"A fine volume on the moral meaning and function of philanthropy…makes the case that philanthropy is essential to democratic society."— ChoicePhilanthropy has existed in various forms in all cultures and civilizations throughout history, yet most people know little about it and its distinctive place in our lives. Why does philanthropy exist? Why do people so often turn to philanthropy when we want to make the world a better place? In essence, what is phila...

Throughout the world cotton is broadly adapted to growing in temperate, sub-tropical, and tropical environments, but growth may be challenged by future climate change. Production may be directly affected by changes in crop photosynthesis and water use due to rising CO2 and changes in regional temperature patterns. Indirect effects may result from a range of government regulations aimed at climate change mitigation. While there is certainty that future climate change will impact cotton prod...

In Teaching Communication Across Disciplines for Professional Development, Civic Engagement, and Beyond, contributors discuss topics inherent in merging communication across disciplines, including challenges and opportunities, teaching and research, communication and student identity, future directions, and the transformative possibilities of teaching communication across disciplines. A cross-disciplinary approach provides an avenue for the integration of a broad education that prepares st...

AshI'm the club princess, a role I never asked for nor had any choice in. My brother is the current President of the Stormy Souls MC. He's an overprotective, typical Alpha male, but then, all the members are. It's understandable after the turbulent and violent times the club has been through.I don't want anything to do with that life, and I try to stay as far away from the club as I can. But when my best friend is hospitalized, it sets off a chain reaction that forces me cl...

SHADOWS WITHINA Psychological Thriller Set In A Town of Secrets"The whispers of the past are never truly silenced. In Hollow Creek, they've only just begun to scream."When a quiet town becomes the stage for a series of ritualistic murders, Detective Sarah Williams is pulled into a waking nightmare. Each body is a grotesque display—painstakingly arranged, drenched in religious symbolism. But behind the blood lies a more dist...

At a very young age, Slim discovers an uncompromising, but self-sufficient lifestyle he feels he's essentially built for. Fast money in the dope game consumes him with its sense of freedom and control. As sweet as the game is to him, it comes with challenges that tests his commitment to what he claims to be.Slim's biggest and most challenging test comes when he's betrayed by the life he puts his heart into. It's a tragedy that causes him to question his commitment to who he claims ...

ChloeBeing a Nurse is a job I always loved, until recently, when a member of the local MC dies in my care. I struggle with the demands of the job, but pile on more, to quieten my guilty conscience. When the MC asks for my help with a charity project, I'm happily agree.Little did I know that not only would I meet the sexiest biker alive, leading me into temptation, but would find my biological father.Raven is everything I want in a man, but can I put...

Escape into the deceptively tranquil world that is North Wales in 1922.The rural community of Carreg-y-Bedd, accustomed to the comforting familiarity of chapel traditions and the cyclical rhythms of farming life, is stunned by a shocking, unexplained death.In the shadows cast by World War One, three siblings, all with hidden motivations, struggle for independence: Tŵm, dependable and sensible, determined to uncover the truth about his friend's death; Bethan, steely and prac...

Twelve days to entice her...Two years, two missed opportunities and Blaine Tucker refuses to have another chance pass him by. This Christmas he's going to risk it all to have Simone Michelson. Unfortunately the woman of his dreams, his wants and desires only sees him as her boss. There's only one solution: entice her with gifts. The kind of gifts that say he wants to be so much more than her boss.Who in their right mind would take one look at Mousy Simone and want to leave ...

One woman. Three brothers. Which one will win her heart?Adric is the oldest brother of three. They are each determined, dangerous, loyal and looking to stay safe in their damaged world. Adric wants Vidal as retribution, a prize. He stole her and claimed her as his own. Sharing her was their original plan for vengeance. But once Adric got Vidal in his grips, he’d fight his brothers, her family and the woman herself, to win her over. It’s not her love he wants, though. It’s her body....

When a handsome man walks into Yvonne Smith's jewelry store, she only meant to lighten his somber mood by telling him a silly story. How could she have known Gregory Wood's smile could melt a woman's heart? Unfortunately it's not just his face that's irresistible.All Greg wants is to sell off the engagement ring from a broken relationship. He's not looking for always and forever anymore, but Yvonne's unassuming charm is addictive. Greg can't seem to get enough.Just like 100...

Paavola knew she couldn’t have Lazar. They hated each other from almost the first time they met, that’s what she kept telling herself. It was never to be her destiny. She knew it, but it didn’t make her heart feel any better. But Laz has also been her hero, and Paavola wants him, even though she’ll never admit it.Laz wanted Paav, he did from the first time he saw her. Having her was never going to be easy, but he saved himself only for her and he was determined to make her his, ful...