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For SF releases for September check out Mark Chitty's excellent Walker of Worlds sci-fi blog and his Picks of the Month below.
Hot for the Holidays
Anya Bast, Allyson James, Angela Knight, Lora Leigh
Featuring four all-new novellas of sensual surprises and seasonal spirits, this collection includes a new tale of the Breeds from Lora Leigh and a return to the world of the Mageverse from Angela Knight.
Must Love Hellhounds
Charlaine Harris, Meljean Brook, Ilona Andrews, Nalini Singh
In these hound-eat-hound worlds, anything goes... and everything bites. Follow paranormal bodyguards Clovache and Batanya into Lucifer's realm, where they encounter his fearsome four-legged pets, in Charlaine Harris's The Britlingens Go to Hell. Seek out a traitor in the midst of a guild of non- lethal vampire trackers, one that intends to eradicate the entire species of bloodsuckers, in Nalini Singh's Angels' Judgment. Find out why the giant three-headed dog that guards the gates of Hades has left the underworld for the real world-and whose scent he's following-in Ilona Andrews's Magic Mourns. Embark on a perilous search for the kidnapped niece of a powerful vampire alongside her blind- and damn sexy-companion and a hellhound in Meljean Brook's Blind Spot.These four novellas by today's hottest paranormal authors will have hellhound lovers everywhere howling.
The Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance Vol. 2
This exciting follow-up to the wildly successful Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance contains 30 short stories of hot blood, midnight pleasures, and inhuman passions. Containing the best names in the field, such as Eileen Wilks, Caitlin Kittredge, Jennifer Ashley, Dawn Cook, and Diane Whiteside, this compilation is sure to arouse attention.
Aiken, G.A.
What a Dragon Should Know
(Dragon Kin, Book 3)
Only for those I love would I traipse into the merciless Northlands to risk life, limb, and my exquisite beauty. But do they appreciate it? Do they say, 'Gwenvael the Handsome, you are the best among us - the most loved of all dragons?' No! For centuries my family has refused to acknowledge my magnificence as well as my innate humility. Yet for them, and because I am so chivalrous, I will brave the worst this land has to offer. So here I stand, waiting to broker an alliance with the one the Northlanders call The Beast. A being so fearful, the greatest warriors will only whisper its name. Yet I, Gwenvael, will courageously face down this terrifying...woman? It turns out the Beast, a.k.a. Dagmar Reinholdt, is a woman - one with steel-gray eyes and a shocking disregard for my good looks. Beneath her plain robes and prim spectacles lies a sensual creature waiting to be unleashed. Who better than a dragon to thaw out that icy demeanor? And who better than a beast to finally tame a mighty dragon's heart?
Andrews, Ilona
On the Edge
(The Edge #1)
The Broken is a place where people shop at Wal-Mart and magic is nothing more than a fairy tale. The Weird is a realm where blueblood aristocrats rule and the strength of your magic can change your destiny. Rose Drayton lives on the Edge, the place between both worlds. A perilous existence indeed, made even more so by a flood of magic-hungry creatures bent on absolute destruction.
Armintrout, Jennifer
Queene of Light
Lightworld/Darkworld #1
An unimagined destiny an undeniable passion. In a time not long from now, the veil between fantasy and reality is ripped asunder creatures of myth and fairytale spill into the mortal world. Enchanted yet horrified, humans force the magical beings Underground, to colonize the sewers and abandoned subway tunnels beneath their glittering cities. But even magic folk cannot dwell in harmony and soon two Worlds emerge: the Lightworld, home to faeries, dragons and dwarves; and the Darkworld, where vampires, werewolves, angels and demons lurk. Now, in the dank and shadowy place between Lightworld and Darkworld, a transformation is about to begin.... Ayla, a half-faery, half-human assassin is stalked by Malachi, a Death Angel tasked with harvesting mortal souls. They clash. Immortality evaporates, forging a bond neither may survive. And in the face of unbridled ambitions and untested loyalties, an ominous prophecy is revealed that will shake the Worlds.
Armstrong, Kelley
(Women of the Otherworld, Book 10)
Smart, sexy, supernatural—the men and women of the Otherworld live and love, fight and die, among us. Unseen and unsuspected, this realm of witches, ghosts, and werewolves is now threatened with exposure by a brutal series of bizarre murders that has left even the supernatural world baffled—and cold with terror…. Being the world's only female werewolf has its advantages, such as having her pick of the Otherworld's most desirable males. And Elena Michaels couldn't have picked a more dangerously sexy and undyingly loyal mate than Clayton Danvers. Now their bond will be put to the ultimate test as they follow a bloody trail of gruesome slayings deep into Alaska's frozen wilderness. There's nothing the werewolf community dislikes more than calling attention to itself. So when a pair of rogue man-eaters begins hunting humans, it's up to Elena and Clayton to track down the predators. But any illusions their task would be simple are quickly dispelled. For even in werewolf terms, there's something very disturbing taking place in the dark Alaskan forests. A werewolf more wolf than human and more unnatural than supernatural is on the hunt—a creature whose origins seem to spring from ancient legends of the shape-shifting Wendigo. And if that wasn't bad enough, Clayton and Elena find themselves confronting painful ghosts from their pasts—and an issue neither of them is eager to discuss. For one of them has been chosen to become the new Pack leader, and as every wolf knows, there can be only one Alpha. They've always been equals in everything. Now, when their survival depends more than ever on perfect teamwork, will instinct allow one of them to lead…and the other to follow?
Three centuries ago, vampire Jason Rourke succumbed to temptation with a wizard's lovely daughter - and that brief taste of pleasure earned him a powerful curse. Trapped within a painting, unable to quench the hellish thirst that torments him, Jason has given up hope of escape until Karinna Adams purchases the painting and unwittingly frees him. At first, Jason plans only to enlist Kari's help in navigating this strange new world so he can find and punish the wizard who entrapped him. But Kari's enticing sensuality and innocence incite a growing need in Jason to touch and taste her, to possess her utterly. For the gulf between them - and the danger that awaits - is nothing compared to a potent, primal hunger that will last for all eternity...
Bangs, Nina
My Wicked Vampire
The Castle of Dark Dreams is just part of an adult theme park, right? The most decadent attraction in a place where people go to play out their wildest erotic fantasies. Holgarth isn't really a wacky wizard, and Sparkle Stardust doesn't actually create cosmic chaos by hooking up completely mismatched couples. And that naked guy chained up in the dungeon? No way he's a vampire. Wrong...dead wrong, as botanist Cinn Airmid is about to find out. It's up to her to save the night feeder's sanity, but to do that she'll have to get close to the most dangerously sexy male she's ever encountered. And one look in Dacian's haunted black eyes tells her close will take on a whole new meaning with someone who's had 600 years to practice his technique. Even a girl with a name that conjures up images of forbidden pleasure has a few tricks to learn from…
Banks, L. A.
Cursed to Death
(Crimson Moon #4)
Secret government operative Sasha Trudeau arrives at the scene of a murder, only to discover that a Fae creature has been killed—in a whole new kind of way. What is the meaning behind this mysterious ritualistic killing? What did the victim do to deserve it? Sasha fears that the Vampires and Unseelies have formed an unholy alliance…and they're ready to unleash their darkest arsenal of magick yet. Teaming up with her mate and fellow Shadow Wolf, Max Hunter, Sasha tries to penetrate the paranormal community for clues. Meanwhile, members of the Wolf Clan are turning against one another as they race to uncover the meaning behind an ancient Unseelie curse. Even Sasha is not immune to this powerful magick, and soon finds herself drawn to a sensual, dangerous dance—one that could cost her own life…
Black, Shayla
Seduce Me in Shadows
Doomsday Brethren #2
When a villainous wizard escapes from exile, the devastatingly sexy Doomsday Brethren must defend all magickind in the spellbinding second book in bestselling author Shayla Black's seductive new paranormal series. Ex-marine Caden MacTavish has shunned his magical heritage all his life, but he will do anything to heal his desperately ill brother, a Doomsday Brethren warrior in mourning for his missing mate. Posing as a photographer, Caden must convince firecracker tabloid reporter Sydney Blair to reveal the source of her recent exposé on a supernatural power clash. Unfortunately, keeping his hands off the sizzling redhead proves as hard as getting them onto the potent and mystical Doomsday Diary he discovers at her bedside. A bloody rebellion led by an evil, power-hungry wizard is imminent. If Sydney divulges the book's existence, she will jeopardize magickind's most deeply guarded secrets and become the ruthless wizard's number one target. Caden has never trusted magic's cruel and dangerous powers, but he will protect Sydney with his life and magic -- even if it means risking his heart.
