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Decisions Determine Destiny: Developing a Million Dollar Decision-Making System
by Jonathan Shuttlesworth"Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment." ~Proverbs 4:7You won’t be judged for your beliefs—you'll be judged for your decisions. In Decisions Determine Destiny, Jonathan Shuttlesworth reveals how every choice—big or small—carries the power to shape your future. Using a proven, practical decision-making framework, this book shows how to make better decisions that can create and save you millions of dollars while leading to a fulfilling life.Whether facing personal setbacks or struggling to find direction for your life, business, or ministry, Decisions Determine Destiny equips you to take the right steps toward wisdom and understanding that lead to success.Jonathan Shuttlesworth reveals:• The Power of Your Choices: Your life is a product of your decisions. Stop blaming generational curses and make decisions that align with God's promises for your life.• Biblical Wisdom for Every Situation: The wisest thing you can do is to get wisdom. Learn how to apply Scripture-based principles to navigate life’s toughest challenges and make choices that enable God's blessing.• Practical Strategies for Success: Gain actionable understanding to build a decision-making system that brings clarity, confidence, and lasting results.It’s not God’s sovereignty or the Devil who determines your destiny—you shape it with your decisions. This book is your guide to mastering the art of biblically based decision-making, teaching you to walk in wisdom, avoid costly mistakes, and pursue the extraordinary life God has designed for you.About the Author:Jonathan Shuttlesworth is an evangelist and founder of Revival Today, a global ministry dedicated to spreading the Gospel and empowering individuals to live victoriously. As pastor of Revival Today Church, Jonathan is committed to equipping people with the Word of God to transform their lives and fulfill their destinies.
How to Prevail in Every Battle of Life
by Jonathan ShuttlesworthYou Can Prevail in Every Challenge Life Throws Your WayYou weren't created to struggle—you were created to overcome and live in continuous victory. If that’s not your reality, it can be. This book is a battle plan designed to equip you with practical strategies and empower you to reject every form of failure and defeat.Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Maybe you’re going through a brutal divorce or struggling in your career or business. Whatever your challenge, this book is designed to ensure you not only survive but come out stronger.The Bible contains instructions that ensure your victory— it turns you into an unbeatable force. In this book, Jonathan Shuttlesworth outlines:• God's Plan for Your Victory: Learn how God's promises position you to live a life of abundance, dominion, and favor.• Your Defense Strategy: Discover how to stand confidently in faith, defeat fear, and live holy, using biblical wisdom.• Your Offensive Weapons: Identify and conquer every enemy by harnessing the power of your words and leveraging praise to repel the Devil.This is not a religious book. It’s filled with tested and proven strategies that lead to success, joy, and peace. You’re already wondering how all this is possible, why not find out what millions already know? God’s Word is true, and He is too faithful to fail.About the Author:Jonathan Shuttlesworth is an evangelist and the founder of Revival Today, a global ministry dedicated to reaching lost and hurting people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He is also the pastor of Revival Today Church, a Holy Spirit-filled, Bible-believing church with locations in Pittsburgh, PA; Fort Worth, TX; Los Angeles, CA; and Phoenix, AZ, which blesses families and the nation.
Methoden der Sozialen Arbeit für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Martin BeckerDas Handwerkszeug für Fachkräfte Sozialer Arbeit Soziale Arbeit ist mehr als nur Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe – sie ist eine komplexe Wissenschaft, die Theorie und Praxis miteinander verbindet. In diesem Buch erfahren Sie, wie Sie die Methoden der Sozialen Arbeit in der Praxis effektiv anwenden können. Wie finden Sie die Interessen der Menschen in einem Stadtteil heraus? Wie gewinnen Sie das Vertrauen Ihrer Klienten und bewahren gleichzeitig den nötigen Abstand? Mit zahlreichen Beispielen aus dem Arbeitsalltag ist dieses Buch ein wertvoller Begleiter für alle, die sich für die Methoden Sozialer Arbeit interessieren. Sie erfahren Welchen Auftrag Fachkräfte Sozialer Arbeit haben Wie vielfältig die Methoden Sozialer Arbeit sind Wie Sie die passenden Methoden effektiv einsetzen Wie wirksam Soziale Arbeit sein kann
Modern Project Management: Successful Projects with Plan-based, Agile and Hybrid Approaches
by Holger TimingerIn this translation of the updated and expanded new edition of ?Modern Project Management?, Holger Timinger explains the classic, agile and hybrid approaches to project management. This book is intended to enable you to use suitable processes, methods, tools and roles for handling an individual project task, and also deals with the HyProM structuring framework. You will learn what characterizes traditional project management and in which situations it has strengths and weaknesses. The author also shows you when and where to use agile project management. This allows you to combine traditional and agile approaches when it makes sense. The book takes up current standards such as the Individual Competence Baseline (ICB) 4.0 of the International Project Management Association (IPMA) and the PMBOK of the Project Management Institute (PMI). It is one of the first books to deal with hybrid project management in a structured and comprehensive way, using an innovative framework. The framework structures project management processes, methods, tools and roles. The digital business world, agile transformation and technology and innovation management are buzzwords that are preoccupying many companies. Efficient and effective project management can make an important contribution to this.
