Pope Francis, a name that resonates deeply across the world, is a symbol of compassion, humility, and transformative leadership. Yet behind the public persona lies a man who has borne the weight of history, faith, and personal sacrifice. "Father to the End: The Heart, Struggles, and Final Acts of Pope Francis" explores the emotional and spiritual journey of this remarkable figure, charting the defining moments of his papacy and the personal challenges he faced as he neared...

The death of a pope leaves behind more than just an emotional void; it sets off a seismic shift that reverberates through the corridors of power, both within and outside the Vatican. The world watches with bated breath as the future of one of the most influential institutions on the planet hangs in the balance. The Vacant Throne doesn't just chronicle the events following a papal vacancy. It digs deep into the untold stories, the unseen forces, and the quiet battl...

After a ten-year struggle with lupus, Zelphoe Gabrielle (Gabby) Maloney was near death. Treatments for the autoimmune disease, as well as the disease itself, were destroying her internal organs. But Gabby never accepted that she would die. She had five children and a devoted husband who gave her an indomitable will to live.Only one option was open to her. Only one procedure would save her life: a stem cell transplant. Her insurance company would no...

Melvin Bob Fred and MeBy Robert Gabriel RothbauerRobert has Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)-once known as Multiple Personality Disorder. For him, DID isn't a weakness; it's a superpower that helped him survive a traumatic childhood and navigate life in residential treatment centers and a famous sanitarium before stepping into the real world.This powerful memoir takes readers inside the mind of a person...

Profit, Loss, and Miracles is the riveting true story of a woman who rose from her deathbed to wage a courageous legal war against a corrupt insurance giant and its allies within state government. It is a chronicle of a multi-billion-dollar machine that tried to silence her family—and the astonishing power of ordinary people who refused to be broken.Those who stood with Gabby—whistleblowers in government, medical heroes, fearless attorneys, a dogged journalist, and even an American...

This comprehensive textbook gives an insight into all relevant aspects of business administration, as they are all subject to fundamental changes due to the transformation to a more sustainable economy. It starts with the background on sustainability and the scientific classification of sustainable business administration. Next, it sheds light on the boundary conditions regarding environmental economics and social responsibility. The next section deals with management functions, from strat...

Baker's Dozen:A Collection of Short Stories a journey into 'Speculative Fiction' in the vein of O. Henry, Rod Serling, Alfred Hitchcock and Stephen King.

Robert Burton's "The Anatomy of Melancholy," first published in 1621, is a pioneering exploration of the human psyche, presenting a profound inquiry into the nature of melancholy, or what we might now call depression. Written in an encyclopedic and digressive style, the work interweaves classical philosophy, medical knowledge, and literary references to dissect the melancholic condition and its societal implications. This ambitious text transcends mere psychology, delving into themes of lo...

Like its pioneering predecessor, this new edition of Professionalism and Ethics: Q & A Self-Study Guide for Mental Health Professionals offers an interactive, case-oriented approach to mental health ethics. Organized around scenarios that pose important—sometimes thorny—ethical questions, the book draws on the diverse clinical and research experience of its contributors, who have backgrounds in medicine, ethics, psychology, law, medical education, religious studies, public health, and rela...

Leyla Clarkson's world was shattered the night her family was murdered. Years later and running from chilling reminders of her past, an unexpected reunion with her childhood friend, Cameron Curtis, brings a glimmer of hope — and a dangerous darkness she never saw coming.Cameron, once the sweet boy she met in the midst of grief, is charming and irresistibly magnetic, but he seems to be hiding his own dark secrets. As their connection deepens, Leyla is torn between the friend she onc...

The UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The Pirelli skyscraper in Milan. The Palazetto dello Sport in Rome. The "soaring beauty" of Pier Luigi Nervi's visionary designs and buildings changed cityscapes in the twentieth century. His uncanny ingenuity with reinforced concrete, combined with a gift for practical problem solving, revolutionized the use of open internal space in structures like arenas and concert halls.Aesthetics and Technology in Building: The Twenty-First-Century Editio...

From the moment he first saw her, he knew their heartsthreads were interwoven.Rekosh had little interest in taking a mate—at least not until he met Ahmya. Small, delicate, and human, she is so unlike his kind. She is a vibrant flower flourishing amidst strangling vines. And he recognizes in her a deep, indomitable determination, inspiring curiosity, and fiery passion. She awakens fierce protective instincts in him and rouses a craving like he’s never experienced. H...