Carriger, Gail
(Parasol Protectorate #1)
Alexia Tarabotti is laboring under a great many social tribulations. First, she has no soul. Second, she's a spinster whose father is both Italian and dead. Third, she was rudely attacked by a vampire, breaking all standards of social etiquette. Where to go from there? From bad to worse apparently, for Alexia accidentally kills the vampire -- and then the appalling Lord Maccon (loud, messy, gorgeous, and werewolf) is sent by Queen Victoria to investigate. With unexpected vampires appearing and expected vampires disappearing, everyone seems to believe Alexia responsible. Can she figure out what is actually happening to London's high society? Will her soulless ability to negate supernatural powers prove useful or just plain embarrassing? Finally, who is the real enemy, and do they have treacle tart? SOULLESS is a comedy of manners set in Victorian London: full of werewolves, vampires, dirigibles, and tea-drinking.
Amber tuner and independent prospector Lyra Dore lost her heart-and her discovery of a rare amethyst ruin-to cutthroat businessman Cruz Sweetwater. At least she had her artistically talented dust-bunny to comfort her... But the ruin's mysterious power has put everyone involved with the project in danger. And only by trusting their psychic instincts will Cruz and Lyra survive- and surrender to the desire that binds them.
Davis, Heather
Never Cry Werewolf
(Young Adult)
Moonlight can totally change your life. And it all starts so simply.You. Him.The moon. You're toast. Okay, so maybe Shelby has made a few mistakes with boys lately (how was she supposed to know Wes had "borrowed" that Porsche?). But her stepmother totally overreacts when she catches Shelby in a post-curfew kiss with a hot senior: Suddenly Shelby's summer plans are on the shelf, and she's being packed off to brat camp. It's good-bye, prom dress; hello, hiking boots. Things start looking up, though, when Shelby meets fellow camper (and son of a rock star) Austin Bridges III. But soon she realizes there's more to Austin than crush material—his family has a dark secret, and he wants Shelby's help guarding it. Shelby knows that she really shouldn't be getting tangled up with another bad boy . . . but who is she to turn her back on a guy in need, especially such a good-looking one? One thing's for sure: That pesky full moon is about to get her into trouble all over again.
Dees, Cindy
Time Raiders: The Slayer
Time Raiders #2
Because of her uncanny ability to find lost objects, Tessa Marconi has been given the dangerous task of time-jumping back to the Persian Empire and ancient Greece to locate a precious medallion fragment. Trouble finds her in Xerxes' court—and so does the most beautiful man she's ever seen, Rustam of Halicarnassus. There's only one problem: he's a Centauri spy whose sworn duty it is to stop her. Tessa has never felt such magical strength—or sexual prowess—as she feels in Rustam's presence. And as the conflict that grips Persia and Greece explodes, it becomes clear that their auras are strangely intertwined. Separately, they are powerless. But together, they just might save the world…and themselves.
Delacroix, Claire
Fallen #2
The Eyes of the Republic are Everywhere. The victim of what she believes is a malicious kidnapping, seer Delilah Desjardins quickly realizes that her abductor is on a mission to save her from assassins. Rafe, a fallen angel, must ensure that Delilah, blessed with the gift of foresight, reaches her true calling as an oracle for the Republic--and if his divine calling results in a more earthly relationship between the two of them, well, he doesn't mind that at all. Drawn to Rafe, but fearing the loss of her gifts should she surrender to his charms, Delilah knows she has to leave him. But fleeing his guardianship sets the assassins on her trail again. As Rafe races to save Delilah, he knows he isn't just saving her for the good of the Republic, for the angels, or for the future--he's saving her for himself.
Dodd, Christina
Storm of Shadows
(The Chosen Ones #2)
Brilliant Rosamund Hill has lived her life buried in academia, discounting the legend of the Chosen as a myth-then Aaron Eagle shows up at her door. With the promise of a love that will defy fate itself, Rosamund is forced to confront the truth about the Chosen...and the dangerous man who sweeps her into a world of dark secrets.
Drake, Jocelynn
Dark Days #3
The dawn brings new terror for the creatures of the night . . . Those of her race fear Mira for the lethal fire she bends to her will—a power unique among nightwalkers, both a gift . . . and a curse. The naturi despise Mira for what she is—as they prepare the final sacrifice that will destroy the barriers between the worlds. And once the naturi are unchained, blood, chaos, and horror will reign supreme on Earth. Mira can trust only Danaus, the more-than-mortal vampire slayer, though he is sworn to destroy her kind. And now, as the day approaches when titanic forces will duel under cover of darkness, destiny draws them toward an apocalyptic confrontation at Machu Picchu. But all is not lost, for a wild card has been dealt to them: a rogue enemy princess who can change the balance of power and turn the dread tide.
Elrod, P.N.
Dark Road Rising
Vampire Files #12
Vampire P.I. Jack Fleming is playing babysitter to Gabriel "Whitey" Kroun, a dangerously unstable mobster-and newly-created vampire-with deadly secrets to hide. As Jack tries to unravel the mystery surrounding Kroun's undead state, he gets caught between his charge's violent outbursts and some syndicate torpedoes looking to rub them both out, leaving him vulnerable to an even deadlier threat- the return of an old enemy desperate to unlock the secrets of Jack's vampire immortality.
Feehan, Christine
Dark Curse
(Dark Series #17)
Born into evil and ice, Dragonseeker Lara Calladine longs to find the source of her nightmares. The only man who can help her is Nicolas De La Cruz who, for centuries, has longed to feel the sensual love of a woman without a hunger for blood. He's found the perfect mate in Lara. But their mysterious pasts share a secret that could destroy them both.
Feehan, Christine
Dark Slayer
The brand new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author features the rarest of Carpathians-a female. Ivory-a rare Carpathian female-has been protected by her brothers for most of her life. But once she frees the mage Razvan from his prison cave, they must flee together, enemies of Carpathian hunters as well as vampires. Ivory senses that Razvan is more than he appears to be, and she vows to go against the entire Carpathian race to help him, risking both their lives in order to save their love.
Welcome to Duvall, Texas, where new witch Tammy Jo Trask has just unleashed an accidental Armageddon...Oops. Tammy Jo's misfiring magic has attracted the unwanted attention of WAM, the World Association of Magic. Now, a wand-wielding wizard and a menacing fire warlock have come to Duvall to train her for a dangerous mandatory challenge. But is there more to their arrival than they claim? When a curse leads to a toxic spill of pixie dust, the town comes unglued and the doors between the human and faery worlds begin to open. To rescue the town and to face the impossible magical test, Tammy needs the help of incredibly handsome Bryn Lyons, but WAM has declared him totally off-limits. To avoid deadly consequences, Tammy probably ought to follow the rules this time. On the other hand, rebellion is an old Texas tradition
Gabaldon, Diana
An Echo in the Bone
Outlander #7
Diana Gabaldon's brilliant storytelling has captivated millions of readers in her bestselling and award-winning Outlander saga. Now, in An Echo in the Bone, the enormously anticipated seventh volume, Gabaldon continues the extraordinary story of the eighteenth-century Scotsman Jamie Fraser and his twentieth-century time-traveling wife, Claire Randall. Jamie Fraser, former Jacobite and reluctant rebel, is already certain of three things about the American rebellion: The Americans will win, fighting on the side of victory is no guarantee of survival, and he'd rather die than have to face his illegitimate son–a young lieutenant in the British army–across the barrel of a gun. Claire Randall knows that the Americans will win, too, but not what the ultimate price may be. That price won't include Jamie's life or his happiness, though–not if she has anything to say about it. Meanwhile, in the relative safety of the twentieth century, Jamie and Claire's daughter, Brianna, and her husband, Roger MacKenzie, have resettled in a historic Scottish home where, across a chasm of two centuries, the unfolding drama of Brianna's parents' story comes to life through Claire's letters. The fragile pages reveal Claire's love for battle-scarred Jamie Fraser and their flight from North Carolina to the high seas, where they encounter privateers and ocean battles–as Brianna and Roger search for clues not only to Claire's fate but to their own. Because the future of the MacKenzie family in the Highlands is mysteriously, irrevocably, and intimately entwined with life and death in war-torn colonial America. With stunning cameos of historical characters from Benedict Arnold to Benjamin Franklin, An Echo in the Bone is a soaring masterpiece of imagination, insight, character, and adventure–a novel that echoes in the mind long after the last page is turned.
