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The Holistic Pediatrician
by Kathi J. KemperIf you're one of the thousands of parents who feel frustrated and overwhelmed by the different kinds of medical advice you're getting from doctors, homeopaths, and others, then you will find comfort -- and answers -- in this comprehensive guide to integrative medicine for children. Fully updated and revised to reflect the numerous recent advances in this field, Dr. Kemper's The Holistic Pediatrician incorporates the best of both mainstream and alternative medicine to aid parents in dealing with the most common childhood health problems. From ear infections to allergies, fevers to diaper rash, colds to bedwetting, this invaluable guide provides factual advice that aims to heal the whole child, rather than espousing one medical philosophy or another. Based on scientific evidence and written in commonsense language rather than medical jargon, The Holistic Pediatrician is the first place any parent should turn for authoritative and empowering advice on all aspects of their children's health.
The Holistic Pediatrician, Twentieth Anniversary Revised Edition: A Pediatrician's Comprehensive Guide to Safe and Effective Therapies for the 25 Most Common Ailments of Infants, Children, and Adolescents
by Kathi J. Kemper'If you're one of the thousands of parents who feel frustrated and overwhelmed by the different kinds of medical advice you're getting from doctors, homeopaths, and others, then you will find comfort -- and answers -- in this comprehensive guide to integrative medicine for children. Fully updated and revised to reflect the numerous recent advances in this field, Dr. Kemper's The Holistic Pediatrician incorporates the best of both mainstream and alternative medicine to aid parents in dealing with the most common childhood health problems. From ear infections to allergies, fevers to diaper rash, colds to bedwetting, this invaluable guide provides factual advice that aims to heal the whole child, rather than espousing one medical philosophy or another. Based on scientific evidence and written in commonsense language rather than medical jargon, The Holistic Pediatrician is the first place any parent should turn for authoritative and empowering advice on all aspects of their children's health.
The Holistic Treatment of Sleep Disorders: Complementary Therapy Concept for Physicians and Psychotherapists
by Carolin Marx-DickThe book conveys a complete holistic therapy concept for the treatment of sleep disorders. Starting from the knowledge transfer on the functions of sleep and evident consequences of sleep disorders, Carolin Marx-Dick describes the multimodal treatment according to the concept of mind-body medicine with the help of compact and well-tested instructions for action. This includes mindfulness-based therapy techniques, body therapy elements, nutrition and exercise therapy as well as naturopathic treatment approaches. Work and patient materials are provided for download, enabling a straightforward and short-term application of the therapy methods. Overview tables provide the practitioner with a quick orientation for diagnostics, therapy planning and the use of targeted therapy modules. Every method presented has been proven in treatment practice and can enable patients to maintain their health in the long term.The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence. A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content.
The Hollow Men: A Novel (Harry Kent Mysteries Ser. #0)
by Rob MccarthyPolice surgeon Harry Kent is determined to help those the world would rather brush aside, in a smart and electrifying new crime series that evokes the often-hidden medical world of the London Metropolitan Police. Dr. Harry Kent likes to keep himself busy—juggling hospital duties with his work as a police surgeon for the London Metropolitan Police—anything to ward off the memories of his time as an army medic. Usually the police work means minor injuries and mental health assessments. But teenager Solomon Idris’s case is different. Idris has taken eight people hostage in a fast-food restaurant, and is demanding to see a lawyer and a BBC reporter. Harry is sent in to treat the clearly-ill teenager . . . before the siege goes horribly wrong. When Solomon’s life is put in danger again at a critical care ward, it becomes clear he knows something people will kill to protect. Determined to uncover the secret that drove the boy to such desperate action, Harry soon realizes that someone in the medical world, someone he may even know, has broken the doctors’ commandment to “do no harm” many times over . . .
The Home Health Aide Handbook
by William Leahy Jetta Fuzy Hartman Inc.This beautiful, full-color, fourth edition of The Home Health Aide Handbook is unlike any other handbook or pocket guide on the market. This up-to-date book is a valuable tool for many reasons. For home health aides, it includes all the procedures learned in their training program, plus references to abbreviations, medical terms, care guidelines for specific diseases, and an appendix to include important names, phone numbers, and websites. For certified nursing assistants moving to home care, there is helpful information for making the transition from care facilities to homes. In addition, this book contains all of the federal requirements for home health aides so it also can be used in a basic training program. Not only is it inexpensive, but it's also full-color and loaded with photos and illustrations! This handy guide is the perfect size. It fits easily into a backpack, purse, or home care bag. It can be used for training and aides can carry it with them into the field to use as a quick reference tool.
