the Cardinals dominated the National League, winning four pennants and three World Series titles, and their rosters included names like Musial and Slaughter. This is the history of the Cardinals during the 1940s, a decade that saw many of the greatest St. Louis clubs while war and integration significantly altered the game. Chapters follow the Cards year-by-year, covering each season with description, statistics and analysis. Interwoven throughout are the stories of wartime changes, including the loss of general manager Branch Rickey; the death of Judge Landis; the Pacific Coast League's demand for major league status; the first attempt at a players' union; and Mexican League talent raids. An appendix offers complete individual hitting and pitching statistics.
Evidence-based practice is now a core element of many governments’ approaches to policy-making and social intervention. It has become a powerful movement that promises to change the content and structure of social work and its allied professions. Its emergence has generated much debate and raised challenging questions, however, particularly at the interface of research, policy, and practice. This book provides a critical analysis of evidence-based practice in social work. It introduces readers to the fast changing research, policy, legislative, and practice context. It discusses what constitutes knowledge in social work, the values and beliefs that lie behind EBP and problems of implementation, formalisation and resource management. Reflecting on the challenges of transferring evidence-based practice to frontline social work practice, the authors argue that social work practice is not easily measured and systematised into best practice guidelines that disseminate proven diagnostic and effective intervention knowledge. Using Actor Network Theory for the first time in the social work literature, Evidence-based Social Work illuminates how adopting the methodology and language of evidence-based practice fundamentally alters the conditions under which social work takes place. This book is vital reading for academics, practitioners, and students with an interest in contemporary social work practice and research.
(Applause Books). Compiled by Mel Gussow, this collection of sideshow American and international theatre includes: Deeply American Roots (Sam Shepard) * The Man Who Made Theatre Ridiculous (Charles Ludlam) * From the City Streets, a Poet of the Stage (Miguel Pinero) * The Clark Kent of Modern Theatre (Robert Wilson) * Speaks the Language of Illusion (Martha Clarke) * The Lonely World of Displaced Persons (Lanford Wilson) * A Virtuoso Who Specializes in Everything (Michael Gambon) * Actress, Clown, and Social Critic (Whoopi Goldberg) * Comedy, Tragedy and Mystical Fantasy (Peter Brook) * Celebrating the Fallen World (Richard Foreman).
Within this easy-to-use, need-to-know, no-frills guide to building financial well-being is advice for long-term wealth creation and happiness, without all the worries and fuss of stock pickers and day traders.
The irreverent guide to investing, Boglehead style The Boglehead's Guide to Investing is a DIY handbook that espouses the sage investment wisdom of John C. Bogle. This witty and wonderful book offers contrarian advice that provides the first step on the road to investment success, illustrating how relying on typical "common sense" promoted by Wall Street is destined to leave you poorer. This updated edition includes new information on backdoor Roth IRAs and ETFs as mainstream buy and hold investments, estate taxes and gifting, plus changes to the laws regarding Traditional and Roth IRAs, and 401k and 403b retirement plans. With warnings and principles both precisely accurate and grandly counterintuitive, the Boglehead authors show how beating the market is a zero-sum game. Investing can be simple, but it's certainly not simplistic. Over the course of twenty years, the followers of John C. Bogle have evolved from a loose association of investors to a major force with the largest and most active non-commercial financial forum on the Internet. The Boglehead's Guide to Investing brings that communication to you with comprehensive guidance to the investment prowess on display at Bogleheads.org. You'll learn how to craft your own investment strategy using the Bogle-proven methods that have worked for thousands of investors, and how to: Choose a sound financial lifestyle and diversify your portfolio Start early, invest regularly, and know what you're buying Preserve your buying power, keeping costs and taxes low Throw out the "good" advice promoted by Wall Street that leads to investment failure Financial markets are essentially closed systems in which one's gain garners another's loss. Investors looking for a roadmap to successfully navigating these choppy waters long-term will find expert guidance, sound advice, and a little irreverent humor in The Boglehead's Guide to Investing.