HORROR AT ITS SIDE-SPLITTING BEST! Victor Gischler is a master of the class-act literary spoof, and his work has drawn comparison to that of Douglas Adams, Kurt Vonnegut, and Thomas Pynchon. Now, Gischler turns his attention to werewolves, alchemists, ghosts, witches, and gun-toting Jesuit priests in Vampire a Go-Go, a hilarious romp of spooky, Gothic entertainment. Narrated by a ghost whose spirit is chained to a mysterious castle in Prague, Gischler's latest is full of twists and surprises that will have readers screaming -- and laughing -- for more.
Hanover, M.L.N.
Darker Angels
Black Suns Daughter #2
In the battle between good and evil, there's no such thing as a fair fight. When Jayné Heller's uncle Eric died, she inherited a fortune beyond all her expectations -- and a dangerous mission in a world she never knew existed. Reining in demons and supernatural foes is a formidable task, but thankfully Jayné has vast resources and loyal allies to rely on. She'll need both to tackle a bodyswitching serial killer who's taken up residence in New Orleans, a city rich in voodoo lore and dark magic. Working alongside Karen Black, a highly confident and enigmatic ex-FBI agent, Jayné races to track down the demon's next intended host. But the closer she gets, the more convinced she becomes that nothing in this beautiful, wounded city is exactly as it seems. When shocking secrets come to light, and jealousy and betrayal turn trusted friends into adversaries, Jayné will soon come face-to-face with an enemy that knows her all too well, and won't rest until it has destroyed everything she loves most....
Hauf, Michele
Moon Kissed
(Wicked Games)
Escaping from bloodthirsty vampires, Belladonna Reynolds ran straight into the arms of a werewolf. As a man Severo drew her in with his dark good looks; as a beast he astounded her with his insatiable sensual appetite. Whether afraid or aroused, Bella fled to his lair when threatened by an evil monster of the night… Severo tried to keep Bella—his mate—safe from the vampiress who held a malicious desire for revenge against him, but he alone wasn't enough. Now Bella had taken the form of his most cursed enemy. How could he desire the very thing he'd spent his life destroying? And even if he did, what would the werewolf do to Bella on the next full moon?
Hawthorne, Rachel
Dark of the Moon
(Dark Guardian #3)
(Young Adult)
I've loved him forever, but he can never be mine. brittany is determined to prove herself to the Dark Guardians. And yet she's been keeping a devastating secret: She hasn't experienced any of the intense, early signs of change that mark a Dark Guardian's transformation. The only intense feelings she has are for Connor—and she's kept that a secret, too. But she knows she'll never truly have Connor's love if she's not a Shifter like him. At the first full moon after her birthday, her greatest fear is realized: She doesn't transform. Brittany is so desperate to become a wolf that she'll go to extremes she never thought possible . . . and put all the Dark Guardians in incredible danger.
James, Allyson
Mortal Seductions
It will take the love of two men to save a powerful goddess. Second in a new paranormal erotica series-from the author of Mortal Temptations. For three thousand years Dimitri, a ferociously sexy tiger shape-shifter, has never stopped loving Valenarian. Her vengeance demon ways behind her, the reformed beauty has been Aphrodite's priestess and assistant, bringing couples together to live happily ever after. But Dimitri isn't alone in his feelings for her. Leon, a Cajun ex-army medic, has also fallen under the lovely goddess's spell. Unfortunately the gods have never believed in Valenarian's reform-and seek to punish her. Will Dimitri and Leon be her ultimate downfall-or bring her the release she's craved for millennia?
Kearney, Susan
(Pendragon Legacy)
THEIR LOVE IS FORBIDDEN. Healer and high priestess of her people, Lady Cael is fated to life without a mate. But a mysterious explorer named Lucan Rourke doesn't know her secrets, and his touch makes her crave a future that her extraordinary birthright has forbidden her. . .
BUT DANGER IS NO MATCH FOR DESIRE. Lucan has just one mission on Pendragon: to find the mythical Holy Grail, Earth's only hope for survival. His powerful attraction to Cael is a distraction he can't afford, unless he convinces her to join forces with him. Yet working so closely together only heightens their passion . . . even when the terrifying truth of Cael's heritage threatens to shatter Lucan's every belief-and the galaxy itself.
Kittredge, Caitlin
Witch Craft
(Nocturne City, Book 4)
Someone, or something, is setting fire to the homes of the city's most infamous non-humans, racking up a body count that's growing by the day. And strange, otherworldly creatures no one has seen before—selkies trolls and harpies—are causing chaos throughout the city. Racing to stop the carnage, Luna turns to sexy federal agent Will Fagin for help. As they work to uncover the source of the bloodshed, Luna's attraction for Will deepens. But just as she learns Will's darkest secret, Nocturne City is thrust into total chaos—leaving Luna and Will in a path of destruction they may not be able to stop…or survive.
Krinard, Susan
Lord of Sin
Nuala is descended from ancient witch folk, eternally bound to help others find love. But after the death of her husband, she harbors no such dreams for herself. Then she meets Sinjin, the Earl of Donnington, and feels something stir within her for the first time in centuries… Handsome and scandalously tempting, Sinjin has never met a woman he couldn't seduce. Yet from the moment he sees the stunning young widow, he knows he wants more than just one night of sin—and even the discovery of the dark secret they share won't stop him from trying to possess her forever. But first he must free her from her immortal bondage, which means robbing her of her magic for all time….
MacCaullough, Carolyn
Once a Witch
(Young Adult)
Tamsin Greene comes from a long line of witches, and she was supposed to be one of the most Talented among them. But Tamsin's magic never showed up. Now seventeen, Tamsin attends boarding school in Manhattan, far from her family. But when a handsome young professor mistakes her for her very Talented sister, Tamsin agrees to find a lost family heirloom for him. The search—and the stranger—will prove to be more sinister than they first appeared, ultimately sending Tamsin on a treasure hunt through time that will unlock the secret of her true identity, unearth the sins of her family, and unleash a power so vengeful that it could destroy them all. This is a spellbinding display of storytelling that will exhilarate, enthrall, and thoroughly enchant.
No female could escape… No matter how they try to flee, the virgins who enter the twisting tunnels of the Guardians are destined to be caught. Actually, most don't try too hard. The stories of warriors who can take on Cat form, of lovers who can make a woman scream with pleasure, are just too enticing. But Miu is no virgin, and she's joined the Hunt with her own agenda. After she steals the moonstone necklace she's been sent for, she has no intention of becoming some Cat's tasty morsel. Too late she discovers these kitties have some deliciously kinky habits, and the dark hunter on her trail isn't about to let impudent thievery go without punishment of the most exquisite kind.
McCleave, Annette
Drawn Into Darkness
A Soul Gatherer Novel
Serving a five-hundred-year sentence as a Soul Gatherer-one who battles demons for the souls of the dead-Lachlan MacGregor keeps his distance from humans. That is, until the lovely Rachel Lewis knocks on his door, begging for help. As they struggle to rescue her daughter from the clutches of a powerful demon, Lachlan finds himself increasingly drawn to the artistic single mother. But when Death assigns him an unbearable task, he's left wondering who will provide more for his soul.
McGuire, Seanan
Rosemary and Rue
October Daye #1
October "Toby" Daye, a changeling who is half human and half fae, has been an outsider from birth. After getting burned by both sides of her heritage, Toby has denied the Faerie world, retreating to a "normal" life. Unfortunately for her, the Faerie world has other ideas... The murder of Countess Evening Winterrose pulls Toby back into the fae world. Unable to resist Evening's dying curse, which binds her to investigate, Toby must resume her former position as knight errant and renew old alliances. As she steps back into fae society, dealing with a cast of characters not entirely good or evil, she realizes that more than her own life will be forfeited if she cannot find Evening's killer.
