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Protecting Her Own
by Margaret DaleyNothing short of her dad's stroke could bring professional bodyguard Cara Madison back to Virginia. But her homecoming turns explosive with a pipe-bomb package addressed to her father. Cara knows two things for sure. First, someone's after either her father or her...or both. And second, this job is too big to handle on her own. Unexpected help comes from agent Connor Fitzgerald. Years ago she'd walked away from him...and love. Now, despite their unresolved feelings, they must join forces-and settle their scarred past-to survive.
Protecting Her Own (Guardians, Inc.)
by Margaret DaleyMargaret Daley delivers up a tale of danger and survival in this fan favorite tale from her Guardians Inc. miniseries.Nothing short of her dad’s stroke could bring professional bodyguard Cara Madison back to Virginia. But her homecoming turns explosive with a pipe-bomb package addressed to her father. Cara knows two things for sure. First, someone’s after either her father or her...or both. And second, this job is too big to handle on her own. Unexpected help comes from agent Connor Fitzgerald. Years ago she’d walked away from him...and love. Now, despite their unresolved feelings, they must join forces—and settle their scarred past—to survive.Originally published in 2011.
Protecting His Secret Son (Callahan Confidential #6)
by Laura ScottA surprise son and a deadly secret…The heart-stopping conclusion to Callahan ConfidentialIt’s a shock to private investigator Mike Callahan to see Shayla O’Hare again, and with a child in tow—especially with shots flying her way. Protecting the pair must take priority over their tangled past. Is she being targeted for her family’s crimes—including possibly killing Mike’s father? And what will Mike do when he realizes her son…is actually his son, too?
Protecting Holly (Faith On The Line Ser. #6)
by Lynn BulockSpending Christmas Eve with her handsome boss in a cabin while a stalker threatens is not the way Holly Vance had planned to celebrate this year—she’d been counting on dinner with her extended family. But being trapped with Jake Montgomery, the FBI’s local computer expert, isn’t a hardship—she’s secretly loved him from the day they met. Still, Jake’s overwhelming quest to uncover the connection between tycoon Alistair Barclay, the Diablo crime syndicate and drug cartel La Mano Oscura is overshadowing the joy of the season. Can the most miraculous time of the year turn the cynical crime fighter into a caring Christian man?
Protecting the Dharma through Calligraphy in Tang China: A Study of the Ji Wang shengjiao xu 集王聖教序 The Preface to the Buddhist Scriptures Engraved on Stone in Wang Xizhi’s Collated Characters (Monumenta Serica Monograph Series)
by Pietro De LaurentisThis is a study of the earliest and finest collated inscription in the history of Chinese calligraphy, the Ji Wang shengjiao xu 集王聖教序 (Preface to the Sacred Teaching Scriptures Translated by Xuanzang in Wang Xizhi’s Collated Characters), which was erected on January 1, 673. The stele records the two texts written by the Tang emperors Taizong (599–649) and Gaozong (628–683) in honor of the monk Xuanzang (d. 664) and the Buddhist scripture Xin jing (Heart Sutra), collated in the semi-cursive characters of the great master of Chinese calligraphy, Wang Xizhi (303–361). It is thus a Buddhist inscription that combines Buddhist authority, political power, and artistic charm in one single monument. The present book reconstructs the multifaceted context in which the stele was devised, aiming at highlighting the specific role calligraphy played in the propagation and protection of Buddhism in medieval China.
Protecting the Littlest Witness
by Jaycee BullardCan he save a child… from an unknown threat? After her brother-in-law is imprisoned for murdering her sister, Etta Mitchell will do anything to keep her five-year-old niece—a potential witness—safe. But when their home is broken into, resulting in the assailant&’s death, Etta has no choice but to accept help from her ex-fiancé, Steven Hunt. Can they bring a criminal to justice and protect her niece…before hit men track them down?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Protecting the Princess
by Rachelle MccallaA series of explosions took out the royal motorcade and threw the country of Lydia into chaos. Princess Anastasia missed her limo, and doesn't know what has become of the rest of her family. Whisked away from her native country for her protection, Stasi is dismayed that her life is now in shambles. But at least she's not alone. Kirk Covington pledges to keep her safe. He's a royal guard...and the man she's spent years blaming for her brother's disappearance. Now she'll have to trust him with her life-and her heart-in order to regain the throne.
