Any man can turn traitor… Katrina and Orion have just learned the man who sat in their living room is the very man who has been killing her brother's squad mates. After learning that Gabe has snapped and turned on his own father, they realize he's on the run. Now also forced to go on the run, they receive an ominous clue outlining another murder. Realizing they have to keep moving, they head back to New York to wait for Gabe's next move. What they don't expect is for Katrina's father to do something so surprising and dangerous, it may get them all killed in the process. Enemies to Lovers Series Book 1 – Respecting the Outcast Book 2 – Concerning the Sinner Book 3 – Relating to the Beast Book 4 – Referring to the Devil Book 5 – Touching the Rebel Book 6 – Stunning the Traitor Search Terms: enemies to lovers, romantic suspense, mafia romance, dark romance, sexy hero, hot and steamy, romance, ageless romance, FICTION / Romance / Contemporary FICTION / Romance / New Adult FICTION / Romance / Romantic Comedy F, sexy, sport romance, fake girlfriend, happily ever after, sweet love story, bully romance academy romance, coming of age romance, bully romance dark romance, bully romance high school, bully romance college, bully romance reverse harem, new adult romance, contemporary romance, stockholm syndrome, drama, inspirational romance, military romance, thriller, suspense

Not all spiders are scary! Readers will learn about 12 different species of spiders, each with unusual and unexpected colours and patterns. Information about life cycles, habitats, and body parts is included. These spiders truly are breathtaking!

Offer your guests a variety of bites and flavors with unique and delicious dips, fondues, boards, and more! From baby showers to birthday brunches, Stunning Spreads offers more than seventy-five approachable appetizers paired with a variety of simple, seasonal cocktails such as spiked hot apple cider and watermelon frosé that are sure to be the showstopper at your next gathering. To round out this fun, delicious fare is helpful hosting advice for preparing and serving everything from big boards to small bites. Beautiful and stress-free spreads fitting for any crowd include: Beer cheese fondueGrilled brie with blackberry balsamic glazeThe ultimate cheddar snack boardPimento cheese deviled eggsSummer grilled fruit and veggie boardRoasted garlic dipBourbon apple butterAnd so much more! Whether you're entertaining family for the holidays, having friends over to watch the big game, or cozying up on the couch with your loved ones, hosting at home doesn't have to be a hassle.

Stunning is potentially an important complication of myocardial reperfusion. In contrast, hibernation is an important complication of myocardial ischemia. This book presents different viewpoints on these subjects, taken from a series of peer-reviewed articles which first appeared in Cardiovascular Drugs and Therapy, and now in this book. In addition, a certain number of articles were directly invited for the book. The introductory article is by Eugene Braunwald, who with Kloner introduced the term myocardial stunning in 1982. The experimental phenomenon had first been described by Heyndrickx et al. This important concept of stunning is examined from a number of points of view in a series of articles which clarify the experimental causes and the clinical implications. The section on hibernation is introduced by Tubau and Rahimtoola, the latter having first propounded the concept in 1989. The difference between stunning and hibernation is that stunning is essentially a post-ischemic dysfunction of the myocardium, temporary in nature, occurring at a time when coronary blood flow is apparently normal or supranormal. Hibernation, on the other hand, is a condition of reduced contractile activity, the direct result of chronic ischemia and hence a sign of a tolerable reduction in blood flow. Possibly the reduction in contractile activity of the hibernating heart balances the reduction in the oxygen availability (the `smart heart' of Rahimtoola). This non-contractile heart is hibernating, awaiting the return of summer after winter, and willing to contract normally again whenever warm coronary blood is restored. It is certain that the concepts of stunning and hibernation are here to stay, that they have or will have clinical relevance, and that the search for the most appropriate diagnosis and therapy for each condition is now under way. Hence, a greater understanding of the experimental work which underlies these two conditions is highly appropriate.

Whether you are composing a Web page on the Internet or agonizing over an annual budget report, these books are the key to clarity, accuracy, and economy in any writing task. Offers more than 100 model sentence types in a catalog format, giving writers many interesting and provocative ways to say what they mean. Writers looking for a more striking way to open a sentence will find these options: the announcement, the editorial opening, the opening appositive, the opening absolute, and the conjunction opening, among others. Examples of each sentence type ensure the reader's understanding of the concepts.

Antique quilt lovers, join Mary Elizabeth and Biz in a celebration of traditional quilts! With inspiring photos of quilts from private collections, this book gives you a peek at masterpieces that have not been widely seen. Indulge your passion for nineteenth-century reproduction fabrics as you create gorgeous large quilts with small blocks. Create 10 exquisite bed-sized projects or use the blocks in small quilts if you prefer Find "batch work" instructions in each project--work in short blocks of time to stay organized Let the beauty of old quilts inspire your fabric and design choices

Get Lost in the Splendor of the Land and Skies Discover the joys of creating dazzling watercolor landscapes and scenic skies with this beginner’s guide, from painter and nature-lover Rachael Mae Moyles. Through Rachael’s gentle guidance and expert tips and techniques, you’ll paint your way through 20 showstopping but approachable projects. What’s more, Rachael’s in-depth guide to universal watercolor techniques will have you mastering the fundamentals and will deepen your appreciation of all the hues and variations present in nature. From sunny vistas and foggy horizons all the way to atmospheric mists and stormy clouds, Rachael takes you on a celebratory tour of all the versatile beauties of nature. Projects include gems like Serene Pine Sunset, Winter Morning Sunrise and Milky Way Over the Desert as well as gorgeous, moody scenes like Rainy Morning in the Adirondacks, Stormy Beach Day and Dancing Northern Lights. Wherever you are in your artistic journey, these projects will inspire you daily to look up at the skies and soak up all the vibrant beauty therein.

