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Hands-On Differential Privacy
by Ethan Cowan Michael Shoemate Mayana PereiraMany organizations today analyze and share large, sensitive datasets about individuals. Whether these datasets cover healthcare details, financial records, or exam scores, it's become more difficult for organizations to protect an individual's information through deidentification, anonymization, and other traditional statistical disclosure limitation techniques. This practical book explains how differential privacy (DP) can help.Authors Ethan Cowan, Michael Shoemate, and Mayana Pereira explain how these techniques enable data scientists, researchers, and programmers to run statistical analyses that hide the contribution of any single individual. You'll dive into basic DP concepts and understand how to use open source tools to create differentially private statistics, explore how to assess the utility/privacy trade-offs, and learn how to integrate differential privacy into workflows.With this book, you'll learn:How DP guarantees privacy when other data anonymization methods don'tWhat preserving individual privacy in a dataset entailsHow to apply DP in several real-world scenarios and datasetsPotential privacy attack methods, including what it means to perform a reidentification attackHow to use the OpenDP library in privacy-preserving data releasesHow to interpret guarantees provided by specific DP data releases
Hanna and Barbera: Conversations (Television Conversations Series)
by Kevin Sandler and Tyler Solon WilliamsHanna and Barbera: Conversations presents a lively portrait of Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera, the influential producers behind Tom and Jerry, the Flintstones, Scooby-Doo, the Smurfs, and hundreds of other cartoon characters who continue to entertain the world today. Encompassing more than fifty years of film and television history, the conversations in this volume include first-person accounts by the namesakes of the Hanna-Barbera studio as well as recollections by artists and executives who worked closely with the pair for decades. It is the first collection of its kind about Hanna and Barbera, likely the most prolific animation producers of the twentieth century, whose studio once outflanked its competitor Walt Disney in output and influence.Bill Hanna fell into animation in 1930 at the Harman-Ising studio in Los Angeles, gaining skills across the phases of production as MGM opened its animation studio. Joe Barbera, a talented and sociable artist, entered the industry around the same time at the wild and woolly Van Beuren studio in Manhattan, learning the ins and outs of animation art before crossing the country to join MGM. In television, Hanna’s timing and community-oriented work ethic along with Barbera’s knack for sales and creating funny characters enabled Hanna-Barbera to build a roster of beloved cartoon series. A wide range of pieces map Hanna and Barbera’s partnership, from their early days in Hollywood in the 1930s to Cartoon Network in the 1990s, when a new generation took the reins of their animation studio. Relatively unknown when they made over one hundred Tom and Jerry theatrical cartoons at MGM in the 1940s and 1950s, Hanna and Barbera became household names upon entering the new medium of television in 1957. Discussions here chart their early primetime successes as well as later controversies surrounding violence, overseas production, and the lack of quality in their Saturday morning cartoons. With wit, candor, insight, and bravado, Hanna and Barbera: Conversations reflects on Bill and Joe’s breakthroughs and shortcomings, and their studio’s innovations and retreads.
Hansen Coefficients in Satellite Orbital Dynamics (Springer Aerospace Technology)
by Mingjiang Zhang Lianda WuThis book highlights the systematic investigation into the calculation of Hansen coefficients and their derivatives in satellite orbital dynamics. Direct, recurrence and other types of calculation methods of Hansen coefficients and their derivatives are comprehensively presented. The calculation in motion theory without singularities is particularly discussed. From the perspective of accuracy and efficiency, the advantages and disadvantages of various calculation methods are compared and analyzed, and some improvements are proposed. This book is intended for graduate students and researchers engaged in astronomy, space science, and geodesy. One can choose from the calculation methods of Hansen coefficients and their derivatives presented in this book to meet their practical needs.
Happiness According to Humphrey (Humphrey #13)
by Betty G. BirneyEveryone's favorite classroom pet is unsqueakably thrilled to be in a NEW-NEW-NEW novel to celebrate the Humphrey series&’ 20th anniversary!Humphrey is unsqueakably excited—a special guest is coming to Room 26! But when he sees who it is, he&’s SHOCKED-SHOCKED-SHOCKED. The guest is a big dog! And Mrs. Brisbane doesn&’t seem worried at all!Luckily, this dog is very gentle. His name is Happy, and he&’s come to help Humphrey&’s classmates with their reading. Then they hear about more dogs—a friendly one who can do tricks and sing, and a beloved pet who has gone missing. Of course everyone wants to help find her.Good thing Humphrey is so good at helping kids solve their problems. And he pawsitively loves to solve a mystery—even one involving a dog!With a fresh voice and an engaging hamster&’s-eye view of school, families, and treats to hide in a cheek pouch, Betty G. Birney&’s Humphrey will elicit laughter and a new appreciation for classroom hamsters everywhere.
