An adult scifi romance and adventure of a shy, misguided and timid librarian. Being kidnapped, beat, and humiliated, she finds a strength through her beliefs and convictions and comes to pity, care and love the kidnapper with a past linked to her in ways never thought possible.Ultimately she stands up for herself in adversity, ridicule, degradation of her kidnappers, family and friends and gains the respect of the sole ruler of the Realm.

In the previous book Ripple Effect a timid librarian learned what it was like to love another woman and gain a confidence to stand in adversity. In this second of three parts, Deepitka Allaro has been placed in a new position; Empress of The Realm. With it comes new complications; now two beautiful women love and adore her, a world who believes she is a gift from the Goddess, and a Realm who believes her compassion and determination are an inspiration against The Realm's sworn enemy; The E...

Although the analysis of scattering for closed bodies of simple geometric shape is well developed, structures with edges, cavities, or inclusions have seemed, until now, intractable to analytical methods. This two-volume set describes a breakthrough in analytical techniques for accurately determining diffraction from classes of canonical scatterers

Although the analysis of scattering for closed bodies of simple geometric shape is well developed, structures with edges, cavities, or inclusions have seemed, until now, intractable to analytical methods. This two-volume set describes a breakthrough in analytical techniques for accurately determining diffraction from classes of canonical scatterers

It was the weapon to end all weapons: the doomsday device. A huge nuclear bomb so powerful that it could envelop the entire planet in a cloud of radioactive dust, and bring about instant extinction.This is the untold story of the Cold War’s most insane plan, the men behind it and how it nearly happened. It is also the history of humanity’s nightmare vision of a superweapon, showing how popular culture, from the stories of H. G. Wells and Jules Verne to films such as Planet of t...

For the first time in the history of our planet, more than half the population-3.3 billion people-is now living in cities. City is the ultimate guidebook to our urban centers-the signature unit of human civilization. With erudite prose and carefully chosen illustrations, this unique work of metatourism explores what cities are and how they work. It covers history, customs and language, districts, transport, money, work, shops and markets, and tourist sites, creating a fantasticall...

‘Don’t ever look for me again, Archer.’ His mouth curled into a smile. ‘Game on.’Central Park. Sienna Beckham is out jogging in the autumn sun, feeling almost ordinary. Trouble is, she'll never be. She's on the run from her life as a powerful witch blood-bound to three men – her keepers – who are sworn to protect her.Evil is hot on Sienna's tail and Archer Bennett is searching for her, desperate to find her. As one of her Keepers, he will fight to his deat...

Niko has come from another planet hoping to find the one thing that has been denied him, a mate. The moment he met Dee he knew she was it for him. She wasn't ready so he would wait for her.The minute Dee laid her eyes on Niko she wanted him, but her philosophy was never to get involved with someone she could love.Niko's enemy changed the game when he kidnapped Dee. Now she thinks she's going crazy and the only one who can ground her is Niko, but she's afraid of him....

Featuring exclusive interviews with people who worked alongside Tori Amos in the studio — one of her producers sound engineers and backing band members — as well as in–depth research into the singer herself Tori Amos: In the Studio explores this groundbreaking artists career album by album. From a child prodigy pianist to her first band her breakthrough album as a solo artist to her prolific years of recording and touring Tori Amos has refused to play by the rules of the recording industry...

Alex has forgotten everything.Damon will use any means necessary to make her remember.Alex Rayne has a normal life until she gets a sexy stalker who turned up everywhere she goes. Then her life suddenly changes. Then changes again. She realizes that reality may not be real as Damon chases her across different lives.Damon tried for years to resist Alex. He yearns to be with her. Due to the laws that forbid them to be together, he couldn't have her. Then one night he ...

(Guitar Play-Along). The Guitar Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the tab, listen to the online audio to hear how the guitar should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in case you want to sing, or to simply help you follow along. 8 songs: Black or White (Rap Version) * Paradise City * She Builds Quick Machines * Slither * Sweet Child O' Mine * Welcome to the Jungle * You...

5 STARS by April Cosgrove on GoodReads "LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this story! This story is so real and its easy to get invested in the characters! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!"5 STARS by Tifferz on GoodReads "Singled Out is a fun YA read. It was just the escape I needed for the day!"5 STARS by Ann Herrick on GoodReads "A quick, sweet story. Perfect for when you just want to "get away from it all" for an hour or so with a short, fun read."BOOK DESCRIPTIONThis is a very short st...