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      • Fiction

        Don’t pick it up recklessly

        by GUADANG

        Yeo-min, a college student who gave in to capitalism who unexpectedly picked up Ji-ho, the son of a super rich!“The only thing I wanted was financial compensation,but why does this immature young man keep looking at me with the eyes of the melodrama story?”A romance between a clay spoon[1] that picked up a person and twisted his whole life, and a scheming master pretending to be a large dog.1. The appeal of a roommate romance A campus romance involving high-spirited youths living together in an intimate, familiar space! Being so close to each other all the time is sure to cause all sorts of emotional and sexual tension which makes for an exciting plot! 2. Is their relationship sweet… or scary? Toeing the line between peaceful slice-of-life and an obsessive imprisonment story, the characters’ neverending tug-of-war, the mystery of the plot, and the precarious romance keeps the tension up until the end.3. Different moods in different settings Their relationship is only made more interesting by the two different settings—‘home’ and ‘college’—and the different moods they evoke! Following the series of events that take place in both those settings, the readers will be intrigued and pleased by the way the characters change with their environment.

      • Erotic fiction
        January 2022

        Wet Sand

        by DOYAK

        An instant hit BL webcomic series launched on August 2022 - Digital serializations available in CN DE EN FR KR TH - To be serialized in more languages - Vol. 1 of its print book to be published soon   Joseph and Ian meet by pure coincidence in a back alley in Asian Town. While the two quickly become close, Joseph starts to get tangled in the past Ian has tried to push away. Meanwhile, TJ, a high-ranking gang member and Ian's long-time friend and only family, can't seem to let go of his obsession towards Ian, who's left the gang. Now, Ian faces a choice. On one side is Joseph, who is the first person in Ian's life to show him what a stable, loving relationship looks like. On the other, is TJ, with whom he had a passionate love affair during his tumultuous gang days. Who will Ian choose...?

      • Labour economics
        March 2013

        Measuring What We Spend

        Toward a New Consumer Expenditure Survey

        by Don A. Dillman and Carol C. House, Editors; Panel on Redesigning the BLS Consumer Expenditure Surveys; Committee on National Statistics; Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education; National Research Council

        The Consumer Expenditure (CE) surveys are the only source of information on the complete range of consumers' expenditures and incomes in the United States, as well as the characteristics of those consumers. The CE consists of two separate surveys: (1) a national sample of households interviewed five times at three-month intervals; and (2) a separate national sample of households that complete two consecutive one-week expenditure diaries. For more than 40 years, these surveys, the responsibility of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), have been the principal source of knowledge about changing patterns of consumer spending in the U.S. population. In February 2009, BLS initiated the Gemini Project, the aim of which is to redesign the CE surveys to improve data quality through a verifiable reduction in measurement error with a particular focus on underreporting. The Gemini Project initiated a series of information-gathering meetings, conference sessions, forums, and workshops to identify appropriate strategies for improving CE data quality. As part of this effort, BLS requested the National Research Council's Committee on National Statistics (CNSTAT) to convene an expert panel to build on the Gemini Project by conducting further investigations and proposing redesign options for the CE surveys. The charge to the Panel on Redesigning the BLS Consumer Expenditure Surveys includes reviewing the output of a Gemini-convened data user needs forum and methods workshop and convening its own household survey producers workshop to obtain further input. In addition, the panel was tasked to commission options from contractors for consideration in recommending possible redesigns. The panel was further asked by BLS to create potential redesigns that would put a greater emphasis on proactive data collection to improve the measurement of consumer expenditures. Measuring What We Spend summarizes the deliberations and activities of the panel, discusses the conclusions about the uses of the CE surveys and why a redesign is needed, as well as recommendations for the future.

