Andre and Rax can't wait for their work-study in Alaska, but everything falls apart when their plane crashes. With their bosses critically injured, the boys must face Alaska on their own. But it isn't the wildlife that threatens them. For Andre, it is a mysterious woman from his past with a dire warning about his daughter. Rax must face his toxic, abusive partner and be forced to choose between obeying his lover or risking a provocative video being leaked. Amid the chaos, Andre encounters strange, new feelings toward Leo's niece and Rax must plan a fast wedding. When a friend confesses she had the urge to pray for them, Andre wonders if this God, and his friend's love, is legit. But when a trafficking gang comes after his daughter, he realizes he needs something bigger than himself to fight this battle.
Tucker She's beautiful.She's young.She's driving me out of my mind.I've always done my best to avoid Leah Bolt. I have enough problems without having to deal with a young woman with a crush. My life has been a disaster since I was court-martialed and dishonorably discharged from the military. After spending a year living on the streets, I'm finally starting to pull things together. Now, I'm stuck with her, living side by side in my house with my complete opposite.If spending every day with this peppy, optimistic, energetic woman doesn't kill me, her brother will. Dare is a friend and a member of In Safe Hands, a group that tracks down sexual predators and brings them to justice. He has also done time and is the size of a mountain.I've survived combat, but I may be taken down by a perky blond. LeahHe's gorgeous.He's older.He's a stubborn, broody jerk.Tucker Long is every woman's dream...until you talk to him. He may be sexy when he's out sweating in the sun with sawdust clinging to him as he hammers and saws, but try to hold a conversation and all you get are grunts and nods.He was the one who wanted a house sitter and just because his plans fell through doesn't mean I'm changing mine. My future is up in the air while I try to decide who I want to be, and Tucker's farm is the perfect place for me to do it. He calls me kid, but the way he looks at me doesn't lieI may be ten years younger, but I can still handle him. This is book four in a series of standalone novels.
IT’S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT Everyone could see it coming. But one man could do something about it. Oh, he couldn’t avert the nuclear holocaust, but a scientist in Austria, ruthlessly using billions of research dollars for his own purposes, set himself up an out: he created a time machine, and filled a warehouse with low-tech survival gear. Too bad he didn’t get to use it himself. Instead, a team of American grad students, led by their professor, is sent back to the late Roman Empire. Even though they are experts in this time and place, they are about to realize that books and actual experience are very different things. If they can survive, they hope to remake the world into a better place. But that’s a big “if."
After my happy life in Seattle Pacific University obtaining my MEd degree, I returned home and planned to settle down as a regular English teacher. However, faith found me at the turning point of my life. Before I set out on my journey to undertake my PhD in England with my one-year-old baby girl, I never knew that God had a higher purpose in my life that is beyond what I can imagine. Now here I am with the story of my daughter's cross-cultural life journey, full of awesome wonder. It is also a story of joy and of my growth through motherhood and the challenge of becoming a professional applied linguistics teacher under the supervision of Prof. Vivian Cook at the initial stage, followed by Prof. Martin Atkinson's and Mr. Philip Scholfield's joint supervision. I am indebted to their guidance, encouragement and understanding to support me as a full time PhD student, and at the same time, as a full time mother. This book has slowly become reality over a span of 20 years and life has indeed proved to be a miracle full of surprises The most important lesson I learned is that a loving mother can be a highly qualified teacher who will never stop imparting motherly love, wisdom, and rich resources as well as introducing boundaries and discipline into her teaching and academic research. This book is for you mothers, who want innovative ideas to motivate your children to learn English; for teachers, who are searching for authentic materials and ideas to design and plan your lessons and courses; for students, who have dreams of cross-cultural adventures and would like to sharpen your insight for the journey ahead; for third culture kids, who feel that you appear to simultaneously belong everywhere but feel like nowhere, here is a safe place to look for a common ground to reflect on your life experiences so you may get to know your own better. The plan of this book follows geographic location and chronological order, with sub-sections on art, food, and leisure. It begins with my daughter's childhood in England, continuing with her experiences in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore. During her college years in the United States she meets a brave young American college boy who accepted my invitation and was willing to travel with us and broaden his world view in this increasingly globalized world. His pursuit of communication, understanding and deeper appreciation for cultures other than his own encourages and inspires us all Indeed, there is no greater joy than to see my child flourish through her third culture experiences as a kid and later strengthen her capacity to bridge the gaps that so often divide us culturally, then also to see her fianc so willing to step outside his comfort zone to take the challenge one day at a time until the breakthrough spreads strength and wisdom inside of him. Lastly, our contribution of practical survival English package to our beloved readers that can help equip anyone who will be interested to sharpen their English in order to launch their own cross culture journey so they can be effective communicators in this increasingly global era. So buckle your seat belts and spare me some of your time to journey with me from England to Formosa Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore.
