The Developing Human Brain: Growth and Epidemiologic Neuropathology presents the analyses that study the conditions and events of pregnancy, labor, and delivery as they relate to neuropathological outcomes. This book reviews the weaknesses and strengths of epidemiologic methods applied to autopsy populations and provide the details of the neuropathologic sample. Organized into three sections encompassing 27 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the hypotheses about the relationshi...

A terminally ill man sells his life insurance policy for cheap to an investor who will collect the full amount when the sick man dies.But is the sick man really sick? Does he even exist? In the age of AIDS and no-holds-barred capitalism, the business of betting on how much longer sick people will live is thriving. Is this new market in which life insurance policies are bought and sold a legitimate enterprise, or is it an open invitation to fraud and murder?Carver Hartnett, Miranda ...

Will the Geeks inherit the earth?If computers become twice as fast and twice as capable every two years, how long is it before they’re as intelligent as humans? More intelligent? And then in two more years, twice as intelligent? How long before you won’t be able to tell if you are texting a person or an especially ingenious chatterbot program designed to simulate intelligent human conversation?According to Richard Dooling in Rapture for the Geeks—maybe not that lon...

For most people college is one of the best times of their life. For others it is a crucible that leaves them forever changed. A Life on College Hill is the story of a young couple thrown together by fate. Randy contemplates suicide as his life seemingly crumbles around him. Meghan is the gorgeous girl who seems to have it all but grapples with her own personal demons. Their futures will depend on the choices they make during a crucial period in their lives.

The Nine Saints of Ethiopia: and The Transformation of African Christianity.In the late fifth century, nine refugee monks fled religious persecution in the Byzantine Empire and arrived in the ancient Kingdom of Aksum, bringing with them sophisticated theological knowledge, monastic organizational skills, and a vision of Christianity that would transform an entire civilization. This comprehensive historical account reveals how these figures—known as the Nine Saints—...

I cannot permit this Edition of "The Ancient Church" to appear before the citizens of the United States without acknowledging my obligations to Mr Charles Scribner of New York. Mr Scribner was the first gentleman connected with the noble profession to which he belongs, either in the Old or in the New World, from whom I received encouragement in this undertaking; and his prompt and generous offers aided me materially in making arrangements for the publication of the work in Great Britain. E...

In No Batteries Required, Ellen Dooling Reynard examines the world around her from the perspective of her inner world. She considers what she calls 'moments and non moments'-those brief stops along the way to look at something as simple as a flower or to witness something as complex as the death of a loved one. As a senior, she looks back on her life, its joys and sorrows, its loves and losses, while she navigates the unknown currents of old age and ponders about the journeys of l...

This book will enable leaders to manage change in a more proactive, tailored and engaged manner to increase the likelihood of achieving the expected outcomes of the change initiatives.Leaders today must be able to embed resiliency into their organizations and to re-position change as a natural process. Being an effective change agent has become a critical leadership competency for 21st Century leaders. With these factors in mind, we are proposing a new approach to ...

Turn your brain from your worst enemy to your most powerful ally by embracing the power of EMDR, CBT, and your brain’s incredible neuroplasticity.People often believe that PTSD is something only veterans go through.How wrong they are.Around 5 in every 100 adults in the US has PTSD in a given year and the causes can be manifold—including car accidents, abuse, bullying, and being diagnosed with a serious illness.PTSD can arise...

This amazing resource includes five books that will help you discover:Book 1: The Gaslighting and Narcissistic Abuse Recovery WorkbookHow to stop a narcissist, practice emotional self-care, leave your abuser, rebuild your self-confidence, build healthy relationships, and rebuild your self-esteem. And much more, much more...Book 2: Facing and Overcoming Codependency (1)What exactly codependency is,...

Why settle for average when you can shoot for the moon and live your best life?Do you want more out of life, but you’re stuck in a humdrum existence that you can’t escape?You’re not alone.Most people know they could be so much more than they are and yet do the bare minimum just to get by.Take the first step, and the rest will follow easily and naturally.The sky’s the limit to what you can do when you put these core principles of se...

Set boundaries, take the reins of your personal and professional relationships, and resist others’ attempts to “switch you back” to doormat mode.If you stop sacrificing yourself for others, will this make you a “bad” employee, parent, or partner? Will the world end, and will those you love fall apart without you?I hate to break it to you, but they will all be just fine. This audiobook highlights why every time you say “yes” to something or someone, you pote...