      • February 2019

        The Future of Atmospheric Boundary Layer Observing, Understanding, and Modeling

        Proceedings of a Workshop

        by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Ocean Studies Board, Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate, Lauren Everett

        Improved observations of the atmospheric boundary layer (BL) and its interactions with the ocean, land, and ice surfaces have great potential to advance science on a number of fronts, from improving forecasts of severe storms and air quality to constraining estimates of trace gas emissions and transport. Understanding the BL is a crucial component of model advancements, and increased societal demands for extended weather impact forecasts (from hours to months and beyond) highlight the need to advance Earth system modeling and prediction. New observing technologies and approaches (including in situ and ground-based, airborne, and satellite remote sensing) have the potential to radically increase the density of observations and allow new types of variables to be measured within the BL, which will have broad scientific and societal benefits. In October 2017, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a workshop to explore the future of BL observations and their role in improving modeling and forecasting capabilities. Workshop participants discussed the science and applications drivers for BL observation, emerging technology to improve observation capabilities, and strategies for the future. This publication summarizes presentations and discussions from the workshop.

      • Debut as Crown Princess

        by GUADANG

        “Can mangdol[1] also become the Crown Princess? A dominant Alpha prince who has everything but rejects pheromones. The only opponent with 90% compatibility is an enthusiastic Omega idol who has nothing to fear in the world?! A battle romance of a hateful relationship that begins with a contract love between two polar opposites!”   1. Celebrity stories with real historical evidenceCelebrity series that sublimated celebrity fan fiction into a genre. It uses itself as a hit factor. The target group that can stimulate fan spirit is clear, and the composition of characters and events full of reality in the entertainment industry causes so-called ‘over immersion’ of readers.2. Alpha and Omega hate relationship Stop being an omega who is servile and dragged around in front of an alpha! An enthusiastic omega idol who has nothing but fear. It shows the standard of battle romance with the abomination of the dominant alpha prince who has everything but feels rejected by omega pheromone. 3. A modern aristocratic romance that goes beyond the modern conglomerate romance!The plot unfolds against the background of the crown prince and the royal family of Korea, presenting the novel charm of 21st century palace romance.

      • Children's & YA

        GOING MY WAY?

        by SALLY

        An ordinary day, a packed commuter train – and an usual friendship blooms between a securities trader heading for his first day at a new job and an exhausted research student heading to his part-time job. Fate, it turns out, strikes in strange ways on ordinary days.

      • Self-help & personal development

        Butterfly’s Apprentice, The

        A Power Spell

        by Ruben Perez

        The Butterfly’s Apprentice is a modern day tale of universal wisdom and spiritual discovery reminiscent of Carlos Castaneda and Richard Bach. Written in a fashion that is as driving as a thriller yet as thoughtful as a philosopher’s contemplation, this literary work seamlessly blends heart-pounding momentum with profound introspection, leaving readers exhilarated and enriched in equal measure.   A thought-provoking tale of spiritual discovery reminiscent of Carlos Castaneda and Richard Bach. Gabrielle’s facial expression changed and she had a heavy feeling in her stomach. Slowly the words came out of her mouth, “Chris, are you telling me that you crossed that gate — the Gate of Awakening?” In a very dry manner, Chris replied, “Yes.” “When?” Gabrielle asked. “Three-hundred years ago.” The Butterfly’s Apprentice: A Power Spell follows Gabrielle, a young school teacher whose new next-door neighbor is not quite what he appears to be. His startling revelations lead Gabrielle to new vistas of metaphysical understanding where the heart leads, the mind opens, and everyday choices result in the unfolding of a Power Spell . . . This fascinating tale will enlighten you about the pursuit of mastery, the attainment of wisdom, and the universal love that surrounds and ensconces each and every one of us — no matter who or where you may be. Written in a fashion that is as driving as a thriller yet as thoughtful as a philosopher’s contemplation, this literary work seamlessly blends heart-pounding momentum with profound introspection, leaving readers exhilarated and enriched in equal measure. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ruben Perez was born and reared in the Latin community of East Los Angeles. In 2003, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of La Verne. He has worked with the physically and mentally disabled in and out of the education field for over 25 years. In 2006, he moved to Arizona. In 2017, Ruben got married. In 2022, he moved to NorthWest Arkansas, where he now resides. AUTHOR’S NOTE Chris Herman’s character was inspired and based on the Count of Saint Germain. During the 1700s, he fed the poor and worked for peace. The Count of Saint Germain was also known as “The Wonder Man of Europe,” because, it was claimed, he could speak every language, travel by thought, and looked the same for one-hundred years.

