Trouble comes in threes... One doomed love affair after another has made lovely Alex Walton swear off men. Now, she's determined to try something that maybe she can succeed at: a writing career. Little does she know that a chance meeting with a strikingly handsome stranger, a mysterious obelisk, and a lost kingdom will change her life forever. As Alex is about to discover, truth can be stranger—and far more dangerous—than fiction. ...but true love comes only once. After three years inside a terrorist organization, Phillip Turman is trying to rebuild his life. His first assignment is to pick up Alex Walton, the maid of honor for his best friend's wedding, at the airport. His second is to deal with his instant attraction to her. But his third may be the toughest: to keep Alex out of danger as his past—and her need to know about it—threaten to destroy their future.
To prosper, is it better to live in a small house in a wealthy area or a large house in a less expensive area? What are the luckiest shapes for blocks of land? Find out the answers to these and other questions about feng shui methods to improve luck, hurry house sales, and more, including common feng shui faults.
Effective library assessment is crucial for a successful academic library. But what do we mean by library assessment and how can it be used to improve the library service? This new book provides a practical guide for library administrators, managers and practitioners on how to make effective use of existing sources of information for assessment activities with the aim of improving academic library services. Putting Library Assessment Data to Work brings together key library assessment methodologies detailing how they can be used to improve an academic Library. The book takes common sources of data that academic libraries will already be collecting, and presents simple qualitative and quantitative techniques that can be used to evaluate and assess their services, both in detail and overall. The different assessment methods are presented from a practical perspective with a theoretical grounding, and include practical case studies to illustrate how the methodologies have successfully been applied. - The book includes coverage of: - The theoretical framework for assessment, its purpose and the tools and techniques used - Institutional, national and international student surveys and how they can be used to improve library service - The history and development of standardised library surveys (eg LibQUAL+®), how they have been used and their impact - The benefits of In house library surveys and case studies of where they gave been used - Library statistics, including standardised statistics sets and key performance indicators - Qualitative feedback in the library - Emerging techniques including UX - Taking a holistic approach to library assessment through advocacy and strategic planning This book will be essential reading for library and information service managers, administrators, assessment practitioners, educators and policy shapers. It will also be useful for students and researchers interested in library assessment.
The battered, old book in her pack is the key, but Xyleena cannot remember why. In fact, all she can remember is waking up in the healer's wing of the Temple. As she struggles to make sense of it all and the dreams that haunt her, Dimitri, a man who knows exactly what he wants and is willing to do anything to get it, begins his quest for revenge. Disguised, Dimitri, together with his small band of cohorts, sneak into the Temple in search of the key that will unlock the greatest secret on all of Ithnez; the key which lies with Xyleena. A battle over the book in her possession forces Xyleena onto a quest for answers and her own retribution. Determined to stay one step ahead of Dimitri, she finds herself teaming up with the unlikeliest of allies in the hopes of finding the long lost Dragons of Light. Only with these fabled creatures will Xyleena and her friends be able to save their world from the clutches of Dimitri's evil plans.
Raised by his uncle, Ty was treated like a servant. Ty worked hard but it was never enough. When Ty is 18, his uncle has people tied up. After Ty rescues them, he is badly injured by his uncle. The men take Ty home with them. Their doctor takes care of Ty. As Ty gets stronger, he learns who the men are and how they relate to him.
At 14, Ty is alone living on the street. For years he helps when others are in need. When he is 18, he gets badly hurt after saving a family. While he is healing, the family takes him in. Ty has no idea who they are. Ty's life starts to change.
Love is a game of chance in this romantic suspense novel by New York Times bestselling author and American politician and activist Stacey Abrams, writing under her pen name, Selena Montgomery. Dr. Raleigh Foster, an operative for a top-secret intelligence organization, knows that her undercover work has its risks. So she doesn't hesitate when asked to infiltrate Scimitar, the terrorist group that has stolen lethal environmental technology. But when she's assigned a partner—brooding, sexy Adam Grayson—to pose as her lover, Raleigh discovers that the most dangerous risk of all...is falling in love. Adam blames himself for the botched mission that got his best friend killed by Scimitar, and he believes that Raleigh may have contributed to the man's death. But the closer he works with his alluring partner, the more his suspicions turn to trust—and intense desire. Now, as he and Raleigh untangle a twisted web of secrets and lies, the tension mounts between them...until their masquerade as a couple proves too tempting to resist.
One of the most distinctive voices in African-American romantic suspense delivers a taut, sensual novel about a woman who tries to escape her past only to stumble into a bizarre string of murders and a passionate love affair. Original.
