This book is half memoir, half meditations. It was written so that I could unburden my soul, and look at my own life in an objective fashion. It was also written so I could pass on some of the universal secrets I have learned in my long years of research.

Call me Nathaniel. My life has always been a trifle peculiar, but in 2018 it became more so. I found myself divorced, with a crumbled world, and a gentle whisper pulling me out into creation. I now travel full time. Why? Because it's there. This book is the first of my travel series, and there will ultimately be five, one for each year I wander. It should be noted that strong language, atypical opinions, and graphic depictions of events are included. You have been warned.

Focussing on proven techniques for most real-world data sets, this book presents an overview of the analysis of health data involving a geographic component, in a way that is accessible to any health scientist or student comfortable with large data sets and basic statistics, but not necessarily with any specialized training in geographic information systems (GIS). Providing clear, straightforward explanations with worldwide examples and solutions, the book describes applications of GIS in ...