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The Runaway Bride
by Noelle MarchandThe only husband Lorelei Wilkins ever wanted was Sean O'Brien, but she's wasted too much time waiting for him to love her back. When another man proposes, she accepts-until she stands at the altar...and realizes she can't marry without love. Bolting out of town toward a fresh start, she never suspected her parents would send Sheriff O'Brien to bring her home!After an innocent mistake leaves Lorelei and her reluctant rescuer with compromised reputations, marriage is their only option. But first they must triumph over suspicious locals, shady characters, an inconvenient groom and the bride's own stubborn heart. Will it take putting their lives on the line for Sean and Lorelei to realize that only love can conquer all?
The Return of the Sheikh
by Kristi GoldHis Latest, Greatest ConquestAfter a seven-year absence, Crown Prince Zain Mehdi returns to his throne with a tarnished reputation and finds a fiery, blue-eyed political consultant named Madison Foster to help him repair it. But Madison isn't just another plaything for the sheikh....A romance between a royal and a commoner is forbidden, yet Madison can't resist the passionate nights in Zain's bed, lying spent in his strong arms. Loving the crown prince is dangerous enough, but would Madison's latest secret-a royal baby of her own-derail Zain's reign for good...or end in happily ever after?
The Guilty Wife
by Sally WentworthCan their marriage survive the truth?Lucie has everything. The perfect husband, a cherished son and a new baby on the way.... Her marriage is blissful-until a secret in her past returns to haunt her.How can Lucie tell her husband, a glamorous barrister, that she was once in prison? It was for a crime she didn't commit, but now she's being blackmailed by the man who framed her. For five years, Seton Wallace has idolized Lucie as the perfect bride.... What will he do if he discovers she's now a guilty wife?"Sally Wentworth pens an explosive tale with intense characters."-Romantic Times
Someone Safe
by Lori L. HarrisCALLING 911 WAS NOT AN OPTIONFor Kelly Logan, staying one step ahead of the dangerous men whose ultimate goal was to keep her quiet-no matter the cost-seemed impossible on her own. Her only hope for survival rested on the strong, sinewy shoulders of investigator Nick Cavanaugh-the one man she had sworn never to trust again.Nick couldn’t trust Kelly, but he owed her. And now she needed his help. He would protect her and clear her name, even if it meant facing their painful past-a history of deception and betrayal. But as the danger around Nick and Kelly escalated, so did their explosive attraction. Could they be falling in love all over again? Would they live long enough to find out...?
To Trust a Cop
by Sharon HartleyThe cop who will protect her A tumultuous childhood taught private investigator Merlene Saunders that police are nothing but trouble. Then her latest surveillance job takes a dangerous turn when her subject is murdered and she becomes the focus of the killer. Like it or not, she's hit the police radar, and in steps sexy detective Cody Warren...trouble of a whole different kind. Against the odds, Merlene feels safe with Cody-he won't let her in harm's way. Very quickly things are intense between them, and her walls start coming down. Now she's torn between the lessons of a lifetime and the urge to open up to the one man she can trust....
Colorful Crochet Knitwear: Crochets sweaters and more with mosaic, intarsia and tapestry crochet patterns
by Sandra GutierrezCrochet bright and beautiful clothes and accessories with this guide to the most exciting colorwork techniques like intarsia, mosaic, and tapestry crochet.If you love colorful knitwear, this guide to crochet colorwork techniques will set you on your war to creating your own unique crocheted wardrobe. Author Sandra Gutierrez, creator of Nomad Stitches, explains the key crochet colorwork techniques she uses in her designs: tapestry crochet, mosaic crochet, intarsia crochet and stripes, with step-by-step instructions and photography. There is a wide range of garments and accessories from sweaters to tanks to cardigans and wraps, and all the clothes are graded to a range of sizes, ranging from a size thirty-two-inch bust up to a sixty-four-inch bust.
The Ties That Bind (Billionaires and Babies)
by Emilie RoseHe never intended to be a father. Yet an ex's underhanded actions result in a baby even jaded Pierce Hollister cannot deny. He needs a nanny immediately. But Anna Aronson, the perfect woman for the job, has her own infant to care for. Now Mr. Solitary is living in a home filled with babies!The domestic situation completely rocks Pierce's carefully constructed world, and his attempts to keep his distance are soon compromised by the desirable Anna. But when a past complication threatens everything...will the billionaire daddy fight for what's become his?