      • THE SAGA OF SOULS #1 THE BLUE SOUL

        When Oksana meets Max, the attraction she feels for him is instantaneous, almost too strong. But Max is fierce and difficult to understand. What does he hide deep inside?

        by Océane Ghanem

        One winter evening, Oksana goes to a nightclub to celebrate her best friend Steeve’s birthday. To get away from his sister Camelia, she sits at the bar and orders a beer. Oksana eventually notices a man in the crowd who catches her eye. He fascinates her upon first glance. She herself doesn’t understand this obsession of hers, this want to know his every move throughout the evening. She only wishes to rid herself of the sadness she feels deep down.As for Max, he enjoys his evening with his friends and roommates. However, the constant gaze of this woman at the bar intrigues and disturbs him much more than he would like. He tests her reactions, sometimes by slipping away from the dance floor while she looks away, sometimes by provoking her with mindless flirting and dancing. This curiosity will finally drive him to join her at the bar. A relationship develops between them over time, creating a strong and powerful bond.Despite this, both protagonists have secrets they would rather keep to themselves. How far will they be willing to go to prevent the other from knowing?

      • Humanities & Social Sciences
        November 2019

        The Magic of Empathy

        Theory & Practice

        by Dr. Nicole Audet, M.D.

        So many of our relationships—including those most important to us are complicated by not listening: we are eager to speak, we talk over each other, or we unintentionally disregard the inner experiences of others. This is most notable in the working world, where a gap exists between professional efficiency and true human connection. In this heart-warming and radically honest book, Dr. Nicole identifies the remedy for resolving the pain and distance caused by miscommunication: empathy. Empathy, the ability to recognize and make space for another’s emotions without judgment, is both an action and a choice. Discovering the power of empathy to heal and create connections dramatically improved Dr. Nicole’s life, both as a mother and a doctor.The initial chapters demystify the theory of communication, focusing on empathy in theory and practice. Dr. Nicole also shares numerous powerful stories from her own life and career that reveal how empathy has led to authentic connections and long-term healing. Lastly, she provides the reader with proven exercises that will allow you to practice listening without judgment, honoring silence, responding with wisdom, and speaking from the heart. Such communication skills will open the doorsto moments of pure magic in your life.Foreword by Ruth Vachon, President and CEO of the Quebec Business Women’s Network.

      • The natural world, country life & pets
        January 2015

        Bach-Blüten für die Pferdeseele

        Entspannung und Linderung durch Bach-Blütentherapie

        by Brehmer, Marion

        Bach Flowers can not only help people to get back into a state of mental equilibrium: It may also be advisable for horses to take Bach Flower Remedies when they suffer from numerous complaints. Fears, learning difficulties, and numerous vices such as bobbing or weaving can be treated with Bach Flower Therapy. In this book Marion Brehmer presents all 38 Bach Flowers in detail and provides tested practical tips for their use on horses. A compilation of frequent symptoms makes it easier for the reader to choose the right flower for their own horse. For readers who wish for more expert assistance, there is an analysis sheet at the end of the book, which can be sent free of charge to the author for further analysis. *** Bach-Blüten können nicht nur Menschen helfen, wieder in ein seelisches Gleichgewicht zu gelangen: Auch für Pferde kann die gezielte Einnahme von Bach-Blüten bei zahlreichen Beschwerden ratsam sein. Ängste, Lernschwierigkeiten und zahlreiche Untugenden wie Koppen oder Weben können mit einer Bach-Blüten-Therapie behandelt werden. Marion Brehmer stellt in diesem Buch alle 38 Bach-Blüten ausführlich vor und gibt erprobte Praxistipps für ihre Anwendung bei Pferden. Eine Zusammenstellung häufiger Symptome erleichtert dem Leser die Auswahl der richtigen Blüte für das eigene Pferd. Wer auf Expertenhilfe nicht verzichten will, findet am Ende des Buches einen Analysebogen, der kostenfrei an die Autorin zur weiteren Analyse gesandt werden kann.

