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Coming Home to Crimson (Crimson, Colorado #8)
by Michelle MajorBack in her Colorado hometown, a woman confronts her difficult past—and a possible future with the local sheriff—in this heartwarming contemporary romance.Sienna Pierce thought she’d never go back to her hometown. But when she catches her fiancé cheating, she does some things she never thought she would—like escaping in a “borrowed” car and heading straight for Crimson, Colorado. Now that she’s back, she knows she’ll have to finally confront her past. What she didn’t count on was her contentious relationship with Crimson sheriff Cole Bennett. On the surface, they have nothing in common. Unfortunately, there is nothing superficial about their feelings for each other!
Tales of Kentucky Ghosts
by William Lynwood Montell“Vividly re-creates the context of storytelling in Kentucky in times past.” —Margaret Read MacDonald, author of Ten Traditional TellersA good ghost story can make your hair stand on end, your palms sweat, and your heart race. The bone-chilling collection Tales of Kentucky Ghosts presents more than 250 stories that do just that. William Lynwood Montell has assembled an entertaining and diverse array of tales from across the commonwealth that will keep you checking under the bed every night. The first-person accounts in this collection showcase folklore that Montell has drawn from archives, family stories, and oral traditions throughout Kentucky. The stories include that of the ghost bride of Laurel County, who appears each year on the anniversary of her wedding day; the tale of the murdered worker who haunts the Simpson County home of his killer and former employer; the account of the lost mandolin that plays itself in a house in Graves County, and many more. Tales of Kentucky Ghosts brings together a variety of terrifying narratives that not only entertain and frighten but also serve as a unique record of Kentucky’s rich heritage of storytelling.“Lynwood Montell is truly an icon in the field of Kentucky folklore.” —James McCormick and Macy A. Wyatt, authors of Ghosts of the Bluegrass“Lynwood Montell successfully reports on family stories, bizarre creatures, urban legends, classic country ghost tales, strange glowing lights, talking cats and so much more.” —Thomas Freese, author of Ghosts, Spirits, and Angels: True Tales from Kentucky and Beyond“Sure to both entertain and chill its readers while also allowing them to consider their own supernatural heritage.” —Manchester Enterprise
Fields of Learning: The Student Farm Movement in North America (Culture Of The Land Ser.)
by Laura Sayre and Sean Clark“Essays from staff on 15 farms . . . illustrate the trials, tribulations and sheer joys of establishing and maintaining such enterprises.” —USA TodayOriginally published in 2011, Fields of Learning remains the single best resource for students, faculty, and administrators involved in starting or supporting campus farms. Featuring detailed profiles of fifteen diverse student farms on college and university campuses across North America, the book also serves as a history of the student farm movement, showing how the idea of campus farms has come in and out of fashion over the past century and how the tenacious work of students, faculty, and other campus community members has upheld and reimagined the objectives of student farming over time. Ranging in size from less than an acre to hundreds of acres, supplying food to campus dining halls or community food banks, and hosting scientific research projects or youth education programs, student farms highlight the interdisciplinary richness and multifunctionality of agriculture, supporting academic work across a range of fields while simultaneously building community engagement and stimulating critical conversations about environmental and social justice. As institutions of higher learning face new challenges linked to the global climate crisis and public health emergency, this book holds continued relevance for readers in North America and beyond.“A timely and hopeful book.” —Jason Peters, editor of Wendell Berry: Life and Work“The opportunity for students to spend time learning on campus farms is not just a good idea—it should be mandatory.” —Gary Hirshberg, President & CEO, Stonyfield Farm“An excellent book, useful for anyone interested in the past, or the future, of the student farm movement.” —Journal of Agricultural & Food Information
Protecting the Boss: Colton Cowboy Standoff Snowbound With The Secret Agent A Soldier's Honor Protecting The Boss (Wingman Security #4)
by Beverly LongHer bodyguard can’t protect her from the threat he poses to her heart. A novel of unpredictable passion and peril from the author of Snowbound Security.Designer turned entrepreneur Megan North is tantalizingly close to realizing the dream of a lifetime: opening four boutiques around the country. And someone seems desperate to stop her. That’s where security expert Seth Pike comes in. As dogged as he is dreamy, he’ll do whatever it takes to protect his gorgeous client. When business quickly turns personal, can he save Megan . . . before lurking danger overcomes them both?Wingman Security: Personal protection, bold passionDiscover the full miniseries . . .Book 1: Bodyguard ReunionBook 2: Power PlayBook 3: Snowbound SecurityBook 4: Protecting the Boss“Long knows how to draw the suspense out, punctuating it with ferocious action and simmering desire to keep readers hooked.” —RT Book Reviews
