Inspired by the highly esteemed Lowell Weil, Sr, DPM, and graduates of the Weil Foot & Ankle Institute, Tips and Tricks in Podiatric Surgery: The Foot and Ankle brings together a wealth of practical surgical guidance from fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeons in a highly readable, lavishly illustrated format. Brief chapters provide pearls for success, tips and tricks, and perils to avoid for both primary and revision surgeries. Edited by Drs. Thomas S. Roukis, John S. Anderson, Jeffre...

The lies come first. The violence always follows.Since October 7, 2023—the deadliest day for Jewish people since the Holocaust—the world has witnessed something alarming: the victims have been turned into villains. Mobs chant for Israel's elimination. University professors justify terrorism. Social media floods with accusations that previous generations would have instantly recognized as antisemitic propaganda—yet today they're repackaged as "justice." And many peo...

Over the past century, the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements have transformed the global Christian landscape with their emphasis on personal encounters with God. In this rigorous work, Andersen explains how Pentecostal experiences can also serve as a genuine source for Christian theology.Theology tends to draw upon traditional sources, those of Scripture, tradition and reason. Andersen brilliantly highlights how all these sources relate to the religious experie...

Nick Abrahams still holds the official world record for the number of space launches, but he’s bored stiff with his job hosting space tours. Only when his wife leaves him, however, does he try to change his life.He accepts a tempting offer from a Russian billionaire. In exchange for making a simple repair on Neptune’s moon Triton, he will return to Earth a multi-millionaire, enabling him to achieve his ‘impossible dream’ of buying his own California vineyard.The fact that N...

As big and exciting as the next century, this is a novel of real life at our giddy, feverish, topsy-turvy edge of the millennium. Turn of the Century is a good old-fashioned novel about the day after tomorrow--an uproarious, exquisitely observed panorama of our world as the twentieth century morphs into the twenty-first, transforming family, marriage, and friendship and propelled by the supercharged global businesses and new technologies that make everyone's lives shake an...

The inspirational memoir of a Mi'kmaq civil rights leader.

The world of Hans Christian Andersen is seen through the eyes of children. There is the everyday wonder of an ugly duckling being transformed into a swan; the puffed-up Emperor being fooled by his own importance; the tender tragedy of a little match girl; the upright honesty of John rewarded by his travelling companion. By bringing true feelings to these stories, Andersen’s tales have become part of universal folklore.

Enter a world of imagination, beauty, and timeless wisdom with the complete fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen. This collection includes nearly all of his iconic stories, from The Little Mermaid, The Snow Queen, and The Ugly Duckling to lesser-known gems filled with emotion, magic, and depth. Andersen's fairy tales go beyond simple children's stories—they are rich with meaning, often touching on love, sacrifice, and the human spirit. Whether you're listening alone or with family, this ...

By focusing on how the idea of heroism on the battlefield helped construct, perpetuate, and challenge racial and gender hierarchies in the United States between World War I and the present, Warring over Valor provides fresh perspectives on the history of American military heroism. The book offers two major insights into the history of military heroism. First, it reveals a precarious ambiguity in the efforts of minorities such as African Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans...

A reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless fairytale,Wild Swans weaves spoken word and music into a spellbinding journey of courage, sacrifice, and transformation.When a young princess learns her eleven brothers have been cursed and turned into swans, she undertakes a perilous quest to save them. Bound by a vow of silence, guided only by her heart, and tested by the cruelty of those who fear what they cannot understand.Read by John Suchet OBE, acclaimed jo...

Leading scholars in the field examine the highly topical issue of the future of the welfare state in Europe. They argue that welfare states need to adjust, and examine which kind of welfare architecture will further Europe's stated goal of maximum social inclusion and justice. The volume concentrates on four principal social policy domains; the aged and transition to retirement; the welfare issues related to profound changes in working life; the new risks and needs that arise in households...

Immerse yourself in a captivating collection of timeless tales in "Children's Short Works, Vol. 023." From the enchanting fables of Hans Christian Andersen to the whimsical adventures of other renowned authors, this volume offers a treasure trove of stories that will ignite imaginations and warm hearts. Join beloved characters like the Little Mermaid, the Ugly Duckling, and the Gingerbread Man as they embark on extraordinary journeys filled with magic, wonder, and valuable lessons.