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Reuse of Architectural Components
by Bailey BestulAs the need for a circular construction industry becomes progressively more apparent, building practitioners are increasingly turning to salvaged building components to construct new projects. Yet the aesthetic potential of reused materials remains underexplored. Drawing from art history, architectural theory and constructed works, this book develops a set of design strategies practitioners might employ to develop thoughtful, architecturally rigorous reuse projects. Author Bailey Bestul illustrates the immense design potential of reuse using nine themes that follow the reader from the initial stages of building planning to the finishing of the interior spaces.Following an overview of the history of component reuse in building design and construction, the first part of this book, “Planning strategies,” provides recommendations for the integration of scavenged building elements into the larger architectural work. From the “gap” to the “wrapper,” these chapters consider how designers might arrange reused components both to shelter and be sheltered, while revealing the age and flaws of these components for maximum design effect. The next part, “Assembly techniques,” considers how reuse projects might be constructed and the way in which the construction method impacts the architectural proposal. Whether framing with sticks or stacking up stones, these chapters demonstrate the variety of assembly opportunities available for found object projects. Finally, the part on “Finishing” suggests the ways these materials can create experiential spaces that may be variously uniform, deeply complex and highly embellished.Expanding upon the practical steps outlined in the technical literature, this book provides designers with a set of frameworks for approaching architectural reuse during the more conceptual parts of the design process. It is essential reading for professionals interested in integrating reuse in their architectural practice.
The Audio Expert: Everything You Need to Know About Audio
by Michael Lawrence Ethan WinerThis newly updated third edition of The Audio Expert offers a comprehensive reference book that covers all aspects of audio. The book includes both practical and theoretical explanations, using common sense plain-English explanations and mechanical analogies, with minimal math.Written for people who want to understand audio at a technical level without needing an engineering degree, it uses an easy-to-read conversational tone as well as more than 400 figures and photos to augment the printed text. Thoroughly revised, the third edition includes updated terminology for clarity and accuracy, refreshed topics that reflect modern workflows, practices and research, and new sections covering topics such as audio myth-busting. Bringing together the concepts of audio, aural perception, musical instrument physics, acoustics, and basic electronics to demonstrate how they’re intimately related, this book describes in detail many of the practices and techniques used by recording and mixing engineers.The Audio Expert is the ideal resource for intermediate to advanced sound engineers and audiophiles who want to become experts, as well as offering plenty for beginners too.
Exploring the Ethics of Clinical Xenotransplantation (Routledge Annals of Bioethics)
by Daniel J. Hurst Christopher Bobier Adam OmelianchukThis book provides a comprehensive examination of the ethics of xenotransplantation. Due to the global shortage of organs for transplantation, there is increasing interest in cross-species transplantation, or xenotransplantation, among researchers and clinicians. Proponents of xenotransplantation envision a future in which transplantable organs can be safely and efficiently grown in genetically modified pigs. This book provides an overview of the major ethical issues involved in xenotransplantation. Xenotransplantation touches on almost every area of bioethics: animal research, public health, patient selection, allocation, global justice, pediatric research, and informed consent. Each chapter provides a nuanced overview of the positions that have been offered on a specific topic and the authors seek to provide a way forward. Exploring the Ethics of Clinical Xenotransplantation is an essential resource for researchers, students, and clinicians working in bioethics, medical ethics, animal ethics, and public health policy.
Student-Teacher Research: Insights from India’s Bachelor of Elementary Education Programme
by Jyoti Raina and Gunjan SharmaThis book focuses on the conceptualisation and practice of student- teacher research (STR). Despite existing practices and global discourse on the importance of STR in foregrounding teaching as a research-based profession, STR remains underexplored, particularly in the Indian context. This volume engages in a reflective-analytic-empirical exploration of STR, its contexts, concepts, nature, practices, experiences, challenges, and status in initial teacher education (ITE) in India.An important contribution, the book will be indispensable to scholars and researchers of education in India. The book will be essential in various teacher education programmes across the country.
