Dedication: To the ghosts and the living who conspired … wittingly or not… to make me a writer. To my parents, who claimed we don’t see eye to eye, but whose love of decency and work, and people gave me the very lens through which I now critique the world. To Charlee, who heard every rough draft of my soul and told me when it was bullshit. That kind of honesty is rare. That kind of love is rarer. To my children, who believe believed in me loudly and without caution … when belief was hard t...

Physicians who care for patients with life-threatening illnesses face daunting communication challenges. Patients and family members can react to difficult news with sadness, distress, anger, or denial. This book defines the specific communication tasks involved in talking with patients with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Topics include delivering bad news, transition to palliative care, discussing goals of advance-care planning and do-not-resuscitate orders, existential an...

One truth will change everything.The Third Q dared to push the limits of science and understanding to at last unveil the minds astonishing ability to create a new reality.In this uniquely crafted book linked to the authors novel The Third Q, you will discover a rare combination of ancient revelations coupled with modern studies, life changing principles, street-wise exercises, and insightful stories. Unlocking the Secrets: A Third Q Book offers a brilliant new discovery for...

This sweeping novel recreates a time and place worthy of James Clavell and Graham Greene. Enter into a seductive world of lust, deceit, greed and revenge. This is Saigon on the eve of the 1968 Tet Offensive, a place where sudden death is only a quick knife thrust away and danger lurks both from the back of a speeding motorbike and in the bed of a beautiful, obsessed master assassin. Turning up the heat is Brandy Masters, a blond sexual adventuress whose long night of wild desires could end...

In the vibrant tapestry of ancient history, embark on an extraordinary journey with Phra the Phoenician. From the bustling ports of Tyre to the enigmatic shores of Carthage, follow the intrepid adventurer as he navigates treacherous seas, encounters enigmatic cultures, and uncovers secrets that will forever alter the course of civilization. Join Phra on his quest for knowledge, wealth, and adventure in this captivating tale that weaves together history, mythology, and the indomitable spiri...

ARE YOU ABLE to simply live your life in every moment available?Or are you constantly exhausting your energies in search of a tomorrow which never comes?Is your life filled with unsatisfactory outcomes - mainly because you simply cannot live in the moment?This book was written to solve very simple situations which we faced over a century ago - and still plague our work and idle hours today.In this thin volu...

As a culture we are in an ethical mess because we’ve neglected moral training and education. This book proposes that there is such a thing as moral truth, that it can be known, and that it can be put into practice in a person’s life and in society more broadly. Looking specifically at the areas of medicine, the marketplace, public life, education, and the family, author Scott B. Rae shows how foundational ethical principles can guide readers into moral day-to-day decisions. Informed by Scr...

Brimming with lavish, full-color photos and graphics, the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary walks you verse by verse through all the books of the New Testament. It’s like slipping on a set of glasses that lets you read the Bible through the eyes of a first-century reader! Discoveries await you that will snap the world of the New Testament into gripping immediacy. Things that seem mystifying, puzzling, or obscure will take on tremendous meaning when you view them in their a...

Gentleman Jigger stands as a landmark novel, celebrated for its candid exploration of Black sexuality set against the dynamic backdrop of the Harlem Renaissance. The story follows Stuartt, a defiantly queer artist, who navigates the complexities of racial and sexual identity in a period of profound cultural upheaval. Originating from a distinguished light-skinned Black family in Washington D.C., Stuartt immerses himself into the burgeoning arts scene of Harlem, where he aligns wit...

Die Englisch lernen-Playlist enthält die Originalveröffentlichungen mit den beliebten Figuren von Otfried Preußler Englisch lernen mit der kleinen Hexe Die kleine Hexe ist erst einhundertsiebenundzwanzig Jahre alt und darf deshalb beim Hexentanz auf dem Blocksberg noch nicht dabei sein. Als sie dennoch in der Walpurgisnacht heimlich mitfeiert, wird sie von der Wetterhexe Rumpumpel verraten und darf im nächsten Jahr nur mitfeiern, wenn sie ein Jahr lang eine gute Hexe gewesen ist. So studie...

Imagination' was one of the most successful science fiction magazines of its time. While many of it contemporaries tried to push literary boundaries, 'Imagination' focused on adventure and space opera, assuring its financial success. Here are some of the finest stories ever to appear in its pages. Over 200,000 words of pulse-pounding adventure fiction. 'Mr. Spaceship' by Philip K. Dick 'The Mind Digger' by Winston Marks 'Earth Alert!' by Kris Neville 'Stopover Planet' by Robert E. Gilbert ...

Considers best practices for ensuring seed quality and health, such as phenotyping and non-invasive techniques, including hyper=spectral imaging and x-raysProvides a comprehensive review of our understanding of seed biology and the impact of genetic and environmental factors in determining seed longevity, dormancy and rate of seedling emergenceAssesses key challenges facing seed science, including the need to mitigate the effects of climate change on seed quality ...