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System of Environmental-Economic Accounting: Ecosystem Accounting
by Inter-American Center of Tax Administrations, International Monetary Fund, Intra-European Organisation of Tax Administrations, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and DevelopmentA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Centre Stage: Lessons from Actors on the Art of Charisma
by Jeannette NelsonHow the world’s best actors communicate with gravitas – and how you can, too.‘The theatre stars’ voice guru’ Daily MailActing is all about charisma. Whether you’re an A-list star or an extra, when you’re on stage you need to perform in a way that makes your audience listen.That stage presence is something we can all learn from. Every time you speak up in a meeting, recount an anecdote, or tell a joke, it’s essential to communicate with gravitas.Jeannette Nelson knows a thing or two about gravitas. As Head of Voice at the National Theatre, she has spent three decades working with the world’s leading actors – from Al Pacino to Benedict Cumberbatch to Juliette Binoche – teaching them to speak clearly and move confidently.Now, Nelson pulls back the curtain on the tricks that professional performers use to own the room. Starting with clear speech and good posture, before moving on to the art of rhetoric and overcoming stage fright, she outlines a holistic three-stage method to communicating with authority, authenticity and eloquence. Throughout, she peppers the book with stories of how world-renowned actors learnt to make themselves heard – and how you can, too.The result is a fascinating and eminently practical guide to the art of performance. If all the world’s a stage, then this book will turn you into its lead actor.
Three Little Secrets
by Liz CarlyleNational bestselling author Liz Carlyle concludes her scandalous new trilogy with a sensuous novel of two star-crossed souls who share a secret or two . . . or three. Once upon a time, they eloped. But then dashing Scotsman Merrick MacLachlan accepted payment from Lady Madeleine's father to have the marriage annulled. Or did he? Two times, Maddie has wed. Once for love, once for comfort. Yet once more she is alone with only her beloved son and his haunting visions for company. Until fate thrusts her back into the arms of her first love. Three little secrets dance between them. One is that he desires her as much as ever; another is that she's never forgotten his touch. But the scars of their youthful passion run deep, and the third secret will either mark their undoing . . . or spark the sizzling reunion they dare not dream of.
Christmas Is All Around: A Novel
by Martha WatersA former child star learns that holiday magic can come from a change in perspective—or location—in this &“delightful, hilarious&” (Entertainment Weekly) rom-com. Charlotte hates the holidays. As a former child actress, she starred in a modern classic of a holiday movie, and its fans won&’t let her move on. When an article reveals that she had nixed plans for a reboot, she flees to London to spend the five-week countdown to the holidays with her sister. But the ghosts of Christmas past follow her there when she is recognized by a fan while viewing the extraordinary holiday decorations at Eden Priory, a filming location for the movie. Desperate to escape, she accepts a ride back to London from Graham, the son of the owners. Their family business—and the funds to keep their historic house running—relies on holiday cheer, and Graham knows a visit from a holiday star would bring in more visitors. Now an illustrator, Charlotte accepts a commission to paint iconic holiday movie scenes in London and its environs for Eden Priory, with Graham offering to escort her. But as Charlotte&’s chaotic family holiday goes awry, she begins spending more time scouting locations with Graham in &“this sweet holiday treat wouldn&’t feel out of place on the Hallmark channel&” (Publishers Weekly).
