Caught in a psychopath's cross-hairs, fun in the sun turns to terror for Destiny "Dusty" Devane. This trip is the first thing she's done just for herself. Less than five minutes in, she's not only ridiculed by overnight acting sensation Nick Marshall, but also becomes the next target of a deranged serial killer.Detective Don Cramer is trying to catch his wife's killer. His behaviour has put him on the Brass' watch list. In an effort to keep Don actively working, his Captain has him playing bodyguard to Dusty Devane, the young woman everyone suspects is the killer's next target. It doesn't take long before he's guarding not only Miss Devane, but his heart as well.At the center of the case is Nick Marshall. Every time the killer strikes, Nick sees himself doing the killing. More and more, the connection between himself and his nemesis causes him to fear he'll soon be losing more than just the name he's made for himself.
Lianne Schofield has finally found family and acceptance. Just when things are going great, the introduction of a young Scotsman named Robert MacForrester turns everything upside down. He's attractive, kind and incredibly stubborn. Worst of all, at least in her opinion, is his strong moral character. When her uncle warns him to stay away from his niece, he does. And then some. After two years of being rejected by him, Lianne decides to protect her battered heart and bruised ego. There has to be someone out there for her to love and take care of, right?. Enter Jesse Parker, a man just needy enough to suck her in before nearly destroying her. Now she's headed back home, hopefully for the last time. She has hope in her heart that not only will her family forgive her bad life choices but the man of her dreams will finally admit his true feelings.
A battle to free herself from a life of lies unexpectedly leads a young woman to find true love in the arms of a man she believes to be dead. It takes an argument and a car crash for Tawny Briggs to realize two very important things. First, she isn't insignificant and second, it's time to fight for what's hers. Who knew finally standing up for herself would uncover a tangled mess of lies and deceit, though? As she sorts everything out, an unexpected friendship develops with none other than the driver of the other vehicle. Is she strong enough to let it become more, or will their pasts create an permanent rift?A car accident forces Jeff Ames into a position where he has to heal himself both physically and emotionally while taking care of his infant daughter. Who better to help him get his life back on track than the rich passenger from the other car? He gets more than he bargained for when he becomes embroiled in her life, though. Just as things are looking up for both of them, his ex decides to put her two cents in. With his past getting in the way, will he lose his chance at a future with the woman of his dreams?
Jillian Morrow lives in self-imposed exile for good reason. She wants to live. Her days are spent tending her menagerie of pets and rescuing wayward hikers who ignore the warning signs she's posted. In the space of one afternoon, one such hiker turns her world upside down. For the first time in all her years alone, Jill is tempted to ignore the responsibilities she's taken on in favour of running away again. Compelled by the need to know how and why she's been found however, she goes against her gut instincts and brings the hiker into her home. Unfortunately, it isn't answers her unwanted patient has. Instead he has a question of his own and it's "Who am I?" Unwilling to provide more than his name - Gabriel Johnson - a battle of wills ensues between them. Soon Jill comes to realize Gabriel may not be the nightmare-come-to-life she thought he was. To make matters worse, he wants her and won't act on it until she gives him what he wants. His restraint and gentleness soon have her at war with herself. Can she trust Gabriel, or will her worse fears be realized?
Psychoeducational Assessment of Preschool Children, Fifth Edition, provides academics and school-based practitioners such as psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and social workers with an up-to-date guide to the assessment of young children. Long recognized as the standard text and reference in its field, this comprehensive, skill-building overview is organized into four sections: foundations, ecological assessment, assessment of developmental domains, and special considerations. Chapters written by recognized scholars in the field cover theory, research, and application. This thoroughly revised new edition addresses current developments in preschool assessment, new policies and legislation, and student/family population demographics.
Psychoeducational Assessment of Preschool Children, Fifth Edition, provides academics and school-based practitioners such as psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and social workers with an up-to-date guide to the assessment of young children. Long recognized as the standard text and reference in its field, this comprehensive, skill-building overview is organized into four sections: foundations, ecological assessment, assessment of developmental domains, and special considerations. Chapters written by recognized scholars in the field cover theory, research, and application. This thoroughly revised new edition addresses current developments in preschool assessment, new policies and legislation, and student/family population demographics.
Commercial advanced planning and scheduling (APS) systems have been around for about 25 years and have seen widespread adoption in a variety of companies. The promises made by APS system implementations are high, and at the same time, APS projects are complex, costly, and carry a significant risk of failure. There is a great need for guidance on how to successfully implement APS systems, which is why this book was written. In this book, we aim to discuss all facets of APS implementation, from theoretical background to definition, vendor selection, system design and the implementation process. In addition, this book helps readers understand how the underlying concepts were formed, why a concept will work in practice, and when it will not. The contents of this book are based on many years of academic research and APS implementation experience. It draws together theory and practice in production control and explains how theories can be applied to support planning and scheduling processes in practice. This book will help anyone involved in APS implementations to achieve success: human planners generate better plans than before, using the APS.
