A dedicated cop in the Special Victims Bureau, Ryan Mercedes has a trusted friend in lawyer-advocate Audrey Lincoln. Her compassion is the perfect counterpoint to his hard-driving fight for justice. And this good relationship only gets better the night they cross the line from friends to lovers. But they're up against seemingly insurmountable obstacles that could divide them for good. Worse— now she and Ryan are on opposite sides of a controversial case. Can they trust enough to resolve their differences and find their way back to each other?
This book investigates the consequences of redundant state and federal environmental regulations in the United States. Drawing on the most exhaustive statistical analysis of US federal wetland permits ever constructed, the book uncovers the disjointed world of wetland regulation. The author starts by examining the socioeconomic and environmental factors driving individuals to apply for environmental regulatory permits and the regional inconsistencies encountered in federal environmental regulatory program performance. The book goes on to demonstrate that states have more power in federal relationships than scholars often believe and that individual state policies are important even in a time of strong federal governance. Evidence shows that such intergovernmental redundancy serves to increase overall regulatory program effectiveness. This book breaks new ground in the subjects of federalism and environmental regulation by rejecting the traditional approach of picking winners and losers in favour of a nuanced demonstration of how redundancy and collaboration between different levels of governance can make for more effective governmental programs. The book is also innovative in its use of the perspectives of regulated citizens not as a point of judgment, but as a means of introducing a constructive new way of thinking about political and administrative boundaries within a federalist system of governance. The book provides relevant context to wider political debates about excessive and duplicative regulatory oversight and will be of interest to Environmental Policy students and administrators.
Are you the world's biggest Ryan Gosling fan? Do you want to find out a whole load of information you probably didn't know about the actor of a generation? Then this is the book for you! Contained within are over one hundred facts, separated into sections such as relationships, funny facts, younger years and more. Become the master of Ryan Gosling knowledge, and see if your friends know as much about the heart-throb as you! Whether your favourite film is The Notebook, Drive or Lost River, or if you’re just a huge fan of Dead Man’s Bones, then this is the book for you.
A dedicated cop in the Special Victims Bureau, Ryan Mercedes has a trusted friend in lawyer-advocate Audrey Lincoln. Her compassion is the perfect counterpoint to his hard-driving fight for justice. And this good relationship only gets better the night they cross the line from friends to lovers.But they're up against seemingly insurmountable obstacles that could divide them for good. Worse-- now she and Ryan are on opposite sides of a controversial case. Can they trust enough to resolve their differences and find their way back to each other?
The White-Eyed Wolf is vanquished, and his Sky-Skinner no longer prowls above Sylva. In the time following the first victory over the undesirables since the Eagles left the skies for the lifting of warmer winds, a new evil has risen against Timmon and his crew. This dark creature stands against the airship Summerswill and her crew, and with the aid of new friends and old, Timmon must once again fight to preserve the peace and safety of all who look to him for guidance. In this second chapter of the Summerswill Saga, learn also, the truth behind Timmons strange past.
You can have abundant wealth, health, success and leisure. This book will show you how to tap into that abundance and accomplish more than ever before.
The first three books in The Ryan Chronicles are available in this special edition boxed set. The set includes Saving Grace, Raven Heart, and Trinity's Wrath!SAVING GRACEThe Ryan Chronicles – Book 1When CJ Ryan's girlfriend decides life is less complicated without him, CJ travels a destructive path into despair, walking the line between what's right and what feels good. But what feels good is a dangerous slope to travel, especially when Lucifer wages war for his soul.One wrong step and CJ could fall into the devil's trap, becoming no better than the demons he battles.RAVEN HEARTThe Ryan Chronicles Book 2CJ Ryan still can't remembered a thing about his past, but he is determined to have a future with Valerie. Despite his lack of memory, he finds himself ensnared in the cutthroat world of entertainment whether he wants it or not. The push into the spotlight shines a harsh glare on his family and brings with it a plague of horrors that drag him to the edge.With the darkness of the past threatening, CJ turns to his brother looking for answers, but when an enemy with a psychotic history re-enters their lives, it will take more than just his memory to save them.TRINITY'S WRATHThe Ryan Chronicle's Book 3CJ Ryan's life seems to have fallen into place, and while the backdrop of his Hawaiian honeymoon provides the perfect healing elixir, the guilt of sentencing his father to an eternity of torture at Lucifer's hands starts to intrude on his happily-ever-after.When he and Valerie return from Hawaii, a note from the king of hell greets him, outlining in sickening detail his plans for CJ and those he holds dearest.With everyone he loves on Lucifer's hit list, CJ must start living up to the bargain he made in Heaven, but every one of Hell's gates he closes is one less portal available for his father's escape.