A Family To Share
by Arlene JamesA NECESSARY PROPOSALAll mortgage broker Kendal Oakes wanted was a stable, loving home for his daughter, Larissa. He was widowed, and his motherless little girl was prone to uncontrollable tantrums. But then single mom Connie Wheeler walked into the church day-care center…and their lives.Connie had a way with Larissa—the child's only calm moments came when Connie was nearby. So she agreed to babysit with her own son in tow. The two children and adults got along perfectly. It was almost as if they could be a family.But when Kendal popped the question Connie longed to hear, did he want the true marriage she'd prayed for, or simply a union of convenience?
Once Burned (Family Ties)
by Margaret Way"She Wears His Ring..."Guy Harcourt is strong, forceful and dynamic. He is also irresistible to women.Celine Langton is one of those women."When I left Guy three years ago it was because I felt he deserved someone more sophisticated. Someone like my cousin Ashley. But now my grandmother needs me, so I've come home to stay. Ashley's still making a play for Guy, but he seems determined to rekindle our romance. I know it will make grandmother happy to see us back together, but I can't imagine what the consequences will be if Guy finds out that I still love him and that I still wear his ring...."
Dangerous Games to Play in the Dark: A Guide to Summoning Spirits, Divining the Future, and Invoking the Supernatural
by Lucia PetersWhat begins as a test of bravery or a sleepover activity—chanting in front of a mirror, riding an elevator alone, taking pictures in the dark—can become something . . . dangerous.The most spine-chilling games based on urban legends from around the world: Centuries-old games such as Bloody Mary, Light as a Feather, and Stiff as a Board are detailed alongside new games from the internet age, like The Answer Man, a sinister voice that whispers secrets to whoever manages to contact him with a cellphone.• Features step-by-step instructions, historical context, and the stakes for each game—including objective, risk level, reward, and additional warnings• Includes chilling and dark illustrations throughout that intensify the mysteries of each game• Discover a variety of dangerous games including ones you can do in a group or on your ownA guide to summoning spirits, divining the future, and invoking the supernatural.• Author Lucia Peters has been featured online at The Toast, Bustle, and other sites. She also runs The Ghost In My Machine, a website where she spooks readers with stories of the strange and unusual• Dangerous Games to Play in the Dark is the ideal gift for anyone looking for a late-night thrill—but beware who, or what, may come out to play
Thunder on the Reef
by Sara Craven"I want you back in my life-back in my bed!"Macy had fallen for Ross Bannister's charms before, only to be totally disillusioned when he had abandoned her for better things.Now they had met again and she had no intention of making the same mistakes. But when Ross abducted her and took her to his island, Macy's resolve began to crumble. After all, she was still married to the man....
Passionate Possession
by Penny JordanHe Had Misjudged HerLucy Howard didn't like arrogant men, and Niall Cameron certainly came into that category for her! He didn't even know her, but he quite happily jumped to all the wrong conclusions. She was rich, spoiled, uncaring and just the sort of woman he disliked most.Not that Lucy cared what he thought of her. She wasn't interested in stealing someone who was already committed to a long-term relationship with another woman. But Niall didn't seem to have any such scruples....
A Past to Deny
by Kate ProctorOnce forgotten. Twice shy.Maggie Wallace had spent the most exciting night of her life with a man who couldn't even remember her name. And now she had to work with him all day and live in the same house as him all night. The nights were the worst.... Did Slane really not remember her? Sometimes she wasn't so sure; there was a gleam in his eye that suggested otherwise. And, judging by the way he kissed her, he still found her as attractive as he had three years ago. Whatever happened, Maggie was determined that she wouldn't make the same mistake twice!
Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology
by Andrzej GrzybowskiThis book provides a wide-ranging overview of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) algorithms in ophthalmology. Expertly written chapters examine AI in age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, retinopathy of prematurity and diabetic retinopathy screening. AI perspectives, systems and limitations are all carefully assessed throughout the book as well as the technical aspects of DL systems for retinal diseases including the application of Google DeepMind, the Singapore algorithm, and the Johns Hopkins algorithm. Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology, 2nd edition has been fully revised with the latest advancements in the field. New chapters highlight topics such as the threats to the validity of the predictive system performance for ophthalmology, challenges in the deployment of AI for diabetic retinopathy screening and the use of AI in calculating the IOL power to name just a few. This book meets the need for a resource that reviews the benefits and pitfalls of AI, ML and DL in ophthalmology. Ophthalmologists, optometrists, eye-care workers, neurologists, cardiologists, internal medicine specialists, AI engineers and IT specialists with an interest in how AI can help with early diagnosis and monitoring treatment in ophthalmic patients will find this book to be an indispensable guide to an evolving area of healthcare technology.