The Home Herbal: Restorative Herbal Remedies for the Mind, Body, and Soul
by Andrew ChevallierBoost your health and improve your self-care with over 100 herbal medicine recipes to make at homeAn herbal medicine-making guide for modern life that starts with you.Learn how to make over 100 easy herbal remedies at home that will improve both your mental and physical well-being. Organized by everyday needs and ailments rather than by herb, this intuitive, beautifully illustrated guide will help you find the right herbal restorative for you, investigate the root of problems, and better understand your physiology. Celebrated herbal practitioner and best-selling author Andrew Chevallier offers a holistic approach to natural medicine. He will teach you not only to treat symptoms, but to identify their causes and explore the mind-body connection, so you can meaningfully apply each simple herbal solution. Covering everything from poor sleep, common colds, and menstrual problems to low mood, heart health, and safe dosages, discover how you can make plant remedies an integral part of your self-care routine and master essential medicine-making techniques for maximum efficacy.This is the indispensable companion to self-healing with herbal remedies.
The Honourable Maverick
by Alison RobertsThe Heart of a Rebel from Alison Roberts Legendary doctors who arent afraid to break the rules! The Honourable Maverick Marriage with children is not for Max. But how can he turn away pregnant nurse Ellie from his doorstep? When he holds her tiny baby in his arms, Maxs protective instinct kicks in making him claim hes her husband. A word that feels better than he ever expected! The Unsung Hero Renowned neurosurgeon and incorrigible playboy Rick Wilson has his sights set on Sarah until she drops her bombshell: her nephew is his son, and the boy needs his bone marrow Only Sarah can help this roguish doctor on the rocky road to fatherhood
The Honourable Midwife
by Lilian DarcyA spark of attraction has just ignited between GP Pete Croft and midwife Emma Burns. Given the chance, their passion would set ablaze. But Pete's ex-wife is ill and his young twin daughters need him most right now. Even if it breaks her heart, Emma must do the honorable thing and stand aside while Pete puts his family first. But as Pete and Emma tend the Glenfallon community together, the physical temptation between them is torture. And Emma's generosity simply fires Pete's determination to make her his bride....
The Hookup Plan: An irresistible enemies-to-lovers rom-com
by Farrah Rochon'With smoking hot chemistry, next to no angst, and a friend group that is literally squad goals, Rochon has written another winner' - The Dating Playbook is one of Vulture's Best Romances of 2021! If you love Helen Hoang, Abby Jimenez and Talia Hibbert, you'll LOVE Farrah Rochon, whose books are always witty, hot, and engaging (BuzzFeed)!'A total knockout: funny, sexy, and full of heart' Kirkus..................................What happens when three women discover, thanks to the live tweeting of a disastrous date, that they've all been duped by the same man? They become friends of course!It was only supposed to be for one night . . . The dating game is on. And the rules just went out the window.Successful pediatric surgeon London Kelley just needs to find some balance and de-stress. According to her friends Samiah and Taylor, what London really needs is a casual hookup. A night of fun with no strings. But no one - least of all London - expected it to happen at her high school reunion with Drew Sullivan, millionaire, owner of delicious abs, and oh yes, her archnemesis.Now London is certain the road to hell is paved with good sex. Because she's found out the real reason Drew's back in Austin: to decide whether her beloved hospital remains open. Worse, Drew is doing everything he can to show her that he's a decent guy who actually cares. But London's not falling for it. Because while sleeping with the enemy is one thing, falling for him is definitely not part of the plan...................................Raves for Farrah Rochon:'Relatable and real . . . I smiled the whole time I was reading' Andie J. Christopher'The free-spirited, tell-it-like-it-is page-turner you've been looking for!' Kwana Jackson'A multilayered story about friendship, love, and following your dreams - all of it told with heart and emotion' Nalini Singh'Funny, fresh, sexy, and heartfelt. This is my new favorite romance series' Suzanne Brockmann'A smart, funny digital-age romance about real women living in the real world. Couldn't put it down!' Abby Jimenez'A masterpiece of modern-day Jane Austen with effortless, razor-sharp social commentary, romance, and humor. Farrah Rochon is one of the absolute best romance writers today. Period' Kristan Higgins'Swoon-worthy romance, the power of true friendship, and a grand gesture that makes your heart sigh with pure satisfaction. Absolutely a must-read summer romance!' Priscilla Oliveras'Rochon is a romance master who adeptly writes interesting and dynamic characters . . . A richly layered conflict adds depth and complexity to this charming workplace romance' Kirkus