Privileged Migrants Across the Globe: Experiences of Inclusion, Exclusion and Mobility (Routledge Advances in Sociology)
by Diotima ChattorajChattoraj and contributors explore the concept of privileged migration in the context of globalization, shedding light on the experiences of a demographic often overshadowed in migration discourse. The book delves into the rising mobility of various groups, including students, skilled professionals, and lifestyle migrants. Despite their education and resources, these individuals encounter hurdles such as loss of status and their pursuit of integration into the host society. By highlighting the complexities of achieving privileged social interaction with the host population, the text emphasizes the fluid and relative nature of privilege. It provides a nuanced exploration of the experiences of privileged migrants, their strategies for integration, and the challenges they face in navigating between insider and outsider dynamics in their respective host nations. Rich in empirical evidence and practical insights, this is a valuable resource for academics, researchers, and students of migration, as well as policymakers and practitioners engaged with migrant issues.
Gandhi's Critics
by Subrata Mukherjee Sushila RamaswamyThe book is a definitive account of Gandhi’s major critics. It presents a detailed and comprehensive account of each critic, assesses their criticisms of Gandhi and underlines the significance and achievements of Gandhi against the backdrop of the critiques – from contemporaries like the Nehrus (Motilal and Jawaharlal), Tagore, Churchill, Jinnah, Periyar, Savarkar, Ambedkar, Subhas Bose, the Marxists (from the mid-1920s until 1947 and post-independence), P.C. Ray, Visvesvaraya and Saha, to later critics like Orwell, Alinsky, Mandela, King and critics from Africa.The volume will be of immense importance to scholars and students of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in political science and South Asian studies. It will also be of interest to general readers interested in history and politics.
Cross-Cultural Aspects of Tourism and Hospitality: A Services Marketing and Management Perspective
by Erdogan KocCross-Cultural Aspects of Tourism and Hospitality offers a comprehensive guide to the influence of culture on customers as well as service providers, affecting both the demand and the supply sides of the industry – services marketing and consumer behaviour, management, organisational behaviour, and human resource management.This book takes research-based approach, critically reviewing the findings of papers on cross-cultural aspects of tourism and hospitality and how these influence the attitudes and behaviours of the customer (e.g., a tourist or a guest), employee, and the manager. Individual chapters provide a diversified perspective to include intercultural competence and intercultural sensitivity, uncertainty avoidance and risk aversion, context in communication, power distance, indulgence and restraint, time orientation, gender egalitarianism, assertiveness, individualism and collectivism, performance orientation, and humane orientation. This new edition has been updated to include: New content on technological advancements such as the impact of advanced technologies such as AI in general, the generative AI, and service robots, particularly in the context of service encounters and interactions in tourism and hospitality, together with cross-cultural aspects of sustainable tourism. New international case studies throughout to show the application of theory. New problem-solving tasks, chapter takeaways, and checkpoints in each chapter to aid understanding. This will be essential reading for all students, lecturers, researchers and practitioners, and future managers in the fields of tourism and hospitality.
