Volume therapy or infusion therapy is used worldwide for the treatment of hypovolemia caused by surgical blood and plasma losses, trauma, burns, or infections. Interestingly, significant differences exist between countries regarding the use of plasma substitutes. In the United States, crystalloids and albumin are more popular, whereas in Europe artificial colloids such as hydroxyethyl starch are preferred. From an international perspective, it is notable that volume therapy using hydroxyet...

The Cutting Edge of Modern Short FictionA three-time Hugo Award nominated magazine, this issue of Pulphouse Fiction Magazine offers up twenty fantastic stories by some of the best writers working in modern short fiction. Most have at least a Pulphouse-style connection to the holidays.No genre limitations, no topic limitations, just great stories. Attitude, feel, and high-quality fiction equals Pulphouse.“This is definitely a strong start. All the stories have a lot ...

As the age of globalization and New Media unite disparate groups of people in new ways, the continual transformation and interconnections between ethnicity, class, and gender become increasingly complex. This reader, comprised of a diverse array of sources ranging from the New York Times to the journals of leading research universities, explores these issues as systems of stratification that work to reinforce one another. Understanding Inequality provides students and academics with the ba...

Murder is brewing in Magnolia Grove.All Parker Hayes wanted was a fresh start, serving up frothy lattes and decadent desserts at her charming new cafe, Catch You Latte. But just as she's perfecting her caramel drizzle, her grand opening takes a bitter turn when a face from her past turns up dead… right behind the cafe.Suddenly, Parker's at the center of town gossip—and the prime suspect. Dodging murder accusations was definitely not part of her bus...

THE CONVERSATION THAT MATTERS MOST You have conversations with your friends all the time, right? You talk or text about the latest and greatest movie or the song you just downloaded. But as a Christian, you may not quite know how to bring up Jesus. Or you may wonder what you should say when your friends have questions. Yet sharing Jesus' message of hope with your friends is the most important conversation you will ever, ever have! Because the gospel changes someone's life at the deepest le...

In Magnolia Grove, the race for mayor is heating up… and someone just turned it deadly.The town is buzzing about three things: the upcoming election, the grand opening of the historic underground tunnel tours, and a shiny new coffee bar opening right across from Parker Hayes's cozy cafe Catch You Latte. The whole town seems excited about the competition. Parker? Not so much.When a promotional event in the tunnels ends with a tragedy, everyone is ready to ca...

Would Jesus make the cut at your church? Firing Jesus takes you on an intriguing imaginary journey to explore how Jesus might lead as a youth pastor in the 21st Century…and how the church would likely respond. The reactions, political maneuvering and plot twists that ensue will keep you riveted and get you thinking, “Could this happen at my church?” Endorsed by Derwin Gray, Rick Lawrence and Reggie Dabbs.

AV2 Fiction Readalong by Weigl brings you timeless tales of mystery, suspense, adventure, and the lessons learned while growing up. These celebrated children’s stories are sure to entertain and educate while captivating even the most reluctant readers. Log on to www.av2books.com, and enter the unique book code found on page 2 of this book to unlock an extra dimension to these beloved tales. Hear the story come to life as you read along in your own book.

Money! Power! Dice! Bitter Yahtzee rivals collide as two world champions take the stage to fight for the title of Worlds Greatest. A hilariously gripping short story about the fast paced, high stakes world of Professional Yahtzee. 

The strong and spicy heat of the gospel is the secret to effective and exciting ministry - just look at the early church! Gospel advancement was at the heart of the early believers’ discipleship, and the book of Acts gives us a vibrant picture of God’s plan to use us to build His kingdom.In Gospelize Your Youth Ministry, Greg unpacks the model found in the book of Acts, unveiling the seven key ingredients present within the early Church. Today, youth leaders can blend these same ba...

Some memories are permanently seared into our childhood brains with a hot iron of adrenaline and fear. For five-year-old Greg, it was the memory of his ma walking back to the house after confronting his stepdad with a splintered, bloodied baseball bat in her hand.Greg Stier was raised in a family of bodybuilding, tobacco-chewing, fist-fighting thugs. He never knew his biological father because his mom had met his dad at a party; she got pregnant, and he left town. ...

These old shipboard tunes relieved the boredom and loneliness of long trips and helped crew members to work together.