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The Empire of Civil Society: A Critique of the Realist Theory of International Relations
by Justin RosenbergThe Empire of Civil Society mounts a compelling critique of the orthodox &“realist&” theory of international relations and provides a historical-materialist approach to the international system.Opening with an interrogation of a number of classic realist works, the book rejects outright the goal of theorizing geopolitical systems in isolation from wider social structures. In a series of case studies—including Classical Greece, Renaissance Italy and the Portuguese and Spanish empires—Justin Rosenberg shows how the historical-materialist analysis of societies is a surer guide to understanding geopolitical systems than the technical theories of realist international relations. In each case, he draws attention to the correspondence between the form of the geopolitical system and the character of the societies composing it.In the final section of the book, the tools forged in these explorations are employed to analyze the contemporary international system, with striking results. Rosenberg demonstrates that the distinctive properties of the sovereign-states system are best understood as corresponding to the social structures of capitalist society. In this light, realism emerges as incapable of explaining what it has always insisted is the central feature of the international system—namely, the balance of power. On the other hand, it is argued that Marx&’s social theory of value, conventionally regarded as an account of hierarchical class domination, provides the deepest understanding of the core international relations theme of &“anarchy.&”Provocative and unconventional, The Empire of Civil Society brilliantly turns orthodox international relations on its head.
Aftermath
by Preti TanejaWinner of the 2022 Gordon Burn PrizeShortlisted for 2023 British Book Awards Book of the Year in the Discover category Usman Khan was convicted of terrorism-related offences at age 20, and sent to high-security prison. He was released eight years later, and allowed to travel to London for one day, to attend an event marking the fifth anniversary of a prison education programme he participated in. On 29 November 2019, he sat with others at Fishmongers&’ Hall, some of whom he knew. Then he went to the bathroom to retrieve the things he had hidden there: a fake bomb vest and two knives, which he taped to his wrists. That day, he killed two people: Saskia Jones and Jack Merritt. Preti Taneja taught fiction writing in prison for three years. Merritt oversaw her program; Khan was one of her students. &‘It is the immediate aftermath,&’ Taneja writes. &‘&“I am living at the centre of a wound still fresh.&” The I is not only mine. It belongs to many.&’ In this searching lament by the award-winning author of We That Are Young, Taneja interrogates the language of terror, trauma and grief; the fictions we believe and the voices we exclude. Contending with the pain of unspeakable loss set against public tragedy, she draws on history, memory, and powerful poetic predecessors to reckon with the systemic nature of atrocity. Blurring genre and form, Aftermath is a profound attempt to regain trust after violence and to recapture a politics of hope through a determined dream of abolition.
Banned: How I Squandered an All-Star NBA Career Before Finding My Redemption
by Michael Ray Richardson Jacob UittiMichael Ray Richardson was a star in the making. After a stellar collegiate career at the University of Montana, where he was voted first team All-Big Sky Conference as a sophomore, junior, and senior, the future seemed bright. Taken fourth overall in the 1978 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks, Richardson was billed as &“the next Walt Frazier.&” In just his second professional season, he became the third player in NBA history to lead the league in both assists and steals—both Knicks team records. Richardson would also notch four All-Star appearances and twice being named to the All-Defensive team over eight seasons between the Knicks, Golden State Warriors, and New Jersey Nets. But during that time, his time off the court was having a bigger impact on his career than what he was doing on the court. On February 25, 1986, after three violations of the league&’s drug policy, NBA commissioner David Stern would ban Richardson from continuing his professional career. His struggles with drugs and alcohol were well documented, and someone considered the next big thing became the first player in league history to be receive a lifetime ban. For most people, this would be the end to their story—one in which their substance abuse would take over and their downfall inevitable. However, that was not in the cards for Michael Ray Richardson. In Banned, Richardson opens up about his life both on and off the basketball court, discussing all the highs and lows that made him both a hero and a villain. Though being reinstated to the NBA in 1988, he would instead have stints in the United States Basketball League and CBA before taking his talents to Europe. With stints in Italy, Croatia, and France, he would lead his teams to numerous championships in his decade-plus overseas. Now back in the states and running youth basketball clinics, Banned is Richardson&’s first opportunity to open up about his life, showing that though you may get knocked down—even from self-inflicted actions—the only person that can count you out is yourself. With forewords from Hall of Famers George &“The Iceman&” Gervin and Nancy Lieberman, this is the story of the Michael Ray Richardson as only he can tell it.
