Download or read book Masked Intentions written by Allan Joseph and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10-25 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the late 70’s China was an awakening giant; decades of depressing self sufficiency theories left the country technologically, industrially and agriculturally backward. By 1975, Chou En Lai and Deng Tsao Ping recognized a renaissance of technology and open economy was required Achieving those goals required engagement with the U.S. to replicate, leapfrog and provide a starter engine. The engine which had accelerated the West’s economies was the ubiquitous computer. How was China to get one? The United States strictly controlled the export of computers to the Communist world, particularly since the Korean War. The world leader in computers, IBM, was sought and responded. This book presents IBM and China’s one year 1977 struggle in Beijing to write a contract that unleashed IBM’s, China’s and the U.S.’s restraints on computer exports and delivered China’s first large-scale computer in 1978. The book presents the basis for China’s ensuing economic boom. It tells a story of humor, strife and of lasting personal bonds. It reveals the mishaps of cross-cultural negotiation. And... it reveals how the Chinese plan for modern computer education was hidden in computer purchase. Three Chinese engineers – Messer’s Wu, Mu and Shu - and two American IBM’ers enabled that deception and bridged the cultural gap. IBM now has thousands of employees in its Greater China organization and billions in revenue. China has a thriving Information Management industry and connection to the world through the internet all starting with this seed.
Download or read book Masked Intentions written by Diana Bold and published by Tracy Liebchen. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From award-winning author Diana Bold, MASKED INTENTIONS is the first book in UNMASKING PROMETHEUS, a new series set in the glittering world of Victorian England, where secrets abound and passions ignite. Adrian Strathmore, a reclusive genius haunted by his past, leads a double life. By day, he is an enigmatic genius, revered for his intellect and eccentricity. But it is under the cover of darkness that he becomes Prometheus, the masked avenger who rescues innocent children from the clutches of a merciless underworld. Scarred both inside and out, he finds solace in his hidden identity and the noble purpose it serves. Vanessa Bourke, a beautiful actress, finds herself drawn to both Adrian Strathmore, the elusive figure who showers her with tokens of admiration, and Prometheus, the enigmatic hero, not realizing they are one and the same. Consumed by her desire to know the man behind the mask, Vanessa pleads for him to reveal himself, to trust in her love despite his scars. But Adrian, deeply wounded and guarded, fears the vulnerability that accompanies unmasking his true self. Determined not to risk his heart, he pushes her away, willing to lose her forever rather than face the possibility of rejection. Desperate to break through Adrian's defenses and prove the depths of her affection, Vanessa resorts to an audacious act of blackmail. With their lives forever changed, they enter into a marriage built on deceit and shattered trust. As their relationship evolves and Vanessa's love for Adrian deepens, she struggles to mend the bonds she has broken and convince him that her feelings are genuine. Amidst the grandeur and splendor of Victorian society, Adrian and Vanessa embark on a tumultuous journey of self-discovery, forgiveness, and the healing power of true love. Will Adrian find the courage to unmask not only his scars but also his heart, allowing Vanessa to see the man he truly is? Or will the shadows of their pasts forever keep them apart? MASKED INTENTIONS is a captivating Victorian historical romance that explores the transformative power of love, the resilience of the human spirit, and the beauty that lies beneath the masks we wear.
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Download or read book Dark Intentions written by Diana Bold and published by Tracy Liebchen. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From award-winning author Diana Bold, DARK INTENTIONS is the fourth book in the UNMASKING PROMETHEUS series. In the shadows of Victorian London, where darkness conceals the truth and danger lurks at every turn, Lady Allison Croft and Inspector Quinn O'Brien are about to embark on a treacherous journey that will test their resolve and ignite forbidden desires. Lady Allison, a fiercely independent heiress, has sworn off love and marriage, determined to control her own fate and protect her vast fortune. Devoting herself to philanthropy and helping those in need, she believes she has found contentment in a life devoid of romantic entanglements. But when the life of Polly, a young woman she's vowed to rescue, is brutally cut short, Lady Allison's world is shattered, and the call for justice becomes an all-consuming fire within her. Inspector Quinn O'Brien, a dedicated officer of the law, has been captivated by Lady Allison's beauty and strength since the day he saved her from danger five years ago. Bound by duty, he has suppressed his growing attraction, focusing on his work and the pursuit of justice. However, when Polly's murder brings them together once more, Quinn can no longer deny the magnetic pull between them. United in their quest for answers, Allison and Quinn delve into the dark underbelly of London, where secrets and malevolence thrive. As danger closes in around them, their shared determination to unveil the truth ignites a passion they can no longer deny. But their disparate worlds collide, leaving them to question if love can bridge the divide between a lady of privilege and a humble police inspector. In a society where propriety and class distinctions dictate the rules, Lady Allison and Inspector Quinn must confront the whispers of scandal and the judgment of society. Will they find the strength to follow their hearts, or will the weight of their differences tear them apart? As their love is tested against the backdrop of danger and deceit, they must decide if they are willing to defy convention and forge a future together amidst the shadows of dark intentions.
