Not Finished Yet: Essays on the Rhythmic Beauty of a Life in Flux is a poignant and powerful collection of memoir essays that trace the winding, unfinished path of personal growth. Using a metaphor of the jellyfish life cycle, the author reflects on what it means to live in the space between who we've been and who we're becoming.With unflinching honesty and lyrical precision, these essays explore the evolving nature of identity, self-worth, and transformation. From childho...

The fascinating history of Isabeau of Bavaria is a tale of two queens. During her lifetime, Isabeau, the long-suffering wife of mad King Charles VI of France, was respected and revered. After her death, she was reviled as an incompetent regent, depraved adulteress, and betrayer of the throne. Asserting that there is no historical support for this posthumous reputation, Tracy Adams returns Isabeau to her rightful place in history.Adulteress and traitor—two charges long leveled again...

The Ninja Foodi grill is awesome! It is a multipurpose indoor grill much different from the traditional barbeque grill. It combines the new cyclonic air technology and a super hot 500°F grilling chamber to bring you the same tasty sizzle of a traditionally grilled char fish, juicy dripping steaks, but with more flavor and no smoke, all from the comfort of your kitchen. Think grilling, but no smoke; no waiting for the perfect weather conditions or searching for space to fit an outdoor grill...

A memoir that can’t be put it down! Tracy-lee grew up believing she was a dunce because that’s what she was told. A remarkable journey of resilience fighting cancer three times, bullying throughout her life, polyneuropathy, a narcissistic escape, success financially and as a self-made professional, she discovers she is anything but a dunce.An inspirational book that shows how one person can face anything using their strengths, candour (uncensored honesty), courage,...

In this book, Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa and a region in the lowest income group per capita, is used to demonstrate the potential for healthcare reorganization and collaboration with the introduction of “successful” technologies centered around available, bio-compatible, and sustainable natural resources. Our book discusses three of the top killers of children under 5 years of age in Nigeria, pneumonia (20%), diarrheal diseases (15%), and traumatic injuries (4%). These co...

Johan Huizinga’s much-loved and much-contested Autumn of the Middle Ages, first published in 1919, encouraged an image of the Late French Middle Ages as a flamboyant but empty period of decline and nostalgia. Many studies, particularly literary studies, have challenged Huizinga’s perceptions of individual works or genres. Still, the vision of the Late French and Burgundian Middle Ages as a sad transitional phase between the High Middle Ages and the Renaissance persists. Yet, a ser...

Following their last battle, Dr. Eggman’s been mysteriously absent from Sonic’s life. What shocking secret will Sonic discover when he learns the bad doctor’s whereabouts? Plus, Sonic isn’t the only one looking for Eggman—so’s his old rival Shadow the Hedgehog! There are twists and turns in the course of this high-speed, action-packed mystery-adventure! But with a little help from his friends—including a new ally—Sonic’s fast enough to overcome any obstacle! Collects issues #5-8 of the ong...

This book provides an overview of the unique aspects related to a university based clinical practice. The development of relationships with senior colleagues and referring providers, building multidisciplinary programs within an academic institution, financing of academic medicine, and issues specific to the speciality are discussed.Building a Clinical Practice aims to highlight the importance of developing a successful clinical practice in an academic setting and to help ...

This book provides police investigators and homicide detectives with a practical method of analyzing 911 homicide calls to uncover the truth. A structured analysis of 911 homicide calls can directly aid in developing investigative leads, planning interviews, and solving cases. Case examples provide practice in analyzing calls to determine the likelihood of the caller’s innocence or guilt. Every member of the investigative team, from call-taker to first responder, investigator, coroner’s in...

Celebrate the illustrated beauty of the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series in this deluxe art book! IDW’s Sonic the Hedgehog comics have been a success from their launch. Now is your chance to go behind the scenes and see how all of that wonderful art is created! Witness the artist’s process from pencils, inks, and final colors with special sections spotlighting specific characters and storylines. Includes covers, interior art, and character designs from a variety of talent such as Tracy Yard...

Zavok, leader of the Deadly Six, is angrier than ever and wants to reunite his minions. Jewel has called on Sonic, Tails, and the Chaotix for help, but will they be able to stop the Zeti before they launch an all-out assault on Restoration HQ? Plus, Belle’s got her own intruder to deal with, but it turns out they’re here to steal her! Sonic’s going to have to move quickly to stop all the mayhem. Ian Flynn returns to writing duties with artists Adam Bryce Thomas, Tracy Yardley, Jamal Pepper...

Despite high-minded ideals, temptation always seems to loom around the corner, threatening to derail us into a desperate world of secret behavior and covered-up indiscretions. From families to marriages to businesses, on a scale as global as the credit default swap meltdown or as personal as our last session on the Internet, we are suckers for bad ideas.Why do we so often make poor decisions that can lead to life-shattering results? Why do we promise ourselves to do better only to ...