Published originally by Kegan Paul in 1935, this vital work by the western master of Japanese flower arranging covers all aspects, schools and historic styles of this important art form. This is an indispensible book for the many people worldwide who practice this art. First published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

He never expected to rule…She never expected to be his bride!Prince Logan wasn’t destined to wear the crown and he certainly doesn’t want it! But his brother’s scandalous abdication leaves him no choice. Returning home, he assumes that loyal assistant Cassidy Ryan will remain by his side!Cassidy's life has been turned upside down by her boss’s shocking announcement. She doesn’t know the first thing about organising a royal diary…or how to h...

Getting falsely arrested feels like a scene from a bad movie for rising star Lily Wild, especially when she discovers the conditions of her release-around-the-clock surveillance by world-class lawyer Tristan Garrett. Ignoring her attraction to the sinfully sexy man who crushed her youthful heart is getting harder by the minute!Lily's reputation is in Tristan's hands now and when he says jump, she'd better ask how high! With a reputation founded on control, he's determined not to lo...

Farah, the daughter of the chief of the hostile Al-Hajjar tribe, wants to prevent a war with her country’s monarchy. Her father has kidnapped Prince Zachim, and when Farah frees him, she ends up being taken hostage by the royals. She is brought to the capital city to be a member of Zachim’s harem, and once there, she begins to see a new side to the ruler. To avoid further conflict, Farah is forced into a political marriage with Zachim. Will she be able to endure a loveless marriage for the...

His final undoingLeo Aleksandrov is used to being obeyed-a perk of his coldhearted ruthlessness. Having to explain to an enticingly pure day-care owner exactly why he's never met his own son? Not how he likes to operate. There are some secrets so dark they should never be told….Employing Lexi Somers as a stand-in nanny pushes this merciless tycoon to the edge. Her warm innocence could never even start to atone for the sins of his past, but if giving in to ...

Harlequin® Presents brings you a collection of four new titles! This Presents box set includes:THE BRIDE’S BABY OF SHAMEStolen BridesBy Caitlin CrewsSophie never challenged her arranged marriage. Until one secret night with Renzo leaves her pregnant! Renzo will legitimize his child—even if it means stealing Sophie from her own wedding to make her his bride!THE SECRET THE ITALIAN CLAI...

An untouched Cinderella…Until his irresistible seduction!For Ruby Clarkson, a lavish masquerade ball is the perfect opportunity to forget her shy innocence and become someone else for the night. She’s stunned when billionaire Sam Ventura sweeps her from the dancefloor into an anonymous seduction that’s red-hot magic! But when Ruby realises her incognito hero is her new boss, and they’re stranded together for a weekend, Sam’s forbidden touch could b...

Kidnapped By The Desert Prince…Prince Zachim Darkhan of Bakaan never expected to find himself bound and at the mercy of his nemesis. But with a skilful ease born of years as a warrior he escapes his bonds… then takes the man’s daughter as his captive and hides her away in his harem!But Farah Hajjar is no man’s prisoner, and as the power play between them escalates so too does Zachim’s desire to taste the forbidden sensual delights their chemistry promises. As the l...

A price to payTo protect Princess Ava de Veers, James Wolfe must keep his mind on the job. Having shared one passionate night with her, Wolfe knows exactly how wilful, independent—and sexy—she is. But he is determined to separate his emotions and the task at hand. Yet as the threat to Ava’s life escalates, so does their attraction. But as royalty, Ava knows that duty always comes at a cost…•Psychologist Dr Holly Maitland is playboy Jarek’s chance to u...

Cara is part of the Chatsfield family, the owners of a chain of luxury hotels. On the orders of the new CEO, Cara heads to Las Vegas in order to entertain customers at a hotel casino. This is Cara’s chance to restore her honor after having been labeled “the shame of the Chatsfield family.” But it doesn’t go smoothly! On top of her plane arriving late, superrich businessman Aidan Kelly practically mows her down, and he calls her a pink-haired prostitute! What an arrogant pig! Then just a fe...

It was a temporary agreement…But their wedding date has already been set!Princess Alexa's strategy was simple: avoid an unwanted union by finding a short-term fiancé. Notoriously untamable Prince Rafaele seems her safest bet…until the king demands they marry for real!Suddenly Alexa is in over her royal head! Because their electrifying connection complicates everything. Rafa's charisma thrills her, his boldness challenges her and the p...

What if I told you there was a way to measure and optimize software delivery performance independent of any particular agile framework and to do so in a way that was empirically and mathematically based? That is the aim of this book. Using quantitative rigor combined with the principles of influence through transparency, we'll unpack an approach to software delivery that can dramatically improve the stability and predictability of your process.Justice Conder is an agile practitione...