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Book SynopsisSelf-harm is increasingly prevalent in our society. But few of us understand why, or know what to do to help ourselves, friends or family in such situations. It can be very isolating. Understanding and Responding to Self-Harm aims to fill this gap, providing practical information and advice for anyone who has an experience of self-harm. Showing the various forms self-harm can take, this book explores the reasons behind it, and offers advice on self-management, support to others, and what services are available. Full of clear, thoughtful advice for those who may be thinking of harming themselves, or have already done so, as well as guidance for families and friends on helpful strategies and responses - and ones to avoid - it uses evidence from research and direct experience to provide an essential resource.Trade ReviewThis is a must-read book for anyone who has been affected by self-harm. It distils a wealth of knowledge and understanding into a jargon-free text -- Else Guthrie, Professor of Psychological Medicine, University of LeedsI haven't come across anything quite like this before - it's great. At its heart this is a self-help book for people who have harmed themselves but it is underpinned by a robust evidence base. ... The book will also help carers to understand, and health professionals to provide, the high-quality care that people deserve. -- Nav Kapur, Professor of Psychiatry and Population Health, University of ManchesterThis is a must read book for anyone who has been affected or touched by self harm. It distills a wealth of knowledge and understanding into a jargon free text that explains: what self harm is? why people do it? how they can be helped? or how they can help themselves? The book's approach is simple but not simplistic. Complex psychological ideas are presented in ways that can be easily understood, and related directly to personal situations. Advice is given about when and where to seek help. Reading this book feels like listening to very good friend; a warm hearted friend who explains, understands and gives clear, thoughtful, authoritative and helpful advice. Psychiatrists can also learn a lot from reading this book, particularly the non-judgemental way it deals with human frailty. -- Else Guthrie, Professor of Psychological Medicine, University of LeedsI haven't come across anything quite like this before - it's great. At its heart this is a self-help book for people who have harmed themselves but it is underpinned by a robust evidence base. The research never gets in the way though because the book is written in such an engaging and accessible style. It contains a wealth of sensible, practical advice for getting help from family, friends, and health professionals as well as what to expect from services and what to do if you don't get what you need. Professor House also covers everything from the sometimes surprising functions of self-harm, to the unhelpfulness of diagnostic labels, through to the role of social media. The quotes from service users and clinicians keep the book firmly anchored in the real world. But this isn't just a book for people who have hurt themselves. It will also help carers to understand and health professionals to provide the high quality care that people deserve. -- Nav Kapur, Professor of Psychiatry and Population Health, University of Manchester

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Book SynopsisWhy has the Church misunderstood St Paul?Trade ReviewThe Lost Message of Paul is not only well-written and fascinating; it is also profoundly bold and revolutionary. Highly recommended! -- Brian D. McLaren, author of The Great Spiritual MigrationPulsing and brimming and overflowing with life. The research, the stories, the synthesis of then and now – this book is going to set so many people free... -- Rob Bell, author of Love WinsA bold and compelling book that speaks from beginning to end of the profound good news of God’s kingdom. There is joy, liberation, and challenge here in equal measure. I thoroughly recommend it. * Fr. Richard Rohr, author of The Universal Christ *Steve Chalke in his inimitable style opens up dense theological debate in an accessible and readable manner ... fascinating. * Dr Pauline Muir, lecturer at Goldsmiths University and member of Oasis Church Waterloo *Prepare to have your mind expanded and your spirit stretched. -- Lucy Winkett, Rector of St James's Church, Piccadilly, LondonThis is an exciting and timely book. Accessible and authoritative. A great lay introduction to historical criticism, contextual analysis and the writing of St Paul. -- Dr Robert Beckford, Professor of Theology and Culture in the African Diaspora, Theology and Religious Studies, Canterbury Christ Church University, CanterburyIts impact could be of historic importance, if enough of us have the courage to read it and put its message into practice. -- Brian McLarenThis fascinating book will challenge you to reconsider familiar theological ‘truths’ and may even revolutionize your Christian journey. -- Dr Pauline Muir, Lecturer in Arts Management, Goldsmiths, University of LondonJust as when you read St Paul himself, you will not finish this book unchanged. -- Lucy Winkett, Rector of St James’s Church, Piccadilly, LondonBrilliant and well researched ... in every case he states what he has to say with clarity, documentation and persuasiveness. * Tony Campolo, PhD, Eastern University *Chalke's voice is an important one. He brings with him decades of hard experience . . . [that makes] him worth listening to. * Premier Christianity *This is a book that every preacher should read. Why? Once you have had the opportunity to engage with St Paul's message as articulated here, it is "literally world-changing". -- John Inge * Church Times *

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Book SynopsisReal-world and clinical trial data support that clozapine is the only effective antipsychotic for treatment resistant schizophrenia and other severe mental illnesses. Clozapine also reduces rates of suicidality, psychiatric hospitalization and all-cause mortality. However, clozapine is underutilized for two reasons: misunderstandings of its efficacy benefits and misapprehension of, limited knowledge or misinformation about the management of treatment related risks and adverse effects. In response to worldwide efforts to promote clozapine use, this user-friendly Handbook provides clinicians with evidence-based approaches for patient management, as well as logical approaches to the management of clinical situations and adverse effects. It outlines clearly the rationale for specific management decisions and prioritises the options based on this logic. This Handbook is designed for use by clinicians worldwide and is essential reading for all mental health care professionals.Table of ContentsPreface; 1. Initiating Clozapine; 2. Understanding hematologic monitoring and benign ethnic neutropenia; 3. Binding profile, metabolism, kinetics, drug interactions and use of plasma levels; 4. Managing constipation; 5. Managing sialorrhea; 6. Managing sedation, orthostasis and tachycardia; 7. Managing metabolic adverse effects; 8. Managing seizure risk and stuttering; 9. Fever, myocarditis, interstitial nephritis, DRESS, serositis and cardiomyopathy; 10. Eosinophilia, leukocytosis, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytosis, anemia, hepatic function abnormalities; 11. Managing enuresis and incontinence, priapism, venous thromboembolism, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia and obsessive compulsive disorder; 12. The efficacy story: treatment resistant schizophrenia, psychogenic polydipsia, treatment intolerant schizophrenia, suicidality, violence, mania and Parkinson's disease psychosis; 13. Addressing clozapine positive symptom nonresponse in schizophrenia spectrum patients; 14. Discontinuing clozapine and management of cholinergic rebound; 15. Special topics: child and adolescent patients, elderly patients, patients with intellectual disability, pregnancy and risk for major congenital malformation, lactation, overdose, postmortem redistribution; Index.

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Book SynopsisA path-breaking scholar's insightful reexamination of the resurrection of the body and the construction of the self When people talk about the resurrection they often assume that the bodies in the afterlife will be perfect. But which version of our bodies gets resurrectedyoung or old, healthy or sick, real-to-life or idealized? What bodily qualities must be recast in heaven for a body to qualify as both ours and heavenly? The resurrection is one of the foundational statements of Christian theology, but when it comes to the New Testament only a handful of passages helps us answer the question What will those bodies be like? More problematically, the selection and interpretation of these texts are grounded in assumptions about the kinds of earthly bodies that are most desirable. Drawing upon previously unexplored evidence in ancient medicine, philosophy, and culture, this illuminating book both revisits central textssuch as the resurrection of Jesusand mines virtually ignored passages Trade Review"[An] excellent new book"—The Catholic Herald“In this informed, witty, and provocative study… Professor Moss presents a timely challenge to modern sense and sensibilities.”—John Saxbee, Church Times“There is a tremendous wealth of learning and reflection in the short 200 pages of this book…Definitely one to read.”—Matthew V. Novenson, Journal for the Study of the New Testament“Why does Christianity see bodily resurrection as salvation? How do ideas about embodied eternity encode time-bound cultural values concerning health, wealth, beauty, sex, and self? Candida Moss’s lithe essay investigates all these questions with lively erudition, with humor and with insight. Divine Bodies is divine reading.”—Paula Fredriksen, author of When Christians Were Jews“With enormous learning and gentle sensitivity Candida Moss explores the intricate pathways of the Christian imagination. In the process she skillfully and insightfully reveals the complex ironies of a hoped for future life and the ways it often mirrors an unexamined present.”—Harold W. Attridge, Yale Divinity School“Are our bodies ourselves? Candida Moss shows how culturally constructed notions of human perfection and beauty have shaped New Testament passages about the resurrected body—and modern biblical scholarship as well. A thought-provoking work of intellectual and cultural history.“—David Brakke, The Ohio State University“This fresh, careful study will change our classical images of bodily resurrection. Shining new light on both well-known texts and more neglected sources, Candida Moss shows how earthly disabilities are an integral part of resurrected, glorified bodies.”—Christoph Markschies, Humboldt-University Berlin“In this thought-provoking book, Candida Moss invites readers to rethink our views about the resurrection and critically question our (often implicit) assumptions of the perfect and impaired bodies.”—Ismo Dunderberg, University of Helsinki

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Book SynopsisSecret Societies in one form or another have existed throughout the history of human culture. But what is their appeal? What is it that makes so-called respectable people indulge in peculiar ceremonies, dressed in fanciful costumes uttering blood-curdling oaths of loyalty with the threat of death hanging over them should they reveal the...

