A RICH titan of industry. A POOR girl with nothing left to lose. And a marriage of convenience that was never supposed to get complicated.Elena Vance’s life shatters when her uncle leaves behind millions in embezzled debt. Enter Julian Blackwood—a cold, calculating Manhattan billionaire whose reputation is carved in ice and steel. To save her family from ruin and secure his corporate empire, Julian offers Elena a binding contract: play the devoted wife for twelve m...

In the high-spire courts of Oakhaven, weakness is a death sentence—and Lyra Vance is drowning in it.As a low-born archivist forced to catalog the dark, forbidden artifacts of the Fae aristocracy, Lyra keeps her head down and her magic locked away. That is, until a catastrophic vault breach binds her life force to Prince Kaelen—the dangerously seductive, notoriously ruthless heir to the Shadow Throne.Kaelen is cursed to feel every physical pain he inflicts, and Lyra...

"Taveya Wala Vaaja Te Hor" is a collection of impactful stories by Principal Sujan Singh that portrays human relationships, rural life, social traditions, and Punjabi culture. In this book, the author presents themes of love, struggle, the dowry system, family relationships, and the emotions of ordinary people with remarkable simplicity and realism. Each story paints an authentic picture of life in rural Punjab and encourages listeners to reflect on the realities of society.

Stress Management Tools and Strategies provides practical, evidence-based approaches for identifying, understanding, and managing stress effectively. The text focuses on actionable techniques including time management, mindfulness practices, relaxation methods, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle modifications. Through student-friendly language maintaining academic rigor, the material makes stress management accessible while grounding techniques in psychological research. Each chapter b...

Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) is a discipline concerned with designing interactions in sociotechnical systems to improve both system performance and human well-being. This Element introduces the core principles of HFE, tracing its development from multidisciplinary efforts to solve practical problems in military operations during the Second World War to its current application in healthcare improvement. The Element acknowledges the growing role of HFE in areas such as the design of th...

"PMI-RMP Sure Success: Q&A with Explanations" is your essential companion for acing the PMI-RMP exam. With 500 expertly crafted questions and detailed explanations, this guide prepares you to confidently navigate risk management challenges. Elevate your skills, conquer the exam, and advance your career with this indispensable resource.

AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Success Kit Are you preparing for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C01) exam? This comprehensive study guide is designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence needed to pass on your first attempt.250+ high-quality practice questions that closely align with the real exam formatFive full-length practice tests (50 questions each) with in-depth exp...

A collection of historical literature documenting major slave revolts and uprisings throughout the Americas.Who will tell the stories of those who refused to be slaves? The Atlantic slave trade transported millions of humans from the coasts of West Africa into the New World, stripping them of their dignity, freedom, language and culture. The accepted notion is that these Blacks willingly submitted to the chattel slave system, accepting their new lot in life. When one scours the reco...

Marco Ricci — a handsome, broad-shouldered Italian truck driver who drives ten thousand roads but can't quite outrun his loneliness — arrives at the Grand Hôtel Lumière on the Côte d'Azur with a delivery of luxury linens.Isabelle Fontaine — brilliant, composed, quietly starved for a life beyond her perfectly organized world — comes out to inspect the delivery and finds something she didn't order.The story unfolds across 6 chapters +...

The air outside Grauman’s Chinese Theatre tasted of expensive perfume, exhaust fumes, and desperation. It was a cocktail unique to Los Angeles, specifically on premiere nights like this one. Flashbulbs popped in a chaotic staccato rhythm, turning the night into a disorienting strobe light show. At the center of the storm stood Marcus Vane.At thirty-four, Marcus had the kind of face that sold movie tickets before a trailer even dropped—a jawline sharp enough to cut glass, dark hair ...

When Marianne Vale arrives in the county of Dorset with a modest dowry, an ailing mother, and a wit too sharp for easy admiration, she has no expectation beyond keeping her household intact and her younger sister safely launched into society. The last thing she requires is the notice of Mr. Julian Ashcombe—master of Ashcombe Hall, a gentleman of formidable reserve, inconvenient kindness, and a pride the neighborhood mistakes for arrogance.

A Chance EncounterThe sun dipped low in the Parisian sky, casting golden hues over the Seine. Alex, a college student from New York, had always dreamed of visiting the City of Light. Armed with a camera and a heart full of wanderlust, he wandered the cobbled streets, savoring each moment. Unbeknownst to him, fate had a different plan in store.A Serendipitous MeetingAs he strolled past the iconic Notre-Dame, Alex’s eyes wandered, capturing the beauty of the architect...