Happy Birthday to You (LEGO)
by Random HouseJoin a playful birthday party in this hardcover LEGO® storybook based on the happy birthday song!You&’re invited to a surprise birthday party featuring a cast of LEGO® minifigures! But before we can celebrate, there are gifts to wrap, pizzas to eat, decorations to hang, and a kitten to rescue. Putting a fun and creative LEGO spin on &“Happy Birthday to You&”, this jacketed hardcover storybook will make a great gift that&’s sure to entertain boys and girls ages 4 and up.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group. ©2023 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.
Happy Medium: the unmissable new romcom sizzling with opposites-attract chemistry
by Sarah AdlerPerfect for fans of Emily Henry, Beth O'Leary and Tessa Bailey: the new romcom from the author of Mrs Nash's Ashes.Fake medium. True love.Fake spirit medium Gretchen Acorn is happy to help when her wealthiest client hires her to look into the unexplained phenomena preventing the sale of her bridge partner's struggling goat farm. Gretchen may be a complete fraud, but she's a beneficent one. So if 'cleansing' the historic property will help a nice old man get on with his retirement and put some much-needed cash in her pockets at the same time, who's she to say no? Of course, it turns out said bridge partner isn't quite who Gretchen imagined - Charlie Waybill is young, hot as hell, and extremely unconvinced by Gretchen. Except, to her surprise, Gretchen finds herself face-to-face with Everett: the very real, very chatty ghost that's been wreaking havoc. And he wants her to help ensure Charlie avoids the same family curse that's had Everett haunting Gilded Creek Farm since the 1920s. Now, Gretchen has one month to convince Charlie of the dangers that will befall him should he sell up. Unfortunately, hard work and honesty seem to be the best way to win over the stubborn farmer - not exactly Gretchen's strengths. She has to try though, because trust isn't the only thing growing between them. To save the goat farm, its resident phantom, and the man she's beginning to love, Gretchen will need to pull off the greatest con of her life: being fully, genuinely, messily herself.EVERYONE LOVES SARAH ADLER'S ROMCOMS'A sparky, bright, hilarious road-trip rom com with a heroine who is 100% pure sunshine' BETH O'LEARY'Heartfelt and hilarious in equal measure' 5* READER REVIEW'Sarah Adler nails the ultimate rom-com alchemy' CARLEY FORTUNE'Beautiful and charming and poignant' 5* READER REVIEW'I laughed. I sobbed. I loved it!' ASHLEY POSTON'Sarah Adler's voice is hilarious and unique' 5* READER REVIEW(P)2024 Penguin Audio
The Happy Nomad: Live with less and find what really matters
by Charlotte Bradman'Extraordinary . . . a glimpse into a future of endless possibility.'- Martin Dorey, travel writerA truly inspirational memoir for anyone who dreams of leading a different life.Vivid, self-confessional and darkly humorous, The Happy Nomad is the story of how Charlotte Bradman breaks free from her turbulent past, mounting debts and the nine-to-five treadmill, and finds a simpler way of life living full-time in her beloved campervan. Freed from the burden of a thirty-year-old boiler on the edge, temperamental ceilings that don't like heights, and letterboxes that mercilessly allow bills and arrest warrants through, Charlotte finds joy in a life lived closer to nature. Stripped back to the very basics, no longer weighed down by material possessions, she discovers the precious gift of time, enabling her to connect with both herself and the people she meets, and to re-evaluate what it truly means to thrive.The Happy Nomad is a gripping account of how one woman lost her house and found peace and contentment in her campervan home.'Proof that water in the form of driving rain, wild river, icy lake, or turquoise ocean can build back a body, mend a tattered mind, heal a broken heart, and soothe a weary soul.'- Dr Wallace J Nichols, marine biologist and author of Blue Mind
The Happy Nomad: Live with less and find what really matters
by Charlotte Bradman'Extraordinary . . . a glimpse into a future of endless possibility.'- Martin Dorey, travel writerA truly inspirational memoir for anyone who dreams of leading a different life.Vivid, self-confessional and darkly humorous, The Happy Nomad is the story of how Charlotte Bradman breaks free from her turbulent past, mounting debts and the nine-to-five treadmill, and finds a simpler way of life living full-time in her beloved campervan. Freed from the burden of a thirty-year-old boiler on the edge, temperamental ceilings that don't like heights, and letterboxes that mercilessly allow bills and arrest warrants through, Charlotte finds joy in a life lived closer to nature. Stripped back to the very basics, no longer weighed down by material possessions, she discovers the precious gift of time, enabling her to connect with both herself and the people she meets, and to re-evaluate what it truly means to thrive.The Happy Nomad is a gripping account of how one woman lost her house and found peace and contentment in her campervan home.'Proof that water in the form of driving rain, wild river, icy lake, or turquoise ocean can build back a body, mend a tattered mind, heal a broken heart, and soothe a weary soul.'- Dr Wallace J Nichols, marine biologist and author of Blue Mind