Some may consider pairing the words "cowboy" and "logic" as oxymoronic as putting together terms like "jumbo shrimp," a "plastic glass" or "deafening silence." The logic of living with a bunch of ornery critters, being broke three-quarters of the time and making your home just down the road from the middle of nowhere may be questionable, but for a few people like Ryan Taylor, it's as logical as breathing fresh air. A Collection of Cowboy Logic brings together a whole herd of columns written by Ryan Taylor and published in several magazines across the prairies of both the U.S. and Canada. Many faithful readers consider his stories wry and welcome relief for the struggles of life on the land. The scenes come from the dusty side of the corral and the muddy end of the feedyard where humor is the key to survival. Cowboy Logic finds the humorous angle in the everyday trials of a young rancher on the rural plains, and, almost by accident, it's a little bit insightful. A Collection of Cowboy Logic is illustated by Steve Stark, a nationally award-winning editorial cartoonist for The Forum newspaper in Fargo, N.D. He illustrated the book after losing a spittin' and whittlin' contest with the author. Book jacket.
Darkness brought them together, the Path will tear them apart. General Sato’s orders to quell a rebel uprising have become a quest to cleanse the sentinels of the corruption eating them from within. Despite the virtue of his charge, Sato can’t shake the feeling that every boil lanced from the order pollutes his own spirit. With every effort he makes, he finds his steps leading him farther from the Path, and he begins to wonder if there’s a way back. After bending the knee, the Bandit King is no more. Now, Beast is free to focus his deadly talents on a new foe. But the enemy which threatens Samas is like none he’s faced before. He’ll need new friends and new skills if he hopes to continue his fight. Shin’s power grows. With each passing day she moves farther away from the girl who hid from the sentinels in the attic. Now, the dark realm is her ally, a tool with which she can reshape the world to protect the innocent. A tool that threatens to consume her every time she uses it. The Maramans lost at Dahl, but they have wounded Samas in ways few could imagine. To save Samas, Sato, Shin, and Beast will need to unite, even as the Path tears them apart.
*Amazon BEST SELLER!* Take control of your health and experience the freedom that comes with the Paleo Diet. No more calorie counting or fad diets. Eat the right foods that your body was meant to consume and rediscover your body in a whole new way. In this Paleo diet book, you will discover: -How to drastically increase your energy levels -How to eat in a way that maximizes the nutrients of your food (and makes you feel great) -How to eat out and still stay healthy -How to cook 21 delicious paleo meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert!) -How to lose body fat and maintain (or gain) muscle -A full shopping list of everything you need to buy -An example paleo plan that you can follow -And much more! What Is So Great About Eating Paleo? Living a Paleo diet lifestyle is amazing because you don't have to count calories, or do any of that other boring nonsense that comes with every other diet. As long as you eat the right foods, you can eat as much as you want and still lose body fat. The beauty is in the food you eat and the way they regulate your metabolism and energy levels. It's truly something you have to experience for yourself! Take It For A Test Drive And See How You Feel... Say GOODBYE to: -sleepless nights -the feeling of being bloated -lack of energy -feeling lethargic -feeling low or depressed If you are looking to live a more energetic, vibrant, exciting life, then it's time to take your health into your own hands and follow a proven method for shredding fat, maintaining muscle and gaining more energy. You won't be disappointed! Download this book RIGHT NOW and get your life back on track. It's not too late - you can do it! Topics Covered: paleo, paleo diet, Paleo recipes, paleo for beginners, and more!
Adobe Integrated Runtime (AIR) lets you use scripting languages you already know and frees you from the dull parts of development—so you can focus on creating exciting and cost-saving application user interfaces using Flash, Flex, and JavaScript. Find all the tips, techniques, and best practices you need to succeed in this comprehensive reference, including installing AIR across Windows, Mac, or Linux; learning AIR programming, development, and debugging essentials; and much more.
It's the end of the world... Or at least it was. The apocalypse has come and gone in all its horror and glory. Now, God and Satan have foregone the battlefield, and powerful allies have been left to their own devices. The earth is divided. On one half, the sun never sets and the scorched earth burns eternally. The other half is a landscape of doomed darkness where demons lurk around every corner. The scale is tipped in this ruined world. Unfortunately, not in favor of the righteous. After being released from years of torture underground, Khadim emerges and embarks upon this wasted planet unaware of his fate. He is meant for something much greater than himself. He doesn't know it yet, but he is destined to bring balance. In other words, some guy is going to kick a lot of ass and save everyone... Whether he wants to or not.
