A Native foster youth brings a completed Pfizer Corporation’s "PTSD Self-Quiz" she found in a U.S. Indian Health Service clinic waiting room to her psychologist, hoping a new diagnosis will allow her to discontinue her current stimulant medication. After advocating on her behalf and that of other Native clients in his care, the psychologist is put on a "performance improvement plan" by clinic supervisors. Subsequently, a nurse practitioner at the clinic sends a letter to the Secretary of t...

The anthology, 'The Fascinating World of Flies: An Eight-Book Collection,' offers readers an engrossing exploration of the diverse and multifaceted universe of flies. Throughout its pages, this collection brings together varied literary styles ranging from scientific observations to poetic meditations, painting a comprehensive portrait of these oft-misunderstood insects. The works are framed within a rich literary and scientific context, presenting flies not merely as subjects of study but...

In "Old Flies in New Dresses," Charles Edward Walker masterfully blends irony and sharp social commentary, creating a compelling narrative that challenges societal norms. Walker intricately explores the themes of identity and adaptability, employing a satirical literary style reminiscent of the classic picaresque novel. Through richly drawn characters and an engaging, episodic structure, the book delves into the complexities of modern existence, suggesting that while the external circumsta...

My aim, in this little fish culture book, has been to give information and hints which will prove useful to the amateur. Some of the plans and apparatus suggested would not be suitable for fish culture on a large scale, but my object has been to confine myself entirely to operations on a small scale. I have to thank the Editor of Land and Water for permission to publish in book form what first appeared as a series of articles.-CHARLES WALKER.

This classic handbook instructs the reader on how to successfully wield and use a shotgun for hunting, and includes guidance on safe and dangerous procedures. Illustrated with instructional diagrams and photographs, it is suited to hunting enthusiasts in addition to those new to the activity, with many details still of practical use today. Many early books are becoming extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing this vintage work, which has been carefully selected for ...

In "Amateur Fish Culture," Charles Edward Walker presents a pioneering exploration of fish farming tailored for the enthusiastic hobbyist. Through a blend of practical guidance and scientific insight, Walker articulates the nuanced interplay between aquatic ecosystems and sustainable practices. The book is marked by a clear, accessible prose style with well-structured chapters that elaborate on essential topics ranging from species selection to water quality management. Positioned within t...

Globe Law and Business' journal Modern Lawyer is known for helping professionals navigate the changing legal services landscape, featuring insights from in-house counsel, legal tech specialists, law companies, law firms, and business leaders, who all bring a fresh perspective to legal services delivery. Essential Reads for the Modern Lawyer draws on the journal’s wealth of opinion pieces, interviews and thought leadership, which together comprise an invaluable and wide-ranging analysis of ...

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The only woman to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor for her service during the Civil War, Dr. Mary E. Walker (1832-1919) was a surgeon, a public lecturer, and an outspoken champion of women's rights. One of the first women in the country to be awarded a medical degree, she served as an assistant surgeon for the 52nd Ohio Infantry and was cited for valor in going behind enemy lines to attend to the sick. Though her early career was highly distinguished, her subsequent life became con...

Today's law firm is an entity in flux. Economic and technological disruption - along with a range of other factors - have contributed to this change, meaning that firms are not what they used to be. It is therefore a necessity that the way they are managed also needs to change. This means, among many things, the need to corporatize the running of the firm; a move away from the focus on the billable hour towards more intangible activities such as business development and marketing and - per...

Treasure Beneath the Hearth is a call for re-evaluation of myth as an inner language and for an approach to the gospels illuminated on the level of the intellect by modern, critical scholarship, and on the level of the imagination by the insights of depth psychology.

Illusive Identity is a transnational exploration of the evolution of working-class consciousness within modern Western culture. The work traces how the rise of popular culture blurred the definition and dulled the influence of class identity in Europe and the United States in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Chapters tackling changing class consciousness in Britain, Germany, Italy, and the United States offer rich insight into the movement from a traditional community...