Sometimes trust is the toughest lesson to learn. Sophie Shaw is days away from signing a contract that will fulfill her dream of owning a vineyard. For her, it's a chance to restart her life and put past tragedies to rest. But Duncan Jamieson's counter offer blows hers out to sea. Duncan still finds Sophie as appealing as he had during boyhood vacations to the lake. Older and wiser now, he has his own reasons for wanting the land. His offer, however, hinges on a zoning change approval. Bribery rumors threaten the deal and make Sophie wary of Duncan ...

Project management is to projects what blood is to the body, or what water is to life. From initiation to planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and even close-out; project management skills and prudent application of these skills to projects is what determines project success. The sad story of numerous stalled projects around the continent of Africa and beyond largely resonates with that of lack of skilled manpower to manage projects. This book analyses some of the critical factors that lead to project stalling. An understanding of the factors ...

Sustainability is not an option but imperative. The environmental issues are complex and needs integrated approach to address them. The constitution of Ethiopia has assigned the community, the responsibility of protecting the environmental resources and the earth to such an extent that future generations inherits a sustainable environment that is worthy of leaving. The technological revolution in various sectors in the recent years has benefited to some extent for an environmentally sound and sustainable development. The agricultural sector in Tigray, Ethiopia ...

An English knight with inner demons meets the Scottish lass who will kill those demons.... Following a terrible tragedy that robbed him of his wife, the dark and fiery second son of the Wolfe of the Border finds solace in battle.... Quick to temper, and an aggressive fighter, Troy de Wolfe is at the helm of his father's army when it subdues a smaller castle south of Kelso. Assuming command, Troy is in the heart of Scots territory and the Scots aren't happy about it one bit. Trying to gain peace with a powerful clan, Troy is tricked into fighting ...

""Time V1, New Series: A Monthly Magazine Of Current Topics, Literature And Art (1885)"" is a book written by E. M. Abdy-Williams. It is a collection of articles and essays on various topics including current events, literature, and art. The book was published in 1885 as the first volume of a new series of the ""Time"" magazine. The author provides insightful analyses and opinions on a wide range of subjects, making this book a valuable resource for historians, academics, and anyone interested in the cultural and intellectual climate of the late 19th century. ...

This new series provides an ideal platform to study chess openings. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format greatly encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of opening knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to study any chess opening and at the same time improve your general chess skills and knowledge. ...

Countries at the Crossroads is an annual survey of government performance in 30 key countries worldwide that are at a critical crossroads in determining their political future. Crossroads provides a unique comparative tool for assessing government performance in the areas of civil liberties, rule of law, anticorruption and transparency, and accountability and public voice. Through narratives, numerical scores, and specific policy recommendations, the survey is an indispensable tool for policymakers, scholars, and the international community.

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If it bleeds…it leads! Golf writer Hacker is now TV golf broadcaster Hacker with a sweet new gig on a national network. He has to learn the ins and outs of televising golf, and how to deal with the hyper-intense executive producer and director, Ben ‘the Assassin’ Oswald, as they get ready to broadcast the PGA Championship, staged at international developer Conrad Gold’s luxury club in upstate New York. And then the bodies begin to pile up. First is a fellow announcer on the crew, then the assistant to Oswald in the control room. ...

In The China Chronicles, Paul Hattaway draws on more than 30 years' experience in China and numerous interviews with church leaders to provide insight into how the Living God brought about the largest revival in the history of Christianity. With more than 18 million believers - the largest number in any province in China - Henan has emerged as the Christian heart and soul of the world's most populated country. In this book, the fifth in the series, Hattaway records the many attempts to reach the people of Henan with the gospel.