Java Cookbook: Problems and Solutions for Java Developers
by Ian F. DarwinAs Java continues to evolve, this cookbook continues to grow in tandem with hundreds of hands-on recipes across a broad range of Java topics. Author Ian Darwin gets developers up to speed right away with useful techniques for everything from string handling and functional programming to network communication and AI.If you're familiar with any release of Java, this book will bolster your knowledge of the language and its many recent changes, including how to apply them in your day-to-day development. Each recipe includes self-contained code solutions that you can freely use, along with a discussion of how and why they work.Downloadable from GitHub, all code examples compile successfully. This updated edition covers changes up to and including Java 21. You will:Learn how to apply many new and old Java APIsUse the new language features in recent Java versionsUnderstand the code you're maintainingDevelop code using standard APIs and good practicesExplore the brave new world of current Java developmentIan Darwin has a lifetime of experience in the software industry, having worked with Java across many platforms and types of software, from Java's initial pre-release to the present, from desktop to enterprise to mobile.
Learning LangChain: Building AI and LLM Applications with LangChain and LangGraph
by Mayo Oshin Nuno CamposIf you're looking to build production-ready AI applications that can reason and retrieve external data for context-awareness, you'll need to master LangChain—a popular development framework and platform for building, running, and managing agentic applications. LangChain is used by several leading companies, including Zapier, Replit, Databricks, and many more. This guide is an indispensable resource for developers who understand Python or JavaScript but are beginners eager to harness the power of AI.Authors Mayo Oshin and Nuno Campos demystify the use of LangChain through practical insights and in-depth tutorials. Starting with basic concepts, this book shows you step-by-step how to build a production-ready AI agent that uses your data.Harness the power of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to enhance the accuracy of LLMs using external up-to-date dataDevelop and deploy AI applications that interact intelligently and contextually with usersMake use of the powerful agent architecture with LangGraphIntegrate and manage third-party APIs and tools to extend the functionality of your AI applicationsMonitor, test, and evaluate your AI applications to improve performanceUnderstand the foundations of LLM app development and how they can be used with LangChain
The Survival of Margaret Thomas
by Del HowisonThe West of the late 1800s is a lonely place. Margaret Thomas lives that loneliness. Alone, after the shooting death of her sheriff husband that she blames on herself and searches for solace in a liquor bottle. Then one day a miracle arrives in a telegram informing her that the bank robber who shot her husband has been arrested. She is invited to the trial.But that judicial proceeding is all the way across the wild United States and she’s a former easterner now living in Missouri. Margaret must make this journey for her husband’s sake and, if she is ever to live again, assuage the guilt that’s been haunting her since the day he was gunned down.Ride with Margaret Thomas as she reveals this frightening tale from her point of view. A strong woman and the bloody West meet in this unforgettable epic adventure in the tradition of True Grit.
