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Modern Trends in Research on Steel, Aluminium and Composite Structures: Proceedings of the Xiv International Conference on Metal Structures, PoznaŃ, Poland, 16-18 June 2021
Modern Trends in Research on Steel, Aluminium and Composite Structures includes papers presented at the 14th International Conference on Metal Structures 2021 (ICMS 2021, Poznań, Poland, 16-18 June 2021). The 14th ICMS summarised a few years’ theoretical, numerical and experimental research on steel, aluminium and composite structures, and presented new concepts. This book contains six plenary lectures and all the individual papers presented during the Conference. Seven plenary lectures were presented at the Conference, including “Research developments on glass structures under extreme loads”, Parhp3D – The parallel MPI/openMPI implementation of the 3D hp-adaptive FE code”, “Design of beam-to-column steel-concrete composite joints: from Eurocodes and beyond”, “Stainless steel structures – research, codification and practice”, “Testing, modelling and design of bolted joints – effect of size, structural properties, integrity and robustness”, “Design of hybrid beam-to-column joints between RHS tubular columns and I-section beams” and “Selected aspects of designing the cold-formed steel structures”. The individual contributions delivered by authors covered a wide variety of topics: – Advanced analysis and direct methods of design,– Cold-formed elements and structures,– Composite structures,– Engineering structures,– Joints and connections,– Structural stability and integrity,– Structural steel, metallurgy, durability and behaviour in fire. Modern Trends in Research on Steel, Aluminium and Composite Structures is a useful reference source for academic researchers, graduate students as well as designers and fabricators. Read more$0.00$220.00 -
Wild Nights With a Lone Wolf
In “Lone Wolf, Book 1,” Agent Sherri Walker seeks solace and finds passion in a steamy encounter with a mysterious stranger. However, their connection plunges her into an unexpected world of peril, forcing them both to confront their pasts and fight for a future together against a dangerous enemy.$0.00$2.99 -
Book of Secrets
In the heart-pounding first book of the Vital Secrets Series, FBI profiler Nathan Thomas finds his dream girl in Bella Amsel. However, their love story takes a terrifying turn when they discover a hidden stalker, leading them into a harrowing ordeal. Facing pure evil, Nathan must decide if he is willing to risk everything to protect Bella.$0.00$4.99 -
Perfectly Imperfect
All you have in business is your reputation. So, it’s very important that you keep your word… Ryan Abbot is an investor looking for projects that will help people who need it most. He hears about a solar farm project in Arizona and decides to check it out. Ginny Grayson is the environmental engineer running the project. She’s feisty and opinionated. They clash every time they meet and the tension between the two of them is undeniable. Ginny finds out that the project is threatening to take over protected state land and is furious. She blames Ryan and quits. Ryan needs to find a way to prove his intentions were pure and he wasn’t involved in the secrecy. Can he do it before it’s too late? Will they have a chance to realize the tension between the two of them is more than just sexual? Worth of a Billionaire Series Perfectly Imperfect Entirely Improper Stupidly Illogical Read more$0.00$0.99 -
On the Defense
Miles Cavanaugh is moving into “The Den”—a notorious four-flat apartment complex in Chicago with two of his new teammates from the Chicago Grizzlies. The Den is known for the number of women who come and go, but as the three bachelors start their new season, they get their first inkling that things are starting to change. Enjoy a sneak peek into Piper Rayne’s upcoming Chicago Grizzlies football romance series. Read more$0.00$2.99 -
Jungle Juniors and the Mysterious Egg
Geoff the Giraffe and his best friend Monica the Monkey are out taking a walk and minding their own business one day when Geoff comes across a mysterious egg! He and Monica quickly realize that the egg must have been left behind by its mother, so they decide to hatch it themselves. With a lot of hard work and dedication, Geoff and Monica are able to reach their goal. But what’s inside the egg? It’s anybody’s guess! Read more$0.00$3.99 -
The Chaos Job
How do you hide a chaos god on a partially terraformed world? Sil stays on her hilltop farm, the payout from 20 years fighting the border wars. But the farm’s damaged AI herds sheep into symbols visible from orbit. Not knowing how to channel the chaos elsewhere, Sil enlists the help of a former enemy soldier. Sparks fly when chaos and luck collide. Ride along on this extraordinary space western full of gods, AIs, nanobots, and hope. Welcome to Jackpot Drift! Read more$0.00$0.99 -
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A Time of Turmoil