Download or read book Masked Intentions written by Diana Bold and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adrian Strathmore is a reclusive genius by day. However, by night, he is a masked avenger named Prometheus, rescuing unfortunate children from lives of prostitution. Horribly burned as a child, he loves the anonymity of his mask. Vanessa Bourke, the famous actress, is fascinated by both Adrian Strathmore, who throws flowers at her feet but remains in the shadows, and Prometheus, the masked man who shows up in her flat in the middle of the night with a small boy he's saved. When she discovers they are one and the same, she begs him to unmask himself, to no avail. He is willing to lose her forever rather than trust her to love him despite his scars. Frustrated, she blackmails Adrian into marrying her, ruining his trust. Will he ever believe she's come to love the man behind the mask?
Download or read book Masked Intentions written by Aya Deaniege and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-25 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rachel grew up in a world ripped apart by civil war. Alphas, genetically superior humans, wrested control of the western nations from the governing body twelve years ago. In the wake of the war, the Alphas struggled to remember the old traditions which had bound them to society. There are cracks in the new foundations, places for bad men to rule and for innocents to fall through. After trying to care for her unstable mother, Rachel is picked up as a lawbreaker and slated for claiming or execution by an Alpha. In walked a stranger named Morgan. Unwashed, unshaven, flip flop wearing, unrefined Morgan, who all but kidnapped Rachel to take her home to his Master to be his breeder. Neither planned beyond that. Alphas tend to just let things happen, and Rachel didn't really expect to live through the day. Maybe a plan would have made things run smoother.
Download or read book Masked Intentions written by Kole Collins and published by . This book was released on 2023-09-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Masked Intentions" is a gripping psychological fiction novel that unravels a web of secrets, manipulation, and deception. Dr. Amelia Sinclair and her patient, Mr. Blackwood, become entangled in a sinister game orchestrated by the mysterious Masked Orchestrator. As they delve deeper into the enigma, they uncover the darkest facets of human nature and must confront their own vulnerabilities in a relentless pursuit of the truth. This thrilling tale explores the blurred lines between trust and betrayal, and the price one pays for unmasking the hidden desires that lie beneath the surface.
Download or read book Once a Pirate written by Diana Bold and published by Tracy Liebchen. This book was released on 2022-05-05 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A broken bond... Talon Montgomery has no reason to love his family. The illegitimate son of a wealthy earl, ignore by his father and out of touch with his brother, he has made his own way in the world as a privateer. When he is arrested for piracy, he desperately reaches out to the earl for help, only to be offered a devil's bargain: Seduce his brother's wife in exchange for the lives of his crew. A neglected bride... Lady Katherine Sutcliff has been married to Talon's brother for two years yet has never spent a night in his bed. Unhappy and isolated, Katherine never expects her father-in-law to go so far as to barter her to his illegitimate son in order to produce an heir. When she reluctantly finds herself on a voyage to America with her husband and his brother, Katherine finds herself in the middle of a dangerous game with no idea that she is about to lose something far more precious than her virtue. A borrowed wife... When Talon agrees to entice his brother's wife, he never expects to wind up fighting for her heart. Now Talon's carefully constructed plans are about to come tumbling down, for God help him, the unthinkable is occurring—he's falling in love. Although her husband's false vows have already dashed her dreams, Katherine instinctively trusts his brother. But as the beguiling pirate wreaks havoc on her—body, mind, and soul—what will happen when Talon's deception is uncovered? And what if Talon refuses to relinquish his borrowed bride, no matter what the cost?
