This volume in the AAPS Advances series covers various quality, safety and clinical aspects of drug development that are relevant to new and/or generic drugs containing a complex mixture of molecules. Specific topics discussed include: raw materials sourcing; manufacturing controls; characterization; identification of critical product quality components and attributes; identification of impurities, particularly as they bear on toxicity and immunogenicity; clinical trial study design consid...

This urgently important volume examines the nuances of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in American higher education.Featuring contributions from a nationally recognized group of scholars at the forefront of addressing anti-DEI efforts, this book tackles the central question: “What is DEI in higher education?” The chapters establish a foundation for addressing myths and disinformation on the topic and provide fresh, actionable recommendations to help administrators, faculty, ...

This is a story about a young Czech gold medalwinning teen gymnast along with her circus trapezeartist parents. Kari and her parents reside in a tiny apartment until one day they are visited by Senior Mercado, the owner of Circus Mercado of Mexico who offers a lot of money to buy their contract. They explained to Senior Mercado the situation of Karis celebrity status. Senior Mercado had a plan to utilize a large sea trunk which he had small holes drilled into for air so that Kari, once hid...

Covering key issues ranging from education to political mobilization to racial stratification, this book provides a comprehensive examination of the Obama Presidency.President Barack Obama's election and subsequent reelection represent a critical paradigm shift in American political history. But are there lasting effects of the election of an African American to the highest office in the land in terms of the United States' economic, educational, political and socia...

Flourishing in Emerging Adulthood highlights the third decade of life as a time in which individuals have diverse opportunities for positive development. There is mounting evidence that this time period, at least for a significant majority, is a unique developmental period in which positive development is fostered. Dr. Lene Arnett Jensen highlights the importance of this work in an engaging foreword, and chapters are written by leading scholars in diverse disciplines who address v...

Black Cat Weekly #102 has quite an eclectic lineup. We have modern mystery tales by Joseph S. Walker and Marc Lecard (thanks to Acquiring Editors Michael Bracken and Barb Goffman. A parody of Harlan Ellison’s work from Larry Tritten. Noir from Bruno Fischer. A story featuring traditional British detective Sexton Blake from Hal Meredith. Classic sci-fi by Lester del Rey. And let’s not forget our solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles.We also have more than a few stories...

The Cornerstone Biblical Commentary series (18 volumes) is the product of nearly 40 scholars, many of whom participated in the creation of the NLT. The contributors to this series, who are well-known and represent a wide spectrum of theological positions within the evangelical community, have built each volume to help pastors, teachers, and students of the Bible understand every thought contained in the Bible. In short, this will be one of the premier resources for those seeking an accessi...

Continuing a Gold Medallion Award-winning legacy, the completely revised Expositor's Bible Commentary puts world-class biblical scholarship in your hands.A staple for students, teachers, and pastors worldwide, The Expositor's Bible Commentary (EBC) offers comprehensive yet succinct commentary from scholars committed to the authority of the Holy Scriptures. The EBC uses the New International Version of the Bible, but the contributors work from the ...

In this very suspenseful story read where Mexico needing money due to the loss of tourism from violence from the drug cartel comes up with the idea of having a special built train titled Montezuma's Express to carry the statue of Montezuma, along with his Topaz Eyes, which are insured by Loyd's of London for $5 million pesos. Also on the train will be priceless Aztec artifacts. The plan is to take Mexico's most prized possessions on a North American tour on a heavily fortified train to res...

California-based wine expert Larry Walker offers indepth reference on the wines of one of the world's most prominent wine-producing regions, the Napa Valley. He explores the history of this region and gives a full description of the grape varieties, viticulture, and winemaking techiques, and recommends vintages to look out for. He also details the top producers and their wines, and includes a topical discussion on recent wine developments in this region.

Exploring the best practices for achieving true musical expressivity, this offering from a team of leading conductors is a practical guide to achieving the primary goal of any wind band performance: artistry. The book addresses questions such as When is it appropriate to "change" a score? How can programming contribute? How can a year of performances be sequenced with creativity in mind? and How much is too much "interpretation"? Each chapter provides a window into the cr...

For the past seventeen years, Wendy Walker has been the "woman behind the man" at Larry King Live. As King's senior executive producer, she has been responsible for landing exclusive interviews with the most important newsmakers and well-known celebrities from around the globe that have been the hallmark of CNN's iconic show.From the shocking death of Michael Jackson to the first television interview with the Watergate scandal's Deep Throat, Wendy Walker has a wealth of never-before...