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Final Deposit
By Lisa Harris. 2008
Her father’s missing—but she can’t find him and face deadly enemies alone. “Become an instant millionaire!” It was just another…
scam, sent via email to thousands. Yet Lindsey Taylor’s elderly father had fallen for it and lost his life savings. He’d even gone off to claim his promised fortune. Lindsey knows he’ll never see a penny. Worse, she’s worried she’ll never see him again. Frantic, she turns to financial security expert Kyle Walker. Kyle has his own vendetta: he lost his brother to an internet mail-order bride scheme. Though he’s promised to help Lindsey find her father, first he has to get them close to the scam artists. And the closer they get, the more danger they find….From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.China’s Trade Policy on International Air Transport: Policy Goals, Driving Forces, and Impact
By Chrystal Zhang, Kareem Yarde. 2021
This book is a political–economic analysis of China’s transformation to become a global aviation power. It aims to identify the…
driving forces that have shaped China’s ever-evolving international air transport policy direction and goals in the past four decades and further determines how and to what extent these driving forces have shaped China’s considerations and strategies when executing its policy goals through bilateral air services negotiations. The findings reveal that China’s international air transport policymaking has remained in the domain of the country’s aviation regulator, which has enjoyed an exclusivity to exercise its power on the air transport sector. The book argues that China’s international air transport policy direction is in alignment with the country’s overall strategic mission and its goal is set to support the country’s endeavour to realise the “China dream.” It concludes that factors at all levels interact with each other with a far-reaching impact on the country’s policy direction and goal setting; however, these factors are constrained by time and circumstances. The book is a must-read for a wide array of audiences, including, but not limited to, scholars and industry professionals who have an interest in China’s political economy, policymaking, international trade, government behaviour, corporate political activities, air transport, aviation liberalisation, and bilateral negotiations.Routledge Handbook on Sufism
By Lloyd Ridgeon. 2020
This is a chronological history of the Sufi tradition, divided in to three sections, early, middle and modern periods. The…
book comprises 35 independent chapters with easily identifiable themes and/or geographical threads, all written by recognised experts in the field. The volume outlines the origins and early developments of Sufism by assessing the formative thinkers and practitioners and investigating specific pietistic themes. The middle period contains an examination of the emergence of the Sufi Orders and illustrates the diversity of the tradition. This middle period also analyses the fate of Sufism during the time of the Gunpowder Empires. Finally, the end period includes representative surveys of Sufism in several countries, both in the West and in traditional "Islamic" regions. This comprehensive and up-to-date collection of studies provides a guide to the Sufi tradition. The Handbook is a valuable resource for students and researchers with an interest in religion, Islamic Studies and Middle Eastern Studies.Cinderella's Forbidden Secrets Collection: Passionate Pregnancy Stories
By Lynne Graham, Abby Green, Caitlin Crews, Michelle Smart. 2020
One night of pure passion leads to pregnancy for these Cinderellas. And their shocking secrets are about to be revealed…Drama…
and temptation collide in these secret baby romances from Michelle Smart and USA Today bestselling authors Lynne Graham, Abby Green and Caitlin Crews.The Greek’s Pregnant Cinderella by Michelle Smart“You will go to the ball.” And be seduced by a billionaire…Hotel maid Tabitha is stunned to be gifted a ticket to Giannis’s ball. But this untouched Cinderella ends up in the Greek tycoon’s bed?utterly pleasured! She expects to return to her ordinary life… Until Tabitha discovers her midnight encounter had nine-month consequences!His Cinderella’s One-Night Heir by USA Today bestselling author Lynne GrahamFrom the Italian’s temporary temptation…to his pregnant Cinderella!Billionaire Dante’s fake relationship with penniless waitress Belle was only supposed to last two weeks, to help him clinch his latest business deal. But one astounding night of seduction in Paris will change the course of their convenient arrangement forever, with the news that Belle is carrying his baby!Confessions of a Pregnant Cinderella by USA Today bestselling author Abby GreenHer scandalous announcement…will change his life!