My False Heart
by Liz CarlylePrepare yourself for heart-stopping romance in this luminescent love story about a chance meeting between two strangers one dark, rain-swept night in the English countryside. From that moment on, their destinies are forever changed.When Elliot Armstrong, the marquis of Rannoch, pursues a spiteful mistress into the wilds of Essex to sever their relationship, he is surprised to find himself hopelessly lost—in more ways than one. Inexplicably drawn to a warmly fit house along an isolated country lane, he is mistaken for an overdue guest—but he dares not reveal his identity for fear of being tossed back out into the torrential rain, a fate he admittedly deserves. The loving family that innocently welcomes Rannoch into their midst soon challenges his cynical convictions, and ultimately, resurrects his shattered dreams. The beautiful Evangeline van Artevalde is an artist of exceptional talent and extraordinary secrets. Isolated from society by choice, the half-Flemish refugee has fled her homeland in search of a secure haven for the children in her family. But even the Essex countryside, she finds, is not without danger. As the clutches of her aristocratic English relatives tighten, Evangeline holds them at bay by sheer force of will, unleashing her emotions only within the walls of her studio. The furthest thing from her heart is desire—until a drenched, strikingly handsome man shows up at her doorstep late one night. Soon, Evangeline finds she can no longer confine her passions to oil paint and canvas. Drawn by desire, Elliot and Evangeline discover a powerful love neither thought possible. But malevolent forces surround them, and soon their secrets will be exposed and their hearts tested to unthinkable limits. Only if they can forgive the past will they have a future....
Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change
by Maggie SmithThe NATIONAL BESTSELLER from the author of YOU COULD MAKE THIS PLACE BEAUTIFUL &“A meditation on kindness and hope, and how to move forward through grief.&” —NPR &“A shining reminder to learn all we can from this moment, rebuilding ourselves in the darkness so that we may come out wiser, kinder, and stronger on the other side.&” —The Boston Globe &“Powerful essays on loss, endurance, and renewal.&” —People For fans of Glennon Doyle, Cheryl Strayed, and Anne Lamott, a collection of quotes and essays on facing life&’s challenges with creativity, courage, and resilience.When Maggie Smith, the award-winning author of the viral poem &“Good Bones,&” started writing inspirational daily Twitter posts in the wake of her divorce, they unexpectedly caught fire. In this deeply moving book of quotes and essays, Maggie writes about new beginnings as opportunities for transformation. Like kintsugi, the Japanese art of mending broken ceramics with gold, Keep Moving celebrates the beauty and strength on the other side of loss. This is a book for anyone who has gone through a difficult time and is wondering: What comes next?
The Devil's Bed
by William Kent KruegerFrom the creator of the critically acclaimed, award-winning Cork O'Connor mystery series comes a haunting, atmospheric, conspiracy thriller.When President Clay Dixon's father-in-law—a former vice president—is injured in a farming accident, First Lady Kate Dixon returns to Minnesota to be at his side. Assigned to protect her, Secret Service agent Bo Thorsen soon falls under Kate's spell. He also suspects the accident is part of a trap set for Kate by David Moses, an escaped mental patient who once loved her. What Bo and Moses don't realize is that they're caught in a web of deadly intrigue spun by a seemingly insignificant bureaucratic department within the federal government. Racing to find answers before an assassin's bullet can kill Kate, Bo soon learns that when you lie down with the devil, there's hell to pay.
El diario del 369: Escritura basada en la neurociencia: tu llave hacia un potencial ilimitado
by Keila ShaheenDe la sensación de TikTok Keila Shaheen, autora de El diario de tu sombra—con más de un millón de copias vendidas en todo el mundo—llega un diario que explica el método de manifestación 369 inspirado en la numerología, y ofrece consignas basadas en la neurociencia para ayudarte a canalizarlo todos los días.¿Qué es el método 369? Los científicos tienen plena confianza en la efectividad de sus principios. Los genios inventores lo utilizan para cambiar el mundo. Los influencers de las redes sociales lo convirtieron en una nueva tendencia viral. Y ahora, la autora superventas de El diario de tu sombra ha creado este diario interactivo para ayudarte a ejecutar el método a la perfección. En su esencia, el método 369 combina patrones numéricos con el poder de tu mente para ayudarte a manifestar tus más grandes sueños y transformar tu vida. Dentro de este diario, encontrarás una gran cantidad de recursos para apoyarte en tu camino hacia una vida ilimitada: -Un vistazo exhaustivo al método 369, incluídos sus orígenes y cómo ha funcionado para luminarias a lo largo del tiempo. -Afirmaciones temáticas para relaciones, riqueza, salud, abundancia y más. -Un menú de autocuidado para ayudarte a cultivar una mentalidad positiva y cuidarte a diario. -Guías diarias para llevar un diario 369 que te ayude a actuar de manera inspirada. -Reflexiones semanales para registrar tus vibraciones emocionales y celebrar tus éxitos progresivos. -Consejos sobre cómo pivotar y adaptar tus intenciones cuando no estás obteniendo resultados. Basado en investigaciones de vanguardia en neurociencia, El diario 369 es una herramienta increíblemente poderosa que apoya al método 369 con guías para llevar un diario y prácticas reflexivas que te ayudarán a reconfigurar tu cerebro para el éxito y a desbloquear tu potencial ilimitado. Ya sea que estés buscando manifestar abundancia, atraer amor y felicidad o lograr cualquier otro objetivo, El diario 369 puede ayudarte a mantenerte enfocado, motivado y encaminado. ¡Comienza a reescribir tu futuro hoy!
