Sara A. Mueller's The Bone Orchard is a fascinating whodunit set in a lush, gothic world of secrets and magic—where a dying emperor charges his favorite concubine with solving his own murder, and preventing the culprit, which undoubtedly is one of his three terrible sons, from taking control of an empire."Mueller creates an intricate and richly characterized world in her gothic fantasy debut." — Buzzfeed"A masterful...

This Endeavour Award-winning collection pulls together 15 critically acclaimed science fiction and fantasy stories that take readers from a technicolor cartoon realm to an ancient China that never was, and from an America gone wrong to the very ends of the universe. Including the Hugo Award-winning “Tk’Tk’Tk,” the Writers of the Future Award winner “Rewind,” “Nucleon,” “The Tale of the Golden Eagle,” and many other highly-praised stories, Space Magic shows David D...

In this book, Mueller begins by providing a detailed overview of snake venoms, describing their chemical composition, types, and the various mechanisms by which they affect living organisms. He categorizes the venoms based on their origins, such as those from vipers, cobras, and other species, discussing how each type interacts with the body’s systems. This section serves as a foundational understanding for readers, highlighting the diversity and complexity of snake venoms.The second part ...

“Falling Off the Unicorn” is the story of the top unicorn rider on the entire Western circuit, who must confront her fears—and her domineering stage mother—when her virginity is threatened.“Falling Off the Unicorn,” a short story, is also available as part of Space Magic, an award-winning collection of science fiction and fantasy stories by David D. Levine.

On Snake-Poison: Its Action and Its Antidote by Sir Joseph Fayrer is a pioneering medical treatise that delves into the complex and often deadly effects of snake venom on the human body, as well as the search for effective antidotes. Drawing on his extensive experience as a physician in British India, Fayrer meticulously documents the physiological symptoms and pathological changes caused by the bites of various venomous snakes, including cobras, kraits, and vipers. The book presents detai...

Embrace the best practices for initiating multicultural change in individuals, groups, and institutionsHigher education institutions have begun to take steps toward addressing multicultural issues on campuses, but more often than not, those in charge of the task have received little to no training in the issues that are paramount in serving culturally diverse students. Creating Multicultural Change on Campus is a response to this problem, offering new conc...

"On Snake-Poison, Its Action and Its Antidote" by A. Mueller is a comprehensive scientific exploration of snake venom, its biological effects, and the development of antidotes to counteract its toxicity. The book delves into the toxicology and pharmacology of snake poison, providing detailed insights into the mechanisms through which venomous snakes inject their toxins and the resulting physiological responses in victims. Mueller's research covers various venomous snake species, examining ...

In "On Snake-Poison: Its Action and Its Antidote," A. Mueller presents a comprehensive examination of the pharmacology and physiological effects of snake venom, interlacing meticulous scientific inquiry with an accessible literary style. This groundbreaking text synthesizes empirical data from clinical studies, historical texts, and anecdotal evidence, highlighting both the lethality of various snake venoms and the efficacy of their antidotes. Mueller's rigorous analytical approach situate...

A fascinating study of the actions and antidotes of snake poison, including many case studies. Written by late-19th century physician Dr A. Mueller, who was the first to introduce strychnine injections to treat snake bites.

In the early days of the nineteenth century, water was a significant means for transporting both goods and people throughout this burgeoning nation, and the state of Florida was no exception. Since Florida has ocean access on the east, west, and south, and numerous waterways that serve the interior, the state�s development has been greatly influenced by the rivers that wind through its beautiful and varied landscape. The people and vessels that traveled these waters were an integral part o...

An Extraordinary Ordinary Life: Insights from Parenting a Disabled Child explores the eventful life of Curtis, born with a rare partial chromosome deletion, as experienced by his mother, Lucy.These stories and reflections are drawn from 50 years of parenting, preserved in notebooks, diaries, scrapbooks and art therapy journals. Like a spiral, the book centers on the role of the parent or caregiver, then looks outward to the child, the family, and to educational, medical, a...

This second edition of Developing Organizational Simulations provides a concise source of information on effective and practical methods for constructing simulation exercises for the assessment of psychological characteristics relevant to effectiveness in work organizations. Incorporating new additions such as the multiple ways technology can be used in the design, delivery, scoring, and evaluating of simulation exercises, as well as the delivery of feedback based on the results, ...