      • The natural world, country life & pets
        April 2016

        Bach-Blüten für die Katzenseele

        Blüten und Mischungen als Hilfe bei Erziehung, Pflege und Verhaltensstörungen

        by Brehmer, Marion

        Fear of car journeys and the veterinarian, uncleanliness and arguments with human and animal flatmates - what to do if the cat suddenly shows changes in behaviour? Bach Flowers can not only help human beings to get back into a state of mental equilibrium: The targeted intake of Bach flowers can also be helpful for cats with numerous complaints. Fears and behavioural abnormalities such as marking or damaging furniture can be treated with Bach Flower Therapy. With this book, Marion Brehmer gives a detailed introduction to cat keeping and explains what is important for a harmonious living together with the velvet paws. The book provides valuable educational tips and explains in detail how Bach Flowers can be used to help in training. For this purpose, she presents all 38 Bach flowers in detail as well as tested practical tips for their use in cats. A compilation of common symptoms makes it easier for the reader to choose the right flower for his own cat. An analysis sheet at the end of the book, which can be sent free of charge to the author for further analysis, provides assistance for those readers who do not want to do without expert help. *** Angst vor Autofahrten und dem Tierarzt, Unsauberkeit und Auseinandersetzungen mit menschlichen und tierischen Mitbewohnern – was tun, wenn die Katze plötzlich Verhaltensänderungen an den Tag legt? Bach-Blüten können nicht nur Menschen helfen, wieder in ein seelisches Gleichgewicht zu kommen: Auch für Katzen kann die gezielte Einnahme von Bach-Blüten bei zahlreichen Beschwerden hilfreich sein. Ängste und Verhaltensauffälligkeiten wie Markieren oder das Beschädigen von Möbeln können mit einer Bach-Blüten-Therapie behandelt werden. Marion Brehmer gibt mit diesem Buch eine detaillierte Einführung zur Katzenhaltung und erläutert, worauf es bei einem harmonischen Zusammenleben mit den Samtpfoten ankommt. Das Buch liefert wertvolle Erziehungstipps und erläutert ausführlich, wie Bach-Blüten unterstützend bei der Erziehung eingesetzt werden können. Hierfür stellt sie alle 38 Bach-Blüten ausführlich vor und präsentiert erprobte Praxistipps für ihre Anwendung bei Katzen. Eine Zusammenstellung häufiger Symptome erleichtert dem Leser die Auswahl der richtigen Blüte für die eigene Katze. Wer auf Expertenhilfe nicht verzichten will, findet am Ende des Buches einen Analysebogen, der kostenfrei an die Autorin zur weiteren Analyse gesandt werden kann.

      • Labour economics
        June 2000

        Time-Use Measurement and Research

        Report of a Workshop

        by Michele Ver Ploeg, Joseph Altonji, Norman Bradburn, Julie DaVanzo, William Nordhaus, and Francisco Samaniego; Editors, Committee on National Statistics, National Research Council

        One of the most substantial policy changes in the past decade was the elimination of the main social welfare program for poor families, Aid to Families with Dependent Children, ending the entitlement to cash benefits and replacing it with a policy emphasizing work. A question relevant for understanding the consequences of this policy change is how the time allocation among work and family care activities of poor families has changed. President Clinton's proposed budget for fiscal 2001 includes funds for the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to develop a survey to measure how Americans spend their time (U.S. Department of Labor, 2000). BLS has already explored the feasibility of such a survey. In 1997, a pilot study that collected time-use data for a sample of Americans was conducted, and the results of that study were presented at a 1997 conference sponsored by BLS and the MacArthur Network on the Family and the Economy. Using knowledge gained from the pilot study and the conference, BLS published a report on the feasibility of a national time-use survey and developed a proposal to conduct the survey. Time-Use Measurement and Research is a summary of a workshop convened to consider data and methodological issues in measuring time use. This report discusses why time-use data are needed, highlighting many of policy and behavioral applications of time-use data. It also summarizes conceptual issues covered during the workshop, discusses a framework for how individuals and households allocate their time, and comments on some conceptual issues in measuring time use.