What They Never Told Us: True Stories of Family Secrets and Hidden Identities Revealed
by Gail LukasikFrom acclaimed bestselling author of White Like Her: My Family's Story of Race and Racial Passing, comes a brand new collection of stories of people uncovering their past.What They Never Told Us tells the stories of ordinary people who made extraordinary, life-changing discoveries about their parentage and/or race and ethnicity that fractured their identities. The book asks the big questions: Who are we? And what is family? Blending social history and personal narratives, each story delves into the devastating psychological trauma of uncovering a hidden family secret with all the twists and turns of a mystery novel from how the discovery was made; to why it was kept secret; to the arduous, sometimes disappointing, quest to find the biological parent or parents. To fully understand the secrecy surrounding these family secrets, the book examines pre-WWII and post-WWII attitudes toward infertility, adoption, donor conception, race and racial passing, and unmarried pregnant women. Prefacing these harrowing narratives is the author's own confusing and sometimes painful journey to redefine her racial identity under the spotlight of public opinion. Searingly raw and honest, What They Never Told Us tells the stories that were never meant to be heard.
The Ten Big Anti-Israel Lies: And How to Refute Them with Truth
by Alan DershowitzThe goal of The Ten Big Anti-Israel Lies: And How to Refute Them with Truth is to contribute to the marketplace if ideas by offering truthful and well-documented facts that disprove the defamatory fictions—the big lies—that are pervasive in the current protests against Israel. The book&’s intended audiences are open-minded students and others who seek to hear fact-based information on all sides of the relevant issues. It is also designed to provide intellectual ammunition to pro-Israel students who seek to engage in exchanges with their anti-Israel interlocutors. It is hoped that this book, will help promote fact-based debate and dialogue about Israel and its enemies. As a lifelong Zionist and supporter—though often a critical supporter—of Israel, I am convinced that the unvarnished truth about all sides of the conflict will, if fairly assessed, refute the blood libels currently directed at the nation-state of the Jewish people. This book will demonstrate that the vast majority of accusations leveled by the anti-Israel protestors and professors are false. I will describe their ten central accusations about the past, the present, and the future, and then refute them with indisputable documentary, historical, and empirical evidence.
The Medical-Pharmaceutical Killing Machine: Facing Facts Could Save Your Life
by Children's Health DefenseMedical and pharmaceutical history is replete with examples of dangerous interventions that have poisoned, injured, or killed. However, events since 2020 have attracted attention as never before to medicine&’s potential to be both lethal and malevolent. In The Medical-Pharmaceutical Killing Machine, Children&’s Health Defense situates current perils in their broader context with the aim of helping readers understand how to protect themselves and their loved ones. In the Greek Trojan War saga, the god Apollo ensured that Cassandra&’s prophecies would never be believed, with disastrous consequences. As recounted in the book, modern medicine, too, has produced its fair share of &“medical Cassandras&”—doctors and writers who have tried to warn the public about medicine&’s life-threatening underbelly, generally to little avail. A chapter dedicated to nine of these medical skeptics, beginning with Ivan Illich and his coining of the term &“iatrogenesis&” to describe adverse outcomes caused by doctors, weaves a powerful portrait of harms regularly denied and ignored, with those making the claims typically marginalized and &“canceled.&” The book shows that there is no shortage of tools in the killing machine arsenal. One chapter highlights the mRNA vaccine technology inaugurated with COVID, illustrating how this new mechanism for iatrogenesis is inflicting novel forms of toxicity, not all of which are yet understood. Another chapter about assisted suicide and euthanasia describes the chilling global proliferation of policies and propaganda promoting those practices for vulnerable populations that include babies, children, people diagnosed with autism, and the mentally ill. The book also describes factors that make it possible for the killing machine to continue operating with impunity, including the ascendance of an &“evidence-based medicine&” juggernaut, medical gaslighting, and a ballooning global enforcement infrastructure. Nor does it shy away from confronting what some now characterize as &“iatrogenocide&”; a chapter asking &“Why Do They Do It?&” considers money, prestige, and control as three possible answers. Ultimately, it is only by acknowledging the long-standing reality of an all-too-effective medical-pharmaceutical killing machine that people can learn to dodge the threats and work toward building a different model that prioritizes life and genuine health.