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Book SynopsisA new and expanded edition of a highly successful textbook on world religions with a comparative approach which explores how six major religions are lived and expressed through their customs, rituals and everyday practices. A new edition of this major textbook, exploring the world''s great religions through their customs, rituals and everyday practices by focusing on the ''lived experience'' This comparative study is enriched and broadened with the inclusion of a sixth religion, Daoism Takes a thematic, comparative and practical approach; each chapter explores a series of key themes including birth, death, ethics, and worship across all six religions at each time Broadens students'' understanding by offering an impartial discussion of the similarities and differences between each religion Includes an increased range of student-friendly features, designed to allow students to engage with each religion and extend their understanding Table of ContentsList of Boxes ix List of Tables xi List of Figures xiii Preface xv Note on Scriptural References xvi Acknowledgments xvii Introduction 1 Part I Beyond Time and Space 13 1 Image 15 1.1 Introduction 16 1.2 The Second Commandment 16 1.3 Shirk 20 1.4 Incarnate Son 23 1.5 Murti 27 1.6 Opening the Radiance 31 1.7 The Three Bodies 34 Summary 37 Discussion Topics 39 Notes 39 Further Reading 41 2 Book 43 2.1 Introduction 44 2.2 Shruti and Smriti 44 2.3 Daozang 47 2.4 The Three Baskets 51 2.5 New Testament 54 2.6 Tanach 58 2.7 Qur’an 61 Summary 64 Discussion Topics 67 Notes 68 Further Reading 69 Part II Within Time and Space 71 3 Ethics 73 3.1 Introduction 74 3.2 Dharma 74 3.3 Pancasila 77 3.4 Inner Power 81 3.5 The Ten Words 84 3.6 A New Commandment 87 3.7 The Greater Jihad 90 Summary 93 Discussion Topics 95 Notes 96 Further Reading 97 4 Birth 99 4.1 Introduction 100 4.2 Baptism 100 4.3 B’rit Milah 104 4.4 Aqiqah 107 4.5 Birth Samskaras 109 4.6 The Buddhist Exception 113 4.7 Chinese Customs 115 Summary 116 Discussion Topics 118 Notes 119 Further Reading 120 5 Death 121 5.1 Introduction 122 5.2 The Wheel of Rebirth 122 5.3 The Last Sacrifice 126 5.4 Hun and Po 129 5.5 Resurrection of the Body 131 5.6 Salat al]Janazah 135 5.7 First Fruits 139 Summary 142 Discussion Topics 145 Notes 146 Further Reading 148 6 Marriage 151 6.1 Introduction 152 6.2 Nikah 152 6.3 Under the Huppah 155 6.4 Householder and Forest]Dweller 159 6.5 Bride of Christ 163 6.6 The Renunciation 166 6.7 Arts of the Bedchamber 169 Summary 172 Discussion Topics 175 Notes 175 Further Reading 178 7 Food 181 7.1 Introduction 182 7.2 Cuisines of Immortality 182 7.3 Ahimsa and Samadhi 185 7.4 Blessed Leftovers 189 7.5 Bread and Wine 191 7.6 Kosher 195 7.7 Halal 198 Summary 201 Discussion Topics 203 Notes 203 Further Reading 206 8 Clothing 207 8.1 Introduction 208 8.2 The Veil of Modesty 208 8.3 Kippah, Tefillin and Tallit 212 8.4 The Thread and the Mark 215 8.5 Vestments and Habits 218 8.6 Garments of the Gods 222 8.7 The Three Robes 225 Summary 227 Discussion Topics 229 Notes 229 Further Reading 231 Part III Time and Space 233 9 Year 235 9.1 Introduction 236 9.2 Four Seasons 236 9.3 Full Moons and Monsoons 240 9.4 Day of Brahma 244 9.5 The 78th Cycle 249 9.6 Harvests, History and High Holy Days 252 9.7 Lunar Year 258 Summary 262 Discussion Topics 263 Notes 264 Further Reading 266 10 Building 267 10.1 Introduction 268 10.2 Mosque 268 10.3 Synagogue 272 10.4 Church 275 10.5 Mandir 278 10.6 Temple Complex 281 10.7 Guan 284 Summary 287 Discussion Topics 290 Notes 290 Further Reading 292 11 Journey 293 11.1 Introduction 294 11.2 The Sacred Ford 294 11.3 Reverencing the Mountain 299 11.4 Traces of Tathagata 303 11.5 The Quest of the Magi 307 11.6 Aliyah 312 11.7 Hajj 315 Summary 319 Discussion Topics 321 Notes 321 Further Reading 323 Conclusion 325 Glossary 331 Select Bibliography 343 Index 351

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Book SynopsisA Course in Miracles is a self-study spiritual program that teaches us how to transform our experience of the world from fear to love. The unique curriculum it offers has resonated with millions of people around the world, being translated into more than 25 languages.Each of the 50 beautifully designed cards in this deck draws from a lesson in the Course, selected by two world-renowned teachers, Robert and Hollie Holden. They have distilled its wisdom into an easy-to-use deck that users can rely on to find support and connection in their everyday lives.Place your cards in a beautiful bowl, and each morning select a card you''re guided to. Breathe in its words, and allow yourself to be inspired and receptive to life''s blessings.

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Book SynopsisDive into the ghostly world of the supernatural with America's leading paranormal investigator Inside, paranormal investigator, star, and executive producer of The Travel Channel''s hit series, Ghost Adventures and founder of the award-winning Haunted Museum (Las Vegas' most popular attraction), Zak Bagans takes readers on an exciting journey into the supernatural world. With insider information on the history of ghost-hunting to learning about ghosts with allkinds of temperaments, Ghost-Hunting For Dummies is peppered with true accounts and stories from Bagans'' famous cases and investigations. Featuring expert advice on picking a haunted location, setting up cameras, and dealing with unwieldy ghosts,this book shows how today''s investigators use the tools of modern science to study a wide range of paranormal activity. Take an exciting adventure into the supernatural world Explore haunted sites Get messages fTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: The Basics of Ghost-Hunting 5 Chapter 1: Searching for Spirits: Why Do We Do It? 7 Chapter 2: The Phenomenon of Ghost-Hunting 15 Chapter 3: Believing in Ghosts and Spirits 71 Chapter 4: What’s Science Got to Do with It? 81 Chapter 5: Seeing the Spirit World as Entertainment 113 Chapter 6: Preparing to Look for Ghosts 127 Part 2: Investigating Ghosts and Hauntings 135 Chapter 7: Researching the Spirit World 137 Chapter 8: Where the Ghosts Are 167 Chapter 9: The Ghost-Hunter’s Toolkit 179 Chapter 10: The Dangers of Investigating 199 Part 3: Putting Your Paranormal Research into Action 205 Chapter 11: Ghosts on Film: Using Your Camera to Capture Evidence of Ghosts 207 Chapter 12: Talking to Ghosts 241 Chapter 13: Putting It All into Practice: The Paranormal Investigation 277 Chapter 14: Interviewing the Haunted 309 Chapter 15: Authenticating the Ghosts 317 Chapter 16: The Mundane Side of Ghost-Hunting 327 Chapter 17: When Things Go Wrong 339 Chapter 18: Going beyond Just a Hobby 351 Part 4: The Part of Tens 359 Chapter 19: America’s Ten Most Haunted Cities and Towns 361 Chapter 20: Ten of America’s Most Haunted Places 369 Chapter 21: Ten Signs Your House Is Haunted — and What to Do Next 399 Index 407