Tenoch knew peace long ago when the dragons three ruled over the evil, susceptible peoples. Now, however, the dragons are long since dead, and humans rule. For better or worse. The king is a broken sloth. The crowned princess doesn’t want the throne. The prince is intellectually delayed. The younger princess is vain and spoiled. The queen committing adultery sets off a chain of reactions that will leave the world in a time of turmoil. Will peace ever return to the land? Read more$0.00$0.99 -
Vampire Seduction: Paranormal Romance
He’s accused of a crime he didn’t commit and she’s determined to get him off… in more ways than one. The vamp life sure as hell ain’t the glam life. Just ask Alena Falkov. One day she’ll be a full-fledged attorney, but for now, she’s stuck working her fangs off at a thankless job while she attends Othercross University’s esteemed law school. Of course she might not have the job for long if she can’t be on time, but when a vampire catches the scent of her Beloved—her one true soul mate—in the hallways of the courthouse, no one could blame her for tracking him down. Now if only he wasn’t the defendant… and by all accounts, guilty. Or is he? Read more$0.00$2.99 -
Level Up
South Sanford has one point of entry and one point of exit. Jewana Marnes took the exit and never looked back. It was just an ordinary Saturday in the life of Jewana Marnes. After smashing the competition in a gymnastics tournament yet again, her parents took her window shopping in boutiques in a posh district full of things they could only dream to one day afford. Her father taking a second to admire a set of golf clubs changed her family’s life in ways she’d never imagined. After that Saturday shopping trip, her world was never the same. Crystal’s got a secret…It’s about her father and what they do on daddy/daughter days. Known on the streets as “Ten,” this man leads a life that can at best embarrass them and at worst end them all. For Victoria, secrets are meant to be exposed on her termsMoving in secret is Victoria Parish’s way of life. When she witnesses a traumatizing event, she keeps it to herself until the day she can get revenge for the voiceless victims. Welcome to North Sanford, the city where wealth is built from heinous crimes. When the scandals hit you, will you run, will you retaliate, or will you open your purse and find a way to get rich(er)? Read more$0.00$0.99 -
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Boxed Set: First in Series Sampler Collection
The First In Series Sampler Boxed Set is a collection of the first books in four different romance series written by Anne Marie Novark. THE DIAMONDBACK RANCH SERIES #1The Doctor Wears A StetsonContemporary Western Romance Novel Jessie Kincaid was fifteen and innocent when Cameron asked her to the prom. She lost her heart that night, but his plans didn’t change. He left their small town to pursue his dreams.Seventeen years later, a trip home leads Cameron McCade back to Salt Fork, Texas and the newly widowed Jessie Divine. Since his return, the fire between them burns as hot as ever. Can they take up where they left off? Can Jessie risk her heart again?RETURN TO STONE CREEK #1Her Reluctant RancherContemporary Western Romance NovelTrevor Callahan’s long estranged grandfather is dead. As a kid, living with the stern old man had been pure hell. Trev returns to Stone Creek for one reason and one reason only: To sell the Rocking C Ranch. Maybe then he can put his past behind him and move on. Beth Evans once confused lust for love and vows never to let it happen again. The bookmobile driver is trying to raise funds to build a new library. The late Hank Callahan bequeathed one million dollars for the project, but he attached one stipulation: Do not let his grandson sell the ranch. DAMSELS IN BREECHES REGENCY SERIES #1To His Lady’s RescueRegency Romance NovellaAs children, Arabella Trent and Gilbert St. John were best of friends. Wherever he led, she happily followed. Their friendship held fast until Gilbert went off to fight Napoleon and Bella stayed home. Years passed and their youthful camaraderie faded to pleasant memory. Now Gilbert is home from the wars and Bella needs his help. From the moment she climbs in his bedroom window, he knows he’s in trouble. Can this beautiful desirable young lady be the same hoydenish friend from his childhood? Can Gilbert rescue Bella from her desperate circumstances even if it means . . . marriage? TEXAS TWO STEPS SHORT STORIES #1Darcy and GabeContemporary Western Romance Short Story Ever since her divorce, Darcy Miller spends many a Saturday morning attending home repair workshops at the local Builders’ Depot. When the sexy new instructor offers one-on-one lessons, Darcy discovers do-it-yourself is much more fun with the help of a handsome handyman. Read more$0.00$0.99 -
Brave New World
