A comprehensive, step-by-step surgical guide to managing temporal lobe epilepsyAs arguably the most complex lobe of the brain, all the regions of the temporal lobe require a high level of anatomical and functional knowledge to conduct safe and effective surgical operations. This unique resource covers diverse surgical resection techniques commonly used to treat temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE). Anatomy, Techniques, and Approaches in Temporal Lobe Surgery: A St...

Whether the high drama of clipping a little girl's fingernails or a meditation about a fly fixed in an unopened jar of jam, the poems in The Infants at the Shoreline range over a variety of small but precious revelations.Children's fascination with new things carries the spirit of many of the poems. The literal infants at the shoreline, with their wonderment of sand and sea, personify the aesthetics of this book. The poems move from the lyrical innocence of children, bedtime storie...

In this latest volume of Fiction River, editor Dean Wesley Smith pulls together an eclectic but cohesive group of stories filled with difficult decisions. From a man who must question the line between justice and vengeance to a teenage fixer fighting hypocrisy to a post-apocalyptic survivor’s mission to deliver one last message, each of these stories demonstrates extremely hard choices—and some very real consequences.“The Fiction River series is a wonderful mind-expanding read…”

United States Marines in WW2 is a comprehensive anthology that encapsulates the valor, strategy, and complex reality of marine operations during World War II. This collection masterfully weaves together a myriad of narratives that portray the diverse and intense experiences of military engagements, from pivotal battles in the Pacific theater to the intricacies of wartime logistics. The anthology captures both the heroics and the human side of the conflict, ensuring a robust exploration of ...

This anthology collects all 25 original stories from the fourth year of Diabolical Plots, an online magazine of science fiction and fantasy. Manuals for memory tourism, a secret order of monks that tries to use a scriptural technicality to put off the end of the world indefinitely, a friendly nonbinary tank at a science fiction convention, a questionable academic paper published at a university of magic, living fossils awakened when the coal formed of them burns. The stories vary from humo...

Editing an anthology can prove tricky business. Wonderful stories sometimes find themselves on the rejection pile simply because they do not fit in the editor’s vision of that anthology. So, editor Mark Leslie decided to save some of those amazing stories for this latest volume of Fiction River: Editor’s Choice. These tales run the gamut from YA fantasy to cozy crime to slipstream to horror. And they represent the incredible diversity of styles, voices, and genre that inspired Adventures F...

United States Marines in WW2 assembles a wide-ranging body of military history that traces the Corps's global wartime experience, from amphibious assault and island campaigning to aviation, logistics, command, and the costly human realities of combat. Combining operational narrative, institutional history, campaign analysis, and biographical attention, the volume situates celebrated actions alongside the systems of planning and supply that made them possible. Its strongest distinction lies...

United States Marines in World War II gathers a wide-ranging body of operational history that traces the Corps' transformation across the Pacific and beyond. Combining campaign narrative, institutional analysis, battlefield reconstruction, and biographical attention, the volume moves from the strategic imperatives of amphibious warfare to the intimate costs of island combat. Its accounts of Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and lesser-known operations illuminate not only celebrated v...

The Campaigns of US Marines in World War II is an expansive anthology that captures the heroic and tumultuous undertakings of the United States Marines during one of history's most pivotal conflicts. This collection meticulously assembles a variety of narratives that highlight not only strategic and military prowess but also the human experience amidst the chaos of war. Through an array of literary styles that include analytical essays, introspective memoirs, and detailed battle reports, t...

A definitive look at how church music is changing in the 21st century.There is no lack of resources for the church musician focusing on particular skills or repertoire. But this is the first collection of essays created specifically for musicians working in parish ministry that imagines how those vocations will change along with the evolving church.Ponder Anew chronicles the rapid changes in the church music landscape in the last 20 years including...

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...

Imagine paying a fine for walking across town. Or hiding an illegal marriage. Or losing your life for playing the harp. Strange crimes, dangerous activities, some from the not-so-distant past, return to life in Hidden in Crime. See why Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine says Fiction River’s crime volumes have “high quality throughout,” and why Publishers Weekly states “… fans of the unconventional will be well satisfied.” Join some of the best authors in the business ...