When people make a call on a cellphone, drive a car, or turn on a computer, few truly appreciate the innovations in material selection, technology, and fabrication that were required to make it all possible. Innovations in Materials Manufacturing, Fabrication, and Environmental Safety explores expected developments in analysis, design, testing, and
The author of Flying into Hell climbs into the cockpit with the pilots of Bomber Command for classic stories of gallantry in World War II. This new edition of Mel Rolfe’s successful book contains twenty dramatic but true stories of Bomber Command adventures. Some of them defy belief—like the RAF bomb aimer who was blown out of his Liberator over Warsaw at 400ft without a parachute and made a poignant return in 1989 to witness the unveiling of a memorial on the crash site. Others defy logic—like two men of the same crew who survived a terrible crash, neither aware of the other’s existence but both saved by the tolling of the same church bell. All are riveting. A journalist by profession, Rolfe has conducted his interviews and prepared the stories in such a way as to take the reader into the events as they happened. To read these accounts is to step back into the war itself.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • At 95, the legendary Mel Brooks continues to set the standard for comedy across television, film, and the stage. Now he shares his story for the first time in “a wonderful addition to a seminal career” (San Francisco Chronicle), “infused with nostalgia and his signature hilarity” (Parade). ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: New York Post • “Laugh-out-loud hilarious and always fascinating, from the great Mel Brooks. What else do you expect from the man who knew Jesus and dated Joan of Arc?”—Billy Crystal For anyone who loves American comedy, the long wait is over. Here are the never-before-told, behind-the-scenes anecdotes and remembrances from a master storyteller, filmmaker, and creator of all things funny. All About Me! charts Mel Brooks’s meteoric rise from a Depression-era kid in Brooklyn to the recipient of the National Medal of Arts. Whether serving in the United States Army in World War II, or during his burgeoning career as a teenage comedian in the Catskills, Mel was always mining his experiences for material, always looking for the perfect joke. His iconic career began with Sid Caesar’s Your Show of Shows, where he was part of the greatest writers’ room in history, which included Carl Reiner, Neil Simon, and Larry Gelbart. After co-creating both the mega-hit 2000 Year Old Man comedy albums and the classic television series Get Smart, Brooks’s stellar film career took off. He would go on to write, direct, and star in The Producers, The Twelve Chairs, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Silent Movie, High Anxiety, and Spaceballs, as well as produce groundbreaking and eclectic films, including The Elephant Man, The Fly, and My Favorite Year. Brooks then went on to conquer Broadway with his record-breaking, Tony-winning musical, The Producers. All About Me! offers fans insight into the inspiration behind the ideas for his outstanding collection of boundary-breaking work, and offers details about the many close friendships and collaborations Brooks had, including those with Sid Caesar, Carl Reiner, Gene Wilder, Madeleine Kahn, Alfred Hitchcock, and the great love of his life, Anne Bancroft. Filled with tales of struggle, achievement, and camaraderie (and dozens of photographs), readers will gain a more personal and deeper understanding of the incredible body of work behind one of the most accomplished and beloved entertainers in history.
As more and more fans rush online to share their thoughts on their favorite shows or video games, they might feel like the process of providing feedback is empowering. However, as fan studies scholar Mel Stanfill argues, these industry invitations for fan participation indicate not greater fan power but rather greater fan usefulness. Stanfill’s argument, controversial to some in the field, compares the “domestication of fandom” to the domestication of livestock, contending that, just as livestock are bred bigger and more docile as they are domesticated, so, too, are fans as the entertainment industry seeks to cultivate a fan base that is both more useful and more controllable. By bringing industry studies and fan studies into the conversation, Stanfill looks closely at just who exactly the industry considers “proper fans” in terms of race, gender, age, and sexuality, and interrogates how digital media have influenced consumption, ultimately finding that the invitation to participate is really an incitement to consume in circumscribed, industry-useful ways.
The 2008 Olympic Games will be held in Beijing, but many human rights activists support a boycott. They liken the circumstances to previous governments that used the games to glorify their regimes--most notoriously the Nazis in 1936. What has led to this perception and is it fair? Sport, Revolution and the Beijing Olympics is a cultural history of sport in China that challenges many such ingrained Western assumptions. The authors unpick the relationship of sport to imperialism and revolution and examine its significance in both China and Taiwan at governmental and everyday levels. In the process they successfully debunk harmful myths, such as the prevalence of drugs in Chinese sport among women athletes, and present a balanced view that is a much-needed corrective to popular understanding.
The Tudors are one of the most well-known and powerful dynasties in English history. How they constructed and maintained their social magnificence and status, against a background of political upheaval, has fascinated people for centuries. This book argues that Tudor royal power was, to a large degree, textual. By examining examples of correspondence alongside lesser-studied texts such as proclamations and historical chronicles, the book explores the material and linguistic practices that came to symbolise monarchic authority in the Tudor era, and provides fascinating insights into well-known figures including Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I. Mel Evans applies contemporary sociolinguistic and pragmatic concepts, as well as methods developed in corpus linguistics, to map out the textual similarities across the sixteenth century that highlight this symbolic 'royal voice', crucial to the power and might of the Tudor dynasty.
Pinpoints the best places to view more than four hundred species of birds, utilizing color photographs and maps to identify bird sanctuaries, national and state parks, wildlife refuges, nature trails, and other birding locales.
Supermummy is back! Best-selling author and Mumpreneur MelMcGee returns with inspiring stories of six of the world'smost succesful munpreneurs.Women who have suceeded inbuilding phenomenally succesful businesses which can fitaround their family life. From the woman who created aninternet empire with a toddler underfoot to the ......
An estimated 100 million people worldwide are homeless. 1.6 billion live in sub-standard housing. But how can such a simple game like football tackle such a complex problem? Mel Young and Peter Barr tell the story of the million homeless people in 70 countries who have taken part in the Homeless World Cup since it was founded in 2003 and the positive impact it has on the players and everyone else involved, including spectators. From refugees to drug addicts, orphans and the poorest of the poor, to homeless people from the world's richest countries, we read about the moving human drama behind the event and find out how a ball can change the world. Home Game provides an insight into the birth of the Homeless World Cup and how it has become such a global phenomenon, by looking at more than just facts. It shows how the power of sport can help excluded people transform their own lives and how the event has transformed attitudes to homelessness.
