Nickolas As the first son of a wealthy family, there are expectations. He has to marry the right omega, and have blue-blooded children. Nickolas is prepared to do his duty until an encounter with an omega, so far from his world, changes everything. For the first time, he's met someone who sees him and not his wealth but can love overcome years of duty and expectations?JaimieWhat is an omega to do when he is alone in the world? Survive of course. Jaimie leaves his small town for the city and for the first time in his life he gets to be young and free. But, no one has told him the consequences. Now he's pregnant by a man who thinks he's only good for one thing. Jay is proved right when he discovers that the alpha intended to save marriage and children for an omega who is more suited to his wealth and status. What is an omega to do when he's pregnant and alone and not sure he can trust his alpha? But now he has no other choice and only one person he can turn to.

Tired of feeling bloated? Fed up of having a belly? Do you want to give up fad dieting and have flat stomach for good? With BEAT THE BLOAT you can. Drawing on the latest scientific research, expert health-food writer Claire Young has cracked the secret to losing weight and keeping it off: balancing the bacteria in your gut. For no matter how much you exercise or diet, if you don't address this imbalance you will never reveal your leanest, healthiest and happiest you. So, how do you do this? Simple! Claire has devised an easy-to-follow four-week meal plan and 100 wheat- and sugar-free recipes that will see you BEAT THE BLOAT in days. As well as cutting out grains and sugars that cause bloating, Claire's recipes (which include Choc Chip Banana Muffins and Quick Chorizo and Bean Stew) contain healthy fats, lean proteins and live cultures that help to restore the good bacteria in our guts. And if you have a happy, healthy digestive system, you will store less fat, abolish cravings and absorb fewer calories from food. With her trademark down-to-earth style, Claire will reveal how she transformed her own life with these recipes, and will help set you on the right path with a shopping list of store cupboard essentials, advice on how to eat out and how to fit the diet into your lifestyle. So what are you waiting for? Join the health revolution that is taking the world by storm and finally BEAT THE BLOAT for good!

For the purpose of publication of these Proceedings, the original conference programme has been rearranged to provide a more logical sequence of presentation. The beginning sections give the inaugural speech and the six keynote addresses which were delivered at the opening plenary session. Following these are the working papers, published more or less in the same sequence in which they were presented in the original programme. The order of presentation does not necessarily emphasise the importance of any one aspect of the Arctic Systems over others. The final reports of the six working groups and their conclusions and recommendations are edited in such a manner as to present them in a standardised format for easy comprehension. The editors accept responsibility for any distortion inadvertently introduced in the summarising and editing processes. Later sections of the Proceedings give a background to the Conference organization and deliberations, and an independent critique of the meeting. The directors and those who attended the Conference were conscious of the debt of gratitude owed by them to the Conference chairmen, rapporteurs, authors of working papers, and many individuals for their contributions to the success of the meeting. We wish to thank them and it is a pleasure to record their names in these Proceedings. Inaugural Speaker Dr. J. Rennie Whitehead, Canada Banquet Guest Speaker Honourable Mr. T. Alex Hickman, Canada Keynote Addresses Mr. C. Bornemann, Denmark Dr. A.E. Collin, Canada Dr. R.E. Francois, U.S.A.

Lose weight for good in just 4 weeks! Drawing on the latest scientific research, expert health-food writer Claire Young has cracked the secret to losing weight and keeping it off: balancing the bacteria in your gut. For no matter how much you exercise or diet, if you don't address this imbalance you will never reveal your leanest, healthiest and happiest you. So, how do you do this? Simple! Claire has devised an easy-to-follow 30-day meal plan and 100 wheat- and sugar-free recipes that will see you LOSE BELLY FAT in days. Containing healthy fats, lean proteins and live cultures these recipes help to restore the good bacteria in our guts, and if you have a happy, healthy digestive system, you will store less fat, abolish cravings and absorb fewer calories from food. With her trademark down-to-earth style, Claire will reveal how she transformed her own life with these recipes, and will help set you on the right path with a shopping list of store cupboard essentials, advice on how to eat out and how to fit the diet into your lifestyle. Recipes include: - Quick Chorizo and Bean Stew - Hot Steak Fajitas - Pad Thai - Choc Chip Banana Muffins - Strawberry Cheesecake, and more! This book was previously published as Beat the Bloat.