“I’m pregnant. With your child.” Waitress Skye has imagined this moment; her chance to finally tell powerful Spanish billionaire Lazaro that their unexpected and intensely passionate night together had consequences. But what Lazaro says to her next is even more shocking.Secrets of His Forbidden Cinderella by USA Today bestselling author Caitlin CrewsCinderella’s scandalous secret: Their forbidden passion had consequences!Overwhelming. Irresistible. Off-limits. Teo was all those things to innocent Amelia. Until she attends his opulent masquerade ball, and they share a deliciously anonymous encounter! Now Amelia must tell brooding Teo he’s the father of her unborn baby…From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Captive Star: Hidden Star / Captive Star / Secret Star (Stars of Mithra #2)
By Nora Roberts. 1997
Find out what happens next in the fan-favorite Stars of Mithra trilogy from #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora…
Roberts!M.J. O’Leary is used to punching first and asking questions later. So when bounty hunter Jack Dakota tries to arrest her for bail jumping, she doesn’t go down easily. Little does Jack know, getting involved with M.J. will land him in a world of trouble. On the run from hired killers, M.J. refuses to talk about who’s after her…or why she has a massive blue diamond hidden in her purse. M.J. and Jack are drawn to each other, despite their better judgment, but can Jack learn to trust M.J. when she has so many secrets?Reborn of Crisis: 9/11 and the Resurgent Superhero (The Cultural Politics of Media and Popular Culture)
By Michael Harrison, Annika Hagley. 2021
This book examines the dominant popular culture convention of the superhero, situated within the most significant global event of the…
last 20 years. Exploring the explosion of the superhero genre post-9/11, it sheds fresh light on the manner in which American society has processed and continues to process the trauma from the terrorist attacks. Beginning with the development of Batman in comics, television, and film, the authors offer studies of popular films including Iron Man, Captain America, The X-Men, Black Panther, and Wonder Woman, revealing the ways in which these texts meditate upon the events and aftermath of 9/11 and challenge the dominant hyper-patriotic narrative that emerged in response to the attacks. A study of the superhero genre’s capacity to unpack complex global interplays that question America’s foreign policy actions and the white, militarized masculinity that has characterized major discourses following 9/11, this volume explores the engagement of superhero films with issues of authority, patriotism, war, morals, race, gender, surveillance, the military industrial complex, and American political and social identities. As such, it will appeal to scholars and students of cultural and media studies, film studies, sociology, politics, and American studies.Equine-Assisted Counseling and Psychotherapy: Healing Through Horses
By Hallie E. Sheade. 2021
Equine-Assisted Counseling and Psychotherapy offers a comprehensive guide to the practice of working with equines in a psychotherapeutic setting. Chapters…
provide a research-informed approach to integrating the contributions of horses and other equines into mental health services. With a focus on equine welfare, the book uses a relational approach to explore a broad range of topics, including documentation and treatment planning, work with clients across the lifespan and with diverse needs, complexities related to horses in the therapeutic relationship, as well as ethical, legal, and best-practice considerations. Mental health and equine professionals will come away from the book with a strong understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of equine-assisted counseling.Sports Business Management: Decision Making Around the Globe
By George Foster, Norm O'Reilly, Antonio Dávila. 2020
This new edition of a widely adopted textbook equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the sport industry. With a…
focus on management, strategy, marketing and finance, the decision-making approach of the book emphasizes key concepts while translating them into practice. Content specific to each of the vital stakeholders in the sport business is included.Foster, O’Reilly and Dávila present a set of modular chapters supported with international examples. Supplementary materials available to instructors include mini-cases, full case studies, activities, in-class lecture materials and exercises to help students apply the decision-making approach to real-world situations.The book includes content about sport organizations, such as the Olympic Games, FIFA World Cup, the European Premier Leagues and Major North American Professional Sport Leagues. Stanford cases are updated for the second edition and entirely new chapters cover the latest topics, including esports, sports gambling, fantasy sports and crisis management. This is an ideal textbook for upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students of sports business and management.Practice makes permanent: 350+ questions for AQA GCSE Physics
