Scott Tyler might want a red-hot affair with Anya Adams--but that doesn't mean he likes her. On the contrary, he's managed to get her suspended from her brand-new job! Realizing he's gone too far, Scott offers Anya temporary employment at his home. But having her around every day is playing havoc with his self-control. Soon all he can think about is making Anya a proposition--that she share his bed, night after night, to their mutual satisfaction...
With her thirtieth birthday looming, Emma Harrison finds her biological clock clanging and the elusive knight in shining armor yet to appear. She's running out of options, especially after her gay best friend backs out from being her sperm donor. Of course, there's always a sperm bank, but Emma fears a donor mix-up might impregnate her with the spawn of Satan. Resident company womanizer, Aidan Fitzgerald, is used to always getting what he wants, especially in the bedroom. When Emma spurns his advances at the company Christmas party, he1s determined to have her no matter what it takes. After Aidan learns of Emma's predicament, he is quick to offer a proposition that will benefit them both. He will father Emma1s child, but she must conceive it with him naturally. Not one for hook-ups or casual sex, Emma is reluctant to take him up on his offer, but his charm, coupled with her intense desire for motherhood, wins out. Soon their baby-making sessions become more than just physical. Aidan can1t seem to walk away from her while Emma begins to wonder if Aidan could be the one. But can Aidan leave his past behind to become the man Emma needs him to be?
Not the Marrying Kind Samantha didn't want to leave her job—or her boss, Guy Haywood. But how long could a woman wait for a man to return her love? Then Guy revealed a desperate secret that gave Sam an opportunity, if not to have his love…to have his child. But the business of conception was anything but business—and much more pleasurable than either of them had been ready to accept. Facades began to crumble and forbidden emotions came into play as Guy discovered his cool, conservative assistant was all fire—and that the flames between them would not be controlled.
Gannon Elliott never expected to become a father justto hire an editor for his magazine. But the billionairehad been bred to compete and win, like all in theElliott dynasty, and now to win a challenge, he neededthe best—his ex-lover Erika Layven.More than anything, Erika wanted a baby, and theway she saw it, Gannon, who'd ruined her for anyother man, owed her. It didn't matter that his greeneyes drew her like a bee to honey, that his killer bodput sinful thoughts in her head. She'd simply draw upa contract and treat him like any other business deal.But Erika made one fatal mistake. She underestimatedGannon's charms….
The Gospels record Jesus' last days leading up to his crucifixion, but how attentive are we to the details of the account? Varner focuses carefully on the details of the Gospels that we often overlook. This lively and carefully nuanced account of the Passion Week will bring you to a renewed sense of devotion for the Savior.
The brilliant creator of NPR's Planet Money podcast and award-winning New Yorker staff writer explains our current economy: laying out its internal logic and revealing the transformative hope it offers for millions of people to thrive as they never have before. Contrary to what you may have heard, the middle class is not dying and robots are not stealing our jobs. In fact, writes Adam Davidson—one of our leading public voices on economic issues—the twenty-first-century economic paradigm offers new ways of making money, fresh paths toward professional fulfillment, and unprecedented opportunities for curious, ambitious individuals to combine the things they love with their careers. Drawing on the stories of average people doing exactly this—an accountant overturning his industry, a sweatshop owner's daughter fighting for better working conditions, an Amish craftsman meeting the technological needs of Amish farmers—as well as the latest academic research, Davidson shows us how the twentieth-century economy of scale has given way in this century to an economy of passion. He makes clear, too, that though the adjustment has brought measures of dislocation, confusion, and even panic, these are most often the result of a lack of understanding. The Passion Economy delineates the ground rules of the new economy, and armed with these, we begin to see how we can succeed in it according to its own terms—intimacy, insight, attention, automation, and, of course, passion. An indispensable road map and a refreshingly optimistic take on our economic future.