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Book SynopsisAs the field pediatric anesthesia advances and expands, so too does the gamut of challenges that are faced by today's anesthesiologists. Gregory's Pediatric Anesthesia aims to fully prepare trainees and experienced professionals for modern practice by equipping them with the knowledge and cutting-edge techniques necessary to safely and successfully anesthetize children for a range of different surgeries and other procedures. Supporting their work with current data and evidence, the authors explore topics including basic principles, potential complications, and best practice, and illustrate their findings with detailed case studies that cover all major subspecialties. This essential new edition includes access to illustrative videos and features new and expanded sections, such as: Anesthesia for Spinal Surgery complications including postoperative blindness Robotic surgery for Pediatric Urological Procedures Anesthesia for Non-Cardiac STable of ContentsList of Contributors vii Preface xii List of Abbreviations xiii Part 1 Principles of Pediatric Anesthesia 1 Ethics and Professionalism in Pediatric Anesthesia 1David B. Waisel 2 History of Pediatric Anesthesia 17T.C.K. Brown 3 Education in Pediatric Anesthesiology: Practice in the Present with the Future in Mind 45Stephanie A. Black, Justin L. Lockman, and Alan Jay Schwartz 4 An Introduction to the Ethical Design, Conduct, and Analysis of Pediatric Clinical Trials 56Myron Yaster, Jeffrey Galinkin, and Mark S. Schreiner 5 Development of the Cardiovascular System 76Barry D. Kussman and Wanda C. Miller-Hance 6 Developmental Physiology of the Cardiovascular System 100Dean B. Andropoulos 7 Developmental Physiology of the Respiratory System 120Roland Neumann, Maria Victoria Fraga, Susan H. Guttentag, Dean B. Andropoulos, and Britta S. von Ungern-Sternberg 8 Developmental Physiology of the Central Nervous System 143Zoel Quinonez, R. Blaine Easley, Bruno Bissonnette, and Ken M. Brady 9 Developmental Physiology of the Liver, Gastrointestinal Tract, and Renal System 164Peter N. Bromley, Ellen Rawlinson, Zoe Harclerode, and James Bennett 10 Pharmacology 191Jean X. Mazoit 11 Fluids, Electrolytes, and Nutrition 226Peggy McNaull and Adam Suchar 12 Coagulation, Bleeding, and Blood Transfusion 247Laura A. Downey, Margo R. Rollins, and Bruce E. Miller 13 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 276Todd J. Kilbaugh, Robert M. Sutton, Ryan Morgan, Alexis A. Topjian, Vinay M. Nadkarni, and Robert A. Berg Part 2 Pediatric Anesthesia Management 14 Anxiety, Psychological Preparation, Awareness, and Behavior Change 298Michelle Wright and Mike Sury 15 Principles of the Pediatric Perioperative Surgical Home 312Lynne Ferrari 16 Pediatric Airway Management 323John E. Fiadjoe, Paul A. Stricker, and Ronald S. Litman 17 Induction of, Maintenance of, and Emergence from Anesthesia 356Remek Kocz, James Armstrong, and Jerrold Lerman 18 Postanesthesia Care Unit Management 386Warwick Ames and Allison Kinder Ross 19 Monitoring and Vascular Access 406Dean B. Andropoulos 20 Pediatric Regional Anesthesia 444Claude Ecoffey Part 3 Practice of Pediatric Anesthesia 21 Anesthesia for Fetal Intervention and Surgery 475Olutoyin A. Olutoye, Mark Rosen, and Mark D. Rollins 22 Anesthesia for Premature Infants 505George A. Gregory 23 Anesthesia for the Full-term and Ex-premature Infant 524Neil S. Morton, Ross Fairgrieve, Anthony Moores, and Ewan Wallace 24 Anesthesia for the Adolescent and Young Adult Patient 548Rahul G. Baijal and Dean B. Andropoulos 25 Anesthesia for Neurosurgical Procedures 571Nicholas Carling, Ken M. Brady, Bruno Bissonnette, and R. Blaine Easley 26 Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery 607Faith Ross, Grant McFadyen, Stefan Budac, Lynn D. Martin, and Michael Richards 27 Anesthesia for Congenital Heart Disease 626David Whiting, James A. DiNardo, and Kirsten C. Odegard 28 Anesthesia for Non-cardiac Surgery in Patients with Congenital Heart Disease 689Erin A. Gottlieb 29 Anesthesia for Spinal Surgery in Children 714Joseph D. Tobias 30 Anesthesia for Transplantation 740Manchula Navaratnam, Stephen A. Stayer, Glynn Williams, and Dean B. Andropoulos 31 Anesthesia for Abdominal Surgery 793Lena S. Sun, Neeta R. Saraiya, and Philipp J. Houck 32 Anesthesia for Pediatric Urological Procedures 813Laura N. Zeigler, Katharina B. Modes, and Jayant K. Deshpande 33 Anesthesia for Orthopedic Surgery 834Cathy R. Lammers, Cecile Wyckaert, and Julianna Clark-Wronski 34 Otolaryngological and Dental Surgery 857Olutoyin A. Olutoye, Arvind Chandrakantan, and Mehernoor Watcha 35 Anesthesia for Ophthalmological Surgery 881Julia Chen and Olutoyin A. Olutoye 36 Anesthesia for Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery 893Ehrenfried Schindler, Markus Martini, and Martina Messing-Jünger 37 Pain Management in Children 929Christine Greco and Charles Berde 38 Outpatient Anesthesia 955Joseph A. Scattoloni, Olubukola O. Nafiu, Shobha Malviya, and Dean B. Andropoulos 39 Anesthesia for Trauma 979Monica S. Vavilala and Sarah A. Lee 40 Anesthesia for Burns 996Gennadiy Fuzaylov 41 Anesthesia and Sedation Outside the Operating Room 1012Mohamed Mahmoud, Robert S. Holzman, and Keira P. Mason 42 Pediatric Intensive Care 1041Rajeev Wadia, Becky J. Riggs, Dheeraj Goswami, Jamie McElrath Schwartz, and Melania M. Bembea 43 Anesthesia for the Patient with a Genetic Syndrome 1085David Mann, Priscilla J. Garcia, and Dean B. Andropoulos 44 Pediatric Anesthesia in Developing Countries 1106Adrian T. Bosenberg Part 4 Quality, Outcomes, and Complications in Pediatric Anesthesia 45 Clinical Complications in Pediatric Anesthesia 1118Randall Flick, Christina M. Pabelick, Tracy E. Harrison, Kara A. Bjur, and Elena Ashikhmina 46 Impact of Pediatric Surgery and Anesthesia on Brain Development 1151Andreas W. Loepke and Sulpicio G. Soriano 47 Patient Simulation and its Use in Pediatric Anesthesia 1182Anita Honkanen, Michael I. Chen, and David A. Young 48 Databases, Registries, and Outcome Research in Pediatric Anesthesia 1208Joseph Cravero 49 Electronic Anesthesia Records: Anesthesia Information Management Systems 1227Allan F. Simpao and Mohamed A. Rehman 50 Operating Room Safety, Communication, and Teamwork,1243Thomas L. Shaw, Lauren M. Y. Lobaugh, and Stephen A. Stayer Appendices Appendix A: Pediatric Anesthesia Drugs and Other Treatments in the Perioperative Period 1258Dean B. Andropoulos Appendix B: Pediatric Normal Laboratory Values 1263Dean B. Andropoulos Index 1281