Download or read book Masked Intentions written by Diana Bold and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adrian Strathmore is a reclusive genius by day. However, by night, he is a masked avenger named Prometheus, rescuing unfortunate children from lives of prostitution. Horribly burned as a child, he loves the anonymity of his mask. Vanessa Bourke, the famous actress, is fascinated by both Adrian Strathmore, who throws flowers at her feet but remains in the shadows, and Prometheus, the masked man who shows up in her flat in the middle of the night with a small boy he's saved. When she discovers they are one and the same, she begs him to unmask himself, to no avail. He is willing to lose her forever rather than trust her to love him despite his scars. Frustrated, she blackmails Adrian into marrying her, ruining his trust. Will he ever believe she's come to love the man behind the mask?
Download or read book Meaning and Reading written by Michel Meyer and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 1983-01-01 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to the traditional view, meaning presents itself under the form of some kind of identity. To give the meaning of a sentence amounts to being capable of producing some substitute based on the identity of the terms of the sentence. Is then the meaning of a book, or of any text, the capacity of rewriting it? Instead of retaining a double-standard theory of meaning, one for sentences and another for texts, that would allow for an ad hoc gap, the author provides a unified conception, called the question view of language he has developed, known as problematology. He pursues a systematic analysis of questioning in literature and shows how questioning makes the understanding process possible.
Download or read book Teaching Anticorruption written by Agata Stachowicz-Stanusch and published by Business Expert Press. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past few years there has been a surge of interest in discussing how business schools help students learn about “anti corruption”—how it develops and is directly linked to the practices of businesses today. The increased interest in knowing what exactly constitutes anti corruption practices, and how such practices can become meaningfully integrated in the organizational life of companies, is where this book comes to life To help you develop an empirical and theoretical platform for rethinking business school curricula, or strategize within your own company (with a specific view to understanding and meaningfully confronting the challenges of corruption), this book will... • offer examples of new tools, teaching methods, and case studies for anti corruption teaching; • explore and discuss how particular approaches, such as Giving Voice to Values, may be used worldwide for teaching anticorruption; and • explore and discuss how curricula can be streamlined and rejuvenated in order to ensure a high level of integrity in the worlds of business
Download or read book Finding the Black Orchid written by Diana Bold and published by Tracy Liebchen. This book was released on 2018-11-17 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Jessalyn Hunter finds herself ruined, both socially and financially, she is forced to accept the help of her brother's best friend -- a man she's loved since childhood. Haunted by a tragic past, Ethan has spent his life evading emotional attachments. However, when his dying friend asks him to marry Jessalyn, he reluctantly agrees, fearing the weight of responsibility that comes with it. In a marriage born out of necessity, Jessalyn and Ethan embark on a journey where unexpected feelings blossom. As their hearts yearn for connection, the shadows of their past threaten to consume them. Will they find the strength to embrace love, or will the ghosts of their previous lives extinguish the flame? Join Lady Jessalyn and Ethan in this captivating historical romance as they navigate the delicate balance between duty, desire, and the redemptive power of true love. Will they defy the odds and forge a future together, or will their haunted pasts tear them apart?
Download or read book Seducing the Spinster written by Diana Bold and published by Tracy Liebchen. This book was released on 2019-12-06 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Julian Tremaine, the Earl of Basingstoke, is a notorious rake; Lady Jane Bennett is a spinster with a spotless reputation. Neighbors since childhood, they’d always expected to marry. They’d been the best of friends, and when Julian experienced a string of tragedies, Jane had been the one he’d turned to for comfort. However, when her father died the year she turned eighteen, Julian hadn’t known how to be there for her the way she’d been there for him. Instead of marrying her and giving her the protection of his wealth and title, he’d run away, leaving her destitute and alone. Broken-hearted and disappointed, Jane has learned to fend for herself and vowed never to love again. Now, seven years later, circumstances have thrown them into each other’s paths once again. Julian has realized what a mistake he’d made and wants a chance to show her that’s she’s the only woman he’s ever loved. However, thoroughly independent and stubborn Jane would rather be alone than make a mistake of her own. The most charming rake in London is waging a tireless campaign to win the heart of the most confirmed spinster. Will she give in to his advances or be the one to break his heart this time?