Worth a Shot?: Secrets of the Clinical Trial Participant Who Inspired a Global Movement—Brianne Dressen's Story
by Caroline PoverCommunity-minded Utah mom and preschool teacher Brianne Dressen wanted to play her part in helping to end the pandemic that shut down the world in 2020. What better way than to roll up her sleeves and participate in a clinical trial for the eagerly anticipated Covid vaccines? But something went terribly, terribly wrong. Part memoir, part medical mystery, part social commentary, Worth a Shot? tells the true story of what happened to Brianne&’s body, mind, and spirit as she found herself embroiled in a medical, political, and cultural nightmare that had been looming over America for decades. This compelling page-turner reveals how Brianne uncovers unsettling truths about the dark side of the pharmaceutical industry, leading her to question its control not just over doctors and drug trials, but also over free speech and the federal government. Worth a Shot? chronicles Brianne&’s journey as she discovers the intricate web of systemic failures that affect the health of millions worldwide, and unwittingly becomes a global advocate for a cause that nobody wants to believe exists. As she bravely battles the far-reaching influence of giant corporations, readers will be touched by the surprising allies who come to her aid, and the unexpected friendships made along the way. Worth a Shot? is a beautifully written and inspirational real-life account that will leave you questioning your own worldview. So much more than a whistleblower&’s story, this book ultimately serves as a poignant reminder of the power of the human spirit as it fights to emerge from adversity with love . . . love for oneself, love for one&’s community, and love for one's country.(All proceeds from the sale of Worth a Shot? will be donated to React19 and UKCVFamily.)
Generative AI in Action (In Action)
by Amit BahreeGenerative AI can transform your business by streamlining the process of creating text, images, and code. This book will show you how to get in on the action!Generative AI in Action is the comprehensive and concrete guide to generative AI you&’ve been searching for. It introduces both AI&’s fundamental principles and its practical applications in an enterprise context—from generating text and images for product catalogs and marketing campaigns, to technical reporting, and even writing software. Inside, author Amit Bahree shares his experience leading Generative AI projects at Microsoft for nearly a decade, starting well before the current GPT revolution. Inside Generative AI in Action you will find: • A practical overview of of generative AI applications • Architectural patterns, integration guidance, and best practices for generative AI • The latest techniques like RAG, prompt engineering, and multi-modality • The challenges and risks of generative AI like hallucinations and jailbreaks • How to integrate generative AI into your business and IT strategy Generative AI in Action is full of real-world use cases for generative AI, showing you where and how to start integrating this powerful technology into your products and workflows. You&’ll benefit from tried-and-tested implementation advice, as well as application architectures to deploy GenAI in production at enterprise scale. About the technology In controlled environments, deep learning systems routinely surpass humans in reading comprehension, image recognition, and language understanding. Large Language Models (LLMs) can deliver similar results in text and image generation and predictive reasoning. Outside the lab, though, generative AI can both impress and fail spectacularly. So how do you get the results you want? Keep reading! About the book Generative AI in Action presents concrete examples, insights, and techniques for using LLMs and other modern AI technologies successfully and safely. In it, you&’ll find practical approaches for incorporating AI into marketing, software development, business report generation, data storytelling, and other typically-human tasks. You&’ll explore the emerging patterns for GenAI apps, master best practices for prompt engineering, and learn how to address hallucination, high operating costs, the rapid pace of change and other common problems. What's inside • Best practices for deploying Generative AI apps • Production-quality RAG • Adapting GenAI models to your specific domain About the reader For enterprise architects, developers, and data scientists interested in upgrading their architectures with generative AI. About the author Amit Bahree is Principal Group Product Manager for the Azure AI engineering team at Microsoft. The technical editor on this book was Wee Hyong Tok. Table of Contents Part 1 1 Introduction to generative AI 2 Introduction to large language models 3 Working through an API: Generating text 4 From pixels to pictures: Generating images 5 What else can AI generate? Part 2 6 Guide to prompt engineering 7 Retrieval-augmented generation: The secret weapon 8 Chatting with your data 9 Tailoring models with model adaptation and fine-tuning Part 3 10 Application architecture for generative AI apps 11 Scaling up: Best practices for production deployment 12 Evaluations and benchmarks 13 Guide to ethical GenAI: Principles, practices, and pitfalls A The book&’s GitHub repository B Responsible AI tools
Let the Big Dog Eat: Commonsense Lessons, Course-Tested Strategies, and Profound Wisdom to Master Golf (Includes a Brief History of the Ancient Game)
by Aaron BroganTake your best shot at improving your golf game with this humorous yet practical guide for players of all skill levels.Looking to take your golf game to the next level? In Let the Big Dog Eat, author and avid golfer Aaron Brogan perfectly blends entertaining anecdotes from his life growing up as a competitive golfer in Maine with the actionable lessons he has learned in all aspects of the game. Alongside practical tips and tricks to help you be successful on the course, Brogan introduces you to everything from the history of this ancient game to the unwritten rules of golf, all with a cheeky and sardonic tone that is sure to entertain as much as it does inform. Having this knowledge builds the perfect foundation for tackling the fundamentals of playing golf, including Brogan&’s tried-and-true methods for: Perfecting your swing Choosing the right club for every situation Mastering the art of chipping Setting up a successful putt Improving your scoring skills And so much more! Whether the course is your second home or you&’ve just discovered what a driver is, Let the Big Dog Eat will be your friendly guide as you learn to perfect your techniques, lower your golf scores, and simply enjoy the game as much as possible!
