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English as a Second F*cking Language: How to Swear Effectively, Explained in Detail with Numerous Examples Taken from Everyday Life
by Sterling JohnsonIn the English language, swearing is essential to effective communication. In this hilarious and illuminating guide, you will learn just how to do it - no f*cking problem. Whether you want to succeed in business, school, or social circles, a strong command of vocabulary is absolutely necessary. Just imagine a stranger to our shores, trying to comprehend the following conversation: John: Mary, would you like to attend the opera this evening?Mary: F*cking-A. should I wear my black dress?John: Why the f*ck not?Mary: F*cked if I know-Oh, f*ck! I just remembered. It got f*cked up in the wash.John: Well, f*ck the opera. Let's stay home and f*ck.Mary: Good f*cking idea.English as a Second F*cking Language (ESF*L) is the perfect way for nonnative speakers to learn the basics of swearing. At the same time, it also offers native speakers a wide variety of twists and new refinements. Page after page, ESF*L provides a smorgasbord of swearing synonyms designed to boost your vocabulary-everything from the conventional d*mn and sh*t to a host of more inventive terms that would make any truck driver blush. And when you're finished reading, our Final F*cking Exam is the perfect test of your swearing skills. You'll be surprised by how much you've learned!“Great f*cking book!” —Stephen King
Mastered by Her Slave (Undone!)
by Greta GilbertRome, 80 ADTorn between a forced marriage and the threat of assassination, Clodia is desperate to escape the cruel, dangerous world of the Imperial city. But the greatest challenge the young widow faces is her forbidden desire for the one man who can save her-her fearless bodyguard slave.A proud warrior brought to Rome in chains, Artair’s hunger for freedom is almost as strong as his hunger for his beautiful domina. Artair’s fierce loyalty to Clodia soon leads him into the brutal gladiatorial arena, where he is prepared to sacrifice his life to defend her honor...
The Stars Asunder: A New Novel of the Mageworlds
by Debra Doyle James D. MacdonaldThe star systems of the Mageworlds are linked by magic. Only when trained Mages have found a Way to a new world can the great colonizing and trading ships follow. But beyond the furthest worlds is a great gap, beyond which, hint the legends, lie vast, rich human worlds long lost to the Mages' trade.Now the most powerful Mage-circle ever is determined to walk to those worlds, to reunite humanity's sundered branches and make a fortune in the process. And young Arekhon sus-Khalgath, scion of the most powerful of the clans of starship builders, has left his inheritance to join them.But immense forces are arrayed against them. Blood will be spilled, and dynasties thrown down, before the worlds of mankind are again united. For the first time in living memory, the Mages will go to war--with themselves.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Psalm at Journey's End: A Novel
by Erik Fosnes HansenThis European bestseller tells of seven members ot the Titanic's European orchestra, unfolding their fascinating life story while painting a fascinating portrait of the intricacies of life on board the supposedly unsinkable ship, from the glamour of first class to the crowded fear of steerage.
Golf & Life
by Jack Nicklaus John TickellGolf & Life presents a whole tournament of lessons for on the greens--and off--from legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus.How did Jack Nicklaus become a legend?Nicklaus's life is one of extraordinary achievement: Not only did Jack Nicklaus win eighteen PGA Tour Majors, and eight Senior PGA Tour Majors during his one hundred victories worldwide, but he also gained fame as a golf course designer and goodwill ambassador.Internationally acclaimed speaker and specialist medical practitioner Dr. John Tickell was one of millions in awe of the achievements of Jack Nicklaus. He wanted to know the secrets of the great man's enormous success in golf and life. When Dr. Tickell met Jack Nicklaus, he was given many insights into both the physical and mental demands of Nickalus's accomplishments. In this book Dr. Tickell interviews Jack Nicklaus about his remarkable success and illustrates the how and the why of that success.Dr. Tickell asked Jack Nicklaus to help him design a golf course. They combined their talents to build a championship course at the Heritage Golf and Country Club in Melbourne, Australia. During their time together, Nicklaus shared with Dr. Tickell the Four Principles of Greatness and other pointers to success. They spent many hours together discussing life and golf, golf and life, and now share with you those lessons on how to become a better golfer and, more important, a better human being.This book presents seventy-two lessons on golf and life from a man who has consistently reached the top of the mountain in all aspects of life. It will motivate and uplift you--and quite possibly shave a few strokes off your game as well.
