She has a thirst for danger. He is used to getting exactly what he wants...Victoria Chase is Chicago's hottest new reporter, looking to make the scoop of the century. Rumor has it that in the bowels of the city lies a private sex club for the wealthy elite. Willing to do anything for a story, she infiltrates the club, determined to uncover this urban legend. She didn't expect to run into him:Malcolm Cage.The famous billionaire bad boy is th...

Most of us have had at least one amazing teacher who has inspired, influenced, or encouraged us to do better, aim higher, or just be more confident. However, most of us have also had at least one teacher who has not met our expectations. In Teachers Matter, education researcher Marcus A. Winters, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, argues that our failure to identify and reward high-quality teachers has been devastating for public school students. The question is how do we sort out...

Everyone teasingly calls me a nun. But being a good girl has gotten me nowhere. It’s time to be bold and take risks. Live my life, and kiss a handsome stranger…I’ve spent years as a dirt-broke, starving artist. When my mom's hospital bills start piling up, I take every odd job I can find in Silver Mountain. Eventually that leads to a nanny position at the biggest mansion in town. The kids are cute as stuffed animals. The pay is great, and my luck seems to ...

They say he’s so grumpy that he never speaks. He only growls.I’m not intimidated. My boss sent me to deep backwoods Vermont to get Garland McGrumpypants—I mean McGuinty, to sell some of his lucrative landholdings on Silver Mountain. And I NEED this commission.McGrumpy only likes kids, animals, and his giant axe… he definitely doesn’t like me.When our meeting goes horribly wrong, and an avalanche causes my car to be nearly crushed under a pi...

She wanted to be free of him, but now she would give anything just to see him again...With Malcolm presumably dead after a terrible accident, Victoria finds herself in the most dangerous situation imaginable: trapped in a foreign nation with nothing except the clothes on her back. She has no idea what to do next or how to get out of this mess. The only thing keeping her going is the willpower to finish the job Malcolm gave to her, and honor his final reque...

A headstrong girl trapped by a sinister man. Her only way out? To obey...With her life stolen from her, Victoria is left with no choice. She must drop everything and dedicate herself to helping the infuriating and irresistible Malcolm Cage. But the task is a dangerous hunt for information that she promised herself she would avoid at all costs. It doesn't help that Malcolm is utterly distracting with a voice as smooth as silk and eyes that make her body tre...

The bigger the cushion, the sweeter the pushin'!Becca was about to graduate college. As an only child, she had always been the object of her mother's overbearing and critical remarks regarding her weight. She'd even sent her to fat farms as a child. Becca had finally had her fill of it. Her mother demanded perfection in all aspects of their lives. It had been too much for Becca to endure. When she went to college, they became estranged.When Becca's mother called her at scho...

Lexi is in trouble!She "borrowed" her stepfather's credit cards and maxed them out. Thinking she can sweet talk her way out of this mess as she always has, Lexi is in for a big surprise when her stepfather mandates her payback options.This taboo short will reveal the most unlikely coupling with the steamiest of results.ADULT CONTENT - TOTALLY TABOO! 18+

The bigger the cushion, the sweeter the pushin'!Becca was about to graduate college. As an only child, she had always been the object of her mother's overbearing and critical remarks regarding her weight. She'd even sent her to fat farms as a child. Becca had finally had her fill of it. Her mother demanded perfection in all aspects of their lives. It had been too much for Becca to endure. When she went to college, they became estranged.When Becca's...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Embark on a culinary journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the Alpine region and immerse yourself in a world of hearty and comforting cuisine. In Alpine Adventure, discover the gastronomic treasures that span across Switzerland, Austria, Italy, and Germany.Indulge in a diverse selection of dishes that celebrate the rich tradition and cultural heritage of this captivating mountainous area. From velvety Swiss cheese fondu...

This ICME-13 Topical Survey reviews the state-of-the-art by first exploring the roots and scope of design science. Second, it presents two examples of current design science projects that focus on substantial learning environments including a student and a teacher perspective. Subsequently, the book elaborates on how empirical research can be conceptualised within design science. Lastly, it explores developments in design science from a national and international perspective, while also di...