Applying IFRS Standards (Wiley Regulatory Reporting)
by Ruth Picker Leo van der Tas David Kolitz Gilad Livne Janice Loftus Miriam Koning Cathrynne ServiceA comprehensive IFRS practice resource from leading accounting authorities In the newly revised fifth edition of Applying IFRS® Standards, a team of accounting experts delivers a comprehensive practice resource designed for accountancy students and accounting practitioners seeking to better understand the complexities of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The book begins with an overview of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and explains how it establishes accounting standards, before moving on to a discussion of the key concepts and applications of IFRS. It offers insights and examples sourced from the international business world and addresses the skills you need to apply the standards in real-world business environments. In addition to a comprehensive factual breakdown of the IFRS Standards, parts of the book are accompanied by an academic perspective, which offers key relevant research findings. Applying IFRS® Standards provides discussion questions, exercises, and references, as well as complimentary access to a companion website that contains additional chapters, instructor slides, test banks, more exercises, a solutions manual, and new IFRS Learning Resources. This is an essential learning tool for students and early-career accounting professionals, as well as a useful desk reference for established accounting practitioners.
The Sky's the Limit: Lessons in Service, Entrepreneurship, and Achieving the American Dream
by Joe Garner John P. Calamos Sr.Stories and lessons from John P. Calamos Sr., a rags-to-riches self-made American billionaire Sky's the Limit: Lessons in service, Entrepreneurship and Achieving the American Dream tells the inspirational tale of John P. Calamos Sr., an American trailblazer, self-made success story, and living legend in the world of investing. Each chapter contains stories and business lessons he learned along the way. From a stock boy in his parents' grocery store in Chicago's west side, to 400+ combat missions in Vietnam, to launching his own firm which now has upwards of $35 billion in assets, John's career and the extreme success he's enjoyed through that career have been built on taking risks and being resilient. Some of the events detailed in this book include: Teenage John's discovery of stock certificates in his family's basement ignites a passion for investing Major Calamos' time in the Air Force, including five years of active duty flying B-52 bombers and twelve years in the Reserves flying A-37 jet fighters Pioneering initiatives to launch one of the first convertible funds in 1985 and one of the first liquid alternative funds in 1990 Sky's the Limit: Lessons in Service, Entrepreneurship and Achieving the American Dream earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of all individuals seeking to mirror the success of a man who is a living embodiment of the quintessential rags-to-riches American dream.
Cloud Computing in Smart Energy Meter Management
by G. Senbagavalli T. Kavitha N. Amuthan Ferdin Joe John JosephCloud Computing in Smart Energy Meter Management equips you with essential insights and practical solutions for effectively managing smart meter data through cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence and cloud computing, making it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of modern energy management. Cloud Computing in Smart Energy Meter Management presents a structured review of the current research on smart energy meters with artificial intelligence and cloud computing solutions. This book will help provide solutions for processing and analyzing the massive amounts of data involved in smart meters through cloud computing. Readers will learn about data storage, processing, and dynamic pricing of smart energy data in the cloud, as well as smart metering concepts dealing with the flow of power consumption from consumer to utility center. It offers an in-depth explanation of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) which includes meter installation, meter advising, commissioning, integration, master data synchronization, billing, customer interface, complaints, and resolution. In smart cities, components in household energy meters are fitted with sensors and can interconnect with the Internet of Things to measure power consumption with an automated meter reading. This book also acts as a new resource describing new technologies involved in the integration of smart metering with existing cellular networks. Cloud Computing in Smart Energy Meter Management provides knowledge on the vital role played by artificial intelligence and cloud computing in smart energy meter reading with precise evaluations.
