You already know institutional corruption exists. What you don't know is what it costs the people brave enough to expose it.In 2016, Michael Chen discovered evidence that his government was illegally selling weapons. Within weeks, he was murdered and erased from official records. But someone was watching. Someone who would spend eight years building a case, orchestrating murders, and forcing a reckoning that would destroy everyone who participated—including herself...

Andreas Gruentzig performed the first coronary artery balloon angioplasty (plasty) in 1977. Shortly after that, Doug completed his medical education and training and determined to contribute to the field Gruentzig’s work had spawned. In 1984, just as things were taking off, Doug developed a cervical disc with neurologic impairment of his right arm. That’s when his neurosurgeons broke the bad news: his interventional cardiology career was over. Or was it?Doug elected physical therap...

Do you have what it takes to live tiny? Take the first step to achieving the dream of designing, building, and living in a tiny house (typically between 100 - 400 square feet). Idiot's Guides: Tiny House Designing, Building, and Living is the one-stop guide into this innovative concept of minimalist living. Dozens of helpful images and a full-color insert displaying different types of tiny houses help you visualize your dream. The book explores what it mentally takes to become a t...

Sobo (Sophisticated Bohemian) started out in 2003 as a purple food truck in the parking lot behind a surf shop, way before food trucks were cool. Despite its remoteness, it attracted rave reviews from food media across North America, with the likes of Saveur magazine calling it: "perhaps the most exciting lunch stand in North America". The back of the staff's t-shirts read: "Quite possibly the second best thing you can do in a parking lot"--and that same fun, authentic West Coast ...

Upon signing the Millennium Declaration in 2000, the international community committed itself to eight development goals with timebound targets and measurable indicators. The third of these eight goals was to "promote gender equality and empower women". The third Millennium Development Goal (MDG3) in the Millennium Declaration has spurred national and international efforts to improve women's situation around the globe. Equality for Women: Where Do We Stand on Millennium Goal 3? tracks co...

The current share of women in the world's international migrant population is close to one half. Despite the great number of female migrants and their importance for the development agenda in countries of origin, there has until recently been a striking lack of gender analysis in the economic literature on international migration and development. This volume makes a valuable contribution in this context by providing eight new studies focusing on the nexus between gender, international mi...

Do you have what it takes to live tiny?Do you dream of simplifying your life, freeing up your financial resources and ditching all of the clutter in your life? Learn the ins and outs of what it really takes to achieve the dream of designing, building and living in a tiny house of 400 square feet or less!Tiny house professionals, Gabriella and Andrew Morrison, have been involved in the trade for over 20 years, helping others to construct their own tiny homes...

For a few years now, I have had this idea of a fiction book in my head. In fact, it is a series of books. The name of this series is called “The Sacred Trilogy – The Real Series.” I wanted to name it The Real Series because it has been inspired by a mystical experience that I had back in the Amazon of Brazil, mainly after consuming Ayahuasca, an indigenous tea produced by the Amazon Indians.Between 2015 and 2016, I experienced what some psychologists may call a spiritual emergency....

Speed of Advance (SOA): the speed of a ship anticipated along an intended track; the average speed required to arrive at a destination at a specified time.In the navy, nothing is left to chance. Every strategy is tested, every resource utilized with minimal excess and remarkable efficiency. This streamlined convergence of people, process, and technology is the pinnacle of productivity—and its benefits resonate far beyond military endeavors.As a surface warfare officer, Marty ...

Imagine living a life that feels like a perfect 10, where you invest time weekly into your well-being and personal interests without letting the busyness of life get in the way. This book offers you a practical game plan to do just that—to stop, park, and REcreate. It’s about making time for your physical, spiritual, social, and emotional health. Many books discuss life balance, but this one, written by a seasoned professional, provides a clear strategy: invest 16 hours a week in yourself....

‘The Last Is Now the First’ is the inspiring true story of Donnell Rawls, a young man from Fayetteville, North Carolina, who rose from modest beginnings to make history as a wrestling champion at every level. His journey is one of faith, perseverance, and unshakable determination in the face of personal tragedy and constant doubt. From his earliest days, Donnell was told he was too small to succeed in sports. Wrestling changed that. On the mat, he discovered a place where discipline and he...

In this book, Michael B. Phillips takes his readers on a spiritually fulfilling journey through the revelation of God's love and expectation for our lives, as illustrated in the Holy Bible. He explores everything from the trials and tribulations of Christ to the divine purpose of our creation that insists on the sanctity of human life- particularly in the womb, through compelling prose and beautifully explained quotes. He answers all of the questions that weigh on our minds, addressing our...