Miles, Cindy
Thirteen Chances
Christian is a fierce Welsh Crusader who's vowed to wait for his true love, Emma, forever. Eight hundred years later, he's still walking the earth as a spirit, thanks to a mangled magic spell. Now, three witches are determined to bring Emma's and Christian's souls together for all eternity. But if they fail, Christian and Emma's love will be lost forever...
Murphy, C.E.
Walking Dead
(Walker Papers #4)
For once, Joanne Walker's not out to save the world. She's come to terms with the host of shamanic powers she's been given, her job as a police detective has been relatively calm, and she's got a love life for the first time in memory. Not bad for a woman who started out the year mostly dead. But it's Halloween, and the undead have just crashed Joanne's party. Now, with her mentor Coyote still missing, she has to figure out how to break the spell that has let the ghosts, zombies and even the Wild Hunt come back. Unfortunately, there's no shamanic handbook explaining how to deal with the walking dead. And if they have anything to say about it—which they do—no one's getting out of there alive.
Perry, Kate
Chosen by Desire
It's down to the wire and Carrie Woods is leaving China without the proof she needs for her thesis: Wei Lin's journal. While on a final tour of the monastery, Carrie finally locates the scrolls and attempts to photograph the documents. Caught in a sticky situation, Carrie takes the scrolls, only to notice a mysterious monk watching her—the same monk that she's seen each time she's taken a tour. Unable to return the scrolls, she travels back to California and isn't too thrilled when she notices the monk at the airport. Maximillian Prescott first came to the monastery as an orphaned teenager when he inherited the Book of Metal from a distant uncle he hardly knew. After spotting a woman stealing from the monastery, he follows her to get back the documents he knows she's stolen. Max is further intrigued when he finds out that the chatty woman is friends with his archrival, Rhys Llewellyn, and he will stop at nothing to get back everything he's lost.
Plumley, Lisa
My Favorite Witch
Love is magical in USA Today bestselling author Lisa Plumley's enchanting new novel about a runaway witch and the warlock who's on her trail—and in her thrall... Dayna Sterling's always been betwixt and between. Born in a desert town populated by witches and blissfully ignorant humans, Dayna had magic, but no clue how to handle it. So she left to forge a workaday life among ordinary Joes. Which is fine, really—until the day one most extraordinary Joe turns everything upside down... The assignment is simple. Trace the runaway witch; bring her home for compulsory "cusping" training. So why does Dayna set T.J. McAllister's half-warlock blood buzzing? Maybe it's the bonding spell that spontaneously connects them. Or the fact that T.J.'s powers go wonky whenever he's around Dayna. In any case, the attraction is making it damn hard for T.J. to accomplish his most important mission: prevent a dangerous uprising by locating a powerful witch prophesied to help him. She could be anywhere. She could be closer than he thinks...
As if trying to fit in at a new school isn't stressful enough, sixteen-year-old Nikki Donovan just found out that her long-lost father is, in fact, the demon king of the Shadowlands—the world that separates and protects us from the Underworld. When she is brought there by the mysterious—and surprisingly cute—messenger Michael, she learns that her father is dying, and he wants her to assume the throne. To complicate matters, a war is brewing between the Shadowlands and the Underworld, her half-demon qualities are manifesting, and her growing feelings for Michael are completely forbidden. Ruling a kingdom, navigating a secret crush, and still making it home by curfew—what's a teenage demon princess to do?
Sands, Lynsay
The Renegade Hunter
(Argeneau #12)
The Argeneau family has a secret . . . one of their own is a rogue vampire! Nicholas Argeneau was once a successful hunter who went after rogue vampires who broke the immortal law. Except no one has mentioned his name in the last fifty years, not since he turned into a rogue himself. But once a hunter, always a hunter. When Nicholas sees a bloodthirsty sucker terrifying a woman, it's second nature for him to come to her rescue. He had no idea he would also want to kiss her senseless . . . One minute Josephine Willan is taking in a breath of fresh air, and the next sharp fangs are heading straight for her neck! Luckily, a gorgeous stranger saves her life . . . and gets locked up for his troubles. Can a man who kisses so lovingly and passionately really have committed the crime he's accused of? Jo isn't so sure . . . and she's determined to prove that this renegade hunter is worth fighting for.
Showalter, Gena
(Young Adult)
Most sixteen-year-olds have friends. Aden Stone has four human souls living inside him: One can time-travel. One can raise the dead. One can tell the future. And one can possess another human. With no other family and a life spent in and out of institutions, Aden and the souls have become friends. But now they're causing him all kinds of trouble. Like, he'll blink and suddenly he's a younger Aden, reliving the past. One wrong move, and he'll change the future. Or he'll walk past a total stranger and know how and when she's going to die. He's so over it. All he wants is peace. And then he meets a girl who quiets the voices. Well, as long as he's near her. Why? Mary Ann Gray is his total opposite. He's a loner; she has friends. He doesn't care what anyone thinks; she tries to make everyone happy. And while he attracts the paranormal, she repels it. For her sake, he should stay away. But it's too late… Somehow, they share an inexplicable bond of friendship. A bond about to be tested by a werewolf shape-shifter who wants Mary Ann for his own, and a vampire princess Aden can't resist. Two romances, both forbidden. Still, the four will enter a dark underworld of intrigue and danger—but not everyone will come out alive…
Smith, L. J.
Dark Visions: The Strange Power; The Possessed; The Passion
(Young Adult)
GIFTED AND CURSED. Kaitlyn Fairchild has always felt like an outsider in her small hometown. Her haunting eyes and prophetic drawings have earned her a reputation as a witch. But Kait's not a witch: She's a psychic. Tired of being shunned, Kait accepts an invitation to attend the Zetes Institute, where she can have a fresh start and study with other psychic teens. Learning to hone her abilities with four other gifted students, Kait discovers the intensity of her power -- and the joy of having true friends. But those friendships quickly become complicated when Kait finds herself torn between two irresistible guys. Rob is kind and athletic, and heals people with his good energy. Gabriel is aggressive and mysterious, a telepath concealing his true nature as a psychic vampire, feeding off of others' life energy. Together, Rob and Gabriel's opposing forces threaten the group's stability. Then one of the experiments traps the five teens in a psychic link. A link that threatens their sanity and their lives. And Kaitlyn must decide whom to trust...and whom to love.
In this third in the series, wildlife photographer Tessa Anderson must prove her brother innocent of murder charges. But when she discovers a gorgeous naked man barely alive on her beach, she's got a new world of troubles to deal with, not least of which is how he affects her with just a look, a touch, or a whispered word. Hunter Greymore is a lupus garou, a grey werewolf. Hoping to keep a low profile at Tessa's cabin on the coast, he's drawn into her life—and into her bed. His animal instincts war with his human half, but in the end, the only thing he can do about this fascinating, adorable woman is to leave her forever —unless she becomes one of them.
Squires, Susan
Time for Eternity
Once, Frankie Suchet loved Henri Foucault—and it cost her everything. For two centuries, she has cursed the French duke who gave her his blood and then disappeared forever. Today, this sexy vampire is a bartender living in San Francisco. Now Frankie has been granted a chance to go back in time…and kill the man who made her what she is. But becoming "Francoise" again means losing all memory of the risk Henri poses to her future…and her heart. France, 1794. The Reign of Terror is in full swing. From the first, Henri is an enigma, saving Francoise from an angry Parisian mob. Drawn to his seductive vitality, Francoise discovers there is much more to him than she once knew. Henri's devotion to rescuing innocents from the guillotine is his sole passion—until he encounters Francoise's intoxicating blend of innocence and warmth. And as their attraction explodes to dangerous desire, the only way to save each other may be to sacrifice their timeless love…
A teenage runaway is killed and brought back to life to feed on her bastard child, by a sadistic vampire who's stalked her family for decades with the pathology of a serial killer. The undead infant escapes, triggering a citywide search for a vampire baby whose existence threatens to expose the entire vampire society. And they will stop at nothing to make sure that doesn't happen. Bite Marks is an urban horror novel set in the downtown art world/ club scene of late 80s New York. At heart, it's the story of Steven and Lori, artist and writer, a couple working their way through a bad break up, but bound by a contract to do an illustrated coffee table book on vampires. When they stumble across the real thing their feelings for each other intensify as they're reunited to battle monsters they scarcely believe exist.
