Nico as we know him is the one who saved Dylan from being killed in Italy for knowing too much about the existence of vampires. Where did he come from? What is his background. This short story explains Nico's origins story as it pertains to how he became a key player in The Mortal One Series.

Bad Attitude(s) on Trial is a critical analysis of pornography in the context of contemporary Canada. The notion that pornography both reflects sexual domination and 'victimizes' women has recently found expression in law in the landmark Canadian Supreme Court decision of R. v. Butler (1992). Many feminists embrace this new law as progressive, but in the post-Butler years, straight, mainstream pornography is still flourishing, while sexual representations that challenge convention...

Subversive Itinerary investigates the theoretical evolution of the influential political theorist Gad Horowitz, as well as the historical impact of his ideas on Canadian life and letters. Bringing together dynamic new works by both established and emerging scholars, along with three new articles by Horowitz himself, this volume examines the concepts he developed and extends his approach beyond the current historical moment.The book includes a history of Horowitz’s engageme...

An examination of why so few people suffering from environmental hazards and pollution choose to participate in environmental justice movements.In the coal-mining region of Central Appalachia, mountaintop-removal mining and coal-industry-related flooding, water contamination, and illness have led to the emergence of a grassroots, women-driven environmental justice movement. But the number of local activists is small relative to the affected population, and recruiti...

From bookshelves overflowing with self-help books to scholarly treatises on neurobiology to late-night infomercials that promise to make you happier, healthier, and smarter with the acquisition of just a few simple practices, the discourse of habit is a staple of contemporary culture high and low. Discussion of habit, however, tends to neglect the most fundamental questions: What is habit? Habits, we say, are hard to break. But what does it mean to break a habit? Where and how do habits ta...

Harlequin® Special Edition brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Special Edition box set includes:HER HOMETOWN MAN (A Sutton’s Place novel)by New York Times bestselling author Shannon StaceySummoned home by her mother and sisters, novelist Gwen Sutton has made it clear—she’s not staying. She’s returning to her quiet l...

Dieses E-Book entspricht ca. 172 Taschenbuchseiten ...Liebe Leserinnen, liebe Leser,hier die zweite Sammlung meiner Lieblings-Erotikgeschichten - weitere werden folgen!Lass Dich von der Gier mitreißen und fühle die heiße Lustin diesen und weiterenerotischen Geschichten:Die gierige Schwägerin,Die geile Dienstreise,Verführt über den WolkenoderEingeschneit in einer einsamen Hütte ...Diese Ausgabe ist vollständig, u...

Harlequin® Special Edition brings you three new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Special Edition box set includes:Her Best Friend's Wedding (A Bravo Family Ties novel)By NYT and USA TODAY bestselling author Christine RimmerThrough the years Sadie McBride and Ty Bravo have been rivals, then enemies—and in recent years, buddie...

Particular focus on prerequisites required for effective herd health management (HHM) programmes, including understanding bovine disease epidemiology, improving disease surveillance (including the use of sensors), data-driven decision-making based on cow health records, as well as advances in understanding and optimising immune responseReviews HHM issues across the dairy cow life cycle, from reproduction and calf health to the transition stage and replacement of stock...

After seeing a mysterious creature lurking in a lotus field, a little American girl living in Japan uses Japanese mythology to discover who or what the monster is. The book consists of several mythological tales, which explore Japanese history and mythology. In trying to solve the mystery of the lotus monster, it also teaches children Japanese culture and language. Each of the Japanese-style stories in the beautifully illustrated book show the ideals of people or creatures who do the right...

Taylor Bell comes from a long line of Beta Zeta sorority sisters, all of whom expect her to pledge upon starting at the university. However, Taylor is determined to destroy the rich tradition they hold so dear by eschewing sorority life altogether. Taylor's resolve soon melts though when she falls in with a group of hilarious, ultra-saucy girls, who introduce her to all things Greek and soften her to the idea of joining. Eventually, Taylor pledges Beta Zeta and embarks on a collegiate care...

This anthology brings together twenty-six stories from authors, Nathaniel Farcas, Lauren Lang, Caroline Shannon Davenport, Jon Fain, Elizabeth S. Devecchi, Eric D. Lehman, Brittany Bell, Ken Goldman, Vincent Czyz, Dalton Mire, Gary Zenker, Mykyta Ryzhykh, Kim Ransley, Mark Williams, Beck Erixson, Ibtisam Shahbaz, Jennifer Cinguina, Joseph A. Schiller, John Tavares, Jerry Purdon, and Justin Lowe. These curated stories center around the human experience, fact or fiction they delve into the e...