Author: Kay Lyons
Publisher: Kindred Spirits Publishing
ISBN: 1946863734
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Kelsey Richards, the granddaughter of billionaire JT Wallingford, has experienced the best and worst of people. This has led to her love of books and turned the security found between the pages into a career. Her favorite childhood story remains unwritten, however, and is one her grandfather tells about Santa’s secret city beneath New York City…. When JT is photographed roaming the dangerous streets dressed as one of the homeless, Kelsey’s fears about him being targeted are quickly confirmed. With the world watching, Kelsey vows to protect JT, even if it’s from himself. After Devon Sage wakes up in a NYC hospital without his memory, he’s intrigued by Kelsey, who promises to care for him because he’d come to her beloved grandfather’s rescue. Devon finds himself drawn to her, even though his gut tells him to be wary. Kelsey isn’t sure what to believe. Or who. Is Devon the wonderful person JT claims—or a con artist taking advantage of a rich, old man? Folklore makes for a great story, but isn’t every story based on a wee bit of truth?
Secret Santa 2: A Christmas To Remember
Author: Kay Lyons
Publisher: Kindred Spirits Publishing
ISBN: 1946863734
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Kelsey Richards, the granddaughter of billionaire JT Wallingford, has experienced the best and worst of people. This has led to her love of books and turned the security found between the pages into a career. Her favorite childhood story remains unwritten, however, and is one her grandfather tells about Santa’s secret city beneath New York City…. When JT is photographed roaming the dangerous streets dressed as one of the homeless, Kelsey’s fears about him being targeted are quickly confirmed. With the world watching, Kelsey vows to protect JT, even if it’s from himself. After Devon Sage wakes up in a NYC hospital without his memory, he’s intrigued by Kelsey, who promises to care for him because he’d come to her beloved grandfather’s rescue. Devon finds himself drawn to her, even though his gut tells him to be wary. Kelsey isn’t sure what to believe. Or who. Is Devon the wonderful person JT claims—or a con artist taking advantage of a rich, old man? Folklore makes for a great story, but isn’t every story based on a wee bit of truth?
Publisher: Kindred Spirits Publishing
ISBN: 1946863734
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Kelsey Richards, the granddaughter of billionaire JT Wallingford, has experienced the best and worst of people. This has led to her love of books and turned the security found between the pages into a career. Her favorite childhood story remains unwritten, however, and is one her grandfather tells about Santa’s secret city beneath New York City…. When JT is photographed roaming the dangerous streets dressed as one of the homeless, Kelsey’s fears about him being targeted are quickly confirmed. With the world watching, Kelsey vows to protect JT, even if it’s from himself. After Devon Sage wakes up in a NYC hospital without his memory, he’s intrigued by Kelsey, who promises to care for him because he’d come to her beloved grandfather’s rescue. Devon finds himself drawn to her, even though his gut tells him to be wary. Kelsey isn’t sure what to believe. Or who. Is Devon the wonderful person JT claims—or a con artist taking advantage of a rich, old man? Folklore makes for a great story, but isn’t every story based on a wee bit of truth?
The New Codebreakers
Author: Peter Y. A. Ryan
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3662493012
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 549
Book Description
This Festschrift volume is published in honor of David Kahn and is the outcome of a Fest held in Luxembourg in 2010 on the occasion of David Kahn’s 80th birthday. The title of this books leans on the title of a serious history of cryptology named “The Codebreakers”, written by David Kahn and published in 1967. This book contains 35 talks dealing with cryptography as a whole. They are organized in topical section named: history; technology – past, present, future; efficient cryptographic implementations; treachery and perfidy; information security; cryptanalysis; side-channel attacks; randomness embedded system security; public-key cryptography; and models and protocols.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3662493012
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 549
Book Description
This Festschrift volume is published in honor of David Kahn and is the outcome of a Fest held in Luxembourg in 2010 on the occasion of David Kahn’s 80th birthday. The title of this books leans on the title of a serious history of cryptology named “The Codebreakers”, written by David Kahn and published in 1967. This book contains 35 talks dealing with cryptography as a whole. They are organized in topical section named: history; technology – past, present, future; efficient cryptographic implementations; treachery and perfidy; information security; cryptanalysis; side-channel attacks; randomness embedded system security; public-key cryptography; and models and protocols.