The Hope Circuit: A Psychologist's Journey from Helplessness to Optimism
by Martin E. SeligmanOne of the most influential living psychologists looks at the history of his life and discipline, and paints a much brighter future for everyone.When Martin E. P. Seligman first encountered psychology in the 1960s, the field was devoted to eliminating misery: it was the science of how past trauma creates present symptoms. Today, thanks in large part to Seligman's Positive Psychology movement, it is ever more focused not on what cripples life, but on what makes life worth living--with profound consequences for our mental health.In this wise and eloquent memoir, spanning the most transformative years in the history of modern psychology, Seligman recounts how he learned to study optimism--including a life-changing conversation with his five-year-old daughter. He tells the human stories behind some of his major findings, like CAVE, an analytical tool that predicts election outcomes (with shocking accuracy) based on the language used in campaign speeches, the international spread of Positive Education, the launch of the US Army's huge resilience program, and the canonical studies that birthed the theory of learned helplessness--which he now reveals was incorrect. And he writes at length for the first time about his own battles with depression at a young age.In The Hope Circuit, Seligman makes a compelling and deeply personal case for the importance of virtues like hope, gratitude, and wisdom for our mental health. You will walk away from this book not just educated but deeply enriched.
The Hormone Factory
by Saskia GoldschmidtFrom the throes of his death bed, Dutch pharmaceutical entrepreneur and megalomaniac Mordecai de Paauw reflects on his life as the co-founder and CEO of Farmacon: the first company to standardize and distribute the contraceptive pill worldwide. With the future of his family business threatened by Hitler's precipitous rise to power and his sexual exploitation of the factory's women soon to be exposed, he struggles to keep his vision afloat, forcing him to choose between his own misguided impulses and his ethically minded Jewish family. An incisive psychological portrait of the inseparable bond between ruthlessness and unbridled capitalism, THE HORMONE FACTORY weaves questions of scientific integrity, sibling rivalry, and sex into a narrative that is as troubling as it is illuminating.
The Hormone Fix: The natural way to balance your hormones, burn fat and alleviate the symptoms of the perimenopause, the menopause and beyond
by Anna Cabeca'Hormone balance is within reach, and this is the definitive guide for reaching that goal.'-David Perlmutter, MD, author of Grain BrainPrepare to thrive.As women approach menopause, many start to experience the physical and emotional indignities of hormonal fluctuation: metabolic stall and weight gain, hot flashes and night sweats, insomnia, memory loss or brain fog, irritability, low libido, and painful sex. Too often, doctors tell us that these discomforts are to be expected and that we will have to wait them out during "the change". But Dr Anna Cabeca's research and experience with thousands of her patients show that there is a fast-acting and non-pharmaceutical way to dramatically and permanently alleviate these symptoms.The Hormone Fix introduces Dr Cabeca's unique Keto-Green protocol, a plan that pairs the hallmarks of ketogenic (low-carb/high fat) eating with diet and lifestyle changes that bring the body's cellular pH to a healthy alkaline level. The proven result: balanced cortisol and reduced output of insulin, the hormones most responsible for belly fat and weight gain, plus an increase in oxytocin, the "love and happiness" hormone. Whether you are perimenopausal, menopausal, or postmenopausal, The Hormone Fix offers an easy-to-follow program, including- A 10-day quick-start detox diet to jump-start weight loss and reduce symptoms immediately- Daily meal plans and weekly shopping lists to take the guesswork out of a month's worth of Keto-Green eating- 65 delicious and easy-to-make recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, smoothies, and soups- Detailed information on vitamin and mineral supplementation that optimizes hormone balance and gut health- Simple self-assessments and recommended optional lab testing for a better understanding of your hormonal status- Tested and trusted stress-reduction and oxytocin-amplifying advice and techniquesWith The Hormone Fix you can expect to trim down, tap into new and unexpected energy levels, enhance intimacy, and completely revitalize your life! Ready for your fix?
