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General fiction, Contemporary romance, RomanceMedicine
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The latest Harlequin Medical Romance by Tina Beckett, a festive, second-chance romance with opposites attract!Wrong time, right doc? Nurse Louisa has…
a &“no bad boys&” rule. Her daredevil ex&’s death in a racing accident made sure of that. Now, facing the future as a single mom, Louisa&’s trying to put her shattered heart back together. Until the arrival of ER doc and adrenaline junkie Dane has her skidding off course. Even one scorching look from him sets her body alight! But when Louisa learns Dane is fighting his own demons, it&’s not just temptation that draws her to him, but their once-in-a-lifetime bond…From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
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Politics and government
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The Armed Conflict Survey 2025 provides an exhaustive review of the political, military and humanitarian dimensions of active armed conflicts…
globally in the period from 1 July 2024–30 June 2025. The review is complemented by a strategic analysis of regional and global drivers and conflict outlooks, providing unique insights into the geopolitical and geo-economic threads linking conflicts regionally and globally, as well as into emerging flashpoints and political risks to monitor. This edition includes Regional Spotlight chapters covering the economics of non-state armed groups as a common conflict trend. Reflecting the growing significance of geopolitical factors in shaping current conflict trends across the world, The Armed Conflict Survey 2025 features the fifth edition of the IISS Armed Conflict Global Relevance Indicator, which compares the global relevance of armed conflicts in terms of their geopolitical impact, as well as their human impact and intensity. This edition also includes maps, infographics, key statistics and the accompanying Chart of Armed Conflict.
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Religion
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In this study, Steven Kepnes constructs a 'positive' Jewish theology, one that gives expression to God's nature and powers and…
that opposes 'apophatic' Holocaust and postmodern theologies that deny the ability of language to express God's nature. Drawing from the Pentateuch, Prophets, and Jewish prayer, Kepnes also uses methods from medieval philosophy, analytic philosophy, and hermeneutics. From medieval philosophy and the Bible, Kepnes develops what he calls a 'soft' metaphysics with principles of God and the revealed Torah at its center. Identifying a fundamental contradiction between the transcendent God of philosophy and the personal God of the Bible, he demonstrates how analytic philosophy, Jewish hermeneutics, and Jewish liturgy offer constructive strategies to negotiate this contradiction. Kepnes also argues that Jewish theology can neither remain in the domain of metaphysics nor the nature of God, but must turn toward the practical and ethical. He concludes with a call for a prophetic theological ethics to address the pressing issue of climate change.
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Computers and internet
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Unlock the full power of Microsoft Azure for creating, deploying, and managing applications.Through developer-friendly language and hands-on examples, Microsoft Azure…
in Action teaches you how to quickly master the core principles of cloud computing and start creating Azure-powered apps and architectures. In Microsoft Azure in Action you will learn how to: • Design and deploy high-performing cloud applications • Store, manage, and retrieve data at scale • Take command with PowerShell and the Azure CLI • Configure blob storage, launch VMs, and run serverless workloads • Protect your infrastructure with Azure&’s built-in security features • Fine-tune performance for services like App Services and virtual machines Microsoft Azure in Action is your fast-track guide to building and managing applications on Microsoft&’s industry-leading cloud platform. You&’ll explore the foundational pillars of Azure—compute, networking, and storage—that power everything on the platform. Packed with hands-on examples, clear guidance, and a touch of wit, this book makes learning Azure both practical and genuinely enjoyable. About the technology Microsoft Azure is a massive cloud platform offering everything from basic compute and storage to enterprise infrastructure and on-demand AI. This book helps you navigate Azure, with the hands-on advice and examples you need to create, deploy, and manage business applications of any scale. About the book Learn what&’s in Microsoft Azure in Action and you&’ll be on a path to Azure mastery. It is packed with real-world scenarios including setting up serverless architectures, using Azure&’s powerful AI models, providing self-service developer infrastructure, and even creating on the-fly applications. Whether you&’re taking on infrastructure optimization, security, performance enhancement, or application architecture decisions, author Lars Klint&’s light touch keeps dry technical details from becoming boring. What's inside • Command-line control with PowerShell and Azure CLI • Manage blob storage, VMs, and serverless apps • Infrastructure security • Optimize performance About the reader For software developers. Assumes familiarity with a scripting language like PowerShell. About the author Lars Klint is a Microsoft MVP, trainer, community leader, Azure expert, Lego aficionado, and classic car collector. Table of Contents Part 1 1 What is Microsoft Azure? 