Thurman, Rob
Trick of the Light
(Trickster #1)
When Trixa learns of a powerful artifact known as the Light of Life, she knows she's hit the jackpot. Both sides-angel and demon-would give anything for it. But first she has to find it. And as Heaven and Hell ready for an apocalyptic throwdown, Trixa must decide where her true loyalty lies, and what she's ready to fight for. Because in her world, if you line up on the wrong side, you pay with more than your life...
Ward, J.R.
(Fallen Angels #1)
Redemption isn't a word Jim Heron knows much about-his specialty is revenge, and to him, sin is all relative. But everything changes when he becomes a fallen angel and is charge with saving the souls of seven people from the seven deadly sins. And failure is not an option. Vin DiPietro long ago sold his soul to his business, and he's good with that-until fate intervenes in the form of a tough- talking, Harley-riding, self-professed savior. But then he meets a woman who will make him question his destiny, his sanity, and his heart-and he has to work with a fallen angel to win her over and redeem his own soul.
Warren, Christine
Big Bad Wolf
(The Others #8)
Missy Roper's fantasies have revolved around Graham Winters since the moment they met. But the imposing leader of the Silverback werewolf clan always seemed oblivious to Missy's existence. At least he was, until Missy collides with him at a party and then abruptly runs away—arousing Graham's interest…and wild desires. Lupine law decrees that every Alpha must have a mate, and all Graham's instincts tell him that the sensual, beguiling Missy is his. Trouble is, Missy is human—every delectable inch of her. Convincing his clan that she's his destined mate, and keeping her safe from his enemies, will be the biggest challenge Graham has ever faced. And now that he is determined to have her—as his lover and as his mate—Missy's world is changing in ways she never imagined…
Barclay, James
(Chronicles of Raven #1)
From Publishers Weekly - Blood, sex and magic dance (sort of awkwardly) to a Terry Brooks tune in the pages of James Barclay's sprawling epic Dawnthief, the first book in his Chronicles of the Raven series. When members of the mercenary gang The Raven (motto: "Kill But Never Murder") agree to accompany a Xeteskian mage on his journey, little do they know that he will hold their destinies and the fate of the world in his hands, as he struggles to destroy the Wytch Lords, command the Dawnthief spell and live long enough to be a father to his unborn child.
When fire steals his family from him, Kipp is left with only his little sister to protect as best he can, and he's determined that death will not come to her–or to the girl he loves but can never approach. But who would dare to master death? As Kipp finds out, it's complicated, and possession of the soul sack is no guarantee of success. Dragon's Keep author Janet Lee Carey has crafted a stirring and original fantasy set in a harsh and beautiful desert landscape, in which a young man who has lost everything finds the strength within himself to care for those he loves–and to allow those he cannot keep close to him to take a path he cannot follow.
Collins, Suzanne
Catching Fire
(Hunger Games #2)
Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge.
Erikson, Steven
Bauchelain And Korbal Broach
The first three tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach, the famed necromancers from the Malazan Book of the Fallen, collected in one volume.
BLOOD FOLLOWS.In the port city of Lamentable Moll, a diabolical killer stalks the streets and panic grips the citizens like a fever. As Emancipor Reese's legendary ill luck would have it, his previous employer is the unknown killer's latest victim. But two strangers have come to town and they have posted in Fishmonger's Round a note, reeking of death-warded magic, requesting the services of a manservant...
THE HEALTHY DEAD. The city of Quaint's zeal for goodness can be catastophic, and no one knows this better than Bauchelain and Korbal Broach, two stalwart champions of all things bad.The homicidal necromancers - and their substance-addled manservant, Emancipor Reese - find themeselves ensnared in a scheme to bring goodness into utter ruination. Sometimes you must bring down civilization...in the name of civilization.
THE LEES OF LAUGHTER'S END. After their blissful sojourn in Lamentable Moll, the sorcerors Bauchelain and Korbal Broach - along with their manservant, Emancipor Reese -set out on the open seas aboard the sturdy ship Suncurl. Alas, there's more baggage in the hold than meets the beady eyes of the crew, and unseemly terrors awaken. For Bauchelain, Korbal Broach and Emancipor Reese, it is just one more night on the high seas, on a journey without end.
Evans, Annaliese
The Prince of Frogs
Ogre Slayer #2
Sometimes appearances can be deceiving… Rosemarie Barrows has successfully defeated an ogre uprising that threatened the lives of humans and supernaturals alike. Now she's trying to forget her lingering attraction to her handsome Fey advisor, Ambrose Minuit, and settle in to life with her new husband, Gareth, Lord Shenley. Unfortunately, Gareth's suspicious behavior is driving a wedge between the newlyweds. Gareth Barrows is hiding an old secret, a problem he thought he'd already resolved--and would never have to reveal. But his past has come back to haunt him, placing his future, his marriage, and his very life at risk. Bloodlines. Ancestry. Heritage. Nothing is as it seems for Rose or Gareth, and as they struggle to unravel the truth, an unseen enemy lurks in the shadows, ready to silence them…forever.
Rin is sure that something is wrong with her…something really bad. Something that is keeping her from feeling at home in the Forest homestead where she's lived all her life. Something that is keeping her from trusting herself with anyone at all. When her brother Razo returns from the city for a visit, she accompanies him to the palace, hoping that she can find peace away from home. But war has come to Bayern again, and Rin is compelled to join the queen and her closest allies—magical girls Rin thinks of as the Fire Sisters—as they venture into the Forest toward Kel, the land where someone seems to want them all dead. Many beloved Bayern characters reappear in this story, but it is Rin's own journey of discovering how to balance the good and the bad in herself that drives this compelling adventure. Once again, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale brings readers to a world where great friendships, unexpected plot twists, and a little dose of magic make for incredible storytelling.
Hawks, John Twelve
The Golden City
(Fourth Realm #3)
A world that exists in the shadow of our own . . . the thrilling conclusion to John Twelve Hawks's Fourth Realm trilogy, The Golden City is packed with the knife-edge tension, intriguing characters, and startling plot twists that made The Traveler and The Dark River international hits. John Twelve Hawks's previous novels about the mystical Travelers and the Brethren, their ruthless enemies, generated an extraordinary following around the world. The Washington Post wrote that The Traveler "portrays a Big Brother with powers far beyond anything Orwell could imagine . . ." and Publishers Weekly hailed the series as "a saga that's part A Wrinkle in Time, part The Matrix and part Kurosawa epic." Internet chat rooms and blogs have overflowed with speculation about the final destiny of the richly imagined characters fighting an epic battle beneath the surface of our modern world. In The Golden City, Twelve Hawks delivers the climax to his spellbinding epic. Struggling to protect the legacy of his Traveler father, Gabriel faces troubling new questions and relentless threats. His brother Michael, now firmly allied with the enemy, pursues his ambition to wrest power from Nathan Boone, the calculating leader of the Brethren. And Maya, the Harlequin warrior pledged to protect Gabriel at all costs, is forced to make a choice that will change her life forever. A riveting blend of high-tech thriller and fast-paced adventure, The Golden City will delight Twelve Hawks's many fans and attract a new audience to the entire trilogy.
Malan, Violette
The Storm Witch
A Novel of Dhulyn and Parno
The new fantasy adventure featuring Dhulyn and Parno. Mercenary Partners Dhulyn Wolfshead and Parno Lionsmane have returned to their Mercenary House to clear themselves of accusations of kidnapping and murder. But before they can resolve these charges, old friends are taken hostage by the Long Ocean Nomads, and they are forced to come to the rescue. And as they set sail, Dhulyn is convinced they are journeying to Parno's death, which she has foreseen in numerous visions of a drowning at sea.