The Hormone Headache: New Ways to Prevent, Manage and Treat Migraines and Other Headaches
by Seymour Diamond Bill Still Cynthia StillEach year, 45 million Americans suffer migraine headaches painful enough to keep them home from work. This book is the first to deal with these headaches by looking at their underlying causes: the complex system of menstrual and other hormones that regulate the body. The authors cover the latest drug and non-drug therapies.
The Hormone Healing Cookbook: 80+ Recipes to Balance Hormones and Treat Fatigue, Brain Fog, Insomnia, and More
by Dr. Alan ChristiansonDiscover cutting-edge dietary solutions to hormone imbalances with 80 recipes to help reverse hormonal weight gain, fatigue, insomnia, and more, from the integrative physician and New York Times bestselling author of The Adrenal Reset Diet.Much of our everyday well-being is contingent on our hormones. As hormones change from lifestyle, diseases, and aging, so too does quality of life. The top five symptoms of hormone imbalance include weight gain, fatigue, hot flashes, brain fog, and insomnia. Thankfully, the right foods can help regulate and heal your hormones. With eighty recipes, photos, and dietary solutions geared towards alleviating these symptoms along with boosting your metabolism, The Hormone Healing Cookbook will help you choose the best foods for you, returning your body to a state of balance. Learn which foods to incorporate into your diet to fight:Insomnia: Mushrooms, walnuts, and black rice Brain fog: Oats, blueberries, leafy greens, and basil Fatigue: Beets, ginger, pumpkin, and navy beans Hot flashes: Broccoli, soy, figs, and flax Weight gain: Potatoes, yogurt, fish, and onion Dr. Christianson will help you tailor the best meal plan for your body and hormone levels so that you can start feeling better in just a few weeks.
The Hormone Manual: A Straightforward Guide for Every Woman at Every Stage of Life
by Dr. Julie TaylorFrom hormone specialist and functional medicine doctor, Dr. Julie Taylor, comes a paradigm-shifting guidebook to help women optimize their hormones, starting from birth, through every stage of life, so they can reverse their symptoms, prevent disease, and thrive as they age.Have the vibrant life you&’ve always wanted. No matter your age or stage. We have a manual for everything from our smartphones to our printers to our refrigerators. But where is the manual for our most important asset? Where is the manual for you? We&’re all different, and there&’s no one-size-fits-all rulebook. But there are universal truths that apply to all of us at every stage. Dr. Julie Taylor understands this. After being disillusioned by the lack of solutions within conventional medicine—a system aimed at treating not preventing diseases and disorders—she walked away from her medical residency in search of something better. A way to stop diseases before they even start. And now, Dr. Taylor has created a Manual just for women. One where she starts at the very beginning and shares paradigm-shifting advice that details a woman&’s needs from birth through her senior years. Dr. Julie believes that when a person&’s hormones are balanced, everything changes for the better. And she has proof: from physical to mental to relational transformations—Dr. Taylor has seen it all. This Manual filled with carefully crafted, age-specific guidance was written so that you can see yourself reflected in its pages. No matter what age or stage you&’re in, know that you do not have to suffer with symptoms and sickness. The buck stops with you. Your body is your airplane, and you are the pilot. You can function at your best and feel better than ever. Dr. Taylor is providing you with the Manual. Now go live!
