A revolution in American medicine is in full swing, with the race from fee-for-service to fee-for-value at the front line in an epic battle that will transform healthcare delivery for decades to come. In America’s Healthcare Transformation, eminent physician leader Robert A. Phillips brings together key thought leaders and trail-blazing practitioners, who provide a wide-ranging exploration of the strategies, innovations, and paradigm shifts that are driving this healthcare transfo...

‘Australian Theatre, Modernism and Patrick White’ details the rejection of two Patrick White plays by the Adelaide Festival of Arts in Australia in the early 1960s. In 1961 the board of governors rejected a proposal to include the world premiere of White’s first major play ‘The Ham Funeral’ for the 1962 festival. In 1963 it rejected a proposal to premiere a subsequent play ‘Night on Bald Mountain’ for the 1964 festival. These two rejections were taken up in the press where the former was r...

Internalized homophobia, alienation, poor support structures, and high levels of depression all contribute to substance abuse among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals, with social activity at bars and clubs reinforcing addictive behavior. The threat of bias in treatment programs also prevents many from seeking help.An essential resource for human service professionals searching for the latest research on these unique issues, this volume features both state of the a...

A concise, easy-to-read source of essential tips and skills for writing research papers and career managementIn order to be truly successful in the biomedical professions, one must have excellent communication skills and networking abilities. Of equal importance is the possession of sufficient clinical knowledge, as well as a proficiency in conducting research and writing scientific papers. This unique and important book provides medical students and residents with...

Kirkus DiscoveriesAn ode—and even a bit of a passport—to living a mindful life.D'Angelo counsels that we take a moment to reflect upon ourselves, shake off inhibitions, give received opinions a pass and take a breath. A deep breath, a whole chorus of them, and relax, find some balance. Her book starts as dawn breaks: You awake, take those breaths, concentrate on awareness. How will you conduct yourself today? Will you be a stooge—to the media, to authority, to a life lived ...

1105 Yakima Street,Cedar Cove, WashingtonDear Listener,You’ve probably heard that my wife has left me. Rachel’s pregnant, and she says she can’t handle the stress in our household anymore. My thirteen-year-old daughter, Jolene, is jealous of her. Maybe it’s my fault. As a widower I spoiled her-Jolene was reading over my shoulder just now and says that’s not true. She claims Rachel ruined everything. But that’s not true. The real question is: How can I get my w...

He's made a name for himself with his fists, but will he fight for her?For far too many years, Hugh Tetford—Earl of Hazelton—has enjoyed his bachelorhood by surrounding himself with fellow club members from the Rogue's Arcade and prowling London with those brothers-in-arms. As he continues to ignore the responsibilities to his title in favor of indulging in illegal boxing in his leisure time, a valuable piece of jewelry with ties to his past suddenly comes into his possess...

Vintage fashionista Marcy Alexander reluctantly agrees to costume a period-era play and ends up with more drama than one girl can handle. While revitalizing her squelched artistic desires, she must harness her aura-reading ability to untangle a ghostly mystery from 1966. Gorgeous-but-gruff director Mike Figueroa flares with irritated crimson whenever they interact. His goal is to produce the best show possible to thwart his betting / prank-driven buddies. The fill-in, kooky costumer provid...

NIGHTMARE is an online horror and dark fantasy magazine. In NIGHTMARE's pages, you will find all kinds of horror fiction, from zombie stories and haunted house tales, to visceral psychological horror.This month, we have original fiction from Adam-Troy Castro ("Four Haunted Houses") and Maria Dahvana Headley ("Little Widow"), along with reprints by Rachael K. Jones ("Who Binds and Looses the World with Her Hands") and Usman T. Malik ("Laal Andhi"). We also have the latest installmen...

Experience Research Social Change is a “how to” guide to research that also raises broader theoretical, methodological, and ethical questions. First published in 1989, it was the first critical methods book, and continues to inspire generations of researchers, students, and community workers.The third edition has been thoroughly revised, now containing twelve chapters organized into three parts: experience, research, and social change. The new edition also includes a wider...

2020-2021 South Carolina Book Awards2019 Wrangler Award for Outstanding Juvenile Book Winner2019 Spur Award - Western Writer's of America FinalistIn 1910, after losing their farm in Iowa, the Martin family moves to Mingo, Colorado, to start anew. The US government offers 320 acres of land free to homesteaders. All they have to do is live on the land for five years and farm it. So twelve-year-old Belle Martin, along wi...

In the third volume of his groundbreaking work, "Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors and Architects," Giorgio Vasari delves into the lives and works of some of the most influential artists of the Italian Renaissance. From the enigmatic Leonardo da Vinci to the masterful Michelangelo, Vasari's vivid prose and meticulous research bring to life the personalities, struggles, and triumphs of these artistic giants. This volume offers a captivating glimpse into the creative minds that s...