In the smoke and blood of the Napoleonic wars, delicate Frenchmen fall into the brutal hands of towering British and Russian conquerors. Four standalone tales of captivity, size disparity, and raw dominance trace the dark path from terror and coercion to aching, addictive devotion. Uniforms are stripped, bodies claimed against oak desks, barn posts, blood-slick tables, and wine barrels; pride crumbles beneath calloused grips, foreign tongues, and unrelenting possession. What begins as viol...

Julian thought his father's debt was a matter of money. Marcello Viti is here to prove it's a matter of skin.When twenty-three-year-old Julian finds his family's historic Roman estate gambled away, he expects a legal battle. Instead, he meets The Baron—a fifty-two-year-old billionaire with a reputation for ruthlessness and a private, predatory craving for absolute control. Marcello's offer is simple and devastating: six months of J...

Different views about the biomechanics of the knee joint and late re construction of ligamentous injuries underline the obstacles impeding the establishment of generally acceptable principles for the treat ment of such lesions. As late as June 1976, HUGHSTON emphasized in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery that in spite of excellent anatomic studies, substantial uncertainty still prevails in knee joint surgery. Even the signifi cance of the anterior drawer sign for ruptures of the anter...

Stress can have a deleterious effect on people's mental, physical, and psychological health. There is a growing body of evidence, however, that suggests animals, both as pets and therapy partners, can help mitigate people's stress levels. This book showcases a rich collection of research papers from Human-Animal Interactions. It highlights research pertaining to pets as well as animal-assisted therapy in both school and professional settings. The book also includes a scene-setting introduc...

In 2003, Methodists celebrated the 300th anniversary of the birth of their founder, John Wesley. Today, there are more than 300 Methodist denominations in 140 nations. Covering the activities of this group that plays an important role in the ecumenical movement through its many social and charitable activities in world affairs, this book offers more than 400 entries that describe important events, doctrines, and the church founders, leaders, and other prominent figures who have made notabl...

Santa's Library: 400+ Christmas Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends' encapsulates an extraordinary range of literary styles, themes, and individuals, highlighting the diverse manners through which the essence of Christmas has been captured in literature. From iconic carols that echo through the ages to poignant tales that embody the spirit of giving, this anthology masterfully compiles works that span centuries, cultures, and literary movements. Noteworthy pieces not only entertain bu...

Patients with perianal diseases such as dermatitis do not just visit the dermatologist; they are seen by family doctors, internists, pediatricians, general surgeons, gynecologists, and urologists. This book is truly multi-disciplinary, introducing the surgical specialties to medical proctology and related fields. The procedures described allow effective management of both common and less common diseases, including all the secondary problems that may arise. With increasing travel and increa...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.What does it truly mean to be free? Why do we crave what we crave? And why does happiness slip through our fingers so quickly?The Whisper of Will takes you on a journey into the deepest questions of human existence. Drawing on evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, and cosmology, Dr. Hanan Stein unravels the hidden forces that shape our thoughts, emotions, and choices.Do w...

Every year, more online or technology-enhanced learning experiences are added to the landscape of education, and the number of students taking online courses on residential campuses continues to grow. In addition, new instructional tools are creating environments that are mobile, interactive, and collaborative. These trends present challenges to the online classroom, and this book will help instructors meet those challenges.Jump-Start Your Online Classroom prepares a first-time online inst...

This comprehensive book is a compilation of Professor Lubomir S. Hnilica's twenty years of research experimentally addressing the chemistry and the biological functions of chromosomal proteins. The histones and other nuclear proteins found associated with DNA in a number of tissues and cell types are featured. Lubomir Hnilica played a major role in establishing the extent to which these basic chromosomal polypeptides are conserved and the manner in which they interact with DNA to modify ch...

All countries confront the problem of providing for dependent, neglected, and 1 abused children. While the exact form of institutional response will differ in relation to a country's political and economic structure, its culture and its tradition, the same general kinds of child welfare services have been developed 2 everywhere. Literature from the United States, Canada, and several Western European countries reflects a shared concern about children who reside in unplanned, substitute care...

German Jews who could, escaped the extermination frenzy of Hitler against the Jews. They had lost relatives—murdered by the Nazis-- and fled to America. The men were drafted into the U.S. Army. Many of these were ordered to Camp Ritchie and its Military Intelligence Center because of their ability to speak native German. Intensively trained to use their native language abilities, they became known as the “Ritchie Boys.” These Ritchie Boys were trained to interrogate German prisoners of war...