The Happy Nomad: Live with less and find what really matters
by Charlotte Bradman'Extraordinary . . . a glimpse into a future of endless possibility.'- Martin Dorey, travel writerA truly inspirational memoir for anyone who dreams of leading a different life.Vivid, self-confessional and darkly humorous, The Happy Nomad is the story of how Charlotte Bradman breaks free from her turbulent past, mounting debts and the nine-to-five treadmill, and finds a simpler way of life living full-time in her beloved campervan. Freed from the burden of a thirty-year-old boiler on the edge, temperamental ceilings that don't like heights, and letterboxes that mercilessly allow bills and arrest warrants through, Charlotte finds joy in a life lived closer to nature. Stripped back to the very basics, no longer weighed down by material possessions, she discovers the precious gift of time, enabling her to connect with both herself and the people she meets, and to re-evaluate what it truly means to thrive.The Happy Nomad is a gripping account of how one woman lost her house and found peace and contentment in her campervan home.'Proof that water in the form of driving rain, wild river, icy lake, or turquoise ocean can build back a body, mend a tattered mind, heal a broken heart, and soothe a weary soul.'- Dr Wallace J Nichols, marine biologist and author of Blue Mind
Hard Lessons in Corporate Governance
by null Bryce C. TingleHow should corporations be run? Who should get a say, and what results can we expect? Hard Lessons in Corporate Governance provides an accessible introduction to the various failed attempts at using corporate governance to improve society. It introduces the record of these failures and illuminates hard lessons spread across thousands of empirical studies. If we look at the outcomes generated by various corporate governance 'best'; practices, we find that none of the practices work. If we look at the theories and assumptions that support modern corporate governance, we find they are likely wrong. And if we look at the prospect of corporate governance to improve political, environmental, and social outcomes, we find ample evidence that governance will fail us here too. After documenting these failures, Bryce Tingle KC turns to the most important lesson: how to fix this important, but broken, system.
Harlequin Heartwarming June 2024 Box Set: A Clean and Wholesome Romance
by Lisa Childs Cheryl Harper Sasha Summers Kit HawthorneHarlequin® Heartwarming celebrates wholesome, heartfelt relationships that focus on home, family, community and love. Experience all that and more with four new novels in one collection!This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes:THE RANCHER&’S REUNIONBachelor Cowboysby New York Times bestselling author Lisa ChildsIf she confesses her secret, will he stay…Or run for good?Veterinarian Cash Cassidy and single mom Becca Calder have been each other&’s best friend through everything, including raising her young daughter, Hope. But Becca has been keeping a secret from Cash. Now he&’s insisting on truth from everyone in his life, and Becca knows she'll have to confess. Can Cash move past his old wounds and see that the loving family he desires has been there all along? THE RIGHT COWBOYThe Fortunes of Prospectby USA TODAY bestselling author Cheryl HarperIs she his enemyOr winning first place in his heart?When famous bronc rider Grant Armstrong stops to change journalist Mia Romero&’s flat tire, she feels like she&’s been gifted a lucky horseshoe. Grant is lying low to escape an impending scandal. But when the bright, funny city girl helps his Rocky Mountain hometown, he&’s tempted to confide everything. Will she move on once she has his secret, or could trusting her be the first step to forever?HOME TO HER COWBOYThe Cowboys of Garrison, Texasby USA TODAY bestselling author Sasha SummersAn awkward reunion…Or a new beginning?Divorced mom Eloise Green has a bit of history with Garrison&’s favorite cowboy, and everyone in the small Texas town knows it. There&’s simply no avoiding Mike Woodard, or the old wound she thought she&’d gotten over. And while he&’s great with her kids, Eloise knows better than to trust the irritatingly handsome cowboy…especially when she knows he has a knack for heartbreak. HILL COUNTRY HEROTruly Texasby Kit HawthorneShe&’s always loved him…But she&’s done waiting!Paralegal and historical author Annalisa Cavazos is finally cutting ties with her lifelong crush, Javi Mendoza—being friends is just too painful. But when Javi finds an artifact at his classic car shop that leads to a discovery for Annalisa&’s book, they&’re thrown together on a search that just might rewrite Lime Springs, Texas, history—and their feelings for each other.Look for 4 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Heartwarming!
