This book is the first dedicated solely to military veterinary medicine. Its chapters outline the history and the diverse duties that make the practice of military veterinary medicine significantly different from the practice of civilian veterinary medicine, yet an integral part of Army medicine. Besides offering readers a comprehensive overview of past veterinary support to the US military, this book also covers the Veterinary Corps’ more modern contributions to US missions, including:

Welcome back to The Nightmare Library.Within these pages, the Nightmare Library unveils its latest acquisitions. These are not tales casually stumbled upon, but carefully curated dread, selected from the darkest corners of the human psyche and places far more unsettling than that.A man has a late-night encounter with a mysterious and terrifying mime.A man discovers breaking his rental's mysterious house...

"In the Jar" unfurls a riveting narrative in eighteenth-century Ireland, where rebellionsimmers and lawlessness prevails. Patrick Finn, a scion of the "Wild Geese," returnsto Ireland from France, plunging headlong into a life fraught with rebellion, highwayrobbery, and the pursuit of elusive freedom. As Patrick becomes a legendary fi gureamong the rebellious Irish, the novel takes us on a rollercoaster of loyalty, love, andbetrayal, painting a vivid ...

Ronald J. Pestritto's and Thomas G. West's earlier volume The American Founding and the Social Compact addressed the nature of the thought and philosophy of the men who shaped the American founding. In this second volume in a trilogy, Pestritto and West examine the fate of the founders' principles in the nine teeth century, when these principles faced their first great challenges. Support of slavery, culminating in secession and civil war, came from the South; and after the war came positi...

Unlike many other books about the American founding, this new work by two of the most prominent scholars of American political history emphasizes the coherence and intelligibility of the social compact theory. Social compact theory, the idea that government must be based on an agreement between those who govern and those who consent to be governed, was one of the Founders' few unifying philosophical positions, and it transcended the partisan politics of that era. Contributors to this volum...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Introduction to Dissociative Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Treatment, Support, and Perspectives for Therapists and Families is an essential resource designed to deepen the understanding of dissociative disorders for mental health professionals, family members, and those affected by these conditions. Dissociative disorders, which often result from trauma, are among the most complex and misunderstood mental h...

Science fiction, whose roots go back to ancient times, is related to fantasy, horror, and superhero fiction, and includes many subgenres. Science fiction have become popular and influential over much of the world. Besides providing entertainment, it can also criticize present-day society, and is often said to generate a "sense of wonder". Enjoy these seven classic science fiction short stories selected by the critic August Nemo: - A Thousand Deaths by Jack London - A Martian Odyssey by Sta...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Mindfulness for Athletes: A Guide to Peak Performance and Inner Peace provides a thorough exploration of how mental clarity and self-awareness improve athletic achievements. This book unites established mindfulness practices with scientific insights to show how concentration, stress management, and emotional control uplift every facet of an athlete’s journey.Readers discover:Detailed approaches for tamin...

France and England are often seen as monarchies standing at opposite ends of the spectrum of seventeenth-century European political culture. On the one hand the Bourbon monarchy took the high road to absolutism, while on the other the Stuarts never quite recovered from the diminution of their royal authority following the regicide of Charles I in 1649. However, both monarchies shared a common medieval heritage of sacral kingship, and their histories remained deeply entangled throughout the...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In a different lucid dream, the renaissance genius leonardo da vinci becomes the artist of my revelations. With strokes of wisdom, he transforms my prophetic visions into paintings that capture the essence of the predictions, bridging the gap between art and prophecy.This book is not just a narrative; it is an invitation to delve into the mysteries of lucid dreams and to participate in the creation of history. J...

“The Firefall” is the second installment of three eBooks that chronicles the exploration and human history of Lechuguilla Cave, New Mexico from approximately 1985 to 2005. These two decades represent one of the most exciting and important chapters of original geographic exploration in our time as a vast realm of sublime beauty, which had lain hidden for countless centuries, was finally revealed. Universally acclaimed as the world’s most beautiful cave, the wonders and unique geological dis...

This book contributes substantially to urban affairs and public policy literature by presenting an introduction to the complex politics and public policy issues of Washington, D.C. The uniqueness of the city, as elaborated in this volume, provides background for understanding the non-traditional congressional relationship with the city and the way in which this establishes and perpetuates the continuing fight for congressional representation, real home rule and equitable federal benefits f...