Wannabee clothes designer Justice Fairchild is working as a salesgirl in Atlanta when she's asked to fill in as a model at a show. An instant success, Justice is then given the chance to strut her stuff on the catwalk. Enroot to New York, Justice has an encounter with a tall, dark, and handsome stranger, Sterling Hart. But when he vanishes out of her life as suddenly as he's appeared, Justice is crestfallen. When by chance they meet again, Sterling cannot again walk away from the woman of his dreams. Does this couple have a future or are there too many skeletons in the closet for this couple to overcome?
After an African-American paralegal begins dating a white male attorney, she finds herself caught between family and an intolerant society--and her love for a kind, wonderful man. Original.
Solange Montgomery, a successful African American corporate employee, loves Ali Marks, a New York City policeman. They are torn apart because of the difficulty of a long-distance relationship. Reunited at the perfect time, they plan to marry. However, they hadn't counted on the damaging forces racism and intolerance, especially when they are coming from those they hold dear. Ali is caught between love for his mother and relatives that he feels no connection to and Solange, a woman who doesn't care what anyone feels about their relationship and resents her lover's need to placate others. Can Solange and Ali save themselves and make it work?
Sasha Diamond, fresh out of a relationship with a cheating boyfriend, is ready to give up on love when she meets Sexton, an NBA star. Although she is immediately attracted to the handsome athlete, she is haunted by her doubts about men . . . doubts that are reinforced when her best friend, Tiara, finds out that her own husband has been frequenting prostitutes. Sexton persists, eventually wearing down Sasha's resistance, but then she's confronted with seemingly incontrovertible evidence that he's betrayed her. Now Sasha must choose between trusting Sexton or giving him up for good.
When Lightning Strikes! How often do you get a true love in your life? Grace Foxfire was blessed with finding true love with Livingston Lockhart, but when a tragedy strikes, she loses all hope. As she works through her grief, she looks at her play brother Jethro Newman with new eyes and realizes that the childhood love that they've always shared has blossomed into the rare love men and women find. . .but is she woman enough to take a chance on love for the second time? To have one great love is as exciting as the act of lightning striking, but to have two great loves in a lifetime is a rarity.
As a white contractor begins dating his black client, their interracial relationship is further complicated after he discovers some dark secrets about his family that will change his life forever. Original.
Nanocarbon-Inorganic Hybrids is dedicated exclusively to the new family of functional materials, covering a multidisciplinary research field that combines materials science, chemistry and physics with nanotechnology and applied energy science. It provides a concise introduction into fundamental principles of nanocarbons, defines hybrids and composites, explains the physics behind sustainability, and illustrates requirements for successful implementation in energy applications. It further reviews the current research on developing concepts for designing nanocarbon hybrids, unravels mechanistic details of interfacial electron transfer processes and highlights future challenges and perspectives associated with exploiting these exciting new materials in commercial energy applications and beyond. This comprehensively written book is indispensable for Master and PhD students seeking to become familiar with a modern fi eld of knowledge-driven material science as well as for senior researchers and industrial staff scientists who explore the frontiers of knowledge.
A woman who has sworn off men finds herself tempted by her sexy neighbor down the hall. With the help of her three teenage daughters, he wins her heart. Original.
Youth residential mental health care is often a last resort after a long time searching for help. Despite engaging with residential care, moving from residential mental health programs to life in the community, many youth still confront disturbing prospects. Incorporating vignettes, chapter summaries, as well as theory and evidence in fields such as education, juvenile justice, child welfare, independent living, supporting families, and positive youth development, this book proposes a template that is both credible and feasible for improving community living outcomes for youth leaving residential mental health programs.
Gondra, a tenacious and rather nosy Driftwood Dragon becomes environmentally-aware, as she embarks on a journey over land and sea, meeting a cast of fantastical creatures along the way. She learns about the uniqueness and beauty of Louisiana, and what the "human-people" can do to help the environment and the local wildlife. She ultimately ends up on Holly Beach, in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, where she meets a saucy dragonfly who helps her fulfill the promise she made to a Sea Turtle she befriended while drifting along in the Gulf of Mexico.
Kayla, mama mwenye uzoefu wa mapenzi yasiyodumu, ameapa kutokuwa na mwanaume milele, kama anavyodai. Hayo yalitokea kabla hajakutana na mwanaume aliyekuwa jirani mlango wa tatu kutoka kwake. Sasa hawazi kingine ila mpenzi wake Marley Jarnette. Mwenyewe Marley anaelewa kuwa ana safari ndefu kumpata Kayla kimapenzi, baadaye anagundua kuwa ana washirika wengi wa kumsaidia katika safari hiyo ndefu: Kayla ana binti zake watatu, ambao wamechoshwa na maisha wanayoishi hasa kwa ahadi laghai za mama yao. Je! Msaada wao kwa Kayla utamuwezesha agundue kuwa anamuhitaji Marley kufanikisha maisha yake?
[Michele Lowrance’s] advice is healing and revolutionary. She is clear-headed and open-hearted.” —Julia Cameron, bestselling author of The Artist’s Way The Good Karma Divorce is that rare guidebook that offers a concrete path to transforming painful experience into positive action. Family Judge Michele Lowrance, who experienced her parents’ divorce and two of her own, has developed what Karen Mathis, past president of the American Bar Association, describes as an “inspired and uplifting alternative to the agonizing divorce process.” Over the past four years, Judge Lowrance has seen literally one hundred percent of divorcing couples who applied the practices described in The Good Karma Divorce avoid trial. Firmly entrenched in real-world applicability, The Good Karma Divorce is a must-read not only for people in any phase of a divorce, but for psychologists, psychiatrists, attorneys, judges, and social workers, as well.
