Running is hard work, yes. But it should also be fun and exhilarating. At its best, it recaptures the joy we experienced before running was recast as punishment or penance, when we would sprint out of the shadows in a darkened cul-de-sac to kick a can, chase someone on the playground, or race our dog along the beach.While that joy can be easy to find (remember finishing your first 5k?), it can be monumentally difficult to sustain. Humor helps.The intent of Running is Flying...

Now in its fifth edition, this classic introduction to the practice and teaching of evidence-based medicine is written for busy clinicians at any stage of their career who want to learn how to practise and teach evidence-based medicine (EBM). It is short and practical, emphasizing direct clinical application of EBM and tactics to practise and teach EBM in real-time. The online toolkit includes Critical appraisal worksheets, Educational prescription, Pocket Cards, EBM calculators, Education...

Is geography really destiny?Our maps may no longer be stalked by dragons and monsters, but our perceptions of the world are still shaped by geographic myths. Myths like Europe being the center of the world. Or that border walls are the solution to migration. Or that Russia is predestined to threaten its neighbors.In his punchy and authoritative new book, Paul Richardson challenges recent popular accounts of geographical determinism and shows that how the wo...

Featuring more than one hundred easy-to-follow and delicious recipes, this book delivers authentic Spanish cuisine to home cooks everywhere!Love the delicious, made-for-sharing native cuisine of Spain? Rustic Spanish presents a robust collection of authentic Spanish dishes, including both traditional favorites and contemporary fare, along with suggested wine pairings and ingredient guides. Six comprehensive chapters are filled with a diverse range of belove...

Is geography really destiny?Our maps may no longer be stalked by dragons and monsters, but our perceptions of the world are still shaped by geographic myths. Myths like Europe being the center of the world. Or that border walls are the solution to migration. Or that Russia is predestined to threaten its neighbors.In his punchy and authoritative new book, Paul Richardson challenges recent popular accounts of geographical determinism and shows that how the wo...

This accessible introductory text addresses the core knowledge domain of research methods. It provides concise coverage of the central concepts, techniques, problems and debates in this key area, while encouraging a critical approach and developing students′ higher level skills.Activities help readers build the underpinning generic critical thinking and transferable skills they need in order to become independent learners, and to meet the relevant requirements of their programme of...

In 2015, "The Spine of Russia" - a month-long, Kickstarter-financed journey - took a mismatched duo of Russian and American journalists on a 6000-kilometer road trip from the frigid shores of the Barents Sea to Sochi, Russia's southernmost tip on the Black Sea.The goal was to view Russia from the ground, to collect powerful images and honest human stories that offered a more subtle, complex picture of the United States' resurgent global rival. The trip captured over 3000 still imag...

This textbook offers a refreshingly clear and digestible introduction to statistical analysis for psychology using the user-friendly jamovi software. The authors provide a concise, practical guide that takes students from the early stages of research design, with a jargon-free explanation of terminology, and walks them through key analyses such as the t-test, ANOVA, correlation, chi-square, and linear regression. The book features written interpretations to help learners identify relevant ...

One hundred kilometers north of Arkhangelsk, a Russian sea captain ferries a silent operative to a secluded lighthouse.In Moscow, a hapless American answers an errant phone call and is ordered to make a mob hit.In a remote village in the Caucasus, a strange sickness is killing off locals.Blocks from the Kremlin, a disaffected spy chief is plotting a war-fueled power grab.

Taylah Bingham was a naturally gifted girl. She could do almost anything. She enjoyed school and did well in most subjects. She was more than capable on a sports field and excelled at whatever she played. But her greatest love was singing. As a twelve-almost-thirteen-year-old she had a bright future and was expected to be successful in life, regardless of where her interests took her and what pathway she chose. Taylah lived in Cairns with her mother, her stepfather Mick, and her young half...

Italian by heritage, Australian by birth, a longtime resident of the United States, Antonio Vincini considers himself successful. He’s worked hard to become an internationally sought after financial adviser. He’s accumulated the trimmings of success, and at the age of thirty-six, Tony has everything he thinks a man could want. His world changes dramatically when he moves to the Fly River in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea. Tony anticipates the move, to fulfill a commitment to his ...

The Australian Government believed it had eliminated refugee boats from its shores. Asylum seekers who once risked their lives at the hands of unscrupulous people-smugglers no longer travelled to Australia. Border Force officers assured the Australian officials the arrival of illegal immigrants by sea had been terminated. The officials assured their politicians and the politicians assured voters they had eliminated the illegal refugee trade. However, they had not stopped all the boats. Exi...