Key Technologies for Safety Construction of Mined Subsea Tunnels
by Dingli ZhangThis book puts forward a technological system for the construction of subsea tunnel using drilling and blasting method. Taking the water-induced disaster as the core risk, the safety guarantee system for large cross-sectional subsea tunnels is established. The composite grouting technology referred to ground reinforcement and water plugging is established, which breaks through the technical bottleneck of subsea tunnel construction in highly permeable strata. The process control theory based on water inrush mechanism is created, which gets rid of the over-dependence on engineering experience for disaster control of submarine tunnel. An active control waterproof drainage system based on the synergy of reinforcement ring and support system is invented to solve the contradiction between the control of water displacement and water pressure. The above-mentioned achievements have been successfully applied in the first three large cross-sectional subsea tunnels in China, and have played a key role in the construction safety. The proposed technological system can improve the overall construction level of subsea tunnel, which can provide reference for the design and construction of subsea tunnels, especially for those crossing through weakness zones.
A Baby for Mommy
by Sara OrwigFORBIDDEN LOVE...Being stranded with a beautiful woman should have had Micah Drake thinking of all the things they could do to pass the long nights together. Only, this woman couldn't remember if she was single and available...or her twin sister, married and the proud mother of two little girls.OR FOREVER PASSION?With one little girl calling her Aunt and the other calling her Mommy, Rachel-or was she Raffaela?-didn't dare give in to the pleasure Micah offered. Even though her body cried out for him, her heart demanded she wait until she discovered who she was...and if she was free. But would their passion withstand a return for civilization?
The Bridegroom's Bargain
by Sylvia Andrew“Till death us do part.”A solemn wedding vow, and one Lord Deverell’s young bride most ardently wishes to bring about-sooner rather than later! Only minutes after the wedding ceremony Alexandra is brandishing a pistol, accusing her husband of ruining her family.So Deverell makes one more vow-that he’s completely innocent and will prove it. If she isn’t totally convinced, then he’ll take the consequences. He sets about winning Alexandra’s trust-using every means at his disposal....
Hidden History of the Mississippi Sound (Hidden History)
by Josh Foreman Ryan StarrettInside are thirteen little-known tales from the Gulf Coast from Lake Borgne to Mobile.Sail into the Mississippi Sound with Bienville, the Frenchman covered in serpentine tattoos. Meet the heroes of the Sound: fearless Father LeDuc, who faced down Yankee pillagers; the wild woman of Horn Island, who could shoot as well as any man; and Ray Nosaka, who fed his body to the dogs of war, all in service of his country. Glimpse a school of the Sound's own patron fish, the striped mullet, Biloxi's bacon. But don't get too comfortable on the beach - a hurricane is always on the horizon. Join authors Josh Foreman and Ryan Starrett on this journey into the hidden history of the Mississippi Sound.
In the Arms of the Law (Home on the Ranch)
by Anne Marie DuquetteHome on the RanchBy the author of She Caught the SheriffThe Silver Dollar Ranch, near Tombstone, ArizonaMorgan Bodine takes pride in two things: being a rancher and being a lawman. He's part owner of the Silver Dollar Ranch; he's also Tombstone's acting sheriff.Jasentha Cliffwalker is proud of her Apache heritage. And she's proud of her work as a biologist. Jaz is living on Bodine land; in fact, she grew up on the Bodine ranch, where her father still works. Jasentha, who's become something of a recluse for reasons she won't discuss, has devoted her life to studying and protecting the bats that live in the Silver Dollar's caves.Years ago Morgan and Jasentha were in love—but it was a love they weren't ready for. Are they ready now?They'll find out when a stranger comes to Tombstone, threatening everything they value most...."Anne Marie Duquette's romantic thrillers are truly thrilling, full of exciting action and suspense."-Tess Gerritsen, author of Harvest
Dangerous Entanglement
by Susanne McCarthyMelting point....When Joanna refused to jump into bed with Alex Marshall, he assumed she was frigid! But the arrogant entrepeneur sensed that it wasn't just the intense Egyptian heat that was responsible for melting the cast-iron defenses that Joanna had erected since the end of her marriage! However, there wasn't any future in a no-strings affair-no matter how much she ached for Alex....
Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference of Transportation Research Group of India: CTRG 2021 Volume 2 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #272)
by Shriniwas Arkatkar Ashish Verma Lelitha Devi Gowri AsaithambiThis book comprises the proceedings of the Sixth International Conference of Transportation Research Group of India (CTRG2021) focusing on emerging opportunities and challenges in the field of transportation of people and freight. The contents of the volume include Traffic flow theory, Travel Behaviour, Walking Dynamics of Pedestrians, Urban Traffic characteristics, and uncontrolled intersections. This book will be beneficial to researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers alike.
Rangeland Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
by Lance B. McNew David K. Dahlgren Jeffrey L. BeckThis open access book reviews the importance of ecological functioning within rangelands considering the complex inter-relationships of production agriculture, ecosystem services, biodiversity, and wildlife habitat. More than half of all lands worldwide, and up to 70% of the western USA, are classified as rangelands—uncultivated lands that often support grazing by domestic livestock. The rangelands of North America provide a vast array of goods and services, including significant economic benefit to local communities, while providing critical habitat for hundreds of species of fish and wildlife. This book provides compendium of recent data and synthesis from more than 100 experts in wildlife and rangeland ecology in Western North America. It provides a current and in-depth synthesis of knowledge related to wildlife ecology in rangeland ecosystems, and the tools used to manage them, to serve current and future wildlife biologists and rangeland managers in the working landscapes of the West. The book also identifies information gaps and serves as a jumping-off point for future research of wildlife in rangeland ecosystems. While the content focuses on wildlife ecology and management in rangelands of Western North America, the material has important implications for rangeland ecosystems worldwide.
Trypanosomatids: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #2116)
by Paul A. M. Michels Michael L. Ginger Dan ZilbersteinThis volume explores the latest methods used by researchers to study different trypanosomatid parasites. These methods cover numerous disciplines, from organismal biology to molecular mechanism. The chapters in this book cover topics such as high-throughput sequencing; next-generation analysis of trypanosomatid genome stability and instability; DNA repair in cell extracts; ribosome profiling; and the use of CRISPR/Cas9 technology for gene editing. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.Cutting-edge and practical, Trypanosomatids: Methods and Protocols is a valuable resource for any researcher working with trypanosomatids and trypanosomatid-borne diseases. Chapters 14, 15, 16, 23, 24, 30, and 48 are open access under a CC BY 4.0 license.
The Historical Evolution of International Business: Growth Trajectory of an Academic Field of Study
by Lilac Nachum Attila YaprakThis book represents the first and most comprehensive account of the history of International Business (IB) as a field of study. The chronicling of the evolution of IB thought, teaching, and institutions in a unified framework serves to observe the interdependencies among these components and demonstrates the ways by which they have jointly shaped IB as a field of study. The book is based on vast volumes of original material whose discussion and interpretation by leading IB scholars creates a dialogue between historical perspectives and contemporary developments and shows the critical role of history in understanding the current state and discourse of IB as a field of study. The book situates the history of IB within the broader context of business, political, and societal developments, and examines the interaction between external and internal forces as they have shaped the field&’s growth trajectory, both on its own and in comparison with those of other fields of study.
Climate-Smart Agricultural Technologies: Approaches for Field Crops Production Systems (Sustainability Sciences in Asia and Africa)
by Akbar Hossain Biswajit Pramanick Shiv Vendra Singh Sagar Maitra Silvia CellettiThis book addresses the technologies that can be employed to tackle the challenges of global food security. Several recent studies have reported the significant impact of changing climate on the agricultural production, thus posing a challenge in achieving global food security. Thus, to mitigate these challenges there is an urgent need to develop approaches that may be helpful for the sustainability of food production. These approaches are based on three objectives: (i) sustainably increasing agricultural productivity to support equitable increases in farm incomes, food security, and development; (ii) adapting and building the resilience of food systems to climate change; and (iii), where possible, reducing GHGs emissions from agriculture. This book provides updated information for these climate-smart agricultural technologies that hold high potential to increase productivity, improve resilience, and provide efficient resource utilization. This book is a valuable resource for undergraduates, postgraduates, researchers, professors and policymakers in the field of agriculture, botany and agriculture extension functionaries.