It was 1945. The men were home from the war and Lara Baxter was born into the generation of baby boomers. Lara grew up in the sixties in a middle-class suburb of Perth, Western Australia with a mother of Victorian values and a larrikin father who loved a beer with his mates. Lara loved her father and all she ever wanted was his love and approval, but it never came. After spending 20 years abiding by the rules, her life would be changed forever. She was raped. Unmarried and pregnant, she had disgraced the family and was kicked out of home to have the baby behind closed doors. Without anyone to support her, the baby was forcibly removed for adoption. Silently she lived with the pain in her heart and grieved alone. Nothing could ever change her life now. She became a different person. She became stronger, her voice became louder. She was never forgiven by her parents and every day was a fight for survival.
It was 1945. The men were home from the war and Lara Baxter was born into the generation of baby boomers. Lara grew up in the sixties in a middle-class suburb of Perth, Western Australia with a mother of Victorian values and a larrikin father who loved a beer with his mates. Lara loved her father and all she ever wanted was his love and approval, but it never came. After spending 20 years abiding by the rules, her life would be changed forever. She was raped. Unmarried and pregnant, she had disgraced the family and was kicked out of home to have the baby behind closed doors. Without anyone to support her, the baby was forcibly removed for adoption. Silently she lived with the pain in her heart and grieved alone. Nothing could ever change her life now. She became a different person. She became stronger, her voice became louder. She was never forgiven by her parents and every day was a fight for survival.
On BB Boulevard, children are not afraid of thunderstorms. When thunderstorms roll into their community they know Judge Boom, the neighborhood bully monitor, is busy busting bullies and bad behaviors. In House 223 lives Obie Overmean. Obie is smart in school, talented in sports, and obedient at home, but Obie is a bully. He is mean to other children and thinks he can get away with it until Judge Boom exposes the unexpected outcomes that result from his actions. This is the second book in the BB Boulevard series. In each book, you will meet Erinn, Obie, Shamus, May-Lin, Raji, and Blayre - each of the fun-loving characters who pose their own unique shortcomings and tales of understanding. Each book is filled with vibrant illustrations depicting a community rich in diversity and adventure. Children find reflections of themselves and their friends in the stories, prompting deep, thought-filled conversations of introspect with parents, guardians, and teachers. After reading BB Boulevard book, children innately apply the lessons learned in the books to their daily interactions. BB Boulevard books were created to "stop bullies before they become bullies," by building self-awareness and guiding children in how to address bad behaviors in themselves and others. For information about the BB Boulevard series of books go to: https: //www.bbboulevard.com or https: //www.bbblvd.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram
68 ad. The Roman Empire has swallowed most of Europe. There are pockets of resistance but nowhere, no one, is safe.Refugee. Slave. Queen.Mederei, eldest daughter of the fallen war-queen, Boudicca, fled north with her sister to continue the fight for British freedom.But nowhere is safe from Rome.Now she must fight for her life for the amusement of her enemy.Soldier. Hostage. Prince.Adalbern, a proud Batavian, serving in the Roman auxiliary, lived by their rules.But no one is safe from Rome.His people scattered and his nephew held hostage in Rome itself, he is now nothing more than a glorified prisoner.It's life or death both in the arena and out for Mederei and Adalbern as they try to survive and save their people."A fascinating journey into the past filled with action and emotional depths that can only come from a novel by S. M. Carri re." ric Desmarais, author of A Study in Aether"S.M. Carri re's books immediately ensnare me. Vivid settings, exquisitely crafted characters... Her stories haunt me for the longest time."Cait Gordon, author of Life in the 'Cosm