2 Using Azure: Azure Functions and image processing Part 2 3 Using virtual machines 4 Networking in Azure 5 Storage 6 Security 7 Azure AI Part 3 8 Serverless 9 Optimizing storage 10 Relational databases 11 Azure Cosmos DB
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United States history, Animals and wildlife
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These are the stories we rarely hear — the ones that stay with soldiers long after the war is over.From…
the frozen training grounds of Norway to the deserts of Afghanistan, from the jungles of East Timor to the streets of Ukraine, these remarkable dogs have served in every climate and conflict. Trained to detect explosives, track enemies, protect bases, and comfort soldiers under fire, they have saved countless lives while asking for nothing in return.These pages share the real accounts of soldiers and handlers who trusted their lives to a dog — rescue dogs turned warriors, mascots who became comrades, and special operations canines who leapt into danger without hesitation. What sets these stories apart is not only the dogs&’ loyalty and courage, but also the unbreakable bonds they forged with their human partners — bonds that endured long after the battle ended.Dogs of War is a tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering companionship of the four-legged diggers who carried the weight of war alongside those who led them.Nigel Allsopp has worked with military and police dogs for over three decades, both in Australia and internationally. He has spent many months over the last several years in war-torn Ukraine, training handlers in advanced K9 First aid — continuing his mission to honour the animals who serve beside us.Royalties will be donated to The Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation.&‘More than heroes, these dogs were lifelines — loyal, fearless, unforgettable.&’
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World War II
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The American battalion was trapped, under siege and under fire, and one man was their best, last hope.Delivery Man: The…
Enemy-Alien Nisei Translator Who Saved His Battalion in World War II is the suspenseful, tragic, and true story of a combat translator in a pioneering American special operations force, sent into the heart of a forgotten jungle war in which he fought soldiers of his own ancestry and put his life on the line to save hundreds of his brothers.U.S. Army Sgt. Roy Matsumoto was born in Los Angeles and lived for seven years in Hiroshima. His family remained in Japan in 1929, when he returned to Southern California alone and took a job delivering groceries. Like all Japanese Americans, Roy&’s life was upended by Japan&’s attack on Pearl Harbor, followed by his internment by his own country – first at the Los Angeles horse-racing track on which Sea Biscuit had triumphed two years before, and then at another concentration camp in Arkansas.In exchange for his freedom, Roy volunteered to join the US Army, which trained him and sent him into northern Burma. That&’s where the American commando force known as Merrill&’s Marauders braved a malarial jungle to engage a tenacious enemy force on a winning streak. In Delivery Man, Rory Laverty masterfully chronicles the unforgettable story of Roy Matsumoto, an unsung American hero fighting in an overlooked American theater of World War II.
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Asian history
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'In this rich history of everyday encounters between US soldiers and Chinese civilians, Chunmei Du explores their entangled relations from…
the end of World War II to the founding of the People's Republic of China. Drawing upon official, popular and personal accounts from both countries, Du examines the sensorial, material, and symbolic exchanges that took place between GIs and ordinary Chinese people-stall vendors, pedestrians, rickshaw pullers, 'Jeep girls,' and suspected thieves. Through the conceptual lens of the everyday, this book reveals how interactions such as traffic accidents, sexual relations, theft, and black-market dealings, impacted larger political dynamics during this pivotal era. Du shows how mundane struggles made imperialism and sovereignty tangible, fueling anti-American sentiment. Meanwhile, these encounters fostered informal diplomacy, shaping identities and forging new bonds that left a lasting imprint on both countries. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.'
