The purpose of this treatise is: 1) to draw attention to the presence of situations arising within medical practice in which religious beliefs play an important role. 2) to emphasize the fact that most students and many doctors are given insufficient training in such matters, which are of considerable import to a fair percentage of the public. 3) to provide a few examples of what is meant by a religio-medical situation, and a bibliography for further exploration by the initiate in such mat...

The story of exiles from the Confederate South who fled to Brazil after the US Civil War. The collection includes a previously unpublished narrative by an original settlerIn the wake of the American Civil War, thousands of disillusioned Southerners sought refuge far from Reconstruction’s reach—many found it in Brazil. The Confederados is a compelling exploration of this little-known migration, tracing the journey of Confederate exiles who forged n...

With Cutler Dawson at the helm for the last fourteen years, Navy Federal Credit Union, the world's largest credit union, has quadrupled the size of the organization and made it an industry leader in customer service. It is now one of the most fiercely trusted and smoothly run financial institutions in the world ranked by Fortune magazine as a Best Place to Work for eight years. This book reveals an honest and straightforward look at Dawson's leadership philosophy and guiding principles, of...

Ordinary objects. Extraordinary tales.As Told by Things is a lighthearted, multi-genre collection of short stories and flash fiction, each told from the perspective of an inanimate object.Fun, witty, and full of charm, As Told by Things will capture your imagination—as well as your heart.What objects do you think have stories to tell?

"The Record of Nicholas Freydon: An Autobiography" is a fictional autobiography that chronicles the life of Nicholas Freydon, a man who reflects on his past experiences, struggles, and triumphs. The novel offers readers an intimate glimpse into Freydon's inner thoughts, emotions, and memories as he recounts his journey from childhood to adulthood.As the plot unfolds, readers are introduced to Freydon's early years, including his upbringing, education, and formative experiences. Through Fre...

Studies of the organisation and location of retailing activity have played a central role in the emergence of urban geography as a major area of academic study. Moreover, retailing is increasingly the focus of interdisciplinary research, with economists, sociologists, psychologists and marketing specialists all contributing.This book surveys and sets in context the wide range of research work that has recently been done on retailing. It concentrates on western industrial societies,...

The Atlantic is also relatively deeper and less cumbered with islands than the Pacific, which has the higher ridges near its shores, constituting what some visitors to the Pacific coast of America have not inaptly called the "back of the world," while the wider slopes face the narrower ocean, into which for this reason the greater part of the drainage of the land is poured...a) What has at first determined the position and form of the Atlantic ocean?b) What changes has it ex...

"The Meeting-Place of Geology and History" by Sir John William Dawson explores the intricate relationship between geological formations and historical events. Dawson, a prominent geologist and paleontologist, delves into how the Earth's physical features have influenced human civilization. He presents a compelling narrative that intertwines scientific inquiry with historical context, illustrating how geological processes have shaped the landscapes where significant historical events unfold...

In this book, Dawson argues that science and religion are not inherently opposed but can complement each other in the quest for truth. He examines the scientific evidence regarding the formation of the Earth, the fossil record, and the development of life, while simultaneously interpreting these findings in light of biblical creation narratives. He emphasizes that a proper understanding of both revelation and science can lead to a more comprehensive view of the origins of the world.Dawson ...

The science of the earth and the history of man, though cultivated by very different classes of specialists and in very different ways, must have their meeting-place. They must indeed not only meet, but overlap and run abreast of each other throughout nearly the whole time occupied by the existence of man on the earth. The geologist, from his point of view, studies all the stratified crust of the earth, down to the mud deposited by last year's river inundations. The historian, aided by the...

This monograph considers several well-known mathematical theorems and asks the question, “Why prove it again?” while examining alternative proofs. It explores the different rationales mathematicians may have for pursuing and presenting new proofs of previously established results, as well as how they judge whether two proofs of a given result are different. While a number of books have examined alternative proofs of individual theorems, this is the first that presents comparative case stud...

A New Uprising for God's GloryIn this captivating chronicle of the Native American story, Richard Twiss of the Rosebud Lakota/Sioux sifts through myth and legend to reveal God's strategy for the nation's host people.With wit, wisdom and passion, Twiss shows God's desire to use the cultures of First Nations peoples--in all their mystery, color and beauty--to break through to those involved in New Age mysticism, Eastern religions, even Islam.One C...