Council of Magic
Author: J.L. Hendricks
Publisher: J.L. Hendricks
ISBN: 1952634466
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
It caught her by surprise… …because she never knew her father. What will Kat do now? Being adopted, there’s a lot of her family history she doesn’t know. Kat didn’t believe them at first, but eventually, the truth couldn’t be denied. Her father was a shifter and the news shocked her. Why couldn’t she shift? Solving that riddle would have to wait. A young woman needs their help. When they find out that it’s more than a case of cheating boyfriend, Kat, Jenna, and their friends may be in over their heads. He’s not just a monster. The boyfriend is a monster with a secret. This case, in the heart of the Big Easy, will test them more than they know. You’ll love this third book in the New Orleans Magic Urban Fantasy series, because Kat has much to learn and one major decision to make. Get it now.
Publisher: J.L. Hendricks
ISBN: 1952634466
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
It caught her by surprise… …because she never knew her father. What will Kat do now? Being adopted, there’s a lot of her family history she doesn’t know. Kat didn’t believe them at first, but eventually, the truth couldn’t be denied. Her father was a shifter and the news shocked her. Why couldn’t she shift? Solving that riddle would have to wait. A young woman needs their help. When they find out that it’s more than a case of cheating boyfriend, Kat, Jenna, and their friends may be in over their heads. He’s not just a monster. The boyfriend is a monster with a secret. This case, in the heart of the Big Easy, will test them more than they know. You’ll love this third book in the New Orleans Magic Urban Fantasy series, because Kat has much to learn and one major decision to make. Get it now.
Algorithmic Aspects in Information and Management
Author: Rudolf Fleischer
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 354068865X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Algorithmic Aspects in Information and Management, AAIM 2008, held in Shanghai, China, in June 2008. The 30 revised full papers presented together with abstracts of 2 invited talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 53 submissions. The papers cover original algorithmic research on immediate applications and/or fundamental problems pertinent to information management and management science. Topics addressed are: approximation algorithms, geometric data management, biological data management, graph algorithms, computational finance, mechanism design, computational game theory, network optimization, data structures, operations research, discrete optimization, online algorithms, FPT algorithms, and scheduling algorithms.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 354068865X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Algorithmic Aspects in Information and Management, AAIM 2008, held in Shanghai, China, in June 2008. The 30 revised full papers presented together with abstracts of 2 invited talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 53 submissions. The papers cover original algorithmic research on immediate applications and/or fundamental problems pertinent to information management and management science. Topics addressed are: approximation algorithms, geometric data management, biological data management, graph algorithms, computational finance, mechanism design, computational game theory, network optimization, data structures, operations research, discrete optimization, online algorithms, FPT algorithms, and scheduling algorithms.
CosmoGIRL! Parties
Author: Lauren A. Greene
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781588166791
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
"Party on, CosmoGIRLs! It’s easy, because your favorite magazine has created this fun and fabulous guide—the only one geared to party-throwing, party-loving teenage girls—to give you everything you need to throw the best bashes ever"--Publisher's website.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781588166791
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
"Party on, CosmoGIRLs! It’s easy, because your favorite magazine has created this fun and fabulous guide—the only one geared to party-throwing, party-loving teenage girls—to give you everything you need to throw the best bashes ever"--Publisher's website.
Under the Mistletoe & Other Stories
Author: Manali Desai
Publisher: Ukiyoto Publishing
ISBN: 935697523X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Diana is all set to welcome her loved ones for Christmas. An unexpected (and uninvited!) guest shows up at her door, spoiling her festive mood. All her attempts to thwart Dylan’s intrusion go in vain as he keeps dropping in, again and again, insisting that she join his family for Christmas Eve dinner. Against her better judgment, she finally gives in, just to get him off her back. As they stand under the mistletoe after the dinner, Diana and Dylan know things have changed for the better for both. A group of passengers is stranded at the airport together on New Year's Eve. Their plans were to celebrate the last day of the year and then ring in the new year with their loved ones by their side. But a delayed flight mars their plans and their happiness. They end up talking to each other, exchanging their New Year's Eve plans and how they celebrated it these many years so far. As they all welcome the new year together at midnight, their combined resolutions are to stay in touch with each other. They also resolve to make the best out of whatever life throws their way. Because as they have seen and experienced, not all things go as planned, always. Samantha is visiting her native, Benakatti, after many years. Even though it’s Christmas time, it's not a happy occasion in the family. As friends and family drop in for a visit, Samantha recalls the many winter breaks she spent in this village as a child. An unexpected guest shows up one day, bringing forth a cherished memory they had made on a foggy winter day many years ago. These and 10 other stories encompass this festive special anthology. These are stories of hope, love, healing, new beginnings, acceptance, and everything that the holidays represent.
