Black belt Charlene (Charlie) Abbott has taught kempo Karate to hundreds of children and knows the martial arts builds self-esteem, strength and confidence. But when 13-year-old Rachel Rogers walks into her class, Charlie immediately senses she needs more than to lean kempo. The young girl is frightened of something…or someone.Haunted by the murder of his sister at the hands of her violent husband Marc Mann will do anything to keep his niece Rachel safe. He knows the girl lives in ...

Covering both astronomical and geophysical perspectives, this book describes changes in the Earth's orientation, specifically precession and nutation, and how they are observed and computed in terms of tidal forcing and models of the Earth's interior. Following an introduction to key concepts and elementary geodetic theory, the book describes how precise measurements of the Earth's orientation are made using observations of extra-galactic radio-sources by Very Long Baseline Interferometry ...

An endless curse.An ancient evil.But all Eden Blackwell knows is that she is no longer alone in her body.And that Gabriel Wright, the man she loves, is sworn to destroy the evil she harbors regardless of the cost.Can their love survive the wrath of an evil older than time?From the Salem witch trials to New Orleans voodoo, modern day wiccans and ancient Gods; Eden and Gabriel travel the world searching for answers.But can they free Eden from t...

Janmarie Mathis grows up abnormally curious about the real world, and she sets out on a coming-of-age journey. But she suffers from recurring nightmares about being a victim of a horrendous assault. When her college roommate is attacked and left for dead, the now twenty-three-year-old Janmarie begins receiving harassing calls from stalkers. After her date is beaten one night in front of her eyes, Janmaries real-life nightmare begins.She is snatched by the two thugs and transported ...

HOW TO TAME YOUR MIND (Take Full Control of Your Mind) by Mathew Musee Mulwa is a book designed to help individuals understand how to use their minds wisely and effectively. It explores key topics such as the human brain, brain behavior, cognitive abilities, and the factors that influence brain function.The book provides practical insights on how individuals can take full control of their minds and harness their mental potential. By reading this book, you will gain a deeper underst...

What is the central theme of the stories in Vankay Tales? What kind of world do they create for readers? The common thread is authenticity and freedom—written sincerely and without constraint. Writers hold infinite magic. My aim was to tell emotionally honest stories that remind us of our humanity. Readers have told me I've succeeded—and that brings me great joy. I hope they wander through each story's corridors with an open, unbiased perspective. How do the themes in your book connect wit...

Expert guidance on minimizing and managing risks for a wide array of facial proceduresThe demand for minimally invasive facial procedures has increased exponentially over the past 20 years. In fact, an AAFPRS survey estimated that 80% of cosmetic facial procedures performed by their surgeons in 2019 were minimally invasive. Given the vast number of patients and underqualified practitioners administering facial surgery treatments, complications and poor out...

He spent more than a thousand years imprisoned in Hell…Drake is an ancient dragon shifter, one of the most powerful beings in existence, but over a millennium trapped in utter darkness has left him ill-equipped for modern society. If it wasn’t for Victoria, the sweet female brave enough to befriend him, he’d be lost. She’s smart and gorgeous and everything he never dared dream of during his years of agonizing loneliness. He may not have anything to offer her, but o...

Nursing and Physical Assessment Study Guide Audience: Intended for nursing, medical, and dental students and residents.FEATURES:- Fully illustrated Detailed coverage of nursing duties including analysis and assessment techniques. - Navigate from Table of Contents or search for the words or phrases- Add Bookmarks - Designed for optimal navigation on electronic devices with a small screen - Access the guide anytime, anywhere - at home, on the train, in the subway. - Use your down time to pre...

From a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author comes the highly anticipated sequel to The Sorcery Code . . .After the battle with the Sorcerer Guard, Gala and Blaise take shelter in the mountains, a place of unique beauty and danger. Augusta, however, is determined to exact revenge—even as Barson, her ambitious lover, implements his own plan. But amidst politics, battles, and intrigue, something far bigger is brewing . . . something that could disturb the b...

A true story of sun, sand, sex and secrecy.For a sassy young woman used to blagging, blogging and slogging her way through dreary London, the call of a glamorous, tax-free lifestyle in sunny Dubai just couldn't go unanswered. Over the course of two years, while an entire city rose from the dust Becky Wicks scaled a good few rungs of the hard-to-climb career ladder. She became a celebrity editor in a land where sex definitely does not sell and spent most nights in a five-star blur of...