Escorted by the Ranger: Killer Cowboy Cold Case Colton Escorted By The Ranger Silent Rescue
by C. J. MillerWhen a coldblooded killer targets a fashion model, she finds red-hot passion with her bodyguard in this sizzling romantic suspense novel.After working her way to the top of the modeling world, Marissa Walker finds her dream turning into a nightmare. Her best friend is murdered before her turn on the runway! Is killing models suddenly in style? Now a deadly hitman is targeting Marissa . . . even as she becomes a suspect in her friend’s death.Enter Jack Larson, army ranger turned bodyguard. Jack’s mission: protect a supermodel while attempting to resist the flesh-and-blood woman behind the stunning face. He’s been burned in love before, as has Marissa, but when the hunt for a killer leads them into a world of glamour and danger, they’ll put everything on the line for love—and their lives!
The Tycoon's Marriage Deal: Claimed For The Leonelli Legacy Buying His Bride Of Convenience The Tycoon's Marriage Deal His Majesty's Temporary Bride
by Melanie MilburneA pragmatic deal between a businessman and a bakery owner leads to her passionate awakening in this red-hot romance from the USA Today–bestselling author.Ruthless playboy Blake McClelland dominates in the boardroom and commands in the bedroom. So when he’s required to produce a fiancée in order to clinch the most important deal of his life, his solution is as coldhearted as Blake himself—he’ll choose a woman innocent enough to convince the world he’s a reformed man.After being jilted at the altar, shy bakery owner Matilda Toppington is in no hurry to wear another man’s ring. Blake’s cynical proposition is scandalously, shockingly outrageous—of course she should refuse! Unless Tillie dares surrender to the unknown pleasures his sinful gaze promises . . .“A wonderful and sizzling read . . . I would recommend The Tycoon’s Marriage Deal by Melanie Milburne, if you enjoy the fake relationship trope, the opposites attract trope, or books by authors Penny Jordan, Annie West, Dani Collins and Carole Mortimer.” —Harlequin Junkie (4 1/2 stars)
On the Edge of Earth: The Future of American Space Power
by Steven Lambakis“Interesting and provocative. . . . Recommended for anyone interested in space policy and national security affairs.” —ChoiceThe United States has long exploited Earth’s orbits to enhance security, generate wealth, and solidify its position as a world leader. America’s ambivalence toward military activities in space, however, has the potential to undermine our future security. Some perceive space as a place to defend and fight for America’s vital interests. Others?whose voices are frequently dominant and manifested in public rhetoric, funded defense programs, international diplomacy, and treaty commitments?look upon space as a preserve not to be despoiled by earthly strife.After forty years of discussion, the debate over America’s role in space rages on. In light of the steady increase in international satellite activity for commercial and military purposes, America’s vacillation on this issue could begin to pose a real threat to our national security. Steven Lambakis argues that this policy dysfunction will eventually manifest itself in diminished international political leverage, the forfeiture of technological advances, and the squandering of valuable financial resources. Lambakis reviews key political, military, and business developments in space over the past four decades. Emphasizing that we should not take our unobstructed and unlimited access to space for granted, he identifies potential space threats and policy flaws and proposes steps to meet national security demands for the twenty-first century.“Provides a wealth of details on a wide range of factors that contribute to space power.” —Air & Space Power Journal“Will trigger public debate, generate controversy and add creatively to the policy debate.” —John D. Stempel, author of Common Sense and Foreign Policy
Forever a Father: The Fortune Most Likely To... A Proposal For The Officer Forever A Father (The Delaneys of Sandpiper Beach #1)
by Lynne MarshallFrom a USA Today–bestselling author, a doctor who lost his child struggles with his feelings for his new assistant, a single mom with a little girl.Once upon a time, Dr. Daniel Delaney had it all—a family he adored, a marriage he thought would last a lifetime. But he lost it in the blink of an eye, and he won’t let himself fall in love again—not even for his dedicated new assistant, Keela O’Mara, and her adorable, lonely little girl, Anna. Resisting a starry-eyed four-year-old is tough enough. Denying her perfect, loving single mom may be more than Daniel can handle . . .