Publisher: Ukiyoto Publishing
ISBN: 935697523X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Diana is all set to welcome her loved ones for Christmas. An unexpected (and uninvited!) guest shows up at her door, spoiling her festive mood. All her attempts to thwart Dylan’s intrusion go in vain as he keeps dropping in, again and again, insisting that she join his family for Christmas Eve dinner. Against her better judgment, she finally gives in, just to get him off her back. As they stand under the mistletoe after the dinner, Diana and Dylan know things have changed for the better for both. A group of passengers is stranded at the airport together on New Year's Eve. Their plans were to celebrate the last day of the year and then ring in the new year with their loved ones by their side. But a delayed flight mars their plans and their happiness. They end up talking to each other, exchanging their New Year's Eve plans and how they celebrated it these many years so far. As they all welcome the new year together at midnight, their combined resolutions are to stay in touch with each other. They also resolve to make the best out of whatever life throws their way. Because as they have seen and experienced, not all things go as planned, always. Samantha is visiting her native, Benakatti, after many years. Even though it’s Christmas time, it's not a happy occasion in the family. As friends and family drop in for a visit, Samantha recalls the many winter breaks she spent in this village as a child. An unexpected guest shows up one day, bringing forth a cherished memory they had made on a foggy winter day many years ago. These and 10 other stories encompass this festive special anthology. These are stories of hope, love, healing, new beginnings, acceptance, and everything that the holidays represent.
Love Connection
Author: Monica Tillery
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440599777
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 787
Book Description
Chocolates may win a girl's heart on special occasions, but it takes more than sweet talk to find true love. Dive into these decadent romances and discover the secret recipe to a happily ever after! A Sweet Deal: Richard Morgan's father will sell the family business to a rival candy company unless Richard marries to secure the business he loves. This deal is the only thing standing between mergers and acquisitions rep Yvette Cruz and the promotion she desperately wants. Will a growing attraction between them be enough to sweeten even this corporate rivalry? The Confection Connection: Carly Piper's only way to save her bakery is to partner with her rival chef from a TV reality show to produce a wedding cake for a famous bride. Is this a half-baked proposal, or will love be the icing on the cake? Her Secret Santa: Neighbors and co-workers at Morgan Confectioners, Rebecca Sinclair and Ben Redding have been best friends since grad school. When their feelings turn more than friendly, will they be able to get past their fear of ruining their friendship? A holiday gift exchange might just bring the best present of all--Christmas love. The Election Connection: War widow Lily Ashton's heart is closed to love, so she's the perfect choice to play fiancee to help secure a re-election for her pal, Congressman Ford Richardson. But as they work together, their not-quite engagement starts to feel much more real than either is ready to admit. Sensuality Level: Sensual
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440599777
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 787
Book Description
Chocolates may win a girl's heart on special occasions, but it takes more than sweet talk to find true love. Dive into these decadent romances and discover the secret recipe to a happily ever after! A Sweet Deal: Richard Morgan's father will sell the family business to a rival candy company unless Richard marries to secure the business he loves. This deal is the only thing standing between mergers and acquisitions rep Yvette Cruz and the promotion she desperately wants. Will a growing attraction between them be enough to sweeten even this corporate rivalry? The Confection Connection: Carly Piper's only way to save her bakery is to partner with her rival chef from a TV reality show to produce a wedding cake for a famous bride. Is this a half-baked proposal, or will love be the icing on the cake? Her Secret Santa: Neighbors and co-workers at Morgan Confectioners, Rebecca Sinclair and Ben Redding have been best friends since grad school. When their feelings turn more than friendly, will they be able to get past their fear of ruining their friendship? A holiday gift exchange might just bring the best present of all--Christmas love. The Election Connection: War widow Lily Ashton's heart is closed to love, so she's the perfect choice to play fiancee to help secure a re-election for her pal, Congressman Ford Richardson. But as they work together, their not-quite engagement starts to feel much more real than either is ready to admit. Sensuality Level: Sensual
Security Protocols XVIII
Author: Bruce Christianson
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3662459213
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-workshop proceedings of the 18th International Workshop on Security Protocols, held in Cambridge, UK, in March 2010. After an introduction the volume presents 16 revised papers and one abstract, each followed by a revised transcript of the discussion ensuing the presentation at the event. The theme of this year's workshop was "Virtually Perfect Security".
