Have you ever wondered what really happens at nursing executive level in the Australian acute private health sector? Join Fiona for a look behind the curtain at what really occurs with the hiring and firing of executive nurse leaders, and learn from her mistakes with her top tips guide for any new nurse leader. Enjoy her humorous, and often unflinchingly honest account of her forty years nursing and leadership career, as well as her inspiring journey through an ovarian cancer diagnosis and...

Geriatric neuropsychiatry is an integrative activity bridging the fields of psychiatry, neurology, neuroscience and geriatrics. Itreflects commitment to the principles that, improved understanding of brain-behavior relationships can lead to a higherquality of life for older individuals. Psychiatric manifestations of neurological disorders and the neurobiological basis ofpsychiatric disorders are the two pillars standing apart to hold erect the concept of neuropsychiatry. Neuropsychiatry is...

In feudal Japan, where the code of bushido governs every breath and destiny turns on the edge of a blade, four remarkable tales unfold. Each tale captures the scent of incense in temple corridors, the flash of nagaginata blades in moonlight, and the weight of duty that binds servant to master, child to parent, warrior to lord. With strong female characters, intricate plots, and vivid historical detail, this collection offers both thrilling entertainment and a window into a fascinating worl...

In this memoir, a deeply personal and carefully documented account, author p.d.r. lindsay reflects on the ways in which her beloved Anglican church is coming up short. The hold of the past over the present in the Anglican faith causes many problems, as does the sense of entitlement many of the clergy own. Finding her courage after discovering the deception and cover-ups in her own diocese she then sought out justice, for both herself and for all the parishioners of her local church. Her na...

From the author praised for bringing feudal Japan to vivid life comes a fast-paced tale of loyalty, sacrifice, and survival. Perfect for readers who love strong female warriors, historical adventure, and the rich tapestry of Japanese culture, SALT RUN delivers action, heart, and a bond between protector and protected that transcends duty to become something far more preciousWhen duty demands everything, courage becomes her only weapon.Akasuki never expected...

Darkly funny, crisply written, and told entirely from the demon's gloriously snarky point of view, "Gotcha!" is a short story that delights in turning the horror genre inside out. It is a story about competence, consequence, and the ancient truth that some people are their own worst supernatural event.Y-tan-Nar has just finished ninety years of service with the genuinely skilled Goody Goodman and has earned a rest on hell's seventh level. Someone has other plans. Yanked without war...

Darkly funny, crisply written, and told entirely from the demon's gloriously snarky point of view, "Gotcha!" is a short story that delights in turning the horror genre inside out. It is a story about competence, consequence, and the ancient truth that some people are their own worst supernatural event. Y-tan-Nar has just finished ninety years of service with the genuinely skilled Goody Goodman and has earned a rest on hell's seventh level. Someone has other plans. Yanked without warning in...

In the heart of every equestrian beats a story of challenge, resilience, and profound transformation. "A Difficult Horse - A Tribute to the Horses That Changed Us" is a collection of these stories, a testament to the horses that began as challenges and became our greatest teachers. Crafted from the reflections of diverse equestrians, this book is more than just a compilation of tales; it's a journey through the trials and triumphs that bind us to these special animals.Each page is ...

In the summer of 1977, in Monroe, Wisconsin, the sudden death of an elderly man who was living alone in his house looked like an accidental fall down a flight of stairs. However, Police Chief Brandon Johns and Det. Samantha Gates weren’t totally convinced. Was it a suspicious death? A week later, a second victim, an elderly woman living alone in her house, met the same fate. Were the two deaths connected? Also, in 1977, the artifacts from the burned-out house of Fiona Brown went on sale at...

Some horses change us forever.The Gift of a Horse is a heartfelt collection of true stories celebrating the profound bond between humans and horses. Each story reveals how these remarkable animals touch our lives in unexpected ways — helping us find courage, connection, and meaning when we need it most.From moments of heartbreak to triumph, fear to trust, this book offers glimpses into the quiet wisdom horses share with those willing to listen. The...

A haunted starship. A reluctant spiritual healer. A Christmas Eve unlike any other.'Christmas Spirits' is a quietly powerful science fiction short story by award-recognised New Zealand writer p.d.r. Lindsay, blending Maori cultural tradition with deep-space adventure in a tale that will stay with you long after the final page. The family motto has always been simple: there are no ghosts in space. For generations, the family's tohunga, their Maori spiritual leaders, have built a thr...

Filled with tales of infamous duels, cheating congressmen, and much more, Wicked Lexington, Kentucky offers the first collection the city's rowdy and ruckus history . Despite its illustrious beginnings as the "Athens of the west," Lexington has always had a darker side lurking just beneath its glossy sheen. It didn't take long for the first intellectual hub west of the Alleghenies to quickly morph into a city with the same scandalous inclinations as neighboring Louisville and Cincinnati. F...