Storytelling ganz konkret: Anwendungsfelder und Beispiele von Storytelling in der Wissenschaft, Wirtschaft, Politik und im Training
by Susanne Schinko-FischliWas ist eine Geschichte, was eine Anekdote und wie unterscheiden sie sich von einer narrativen Struktur? Welche Geschichten könnte ich erzählen, um meinen Punkt zu machen, um Menschen zu überzeugen, zu inspirieren, zu informieren? Welche Hauptfiguren sollten in meinen Geschichten vorkommen? Wie fange ich an, wie höre ich auf und wie lange soll eine Geschichte sein? Das Ziel dieses Fachbuches ist es, konkrete Antworten auf diese und andere wichtige Fragen im Zusammenhang mit Storytelling zu liefern und diese anhand zahlreicher Beispiele zu illustrieren. Dieses Fachbuch zeigt auf, wie der Einsatz von Storytelling die Kommunikation in der Wissenschaft, Wirtschaft, Politik und im Training signifikant unterstützen und verbessern kann. Geschichten sprechen die Emotionen an und schaffen so einerseits eine tiefere Verbindung zwischen dem Erzählenden und dem Publikum. Durch Geschichten können andererseits aber auch komplexe Ideen oder Informationen auf eine Art und Weise vermittelt werden, dass diese beim Publikum leichter und nachhaltiger im Gedächtnis bleiben. Das Buch skizziert die wichtigsten theoretischen Bezugspunkte und bietet zahlreiche konkrete Beispiele aus der Praxis sowie eine Analyse von Geschichten aus den jeweiligen Anwendungsfeldern. Es richtet sich an Lesende, die Wert auf Verständlichkeit und Erinnerungswirkung ihrer Ausführungen legen, Aufmerksamkeit und Interaktion im Austausch fördern sowie Kreativität und Engagement ihres Publikums steigern möchten – sei es bei Präsentationen, Vorlesungen, Presseinterviews, Teammeetings, Workshops und vielem mehr.Dabei können die Lesenden auch von Geschichten aus Bereichen profitieren, in denen Sie persönlich oder beruflich nicht beheimatet sind, denn sowohl Wissenschaftler:innen als auch Führungskräfte, Politiker:innen und Trainer:innen können Geschichten folgendermaßen einsetzen: - Geschichten, um komplexe Inhalte zu vermitteln – Kapitel Wissenschaft- Geschichten, um Vertrauen aufzubauen – Kapitel Wirtschaft- Geschichten, um zu inspirieren – Kapitel Politik- Geschichten, um anderen etwas beizubringen – Kapitel Training Anhand zahlreicher Beispiele wird gezeigt, wie Geschichten in der Wissenschaft, Wirtschaft, Politik und im Training praktisch eingesetzt werden können. Schliesslich möchte dieses Buch die Lesenden bei der Wahl der Geschichte, deren Aufbau, Einsatzmöglichkeiten und auch in Fragen des Timings unterstützen.
Rice Noodles: Quality Improvement, Processing Techniques and Nutritional Aspects (SpringerBriefs in Food, Health, and Nutrition)
by Bee Ling Tan Mohd Esa NorhaizanRice is a fundamental principal food for more than half of the world&’s people, providing more than 20% of the calories consumed globally, particularly in Latin America and West Indies, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Rice is usually consumed as fully mature grains in the form of whole kernels after boiling in excess water or cooking using a certain amount of water. Besides traditional consumption, rice has been increasingly used as an ingredient of various food formulations including rice-based products. Rice-based food products are commonly consumed globally, providing up to 43% and 46% of dietary protein and dietary energy in the sub-Saharan region, respectively. Rice noodles, also known as rice noodle strips or rice vermicelli, based on the rice flour or rice starch obtained by wet-milling, are one of the popular types of rice-based products consumed in Asian countries. There are various sizes and shapes of rice noodles, namely short and long, round and flat, and thin and thick. Traditionally, rice noodles are made from long-grain rice with intermediate to high amylose content. Since amylose networks play a crucial role in the structure of rice noodles, high amylose rice is often utilized for making rice noodles. Nonetheless, rice noodles made from different rice cultivars give different qualities. Amylose plays a crucial role in regulating the glycemic index. Starchy foods that are rich in amylose are linked to slower emptying of the human gastrointestinal tract and lower blood glucose levels compared to those with low levels of amylose. Indeed, rice noodles are the potential rice-based products that can be formulated to be a lower glycemic index value compared to other rice products. The literature reported on rice noodles as well as their nutritional aspect, quality improvement, and processing technique has not well been adequately covered in the current literature. &“Rice Noodles: Quality Improvement, Processing Techniques and Nutritional Aspects&” discusses several issues associated with rice noodles, namely classification of noodles, processing of rice noodles, raw materials and their roles, factors affecting the qualities of rice noodles, qualities and nutritional values improvement of rice noodles, the glycemic index of the rice noodles, and future prospects. By summarizing all the literature cohesively in one brief, this work provides a cohesive overview of the processing and production of rice noodles, highlighting the factors essential for the quality of rice noodles as well as their nutritional values and glycemic index. The work provides a better understanding of the rice noodles production and processing.
