Loving Kane nearly destroyed Briar once; now that he's Alpha he could be the end of her. Briar Stone has rebuilt her life since her Were lover, Kane, abandoned her four years ago. She's got a job at a supernatural tavern, a loving magi boyfriend, Mason, and a side-gig reading auras. But none of it matters while her younger brother is a few doses away from killing himself with the psychotropic vampire venom he's hooked on. When a series of brutal murders targets the local community, the supernatural conclave is sent in to track the serial killer known as the Wraith. But they need help to find answers. Thankfully, Briar can inhabit the dead's final, painful moments and will do so...in return for the money for a cure. But first she needs a way into the conclave, and her ex has just been made Alpha. He agrees to give her access IF she acts as his mate for the duration of the investigation...with all that entails. Surrounded by the Weres she once hoped to call family, Briar finds herself being dragged back into Kane's world of sex and danger. Balancing her loyalty to her brother, against that of the man she promised to marry, she has to fight her treacherous heart and the growing connection to the lover who ruined her life. But she is not the only one seeking answers. The Wraith has his eyes on her, and he may be closer than she thinks.

Random letters belong on Scrabble tiles, not dead bodies. But when a demented serial killer targets Boston’s gay population, leaving cryptic messages carved into his victims, lead detective Gary Mitchell has no choice but to play along. As the body count rises, Gary gets desperate enough to push aside his skepticism and accept the help of a psychic. Dan Porter says he can offer new clues, and Gary needs all the insight into the killer’s mind he can get. Dan has lived with his gift–sometimes his curse–his entire life. He feels compelled to help, but only if he can keep his involvement secret. Experience has taught him to be cautious of the police and the press, but his growing connection to Gary distracts him from the real danger. As they edge closer to solving the puzzle, Dan finds himself in the killer’s sights….

This is the long awaited sequel to Classics in Total Synthesis, a book that has made its mark as a superb tool for educating students and practitioners alike in the art of organic synthesis since its introduction in 1996. In this highly welcomed new volume, K. C. Nicolaou and Scott A. Snyder discuss in detail the most impressive accomplishments in natural product total synthesis during the 1990s and the first years of the 21st century. While all of the features that made the first volume of Classics so popular and unique as a teaching tool have been maintained, in this new treatise the authors seek to present the latest techniques and advances in organic synthesis as they beautifully describe the works of some of the most renowned synthetic organic chemists of our time. Develops domino reactions, cascade sequences, biomimetic strategies, and asymmetric catalysis are systematically through the chosen synthesis Discusses the latest synthetic technologies in terms of mechanism and scope Includes new reactions, such as olefin metathesis, in mini-review style Abundant references for further reading CD with useful teaching material for lecturers is included with hardback version (ISBN 3-527-30685-4) Graduate students, educators, and researchers in the fields of synthetic and medicinal chemistry will wish to have a copy of this book in their collection as an indispensable companion that both augments and supplements the original Classics in Total Synthesis.
From reviews of "Classics in Total Synthesis":

.,." a volume, (..) which any chemist with an interest in synthetic organic chemistry will wish to acquire."
"JACS"

.,."this superb book (..) will be an essential purchase formany organic chemists."
"Nature"

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This title develops the concept of a learning organisation in a South African schooling context. The term "learning organisation" is used to illuminate ways of organising teaching and learning practices that could transform South African schools into successful and effective institutions. The author discusses the five learning disciplines proposed by Senge (1990) against the background of her own successful practical experience (as a school principal for ten years).

Tax Planning Singapore: A Practical Guide is of particular relevance to students of accountancy and to individual and corporate taxpayers. Clearly and concisely written, it explains the broad principles of tax planning and how to structure tax returns to reap the maximum concessions granted by the tax authorities. Now into its sixth edition, this book has been substantially revamped and many chapters re-written while Covid-19 pandemic circuit breaker was in force in April 2020 and is the latest in the market, incorporating all the budget announced in February 2021 including four new chapters on Combating Tax Evasion and Avoidance, Prerequisites for Tax Planning, Business and Corporate Framework and Taxation of Foreign Companies Having a Permanent Establishment in Singapore. Subjects covered include: * Tax deductions * Capital allowances * Double taxation agreements * Overseas businesses and income * Tax shelters * Tax havens * Property tax * Goods and services tax Definitely a must-read for anyone needing an overview of Singapore's tax structure.

The Abduction of Jack Spruce' is an anthology of ten contemporary poems by the writer K.C. Dowling. The poems are diverse in both composition and subject. In example the title poem discusses the personification of a Christmas Tree. The topics are enhanced by illustrations by JV Anderson and Emily Brook. K.C. Dowling has previously published three books: A Man of Insignificance, The Looked After Child and The Red Hat Guide to Manchester City Centre.

CEOs can build up a business from nothing or turn around a company that is on the verge of bankruptcy. Inspiring with their relentless drive, strong leadership and innovation that can turn whole industries on their heads, they are the dynamos of our economy.

What is the X factor that ensures a CEO’s success?

KC Rottok Chesaina seeks to uncover the unique personality traits, business acumen and leadership values that have turned CEOs into captains of industry. Based on extensive research and focused interviews with the leaders of some of South Africa’s top companies, including Vodacom, Bidvest, Capitec Bank, RMB, Dis-Chem, Discovery Health, Nedbank, Sanlam, Momentum, Curro, Exxaro, Harmony Gold and MTN, Chesaina’s book takes you to the heart of corporate South Africa.

With real-life examples, The CEO X factor shows that reaching the top is about much more than money – it requires a very specific kind of character, straightforward strategies, a true focus on people and a value-driven approach.