Jack Knight is a writer, bar owner and sex addict.He's rich, he's intense, he's slutty.And someone is out to get him.One murder at a time.There's a copycat on the loose and he's pulled Jack, as well as Detective Hunter, Detective Long, Detective Wilson, Officer Brady and more into a thrilling web of investigation, intrigue, and sex.Lot's of it.This is part of two of a series, but includes a recap of book 1 (which you really should read).It also includes a section at the end of just the action - if you know what I mean, plus free chapters from other books by Richard Manley - cops, cowboys and construction workers. What else begins with C?All in all a great selection of stories for you to enjoy deep into the night.I hope you enjoy this latest offering, Straight me to you, Richa
How do you handle the crippling fear of losing your life after being diagnosed with cancer? What choices do you have when the recommended surgery will disable you for life? Where do you find natural healing remedies when medical authorities dismiss them as quackery? Through the eyes of Richard J. Manley, cancer survivor, counselor and teacher, A Portrait for Healing answers these questions as Richard shares his experience using natural, non-invasive treatments to cure his cancer. A Portrait for Healing is an emotional, yet factual, account of Richard's decision not to follow his surgeon's advice to have invasive surgery. Join Richard on his healing journey and learn: · Holistic healing principles and practices · How to understand and conquer your fears · How to take control of your own healing · The value of integrating spiritual, mental, emotional and physical healing "(A Portrait for Healing) is a must read for all who are afraid of getting cancer, who have cancer, or who have had cancer. It is the best resource guide for natural healing remedies I have seen." - Bob Spears, Heartland Reviews
The cochlea does not just pick up sound, it also produces sounds of low intensity called Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs). Sounds produced by healthy ears – either spontaneously or in response to stimuli - allow researchers and clinicians to study hearing and cochlear function noninvasively in both animals and humans. This book presents the first serious review of the biological basis of these otoacoustic emissions.
Essential reading for school leaders! With the Common Core State Standards adopted by the vast majority of U.S. states, educators face the challenge of translating the standards into successful, positive change within schools. Written for school leaders, this practical guide offers a blueprint for implementing and exceeding the new standards using very targeted professional development. Readers will find realistic strategies supported by examples from a diverse range of schools. Topics include Empowering teachers and staff as partners in planning for and implementing the new standards Adapting existing curriculum to meet goals for mathematics and language arts at each grade level Designing assessments that measure mastery of the standards Ensuring that the standards benefit learning for all students, including multicultural learners Lead your school or district in fulfilling the promise of the Common Core State Standards and preparing students for a competitive global economy. "This book looks at the implementation of CCSS within the context of all of the components that face public schools, and, in doing so, puts the CCSS in a proper perspective. This is a book that could actually help make a difference in the improvement of instruction in the public schools." —Martin J. Hudacs, Superintendent Solanco School District, Quarryville, PA "Making the Common Core Standards Work provides a detailed approach to systems thinking and how to manage a real-life paradigm shift." —William Richard Hall, Jr., Principal R. C. Longan Elementary School, Henrico, VA
In 1750, the deepwater port of Yorktown housed approximately 250-300 businesses, with as many as 2,000 people thriving in the small town. By 1781, the Revolutionary War's final siege had been staged, and the British were caught without resources to win the final battle against the American and Allied forces. Freedom was won for America, but Yorktown would continue to see war. In 1862, the Peninsula Campaign of the Civil War led to a monthlong battle near the site of the previous conflict. In 1917, World War I brought the embarkation of the Atlantic Fleet, and within a few decades, World War II would change Yorktown and the nation forever. These historic postcards portray the first family houses, the churches, the courthouses, the military, the battlefields, and the commemorative memorials of the area, showing the town's progression through time, from the 18th century through the present day.
Jack is back! In the second installment of the Jack Knight Bad Habits Series - an erotic thriller to satisfy your desire for action!Jack Knight, the conflicted Detective Hunter, Detectives Long and Wilson, Officer Brady, Medical Examiner Carver, and the rest of the men you've come to love are back for a naughtier and edgier crime thriller!This time the guys are on their own, trying to uncover the truth behind a series of mysterious murders that had been cleverly hidden.Until one of the bodies was discovered under a set of extraordinary circumstances.Knight seems to have forgotten he's a crime writer, not a detective.Hunter is having strange impulses and he's blaming Knight.Wilson is playing both sides, to get what he needs.Long is on a mission to prove he's a better detective than any of them and now he's got himself into a very tough predicament!And there's a crazed killer on the loose.Can the guys get it together long enough to solve the case?Or are they going to get in each other's way?There's a lot of action.There's a lot of mystery.And some of the guys are developing some bad habits.Some very bad habits.If you're looking for less story, check out Jack Knight Bad Habits 2 - Just The Meat 6.And if you're new to the Jack Knight series - check out the first story - Copycat Killer - erotic thriller or romantic thriller! You choose your naughtiness factor.Plus free chapters from other Richard Manley books.
The function of vertebrate hearing is served by a surprising variety of sensory structures in the different groups of fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. This book discusses the origin, specialization, and functional properties of sensory hair cells, beginning with environmental constraints on acoustic systems and addressing in detail the evolutionary history behind modern structure and function in the vertebrate ear. Taking a comparative approach, chapters are devoted to each of the vertebrate groups, outlining the transition to land existence and the further parallel and independent adaptations of amniotic groups living in air. The volume explores in depth the specific properties of hair cells that allowed them to become sensitive to sound and capable of analyzing sounds into their respective frequency components. Evolution of the Vertebrate Auditory System is directed to a broad audience of biologists and clinicians, from the level of advanced undergraduate students to professionals interested in learning more about the evolution, structure, and function of the ear.
Brady is a bad cop.A dirty cop.A real pig.But he's good at his job.He's just got a bad habit.He's become obsessed with men.And he's become a bit of a predator.Not along he identified as straight, then his wife suggested they shake things up a bit. She wanted to expand the menu, let's say.She had no idea how it would change her husband.She had no idea of the addiction he would develop.She had no idea that he was binging on something he'd kept repressed for years.Brady is a big, butch, muscular, alpha male cop.He's also a cop with a problem.A desire.A need.He's hungry.He wants more.He's a cop.On the prowl.Stay on the straight and narrow and pray you don't meet him.In an alley.In an abandoned building.In the woods.Or in the locker room.Especially the locker room.
Corey is a shy boy but he's coming out of his shell pretty fast. Less than a week ago he was a virgin now he's not. It happened fast, but not all at once. He lost a little bit at a time, one experience after another. Now he can't get enough. Now he's a little out of control. To complicate things the old house that sits next to his, and which has been empty since before he was born, has recently been sold. A new owner is moving in. The man is as handsome as he is mysterious. There is something almost unnatural about his beauty and Corey is having trouble reconciling his attraction and his fear for the mysterious new neighbor. There's something not quite right there. Then a man who'd gone to the house - a man Corey had shared an intimate encounter with - is reported missing and Corey may have been one of the last few people to see him. He's trying to tell himself it's nothing and to stop indulging his over active imagination. But he keeps seeing things at the old Deville house. And hearing things. He could probably forget about it if he didn't live next door. But he does. Halloween is just around the corner. He's picked out his costumes, and he's going to a party - he's trying to focus on that, something normal for a kid his age. But he's been spying on his neighbor, and his neighbor knows what he's doing. He's going to have to confide in someone, but who? Soon Corey is going to have to make a decision. Does he continue to run and hide, or does he give in to his fears and find out what secrets his neighbor is hiding. And once he's found out what those secrets are? What's he going to do?
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