The Academic Librarian as Blended Professional employs a model that allows for individual and managerial reconceptualization of the librarian's role, also helping to mitigate obstacles to professional development both internal and external to the library. Using traditional and personal narrative, the book extends Whitchurch's blended professional model, designed to consider the merging of academicians' roles across several spheres of professional and academic influence in a higher educatio...

A CIA agent must help an amnesiac mother find her missing child in this romantic suspense thriller.CIA agent Daniel Adams, once a prisoner of war, is a loner out of necessity. But rescuing an amnesiac woman left buried alive bonds them in ways neither can resist. All "Raven" knows is that her baby is in danger. All Daniel can focus on is finding the missing child—and protecting Raven every step of the way.Her memories are lost and his are scarred from the d...

On the run from deadly enemies in a small Texas town, a young mother and a covert agent must stay close to survive in this Western romantic thriller.Faith Thomas was ready to fight her ex-husband Burke for custody of their daughter. But when she realized that Burke was a serial killer, she took little Zoe and went on the run.Stranded in a small Texas town, Faith must now rely on a man she's only just met—covert operative Léon Royce. But he, too, is on the r...

This book investigates the role of social groups in mobilizing resources for protests in repressive contexts. In particular, it examines the impact of organizations and informal groups on individual engagement in the protests developed in 2010–2011 in Tunisia, Egypt, and Syria. Empirical analysis draws on a wave of events and protests that took place between 2010 and 2021. It explores how, in repressive contexts, spontaneous groups and more established and formal organizations continuously...

Portland, Oregon, 1988. The brutal murder of Ethiopian immigrant Mulugeta Seraw by racist skinheads shocked the city. In response disparate groups quickly came together to organize against white nationalist violence and right wing organizing throughout the Rose City and the Pacific Northwest.It Did Happen Here compiles interviews with dozens of people who worked together during the waning decades of the 20th century to reveal an inspiring collaboration bet...

"Engagingly and intelligently written, this absorbing novel should work as catnip to fashion-obsessed readers."—Kirkus ReviewsEve's time as a fashion model nearly destroyed her — now she's determined to build a career behind the camera lense. But landing a coveted photography internship brings her face to face with her dark past — just as she's falling for hot male model Alex.Eve had it all—emphasis on had. She was a rising star with a modeling con...

The Glockenspiel Method offers a step-by-step course with 49 pieces, including 25 with practice tracks and chords for guitar, ukulele, piano, or keyboard.This simple and intuitive method allows students to learn to play the Glockenspiel while reading music. The early pieces can be performed on both diatonic and chromatic Glockenspiels, making it perfect for younger learners, while the later pieces introduce accidentals and a wider range, helping students gradually develop their mus...

In this holiday romantic suspense, an investigator is assigned to find his ex-lover and discovers her secret that she is the mother of his twins.Four years ago, girl-next-door Kat Nelson had gone from being a tempting assignment to the fling P.I. Logan Carmichael never forgot. Now he'd been hired to find her by a king claiming Kat was heir to the throne. Locating her wasn't difficult.Learning he was the father of her toddler twins, however, made him ache. B...

A security agent fights to protect his best friend's widow from a murderer without falling in love with her in this romantic suspense.Scarred from the brutal murder of her fiancé, former UN translator Lyssa Cafferty sleeps with one eye open. Now a serial killer is determined to finish what he started—and she's his next target. Desperate to survive, Lyssa seeks protection from the one man with knowledge of her past.Noah Bradford, a cunning ex-marine, vows to p...

CIA agent Daniel Adams, once a prisoner of war, is a loner out of necessity. But rescuing an amnesiac woman left buried alive bonds them in ways neither can resist.All “Raven” knows is that her baby is in danger. All Daniel can focus on is finding the missing child – and protecting Raven every step of the way. Her memories are lost and his are scarred from the damages of war.But as they depend on each other for survival in the rugged West Texas mountains, the pieces of thei...

"The Italian Wedding is a popular event. Over 200 family and friends get together to celebrate life … similar to a funeral, but with music and dancing." In her book The Journey – Italian Style, Victoria recalls the glory days of growing up Italian, Catholic, and a Detroit baby boomer in the 50's. She uncovers family mysteries, and courageous ancestors. You'll discover survival tips for attending an Italian Wedding, and learn the art of dodging landmines at the Sunday Family Dinner. You wil...

Will their secrets catch up to them?Stranded in small town Texas, desperate to keep her daughter from her serial killer ex, Faith Thomas must rely on covert operative Léon Royce. Protecting Faith and Zoe becomes his mission…one he'll risk his life—and heart—for.