Download or read book Decameron and the Philosophy of Storytelling written by Richard Kuhns and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2005-05-11 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this creative and engaging reading, Richard Kuhns explores the ways in which Decameron'ssexual themes lead into philosophical inquiry, moral argument, and aesthetic and literary criticism. As he reveals the stories' many philosophical insights and literary pleasures, Kuhns also examines Decameronin the context of the nature of storytelling, its relationship to other classic works of literature, and the culture of trecento Italy. Stories and storytelling are to be interpreted in terms of a wider cultural context that includes masks, metamorphosis, mythic themes, and character analysis, all of which Boccaccio explores with wit and subtlety. As a storyteller, Boccaccio represents himself as literary pimp, conceiving the relationship between storyteller and audience in sexual terms within a tradition that goes back as far as Socrates' conversations with the young Athenians. As a whole, Boccaccio's great collection of stories creates a trenchant criticism of the ideas that dominated his social and cultural world. Addressed as it is to women who were denied opportunities for education, the author's stories create a university of wise and culturally observant texts. He teaches that comic, religious, sexual, and artistic themes can be seen to function as metaphors for hidden and often dangerous unorthodox thoughts. Kuhns suggests that Decameronis one of the first self-conscious creations of what we today call "a total work of art." Throughout the stories, Boccaccio creates a detailed picture of the Florentine trecento cultural world. Giotto, Buffalmacco, and other great painters of Boccaccio's time appear in the stories. Their works and the paintings that surround the characters as they prepare to leave the plague-ridden city, with their representations of Dante, Aquinas, and other thinkers, are essential to understanding the ways the stories work with other works of art and illuminate and enlarge interpretations of Boccaccio's book.
Download or read book Irony s Edge written by Linda Hutcheon and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The edge of irony, says Linda Hutcheon, is always a social and political edge. Irony depends upon interpretation; it happens in the tricky, unpredictable space between expression and understanding. Irony's Edge is a fascinating, compulsively readable study of the myriad forms and the effects of irony. It sets out, for the first time, a sustained, clear analysis of the theory and the political contexts of irony, using a wide range of references from contemporary culture. Examples extend from Madonna to Wagner, from a clever quip in conversation to a contentious exhibition in a museum. Irony's Edge outlines and then challenges all the major existing theories of irony, providing the most comprehensive and critically challengin theory of irony to date.
Download or read book Extended Summary Big Little Lies Based On The Book By Liane Moriarty written by Mentors Library and published by Mentors Library. This book was released on 2023-12-15 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EXTENDED SUMMARY: BIG LITTLE LIES – BASED ON THE BOOK BY LIANE MORIARTY Are you ready to boost your knowledge about "THE INSTITUTE"? Do you want to quickly and concisely learn the key lessons of this book? Are you ready to process the information of an entire book in just one reading of approximately 20 minutes? Would you like to have a deeper understanding of the techniques and exercises in the original book? Then this book is for you! BOOK CONTENT: The School Fundraiser Whispers and Secrets Unexpected Alliances A Perfect Facade Tangled Relationships Cracks in the Picture-Perfect Life The Weight of Betrayal Unraveling Friendships Pasts Resurfaced Mysterious Accusations Into the Abyss of Deceit The Breaking Point Confrontations and Confessions The Echoes of Lies Reckoning Day
Download or read book The Ground Between written by Veena Das and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2014-04-21 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The guiding inspiration of this book is the attraction and distance that mark the relation between anthropology and philosophy. This theme is explored through encounters between individual anthropologists and particular regions of philosophy. Several of the most basic concepts of the discipline—including notions of ethics, politics, temporality, self and other, and the nature of human life—are products of a dialogue, both implicit and explicit, between anthropology and philosophy. These philosophical undercurrents in anthropology also speak to the question of what it is to experience our being in a world marked by radical difference and otherness. In The Ground Between, twelve leading anthropologists offer intimate reflections on the influence of particular philosophers on their way of seeing the world, and on what ethnography has taught them about philosophy. Ethnographies of the mundane and the everyday raise fundamental issues that the contributors grapple with in both their lives and their thinking. With directness and honesty, they relate particular philosophers to matters such as how to respond to the suffering of the other, how concepts arise in the give and take of everyday life, and how to be attuned to the world through the senses. Their essays challenge the idea that philosophy is solely the province of professional philosophers, and suggest that certain modalities of being in the world might be construed as ways of doing philosophy. Contributors. João Biehl, Steven C. Caton, Vincent Crapanzano, Veena Das, Didier Fassin, Michael M. J. Fischer, Ghassan Hage, Clara Han, Michael Jackson, Arthur Kleinman, Michael Puett, Bhrigupati Singh