Harlequin Historical June 2024 - Box Set 1 of 2
by Sarah Mallory Lauri Robinson Lotte R. JamesStep back in time and experience the grandeur and romance of a previous era as Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection!This boxset includes:WED IN HASTE TO THE DUKEA Season of Celebrationby Sarah Mallory(Regency)Angeline Carlow&’s hasty marriage to her childhood best friend, Jason, the Duke of Rotherton, was purely practical. She knew that he could never love her the way that he loved his late wife. Yet in her new husband&’s month-long absence, she&’s found her place as mistress of their estate. Now that he&’s back, just as guarded but undeniably handsome, can Angel find her place as his wife—and boldly claim their wedding night? A COURTSHIP TO FOOL MANHATTANby Lauri Robinson(Gilded Age)At his sister&’s society wedding, Lincoln Dryer finds himself paired up with heiress Victoria Biggs. Tired of being matchmade, Lincoln is surprised to learn Victoria feels the same. So they agree to pretend to be a couple! Though he enjoys Victoria&’s refreshing company, Lincoln&’s seen the heartache love can cause… Yet while their charade fools Manhattan, how long can Lincoln fool himself into believing he can let Victoria go when the wedding party&’s over? A LIAISON WITH HER LEADING LADYby Lotte R James(1830s)Ruth Connell&’s beloved theater is under threat! In desperation, she approaches reclusive playwright Artemis Goode. If Artemis can write a hit, Ruth can save her troupe from financial ruin. Yet it&’s not just Ruth&’s livelihood in need of saving, but Artemis&’s shattered heart, too. As quickly as their personalities clash, their passion ignites! But while that leads their play toward success, it also leads Ruth closer to the end of her partnership with Artemis…
Harlequin Historical June 2024 - Box Set 2 of 2
by Catherine Tinley Emily E Murdoch Lissa MorganStep back in time and experience the grandeur and romance of a previous era as Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection!This boxset includes:MISS ISOBEL AND THE PRINCEThe Triplet Orphansby Catherine TinleyGiven her meager dowry and lack of known parents, Isobel Lennox must use her only London season to make a sensible match. So why, oh why is she dazzled by the dashing, handsome Prince Claudio? She&’s not highborn enough to be his bride—and he&’s certainly not ready to marry. But one mesmerizing kiss later, neither can stay away from each other!MORE THAN A MATCH FOR THE EARLThe Wallflower Academyby Emily E K MurdochMarilla Newell refuses to play by society&’s rules for finding a husband. Not after her calamitous engagement to an awful earl. Living her life without sight makes it even harder to trust, so she&’s immediately wary of charming rogue Finlay—especially because he&’s an earl! Yet the more their worlds collide, the less Rilla can recall her objections, until she learns about his duty that threatens their fledgling flirtation…THE WARRIOR'S FORBIDDEN MAIDENThe Warriors of Walesby Lissa MorganSeven years ago, Llywelyn was ready to renounce everything to become a monk. But on the eve of his departure, he shared a forbidden night with his childhood sweetheart, Cristin. Then his world was turned upside down by the death of his brother…which left Llywelyn as his family&’s sole heir, duty bound to fight on the battlefield. Now a hardened warrior, he&’s reunited with Cristin. But will he return to his vocation…or remain with his love?
