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This book presents two lessons for use in college or high school, to educate students on the mission and work of UNESCO as it relates to the advancement of Human Rights. The book contains also a number of essays on Human Rights.

When eighteen year old Julie agrees to be a surrogate for a rich farmer and his wife, she doesn't realize just how irregular the terms are. According to the contract she just signed she'll have to spend the next nine months as the family's personal cow. But that might not be as bad as it sounds. Mr. Mason is handsome, strong, and he has a skilled hand with animals. Julie might not mind being his Hucow. After years of taking care of herself, she's looking forward to being someone else's responsibility for once. This is a safe, wholesome story about an arrangement that changes the lives of ...

Snowstorms, prophecies, and a fated mate who wants me gone… I’m not in Colorado anymore. I thought working a double shift in a blizzard was bad enough. Then I stepped out into the storm, and it swallowed me whole. Now I’m in a kingdom of ice, and the man in charge is none other than Jack Frost himself—cold, arrogant, and really not thrilled that I’ve shown up as his so-called mate. Jack says my warmth is a danger to his world, that I’m destined to ruin him and his frozen realm. Instead of sending me home, he keeps me trapped in his towering castle, where his wintry gaze and ...

She signed away her body. She never planned to surrender her soul. Summer Matthews is done playing nice. Left barren by a failed marriage and years of brutal treatments, she signs on with the Alien Seed Syndicate to restore her fertility—if she can carry a genetically matched heir for a Narakian warlord. No artificial insemination. No clinical sterility. Just raw, old-fashioned heat in the outer reaches of the galaxy. But her assigned “sanctuary” is a snowy dome built for seduction, and Zorix is a towering warrior who doesn't take no for an answer. He pushes every button. Dominates ...

TWO WARRIORS. ONE ARENA. THE ENTIRE GALAXY WATCHING. In a future where Earth’s collapse has given rise to warring colonies and intergalactic entertainment, combat is the ultimate spectacle—and the galaxy is watching. She is a state-of-the-art warrior, built for battle, trained for victory. He is a sword-wielding fighter, strong, relentless, and dangerously skilled. When they step into the arena, surrounded by alien spectators from across the cosmos, it’s clear this fight will be different. The tension between them crackles, both in combat and in ways far more intimate. As blades clash...

Reason and Human Ethics argues that a secular, biological, teleological basis of human ethics exists and that reasoning and critical thinking about both ends and means are essential to human ethics. It examines how these principles apply in the contexts of individual ethics, social ethics, citizen ethics, media ethics, and political ethics. Chapter 1 (“What Is the Basis of Human Ethics?”) discusses the various theories of the basis of ethics over the millennia. It concludes that ethics is properly founded on a secular, biological, teleological understanding of human nature. Chapter 2 (...

Her name is Emily Cantor, and she has already accomplished so much. She's not even thirty, but she has earned her PhD, tenure, and now she is the youngest department chairwoman at Thorpe University. Up until now, she has worked incredibly hard, pushing herself to succeed, no matter the sacrifice. And yet, something has to change. Although Emily is fixated on professional success, she knows she needs to make her husband happy. Strangely enough, she's not really interested in feelings or the relationship itself. Rather, Emily knows that it would look bad if she got a divorce, so she's willing...

The normally secure peace of the village of Tregovenek is dramatically disturbed when Father Solomon Ogilvey, the elderly priest, disappears one April evening when doing his regular duty of locking up the church. The blood on the floor and other marks of violence in the building suggest that the priest has been involved in an altercation. But where is he? For almost twenty years he has made his home with his niece, Lisa, her husband Matt and their daughter Ella. In different ways, the disappearance of this highly introvert member of the family causes on opening up of hitherto hidden areas ...

Merging ancient healing techniques and cutting-edge science, Drs. Johnson and Plant team up to reveal new groundbreaking science of essential oils, including synergistic actions with cells, genes, and human health. The discoveries revealed in this book will revolutionize the essential oil space, further unlock the unlimited benefits of essential oils, and increase the capacity of humans to live long and healthy lives to their fullest potential. You will discover: • Synergies between essential oils, cells, genes, carrier oils, and medications. • Blending tips to create synergistic ...

Discover the groundbreaking work of one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century in Understanding B.F. Skinner. This comprehensive and accessible guide explores Skinner’s revolutionary contributions to behaviorism, operant conditioning, reinforcement theory, and the psychology of learning. Whether you’re a student of psychology, an educator, a therapist, or simply curious about how human behavior can be shaped and understood, this book provides a deep dive into Skinner’s theories and legacy. From the invention of the famous Skinner Box to the controversial ideas in ...

