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Necessary Places: A Novel
by Patricia O'DonnellBut the old man, helpless with Parkinson's, is impelled by unspoken business that will rock her ordered world. And so will the revelations coming from Anna's only child, heretofore-perfect 19-year-old Chloe—revelations gleaned from fragmented phone calls with Anna's husband David, who is searching for Chloe in Boston's backstreets. When Anna and her father reach Iowa, their road trip takes several directions at once, all leading straight to the heart of self and family.This story of three generations calls forth the strands that connect us one to another. Necessary Places asks what takes us away from those we love, what return is possible, and how to find the forgiveness that can carry us home.
Humor After the Tumor: One Woman's Look at Her Year With Breast Cancer
by Patty GelmanBreast cancer survivor Patty Gelman recounts her journey through "Cancer World" in a series of anecdotes, chronicling her year-long struggle with the disease in an upbeat, colloquial, and often candidly funny way. Typical of her unyieldingly positive attitude is the way that Gelman breaks the news to her mother, also a cancer survivor: "'Well, it's my turn now!'" Instead of keeping a journal during her treatment, Gelman preferred to share her experiences online, a choice she found surprisingly therapeutic. What started as periodic e-mails to family and friends soon developed into a book many cancer patients are turning to for hope. E-mails also served as an outlet and a built-in support group when her mother contracted lung cancer and passed on within the year. Gelman's story becomes larger than her disease, exploring the task of coping with the unexpected, and the value of family.
Our Favorite Cheap & Easy
by Gooseberry PatchFast, frugal, fabulous food! Our Favorite Cheap & Easy Recipes cookbook has more than 60 yummy recipes like crispy taco chicken, busy-day vegetable soup and best-ever banana bars...all for just pennies per serving. The handy purse-perfect size is great to take along to the grocery too. Durable softcover cookbook, 128 pages.
Macrobiotics for Everyone
by Roger MasonIn today's busy stress-filled world, maintaining a healthy, balanced diet can be a constant struggle. Making the right food choices is not always a priority. We may be considered an educated society, yet seem to be blind to the fact that our diets are typically unhealthy—low in whole grains, legumes, and fresh produce, and high in processed, fat-laden, sugary foods and beverages. In doing so, we are putting ourselves at risk for such serious health conditions as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, and cancer. The truth is that practicing good dietary health is not as difficult or as time consuming as people might think.In his new concise guide Macrobiotics for Everyone, best-selling author Roger Mason makes healthy eating fun, delicious, and, most important, easy. Expanding upon the Japanese macrobiotic tradition, this book offers a diet that is not only creative and less restrictive, but also very delicious and satisfying. Divided into two parts, the book begins by defining the macrobiotic philosophy and tracing the history of the macrobiotic movement. Part Two concentrates on simple yet practical ways for anyone to apply the macrobiotic diet into his or her life. Throughout the book, readers will find chapters on topics such as natural supplements, exercise, and the problem with fad diets. As an added bonus, a chapter on meditation for reducing stress is included.A balanced diet and lifestyle can both prevent illness and serve as a powerful healer. With Macrobiotics for Everyone in hand, you will learn the simplest and most effective ways to achieve both balance and good health in your life.
Divorce Casualties: Keeping Your Children Close While You're Breaking Apart
by Douglas Darnall Ph.D.Some parents consciously, blatantly, and even maliciously denigrate their ex-spouse through negative comments and actions. Others simply sigh or tense up at the mention of the targeted parent, causing guilt and anxiety in the children. The result is a child full of hate, fear, and rejection toward an unknowing and often undeserving parent.Exploring issues such as secrecy, spying, false accusations, threats and discipline, Divorce Casualties recognizes the often subtle causes of alienation, teaching you to prevent or minimize its damaging effects on your children. Dr. Darnall's practical techniques for understanding the effects of alienation, including characteristics of alienators, symptoms of alienators, a self-report inventory and exercises, and real-life examples, will help even the most well-intentioned of parents renew their commitment to helping their child maintain a healthy, happy relationship with both parents.
