The blasted man will not stop following her. Well, he isn't following her...not exactly. They are just always thrown together, and he is everything she wants but cannot have. It is downright infuriating-especially when he kisses her.Lady Grace Abernathy has been ravished and left pregnant (and thoroughly unsuitable for any honorable gentleman). This would not be such a gargantuan problem if Lord Alexander Hardwicke would simply stay away from her...

When Admiral Mahan passed away in 1914, his ideas and thoughts lived on in his writings, which spanned the naval strategy of his own times and the lessons learnt from history. They are still read today at the modern naval academies and the ideas permeate the teachings at Annapolis. A flag officer in the U.S. Navy who fought during the American civil war for the Union forces, his works have gained a fame that makes him the foremost of the naval historians...

Would you like to learn how to increase the impact of your conversation? Would you like to stop hearing people tell you no and start hearing them tell you yes? Stop wishing for it and make it happen, thanks to conversational hypnosis. This book takes you through the steps and techniques for both basic and advanced conversational hypnosis. With this book, you will be able to use the principles of language and communication combined with hypnotic language...

Famous for portraying Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movies, Emma Watson now uses her celebrity status to improve the lives of people around the world. She spotlights eco-friendly designers with her chic fashion choices. In this book, readers in grades 3-9 will discover how Watson strives to help end childhood marriage, to increase educational opportunities for women, and to promote gender equality. This series of info-packed biographies introduces...

Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the most recognizable movie stars in the world, but he's also a committed activist. DiCaprio started a nonprofit organization more than 20 years ago to help protect the world's remaining wild areas. In this book, readers in grades 3-9 will explore how DiCaprio's work continues to bring awareness to climate change, marine and wildlife conservation, disaster relief, and renewable energy. This series of info-packed biographies...

Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman became a vegetarian when she was nine. Now a vegan, she is motivated both by animal rights and by the environmental costs associated with eating meat. This book introduces readers in grades 3-9 to the ways in which Portman speaks out on behalf of animal rights, as well as against harassment of women. Portman, who calls herself a science geek, works to promote educational opportunities for girls and women...

From its humble beginnings as a way to pass the time in the Appalachian Mountains to international acclaim and one of the most popular genres of music today, country music has a long and varied history. It is the base of most of the music we listen to today. Country Music will take you on a journey through nearly a hundred years of this genre, showing how it touches the hearts of people everywhere. The Evolution & Cultural Influences of Music series...

Electronic dance music (EDM) has grown from a small niche genre limited to small clubs to a billion-dollar industry popular worldwide. EDM artists use software and digital instruments to create the widely varied dance music that is popular today. This book provides information on the origins of EDM, the genre's biggest stars and most elaborate international festivals, and the techniques and equipment that are commonly used to entrance audiences. The...

Forged over hundreds of years, Latin and Caribbean musical styles are varied, unique, and an integral part of life in this region. Music from Latin America influences people all over the world. Some historical contributions include Cuban son, Argentinian tango, Jamaican reggae, and many other forms. This book explores the history of Caribbean and Latin music, from the original indigenous tribes through the development of Latin jazz to modern music...

In the 1950s, a new style of music called "rock and roll" blended the rhythm and blues (R&B) music played by black American artists with the sounds of traditional country and western music, gospel, folk music, and other genres. Since its creation, rock music has presented the spirit of young people, often reflecting them at their best: working to improve society, and also to have fun. From Elvis, the Beatles, and Bob Dylan to U2, the Foo Fighters,...