Jerome (c. 347-419), one of the West's four doctors of the church, was recognized early on as one of the church's foremost translators, commentators and advocates of Christian asceticism. Skilled in Hebrew and Greek in addition to his native Latin, he was thoroughly familiar with Jewish traditions and brought them to bear on his understanding of the Old Testament. In 405 Jerome completed his Latin translation of the Old Testament, based on the Hebrew text, and not long afterward began to w...

This book explores how social work can navigate and shape the rapidly evolving dynamics of race, ethnicity, and culture. At a time when national debates and global changes are intensifying, this book provides a much-needed intellectual space to critically examine the current landscape and envision a future that aligns with social work’s core values of justice, equity, and inclusion.Through a collection of thought-provoking chapters, the book delves into the challenges and opportuni...

The Seventh Edition of Tresch and Aronow's Cardiovascular Disease in Older Adults thoroughly updates the material in the sixth edition by renowned experts in geriatric cardiology. New features include a short list of Key Points at the start of each chapter to help guide the reader, a new chapter on Cardio-oncology in Older Adults, a topic of increasing importance, and new sections on geroscience, lifestyle factors in cardiovascular disease prevention, and cardiac amyloidosis added...

On Oxygen: From Air to Tissues, the latest release in the Fundamentals of Physiology series, provides a fundamental overview of the entire oxygen pathway, sharing key mechanistic insights into the alternating conductive and diffusive steps of O2 transport. The book describes specific aspects along each stage of the oxygen route through the body, from the transfer of air to the alveoli, through the lungs, to the ultimate fate of O2 in the mitochondria. Additionally, the effect of specific d...

Struggling with Low Engagement? Learn How to Grow Your Social Media Fast!If you've been asking, "Why is my engagement low?" or "How do I grow my social media?" — this guide will give you the answers.Whether you're a small business owner, freelancer, content creator, or marketer, this book breaks down how social media algorithms work, why your content isn't getting seen, and what to do to grow a loyal and engaged audience.What You'll Learn — ...

Chasing trends or trying to go viral doesn't make you visible. In fact, it can confuse your audience, weaken your brand, and leave the algorithm unsure what to do with your content. Visibility isn't about luck, hype, or viral posts. It's about strategy, consistency, and understanding exactly what your audience wants.How to Stay Visible on Social Media (Even When Algorithms Change) is a practical guide for creators, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to be se...

Scholars in diverse fields now agree on the importance of investigating the impact of consumption practices on the global environment, quality of life, and international justice. In this comprehensive collection of essays, most of which appear for the first time, eminent scholars from many disciplines-philosophy, economics, sociology, political science, demography, theology, history, and social psychology-examine the causes, nature, and consequences of present-day consumption patterns in t...

One of the most respected poets of the Beat and San Francisco Renaissance periods, David Meltzer has kept alive interest in the interface between jazz and poetry that exploded in the 1950s. This new edition of selected poems includes previously unpublished material and serves as a map to this very prolific and interesting poet.

Do you freeze up in interviews, presentations, or sales calls?Tired of hearing "no" and not knowing what went wrong?Feel like you're being overlooked, even when you know you have something great to offer?Everyone Can Sell is a practical guide for anyone who wants to improve how they present themselves, communicate clearly, and close more opportunities. Whether you're in sales, applying for jobs, or pr...

Struggling to get useful results from AI? Most people feel frustrated when using modern tools especially with AI. They either can't figure out which ones to use, or they don't know how to make them work for real tasks.This book is your shortcut to fixing that. How to Ask AI the Right Questions is a problem-solving playbook for professionals, freelancers, small business owners, and creators who want AI to work for them in 2026.

The truth is: you're more influential than you think! You see, Selling is the #1 skill you didn't know you needed. Chances are, you've already been doing it without even realizing it. This book shows you how to harness that skill with intention, opening the door to more opportunities and possibilities in life.If you've ever struggled to express yourself, doubted your worth, or felt invisible in a conversation… this is for you.How To Get The Sweet 'YES!'...

Brooklyn to Baghdad is the true story of a retired NYPD intelligence sergeant applying his street-cop tactics and interrogation skills against a lethal insurgency that had infected Iraq. A group of retired Special Forces soldiers and law enforcement experts came together to form the counterinsurgency group codenamed "Phoenix Team." Exposing the corruption of both the Iraqi and US governments, the team faced serious setbacks and challenges. Brooklyn to Baghdad shows the effectivene...