Computer Vision – ECCV 2024: 18th European Conference, Milan, Italy, September 29–October 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part LXXXVI (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15144)
by Aleš Leonardis Elisa Ricci Stefan Roth Olga Russakovsky Torsten Sattler Gül VarolThe multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024. The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as computer vision; machine learning; deep neural networks; reinforcement learning; object recognition; image classification; image processing; object detection; semantic segmentation; human pose estimation; 3d reconstruction; stereo vision; computational photography; neural networks; image coding; image reconstruction; motion estimation.
Water and Environment, Volume 2: Proceedings of ICWROEE 2024 (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #414)
by Prashanth Janardhan Parthasarathi Choudhury D. Nagesh KumarThis book presents select proceedings of the International Conference on Water Resources, Ocean, and Environmental Engineering (ICWROEE 2024). It strives to promote an interdisciplinary approach to water management by taking various environmental factors into consideration. This book covers theoretical principles with real-world applications and equips readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to address the pressing challenges of water resources engineering in an era of increasing water scarcity and climate change. The book serves as an invaluable reference for researchers and professionals in the fields of water resources management, environmental engineering, and ocean engineering. It also inspires the next generation of water resource engineers to create sustainable solutions for the management and preservation of our most precious natural resource—water.
Advances in Conceptual Modeling: ER 2024 Workshops, AISA, CMLS, EmpER, QUAMES, JUSMOD, LLM4Modeling, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, October 28–31, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14932)
by Motoshi Saeki Leah Wong João Araujo Clara Ayora Anna Bernasconi Matteo Buffa Silvana Castano Peter Fettke Hans-Georg Fill Alberto García S. Miguel Goulão Cristine Griffo Jin-Taek Jung Julius Köpke Beatriz Marín Stefano Montanelli Edelweis Rohrer José F. Reyes RománThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the workshops held at the 43rd International Conference on Conceptual Modeling, ER 2024, which took place in Pittsburgh, PA, USA, during October 28-31, 2024. The 22 full papers and 1 short paper included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 52 submissions. They stem from the following workshops: AISA’2024 - The First International Workshop on AI Services and Applications CMLS2024 - The 5th International Workshop on Conceptual Modeling for Life Sciences EmpER'24 -7th International Workshop on Empirical Methods in Conceptual Modeling QUAMES 2024 - 5th International Workshop on Quality and Measurement of Model-Driven Software Development JUSMOD24 - 3rd International Workshop on Digital JUStice, Digital Law and Conceptual MODeling LLM4Modeling - 2nd Workshop on Modeling in the Age of Large Language Models
Technologies and Innovation: 10th International Conference, CITI 2024, Guayaquil, Ecuador, November 11–14, 2024, Proceedings (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2276)
by Rafael Valencia-García Tamara Borodulina Javier Del Cioppo-Morstadt Cesar Ernesto Moran-Castro Néstor Vera-LucioThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Technologies and Innovation, CITI 2024, held in Guayaquil, Ecuador, during November 2024. The 15 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 38 submissions. These papers have been organized under the following topical sections: Artificial intelligence in Agriculture; Natural language processing and semantic web; Machine learning; Software tools.
