When God created the world and all that is in it, he brought the concept of time into eternity. But with the entrance of sin and death during the fall of mankind, another form of time entered as well. This type of time is not attached to eternity, but it is a counterfeit production of Satan in his attempt to be God, and he's offering the temporal-a deceiving place with no time.God's eternal life promises joy, peace, and life everlasting. However, Satan's temporal time is a...

The origin of this text was a request by industry and government to summarize the biological effects and to estimate the limits of safe exposure to longwave ul traviolet radiation. The specific issue was the safety of a small medium-pressure mercury arc designed to emit UV-A (NUVA-Lite, L. D. Caulk Co. , Milford, Delaware) for photopolymerization of resinous fillings used in dentistry. How- ever, the context grew to become a consideration of the risks and benefits to hu mans of electromagn...

By focusing on effective communication strategies and leveraging cutting-edge research, Mental Health Communication for Underserved Populations makes meaningful progress toward improving mental health outcomes for everyone, with a particular emphasis on underserved populations.Health communication research offers a critical lens for examining mental health, especially in relation to marginalized populations. Contributors to this volume identify and critica...

This book honors the life and work of the late W. Barnett Pearce, a leading theorist in the communication field. The book is divided into four sections. The first section will lead with an essay by Barnett Pearce. This will be followed by sections on (1) practical theory, (2) dialogue, and (3) social transformation. In the broadest sense, these are probably the three general themes found in the work of Pearce and his colleagues. In another sense, these categories also identify three import...

The wry and heart-wrenching memoir of a young doctor's year behind the frontlines in Vietnam.Assigned to the marine camp at Phu Bai, Dr. John A. Parrish confronted all manner of medical trauma, quickly shedding the naïveté of a new medical intern. With this memoir, he crafts a haunting, humane portrait of one man's agonizing confrontation with war. With a wife and two children awaiting his return home, the young physician lives through the most turbulent and formati...

The Land of the Divided: American Civil War Collection is a compelling anthology that intricately weaves the diverse literary styles and reflective narratives of the Civil War era. Through poignant short stories, essays, and narrative accounts, the collection captures the tumultuous landscape of a nation in conflict. From heart-wrenching battlefield scenes to intimate portrayals of homefront struggles, each piece conveys the enduring complexity and the profound human experience of the war....

On the outside, John Parrish is a highly successful doctor, having risen to the top of his field as department head at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Inside, however, he was so tortured by the memories of his tour of duty as a marine battlefield doctor in Vietnam that he was unable to live a normal life. In Autopsy of War, the author delivers an unflinching narrative chronicling his four-decade battle with the unseen enemy in his own mind as he struggle...

The 'American Civil War Collection' is a compelling anthology that explores the complexities, struggles, and ideologies of a nation divided. This collection weaves together an array of narratives, ranging from suspenseful tales of battlefield valor to poignant reflections on the human condition during one of America'Äôs most turbulent eras. Each piece within this anthology contributes to a mosaic that reveals the multifaceted experiences of the Civil War, showcasing a diversity of literary...

The symphony takes a collective breath.The strings are taut, lips hover just above cold metal, and the players are stiff—all waiting for the first twitch of the conductor's wrist.A Symphony of Our Stories is a collection of 10 poems and short stories, each centered around one specific instrument. This collaborative effort creates the a symphonic reading experience.The players and playwrights invite you to enjoy this antholo...

The Tales of Civil War: 40 Books Collection provides a comprehensive tapestry of narratives drawn from one of the most transformative periods in American history. This anthology comprises a wide spectrum of literary styles, from the vivid realism of Stephen Crane to the penetrating social critiques of María Ruiz de Burton, encompassing the suspenseful storytelling of Ambrose Bierce and the reflective introspections of Henry F. Keenan. The works within span genres as diverse as historical ...

Two leading sports authorities explore the culture of soccer around the world, considering the sport as a means to better understand a society's past, present, and future.How popular is soccer worldwide? Here's one indicator: 3.2 billion people—nearly half of the planet's population—tuned in to watch the 2010 World Cup on television. Soccer matches attract a gargantuan number of fans from around the globe due to the popularity of the sport itself but also because o...

The 'North vs. South Collection' offers an intricate tapestry of narratives, drawing from a wide spectrum of literary styles and rich historical contexts. Traversing the tumultuous landscape of the American Civil War, this anthology melds adventure, drama, and incisive social commentary to examine the dichotomies and complexities of a nation divided. Readers are invited to immerse themselves in a diverse range of experiences that delineate themes of conflict, identity, and unity. The bread...