A revolution in American medicine is in full swing, with the race from fee-for-service to fee-for-value at the front line in an epic battle that will transform healthcare delivery for decades to come. In America’s Healthcare Transformation, eminent physician leader Robert A. Phillips brings together key thought leaders and trail-blazing practitioners, who provide a wide-ranging exploration of the strategies, innovations, and paradigm shifts that are driving this healthcare transfo...

James Gunn's Superman marks the triumphant theatrical return of Smallville's favorite son, kicking off a bold new era of DC storytelling under the umbrella of DC Studios.In Superman: The Art and Making of the Film, fans are granted an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Gunn's vision for a Superman that brings the character back to his optimistic, heroic, and brightly colored roots with all the action, adventure, ...

'A lyrical and lovely novel that takes Burke back to the top of the crimewriting tree where he richly belongs' Independent On SundayIt is a rainy late-summer's night in New Orleans. Detective Dave Robicheaux is about to confront the man who may have savagely assaulted his friend, Father Jimmie Dolan, a Catholic priest who's always at the centre of controversy. But things are never as they seem and soon Robicheaux is back in New Iberia, probing a car crash that kill...

James Webb's classic, scorching novel of the Vietnam War.They each had their reasons for becoming a Marine. They each had their illusions. Goodrich came fresh from Harvard. Snake got the tattoo before he even got the uniform. Hodges was haunted by the spirits of family heroes.Three young men, from vastly different worlds, were plunged into a white-hot, murderous melting pot of jungle warfare in the An Hoa Basin, Vietnam, ...

**“Few writers since Stephen Crane have portrayed men at war with such a ring of steely truth.”—The Houston PostWith a new introduction by the author for the book’s 40th anniversary.**They each had their reasons for joining the Marines. They each had their illusions. Goodrich came from Harvard. Snake got the tattoo—“Death Before Dishonor”—before he got the uniform. And Hodges was haunted by the ghosts of family heroes. They were three young men from different world...

This holiday, we proudly present to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas stories. Over 250 of them are included by your favourite authors:Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Hans Christian Andersen, E.T.A. Hoffmann, O. Henry, Mark Twain and many more!

A dedicated field guide to the world's raptorsRaptors – predatory birds that include the falcons, eagles, hawks, harriers, buzzards, kites and the Osprey – have been watched, admired, studied and painted from ancient times. Our understanding of the biology, ecology and taxonomy of these birds was condensed into one of the finest monographs of the century to date, Raptors of the World, by James Ferguson-Lees and David Christie.This field guide represents the...

Leading text on sports field management, now updated with the latest developments in, and on, the fieldSports Fields is a comprehensive reference on the design, construction, renovation, and maintenance of athletic facilities. This book contains numerous illustrative examples of specific design elements of the most popular sports facilities.The book is divided into four parts. Part I discusses turfgrasses, with information on soils and soil science, fertility and f...

When he fell in love, he fell hard. When he lost her, he lost his will.Drugs, sex, and rock and roll - in that order - became his life.River James, the drummer for Steel Total Destruction, loved the brotherhood he formed with his unlikely best friend, the band mates from Steel Total Destruction, and the family he found in his label, Forever Four.Then, one tragic accident takes it all away in the blink of an eye. Twisted metal, shattered bones, crushed dreams, and to...

The original Harvard Classics Collection contains 51 volumes of the essential works of world literature, showing the progress of man from antics to modern age. In this edition, the original collection is supplemented with the 20 volume Harvard Shelf of Fiction, a selection of the greatest works of fiction.Content:The Harvard Classics:V. 1: Franklin, Woolman & PennV. 2: Plato, Epictetus & Marcus AureliusV. 3: Bacon, Milton, BrowneV. 4: John Milton

Embark on an interstellar odyssey with Starfield Game Guide: The Complete Walkthrough, Strategy Guide, Tips and Tricks, Secrets, Hints, and Cheats for Becoming a Pro GamerNavigate the vast expanse of Starfield, a captivating space exploration role-playing game from Bethesda Game Studios, with this comprehensive guide designed for both new and experienced adventurers. Whether you're venturing into the cosmos for the first time or looking to improve your game, this all-encompassing r...

In "The Cricket Field," James Pycroft offers a comprehensive exploration of the sport of cricket, intertwining historical analysis and personal anecdotes to illuminate the game's evolving significance in 19th-century England. Pycroft's literary style combines a vibrant narrative with meticulous detail, making both the technical aspects of cricket and its cultural implications accessible to readers. With chapters oscillating between the technical intricacies of batting and bowling and broad...