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Book SynopsisJourneys that begin in brokenness rarely follow a straight road to healing. There are twists and turnsand setbackson the path of repentance.Night Drivingtells the story of a pastor and seminary professor whose moral failures destroyed his marriage and career, left his life in ruins, and sent him spiraling into a decade-long struggle against God. Forced to fight the demons of his past in the cab of the semi-truck he drove at night through the Texas oil fields, Chad Bird slowly began to limp toward grace and healing. Drawing on his expertise as an Old Testament scholar, Bird weaves together his own story, the biblical story, and the stories of fellow prodigals as he peels back the layers of denial, anger, addiction, and grief to help readers come face-to-face both with their own identities and with the God who alone can heal them.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSECTION 1 Structural and Functional Development 1 Terminology 2 Anatomy 3 Embryology of the Heart 4 Etiology of Congenital Cardiac Disease 5 Myocardium and Development 6 Physiology of the Developing Heart SECTION 2 Prenatal Congenital Heart Disease 7 Magnetic Resonance Assessment of the Fetal Circulation in Congenital Heart Disease 8 Imaging and Quantifying the Fetal Circulation in Congenital Cardiac Disease: Ultrasound 9 Pharmacologic Intervention in the Fetus 10 Percutaneous Intervention in the Fetus, Including Postnatal Management 11 The Placenta in Congenital Heart Disease 12 Optimizing Prenatal Support of the Mother and Family SECTION 3 General Topics 13 Prevalence of Congenital Cardiac Disease 14 Economic Implications of Congenital Heart Disease in Developed Countries 15 Prematurity and Cardiac Disease 16 Surgical Techniques 17 Diagnostic Catheterization, Including Adults With Congenital Cardiac Disease 18 Interventional Techniques 19 Cross-Sectional Echocardiography and Doppler Imaging 20 Three-Dimensional Echocardiography 21 Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography: Diagnostic Imaging, Image Management, and Assessment of Physiology and Function 22 Electrophysiology, Pacing, and Defibrillation 23 Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing 24 Pediatric Cardiovascular Data, Analysis, and Critical Appraisal of the Literature 25 Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Youth SECTION 4 Specific Lesions 26 Isomerism of the Atrial Appendages 27 Anomalous Systemic Venous Return 28 Pulmonary Venous Abnormalities 29 Interatrial Communications 30 Division of Atrial Chambers ("Cor Triatriatum”) 31 Atrioventricular Septal Defects 32 Ventricular Septal Defect 33 Diseases of the Tricuspid Valve 34 Diseases of the Mitral Valve 35 Tetralogy of Fallot With Pulmonary Stenosis 36 Tetralogy of Fallot With Pulmonary Atresia 37 Transposition 38 Congenitally Corrected Transposition 39 Double-Outlet Ventricle 40 Common Arterial Trunk 41 Arterial Duct: Its Persistence and Its Patency 42 Pulmonary Stenosis 43 Pulmonary Atresia With Intact Ventricular Septum 44 Congenital Anomalies of the Aortic Valve and Left Ventricular Outflow Tract 45 Coarctation and Interrupted Aortic Arch 46 Congenital Coronary Anomalies 47 Vascular Rings, Pulmonary Arterial Sling, and Related Conditions 48 Artery of the Fifth Aortic Arch 49 Abnormal Positions and Relationships of the Heart 50 Arteriovenous Communications 51 Other Malformations of the Ventricular Outflow Tracts 52 Cardiac Tumors 53 Kawasaki Disease 54 Acute Rheumatic Fever 55 Chronic Rheumatic Heart Disease 56 Infective Endocarditis 57 Pericardial Diseases in Children 58 Aortopathies in Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery 59 Cardiologic Aspects of Systemic Disease 60 Systemic Hypertension SECTION 5 Heart Failure and Transplantation 61 Cardiomyopathies 62 Cardio-oncology 63 Myocarditis 64 Acute Circulatory Failure: Pharmacologic and Mechanical Support 65 Chronic Heart Failure: Physiology and Treatment 66 Chronic Mechanical Circulatory Support 67 Heart and Heart-Lung Transplantation SECTION 6 Functionally Univentricular Heart 68 Introduction: The "Fontan Pathway 69 Anatomic Considerations in the Functionally Univentricular Heart 70 Physiologic Principles to Maximize Outcome in Patients With a Functionally Univentricular Heart 71 Fontan Pathway From Birth Through Early Childhood 72 Interstage Management 73 Longer-Term Outcomes and Management for Patients With a Functionally Univentricular Heart SECTION 7 Beyond the Heart 74 Systemic Circulation 75 Pulmonary Hypertension 76 Neurodevelopmental and Psychosocial Outcomes in Children and Young Adults With Complex Congenital Cardiac Disease 77 Congenital Cardiac Disease in the Setting of Genetic Syndromes 78 Acute and Chronic Renal Consequences of Cardiac Disease in Children 79 Pharmacogenetics in the Treatment of Congenital and Acquired Cardiac Disease During Childhood 80 Pregnancy and Congenital Heart Disease 81 Preparing the Young Adult With Complex Congenital Cardiac Disease to Transfer From Pediatric to Adult Care 82 Psychological and Social Aspects of Pediatric Cardiac Disease 83 Ethical Issues in Pediatric Cardiology and Congenital Heart Disease 84 Clinical Care Pathways Supporting the Care of Children and Young People With Congenital Heart Disease 85 Discharge Planning, Communications With the Team Providing Care in the Ambulatory Setting and the "Medical Home 86 Growth and Nutrition 87 Quality Improvement in Congenital Cardiac Disease 88 Global Burden of Pediatric Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiac Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries 89 Screening in Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Disease 90 Anesthetic Considerations for Cardiac and Noncardiac Surgery in the Child With Congenital Cardiac Disease 91 Telemedicine in Pediatric Cardiology

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About our authors Roy L. Alson, PhD, MD, FACEP, FAEMS, is a professor of emergency medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and the former director of the Office of Prehospital and Disaster Medicine, also at Wake Forest. He is also an associate professor at the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma at Wake Forest University and an adjunct associate professor in the Department of Military Medicine at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Parker, Colorado. Dr. Alson received his bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia in 1974 and both his PhD and an MD from the Bowman Gray School of Medicine of Wake Forest University (1982, 1985). He completed his residency in emergency medicine at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is board certified in both emergency medicine and emergency medical services by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Alson's EMS career began in the early 1970

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Book SynopsisUniversally recognized as the gold standard among word-for-word translations, the beloved New American Standard Bible, 1995 Edition, is now easier to read with Zondervan’s exclusive NASB Comfort Print typeface.

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Book SynopsisIllustrated with high-quality photomicrographs, Differential Diagnosis in Small Animal Cytology: The Skin and Subcutis is a comprehensive resource for identifying through cytology the most common cutaneous and subcutaneous diseases of dogs and cats. With key points describing the main clinical and cytological features of each lesion, the book provides lists of differential diagnoses, including diagnostic algorithms, and handy 'hints and tips' boxes. It is also enriched by chapters on the correct use and maintenance of the microscope, and techniques of collection and preparation of cytological specimens, making the book a valuable resource for veterinary pathologists (clinical and anatomic), residents, veterinary undergraduate students and small animal practitioners. Key features: -Over 130 photomicrographs of the most common skin and subcutaneous lesions to help with diagnosis. -Ideal reference book with concise descriptions of each lesion. -Organised into key bullet points to facilitate use during diagnostic work, or as a revision aid.Table of ContentsPart I: BASIC PRINCIPLES OF CYTOLOGY 1: Guide to the Choice and Correct Use of the Microscope (Ian Baldwin) 2: Collection, Preparation and Staining of Cytology Specimens 3: Guidelines to Approach Cytology Smear Examination 4: Cytological Criteria of Malignancy Part II: CYTOLOGY OF SKIN AND SUBCUTIS 5: Skin Anatomy 6: Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Inflammatory Lesions 7: Cutaneous Cysts, Tumour-like Lesions and Response to Tissue Injury 8: Cutaneous Epithelial Tumours 8.1: Tumours without epidermal or adnexal differentiation 8.2: Epidermal tumours 8.3: Follicular tumours 8.4: Sebaceous tumours 8.5: Apocrine gland tumours 8.6: Clear cell adnexal carcinoma (dog) 8.7: Merkel cell tumour 8.8: Diagnostic algorithms 9: Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Mesenchymal Tumours and Other Neoplasms 9.1: Mesenchymal tumours 9.2: Histiocytic tumours 9.3: Melanocytic tumours 10: Cutaneous and Subcutaneous Round Cell tumours 11: Cutaneous Metastatic Lesions 12: Suggested Reading and References

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Book SynopsisDefiningthe kingdom of God as the interplay of the king's power over the king's people in the king's place, this volume helps readers understand God's purpose for the world.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsClinical evaluation of the lower urinary tract Basic structure, function and control of the lower urinary tract Urodynamic procedures Pressure / flow cystometry Storage disorders and incontinence Voiding disorders and bladder outlet obstruction Sensory disorders The contracted bladder Neurogenic bladder disorders Paediatric urodynamics Appendices