Harlequin Intrigue June 2024 - Box Set 1 of 2
by Lindsay McKenna Tyler Anne Snell Caridad PiñeiroHarlequin Intrigue brings you three full-length stories in one collection! Dive into action-packed stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Solve the crime and deliver justice at all costs.NO TURNING BACKBy Lindsay McKennaCaptain Ram Kozak is steeled to defend his country against all those who would hurt it. His only weak point is Darina &“Dare&” Mazur, a US Army Special Forces combat medic. She has a confidence—and loving touch—that brings him to his knees. But with the fate of his team and his country at stake, is Dare&’s love a deadly distraction…or the only thing that can save him?DANGEROUS RECALLBy Tyler Anne SnellProtecting people is Mack Atwood&’s job. But when a mysterious murder leaves Aiden Riggs in danger, the determined bodyguard will go off book to keep the quick-witted computer genius safe. Neither is prepared for the heated chemistry flaring between them—even as a killer closes in. Until Mack realizes Aiden&’s case is directly connected to shared events from both their pasts…SABOTAGE OPERATIONBy Caridad PiñeiroSouth Beach Security: K-9 DivisionOwner of a thoroughbred racing stable, Teresa Rodriguez is about to testify against her former trainer. Is he the one behind all the recent sabotage? When security expert Matt Perez joins the investigation, Teresa is grateful for the extra protection he and his K-9 offer. Now, as Matt and his dog Butter stand beside her 24/7, the attraction between them can't be denied. Even as the danger escalates.Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. For more edge-of-your seat romantic suspense, look for Harlequin Intrigue June– Box Set 2 of 2!
Harlequin Intrigue June 2024 - Box Set 2 of 2
by Julie Anne Lindsey Nicole Helm Leslie MarshmanHarlequin Intrigue brings you three full-length stories in one collection! Dive into action-packed stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Solve the crime and deliver justice at all costs.COLD CASE INVESTIGATIONBy Nicole HelmHudson Sibling SolutionsAfter almost losing her life in a fire, Wyoming PI Anna Hudson wakes up to the sight of a familiar stranger. Anna and Hawk Steele shared one passionate night. Now the arson investigator will go to any lengths to protect Anna and their baby-to-be. But as they search through cold cases, exposing a tangled family history, a killer after revenge for past sins could steal Anna and Hawk&’s future…UNDER SIEGEBy Julie Anne LindseyJosi Roberts&’s best friend is missing and teaming up with ranch hand Lincoln Beaumont is the key to bringing her home safe. But when their search is plagued by car chases, drive-by shootings, Molotov cocktails and house fires, staying calm is imperative. So is infiltrating an illegal fighting ring before time runs out. Will their fleeting romance—and very lives—be cut short by those determined to silence them?RESOLUTE BODYGUARDBy Leslie MarshmanThe Protectors of Boone County, TexasSecurity expert Nate Reed hates returning to Resolute, Texas—almost as much as becoming Assistant DA Sara Bennett&’s bodyguard. Their spring break fling years ago ended badly. A second chance can&’t happen…no matter how much desire still simmers. But when a dangerous stalker&’s threats escalate to a deadly inferno, Nate will risk it all to keep his vulnerable, irresistible charge safe. Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served. For more edge-of-your seat romantic suspense, look for Harlequin Intrigue June – Box Set 1 of 2!
Harlequin Medical Romance June 2024 - Box Set 1 of 2
by Louisa George Louisa Heaton Rachel DoveHarlequin Medical Romance brings you a collection of three new titles, available now! Enjoy these stories packed with pulse-racing romance and heart-racing medical drama.This Harlequin Medical Romance box set includes:WINNING BACK HIS RUNAWAY WIFEBy Louisa GeorgeParamedic Lewis has never forgiven himself for how his marriage to ER doc Charlotte ended. Their fertility challenges drove such a wedge between them that Charlie left, taking a big piece of Lewis with her. But when she unexpectedly takes a job at his hospital, it&’s clear their connection still burns brightly. And this time, Lewis is determined to win back the wife he&’s never forgotten!FINDING FOREVER WITH THE FIREFIGHTERBy Louisa HeatonWhile rescuing patients, paramedic Addy faces hazardous situations every day. Yet after the devastating loss of her family, she refuses to endanger her heart. When she meets dedicated firefighter and single dad Ryan, the flame of attraction that ignites is absolutely unwanted—and completely undeniable! But Ryan&’s resolved to protect his daughter from anyone else leaving her, and even Addy admits she&’s a relationship flight risk. So instead of finding forever together, they should ignore that sizzling spark…right?A BABY TO CHANGE THEIR LIVES By Rachel DovePediatrician Lucy has had a hate-hate relationship with infuriating, sexy emergency doctor Jackson for years. Then a tragedy suddenly changes their lives, leaving them with joint guardianship of adorable toddler Zoe. They agree to put their differences aside and raise Zoe together. But living up close and personal soon creates another problem—their deeply buried passion! Could surrendering to it be the first step to a surprising yet much-deserved happy-ever-after?
