This handbook explores the topic of death and dying from the late twentieth to the early twenty-first centuries, with particular emphasis on the United States. In this period, technology has radically changed medical practices and the way we die as structures of power have been reshaped by the rights claims of African Americans, women, gays, students, and, most relevant here, patients. Respecting patients' values has been recognized as the essential moral component of clinical decision-mak...

This new edition has been extensively updated to reflect developments in Georgia politics and government since 2007—a decade that has seen three presidential election cycles, two midterm elections, and a census. Updates reflect not only changes in how Georgia is governed but also the economic and social trends helping to drive those changes. These include the continued growth and dispersal of His panic and Asian populations; the decline, by a variety of measures, of rural areas; and the mo...

This book highlights the advantages of using sorbents in oil spill cleanup while dealing with the challenges of limited capacity and disposal. Bio-based foam sorbents are new but promising sorbents to oil spill cleanup. They are environmentally friendly materials derived from renewable resources such as vegetable oil and biomass, designed to absorb or adsorb oil and other pollutants from water, coastal areas, wetlands, ice-covered waters, and urban surfaces. These foams offer a sustainable...

By the mid 1960s, Indiana University had hired its sixth football coach since 1945. The Hoosiers reputation continued to erode. To the other Big Ten teams, the Hoosiers were patsies! And their new coach, John Pont, despite a good record at Yale and Miami (Ohio), had started his first two years at Indiana with a miserable two wins, sixteen losses and one tie. By the year 1967, Indiana had little thought of competing for the Big Ten Championship. It would be considered a successful campaign ...

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...

The latest findings in seed physiologydiscussed as they relate to agricultural problems!Presenting the latest findings in the area of seed physiology as well as the practical applications of that knowledge in the field, the Handbook of Seed Physiology: Applications to Agriculture provides a comprehensive view of seed biology and it

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...

The Kalacakra Tantra (Kalacakra means "wheel of time") is a tradition of Buddhist theory and practice whose root text treats a fantastic expanse of knowledge ranging from observations of the cosmos to investigations of meditative states and vital bodily energies. In the Tibetan-speaking world, a public Kalacakra initiation remains the most sought-after event in the life of a devout Buddhist.The Fourteenth Dalai Lama has long had a strong connection with the Kalacakra Tantr...

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...

Do you want to overcome your negative thoughts and master your emotions? (even if you have ZERO ability to process your emotions)We all struggle with not only our thoughts but also our emotions; at times it can be far too overwhelming. Constant negative thoughts racing around your mind all day can literally create hell on Earth for us.Fortunately there are several solutions to this. Firstly, you can create an inner life full of bliss and happiness through the use of cognitive...

A glorious collection of some of the finest British short stories ever written."The Dog" – Arnold Bennet"Not On The Passenger List" – Barry Pain"The Old Man’s Tale About The Queer Client" – Charles Dickens"The Half Brothers" – Elizabeth Gaskell"The Veiled Portrait" – James McGovan"Markheim" – Robert Louis Stevenson"The Bottle Imp" – Robert Louis Stevenson"The Adventures Of The Kind Mr. Smith" – William J. L...