American Women Activists' Writings: An Anthology, 1637-2001
by Kathryn Cullen-DuPontAmerica's women activists have striven bravely and tirelessly to affect the course of American history. Their story, as told in letters, memoirs, diaries, and speeches, is as wide and varied as America itself. This anthology begins with the then-government's attempt to silence Anne Hutchinson, not permitted to address mixed audiences of men and women in the Massachusetts Bay colony, and leads to the formation of the women's rights movement. Highlights include Sojourner Truth describing her escape from slavery; Alice Walker's assessment of her work to end female genital mutilation; and Margarethe Cammermeyer's attempt to end the military's discharge of homosexuals.
What You Must Know About Hashimoto's Disease
by Brittany Henderson Allison FuttermanIn the United States, it is estimated that over 20 million people have thyroid problems. And of this number, the most common thyroid condition is Hashimoto&’s Disease—a form of hypothyroidism in which the body&’s immune system attacks its own thyroid gland. Despite millions of people having this disease, many suffer with life-changing symptoms for years without being diagnosed. And even after diagnosis, many Hashimoto&’s patients continue to experience debilitating effects from this disease. Fatigue, muscle and joint pain, weight gain, headaches, hair loss, and throat/neck pain are some of the commonly occurring symptoms. That&’s why endocrinologist and thyroid specialist Dr. Brittany Henderson and patient Allison Futterman joined together to write What You Must Know About Hashimoto&’s Disease.Realizing that far too many patients are not getting the information and care they need, the authors created this book to help those who are suffering from this all-too-common form of hypothyroidism. Written in understandable language, the authors give you an insider&’s view of what you need to know about Hashimoto&’s. The book is divided into three parts. Part 1, Getting to Know Your Thyroid, explains how your thyroid functions, how Hashimoto&’s affects your health, and what signs to look for. Part 2, Testing and Diagnosis, looks at the most reliable tests used to detect Hashimoto&’s, how they work, and what to expect from testing. Part 3, Treatment and Management, discusses the most effective conventional medications as well as those complementary treatments that have proven to be effective.Unfortunately, there still remains a lack of understanding of Hashimoto's among patients and health professionals alike. As a serious autoimmune disorder, Hashimoto&’s is multifaceted and complex. What You Must Know About Hashimoto&’s Disease provides patients with an invaluable resource that they can rely on at every stage of their journey to greater health.
Language of Life: How Communication Drives Human Evolution
by James Lull Eduardo NeivaCommunication in its most basic form-the sending of signals and exchange of messages within and between organisms-is the heart of evolution. From the earliest life-forms to Homo sapiens, the great chain of communication drives the evolutionary process and is the indispensable component of human culture. That is the central message of this unique perspective on both the biological evolution of life and the human development of culture. The book explores the totality of communication processes that create and sustain biological equilibrium and social stability. The authors argue that this ubiquitous connectivity is the elemental unity of life. Introducing a new subdiscipline-evolutionary communication-the authors analyze the core domains of life-sheer survival, sex, culture, morality, religion, and technological change-as communications phenomena. What emerges from their analysis is a brilliant interpretation of life interconnected through communication from the basic molecular level to the most sophisticated manifestations of culture. Challenging the boundaries of conventional approaches to cultural analysis, this is an original and engaging view of evolution and an encouraging prognosis for our collective future.
Best Easy Day Hikes Palm Springs and Coachella Valley (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)
by Bruce GrubbsBest Easy Day Hikes Palm Springs and Coachella Valley includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.
Wes Cole's Healthy Habits: How to Change Your Diet and Exercise Habits for Lifelong Fitness
by Wes ColeThis dynamic wellness guide presents the definitive solution for taking control of diet and fitness, guaranteeing healthy changes for life. The detailed plan is broken down into four cycles, providing supportive guidance for gradually altering eating habits and eliminating harmful substances that promote weight gain. An active lifestyle is encouraged through realistic suggestions, until daily fitness becomes second nature. Formulating a patient and supportive approach to optimal health, this handbook promises a lifelong transformation, one proactive step at a time.