Seeing America: Women Photographers Between the Wars
by Melissa A. McEuen“This vibrant and penetrating study. . . . opens a window on American culture between the world wars.” —Publishers WeeklySeeing America explores the camera work of five women who directed their visions toward influencing social policy and cultural theory. Taken together, they visually articulated the essential ideas occupying the American consciousness in the years between the world wars.Melissa McEuen examines the work of Doris Ulmann, who made portraits of celebrated artists in urban areas and lesser-known craftspeople in rural places; Dorothea Lange, who magnified human dignity in the midst of poverty and unemployment; Marion Post Wolcott, a steadfast believer in collective strength as the antidote to social ills and the best defense against future challenges; Margaret Bourke-White, who applied avant-garde advertising techniques in her exploration of the human condition; and Berenice Abbott, a devoted observer of the continuous motion and chaotic energy that characterized the modern cityscape.Combining feminist biography with analysis of visual texts, McEuen considers the various prisms though which each woman saw and revealed America.Winner of the 1999 Emily Toth Award for the best feminist study of popular culture given by the Women’s Caucus of the Popular Culture Association.“A rich resource for anyone interested in the history of photography, women’s history, and American history in general.” —Bloomsbury Review“A valiant, well-researched effort to bridge the history of visual culture with American social and political history.” —Journal of American History“The best books always leave their audience wanting more. That is certainly true of this gem of a work.” —Library Journal (starred review).
Handbook of Nutraceuticals Volume II: Scale-Up, Processing and Automation
by Yashwant Vishnupant PathakDue in part to an absence of universally accepted standardization methods, nutraceuticals and functional foods face regulatory ignorance, marketing incompetence and ethical impunity. Even though many researchers believe that there is a connection between nutraceuticals and functional foods and reduced health care expenses as well as disease prevent
Ready-to-Eat Foods: Microbial Concerns and Control Measures
by Andy Hwang Lihan HuangWith growing consumer demand for ready-to-eat (RTE) foods that are wholesome and require less handling and preparation, the production of RTE foods has increased and their variety has expanded considerably, spanning from bagged spinach to pre-packaged school lunches. But since RTE foods are normally consumed directly without cooking- a step that ki
Introduction to Theory of Control in Organizations (Systems Evaluation, Prediction, and Decision-Making)
by Vladimir N. Burkov Mikhail Goubko Nikolay Korgin Dmitry NovikovIntroduction to Theory of Control in Organizations explains how methodologies from systems analysis and control theory, including game and graph theory, can be applied to improve organizational management. The theory presented extends the traditional approach to management science by introducing the optimization and game-theoretical tools required
The Biology of Genetic Dominance
by Reiner A. VeitiaThe worddominance, in the context of genetics, has been used for a long time applied to characters or to alleles. A dominant character masks the expression of an alternative form. This loose definition would even apply when these alternatives are not determined by alleles of the same locus. In turn, a dominant allele refers to an alternative ver
Application of Uncertainty Analysis to Ecological Risks of Pesticides
by William J. Warren-Hicks Andy HartWhile current methods used in ecological risk assessments for pesticides are largely deterministic, probabilistic methods that aim to quantify variability and uncertainty in exposure and effects are attracting growing interest from industries and governments. Probabilistic methods offer more realistic and meaningful estimates of risk and hence, pot
Mineral Scales in Biological and Industrial Systems
by Zahid AmjadSoluble and insoluble impurities present in water used for domestic and industrial applications can lead to the deposition of unwanted materials on equipment surfaces. Impurities such as dissolved minerals, natural organic compounds, and suspended particles can impact various processes and systems including boiling and cooling processes, desalinati
Advances in Environmental Remote Sensing: Sensors, Algorithms, and Applications (Remote Sensing Applications Series)