Ökologisch nachhaltiges Wirtschaften: Grundlagen einer zukunftsfähigen Entwicklung (essentials)
by Thomas GöllingerIn diesem essential werden die wichtigsten Grundlagen des ökologisch nachhaltigen Wirtschaftens erläutert. Nach einer kompakten Klärung der verschiedenen Verständnisse und Bedeutungen von „Nachhaltigkeit“ und „Nachhaltiger Entwicklung“ erfolgt eine Darlegung der prinzipiellen Problematik im Kontext von Ökologie und Ökonomie. Eine Erörterung der diversen Handlungsfelder und Strategieoptionen zeigt die vielfältigen Möglichkeiten bezüglich Effizienz-, Konsistenz- und Suffizienz-Innovationen auf. Schließlich erfolgt ein Blick auf die aktuellen Herausforderungen des Nachhaltigkeitsmanagements.
Political Geography in Practice: Theories, Approaches, Methodologies
by Filippo Menga Caroline Nagel Kevin Grove Kimberley PetersThis innovative textbook on the theories, approaches and methodologies that inform political geography is brought together by past and present editors of the journal of the same name. The book fills the current gap in the literature through a reflection on the ‘doing’ of political geography: its very practice. The book includes chapters authored by leading and emerging voices in the field and covers themes to guide students across various degree levels, as well as university staff and faculty, in a logical and practical manner. The textbook allows students to develop critical thinking and reflect on important aspects of the practice of the sub-discipline. It presents how theories, approaches and methodologies are adopted by researchers in practice, equipping political geographers at all stages to develop their own individual research projects. Download the SN More Media app for free, scan a link with play button and access audio directly on your smartphone or tablet.
Critical Care Hematology
by Shakti Bedanta MishraThis book discusses the most recent evidence-based approach to hematological diagnosis and management in ICU. It elaborates on the hematological problems in critical care setup, from hematological malignancies to post-operative management of bone marrow transplants. The book also covers the interpretation of laboratory abnormalities, administration of various chemotherapeutic agents, and critical care management of various primary and secondary hematological issues. It explains how to handle different complications in the intensive care unit. Various coagulation tests and their interpretations, particularly point-of-care tests such as thromboelastography and ROTEM are also focused on. Critical Care Hematology will benefit practitioners and trainees in hematology and critical care medicine. The book's comprehensive coverage will provide readers with a holistic view of the appropriate approaches to hematology in the ICU. Also, the chapters provide a systematic approach to diagnosing and flowcharts to assist medical practitioners in making timely decisions amid their hectic duties.
Computer Vision – ECCV 2024: 18th European Conference, Milan, Italy, September 29–October 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part XXI (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15079)
by Aleš Leonardis Elisa Ricci Stefan Roth Olga Russakovsky Torsten Sattler Gül VarolThe multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024. The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. The papers deal with topics such as computer vision; machine learning; deep neural networks; reinforcement learning; object recognition; image classification; image processing; object detection; semantic segmentation; human pose estimation; 3d reconstruction; stereo vision; computational photography; neural networks; image coding; image reconstruction; object recognition; motion estimation.
Tending Nature: Fostering Eco-Citizenship in the Americas
by Nathalie GravelThis book aims to enhance understanding of the foundational principles and ethical considerations of citizen engagement in environmental conservation through an examination of successful cases of shared environmental governance in the Americas. It seeks to inform policymaking on strategies for fostering behavioral change and advancing towards co-management of national public resources and the commons. These cases are analyzed through a geographical lens to provide a framework for reimagining eco-citizenship grounded in bioregionalism. This perspective diverges from the notion of eco-citizenship as a universal culture, advocating instead for its integration within the collective habitats of citizen groups. Readers will gain insights into fostering reconciliation between nature and humanity by empowering diverse stakeholders to lead Blue/Green/Bee conservation initiatives. Emphasizing community learning, environmental awareness, and citizen participation, the book enriches decision-making processes and promotes environmental justice for all living organisms. The selected case studies from Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, and the United States highlight pioneering innovations in Blue/Green/Bee policy planning across urban, periurban, and rural settings. These initiatives propose empathetic and respectful approaches to nurturing our natural surroundings, including methods for co-management, networked urban gardening, wild native bee conservation, water source protection, community-based water management, river revitalization, and metropolitan green space stewardship. This book will be invaluable to students, urban and rural planners, researchers, academics, networking professionals, policymakers, international development practitioners, environmental organization personnel, and enthusiasts of the natural world alike.