      • Humanities & Social Sciences
        August 2019

        Enseñemos paz, aprendamos paz: la pedagogía al servicio de la cohesión social

        by Juan David Enciso

        Peace is an idea, an abstract concept, which must be grounded in concrete realities. And building peace involves moving from an initial state, which may or may not be conflict, to a second moment in which people have learned to know, relate, meet, and live together.   This book tries to elaborate on the construction of peace from an educational process, in which individuals learn to recognize themselves as subjects of equal dignity and with the capacity to carry out projects oriented to the common good. Similarly, educational settings, the so-called learning environments, are not confined exclusively to the walls of the classroom or the boundaries of formal education institutions: peace education occurs in any environment in which two or more coincide. people with potential conflicts of interest or collective construction.

      • September 2021

        Deutsche Einsatzdoktrin in den Ardennen; Entwicklung der Doktrin von 1870 bis 1944 in den Ardennen, Belgien.

        by Miguel Ángel Jiménez-Velasco

        Mit einem gemischten Raum-Zeit-Ansatz ist dieses Werk eine Annäherung an die Entwicklung der deutschen Operationsdoktrin von der Neuzeit 1870 bis zum Zweiten Weltkrieg (1944), angesiedelt in den belgischen Ardennen, durch die Befehlshaber wie Derfflinger, Ziethen, Seydlitz und Blücher bis hin zu Balck, Rommel, Guderian und Manteuffel gehen. Es analysiert die Entstehung und Entwicklung der operativen Doktrin (Bewegunskrieg) von Marschall Helmuth Graf von Moltke, von Schlieffen, Seekt und Manstein, und wie diese Generäle sie in die Praxis umsetzten (Auftragstaktik). Darüber hinaus werden mehrere historisch diskutierte Themen und deren aktueller Stand behandelt, wie z.B. die Revision des Schlieffenplans, der britische Einfluss auf die deutsche Panzerdoktrin, die Entstehung der deutschen Panzerdoktrin in der Zwischenkriegszeit und die operative Betrachtung der historisch vernachlässigten Ardennenoffensive von 1944. Das Werk ist nicht erschöpfend, sondern eine Annäherung an das Studium der deutschen Doktrin in der Neuzeit durch ein neuartiges Doppelprisma von Zeit und Raum. Using a mixed space-time approach, this work is an approach to the evolution of German operational doctrine from the Contemporary Era of 1870 to the Second World War (1944), set in the Ardennes, Belgium, through which commanders such as Derfflinger, Ziethen, Seydlitz and Blücher to Balck, Rommel, Guderian and Manteuffel pass. It analyses the birth and development of the operational doctrine (Bewegunskrieg) of Marshal Helmuth Graf von Moltke, von Schlieffen, Seeckt and Manstein, and how these generals put it into practice (Auftragstaktik). It also includes several topics of historical debate and their current status, such as the revision of the Schlieffen Plan, the British influence on German armoured doctrine, the birth of German armoured doctrine in the inter-war period, and the operational consideration of the historically neglected Battle of the Bulge in 1944. The work is not exhaustive, but rather an approach to the study of German doctrine in the modern era through a novel dual prism of time and space.

      • January 2019

        Wisdom's Watch Upon the Hours

        by Suso Henry

        Written by Dominican preacher and mystic Bl. Henry Suso (c. 1300-1366), Horologium Sapientiae, or Wisdom's Watch upon the Hours, was one of the most successful religious writings of its time. Now it is offered to the English-speaking world in a new translation based on Pius Knzle's critical Latin edition.

      • Space science
        October 2002

        Signs of Life

        A Report Based on the April 2000 Workshop on Life Detection Techniques

        by Committee on the Origins and Evolution of Life, National Research Council

        A workshop to assess the science and technology of life detection techniques was organized by the Committee on the Origins and Evolution of Life (COEL) of the Board on Life Sciences (BLS) and the Space Studies Board (SSB). Topics discussed in the workshop included the search for extraterrestrial life in situ and in the laboratory, extant life and the signature of extinct life, and determination of the point of origin (terrestrial or not) of detected organisms.

