Arden will shortly turn eighteen. However, as he survives the academic system in place within a futuristic dystopian society, will he find his true-life male partner? Who are his natural parents or donators? Upon accreditation, whilst surviving the rigors that also face his personal sexual development, all will become clear. The morphing semen eater, the demanding leaders, his fellow academics' sexual preferences, and above all, the elder; stand in his way. If that isn’t e...

After being Christened Valentine, Master Vincent had grown up naturally being popular amongst the girls at school. Until that is until an American kid showed up. Befriending him was easy. Understanding him was a different story altogether. In this coming of age gay comic short story, just who will bring Valentine out to be his true self.The Yank, a wannabe ballet dancer, as well as the kid who outgrows his acne, all try to help Valentine understand his sexuality. When he does reali...

After multiple mind-bending experiences in Asia and driving 5,000 miles around Australia, the journey is brought to a blistering halt, leaving an indelible mark in the North Queensland highway, Bertha goes up in flames and Andrew loses ‘everything’….

Jade is often thought of as something ancient and gathering dust in museums, but in China it is a vibrant part of modern life. More jade has been carved this century already than in the rest of human history combined. For Chinese people, jade represents everything that is pure and noble, and Andrew Shaw gave up his life in England to embrace it, and became the only foreign master jade carver in China. Jade Life tells his story and also the story of jade itself, its past and how it intertwi...

Drawing on the real-world experience of leading experts in oncological medicine, this reference serves as an invaluable source of guidance for anyone specializing in the care of acutely ill cancer patients-providing quick reference to effective techniques, therapies, and approaches for surgical, medical, pediatric, pain, and general oncology issues

Who's the man with the kick-ass birth plan? You are!With all the attention on moms, dads can feel pretty lost in the whole birth and pregnancy thing. The Guys' Guide to Being a Birth Partner is here to help you out, giving you the info you need to be superstar support for your partner and new baby.Taking you from the third trimester of pregnancy to going home with your new bundle of joy, this guide to being a birth partner prepares you for the thou...

Understanding Esports: An Introduction to the Global Phenomenon places professional Esports, a rapidly growing industry, in both the cultural and athletic landscape. This book explores how the rise of professional gaming has shaped—and been shaped by—media trends, interpersonal communication, and what it means to be classified as an athlete. Ryan Rogers has assembled contributors from a variety of backgrounds and experiences in order to provide a broad view of the history, experie...

This issue of Critical Care Clinics focuses on Rapid Response Systems and Fluid Resuscitation, with topics including: RRS Now; Triggering Criteria: Big Data; Triggering Criteria: Continuous Monitoring; Measuring instability; Surgery/Trauma RRT; Obstetric RRT; Difficult airway rapid response teams; and Sepsis rapid response teams.

What every resident and practicing anesthesiologist needs to know about thoracic anesthesia—in one concise handbookThoracic Anesthesia is the definitive introduction for anesthesiologists in training and the must-have reference for anesthesiologists who do not practice thoracic anesthesia exclusively. Here, you’ll find a current, detailed review of the basic, need-to-know concepts of thoracic anesthesia, along with clear, practical suggestions for handling...

Medical professionals across the spectrum agree that chronic stress has become the root cause of many diseases. Doctors know that reducing stress has a positive effect on one's immune system, heart, brain, nervous system, and more.Chicken Soup for the Soul partners with top doctors to give you the information you need to survive— and the positive inspiration to thrive— while tackling the challenges of a stressful life. This recording focused on managing stress offers inspi...

Widely considered the optimal electrocardiography reference for practicing physicians, and consistently rated as the best choice on the subject for board preparation, this is an ideal source for mastering the fundamental principles and clinical applications of ECG. The 6th edition captures all of the latest knowledge in the field, including expanded and updated discussions of pediatric rhythm problems, pacemakers, stress testing, implantable cardiodefibrillator devices, and much more. It's...

The cornerstone text on the theory and practice of regional anesthesia and pain managementPresented in full color, this classic covers the theory and practice of regional anesthesia in its entirety, providing practitioners and students with both the physiologic principles and specific, state-of-the-art patient-management protocols and techniques.Recognized leaders in the specialty have filled this richly illustrated volume with authoritative, completely pra...