Chris and Jack have been reunited, but the world as they know it is no more. With California in ruins, Beth, Jack’s wife, was forced to leave Mountain View before the two could reach her. Now with three new companions, Chris and Jack must make the treacherous journey north through Oregon and Washington, and whatever lies beyond. With little information in this ravaged world, and no guarantee of what awaits them at the Canadian border, the only thing they have left is each other.

Her Vampire Boss When my boss, Julian Hayder, an incredibly attractive, rich and powerful vampire, asks me to come to his house to discuss our upcoming business trip to Paris, I should say no. There's no reason we can't go over the details at the office on Monday morning. But it's difficult to say no to Julian, the man I’ve been in love with for the past year. Julian has made no secret of the fact that he's attracted to me, but despite my feelings for him, it would be wrong to sleep with my boss, wouldn't it? The Billionaire Vampire I’ve always lived my life on other people’s terms. ...

He was my irresistible one-night stand. Now, he’s my billionaire boss and a human shapeshifter. My family’s nemesis in the flesh. Emerson was my mistake six months ago, one night I can’t forget. Now that his secret is out I can't trust him. My past is scarred by betrayal from his shapeshifting kind. Yet, his pursuit is breaking down my walls. Another shapeshifter who ruined my family, is after me. Emerson a Shapeshifter Prince in exile, swears he’ll protect me. Our forbidden attraction is undeniable, but fear holds me back. His touch ignites a fire, but my heart is wary. He reveals ...

What if the future was a place of harmony, where technology and humanity intertwined to create a society free from the burdens of money, property, wars where people and nature can peacefully coexist? In The Society, time traveler Alex embarks on an extraordinary journey 300 years into the future, where he discovers a world that redefines what it means to actually live. In this vibrant utopia, every job is appreciated, no matter how humble, and the values of compassion and interconnectedness reign supreme. As Alex immerses himself in this advanced society, he is amazed to discover that ...

“Raw, intense, and gripping, this masterful thriller plunges readers into the violent, shadowy world of drug cartels and their far-reaching web of malice—where ruthless agendas intertwine with the ambitions of even more powerful forces. A must-read for fans of high-octane suspense and international intrigue.” —A.C. Frieden, author of the acclaimed Jonathan Brooks thrillers “A superb thriller from start to exhilarating finish. Carlyle’s masterful storytelling, combined with his ability to tackle contemporary issues, makes this book a must-read. It should undoubtedly be on the top...

You hold in your hand a great secret of success which will entail you about knowing people and their aspects in the best manner. This book ‘Dark Psychology- The Secret of Manipulation’ has explained everything in detail as to what is dark psychology, how people use it in daily life to influence you. By reading this book, you will learn numerous things about analyzing people, reading them, controlling your mind and how to stay away from manipulators. While reading this book you will understand that there are unique traits of manipulators, their signs which you should know and aware of, ...

In a world that engineered loyalty and monetized obedience, one silent uprising begins with a single pawprint. “Obedience Ends. Memory Remains.” Valor was never meant to remember. Genetically sculpted and psychologically conditioned to follow orders without question, he was just one of hundreds in an elite canine program. But when the code breaks, so does the silence—and suddenly, the memories come flooding back. Now, alongside a haunted former handler, a disgraced intelligence analyst, and a cast of dogs who have learned the truth, Valor must track the fragments of a system that ...

"Human Cell Organelles: A Complete Guide" is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the various organelles found in human cells, their functions, and their role in maintaining cellular health. Written by a team of experienced scientists, this book provides a clear and concise overview of the latest research on organelles such as the nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, and many others. The book also includes discussions on topics such as signal transduction, transport mechanisms, and the role of organelles in disease. With its informative and engaging ...

They thought they were safe. They were wrong. Lions. Tigers. Cougars. Leopards. When the world’s most powerful predators strike, survival is anything but guaranteed. In Mauled: Big Cat Attacks, true crime meets nature’s fury in 25 bone-chilling stories of real-life big cat encounters. From tourist attacks on African safaris to tiger maulings at roadside zoos, this book plunges you into the heart-pounding moments when humans come face to face with nature’s most lethal hunters. Discover infamous cases like: The Las Vegas performer nearly killed mid-show by his beloved white tiger The ...

Identity and Access Management has never been so important. From securing the workforce and improving employee productivity, to supporting online transactions, payments and media, IAM is foundational. There are more identities than ever before under management, a larger variety of identity types from consumers to workloads, smart devices to contractors - all accessing an ever increasing range of integrated systems, APIs and pieces of data. This sprawling IAM landscape is also under attack - from external adversaries, regulators, malicious insiders and even budget holders - wanting more from...