Walter Schmid, a member of Rommel's Afrika Korps, was one of hundreds of thousands of POWs interned in the United States during World War II. Drafted into the German army at twenty, he had fought for only five months when captured in Tunisia in May 1943. Schmid was sent first to POW camps in Oklahoma (Gruber, Bixby, and McAlester) and was soon transferred to New Mexico in July 1944.Walter Schmid worked in southern New Mexico's Mesilla Valley picking cotton and harvesting melons alo...

We have all heard the benefits of medical marijuana and some of the miracles people claim it has done for them, but marijuana can be harmful to dogs. Like I said before CBD oil for dog seizures has little to no THC in it making it perfect for any furry friend out there. Some cannabis oil may be THC free and this might be safe for your dog, however, CBD for dogs is most likely to be THC free (you may want to double check still) and will be tailored to give the most benefits to our four-legg...

Study the wisdom of Ben Sira.A deuterocanonical collection of proverbs from the intertestamental period, the Book of Sirach has been treated by many Protestants as a bit of Catholic trivia. Yet careful study of Sirach reveals fascinating insights into Jewish thought two centuries before Jesus. Walter T. Wilson invites scholars and nonspecialists alike to discover the wisdom of this important yet under-studied text.A temple scribe writing in the second centu...

Two prophets of democracy, one a wealthy New Yorker and the other an Apache leader, confronted the injustices of imperial conquest. Their resistance reveals the deep moral contradictions of American expansion and inspires the ongoing struggle for democratic rights.Prophets of Democracy explores the intertwined lives of Herman Melville and Nochaydelklinne, highlighting the shared commitment to human dignity that set them at odds with the pursuit of America'...

Excessive daily sleepiness associated with obstructive sleep apnea is a multifaceted complaint that usually involves disabling symptoms. Despite being a common complaint, best practice regarding the management of patients is not well defined, and failure to recognize the severity of the effects of symptoms on quality of life results in underdiagnosis, preventing patients from receiving adequate treatment. 'Fast Facts: Excessive Daily Sleepiness Associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea' disc...

Relationships between people are frequently compromised as a result of religious viewpoints, but appropriate spiritual care requires bridges to understanding that will allow for trust and justice to become visible. The pattern for this book is shaped on the recognition that, while religious expressions differ markedly in their presentation, we can discern at the core of all religious expressions a supposition of sacred presence. It is therefore helpful for us all, in the daily events of ou...

In the 1960's, Outfit Organization leader, a ruthless gangster, and former IRA mercenary named Devlin Kinkade, who was involved in a bloody war with the five families in New York. In a sit-down over racket dispute, Devlin Kinkade set-up Crime boss Emilio Lapuccio and Underboss Scolion Salvatore, and whacked them both walking into a nightclub, operated by Devlin Kinkade, in a move to solidify his power, and to become King of New York.Silvano Villanucci the Don of La Costa Nostra was...

That there are significant doctrinal conflicts among evangelical bodies we cannot deny. Though some are clear-cut, many are the result of a misunderstanding of the other's interpretation—a failure to clarify the issues. This book is an endeavor to build a bridge of understanding concerning the Wesleyan position on holiness or entire sanctification. It compares the various other current viewpoints with those of the Wesleyan-Arminians, particularly emphasizing the scriptural support upon whi...

Mesoamerica is one of six major areas of the world where humans independently changed their culture from a nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyle into settled communities, cities, and civilization. In addition to China (twice), the Indus Valley, the Fertile Crescent of southwest Asia, Egypt, and Peru, Mesoamerica was home to exciting and irreversible changes in human culture called the “Neolithic Revolution.” The changes included domestication of plants and animals, leading to agriculture, husb...

PRIVATIZING CHINAINSIDE CHINA'S STOCK MARKETSIn more depth than any other, this highly readable book lays bare why China's capital markets have fallen so far short of their promise. It is required reading for anyone seeking to understand the realities and the future of an extraordinary economic transformation. - James Kynge, Former Beijing Bureau Chief, Financial Times, Author, China Shakes the WorldCarl Walter and Fraser Howie bring together a wealth of experience ...

Excessive daily sleepiness associated with obstructive sleep apnea is a multifaceted complaint that usually involves disabling symptoms. Despite being a common complaint, best practice regarding the management of patients is not well defined, and failure to recognize the severity of the effects of symptoms on quality of life results in underdiagnosis, preventing patients from receiving adequate treatment. 'Fast Facts: Excessive Daily Sleepiness Associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea' disc...

The shift towards being as environmentally-friendly as possible has resulted in the need for this important volume on the topic of supercritical solvents. Edited by the leading experts in the field, Professors Walter Leitner and Phil Jessop, this is an essential resource for anyone wishing to gain an understanding of the world of green chemistry, as well as for chemists, environmental agencies and chemical engineers.