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Book Synopsis‘This splendid and often moving work of history… Schama has a gift for combining novelistically colourful detail, serious analysis and wryly amusing asides’ Daily Telegraph   ‘Superb’ Observer   ‘Extraordinary… A meticulous retelling of a terrible yet scientifically innovative period… Makes an urgent case for building a better future on our toxic past’ Guardian   ‘This is history of the best sort – humanly engaged but never sentimental’ Mail on Sunday Cities and countries engulfed by panic and death, desperate for vaccines but fearful of what inoculation may bring. This is what the world has just gone through with Covid-19. But as Simon Schama shows in his epic history of vulnerable humanity caught between the terror of contagion and the ingenuity of science, it has happened before. Trade Review‘Superb' * Guardian *'A splendid and often moving work of history . . . Schama has a gift for combining novelistically colourful detail, serious analysis, and wryly amusing asides’ * The Telegraph *‘The histories Schama weaves together in this very personal and rather wonderful book should encourage us to know what is possible, in astonishingly short periods of time, if compounding human talent is channelled to good and universal ends’ * Literary Review *‘This is history of the best sort – humanly engaged but never sentimental’ * Mail on Sunday *'With the aplomb of a young A. J. P. Taylor, Schama neatly balances the obligation to disparage empire with the historian’s love of valorous action. He pricks the pretensions of the Raj, whose grandees thought they had materially bettered the lives of Indians; but he handsomely acknowledges the human efforts expended, in crowded slums and roadside clinics, pursuing that fond vision' * Financial Times *'Schama’s now-familiar approach, with its over-the-shoulder perspective and deluge of local detail, gives a pleasing verisimilitude to his stories of jostling individuals, ideas and institutions. It is Haffkine’s political fall that provides the book’s strongest passages. The colonial administration – a bureaucratic machine for misery, terrified of resistance – was willing to mobilise against what it saw as a foreign threat, even with millions of lives, and its own legitimacy, in the balance. We see the reactionary drive towards both self- and collective harm repeat on the scale of the nation, institution and individual, in Haffkine’s world as well as our own. History suggests there are other paths, imperfect and difficult though they might be, if we could only recognise them' * New Statesman *'A fascinating story of vaccines’ spread' * The Economist *‘Do yourself a favour, buy this book . . . it’s vast and terrifying and somehow beautiful, and it reads like a Ted Talk all-timer, but instead of a blank screen you’re left with this beautiful bow to untie and book to read’ * Irish Times *‘Delves into the history of pandemics and their cures, through the gripping personal narratives of some fascinating individuals’ * Radio Times *’Schama’s account makes the case for learning from history and opening our minds to ideas that come from strange places. Whether we like it or not, we’re all connected, now more than ever' * The Times *'His account of the individuals who have helped curb the devastating effects of widespread infections – often defying medical hierarchies and courting controversy in the process – ultimately presents an inspiring and hopeful read' * Perspective *'Schama’s skill as a narrator makes for an effortless ride between the minutiae of particular diseases, their spread throughout communities, and the story of the forces of biology in shaping global history’ * Times Literary Supplement *

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Book SynopsisAre you wondering what the hell has happened to you since you hit 40? You’re not alone! Millions of women over 40 worldwide are suffering needlessly. Stressed out and exhausted, struggling to lose weight, suffering mood swings and PMS, or hot flushes and night sweats, life can seem like one big struggle. What many women don’t realize is that the key to sustainable weight loss, vitality and balance is not the latest fad diet or fitness programme. For women over 40, the answer is to take back control of your hormones! It’s Not You, It’s Your Hormones is the essential guide for every woman over 40, providing natural and practical solutions to fight fat, fatigue and hormone havoc.Trade ReviewAmazon reviews: 'A really informative and easy to read book with loads of information to help you understand whats going on!Practical solutions and easy steps to follow all clearly set out in both book and kindle versions. The medical information goes a step further to back up the reasons for doing things and for me I found that really helpful.Nicki's 30 days to happy hormones plan takes the book on further and you really can make a great difference by adopting these small changes and when you understand how to do this its easy to commit. Nicki is realistic in her approach to life and living by the 80:20 rule which means you can experiment with the plan to suit your lifestyle too.''Brilliant, sensible advice and easy to understand. Really interesting too. It’s actually changed my whole relationship with food.''I never realised I could control my hot flushes through diet without resorting to HRT. Thank god I went to Amazon before phoning the doctor!Nicki not only knows her stuff, she is passionate about it and this comes through reading. The book is written in an encouraging way - very personable with just enough science to back the reasons why.Her passion for wanting you, the reader, to understand your body and the effects hormones are having on it, is quite addictive and I almost found myself improving through osmosis.I would thoroughly recommend this book to all women suffering from perimenopause/menopause.''I'd highly recommend this book to any ladies out there struggling to get to grips with their hormones and the horrible side effects we tend to just "live with" as we think that it's just part of being a women. Nicki helps explain the science behind hormonal imbalances in a really accessible, easy to understand way that really makes you go "ah-ha"! Her hormone balancing plan is easy to follow and full of so many helpful tips and information to make changes achievable and sustainable. I loved the lists and blocks of info as these were great to refer to for quick guidance and the recipes are delicious and use simple ingredients you can easily get hold of. Overall a fantastic read for anyone in need of more energy, a better mood and keen to lose a few extra pounds!''Most doctors know very little about hormones and like to pretend it's our age and well, what can you do? A great deal as it happens and this book is brilliant for giving clear and indepth explanations and solutions without blinding you with science. Nicki Williams really does know her stuff and every woman at the point of sheer frustration and with a myriad of symptoms should look no further than this book. You really can help yourself!''Crystal clear explanation with actionable steps to do something about it all! I love Nicki's clarity and examples. I think this is also for women in their 20's and 30's, or even older than 40 too! We all need to know at every age. And it's so good to know it's not lack of willpower. Our bodies are working as designed for cavewomen days. The fact that our days and our environment has changed, doesn't mean that our survival instincts and hormones work differently now. So incredible to see how much our present and future are driven by our deep past!''The premise of this powerful, well-researched book is simple: when a woman’s hormones are in sync, she’s a powerhouse, but when they’re out of whack, they wreak havoc on her body and mind. The effective, easy-to-follow plan to balance your hormones to reclaim your life is worth its weight in gold. A “must read” for every woman over 40.''As a business owner, my health is my biggest business asset and my energy is my number one resource! For 40+ women like me, who want to really understand what their body needs at 40+ compared to our twenties to stay healthy and full of energy, Nicki's expertise, wisdom and practical advice is a god send.''For anyone who wants to manage their menopause without using HRT this book is a godsend. It is packed with lots of detail and practical help. It’s not just about the obvious menopause/peri menopause issues. It’s about looking and feeling your best, and having all the energy you want to lead a fun life.On my first read I scanned a lot of it to get a general overview. The summaries at the end of each chapter were very helpful. But the book is so jam packed with information that I’m now going back to read certain areas in more detail. It’s definitely going to be my hormone resource going forwards.Nicki really does know her stuff, and can convey it in a down to earth manner.I thoroughly recommend this book to anyone over 40 who isn’t feeling quite as good as they would like.''I loved this book, really easy to read and well laid out.I had tried to read about this subject before and basically gave up as It all seemed so confusing and there was too much information to take in. So I so appreciated the Summary at the end of each chapter.I wish Happy Hormones had been around for me years ago, as I and many women were not even aware Peri-Menopause existed.My summary: A very well researched book with bang up to date Information. I definitely recommend it.'"I thought that this book was really informative, it helped me understand why I wasn't feeling normal! I found some useful information and tips.""...A “must read” for every woman over 40.""Easy to read and full of useful information to help through the menopause. I have made some of the positive changes recommended and am feeling the benefits already."The book is well written, easy to read and very informative. I have made some of the changes recommended and can see a difference in how I feel. Definitely recommend!"Table of ContentsIntroduction A quick guide to getting the most out of this book Part 1: Here’s the thing about hormones Chapter 1: Hormones 101 – what are they and why do they aff ect us so much? Chapter 2: Take the quiz – find out if you have a hormone imbalance Chapter 3: Meet your Feisty 4 Part 2: Why your hormones need help Chapter 4: The big dietary and lifestyle saboteurs Chapter 5: Ditch the diet – why dieting and extreme exercise is not working for you any more Chapter 6: Your liver and gut – why they are important Part 3: Your hormone-balancing plan Chapter 7: The Happy Hormone Code – your simple four-step nutrition and lifestyle solution Step 1 - Eat Step 2 - Rest Step 3 - Cleanse Step 4 - Move Chapter 8: Mindset – get your head sorted Chapter 9: Keeping it going Part 4: Beyond diet and lifestyle Chapter 10: Get yourself tested Chapter 11: How supplements can help Chapter 12: Hormone Replacement Therapy – the low-down A final word Resources: Recipes; Low GL Guide; The Happy Hormone Plate; Home Thyroid Test; The Happy Hormones Manifesto; Website and book recommendations References Index

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Book SynopsisEssential guide to a condition characterised by fluid retention and chronic swelling, explaining its link to diet and exercise and offering lifestyle adjustments and self-management strategies.

