Wisconsin native Albert Kellner, a former high school literature teacher forced into retirement due to complete loss of sight in one eye, has moved to a suburb of London with his Welsh-born wife, Rhys. They've done so because Rhys's father, Brinley, who lives in Cardiff, is chronically ill and will soon die. Rhys, younger than Albert, works long hours as a pediatrician at a local NHS hospital. Albert spends quiet days brooding alone, taking walks and reliving his past, but all that changes...

One little boy. One big day. Every day a new adventure.Join Little Dougie as he spends a joyful day at the beach, filled with sunshine, laughter, and simple moments that turn into lasting memories. From warm sand between his toes to waves that tickle his legs, Dougie discovers the magic of the world around him with curiosity and excitement.With the loving presence of family and his playful puppy Scout by his side, each moment becomes part of a day he will n...

A half-million years ago, there existed a group of magic wielding healers, known as the Ka'Jenn, who were able to mend the damage done to the Human Soul. Due to this power, the Ka'Jenn were hunted to extinction by Demonkind, and Humanity has long suffered for it. But - now, the Ka'Jenn Court returns, in the modern Age, when the Darkness is at its strongest.

The standard history of vaccines presents a linear narrative of scientific progress: from Edward Jenner’s cowpox experiment through germ theory’s triumph over infectious disease. The actual history proves far more complex.The History of Vaccination: Separating Fact from Fiction examines vaccination’s development from eighteenth-century smallpox inoculation through the 1940s consolidation of medical authority. Drawing on primary sources, parliamentary records, and contempor...

An illustrated study of the oft-overlooked engagements between the iconic F4F Wildcat and Imperial Japanese Naval Air Force's 6M2-N "Rufe" floatplane during the Solomon Islands campaign.A number of unique confrontations took place between floatplanes and land-based fighters during the fierce aerial battles fought above the Solomon Islands throughout 1942–43. Whilst the most famous Battle of Guadalcanal "slugfests" saw US Marine Corps/US Navy F4F Wildcats engage the...

What if the greatest obstacle standing between you and the life you want isn't the world, but who's holding the wheel?Every destination begins with a decision. How to Take the Wheel is a practical guide to taking back control of your life, sharpening your focus, and directing your energy toward the future you truly want. Instead of drifting through distractions, doubt, and unhealthy habits, you'll learn how to become the intentional driver of your own deci...

"An uncompromising look at his younger self and the Nicaraguan revolution . . . that compels readers to question their own motivations and beliefs." — The AmericasWhen Michael Johns joined a Sandinista militia in 1983, a fellow revolutionary dubbed him a rábano, a radish: red on the outside but white on the inside. Now, more than twenty-five years later, Johns appreciates the wisdom of that label as he revisits the questions of identity he...

March With the Muse is a collection of poems on various subjects, written in the 31 day month of March 2012 by Michael N. Johns. Perhaps creativity, perhaps a childlike spirit, or perhaps unmedicated attention deficit disorder, inspires friends to occasionally remark, "You're so random." In this random collection look for honesty, heart, humor and hope, in, and between the lines of verse.

Ottomar's Tail is a very short allegorical story about discovering who you are, believing in yourself, dreaming, and becoming who you were meant to be. Everyone has a purpose and we all need to find it. Everyone has a dream, although many have lost sight of it in the drudgery of life, or set it aside in the urgency of performing tasks we have to perform. But we need dreams or we become something we're not supposed to be, someone we weren't designed to be. We may not even like ourselves. Bu...

They called Dover "Hellfire Corner." For Michael Ayling, it was just home.Born in the shadow of wartime shelling and raised on paraffin fumes, working-class grit, and his father's relentless optimism, Michael's childhood was anything but ordinary. From dodging runaway carts and surviving stomach-pumping mishaps to navigating the chaotic world of a family-run off-licence and his first battered motor, this memoir is a rollicking ride through 1950s and 60s Britain.Recollec...

This three-play collection celebrates the vibrancy and vitality of modern Indigenous culture and draw attention to complex issues within the contemporary Native experience.This latest volume from the acclaimed author of The Thanksgiving Play collects a trilogy of plays co-created with Cornerstone Theater Company as well as urban Native artists and culture bearers.In Urban Rez, five interconnected stories depict members of ...

Redefining Global Health in the 21st Century explores the evolving landscape of global health as the world approaches the conclusion of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) era. This comprehensive book examines strides made in global health while emphasizing the urgent need to address emerging and persistent challenges. Topics include shifting patterns of diseases, demographic changes, and the evolving nature of health financing, both internationally and domestically. By providing a tho...