Christopher Lawrence's critical overview of medicine's place in the development of modern Britain examines the significance of the clinical encounter in contemporary society. * first short synoptic study of its kind * breaks new ground by bringing together specialised scholarship into a broad argument * shows how the medical profession created a very specific role for itself * relates medicine to general social policy

Brave the wild adventure of life with God.Life is full of unknowns. It's natural to want answers, explanations, and clear directions along the way. But for the Christ-follower, this longing for clarity is met with a mysterious invitation: to trust, to surrender, to lay down one’s life.After his baptism, Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness, where he was tempted, where his identity as "God’s beloved son" was solidified, and where he drew close to God. The w...

From the edge of her sword to the murky swamp below, this magnificent work of art captures every dramatic detail of the She-Devil with a Sword. This is a must have for both the fine art collector and the lover of sword and sorcery fantasy. Over 35 years in the making! Featuring a look at every aspect of the she-devil with a sword - Red Sonja! From the Dynamite revival and back to the classic era of Roy Thomas and Marvel Comics, the Art of Red Sonja has it all! Bursting with incredible art ...

The history of classical music is littered with murder, sado-masochism, adultery, bigamy, fraud, riches, poverty, nervous breakdowns, bizarre habits, gluttony and terrible, terrible toilet humour (Mozart was the prime exponent of the latter). Classical music – nice? Not at all. It’s the most immediate expression of mental and emotional extremes: often deceptive, sometimes dangerous and frequently a discomforting revelation. Just as the unsuspecting listener makes the connections between cl...

Over 200 full-color pages highlight the magnificent career of artistic legend George Perez! From his early days at Marvel on such titles as Fantastic Four and The Avengers to DC Comics' landmark titles, New Teen Titans and Crisis on Infinite Earths, plus independent work for T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents and so many others, along with his own creations Sachs and ...

Honest, compelling and vivid, at the end, beginnings is Christopher Lawrence Menard's tribute to family and reflection on love and loss. While a trifecta of disease wreaks havoc on his father's mind and body, Menard and his husband find their way with their young son. In the background of often tumultuous times, Menard reflects on the man who shaped him, the man he became, and the boy he is helping to guide. The poet paints a picture of what it means to be a son, ...

"Sixty original tales of Sherlock Holmes -- which one is the best? In sixty essays, sixty Sherlockians make the case for each of the stories. Their arguments range from the playful to the academic, and are as varied as the authors themselves. As editor Christopher Redmond says, ""What they have written is compelling evidence that any one of the Sherlock Holmes stories can be the best; it’s all a matter of what the reader is looking for.""Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s tales range from Vi...

Veilwalker is a non-fiction traveler's guide to help people walk through the veil of 3D reality that has been placed upon us and elevate their consciousness to higher dimensions to heal themselves, humanity, and the cosmos. It provides a road map and repeatable techniques of how to do it, whom you might meet along the way, and how to integrate the experience into everyday life upon your return.

Britain is drowned. The sky belongs to floating cities. Every mind is chained by the Mandate, an implant that forbids loud emotion.When the greatest sky-city crashes in the world falls in flames, six-year-old Mira Harrow survives with nothing but her voice.She refuses to be quiet.Over the next seventy years, armed only with wonder, Mira chases butterflies across plague-ravaged moors, dances with hurricanes until the storms themselves learn mercy, flies ...

Step into the whimsical bamboo world of Ping, Pong, and Pug - three cuddly panda siblings with big personalities and even bigger hearts! From bedtime giggles to forest adventures, the Pawpaw Pandas explore friendship, fun, and the joy of doing everything together. A gentle and delightful read for little ones, wrapped in rhyme and warmth.

When three panda cubs — Ping, Pong, and Pug — leave their cozy bamboo forest for a brand-new life in the United Kingdom, a world of wonder awaits! From riding red buses to tasting their very first fish and chips, every moment is a magical adventure filled with laughter, friendship, and love.With gentle rhymes and heartwarming illustrations, The Pawpaw Pandas: Big Adventure to the UK is a delightful story about courage, family, and the true meaning of home. Perfect for bedtime readi...

It’s our final Halloween issue of the year—with lots of treats and only a few tricks. Headlining this issue is Bram Stoker’s “lost” horror tale, “Gibbet Hill,” which a researcher recently discovered in an Irish newspaper supplement from 1890. (It wasn’t listed in any of Stoker’s bibliographies, and it created quite a stir among horror aficionados.) I’ve very carefully edited it, correcting typos and a few dropped words, and fully annotated it. I think you’ll enjoy it.We also have o...