by Qihao WengGenerating a satisfactory classification image from remote sensing data is not a straightforward task. Many factors contribute to this difficulty including the characteristics of a study area, availability of suitable remote sensing data, ancillary and ground reference data, proper use of variables and classification algorithms, and the analyst's e
Drops and Bubbles in Contact with Solid Surfaces (Progress in Colloid and Interface Science)
by R. Miller M. Ferrari L. LiggieriThe third volume in a series dedicated to colloids and interfaces, Drops and Bubbles in Contact with Solid Surfaces presents an up-to-date overview of the fundamentals and applications of drops and bubbles and their interaction with solid surfaces. The chapters cover the theoretical and experimental aspects of wetting and wettability, liquid-solid
Gang Injunctions and Abatement: Using Civil Remedies to Curb Gang-Related Crimes
by Matthew D. O'DeaneAs gang violence continues to rise across the country and the world, police departments, prosecutors, and community members are seeking new methods to reduce the spread of gang-related criminal activity. Civil gang injunctions have become a growing feature of crime control programs in several states across the nation. Gang Injunctions and Abatement
Quality Assurance of Welded Construction
by N. T. BurgessSince the first edition of this book was published, most developments in welding construction have been within the quality assurance element of the process rather than in welding technology itself.The continuous pressures from worldwide clients seeking better reliability from welded structures has focused much attention on to quality.The quality ch
Soldier Protector (Military Precision Heroes #2)
by Kimberly Van MeterTheir mission is to save the world—but first they have to save each other . . .Dr. Caitlin Willows must create a cure for a terrifying new biological weapon. Zak Ramsey’s assignment? Head to Vermont and keep her alive long enough to do it.As part of an elite squad, he knows how to respond to deadly threats, but nothing prepares him for falling for Caitlin. They hold the fate of humanity in their hands. Controlling their desires is the more difficult task . . .Praise for the author“Van Meter’s dialogue is excellent.” —Romantic Times“Kimberly Van Meter needs to write faster, because I want more NOW!” —Huntress Reviews
A Diamond Deal with Her Boss: A Fake Engagement Romance (Mills And Boon Modern Ser. #42)
by Cathy WilliamsBusiness leads to pleasure when a young woman accompanies her boss on a trip to Spain in this sexy romance from the USA Today–bestselling author.As personal assistant to a powerful executive, Abby has to be ready for whatever her boss needs. All work all the time, Gabriel even expects her to come with him on a trip to Seville to see his grandmother. But with her latest assignment—playing the part of Gabriel’s fake fiancée—things between her and the sexy, self-made mogul get very personal indeed.Getting so close to Gabriel sends Abby’s heart rate rocketing. And that’s before she experiences the heady sensuality of his response! She cannot resist the temptation of a burning hot, short-term affair. But when the heat between them threatens to undo her, Abby must decide if she can share her body—and soul—with Gabriel . . .
The Origins of the Grand Alliance: Anglo-American Military Collaboration from the Panay Incident to Pearl Harbor (Battles And Campaigns Ser.)
by William T. JohnsenThis “uncommonly astute study” examines the early development of the US-UK military alliance that would eventually lead to victory in WWII (Paul Miles, author of FDR’s Admiral).On December 12, 1937, Japanese aircraft sank the American gunboat Panay outside Nanjing, China. Although the Japanese apologized, President Roosevelt set Captain Royal Ingersoll to London to begin conversations with the British admiralty about Japanese aggression in the Far East. While few Americans remember the Panay Incident, it was the start of what would become the “Special Relationship” between the United States and Great Britain.In The Origins of the Grand Alliance, William T. Johnsen provides the first comprehensive analysis of Anglo-American military collaboration before the Second World War. He sets the stage by examining Anglo-French and Anglo-American coalition military planning from 1900 through World War I and the interwar years. Johnsen also considers the formulation of policy and grand strategy, operational planning, and the creation of the command structure and channels of communication. He addresses vitally important logistical and materiel issues, particularly the difficulties of war production.Drawn from extensive sources and private papers held in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States, Johnsen’s exhaustively researched study casts new light on the twentieth century’s most significant alliance.