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3662459213
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-workshop proceedings of the 18th International Workshop on Security Protocols, held in Cambridge, UK, in March 2010. After an introduction the volume presents 16 revised papers and one abstract, each followed by a revised transcript of the discussion ensuing the presentation at the event. The theme of this year's workshop was "Virtually Perfect Security".
Bells Will Be Ringing
Author: Monica Tillery
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440574790
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
’Tis the season…to fall in love! In this quartet of holiday tales, mistletoe magic sweeps from a Philadelphia candy company to the ballrooms of Regency England, across the shores of a Hawaiian island, and to a snow-struck cabin in Colorado. HER SECRET SANTA by Monica Tillery Neighbors and coworkers at Morgan Confectioners, Rebecca Sinclair and Ben Redding, have been best friends since grad school. Will they be able to get past their fears of ruining their friendship when their feelings turn more than friendly? A holiday gift exchange might just bring the best present of all—Christmas love. MERRY’S WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS GIFT by Carolynn Carey The winter holidays used to be Miss Merry Damonson’s favorite time of year . . . until her almost-fiancé Edward Everton abandoned her two days before Christmas. Now he’s returned to their country village, but is it too late to reignite old flames? A holiday ball might just offer these unlucky lovers a second chance. HIS HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS by Diana Jean Humbug in Hawaii? When Clara O’Fallen gets a promotion to paradise, she can’t help feeling homesick for her Wisconsin winters, complete with real snow, family traditions, and Christmas festivities. But smiling surfer Kai Schmitt might just show this scrooge how to hang loose and catch the spirit of the season—the aloha spirit! GAVIN FEVER by Angelita Gill A sudden snowstorm unexpectedly strands Julia Winthrop with her ex, reality TV star Gavin Beckett, at a cozy mountain cabin for the holidays. Trapped till the weather lets up, their attraction resurfaces. It’s not long before they realize their fling might’ve been the real thing, and this surprise reunion might just be a Christmas miracle. Sensuality Level: Sensual
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440574790
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
’Tis the season…to fall in love! In this quartet of holiday tales, mistletoe magic sweeps from a Philadelphia candy company to the ballrooms of Regency England, across the shores of a Hawaiian island, and to a snow-struck cabin in Colorado. HER SECRET SANTA by Monica Tillery Neighbors and coworkers at Morgan Confectioners, Rebecca Sinclair and Ben Redding, have been best friends since grad school. Will they be able to get past their fears of ruining their friendship when their feelings turn more than friendly? A holiday gift exchange might just bring the best present of all—Christmas love. MERRY’S WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS GIFT by Carolynn Carey The winter holidays used to be Miss Merry Damonson’s favorite time of year . . . until her almost-fiancé Edward Everton abandoned her two days before Christmas. Now he’s returned to their country village, but is it too late to reignite old flames? A holiday ball might just offer these unlucky lovers a second chance. HIS HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS by Diana Jean Humbug in Hawaii? When Clara O’Fallen gets a promotion to paradise, she can’t help feeling homesick for her Wisconsin winters, complete with real snow, family traditions, and Christmas festivities. But smiling surfer Kai Schmitt might just show this scrooge how to hang loose and catch the spirit of the season—the aloha spirit! GAVIN FEVER by Angelita Gill A sudden snowstorm unexpectedly strands Julia Winthrop with her ex, reality TV star Gavin Beckett, at a cozy mountain cabin for the holidays. Trapped till the weather lets up, their attraction resurfaces. It’s not long before they realize their fling might’ve been the real thing, and this surprise reunion might just be a Christmas miracle. Sensuality Level: Sensual
Behind the Screens
Author:
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1797222902
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