You are not a hero.You don't get your True Love.This is the part where you lose everything.This is the part where you rewrite your story.After losing everything in service to the Evil Queen, and driven to the edge of sanity by a cruel narrator who won't let him die, Hansel must bring himself to do the impossible: forge his own destiny or give up on his Happily Ever After.For fans of T. Kingfisher's THORNHEDGE and Tamsyn Muir's HARROW THE NINTH, comes a story crafted by S. M. Hallow. Twining together a dark fairy tale retelling with mental health and disability representation plus queer normative world-building splashed with a cozy horror game vibe, HOW TO SURVIVE THIS FAIRYTALE is rewriting Happily Ever Afters.
A father in Hell, a dead lover, and a demon gangster on her tail. Today is the best day of Tazia's life.Anastasia Savoy's had a hell of a time. Literally. She's been stuck underground since the end of the last Demon War. One hundred years holed up in her father's miserable company, only permitted to run a few guns, take a few contracts, and collect the blood money. She's been a model daughter. But now she's free. Well almost.With the world brought to the brink of perdition, all Tazia wants to do is pick up her cash and get outta Dodge. Then a psycho angel interrupts her plans and instead of a life of tequila on the beach, she's forced into an alliance to save the demon who was her jailer. It sickens her. But if Tazia refuses, not only will she die, she'll put those she loves at risk too...Tazia is a smart-mouthed anti-heroine who attracts trouble like a magnet, and gives it back--in spades. Fighting Spirit is her first adventure in the Dark Urban Rising trilogy. It is a supernatural thriller set on the streets of modern-day Turin, London, and Detroit. It treads lightly in the darkness, with not a small amount of blood and gritty humor.
Billy just wants to fit it. So, why does he insist he can fly?For rich technomancer, Billy Nadig, life's a game: he lives in a cool East London penthouse, has a bedroom stocked with blond-haired lovelies, and an unhealthy obsession with women's shoes. But when Billy is told he's a Sleeper, awoken by Heaven to stop his best friend, Tazia--a half-vampire girl--make a decision that could destroy the world, even he realizes it's time to get serious.Billy's agonizing transformation couldn't come at a worse time: demons are rising, evil angels take center stage, and an indomitable mercenary continues to dog his every step. Saving the Earth will take both hard fighting and hard choices, maybe even the ultimate sacrifice--to kill his best friend. But if she dies, who will save Billy?With his perfect hair and a slick line in chat, Billy says he's just trying to fit in. But in the second of the Dark Urban Rising trilogy, "fitting in" takes him to another level entirely.Hero Worship is a supernatural thriller set on the streets of modern-day London, Las Vegas, and Boston. It digs into the darkness, with not a small amount of blood and gritty humor.
Good guys don't make deals with demons. Do they?The world is approaching the Tipping Point--when the rising demons will outnumber humankind. Assassin for hire, Soren Huxford, needs to pick a side. It should be easy; he's human after all and so is Tazia, the girl he loves and his first priority. But when the only demon he respects calls in a favor, Hux faces an impossible choice: hold true to humanity or prove his loyalty by throwing-down alongside the demons.Set against a backdrop of imminent disaster, where fighting the demons from his past are as real as those leaping from each dark corner, Soren needs to get a grip or he may become a monster too. And what about the girl? If he picks the wrong side, will he lose her forever?Still with its gritty humor intact, Raw Deal is the darkest of the Dark Urban Rising trilogy. Though Hux leads the charge, this third and final book brings him back together with Tazia and Billy to face the day of reckoning. Raw Deal is a supernatural thriller set on the streets of modern-day Las Vegas, Detroit, and Turin. Blood is guaranteed.
