He's a single dad trying to make it in the Major Leagues and she's a substitute teacher looking for her next adventure. Owen Thatcher has been ghosted by his ex, leaving him to pick up the pieces of their family in the midst of being traded to a new team. After striking out with nanny after nanny, he's desperate to create a stable life for his two kids. Sophie Callahan comes from an affluent family but this free spirit is nothing like the stereotypical trust fund baby. While she waits on the perfect job to open up, she's making it work as a substitute teacher. But a ruggedly handsome baseball player makes her an offer she can't refuse. And it's a whole new ball game when these attractive, available adults are under one roof.
It's almost Groundhog Day! Everyone knows that Groundhog has an important job to do every February 2, but this year he's not feeling well. Dr. Owl diagnoses him with the flu and orders two days of bed rest. But how will people know the weather forecast if Groundhog is down in his hole in bed? Then Groundhog has in idea—he can hire a substitute! Maybe Squirrel can be the substitute, or Eagle, or Bear. But at the substitute auditions, Groundhog realizes that none of his friends is quite right for the job. Will he be able to find a substitute or will Groundhog Day be cancelled this year?
Mr. Creacher, a multi-tentacled substitute teacher, warns his prankish students not to misbehave, recounting rhyming cautionary tales of the weird, spooky, and unexpected.
Lola Carradine isn't just rocking the stage, she's rocking Bo Bennett's world. Gossip Thread has recently heard rumors that actress-turned-singer, Lola Carradine, is reportedly dating Bo Bennett, the New Orleans Revelers' hottest new rookie. With her next album set to drop in less than two months, what Gossipers are dying to know is: is this the real deal or the latest publicity ploy from Camp Carradine?#TheRookieandTheRockstarBaseball News has been following the developing story of rookie third baseman, Bo Bennett, and singer, Lola Carradine. With this being a crucial time in the young athlete's life, finally making it to the Big Leagues, we have to ask ourselves: is this the right move this early in his career or will the rocker be too much of a distraction?
Teacher Ellen Spiller has a problem - she needs to be in two places at once. An offer of help comes from an unexpected place; her student, Darien, a young master of disguise. With a latex mask, wig, padding and the contents of Ellen's closet, Darien will become a sexy, mature woman for a whole week.What Ellen doesn't know is that Darien has hidden desires, as well as a hidden agenda. Now he's taken over Ellen's life, he will use her face and her body - and perhaps other personas too - to seduce anyone she likes....A rewrite and expansion of the classic short story The Substitute by Vic G (created with the original author's permission), Her Substitute is the latest erotic mask fiction novel by Ghostly Writer, author of Practice to Deceive and the two-part A Lie Within A Lie series. Her Substitute explores the fantasies of anyone who has wished to become another person, to experience another gender, or simply to enjoy the pleasures of femininity. With his trademark attention to detail, strong characterization and compelling prose, Her Substitute is an erotic experience to be savored.
Mobil Computing: Implementing Pervasive Information and Communication Technologies is designed to address some of the business and technical challenges of pervasive computing that encompass current and emerging technology standards, infrastructures and architectures, and innovative and high impact applications of mobile technologies in virtual enterprises. The various articles examine a host of issues including: the challenges and current solutions in mobile connectivity and coordination; management infrastructures; innovative architectures for fourth generation wireless and Ad-hoc networks; error-free frequency assignments for wireless communication; cost-effective wavelength assignments in optical communication networks; data and transaction modeling in a mobile environment, and bandwidth issues and data routing in mobile Ad-hoc networks.
Maxfield, a popular columnist, has collected his articles on design in a new order, grouped by topic, and expanded from the limits of magazine space. These articles have been published in magazines such as "EDN, Electronic Design" and "Electronic Design and Technology".
The essential guide for today’s savvy controllers Today’s controllers are in leadership roles that put them in the unique position to see across all aspects of the operations they support. The Master Guide to Controllers’ Best Practices, Second Edition has been revised and updated to provide controllers with the information they need to successfully monitor their organizations’ internal control environments and offer direction and consultation on internal control issues. In addition, the authors include guidance to help controllers carryout their responsibilities to ensure that all financial accounts are reviewed for reasonableness and are reconciled to supporting transactions, as well as performing asset verification. Comprehensive in scope the book contains the best practices for controllers and: Reveals how to set the right tone within an organization and foster an ethical climate Includes information on risk management, internal controls, and fraud prevention Highlights the IT security controls with the key components of successful governance Examines the crucial role of the controller in corporate compliance and much more The Master Guide to Controllers’ Best Practices should be on the bookshelf of every controller who wants to ensure the well-being of their organization. In addition to their traditional financial role, today’s controllers (no matter how large or small their organization) are increasingly occupying top leadership positions. The revised and updated Second Edition of The Master Guide to Controllers’ Best Practices provides an essential resource for becoming better skilled in such areas as strategic planning, budgeting, risk management, and business intelligence. Drawing on the most recent research on the topic, informative case studies, and tips from finance professionals, the book highlights the most important challenges controllers will face. Written for both new and seasoned controllers, the Guide offers a wide range of effective tools that can be used to improve the skills of strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management. The book also contains a resource for selecting the right employees who have the technical knowledge, analytical expertise, and strong people skills that will support the controller’s role within an organization. To advance overall corporate performance, the authors reveal how to successfully align strategy, risk management, and performance management. In addition, the Guide explains what it takes to stay ahead of emerging issues such as healthcare regulations, revenue recognition, globalization, and workforce mobility. As controllers adapt to their new leadership roles and assume more complex responsibilities, The Master Guide to Controllers’ Best Practices offers an authoritative guide to the tools, practices, and ideas controllers need to excel in their profession.
