Texas Ranger Gwen Phillips is one of the most hardworking law enforcement officers in the state of Texas, driven by a childhood event that shaped not only her work ethic but also her dedication to helping find kidnapped children. She witnessed the kidnapping of her best friend and has lived with survivor guilt ever since. So when she is called to rural Pedernales County to help out the local sheriff and his small staff, she’s all business. Her determination to keep things purely on a professional level proves difficult, however, when she finds she can’t keep her eyes from straying to sexy Sheriff Cade Duvall. Add to that the fact that he seems interested in her as well, and she’s thrown totally off kilter. Cade Duvall comes from a long line of lawmen, and early in his career he was determined to live up to that legacy no matter the cost. That cost ended up being his marriage. Since his divorce, he’s learned to balance his work with leisure time. And since Ranger Gwen Phillips’ arrival, he’s realized he wants her to be part of that life outside of work. But she proves a tough nut to crack, deep in that workaholic mode that he knows so well. Someone needs to teach Gwen to have fun, and he figures he’s just the man for the job. As they work together to find the missing girl, they both come to realize there is more to life than working all the time. Much more. keywords: Texas Hill Country, romantic suspense, Texas Ranger, sheriff hero, strong heroine, mystery, romance
Christmas or Bust!" What do a Blue Angels pilot, a bounty hunter and an ex-NFL football player have in common? The three bad-boy bachelors of Snowdon, Maine have to make a friend's Christmas Eve wedding on time or die trying! They're willing to risk anything to make that happen--even dashing through the snow in the goofiest bus on Earth, bright red and filled with a bunch of merry, meddling senior citizens known as the Santa Brigade. All too soon, these men will have met their matches in three special women: a woman from their past, a forest ranger so hot she ought to be declared a fire hazard, and a woman on the run. Ho, ho, OH! While serving up holiday cheer with the Santa Brigade, the guys will discover 'tis the season for good will and folly. Wise men or not, they are well and truly caught, which means these roguish St. Nicks are willing to jingle a few bells along the way if that's what it takes to find what they truly want for Christmas nestled in their beds after the stockings are stuffed and the gifts placed under the tree.
This humorous holiday anthology features three stories about three Maine bachelors who discover "tis the season for folly" as each man trips over his heart to capture the love of that one special woman.
It's Sean's first day at a new school and it's not going according to plan. Oh, Oh! Maybe Rory Thunder can help to save the day? When Lucy finds a funny old book at the fair, she never thinks that she'll make friends with the Lion. Now, Lucy and the Lion are ready to take on the world, but will Lion's dad try to stop them...
Willington, incorporated in 1727, is located in Connecticuts northeast corner, providing easy access to Hartford, Connecticut, and Boston, Massachusetts. With steep hills and mineral-laden soil, Willington proved to be a challenging terrain for early farmers trying to grow crops. Instead, they came to rely on a variety of animals, which they sold in markets as far away as New York City. Although the area was rural in nature, button, thread, and glass industries all existed in Willington; residents claim Willington as the place where Americas first spool of thread was made. Today, businesses include art galleries, gift shops, and independent restaurants. Through photographs, Willington captures how a small community that once had 11 one-room schoolhouses has managed to grow into a modern community with two schools for students from kindergarten through eighth grade all while maintaining elements of its original historic charm. This charm can be seen in the form of 18th- and 19th-century homes that dot Willingtons quintessential country roads.
Contains interviews with leaders in the chiropractic profession to learn how they applied Napoleon Hill's philosophy, including Mark Victor Hansen, William Esteb, Bob Hoffman, Fabrizio Mancini, Janice Hughes, Dennis Perman, Joan Fallon, Larry Markson, John F. DeMartini, Patrick Gentempo, Jr., Tedd Koren, and Bobby Doscher.