Welcome to the chilling and prophetic world of Aldous Huxley’s “Brave New World,” a dystopian novel that explores the dark underbelly of a seemingly perfect society.Set in the distant future, society is meticulously engineered, with every aspect of human life controlled and regulated. From birth, citizens are assigned to specific social classes and conditioned to fulfill predetermined roles. Happiness is prioritized, but it comes at a steep price—the sacrifice of individuality, personal relationships, and genuine human emotions.In this brave new world, pleasure and instant gratification reign supreme. The populace is kept docile through the use of a powerful drug called Soma, which numbs any discontent or desire for personal freedom. Monogamy is deemed archaic, and promiscuity is encouraged as a means of social stability.However, amidst this seemingly harmonious society, there are those who question the cost of such utopia. Bernard Marx, an outsider in his own community, and the enigmatic John the Savage, raised outside the confines of this controlled world, challenge the status quo and grapple with the complexity of individuality, freedom, and the true meaning of happiness.As the story unfolds, readers are confronted with thought-provoking themes such as the dangers of a technocratic society, the dehumanization of humanity, the loss of individuality, and the suppression of authentic emotions. Huxley’s haunting vision serves as a cautionary tale, warning against the perils of sacrificing human nature at the altar of progress and stability.“Brave New World” is a powerful and unsettling exploration of the human condition. It challenges readers to reflect on the balance between personal freedom and societal order, the cost of conformity, and the importance of genuine human connections in a world dominated by artificiality.With its vivid imagery, philosophical depth, and profound social commentary, Huxley’s masterpiece continues to captivate readers, urging them to question the implications of a world driven by technology, consumerism, and the relentless pursuit of superficial happiness. Read more -
Brave New World
Welcome to the chilling and prophetic world of Aldous Huxley’s “Brave New World,” a dystopian novel that explores the dark underbelly of a seemingly perfect society.Set in the distant future, society is meticulously engineered, with every aspect of human life controlled and regulated. From birth, citizens are assigned to specific social classes and conditioned to fulfill predetermined roles. Happiness is prioritized, but it comes at a steep price—the sacrifice of individuality, personal relationships, and genuine human emotions.In this brave new world, pleasure and instant gratification reign supreme. The populace is kept docile through the use of a powerful drug called Soma, which numbs any discontent or desire for personal freedom. Monogamy is deemed archaic, and promiscuity is encouraged as a means of social stability.However, amidst this seemingly harmonious society, there are those who question the cost of such utopia. Bernard Marx, an outsider in his own community, and the enigmatic John the Savage, raised outside the confines of this controlled world, challenge the status quo and grapple with the complexity of individuality, freedom, and the true meaning of happiness.As the story unfolds, readers are confronted with thought-provoking themes such as the dangers of a technocratic society, the dehumanization of humanity, the loss of individuality, and the suppression of authentic emotions. Huxley’s haunting vision serves as a cautionary tale, warning against the perils of sacrificing human nature at the altar of progress and stability.“Brave New World” is a powerful and unsettling exploration of the human condition. It challenges readers to reflect on the balance between personal freedom and societal order, the cost of conformity, and the importance of genuine human connections in a world dominated by artificiality.With its vivid imagery, philosophical depth, and profound social commentary, Huxley’s masterpiece continues to captivate readers, urging them to question the implications of a world driven by technology, consumerism, and the relentless pursuit of superficial happiness. Read more -
The Lazarus Ciphers
John Plummer refused to abandon hope for his children, even in death. He left behind… A briefcase full of SecretsAn evil his two children may not escapeSeven Ciphered riddles that must be solvedAn inheritance that may not be attainedA book that holds the Key In the darkest hour of their lives, Cadence and Timbre Plummer find an unlikely path forward in the expectation of an inheritance their father may have placed out of their reach. Their troubled pasts stalking them, the brother and sister race to break the biblical ciphers that stand between them and their legacy. As the deadline to solve the ciphers approaches, they discover a staggering truth about themselves, their father, and his seven Lazarus Ciphers. When all else failed, faith found a way. Read more$0.00$0.99 -
The Lazarus Ciphers
John Plummer refused to abandon hope for his children, even in death. He left behind… A briefcase full of SecretsAn evil his two children may not escapeSeven Ciphered riddles that must be solvedAn inheritance that may not be attainedA book that holds the Key In the darkest hour of their lives, Cadence and Timbre Plummer find an unlikely path forward in the expectation of an inheritance their father may have placed out of their reach. Their troubled pasts stalking them, the brother and sister race to break the biblical ciphers that stand between them and their legacy. As the deadline to solve the ciphers approaches, they discover a staggering truth about themselves, their father, and his seven Lazarus Ciphers. When all else failed, faith found a way. Read more$0.00$0.99