Haushaltsauflösung für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Angela LudwigSo wohnt auch dem Ende ein Zauber inne Was es bei einer Haushaltsauflösung zu beachten gibt und wie Sie dabei Schritt für Schritt vorgehen, erfahren Sie in diesem Buch. Angela Ludwig gibt Ihnen konkrete Handlungsempfehlungen an die Hand, mit denen Sie einen Haushalt strukturiert auflösen können. Sie erfahren, wie Sie mit Konflikten umgehen, Zeit für Erinnerungsmomente finden und welche rechtlichen Aspekte Sie beachten müssen. Die Autorin erläutert, wo Sie Unterstützung bekommen – egal ob mental oder ganz praktisch. Mit vielen praxiserprobten Tipps und Checklisten für jede Phase der Haushaltsauflösung können Sie sich dieser Aufgabe stellen. Sie erfahren Was es bei der Planung und Vorbereitung zu beachten gilt Wie Sie Gegenstände inventarisieren Wie Sie bei all dem Stress Entspannung finden Wie Sie mit Verträgen und Versicherungen umgehen sollten
Vergaberecht für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Jutta PertenaisDas Einmaleins des Vergaberechts Das Vergaberecht kann wie eine hohe Hürde wirken, wenn Sie Aufträge von der öffentlichen Hand erhalten wollen. Jutta Pertenaïs nimmt Ihnen die Furcht vor diesem Gesetzeskonvolut. Sie erklärt zuerst die Grundlagen des Vergaberechts, den Zweck, die Grundsätze und die Anwendungsbereiche. Danach erläutert sie notwendige Formalitäten und die Struktur des Vergabeverfahrens. Sie erfahren, was Sie bei der Angebotserstellung beachten müssen und was Sie über Haftung und strafrechtliche Konsequenzen wissen müssen. Anhand von Beispielfällen mit Lösungen können Sie Ihr frisch erworbenes Wissen prüfen. Sie erfahren Was das Vergaberecht überhaupt regelt Was es mit Unter- und Oberschwellenbereichen auf sich hat Welche Konsequenzen die unsachgemäße Durch-führung eines Vergabe-verfahrens haben kann
Epigenetics in Ecology and Evolution (ISTE Invoiced)
by Christoph Grunau Stéphane MauryGenetics and its mysterious little sister, epigenetics, have deep roots in the history of biology. Today, epigenetics is of paramount importance in not only the fundamental sciences, but also in life science applications, ranging from molecular biology, and disease diagnosis and treatment, to agriculture. Epigenetics in Ecology and Evolution traces the history of the concept of epigenetics in biology and describes the molecular mechanisms concerned. It examines the contributions that the emerging discipline of epigenetics has made to the fields of ecology and evolution, regarding both plant and animal organisms, as well as its place in our society. By exploring the importance of epigenetics at varying levels, from the cell to the organism as a whole, and even to the ecosystem, this book offers answers that are accessible to a wide audience, from scientifically curious citizens to students and professionals working in the world of biology. The aim is to enable everyone to acquire or develop a critical and informed perspective on the complex relationships between genetics and epigenetics.
Communicative AI: A Critical Introduction to Large Language Models
by Mark Coeckelbergh David J. GunkelLarge Language Models (LLMs), like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s LaMDA, are not only the most disruptive and controversial technologies of our time, but also offer an unprecedented opportunity to examine human cognition and philosophically question the very nature of language, communication, and intelligence. What is consciousness? What is language? Are LLMs authors? Are LLMs the end of writing as we know it?In Communicative AI, Mark Coeckelbergh and David J. Gunkel offer a critical introduction to LLMs, investigating the philosophical significance of this technology and its practical ramifications. Mobilizing resources from contemporary philosophy, history of ideas, linguistics, and communication theory, the book invites us to re-think some long-standing philosophical issues concerning language, consciousness, truth, authorship, and writing. Through a blend of theoretical analysis, accessible explanations, and practical examples, the book provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the role that this powerful new technology is already playing in our lives.This is a must-read for students and scholars across the humanities and the social sciences, as well as for anyone intrigued by the intersection of technology, language, and human thought.
2025 Nurse's Drug Handbook
by Jones & Bartlett LearningThe 2025 Nurse's Drug Handbook is an up-to-date, practical, comprehensive and user-friendly drug reference guide for current nursing students and practicing nurses alike. Written in a straightforward style with approachable terminology, it offers concise and consistently formatted drug entries organized alphabetically from A-Z. The 2025 Nurse’s Drug Handbook ensures that all nurses, both new and experienced, can easily access accurate information they need before administering any medication, ensuring proper patient care and safety.