By Darren Forbes, Kimberley Walrond. 2020
Practise and prepare for AQA GCSE Physics with hundreds of topic-based questions and one complete set of exam practice papers…
designed to strengthen knowledge and prepare students for the exams.This extensive practice book raises students' performance by providing 'shed loads of practice', following the 'SLOP' learning approach that's recommended by teachers.- Consolidate knowledge and understanding with practice questions for every topic and type of question, including multiple-choice, multi-step calculations and extended response questions.- Develop the mathematical, literacy and practical skills required for the exams; each question indicates in the margin which skills are being tested.- Confidently approach the exam having completed one set of exam-style practice papers that replicate the types, wording and structure of the questions students will face.- Identify topics and skills for revision, using the page references in the margin to refer back to the specification and accompanying Hodder Education Student Books for remediation.- Easily check answers with fully worked solutions and mark schemes provided in the book.Big Sky Country (The Parable Series #1)
By Linda Lael Miller. 2012
Journey to the small-town of Parable, Montana where sometimes love shows up when you least expect it from #1 New…
York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller!The illegitimate son of a wealthy rancher, Sheriff Slade Barlow grew up in a trailer hitched to the Curly-Burly hair salon his mother runs. He was never acknowledged by his father…until now. Suddenly, Slade has inherited half of Whisper Creek Ranch, one of the most prosperous in Parable County. That doesn’t sit well with his half-brother, Hutch, who grew up with all the rights of a Carmody, including the affections of Joslyn Kirk, homecoming queen, rodeo queen, beauty queen—and the girl Slade’s never forgotten. But Joslyn has come home to Parable under difficult circumstances. Resented by many of the townspeople cheated by her crooked stepfather, she’s trying to rebuild her life and repay everyone who lost money because of his schemes. With a town to protect, plus a rebellious teenage stepdaughter, Slade already has his hands full. But someone has to convince Joslyn that she’s responsible only for her own actions—and that someone is Sheriff Barlow! Previously published.Read the entire fan-favorite Parable series:Book 1: Big Sky CountryBook 2: Big Sky MountainBook 3: Big Sky RiverBook 4: Big Sky SummerBook 5: Big Sky WeddingBook 6: Big Sky SecretsThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 15th International Computer Science Symposium in Russia, CSR 2020, held in Yekaterinburg, Russia,…
in June 2020. The 25 full papers and 6 invited papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 49 submissions. The papers cover a broad range of topics, such as: algorithms and data structures; computational complexity, including hardness of approximation and parameterized complexity; randomness in computing, approximation algorithms, fixed-parameter algorithms; combinatorial optimization, constraint satisfaction, operations research; computational geometry; string algorithms; formal languages and automata, including applications to computational linguistics; codes and cryptography; combinatorics in computer science; computational biology; applications of logic to computer science, proof complexity; database theory; distributed computing; fundamentals of machine learning, including learning theory, grammatical inference and neural computing; computational social choice; quantum computing and quantum cryptography; theoretical aspects of big data. The conference was cancelled as a live conference due to the corona pandemic.A New Hope: One Wish A New Hope Wildest Dreams (Thunder Point #8)
By Robyn Carr. 2015
Welcome back to Thunder Point! Rediscover the fan-favorite small town where newcomers are welcome and friends become family, only from…
