Specialists in building and civil engineering, architecture, traffic and transport engineering, urban planning and avalanche science came together at the Fifth International Conference on Snow Engineering, organized by the Federal Swiss Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research in Davos 2004. This event belongs to a series of Snow Engineering Confe

Are you stuck in the worries and challenges of being a single mom? Do you think you've strayed too far from God to turn back? Are you struggling to see any hope for a brighter future for yourself and your children?Stephanie invites you to find hope in Christ.Stephanie has walked this single mom road for over 10 years and has seen God work in her life over and over again. With authenticity and compassion, she shares wisdom and practical tips she has gathered along the way.

In 1859 Abraham Lincoln covered his Indiana years in one paragraph and two sentences of a written autobiographical statement that included the following: "We reached our new home about the time the State came into the union. It was a wild region, with many bears and other wild animals in the woods. There I grew up." William E. Bartelt uses annotation and primary source material to tell the history of Lincoln's Indiana years by those who were there. The book reveals, through the words of th...

"A fascinating, in-depth examination" of Abraham Lincoln's life between the ages of seven and twenty-one (Johnson County Historical Society).Although Lincoln's adult life as president, statesman, and savior of the Union has been well documented and analyzed, most biographers have regarded his early years as inconsequential to his career and accomplishments. But in 1920, a group of historians known as the Lincoln Inquiry were determined to give Lincoln's formative ye...

Can two people find their way back to each other?Straight-talking, driven, and committed to being the best sports agent and manager in the Pacific Northwest, Beatrix “Trixie” Cavendish works hard and doesn’t allow herself to be distracted. She’d let that happen once before and not only did it threaten her fledgling career, it also broke her heart into a million pieces.The cause of that heartbreak? Chris Ford. While he is currently first line winger for the ...

One night turns into two weeks when their worlds unexpectedly collide.Cecily Devereaux knows better than anyone that being the daughter of a billionaire can make it hard to trust people. Every relationship she’s ever been in turned out to be nothing more than an attempt to get her father’s money, and after a failed engagement, she vows to stay away from commitment. Shifting her focus to enjoying herself, she finds satisfaction in one night stands, defying her father’s demands, and ...

Can best friends make it as a couple?Hyper-organized and committed to her job, Cam loves her life. Left pregnant and confused following a hot hookup with the Whalers captain, she has no idea what to do. She's got a fast paced career as Assistant to the team's General Manager and has no time for a baby. Plus, the father just happens to be one of her best friends.Everyone relies on Warren "Bugs" Parker--he's dependable, solid, and an amazing captain. The only chink in his arm...

Declan didn't expect for his latest score to be Liv's heart.Declan Quinn is a name that strikes fear into the hearts of his enemies. With a reputation built on his cunning and ruthlessness, he has become an unstoppable force in the criminal world. A string of bank robberies along the East Coast has solidified his place in infamy but may send him to an early grave.Olivia "Liv" O'Reilly is a woman haunted by her past and her disastrous engagement to the heir of a powerful Bos...

We hear from the Apostle Peter that Christians should always be ready to give a confession of the hope that is in them and to defend their faith in an ever-changing world.Originally delivered as an address at a synod convention in 1902, Das Wesen des Christentums or What is Christianity? was written by pastor and professor Francis Pieper.In What is Christianity: Faith and Morality Reconsidered, Pieper takes up Peter's task against those who would c...

Once you find your muse, never let them go.Finn Fairlane is a music producer who has lost his inspiration to create. While jumping from one one-night stand to the next, his focus unexpectedly shifts when he crosses paths with his former college girlfriend, Faith Siubhal.In the midst of promoting an enterprising band's new album, his attention is split between ensuring his continued success and interpreting his feelings for the incredible woman he left behind to make his dre...

"The competitive world of professional hockey can be cold, but this series brings the heat!"New goaltender Riley Warren is determined to make her first season with the New York Blizzards perfect. As a young female hockey player, she knows she has to prove herself to the league if she wants to earn a permanent spot. Her plan is to break some records, but she may end up breaking some hearts instead.One of the only females in a male-dominated sport, Riley figured it was easier...

Returning from France after working away, Lana Landon takes a spare room in her big brother Matt's new house. Only problem is he's a super protective hockey player for the Seattle Whalers. She's come home with a business plan and a broken heart, but there's something more sinister lurking in the dark.Alex “Thor” Bergman is the Whalers' huge goalie and is the last of his four brothers to settle down. No matter how hard he tries, he only seems to attract gold-digging puck bunnies who...