Inspiring and entertaining stories of wildlife, wild places, and wild adventures by women field biologistsMore than 40 real-life adventure stories by 37 women field biologistsTakes readers behind the scenes with wolves, condors, bats, bears, and other wild animalsHighlights the important work of women in field science and wildlife conservationWild Work is an inspiring and entertaining anthology that brings to light ...

"This important study explores the medicalization of alcohol abuse in the 19th century US" and its influence on American literature and popular culture ( Choice).In Rum Maniacs, Matthew Warner Osborn examines the rise of pathological drinking as a subject of medical interest, social controversy, and lurid fascination in 19th century America. At the heart of that story is the disease that afflicted Edgar Allen Poe: delirium tremens. Poe's alcohol a...

"So great and so much like hell that no tongue could adequately express them."That is how Martin Luther described the terrifying religious fears he suffered as a young man.Up to now, no one has correctly diagnosed them. Dr. Osborn demonstrates that Luther's tormenting thoughts represented an unmistakable case of clinical obsessive-compulsive disorder. Remarkably, Luther overcame his fears through employing a form of modern "exposure and response prevention ...

Carina Chapman wants a vacation. Somewhere hot. Somewhere decadent. Somewhere far, far away from her complicated life in New York. Somewhere in Australia appears to be the answer, until Carina discovers her PA has booked her into the wrong resort.Cowboy Jake Richardson can cook a mean camp-oven roast, track wild horses, breed cattle and knows Australia’s rugged High Country like no other, but he needs to diversify if he wants to keep his land. Tourism seems like the answer, but his...

This physician's "inspiring" account of overcoming a devastating brain injury "will assist patients, families, and friends enduring the same difficulties" ( Library Journal).Locked inside a brain-injured head looking out at a challenging world is the premise of this extraordinary memoir chronicling the long process of adjustment and rehabilitation after a fateful, helmetless bike ride. In Over My Head, Claudia Osborn, a doctor and clinical profess...

Confused by all of the health and fitness information out there? Who isn't? From nutrition and supplements to strength training, Dr. Osborn cuts through the nonsense with his logical approach. A board-certified Neurosurgeon with a secondary certification in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Osborn combines his 30+ years of training experience with his medical knowledge to give you an easy-to-read, science-based guide to health and longevity. No stone is left unturned in Get Serious...

INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom the mental health advocates Cate Osborn (@Catieosaurus) and Erik Gude (@ErikGude) comes a modern and refreshingly honest guide to managing ADHD for adults, “that gives solid information and practical tips in a format that you can actually consume” (KC Davis, LPC, New York Times bestselling author).WELCOME TO THE CLUB—ADHD is one of the most common psychiatric disorders in adults, yet...

Henry Osborn Taylor's 'The Medieval Mind' delves into a comprehensive exploration of the mindset and societal structures of the medieval period. Through a nuanced analysis of primary sources and historical events, Taylor uncovers the theological, philosophical, and cultural foundations that defined this era. His scholarly prose seamlessly weaves together complex ideas, making the book accessible to both academics and general readers interested in medieval history. Taylor's work is situated...

Your Master Guide to Otherworldly CharactersBring the far reaches of your imagination to life with this epic handbook for fantasy character design. Led by illustrator and character designer Tamara Osborn, you’ll learn everything you need to know to draw amazing characters and perfect your approach to visual storytelling. She provides over 25 thoughtful tutorials—alongside pro artist tips of the trade—on how to depict:- Accurate anatomy and expressive faces,...

Tia Talks — My Life in a Multi-breed Family is the Premier volume in the My Dogs Talk series by Lesley Osborn.Tia Talks is a collection of humorous stories told by a beautiful English Setter about living with other dogs. And birds. And a horse, too. Tia shares events from her life at GREYSETT, a home in central Florida where Grandma and Aunt Lesley have a variety of breeds, all incorporated into one big happy family. Well, happy m...

The purpose of this book is to present the principles and procedures of creative thinking. Chapters included are, the all importance of imagination, indispensability of creativity in science. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

One minute she was “Secondhand” Rose Delancey, no one special, a woman driven by her dreams to a faraway home...to meet the man of her imaginings. The next, everyone was calling her Anna, as in Anna Benedict, troubled daughter of the political powerhouse Benedicts. A woman who was her spitting image. A woman who had a special relationship with her dream lover....Logan Maguire’s job was to troubleshoot for the Benedicts. But Rose was one fire he didn’t want to extinguish. T...