In the early days of the Civil War, rumors of gold in the frozen Klondike brought hordes of newcomers to the Pacific Northwest. Anxious to compete, Russian prospectors commissioned inventor Leviticus Blue to create a great machine that could mine through Alaska's ice. Thus was Dr. Blue's Incredible Bone-Shaking Drill Engine born. But on its first test run the Boneshaker went terribly awry, destroying several blocks of downtown Seattle and unearthing a subterranean vein of blight gas that turned anyone who breathed it into the living dead. Now it is sixteen years later, and a wall has been built to enclose the devastated and toxic city. Just beyond it lives Blue's widow, Briar Wilkes. Life is hard with a ruined reputation and a teenaged boy to support, but she and Ezekiel are managing. Until Ezekiel undertakes a secret crusade to rewrite history. His quest will take him under the wall and into a city teeming with ravenous undead, air pirates, criminal overlords, and heavily armed refugees. And only Briar can bring him out alive.
Snyder, Maria V.
Sea Glass
(Glass #2)
Student glass magician Opal Cowan's newfound ability to steal a magician's powers makes her too powerful. Ordered to house arrest by the Council, Opal dares defy them, traveling to the Moon Clan's lands in search of Ulrick, the man she thinks she loves. Thinks because she is sure another man now her prisoner has switched souls with Ulrick. In hostile territory, without proof or allies, Opal isn't sure whom to trust. She can't forget Kade, the handsome Stormdancer who doesn't want to let her get close. And now everyone is after Opal's special powers for their own deadly gain....
September is one of my favourite months - because it's my birthday! There are definitely some excellent books out this month, both listed below and on the full release list on the blog. I've got my eye on a few that I'll be picking up - The Quiet War being the main one - but there are a few more that I really think anyone that likes sci-fi should read...
by Neal Asher
(Tor UK)
This, at the moment, will be my book of the year. I won't go into too much detail (check the review for that!), but Orbus is full of great characters, weird aliens, AI's and more action than you can shake a stick at. Neal's best book to date and a sci-fi story that I think everyone should read.
Nova War
by Gary Gibson
(Tor UK)
This is Gary's follow up to Stealing Light, a novel I thoroughly enjoyed when it was released. Nova War has upped the stakes and is extremely enjoyable with exceptionally well portrayed alien cultures. Check the review for more on this.
The Quiet War
by Paul McAuley
I've been looking at this book for a long time now and I've been in two minds whether or not to buy it. This month Gollancz will be releasing the UK mass market edition while Pyr is releasing the first US edition in trade paperback. I'm really loving the artwork on the Pyr edition and that's what may swing it for me when it comes to picking it up. This one has had a few award nominations and the sequel, Gardens of the Sun, is due out in the UK soon.
by Iain (M) Banks
(Little, Brown/Orbit)
Another Banks novel out with a dual release in the UK and US, but it's a strange one. The UK are releasing it under his non-SF name while the US get the SF name. Reading the blurb gives the impression of it being SF related so it could be one to look out for on the shelves, it's certainly piqued my interest.
Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Series
Pan are re-releasing the entire Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy books this month with the imminent release of the new volume, And Another Thing, due out later in the year. If you've not picked these up yet this is the perfect opportunity, especially as they'll be coming with some excellent stickers for the cover!
For SF releases for August check out Mark Chitty's excellent Walker of Worlds sci-fi blog.


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keeping their joints bent for long periods of time, such as when sleeping.
These positions can encourage stiffening of the joints.
Wearing a resting splint at night will help keep the joints straight
(especially the wrist and hand, knee and ankle) and may help prevent pain at
night. This may decrease morning stiffness as well as help prevent
Working splints (such as a wrist splint to keep the wrist extended)
can help support a joint and relieve pain when writing or doing other hand
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A Commitment to Academic Excellence
Alliant International University is committed to excellence in education and training for successful professionals in the fields of psychology, law, business and management, education and forensic studies. Preparing students to be practicing professionals requires staying attuned to real-world, current developments in the professions for which the University trains and constantly looking for innovative ways to prepare our students to meet those challenges.
Alliant International University is proud to have attracted a diverse and accomplished faculty who are recognized experts in their professional fields, conducting ground-breaking applied research, often in collaboration with Alliant students. Our 225 core faculty members, and additional adjunct instructors, represent an extraordinary resource for students. Many of our faculty have received awards and honors from their professional societies such as the American Psychological Association, the American Marriage and Family Therapy Association and the Academy of Management.
Innovation: Leading the Way
Alliant takes pride in a history of innovative educational practices:
- The California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) was among the first school of its kind to offer doctoral training in the practice of psychology. It was the first school to offer a doctorate in consulting psychology, the first PsyD degree in couples and family therapy and is among a very few institutions in the country to offer a postdoctoral masters of science in clinical psychopharmacology. CSPP was the first US school to offer a PsyD degree in Hong Kong, as well as a masters in clinical psychology in Tokyo, integrating a Western model of psychology with Asian culture and values.
- The California School of Education (CSOE) was the first school in California to offer the accelerated early completion option (ECO) for teacher preparation.
- The California School of Forensic Studies (CSFS) is among a small number of schools in the country that is training professionals for a variety of careers at the intersection of law, psychology and corrections.
- The California School of Management & Leadership (CSML) launched the NAFTA MBA (an MBA program focused specifically on the interaction of NAFTA countries—USA, Mexico, and Canada), and offers unique joint degree programs combining management with organizational psychology.
- The San Francisco Law School (SFLS) was the first evening law program in the Western United States and was among the first law schools to actively recruit women.
Five Schools – Four Pillars – One Mission
While each Alliant school takes pride in its own history of innovation, all of Alliant's schools share four core commitments which we refer to as the "Four Pillars" of our mission:
1. Education for Professional Practice
Any profession has certain core skills or competencies that a practitioner must master to be able to practice successfully. Alliant's "competency-based" educational model is designed to assure that students graduate fully equipped to make immediate, positive contributions to their communities and to their profession.
2. Applied Research and Scholarship
Conducting research and producing scholarly presentations and publications serve to assure that practicing professional stay current with advancements in their fields. Alliant's approach to research is applied (as compared to theoretical) so that the scholarly activities which our students and faculty engage in have real-world utility and application.
3. Multicultural and International Competence
Alliant is an inclusive institution committed to serving diverse populations around the world by preparing professionals to work effectively across cultural and national boundaries. The University strives to accomplish this by increasing the number of professionals working in underserved areas, and by understanding and responding to the needs of diverse communities. Among the important values of Alliant is a belief that all students should have an awareness of, respect for and curiosity about multicultural and international similarities and differences.
4. Community Engagement
Alliant's mission includes a fundamental commitment to community engagement—the belief that practicing professionals must be able to contribute to the needs and interests of the communities in which they work. As a result, students are encouraged, and in many programs required, to engage in community-based projects and services during their training while at Alliant. One of the important ways success is measured is by the impact our graduates have, both directly and indirectly, on the welfare of individuals, families, organizations and communities.
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Astronomy is vital and exciting because it extends the frontiers of knowledge. As a science, astronomy has two important roles. It provides us with a clearer picture of our place in the universe, and it stimulates the development of new technology, much of which ultimately finds practical application. This course covers both aspects. Topics covered include astronomical coordinates and measurement, instrumental techniques, the solar system, the structure and life cycle of the sun and other stars, clusters, quasars, pulsars, and cosmology.
Availability2019 Course Timetables
- Semester 2 - 2020
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. To enable students to acquire knowledge of the principles, processes and techniques that form the basis of modern astronomy
2. To teach students how to apply their scientific knowledge to astronomical phenomena
3. To assist students to develop their analytic and problem solving skills
4. To enhance student's laboratory and computing skills
5. To develop student's written and communication skills
- astronomical distances, units, and coordinate systems
- the Earth in space: seasons, tides, precession, eclipses
- instrumental techniques
- structure of planets within the solar system
- structure of the sun
- the solar wind, solar constant and solar cycle; space weather
- stars and nebulae; the life cycle of stars and the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram
- star clusters, galaxies and quasars
- introduction to cosmology
Assumed knowledge
There is no assumed knowledge for this course although a basic understanding of physics and mathematics at the HSC level would be beneficial.
Assessment items
Quiz: Weekly Quizzes
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Laboratories
Written Assignment: Written Assessments
Formal Examination: Examination Formal
In Term Test: Mid-semester exam
Compulsory Requirements
In order to pass this course, each student must complete ALL of the following compulsory requirements:
General Course Requirements:
- Laboratory: Induction Requirement - Students must attend and pass the induction requirements before attending these sessions. - In order to participate in this course students must complete a compulsory safety induction.
