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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.
Contractually Wed
by Tara PammiContractually Wed is an enemies-to-lovers, marriage of convenience, Greek billionaire revenge romance by Tara Pammi. Her high-stakes proposal: &“Marry me and you&’ll have won.&” Greek magnate Apollo Galanis amassed his fortune with one purpose: the ruin of the Shetty dynasty. His final gambit? Gaining control of the Shetty business by conveniently marrying his enemy&’s eldest daughter. Until it&’s blown apart when Jia, the fiery and altogether more alluring Shetty sister, demands Apollo wed her instead! Proposing to vengeful Apollo is the latest in Jia&’s lifetime of decisions made purely to protect her family. But one tantalizingly scorching kiss tells Jia that brokering this contract marriage could come at far too high a cost…From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
Melting Dr. Grumpy's Frozen Heart (Christmas North and South #3)
by Scarlet WilsonIn the third installment of the Christmas North and South miniseries, a grumpy doc meets his Miss Sunshine match when they team up for a groundbreaking cancer research project. ICY INTRODUCTION TO FIERY FOREVER? After his engagement to another doctor collapsed, oncologist Jay has had it with hospital relationships. But something about new colleague Dr. Skye and her Miss Sunshine personality intrigues him… Skye needs Jay to sign off on the groundbreaking cancer research that has been her solace since her own devastating loss. She can&’t resist tempting this grumpy doc out of his shell with some festive treats, but it&’s their chemistry that sparkles like fairy lights! Can Skye melt Jay&’s frosty facade for a chance at happy-ever-after?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine. Christmas North and South Book 1: Festive Fling with the Surgeon by Karin BaineBook 2: A Mistletoe Marriage Reunion by Louisa HeatonBook 3: Melting Dr. Grumpy's Frozen Heart by Scarlet WilsonBook 4: Neurosurgeon's IVF Mix-Up Miracle by Annie Claydon
Pregnant Enemy, Christmas Bride
by Maisey YatesAn enemies-to-lovers, surprise pregnancy, Greek billionaire Christmas romance by NYT bestselling author Maisey Yates. It&’s cold outside… but they&’re playing with fire! CEO Florence Clare&’s relationship with Hades Achelleos is…complicated. By day, her corporate enemy is the devil himself, their rivalry a thing of headline-grabbing legend. By night, they indulge in a clandestine affair. Equally brilliant, equally headstrong, they are one another&’s forbidden rebellion… Hades is fire personified, and Florence has always known their entanglement becoming public would be disastrous. But this Christmas, two little lines threaten to reveal her darkest secret—she&’s pregnant. And the paparazzi sense scandal when the Greek tycoon announces his shocking new bride-to-be…From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
She Will Be Queen (Wed into a Billionaire's World #2)
by Carol MarinelliShe Will Be Queen is a forbidden, forced proximity, royal sheikh romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Carol Marinelli. Claimed by the man Crowned by the king? Future king Sahir is required to marry for duty, not emotion. But after an unforgettably raw night with beautiful stranger Violet, he craves more. Then they&’re caught on camera and Violet is whisked straight to the desert for royal damage control! Violet is infuriated…especially by her body&’s traitorous response to being isolated with the only man who&’s ever touched her. Sahir&’s proximity is pure, delicious torture. For Violet knows her family&’s checkered past means she&’s not queen material, unless their deepening connection can convince Sahir to rip up his kingdom&’s rule book…From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Read all the Wed into a Billionaire's World books: Book 1: Bride Under ContractBook 2: She Will Be Queen
Isis, volume 115 number 4 (December 2024)
by IsisThis is volume 115 issue 4 of Isis. Since its inception in 1912, Isis has featured scholarly articles, research notes, and commentary on the history of science, medicine, and technology and their cultural influences. Review essays and book reviews on new contributions to the discipline are also included. An official publication of the History of Science Society, Isis is the oldest English-language journal in the field.
The Amish Quiltmaker's Unattached Neighbor (The Amish Quiltmaker #6)
by Jennifer BeckstrandIrrepressible Colorado Amish quiltmaker Esther Kiem is delighted to help the four Yoder sisters stitch together their beloved great-grandmother&’s birthday quilt…especially when it means putting her matchmaking talents to use!Infused with her signature humor and heart, award-winning, USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Beckstrand blends quilting, mischief, and matchmaking for the sixth Amish Quiltmaker romance – perfect for fans of Amy Clipston, Wanda Brunstetter, and Linda Byler. At thirty-two, Ada Yoder is resigned to caring for her three sisters, her ever-impractical father, and their prosperous, but demanding, farm. The last kind of trouble she needs is Enos Hoover claiming that six acres of their land actually belongs to him—and taking steps to prove it. But Ada soon finds that battling Enos' clever strategies is delightfully intriguing—and lighting an impossible spark . . . Enos is determined to make his mater proud by turning difficult acreage into a successful farm. Legally, he is in the right to reclaim the land from the Yoders. But Ada's hard-working stubbornness and refreshing honesty are proving to be more of an irresistible challenge than an obstacle. Now, can Enos and Ada find enough faith and understanding to reconcile family, duty, and love—and stake their claim on a forever happiness together?Sometimes the greatest blessings come in disguise . . .