He will claim her as his own. Olly, dressed as a young boy to keep her identity as an unclaimed omega a secret, is searching for food when she is grabbed and taken to Garron, the great commander, to work for him as a bought and paid for servant. But when he discovers who and what she really is, he wastes no time in claiming her for his own. Now, they must learn to exist as Alpha and omega while fighting the biggest fight of Garron's life as a great warrior. Enjoy how this fifth and final book in the Alpha's Woman series brings together all the characters of the previous books for a spectacular ending. Publisher's Note: This action filled Alpha/omega romance contains graphic scenes and a theme of power exchange.

There are 22 candidates. There are 12 seats. The last interstellar colony ship is down to its final batch of humans after the robots in charge unhelpfully deleted the rest. But rebooting a species and training them for the arduous task of colonisation isn’t easy – especially when the planet below is filled with monsters, the humans are more interested in asking questions than learning, and the robots are all programmed to kill each other. But the fate of humanity rests on creating a new civilization on the planet below, and there are twelve seats on the lander. Will manipulation or loyalty save the day?

The series publishes important new editions of and commentaries on texts from Greco-Roman antiquity, especially annotated editions of texts surviving only in fragments. Due to its programmatically wide range the series provides an essential basis for the study of ancient literature.

Kenneth Knight has an ultimatum: either find a date for the Valentine Ball and fulfill his obligation to the clan or forfeit his grandfather’s inheritance. It’s time to call an emergency meeting of his friends. What is he supposed to do when the Valentine’s Ball means declaring his undying love for a mate that left him? Alex Heath left Ether City years ago. It was easier to run away than face the truth in his heart: he’s in love with Ken Knight. But they stayed in touch, and Alex has grown into some courage, so it’s time to come home. He’s just in time to attend the Valentine Ball, but he promises Ken that he doesn’t expect his hand in marriage at the end of it. They can attend as friends, even though Alex years for more. But the Heath family is unknown in the elite circles the Knight clan runs in, which makes Alex an unsuitable match for Kenneth. He’ll have to face his mother at the ball and choose between the inheritance or a chance at real love. As long as Alex is brave enough to say what’s in his heart.

SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION INNOVATIONS Presenting the latest technologies and practices in this ever-changing field, this groundbreaking new volume covers the gambit for providing solutions and practical applications of smart and efficient energy systems. The global and climate changes we are witnessing are primarily driven by factors such as rising population, economic growth, and industrialization. These changes have led to an increase in atmospheric CO2, pollution, deforestation, water scarcity, and hunger, among other pressing issues. To ensure a green and sustainable future, it is crucial to harness renewable resources for the production of fuels, chemicals, and materials. The book, Sustainable Production Innovations, addresses several bioprocesses that are integral to our daily lives, tackling important topics such as biofuel production, energy and food security, and wastewater management. The commercial interest in biotechnological processes has grown significantly due to their ability to utilize biocatalysts such as enzymes, bacteria, plant cells, or animal cells in bioreactors for the production of medications, health supplements, foods, biofuels, and chemicals. Switching to bioproducts offers key benefits such as the sustainability of third-generation biofuels, CO2 sequestration, effective waste utilization, and meeting the increasing demand for clean water. The book explores various procedures used in biomass biorefineries and bioprocessing for the production of biofuels, biobased chemicals, and bioproducts. It also delves into advancements in utilizing oleaginous microorganisms for biofuels and nutraceuticals, biological wastewater treatment, and microplastic detection techniques in water. Additionally, the book covers topics such as biolubricant technologies, bioprocessing of agricultural and forest waste, biotechnological approaches in the cosmetic industry, and large-scale applications of nanomaterials for water treatment. Authored by experts from leading biotechnology research groups around the world, the book comprises 13 chapters featuring the latest research in each subject. It is a valuable resource for scholars in chemical engineering, applied microbiology, biotechnology, agricultural biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, and related fields, offering new insights into the sustainable use of renewable energy and biochemicals. Professionals, including biochemical engineers, phycologists, bioprocess engineers, chemical engineers, scientists, and researchers in the water, food, pharmaceutical, and renewable energy industries will find this book beneficial. Likewise, students and faculty in the chemical engineering and energy departments will gain valuable knowledge from its contents.