Indulge in a seductive tale of desire, secrets, and a life-changing proposition. Julianne, trapped by debt, embarks on a provocative journey with two enigmatic men, Erik and Keegan. Erik's scars bind him to the shadows, while Keegan yearns to rescue his friend from the darkness. When Erik proposes an unconventional arrangement, Julianne finds herself torn between financial freedom and unexpected passion. As their clandestine encounters unravel, Julianne's heart becomes entangled with both men. Can she unveil their hidden depths and lead them into a brighter future? Uncover the allure of forbidden love in this captivating tale of romance, redemption, and self-discovery.
When the woman I’ve longed for decides she wants to have a baby, there’s only one man for the job -- me. Now, if I can just convince her. I wanted Clara the first time I saw her two years ago, but as soon as I figured out we’d be working together, I knew I had to stay far away. And the friend zone has been working just fine. Well, mostly. The night she tells me she’s ready to get knocked up by some random donor changes everything. Not on my watch. I might not be partner material -- running the family business and my new hockey team keeps me busy. I barely have time to talk to a woman, let alone fall in love. But there’s no way I’m letting Clara pick Donor #257, or anyone besides me. The arrangement is perfect. I make my donation, she gets her baby, we go back to being friends. No strings. No messy heartbreak. Until I suggest it’ll be a lot more fun to make a direct deposit and get her pregnant the old-fashioned way. All it takes is for her to agree. That spark between us? It’s a blazing fire I have no desire to extinguish. Our baby proposition just got a lot more complicated.
A handsome hardcover edition of Robin Waterfield’s definitive translation, with rich annotations providing everything readers need to understand this timeless masterpiece of practical philosophy. “A treat (and an eye-opening experience) … If you haven’t read Marcus Aurelius or if you have…you should read this book and then read it again.”―Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of The Daily Stoic An inexhaustible source of wisdom, Meditations is one of the greatest works of popular philosophy ever written. As Roman emperor, Marcus Aurelius was the most powerful man in the world, yet he was also an intensely private person with a rich interior life and one of the wisest minds of his generation. He collected his thoughts in notebooks, the entries ranging from one-line aphorisms to essays, from profundity to bitterness, but always with an eye to how one can live with dignity and thrive in an adverse world. A beautiful object on your bookcase or in your hand, this hardcover edition offers the definitive translation of this much beloved text. Copious notes from world-renowned classics expert Robin Waterfield enrich the understanding of even the most devoted Stoic, while guiding those new to the text through Marcus Aurelius’ world and the timeless insights he offers.
Ralf Kreutzer has once again succeeded in setting the right priorities. He makes it convincingly clear that the proven basics in marketing are also valid in the online and digital age. Predict: especially worth reading! Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Wolfgang Fritz, Technical University of Braunschweig and University of Vienna The 6th edition has been extensively revised and supplemented with important, current topics of online marketing and digitalization. This further enhances the strengths of the previous editions. Prof. Dr. Klaus Gutknecht, University of Applied Sciences Munich The author encourages critical thinking about the content presented through the use of "mnemonic boxes" and "food for thought". Very good! Prof. Dr. Sabine Haller, Berlin School of Economics and Law An indispensable orientation in the ever faster changing everyday marketing. The book provides implementation and practical know-how without getting lost in details. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Michael Lingenfelder, Philipps-Universität Marburg Further proof of Ralf T. Kreutzer's special expertise in marketing, his great passion for conveying knowledge in the best possible way and his special ability to identify the truly relevant topics. Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Merkle, UE - University of Europe for Applied Sciences, President Marketing Club Hamburg Particularly noteworthy is the expansion of the classic marketing mix to include the fifth P for personnel. Because in the end, it is still the employees who make good marketing! Prof. Dr. Karsten Kilian, Würzburg-Schweinfurt University of Applied Sciences and Markenlexikon.com Concise language, convincing thought leadership, clear examples and goal-oriented transfer questions form an almost ideal basis for opening up the world of marketing. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Klaus-Peter Wiedmann, Leibniz University Hanover New from the 6th edition Newly added are chapters on the topics of the customer journey map, special market research concepts and special forms of static price and condition design. Additional material is available via app: Download the Springer Nature Flashcards app and use exclusive content to test your knowledge.