Canada’s Cities in a Changing World 1920–2120: The Halftime Report (Advances in 21st Century Human Settlements)
by Daniel HoornwegThis book provides a deeper understanding of cities and how they underpin Canada’s culture and prospects. Where are Canada’s cities ‘best in class’? Where do they need urgent care? Why is the most important determinant of a rural Albertan or northern Ontario resident the success of the country’s cities? How are Canada’s cities inextricably anchored to the expansive open spaces of the countryside? Through a sweeping 200-year timeframe, key trends and influences emerge. Many of these are common around the world, yet much is also unique to Canada’s geography. A deeper understanding of the history of Canada’s cities, where cities are today relative to their international peers, and what is likely to transpire over the next century, will lead to better policy decisions. The time frame is also consistent with the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) philosophy that decisions should support a sustainable world seven generations into the future (about 200 years). This is the halftime report of Seven Generations of Canada’s cities.
Plant Biotic Stress: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #2966)
by Muthappa Senthil-Kumar Hema RamannaThis volume presents a comprehensive collection of protocols and techniques commonly used in research on plant-biotic interactions. Chapters guide readers through general plant–pathogen interactions, RNA interference (RNAi) in Okra, spot inoculation of begomoviruses, natural transmission, RNA viruses, enzyme-linked immunosorbent, reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP), northern blot hybridization, and next-generation sequencing (NGS) for in-depth analysis of viral populations and mutation patterns. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, the chapters include brief introductions to the material, lists of necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and a Notes section which highlights tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Plant Biotic Stress: Methods and Protocols aims to be comprehensive guide for researchers in the field.
Enteric Glial Cells: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #2971)
by Giuseppe EspositoThis detailed volume highlights the heterogeneity and plasticity of enteric glial cells and explores their contributions to both GI homeostasis and disease pathophysiology. Through an interdisciplinary approach, the book brings together expertise from neurobiology, immunology, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology to provide a comprehensive perspective on the enteric nervous system and its glial components. It explores electrophysiological techniques, the relationship between enteric glia and the gut microbiota, advances in immunohistochemistry, the influence of the gut-brain axis on neurodegenerative diseases and mood disorders, and more. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step and readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips for troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Enteric Glial Cells: Methods and Protocols serves as an ideal guide for understanding enteric glia but also for stimulating new research avenues that could lead to breakthroughs in treating a range of gastrointestinal and neurological disorders.
Mobile Multimedia Communications: 17th International Conference, MobiMedia 2024, Hangzhou, China, September 27–29, 2024, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering #647)
by Wei Wang Yun Lin Qi XuanThis proceedings constitutes the revised selected papers of the 17th International Conference on Mobile Multimedia Communications, MOBIMEDIA 2024, held in Hangzhou, China, during September 27–29, 2024. The 8 full papers were included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 120 submissions. They focus on 5G communication technologies, multimedia services and applications, AI Inspired Future Technologies.
Frontiers of Combining Systems: 15th International Symposium, FroCoS 2025, Reykjavik, Iceland, September 29 – October 1, 2025, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15979)
by Christoph Weidenbach René ThiemannThis open access book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15th International Symposium on Frontiers of Combining Systems, FroCoS 2025, held in Reykjavik, Iceland, during September 29–October 1, 2025. The 21 full papers included in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 32 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Description logics; beyond classical logic; satisfiability modulo theories; term rewrite systems; theorem proving; specific reasoning procedures; and proof checking.