Contact hours
Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per Week for 4 Weeks
Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
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Located inside Nonna's Neighborhood Eatery in Missoula, Montana, Audra Loyal offers a wide range of book and paper conservation services. From cookbooks to rare first editions, she will consult with you on how best to restore, repair, and maintain the integrity of your treasured items.
A little bit of effort goes a long way towards preserving our cultural heritage for future generations.
A little bit of effort goes a long way towards preserving our cultural heritage for future generations.
With over 15 years in the preservation profession, Audra started her preservation training at UC Davis. She worked for over 7 years at the University of Montana, Mansfield Library Preservation Department, and got her MLIS from the University of Washington. She is a member of the American Institute for Conservation, and has been operating The Vespiary since 2008, serving individuals, libraries, archives, museums, historical societies and more.
apiary - [1654, from L. apiarium, neut. of apiarius "of bees," from apis "bee," a mystery word unrelated to any similar words in other I.E. languages.]
vespiary - [1817, irreg. f. L. vesp-a wasp, after apiary. Cf. med.L. vesparium.] A wasps' nest
The word vespiary is related to the now-irregular word apiary, meaning beehive. My first studio was infested with wasps and yellowjackets. Not really the best working conditions, but as a former beekeeper, I wasn't too alarmed. After all, we're artisans that share 2 similar mediums: paper and mud (I'm a potter, too).


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Game #55: White Sox at Blue Jays pregame
Chicago (25-25) at Toronto (25-29)
at 1:07 p.m. ET at the Rogers Centre
Today's lineups:
Jerry Owens, CF
Tadahito Iguchi, 2B
Jim Thome, DH
Jermaine Dye, RF
Paul Konerko, 1B
Rob Mackowiak, LF
Joe Crede, 3B
Juan Uribe, SS
Toby Hall, C
PITCHING: RHP Jose Contreras
Howie Clark, 3B
Alex Rios, CF
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Frank Thomas, DH
Matt Stairs, RF
Aaron Hill, 2B
Adam Lind, LF
Royce Clayton, SS
Sal Fasano, C
PITCHING: RHP Dustin McGowan
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great game by the jays today.
any idea who the remaining catcher will be? fasano had a great game today but he also had an error. according to an article the other day the staff's ERA is also considerably lower with Phillips behind the plate. It seems like the decision could go either way.
Halladay was certainly better with Fasano than he had been with Phillips, and I think Fasano has the better arm to second (despite the error today). Phillips and Fasano are both solid back ups, but I'm sure more than worry about the guy who stays up, we'll be happy to get Zaun back, and hopefully he can get back in the groove quickly, because they don;t exactly have spectacular offensive skills. My guess is Fasano stays up, I get the impression he may be the better clubhouse persona.


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This is UFO TV's mindblowing documentary Atlantis - Secret Star Mappers of a Lost World (2007) which lets you discover the hidden secrets of a timeless mystery about the origins of Atlantis. Scientists are now discovering at the bottom of the earth's oceans stunning evidence of Atlantis that pre-dates the last ice age. Submerged megalithic sites have been discovered that may be the remains of this lost ancient civilization. One thing is certain, what you are about to see in this amazing film can only be described as miraculous. Scientists present new evidence that Atlantis was an ancient seafaring culture with advanced knowledge of astronomy, global mapping and complex mathematics. Also includes the facts about this amazing mystery along with a fascinating series of spellbinding interviews with researchers, scientists and the best known, most credible authorities on Atlantis in the world today. Packed with bonus features and expert analysis, featuring uncut interviews with researchers such as Graham Hancock, John Anthony West, Michael Cremo, David Childress, James Nienhuis, Maxine Asher, Crichton Miller and William Henry. Together 4h 15 min. long. A must see for everyone.
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Michael, please. Not Mike. I was born and raised in Chicago. Even though I have not lived in the "Big City" since 1992, I still consider myself a Chicagoan (Go Bears!). Other than listening to music, I love to cook. Most weekends you can find me in my kitchen creating something. Nothing fancy, just something out of the ordinary. If you check out my blogs I will occasionally post a recipe I have created. Of course, I had to wire speakers in to my kitchen so I can have music playing while I create. Preferably some Jazz selections – Stanley Turrentine, Charlie Haden, Vince Guaraldi, and the like. When I am not cooking, you can either find me curled up on the couch watching a movie (Blues Brothers, Mr. Holland's Opus, Goodfellas, Casino), or in my car just driving around.


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The NEMA Premium line of efficiency motors is designed to save energy while incorporating features that extend operating life in industrial applications. The rugged cast iron frame motors, available from 1 hp through 500 hp in totally enclosed fan-cooled or open drip-proof enclosures, meet or exceed CEE efficiency levels. They're UL and CSA recognized and certified, and vibration levels are well below IEEE precision-balance specification.
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AC drive
The F7 general purpose AC drive is designed and built to be an industrial workhorse capable of handling various industrial plant applications. The drive uses a flexible design platform to provide both normal and heavy-duty ratings, four modes of control, network communications options, application-specific drive software, and a range of standard and optional input/output choices. It's globally compatible, conforming to UL, cUL, and CE requirements.
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The BHF series of 50/60 Hz AC motors is designed with inverter speed control and low-noise pre-assembled gearheads. The gearmotor shaft torques range from 14.1 lb-in. to 530 lb-in., depending on gearhead type and shaft speed. The series is available with an electromagnetic brake for applications with vertical motion. Three input voltage ranges are available for all models: single-phase 100VAC to 115VAC, single-phase 200VAC to 230VAC, and 3-phase 200VAC to 230VAC. The inverter provides speed stability for speeds from 100 rpm to 2,400 rpm, and it has a built-in I/O power supply.
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Motor starter
The ArmorStart is a pre-engineered, pre-configured combination motor starter that requires no additional enclosures and features a modular, plug-and-play design for quick installation. The integrated, machine-mount design uses fewer cables, which simplifies wiring, minimizes panel space requirements, and allows faster and more accurate connections. The device can be used with motors ranging from .5 hp to 10 hp at 50 Hz to 60 Hz for non-reversing and reversing applications with a voltage range from 200VAC to 460VAC.
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Adjustable speed AC drive
The Altivar 58 TRX AC drive incorporates sensorless vector control and enhancements to adjustable speed drives. The drive features built-in connectivity that simplifies the exchange of equipment and processes information. With an Ethernet option card, embedded Web pages allow real-time access to drive information from anywhere in the world using a standard Web browser. They're available with a variety of operator interface options, I/O extension cards, and communications options cards.
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The PST series of softstarters is available for operating voltages from 208VAC to 690VAC and full load line currents of 30A to 1,050A. When used with wye-delta wound motors, the softstarters are capable of inside-the-delta operation and are UL Listed for starting motors up to 1,800 hp. They use a large 2-line graphical liquid crystal display (LCD) to provide plain text communications in any one of 12 user selectable languages. They also offer machine-to-machine networking.
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AC drive
The S10 AC drive provides .25 hp to 3 hp 115V, 230V, and 460V single- or 3-phase input for applications like fans, blowers, and conveyors. The drive has two types of enclosures, IP20 (protected chassis) and IP65 (NEMA 4X) with and without operators to match most application needs. The NEMA 4X units with operators come with standard input disconnect, speed pot, and forward/reverse selector switch. The drives feature V/Hz PWM control, 16 kHz carrier frequency, and are UL, cUL, and CE approved.
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AC and DC drives
The VersaFlex line of AC and DC drives features protected chassis enclosures, selectable feedback with option boards, auto-tune, and application programs. The AC inverter drives are available in open-loop configurations of .33 hp to 2 hp, 198VAC to 264VAC, single-phase, 50/60 Hz; 3 hp to 5 hp, 198VAC to 264VAC, 3-phase, 50/60 Hz; and .5 hp to 10 hp, 342VAC to 506VAC, 3-phase, 50/60 Hz. The AC drives can be applied to variable torque, constant torque, or constant horsepower applications.
Baldor Electric Co.