Information Technology and Systems: ICITS 2025, Volume 3 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1449)
by Hiram Calvo Alvaro Rocha Carlos FerrásThis book comprises papers written in English and accepted for presentation and discussion at the 2025 International Conference on Information Technology & Systems (ICITS'25), held at Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), Mexico City, Mexico, from January 22 to 24, 2025. ICITS'25 serves as a global forum for researchers and practitioners to present and discuss recent findings, innovations, current trends, professional experiences, and challenges in modern information technology and systems research, along with their technological developments and applications. The main topics covered include: Information and Knowledge Management; Organizational Models and Information Systems; Software and Systems Modeling; Software Systems, Architectures, Applications, and Tools; Multimedia Systems and Applications; Computer Networks, Mobility, and Pervasive Systems; Intelligent and Decision Support Systems; Big Data Analytics and Applications; Human-Computer Interaction; Ethics, Computers, and Security; Health Informatics; Information Technologies in Education; Media, Applied Technology, and Communication. The primary audience for this book includes postgraduate students and researchers in the field of Information Systems and Technologies. The secondary audience consists of undergraduate students and professionals working in related domains.
Advanced Smart Information and Communication Technology and Systems: Advanced Approaches to Intelligent Data Processing and Smart Networking (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1470)
by Mykhailo Ilchenko Leonid Uryvsky Larysa GlobaThis book highlights the most important research areas in Information and Communication Technologies and their impact on digital society and environment sustainable development namely the research in fields of Information and Communication Technologies, artificial intelligence in ICT, lunar missions maintenance, security of data and services, smart robotic systems implementation in the digital environment, and mathematical modeling for practical and research tasks in communication and data processing fields provided by various groups of researchers from Germany and Ukraine in cooperation with scientists from different countries. The presented studies contain a discussion on the use of multi-cloud integration approaches, in particular, based on methods of deep learning, practical implementation of the Internet of Things (IoT), the modern study of V2V Communication, and research in fields of mathematical modeling in applied problems. The book focuses on the basics of information and analytical activities in the digital global space, to providing broadband Internet access without decreasing the quality of experience (QoE) level, improving services provision, and system architecture with improving security. The study of modern communication and information technologies contains original works dealing with many aspects of their improvement and use for research that shows some effective technological solutions that can be used for the implementation of novel cloud infrastructure and radio electronics systems. These results can be used in the implementation of novel systems and to promote the exchange of information in e-societies. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable resource for scientists, lecturers, specialists working at enterprises, and graduate and undergraduate students who engage with problems in Information and Communication Technologies as well as aspects of society and environment sustainable development.
Verwaltung weiterdenken: Die menschenzentrierte Gestaltung von Verwaltungsorganisationen
by Falk Golinsky Kristina König-FreudenreichDieses Buch ist ein Muss für alle, die sich für die menschenzentrierte Gestaltung einer zukunftsfähigen, resilienten Verwaltung interessieren. Es zeigt auf, wie Führungskräfte oder Teammitglieder im Arbeitsalltag systemische und agile Methoden sowie Routinen einsetzen können, um das eigene Team oder die Organisation voranzubringen. Hierbei gibt es wirksame Impulse sowohl für die, die etwas Neues ausprobieren und beginnen wollen, als auch für die, die schon vorhandene Ansätze ausbauen wollen. Die Theorie wird leicht verständlich erklärt. Beispiele und fiktive Fallstudien aus dem Verwaltungsalltag sind der Schlüssel zum Transfer in die Praxis. Zahlreiche Reflexionsfragen und konkrete methodische Handlungsempfehlungen runden das Werk ab. Das Buch richtet sich an Mitarbeitende und Führungskräfte in der Verwaltung, mit Fokus auf die kommunale Ebene der Kreise und kreisfreien Städte sowie an alle interessierten Leser:innen, die in oder mit der öffentlichen Verwaltung arbeiten.
