The Ranchers Second Chance Mills Boon Heartwarming Kansas Cowboys Book 5

He wants his ranch back... She won’t give it up

An exploration of the fast food industry in the United States, from its roots to its long-term consequences.

Out of Control chronicles the dawn of a new era in which the machines and systems that drive our economy are so complex and autonomous as to be indistinguishable from living things.

Cullen particularly focuses on the founding fathers and the Declaration of Independence ("the charter of the American Dream"); Abraham Lincoln, with his rise from log cabin to White House and his dream for a unified nation; and Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of racial equality. Our contemporary version of the American Dream seems rather debased in Cullen's eyes-built on the cult of Hollywood and its outlandish dreams of overnight fame and fortune.

In this unique work, Henry Miller gives an utterly candid and self-revealing account of the reading he did during his formative years.

The nation's premier communications expert shares his wisdom on how the words we choose can change the course of business, of politics, and of life in this country In Words That Work, Luntz offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the tactical use of words and phrases affects what we buy, who we vote for, and even what we believe in. With chapters like "The Ten Rules of Successful Communication" and "The 21 Words and Phrases for the 21st Century," he examines how choosing the right words is essential. Nobody is in a better position to explain than Frank Luntz: He has used his knowledge of words to help more than two dozen Fortune 500 companies grow. Hell tell us why Rupert Murdoch's six-billion-dollar decision to buy DirectTV was smart because satellite was more cutting edge than "digital cable," and why pharmaceutical companies transitioned their message from "treatment" to "prevention" and "wellness." If you ever wanted to learn how to talk your way out of a traffic ticket or talk your way into a raise, this book's for you.

"Readers will be enthralled, chilled, and astonished." -- Tom Piccirilli, author of A Choir of Ill Children. In the first of many references to H. P. Lovecraft's "The Call of Cthulhu," this thoroughly unique novel begins with the rise of the lost city of R'lyeh, portending certain doom for human existence. The witness to this deadly harbinger is Jack Kerouac, who recruits fellow beats Neal Cassady and William S. Burroughs for a cross-country road trip that will climax in a confrontation with a murderous cult.

A Christmas cowboy for the mom-to-be… An accidental pregnancy sends Zoe Bradford to her aunt’s cozy B&B in Eagles Nest, Montana for the holidays. Her ex is everything she doesn't want for her kid's future, so she’s cut him out of the picture. She's ready, willing, and able to be a single mom, no baby-daddy required. Wrangler Seth Turner has arrived in Eagles Nest to spend Christmas with his long-lost father and his McGavin kinfolk, the ones his late mother never told him he had. He didn't count on meeting the irresistible Zoe Bradford. Or falling head over heels. He loves everything about her…except her no-daddy baby plan. Can he convince her he’d be the perfect cowboy daddy for her baby? Saddle up for the final book in the popular McGavin Brothers series of steamy western romances from the NYT bestselling author who brought you the Buckskin Brotherhood series. If you like sexy cowboys, charming small towns, and laugh-out-loud adventures, you’ll love this heartwarming conclusion. THE MCGAVIN BROTHERS The books in this series are standalone romances and can be read in any order. A Cowboy's Strength (Zane & Mandy) A Cowboy's Honor (Cody & Faith) A Cowboy's Return (Ryker & April) A Cowboy's Heart (Bryce & Nicole) A Cowboy's Courage (Trevor & Olivia) A Cowboy's Christmas (Badger & Hayley) A Cowboy's Kiss (Luke & Abigail) A Cowboy's Luck (Michael & Roxanne) A Cowboy's Charm (Quinn & Kendra) A Cowboy's Challenge (Wes & Ingrid) A Cowboy's Baby (Gage & Emma) A Cowboy's Holiday (Pete & Taryn) A Cowboy's Choice (Brendan & Jo) A Cowboy's Worth (Rory & Damaris) A Cowboy's Destiny (Aleck & Tansy) A Cowboy's Secret (Aaron & Caitlin) A Cowboy's Homecoming (Seth & Zoe)

They said it couldn't be done, but geeky sophomore Lauren Carlson transformed herself into a popular girl after moving to a new school half-way across the country. Amazing what losing your braces and going out for cheerleading will do. Only trouble is, the popular crowd is wearing on Lauren's nerves and she can't wait to return to summer camp where she's valued for her brain instead of her handsprings. She misses her old friends and most of all, her long time camp-only boyfriend, Seth. This year she intends to upgrade their relationship to year-round status once she's broken up with her new, jock boyfriend, Matt. He doesn't begin to know the real her, a girl fascinated by the night sky who dreams of discovering new planets and galaxies. But Matt isn't giving up without a fight. As he makes his case to stay together, Lauren begins to realize his feelings run deeper than she ever would have guessed. What if the guy she thought she was meant to be with forever isn't really The One? Returning to Camp Juniper Point was supposed to ground her uprooted life, but she's more adrift than ever. Everything feels different and soon Lauren's friends are turning on her and both guys question what she really wants. As summer tensions escalate, Lauren wonders if she's changed more than she thought. Will her first big discovery be herself? -- P.[4] of cover.

In this fifth edition of A Cognitive Psychology of Mass Communication, author Richard Jackson Harris continues his examination of how our experiences with media affect the way we acquire knowledge about the world, and how this knowledge influences our attitudes and behavior. Presenting theories from psychology and communication along with reviews of the corresponding research, this text covers a wide variety of media and media issues, ranging from the commonly discussed topics – sex, violence, advertising – to lesser-studied topics, such as values, sports, and entertainment education. The fifth and fully updated edition offers: highly accessible and engaging writing contemporary references to all types of media familiar to students substantial discussion of theories and research, including interpretations of original research studies a balanced approach to covering the breadth and depth of the subject discussion of work from both psychology and media disciplines. The text is appropriate for Media Effects, Media & Society, and Psychology of Mass Media coursework, as it examines the effects of mass media on human cognitions, attitudes, and behaviors through empirical social science research; teaches students how to examine and evaluate mediated messages; and includes mass communication research, theory and analysis.