Protecting the Religious Freedom of New Minorities in International Law (ICLARS Series on Law and Religion)
by Fabienne BretscherThis book examines the interpretation and application of the right to freedom of religion and belief of new minorities formed by recent migration by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) and the United Nations Human Rights Committee (HRC). New minorities are increasingly confronted with restrictions of their religious practices and have addressed their rights claims both to the ECtHR and the HRC through their individual complaint procedures, which resulted in several contradicting decisions. Based on a quantitative and qualitative empirical analysis of the relevant case law, focusing in particular on the reasoning adopted by the two bodies, this book finds that the HRC in its practice offers a significantly higher level of protection to new minorities than the ECtHR. Such divergence may be explained by various institutional and conceptual differences, of which the concept of the margin of appreciation is the most influential. It is contended that the extensive use of the concept of the margin of appreciation by the ECtHR in the case law regarding new minorities’ right to freedom of religion and belief, and the absence of such concept in the HRC’s case law, could be explained by different understandings of the role of an international human rights body in conflicts between the majority and minorities. This book argues that such divergence could be mitigated with various tools, such as the inclusion of cross-references to the case law of other relevant bodies as well as to instruments specifically established for the protection of minorities. The book will be of interest to academics, researchers and practitioners in the area of international human rights law, international public law in general and law and religion.
Protecting the Widow's Heart
by Lorraine BeattyTo Love and Protect Ginger Sloan's had enough of heartache. She just wants a peaceful place where she and her son can start over and feel safe. Getting stranded in a lakeside cabin outside Dover, Mississippi, isn't part of her plan. Then again, neither is falling for the cabin's handsome owner. Injured on the job, detective Tyler Durrant retreats to his cabin to heal. He's shocked to find the single mom and her son there. And surprised at the way Ginger affects his heart. For the first time in years, he has hope for the future, but can he convince Ginger that she can find safe haven in his arms? Home to Dover: A small town with a big heart
Protecting Your Family: Develop The Spiritual Strength Necessary To Withstand (Life Principles Study Series)
by Charles StanleyRevised and updated, Dr. Charles Stanley's well-loved Life Principles study guide series has taken on new life through refreshed content. Small groups and individuals who want a Bible study that's spiritually sound and practical will find a wealth of ideas to help them understand and apply the Scriptures to the real world.
Protecting Your Family (Life Principles Study Series)
by Charles F. StanleyRevised and updated, Dr. Charles Stanley's well-loved Life Principles study guide series has taken on new life through refreshed content. Small groups and individuals who want a Bible study that's spiritually sound and practical will find a wealth of ideas to help them understand and apply the Scriptures to the real world.
Protection and Promotion of Freedom of Religions and Beliefs in the European Context
by Luca Paladini Maria del Ángel Iglesias VázquezThis book offers an in-depth analysis of a fundamental human freedom and a cornerstone of democracy: the Freedom of Religions or Beliefs (FoRB). The book focuses on the legal protection and promotion of FoRB in Europe because, in this context, exercising this right goes beyond a mere internal positioning in terms of legislation; rather, it is influenced by international and supranational case law, as well as the promotional activities of selected non-state subjects of international law.The content is divided into three sections: Part I on the European Convention of Human Rights, Part II on the EU, and Part III on other international actors. The first two Parts examine FoRB in its systematic aspects and “day-to-day” aspects. In contrast, the third Part highlights the promotional activities carried out by the Holy See, the ILO, the Council of Europe (“beyond the Strasbourg Court”), and the OSCE to promote, recommend or otherwise support it. Overall, the volume highlights how the exercise of FoRB can be ensured via international and supranational legal protection (both normative and judicial) and via promotional activities aimed at encouraging and helping states guarantee tolerance and pluralism in their national legislation.The 16 main chapters offer a broad overview of the topic under investigation. Each contribution can be seen as a stand-alone study and, simultaneously, as a link in a chain of legal analysis that connects multiple FoRB-focused questions.The book offers a valuable tool for all readers with an academic or professional interest in FoRB and those who have to address the issue of how to protect this freedom. It is intended not only for academics who work in the field of law but also for legal practitioners (judges, lawyers, diplomats), human rights advocates, members of religious and spiritual communities, policymakers and students.