The Herringbone Harbor Mystery (Seaside Knitters Society #7)
by Sally GoldenbaumIt&’s beginning to feel a lot like tourist season in Sea Harbor, Massachusetts, and beachside shopkeepers are getting ready for the annual wave of visitors. But even before the season starts, the heat is on to find a killer . . . The Yarn Studio&’s Seaside Knitters have their hands full designing new classes for vacationers, as well as testing each other&’s originality by creating a single blanket together. Birdie&’s teenage granddaughter is also visiting for the season, and soon has plans with her friend Daisy to start a dog-walking business. Meanwhile, the Lazy Lobster and Soup Café&’s local fare is gaining newfound attention with the addition of a well-known Boston chef. It&’s sure to be another beautiful, busy time in their tightknit town . . . Until Birdie spots a huge blaze from her balcony one evening, frighteningly close to knitter Cass&’s lobster business. But the morning brings news that it was a house in small Fisherman&’s Cove, and a familiar fisherman is found dead inside. Not only did the young women walk his beloved sheepdog, Squid, they may have been the last people to see him alive. When questions surface about the actual timing of the man&’s death, it turns out something is more than fishy. As suspicion rocks usually placid Sea Harbor, knitters Izzy, Birdie, Cass, and Nell must pick apart tangled secrets and wrap up false accusations—before the killer hooks another victim . . .
Red Hook: Brooklyn Mafia, Ground Zero
by Frank DiMatteo Sr. Michael BensonThe shocking crime-drenched saga of the New York mobs in Red Hook, Brooklyn—where the streets ran red with blood—by a Mafia survivor who grew up there . . . For more than a hundred years, the Red Hook section of Brooklyn was Ground Zero for organized crime. Whoever controlled the piers controlled everything. From the infamous Irish gang known as The White Hand at the turn of the century, to the notorious Italian Gallo brothers who ran President Street—and everything else—generations later, the blood-soaked history of Red Hook is the story of American crime at its most powerful, corrupt, and coldly efficient. It's all here: the brutal mob hits, bullet storms, and backstabbings of the most colorful cutthroats to ever terrorize the streets. A rogue&’s gallery of killers with nicknames like &“The Mad Hatter,&” &“The Executioner,&” &“Wild Bill,&” and &“Peg Leg.&” The Brooklyn bar fight that gave Al &“Scarface&” Capone his legendary scars. The godfather of America&’s first Sicilian crime family whose gruesomely mangled hand could scare men half to death. And, to bring it all home, the author&’s own eyewitness account of multiple shootings growing up as the son of a Mafia bodyguard. Packed with jaw-dropping stories of public violence and personal vengeance, vivid insights into the Mafia&’s way of life, and shocking portraits of America&’s most wanted crime families, Red Hook is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the history of organized crime in America.
Murder at the Lemonberry Tea (A Beacon Bakeshop Mystery #6)
by Darci HannahLindsey Bakewell&’s iconic lighthouse bakeshop in beautiful Beacon Harbor, Michigan, is hosting a celebrity cookbook author from the UK—but the notorious diva is now DOA . . . Lindsey&’s patrons have a new outdoor patio where they can eat their treats in the glorious summer weather. But even more exciting is that the Beacon Bakeshop is going to host British celebrity chef Vivi Lemonberry—and what could be a more appropriate event than a tea party? What Lindsey didn&’t realize is that Vivi is here to put some distance between herself and her recent professional and personal scandals. Despite assurances that Vivi is as sweet as a chocolate-dipped strawberry, Lindsey is cooling rapidly toward the culinary icon . . . especially after she banishes Lindsey&’s beloved dog, Wellington, from the bakeshop and then flirts outrageously with Lindsey&’s boyfriend. She&’s not the only one feeling hostile, though. While Vivi&’s in the middle of making a tart in front of the cameras, a woman runs up and slaps her. Soon, Vivi&’s nowhere to be found, and folks are speculating on whether she&’s run off with her secret lover or just laying low due to embarrassment. That is, until Lindsey finds a body bobbing near the surface of Lake Michigan. It&’s a sour ending for the diva, but Lindsey is determined to squeeze the truth out of every clue until she finds the killer . .