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Book SynopsisFrom the publisher of the Jordanville Prayer Book and A Psalter for Prayer comes the perfect devotional companion for travel and everyday life. This truly pocket edition brings together prayers for use throughout the day with all one hundred fifty Psalms of David adapted from the classic Miles Coverdale translation.Table of ContentsMorning Prayers Prayers during the Day Prayers before Sleep The Prayer of the Optina Elders The Daily Prayer of Hieroschemamonk Parthenios Sunday Troparia and Kontakia Daily Troparia and Kontakia Troparia and Kontakia of the Immovable Great Feasts Troparia, Kontakia, Prayers, and Stichera from the Triodion Passion Week Troparia and Kontakia The Hours of Holy Pascha Troparia and Kontakia from the Pentecostarion Supplicatory Canon to Our Lord Jesus Christ Supplicatory Canon to the Most Holy Theotokos Canon to the Guardian Angel Akathist to Our Sweetest Lord Jesus Akathist to Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos Canon of Repentance to Our Lord Jesus Christ The Order of Preparation for Holy Communion The Prayers after Holy Communion The Order for Reading Canons and Akathists When Alone The Psalms of David

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Book SynopsisWe want to be healthy. We want to be lean. And we want to lose that annoying fat around our bellies. Now we can! The Lose Your Belly Diet is built around a very clear, research-based concept: eating food that nourishes and protects the microbes in your gut paves the way for weight loss and a slimmer middle. Most importantly, having great gut health is linked to good health and wellbeing throughout your body.Scientists in this rapidly growing field are finding connections between the gut microbiome and a healthy immune system and gastrointestinal system, as well as autoimmune diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease), allergies and asthma even cancer. And with every study that is published, they are convinced that a healthy gut leads to a healthy body. Indeed, when your gut is happy, your skin glows with health and you look and feel younger.The Lose Your Belly Diet includes meal plans, diet recommendations andTrade ReviewMore than a diet, this is a plan for feeling your best. I highly recommend it. -- Dr Phil McGraw

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Book SynopsisThe rollicking memoir from the cardiologist turned legendary scientist and winner of the Nobel Prize that revels in the joy of science and discovery. Like Richard Feynman in the field of physics, Dr. Robert Lefkowitz is also known for being a larger-than-life character: a not-immodest, often self-deprecating, always entertaining raconteur. Indeed, when he received the Nobel Prize, the press corps in Sweden covered him intensively, describing him as “the happiest Laureate.” In addition to his time as a physician, from being a "yellow beret" in the public health corps with Dr. Anthony Fauci to his time as a cardiologist, and his extraordinary transition to biochemistry, which would lead to his Nobel Prize win, Dr. Lefkowitz has ignited passion and curiosity as a fabled mentor and teacher. But it's all in a day's work, as Lefkowitz reveals in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Stockholm, which is filled to the brim with anecdotes and energy, and gives us a glimpse into the life of one of today's leading scientists. Trade Review"Cardiologist-turned-biochemist, Robert Lefkowitz won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for showing how adrenaline works through stimulation of specific receptors, with huge implications for drug discovery. Yet he calls himself 'an accidental scientist,' because he trained as a physician. Instead of being drafted to the Vietnam War, he served at the US National Institutes of Health. His autobiography is a vividly anecdotal account, influenced by a supervisor’s lesson that data do not tell a story: 'A story is something you impose on the data.'" -- Andrew Robinson * NATURE *“Lefkowitz unveils the teamwork, persistence, and labors of love that go into living a life of significance. By turns funny and moving, this book has the power to inspire.” -- Mike Krzyzewski, Head Coach, Men’s Basketball, Duke University"This vivid tale shines with personality. Rarely has science been treated with such a winning blend of humor and humanity." * Publishers Weekly *"Lefkowitz is an avid and inveterate storyteller. Told with humor and humility, what shines through most is his love of stories. His passion for science and discovery, for helping people, and for celebrating stories is infectious." * Booklist *“An engaging Nobel Prize-winning journey of a life in medicine and science. Joyous, insightful, and irreverent, Lefkowitz describes the enormous impediments to challenging established dogma and legendary elders as well as the art and satisfaction of mentoring young scientists. For both lay readers and professional scientists, this book presents a narrative that will delight and that offers a goldmine of wisdom.” -- Robert Horvitz, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute; Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2002)“Lefkowitz’s life is testament to the joy of science. The book is a page-turner, a riveting account of a life well-lived. It is a story of stories, a tale of greatness.” -- Roger D. Kornberg, Ph.D., Stanford University, Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2006)“In this engaging and often rollicking tale, Bob Lefkowitz recounts how the Vietnam War transformed him from a dedicated young physician into an enthusiastic, ambitious, and highly successful scientist whose discoveries have altered our understanding of cell function and approaches to drug development. Arriving at a time when the need to convert physicians into scientists is greater than ever, this book can do more than just entertain and instruct: it can inspire young doctors to remake their careers.” -- Harold Varmus, M.D., Lewis Thomas University Professor, Weill Cornell Medicine; Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1989); Author of The Art and Politics of Science“More than just a heartwarming and thrilling chronicle of a great physician-scientist, Lefkowitz has written a story-based leadership guide for any aspiring mentor. A testament to the power of building enduring excellence by believing in, championing, and developing others.” -- Sanyin Siang, Leadership Coach and author of The Launch Book“A spell-binding memoir, packed with deep insights and charged with the thrill of discovery. This is a tale told from the pinnacle of human achievement, that also serves as a master-class in humility and overcoming tragedy—all interwoven with laugh-out-loud anecdotes. Lefkowitz is a brilliant and charming storyteller, with an indomitable passion for living, and wisdom for the ages.” -- Karl Deisseroth, M.D., Ph.D., Stanford University, Winner of the Kyoto Prize and the Heineken Prize; Author of Projections“In this entertaining book, Nobelist Bob Lefkowitz recounts how he became a passionate and renowned physician-scientist. He unveils the secret to his scientific stardom in a series of engrossing stories spanning his fifty-year career. No tale is left untold—many are amusing, some might raise a few eyebrows.” -- Joseph L. Goldstein, M.D., and Michael S. Brown, M.D., U.T. Southwestern Medical Center, Nobel Prizes in Physiology or Medicine (1985)“Lefkowitz provides joyous remembrance of his amazing career as a physician-scientist. Interlaced with vignettes of personal sacrifice, growth, and friendship is the story of the seminal discoveries that culminated in science’s highest award. A beautiful story of family, hard work, and steadfast optimism.” -- Christine Seidman, M.D., Professor, Harvard Medical School, Director, CV Genetics Center Brigham and Women’s Hospital“How does a brilliant young physician accidentally get hooked on research? Bob Lefkowitz's life-altering shift changed not only his life but the lives of hundreds of his trainees. From the dazzling way adrenaline controls critical body functions to the thrill of his Nobel Prize win, this engaging book will help you better understand how physician scientists dedicate their careers to understanding human biology and enhancing human health." -- P. Roy Vagelos, M.D., Retired Chairman and CEO, Merck & Co.; Chairman of the Board, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals“Lighthearted, yet profoundly personal and moving, Lefkowitz’s memoir shares the secret recipe for winning a Nobel prize—two parts genius, one part audacity in challenging authority, one part insightful and supportive mentoring, a splash of good luck, and ten parts resilience and persistence. Bob Lefkowitz is at the top of the list of the extraordinary cadre of physicians turned scientists who ushered in the modern biotechnology revolution.” -- Barry S. Coller, M.D., David Rockefeller Professor of Medicine, Rockefeller University, Physician-in Chief, Rockefeller University Hospital"The odds of a scrappy kid growing up in the Bronx winning a Nobel Prize are overwhelmingly small. How Bob Lefkowitz managed to do this is revealed in this delightfully rich and moving book allowing the reader to understand Bob’s intelligence, warmth, and complexity. If you read one book this year, choose this one. It will fill you with joy, hope, and give you a new friend.” -- Ralph Snyderman, M.D., Professor of Medicine, Chancellor Emeritus, Duke University“A blend of comedy, history, and tragedy, this book is much more than a delightfully amusing tale of a bright kid from the Bronx who ultimately wins a Nobel Prize. Bob Lefkowitz’s message is of the utmost importance. U.S. taxpayer dollars funded a unique cadre of young physicians—'the Yellow Berets’—whose discoveries have led to revolutionary therapies for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, impotence, neurodegeneration, HIV, and coronavirus, all while training the next generation of medical scientists. Reading this book shows that investments in science will continue to save the world.” -- Peter Agre, M.D., Professor and Director, Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute, Bloomberg School of Public Health; Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2003)“Robert Lefkowitz’s memoir is a rollicking, absorbing read. It turns out many funny things happened on his way to Stockholm. Beautifully written, this book demonstrates the importance of humor, humility, and humanity in the pursuit of scientific discovery." -- Jerry Speyer, Chairman, Tishman-Speyer"A deeply personal perspective of events, people, thoughts, and actions that have created an era of major scientific breakthroughs. Full of insights and revelations about the milieu that underlies today’s biomedical revolution, from a key participant. Written with a candor and style that make Bob Lefkowitz’s life adventures as a physician-scientist a delight to read.” -- Stanley N. Cohen, M.D., Professor of Genetics and Medicine, Stanford University“Bob Lefkowitz is a legend in his own time. In addition to his clinical background as an MD and acknowledged scientific mettle resulting in a Nobel Prize, he is a renowned raconteur. Bob also has an excellent sense of humor, and these twin skills have made him a highly sought-after public speaker. They are both on vivid display in this highly readable and entertaining autobiography, which begins with his childhood in the Bronx and embraces his long and distinguished career.” -- Michael Rosbash, Ph.D., Peter Gruber Professor of Neuroscience, Brandeis University, Investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute“Lefkowitz is not only a gifted scientist, but also a gifted story-teller. From the Yankees to Duke basketball to the game show Jeopardy through the upper echelons of science on his way to a Nobel Prize, he proves that science can be fun and rewarding for himself, the field, and his patients." -- Brian Druker, M.D., Director, Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health & Science University“Lefkowitz appreciates the power of storytelling, both at the bedside in making diagnoses and at the bench in generating hypotheses. Full of vignettes that are sometimes embarrassingly honest, at other times laugh-out-loud humorous, but always infused with his own special brew of humility and hubris. An informative and entertaining read.” -- Helen H. Hobbs, Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center“A tribute to teamwork that aims to inspire the young generation of scientists to take a similar journey. This book shows that making a breakthrough discovery, changing a paradigm, and using science as a tool to change people’s lives is possible, while also emphasizing that such achievements are not made by angels but by human beings like all of us.” -- Aaron Ciechanover, M.D., D.Sc., Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2004)