Protection Detail
by Shirlee MccoyLAWMAN ON A MISSION After a prominent senator's son is murdered, Capitol K-9 Unit captain Gavin McCord wants answers. The senator was a mentor to Gavin, and he'll stop at nothing to bring the killer to justice. With his team of elite K-9 cops and his loyal dog, Glory, at his side, Gavin discovers that a child at Cassie Danvers's nearby foster home may have witnessed the murder. He's drawn to the determined and beautiful woman, but she doesn't want him interviewing her traumatized charges. Yet trusting Gavin is the only way to stay one step ahead of the deadly gunman when Cassie becomes a target. Capitol K-9 Unit: These lawmen solve the toughest cases with the help of their brave canine partners
Protection Duty: Protection Detail Duty Bound Guardian (K-9 Unit)
by Shirlee McCoy Terri ReedEnjoy two action-packed page-turners featuring K-9 crime-stoppers solving thrilling mysteries that will keep you on the edge of your seat!Capitol K-9 Unit: These lawmen solve the toughest cases with the help of their brave canine partnersProtection DetailAfter a prominent senator’s son is murdered, Capitol K-9 Unit captain Gavin McCord wants answers. With his elite team and his loyal dog, Glory, at his side, Gavin discovers that a child at Cassie Danvers’s nearby foster home may have witnessed the murder. Cassie doesn’t want Gavin interviewing her traumatized charges. Yet she’ll have to trust him when she becomes the deadly gunman’s next target.Duty Bound GuardianWhen a priceless artifact is stolen, museum curator Lana Gomez becomes the prime suspect. How can she hope to adopt her orphaned nephew if she’s a person of interest in a crime? She knows handsome Capitol K-9 Unit officer Adam Donovan thinks she’s hiding something. But when the real thief returns, it is Adam and his Doberman pinscher, Ace, who become her only defense…
Protection for Hire: A Novel (Protection for Hire #1)
by Camy TangTessa Lancaster&’s skills first earned her a position as an enforcer in her Uncle Teruo&’s Japanese Mafia gang. Then they landed her in prison for a crime she didn&’t commit. Now, three months after her release, Tessa&’s abilities have gained her a job as bodyguard for wealthy socialite Elizabeth St. Amant and her three-year-old son. But there&’s a problem or two … or three …. There&’s Elizabeth&’s abusive husband whose relentless pursuit goes deeper than mere vengeance. There&’s Uncle Teruo, who doesn&’t understand why Tessa&’s new faith as a Christian prevents her from returning to the yakuza. And then there&’s Elizabeth&’s lawyer, Charles Britton, who Tessa doesn&’t know is the one who ensured that she did maximum time behind bars. Now Tessa and Charles must work together in order to protect their client, while new truths emerge and circumstances spiral to a deadly fever pitch. Factor in both Tessa&’s and Charles&’s families and you&’ve got some wild dynamics—and an action-packed, romantic read as Tessa and Charles discover the reality of being made new in Christ.
Protective Custody
by Lynette EasonA classic story of intrigue and danger from bestselling author Lynette EasonGuarding witnesses? All in a day’s work for deputy U.S. marshal Carly Masterson. Protecting the judge who was indirectly responsible for her mentor’s death? That’s another story. Still, she won’t let harm come to Judge Nicholas Floyd, or the niece and nephew in his care. She’s determined to do the job right, and not let her emotions take over—no matter how wonderful it feels to be accepted by the little family. Can she let go of the past and learn to trust again before danger finds them once more?Originally published in 2010
Protective Custody (Love Inspired Suspense)
by Lynette EasonGuarding witnesses? All in a day's work for deputy U. S. marshal Carly Masterson. Protecting the judge who was indirectly responsible for her mentor's death? That's another story. Still, she won't let harm come to Judge Nicholas Floyd, or the niece and nephew in his care. She's determined to do the job right, and not let her emotions take over--no matter how wonderful it feels to be accepted by the little family. Can she let go of the past and learn to trust again before danger finds them once more?
Protective Duty
by Jessica R. PatchHIGH-RISK REUNION Minutes into FBI profiler Bryn Eastman's first case since a near-fatal shooting, a brazen serial killer sets his sights on her next. Now her life-and career-is in the hands of her new partner, Detective Eric Hale, the man she once loved and lost. Racked with nightmares of the shooting and regrets for the tragedy that tore her and Eric apart, Bryn doesn't want Eric to discover the secrets she carries-but she needs him. Seeing Bryn brings back memories Eric can't control. Memories of a once-in-a-lifetime love. But the tough detective knows their only path to a second chance goes straight through a relentless killer...one who won't quit until he counts Bryn as his fifth victim.