The Lieutenants' Online Love: Swept Away By The Enigmatic Tycoon / The Lieutenants' Online Love (american Heroes, Book 37) (American Heroes #37)
by Caro CarsonAn Army officer is about to discover what happens when your internet crush shows up in real life in this amusing romance from the bestselling author.First Lieutenant Thane Carter has experienced great success as the senior platoon leader of a military police company at Fort Hood. But, to be honest, his love life stinks. Thane wishes his maddening—and off-limits—new coworker, Lieutenant Chloe Michaels, could be more like his online friend “BallerinaBaby.” It’s complicated, all right—especially when Thane learns that his workplace nemesis and his internet crush are one and the same . . . “A sweet contemporary military romance . . . The story is fast paced and easy to read . . . Chloe and Thane made me cheer for their HEA. (There may have even been a tear in my eye at the ending.)” —The Romance Reviews“I hope you’ve got some more military romances up your sleeve because I really liked this one.” —Dear Author
The Nazi Impact on a German Village
by Bernard Norling Walter Rinderle“A vivid & sensitive portrait of a small, tradition-bound community coming to terms with modernity under the most adverse of conditions.” —Observer ReviewMany scholars have tried to assess Adolf Hitler’s influence on the German people, usually focusing on university towns and industrial communities, most of them predominately Protestant or religiously mixed. This work by Walter Rinderle and Bernard Norling, however, deals with the impact of the Nazis on Oberschopfheim, a small, rural, overwhelmingly Catholic village in Baden-Wuerttemberg in southwestern Germany.This incisively written book raises fundamental questions about the nature of the Third Reich. The authors portray the Nazi regime as considerably less “totalitarian” than is commonly assumed, hardly an exemplar of the efficiency for which Germany is known, and neither revered nor condemned by most of its inhabitants. The authors suggest that Oberschopfheim merely accepted Nazi rule with the same resignation with which so many ordinary people have regarded their governments throughout history.Based on village and county records and on the direct testimony of Oberschopfheimers, this book will interest anyone concerned with contemporary Germany as a growing economic power and will appeal to the descendants of German immigrants to the United States because of its depiction of several generations of life in a German village.“An excellent study. Describes in rich detail the political, economic, and social structures of a village in southwestern Germany from the turn of the century to the present.” —Publishers Weekly“A lively, informative treatise that puts a human face on history.” —South Bend Tribune“This very readable story emphasizes continuities within change in German historical development during the twentieth century.” —American Historical Review
Foundations of the Nazi Police State: The Formation of Sipo and SD
by George C. BrowderA comprehensive study of the lesser-known organizations that formed the heart of the Nazi police state in World War II Germany.The abbreviation “Nazi,” the acronym “Gestapo,” and the initials “SS” have become resonant elements of our vocabulary. Less known is “SD,” and hardly anyone recognizes the combination “Sipo and SD.” Although Sipo and SD formed the heart of the National Socialist police state, the phrase carries none of the ominous impact that it should.Although no single organization carries full responsibility for the evils of the Third Reich, the SS-police system was the executor of terrorism and “population policy” in the same way the military carried out the Reich’s imperialistic aggression. Within the police state, even the concentration camps could not rival the impact of Sipo and SD. It was the source not only of the “desk murderers” who administered terror and genocide by assigning victims to the camps, but also of the police executives for identification and arrest, and of the command and staff for a major instrument of execution, the Einsatzgruppen.Foundations of the Nazi Police State offers the narrative and analysis of the external struggle that created Sipo and SD. This book is the author’s preface to his discussion of the internal evolution of these organizations in Hitler’s Enforcers: The Gestapo and the SS Security Service in the Nazi Revolution.“A welcome addition to the literature on National Socialist Germany.” —American Historical Review“Sheds new light on Himmler’s role in the complex web of the Nazi police state.” —Publishers Weekly“[The book] makes major changes in our understanding of the structure and functioning of the Nazi police state.” —Canadian Journal of History“This is the first comprehensive study of how the Gestapo and all other detective police came to be united under the Sipo (Security Police) and tied to the SD (The Security Services of the Party and SS).” —Educational Book Review“The work fills an important gap in the literature on the Third Reich.” —TheHistorian