Patterns explore unusual number relationships, series and sequences, and squares and square roots. Puzzles include mystery numbers, number tricks, secret numbers, and cross-math puzzles. Problems set in interesting situations have students apply strategies and use calculators appropriately to find solutions.

It’s the time of year for miracles… Once upon a time, Lula and Carter were inseparable and Christmas was Lula’s favorite time of the year. But when Lula refused Carter’s proposal one dark December night—unwilling to abandon her hometown to live the dangerous life of a treasure hunter’s wife—the holiday lights went out in her heart. She abandoned all hope of romance and embraced a hermit’s existence, keeping her distance from dangerous men and untamed cowboys. Until now… Years of hard knocks have taught Carter that the greatest adventure is the one he once found in Lula’s arms. He’s back in Lonesome Point determined to win back the only woman he’s ever loved, but Lula is just as determined to keep her heart under lock and key. She gives Carter twelve days—and twelve dates—to make his case before she sends him on his way, not counting on the fact that the two of them have grown into people even more meant to be. It looks like Lula and Carter are on track to Happily Ever After take two, but when Lula’s old fears are reawakened Christmas Eve it will take a holiday miracle to keep them together. The Lonesome Point Bachelors Series (each book can be read as a Standalone romance): Leather and Lace Saddles and Sin Diamonds and Dust Twelve Dates to Christmas Glitter and Grit Sunny with a Chance of True Love Chaps and Chance Ropes and Revenge Eight Second Angel A Hundred Million Reasons Perfect for fans of Stephanie Rowe, Lori Wilde, and feisty, feel-good small town romances.

Talisman Bay - Angel In Moonlight By Ashleigh Raine , Ashleigh RaineDay 1 of the 12 Quickies of ChristmasBook 1.5 in the Talisman Bay seriesBeing a Polgaran Pleasure goddess isn't all it's cracked up to be. Sex isn't exactly boring, but it is just sex, limited emotion involved. Lita craves the intrigue of strong human emotions. Her wish is granted, to spend a year among humans, learning and experiencing their emotions. Then destiny throws her for quite a loop when she's pulled into Ben's arms and discovers just how wonderful love is. But the clock is ticking. If she stays, she'll lose everything, but if she leaves Ben, she'll lose even more.This book is loosely connected to the Talisman Bay series, but can be read as a stand-aloneReview quotes for Angel in Moonlight by Ashleigh Raine5 stars!". . .a beautiful tale of love involving two individuals who share a bond that transcends their respective worlds."~Mireya Orsini, Just Erotic Romance Reviews". . .this book is smoking. . .well written with a depth of human emotions rarely seen in a short story. . .I always look forward to novels by this talented author, and this one doesn't disappoint."~Angela Camp, Romance Reviews Today4 1/2 hearts!". . .a definite must-read when you only have a small amount of time but still yearn for romance and steamy lovemaking. . ."~Kimberly for Love RomancesMen of August - August Heat By Lora LeighDay 2 in the 12 Quickies of Christmas seriesBook 4 of the Men of August seriesJoin the August Family for Christmas. It's been a little more than a year since Cade, Brock and Sam wrestled their lives back from the woman determined to destroy them. Join them in this first August family Christmas celebration, August Heat, and see if their wives have been naughty or nice, or if the brothers must show them once again how proper August wives should act.Make Me Believe By Shiloh WalkerBook 3 in the Twelve Quickies of Christmas seriesChelly is going nuts. . .she thinks. And she's fighting for the right

Slade was Jessie's life, her first love who walked away to wed another woman.Now five years later Slade returns, and now he'll have Jessie, one way or theother.

Lady Georgina Darkly, the newly titled Duchess of Pemberton, did not need one more thing to deal with the week before Christmas. The temperature was dropping alarmingly, a snow storm had been predicted, the milk tanks in the dairy were close to freezing and there was a leak in her bedroom roof. To top it all off Clarabelle, the cow that had a mischievous streak a mile wide, had escaped the confines of the barn and could very well freeze to death if Georgie didn’t find her soon. The absolute very last thing she needed was an arrogant, stubborn, wealthy, and undeniably gorgeous Italian to turn up on her doorstep in need of rescuing. Leonardo Ricci, youngest son of one of Italy’s wealthiest families did not want to be stuck in the middle of a snow storm in a country barely more than the size of a postage stamp. He wanted to be with his friends in Milan not suffering through a stilted family Christmas with his parents. When a cow appeared in the middle of the road and caused his beautiful Ferrari to careen out of control into a snow bank, he honestly didn’t think his day could get any worse…and then he met the Duchess. She was opinionated, stubborn, far too capable for her own good, stunningly beautiful, and immune to his charms. They had nothing in common and if she hadn’t rescued him then he probably would never have given her another thought. But then they got stuck together in her rundown mansion with no electricity and no phones…and that’s when the sparks really started to fly.

Provides many creative cross-stitch ideas for Christmas decorations.

All Taylor expects out of New Year’s Eve is a hangover and a kiss at midnight. When her boyfriend dumps her a week before the holiday, she turns to her friends Mikhel and Zach for comfort, never expecting more than a fun evening and peck on the cheek as the New Year begins. But as the night progresses, Mikhel and Zach seem different, almost animalistic. Definitely dangerous. And her friends are acting more like lovers...like they both want her. She knows the time will come when she has to choose between the two men…until Mikhel offers the option of her taking both men as her lovers. No matter what she decides, it’s going to be a wild New Year’s night…and beyond. NOTE: This book was originally published in 2006 under the same name.

101 Christmas Minis -- Book 2 (Leisure Arts #5523) is packed with petite cross stitch designs by Holly DeFount of Kooler Design Studio. These traditional holiday designs are wonderful for finishing as ornaments or using to embellish other decorations and gifts. Designs portray Nativity scenes, Santas, snowmen, florals, toys, elves, stars, candles, greetings, pets, music, and more. When stitched on 18-count fabric, they all fit inside a 2 -inch diameter opening. Full-color charts and basic cross stitch diagrams and instructions are included.

Vanessa Court never had any aspirations of being famous, she just wanted to play with her band for the simple fact that she loved drumming. If her band had somehow made it to the big leagues then that was just gravy. But now that they had made it, it wasn’t as fun as she thought it was going to be. The pressure to be ‘the next big thing’ was almost more than she could bear. Carson Giles, Senator for the Tennessee General Assembly, hated his job. Or more precisely, he hated that he was a puppet for other, more powerful members of the party. But this was what he had been groomed for all his life. He didn’t know how to do or be anything else. A chance meeting between Vanessa and Carson had them losing themselves in the physical pleasure of being with someone who didn’t expect more. A ‘friends with benefits’ relationship was what they both needed to blow off steam and reduce the stress in their lives. It was fun. It was secret. And best of all…there were no strings attached.