Conventional wisdom holds that the Bush administration was able to convince the American public to support a war in Iraq on the basis of specious claims and a shifting rationale because Democratic politicians decided not to voice opposition and the press simply failed to do its job.Drawing on the most comprehensive survey of public reactions to the war, Stanley Feldman, Leonie Huddy, and George E. Marcus revisit this critical period and come back with a very different story. Polling...

It’s been estimated that more than 70 billion broilers are slaughtered globally each year to meet the growing demand for poultry meat. To uphold its position as the second most consumed meat globally, broiler production must mitigate several challenges, including the need to balance production and economic priorities with issues such as ethics, animal welfare, environmental impact and sustainability.Future perspectives in broiler rearing: Incorporating the broiler point of view...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.On a quiet night at the Life Sports Center, instructor Eugene and member Ryan find themselves alone after hours, unable to ignore the simmering tension that’s been building between them for months. Each stolen glance, every accidental brush of hands, and the intimate moments shared over coffee have fueled their secret longing. Tonight, boundaries blur as honesty gives way to passion, and the two adults finally give in to desire....

The book provides a comprehensive overview of current knowledge about "wattles", a large clade of over 1000 species of trees and shrubs in the genus Acacia, most of which are native to Australia. It examines the biology, ecology, evolution, and biogeography of wattles in their native ranges, including the evolutionary forces that have driven past speciation and adaptation to diverse environments, the conservation status, uses and human perceptions of these species. It considers the differe...

After drinking the same magic potion which made her very bad, suddenly Badfreaky becomes very good. She begins a battle to achieve what she wants very most. The trials begin. A humongous monster eats her, a gigantic crab threatens her, huge pitch-black spiders want to cut her into pieces, disgusting cockroaches want to eat her alive, a ginormous snake, mad about cherries swallows her and bloodthirsty dragons want to burn her with the fire that comes out of their mouths! How will she and Ki...

In Journey On, Leonie E. Marson-Lewis expresses in the content of this book meaning in her life in the division of its chapters Relating, Knowing, Living, and Praying. This collection of poems by Marson-Lewis is influenced by the seas of change, economically and politically, over the past few decades. While vivid stories of the past and present are told in the poems, an underlying current remains throughout each chapter. As with the evolution of life, the cyclical pattern of the economy is...

Journey: A Book of Poems offers a uniquely introspective way of looking into past experience and how it affects author Leonie E. Marson-Lewiss life today. The poems in this collection offer a fresh, in-depth reflection on interpersonal relationships. Marson-Lewis explores her life through verse as it highlights the relationships she has developed throughout her life. Journey expresses the belief that not everything deemed not good is bad for you and that all things and ex...

As the number and types of pediatric transplants increase and the complexity of chemotherapy regimens continues to evolve, there is a greater need for authoritative guidance, clinically actionable strategies, and easy-to-find information in the challenging area of immunocompromised pediatric patients. Pediatric Transplant and Oncology Infectious Diseases offers up-to-date, targeted coverage of this complex field, compiled by world-renowned editors and authors into one convenient volume. - ...

Charles Steinbach, born with chronic paranoid schizophrenia, tells his life story in his memoir Schizophrenia's Gift. His history of alcoholism and meth abuse are explored, as are his experiences of light signs, hallucinations, and guides. Ultimately, Charles overcomes the challenges in his life to become a successful father, life coach, speaker, college student, and author.

Maomao, Jinshi, and the others finally return to the royal capital to discover that life went on while they were away: Lahan is still working his abacus, Maamei is still pondering the future of both the Ma clan and her little brother Basen, and Yao and En’en are still pursuing their dreams (to become a doctor and to geek out over Yao, respectively). Maomao might have hoped that things would quiet down now that she no longer has to deal with locust swarms and succession crises, but it turns...

After hearing how much time Goblin Slayer has been spending with Arc Mage, Cow Girl finds herself becoming shy and awkward around him once again. Meanwhile, Spearman and Witch go on their first “date” together, thanks to Guild Girl’s introduction, only to run into a creature even deadlier than the warlock they expected to encounter! Finally, Goblin Slayer and Arc Mage make their way to a dark tower at the distant reaches of the world...that has become an enormous goblin den?!! From afar, t...

“The path you walk is rife with the signs of chaos.” With those ominous words, an elven swordswoman offers to join Goblin Slayer on his adventures. Soon the pair is on the hunt for goblins or worse to slay—and cracks of thunder and sheets of rain herald the latter! For those deep footprints in the mud were made by no goblin, but a nightmarish beast with a lion’s head, a turtle’s shell, six bear legs, and burning breath—a tarasque!