What if Cinderella ditched the prince’s ball and sent her fairy godmother to find love in her place?
Suppose a streetwise hero hired to steal an all-powerful Genie (stuck in a flash drive rather than a brass lamp) for a tech company ended up running for his life with the CEO’s gorgeous, intelligent daughter?
Or what if the bed that a certain golden-tressed girl accidentally napped in belonged to the hot and famous middle brother of a notorious boy band?
Can you envision the sparks that might fly if a bitter and downright beastly wheelchair-bound woman propositioned a handsome bookseller to stay with her in exchange for her rare book collection?
This spellbinding anthology features modern and sexy spins on four classic fairy tales that will enchant you by Jennifer DeCuir, Stephanie Cage, Andrea R. Cooper, and Nancy C. Weeks.
Sensuality Level: Sensual
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Author: Jennifer DeCuir; Stephanie Cage; Andrea R. Cooper; Nancy C. Weeks Publisher: F+W Media ISBN: 9781440593994 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release:
Dietary sugars are known to have medical implications for humans from causing dental caries to obesity. This book aims to put dietary sugars in context and includes the chemistry of several typical subclasses eg glucose, galactose and maltose. Modern techniques of analysis of the dietary sugars are covered in detail including self monitoring and uses of biosensors. The final section of the book details the function and effects of dietary sugars and includes chapters on obesity, intestinal transport, aging, liver function, diet of young children and intolerance and more. Written by an expert team and delivering high quality information, this book provides a fascinating insight into this area of health and nutritional science. It bridges scientific disciplines so that the information is more meaningful and applicable to health in general. Part of a series of books, it is specifically designed for chemists, analytical scientists, forensic scientists, food scientists, dieticians and health care workers, nutritionists, toxicologists and research academics. Due to its interdisciplinary nature it could also be suitable for lecturers and teachers in food and nutritional sciences and as a college or university library reference guide.
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Author: J R Alonso-Fernandez; Victor R Preedy; D J Timson; A Szilagyi; Ralph Louis Obendorf; M F Abdelmalek; Mitch McGrath; Laid Boukraâ; M D Gastrich; Anna Haukioja; Jorgen Jensen; M Soupioni; M Erkkola; M F Varela; Fabio Vieira dos Santos; L M Moreira; Lee Hansen; Marybeth B Hall; Tomomi Fujisawa; D S Millington; Jose Manuel Pingarron; Mohammed Benaissa; D Centonze; António Peres; K A Amin; M. L Sanz; Leon A Terry; A Abdul-Aziz; M M. F. Choi; E. M. S. M Gaspar; J L. Todoli; K Sugimoto; W Surareungchai; Jeanette N Keith; N Silanikove; David S Newburg; Odilia I Bermudez; Andrea L Deierlein; K McCowen; M J Rodriguez-Yoldi; John Griffith Jones; C A Pinkert; N Tamaki Tamaki; S Navarro; C Cheeseman; J J Gagliardino Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry ISBN: 9781849734929 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: October 2012 937 pages
Embodying the fears, fantasies, and forebodings of the people who lived in northern Europe when the world was a darker and more frightening place, these 42 authentic folktales were culled from the rich legacy of Norse and German mythology by noted folklorist George Webbe Dasent. They include stories of princes and princesses who have been transformed into animals, trolls, and maneating giants who possess magical powers, and good-hearted, clever young men and women, often poor and ridiculed, who eventually come away with wealth and love beyond measure.
In addition to such well-known favorites as “Dapplegrim,” “Katie Woodencloak,” “Tatterhood,” and “Legend of Tannhäuser,” this collection also brings to light many gems difficult to find elsewhere. In “The Werewolf,” a cruel stepmother thwarts a beautiful princess’s marriage plans by transforming her fiancé into a hunted denizen of the forest. The hilarious “Such Women Are” proves the world is never without a sufficiency of fools, while “The Three Dogs” tells of a youth whose four-legged friends defeat a serpent with the nasty habit of devouring a town’s young women. Among many other hard-to-find stories are “King Gram,” “The Magician’s Pupil,” “The Outlaw,” “Temptations,” “The Widow’s Son,” “The Three Sisters Trapped in a Mountain,” and “The Goatherd” (the inspiration for Washington Irving’s story of Rip van Winkle).