Dark Seduction by Michele G. Miller & R.K. RyalsTied since birth to a darkness that longs to break free, spiritual psychic Harper Sinclair fights a never-ending battle with demonic spirits. Her only relief comes from the fallen angel for whom she's long ignored deep feelings. Elias Jamison lost his place in Heaven when he chose his friends over his creator. He fell, but he is not lost. For centuries, Elias maintained his innate goodness, fought against evil, and protected those in need-except for one. Grief-stricken, Elias pushed his loss aside for over a hundred years, but the deeper his feelings grow for Harper Sinclair, the deeper old guilt digs in.Soul Laid Bare by JD NelsonThe story of Mavis and Cameron's romance and fight to be together continues in this sequel to Plans Laid BareMavis LeGrand is content in the mountains of Colorado with her incubus fiancé, Cameron, and things seem to be going well, but she knows behind the picturesque town and smiling faces, an evil lurks. She throws herself into finding a way to get Cameron's soul back from her soon-to-be father-in-law. But with a strong feeling of malice lingering over the town like a dense fog, Mavis can sense that she'll soon be in for a fight. Evil has no place in Havenwood Falls, and she'll be damned if she lets anyone or anything hurt the town or the ones she loves.Stray With Me by E.J. FechendaAs a descendant of a founding family of Havenwood Falls and granddaughter of their coven's high priestess, Harlow Augustine's been raised to adhere to certain expectations. Dating a biker is the exact opposite of those. At first, it's an act of rebellion. Ryker Pride is like a forbidden fruit. Where she has deep roots in town and a big family, Ryker is an orphan lion shifter who grew up on the streets. His family is the SIN MC-"thugs and outlaws," according to her grandmother. When tragedy strikes, Harlow makes a rash decision and quickly learns that her magic has deadly consequences.
“A family saga that draws on the biblical tale of Cain and Abel . . . a bold, tragic, and emotionally exploratory drama” by the author of The Faithful One (Kirkus Reviews). Banned from their home in the Navajo Nation as a result of their disobedience, Eliza and Alex Trellis build a new life for themselves and their two sons. Although life is a daily struggle, the boys grow up healthy and happy—until the oldest son Cameron starts to become envious of his younger brother and bandmate Austin, who gets everything he wants—fame, fortune and all that goes with it. Jealous that his brother seems to unfairly gain the attention of their parents, the accolades of the world and the love of his girl, Cameron seeks to find justice once and for all. A modern-day take on the story of Cain and Abel, The Jealous Son portrays what happens when envy goes too far. “This is edgy inspirational fiction at its best! Just like my favorite movies, The Jealous Son is entertaining, heart-wrenching and packed with a powerful message.” —Cindy Bond, Mission Films, producer of I Can Only Imagine “I felt as though I was on an emotional roller coaster as I read The Jealous Son. My emotions went from happy to sad to angry to surprised to inspired in a matter of a few pages . . . Michele Chynoweth has written a book that will quickly become a classic in the inspirational fiction genre. This is without a doubt a book one should not pass up.” —Readers’ Favorite (5-star review)
This volume is a report of the proceedings of the Third International Nephro-Lrological Course held in the Ettore Majorana Centre for Scientific Culture, Erice, Sicily, from 12th to 18th May 1980. Contributions were accepted on the understanding that the editors could make certain changes leading towards a uniformity of style but accepting as a Driority the importance of early publi cation, if necessary at the expense of stylistic perfection. The meeting, directed by A. Vercellone (Torino), R. Maiorca (Brescia) and M. Pavone-Macaluso (Palermo), was sponsored by: the Italian Associations of Nephrology, Immunology and Urology; the Ministries of Scientific Research and Public Education of the Republic of Italy; the Sicilian Regional Government; the National Research Council and the University of Palermo. Immunologic problems in renal disease Rnd metabolic and medical aspects of urolithiasis were the two subjects of the Congress, which was attended by numerous invi~ed speakers and participants. The first part was introduced by A. Vercellone (Torino), who discussed the major steps in the development and the present per spectives of nephrology, a relatively newly born science, recognized as such only in 1960. He called attention to the great significance of our present knowledge of the immunologic mechanisms (circulating immune complexes or in situ mounting, cellular immunity, activation of complement) which are involved in the pathogenesis of glomerulo nephritis.
Strength for All Seasons: A Prayer Devotional offers thirty-one daily topics on specific ways to inspire, encourage, love, and thrive during every season of life via a vibrant life in Christ forged through daily prayer. This lovely devotional provides a Godward foundation to propel Christ-followers into roles that could literally alter this generation and the next, while shoring oneself up for the ever-changing battles that face Christians in every season. Each chapter opens with a passage of Scripture, an edifying quotation, and a brief story written by beloved author Michele Howe. The devotional is split into three sections that provide targeted wisdom on topics such as spiritual strength, physical health and well-being, emotional balance, relational wisdom, and ministry and giftedness. Readers will be able to offer daily comprehensive prayers, confident they are “covering” and equipping themselves and their loved ones through intercession. Closing out the daily prayer format, readers will have several practical recommendations for investing in others’ lives (and their own) through acts of service, volunteer opportunities, and other creative suggestions for developing a close bond. Passing through the seasons of life means navigating diverse challenges and opportunities for different individuals, and yet there are underlying biblical principles that govern all journeys through life.
An exploration of the relationship between poetry, song, and authority in Augustan Rome. Michele Lowrie argues that the medium of writing, as opposed to song, could offer an escape from current social and political demands by shifting the focus toward the readership of posterity.
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