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Book Synopsis'Hugely entertaining' Guardian'Fascinating' Mail on SundayIn 1882, Jean-Martin Charcot was the premiere physician in Paris, having just established a neurology clinic at the infamous Salpêtrière Hospital, a place that was called a 'grand asylum of human misery'. Assessing the dismal conditions, he quickly upgraded the facilities, and in doing so, revolutionized the treatment of mental illness. Many of Charcot's patients had neurosyphilis (the advanced form of syphilis), a disease of mad poets, novelists, painters, and musicians, and a driving force behind the overflow of patients in Europe's asylums. A sexually transmitted disease, it is known as 'the great imitator' since its symptoms resemble those of almost any biological disease or mental illness. It is also the perfect lens through which to peel back the layers to better understand the brain and the mind. Yet, Charcot's work took a bizarre turn when he brought mesmerism - hypnotism - into his clinic, abandoning his pursuit of the biological basis of illness in favour of the far sexier and theatrical treatment of female 'hysterics', whose symptoms mimic those seen in brain disease, but were elusive in origin. This and a general fear of contagion set the stage for Sigmund Freud, whose seductive theory, Freudian analysis, brought sex and hysteria onto the psychiatrist couch, leaving the brain behind. How The Brain Lost Its Mind tells this rich and compelling story, and raises a host of philosophical and practical questions. Are we any closer to understanding the difference between a sick mind and a sick brain? The real issue remains: where should neurology and psychiatry converge to explore not just the brain, but the nature of the human psyche?Trade ReviewAbsorbing and scholarly... A twin biography of psychiatry and neurology, their study charts this uneasy relationship from marriage to divorce to reconciliation even as fundamental questions about the nature of mental illness remain... Hugely entertaining. * Guardian *A rollicking ride, patient by patient, through the history of two conditions, hysteria and neurosyphilis. * The Times *Central to this book is the ongoing dispute regarding which mental illnesses can be attributed to physical abnormalities within the brain and which originate in the mind, or consciousness. The authors emphasise that in many cases we still cannot be sure... Along the way, their investigations exhume some unforgettable scenes and characters... Fascinating * Mail on Sunday *Rich, compassionate and passionate... Sceptical of the excesses of both psychological and biological reductionism, it is a refreshing call for an intellectual reset and disciplinary rapprochement. -- Anne Harrington * Nature *This aptly titled book picks up where Oliver Sacks left off in examining the behavioral characteristics of neurobehavioral syndromes in an effort to span the gap that has historically separated the twin disciplines of the brain, neurology and psychiatry. * Jeffrey A. Lieberman, author of Shrinks: The Untold Story of Psychiatry *Through tales of eminent physicians and their suffering patients, replete with sex, drugs, and magnetically-induced hypnotism, we learn how a bacterium that deprived countless souls of their reason also helped scientists discover a role for brain biology in mental illness. * Alan Jasanoff, PhD, author of The Biological Mind *Ropper and Burrell have written an insightful, fantastically readable analysis of what was once called "hysteria." Also, by studying how things can go wrong, we learn a great deal about the working of the human mind when things go right. * Elizabeth Loftus, author of Eyewitness Testimony *Table of Contents0: INTRODUCTION 1: A CLINICAL LESSON 2: WHAT IS A DISEASE? 3: PYGMALION AND GALATEA 4: THE INVENTION OF HYSTERIA 5: THE PAPUAN IDOL 6: HEARTS OF DARKNESS 7: THE SOUL OF A NEW DISEASE 8: THE UNSETTLED TERRITORIES OF THE MIND 9: THE DIFFICULT CASE OF ANNA O. 10: THE DEVIL AND ADRIAN LEVERKÜHN 11: SEX AND THE NEW WOMAN 12: WINNING THE BATTLE AND LOSING THE WAR 13: THE PSYCHIC INTERPRETATION OF DISEASE 14: A BEAUTIFUL NAME FOR A HORRIBLE DISEASE 15: MEDICINAL LOBOTOMY: THE INVENTION OF THORAZINE 16: THE FEVERED DREAM OF A SCIENTIFIC PSYCHOLOGY 17: THE LESSONS OF NEUROSYPHILIS

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Book SynopsisRealistic patient cases to help sharpen clinical decision-making skillsThe 60 cases in Case Files Pediatrics feature realistic clinical scenarios designed to help you enhance and hone your clinical decision-making skills. Each case includes an easy-to-understand discussion correlated to key concepts, definitions of key terms, clinical pearls, and Board-style review questions to reinforce learning. The format allows you to review a patient vignette and then explore/examine the case in a contextual, application-based manner. The book is ideal for both quick-access and slow and careful study.Table of ContentsSection I - How to Approach Clinical ProblemsPart 1. Approach to the PatientPart 2. Approach to Clinical Problem SolvingPart 3. Approach to ReadingSection II - Listing of CasesListing by Case NumberListing by Disorder (Alphabetical)Section III - Clinical CasesSixty Case ScenariosSection IV - Review Questions

