In Aug 1971, Carol Quinlan, a young Canadian student studying in Belfast, Northern Ireland, visits the north-Antrim town of Ballycastle and is intrigued by the story of the ***Black Nun,***the legendary ghost reputed to haunt the nearby ruin of Bonamargy Friary. In a quest to learn more, Carol visits the friary and has a horrifying experience which leaves her beset by recurring nightmares. The frequency of these nightmares lessens...

Amazon knows the products we’re interested in and shows us more to boost the size of our shopping cart. Google Maps knows the best route to get from A to B and recommends it to get us there in the shortest possible time. Netflix knows the media we enjoy most and recommends more to boost streaming time. However, many companies still fall short with their data analytics practices.This book focuses on how to embed advanced analytics directly into daily business operations and compleme...

Enter the thrilling third volume in the epic Collegium Chronicles.In Mercedes Lackey's classic coming-of-age story, the orphan Magpie pursues his quest for his parent's identity with burning urgency-while also discovering another hidden talent and being trained by the King's Own Herald as an undercover agent for Valdemar. Shy Bardic Trainee Lena has to face her famous but uncaring father, one of Valdemar's most renowned Bards. And Healing Trainee Bear must...

This pocket guide is the one book to read for everyone who wants to learn about Scrum. The book covers all roles, rules and the main principles underpinning Scrum, and is based on the Scrum Guide Edition 2013. A broader context to this fundamental description of Scrum is given by describing the past and the future of Scrum. The author, Gunther Verheyen, has created a concise, yet complete and passionate reference about Scrum. The book demonstrates his core view that Scrum is about a journe...

A forced marriage. A sworn enemy. A passion that could end a clan war—or spark one.In the unforgiving Highlands of 16th-century Scotland, peace comes at a steep price. When two rival clans threaten to plunge the region into renewed bloodshed, the King's Regent delivers an ultimatum: their heirs must wed, or war will decide their fate.Ailis Robertson never dreamed her future would be tied to a MacPherson—especially not Bhaic, a brooding warrior with ice in h...

“Our job as Scrum professionals is to continually improve our ability to use Scrum to deliver products and services that help customers achieve valuable outcomes. This book will help you to improve your ability to apply Scrum.”–From the Foreword by Ken Schwaber, co-author of ScrumMastering Professional Scrum is for anyone who wants to deliver increased value by using Scrum more effectively. Leading Scrum practitio...

"Deeply romantic, scintillating, and absolutely delicious."—SYLVIA DAY, New York Times bestselling author for Highland HellcatIt's Vixen vs. Highland War Chief. It's anyone's guess who'll win this battle of the heart.Marcus MacPherson is every inch the fearsome Highlander. He's used to men averting their eyes and women cowering before him. He thinks he'll eventually settle down with a nice, obedient bride. Instead, he gets...

"Deeply romantic, scintillating, and absolutely delicious."—SYLVIA DAY, New York Times bestselling author for Highland HellcatKATHERINE CAREW:Illegitimate daughter of an English earlAbducted to Scotland at age 14No family, no reputation...No rulesROLFE MCTAVISH:Heir to an honorable Highland lairdCan't believe how well tomboy Kate can fightAbout to lea...

The irresistible follow-up to In Bed with a Stranger is “a Scottish romance that packs a powerful feel . . . lively, historically crafted and riveting!!” (Addicted to Romance)Cullen McJames will not have his honor sullied, certainly not by his clan's nemesis Laird Erik McQuade. So when McQuade tells the Court of Scotland that Cullen has stolen his daughter's virtue, Cullen steals the daughter instead.Since his brother wed a fetching lass, ...

The ITIL 4 Direct, Plan and Improve (DPI) reference and revision guide is one of five ITIL 4 Managing Professional titles published by TSO, following on from the ITIL 4 Foundation revision guide. It provides a grounding in a set of principles, methods, and techniques to create a learning and improving environment. It covers the influence and impact of Agile and Lean ways of working and provides practical and strategic methods to plan and deliver continual improvement. Key topics include ri...

Beautiful and fiercely protective of those she loves, Lady Seona Murray captured Keegan MacKay's attention when she first set foot in Dunnakeil Castle. Though she is a chief's daughter and forbidden, Keegan has fallen in love with her from afar and burns to possess her. But so does the clan traitor, Haldane, an obsessive outlaw bent on murder and kidnapping.Sinfully handsome, Keegan MacKay is a fearsome guard as well as the chief's cousin, but Seona's father would never consider hi...

Use ChatGPT to find more clients, sell more products, and make more money - all with minimal effort!"The ChatGPT Millionaire Blueprint: Digital Riches Unveiled (GPT-5 Edition)" Dive into the world of AI and discover how to turbocharge your business's efficiency, agility, and profits. This indispensable guide is packed with step-by-step instructions to seamlessly implement ChatGPT into your operations.From customer service to marketing, ChatGPT can be your s...