In this anthology of contemporary eco-literature, the editors have gathered an ensemble of a hundred emerging, mid-career, and established Indigenous writers from Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and the global Pacific diaspora. This book itself is an ecological form with rhizomatic roots and blossoming branches. Within these pages, the reader will encounter a wild garden of genres, including poetry, chant, short fiction, novel excerpts, creative nonfiction, visual texts, and even a dramatic play—all written in multilingual offerings of English, Pacific languages, pidgin, and translation. Seven main themes emerge: “Creation Stories and Genealogies,” “Ocean and Waterscapes,” “Land and Islands,” “Flowers, Plants, and Trees,” “Animals and More-than-Human Species,” “Climate Change,” and “Environmental Justice.” This aesthetic diversity embodies the beautiful bio-diversity of the Pacific itself. The urgent voices in this book call us to attention—to action!—at a time of great need. Pacific ecologies and the lives of Pacific Islanders are currently under existential threat due to the legacy of environmental imperialism and the ongoing impacts of climate change. While Pacific writers celebrate the beauty and cultural symbolism of the ocean, islands, trees, and flowers, they also bravely address the frightening realities of rising sea levels, animal extinction, nuclear radiation, military contamination, and pandemics. Indigenous Pacific Islander Eco-Literatures reminds us that we are not alone; we are always in relation and always ecological. Humans, other species, and nature are interrelated; land and water are central concepts of identity and genealogy; and Earth is the sacred source of all life, and thus should be treated with love and care. With this book as a trusted companion, we are inspired and empowered to reconnect with the world as we navigate towards a precarious yet hopeful future.
Juicing For Weight Loss" is your personal guide into the world of juicing. It was written specifically to help you lose weight and gain more energy! Do You Experience Any Of These?: - Are you frustrated with fad diets that don't work? - Have you been wanting to lose some weight lately and haven't been able to do so? - Are you tired of feeling lethargic and low everyday? - Do you actually want to keep the weight off this year? If you are a human being, you probably answered yes to at least one (if not all) of the previous questions. And that's OK! Every one of us needs guidance in one or more areas of our lives and this book was meant specifically to help you regain your health and vitality through the ritual of juicing whole, natural delicious fruits and vegetables. In This Book You Will Learn: - Top 20 recipes for weight loss and boosting energy levels - Best fruits and vegetables for juicing - Produce chart with fruits and veggies broken down with best nutritional value - The true benefits of juicing and how often to juice - What type of juicer to buy - And much more... This Book Will Help You! If you are looking to lose weight and/or gain more energy, this book has you covered. Some might say it is the only juicing guide you will ever need. Juicing isn't complicated but IT IS important that you know what juicing will do for your life and your energy levels. Once people discover the power of juicing they usually never look back! People who juice are typically more energetic and tend to have an easier time losing weight when coupled with a healthy eating plan. It really is quite amazing! Get this book and start implementing this stuff into your everyday life and see how you feel. Juicing isn't tough and it actually can be fun! It will make a BIG difference in your life - you can count on it! Here's to your new body!!
Love Songs for the Road by Farrah Taylor A rock star. The nanny. A love that could rock their world. The only thing rock star Marcus Troy loves more than making music is his kids. So finding just the right nanny to take on tour with them is important—as is proving to his ex he deserves joint custody. Falling for his employee wouldn't just be fodder for the paparazzi: it could ruin everything. Too bad the perfect nanny turns out to be beautiful, vibrant Ryan Evans. Ryan's never left her small Montana town before, so she jumps at the chance to see the country. And as much as accidental fame doesn't gel with shy Ryan, what does is her relationship with her capricious, smoking-hot, shockingly good dad of a boss. Marcus is nothing like what she expected. But when the whole world's watching them, will life in the spotlight be too hot to handle?
Through the lens of horror--from Halloween to Hereditary--queer and trans writers consider the films that deepened, amplified, and illuminated their own experiences. Horror movies hold a complicated space in the hearts of the queer community: historically misogynist, and often homo- and transphobic, the genre has also been inadvertently feminist and open to subversive readings. Common tropes--such as the circumspect and resilient "final girl," body possession, costumed villains, secret identities, and things that lurk in the closet--spark moments of eerie familiarity and affective connection. Still, viewers often remain tasked with reading themselves into beloved films, seeking out characters and set pieces that speak to, mirror, and parallel the unique ways queerness encounters the world. It Came from the Closet features twenty-five original essays by writers speaking to this relationship, through connections both empowering and oppressive. From Carmen Maria Machado on Jennifer's Body, Jude Ellison S. Doyle on In My Skin, Addie Tsai on Dead Ringers, and many more, these conversations convey the rich reciprocity between queerness and horror.
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