Robyn Carr, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Virgin River series.Since moving to Thunder Point, Ginger Dysart is finally getting past her grief. Her job at the flower shop is peaceful and fulfilling, and she’s excited to be assisting with the Lacoumette wedding.In spite of her lasting heartache, Ginger is swept up in the pleasure of the occasion. But the beauty of the Lacoumette farm and the joy of the gregarious family are ruined by an unfortunate, embarrassing encounter with the bride’s brother, Matt.When Matt shows up at the flower shop determined to make amends, what started out as a humiliating first meeting blossoms into something much deeper than either of them expected. Everyone around them worries that Ginger will end up with a broken heart yet again. But if Ginger has the courage to embrace the future, and if Matt can finally learn to let go of the past, there may still be hope for a happy ending.First published in 2015.This book constitutes the proceedings of the 40th IFIP WG 6.1 International Conference on Formal Techniques for Distributed Objects, Components,…
and Systems, FORTE 2020, held in Valletta, Malta, in June 2020, as part of the 15th International Federated Conference on Distributed Computing Techniques, DisCoTec 2020.* The 10 full papers and 1 short paper presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 25 submissions. The conference is dedicated to fundamental research on theory, models, tools, and applications for distributed systems. *The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Chapter ‘Conformance-Based Doping Detection for Cyber-Physical Systems’ is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.Starting Over on Blackberry Lane: A Romance Novel (Life in Icicle Falls #10)
By Sheila Roberts. 2017
From USA TODAY bestselling author Sheila Roberts comes an empowering story filled with hearth and humor about three women who…
band together to take back their houses and their lives. Stefanie Stahl has a husband with renovation ADD. He can’t seem to finish anything he starts, and her house is littered with his “projects.” If he doesn’t smarten up, she swears she’s going to murder him and bury him under the pile of scrounged lumber in the backyard. Her friend Griffin James is suddenly single and thinking maybe she needs to sell her fixer-upper and follow her career bliss up the ladder of success, even if that scary ladder is clear across the country. But getting her place ready to sell proves harder than she originally thought. She needs help. She’s not the only one. Cass Wilkes, their neighbor, has an empty nest—with a leaking roof. When her ceiling crashes in, she knows it’s time to do something. When Grant Masters offers his handyman services at a fund-raiser auction, the three women go in together to outbid the competition and win their man. (Cass’s friends think she should win Grant in a different way, too!) Now it’s time to make some improvements…in their houses and their lives.Previously publishedHistorical Turning Points in Spanish Economic Growth and Development, 1808–2008 (Palgrave Studies in Economic History)
By Concha Betrán, María A. Pons. 2020
This book analyses the main historical turning points in the Spanish economy and the related challenges it faced. It focuses…
on six turning points that changed the direction of the Spanish economy, and identifies the economic, social or political origin of these watersheds. It also compares the Spanish trajectory with the international one, exploring the macroeconomic context in which these turning points happened, as well as the external and internal constraints on domestic political choices for a small country like Spain. The book focuses on how Spain faced up to each turning point, the reforms that were implemented, the differences between the Spanish response and that of other countries, the results of the policies enacted and what problems were not tackled. This is an interesting and unique perspective as most of the turning points in economic history are generally studies from the viewpoint of core countries such as the UK, US or Germany. The ultimate objective is to learn useful lessons from Spanish economic history in order to better face future turning points.Praxisbuch Biofeedback und Neurofeedback
By Manfred Nowak, Karl-Michael Haus, Andreas Krombholz, Axel Kowalski, Carla Held, Edith Schneider, Gert Strauß, Meike Wiedemann. 2020
Ob Angststörungen, chronische Schmerzsyndrome oder Inkontinenz: Dieses Praxisbuch erläutert Ergotherapeuten, Psychotherapeuten und Physiotherapeuten die Funktionsweise und Anwendung der gängigen Biofeedback-…
und Neurofeedback-Verfahren. Krankheitsbilder aus Orthopädie, Neurologie und Psychiatrie können effizient behandelt und Beschwerden des Patienten nachweislich gelindert werden.Hochdifferenzierte Messgeräte und spezielle Software helfen Ihrem Patienten dabei, körperliche Reaktionen achtsam wahrzunehmen und diese direkt zu beeinflussen. Autonome Körperfunktionen wie Blutdruck, Atmung und Herzfrequenz können so vom Patienten selbst reguliert werden und erlauben ihm einen selbstbewussten Umgang mit Stresssituationen wie Schmerzen oder Suchtdruck. Die individuelle Selbstwirksamkeit wird gestärkt und die Lebensqualität des Betroffenen nachhaltig verbessert. Unterstützen Sie Ihren Patienten dabei, aus dem Teufelskreis der Beschwerden auszubrechen!Neu in der 3. Auflage:Videos über die Behandlung von ausgewählten Erkrankungen und Symptomen wie Hemiplegie, Spastik, Multiple SkleroseBio- und Neurofeedback bei Autoimmunerkrankungen wie Multiple Sklerose und Amyotrophe LateralskleroseGenius Super-visioned Doctor: Volume 20 (Volume 20 #20)