Continued from Royal Protection. Still healing, Ty continues to live at the castle. He is placed under the protection of a few royal families. Michael hires Jase, Chris, John, and Nate to be Ty's security. Jase reveals to Michael that Ty has the same eyes as his son that was taken as a baby. DNA confirms Ty is Jase's son. Michael continues to have Jase's other sons searched for. Wayne brings John James, Jye, Kye, and Gabriel to the castle. Under Royal Protection focuses on Ty's relationships to his family and the royal families.
Comprising of 400 MCQs, this book provides essential revision content to help you pass the recently introduced MRCPsych Paper A. The most recent guidelines for the new curriculum have been followed in compiling the content. MCQs for the New MRCPsych Paper A with Answers Explained is an invaluable aid for all candidates for the examination of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Other clinicians and undergraduate students in medicine and health sciences will also find it useful.
Wulff's life history is of considerable interest in itself. In her biographical essay (Part I) Selena Axelrod Winsnes portrays him as a 'marginal man': being a Jew in Denmark at the beginning of the 19th century was to some extent an uphill struggle for those who sought public recognition, and Wulff did not escape discrimination in his administrative career at Christiansborg either, although special circumstances allowed him to hold important positions, and yet, only for the short term. Paradoxically, on his arrival to the Gold Coast Wulff - as a Jew - was placed in a middle position in the racial hierarchy dominating the mind-set of his superiors in Copenhagen ñ between Africans and Europeans. In many respects he shared the fate of Euro-Africans, straddling two worlds and being 'sealed off' from the top echelons of the European establishments on the Coast. This book comprises two parts. The first is a biographical presentation of Wulff Joseph Wulff , a Danish Jew. It is an essay concerning the last six years of his life, spent on the Gold Coast of West Africa, based on letters he wrote to his family in Denmark. Those letters were published in 1917 as Da Guinea var Dansk [When Guinea was Danish], by Carl Behrens, a member of his family in Denmark. The second part of the book is an edited translation of the letters from Danish into English.
For Jinx, the AEON Agency's only teenage Shadow Demon, the summer has been a never-ending stream of nightmares and little rest. So when a fuzzy, little messenger shows up with a message from the Queen of the Banshees asking for assistance, Jinx is glad for the distraction. But the case takes a turn for the worse right off the bat and Jinx is left scrambling for answers as to how to stop a deadly Lullaby. Just when everything is spiraling out of control and it seems the Netherworld has won the war for the Mortal Realm, an unexpected ally comes to Jinx's aid, but at a steep price. And, to make things even more frustrating, Jinx is about to discover a shocking secret: a revelation that will change her life forever.
When young Titas awakens to find a stranger wandering into his home his world is turned into something akin to the grand stories his mother tells. Within days Titas finds himself battling for his life but he and his family are not the only ones in danger. Far to the northwest an army encampment is ambushed. In the desperate struggle that ensues the fates of three soldiers and Titas are entwined in a great war for survival and freedom.
When a strong-minded executive at a cutting-edge Atlanta technology firm is hired to help thwart a plot against Jafir's monarchy, her invention - and her beauty - dazzle the region's newly crowned king.
As a baby, Ty is unwanted and unloved. As a child, he is treated badly. When he is 9, Ty runs away. He keeps moving to try to stay hidden from his family. Being a genius, Ty has no trouble earning money. Years later, he is found then put in fights. After giving up, Ty is found by Wayne (a man Ty's real father sent to find him). Ty stays in a coma for over a year. When he wakes up, he learns his real father wanted him and had been searching for him since the day he learned he had a son. Months later, Ty learns what his father does.
A WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER Hands-on, bite-sized strategies for improving your confidence In Quick Confidence: Be Authentic, Create Connections and Make Bold Bets On Yourself, best-selling author and renowned leadership speaker Selena Rezvani delivers an effective and eye-opening new approach to building confidence and presence for professionals. In the book, the author walks you through—and helps you leap over—the 9 most common obstacles that stand in the way of building authentic confidence. She offers digestible actions, behaviors, and exercises you can use to change the way you think and the way you present yourself to others. Relying on sound, scientifically validated data, the book helps you zero in on one actionable method at a time, from making a memorable entrance to stoking confidence in those around you. You’ll also find: Mental, physical, and interpersonal routines that will lock in your new and confident persona for lasting change Techniques for using silence strategically and refusing to overexplain to enhance your credibility and presence Ways to overcome the intimidation factor that goes hand-in-hand with dealing with powerful people A hands-on playbook for professionals at all stages looking for effective confidence-building advice that goes beyond “fake it ‘til you make it,” Quick Confidence is a fun and rewarding journey to a renewed self-image and enhanced well-being.