Harlequin Medical Romance June 2024 - Box Set 2 of 2
by Becky Wicks JC Harroway Deanne AndersHarlequin Medical Romance brings you a collection of three new titles, available now! Enjoy these stories packed with pulse-racing romance and heart-racing medical drama.This Harlequin Medical Romance box set includes:UNBUTTONING THE BACHELOR DOCNashville MidwivesBy Deanne AndersLife has been one big bump in the road after another for midwife Skylar. After moving to Nashville for a fresh start, she immediately clashes with grumpy bachelor Dr. Jared. So she&’s unimpressed when they must feature together on their patient&’s reality TV show! On-screen, they&’re strictly professional. But off camera, she discovers there&’s more to Jared than meets the eye. Can she convince this buttoned-up doc to let loose for once?A MARRIAGE HEALED IN HAWAIIBy Becky WicksTwo decades ago, the death of their precious baby girl destroyed Lani&’s marriage. She hasn&’t seen her marine vet ex-husband, Mika, since. But now, to save Oahu&’s dolphins, she needs his help. While Mika returning home to the island—even more gorgeous than ever!—reopens old wounds, it also rekindles their long-suppressed chemistry. They&’ve spent years trying to move on from their grief. Could a second chance heal what once broke them?NURSE&’S SECRET ROYAL FLINGBy JC HarrowayNurse Clara doesn&’t expect the &“emergency&” she attends at the palace to involve Crown Prince Andreas himself. Or the midnight kiss that results from their instantaneous allure! Because fiercely independent Clara doesn&’t let herself get involved with anyone—ever. So when Doctor Andreas walks into the hospital as her new colleague, she should put plenty of distance between them. Not embark on a secret fling…!
Harlequin Presents June 2024 - Box Set 1 of 2
by Caitlin Crews Michelle Smart Tara Pammi Bella MasonHarlequin Presents brings you four full-length stories in one collection! Experience the glamorous lives of royals and billionaires, where passion knows no bounds. Be swept into a world of luxury, wealth and exotic locations.This box set includes:HER VENETIAN SECRETby USA TODAY bestselling author Caitlin CrewsPrim headmistress Beatrice hides her true self behind strict behaviour and a stricter dress code. Until she abandons her usual disguise and allows herself one intoxicating night with a stranger! Except now she&’s hiding the most scandalous secret of all…When billionaire Cesare Chiavari hired Beatrice to mind his half-sister for the summer, she accepts. Only to discover when she arrives at the palazzo that he&’s the mysterious Italian she shared one passionate night with! Worse still, while the heat between them still lingers, Cesare doesn&’t recognize her at all….TWINS TO TAME HIM (A The Powerful Skalas Twins novel)by Tara PammiGreek tycoon Sebastian spent three years searching for Laila Jaafri. Now she's appeared with bombshell news—her toddler twins are his! Could this be playboy Sebastian&’s wake-up call to step up and become the father he never had?There&’s just one problem: they hate each other! He&’s furious she hid his heirs; she&’s not convinced by his sudden wish to play happy families. When Laila refuses his marriage proposal, Sebastian dials up the charm, confident their explosive chemistry will convince her --only to realise his desire goes far beyond the physical…THE FORBIDDEN GREEK (A The Greek Groom Swap novel)by Michelle SmartThe last person Greek billionaire Leander Liassidis wants to see is Kate Hawkins. He even abandoned his convenient wedding to escape his forbidden attraction to her. She&’s infuriating, irresistible…and on the doorstep of his Californian mansion!Maid of Honor Kate knows she&’ll have her work cut out bringing Leander back to the altar. She doesn&’t expect the need blazing in his gaze—or the explosive connection it ignites! Kate knows that giving into their desire would be unforgivable. But could she ever forgive herself if she walked away from a bond this powerful?HIS CHOSEN QUEENby Bella MasonPlayboy Prince Vasili was never intended for the throne of Thalonia – and never wanted it! When tragedy promotes him to king, palace advisors insist he secures the line of succession. Vasili&’s choice of bride is his final act of rebellion…The palace librarian to marry His Majesty? Ridiculous, thinks Helia Demetriou. She finds solace in books, not ballgowns! Although becoming queen might help those growing up orphaned, as she did… Except with their first binding kiss, Helia realises her royal dilemma: she&’s wildly attracted to her strictly convenient king!For more stories filled with passion and drama, look for Harlequin Presents June 2024 Box Set – 2 of 2
Harlequin Presents June 2024 - Box Set 2 of 2