By Fu Shou. 2020
Her mom thinks I'm poor, her mom wants me to earn fifty million in two years, a thousand-level villa, and…
a million level luxury car. It's because her mom doesn't want her daughter to be with her father! Fine, I swear that I will make her mother beg me to marry her daughter in the future! [I am a good man, a good doctor, a man who loves everyone, a man who blooms with flowers and an honest man …] Why would he be afraid of not getting a good wife? "Hm?" The nurse next door was changing her clothes and molesting her! I can't just look around because I have a perspective eye! But, shouldn't I remind her that it's time for you to take a good bath … "Sweet Marriage in Golden Age: Volume 11 (Volume 11 #11)
By Lu SanSheng. 2020
In the chaos of the night, she had mistakenly provoked the young master Zhan, who possessed monstrous power in the…
capital, and mistook his identity.When they met again six years later, she would never have imagined that he would become her brother-in-law!At the entrance to the Civil Affairs Bureau, she took the initiative to climb on her brother-in-law in order to take revenge on her sister, who had bullied her before."You kicked Lu Yaqing, and married me. How about it?""Very good!"After she had succeeded in digging her way through the wall, she left with a pat on her butt …Environmental stress caused by water continuously exposes buildings to microbial colonization. This is highly evident when both minor dampness and…
mass flooding occur. The text describes how microbiological corrosion of buildings and the structures and substances derived from these hazards are responsible for adverse health effects on people exposed to these contaminated environments. Microbiological Corrosion of Buildings: A Guide to Detection, Health Hazards, and Mitigation describes the key elements and methods for neutralising and removing microbiological contamination, and the operating algorithm for checking the effectiveness of preventative solutions. Ideal for construction engineers, microbiologists and professionals in the field. Features: Latest methods for detection of indoor microbial hazards Identifies the tools needed for natural, non-destructive and non-invasive methods of bio-corrosion removal Describes the social and health problems associated with exposure to microbiological hazards Provides case studies and examples of microorganisms responsible for microbial corrosion. ‘Climate change and the associated adverse effects, such as floods and whirlwinds, make the problem of microbiological corrosion of buildings that generates health risks and economic losses on a global scale, the focus of science and technology. The monograph presents a complex problem of building bio-corrosion, that requires knowledge of the distant fields of microbiology and building technology, for the use of both scientists and practitioners. This pioneering work of an interdisciplinary nature harmoniously combines knowledge on specific microbiological issues relating to the process of bio-corrosion and the associated health risks with detailed issues of construction technology concerning the prevention of bio-corrosion and its removal. The authors succeeded in combining a very high scientific level in the monograph with an accessible and understandable presentation of complex problems. The extensive references, ranging from "classical" items from many years ago to the most recent articles presenting the state of the art in this field, are worth emphasising.’ —Prof. Jacek Dutkiewicz, Ph.D., D.Sc., Institute of Rural Health in LublinAn Essential Guide to Aging Well: Older, Wiser
By Katharine Bethell. 2021
This book is a refreshingly honest self-help guide to aging well. It encourages readers to dispel gloom or overcome denial…
around the subject of aging and offers advice in a realistic, non-prescriptive format. Practical yet personable, chapters move through pertinent topics such as making the decision to retire and successfully navigating that transition; designing daily routines (your practice) and engaging in activities (your projects); connecting with others as relationships shift and evolve; and managing moods and emotional issues. The guide also supports readers coping with illness or injury, experiencing loss and grief, and those searching for meaning as they grow older. Written in a conversational style, An Essential Guide to Aging Well motivates its readers to be curious about this time of life, and to design the best possible version of it for themselves.