Player Haters (A Man's World Series #4)
by Carl Weber"A fast-paced mix of scandal, jealousy, and wickedness." --Publishers WeeklyCarl Weber delivers the drama as only he can in this page-turning tale of the ties that bind family together--and tear them apart. . .Trent Duncan did a good job holding his family together after his dad died. Too bad the smooth talking charmer can't do the same for himself. Trent's the ultimate player--but he's about to play himself right outta the game. And he's not the only Duncan with problems. Trent's brother, Wil, thought he was happily married, until his wife stopped being intimate with him. Meanwhile, his new secretary has made it very clear that she's interested. . .And little sister Melanie is sure she's met her prince--literally. Prince may be a friend of Trent's, but the two men are like night and day. Prince is the kind of man Melanie would like to have kids with--and she's not the only one. Now, these three very different siblings have something in common--they're all in hot water. And they need to find a way to help themselves, and each other, before they get burned. . ."Full of flavor, wit, and drama." --QBR on Married Men"Filled with entertainment. . .will have you laughing from the very beginning." --Kimberla Lawson Roby on Lookin' for Luv
Electric Blue: A Jane Kelly Mystery (Jane Kelly Mystery #2)
by Nancy BushNew York Times-Bestselling Author: A PI-in-training gets drawn into a dysfunctional family fighting over money and murder… Some days are just weird city. Take today. Jane Kelly, thirtysomething ex-bartender, current process server, and owner of The Binkster, a pug, is dutifully putting in slave-labor hours working for Dwayne Durbin, local &“information specialist&” (i.e., private investigator), and on the road to becoming a P.I. herself. Next thing she knows she&’s socializing with the Purcells, a rich, eccentric family with a penchant for going crazy and/or dying in spectacularly mysterious ways. From what Jane can tell, the Purcells all want Orchid Purcell&’s money. And when Orchid turns up in a pool of blood, the free-for-all has just begun. Then when Jane finds a second body, it seems weird city is about to get even weirder—and a lot more deadly… In her second smash outing, Nancy Bush's wickedly funny heroine, Jane Kelly, proves herself a worthy successor to Stephanie Plum, but with a wit, style, and dog that are definitely all her own. &“With her clever ability to handle the zaniest of life&’s circumstances, Jane won&’t disappoint readers.&”—Publishers Weekly &“Move over Stephanie Plum, Jane Kelly has arrived!&”—Lisa Jackson, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of You Betrayed Me &“[A] funny, feisty, immensely likable new heroine.&”—Laura Levine, author of Death of a Gigolo
To Tempt A Scotsman (Zebra Debut Ser.)
by Victoria DahlShe Has Nothing Left To Lose--After finding herself at the center of a very public scandal that left one man dead and another on the run, Lady Alexandra Huntington has exiled herself to her brother's estate and is content to manage his affairs. But the arrival of darkly handsome Collin Blackburn awakens her curiosity and her desire--and the advantage of being a fallen woman is that she can be ruined only once. . . Except Her Heart. . .After a promise sworn to his father, Collin Blackburn is compelled to seek the aid of the woman who brought about his brother's death in a senseless duel. Yet Lady Alexandra is not the shameless femme fatale he expected. In fact, Collin suspects she is guilty of nothing more than a hunger to experience passion, and the brawny Scot is certainly equipped to oblige. But the quick-witted, keenly sensual Alexandra has a few lessons of her own to impart--on life, love, and the delicious joys of succumbing to temptation. . .
Tortures of the Damned
by Hunter SheaSHOCK…First, the electricity goes—plunging the east coast in darkness after a devastating nuclear attack. Millions panic. Millions die. They are the lucky ones. AFTER SHOCK…Next, the chemical weapons take effect—killing or contaminating everything alive. Except a handful of survivors in a bomb shelter. They are the damned. HELL IS FOR HUMANSThen, the real nightmare begins. Hordes of rats force two terrified families out of their shelter—and into the savage streets of an apocalytic wasteland. They are not alone. Vicious, chemical-crazed animals hunt in packs. Dogs tear flesh, cats draw blood, horses crush bone. Roaming gangs of the sick and dying are barely recognizable as human. These are the times that try men’s souls. These are the tortures that tear families apart. This is hell on earth. The rules are simple: Kill or die.