The Awakening (Vergara Bolsillo Ser. #Vol. 64)
by Jude DeverauxThe New York Times bestselling author of Met Her Match weaves a scintillating tale of passion and romance that could change one guarded woman&’s life forever at the turn of the century.Amanda Caulden led a sheltered life on her father&’s California ranch until the day Hank Montgomery stormed into town. A hot-blooded union organizer with a taste for ladies and fine champagne, he sensed the fire that smoldered beneath her prim, virtuous beauty and he vowed to make her his. Hank&’s assault on her orderly life made Amanda furious—and all the more enticing. Slowly, he drew her into a world of sensuous pleasure: sumptuous meals and moonlit dances, carefree laughter and stolen kisses...gently stirring the sleeping embers of passion. But even as a fierce love rose between them, violent rebellion threatened to destroy the Caulden ranch—and their lives.
Star Trek: Vulcan's Forge (Star Trek: The Original Series)
by Josepha Sherman Susan ShwartzJust over a year ago, Captain James T. Kirk was lost to the Nexus while saving the U.S.S. Enterprise 1701-B from destruction. Aboard the science ship Intrepid II, Captain Spock, commanding some of his old crewmates, must face the loss of his closest friend. But while still in mourning for one friend, he must come to the aid of another. Decades ago, Spock had teamed up with David Rabin, the young son of a Starfleet Captain, to fight an attempted coup on Vulcan that would have turned the planet's people away from the path of logic. Now a Starfleet officer, Captain David Rabin has been assigned to a harsh desert world much like Vulcan, where the Federation is determined to protect the lives of the inhabitants. But Rabin's efforts are being sabotaged and he has asked for Spock's help against the unknown forces that may well destroy the society he had come to save. While reflecting on his youthful adventure with David Rabin, Spock joins with Rabin to face and enemy out of their past and confront deadly Romulan treachery. In the process Spock will decide if the path of his life now leads back toward the family traditions he had once sought to escape.
Mudd in Your Eye (Star Trek: The Original Series #81)
by Jerry OltionAfter millennia of warfare, the planets Prastor and Distrel may have finally achieved a lasting peace. Investigating on behalf of the Federation, Captain Kirk is shocked to find out that the architect of the peace is none other than that notorious con artist, Harcourt Fenton Mudd! Mudd claims to be a changed man, but Kirk has his doubts. He knows that Mudd has to be running some sort of scam, but what is he up to? Kirk must find out soon--before the peace gives way to unending war.
Goodnight, Irene
by Jan BurkeFor thirty-five years the identity of the dismembered woman found under the Las Piernas pier has remained a mystery. What secret did she take to her grave? Southern California reporter Irene Kelly has uncovered a maze of forensic records and confidential files that suggest a motive far more sinister than anyone imagined. The discovery has brought her close to Detective Frank Harriman, and closer still to exposing a killer who will resort to anything to keep his secrets buried -- and Irene silenced forever.