Protective Instincts
by Shirlee MccoySTALKED! After losing her family, and then nearly her life when she was held hostage in Africa, grieving widow Raina Lowery only wants to put the past behind her. Instead, she's finding her son's toys in the woods and dodging a gunman's bullets. Raina is trapped in a real-life nightmare-until Jackson Miller reappears. Months ago, saving Raina was Jackson's job as a member of HEART, a private rescue team. But now it's personal. The hardened protector wants to give Raina-and himself-a second chance at love. But first he has to save her...again. Mission: Rescue-No job is too dangerous for these fearless heroes
Protective Measures: True North Bodyguards (True North Bodyguards #3)
by Maggie K. BlackA female bodyguard goes undercover to protect a single dad and falls for him in this inspirational romance from a USA Today–bestselling author.After an attack at a military charity gala, navy commander Leo Darius learns someone wants to kill him—and kidnap his two daughters. And there’s nothing the widowed single father won’t do to protect his girls—even if it means asking a beautiful bodyguard to pose as his girlfriend. Though security expert Zoe Dean agrees to handle the threats and near-fatal assaults, she refuses to get attached to the handsome military officer and his lovely daughters. But with the would-be kidnappers closing in, Zoe knows her heart is already in too deep and her mission to protect Leo and his little girls is suddenly all too personal.
The Protective One (Walnut Creek Series, The #3)
by Shelley Shepard GrayFrom a &“skilled storyteller who reminds the reader that faith can help us survive the ups and downs in life&” (RT Book Reviews), Shelley Shepard Gray weaves a moving and unforgettable exploration of love and friendship. The tragic and untimely death of an old friend has made Elizabeth Anne rethink not only her priorities but her courtship with David, her longtime neighbor and suitor. Though he&’s Mennonite like herself and has her parents&’ approval, she feels that a spark is missing. Desperate for a change, she breaks things off—wondering if, perhaps, she&’s the one who&’s missing a spark. When her family becomes upset with her decision, E.A. turns to her friends for support. One of them is Will, a man with a good heart who has always been there for her. As the two bond over their shared struggle to navigate a future that everyone else seems to have figured out, they are surprised to realize that they have feelings for each other. But E.A.&’s world takes a sudden turn when she realizes that she&’s not the only one struggling—Marta, one of her sewing students, is in desperate need of protection. With the aid of Will and several other friends, Elizabeth Anne begins a journey that is more difficult and rewarding than she could have ever imagined...one that ultimately enables her to find everything she&’s been searching for. In this latest installment in the Walnut Creek series that &“both delights and surprises&” (Leslie Gould, bestselling author), Shelley Shepard Gray pens a powerful and poignant tale of friendship, courage, and love.
The Protector: Families Of Honor, Book Two (Families of Honor #2)
by Shelley Shepard GrayLove comes to a woman who just needs the faith to accept it in The Protector from New York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Grey.Unable to look after her fifty-acres of farmland following her parents’ death, Ella has no choice but to put her family’s land up for auction. Loyal Weaver purchases the farm and immediately begins renovating its buildings, including Ella’s home. Invited to participate in her former property’s makeover, Ella finds herself in Loyal’s presence, offering her opinions and ideas, and enjoying spending time with the man she’s always loved from afar. But as Ella and Loyal grow closer, her best friend warns her that he’s not the pillar of their Amish community, but someone with mysterious secrets and questionable motives. Now, Ella is torn between her friend’s claims and Loyal’s attentions, wondering if she can trust her own heart.But what Ella doesn’t know is that Loyal does have a secret. He wants her to be his wife. . . “Shelley Shepard Gray writes with honesty, tenderness, and depth. Her characters are admirable, richly-layered, and impossible to forget.” —New York Times bestselling author Jillian HartFamilies of HonorThe CaregiverThe ProtectorThe Survivor
The Protector (O'Malley Family Series, #4)
by Dee HendersonJack O'Malley, a fearless firefighter, must protect the one lady who saw the arsonist who is targeting his community.
Protector's Honor
by Kit WilkinsonIt's instinct. When NCIS agent Rory Farrell hears a woman scream, he reacts. But even after he saves her from abduction, Rory can't get the beautiful and fragile Tabitha Beaumont out of his mind. Especially when he finds a connection between Tabitha and his latest murder investigation. She needs protection—Rory's protection—while Rory needs answers Tabitha doesn't even realize she holds. Yet how can he find the truth without betraying Tabitha's trust? Soon, Rory must decide what matters most—keeping his objective distance, or keeping Tabitha, in his arms and under his protection, forever.
The Protector's Mission
by Margaret DaleyDEADLY EXPLOSION Lydia McKenzie is the only living witness to a serial bomber's latest threat. Surviving the explosion at the café, Lydia is rescued by police sergeant Jesse Hunt and his K-9 partner, a Rottweiler named Brutus. She's struggling to remember details of the incident. But one thing she'll never forget is how she once felt about Jesse-the high school sweetheart she left to marry another. In charge of her protection, the guarded cop believes the bomber's after her, and he promises to keep her safe. But as more of Lydia's memories return, the more the vicious killer wants her dead. Alaskan Search and Rescue: Risking their lives to save the day