Cake Decorating Dreams: Creating Stunning Cakes is the ultimate resource for cake enthusiasts who want to take their decorating skills to new heights. Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned decorator looking to explore more advanced techniques, this book provides everything you need to create jaw-dropping cakes for any occasion. Covering a wide range of techniques and styles, Cake Decorating Dreams walks you through everything from the basics of buttercream and fondant to more complex skills like chocolate sculpting, hand-painting, and royal icing work. You’ll learn how to build cakes that not only taste incredible but also look stunning, with step-by-step instructions that break down even the most intricate designs into easy-to-follow processes. Plus, you’ll discover how to avoid common decorating pitfalls and fix mistakes with professional precision. Each chapter dives deep into a specific area of cake decorating, offering creative solutions for weddings, birthdays, holidays, and other special events. You’ll find inspiration in everything from elegant floral designs and modern geometric patterns to trendy, themed cakes and custom toppers that bring personality to your creations. Whether you’re decorating for a large celebration or a small gathering, your cakes will always be the centerpiece. What you will find in this book: In-depth guidance on mastering buttercream, fondant, and royal icing Techniques for creating sculpted chocolate, sugar flowers, and edible decorations Tips on cake structure, layering, and professional finishes Step-by-step tutorials for painting, piping, and designing custom cake toppers Solutions for troubleshooting common cake decorating challenges The latest trends in cake design for every occasion Cake Decorating Dreams inspires decorators to turn every cake into an unforgettable work of art, transforming simple ingredients into spectacular showpieces.

The top-rated and top-selling photography ebook since 2012 and the first ever Gold Honoree of the Benjamin Franklin Digital Award, gives you five innovations no other book offers: Free video training. 9+ HOURS of video training integrated into the book’s content (requires Internet access). Travel around the world with Tony and Chelsea as they teach you hands-on. Appendix A lists the videos so you can use the book like an inexpensive video course.Classroom-style teacher and peer help. After buying the book, you get access to the private forums on this site, as well as the private Stunning Digital Photography Readers group on Facebook where you can ask the questions and post pictures for feedback from Tony, Chelsea, and other readers. It’s like being able to raise your hand in class and ask a question! Instructions are in the introduction.Lifetime updates. This book is regularly updated with new content (including additional videos) that existing owners receive for free. Updates are added based on reader feedback and questions, as well as changing photography trends and new camera equipment. This is the last photography book you’ll ever need.Hands-on practices. Complete the practices at the end of every chapter to get the real world experience you need.500+ high resolution, original pictures. Detailed example pictures taken by the author in fifteen countries demonstrate both good and bad technique. Many pictures include links to the full-size image so you can zoom in to see every pixel. Most photography books use stock photography, which means the author didn’t even take them. If an author can’t take his own pictures, how can he teach you? In this book, Tony Northrup (award-winning author of more than 30 how-to books and a professional portrait, wildlife, and landscape photographer) teaches the art and science of creating stunning pictures. First, beginner photographers will master: CompositionExposureShutter speedApertureDepth-of-field (blurring the background)ISONatural lightFlashTroubleshooting blurry, dark, and bad picturesPet photographyWildlife photography (mammals, birds, insects, fish, and more)Sunrises and sunsetsLandscapesCityscapesFlowersForests, waterfalls, and riversNight photographyFireworksRaw filesHDRMacro/close-up photography Advanced photographers can skip forward to learn the pro’s secrets for: Posing men and women. including corrective posing (checklists provided)Portraits (candid, casual, formal, and underwater)Remotely triggering flashesUsing bounce flash and flash modifiersUsing studio lighting on any budgetBuilding a temporary or permanent studio at homeShooting your first weddingHigh speed photographyLocation scouting/finding the best spots and timesPlanning shoots around the sun and moonStar trails (via long exposure and image stacking)Light paintingEliminating noiseFocus stacking for infinite depth-of-fieldUnderwater photographyGetting close to wildlifeUsing electronic shutter triggersPhotographing moving carsPhotographing architecture and real estate

Much of the world we live in is perceived by many as dangerous and unfriendly. Well into his early adulthood, the author thought so, to the extent that he had little interest in traveling outside the boundaries of his homeland. He certainly lacked any interest whatsoever in traveling overseas. While the author travelled extensively throughout the United States for work-related as well as personal purposes, preplanning of trip details was the norm. Assistance of tourist agencies was utilized regularly in order to assure comfort and safety. Overnight accommodations were almost always prearranged. All plans focused on assuring comfort and convenience. While the author proclaimed Christian faith early in his professional career, that proclamation did not extend to sharing that faith with others outside the United States or even locally outside the author's comfort zone. The author refrained from personally interacting with people of unfamiliar cultures, let alone those in foreign locales deemed difficult or even impossible to reach and interact with. Then an incredible transformation took place in the author's life. Roughly thirteen years into the author's professional career, his fear of the unknown and unfamiliar cultures was miraculously removed from his being. Shortly after, his staunch commitment to advance planning of trip details was eradicated little by little. Following the removal of fear of the unknown from the author's persona, he was, time and again, drawn into experiences falling further and further outside his previous comfort zone. Over time, the author was increasingly blessed with amazing new friendships overseas, wonderful ties with families abroad, and incredible faith-sharing opportunities in foreign lands--"independent" travels that have taken him to nearly ninety countries worldwide. Ron's amazing interactional experiences were regularly intertwined with stunning events most would describe as unpredictable, inconceivable, or even impossible--and virtually always unforeseeable. Hence the title of this book, A Stunning World of Faith, Family, and Friendship--and the Unforeseeable. In many instances, the experiences described in these pages might appear to be grossly exaggerated or even fabricated. Hence the inclusion of numerous photos documenting the stunning truth.