GOLD... Seeking a fortune from a pile of rocks or out of a streambed. Men from all walks of life are digging and panning for gold in the West and the Blackwell brothers are no different. But along with gold mining comes rough towns like Grizzly Gulch, fighting the elements, and those pesky claim jumpers. Raised tough in the hills of Tennessee, are the Blackwell brothers up to the challenges of prospecting?
GOLD... ! Seeking a fortune from a pile of rocks or out of a streambed. Men from all walks of life are digging and panning for gold in the West and the Blackwell brothers are no different. But along with gold mining comes rough towns like Grizzly Gulch, fighting the elements, and those pesky claim jumpers. Raised tough in the hills of Tennessee, are the Blackwell brothers up to the challenges of prospecting?
“Comprehensive, readable, and replete with current, useful examples, this book provides a much-needed explanation of how to be a critical consumer of the scientific claims we encounter in our everyday lives.â€
â€"April Cordero Maskiewicz, Department of Biology, Point Loma Nazarene University
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“Seethaler’s book helps t! he reade r look inside the workings of science and gain a deeper understanding of the pathway that is followed by a scientific findingâ€"from its beginnings in a research lab to its appearance on the nightly news.â€
â€"Jim Slotta, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
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“How I wish science was taught this way! Seethaler builds skills for critical thinking and evaluation. The book is rich with examples that not only illustrate her points beautifully, they also make it very interesting and fun to read.â€
â€"Julia R. Brown, Director, Targacept, Inc.
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Don’t Get Hoodwinked! Make Sense of Health and Science News...and Make Smarter Decisions!
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Every day, there’s a new scientific or health controversy. And every day, it seems as i! f there’s a new study that contradicts what you heard yesterday. What’s really going on? Who’s telling the truth? Who’s faking it? What do scientists actually knowâ€"and what don’t they know? This book will help you cut through the confusion and make sense of it allâ€"even if you’ve never taken a science class! Leading science educator and journalist Dr. Sherry Seethaler reveals how science and health research really work...how to put scientific claims in context and understand the real tradeoffs involved...tell quality research from junk science...discover when someone’s deliberately trying to fool you...and find more information you can trust! Nobody knows what new controversy will erupt tomorrow. But one thing’s for certain: With this book, you’ll know how to figure out the real dealâ€"and make smarter decisions for yourself and your family!
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Watch the news, and you’ll be overwhelmed by snip! pets of badly presented science: information that’s incomplete, confusing, contradictory, out-of-context, wrong, or flat-out dishonest. Defend yourself! Dr. Sherry Seethaler gives you a powerful arsenal of tools for making sense of science. You’ll learn how to think more sensibly about everything from mad cow disease to global warmingâ€"and how to make better science-related decisions in both your personal life and as a citizen.
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You’ll begin by understanding how science really works and progresses, and why scientists sometimes disagree. Seethaler helps you assess the possible biases of those who make scientific claims in the media, and place scientific issues in appropriate context, so you can intelligently assess tradeoffs. You’ll learn how to determine whether a new study is really meaningful; uncover the difference between cause and coincidence; figure out which statistics mean something, and which ! don’t.
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Seethaler reveals the tricks self-interested players use to mislead and confuse you, and points you to sources of information you can actually rely upon. Her many examples range from genetic engineering of crops to drug treatments for depression...but the techniques she teaches you will be invaluable in understanding any scientific controversy, in any area of science or health.
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^Â Â Potions, plots, and personalities:Â How science progresses, and why scientists sometimes disagree
^  Is it “cause†or merely coincidence? How to tell compelling evidence from a “good storyâ€
^Â Â There are always tradeoffs: How to put science and health claims in context, and understand their real implications
^  All the tricks experts use to fool you, expo! sed! How to recognize lies, “truthiness,†or pseudo-expert! ise
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From Amazon best selling author Tawny Taylor, a story of passion, intrigue, romance and dark erotic hunger...SYNOPSIS
When a man is found murdered in Sophie Durand's nightclub, she has no idea she is about to tumble head first into a world of danger and forbidden sexual pleasure. The mysterious Burke Langton is her only ally. His powerful body and commanding spirit calms her fear, and his dominant nature stirs her lust.
But he isn't what he seems. His secrets are darker and more treacherous than Sophie could ever imagine.
As danger draws nearer, they are joined by the commanding Miko Dvorak. Together, Sophie, Burke and Miko plunge into a world of sinister evil and unrestrained ecstasy, where all of their lives hang in the balance. If the killer doesn't destroy them all, the dark passion they share just might...
WARNING: This full length erotic romantic suspense novel contains graphic menage a trois sex ! scenes with BDSM elements.
SAMPLE
Brett's apartment wasn't exactly your typical bachelor pad, though it wasn't nearly as showy as the car he drove. The furnishings boasted simple lines. The colors were muted -- tans, browns. They gave her an instant feeling of calm tranquility. She felt safe.
"This is very nice," Sylvie said as she followed him through the living room.
"Thank you." He led her down a narrow hallway, pointed to the right. "This is the bathroom." Then he stopped at the first door on the left. "And this is the guestroom. I hope you'll be comfortable here." He pushed open the door to reveal a gorgeous room decorated in a slightly darker version of the living room's color scheme. The bed was covered in rich-looking fabrics and piled high with pillows.
Heaven!
She sat, gave it a quick bounce test. Soft. Just the way she liked it. "How could anyone be anything but comfortable in here? It's nicer than! a five-star hotel."
