Raymond Chandler's The Curtain is a quintessential piece of noir fiction, showcasing the masterful storytelling that defines his legacy. This gripping short story plunges readers into a world of deceit, betrayal, and moral ambiguity, set against the seedy underbelly of 1930s Los Angeles. The tale follows a sharp-witted private detective who takes on a case involving a seemingly straightforward domestic dispute. However, as he digs deeper, he discovers layers of lies, hidden motives, and a ...

In Try the Girl, Raymond Chandler delivers a taut and thrilling tale that exemplifies his mastery of the hardboiled detective genre. This short story brims with intrigue, danger, and the sharp wit for which Chandler is renowned, immersing readers in the gritty underworld of crime and deception. The story follows a seasoned private detective, navigating a murky case involving a missing person, a suspicious nightclub, and a cast of characters hiding dangerous secrets. As the detective delves...

"If you put together the best of Anthony Robbins and Wayne Dyer, what you would have would be almost as good as Steve Chandler." —Dale Dauten, Chicago Tribune, King Features SyndicateThis Book Will Motivate You by master life coach, Steve Chandler, helps you create an action plan for living your vision, in business and in life. It features more than 100 proven methods to positively change the way you think and act—methods based on feedback from the hundreds of thousands of corporate and pu...

Facilitating Watershed Management brings together myriad distinctive voices to create an experiential learning process drawn from the most important innovators in the field. Presenting an introduction to the diversity of tools (sociological, pedagogical, phenomenological) needed to implement watershed management in the real world trenches, the book helps move students and practitioners from being knowledgeable stewards of watersheds to becoming wise managers of watersheds.

This book summarizes the findings of scientific research studies to provide readers with straightforward information on a wide variety of healthy habits and the factors that may make them difficult to follow.How can taking a yearly vacation serve to improve your health? Is there any scientific proof that skipping breakfast is detrimental to one's health? Americans are constantly bombarded with health tips from magazines, television, the Internet, and other media, b...

This accessibly-written book examines the most commonly-used substances and techniques for managing pain, exploring why they work (or don't), their risks and benefits, and key research findings regarding their use.No one is a stranger to pain. From sudden injuries and post-operative discomfort to nagging aches and stiffness, pain is an unwelcome but familiar part of life. There are numerous methods for managing pain, but it can be difficult to know which is the bes...

This accessibly written book examines the most commonly taken dietary supplements, exploring what they are and what they're purported to do, and summarizing key research findings regarding their potential health benefits and risks.Today, more than 50 percent of Americans take at least one type of dietary supplement regularly. But do these products actually work? How are they regulated? Are there any potential health risks?Dietary Supplements: Fact versu...

Recent research suggests that around the globe more than 2 billion cases of digestive diseases and disorders are diagnosed each year, making them some of the most prevalent medical issues.This book explores 30 serious conditions affecting the digestive system, including autoimmune disorders such as celiac disease and ulcerative colitis, cancers, chronic conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), stomach flu and other infections, and more. Utilizing a standardi...

Integrative medicine—the practice of combining remedies from various therapeutic disciplines to optimize relief and speed healing—is transforming both how health professionals treat disease and how patients manage their own care. Your Best Medicine introduces the reader to this new world of healing options for everyday ailments like dry skin, fatigue, and indigestion as well as more serious conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.All of the treatments and tech...

The Greatest Children's Classics Of All Time gathers a capacious international tradition of writing for young readers: fairy tale, fable, fantasy, animal story, domestic fiction, adventure, travel narrative, and moral allegory. Its range extends from ancient didactic tales and European wonder stories to Victorian and early twentieth-century imaginative fiction, allowing enchantment, satire, peril, and ethical reflection to coexist. Memorable worlds of talking animals, secret gardens, impro...

Acclaimed best-selling author Mark Salzman delivers a humorously poignant tale in this novel of disappointment and redemption. Renne Sundheimer's life is a shadow of his youth, when he was a celebrated genius cellist. Now a college professor, he struggles to regain his gift. But in one week he is drafted into jury duty and reluctantly agrees to tutor a young Korean boy, forcing Renne to come to terms with his limitations and broaden his horizons. "This is a beautiful novel, a veritable con...

This story follows an enigmatic private investigator drawn into a tangled web of deception and murder. A chance meeting with a mysterious man who has an uncanny affection for dogs leads the protagonist into a case filled with unexpected twists and hidden motives. As the layers of the mystery unravel, Chandler's signature blend of tension, wit, and vivid characterization keeps readers on edge until the final page. Set against the shadowy backdrop of 1930s Los Angeles, The Man Who Liked Dogs...