Beauty Like the Night
by Liz CarlyleBeauty is like the night, fleeting and hard to hold, a truth the forbidding Lord Treyhern is about to discover. Let the opulence of Liz Carlyle's prose immerse you in the beauty of England while plunging you into the midst of the outrageous Rutledge family, where scandal is served up like a soup course and dangerous secrets are everywhere. The daughter of London's wickedest widow, Helene de Severs has struggled to overcome her heritage. Renowned within Europe's emerging psychiatric field, Helene has a gift for healing children. When fate sends her back to England, the country she left in disgrace, Helene is confident she has learned to govern her own reckless emotions. Ruthlessly, Treyhern has dragged his notorious family from the brink of ruin. But a disastrous marriage has left him with a traumatized child, and his rebellious brother is just one step ahead of the bailiffs. When his dissolute father drops dead while debauching the governess, Treyhern's infamous temper is truly tested. But the forceful earl means to straighten everyone out -- as soon as he has hired a reputable governess. Yet the moment she steps from his carriage, Treyhern's cold reserve is melted by a rush of desire he had long thought dead. With her elegant clothing and mountain of luggage, the woman is not who he expected. Or is she? Sometimes the workings of the mind are as dangerous as those of the heart. And soon, danger is truly everywhere...
Sweetest Taboo
by TinneanThe Sebring family has been involved with espionage for centuries, and as the firstborn son, Anthony Sebring II has every intention of fulfilling his parents’ expectations. To that end, when the United States is thrust into the Second World War, Tony enlists in the Navy, eager to enter the war and do his part to defeat the Axis powers that threaten the freedom and safety of his beloved Country. Instead, however, he finds himself assigned to a position in DC, working surreptitiously with his father.Tony is gay and is comfortable with his homosexuality, although he isn’t able to act on it -- his devotion to his country overshadows that. Meanwhile, his father is unaware and arranges a marriage with a local girl. Before Tony can refuse, Allegra reveals she’s already married to a young soldier of whom her parents disapprove, and she begs Tony for help. As a gentleman, he can’t say no, but this causes problems with his siblings, Jefferson, Bryan, and Portia, who are upset he never told them he was involved with a young lady.While Tony is fiercely devoted to his siblings, most especially his youngest brother, he can’t divulge Allegra’s secret to them, since it isn’t his to reveal. Things have a way of coming out, however, especially when they learn Allegra is pregnant. When Tony refuses to marry her, even after their meddling fathers threaten to have her marriage annulled, he’s banished to London to work with an obscure branch of British security.Some months later, the war in Europe ends and he learns he’s to be sent to the Pacific Theater. En route, he stops in New York, where he takes the opportunity to see his siblings, only to be told by the woman he’d thought was his mother that he isn’t a Sebring, and he’s never to contact the only people he loves -- the secret about his birth could ruin everything he holds dear. Tony leaves without revealing this to them.But Sebrings, no matter what their age, have the ability to ferret out secrets. How will they react when they learn the truth of his birth, and how will Tony deal with the loss of the one person who means the world to him?
Too Good a Man
by Becky BlackAfter months of sneaking around, Captain Alyn Evans and Company rep Jarvez Kashari have gone public as a couple. Alyn wants to move in together, but Jarvez isn’t ready. As the Red Dragon’s trading mission begins, Jarvez worries Alyn’s principles will clash with the Company’s sometimes ethically dubious methods. As the Company rep aboard, he fears he’ll be the one to feel the sharp edge of Alyn’s disapproval and could even lose him.Alyn’s unbending sense of right and wrong leads him to give asylum to an enslaved man named Sumi, bringing threats of retribution from Sumi’s owner and tension between Alyn and Jarvez. When Alyn makes Sumi his personal steward, Jarvez feels he can no longer get a moment alone with his lover.Sumi’s owner follows up on his threats and Alyn is brought before a court in a politically charged trial whose outcome already seems fixed. Kept apart from Alyn, terrified he’ll go to prison, Jarvez doesn’t think the situation can get any worse. Until Alyn’s ex shows up. In the end, he’ll be driven to beg for help from the one person who’d like to see Alyn out of Jarvez’s life forever.
