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For sixty years Daniel Hoffman has drawn on a lifetime of experiences to engage readers with his powerful imagination. The poems in Next to Last Words -- illuminated by the poet's unique vision and leavened by touches of humor -- continue this tradition. Equally skilled in formal and free verse, Hoffman explores our place in the cosmos, our kinship with nature, the violent world in which we must live, and the intense love and grief common to everyone's life.

This book offers compelling evidence that the true Church of Jesus is not of this world (John 18:36). The writers have collected a convincing body of factual information (using both biblical as well as secular references) that clearly reveals the true nature of God's kingdom in the earth. Never before has the gospel been made clearer! Have you ever thought about what you believe and why you believe it? Have you ever wondered if organized religion is the way to get to heaven? Do you know th...

The pharmaceutical industry, long thought of as a recession-proof investment, now faces a day of reckoning. The reasons for this impending downfall are not hard to discern. The prices the industry charges for its prescription drugs have escalated at four to five times the cost-of-living increases during the past two decades and have reached a point where 30% of Americans must choose between filling a prescription, paying for housing, and buying food. This has brought about public pressure ...

Master industrial automation and ladder logic from scratch to confidently troubleshoot any factory floor. Whether you are commuting to your first job as a maintenance technician or upskilling for a career shift, this empowering audio experience breaks down complex systems. You will step into the plant feeling prepared to tackle intimidating cabinets full of unfamiliar hardware.Forget relying on visual screens; this logical, audio-first approach builds a crystal-clear mental model o...

When a king dies without an heir, his greatest generals plunge a fragile ancient empire into a ruthless civil war. Perfect for an immersive commute, this epic historical narrative thrusts you into the brutal succession crisis following the sudden death of Alexander the Great. Former comrades in arms are instantly transformed into bitter rivals fighting for ultimate supremacy across the Mediterranean.Rather than drowning you in dry academic dates, this high-energy military history i...

Master backyard homesteading and achieve self-reliance with ethical, stress-free rabbit care. Whether you are pursuing humane meat production, seeking organic garden fertilizer, or teaching your family responsibility, these gentle animals are the perfect starting point. Say goodbye to overwhelming daily chores and embrace a reassuring, manageable approach to your sustainable living goals.Feel empowered as you design simple, low-maintenance husbandry systems that fit seamlessly into...

Case studies provide real-world examples that make for rich discussions and greater learning in educational and professional development settings. Engage with case studies on developmentally appropriate practice to enhance your knowledge and skills.Developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) requires a nuanced understanding of child development, individual children, and the social and cultural contexts of children, families, and educators. This casebook presents nea...

Where present-day media has depicted violent conditions in Africa as a spectacle born out of political instability, postcolonial scholars have discussed violence as a dialectic of law and disorder, a regime structured by the biopolitical state, or as a performative tool used to challenge ethical and political norms. While the latter approaches rely on historical trajectories of violence, popular and academic discourse's shared emphasis on the state often loses sight of Africans' social his...

Gain a complete understanding of nutrition's role in health and disease! With its comprehensive, easy-to-read format, Biochemical, Physiological, and Molecular Aspects of Human Nutrition, 5th Edition, provides clear, concise coverage of advanced nutrition concepts at the molecular, cellular, tissue, and whole-body levels. Written by a team of nutrition experts, this edition address nutrients by classification, and describes macronutrient function from digestion to metabolism. Fully updated...

Stories of war and conflict form the backbone of much of the Western literary canon, portraying a certain image of heroism, stoicism, and survival in the face of violence. War and Imagination challenges the canon with essays, short stories, and a wide variety of perspectives.Paying particular attention to the twentieth century and prioritizing the writings of civilians, the works highlighted in War and Imagination offer an opportunity to challenge representations ...

This book is designed to act as an off-the-shelf guide to assist health care providers evaluating patients presenting with common musculoskeletal complaints in the primary care setting. The result of a $750,000 research grant that studied how comfortable primary care providers felt when treating musculoskeletal conditions, this book addresses the common finding that family physcians felt unprepared despite frequently seeing these types of complaints. Since the primary care physician operat...

A dead body in the prayer hall of a mosque isn't the best start to the day for anyone. But for Detective Inspector Harold Porter it's all in a day's work. The problem is that DI Porter has been given a new partner – a young Muslim detective by the name of Mohammed Salim Nasri. Nasri and Porter are both British and both cops, but they look at the world – and the case – from completely different viewpoints. And when that case includes Islamic terrorists and knife-wielding fanatics that can o...