The Hormone Reset Diet
by Dr Sara GottfriedThe New York Times bestselling author of The Hormone Cure shows you how to reset your metabolic hormones to lose weight and feel great in just twenty-one days!What we've been taught about dieting is all wrong. Weight loss isn't about restricting calories and willpower. It's about hormones: the chemical molecules that govern nearly all aspects of your body fat, from how much you store and where it's stored, to cravings, appetite, gut bacteria, and even addictive eating patterns. Being overweight is the result of major hormonal misfires involving seven metabolic hormones--estrogen, insulin, leptin, cortisol, thyroid, growth hormone, and testosterone--each of which is affected by the foods you consume every day.When these hormones misfire, your body adjusts by changing their levels, a fluctuation that ultimately slows down the metabolism, causing you to store fat every time you eat instead of using it as fuel to energize you. When your metabolism is broken, you get fatter no matter what you do--especially after age forty--and can eventually develop insulin resistance, diabetes, heart disease, and even dementia.The good news is that you can turn this problem around in only twenty-one days. Based on leading scientific research, The Hormone Reset Diet is Dr. Gottfried's proven step-by-step plan designed to help women of all shapes and sizes, ages, and ethnicities lose weight and feel lighter and more energetic. In seven three-day bursts, you'll make specific dietary changes, eliminating metabolism-wrecking foods--meat and alcohol, sugar, fruit, caffeine, grain, dairy, and toxins--to repair your body and reset your hormones. At the end of twenty-one days, Dr. Gottfried shows you how to develop a new personalized food code that enables you to look and feel your best every single day. In addition, this highly practical guide explores the emotional issues that drive cravings, addictions, and habits, offering insights to quench incessant hunger and get your life back. With The Hormone Reset Diet, you can finally shed the weight, feel trim and sexy, restore your hormones and health, and rediscover the body you want.
The Horse Doctor Is In: A Kentucky Veterinarian's Advice and Wisdom on Horse Health Care
by Brent Kelley D.V.M.This practical guide to equine health care is filled with sound advice that is presented in a warm and approachable tone. <P><P>Experienced veterinarian Brent Kelley offers proven methods for dealing with a variety of medical situations every horse owner is likely to encounter, from pregnancy and foaling to fractures and infections. <P>With examples drawn from real-life stories, Kelley helps you confidently and effectively manage common ailments and provide the necessary care to keep your horse healthy and happy.
The Horse Whisperer: The 25th anniversary edition of a classic novel that was made into a beloved film (Pearson English Active Readers Ser.)
by Nicholas EvansThe phenomenal number one bestseller, which sold over twenty million copies and was made into a classic film starring Robert Redford and Scarlett Johansson. This stunning 25th anniversary edition features exclusive new content from Nicholas Evans.'A love story, a gripping adventure and an emotionally charged tale of redemption and human strength' Cosmopolitan'Brilliance pervades this five-handkerchief weepie' The Times'Wild horses couldn't drag me from this . . . a tear-jerking page-turner' Daily Mail____________________When Grace Maclean and her beloved horse, Pilgrim, are hit by a truck one snow-covered morning, their destinies become inextricably bound to one another. Though both manage to survive the tragedy, the impact on their lives is devastating; both horse and girl are traumatised and profoundly changed. Beside herself with worry, Grace's mother, Annie Macean, hears about a man called Tom Brooker, a 'whisperer' said to possess the gift of healing troubled horses. He is her last hope and she decides to abandon her life in upstate New York, setting off across the continent with Grace and Pilgrim to find him. This journey, under the sweeping Montana sky, will change all their lives for ever . . .____________________What everyone's saying about The Horse Whisperer:'A book that couldn't have been written any better. Nicholas Evans spins a heart wrenching epic love story . . . Buy it, borrow it or steal it. But don't miss this gem for anything' Five stars, Goodreads reviewer'A beautiful story, beautifully told. If you've seen the movie, do yourself a favour and read the book. The reading experience will make the movie version even better' Five stars, Goodreads reviewer'Easily in my top 5 books I have ever read . . . Some parts of the story were devastating and some parts were magical. If you aren't scared to feel all of the feelings, read this. Be prepared to have your heart ripped out' Five stars, Goodreads reviewer'This has to be one of the best books I have ever read and it had me hooked from the first page . . . If you have seen the film then I beg you to read this book because the director truly hasn't done this amazing story justice!' Five stars, Amazon reviewer
The Horse in Motion: The Anatomy and Physiology of Equine Locomotion
by Sarah Pilliner Zoe Davies Samantha ElmhurstWe all want our horses to be able to perform to the best of their ability and we know that an effective training regime has many facets. The horse must be worked correctly, fed a balanced ration, mentally and physically healthy and well looked after. This book examines a further aspect of the horse's performance: it is designed to help all horse owners and riders to understand how a horse moves and how its anatomy helps, or hinders, the horse's athletic ability. First, the book uses sequences of photographs and detailed anatomical drawings to show the systems of support and movement at each phase of each of the horse's gaits. The walk, trot, canter, gallop and jump are all examined, and the effect of the rider on the horse evaluated so that the rider can take appropriate action to avoid hindering the horse. Tips are provided throughout on ways in which the horse's life can be made easier, such as saddle fitting, warming up and cooling down procedures.
