One marker of the majesty of ancient Rome is its surviving architectural legacy, the stunning remains of which are scattered throughout the circum-Mediterranean landscape. Surprisingly, one truly remarkable aspect of this heritage remains relatively unknown. There exists beneath the waters of the Mediterranean the physical remnants of a vast maritime infrastructure that sustained and connected the western world’s first global empire and economy. The key to this incredible accomplishment an...

Dr. Paul Braden’s world gets completely turned upside down when he learns from an inside source that there will be a horrible, apocalyptic viral pandemic beginning in a matter of days. A genetically-altered virus has mutated and will transform the entire population into hordes of psychotic, blood-thirsty, supercharged killing machines that are hard to stop. When he also learns he is one of the very few immune from this virus, along with his family and closest friends, he goes into action t...

Domestic to Interpersonal Violence: An Interdisciplinary Approach is geared toward medicolegal teams looking to gain knowledge on the various facets of domestic, intimate partner, and interpersonal violence. The book contains thoughtful case studies and assessment questions for readers to test and apply their knowledge. It covers different facets of violence and how they may best be recognized, diagnosed, healed from, and prosecuted. —Volume 1: Risk Factors, Warning Signs, and Diagnosis gi...

Domestic to Interpersonal Violence: An Interdisciplinary Approach is geared toward medicolegal teams looking to gain knowledge on the various facets of domestic, intimate partner, and interpersonal violence. The book contains thoughtful case studies and assessment questions for readers to test and apply their knowledge. It covers different facets of violence and how they may best be recognized, diagnosed, healed from, and prosecuted. —Volume 3: Treatment, Prevention, and Prosecution focuse...

Domestic to Interpersonal Violence: An Interdisciplinary Approach is geared toward medicolegal teams looking to gain knowledge on the various facets of domestic, intimate partner, and interpersonal violence. The book contains thoughtful case studies and assessment questions for readers to test and apply their knowledge. It covers different facets of violence and how they may best be recognized, diagnosed, healed from, and prosecuted. —Volume 2: Physical and Psychological Impacts explores t...

This issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, Guest Edited by Mary Anne Jackson, MD and Angela Myers, MD, is Part I of a 2-part issue devoted to Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Drs. Jackson and Myers have assembled a group of expert authors to review the following topics: Diagnosis and Management of Kawasaki Disease; Neonatal HSV Infection; Use of Newer Diagnostics for Pediatric Tuberculosis; Recognition and Prompt Treatment for Tick Borne Infections; Prevention of Recurrent St...

This book explores the decolonization of Holy Cross education in Bangladesh. It reveals how the church’s educational mission adapted to decolonization processes over time, including Bangladesh’s handover from British India to Pakistan in 1947, and its independence and national development from 1971 to the present day. This book describes the ongoing decolonization of Catholic education in Bangladesh, with the use of archival texts as well as interviews with local and foreign personnel, who...

What if we're missing something?The New Testament describes a vibrant church--empowered by the Holy Spirit with supernatural gifts of manifestation, service, and leadership--which turned the known world upside down within three generations. But as the freedom of the operation of the Holy Spirit waned and post-apostolic leaders consolidated power within hierarchical systems, that missional momentum was truncated.In this pivotal work, Dr. Jackson brings an Apostolic hermeneut...

This issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, Guest Edited by Mary Anne Jackson, MD and Angela Myers, MD, is Part II of a 2-part issue devoted to Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Drs. Jackson and Myers have assembled a group of expert authors to review the following topics: Measles 50 Years After Initiation of MMR Vaccine; Pertussis in the Era of New Strains; Promoting Vaccine Confidence; The Changing Epidemiology of Meningococcal Infection; Prevention of Influenza in Children; ...

Extending an 8-decade tradition of excellence, Red Book® provides the most reliable and clinically useful information on the manifestations, etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of more than 200 childhood infectious diseases.The 31st edition provides evidence-based guidance to practicing clinicians on pediatric infections and vaccinations based on the recommendations of the committee as well as the combined expertise of the CDC, the FDA, and hun...

Despite our ethnic group, race, or background, we all share similar emotional struggles-sorrow, happiness, fears, anxieties, suffering, and joy. A Kite Caught in the Sky beautifully expresses our shared human condition through this collection of modern poetry by Dr. Zeenat Chowdhury-Jackson. During her medical career, she has been privileged to serve various ethnic groups, races, and backgrounds, and has witnessed firsthand the similarity between all people. Through her poetry, Dr. Chowdhu...

Andrew Jackson is one of the most significant and controversial United States Presidents. This book follows Jackson's life and death through the lives of six women who influenced both his politics and his persona. His mother, Elizabeth Hutchinson Jackson, introduced him to their Scots-Irish heritage. Jackson's wife, Rachel Donelson Jackson provided emotional support and a stable household throughout her life. Emily Donelson, his niece, was the White House hostess for most of his presidency...