Bio-inspired computation, especially those based on swarm intelligence, has become increasingly popular in the last decade. Bio-Inspired Computation in Telecommunications reviews the latest developments in bio-inspired computation from both theory and application as they relate to telecommunications and image processing, providing a complete resource that analyzes and discusses the latest and future trends in research directions. Written by recognized experts, this is a must-have guide for...

Former hockey phenom Eric Fairburn’s got 99 problems, but determination ain’t one.It was karma. When our eyes met across the crowded bar, I was drawn magnetically. Beyond her beauty and supple body, it was her unshakeable calm I craved—she was the yin to my yang.Still when she immediately suggested we go to my place for sex, I nearly dropped my drink. But once we got into my truck and she saw my breathalyzer, she bailed. Who could blame her? It’s visible pr...

Andy Robson’s night takes an unexpected—and completely ridiculous—turn when a tall, jaw-droppingly gorgeous stranger shows up at her dorm room door… completely naked. No, she's not dreaming. Turns out he’s fleeing someone's irate boyfriend and in desperate need of help. Against her better judgment, Andy clears the hallway and lends him some clothes, only to have her intrigue quickly fizzle when she learns he’s a hockey player. At Monarch College, hockey players are practically royalty, and...

This book focuses on the topology theory of mechanisms developed by the authors and provides a systematic method for the topology design of robot mechanisms.The main original theoretical contributions of this book include:A. Three basic concepts· The “geometrical constraint type of axes” is introduced as the third element of the topological structure of a mechanism. When it is combined with the other two elements, the kinematic pair and the connection of links, the ...

Are you eager to give your kids the world, starting with the gift of languages? As a parent of three and an educator for thirty years, I have seen firsthand how speaking more than one language opens doors, connects us to our roots, and even sharpens our minds.Welcome to the Family AdventureIf you are holding this book, you are probably a bit like me—passionate about providing your children with opportunities and skills that will last a lifetime. This book i...

Gabriel Olsson is falling in love.From the moment I saw Lily Larson—lost in the middle of campus—I knew she was a golden girl. She’s blessed with charm, beauty, and confidence. Yet out of all the guys in my Swedish hometown, she chose me. I’m not questioning why because Lily is my sunshine in the dark Nordic night. She awakens a romantic side I didn’t know I possessed.Everything was perfect until the day she left, when my awkwardness made our break-up espec...

She hasn’t been on a date in over a decade…Jackie Wagner is better now, thanks. Her divorce is final, she’s taken up painting to relax, and best of all—her kids are doing fine. But when her ex-husband announces it’s time to sell the house, Jackie scrambles to find enough money so her kids can stay where they’ve grown up. The problem is that her résumé is pretty dusty, and she has zero job skills other than being a wife and mother.Then a plum job falls in he...

Abby’s big break-up just went viral.When Abby Boyko agrees to go on a morning TV show as part of a Valentine’s Day special, she’s in for a big surprise. Instead of promoting their new phone app, her business partner—and boyfriend—breaks up with her on live TV. Then the video goes viral. Now Abby’s lost her relationship, her fledgling business, and her self-esteem.Still reeling from the humiliation, Abby would prefer to stay swaddled in her cozy apartment wi...

Evie Smith has waited her whole life to attend Monarch College and find a place where she finally fits in. So when her first weeks are painfully awkward—wrong clothes, wrong references, wrong everything—she’s ready to crawl back into her shell. Then a group of Alpha Zeta Mu sorority sisters make Evie an enticing offer: a makeover, a fast-track into the top sorority, and even lessons in flirting. All Evie has to do in return is date campus heartbreaker Viktor Zelenko long enough to make him...

As a teenager, Amanda Richardson had a huge crush on NHL hockey superstar, Chris Luczak. A decade later, she walks into a boardroom and there he is—looking as hunky and confident as ever. But working with Chris is the least of her problems, since her family’s AHL hockey team, the Vancouver Vice, is in crisis mode.Chris Luczak hated retiring from his one true love: playing hockey. Now he’s twiddling his thumbs at a desk job with his former NHL team. Then he gets a real challenge: pe...

"Melanie Ting can always be counted on for laughs, sexy romance, and unusual heroes that you end up falling in love with." USAToday bestselling author, Kate Willoughby."Every time I read a story by this author I’m impressed with her ability to combine exciting hockey with genuinely likeable characters." All About RomanceMy Hallowe’en HeartbreakIt’s officially t...

THE WORLD HAS CHANGED.SCIENTISTS WARNED IT WOULD HAPPEN.Meteors devastated the Earth. World governments developed plans to help surviving citizens. The United States disbanded and salvageable land was divided into four quadrants—North, South, East, and West—governed by The Remnant Council.Struggling to survive, seventeen-year-old Ava ends up in juvenile detention, until she is selected for a new life—with a catch. She must be injected with an experimen...