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Essays, Anthologies, General non-fiction
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"This is writing about us, by us", as selected by Jeanine Leane and Dan Bourchier.First Nations Writing: Meanjin 1977 to…
today captures the powerful Aboriginal and Torres Strait writers who have shaped the national conversation across peoples, place and time, showcasing the richness of First Nations writing and ideas that reflect on the past even as it imagines a future built on respect, fairness and truth.It includes work by poets, public intellectuals, writers, philosophers, critics and social commentators that altogether show what it is to be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person in Australia then, and now.Correction: The Introduction to First Nations Writing mistakenly identified Aileen Corpus as Larrakia. Aileen (Louisa) Corpus, also known as Louise Corpus, was born and raised on Larrakia Country, but is a Yawuru, Nanggumiri/Wagiman and Mudburra/Gurindji writer, actor and visual artist.
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Actors biography, Journals and memoirs, Biography
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The highly anticipated memoir by the Emmy-nominated actress, director, and comedian Cheryl Hines.Best known for her twenty-four-year portrayal of Cheryl on…
HBO&’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, Cheryl&’s story begins in small-town Florida and unfolds across the glittering stages of Hollywood—and right into the heart of the Kennedy family and a presidential campaign.With her signature wit, Cheryl shares hilarious and heartwarming stories from her career in comedy, acting alongside legends like Robin Williams and Larry David, and surviving in Hollywood&’s unpredictable landscape. From bartending in LA while hustling for auditions to working with comedy icons at The Groundlings, Cheryl provides a candid look at her rise from modest beginnings to earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.But Cheryl&’s story goes far beyond the spotlight. In her memoir, she delves into her personal life, revealing the challenges and joys of a blended familywith her husband, activist-lawyer and 2024 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. She also opens up about her lifelong passion for advocacy, including her dedication to United Cerebral Palsy, inspired by her nephew Michael.With humor, wisdom, and unflinching honesty, Cheryl navigates the highs and lows of fame, family, and an unexpected foray into politics—complete with twists no one saw coming. Whether reflecting on her role in Curb, her time on Suburgatory, or her whirlwind introduction to the Kennedy legacy, Cheryl&’s memoir is a testament to resilience, love, and finding humor in even the most chaotic moments.Unscripted is an inspiring, laugh-out-loud, and deeply moving memoir that showcases Cheryl&’s ability to find grace and humor in every chapter of her life.
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Christian fiction, Gentle romance, Contemporary romance, Romance
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Can the end of one chapter be the start of their own love story? Returning home to sell his late…
father&’s bookstore, the last thing Amish carpenter Jesse Kauffman expects is to be roped into a pretend romance…with his childhood best friend. But Fannie Flaud is determined to shape her own future and will do anything to avoid the matchmaking plans of her well-meaning family. As they spend time together and rebuild their friendship, real feelings begin to grow between them. Now torn between Fannie and the life he has planned in Indiana, Jesse must decide: Can he let go of his past to stay with the woman he&’s always loved?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Amish Chocolate Shop Brides Book 1: An Amish Baby in Her ArmsBook 2: An Amish Bookshop Courtship
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Romance, Contemporary romance
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The next installment of Royal York Hospital by Annie Claydon, a grumpy/sunshine romance under the mistletoe!Lighting up Dr. Grinch&’s Christmas! ENT surgeon Max…
hates the holidays; they remind him of his loss. But with people-pleasing, Christmas-aholic surgeon Eliza around, it&’s hard not to be swept up in the festive magic—even if they don&’t see eye to eye on patient care! Forced to share a complex case, they soon find themselves unexpectedly meeting in the middle…and under the mistletoe! Although with their very different personal and professional outlooks, can the spark last after the season is over?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine. Read all the Royal York Hospital books:Book 1: Single Dad's Christmas Wish by Alison RobertsBook 2: Winter Nights with the Midwife by Karin BaineBook 3: Mistletoe Kiss to Heal His Heart by Annie ClaydonBook 4: Christmas with Her Rival by Becky WicksBook 5: Wedding Date with Dr. Petrides by Kristine LynnBook 6: New Year to Nine-Month Surprise by Louisa Heaton
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General fiction, Romance, Contemporary romance
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Find your perfect book boyfriend in the latest Harlequin Romance novel by Ally Blake, a fake-dating, enemies-to-lovers romance! A RUSE TOO…
TEMPTING FOR WORDS! Jilted the week before her wedding, romance bookstore owner Laila has given up on all men—except book boyfriends! That includes town heartthrob Nico—her infuriating landlord. Yet when he needs a fake date, Laila is the one he calls…precisely because she won&’t accidentally fall for him. She&’ll help if he stops questioning her business decisions. It&’s the perfect on-paper pretense. But as she gets to know the real Nico, it becomes harder to separate truth from fiction…From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories. Read all the Italians of Vermillion books:Book 1: Dating Deal with the ItalianBook 2: Fake Dating the Italian Heir