How to Win (Back) a Wife
by Lass SmallMISSION: (RE)MARRIAGEHe might be an ornery son of a gun, but never let it be said Tyler Fuller didn't love his wife. Well, ex-wife, since he'd presented her with an ultimatum she'd shockingly accepted. Now this hotheaded hubby was darned tired of spending the long, cold nights alone, so he vowed to win her back!His mission should have been as simple as the first time he'd convinced Kayla to say "I do." After all, they'd jumped right from the bedroom and marched straight down the wedding aisle. But Tyler was gonna have to learn a few things about his self-improved former bride. Like how Kayla wanted to take things slow...and just how good slow could be!
When Night Draws Near
by Lisa BinghamAND THEN THERE WERE TWO….A handful of survivors, a killer among them-amd two former lovers caught in the cross fire….Elizabeth Boothe was grateful to be alive after the wreckage of her ill-fated flight. But even as she and pilot Seth Brody waited for a rescue plane, neither could deny what was happening between them. Their past differences melted away as easily as the snow beneath their heated bodies. Yet their rediscovered passion could not protect them from danger. There was a killer on the loose, and no way off the mountain. But Seth had found Elizabeth again-and no one, not even a murderer, was going to take her away from him....
More Than Mortal (Renquist Quartet)
by Mick FarrenVictor Renquist, centuries-old nosferatu leader, is called to England. Some archaeologists are excavating a burial mound, but what they will uncover is no Saxon warrior but the being once known as the Merlin. And he's not the kindly old duffer of The Sword in the Stone.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Yoga for Pregnancy
by Sandra JordanSandra Jordan offers yoga as a way of developing self-reliance and calmness of mind during pregancy. Practicing yoga poses with quiet mindfulness developmes a strong, supple body and the ability to breathe deeply and relax completely. Yoga for Pregnancy provides ninety-two lyngar poses carefully chosen for their safety and effectiveness during and after pregnancy. Each pose is explained concisely, illustrated with a photograph, and clearly marked with a code that tells which postures are advised for each trimester. This is a supportive guide to safe, gentle stretches that can help pregnancy women adjust to the phsycial and mental demands of labor birth, and motherhood.
Guardian Groom
by Shelley CooperPROTECTORAs far as security specialists went, Steve Gallagher was the best. Driven and downright tenacious, he'd never lost a client. And he refused to let harm befall the woman who'd once been his wife.LOVERWith just a look, Kate owned his heart. She always had. But though loving this lady was as natural and necessary as breathing, Steve feared his dark past would spell disaster for her, even more than the threat dogging her now.HUSBANDGuarding Kate by day-and night-was absolute torture. Because, for Steve, their marriage had never ended. Kate was his bride. He was her groom. But to make this second chance last, first they had to survive....
Cottonwood Creek (Home on the Ranch #10)
by Margot DaltonHOME ON THE RANCHHe's in her bad books.Someone's been skimming profits from Clay Alderson's ranching operation, and now the government has sent an auditor to check the books. The very attractive Ms. J. C. McKenna is all business. She's prepared to stay at his ranch for as long as the job takes, although it's becoming increasingly difficult to ignore her attraction to him-an attraction he seems to feel, too. But she's determined to keep their relationship professional.Unfortunately, her professional opinion of Clay is that he's the prime suspect.
Prosecution of War Crimes before the ICC: Achievements and Challenges (Global Issues)
by Ondřej Svaček Martin FaixThis book draws inspiration from existing practices of the ICC and analyzes some of these achievements and challenges concerning the prosecution of war crimes/enforcement of IHL before the ICC. The common denominator of all contributions is therefore twofold: (i) war crimes, and (ii) the ICC. All contributions identify and unfold issues that present obstacles on the way to the desired aforementioned goal of a successful prosecution of war crimes. Upon assessment of particular issues, the book reveals whether the stance adopted by the ICC either makes reaching this goal easier (achievement), more difficult (challenge), or potentially both.
