John was always healthy. Then at age twenty-six a rare autoimmune disease struck out of nowhere. "Idiopathic," doctors said of the phenomenon that tried to take his life violently several times and to destroy his spirit more quietly over the next several years. Since John Got Sick: A Quest for Survival and Faith is the story of a young man's heroic battle to survive both the initial onslaught and the ongoing assault of a traumatic autoimmune disease and its ensuing consequences (including ...

Take Control of Your Diabetes: A Concise Guide to Managing and Thriving with DiabetesThe ultimate resource for anyone living with or at risk of developing diabetes. This informative and actionable guide provides readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively manage their diabetes and prevent complications.Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for years, this book offers a wealth of practical advice, from understand...

"Dimitri and I are going to have some intimate sexual activity."Robyn Caldwell picked up her glass of white wine and for a moment toyed with the idea of chugging down the entirety of its contents in a single swallow. The statement that Mindy made caused me to almost choke on my own saliva. Nonetheless, she was conscious of the fact that maintaining a moderate pace throughout lunch was the right thing to do. a thing that her close pal had not yet figured out.Robyn's voice wa...

Warfare in the 21st century is far different than warfare throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Conventional warfare was about kinetic force and bending an adversary by might and strength. Skills valued were those related to mastery of weapons and placing ordnance on target. Courage and valor were defined by conflict, militaries were distinct from the population, and occupation was an enduring stage of war. Contemporary warfare, besides continuing to be an exercise in military strength, ...

Take Control of Your Diabetes: A Concise Guide to Managing and Thriving with DiabetesThe ultimate resource for anyone living with or at risk of developing diabetes. This informative and actionable guide provides readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively manage their diabetes and prevent complications.Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for years, this book offers a wealth of practical advice, from understand...