In this book, which is the second in my series of orthopedic informational guides, I would like to explain frequency, causes, and treatments of knee pain and instability that many of you have experienced or will experience in your lifetimes.In active society there are many sports injuries, activities, and other conditions that affect all of our bodies and especially our joints. As an orthopedic surgeon I have seen thousands of patients of all ages. Most people have no understanding ...

"Fascinating footnote to Holocaust history . . . a Jewish hospital in the heart of Berlin that treated patients to the very end of Hitler's reign" ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review)"One of the most incredible stories of World War II." — Dallas Morning NewsHow did Berlin's Jewish Hospital, in the middle of the Nazi capital, survive as an institution where Jewish doctors and nurses cared for Jewish patients throughout World War...

"My Painful Shoulder" is a comprehensive and relatable guide for anyone seeking answers about shoulder pain. With a patient-focused approach, "My Painful Shoulder" discusses diagnostic methods, treatment options ranging from physical therapy to surgical interventions, and strategies for recovery and prevention. The author provides practical advice for navigating medical consultations, understanding imaging results, and making informed decisions about care. Whether you’re an athlete, an act...

Author and law enforcement officer Daniel Silver tells the story of a tattooed punk rocker turned rookie San Francisco policeman, Dougie Cohen. In his first year on the job, the stresses, horrors and frustrations Dougie encounters take their toll on his patience, health, sanity and love life. Dougie struggles with night terrors, addiction, disease and the loss of his former self to his new police persona. Dougie is on a collision course with the reality of urban law enforcement. He'll eith...

Let's set the scene: there's a regular on his barstool, beer in hand. He's watching a young couple execute a complicated series of moves on the dance floor, while at the table in the corner the DJ adjusts his headphones and slips a new beat into the mix. These are all experiences created by a given scene—one where we feel connected to other people, in places like a bar or a community center, a neighborhood parish or even a train station. Scenes enable experiences, but they also cultivate s...

"My Painful Shoulder" is a comprehensive and relatable guide for anyone seeking answers about shoulder pain. With a patient-focused approach, "My Painful Shoulder" discusses diagnostic methods, treatment options ranging from physical therapy to surgical interventions, and strategies for recovery and prevention. The author provides practical advice for navigating medical consultations, understanding imaging results, and making informed decisions about care. Whether you’re an athlete, an act...

In the Old Pond slums, the most talkative toad is the king. He's constantly chomping his gums, but when the old toad suddenly croaks, the pond slums become silent. Then the smallest frog in the pond bravely begins speaking from the king’s lily pad. Because of the courage of this tiny frog, the pond slums are alive and hopping with all the frogs joining in. You, too, are invited to join in by sharing this story and your story in the Old Pond slums.

This book is a new addition to his Once Upon a Time poetry series wherein Daniel Silverhawk introduces us to the animal kingdom once more.

Have you ever had a wish so big you knew it somehow must come true? Well, If you are still believing in your wish, Then, this story is for you! You should never give up on your wish or dream, No matter if it's big or small. If you follow it on every path you swim, it can come true after all. The following story is a work of fiction, About a little guppy fish; Who searched the ocean, and in every direction, He was "A Fish Who had a Wish"

When Petunia was a piglet, she planted a garden from some seeds, And she worked very hard digging up ugly weeds. She loved her little garden with all the flowers that she grew, And she would sing to them daily, and play music for them too. Then one summer day, the farmer stopped by. And took Petunia from her home and put her in a pigsty. But. Petunia kept dream alive so her heart wouldn't harden, And you will discover how she did it as you read, "Petunia's Garden".

The Politics of Urban Cultural Policy brings together a range of international experts to critically analyze the ways that governmental actors and non-governmental entities attempt to influence the production and implementation of urban policies directed at the arts, culture, and creative activity. Presenting a global set of case studies that span five continents and 22 cities, the essays in this book advance our understanding of how the dynamic interplay between economic and poli...

The True Story of Pocahontas is the first public publication of the Powhatan perspective that has been maintained and passed down from generation to generation within the Mattaponi Tribe, and the first written history of Pocahontas by her own people.