Leerboek urologie
by B.F.M. Blok J. R. Scheepe C. H. BangmaIn deze vijfde druk van Leerboek urologie zijn, net als bij voorgaande drukken, de nieuwste ontwikkelingen op het gebied van diagnostiek en therapie opgenomen. Dit leerboek geeft een heldere weergave van de huidige kennis door de compacte tekst en overzichtelijke schema´s. De meest voorkomende urologische klachten vormen de basis, aangevuld door de relatie met de anatomie en de (patho)fysiologie. Het boek is uitgebreid met hoofdstukken over levensloopurologie en transitie van adolescenten, en de neurogene blaas. Aanschaf van het Leerboek urologie biedt de lezer online toegang tot extra materiaal, zoals instructiefilms over het urologisch onderzoek. Ook bevat de website de volledige inhoud van dit boek, waardoor deze overal te raadplegen en snel doorzoekbaar is. Leerboek urologie is onmisbaar voor studenten geneeskunde, basisartsen en verpleegkundig specialisten en is daarnaast een handig naslagwerk voor medisch specialisten en huisartsen. Uitgebracht onder auspiciën van de NVU
Business Secrets Management: Strategies to Protect, Extract and Maximize Value (Management for Professionals)
by Pierre Ollivier Graham Bell Victor De Leon Sylvain RoyDid you know that the mishandling of business secrets can cost companies millions, yet the right strategies can unlock untapped value? To navigate this critical aspect effectively, this book provides practical strategies for managing Business Secrets during product launches, finance raising, and M&A activities. It simplifies complex legal concepts into actionable insights, helping decision-makers in small to medium-sized companies, scale-ups, and academic institutions leverage these secrets for value creation. With minimal legal jargon, the book offers a clear, practical approach that enhances communication between business leaders and legal teams. It includes recent case studies across various industries, contributed by global experts, making it an essential resource for managers and legal experts seeking to bridge the gap between technical details and strategic business applications.
Misadventures in Patient Care and Medical Education: Lessons Learned for the Clinician Educator (SpringerBriefs in Education)
by Larrie Greenberg M.D.This book offers a perspective not often addressed in medicine and medical education: errors or misadventures in patient care and education. In 1999, a white paper was created by the Institute of Medicine—"To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System"—that addressed errors made around patient care and what that cost is in lives and dollars to the public each year. This initiative resulted in more safeguards in the system, including attention to quality improvement. In fact, whereas there has been a focus on patient safety since that paper, the same emphasis has been lacking in medical education, the foundation of which represents how we teach future physicians. There currently are no other books on the topics of patient care and education, with Jerome Groopman's Book on &‘&’How Doctors Think&’&’ being one of the few publications that focuses on errors in patient care but not necessarily how to avoid or correct those errors. This book is divided into major activities for those faculty in academic health settings, physicians and non-physicians, who assume the major responsibility for teaching, patient care, educational scholarship, mentoring, and administrative duties. These are, by definition, clinician educators (CE) and include all those in academic health centers, physicians and non-physicians who care for patients and teach future practitioners. In fact, medical and health science students in addition to resident trainees would benefit from reading this book as they traverse curricula aimed at educating future practitioners. The book is divided into sections based on responsibilities noted above, e.g., teaching and patient care, and I point out common errors in the healthcare team performance, with comments on how to address those errors. I cover all the responsibilities of clinician educators in academic medical centers, including leadership or administrative skills. The content is largely based on the author's long experience as a CE in addition to evidence-based information about patient care and educational theory.
