The remarkable story of how rustbelt cities such as Akron and Albany in the United States and Eindhoven in Europe are becoming the unlikely hotspots of global innovation, where sharing brainpower and making things smarter—not cheaper—is creating a new economy that is turning globalization on its headAntoine van Agtmael and Fred Bakker counter recent conventional wisdom that the American and northern European economies have lost their initiative in innovation and their competitive edge by focusing on an unexpected and hopeful trend: the emerging sources of economic strength coming from areas once known as rustbelts" that had been written off as yesterday's story.In these communities, a combination of forces—visionary thinkers, local universities, regional government initiatives, start-ups, and big corporations—have created brainbelts." Based on trust, a collaborative style of working, and freedom of thinking prevalent in America... Views: 11
While each book in the Silver Tongued Devils Series can be a standalone, reading the books in order will enhance your reading enjoyment as the stories are interconnected.
Will I be the one Down on My Knees or will she?
Camryn Kirkpatrick is smart as a whip. The self-professed nerdy girl excelled when it came to learning. However, with the constant mistreatment she’s received from a family member, she has no self-esteem whatsoever and prefers to stay in the background. When her long term relationship ends, she’s ready to give up and tuck her heart away. It’s not worth the hurt.
Isaac Haynes is the manwhore of the Silver Tongued Devils. A different woman on his arm every night is commonplace. For years, he’s been friendly with Camryn, never taking it further. Until the day he wakes up and realizes what has been right in front of him all along is what he needs and wants in his life. Now to convince her that they would be good together.
When his past comes roaring to the forefront thanks to an old video that goes viral, will Camryn’s self-doubts about herself cause her to run? And if she runs, will Isaac follow and convince her to give him another chance? When Camryn’s secret is revealed, will he be the man that she needs? Views: 11
Blake Tucker is boring. Simple. He thinks he doesn't have much of a future going for him, and he's okay with that. Small town, small life. Until he meets Audrey Sawyer. The new girl from Chicago is beaming, intelligent, funny, and everything he never knew needed. A drunken night lands Audrey and Blake in bed together, but their forbidden night can't ruin this. Love comes easy for them. But consequences follow actions for these new love birds. Falling in love was easy. Having a baby? Not in the plan. Torn, Blake fights to feel he and Audrey are making the right decision for their new predicament while being there to support her. He wont give up on this, no matter what it does to them. This is the girl who showed him the bright side. Views: 11
Because you’re never too old for Faerie Tales...Halflings born in the human realm can stay if they can pass for human, but a baby with bright red and yellow hair, pointed ears, glowing green eyes, and swirled purple and green nails had to be relocated. With no family in Faerie to claim her, the newborn was auctioned off as a slave.In Faerie, slaves are property with no rights. The baby is now an adult, and has been given in tribute to The Winter Queen.Queen Mab has worked hard to make everyone in Faerie fear her, but her new pleasure slave enjoys the kiss of her whip. Can the Dark Queen have a tender side? The Dragon King once loved her, after all, so there has to be more to her than the evil, ruthless queen we’ve seen so far.Climb aboard and experience the best and worst the Winter Queen can dish out.Slave is book one in the Dark(ish) Faerie Tale quadrilogy. The series takes place within the greater Kirstin... Views: 11
DI Kelly Porter is back. But will this new case push her beyond her limits?On a peaceful summer's morning in the Lake District, a woman's body is discovered outside a church. She's been murdered and a brutal, symbolic act performed on her corpse. DI Kelly Porter is in charge of the team investigating the crime, and is determined to bring the killer to justice. But as more deaths occur it is clear this is the work of a disturbed, dangerous and determined individual. Can Kelly put the puzzle pieces together before the danger comes closer to home? Don't miss this gripping crime thriller featuring an unforgettable detective. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Patricia Gibney and Robert Bryndza. Views: 11
With its coming bachelor auction, a buried treasure, and a cast of townsfolk long on memory and short on patience, Rangers End is a place Jesse Megalos hoped never to see again.
But there's black gold buried deep beneath the town square, and modern day prospector Jesse, is on a mission to bilk the town out of the land rights to it. The only thing standing in his way is Ryhan Connor, a woman so lovely he almost doesn't mind when she car-naps him. As quirky and entrenched in the town as this accidental porn-star is beautiful, Ryhan captivates Jesse almost to the point he is willing to sacrifice his objective if it means he'll win her heart. But when the town turns on their once golden princess, Jesse is forced to choose between saving the woman of his dreams and the town she still loves or taking back the company and all the wealth that once belonged to him. Views: 11
