Have you ever wondered what really happens at nursing executive level in the Australian acute private health sector? Join Fiona for a look behind the curtain at what really occurs with the hiring and firing of executive nurse leaders, and learn from her mistakes with her top tips guide for any new nurse leader. Enjoy her humorous, and often unflinchingly honest account of her forty years nursing and leadership career, as well as her inspiring journey through an ovarian cancer diagnosis and...

How would you finish this sentence, "I Wish.......?"Have you ever looked back into your past and wish you had done something differently?How often do you intentionally think about your future and in the present moment take an inspired step towards it?Time is our most precious resource and the only one that cannot be replaced, yet we waste it, or hope it will pass quickly, and then wish we could get it back.Are you prepared to get to the end ...

Filled with tales of infamous duels, cheating congressmen, and much more, Wicked Lexington, Kentucky offers the first collection the city's rowdy and ruckus history . Despite its illustrious beginnings as the "Athens of the west," Lexington has always had a darker side lurking just beneath its glossy sheen. It didn't take long for the first intellectual hub west of the Alleghenies to quickly morph into a city with the same scandalous inclinations as neighboring Louisville and Cincinnati. F...

A haunted starship. A reluctant spiritual healer. A Christmas Eve unlike any other.'Christmas Spirits' is a quietly powerful science fiction short story by award-recognised New Zealand writer p.d.r. Lindsay, blending Maori cultural tradition with deep-space adventure in a tale that will stay with you long after the final page. The family motto has always been simple: there are no ghosts in space. For generations, the family's tohunga, their Maori spiritual leaders, have built a thr...

From the author praised for bringing feudal Japan to vivid life comes a fast-paced tale of loyalty, sacrifice, and survival. Perfect for readers who love strong female warriors, historical adventure, and the rich tapestry of Japanese culture, SALT RUN delivers action, heart, and a bond between protector and protected that transcends duty to become something far more preciousWhen duty demands everything, courage becomes her only weapon.Akasuki never expected...

Discover the captivating world of blueberries and unlock their incredible potential in this engaging and informative book. Dive into the rich history, health benefits, and mouthwatering culinary uses of these tiny blue wonders. From antioxidant-packed powerhouses to delightful treats, this book will take you on a flavorful journey through the blueberry's versatile nature.In this book, you'll find:

This book provides an informative update on scientific advances relating to transplant dermatology that may be applicable to clinical practice. Commentary is provided on the emerging role of viruses in transplant dermatology, the management of skin disease secondary to transplant medication, sunscreen use in transplant recipients, the role of revision of immunosuppression, and advances in photodynamic therapy. The latest staging and management criteria for high-risk squamous cell carcinoma...

Hot and heavy, dark and dangerous, or sleek and sophisticated. What is it that makes machines so sexy?From V8s and vintage muscle tractors to space sailing aliens, spare parts and Captain's chairs, this super steamy short read collection is a perfect indulgence to discover new authors and how to grease a good machine, romance style.MACHINES is filled with spicy, erotic stories selected from the best of 2022's Romance Writers of Australia's entrants for SPICY BITES.F...

Clarkesworld is a Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning science fiction and fantasy magazine. Each month we bring you a mix of fiction, articles, interviews and art. Our October 2024 issue (#217) contains:* Original fiction by Abby Nicole Yee ("A Space O/pera"), Nigel Brown ("The Buried People"), Fiona Moore ("The Children of Flame"), Arula Ratnakar ("Fractal Karma"), Louis Inglis Hall ("Fishing the Intergalactic Stream"), Mike Robinson ("Midnight Patron"), and Damián Neri ("The Fac...

Celebrate Jane Austen’s classic novels with this short story anthology starring forgotten characters as they experience their own happy endings.In honor of her 250th birthday, eight authors have come together with wildly imaginative reboots of the lives of several of Jane Austen’s minor characters. Written with plenty of love and wit, these clever stories star everyone from Pride and Prejudice’s snobbish Caroline Bingley to the modern descendant of Sen...

Some horses change us forever.The Gift of a Horse is a heartfelt collection of true stories celebrating the profound bond between humans and horses. Each story reveals how these remarkable animals touch our lives in unexpected ways — helping us find courage, connection, and meaning when we need it most.From moments of heartbreak to triumph, fear to trust, this book offers glimpses into the quiet wisdom horses share with those willing to listen. The...

Geriatric neuropsychiatry is an integrative activity bridging the fields of psychiatry, neurology, neuroscience and geriatrics. Itreflects commitment to the principles that, improved understanding of brain-behavior relationships can lead to a higherquality of life for older individuals. Psychiatric manifestations of neurological disorders and the neurobiological basis ofpsychiatric disorders are the two pillars standing apart to hold erect the concept of neuropsychiatry. Neuropsychiatry is...