With "unsparing intensity" and "hard-won self-knowledge," this memoir of mental illness and recovery is "a must read, remarkably told" (Wally Lamb, #1 New York Times bestselling author of I Know This Much is True)."Endorphins sped through me. I spun around, growing dizzy, frantic, and silly. I wasn't drunk, but I felt a nice stoned feeling, sans paranoia, and I thought, 'I believe I've found my new pharmaceutical deep inside.' I gi...

This collection provides a comprehensive vocabulary for defining the cultural manifestation of the term “Woodland”The Middle Ohio Valley is an archaeologically rich region that stretches from southeastern Indiana, across southern Ohio and northeastern Kentucky, and into northwestern West Virginia. In this area are some of the most spectacular and diverse Woodland Period archaeological sites in North America, but these sites and their rich cultural remains ...

Fantasy Bridge is thrilled to present its first collection from bestselling authors and newly emerging writers. These stories transport you to new and wondrous worlds. Places where dragons roam free and where magic is as natural as blood. From epic battles to the temptations of demons, the exciting stories within 'In the Lair' will thrill, inspire, and keep you up all night wondering what will happen next.Foreword by Dan Koboldt"The Song Her Heart Sang" by Steven Savile

While all music genres incorporate religious imagery, the blues has its origin in the soil of the church. In its infancy, the blues was often dismissed as undermining the church’s gospel songbook. The initial resistance, however, could not suppress the organic development of a genre of music born from suffering. The great Mississippi Delta bluesman, Muddy Waters, once said, "The blues was born behind a mule." Behind a beast of burden, the working man found in the blues a way to console the...

Dans l’histoire de la théorie financière, Sharpe apparaît comme un auteur fondateur. Un de ceux qui ont contribué à donner ses fondations à la théorie financière permettant ainsi de bâtir une discipline scientifique à part entière (Hirigoyen, 1993). Dans une œuvre particulièrement féconde, il est possible de repérer trois axes thématiques essentiels qui ont permis trois contributions majeures : l’axe 1 : l’analyse de portefeuille qui le conduira à la détermination d’un équilibre général et...

Designed to teach the principal to efficiently and effectively accomplish noninstructional roles, the third edition of The Principal as School Manager offers advice on expectations and survival techniques to ensure the principal's longevity in the district. Like the previous editions, this book is an essential guide to practice and procedure. Its chapter on school legal issues will be especially useful for principals dealing with improper Internet usage, drug testing, and off-campus search...

In "The Life of Clara Barton," William E. Barton intricately chronicles the extraordinary life and contributions of Clara Barton, a pioneering nurse and founder of the American Red Cross. Utilizing a meticulous blend of biographical narrative and historical analysis, Barton delves into Barton's formative experiences during the Civil War, her relentless advocacy for humanitarian relief, and her tireless work in the establishment of the Red Cross in America. The book is marked by a rich lite...

Travis Walker, the oldest of the seven Walker brothers, has been referred to as moody and mysterious, and for the most part, he would agree. Until recently he spent his days helping his brothers run the family business. Now he dedicates his time and energy to building a resort, Alluring Indulgence, that caters to fetishes and fantasies. And despite his attempt to work himself into the ground, Travis has never denied—at least not to himself—that something is missing.Ten years ago, T...

This is small copy of the introduction of the book: Welcome to the captivating journey through the life and mind of one of history's most intriguing figures—William of Ockham. In the pages that follow, we will delve into the remarkable story of a man whose ideas have left an indelible mark on philosophy, theology, and the way we understand the world.Born in a time of shifting paradigms and profound intellectual exploration, William of Ockham emerged as a beacon of intellec...

Overcoming Functional Neurological Symptoms uses the proven and trusted five areas model of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to help people experiencing a range of medically unexplained symptoms, including chronic headaches, fatigue, dizziness, loss of sensation, weakness and numbness.Easy to use and practical, this CBT workbook:Presents the insights of award-winning authors who are experts in the field

Whether you are a novice or a seasoned pro, the information and strategies outlined in this collective bargaining guide will enable you to come to the table and negotiate successfully. Comprehensive in scope, the text begins with an historical overview and discussion of state bargaining laws. Other chapters are devoted to describing the roles of the negotiators, the negotiation process and procedures, and creating win-win situations. Strikes and contract management are also addressed. End ...

Bitter the Chastening Rod follows in the footsteps of the first collection of African American biblical interpretation, Stony the Road We Trod (1991). Nineteen Africana biblical scholars contribute cutting-edge essays reading Jesus, criminalization, the enslaved, and whitened interpretations of the enslaved. They present pedagogical strategies for teaching, hermeneutics, and bible translation that center Black Lives Matter and black culture. Biblical narratives, news medi...