Luke Slade, a young Congressional aide, begins this business trip to China like all other international travel he's endured with "Leo the Lyin'": buried under a slew of diplomatic runarounds, non–functioning cell phones, and humiliation from the Congressman at every turn. But on their first night in Beijing, their trip is plunged into a deeper chaos: Leo goes on a drunken bender and disappears into the night. Unsure what dubious business his boss had planned, Luke must piece together the C...

"Overcome Drug Addiction Once And For All" is a compelling and heartfelt guide for anyone seeking to understand and conquer drug addiction. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the recovery process, offering practical strategies, emotional support, and inspiring stories of resilience and transformation. Inside, readers will discover the stages of recovery, effective strategies for staying sober, and the critical role of family and support groups in overcoming addiction. Each c...

The love of the environment expressed by John Muir has enriched us all. Listen as Sierra Club activist David Orr, Fredrick Turner, and others talk about the importance of Muir's idea that respect for living systems comes before human interests.

This program is a powerful sampling of information and issues from Edward Abbey, Paul Shepard, and several other environmentalists and scientists, all talking about why and how we can shift our priorities to care for all life on the planet.

One man’s real-life epic reveals the unstoppable path to personal growth and next-level living.At the age of 27, Casey Elkins almost lost his life due to complications from obesity. Despite being a nurse practitioner, he had not taken the warning signs seriously until it was too late. In The Power to Change Everything, Casey offers personal stories exploring how to overcome life's greatest struggles.He presents his own inspiring journey of adversity and tr...

From the bestselling author of Australian outback romance. Over 12 million books sold worldwide.Carey is immediately attracted to the handsome yet reserved cattle station owner. But Oliver seems more interested in a practical business arrangement than a true love match.Oliver's bossy sister, Millicent, doesn't help matters. She soon makes it clear that the young new bride doesn't match up to her expectations.Glamorous Jane Newbold adds to Carey's insecurities. Jane ...

From the bestselling author of Australian outback romance. Over 12 million books sold worldwide.Jenny's family think pastoral agent John Downing would make the perfect husband for her. But Jenny knows that she is not in love with him and never will be.Thanks to her childhood friend Geoff Hallam, Jenny gets a job on an opal safari. It's an ideal opportunity to get away for the pressures of home in Yaraandoo.Safari boss Drew Carey has a magnetic effect on Jenny. Yet i...

From the bestselling author of Australian outback romance. Over 12 million books sold worldwide.Sara's employer sends her to work as temporary secretary to his cousin, Greg Camden. But the master of Ransome station has little time for his new secretary. Meanwhile, the beautiful and sophisticated Julia has no problem getting Greg's attention.Through hard work Sara shows Greg how indispensable she is. But she is shocked when he suddenly proposes a marriage of convenience. Wil...

The life and career of Jerry Jeff Walker, the singer-songwriter who wrote Mr. Bojangles, a timeless waltz, a love song from a French Quarter drunk tank. Jerry Jeff soon transformed Texas music with gonzo energy and creative fusion, igniting the Austin progressive country revolution. In his own words.

The Medicine on the Move series provides fully flexible access to subjects across the curriculum in a unique combination of print and mobile formats ideal for the busy medical student and junior doctor.No matter what your learning style—whether you are studying a subject for the first time or revisiting it during exam preparation, Medicine on the Move gives you the right information whenever and wherever you need it.Medicine on the Move is:• Mobile...

"On the lawless frontiers of the American West, there is one rule every outlaw should remember: Never cross a mountain man like Matt Jensen. Not if you want to keep breathing.No gun. No horse. No water or food. And worse yet: No idea how he ended up in the middle of a desert with a bullet in his leg and a bump on his head. That’s the sorry situation Matt Jensen wakes up to—dazed and confused—until he slowly pieces together what happened. The last thing he remembers: He agreed to he...

This groundbreaking feminist classic dismantles the way we view rape in our culture and replaces it with a genuine understanding and respect for female sexual pleasure.In the original edition, feminist, political, and activist writers alike presented their ideas for a paradigm shift from the "No Means No" model--and the result was the groundbreaking shift to today's affirmative consent model ("Yes Means Yes," as coined by this book).With a timely new introd...