Dead Man Walking
by PelaamGaren and Luke are called into investigate a particularly bloody murder. Their investigation leads them to a gang whose members are being targeted by a demonic entity.Concerned at not hearing from his older brother, Kartik calls his mother’s home. She assures him all is well, but he doesn’t get to see Sunil, even though he’s sure his brother is nearby.Two worlds are about to collide as the human desire for vengeance merges with a demonic need for flesh. Can the beast be found before it unleashes its appetite on the innocent and guilty alike?
A United Front
by Ellie ThomasSequel to The Way HomeIn 1818, Jolyon Everett’s happy existence in Regency London seems assured with his lover Daniel Walters and their tight-knit group of companions, consisting of three other couples.When Edward Stephens, the sweetheart of Jo’s best friend, Captain Ben Harding, comes to Jo for advice, his family issue seems the only blot on a clear horizon.But soon, Jo faces another dilemma, involving a threat of blackmail looming over his and Daniel’s relationship with alarming ramifications for their friends.By banding together, can the small society of men fend off this encroaching peril? And will Jo and Daniel be able to continue their life together, uninterrupted from danger?
Recovery Plan
by Eve MortonAfter a car crash almost takes his life, Ryan feels lucky to have survived. Even if it means living with his sister again and dealing with a physical therapist, his roommate was not so fortunate. When Ryan's recovery plan takes him to the local indoor pool and community center, he soon meets an older lifeguard named Cooper who hits every last kink and fantasy Ryan's built up during his months spent alone in bed.When a woman nearly drowns, and Cooper's former military past is revealed, the two men see one another for their similar scars, but also as something more. An invitation to the pool after hours turns out to be the exact thing both men need to heal themselves, and also start something new.
London and the Cit
by Jade SinwellIn Regency London, where proper behavior is de rigueur, Sir Rudoph Shaw anything but proper. Born to wealthy parents, he loses everything after his father dies when he is only fourteen years old and, now going by plain Rudy Shaw, he is forced to make his own way on the cruel streets of London.But Rudy’s fortunes are changing. He runs into a childhood friend who pulls him back into the world of the rich and powerful, giving Rudy a second chance at the life he should have had. That is, if Rudy can keep his darkest secrets hidden from the world -- first, that he is only a lowly destitute laborer who has sold his body in the past to put food in his belly and, even more devastating if it is revealed, he prefers men in his bed.Upon Rudy’s debut back into the shining world of well-off Londoners, he learns the man whom he has been having a year-long affair with is none other than the affianced husband to his friend’s cousin. If this secret gets out, Rudy will be ruined for sure. Can the two men stay away from each other? Or will their passion and love destroy them both?
The Half Paper Moon
by Melissa IngoldsbyConnie Alvarez, still reeling from the recent horror of realizing her beloved girlfriend Barbara is missing or possibly deceased, is now on the witness stand for the high profile case as it leads to a possible murder.Testifying in court along with Barbara's father)about a series of strange and odd occurrences that happened prior to Barbara's disappearance, she tries to piece together the timeline along with the help of their mutual friends. Trying to tie together the scattered and broken pieces of her past and understanding the Barbara she knew may not have been exactly who she really was, it is a grief filled journey Connie feels she may not survive.
Double Edge
by Adam CarpenterSummer is winding down. For Jimmy McSwain, it’s been a quiet couple of months, leaving this apprentice private investigator with little to do. Be careful what you wish for.Jimmy is asked by his boss to accompany his wife Beatrice to a fancy art gallery opening down in Manhattan’s Soho district. The drama begins when the artist who goes by the name Rico pulls a disappearing act on the night of his big debut, leaving the owners of the Barrister Gallery stunned, not to mention the hoity-toity snobs expecting to meet the man behind the “Beauty at Death” show.The owners claim Rico has been kidnapped. Jimmy thinks their reaction is a bit extreme. Nevertheless, he agrees to take the case, even as he begins to suspect he hasn’t been told the whole story. Especially when the Barrister owners say no cops.With a growing sense of menace, Jimmy finds himself doubting his ability to solve the puzzling case. How does he find the truth when all he’s heard is lies? He fears someone could end up hurt -- or worse, dead -- on his watch.
