As medical schools struggle to fit ever more material into a fixed amount of time, students need to approach the study of anatomy through a succinct, integrative overview. Rather than setting forth an overwhelming list of facts to be memorized, this book engages readers with a fascinating account of the connections between human anatomy and a wide array of scientific disciplines, weaving in the latest advances in developmental and evolutionary biology, comparative morphology, and biologica...

Come, See This Man is an invitation to encounter Jesus through the first hand experiences of people who have been challenged, redeemed, healed and restored into wholeness in Christ.An irate villager struggles with the invitation of the woman at the well to, "Come and see a man who told me everything I ever did."The woman who anointed Jesus' feet, tells of how her shame gives way to forgiveness and healing.An old man meets Jesus and knows immediately who he is and real...

A blow by truthful blow of life experience causing decisions and choices to be made. These decisions and choices were difficult and unnerving, yet an inner core of self and knowing caused the propulsion forward because the staying in place was unacceptable.

In this third book of meditations Kay introduces us to 8 people who are radically changed as a result of their personal encounter with Jesus. Each short reflection is again beautifully yet simply illustrated by Anna Tash.

This book is about students transitioning from one learning environment to another. My granddaughter is leaving day care and is going to preschool. She gets on her bus and sits by her best friend. She goes into her classroom and, to her surprise, sees her best friend. She likes her teacher and assistant teacher. These are some skills and activities added to this book that she is expected to learn when she enters into a school with a multicultural learning environment. Children can learn as...

This science fiction tale is one of exploration, romance, art, and idealism. Set in the latter part of this century, it is about a first attempt to find a suitable planet, and establish an Earth colony. The chief protagonist is bisexual, and finds herself in a society that has become somewhat more conservative than the one she left behind on Earth.The Galactic Voyager is an enormous space-faring vessel, dispatched from Earth early in the 21st Century. Initially, several hundred col...

Expressing your inner feelings can be challenging—but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Express Your Heart is a practical guide that helps you communicate love, appreciation, and emotion in clear, heartfelt ways. Whether through poetry, a simple love letter, or even a personal note, this book shows you how to connect with others authentically and meaningfully.Inside, you’ll find tips, examples, and prompts to help you:Express your lo...

Histories of American Physical Anthropology in the Twentieth Century chronicles the history of physical anthropology-or, as it is now known, biological anthropology-from its professional origins in the late 1800 up to its modern transformation in the late 1900s. In this edited volume, 13 contributors trace the development of people, ideas, traditions, and organizations that contributed to the advancement of this branch of anthropology that focuses today on human variation and huma...

After asking the wrong people the wrong questions, Shannon Brown barely escapes with her life - and crosses paths with a handsome outlaw who cannot resist a lady in distress. Moved by the troubled stranger, Derek Ross agrees to help Shannon elude her pursuers. But the ferocity of his desire for Shannon stuns him, and mystifies her. She's known so much hurt in matters of the heart - how can Derek be any different? Drawn into a shadowy world of danger and deception, Shannon is reborn in the ...

Written for researchers, practitioners, and students in advanced courses, this book furthers our understanding of the complexity of contemporary families. Seven types of families are the focus of this book, based on the research available and the challenges they present for mental health professionals. The family forms discussed are • Adoption • Foster care • Interracial families • Family members with special needs (with a focus on autism) • Families with LGBTQ members • Grandparent-headed...

Discover how rural New Zealand is adapting and thriving in the face of change.Are New Zealand's rural communities dying, or are they evolving? This book offers a positive message, based on years of research, showing how rural communities are adapting to challenges and building on their strengths. Explore the social ties, digital technologies, and entrepreneurial innovations that are shaping the future of rural New Zealand.Understand the key changes af...