These stories preserve the ancient myths of Western Europe that have been passed down from generation to generation, but aside from their importance as seminal folktales, they are simply good reading — full of passion and excitement, magic, mystery, and sheer storytelling power. Popular Tales from Norse Mythology will delight any student or admirer of myths and mythology.
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Author: George Webbe Dasent Publisher: Dover Publications ISBN: 9780486119748 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: April 2012 352 pages
Das vorliegende Buch ist eine Einführung in die praktische Arbeit mit makroökonometrischen Modellen. Die Autoren sind auf dem Feld international ausgewiesene Wissenschaftler. Die Beiträge thematisieren alle Aspekte des Verständnisses der statistisch/ökonometrisch und ökonomisch-theoretischen Grundlagen makroökonometrischer Modelle, ihrer Wirkungsbeziehungen sowie ihrer Prognose- und Simulationsleistungen. Die Beiträge sind für sich verständlich und wenden sich an Interessierte, ohne spezifische statistische oder ökonometrische Vorkenntnisse vorauszusetzen. Der Leser kann die wichtigsten Methoden und Verfahren anhand der allgemein verfügbaren Verfahren und Daten sowie des verwendeten makroökonometrischen Modells leicht nachvollziehen. Das verwendete Modell ist das RWI-Konjunkturmodell, ein mittelgroßes makroökonometrisches Modell für die Bundesrepublik Deutschland, das seit mehr als 25 Jahren regelmäßig für Prognosen und Simulationen Anwendung findet.
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Author: Werner Gaab; Ullrich Heilemann; Jürgen Wolters Publisher: Physica-Verlag HD ISBN: 9783790826524 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: March 2013 277 pages
90 Devotions for Activating Your Faith, Achieving Your Dreams, and Increasing in God’s Favor
It’s your time to declare your faith, to look for God’s favor, and to give control of your life to Him so that you can find fulfillment in His plans for you! In Daily Readings from It’s Your Time, pastor and bestselling author Joel Osteen helps you turn every day into an opportunity for a better life as you incorporate messages of hope and faith more deeply into everything you do. No matter where you stand, this 90-day devotional provides new approaches for transforming your life. Joel guides you with thought-provoking anecdotes, words of encouragement, and inspiring scripture. Based on It’s Your Time, this devotional centers around five encouraging themes:
• It’s Time to Believe
• It’s Time for Favor
• It’s Time for Restoration
• It’s Time to Trust
• It’s Time to Stretch
Each section consists of readings that elaborate on one of the five ideas. As you travel through each day, you will find new and exciting ways to bring the teachings of It’s Your Time into your life. Highlighting key stories from It’s Your Time, this devotional also supplies passages and daily thoughts that offer messages of faith, hope, and strength to help you rise above any circumstance so that you can fulfill God’s best plan for your life. Joel offers assurance that God does not want you to merely survive challenging times, He wants you to thrive. When you give your life over to Him, God will send opportunities your way so you can soar to new heights of fulfillment. He also reminds you that the bigger your burden, the greater your blessings to come.
It’s Your Time
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Author: Joel Osteen Publisher: Howard Books ISBN: 9781451610390 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: December 2010 288 pages
This book presents the state of the art in advanced customization within the sector of architectural design and construction, explaining important new technologies that are boosting design, product and process innovation and identifying the challenges to be confronted as we move toward a mass customization construction industry. Advanced machinery and software integration are discussed, as well as an overview of the manufacturing techniques offered through digital methods that are acquiring particular significance within the field of digital architecture. CNC machining, Robotic Fabrication, and Additive Manufacturing processes are all clearly explained, highlighting their ability to produce personalized architectural forms and unique construction components. Cutting-edge case studies in digitally fabricated architectural realizations are described and, looking towards the future, a new model of 100% customized architecture for design and construction is presented. The book is an excellent guide to the profound revolution taking place within the fields of architectural design and construction, characterized by computational tools, advanced fabrication means and custom-made high-performance architecture.