      • Fiction

        VÍCTOR ROS AND THE MUMMY OF THE METROPOLITAN

        6th volume of the “VÍCTOR ROS’ series

        by Jerónimo Tristante

        1885. A new and amazing case for detective Víctor Ros that will take him to Cuba, the pearl of the Caribbean, together with his inseparable companions Alfredo Blázquez and Arístides Mínguez. They will get involved in the cosmopolitan environment of Havana, among spies of the Western powers, double agents, North American businessmen, autonomists, insurgents, the Cuban sugar aristocracy, military men and Spain supporters. A fast-paced adventure in prewar Cuba and Spanish Empire debacle that will lead Víctor deep into the Cuban jungle, the manigua, forced to meet old enemies and ghosts of the past .   Other titles of the series: El misterio de la casa Aranda (2007), El caso de la viuda negra (2008), El enigma de la calle Calabria (2010), La última noche de Víctor Ros (2013), Víctor Ros y el gran robo del oro español (2015).   In 2015 TVE (Spain) produced a TV series based on Víctor Ros novels.

      • Mind, Body, Spirit

        Covenant Secret, The

        An Inspirational Tale About Uncovering the 7 Master Keys of Wisdom and Wealth

        by John Feloni

        The secret to super-success in whatever you do is closer than you think . . . Uncovering the seven keys to super-success in life and business can be a simple as reading a tale, a parable, if you will, especially when the teller of the tale is the best-selling co-author of the Wall Street classic “The Fall of the House of Hutton” and the founder and CEO of the fin-tech startup, StockSquirrel, John Feloni.   FORGE A MEANINGFUL PATH TO SUCCESS WHEN YOU DISCOVER THE COVENANT SECRET Uncovering the seven keys to super-success in life and business can be a simple as reading a tale, a parable, if you will, especially when the teller of the tale is the best-selling co-author of the Wall Street classic “The Fall of the House of Hutton” and the founder and CEO of the fin-tech startup, StockSquirrel, John Feloni. “The Covenant Secret” tells the story of a fresh-out-of-business-school and intensely-focused-on-money entrepreneur, Bill Rand, whose startup company is not doing too well. Unbeknownst to him, Bill is about to embark on a journey of discovery guided by Tom Crawford, one of the world’s great entrepreneurs, a journey that will change Bill’s life — as well as his fortunes. Travel with Bill as he learns the answers to these pressing and timely questions – – What is business REALLY about?– Is business solely about the money?– Where do people fit into the business equation?– How are misconceptions holding you back from your full potential?– What’s at the heart of this new “stakeholder capitalism” idea?– What changes can you make to maximize your efforts?– Who (or what) are you ultimately serving with your business and in your life? These are questions that, once answered, will open doors for you in life just as much as in business. “The Covenant Secret” takes the reader through all of the pivotal aspects of good business: investors, shareholders, customers, partners, employees, the communities they serve, and the planet on which we live. As you will see, all of these constitute what you will come to call the “Covenant Secret.” The author wrote this business exemplum thirty years ago — and the message is relevant today, more than ever. As you read this wonderful modern-day parable, you will come to the undeniable conclusion that, in business and life, it’s about people and relationships. In fact, you’ll see that they are the only things that matter. CONTENTSIntroduction Chapter 1: People Are Stupid!Where the young man experiences difficulties in his business Chapter 2: It’s the People, Stupid!Where the young man meets his mentor in a new way of thinking Chapter 3: Relationship ManagementWhere the young man learns the secret of successful relationships Chapter 4: GratitudeWhere the young man understands the truth about gratitude Chapter 5: CustomersWhere the young man learns that the law of success is service Chapter 6: PartnersWhere the young man comprehends the importance of trust and integrity Chapter 7: Investors/ShareholdersWhere the young man sees the power of influence as well as its source Chapter 8: Employees/Co-workersWhere the young man comes to know the value of passion Chapter 9: CommunityWhere the young man encounters the power of his beliefs Chapter 10: The Relationship ProfessionalWhere the young man learns the complete Covenant Secret

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