This insightful book focuses on state-of-the-art retirement communities in the United States today. Experts from the fields of urban planning, architecture, and aging present in-depth profiles of a variety of retirement communities. The changing function and character of retirement communities--resulting from changes in supply and demand, alternate lifestyles, and other environmental needs of an ever-increasing aging population--are explored. The timely discussions in this useful resource ...

“Put Victoria with two Alpha brothers, and wow, oh wow, your socks will be knocked off.”First a Marine, then a black ops agent, Victoria Morgan knows the military is where she belongs…until a sniper’s bullet changes her life. Trying to prove she’s not washed up, she rescues a young man from kidnappers. When the dying boy transforms into a cougar—and bites her—she learns of an entire hidden society. He begs her to inform his grandfather of his death and to keep the ...

A lover, her daughter and the abandoned wife: three letters by three women tell the story of a love affair's tragic consequences. First Shoko, who finds out about the infidelity through reading her mother's diary; then Midori, the wife who has always known but never told; and finally the beautiful Saiko, the woman who has betrayed her best friend. Yasushi Inoue's poised, unsentimental novella is a powerful tale with universal resonance. Written from three different points of view, the stor...

A true, century-spanning saga of terror at sea, a dramatic trial, and a mystery at long last solved . . .In 1827 the Duke of Wellington—former Commander-in-Chief of the British Army and British Prime Minister—ordered the withdrawal of British soldiers from the island of Ceylon after years of bloody conflict there. English cargo vessels, including the unarmed English Quaker ship Morning Star, were dispatched to sail to Colombo to repatriate wounded British s...

Aim for conversational wisdom — part motivational, part reflective. Think Mark Manson meets Robin Sharma: accessible but sincere, with stories and personal insights illustrating each point.Life doesn't hand us opportunities neatly wrapped in clarity; most come disguised as small challenges, unexpected detours, or quiet moments of doubt.A life goal isn't just a dream you repeat to yourself — it's a direction you live by. Th...

Sales Isn’t a Rat Race…It’s a Treasure Hunt.The question is…how do you get to the treasure? With over thirty years of sales experience—from owning his own business to commission-only roles—Michael Hinkle shares the mindsets and practices he’s used to cultivate a multimillion-dollar sales career. With a refreshingly straightforward and simple perspective on how to build a thriving sales career, he lays out the common-sense strategies for how nurturing relationships and building weal...

For brave hunters and bear-lovers, the classic chant-aloud by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury.Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest!

A funny picture book about Paddington, the world’s favourite bear – now a major movie star!Paddington is excited to be organising an Easter egg hunt for his neighbours. But, from finding empty supermarket shelves, to buying a box of broken Easter eggs, Paddington wonders if the hunt can ever go ahead. That is, until Mr Gruber’s book on Roman mosaics and some sticky marmalade give him a brilliant idea . . .A deliciously funny Easter story, perfect for Paddington fans!

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.At the far edge of the galaxy fear has a new home . . .Security Chief Lochan Rondel joined the Nightingale to gain a warrior’s signet and join the Thirteen Systems elite. He knew venturing into an uncharted section of the galaxy meant risking his life, but he did not expect to fight a harrowing battle with the despoiler fleet. With the despoilers defeated, the signet is almost within his grasp. A few da...

With this amazing up-and-coming ebook discover the inside secrets to getting the best rates on hotel rooms, getting the best deal on children's clothes, finding bargains while shopping for antiques, finding a bargain on a new vehicle, the value of coupons and much more.

What if the Russian mercenary, Konev, activates an unknown Soviet network of sleeper agents?Blaine works with the head of the CIA to fathom the global chess moves on the board. And he's playing checkers right now…Konev's plan is to create chaos, disruption and mayhem…so that his plan, the secret plan he crafted, can be implemented against all his enemies.The US Navy sends the Carrier Battle Group led by the USS Roosevelt, through the Straits of Malacca past Singapor...