She never needed a man for anything. Not until he came back into her life…Roberta Wilkes is a brilliant, focused, and successful artist with a thriving career. But when Rogan MacDonald strolls into her gallery exhibit, old feelings hit Robbie hard. She may have left her awkward teenage self behind, but her crush on Rogan, with his dark red hair and brilliant golden eyes, is more tenacious.Rogan vaguely remembers Robbie, but can this breathtaking, bohemian artist be...

From parks and libraries to pubs and schools, social infrastructures are the everyday places that bring people together, support community life, and foster connection. As interest in the concept grows, this timely and accessible edited collection offers a comprehensive overview of social infrastructure—its origins, development, and practical impact.Packed with innovative case studies from the UK, Europe, Australia, and the US, it highlights how these shared spaces can shape urban l...

When the winds bring her unsettling news from the emperor’s war, Marie leaves home once again to find Dietrich Lang. This time, she’s going to make sure they can stay together, even if it means dragging generals into dreams and facing the emperor himself. But even when you can fly and move between worlds, it’s not so simple to turn armies aside and catch kings—especially when the dream world still has unrevealed secrets…Curse and Crown is the magical and action-packed conc...

The Lyin Kings. The Wannabe World Rulers. Two people, a man and a woman who fought for power in 2008, may once again do battle in 2016. This time, will it be up to the Illuminati, the gay world, the Illegals, FEMA, or the Militia that will decides who wins or loses. Hillary Clinton, a confessed Socialist, and Barack Obama, a practicing Socialist, both want to lead the world, not our country; both want to destroy our Constitution and Declaration of Independence; both were students and worsh...

Prince Tom and Princess Molly must climb, run and Fly to save their friend from a dragon.Sian Turner's story of an adventurous day in the bush comes to life with Irene King's playful illustrations.Wild Eyed Press totally supports the concept paying royalties for the use of manuscripts and artworks. Wild Eyed Press sees this as both a moral and intellectual obligation.When you read this book, you can do so with the knowledge that it was fully created by real people f...

The ability to imagine different possible futures and the will to influence the course of events are deeply human. These ideas about the future can also determine which of the many possible futures will become reality. Designing futures therefore means that by creating and communicating potential scenarios, you can shape the futures of your fellow human beings and influence the course of events.Design is becoming more strategic as a discipline, moving away from 'mak...

Otfried Hans Freiherr von Meusebach chose a life of hardship and freedom in Texas rather than a life of comfort and influence in his native Germany, where he had lived his formative years within a framework of unconstitutional government. In 1845 the young liberal relinquished his hereditary German title, left behind his close family ties and his various intellectual and political associations, and arrived in Texas as John O. Meusebach, commissioner-general for the Society for the Protection ...

The Nutcracker is back—but so is the Mouse King, and now she must choose between them...No one believes Marie’s story about her magical journey with the Nutcracker Prince. She’s even started to doubt it herself.But then her brother Fritz brings his fellow cavalrymen home for the family’s annual Christmas party—and one of them demands she return the Mouse King’s seven crowns to him. The Nutcracker finally reappears, and the familiar battle lines are drawn, b...

Dietrich Lang promised he’d teach her to fly, and Marie has tried to wait patiently for his return. When a stubborn ghost turns up instead, she sets out to find Lang at his winter garrison, sure that she needs his help for this new supernatural problem.But Lang has troubles of his own, facing suspicions over his true identity as the Grand Army begins its spring campaign, and still seeking revenge for the death of his mother and brothers. With the army on the move, Marie must learn ...

Bathsheba is a woman who longs for love. With her devout husband away fighting the king's wars for many months at a time, discontent and loneliness dog her steps--and make it frighteningly easy to succumb to King David's charm and attention. Though she immediately regrets her involvement with the powerful king, the pieces are set in motion that will destroy everything she holds dear. Can she find forgiveness at the feet of the Almighty? Or has her sin separated her from God--and David--for...

King Solomon was wealthy and wise beyond measure. He could--and did--have anything he wanted, including many women from many lands. But for all his wisdom, did he or the women in his life ever find what they searched for all of their lives? In this engrossing novel, you'll find yourself whisked away to ancient Israel, where you'll meet Solomon and four of the women he loved: Naamah the desert princess, Abishag the shepherdess, Siti the daughter of a pharaoh, and Nicaula the queen of Sheba....

A fresh crew of seasonaires hit the California coast and make Malibu their playground in the sizzling and suspenseful follow-up to The Seasonaires**.**Every summer is designed as a dream for six twenty-something seasonaires chosen by Lyndon Wyld, the founder of her namesake clothing line. This summer takes these influential brand ambassadors to the West Coast, led by last season’s Mia, who has been roped back in after her mother’s death by...