Irish Soda Bread Murder
by Carlene O'Connor Peggy Ehrhart Liz IrelandIt&’s almost time for the delicious warmth of Irish soda bread, but be careful where you bite–some of these recipes call for murder in this delicious collection of cozy mystery novellas featuring the popular St. Paddy&’s Day treat. IRISH SODA BREAD MURDER by CARLENE O&’CONNOR There&’s very little time left before her wedding, but nonetheless Tara Meehan is helping out at her Uncle Johnny&’s salvage mill for the day. Aunt Rose set up a convention for local psychics, including a bake sale to raise money for charity, but now she&’s sick and available only via an iPad Johnny is carrying. The event promises to deliver a real pot of gold until Rose&’s biggest rival shows up. Before Tara can utter a simple &“top o&’ the morning&” to the man, he drops dead—with Johnny&’s soda bread in his hands. It&’s up to Tara to identify the deadly baker before another victim ends up chasing the rainbow straight into a grave . . .AN IRISH RECIPE FOR MURDER by PEGGY EHRHART To celebrate St. Patrick&’s Day this year, the Arborville, New Jersey, Advocate is sponsoring a soda bread–baking competition. Bettina Fraser is excited—her bake-off idea was the one to get the green light! But when a town councilman acting as a judge keels over after sampling an entry, the party atmosphere dies just as quickly. Now it&’s up to Bettina and her Knit and Nibble knitting club bestie, Pamela Paterson, to find the killer responsible for the murderous morsel. MRS. CLAUS AND THE SINISTER SODA BREAD MAN by LIZ IRELAND When April Claus arrives in Cloudberry Bay, Oregon, to check on her flooded inn, her biggest worry is to keep everyone from realizing her three companions—Jingles, Juniper, and Butterbean—are elves. But soon enough she has more serious worries—it looks like her hapless caretaker Ernie has been storing stolen goods at the inn! Then one of Ernie&’s shady pals is found dead, and the murder weapon turns up in a decorative loaf of soda bread at April&’s craft fair booth. It&’s up to April to uncover the killer before she spends St. Patrick&’s Day in the county jail!
Mistress of Life and Death: The Dark Journey of Maria Mandl, Head Overseer of the Women's Camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau
by Susan J. EischeidA masterful exploration of one of the Nazi regime&’s darkest and most intriguing figures—and one of the few female perpetrators of the Holocaust—this vivid and thoughtful biography, with never-before-published details and photography, will appeal to readers of The Lilac Girls and history buffs alike. By the time of her execution at thirty-six, Maria Mandl had achieved the highest rank possible for a woman in the Third Reich. As Head Overseer of the women&’s camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau, she was personally responsible for the murders of thousands, and for the torture and suffering of countless more. In this riveting biography, Susan J. Eischeid explores how Maria Mandl, regarded locally as &“a nice girl from a good family,&” came to embody the very worst of humanity. Born in 1912 in the scenic Austrian village of Münzkirchen, Maria enjoyed a happy childhood with loving parents—who later watched in anguish as their grown daughter rose through the Nazi system. Mandl&’s life mirrors the period in which she lived: turbulent, violent, and suffused with paradoxes. At Auschwitz-Birkenau, she founded the notable women&’s orchestra and &“adopted&” several children from the transports—only to lead them to the gas chambers when her interest waned. After the war, Maria was arrested for crimes against humanity. Following a public trial attended by the international press, she was hanged in 1948. For two decades, Eischeid has excavated the details of Mandl&’s life story, drawing on archival testimonies, speaking to dozens of witnesses, and spending time with Mandl&’s community of friends and neighbors who shared their memories as well as those handed down in their families. The result is a chilling and complex exploration of how easily an ordinary citizen chose the path of evil in a climate of hate and fear.
The Case of the Missing Maid (Harriet Morrow Investigates)
by Rob OslerThe acclaimed author of the Anthony, Agatha, Macavity, and Lefty Award-nominated Devil&’s Chew Toy delights with the first in a new historical mystery series set in turn-of-the-19th-century Chicago, as America is entering its Progressive Era and Harriet Morrow, a bike-riding, trousers-wearing lesbian, has just begun her new job as the first female detective at the Windy City's Prescott Agency . . . Rough-around-the-edges Harriet Morrow has long been drawn to the idea of whizzing around the city on her bicycle as a professional detective, solving crimes for a living without having to take a husband. Just twenty-one with a younger brother to support, she seizes the chance when the prestigious Prescott Agency hires her as its first woman operative. The move sparks controversy—with skeptical male colleagues, a high-strung office secretary, and her boss, Mr. Theodore Prescott, all waiting for her to unravel under the pressure . . . Only an hour into the job, Harriet has an assignment: Discover the whereabouts of a missing maid from one of the most extravagant mansions on Prairie Avenue. Owner Pearl Bartlett has a reputation for sending operatives on wild goose chases around her grand estate, but Harriet believes the stunningly beautiful Agnes Wozniak has indeed vanished under mysterious circumstances—possibly a victim of kidnapping, possibly a victim of something worse . . . With Mr. Prescott pushing a hard deadline, Harriet&’s burgeoning career depends on working through a labyrinth of eccentric characters and murky motives in a race to discover who made Agnes disappear. When her search leads to Chicago&’s Polish community and a new friendship in Agnes&’s charming older sister, Barbara, clues scattered across the city slowly reveal just how much depends on Harriet&’s inexperienced investigation for answers . . . and the deep danger that awaits once she learns the truth.