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Author: Roberto Naboni; Ingrid Paoletti Publisher: Springer International Publishing ISBN: 9783319044231 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: December 2014 174 pages
L'environnement est aujourd'hui une préoccupation incontournable pour les urbanistes. Mais même si l'aménagement du territoire a accompagné l'idéologie du développement durable depuis ses débuts, le milieu urbain ne retient l'attention des environnementalistes que depuis peu.Le but de cet ouvrage est de contribuer à combler cette lacune, à la fois sur le plan analytique et sur le plan stratégique. Trois thèmes y sont privilégiés : d'abord, l'estimation des risques environnementaux en milieu urbain, ensuite les études d'impact environnemental ainsi que la place accordée à la participation des populations visées dans l'évaluation des projets et, enfin, l'élaboration des stratégies d'aménagement et le développement du paysage urbain.
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Author: Michel A. Boisvert Publisher: Presses de l”niversite du Quebec ISBN: 9782760518100 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: October 2004 244 pages
Die beiden Bezugsgrößen der politischen Soziologie, die gesellschaftlichen Strukturen auf der einen Seite und das politische System mit den staatlichen Institutionen als Kern auf der anderen Seite, sind einem ständigen Wandel unterworfen. Die Beiträge dieses Bandes versuchen aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven eine Antwort auf die Frage zu geben, wie sich diese Wandlungsprozesse auf die Politik im Wirkungskreislauf der Gesellschaft auswirken und insbesondere vor welche Herausforderungen sie die Demokratie stellen. Dabei geht es sowohl um die veränderten Rahmenbedingungen für die politischen Akteure und Institutionen als auch darum, wie die politischen Strukturen und Prozesse auf die Gesellschaft zurückwirken.
Author: Thomas von Winter; Volker Mittendorf Publisher: VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften ISBN: 9783531909080 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: May 2008 262 pages
Der “Bankbetrieb” ist nach wie vor eine solide Grundlage für eine erfolgreiche Bankausbildung. Zusammenfassungen und Leitfragen vertiefen wichtige Problemstellungen; abschließende Fragen dienen zur Überprüfung des Lernerfolgs.
Author: Reinhold Adrian; Thomas Heidorn Publisher: Gabler Verlag ISBN: 9783663078357 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: July 2013 794 pages
So How Come I’m Not : How You Can Survive and Thrive in Today’s Uncertain World
“An uplifting ready for anyone with a hectic and stressful life, which is, let’s face it, all of us.” – Neil Bradford, Managing Director, Forrester North America
There has been a great deal of talk during the past two decades about the serious problem of stress and burnout. Most of the discussion focuses on the pessimistic side of the story. The underlying assumption is that we are in a fierce struggle, one that we frequently lose. Burnout is presented as almost inevitable, and solutions focusing on recovery are offered.
But there is another, more optimistic side to the story. What about the people who endure tough times with courage and grace, or bounce back from crises with renewed energy when logic tells you the situation should have left them depleted and discouraged? For all the talk about burnout, the fact is that the majority of people spend most of their lives coping amazingly well.
Being good at not burning out is a skill more than a genetic personality trait. Just like any skill, you have to work at it. You can learn to manage your behaviour and your thinking, but it takes discipline and practice to do it.
There are thousands of success stories every day about people who continue to survive and make the best of tough times. So how do they do it? What are the real stories of how individuals survive and thrive during uncertain and difficult times? And what is their advice on preventing burnout? This book answers these questions.
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Author: Peg Neuhauser; Ray Bender; Kirk Stromberg Publisher: Wiley ISBN: 9780470675267 Format:.pdf.ibooks.epub.mobi.djvu.fb2 Release: March 2008 224 pages