Musik & Krisen (Jahrbuch für Musikwirtschafts- und Musikkulturforschung)
by Lorenz Grünewald-Schukalla Barbara Hornberger Anita Jóri Steffen Lepa Holger Schwetter Carsten WinterDie vergangenen Jahre waren für Musikkultur und Musikwirtschaft durch tiefe Krisen gekennzeichnet. Die Maßnahmen gegen die Covid-19 Pandemie griffen nicht nur tief in den Alltag der Menschen ein, sondern mit der zeitweisen Absage jeglicher Clubveranstaltungen, Festivals und dem öffentlichen Konzertwesen kam ausgerechnet jener Bereich komplett zum Erliegen, der in den Jahren davor ein starkes Wachstum verzeichnet hatte und im Tonträgermarkt wegbrechende Einnahmen kompensierte. Für viele AkteurInnen der Branche ist damit zumindest kurzfristig die gesamte Existenzgrundlage zusammengebrochen. Der vorliegende Band richtet sich an ForscherInnen wie auch PraktikerInnen aus Musikwirtschaft und Musikkultur und betrachtet das Thema aus diesem Anlass einmal ganz grundlegend. Denn Musik kann auch und gerade in Krisenzeiten vielfältige Rollen spielen: Sie kann Stellung beziehen, Trends thematisieren oder geteilten Emotionen eine Form geben. Zugleich steckt in jeder Krise ein transformatorisches Potential: Krisen beschleunigen Entwicklungen und können hierzu leider auch missbraucht werden. Der Band liefert Beiträge zu Fragen wie: Wie haben MusikkünstlerInnen auf die Corona-Situation reagiert? Wie verändern sich gegenwärtig der Musikmarkt und Musikkulturen? Welche Rolle spielt (und spielte) Musik in Transformationsprozessen, die durch Krisen ausgelöst werden?
Cinderella's Festive Fake Date
by Karin BaineIn Karin Baine&’s latest Harlequin Romance novel, the lines between true and false begin to blur when a festive fake-dating arrangement ignites real feelings. HER PRETEND PRINCE CHARMING… Pottery studio owner Evie isn&’t feeling festive. Her ex-boyfriend—now her stepsister&’s fiancé!—is joining her family for the holidays. Going alone is not an option, but Evie&’s afraid of being hurt again. So, she hopes an online fake dating service can work some magic… Guarded workaholic Jake requires a plus-one for his mother&’s nuptials, and enticing Evie fits the bill. Over steaming hot chocolate, they agree to a romance ruse. Only their undeniable attraction soon has them stealing kisses under the mistletoe… And they discover there&’s thin ice between faking it and truly falling! From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.
Amish Sleigh Bells: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (Amish Country Matches #6)
by Patricia JohnsThey&’re worlds apart. Can love unite them? Spending yet another Christmas without a husband isn&’t something Lydia Speicher is looking forward to this season. Helping the new veterinarian, Thad Miller, navigate his way around the local farms is a welcome distraction, despite the Beachy Amish man&’s shocking customs. But when Lydia accidentally crashes Thad&’s truck and he&’s forced to borrow her family&’s sleigh, liberal Thad must live the conservative Old Order way of life until it&’s fixed. Lydia and Thad couldn&’t be more different, but while working together highlights their similarities, are they willing to change for love?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Amish Country Matches Book 1: The Amish Matchmaking DilemmaBook 2: Their Amish SecretBook 3: The Amish Marriage ArrangementBook 4: An Amish Mother for His ChildBook 5: Her Pretend Amish BeauBook 6: Amish Sleigh Bells
Guarding Her Christmas Secret: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (K-9 Companions #27)
by Jill Weatherholt'Tis the season for second chances and a special puppy After the tragic loss of her family, schoolteacher Hannah Simpson hopes coordinating her new town&’s holiday festival will keep her mind busy and her past hidden. That is, until she&’s forced to work with dog trainer Cody Beckett. As the recently appointed guardian of two of Hannah&’s students, Cody sees too much for Hannah to be able to hide her mental health struggles. But as the two of them clash over budgets and event ideas, will a pair of matchmaking twins and a service puppy in training make Hannah and Cody realize a future together is the perfect plan?