Eleanor and the Cold War (An Eleanor Roosevelt Mystery)
by Ellen YardleyA brilliant 1950s Cold War historical mystery debut a female sleuth who is also an indispensable assistant to former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Perfect for fans of Colleen Cambridge and Agatha Christie.New York City and Washington, DC, 1951.Kay Thompson—secretary to Eleanor Roosevelt—is a young woman of conviction navigating the post-World War II period. But can she expose the dark truth about a transatlantic murder mystery unfolding before her eyes? Previously fired for speaking out against workplace injustices, twenty-five-year-old Kay Thompson finds her true calling once appointed to support Eleanor Roosevelt, a champion of human rights known as ER among those in her inner circle. Kay fully embraces her new role as the former First Lady&’s right hand—typing up daily columns and juggling a blur of political meetings, ribbon cuttings, and charitable dinners. It&’s not until a dead body is discovered on a train that her most compelling task comes into focus . . . Stunning Susie Taylor had star quality. Judging from her photos, it&’s clear why she left Sweden with plans to make it big on Broadway. But when ER enlists Kay&’s help on a discreet investigation about her sudden disappearance, the two suspect the up-and-comer was concealing secrets about her real identity and motives—all leading to her murder at Washington&’s Union Station . . . Plunged into a living Alfred Hitchcock film, an unseasoned Kay and a shrewd ER side with a handsome detective on a search for answers. What was Susie&’s connection with a charismatic Soviet UN delegate and an atomic energy researcher? As ER makes it her mission to find out, danger looms upon the discovery of another body. Now, Kay must play a central role in exposing the killer—before she becomes the next rising beauty to meet a cruel fate . . .
You Will Pay (San Francisco Ser.)
by Lisa JacksonThe deadly secrets of a long-ago summer lead to a reunion with a ruthless killer in the #1 New York Times bestselling author&’s detective thriller. It starts as a prank—a way for teenage counselors to blow off steam after a long summer at Camp Horseshoe on the Oregon coast. Jo-Beth Chancellor wants to give Monica O&’Neal a little scare. Monica has it coming, and no one will get hurt—so what could go wrong? Everything. Twenty years later, Lucas Dalton, a senior detective with the sheriff&’s department, is investigating human remains discovered in a cavern on the former campgrounds. Lucas knows the spot well. His preacher father ran the camp, and Lucas worked there that infamous summer when two girls went missing. No one knows what happened, though with a dangerous convict on the loose, gossip was rife that they were kidnapped, or worse. Now seven former female counselors are coming back to the small Oregon town—among them, Bernadette Alsace, the woman Lucas never forgot. Each one knows something about that terrible night. Each promised not to tell. And as they reunite, a new horror unfolds. First comes the simple, terrifying text message: YOU WILL PAY. Then, the murders begin.
Beyond Control (The Texas Trilogy #3)
by Kat MartinA woman on the run finds safe haven on a Texas ranch—and in the arms of sexy veteran—in this romantic thriller by the New York Times bestselling author. When Victoria Bradford got engaged, she told herself to give love a chance. Six months later, she's on the run from an abusive ex-fiancé with her four-year-old daughter and nowhere to go. Seventy miles north of Dallas, the Iron River Ranch feels like nowhere—which is exactly what its new owner, Josh Cain, wanted when he got back from Afghanistan: big skies, quiet nights, no trouble. One look tells Josh the pretty redhead with the adorable little girl will give him trouble of the most personal kind. Good thing he doesn't scare easily—not even when &“accidents&” start happening around the ranch, or even when Tory&’s best friend back in Phoenix is abducted. As the dangers escalate, Josh is only more determined to protect the innocent mother and daughter who&’ve entered his life. But if he gets too close to fierce, determined Tory, Josh knows his nights are going to be anything but quiet.