Originally published as Overtime Love in the Merry Sexy Christmas anthology in 2012, this enemies-to-lovers holiday romance will delight USA TODAY bestselling author Beverly Jenkins fans new and old alike! Drew Davis’s goal is to buy the semipro football team where he is general manager. But the owner’s granddaughter, Tasha Bloom, unexpectedly inherits it first. Still, Drew’s not brokenhearted, since their mutual passion for football runs second only to their attraction to each other. But can the team and their budding romance make it to the New Year’s Day championship?
When Sam Frist surprises her family with a Thanksgiving visit, she's shocked to find her high school crush and arch-nemesis in her bed. Kyle's hotter than ever--and more obnoxious--so she's not sure how she'll stay sane this weekend. Then her mother charges them with a task they can't refuse: craft a holiday light display that will shame the entire neighborhood. And do it together. Kyle Emerson, orphaned by his family for the holiday, is relieved the Frists offered him a temporary family. But when Sam shows up, the weekend goes from comfortably dull to terribly exciting--even potatoes and Christmas lights become a competition. They'd been fierce rivals as kids, but now they could be fantastic partners if they can put aside old grudges...and new distractions.
The second edition of the book is richer in contents with updated concepts on strategic management. The entire text is restructured and fine-tuned to meet the needs of the students pursuing MCom/MBA/PGDBA and identical courses. The book, now divided into four parts, is focused on providing the readers broad perspectives on formulation of strategy, its processes, implementation as well as evaluation so as to assess its effectiveness. The book brings into fore the learning that a strategy is good if it passes the test of feasibility, acceptability and suitability. Now, the text incorporates 44 live cases of successful, reputable organizations, which have excelled as a result of application of strategic planning/strategic thinking in formulation and implementation of their strategies. Besides, references have been made of the practices in 65 successful global companies while discussing the concepts and practices. NEW TO THE SECOND EDITION Beginning with an overview of strategic management, the text analyzes important topics such as • Environmental macro- and micro-factors of the organization, which underline success of an enterprise • What develops sustainable competitive advantage in organizations • Eight implementation techniques which are helpful in successful implementation of strategies • Evaluation of strategy and GE-McKinsey matrix on measurement of organizational success • Role and traits of strategic leadership for successful implementation of strategy in face of uncertain, turbulent and complex global market • Learning from the case study on Mobil company
In Double Headers Keith Walmsley throws light into one of cricket’s more intriguing, if inconsequential, obscure corners by investigating the background of the two occasions in England when one county has been engaged in two first-class matches at the same time. Were they the result of mistakes in drawing up the fixture lists, or was there a more rational explanation? Double Headers also explores issues of team selection for these games, and looks into why there has been no recurrence since 1919 of a county playing two first-class matches at once. As well as examining these two instances in detail, it also identifies and explains the background to numerous other occasions, from all around the cricketing world, when teams ‘double-headed’, and even ‘triple-headed’. These include over two dozen other instances in Britain, and even some instances in Test cricket.
Nancy Bouchier traces the increasing importance of amateur sport to Woodstock and Ingersoll, two small nineteenth-century Ontario towns, revealing its intricate ties to urban boosterism and middle-class culture. Focusing on civic holiday celebrations, the establishment of organized clubs for cricket, baseball, and lacrosse, and the rise of spirited urban sports rivalries, Bouchier shows that small town interest in sports was much more than a pale imitation of the sporting life of Canada's major urban centres.
The 'HOLIDAY Ultimate Collection' stands as a monumental anthology, encompassing a vast array of literary styles and themes. From the timeless magic of Dickens' Christmas to the provocative depths of Dostoevsky's existential musings, the collection offers a rich tapestry of holiday narratives that span the gamut of human emotion and experience. It is a compendium that not only celebrates the festive spirit but also explores the profound questions of faith, hope, and redemption that often accompany the season. Highlighting classics such as Shakespeare's poetic finesse and the whimsical tales of Beatrix Potter, this anthology provides readers with a unique exploration of holiday literature through the ages, celebrating both the diversity and the universality of the human condition. The contributing authors of the 'HOLIDAY Ultimate Collection' bring together a remarkable blend of cultural and literary backgrounds, each adding their distinctive voice to the choir of holiday celebrations. The editors have masterfully curated works from luminaries such as Tolstoy, Shakespeare, and Yeats, alongside lesser-known yet equally compelling authors like Ewing and Sedgwick. This collective effort bridges various literary movements and historical periods, from the romanticism of Wordsworth to the realism of Twain, offering a panoramic view of the cultural and social dimensions of holiday literature. The anthology not only serves as a testament to the enduring power of storytelling during festive times but also provides insight into the evolving nature of holiday traditions and reflections across different epochs and geographies. 'HOLIDAY Ultimate Collection' is an indispensable volume for readers seeking to immerse themselves in the rich literary traditions of the holiday season. It invites scholars and enthusiasts alike to traverse the snowy paths of nineteenth-century England, the celebratory fires of medieval Europe, and the serene, starlit nights that have inspired poets and writers for centuries. This collection not only promises a delightful reading experience filled with wonder and nostalgia but also offers a profound educational journey through the history of holiday literature. It beckons readers to embrace the spirit of the season with an open heart and a keen mind, fostering a deeper appreciation for the art of storytelling and the myriad ways it can illuminate the darkest of winters.
This unique collection of "Lucy Maud Montgomery's Holiday Classics (Tales of Christmas & New Year)" has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards. Christmas Stories A Christmas Inspiration The Christmas Surprise at Enderly Road Aunt Cyrilla's Christmas Basket The Falsoms' Christmas Dinner The Josephs' Christmas The Osbornes' Christmas Clorinda's Gifts Christmas at Red Butte A Christmas Mistake The Unforgotten One The Red Room New Year Stories Uncle Richard's New Year's Dinner Bertie's New Year Ida's New Year Cake Anne Shirley Series Anne of Green Gables Anne of Avonlea Anne of the Island Anne's House of Dreams Rainbow Valley Rilla of Ingleside Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874–1942) was a Canadian author best known for a series of novels beginning in 1908 with Anne of Green Gables. The book was an immediate success. The central character, Anne Shirley, an orphaned girl, made Montgomery famous in her lifetime and gave her an international following.
Their families have never gotten along. But romance is in the air this Christmas.Riley and Aiden have helped keep their family feud alive for decades. To further their careers, the bitter rivals have to work together to pursue a goal. When they learn more about their families' pasts, they are surprised to find out what started the conflict. Can they put their past behind them to get along, at least until the project is over?*This is a sweet, standalone small-town Christmas romance with a happily ever after.