Manuel pratique et elementaire d'harmonie: a l'usage des pensionnats et des meres de famille / par S.-M. Fitton...Date de l'edition originale: 1857Ce livre est la reproduction fidele d'une oeuvre publiee avant 1920 et fait partie d'une collection de livres reimprimes a la demande editee par Hachette Livre, dans le cadre d'un partenariat avec la Bibliotheque nationale de France, offrant l'opportunite d'acceder a des ouvrages anciens et souvent rares issus des fonds patrimoniaux de la BnF.Les oeuvres faisant partie de cette collection ont ete numerisees par la BnF et sont presentes sur Gallica, sa bibliotheque numerique.En entreprenant de redonner vie a ces ouvrages au travers d'une collection de livres reimprimes a la demande, nous leur donnons la possibilite de rencontrer un public elargi et participons a la transmission de connaissances et de savoirs parfois difficilement accessibles.Nous avons cherche a concilier la reproduction fidele d'un livre ancien a partir de sa version numerisee avec le souci d'un confort de lecture optimal. Nous esperons que les ouvrages de cette nouvelle collection vous apporteront entiere satisfaction.Pour plus d'informations, rendez-vous sur www.hachettebnf.fr
Souvenirs et Reflexions d'un veteran de 92... par S.-M. Boutissaut-Cheron, ...Date de l'edition originale: 1833Ce livre est la reproduction fidele d une uvre publiee avant 1920 et fait partie d une collection de livres reimprimes a la demande editee par Hachette Livre, dans le cadre d un partenariat avec la Bibliotheque nationale de France, offrant l opportunite d acceder a des ouvrages anciens et souvent rares issus des fonds patrimoniaux de la BnF.Les uvres faisant partie de cette collection ont ete numerisees par la BnF et sont presentes sur Gallica, sa bibliotheque numerique.En entreprenant de redonner vie a ces ouvrages au travers d une collection de livres reimprimes a la demande, nous leur donnons la possibilite de rencontrer un public elargi et participons a la transmission de connaissances et de savoirs parfois difficilement accessibles.Nous avons cherche a concilier la reproduction fidele d un livre ancien a partir de sa version numerisee avec le souci d un confort de lecture optimal. Nous esperons que les ouvrages de cette nouvelle collection vous apporteront entiere satisfaction.Pour plus d informations, rendez-vous sur www.hachettebnf.fr
Souvenir de mon voyage en Espagne, en Portugal / par l'abbe S.-M. Laborde, ...Date de l'edition originale: 1897Ce livre est la reproduction fidele d'une oeuvre publiee avant 1920 et fait partie d'une collection de livres reimprimes a la demande editee par Hachette Livre, dans le cadre d'un partenariat avec la Bibliotheque nationale de France, offrant l'opportunite d'acceder a des ouvrages anciens et souvent rares issus des fonds patrimoniaux de la BnF.Les oeuvres faisant partie de cette collection ont ete numerisees par la BnF et sont presentes sur Gallica, sa bibliotheque numerique.En entreprenant de redonner vie a ces ouvrages au travers d'une collection de livres reimprimes a la demande, nous leur donnons la possibilite de rencontrer un public elargi et participons a la transmission de connaissances et de savoirs parfois difficilement accessibles.Nous avons cherche a concilier la reproduction fidele d'un livre ancien a partir de sa version numerisee avec le souci d'un confort de lecture optimal. Nous esperons que les ouvrages de cette nouvelle collection vous apporteront entiere satisfaction.Pour plus d'informations, rendez-vous sur www.hachettebnf.fr
