An insider's look into the largely anonymous volunteers in local party organizations who make decisions in elections with profound implications for American democracy. Although scholars have long recognized that local American parties play an important role in elections, surprisingly little is known about the individuals who lead these typically small, volunteer-based organizations. As David Doherty, Conor M. Dowling, and Michael G. Miller show in Small Power, lo...

An insider's look into the largely anonymous volunteers in local party organizations who make decisions in elections with profound implications for American democracy.Although scholars have long recognized that local American parties play an important role in elections, surprisingly little is known about the individuals who lead these typically small, volunteer-based organizations. As David Doherty, Conor M. Dowling, and Michael G. Miller show in Small Power

From the origin story of Baba Yaga, to a monster named, Jenny with iron teeth. A woman buried alive in the bog thousands of years ago, lives on, stealing the bones of anything she touches. A mysterious cave imparts on a group of twenty-somethings a curse that leaves the affected with an inescapable chill. A mysterious old woman rewards a kind sister and punishes a callous one, but over time, the gift provided to the kind sister becomes more and more unsettling. A wolf attack upsets the nat...

From the origin story of Baba Yaga, to a monster named, Jenny with iron teeth. A woman buried alive in the bog thousands of years ago, lives on, stealing the bones of anything she touches. A mysterious cave imparts on a group of twenty-somethings a curse that leaves the affected with an inescapable chill. A mysterious old woman rewards a kind sister and punishes a callous one, but over time, the gift provided to the kind sister becomes more and more unsettling. A wolf attack upsets the nat...

The purpose of this book is not to discuss in depth various topics in medicine nor to describe in detail all possible controversial subjects in car diology. The primary intention is to describe common cardiac problems with significant controversial viewpoints frequently encountered in our daily practice. This book presents 19 chapters, including the Coronary Arteries in Fatal Coronary Events, Prophylactic Antiarrhythmic Therapy in Acute Myocar dial Infarction, Mobile Coronary Care-Is It Re...

Learn to perform more than 50 of the most common surgical procedures with this step-by-step, superbly illustrated guide!CURRENT Procedures Surgery is a unique combination atlas and text that details everything that you must know to perform more than 50 key surgical procedures. It covers the full spectrum of general surgery in an ultra-convenient, at-a-glance format, with more than 400 beautifully rendered illustrations to guide you every step of the way.

Avani hates dragons.Doesn’t everybody? Don’t you?And who’d blame her? The first time she saw a dragon was the night her mother died. The second time…You’ll love the Prequel to the magical fantasy series, because who doesn’t love a magically gifted elven girl torn between following her dream and living up to her promise?Begin the adventure. Download it now.

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Transform Your Life: Embrace Self-Love, Overcome Self-Doubt, and Unlock Your PotentialIn a world where self-doubt and criticism often drown out our inner voice, "Transform Your Life" offers a powerful beacon of hope. This essential guide teaches you how to overcome self-doubt and build self-esteem through proven self-love practices. With motivational insights and practical tips, this book will help you embark on a journey of per...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Polyvagal Parenting in the Digital Age: Nurturing Connection in a Connected WorldIn an era where screens are an integral part of our daily lives, "Polyvagal Parenting in the Digital Age: Nurturing Connection in a Connected World" offers a groundbreaking approach to parenting that harmonizes the wisdom of polyvagal theory with the realities of the digital age. This insightful guide illuminates how understanding t...

Veterans in rural communities face unique challenges, who will step up to help?Beginning with a brief scenario of a more gentle view of rural life, the book moves through learned information about families, children, and our returning National Guard and Reserve civilian military members. Return experiences will necessarily be different in rural and frontier settings than they are in suburban and urban environments. Our rural and frontier areas, especially in Western...

Evidence-based, point-of-care information on 1000diseases and disorders most often treated by surgeonsExpansive coverage of general surgery and all subspecialties you need to be versed in, including otolaryngology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, gynecology, orthopedics, urology, and pediatricsIntuitively organized to help you find answers quickly and easilyMore than 600 photographs and illustrationsDetailed treatment algorithmsNE...

Bought with a Price takes you inside the lives and principles of the life of Patrick E. Doherty, a father of eight, grandfather of thirty-four, and great-grandfather of eleven. The priorities he lived by and the love he demonstrated in raising his children serve as a parents guide to raising children in an environment of faith and family.His simple, straightforward views are timeless. On happiness, he said, You will never be happy in life until you learn to celebrate the success of...