STOLEN HALO is a moving and engrossing memoirabout childhood physical, sexual and emotional abuse; about rejection and abandonmentthat provides a perspective that only a person who was that child can know. STOLEN HALO is a true testament to the importance and the process of facing ones past head-on, resurrecting that past, owning and respecting it, putting it into written wordsand then sharing ones own story with the universe in the hope that those words will somehow help others make sense of their own lives just as writing them made sense to the author. For Trish Dinsmoor, in STOLEN HALO, it isnt just a matter of honestyit is a matter of responsibilityto get her message of hope out to all the victims of abuse. STOLEN HALOand its poignant message of hope and survivalis Trish Dinsmoors attempt to set herself and other victims free.
Shelly Myers has finally rebuilt her life two years after her new husband, a Dallas police detective, was gunned down on the church steps minutes after they’d said, “I do.” She returned to her beloved Smoky Mountains in Tennessee to help her parents run their cabin rental and river rafting business — and to heal. Now, the murderer she helped send to death row has been released because of bungled evidence, and Troy’s partner, Detective Reed Tanner, has arrived on her doorstep to protect her from Eddie Victor, who has sworn to kill them both. Reed is determined to protect Shelly like he didn’t protect Troy, but he’s not prepared for how attracted he is to her or the fact that Shelly obviously feels the same way toward him. keywords: romantic suspense, romance, suspense, detective, bodyguard, killer, Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee, thriller
For some, the day you die is only the beginning. After Piper dies, she gets two choices: enter her own personal hell, or go back to Earth and become the voice of conscience inside a boy's head. Can she save Sloan from meeting the same fate? A tale of hope that will warm your heart.
A collection of favourite tales gathered from the many different islands of the Caribbean, one of the world's richest sources of traditional storytelling. From the very first Kingfisher to Anansi the Spider Man, these lively retellings full of humour and pathos, are beautifully retold by Trish Cooke. The book includes endnotes with a glossary, additional information as well as ideas for activities that children can do to explore the stories further.
Jewel of Jamari is the story about what happens too many of us at birth. We start buying into the beliefs and opinions of others and claim them as our own. It is in that moment we choose to forget about the Divine Spark that dwells within each of us and we become limited and doomed to a world that is black and white. What would it take to color our worlds once again? Travel with Jamari on his journey to find the answer.
Broken fences create sexy neighbors... Claire Moon moved to a small Montana ranch for peace and solitude after barely surviving a tragic fire. A jewelry maker, she used to travel extensively to sell her work, but now prefers only online sales. Her quiet existence is imperiled when escaped cattle tromp through her yard and garden. Claire is unable to avoid meeting her handsome rancher neighbor who arrives to remove the cattle, and when he turns on the apologies and the charm, she’s not really sure she wants to. Cowboy Wes McQueen feels guilty when his family’s cattle make a mess of his new neighbor’s property, especially when he finds out it’s his fault. But when he tries to make it up to Claire, she's very shy and resistant. Still, he finds himself determined to make amends, and the two form a tentative friendship—a friendship that unexpectedly blossoms into more. Despite Claire’s reluctance to rejoin society, Wes is determined to make their relationship work. He realizes that he’s like his father in more than one way—when he finally falls for a woman, he falls hard. And there’s no going back.
In the desert, water is king. Prior to the arrival of irrigation canals in 1906, the Central Oregon region that would become Redmond was little more than a collection of determined settlers, many living in tents, bent on proving up their Carey Act homesteads. By 1910, the Redmond Spokesman, one of two newspapers publishing in the newly incorporated town, was bragging, aRedmond is situated in the heart of the best irrigated farming section in Central Oregon, where abundant crops are grown by an intelligent and progressive class of farmers and ranchers.a By 1911, Redmond cemented its reputation as the hub of Central Oregon when the Oregon Trunk Railroad line arrived, boosting Redmond commerce by taking it out of the horse-and-wagon movement of goods and people. After World War II, the City of Redmond purchased an army airbase for $1 and built it into Oregonas largest regional airport east of the Cascade Mountains.
