An “eminently readable and beautifully written” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) chronicle of Colombia’s descent into decades of civil war through the lens of an intimate, multi-generational tale of upheaval and betrayal.When presumed president-elect Jorge Eliécer Gaitán, champion of the working class and harbinger of a new era of progressive social change, is assassinated on the eve of Colombia’s 1948 presidential election, the capital is plunged into blo...

Building on its successful "read-see-do" approach, this second edition of Learning Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: An Illustrated Guide seamlessly combines 23 all-new videos with informative text and figures, charts, worksheets, checklists, and tables to help readers not only learn the essential skills of CBT but achieve competence in this important evidence-based treatment method.Opening with an overview of core cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) theories and techniques, leading CBT p...

"An Annotated Check List of the Mammals of Michoacan, Mexico" is a comprehensive reference that catalogs the diverse mammalian fauna of Michoacan, a region known for its rich biodiversity. Authored by E. Raymond Hall and Bernardo Villa Ramirez, this work provides detailed annotations for each species, including taxonomic information, distribution, and ecological notes. The checklist serves as an essential resource for researchers, conservationists, and wildlife enthusiasts interested in un...

Subspeciation in Pocket Gophers of Kansas is a detailed scientific study authored by E. Raymond Hall and Bernardo Villa Ramírez that focuses on the subspecies of pocket gophers found in Kansas. This research contributes to the understanding of the diversity and classification of these rodents within the family Geomyidae, specifically addressing their evolutionary relationships and geographical distribution.The study examines various morphological characteristics of pocket gophers, includin...

Leif and Marisa Andersson are an attractive couple in their forties who appear to have it all: Successful businesses. Beautiful children. A lovely home. But one August evening, their car crashes into a pillar, killing Leif instantly and leaving Marisa critically injured.What consequences will the accident have for their family, friends and acquaintances? In a few twists of fate, a number of people who never met them before the crash also end up deeply affected by Leif and Marisa’s ...

Delight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rights and defining your "purpose." It's time to go deep in search of truth! I...

This book examines metropolitan governance and interjurisdictional collaboration in Latin America, focusing on the “metropolitan problem” created by fragmented jurisdictions that produce inefficiency, inequity, and weak coordination. Moving beyond traditional metropolitan governments, it highlights interjurisdictional collaboration as a middle ground, drawing on and adapting the Institutional Collective Action (ICA) framework to contexts marked by weak rule of law and informal institutions...

Stress can have a deleterious effect on people's mental, physical, and psychological health. There is a growing body of evidence, however, that suggests animals, both as pets and therapy partners, can help mitigate people's stress levels. This book showcases a rich collection of research papers from Human-Animal Interactions. It highlights research pertaining to pets as well as animal-assisted therapy in both school and professional settings. The book also includes a scene-setting introduc...

Psychic FBI Agent Elena Slater has been able to speak to the dead since she was a child. Reliving their deaths and feeling the pain of their wounds until she can help them move on. Her spirit has a connection with someone she has been estranged from for years and shes not sure she can trust the detective they paired her up with?Can Elena push her personal feelings aside and solve the murder or will she keep reliving Sandrahs death until she succumbs to her phantom wounds?

Michael Polk was an ordinary college freshman until his mother revealed a shocking truth. Now on an investigation to uncover the secrets of his past, Michael must find out who he really is, where he came from, and what happened years ago to lead him where he is. Michael must use his wit and courage to figure out who he can actually trust. With danger lurking around every corner, will Michael be able to uncover the truth and survive?

New Directions in Transnational Mexican History: Mexico On the World Stage is the first collection by historians to examine foreign immigration to Mexico as a way to interpret the significance of Mexican transnationalism and pluriculturalism. The contributors analyze Mexico as a recipient nation, broadening the application of transnationalism to encompass not only foreign migrants but Mexican figures like Francisco Madero who were deeply influenced by transnational experiences. This book e...

The book provides a comprehensive overview of current knowledge about "wattles", a large clade of over 1000 species of trees and shrubs in the genus Acacia, most of which are native to Australia. It examines the biology, ecology, evolution, and biogeography of wattles in their native ranges, including the evolutionary forces that have driven past speciation and adaptation to diverse environments, the conservation status, uses and human perceptions of these species. It considers the differe...