The Hospice Heritage: Celebrating Our Future
by Inge B. Corless Zelda FosterThrough The Hospice Heritage: Celebrating Our Future, physicians, nurses, social workers, and clergy will find unique examples to give patients the attention, care, and understanding they need at that time in their life. Since 80 of people who die do so without the support of a hospice program, this important book offers approaches designed to expand access to hospice and provide a solid foundation of treatment for patients with cancer and non-cancer diagnoses. Written by experts in the field, The Hospice Heritage will help you care for those patients whose life span is uncertain, improving their quality of life in throughout their last days. This commemorative book offers an encompassing portrayal of the development of hospice from its origins to its present forms. The Hospice Heritage contains state-of-the-art presentations of hospice-related issues and examines current efforts in hospice and palliative care, including the latest concepts in symptom control, guidelines for patients with diseases other than cancer, and measuring the quality and impact of care. Informative and moving, The Hospice Heritage explores the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of end-of-life care. This important book discusses many topics relevant to hospice today, including: presenting the most common physical symptoms experienced by hospice patients and the comprehensive standards of care for these symptoms; deepening the spiritual aspect of dying as patients, families, and care providers seek understanding and resolution; examining end-of-life decision-making issues, and the barriers which continue to restrict patient and family involvement and choices and identifying the evolving relationship between hospice and palliative care and the consequences, benefits, and dilemmas of this partnership.
The Hospital Always Wins: A Memoir
by Issa IbrahimIssa Ibrahim's memoir details in searing prose his development of severe mental illness leading to the accidental killing of his mother, his acquittal by reason of insanity, and his subsequent commission to a mental hospital for nearly 20 years. Raised in an idyllic creative environment, mom and dad cultivating his talent, Issa watches his family's descent into chaos in the drug-crazed late 1980s. Following his father's death, Issa, grief-stricken and vulnerable, develops a drug habit. Within two years he is addicted, psychosis prompting his belief that his mother is possessed and he must exorcise her. Issa receives the insanity plea and is committed to an insane asylum with no release date. But that is only the beginning of his odyssey. Institutional and sexual sins cause further punishments, culminating in a heated legal battle for freedom. Written with great verve and immediacy, The Hospital Always Wins paints a detailed picture of a broken mental health system, but also reveals the power of art, when nurtured in a benign environment, to provide a resource for recovery. Ultimately this is a story about survival and atonement through creativity and courage against almost insurmountable odds.
The Hospital Autopsy: A Manual of Fundamental Autopsy Practice, Third Edition
by Guy Rutty Julian BurtonNow in full colour, this new and revised edition of The Hospital Autopsy presents a clear and systematic approach to safe and effective modern autopsy practice for pathologists. It begins by discussing issues such as legislation governing autopsies, religious attitudes and ensuring safety, before covering the procedures of external examination, evi
The Hospital Manager’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence: Concepts, Methods, and Techniques (Intelligent Systems Reference Library #263)
by Smaranda BelciugThis book presents an essential guide to understanding the power of artificial intelligence in reshaping the healthcare system. In the rapidly evolving world of healthcare, a guide of how to use artificial intelligence in hospital management is crucial. The book explores how readers can use artificial intelligence to optimize patient care, costs, revenue, and profits. It examines real-world applications and case studies and provides theoretical concepts together with examples in order to show the hospital manager how to avoid over-testing, over-treating, and over-resourcing, how to enhance the pathology and radiology departments, how to use the Internet of Surgical things together with virtual and augmented reality. Besides this, it is shown how multiple artificial intelligence models can be used in disaster scenarios. Whether readers are computer scientists, mathematicians, healthcare professionals, medical students, or tech enthusiasts, this book provides a clear look into how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of hospitals. Embrace the chance artificial intelligence brings to the healthcare system and learn how it can be used to save lives today.
