It's a doctor's duty to "do no harm," but in a world where healthcare is completely in the hands of the government, meet physicians whose main mission is taking life instead of giving it. Lieutenant Jaye Osgood is lucky to have a good government job. It offers him and his family of five all the comforts of a good life: security, money and access. Until now he had never questioned the tasks he carried out for the Ministry of Health: missions that tore families apart-all in the name of the g...

It is no longer acceptable for utility engineers to make spending decisions solely because they make good engineering sense. In today’s environment, they must also demonstrate solid business acumen and show that recommendations make good business sense. With this goal in mind, Business Essentials for Utility Engineers systematically presents each business topic to arm engineers with the tools and vocabulary necessary to be more effective when interacting with senior manage...

Due to its high impact on the cost of electricity and its direct correlation with customer satisfaction, distribution reliability continues to be one of the most important topics in the electric power industry. Continuing in the unique tradition of the bestselling first edition, Electric Power Distribution Reliability, Second Edition consolidates all pertinent topics on electric power distribution into one comprehensive volume balancing theory, practical knowledge, and rea...

In this dazzling memoir, Richard Rodriguez reflects on the color brown and the meaning of Hispanics to the life of America today. Rodriguez argues that America has been brown since its inception-since the moment the African and the European met within the Indian eye. But more than simply a book about race, Brown is about America in the broadest sense—a look at what our country is, full of surprising observations by a writer who is a marvelous stylist as well as a trenchant observe...

How does the brain regulate sexual behavior, or control our body weight? How do we cope with stress? Addressing these questions and many more besides, this thoroughly revised new edition reflects the significant advances that have been made in the study of neuroendocrinology over the last twenty years. The text examines the importance of the hypothalamus in regulating hormone secretion from the endocrine glands, describing novel sites of hormone release including bone, heart, skeletal musc...

The Gospel Coalition Book Awards Winner – Theological StudiesModern theology claimed that it ignited a renaissance in trinitarian theology. Really, it has been a renaissance in social trinitarianism. Classical commitments like divine simplicity have been jettisoned, the three persons have been redefined as three centers of consciousness and will, and modern agendas in politics, gender, and ecclesiology determine the terms of the discussion. Contemp...

Have you put a snack out for Santa Claus and his Reindeer?Get comfy and grab your teddy as we guide your little ones through a collection of calming and magical Christmas stories which are perfect for that car journey to see family, bedtime and siting around the fire together with a hot mug of hot chocolate.

A drug-free, side effect-free solution to common stress and mood problems—developed by two physiciansThe audio exercises included with this book can be accessed online at www.shambhala.com/healingpowerofthebreath. Access instructions are also provided within the book.Millions of Americans suffer from mood problems and stress-related issues like anxiety, depression, insomnia, and PTSD. Far too many of them are taking medications that have troublesom...

Pilates Mat Exercise handbook for teachers & enthusiasts.Contains QR codes for viewing on a mobile deviceThe Pilates Guidebook takes the reader through the theory, principles and practice of a modern interpretation for the Pilates MatworkThe book is suitable for persons of all levels of ability for exercise and especially for those persons already teaching or thinking about becoming a Pilates instructorThe reader is methodically led through the following ide...

Sliced Up Press is delighted to present its debut anthology, featuring sixteen sweetly sinister stories.Grab your fork and dig in to tales of tiered cakes and teary eyes, plump currants and sinister undercurrents, all-consuming hunger and bizarre gluttony. There's something for all tastes here, though you might think twice before ordering dessert...With all-new fiction from:Tiffany Michelle BrownV CastroBelinda FergusonDougla...

Beyond the Stars 4 invites you on another unforgettable voyage through the golden age of science fiction with seventeen classic adventures that celebrate the excitement, imagination, and boundless possibilities of the cosmos. Every story opens the door to a new world where danger, discovery, and wonder await among the stars.This outstanding collection features unforgettable stories by Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Frederik Pohl, Poul Anderson, Harry Harrison, Fredric...

The world is in apocalyptic chaos and retired Headmaster Brown and his quirky wife, Doris, hide it out in their house. When they start noticing things have changed, hilarious episodes follow as they have to come to grips with the fact that they are not surrounded by "drug heads" and morons, but by creatures of a different nature. A man of dignity and decorum, it is extremely difficult for Lionel Brown to adapt to life where such qualities are no longer of any importance. At first...