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Animal stories, Contemporary romance, Romance, General fiction
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Can a holiday fling be their happily-ever-after? A quiet, peaceful sabbatical at Top Dog Dude Ranch is just what Professor…
Neve Dalton needs. And boisterous river guide Gil Hadley is just what she wants to avoid. He&’s the opposite of quiet, and peaceful is the last thing she feels when he&’s around. He&’s got her head spinning, and it&’s not long before she gets swept away. But their temporary tryst results in a very permanent, precious surprise that will turn her ordered life upside down. As the holidays approach, the clock is ticking on Neve&’s departure date. But with a little Christmas magic, can this unexpected family find their happy ending? From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Top Dog Dude Ranch
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Gentle romance, Contemporary romance, Romance
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When the goal is love it&’s time to break the rules… When her football coach father has a sudden heart…
attack, Maddie Lovett finds help from an unlikely source: her high school crush, Tanner Price. Back in town to care for his mother, former star athlete Tanner agrees to step in temporarily. As he leads the team to the state championships, Maddie&’s support helps him see her as more than just the coach&’s daughter. But when a family crisis occurs, Tanner knows his time in Truelove is limited. With his Christmas departure quickly approaching, can Maddie convince him to stay...for more than just football?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
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Philosophy, General non-fiction
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Science Under the Yoke of Value examines how science today is fundamentally governed not by an autonomous quest for knowledge…
and truth, or by the advancement of society, but by coercion to cater to a machinery that feeds on, and in its turn produces, self‑implicating values of “quality”, “impact”, or “productivity”, with disruptive consequences for scientific life as a whole.Drawing on phenomenological analysis and the insights of thinkers like Plato, Aristotle, Galilei, Kant, Husserl, Einstein, Heidegger, and Arendt, this book exposes how scholarly pursuits worldwide have become subjugated by non‑scientific values. It challenges the uncritical acceptance of evaluation practices that threaten to transform academia into a self‑perpetuating system where scholars labour under what the authors aptly term “the yoke of value”. Readers will gain profound insights into the philosophical underpinnings of academic evaluation, moving beyond common discussions of “bureaucratization” or “corporatization” to question the very concept of value that drives these systems. This book uniquely interrogates why enormous resources are devoted to evaluation systems without examining whether these values truly serve science or society, thereby diverting attention from the true menace to present‑day scientific enquiry. This critical analysis helps scholars understand the mechanisms that “magically” prevent questioning of the system itself, offering a framework to recognize how scientific autonomy has been compromised and what this means for the advancement of knowledge.This volume will appeal to STEM scholars, philosophers, and social scientists alike, interested in scientific integrity and the autonomy of research. University administrators, policymakers, and anyone concerned with the purposes and trajectory of scientific research in contemporary society will find this analysis essential for understanding the current crisis in scientific and academic life.The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license
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General non-fiction
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This edited volume examines research and practical examples of professional learning approaches for school leaders and teachers in the areas…
of diversity, equity and democracy – ‘big issues’ that represent some of the most urgent challenges facing our societies and schools today.Educators from Ireland, Poland, Spain, Norway and Chile provide unique insights into professional learning programmes that were intentionally and collaboratively designed and put into action with and for school leaders, teachers and teacher educators. A key principle promoted throughout this book is the commitment to placing individuals, communities and context at the centre. All programmes emphasise the creation of new spaces, where lived experiences, evolving ideas and theoretical frameworks can be explored with honesty, critical depth and moral purpose. They prioritise transformative practice and outcomes through learning together, rather than through mere implementation or replication of programmes or policies.In offering summaries and critical discussions of key theoretical perspectives, learning materials and thinking points, and ultimately a shared sense of solidarity in the ongoing work of shaping transformative educational change, this book will be useful for school leaders, teachers, teacher educators, teacher professional development providers and policymakers working in the areas of diversity, equity and democracy.