The Hospital: Life, Death, and Dollars in a Small American Town
by Brian AlexanderUSA Today's 5 BOOKS NOT TO MISS | The Washington Post's 10 BOOKS TO READ IN MARCH | Fortune's 11 BOOKS TO READ IN MARCH"Takes readers into the world of the American medical industry in a way no book has done before....details how we’ve created the dilemma we’re in." —Fortune"With his signature gut-punching prose, Alexander breaks our hearts as he opens our eyes to America’s deep-rooted sickness and despair by immersing us in the lives of a small town hospital and the people it serves." —Beth Macy, bestselling author of Dopesick An intimate, heart wrenching portrait of one small hospital that reveals the magnitude of America’s health care crises.By following the struggle for survival of one small-town hospital, and the patients who walk, or are carried, through its doors, The Hospital takes readers into the world of the American medical industry in a way no book has done before. Americans are dying sooner, and living in poorer health. Alexander argues that no plan will solve America’s health crisis until the deeper causes of that crisis are addressed. Bryan, Ohio's hospital, is losing money, making it vulnerable to big health systems seeking domination and Phil Ennen, CEO, has been fighting to preserve its independence. Meanwhile, Bryan, a town of 8,500 people in Ohio’s northwest corner, is still trying to recover from the Great Recession. As local leaders struggle to address the town’s problems, and the hospital fights for its life amid a rapidly consolidating medical and hospital industry, a 39-year-old diabetic literally fights for his limbs, and a 55-year-old contractor lies dying in the emergency room. With these and other stories, Alexander strips away the wonkiness of policy to reveal Americans’ struggle for health against a powerful system that’s stacked against them, but yet so fragile it blows apart when the pandemic hits. Culminating with COVID-19, this book offers a blueprint for how we created the crisis we're in.
The Hostage: Her survival depends on the last man she should trust . . .
by Melinda Di Lorenzo'Thrilling! The Hostage is an intense, white-knuckle ride from start to finish' LAURA GRIFFIN'A captivating, action packed thriller that didn't let up from the beginning to the end and kept me riveted long into the night' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Riveting read - could not put it down!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'I read a ton of romantic suspense but this book was fantastic! This story had so many twists and turns! I didn't figure out any of them. Definitely worth the time to read!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'High energy, exciting and edge of your seat suspense' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'An amazing story that sucks you in on the first page' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader reviewHe was the last person she expected to save her life . . . Air Force One meets The Fugitive with a thrillingly romantic spin in Melinda Di Lorenzo's gripping suspense novel. Perfect for fans of Nora Roberts, Melinda Leigh and Debra Webb. ...................................................................Surviving the plane crash was the easy part. After losing someone close to her, nurse Joelle Diedrich needs a change of scene. But stepping in as a last-minute medical escort on a prisoner transfer flight results in a bigger one than she bargained for. Waking in the wreckage of a crash, Joelle swiftly gathers that no one else on the plane was what they seemed. And if she wants to make it out of this alive, she must place her trust in the only survivor who's not trying to kill her: Beck, the convicted murderer who was being transported. Fleeing with Beck presents more than one danger - not only that of simple survival across treacherous terrain, but by making Joelle a target in a ruthless plot. As the threats multiply and Beck and Joelle grow closer, Joelle has to ask herself just how much she's willing to risk for a man she's just met, and figure out whether Beck will risk the same for her . . ....................................................................Early readers are gripped by The Hostage!'A captivating, action-packed thriller that didn't let up from the beginning to the end and kept me riveted long into the night . . . Highly recommend!''A good mystery romance with a twist I couldn't have predicted''All this book was missing was Nicolas Cage - it definitely gave me some serious Con Air vibes - but with way more romance . . . I highly recommend this as a action suspense romance''Fast-paced and entertaining''I enjoyed this book, particularly the relationship between Beck and Joelle and their amusing dialogue! It reminded me of a mix between Con Air and Romancing The Stone'