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Book SynopsisRealistic patient cases to help sharpen clinical decision-making skillsA Doody's Core Title for 2022! The 60 cases in Case Files Obstetrics & Gynecology feature realistic clinical scenarios designed to help you enhance and hone your clinical decision-making skills. Each case includes an easy-to-understand discussion correlated to key concepts, definitions of key terms, clinical pearls, and Board-style review questions to reinforce learning. The format allows you to review a patient vignette and then explore/examine the case in a contextual, application-based manner. The book is ideal for both quick-access and slow and careful study.Table of ContentsSection I - How to Approach Clinical ProblemsPart 1. Approach to the PatientPart 2. Approach to Clinical Problem SolvingPart 3. Approach to ReadingPart 4. Approach to SurgerySection II - Listing of CasesObstetric TopicsGynecologic TopicsSection III - Review Questions

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Book SynopsisImagine learning to tap into the awareness, sensitivity, and highest thought patterns that enable the most successful outcomes in life, love, and business. What would your life look like if you were able to break the patterns of inconsistency that keep you from your absolute best? Could it be possible to identify and regularly access the highest version of yourself, leaving behind past hit-or-miss cycles and instead starting to win in every key area of your life?These goals are not only possible--they are what you were made for!In Balance, bestselling author Touré Roberts guides us on the eye-opening journey that unpacks the divine formula that makes this a reality.This illuminating guide brings a unique and eye-opening perspective to the evasive concept of balance. Transcending familiar theories of work-life balance, Roberts teaches that balance is a state of existence, a becoming that, when realized, not only brings forth the highest version of

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Book Synopsis***This paperback edition has a new introduction by the author and updated content.This is the first volume of North Atlantic Books’ updated paperback edition of Dale Pendell’s Pharmako trilogy, an encyclopedic study of the history and uses of psychoactive plants and related synthetics first published between 1995 and 2005. The books form an interrelated suite of works that provide the reader with a unique, reliable, and often personal immersion in this medically, culturally, and spiritually fascinating subject. All three books are beautifully designed and illustrated, and are written with unparalleled authority, erudition, playfulness, and range. Pharmako/Poeia: Plant Powers, Poisons, and Herbcraft includes a new introduction by the author and as in previous editions focuses on familiar psychoactive plant-derived substances and related synthetics, ranging from the licit (tobacco, alcohol) to the illicit (cannabis, opium) and the exotic (absinthe, salvia divinorum, nitrous oxide). Each substance is explored in detail, not only with information on its history, pharmacology, preparation, and cultural and esoteric correspondences, but also the subtleties of each plant’s effect on consciousness in a way that only poets can do. The whole concoction is sprinkled with abundant quotations from famous writers, creating a literary brew as intoxicating as its subject.The Pharmako series is continued in Pharmako/Dynamis (focusing on stimulants and empathogens) and Pharmako/Gnosis (which addresses psychedelics and shamanic plants).

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Book SynopsisComplications in Equine Surgery is the first reference to focus exclusively on understanding, preventing, recognizing, managing, and prognosing, technical and post-procedural complications in equine surgery. Edited by two noted experts on the topic, the book presents evidence-based information using a clear approach, organized by body system. Featuring color images, the book contains detailed coverage of the gastrointestinal, respiratory, musculoskeletal, urogenital, and neurological systems. Each chapter contains a short introduction of the procedure with explanations of when and how the procedure is to be performed. All chapters review how to recognize and prevent technical complications and explain how to manage post-operative complications. This important text: Offers the first resource specifically focused on complications encountered in equine surgeryTakes a helpful format organized by body systemProvides consistently formatted chapters for ease of useCovers clinically relevanTable of ContentsForeword xi Preface xiii Acknowledgements xv List of Contributors xvi 1 Surgical Complications 1Luis M. Rubio-Martinez and Dean A. Hendrickson 2 Complications of Parenteral Administration of Drugs 10Julie E. Dechant 3 Complications of Intravascular Injection and Catheterization 16Julie E. Dechant 4 Complications of Endoscopy 25Julie E. Dechant 5 Complications of Nasogastric Intubation 29Julie E. Dechant 6 Complications of Fluid Therapy 36Angelika Schoster and Henry Stämpfli 7 Complications Associated with Hemorrhage 57Margaret C. Mudge 8 Complications of Blood Transfusion 64Margaret C. Mudge 9 Complications Associated with Sutures 70Ian F. Devick and Dean A. Hendrickson 10 Complications of Bone Graft Harvesting, Handling, and Implantation 79Lynn Pezzanite and Laurie R. Goodrich 11 Complications of Cryosurgery 87Ann Martens 12 Complications of Laser Surgery 95Kenneth E. Sullins 13 Complications of Systemic Analgesic Drugs 109Maria Amengual-Vila and Eva Rioja Garcia 14 Complications of Loco-Regional Anesthesia 118Eva Rioja Garcia 15 Complications of Sedative and Anesthesia Medications 135Rachel C. Hector and Khursheed Mama 16 Complications During Recovery from General Anesthesia 154Alexander Valverde 17 Complications Associated with Surgical Site Infections 168Denis Verwilghen and J. Scott Weese 18 Complications of Reconstructive Surgery 196Jacintha M. Wilmink and Debra C. Archer 19 Complications of Excessive Granulation Tissue 204Jacintha M. Wilmink and Debra C. Archer 20 Complications of Skin Neoplasia 212Debra Archer and Jacintha M. Wilmink 21 Complications of Skin Grafting 222Debra C. Archer and Jacintha M. Wilmink 22 Complications of Oral and Salivary Gland Surgery 233Patrick Martin Dixon and Richard J.M. Reardon 23 Complications of Esophageal Surgery 254Louise L. Southwood 24 Complications of Stomach Surgery 265Louise L. Southwood 25 Complications of Splenic Surgery 272Eileen Sullivan Hackett 26 Complications of Abdominal Approaches 279Shauna P. Lawless and Eileen Sullivan Hackett 27 Complications of the Intraoperative Colic Patient 291Anje G. Bauck and David E. Freeman 28 Complications of the Postoperative Colic Patient 310Louise L. Southwood 29 Complications of Surgery of the Rectum and Anus 374Michael A. Spirito 30 Complications of Abdominal Surgery: Incisional Hernia 378John P. Caron 31 Complications of Equine Laparoscopy 391Donna L. Shettko and Dean A. Hendrickson 32 Complications of Endoscopic Laser Surgery 404Jan F. Hawkins 33 Complications Following Surgery of the Equine Nasal Passages and Paranasal Sinuses 413Lynn Pezzanite and Jeremiah T. Easley 34 Complications of Pharynx Surgery 427Norm G. Ducharme and Fabrice Rossignol 35 Complications of Larynx Surgery 438Fabrice Rossignol and Norm G. Ducharme 36 Complications of Surgery for Diseases of the Guttural Pouch 468Anje G. Bauck and David E. Freeman 37 Complications of Equine Tracheal Surgery 488John Peroni 38 Complications of Equine Thoracic Surgery 491John Peroni 39 Complications of Testicular Surgery 498James Schumacher and Thomas O’Brien 40 Complications of Penile and Preputial Surgery 522James Schumacher and Thomas O’Brien 41 Complications of Ovarian and Uterine Surgery 532James Schumacher and Thomas O’Brien 42 Complications of Vulvar, Vestibular, Vaginal, and Cervical Surgery 550James Schumacher and Thomas O’Brien 43 Complications of Urinary Surgery 571Sara K.T. Steward and Luis M. Rubio-Martinez 44 Complications of Diagnostic Tests for Lameness 583Ellen R. Singer 45 Complications of Synovial Endoscopic Surgery (Arthroscopy, Tenoscopy, Bursoscopy) 601Troy N. Trumble and Michael C. Maher 46 Complications of Equine Orthopedic Surgery 629Kyla F. Ortved and Dean W. Richardson 47 Complications of Surgery of the Equine Foot 667Britta S. Leise 48 Complications of Surgical Correction of Angular Limb Deformities 683Robert Hunt and Amy M. Buck 49 Complications of Surgical Correction of Flexural Limb Deformities 694Belinda Black and James R. Vasey 50 Complications of Splint Bone Fractures 718Timothy Lescun 51 Complications of Craniomaxillary and Mandible Fractures 730Timothy Lescun 52 Complications of Tendon Surgery 739Roger K.W. Smith 53 Complications of Muscle Surgery 757Brad Nelson 54 Complications of Regenerative Medicine 769Ashlee E. Watts 55 Complications of Osseous Cyst-Like Lesions 774Ashlee E. Watts 56 Complications of Equine Ophthalmic Surgery 779Kate S. Freeman and Dennis E. 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