He looked pleased. His smile m! ade her feel all soft and girly and warm. "Excellent," he said, his voice like a low purr.
Oh, how she wanted to rub up against that dangerous feline.
Lulu circled a few times then curled up for a nap in her lap. No doubt it was the heat radiating from certain body parts that inspired her dog to settle there. Her face warming, her heart hopping around in her rib cage like a toddler on a sugar buzz, Sylvie ran her hand down Lulu's back. "Th-thanks."
He stepped out of the room. "You're welcome. If you need anything else --"
"Wait!" Before he got too far, she set Lulu down, hopped off the bed, ran to the door and caught his wrist. Their eyes met and she swore someone had cranked up the heat to ninety. "No, I mean thank you. For everything. I haven't been exactly cooperative tonight. I jumped to all kinds of conclusions and suspected the worst --"
"You were frightened."
"Yes," she heard herself whisper as she stared at hi! s mouth. Those really were the most amazing lips she'd ever seen on a man. She wondered what it would take to convince him to kiss her.
Suddenly, she wasn't holding his wrist, he was holding hers. He pulled and she fell against him. She gave a shocked squeak when he looped an arm around her waist and turned, stepping forward until her body was sandwiched between the hallway wall and his amazing body.
What a wonderful place to be! Sweet, hot desire pulsed through her center in rhythmic waves.
He lowered his head, and her insides broke into a cha-cha. "I don't know what it is about you. I can't... dammit, I can't resist." His mouth came down on hers in a crushing kiss. His tongue pushed at the seam of her lips until she parted them. Then it stroked and tasted and took.
From Amazon best selling author Tawny Taylor, a story of passion, intrigue, romance and dark erotic hunger...SYNOPSIS
When a man is found murdered in Sop! hie Durand's nightclub, she has no idea she is about to tumble! head fi rst into a world of danger and forbidden sexual pleasure. The mysterious Burke Langton is her only ally. His powerful body and commanding spirit calms her fear, and his dominant nature stirs her lust.
But he isn't what he seems. His secrets are darker and more treacherous than Sophie could ever imagine.
As danger draws nearer, they are joined by the commanding Miko Dvorak. Together, Sophie, Burke and Miko plunge into a world of sinister evil and unrestrained ecstasy, where all of their lives hang in the balance. If the killer doesn't destroy them all, the dark passion they share just might...
WARNING: This full length erotic romantic suspense novel contains graphic menage a trois sex scenes with BDSM elements.
SAMPLE
Brett's apartment wasn't exactly your typical bachelor pad, though it wasn't nearly as showy as the car he drove. The furnishings boasted simple lines. The colors were muted -- tans, browns. They gave her an instant feeling! of calm tranquility. She felt safe.
"This is very nice," Sylvie said as she followed him through the living room.
"Thank you." He led her down a narrow hallway, pointed to the right. "This is the bathroom." Then he stopped at the first door on the left. "And this is the guestroom. I hope you'll be comfortable here." He pushed open the door to reveal a gorgeous room decorated in a slightly darker version of the living room's color scheme. The bed was covered in rich-looking fabrics and piled high with pillows.
Heaven!
She sat, gave it a quick bounce test. Soft. Just the way she liked it. "How could anyone be anything but comfortable in here? It's nicer than a five-star hotel."
He looked pleased. His smile made her feel all soft and girly and warm. "Excellent," he said, his voice like a low purr.
Oh, how she wanted to rub up against that dangerous feline.
Lulu circled a few times then curled up for a nap in her lap. No doubt i! t was the heat radiating from certain body parts that inspired! her dog to settle there. Her face warming, her heart hopping around in her rib cage like a toddler on a sugar buzz, Sylvie ran her hand down Lulu's back. "Th-thanks."
He stepped out of the room. "You're welcome. If you need anything else --"
"Wait!" Before he got too far, she set Lulu down, hopped off the bed, ran to the door and caught his wrist. Their eyes met and she swore someone had cranked up the heat to ninety. "No, I mean thank you. For everything. I haven't been exactly cooperative tonight. I jumped to all kinds of conclusions and suspected the worst --"
"You were frightened."
"Yes," she heard herself whisper as she stared at his mouth. Those really were the most amazing lips she'd ever seen on a man. She wondered what it would take to convince him to kiss her.
Suddenly, she wasn't holding his wrist, he was holding hers. He pulled and she fell against him. She gave a shocked squeak when he looped an arm around her waist and turned, steppi! ng forward until her body was sandwiched between the hallway wall and his amazing body.
What a wonderful place to be! Sweet, hot desire pulsed through her center in rhythmic waves.
He lowered his head, and her insides broke into a cha-cha. "I don't know what it is about you. I can't... dammit, I can't resist." His mouth came down on hers in a crushing kiss. His tongue pushed at the seam of her lips until she parted them. Then it stroked and tasted and took.Orphaned in a massacre, abused as a "half-breed" child, trained as a ruthless Texas Ranger, Tucker McCade's learned the hard way that you have to fight to survive. So he is shocked when he falls for Sally Mae, a Quaker nurse.
Unable to resist Tucker, Sally Mae throws herself into their torrid affair. Tucker's occupation, however, is the one thing she can't embrace. A staunch pacifist, she can't understand how his gentle hand can clench in fury or pull a trigger to take a life.
But when Sally Mae becomes ! pregnant, Tucker is willing to do whatever it takes to have hi! s family â€"including hanging up his guns. Every night they spend together binds them ever closerâ€"until the day his past comes calling….
