Christi Columbo is a Bio-Chemist for Futura Consulting in New York City. She has done vast amounts of work on the Netrosia Project which if successful will create a chemical compound that will irradicate the Jihadi Bin Laden forces in Afghanistan caves. Alfred Monk became friends with Christie after meeting on Matchmate.com and a spark of romance ensued afterward. Alfred is a programmer for Tech One software and is working on the Netrosia project and doesnt know it. When Christie takes a flight to London to finalize the missile deal and put it into action with the Air Force the Continental flight that she was on was bombed by terrorists. Onboard was Senator Douglas Eisenhower whose body was found dead in the Atlantic. Christie's body was never found. With the help of Angelica and Tony who retrieve Alfred from questioning at the NYPD Alfred believes Christie is still alive and will stop at nothing to find her. This book has Army Rangers storming in on a Saudi compound, Navy Seals diving to the ocean floor to end the Jihadi threat to the US and a speech by Barak Obama. There is also tons of humor on just about every page as well as some romance not on every page but good stuff none the less. Overall it is a great adventure ride till the last page of the book so enjoy I know I did writing it. This book examines what if the next attack from Osama Bin Laden's followers is worse than 911?

Learn how to make delicate, beautiful and realistic silk roses and organza leaves, and have fun making them for a friend, or a special project.

Examples from jewelry, millinery, handbags, perfume, couture, and everyday dress show how the rose--both beautiful and symbolic--has inspired fashion over hundreds of years.

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • Far more than a history of the Silk Roads, this book is truly a revelatory new history of the world, promising to destabilize notions of where we come from and where we are headed next. "A rare book that makes you question your assumptions about the world.” —The Wall Street Journal From the Middle East and its political instability to China and its economic rise, the vast region stretching eastward from the Balkans across the steppe and South Asia has been thrust into the global spotlight in recent years. Frankopan teaches us that to understand what is at stake for the cities and nations built on these intricate trade routes, we must first understand their astounding pasts. Frankopan realigns our understanding of the world, pointing us eastward. It was on the Silk Roads that East and West first encountered each other through trade and conquest, leading to the spread of ideas, cultures and religions. From the rise and fall of empires to the spread of Buddhism and the advent of Christianity and Islam, right up to the great wars of the twentieth century—this book shows how the fate of the West has always been inextricably linked to the East. Also available: The New Silk Roads, a timely exploration of the dramatic and profound changes our world is undergoing right now—as seen from the perspective of the rising powers of the East.

Outlines key techniques for everything from scrapbooking and beading to flower arrangements and children's crafts, providing step-by-step, illustrated instructions and lists of required tooks and materials.

A fairy-tale reimagining of Snow White and Rose Red from the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Emily Winfield Martin. Filled with stunning illustrations. "Emily Winfield Martin — reimagine[s] Brothers Grimm fairy tales, treating delight, with a few grisly bits folded in, as its own reward. The deeper meanings of these stories do emerge, but the pleasure they give is paramount." —The New York Times Snow and Rose didn’t know they were in a fairy tale. People never do. . . . Once, they lived in a big house with spectacular gardens and an army of servants. Once, they had a father and mother who loved them more than the sun and moon. But that was before their father disappeared into the woods and their mother disappeared into sorrow. This is the story of two sisters and the enchanted woods that have been waiting for them to break a set of terrible spells. In Snow & Rose, bestselling author-illustrator Emily Winfield Martin retells the traditional but little-known fairy tale “Snow White and Rose Red.” The beautiful full-color illustrations throughout and unusual yet relatable characters will bring readers back to this book again and again.

The complete visual guide to hand embroidery & embellishing. This richly illustrated reference guide from embroidery expert Christen Brown covers everything you need to make beautiful magic with needle and thread. Learn to sew traditional and silk ribbon embroidery, make raised stitches, and embellish with beads, charms, buttons, and mirrors. Christen shows you how to combine and place stitches to enhance a finished piece and how to work with embroidery threads, ribbons, fabrics, laces, beads, buttons, and other embellishments. • Step-by-step photo instructions show exactly how to sew 85 different stitches • Includes eight complete embroidery projects to stitch and embellish • The essential embroidery reference for everyone from beginners to experts “A cornucopia of fancy stitches. . . . Even experienced stitchers are likely to learn something new . . . . As a catalogue of possibility for stitching, this is a wonderful addition to a crafting library.” —Publishers Weekly “This book surpassed my expectations, which rarely happens. Kudos to C&T and the author for putting together an excellent, comprehensive book on this topic. I have been doing embroidery of all kinds for several years and was delighted to see new (to me) stitches and combinations. The projects are beautiful and inspiring.” —Cindy Gorder, editor, Decorating Digest Craft & Home Projects “A wonderful visual guide to 85 stitches that use thread, floss, ribbon, beads and more. . . . If you are new to embroidery, Christen offers a good discussion on the materials to use. I thought her Embroidering With Confidence chapter offered lots of good tips for the novice as well as a refresher for those who have not picked up an embroidery needle for a while.”—The Professional Quilter Magazine