Demonica Box Set
by PelaamThis box set contains all seven stories in Pelaam's best-selling MM fantasy series, Demonica, in which a team of paranormal beings and humans guard the world from the forces of darkness. Contains the stories:Ange et Demon: Matteo, a human agent, is surprised to be partnered with the newest arrival -- the demon Vilmos, who prefers to work alone. When Vilmos upsets Matteo, he incurs the wrath of Priel and Ull, the team's powerful angel and demon pairing.Tales from the Sea Vixen: The Sea Vixen carries a team that helps to protect the world from attacks from dark forces. Answering a distress call, a small team is sent to investigate. When a newly freed demon takes Nathan, the team races against time to save him, body and soul. Frank will fight a demon from hell to protect the man he loves.Daimon: Daimon, a empathic demon aligned with neither the dark nor the light, lives in a remote part of New Zealand for the scenery as much as the lack of people. When he senses someone's despair, he investigates -- not that the memory of the gorgeous man who'd moved in nearby recently has anything to do with his interest -- only to find out more about his new neighbours than he expected.Becomes the Rose: Although Tarin's long-term relationship ended recently, he still decides to go on the long-planned camping trip with his ex. But when he wakes up after an argument about sharing a bed, he finds his ex gone. He can't believe his luck when he stumbles upon a nameless hamlet. But are the friendly, gorgeous men who live there his saviours or his downfall?Haunted by the Past: When Jared finds a house that suits him, he doesn't expect to find himself attracted to the gardener, Evander. Each man is haunted by something. When a ghost from Jared's past appears, they must fight for their own happiness, even if it means exposing themselves and the truth.Through a Glass Darkly: Radley Middleton is a down to earth kind of guy. His love life, though, is non-existent, and lately, the dreams he’s had for years no longer seem to be just dreams. The day he found the mirror was the day everything started to change.The Painting: Drake seeks solitude halfway around the world. He thinks he’s fallen in love with a ghost when Nate, a character from one of the paintings finally steps free of its confines. But the truth is far more deadly. Can even combined forces of light save Nate and prevent Drake becoming another victim.
Eli and Jay's Love Story, Eventually
by Eve MortonEli and Jay have known one another since they were children. Their life on the Star Belt government reserve in Saskatchewan isn't great, but the people -- like Tantoo, Eli's grandmother, Jay's sisters, and grandmother Buffy -- have always made life tolerable.Until the day Jay kissed Eli only to be rejected, and a moment of misunderstanding drives the two friends apart for years, a misunderstanding that won't come up again until tragedy draws them together once more.
Midnight Loves Moonlight
by V. B. KildaireMiles Devereux and Paris Rivenhall met at Eton and formed a bond almost immediately. It continued as they grew, despite their lives going in different directions. Paris was a wealthy earl and Miles, as a second son, was destined for the army. The night before Miles is to ship off for Salamanca and the fight against Napoleon, they declare their feelings for one another.Colonel Miles Devereux returns from Salamanca years later, broke and wounded, still thinking of the promise he made with Paris. A doting great-aunt takes to looking after him while he writes to Paris, with no reply. It’s as if Paris has disappeared, until Miles receives word he has been put in an asylum by an unscrupulous cousin. Now it is up to Miles to rescue him.
How to Feed a Vampire in Space
by Alexander VerlangenTheo needs to keep everyone alive. Earth has been destroyed, and only a handful of survivors are left. Theo and his crew of the most brilliant survivors must find a habitable planet.The only problem is one of them, Ryder, is a gorgeous vampire who has to find a way to eat in space. Ryder is determined to find a volunteer to allow him to drink from, and he has his eyes set on Theo.Can Theo keep everyone alive and keep the human race going?