Give Me A Texas Outlaw Bundle with Give Me A Cowboy
by Jodi Thomas Dewanna Pace Linda Broday Phyliss MirandaFearless and irresistible, outlaws are the original bad boys. Now New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas and Linda Broday, Phyliss Miranda, and DeWanna Pace offer up four sexy and romantic stories for women who love men who know how to pack heat. . . If Cozette Camanez's groom doesn't show up for their wedding by dawn, she'll lose her family ranch. Trouble is, the groom doesn't exist-until unsuspecting thief Michael Hughes comes along. Never was an outlaw faced with such a lovely-and willing-target. . . Larissa Patrick, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy rancher, has been kidnapped. Only one man can save her: gunfighter Johnny Bravo. Rescuing Larissa is the easy part-but getting her home without losing his heart will take the discipline of a saint. And Johnny's no saint. . . Lawman Ethan Kimble is finally face to face with his quarry: socialite and bank robber Savannah Parker. The only thing between them is a Winchester pointed at his heart-and some undeniable sparks. If Kimble can tame the Texas Flame, they may ignite a passion that breaks every rule. . . When outlaw Shadow Rivers and desperado Odessa Kilmore escape a hail of bullets and team up on a long journey, both are determined to hide their secrets-and their attraction. No easy task as they discover a love more powerful than their enemies combined. . . "Readers couldn't ask for a finer quartet of heroes." –Romantic Times on Give Me a Texas Ranger In the rough-and-ready Texas Panhandle, the rodeo is where to find a real man. New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas teams up with DeWanna Pace, Linda Broday, and Phyliss Miranda to prove that the right kind of love can tame the wildest heart. . . Give Me A Cowboy Rowdy Darnell was born to be wild and Laurel Hayes knows she shouldn't get involved with him--but oh, how he can kiss. . .When Augusta Garrison finds out Dally Angelo is hell-bent on riding the bull that killed his father, she's ready to break their engagement--until pure passion takes over. . .Tempest LeDoux doesn't play by anyone's rules. When a tall gunslinger named McKenna Smith rides into town, Tempest knows he's the one for her--if she can catch him. . .Alaine LeDoux is pure tomboy--and she likes shooting and riding more than dresses and tea. Good thing Mr. Morgan Payne turns out to be one hell of a cowboy under his citified suit. . . "The genuine characters, realistic emotions, and true aura of the West propel Jodi Thomas's books out of the ordinary and straight into readers' hearts."--Romantic Times "Memorable novellas and unforgettable heroes. . .unmatched for fans of the Old West."-- Romantic Rimes on Give Me A Texan
Trail of the Mountain Man/revenge of the Mountain Man (Mountain Man)
by William W. JohnstoneThe Mountain Man defends his home against lawless killers in these two Western adventures by the New York Times–bestselling author. Trail of the Mountain Man When gold is discovered near the little town of No-Name, Colorado, the citizens are overjoyed. But soon, every gunslick from the Atlantic to the Rockies is beating a path to the gold strike—which happens to be right on Smoke Jensen&’s doorstep. Outnumbered a hundred to one, Jensen recruits a small army of the frontier&’s ageing but still lethal legends. As these men ride into the violent sunset of their grizzled lives, one thing is certain: There's going to be a lot of blood spilled before anyone walks away with the gold. Revenge of the Mountain Man Smoke Jensen is buying cattle a hundred miles away from his Colorado ranch when he gets devastating news. Drawing two horses from the remuda, he rides off and doesn&’t stop until he reaches his wife&’s side. She&’d been shot three times and lay close to death. Smoke Jensen knows the outlaws who committed this cowardly crime had come for him. And now he&’s coming for them . . .