When the mysterious Shadow-Fire Cross suddenly returns after weeks of laying low, AEON Agent Cybil "Jinx" Starr knows that sometimes a good girl has to be bad. And keeping his secret could make her wind up in AEON's prison - or worse: dead. But that's the least of her problems. Between a peculiar bombing, profound murders, and winning lottery tickets, AEON is left chasing their tails. The pressure is on Jinx and her still-developing psychic powers to find the connection to the crimes. No matter how hard she tries, the vicious killer always seems to be one step ahead. How can Jinx possibly hope to out-prophet the Prophet?
Dive into " Joint Health Unveiled" for a comprehensive exploration of achieving optimum wellness through your joints. This book stands as a beacon of knowledge, delivering invaluable insights while maintaining a reader-friendly approach that won't overwhelm. Setting the stage with a resounding call to recognize joint health's critical role, this guide sparks a journey toward better living. It speaks directly to the immense impact of nurturing joints and its ripple effect on overall health and happiness. In crystal-clear language, the book unravels the intricate world of joint anatomy and function, making it accessible to readers from all walks of life. It's a wealth of understanding at your fingertips. The realm of arthritis is tackled with precision, exploring its facets, origins, and solutions with a well-rounded perspective. This isn't just about arthritis; it's about embracing a broader understanding, extending to issues like gout, bursitis, and repetitive motion injuries. Prevention takes center stage – a mantra woven throughout. The pages emphasize the transformative power of movement, breaking down exercises for various joints, granting readers a repertoire for enhancing flexibility. Diet's influence on joints gets its rightful spotlight. Nutrient-rich foods and their joint-nourishing qualities are illuminated, alongside the profound impacts of weight control and stress reduction – pivotal for joint health. A breath of fresh air lies in the book's natural remedies for joint pain. Epsom salts, aromatherapy, acupuncture, and soothing melodies offer holistic avenues for relief. It's a departure from the usual medical route, encouraging readers to explore alternative methods. Supplements are dissected and demystified. Glucosamine, chondroitin, and omega-3 fatty acids take the spotlight, their roles decoded for readers to grasp their potential. In a nutshell, "Joint Health Unveiled: Your Complete Guide to Optimal Wellness" stands as a beacon of knowledge. It's a roadmap toward better joint health and a better life overall. Approachable, informative, and holistic, this guide is your steadfast companion on the journey to elevated wellness.
The battered, old book in her pack is the key, but Xyleena cannot remember why. In fact, all she can remember is waking up in the healer's wing of the Temple. As she struggles to make sense of it all and the dreams that haunt her, Dimitri, a man who knows exactly what he wants and is willing to do anything to get it, begins his quest for revenge. Disguised, Dimitri, together with his small band of cohorts, sneak into the Temple in search of the key that will unlock the greatest secret on all of Ithnez; the key which lies with Xyleena. A battle over the book in her possession forces Xyleena onto a quest for answers and her own retribution. Determined to stay one step ahead of Dimitri, she finds herself teaming up with the unlikeliest of allies in the hopes of finding the long lost Dragons of Light. Only with these fabled creatures will Xyleena and her friends be able to save their world from the clutches of Dimitri's evil plans.
A must-have for every New Kids fan, this beautifully designed volume traces 40 years of the groundbreaking boy band through photos, interviews, and all the fascinating facts. Donnie, Danny, Jonathan, Jordan, and Joey: they are Boston’s own New Kids on the Block, an iconic boy band that sprang to the top of the charts (and into the hearts of millions of global fans) in the 1980s. Though each of the “kids” and the band itself has faced their ups and downs in the four decades since they came together, they continue to release new music and maintain a loyal fanbase lovingly known as “Blockheads.” In New Kids on the Block 40th Anniversary Celebration, music journalist and proud Blockhead Selena Fragassi delves into the band’s origins—from their manager Maurice Starr bringing them together and their earliest influences—to their biggest successes in the 1980s and ’90s, to their continued achievements today and the lasting legacy they’ve left in the boy-band canon. Along the way, readers will also explore: The creation of NKOTB’s biggest hits, such as “Please Don’t Go Girl” and “You Got It (The Right Stuff)” The fan culture that built up around the band, from the small gigs and mall tours of their earliest years to their inaugural fan convention in 2023 NKOTB’s influences, from R&B to pop, and their place in a boy-band history that begins with the Jackson 5 and continues in the modern day with bands like One Direction and BTS The lasting legacy of a band proudly celebrating their fortieth anniversary Step by step, through interviews, photos, and sidebars full of fun facts and trivia, you’ll learn something new about the band on every page. This book is the perfect companion to your everlasting love for NKOTB!