by Abby Green Kali Anthony Emmy Grayson Rosie MaxwellHarlequin Presents brings you four full-length stories in one collection! Experience the glamorous lives of royals and billionaires, where passion knows no bounds. Be swept into a world of luxury, wealth and exotic locations.This box set includes:HEIR FOR HIS EMPIREby USA TODAY bestselling author Abby GreenCEO Ajax Nikolau rules his empire with legendary control, until two sizzling nights with lawyer Erin Murphy threatens it all. Because a year later, he discovers the bombshell that could destroy every wall he&’s built – he&’s a father! And he will protect what&’s his…Abandoned as a child, Erin vowed to always rely on herself. But when the paparazzi discover the new Nikolau heir, they&’re forced into hiding! Isolated together on a Greek island, forgetting their passionate connection becomes impossible. Especially when Erin uncovers why Ajax is so determined to claim what&’s his…PRINCE&’S FORGOTTEN DIAMOND (A Diamonds of the Rich and Famous novel)by Emmy GraysonJulius wakes after an accident with only two clues to his identity: a diamond engagement ring and the name Esmerelda Clark. He tracks Esme to her Caribbean hide-out and shockingly discovers she was once his bodyguard. And he&’s a Crown Prince!Esme fled Julius&’s kingdom convinced the ever-dutiful royal was destined for a more suitable bride. He seemingly has no recollection of the forbidden night that&’s etched on her memory. Yet his heated gaze tells her their passion is still alive… However, princes don&’t marry their bodyguards – do they?AWOKEN BY REVENGEby Kali AnthonyClaiming Easton House will be billionaire Matteo Bainbridge&’s revenge on the family that rejected him. Evicting the home&’s sole occupant? A minor detail. Then he meets Louisa Cameron and realizes his hunger for her could be the chink in his ruthless plan for vengeance!Hidden away on the grand estate, innocent Louisa escapes her traumatic childhood by illustrating beautiful fairy-tale realms. Then the outside world intrudes in the form of tycoon Matteo and the astonishing passion he awakens in her. Will surrendering to him destroy her—or set this Cinderella free?BILLIONAIRE&’S RUNAWAY WIFEby Rosie Maxwell When his runaway bride returns for a family funeral, Domenico Ricci is outraged…especially by his own reaction! After Rae&’s shocking rejection, how can he still find her irresistible? Even more outrageous is his grandmother&’s dying decree: to save the Italian&’s palazzo, the pair must stay married!Rae had to leave. Her craving for her husband was all-consuming enough to eclipse her whole identity if she didn&’t. She&’s stronger now, and she&’ll stay in Venice as his wife to prove it. If only she&’s strong enough to resist their dangerously blistering chemistry…For more stories filled with passion and drama, look for Harlequin Presents June 2024 Box Set – 1 of 2
Harlequin Romance June 2024 Box Set
by Kandy Shepherd Michelle Douglas Nina Singh Juliette HylandHarlequin® Romance brings you a collection of four new titles, available now! Experience the rush of falling in love! This Harlequin® Romance box set includes:CINDERELLA AND THE TYCOON NEXT DOOROne Year to WedBy Kandy ShepherdWhen Anastasia finds herself in need of a husband, she turns to her best friend, millionaire tycoon Connor. She&’s always carried a torch for the guy from next door, but anything romantic is completely off-limits. The relationship might be faux, but once she&’s wearing Connor&’s ring, Ana&’s very real desire for him becomes impossible to hide any longer… Especially when his &“I do&” kiss feels anything but fake!CLAIMING HIS BILLION-DOLLAR BRIDEOne Year to WedBy Michelle DouglasRose has put everything into running her family&’s farm, so she&’s furious that her father&’s will states she must marry to keep it! All she can do is propose—to anyone. She picks Lincoln—her neighbor, her enemy and the man she once shared a pulse-racing moment of passion with… She offers him a coveted plot of land in return—but she&’s still surprised when he says yes to making her his billion-dollar bride!THEIR ACCIDENTAL MARRIAGE DEALBy Nina SinghIn Las Vegas for a wedding, Hannah accidentally marries her teenage crush, Alden. What happened on that hot, hazy night could certainly be dissolved in the cold light of day. Until Alden asks Hannah to stay married a while—and play the part of being his wife!—while he secures a business deal. But as they travel to his client&’s Aegean island, via romantic Istanbul, his touch keeps giving her very real butterflies. Suddenly, it&’s hard to remember they&’re pretending…HOW TO TAME A KINGRoyals in the HeadlinesBy Juliette HylandWhen Breanna steps in for her twin to become the king&’s convenient bride, she&’s confident of her plan to escape their arrangement. But her attraction to dutiful, guarded Sebastian throws a wrench into the works! Sebastian&’s only priority is to his people, but stunning Breanna challenges him to be both—a man and a king. Can she tame single-minded Sebastian, and show him there could be more to their royal marriage…?