Commercial advanced planning and scheduling (APS) systems have been around for about 25 years and have seen widespread adoption in a variety of companies. The promises made by APS system implementations are high, and at the same time, APS projects are complex, costly, and carry a significant risk of failure. There is a great need for guidance on how to successfully implement APS systems, which is why this book was written. In this book, we aim to discuss all facets of APS implementation, from theoretical background to definition, vendor selection, system design and the implementation process. In addition, this book helps readers understand how the underlying concepts were formed, why a concept will work in practice, and when it will not. The contents of this book are based on many years of academic research and APS implementation experience. It draws together theory and practice in production control and explains how theories can be applied to support planning and scheduling processes in practice. This book will help anyone involved in APS implementations to achieve success: human planners generate better plans than before, using the APS.
A practitioner-oriented guide to the most important assessments and evaluation techniques for children ages 0-5 Many assessment professionals leave their graduate education programs without any formal training in assessing infants and young children. Although there are assessment textbooks covering subsets of this age range, Essentials of Assessing Infants, Toddlers, and Pre-Schoolers is uniquely designed for busy practitioners, and it covers the full range of assessments for 0-5 years old. With medical advances and new treatments, there is a higher prevalence of children with complex medical and psychological needs. Additionally, changing educational policies often affect assessment practices. Assessment professionals must have current information to effectively assess young children and assist in planning interventions. As with all volumes in the Essentials of Psychological Assessment series, this book consists of concise chapters featuring callout boxes highlighting key concepts, easy-to-learn bullet points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as test questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered. Understand the issues unique to assessing children aged 0-5 yearsGet expert advice on assessing children with extremely early preterm birth, genetic conditions, and other unique situationsConsider the future directions in the assessment of infants, toddlers, and preschoolersQuickly and easily locate pertinent information and access resources and tools to aid in performing professional duties This straightforward manual includes thorough coverage on how assessment results guide effective interventions. Essentials of Assessing Infants, Toddlers, and Pre-Schoolers is a valuable addition to the libraries of developmental practitioners, school and clinical psychologists, pediatricians, speech-language pathologists, and others responsible for the assessment of very young children.
Various Authors; Vincent Guyonnet; Audrey E.M. Guyonnet; Ilkka Leinonen; Kirsi Usva; Sanna Hietala; Peter Groot Koerkamp; Cécile M. Levrault; Ruihong Zhang; Hamed M. El-Mashad; Steven C. Ricke; V.A. Leone; A.A. Tarcin
This book features five peer-reviewed reviews on the environmental impact of poultry production. The first chapter briefly introduces life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology and addresses the particular effects of egg production on four key impact categories: climate change, land use change, acidifying and eutrophying emissions and water footprint. The second chapter reviews the key role of LCA in identifying the sources of environmental impacts in poultry meat production, as well as potential mitigation strategies. The third chapter discusses key emissions resulting from layer production systems, including greenhouse gases, ammonia, particulate matter, odours and volatile organic compounds. It also considers practical solutions for emissions mitigation, from diet and genetics, to manure and litter management. The fourth chapter reviews the major types of waste generated in egg production facilities and discusses the various methods and technologies for treating and managing these waste streams, such as the use of aerobic treatments. The final chapter addresses current poultry processing practices, the consequent production of byproducts, as well as future opportunities to enhance the value of these byproducts as sources of high-value biological compounds and tissues.
John Witheridge; John Clarke; Anthony Kenny; David Urquhart; Robin Poidevin; A N Wilson; Andrew Vincent; A C Grayling; Jay Winter; Ian Hesketh; David Boucher; Rowan Williams; Patrick Derham; John Taylor
This book is designed to explore key questions surrounding faith, philosophy, science, culture and social progress by celebrating the life and thought of cultural leaders from Rugby School (estd. 1567).Some of the most distinguished historians, philosophers, social commentators and religious commentators are alumni of Rugby School. In this collection of essays, contributors explore the most important values that guide and challenge us today, by reflecting on the achievements of these cultural heavyweights.This collection is edited by Patrick Derham, the current Headmaster of Rugby School. Contributors include:John WitheridgeJohn ClarkeAnthony KennyDavid UrquhartRobin le PoidevinA.N. WilsonAndrew VincentA.C. GraylingJay Winter,Ian HeskethDavid BoucherRowan WilliamPatrick DerhamJohn Taylor
Flaps: Decision Making in Clinical Practice is an excellent readable guide for surgeons utilizing multiple techniques in plastic and reconstructive surgery. The authors have organized a pragmatic guide, specifically focused on those flaps which surgeons find difficult and challenging, with the latest technical developments in all anatomical areas.
This is a compilation of contributions to the study of the Portuguese playwright Gil Vicente (1465–1536) which appeared between 2005 and 2015. Entries are grouped under three main headings: Editions and Adaptations, Translations, and Critical Studies. The scholarly interest in the father of the Portuguese theater continues unabated, as it can be seen in the great numbers of scholarly works, both editorial and critical, which appeared in the decade under question. The modest aim of this work is to alert scholars as to which of Gil Vicente’s works have not received adequate critical attention. New names are constantly added to the list of established vicentistas and new ways of looking at the dramatist’s works are introduced.