A guidebook to everything bitters--the history, science, and plants behind them--with 75 botanical recipes. Not only are bitters the backbone to every great cocktail, these plant-packed elixirs have long been used to support health and well-being, add flavor, and stimulate the senses. Take a trip around the world with ingredients like saffron, grapefruit, hibiscus, and lemongrass and then bring them home to your kitchen. Be your own alchemist and mixologist, with recipes for creating bitters, syrups, shrubs, and cocktails. With these unique flavor combinations of spices, roots, fruits, and flowers, your drinks will never be the same.
A guide to studying American author Amy Tan's 1989 novel "The Joy Luck Club," featuring a complete plot summary and analysis, character analyses, explanations of key themes, motifs & symbols, and a review quiz.
New York Times bestselling author and political leader Stacey Abrams, writing under her pen name Selena Montgomery, delivers a gripping story of a woman forced to play the hand life dealt and the FBI agent who calls her bluff. Playing the odds has always been Fin Borders’ forte. As a professional poker player, she knows when to get out to keep from losing everything. But an innocent woman has been accused of murder, and to help, Fin will have to go back to the small southern town of her birth. It’s a place she’s been running from her entire life, a place of violence, where she got by with nothing more than her wits. Returning to Hallden, Georgia, means facing the ghosts of a brutal crime that Fin will never forget. But Fin isn’t the only one in Hallden hunting for a killer. FBI Special Agent Caleb Matthews is deep undercover, hiding his true identity and his own desperate history. Working alone is far too dangerous, so he and Fin must learn to trust each other. But as they grow closer, they are unprepared for the shocking deception that could destroy everything they hold dear.
Susannah James, a young widow and mother, wanted a complete change. So she bought one, A quiet cottage at Lee River, Manitoba. All she had to do was find it! She should have suspected, that first dark night when she couldn't find her cottage, that life at Lee River might be more than she had bargained for. For instance, having her bicycle run off the road and having to dodge bears, flying axes, and meddlesome neighbors. Worse still, never in her wildest dreams had she imagined that a single, deadly attractive and just-waiting-for-the-right-woman man might be in the vicinity, intent on disrupting her hard-sought serenity . . .
The Motley Fool Investment Tax Guide has been updated in 2001 edition, with roughly 20% of its content new or revised. The Tax Guide provides readers with an easy-to-understand approach to the sometimes very complex world of tax matters. It contains tips and strategies for managing day-to-day activities that have tax ramifications. In addition to focusing on investment-related tax issues, the Tax Guide also addresses ways that individuals can maximize tax savings opportunities that come with marriage, children, education, retirement planning, buying a home, and running a home office. The guide also contains a tax calendar and resource section to help individuals plan accordingly all year-round, rather than waiting until Tax Day.
A paranormal category romance from Entangled's Covet imprint... Sometimes you just have to believe... A single crystal slipper. It was probably the weirdest gift librarian Celinda Branham ever received during a Christmas gift exchange. Who would even wear these in the real world? Not Celinda, wearer of sensible shoes and fairy tale naysayer. That said, she certainly has the requisite wicked stepmother, irritating stepsister, and empty bank account. Of course, if she actually believed in all that fantastical junk, she could wait for her Prince Charming... Only Prince Charming doesn't exist. But Preston Chandler believes in fairy tales. Oh, does he ever. All he did was spurn the advances of a certain witch, and now his sister is under a sleeping spell. And the only way to break it? Find the other glass slipper and give someone "Love's First Kiss." But when Preston finally tracks down Celinda, he's dismayed to discover that the shy librarian who owns the other shoe has no interest in anything remotely resembling magic—including love. Now he must find a way into his Cinderella's cynical heart, or lose his sister... and his only chance for true love.
In Weapons of Words: Intertextual Competition in Babylonian Poetry Selena Wisnom offers an in-depth literary study of three poems central to Babylonian culture: Anzû, Enūma eliš, and Erra and Išum. Fundamentally interconnected, each poem strives to out-do its predecessors and competes to establish its protagonist, its ideals, and its poetics as superior to those that came before them. The first of its kind in Assyriology, Weapons of Words explores the rich nuances of these poems by unravelling complex networks of allusion. Through a sophisticated analysis of literary techniques, Selena Wisnom traces developments in the Akkadian poetic tradition and demonstrates that intertextual readings are essential for a deeper understanding of Mesopotamian literature.
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