Welcome to the Adventure of Motherhood Clutter? Chaos? Exhaustion got you down? You must be a mom. And you’re not alone. Perhaps you thought you had it all together…then your baby was born and your world was turned upside down. If new motherhood has you filled with doubt, guilt, and confusion, Trish Berg wants to offer companionship, hope, and help–plus a lot of humor along the way. With practical advice and scriptural reminders, Berg presents two pillars of motherhood: Keep it simple and keep it biblical. Relax as you learn that every mom shares your stresses, challenges, and “Aagghh!” moments. In the midst of sleep deprivation and Cheerio dust, you’ll learn to savor the simple joy and privilege of mothering.
This fertile and beautiful land, with its small rivers and valleys and surrounding mountains, was designated Madison County in 1792. The county was named for the family of James Madison, fourth president of the United States and the father of the Constitution. His family ran a mill on the Rapidan River, which is now located in the southern section of Madison County. Early in the 18th century, descendants of English and French colonials settled the southern sections of the county, and Quakers and German Lutherans settled the northern sections. Madison County's first church, Hebron Lutheran, was built in 1740, and its public church school was opened in 1748. Archaeologists have gathered evidence that Native Americans hunted and gathered in the region thousands of years earlier.
Tough, rugged and oh-so-sexy…There's just something about those Western men. From Wyoming to Oregon, Texas to Montana, let today's top-selling masters of Western romance sweep you away with this sneak peek at ten brand new novels. The West has never been wilder! Featuring extended excerpts from Once a Rancher by Linda Lael Miller, Untamed by Diana Palmer, One Night Charmer by Maisey Yates, Rustler's Moon by Jodi Thomas, Home on the Ranch by Trish Milburn, Hard Rain by B.J. Daniels, Texas on My Mind by Delores Fossen, Texas Rebels: Jude by Linda Warren, Out Rider by Lindsay McKenna, and Hard Silence by Mia Kay.
Life, love and laughter amongst the orchards. Two multi-generational feel-good stories set in the dramatically beautiful Adelaide Hills and featuring cherries, apples and pears, koalas and kangaroos. Add love and romance and what more could you ask? Cherry Season is Dan Faraday’s story. Serious by nature and seriously single, Dan’s not impressed when his sisters subscribe him to a dating service – it’s not like he needs help or anything – he just needs to find a seriously sensible woman. Enter Lucy Marino – US backpacker and Dan’s latest cherry picker – and who is everything Dan’s not looking for in a wife. Unfortunately for Dan that doesn’t stop the sparks from flying between them, and when spark turns to sizzle, watch out Dan! The Trouble with Choices. Dan’s three sisters, school teacher Sophie, and twins Hannah and Beth, are all about to discover that life doesn’t always go to plan, and that choices come with consequences. It could all turn to custard – if they didn’t have their sisters to turn to. From the Readers – “What a great read full of likeable characters and laugh -out-loud moments. I could not pick which character was my fave, they were all entertaining in their own way, even serious Hannah :)” – Talking Books “A lot of the subjects addressed are pretty serious but Morey's characters all have a great sense of humour so the story has it's share of light-hearted moments and amusement. I really enjoyed this story of family, of moving forward, of letting go and of realising that you are worth it and you deserve happiness. A beautiful story complete with weddings, babies and an unexpected litter of kittens. I would definitely recommend this book.” – Beauty and Lace “Cherry Season is a fun, fast paced modern romance. Wonderful characters, gorgeously portrayed setting and lovely story. My home town even gets a mention. Highly recommended read.” – Noelene
The positive benefits of physical activity for physical and mental health are now widely acknowledged, yet levels of physical inactivity continue to be a major concern throughout the world. Understanding the psychology of physical activity has therefore become an important issue for scientists, health professionals and policy-makers alike as they address the challenge of behaviour change. Psychology of Physical Activity provides comprehensive and in-depth coverage of the fundamentals of exercise psychology, from mental health, to theories of motivation and adherence, and to the design of successful interventions for increasing participation. Now publishing in a fully revised, updated and expanded fourth edition, Psychology of Physical Activity is still the only textbook to offer a full survey of the evidence base for theory and practice in exercise psychology, and the only textbook that explains how to interpret the quality of the research evidence. As the field continues to grow rapidly, the new edition expands the behavioural science content of numerous important topics, including physical activity and cognitive functioning, automatic and affective frameworks for understanding physical activity involvement, new interventions designed to increase physical activity (including use of new technologies), and sedentary behaviour. A full companion website offers useful features to help students and lecturers get the most out of the book during their course, including multiple-choice revision questions, PowerPoint slides and a test bank of additional learning activities. Psychology of Physical Activity is the most authoritative, engaging and up-to-date book on exercise psychology currently available. It is essential reading for all students working in behavioural medicine, as well as the exercise and health sciences.
