A practical, clinically-oriented handbook of iron overload disorders giving a compact guide to normal iron metabolism, iron-related pathobiology, and the diagnosis and management of heritable and acquired iron overload disorders. Many of these disorders were discovered and characterized only in the last decade, and are unmentioned or inadequately described in most texts. Written by clinicians for clinicians, this handbook summarizes information on diverse iron overload conditions, includin...

She wants to save the bayou. He wants to save her. They might lose both...Beau Boyette joined the military to earn money for college, but after a helicopter crash killed his team, he left the military and worked as a mercenary before joining Bayou Brotherhood Protectors. Now, back in his Louisiana hometown, he’s assigned to protect Aurelie Anderson, the daughter of a state senator.Aurelie runs her father’s philanthropic efforts to save the bayou, b...

She’s got enemies. He’s got scars. Together, they’ll face a war neither of them expected.Gerard Guidry fought hard for his country — and lost a piece of himself in the process. Medically discharged and recruited into the Bayou Brotherhood Protectors, he’s ready for his first major solo assignment: guarding a stubborn farm girl with a target on her back.Widowed and alone, Bernie Bellamy’s life depends on the land — and the animals she calls family. ...

I woke up in Vegas, with a ring on my finger, and my boss' shirt on my back. Apparently, we got married last night. And the best part? I don't remember a thing.My boss and I signed a contract to be fake-married for a year, with a strict "no sex" clause. But as we spend more time together, things are getting complicated. One minute he's charming and sweet, and the next he's back to being his grumpy self.It doesn't help that he's jealous of every guy who even...

A fake wedding date. A real killer.Former Delta Force operator Lucas LeBlanc joins Bayou Brotherhood Protectors, hoping to put his skills to use — especially when it comes to protecting the beautiful florist, Felina Faivre, he’s been eyeing since arriving in Bayou Mambaloa.Felina, the town’s only florist, is caught in a whirlwind. Her ex is marrying her best friend, and now a murder, a break-in, and a frantic bride threaten her business and the wed...

When a deputy is targeted, the man she never forgot becomes her fiercest protectorRemy Montagne never planned to return to Bayou Mambaloa for more than a quick visit. Some good fishing, a few cold beers — and one unforgettable night with a beautiful stranger who burned her way into his mind. Only Shelby Taylor wasn’t a stranger. She was the girl who used to follow him around the bayou, the one he never really noticed... until now.As a sheriff’s dep...

Somalia is often described as a failed state. But failure suggests something that once worked and then broke. In Somalia's case, the problem runs deeper.Since the collapse of the Siad Barre regime in 1991, repeated international efforts have attempted to rebuild a central government, restore national institutions, and impose stability. None have succeeded. Peace agreements have produced governments without authority. Foreign intervention has delivered only temporary order. More tha...

Cancer rates continue to skyrocket, and the overall survival rate for stage IV cancer patients in the United States is a grim 2.1 percent. Clearly, the extensive use of expensive—sometimes ineffective—toxins in conventional oncology protocols is a failing strategy. Even the few survivors of these harsh slash-and-burn treatments can have a dismal quality of life, suffering with ailments such as nerve damage, heart muscle disease, and liver and kidney failure. And unfortunately, many convent...

Why does life in Britain feel harder than it should?This book starts from a simple observation shared quietly by millions: things still work, but they no longer feel as if they work for you. Money doesn't stretch as far. Work feels heavier without delivering greater security. Taxes rise, yet services feel thinner. Housing dominates life decisions. Nothing is collapsing — but everything feels tighter.The End of the Rich Country argues that this discomfort i...

Are you embarking on the daunting and highly competitive medical school application process? Do you want to know how you can increase your chances of gaining a place? Competition is tougher than ever. Your one-stop-guide to getting into one of the toughest courses in the UK. Includes: Securing work experience. Advice on admissions tests including UKCAT and BMAT. Current issues affecting the industry. Areas yo...

Are you facing the daunting and highly competitive Veterinary school application process? Do you want to know how you can increase your chances of gaining a place? With only a small number of UK schools offering veterinary courses competition for these places is fierce.  Make sure your application stands out. Essential advice and tips from writing your personal statement and co...