Tailored Light Emitters For Biomedical Applications: Diagnostic, Therapeutic, and Emerging Applications (Engineering Materials)
by Nelson Oshogwue EtafoThis book provides a comprehensive guide to the development, testing, and medical applications of photoluminescent materials. It covers key material classes—such as quantum dots, organic fluorophores, and lanthanide-doped nanoparticles—and explores how their light emission properties can be tailored for medical use. Readers will find in-depth discussions on biocompatibility strategies, targeted drug delivery with light-triggered release mechanisms, in vivo imaging for real-time therapeutic monitoring, and advanced diagnostic techniques like biosensors and fluorescence assays. The book also delves into photoluminescence-based therapies, including antibacterial treatments, photoimmunotherapy, and cancer phototherapy, offering researchers and practitioners the tools to develop safe and effective next-generation medical technologies.
Agents and Artificial Intelligence: 16th International Conference, ICAART 2024, Rome, Italy, February 24–26, 2024, Revised Selected Papers, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15592)
by Ana Paula Rocha Luc Steels Jaap van den HerikThis two part-volume LNCS constitutes the refereed post proceedings of 16th International Conference, ICAART 2024, in Rome, Italy in February 2024. The 24 full papers and 13 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 375 submissions. They cover all aspects of formal methods, with a strong emphasis on promoting their industrial applications and integrating them with practical engineering practices.
Weltraum wird Lebensraum: Eine Siedlung auf dem Mars
by Janik VoigtExtremwetter, Überbevölkerung, Naturzerstörung: Zukunftsszenarien, die den Planeten Erde als unbewohnbar erscheinen lassen sind nicht länger nur noch Material für Science-Fiction-Romane. Welche Optionen bleiben der Menschheit, wenn sie sich ihrer eigenen Lebensgrundlage beraubt hat? Ist ein Szenario, in dem wir uns einen neuen Heimatplaneten erschließen, konkret umsetzbar oder ein reines Fantasiegespinst? In dem vorliegenden Buch geht es darum, den Mars auf seine Eignung für eine menschliche Besiedlung hin zu untersuchen. Insbesondere die ganz konkrete Frage, ob die Errichtung von Habitaten auf dem Mars möglich wäre, steht im Vordergrund. Um diese Frage zu beantworten, werden die geologischen wie auch die natürlichen Bedingungen analysiert und es wird aufgezeigt, welche Konsequenzen diese für etwaige Bauvorhaben auf dem Mars haben. Außerdem wird unter Bezug auf bereits erfolgte Experimente und Expeditionen erörtert, welche Eigenschaften ein Habitat erfüllen muss, damit der Mensch langfristig ein gutes Leben außerhalb der Erde führen kann. Die Überlegungen fließen zusammen in einem eigenen Entwurf einer Marskolonie, wie sie sich konkret umsetzen ließe. Das Buch bietet einen Überblick über die einschlägigen Überlegungen zu einer potentiellen Kolonisierung des Mars und eignet sich damit als lockerer Einstieg in dieses komplexe Thema. Anschauliche Illustrationen beflügeln die Fantasie und machen deutlich, dass die Besiedelung des Mars nicht nur eine Angelegenheit für Romanciers, sondern auch für Architekt:innen und andere Visionäre ist.
Statistical Atlases and Computational Models of the Heart. Workshop, CMRxRecon and MBAS Challenge Papers.: 15th International Workshop, STACOM 2024, Held in Conjunction with MICCAI 2024, Marrakesh, Morocco, October 10, 2024, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15448)
by Oscar Camara Esther Puyol-Antón Maxime Sermesant Avan Suinesiaputra Jichao Zhao Chengyan Wang Qian Tao Alistair YoungThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 15th International Workshop on Statistical Atlases and Computational Models of the Heart, STACOM 2024, held in conjunction with the 27th International conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention, MICCAI 2024, in Marrakesh, Morocco in October 2024. The 48 regular workshop papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 64 paper submissions. They focus on Regular Papers; Multiclass Bi-Atrial Segmentation Challenge and Cardiac MRI Reconstruction Challenge.