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.K-9 Companions Book 1: Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb KastnerBook 2: Finding Her Way Back by Lisa CarterBook 3: The Veteran's Vow by Jill LynnBook 4: Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClainBook 5: Earning Her Trust by Brenda MintonBook 6: Guarding His Secret by Jill KemererBook 7: An Unlikely Alliance by Toni ShilohBook 9: A Reason to Stay by Deb KastnerBook 10: The Veteran's Holiday Home by Lee Tobin McClainBook 11: An Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle CalhouneBook 12: A Steadfast Companion by Myra JohnsonBook 14: A Friend to Trust by Lee Tobin McClainBook 15: Her Alaskan Companion by Heidi McCahanBook 16: A Companion for Christmas by Lee Tobin McClainBook 17: Her Christmas Healing by Mindy ObenhausBook 18: Finding Their Way Back by Jenna MindelBook 19: Their Inseparable Bond by Jill WeatherholtBook 20: Bonding with the Babies by Deb KastnerBook 21: Her Son's Faithful Companion by Jill WeatherholtBook 22: Training the K-9 Companion by Jill KemererBook 23: A Companion for His Son by Lee Tobin McClainBook 24: Her Loyal Companion by Heidi MainBook 25: A K-9 Christmas Reunion by Lisa CarterBook 26: His Christmas Salvation by Lee Tobin McClainBook 27: Guarding Her Christmas Secret by Jill WeatherholtBook 28: A Faithful Guardian by Louise M. GougeBook 29: The Veteran's Valentine Helper by Lee Tobin McClainBook 30: Rescue on the Farm by Allie Pleiter
The Cowboy's Christmas Treasures: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (Wyoming Legacies #4)
by Jill Kemerer"If you are looking for a good cowboy/rancher romance, look no further than the books of Jill Kemerer." --Amazon reviewerMaking peace with his past to be a part of their futureAfter his father&’s heart attack, ranch hand Dean McCaffrey has no choice but to temporarily take over the family business—while hiding a shameful secret. But he doesn&’t expect to fall for pretty widow Brooke Dewitt and her twin toddlers while remodeling their house. Brooke is counting on Dean to make her home wheelchair-accessible by Christmas. And soon she&’s dreaming of a life with the handsome cowboy. But with both their futures uncertain, can they overcome their fears…and place their trust in love?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Wyoming LegaciesBook 1: The Cowboy's Christmas CompromiseBook 2: United by the TwinsBook 3: The Cowboy's Christmas TreasuresBook 4: The Cowboy's Easter Surprise
Christmas Bride's Stand-In Groom (Blame It on the Mistletoe #1)
by Sophie PembrokeIn the first installment of the Blame It on the Mistletoe duet, a bride begins to question her upcoming marriage of convenience when wedding planning with the best man sparks real feelings. SOMEONE BORROWED, SOMEONE NEW…? Conveniently marrying her best friend will give florist Millie the child she craves. Yet when her husband-to-be is called away on business, best man Giles comes to the rescue… Giles doesn&’t believe in marriage. He&’s learned the hard way that women only want his wealth. But this pre-Christmas rehearsal isn&’t real, so he&’ll happily step in for practice &“I dos.&” Trouble is, there&’s nothing fake about the connection between this bride and her stand-in groom… With the big day looming, dare they speak now and find forever—together?From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.Blame It on the MistletoeBook 1: Christmas Bride's Stand-In Groom by Sophie PembrokeBook 2: Miss Right All Along by Jessica Gilmore
Spaniard's Waitress Wife
by Kate HewittA Cinderella, runaway bride, second chance, Spanish billionaire romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Kate Hewitt. Married in haste… Reunited in passion? A cocktail waitress and a Spanish aristocrat? Their passionate whirlwind romance had everyone convinced—until Mia ran away weeks into their marriage, after a painful loss created an emotional chasm they couldn&’t cross. But Santos has finally found her… Vows are forever, as far as Santos is concerned. He insists Mia come home to Seville, but she carries too much heartbreak to return. Santos changes tack, using desire rather than demands to reclaim his runaway wife. But he must confront their past and expose his own vulnerabilities, for Mia to trust him with hers…From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.