The third edition of U.S. and Latin American Relations offers detailed theoretical and historical analyses essential for understanding contemporary US-Latin American relations. Utilizing four different theories (realism, liberal institutionalism, dependency, and autonomy) as a framework, the text provides a succinct history of relations from Latin American independence through the Covid-19 era before then examining critical contemporary issues such as immigration, human rights, and challen...

Democratic Institutions in Guatemala: Theory and Practice advances knowledge about Guatemala's democracy by embedding the country in recent conceptual and theoretical work in comparative politics. This volume sheds light upon the stubborn realities and challenges afflicting Guatemalan democracy during the post Peace Accords era. Each chapter delves into the main democratic institutions, informal practices, and players shaping the operative political game: elections, Congress, the ...

Usability Testing of Medical Devices covers the nitty-gritty of usability test planning, conducting, and results reporting. The book also discusses the government regulations and industry standards that motivate many medical device manufacturers to conduct usability tests.Since publication of the first edition, the FDA and other regulatory groups h

That Thomas Carlyle was influential in his own lifetime and continues to be so over 130 years after his death is a proposition with which few will disagree. His role as his generation’s foremost interpreter of German thought, his distinctive rhetorical style, his approach to history via the “innumerable biographies” of great men, and his almost unparalleled record of correspondence with contemporaries both great and small, makes him a necessary figure of study in multiple fields.Th...

The bestselling guide to nonprofit planning, with proven, practical adviceStrategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations describes a proven method for creating an effective, organized, actionable strategy, tailored to the unique needs of the nonprofit organization. Now in its third edition, this bestselling manual contains new information about the value of plans, specific guidance toward business planning, and additional information about the strategic pl...

In The Morphological and Theological Evolution of Adriel, Allison Michaels undertakes a sweeping exploration of one of theology's most enigmatic figures - Adriel, whose identity has shifted across millennia from obscure mortal to celestial archetype. Through meticulous scholarship and lyrical prose, Michaels traces Adriel's metamorphosis from his earliest mention in the Hebrew Bible to his reimagining in medieval mysticism and modern myth-making. The result is a profound study of ...

From stocking your kitchen cabinets to stocking a prepper pantry, this is the essential guide to creating a practical food storage system for everyday life and long-term emergencies, from the creator of This Prepared Life.Allison Michael's unique, three-layered system is all about building food storage for both short- and long-term emergencies. The first layer is your own kitchen pantry—it includes the foods you'll eat in the next week or two. The second l...

“Whether you are a therapist working with families or a parent, this book is a must-have.”—Arielle Schwartz, PhD, psychologist and founder of the Center for Resilience Informed Therapy“Transforms concepts such as neuroception, coregulation, and the social engagement system into practical pathways for daily life.”—Stephen W. Porges, creator of polyvagal theoryThe book every parent needs...

“Whether you are a therapist working with families or a parent, this book is a must-have.”—Arielle Schwartz, PhD, psychologist and founder of the Center for Resilience Informed Therapy“Transforms concepts such as neuroception, coregulation, and the social engagement system into practical pathways for daily life.”—Stephen W. Porges, creator of polyvagal theoryThe book every parent needs...

The first basic overview of all aspects of transplantation with a clarity not to be found in more inaccessible textbooks.This brand new title provides a succinct overview of both the scientific and clinical principles of organ transplantation and the types of organ transplant, featuring highly-illustrated information covering core topics in transplantation including:Organ donorsOrgan preservationAssessment of transplant recipients

On the evening of April 19, 2013, Samantha and Gianna Rucki disappeared. Two of five children born to David Rucki and Sandra Grazzini-Rucki, the teenage sisters vanished in the midst of their parents' divorce.The girls' father, David Rucki, worked tirelessly with law enforcement to search day and night for his two missing daughters, following every lead while raising three remaining children at home. Their mother, Sandra Grazzini-Rucki, used her newfound freedom to vacation around ...

On the evening of April 19, 2013, Samantha and Gianna Rucki disappeared. Two of five children born to David Rucki and Sandra Grazzini-Rucki, the teenage sisters vanished in the midst of their parents' divorce.The girls' father, David Rucki, worked tirelessly with law enforcement to search day and night for his two missing daughters, following every lead while raising three remaining children at home. Their mother, Sandra Grazzini-Rucki, used her newfound freedom to vacation around ...