Trail of the Mountain Man: Smoke Jensen 47 (Mountain Man #3)
by William W. JohnstoneIn this western by the bestselling author of Return of the Mountain Man, legendary gunslingers unite to save a beleaguered mining town. When gold is discovered near the little town of No-Name, Colorado, the citizens are overjoyed at their good fortune . . . until trouble gallops down Maine Street on a horse straight out of Hell. For gold&’s closest companions are greed and murder, and every two-bit gunslick from the Atlantic to the Rockies is beating a path to the gold strike—which is practically on the doorstep of Smoke Jensen. They&’re looking to get rich quick . . . and never mind how it's done. But this legendary mountain man never learned how to back away from a good fight—and this one promises to be a whopper. Outnumbered a hundred to one, he recruits an army of his own: twenty aging but still lethal legends of the frontier of the frontier in the violent sunset of their grizzled lives. One thing you can count on: There&’s going to be a lot of blood spilled before anyone walks away with the gold.
Coming Home for Christmas
by Fern MichaelsThe #1 New York Times-bestselling author captures the delights of the holiday season in this collection of three heartwarming stories. &’Tis the season for tales of good cheer and cozy winter nights . . . &“Silver Bells&” For years, movie star Amy Lee wondered what it would be like to leave her shallow Hollywood life and go back home to Apple Valley, Pennsylvania. This Christmas, she plans to find out. And Hank Anders, her high school boyfriend, is now ready to give her a welcome she&’ll never forget . . . &“Snow Angels&” The only way irresistibly handsome Olympic skier Max Jorgenson wants to spend Christmas is . . . alone. But when social worker Grace Landry stumbles into his log cabin during a snowstorm, an unexpected magic rekindles his heart, his hopes, and the sweetest of Christmas dreams . . . &“Holiday Magic&” Ski shop manager Stephanie Marshall is counting on a holiday bonus so she can put a down payment on a home for herself and her daughters. But her handsome boss, Eddie O&’Brien, has his own Christmas wish—one that could lead to a lifetime of loving . . . Praise for Fern Michaels &“Prose so natural that it seems you are witnessing a story rather than reading about it.&”—Los Angeles Sunday Times &“Michaels&’ Danielle Steel-like fun read has more plot twists than a soap opera, and will keep readers on tenterhooks for the next in the series.&”—Booklist &“Michaels just keeps getting better and better with each book . . . She never disappoints.&”—RT Book Reviews
In Too Deep (A Swift River Romance #2)
by Kristina MathewsOh, baby! For the first time in her life, adventure reporter Miranda Wilde has a plan that doesn’t involve scaling mountains or swimming with sharks. Miranda is about to do something scarier—she’s about to become a mother. Determined to deliver the news to her unborn baby’s father, Miranda arrives in Swift River to find the rugged resort owner with whom she shared an unexpectedly sexy weekend. Except Carson Swift is out of town—on his honeymoon—leaving his twin brother in charge. It’s all Miranda can do not to fall apart in Cody Swift’s strong arms…. Miranda is the only woman who ever tempted Cody to settle down, which is exactly why he doesn’t reveal that he’s the twin who shared those soul-searing nights with her. Cody knows Miranda needs more than a rough-edged river guide to give her the life she deserves. Then he learns Miranda is carrying a baby—his baby—and he’s ready to stake his claim. But can he prove his heart is in the right place—and that this is one adventure they’re meant to have together, for a lifetime?
The Signals Are Talking: Why Today's Fringe Is Tomorrow's Mainstream
by Amy WebbAmy Webb is a noted futurist who combines curiosity, skepticism, colorful storytelling, and deeply reported, real-world analysis in this essential book for understanding the future. The Signals Are Talking reveals a systemic way of evaluating new ideas bubbling up on the horizon-distinguishing what is a real trend from the merely trendy. This book helps us hear which signals are talking sense, and which are simply nonsense, so that we might know today what developments-especially those seemingly random ideas at the fringe as they converge and begin to move toward the mainstream-that have long-term consequence for tomorrow. With the methodology developed in The Signals Are Talking, we learn how to think like a futurist and answer vitally important questions: How will a technology-like artificial intelligence, machine learning, self-driving cars, biohacking, bots, and the Internet of Things-affect us personally? How will it impact our businesses and workplaces? How will it eventually change the way we live, work, play, and think-and how should we prepare for it now? Most importantly, Webb persuasively shows that the future isn't something that happens to us passively. Instead, she allows us to see ahead so that we may forecast what's to come-challenging us to create our own preferred futures.
Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th edition
by Shmuel Gerber Daniel E. Seabold Henry M. Robert III Daniel H Honemann Thomas J BalchThe only current authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure—a guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings.Robert's Rules of Order is as indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago. This book is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules. New and enhanced features of this edition include: Section-based paragraph numbering to facilitate cross-references and e-book compatibility Expanded appendix of charts, tables, and lists Sample rules for electronic meetings Helpful summary explanations about postponing a motion, reconsidering a vote, making and enforcing points of order and appeals, and newly expanded procedures for filling blanks New provisions regarding debate on nominations, reopening nominations, and completing an election after its scheduled time Dozens more clarifications, additions, and refinements to improve the presentation of existing rules, incorporate new interpretations, and address common inquiries Coinciding with publication of the 12th edition, the authors of this manual have once again published an updated (3rd) edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief, a simple and concise introductory guide cross-referenced to it.
The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy
by James Patterson Vicky WardInstant #1 New York Times bestseller! &“A vivid portrait...a sensitive tribute…a paean to youth, community, and the tenacity of local law enforcement.&” —New York Times &“A mesmerizing read and a great detective story, yet sadly all true…With their book The Idaho Four, James Patterson and Vicky Ward have written perhaps the definitive account of the murders—a disturbing, necessary portrait of a killer and his victims.&” —Guardian&“New revelations…James Patterson and Vicky Ward reveal new details and attempt to lift the veil of secrecy that has shrouded the Idaho college murders case for more than two years.&” —Good Morning America&“This is much more than a true crime book. It&’s a vivid exploration of the range of human response when faceless terror strikes. It&’s a portrait of America in this polarized moment.&” —Town & Country&“A lot of brand-new reporting. Clears up a number of mysteries.&” —Morning Joe The murders of four innocent college students attending the University of Idaho left us all with so many questions. Now, after more than 300 interviews, James Patterson and prize-winning journalist Vicky Ward finally have the answers. We know what it was like to live in Moscow, Idaho, on November 13, 2022, the day of the cold-blooded killings. We know what the local police and FBI did right. And what they did wrong. We&’ve learned so much about the four heartbroken families—the Mogens, Goncalveses, Kernodles, and Chapins. And we have the backstory for Bryan Kohberger, brilliant grad student, loner, apparent incel. Now you are the jury. The evidence is in.You&’ve watched the Prime documentary, One Night in Idaho, now read the &“clearest profile yet of the twisted quadruple killer and his motives&” (New York Post).
The Billionaire Who Wasn't: How Chuck Feeney Secretly Made and Gave Away a Fortune
by Conor O'CleryThe astonishing life of the modest New Jersey businessman who anonymously gave away 10 billion dollars and inspired the "giving while living" movement In this bestselling book, Conor O'Clery reveals the inspiring life story of Chuck Feeney, known as the "James Bond of philanthropy." Feeney was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to a blue-collar Irish-American family during the Depression. After service in the Korean War, he made a fortune as founder of Duty Free Shoppers, the world's largest duty-free retail chain. By 1988, he was hailed by Forbes Magazine as the twenty-fourth richest American alive. But secretly Feeney had already transferred all his wealth to his foundation, Atlantic Philanthropies. Only in 1997 when he sold his duty free interests, was he "outed" as one of the greatest and most mysterious American philanthropists in modern times, who had anonymously funded hospitals and universities from San Francisco to Limerick to New York to Brisbane. His example convinced Bill Gates and Warren Buffett to give away their fortunes during their lifetime, known as the giving pledge.