A Gift From Us To You! Fall in love all over again with this exclusive boxed set full of FREE romances from USA Today and New York Times bestselling Authors. With all the craziness and uncertainty in the world right now, we know things are difficult for a large number of folks and this is our small way of giving back! Download your copy today, sit back and enjoy and know that you’re all so appreciated! From USA Today Bestselling Author, Juliana Stone. THE THING ABOUT TROUBLE: Cam Booker learned the hard way that commitment and love aren’t for him. Fresh out of a relationship that nearly saw him go to jail, he’s focused on building a life and his business. But when he suddenly finds himself responsible for a motherless five-year-old, his world is turned upside down. What does he know about caring for a little girl? On top of that, his newest client, the notorious widow Banes is definitely the kind of trouble he doesn’t need. From USA Today Bestselling Author, Elena Aitken. ONLY FOR A MOMENT: She’s sworn off relationships. He’s ready to find ‘the one’. The last thing either of them expected was each other. As far as Jade Johnson is concerned, the only thing men have ever been good at is holding her back. But when work takes her to the small town of Cedar Springs to cast a hot new show, Jade comes face to face with a man who sets her world on fire and immediately challenges everything she’s ever believed. Mitch McCormick is finally ready to put his playboy ways behind him and settle down, but the type of women he’s been dating are definitely not the marrying type. Which is exactly why he needs a nice girl. An easy going, sweet, small town girl... The exact opposite of the feisty, sharp tongued talent agent he can’t get off his mind. Jade challenges him and excites him in a way he's never experienced. But Jade's made it clear that settling down isn't something she wants, not with him—not with anyone. But when Jade makes a discovery that will turn her life upside down, it’s not only her own heart she needs to protect. Because whether she likes it or not, everything is about to change. From USA Today Bestselling Author, Molly O’Keefe. WEDDING AT THE RIVERVIEW INN: An emotional tale of a magical inn, a wedding gone terribly wrong and a woman searching for a second chance. Alice has hit rock bottom. Once a Michelin-starred chef, she is now drowning in debt, working the line at a chain restaurant and drinking too much. The last person she ever expected to come knocking with a job offer and a fresh start is her ex-husband, Gabe. Gabe built The Riverview Inn with his dad and brother. Now, the grand lodge in the Catskill Mountains is nearly ready for the opening event—a society wedding for 500 guests. The only thing missing is a chef. That’s where Alice comes in. The deal Gabe offers Alice is too good to pass up: help him get through this wedding and he’ll get her out of debt. But nothing is simple at The Riverview and soon she’s dealing with a bridezilla, pink swans, a series of mysterious letters and a teenage delinquent. Through it all, one thing is clear—her feelings for Gabe burn as bright as they always have. When the wedding is over, will Alice walk away for good? Or will The Riverview work its magic on Alice and Gabe? From NEW York Times Bestselling Author Zoe York. LOVE ON A SUMMER NIGHT: Never say never. Especially not to a determined bad boy. Zander Minelli is exactly the wrong kind of man. He’s dark, dangerous, and knows far too much about sawed-off shotguns. Faith Davidson finds him irresistible. The widowed single mother knows she should dip her toe back in the dating pool with someone solid and dependable. Definitely no tattoos. But every time she looks up, the brooding soldier is watching her, and she can’t help but wonder what it would be like to let herself have a taste… Small town summer nights have never been hotter—and one transplanted city-girl’s heart has never been more fragile. From Bestselling Author Trish Loye. EDGE OF FURY: E.D.G.E. Security is a covert international organization that handles jobs most governments won’t. The operators are the elite of the elite, soldiers and spies, chosen for their skills and secrecy, and their ability to go beyond the edge. In the jungles of Colombia one spy meets another… Tell No One Quinn Sinclair has worked hard and sacrificed much to become one of the only female operatives with the British Special Reconnaissance Regiment. Undercover as a medic in the Colombian jungle, Quinn is single minded in her