Hand-drawn floor plans and richly imagined architectural illustrations tell the story of television’s most memorable on-screen sets and scenes. Come explore where Lucy and Ethel baked a monstrous loaf of bread, where Phoebe performed “Smelly Cat,” where Jim and Pam fell in love, and countless other homes, offices, and towns as familiar to you as your own living room. Illustrator Iñaki Aliste Lizarralde has expertly rendered thirty-five of the most memorable television floor plans in modern history—puzzling together the layouts with an architect’s eye for detail and a director’s sense of storytelling. TV fans will delight in the interiors and exteriors from shows like Friends, Seinfeld, and The Simpsons, where characters and plotlines converge to create worlds so mesmerizing you want to binge-watch season after season. With immersive illustrations from shows across decades and countries, this truly unique art collection offers hilarious TV moments, Easter eggs, and behind-the-scenes trivia to test even the biggest superfans. GIFT OF AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE: Here is a thorough deep dive and binge-worthy art collection for television superfans, cinephiles, fans of the Warner Brothers' studio tour, and anyone who likes to watch hours of TV at a time. A NEW WAY TO BINGE YOUR FAVORITE TV: Rediscover your love of the classics like I Love Lucy and Little House on the Prairie; revisit childhood favorites like The Brady Bunch and Sesame Street; or explore recent classics like The Office, Sex and the City, and Friends. HAND DRAWN, HIGHLY INTRICATE: Imagine living and working in your favorite fictional worlds—these floor plans are drawn as if they could exist in your neighborhood or town rather than on a soundstage. Created from memory and research by a trained architectural illustrator, each image gives you a sense of place in the context of the show’s world. INTERNATIONAL APPEAL: Throughout the book you’ll find fan favorite shows from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Shows like Kim’s Convenience, Schitt’s Creek, Killing Eve, and Sherlock appear alongside U.S. favorites like Seinfeld, Gilmore Girls, New Girl, and The Big Bang Theory. Perfect for: TV fans and cinephiles Pop culture enthusiasts Fans of Hollywood studio tours and interactive set re-creation experiences (like Friends or The Office) Gift for TV lovers who already have multiple streaming subscription services (like Netflix and HBO) Anyone interested in interior design
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1797222902
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
Hand-drawn floor plans and richly imagined architectural illustrations tell the story of television’s most memorable on-screen sets and scenes. Come explore where Lucy and Ethel baked a monstrous loaf of bread, where Phoebe performed “Smelly Cat,” where Jim and Pam fell in love, and countless other homes, offices, and towns as familiar to you as your own living room. Illustrator Iñaki Aliste Lizarralde has expertly rendered thirty-five of the most memorable television floor plans in modern history—puzzling together the layouts with an architect’s eye for detail and a director’s sense of storytelling. TV fans will delight in the interiors and exteriors from shows like Friends, Seinfeld, and The Simpsons, where characters and plotlines converge to create worlds so mesmerizing you want to binge-watch season after season. With immersive illustrations from shows across decades and countries, this truly unique art collection offers hilarious TV moments, Easter eggs, and behind-the-scenes trivia to test even the biggest superfans. GIFT OF AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE: Here is a thorough deep dive and binge-worthy art collection for television superfans, cinephiles, fans of the Warner Brothers' studio tour, and anyone who likes to watch hours of TV at a time. A NEW WAY TO BINGE YOUR FAVORITE TV: Rediscover your love of the classics like I Love Lucy and Little House on the Prairie; revisit childhood favorites like The Brady Bunch and Sesame Street; or explore recent classics like The Office, Sex and the City, and Friends. HAND DRAWN, HIGHLY INTRICATE: Imagine living and working in your favorite fictional worlds—these floor plans are drawn as if they could exist in your neighborhood or town rather than on a soundstage. Created from memory and research by a trained architectural illustrator, each image gives you a sense of place in the context of the show’s world. INTERNATIONAL APPEAL: Throughout the book you’ll find fan favorite shows from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Shows like Kim’s Convenience, Schitt’s Creek, Killing Eve, and Sherlock appear alongside U.S. favorites like Seinfeld, Gilmore Girls, New Girl, and The Big Bang Theory. Perfect for: TV fans and cinephiles Pop culture enthusiasts Fans of Hollywood studio tours and interactive set re-creation experiences (like Friends or The Office) Gift for TV lovers who already have multiple streaming subscription services (like Netflix and HBO) Anyone interested in interior design