Breakpoint
by Jeff StibelWhat can the human brain and its relationship to the internet tell us about our society, our technologies, and our businesses? A lot, as it turns out. The internet today is a virtual replica of the brain, and the networks that leverage it grow and collapse in ways that are easily predictable if you understand the brain and other biological networks. We're living in the midst of a networking revolution. All of the major technology innovations of the 21st century – social networking, cloud computing, search engines, and crowdsourcing, to name a few – leverage the internet and are thus bound by the rules of networks. We've seen the exponential growth of these technologies, and they've led to a more efficient and tightly connected world. But what many people don't realize is that all networks eventually reach a breakpoint and collapse. This happens in the brain, it happens in nature, it happened to MySpace, and it will happen to Facebook and Google. It is critical to understand where the breakpoint is in the networks you use in order to achieve optimum success. Navigating the world of new technologies today can be like walking through a minefield unless you know the path. Imagine what you could do with a roadmap for where things are headed? In this fascinating look at the future of business and technology, neuroscientist and entrepreneur Jeff Stibel shows how the brain can act as a guide to understanding the future of the internet and the constellation of businesses and technologies that run on it. He'll show how leaders like Marissa Mayer are using artificial intelligence to literally remake Yahoo! and how startups like oDesk and Kickstarter are using crowdsourcing, the next wave of revolutionary technology, to create something much larger and "smarter" than the sum of their parts. Stibel offers a fresh perspective about the future of business and technology in a candid and engaging manner.
Safe Haven (Home on the Ranch)
by Evelyn A. CroweHOME ON THE RANCHNot so long ago, Avery Jensen had it all....A beautiful home. An interesting career. Family and friends. Power, money and even a fiancé. But that's in the past, in the life she lived before her brother framed her and she was sent to jail. Now all she has is herself. And the haven she's found on a ranch in Texas-Haven, Texas.No one in Haven knows the truth about her, and she wants to keep it that way. Her boss, rancher Logan Monahan, isn't about to pry-he has secrets, too. All he wants is to be left alone.But when "accidents" start to happen around the ranch, these two private people have to learn to trust each other and figure out which one of them is the target....
Christmas Witness
by Aimée ThurloA protector for her child....Mother-to-be Annie Sandusky witnessed a killer fleeing the scene of a crime. Now the murderer was after her. And only the victim's son, Jake Black Raven, was man enough to protect her....Tall and proud, Jake Black Raven became Annie's shadow. He'd returned to the ranch only to settle his father's affaris, but he couldn't leave when Annie was still in danger. Not with her baby due any minute. And not when he would trade a thousand days for just one night in her bed. His father had left him a dangerous legacy, but he would lure out a killer if it meant saving Annie-and the child he'd begun to consider his own....
Stolen Bride
by Sally CarrBride on the run...Standing in front of the altar, bouquet in hand, Cara Gambini realized she didn't love Luca Finzi and didn't want to marry him. Fortunately, help was available in the form of an infuriatingly charming, all-American hero.Finn Cormac walked into the church and offered Cara a choice-she could marry a man of dubious character and even more dubious business dealings, or allow a perfect stranger to steal her away from her own wedding. It was no contest-Cara opted for the stranger!
One Ticket to Texas
by Jan HudsonHOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIREIrish Ellison's answer for reeling in a wealthy husband was simple. Buy one ticket to Texas. Trade in boring, shapeless dresses for a brand-new, sexy wardrobe. And set out to woo-and wed-a member of the Texas Millionaires' Club.But Irish ran into a little detour along the way. A six-and-a-half-foot, blond, muscular detour by the name of Kyle Rutledge.Kyle would have made the perfect groom-except he didn't have a cent to his name. But how could Irish resist a hunk who refused to let her walk down the aisle with anyone but him?
Researching and Working on the Arabian Peninsula: Creating Effective Interactions
by Marielle RisseThis book outlines strategies for current or soon-to-be business professionals, government employees, researchers and teachers to communicate, study and work effectively on the Arabian Peninsula. Using first-person accounts, as well as scholarly research from the fields of history, anthropology, political science, travel writing and literature, this book gives clear advice for expats wanting to create successful interactions with people from Arabian Peninsula societies. By discussing how the practicalities of work and research intersect with cultural norms, this book fills the gap between tourist guides aimed at the causal tourists and academic texts on narrowly defined topics.