assignment until the night a rescue mission goes awry. Instead of saving an innocent hostage from a drug lord she finds herself treating a sexy, wounded soldier, a man likely working for the enemy. Her new task? Maintain her cover, keep an eye on the enemy and guard the secret she carries at all costs. It should be easy except this soldier has a way of seeing right through her, making her feel things she’s never felt before. Trust No One EDGE operator Marc Koven doesn’t trust easily, no spy does. When a mission goes wrong and he ends up wounded and in the hands of a fiery and beautiful medic, he’s immediately suspicious. Something about Quinn makes his blood boil. She’s a woman with secrets. Secrets he wants to unravel. But he won’t let her endanger his mission. He’s been taught to keep his enemies close and that’s exactly what he’s going to do. However, the closer he gets the more Quinn challenges him, tempting him to do something stupid like haul her up against him and kiss the secrets right out of her. Love No One Forced together for the sake of the mission, Quinn and Marc must face the dangers of the jungle, fight a vicious drug cartel, and tame their overwhelming desire for each other. To survive, they must learn to trust one another above all else or be swept over the edge of fury
The positive benefits of physical activity for physical and mental health are now widely acknowledged, yet levels of physical inactivity continue to increase throughout the developed world. Understanding the psychology of physical activity has therefore become an important concern for scientists, health professionals and policy-makers alike. Psychology of Physical Activity is a comprehensive and in-depth introduction to the fundamentals of exercise psychology, from theories of motivation and adherence to the design of successful interventions for increasing participation. Now in a fully revised, updated and expanded third edition, Psychology of Physical Activity is still the only textbook to offer a full survey of the evidence-base for theory and practice in exercise psychology, and the only textbook that explains how to interpret the quality of the research evidence. With international cases, examples and data included throughout, the book also provides a thoroughly detailed examination of the relationship between physical activity and mental health. A full companion website offers useful features to help students and lecturers get the most out of the book during their course, including multiple-choice revision questions, PowerPoint slides and a test bank of additional learning activities. Psychology of Physical Activity is the most authoritative, engaging and up-to-date introduction to exercise psychology currently available. It is essential reading for all students working in exercise and health sciences.
Margaret is not a conventional woman of the early-nineteenth century. Shes not interested in pretty dresses and tea parties, but instead longs for adventure in the great outdoors. Margaret convinces her father, William, to seek opportunity in the fur trade business. They embark on a journey that follows the Louis and Clark route along the Missouri River into Blackfoot country to trade for beaver skins. As she gains freedom from the social structures that bind her in the East, she doesnt anticipate the changes this new life brings. The travelers face an array of challenges from the weather, wild animals, and the native Indian tribes. Margaret thrives in this wild country, where she catches sight of Taima, the Thunder Horse, who refuses to be caught. Together with Night Hawk, a warrior in the Black Horse Band of the Kainah Blackfoot, they both seek to capture this beautiful, wild horse. Night Hawk believes the elusive Taima will fulfill his dreams. He doesnt expect his plansor his lifeto be complicated by a Long Knife woman with similar dreams. Margaret, Night Hawk, and Taima gain honor and strength from each othera strength that is shared with the Black Horse Bandproviding a link to the future that could have been.
After battling a serious illness, Grace Cameron realizes one thing: her son needs his father. But how can she face Nathan Teague after seven years of lies? To ease into it, she enrolls her boy in the Cowboy Camp run by the Teague family on their Texas Hill Country ranch. ... Nathan is in shock when Grace comes back to town. ... how can he ever trust the woman who stole his son from him"--P. [4] of cover.
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