Desert Blood 10pm/9c


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When Gus González is adopted by TV star Nicholas Hernandez, he's swept into a glamorous world of fast cars, expensive toys, and hot celebrities. With Nick playing the real-life role of his new dad, Gus has got it made. But life in the limelight is hard -- the tabloids harass Nick and Gus, questioning their relationship, and the two start to receive threats. When Gus narrowly escapes an attacker and people start disappearing, the race is on to figure out who has it in for Nick and Gus. And why.




Battle Drift


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Kennin is determined to go legit despite the popularity he has gained with racing, but when his sister's boyfriend starts causing trouble, Kennin decides he must put his family first and accept the risks involved.




Swans in the Mist


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After her newlywed sister dies mysteriously, sixteen-year-old Lyda is imprisoned in a tower by her brother-in-law, but the gift from her sister--a beautiful plush swan--may hold the key to her release.




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A Journey Through Texas


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An Introduction to Mathematical Modeling


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Employing a practical, "learn by doing" approach, this first-rate text fosters the development of the skills beyond the pure mathematics needed to set up and manipulate mathematical models. The author draws on a diversity of fields — including science, engineering, and operations research — to provide over 100 reality-based examples. Students learn from the examples by applying mathematical methods to formulate, analyze, and criticize models. Extensive documentation, consisting of over 150 references, supplements the models, encouraging further research on models of particular interest. The lively and accessible text requires only minimal scientific background. Designed for senior college or beginning graduate-level students, it assumes only elementary calculus and basic probability theory for the first part, and ordinary differential equations and continuous probability for the second section. All problems require students to study and create models, encouraging their active participation rather than a mechanical approach. Beyond the classroom, this volume will prove interesting and rewarding to anyone concerned with the development of mathematical models or the application of modeling to problem solving in a wide array of applications.




Called to Laugh


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A mission is full of spiritual highs, discouraging lows, and moments when you can't help but laugh out loud. From doctrinal misunderstandings and language barriers to encounters with wild animals and love-struck investigators, this collection of hilarious true stories and comics celebrates the lighthearted side of missionary work. Each anecdote testifies that while God takes His work seriously, He isn't above brightening His servants' day with a little humor.