Attempted suicide began to increase inexorably in western societies following World War II. In Britain, it reached epidemic proportions in 1976 when 120,000 cases were reported. More accurately termed “self-poisoning” as the majority of cases involve deliberate, non-fatal overdosing on pills, this remarkable social-medical phenomenon remains without any generally accepted explanation. First published in 1992, Women and Attempted Suicide suggests that two factors have contributed t...

This 2007 Audie Award finalist features more than three hours of some of the greatest shorts stories of all time.James Thurber's "The Night the Ghost Got In"performed by Isaiah ShefferComic Mayhem is unleashed when a family hears a ghost in the night... and calls in the police.Edith Wharton's "Roman Fever"performed by Maria TucciTwo women reflect on romance and intrigue, long ago in Rome.Jack London's "Make Westing"perfor...

Are you scared of dying?Lots of people are. Maybe it’s because you’re not sure what happens after you die.There are only two options:Nothing.When you’re dead you’re dead. Some people act like that’s what they believe. And some really believe it’s true.Something.Others believe in an afterlife. Even people without any formal religion believe this. All the religions of the world have a view on eternity and what you must DO to get it.This easy-t...

Killer Without Mercy: Thrillerby Jack RaymondThe size of this book is equivalent to 207 paperback pages.When the star takes a real bullet during the shooting of an action movie, the investigation of Jesse Trevellian and his team begins - because it was not an accident, as it soon turns out.An action star deeply involved in the machinations of organized crime, against which he always fought in his films, and a power struggle within the underworld - that's wha...

Giant Kid they called him.The Giant Child.Everything about Giant Kid was basically a little too big for this world.He was a man so huge and enormous that there was no horse on which he could have ridden. He was simply too heavy. And if he rode a wagon, it had to be a two-in-hand. There was no other way. He was simply a giant. A very strong giant. Someone said they saw the Giant Kid lift a horse-drawn wagon and throw it to the ground in a rage. The wagon was so broke...

This volume contains the following mystery novels: Killer Without Remorse (Jack Raymond) Schaven (Jack Raymond) Killer Without Mercy (Jack Raymond) Inspector Jörgensen And The Murderer From The Museum (Alfred Bekker) When the star takes a real bullet during the shooting of an action movie, the investigation of Jesse Trevellian and his team begins - because it was not an accident, as it soon turns out. An action star deeply involved in the machinations of organized crime, against which he a...

This handbook covers medical device regulatory systems in different countries, ISO standards for medical devices, clinical trial and regulatory requirements, and documentation for application. It is the first to cover the medical device regulatory affairs in Asia. Experts from influential international regulatory bodies, including the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, Japan Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency, Saudi Food a...

Security and development matter: they often involve issues of life and death and they determine the allocation of truly staggering amounts of the world’s resources. Particularly since the start of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, there has been momentum in policy circles to merge the issues of security and development to attempt to end conflicts, create durable peace, strengthen failing states, and promote the conditions necessary for people to lead healthier and more prosperous lives.

Hate That Burns Like Fire: thrillerCrime novel by Jack RaymondThe size of this book is equivalent to 112 paperback pages.Murderous arson attacks shake the city. Entire buildings are being blown up by unknown persons and there are deaths. Investigator Jesse Trevellian and his team are faced with a mystery, while the victims of the unknown hate criminals become more and more numerous...But then Trevellian and his colleagues come across an old injustice and a m...

by JACK RAYMOND A routine job turns into a nightmare. A lawyer becomes a target. Insurance lawyer Alex Thorkild is supposed to simply inspect a €50 million asset in a secluded high-tech estate – a straightforward job at the end of his much-needed vacation. But the asset is Prometheus, the world's most advanced artificial intelligence. When a bizarre experiment ends in a deadly catastrophe, Alex goes from investigator to prime suspect – and target. Hunted by a ruthless team of mercenaries a...

Medical device regulation in Asia has gained more importance than ever. Governments and regulatory bodies across the region have put in place new regulatory systems or refined the existing ones. A registered product requires a lot of technical documentation to prove its efficacy, safety, and quality. A smooth and successful registration process demands soft skills for dealing with various key stakeholders in the government, testing centers, and hospitals and among doctors.This hand...