A combat Veteran must destroy a web of corruption in order to find a kidnapped infant. Devi stumbles upon corruption in Oregon and it takes her on a wild ride that would intimidate most anyone. Murder, mayhem, collusion, drugs, and more. She faces what she finds head-on, with no plans to back down.

Whether you’re a native, a recent resident, or just passing through, these stories of the weird, wild, and wonderful people and places of the great state of Iowa are waiting for you. Take a peek inside and you’ll find people you’ve heard about in the news . . . as well as those you should have heard about. Learn about mobsters and artists (and why they loved to hide out here), musicians and authors (and why they seemed to flourish here), astronauts and inventors (and how they dreamed big),...

Spirit of El Paso is Sergeant Joe Saldivar's life story, interspersed w/a collection of true anecdotes that took place during his tenure as a Deputy Sheriff with the Sheriff's Office in El Paso County Texas. You'll have a front row seat to what life's like behind the badge...serial killers, kidnap victims, explosions, family drama and resiliency all make an appearance in this story.Sgt. Saldivar is the recipient of the "Spirit of El Paso Award" for his dedication and service to the...

How can established powers manage the peaceful rise of new great powers? With The Struggle for Recognition in International Relations, Michelle Murray offers a new answer to this perennial question in international relations, arguing that power transitions are principally social phenomena whereby rising powers struggle to obtain recognition as world powers. At the center of great power identity formation is the acquisition of particular symbolic capabilities-such as battleships, a...

Miranda is having vivid dreams of a world she's never been to. A world full of castles, Forests, Ice Caves, and Dragons. She goes to a bookstore to see about these dreams, and discovers she is a Dream Walker. She has been called to save this mystical, magical world. On Mystica, the evil wizard Midnight has been released. Midnight is gathering an army, and preparing for war. Miranda needs to find and release the white wizard Lightning from his stone prison to save Mystica. Follow Miranda as...

Pandemics bring the world to a standstill. All economies are based on confidence, yet during and after a pandemic, uncertainty and fear abound. The entire professional services sector the world over - which includes law firms, accounting firms, brokerages, consulting firms, etc. - are cash-based, people-centric, and relationship-driven businesses. The rapid changes to relationships - both professional and personal - caused by a pandemic are structural and deep. The definition of "business ...

"This comprehensive guide to fetal monitoring, now in its fourth edition, provides an exhaustive compilation of up-to-date knowledge on the signs of fetal well-being and compromise obtained from FHR monitoring. Newly revised and updated, it features two new chapters on monitoring maternal heart rate patterns and legal issues involved in care, new fetal monitor strips, and updated visual materials, references and resources. This book is an invaluable companion for labor and delivery...

"Where was this book when I was a new nurse just learning the ropes of labor and delivery? This is a true gem of a book-a must for any new grad going into labor and deliveryÖ.I recommend this book for every labor and delivery floor."Cindy Curtis, RNC, IBCLC, CCEFormer Director, The Family Birth CenterCulpeper Regional HospitalLignum, VA"The best one stop reference book for the experienced and noviced Labor and Delivery RN....Finally an ...

Home Away from Home: Immigrant Narratives, Domesticity, and Coloniality in Contemporary Spanish Culture examines ideological, emotional, economic, and cultural phenomena brought about by migration through readings of works of literature and film featuring domestic workers. In the past thirty years, Spain has experienced a massive increase in immigration. Since the 1990s, immigrants have been increasingly female, as bilateral trade agreements, migration quotas, and immigration poli...

Praise for the First Edition:“Where was this book when I was a new nurse just learning the ropes of labor and delivery? This is a true gem of a book—a must for any new grad going into labor and delivery. I recommend this book for every labor and delivery floor."-Cindy Curtis, RNC, IBCLC, CCEFormer Director, The Family Birth CenterCulpeper Regional HospitalLignum, VA"The best one-stop reference bo...

The sister to her debut book, show me your scars, courageous conversations looks to embracing one's self while living with mental illness and aims to remove the stigma around the topic by having the uncomfortable and courageous conversations.This collection highlights Erin's experience living with depression and anxiety, trying to give words to indescribable feelings. It is raw and beautiful, full of immense pain and love. This story of self-love ...

Written for labor and delivery nurses, nurse midwives, and maternal–child and family birth nurses, Essentials of Fetal and Uterine Monitoring, Fifth Edition, expertly presents how to identify fetal well-being and the signs of potential fetal and uterine compromise. An accurate interpretation of fetal heart rate patterns and uterine activity helps to ensure the safest labor and delivery process for mother and baby.Chapters present the best practices for distinguishing norma...