An excellent resource for teachers and students of yogasana, medical professionals, and bodywork practitioners, A Handbook for Yogasana Teachers presents novel aspects of physiology and neuroscience as they apply to the practice of yoga. If you have ever wondered why we do yogasana as we do, you will likely find the answers within these pages. Endorsements "A Handbook for Yogasana Teachers provides a lucid blending of Eastern and Western science that helps us understand the human body from both perspectives! It is a major contribution to both medicine and yoga." Rajvi Mehta, editor, Yoga Rahasya, Mumbai "This book is quite obviously the result of extensive thought and effort on the part of the author. It contains a wide range of information, blending present-day anatomy and physiology with knowledge of yoga from ancient texts." Dr. Shirley Telles, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation, Bangalore "There is a paucity of books such as this handbook ... I liked the colorful descriptions and stories interspersed throughout." Lois Steinberg, teacher and therapist, Iyengar Yoga Institute of Champaign-Urbana "The book is unique in its mixture of scientific explanation and practical application ... As a practicing Iyengar teacher with no medical background, I have had little choice but to accept the words of B. K. S. and Geeta Iyengar in their description of the effects and benefits of poses ... I have had no reason to doubt them, but when teaching students with a Western mind, it helps to present them with a 'scientific reason' why." Renata Cardinal, certified Iyengar yoga teacher, Watchung Yoga Arts Center, New Jersey "Mel Robin's labor of love has combined his knowledge of modern anatomy and physiology and traditional yoga beliefs (mostly in the Iyengar tradition) together with personal opinion and analysis based on years of teaching and practice within this tradition. By painstakingly collecting this material together, he has done a great service to the yoga community, especially those with an interest in yoga therapy and the intersection between yoga and Western medicine." Dr. Ruth Gilmore, faculty, Yoga Therapy Centre, London "A Handbook for Yogasana Teachers is useful for yoga teachers and serious yoga students who wish to bridge their understanding of Western and Eastern concepts. It may help practitioners of other Eastern methods of healing find ways to explain what they are doing to Western students or clients. Western doctors who want to understand Eastern healing methods will find the book extremely beneficial." Jessie Thompson, director, the Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Who said sisters have to be friends? Not when Lottie Voss has seven days to: -save the family home -drive to an unknown destination -and not evict the enemy in the passenger seat—her sister! There’s no such thing as sisterly love between Téa and Lottie Voss. They’re barely on speaking terms and now they’ve been forced to sit side-by-side on a hellish outback road trip. With the help of Devin, a dreamy cowboy in denim—who, Téa tries to avoid, (even though their chemistry is off the map)—the Voss sisters are determined to fulfil their father’s wishes. Risking their lives on a journey that triggers childhood dreams and dramas, as they attempt to build some sort of sisterly bond and save the farm. Until they discover a family scandal that truly leaves them speechless! Crank up the air-conditioner as you travel to the land of heat and dust, in this charming and challenging romantic outback adventure, as these sisters learn that having flaws is just part of the family. Are you ready to Escape to a HAPPILY EVER AFTER?
A DOCTOR WITH DRAMAS RESCUES A RANGER WHO SAVES HIM Trapped in a tiny outback hospital, counting down the days for his contract to expire, Doctor Stewart Mannen lives for his job. Until he rescues local park ranger, Alice—who goes from stranger, to patient, to roommate in a matter of hours! Socially awkward bookworm Alice is seen as the bad guy in this small town full of cowboys. She keeps away from everyone—except when it comes to Stewart. He says they’re just friends. She hopes they’ll be more than that. Until a shocking set of events puts their lives in peril. Who will be left standing on this trail of heart-breaking challenges that dares to threaten everything … Strap on a seatbelt for an outback adventure with this close proximity, opposites attract, rural romance, as we return to the small town of Elsie Creek, a place where every heart matters. Are you ready to Escape to a HAPPILY EVER AFTER? **The Elsie Creek Series can be enjoyed as a standalone. Yet, to better prepare yourself for this outback small-town adventure romance, it is recommended that you read THE STATION SERIES & THE ELSIE CREEK SERIES to truly enjoy the cameo crossovers found in this story. The Elsie Creek Series is a: ♥9 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN ROMANCE READERS AWARD ♥2 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN RuBY – ROMANTIC BOOK OF THE YEAR “Loved the settings & the characters…” Fiona McArthur International Bestselling Author “Mel A. Rowe writes stunningly evocative rural romance… It's So. Damn. Good.” Blush Magazine “RUGGED. ROMANTIC. OUTBACK. ... you are going to want this, oh yes, you are!" Cathryn Hein, Australian Bestselling Award-Winning Author. “Mel writes fantastic outback stories!” Maya Linnell, bestselling rural fiction author. "This rural romance has a heart that beats" Imprint Magazine The Reading Order for ELSIE CREEK SERIES: The Art of DUST Diamond in the DUST Caked in DUST Xmas DUST Muster in the DUST Rolled in Dust Written in DUST Doctoring DUST
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