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Business and economics, General non-fiction, Psychology
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In this groundbreaking second edition of Learning as Development, Daniel A. Wagner transforms our understanding of international development by positioning…
learning at its core. Through a compelling global lens, Wagner demonstrates how education shapes both individual destinies and national futures, with real consequences for income, social mobility, health and well-being.This new edition provides timely perspectives on education's role in an increasingly interconnected and challenged world. The work traces international development from pre-colonial times to today's learning equity movement, explores how people learn across different cultures and contexts, examines the intersection of education with critical global challenges including climate change, migration, civil conflict and new technologies, and presents cutting-edge research through vivid context-rich examples.Essential reading for students, practitioners, and policymakers in education, human development, sociology, anthropology and global development, Wagner's analysis offers fresh insights into human potential for those who care about improving the lives of people across the globe.
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This book takes a deeper look at the history of the Russian Empire and the USSR from the perspective of…
ethno-national minorities. It focuses on Buryat intellectuals who traveled and worked across Eurasia, sometimes crossing international borders into Europe, China, Mongolia, and Tibet.The chapters cover a wide geographic space and address broad themes such as nationalism, identity, modernity, Buddhism, Marxism, education, cultural institutions, language, imperialism, political transition, cultural change, and the consequences of economic and social development. Buryat intellectuals occupied prominent positions in political, cultural, and religious spheres during the late Russian Empire and the early years of the USSR, an intense period of Russification, Christianization, colonization, and modernization. Using unique primary sources, the contributors investigate how Buryat intellectuals responded to these transformative forces. The book shows that they created narratives that drew upon their own history, Mongolian-Tibetan written culture, and the Russian-European intellectual tradition. These intellectuals— from diplomats to scholars to Buddhist lamas—grappled with questions about their identity and role in a rapidly changing Russian/Soviet state. Some focused on how to preserve their traditional culture, others sought to create experimental hybrid forms of identity, and others joined the process of creating a new socialist nation that rejected the past.A novel contribution to the literature on post-colonial/decolonial approaches to knowledge making, this book will be of interest to academics in the fields of history, Russian studies, Mongolian studies, Central Eurasian studies, as well as intellectual history.
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Gentle romance, Contemporary romance, Romance, General fiction
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Will an unexpected holiday reunion offer a second chance at love? Molly Truitt has put her whole heart into running…
her family&’s café-bookstore, so the last thing she needs is old flame Hudson Doherty coming back and causing trouble. She hasn&’t seen him since his abrupt departure nearly a decade ago and is surprised when the marketing exec claims co-ownership of her beloved store. To keep things civil, they agree to work together for thirty days so Hudson can learn the ins and outs of the business. As the store thrives and old feelings begin to resurface, will they grasp at their chance of happily-ever-after this holiday season?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Serenity Peak Book 1: Her Alaskan ReturnBook 2: An Alaskan BlessingBook 3: His Secret Alaskan FamilyBook 4: The Soldier's K-9 CompanionBook 5: An Alaskan Christmas Prayer
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European history, History
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Early Modern Bodies is a wide-ranging and detailed introduction to a variety of different approaches to and perspectives on bodies…
in the early modern period, circa 1500–1750.The collection guides readers through an examination of bodies at every stage of life, from birth to death and the afterlife, as they are situated in different social, cultural, and geographical contexts. It considers the bodies of numerous potential identities, such as criminals, prostitutes, witches, soldiers, and non-conforming sexualities. Though its focus is primarily Western Europe, the volume also pays attention to the wider world, especially with respect to developing ideas about race and ‘other’ bodies in what has been dubbed an ‘age of exploration’. Chapters are also dedicated to analysing what it was to be human, how humankind was considered in relation to the natural world, and how those adhering to non-Christian faiths were thought about.This book is an accessible, essential text for students and established scholars alike who are interested in the history of the body, early modern history, and gender and sexuality.