Circle 307
AC drive communications software
This Windows-based software communications programs enables AC variable frequency drive users to configure, start-up, tune, and perform diagnostic services on their drive or drive system. Built-in features of the software tools include user-friendly graphics to make it easy to monitor and control drive performance. They also offer visual set-up with help menus, a real-time oscilloscope with trend recorder, a PID tuner, and customizable monitor panels. The software runs under all versions of Windows, from 98 to XP.
Baseblock Software Corp.
Circle 308
Mini drive
The AF-300 Mini adjustable frequency AC drive is designed for optimum process control and offers variable speed control for AC induction motors. It features a predictive maintenance alarm that can be custom-wired to a pilot light or programmable logical controller and can signal an alarm when the cooling fan or internal DC link capacitor has nearly reached its specified wear-hour lifespan. The drives require less mounting space, allowing for flush, side-by-side mounting.
GE Industrial Systems
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Sen. Craig soliciting donations for Fund for Justice in effort to reverse guilty plea
Sen. Larry Craig says the Senate Ethics Committee has cleared him to form a legal expense fund to back his year-long effort to reverse his 2007 guilty plea for disorderly conduct.
Craig calls the new fundraising committee the Fund for Justice, according to Congressional Quarterly.
Craig told CQ on Thursday that he's soliciting donations, "I'm working at it now," said the Idaho Republican who is retiring in January after 28 years in Congress.
In February, the Ethics Committee said Craig broke a Senate rule by failing to seek the committee's permission before spending about $213,000 in leftover campaign money to try to overturn his plea and clear his name. The unanimous committee also found that Craig's behavior before and after his June 2007 arrest in a gay-sex sting in a Minnesota airport men's room was "improper conduct" reflecting poorly on the Senate.
Craig tried to "evade legal consequences" for his guilty plea to a misdemeanor charge by trying to keep the arrest secret and attempting to withdraw his plea only after it became public, the bipartisan committeewrote on Feb. 13.
Following that admonishment, Craig stopped draining his campaign fund. Now, he is free to raise funds for his legal challenge.
Last week, Craig's lawyers argued before the Minnesota Court of Appeals that he should be allowed to withdraw his plea. A decision is expected before year's end. Whatever the court decides, the case could be appealed to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Disclosure of who has contributed to the new fund through Sept. 30 will come Oct. 15, when Craig will be required to file his first quarterly report detailing the activity of the Fund for Justice.


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Francis Crick (1916-2004)
Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA in partnership James Watson. Crick had been fascinated with science since he was a boy, and earned a degree in physics from University College London. His research to gain a PhD in physics was interrupted by the Second World War.
During the war, Crick worked for the Admiralty Research Laboratory; among other things, he contributed to the design of a new type of mine for the British Navy. After the war, like many other physicists, Crick turned to the life sciences.
In 1949 he joined the Medical Research Council Unit at the Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge. There he met his future collaborator James Watson. The two researchers used X-ray diffraction studies by Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins to build the double-helix model of the molecular structure of DNA. In 1962 Crick, Watson and Wilkins received the Nobel Prize in Medicine for this discovery.
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Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). The material of all living organisms, it stores the information, or blueprints, about every cell and is located in the genes. It is made up of two strands which form a double helix and are linked with hydrogen bonds. It was first described in 1953 by Francis Crick and James Watson.


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Coleman Barks was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and educated at the University of North Carolina and the University of California at Berkeley. He taught poetry and creative writing at the University of Georgia for thirty years. He is the author of numerous Rumi translations and has been a student of Sufism since 1977. His work with Rumi was the subject of an hour-long segment in Bill Moyers's Language of Life series on PBS, and he is a featured poet and translator in Bill Moyers's poetry special, "Fooling with Words." Coleman Barks is the father of two grown children and the grandfather of five. He lives in Athens, Georgia.
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KALAMAZOO—A New York City poet and winner of the National Book Award and several other high honors will read from her works early next month at Western Michigan University as part of the spring 2013 Gwen Frostic Reading Series. Jean Valentine will read at 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, in the Little Theatre. The poetry reading is free and open to the public.
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Valentine was born in Chicago, earned her bachelor's degree from Radcliffe College and has lived most of her life in New York City. She won the Yale Younger Poets Award for her first book, "Dream Barker," in 1965. Her eleventh book of poetry is "Break the Glass," published in 2010.
"Door in the Mountain: New and Collected Poems 1965-2003" won the 2004 National Book Award for Poetry. Valentine was the State Poet of New York for two years, starting in spring 2008.
Valentine has won a long list of other awards for her poems. She received the 2009 Wallace Stevens Award from the Academy of American Poets and a Guggenheim Fellowship as well as awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Bunting Institute, the Rockefeller Foundation, the New York Council for the Arts and the New York Foundation for the Arts. She also won a Maurice English Prize, the Teasdale Poetry Prize and the Poetry Society of America's Shelley Memorial Prize in 2000.
She has taught at Sarah Lawrence College, the Graduate Writing Program of New York University, Columbia University and the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan.
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The Frostic Reading Series presents acclaimed creative writers from across the nation and beyond. Every year, a diverse range of readings that encompasses poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and drama attract both campus and off-campus audiences.
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Just talked to Hurricanes coach Al Golden by phone.
* He's very pleased with UM's recruiting efforts, and feels strongly that "the majority'' of kids that have verbally committed "will honor their commitments and stay with us.''
He said among the positions UM needs, the Canes need cornerbacks "terribly.'' He said the Canes are "still looking ahead at a big-time linebacker, we're still looking ahead at a big-time defensive lineman and we're still looking to see if there's a tight end that fits what we're trying to do out there.''
Golden said re: recruiting, "There's not any position not represented now other than kicking and tight end. We're not quite Noah's ark. We're not getting two of everything but we're getting one of everything and in many places we're getting two. We need to do that.''
* He said at least seven players will enroll early, including junior college transfer Ladarius Gunter, a cornerback out of Fort Scott (Kansas) CC. There could be more early enrollees, but he just wanted to give the minimum amount he expects. Some who are academically deficient could go to prep school. You guys likely already know that the two young qbs, Preston Dewey and Gray Crow, are ready to go for spring. But Golden wouldn't name anybody other than Gunter.
* He said QB Stephen Morris has an advantage going into the spring quarterback competition, but that the competition is wide open for all four quarterbacks, which include Ryan Williams, the Memphis transfer who is eligible to play this season. "It's always going to be open with me. It's always going to be earn-it-on-the-field. End of story,'' Golden said.
*OT Seantrel Henderson came back early on Jan. 3 to campus so he could get extra treatment for his back. "It was a good idea,'' Golden said. "It was a good sign for us.''
*C.J. Holton has moved from linebacker to fullback. Former receiver Davon Johnson, per the roster, is now a defensive back.
*Has Golden learned anything new about the ongoing NCAA investigation? "No.''
* He said the newest surgeries were to receiver Rashawn Scott (shoulder), RT Jon Feliciano (knee scoping; cleaning out).
* Golden said Jedd Fisch told him he would be there for next season. Fisch's name had been mentioned in relation to an opening with Chicago Bears.
*What has been the best thing about the offseason, Golden was asked. "For the student-athletes it's been an opportunity to get stronger and become a more physical and more explosive team in the weight room. For the coaches it has given us an opportunity to catch up and really immerse ourselves in the recruiting end of things.
The most frustrating thing? "Watching it all unfold in front of you -- the bowl games. I get the sense from the staff and many of our players who text me during games that it's also providing fuel for us. It's providing motivation and direction.''
The coach admitted that he was "surprised'' at the five players who left early for the NFL. "I was surprised at how quickly the decisions were made and that many of them signed prior to getting any feedback from the NFL Advisory Committee, which I had never seen before in my 17 years.
"Obviously they felt comfortable with their status and where they would fall in the draft and made their decisions.''
*LB Ramon Buchanan is back, though he is still recuperating after knee surgery and will likely miss spring.
*The spring game, April 14th, will be at Sun Life Stadium, finally! There also will be a scrimmage near Fort Myers and one in Miami area. Spring practice begins Saturday, March 3, according to Golden.
In closing, Golden made it clear that although in a perfect world you hold open at least a spot or two for any surprise signees after signing day, he "would be more inclined at this juncture to go ahead and try to finish this class off, given the momentum and strength that we've received here in the last couple of weeks. I would strike while we're hot. We're on a roll right now. We're doing very well.''