Harlequin Romantic Suspense June 2024 - Box Set
by Addison Fox Karen Whiddon Katherine Garbera Patricia SargeantLooking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men?Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection!A Colton Kidnapping (A Coltons of Owl Creek novel)by Justine DavisThey had nothing in common—Briony, a shy accountant, and Greg, a gruff Colton rancher. But after the death of their two best friends, Briony and Greg become uneasy guardians of the couple&’s two children. When the children&’s dangerous grandfather tries to gain custody, the two new parents know they must get married to protect their found family. Can Briony and Greg save the children—and also their hearts—as they grow closer together?Stalker in the Storm (A Scarecrow Murders novel)by New York Times bestselling author Carla CassidyDetective Ben Cooper doesn&’t do commitment. When Bailey Troy&’s nail salon becomes a murder scene, he asks her out so that he can make sure she&’s all right—that&’s what he tells himself, anyway. But his desire to protect her intensifies when an anonymous someone starts leaving her gifts. Is the serial killer he&’s hunting targeting Bailey? Or is she facing an entirely different threat? Hotshot's Dangerous Liaison (A Hotshot Heroes novel)by New York Times bestselling author Lisa ChildsHotshot firefighter Michaela Momber is used to saving people from peril. But when a saboteur puts Michaela's team in their sights, she's the one under fire. Ambivalent bar owner Charlie Tillerman could be a prime suspect. And yet, Michaela knows another side of the gruff Charlie: He&’s the father of the baby she thought she could never have! Together, can they elude a killer to save their unborn child...and one another?Undercover Heist by Rachel AstorWhen art curator Ruby Alexander's former mentor disappears, she must dive back into a criminal past she&’s tried to leave behind—and reconnects with Shane Meyers, one of her crew and someone she hasn't been able to forget. Sneaking into a secure facility, lifting a jewel-encrusted artifact and rescuing their former partner should be easy. But can Ruby do the job without risking her heart, or will working side-by-side with her old flame prove too dangerous?
Harlequin Special Edition June 2024 - Box Set 1 of 1
by Brenda Jackson Maisey Yates Makenna Lee Synithia WilliamsComing soon! Harlequin Special Edition June 2024 - Box Set 1 of 1 by Brenda Jackson\Maisey Yates\Makenna Lee\Synithia Williams will be available May 21, 2024.
Harley Quinn’s Time Twister (The\adventures Of Batgirl And Supergirl Ser.)
by Laurie S. SuttonHarley is having a blast crashing a Kaleidoscope Collectors Convention, so of course Batgirl and Supergirl show up to ruin her fun! The three tussle over a particularly unique and fancy kaleidoscope. The barrel twists, a multi-colored light flashes, and suddenly they find themselves in the Middle Ages. The kaleidoscope is a time travel device! Can the trio make it back to when and where they’re supposed to be, without tangling the time line? Find out in this action-packed, illustrated chapter book that’s perfect for young DC Super Hero fans!
Harmony and Paradox: Intensional Aspects of Proof-Theoretic Semantics (Trends in Logic #62)
by Luca TranchiniThis open access book investigates the role played by identity of proofs in proof-theoretic semantics. It develops a conception of proof-theoretic semantics as primarily concerned with the relationship between proofs (understood as abstract entities) and derivations (the linguistic representations of proofs). It demonstrates that identity of proof is a key both to clarify some —still not wholly understood— notions at the core of proof-theoretic semantics, such as harmony; and to broaden the range of the phenomena which can be analyzed using the tools of this semantic paradigm, so as to include for instance paradoxes.The volume covers topics such as the philosophical significance of different criteria of identity of proofs, and adequacy conditions for an intensional account of the notion of harmony. The author also examines the Prawitz-Tennant analysis of paradoxes by investigating on the one hand the prospectsof turning it into a theory of meaning for paradoxical languages, and on the other hand two distinct kinds of phenomena, first observed by Crabbe and Ekman, showing that the Tennant-Prawitz criterion for paradoxicality overgenerates. This volume is of interest to scholars in formal and philosophical logic.
Harry's Helpers-Climate Change
by Elisabeth DaubeClimate Change made kid-friendly! Learn about causes and impacts of Climate Change! Discover nature and Earth’s diverse inhabitants! Learn how you can help save the Earth and become a Harry’s Helper! Engage in fun activities and experiments!