Perspectives in Business Informatics Research: 24th International Conference, BIR 2025, Riga, Latvia, September 17–19, 2025, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing #562)
by Janis Grabis Marite Kirikova Rébecca DeneckèreThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Perspectives in Business Informatics Research, BIR 2025, which took place in Riga, Latvia, in September 2025. The central theme of BIR 2025 was "Bridging Knowledge, Process, and Systems for Responsible Digital Transformation". The 18 full papers and 5 short papers included in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 61 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Intelligent Decision-Making and Data Management; Human Factors and Well-Being in Digital Systems; Enterprise Architecture; Modeling and Governing Adaptive Organizations; Process Mining and Digital Twin Perspectives; LLM and Generative AI in Modeling and Engineering; Smart Life; and Structuring Security for Responsible Digital Systems.
Nature Experience and Education (Contributions from Biology Education Research)
by Ulrich Gebhard Armin Lude Andrea Möller Alexandra MoormannExperiencing nature has positive effects on mental development, health, and well-being, and can be interpreted as an element of a &“good life.&” This book relates this connection to learning and educational settings. Educational processes in biology education are defined not only by the acquisition of relevant subject matter but also about the encounter, confrontation, and transformation of the self. The central assumptions of this book are, firstly, that the latter can be facilitated through nature experiences, and secondly, that this can also positively influence (subject-specific) learning processes.
Responsible and Resilient Design for Society, Volume 6: Proceedings of ICoRD 2025 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering)
by Amaresh Chakrabarti Mohammad Shahid Vishal Singh Prasad S. OnkarThis book showcases cutting-edge research papers from the 10th International Conference on Research into Design (ICoRD 2025) – the largest in India in this area – written by eminent researchers from across the world on design processes, technologies, methods and tools, and their impact on innovation. This tenth edition of this biennial conference delves into the multifaceted nature of design, showcasing cutting-edge research and fostering collaboration. It aims to showcase cutting-edge research about design to the stakeholders; aid the ongoing process of developing and extending the collective vision through emerging research challenges and questions; and provide a platform for interaction, collaboration and development of the community in order for it to take up the challenges to realize the vision. The contemporary world is in the midst of significant shifts, encompassing everything from climate change to the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence. These transformations impact the fabric of everyday human lives and society as a whole. In this context, design emerges as a crucial player, offering a pivotal role in navigating these changes to foster a balanced and just world. This conference edition, therefore has the theme of 'Responsible and Resilient Design for Society', underscoring the importance of adopting approaches that contribute to building a resilient society while acknowledging the responsibilities that come with being designers and researchers. The book will be of interest to researchers, professionals and entrepreneurs working in the areas on industrial design, manufacturing, consumer goods, and industrial management who are interested in the new and emerging methods and tools for design of new products, systems and services.
Artificial Neural Networks and Machine Learning – ICANN 2025: 34th International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks, Kaunas, Lithuania, September 9–12, 2025, Proceedings, Part III (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #16070)
by Igor V. Tetko Marcello Sanguineti Yoshua Bengio Walter Senn Ausra Saudargiene Alessandro E. P. Villa Viktor JirsaThe four-volume set LNCS 16068-16071 constitutes the proceedings of the 34th International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks and Machine Learning, ICANN 2025, held in Kaunas, Lithuania, September 9–12, 2025.The 170 full papers and 8 abstracts included in these conference proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 375 submissions. The conference strongly values the synergy between theoretical progress and impactful real-world applications, and actively encourages contributions that demonstrate how artificial neural networks are being used to address pressing societal and technological challenges.
Smart Fluid Technologies
by Selim GürgenThis book discusses the cutting-edge advancements in smart fluids, presenting the latest developments and applications across various industries. From innovative materials like ferrofluids, electro-rheological fluids, magneto-rheological fluids, photo-rheological fluids, electro-conjugate fluids, and shear thickening fluids, the book offers a detailed investigation of how these smart fluids are enhancing fields including automotive, aerospace, and robotics. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the theoretical foundations, properties, and diverse applications of smart fluids. It serves as an invaluable resource for engineers, researchers, and scientists seeking to understand and advance the field of smart fluids.
Journal of Political Economy Microeconomics, volume 3 number 4 (November 2025)
by Journal of Political Economy MicroeconomicsThis is volume 3 issue 4 of Journal of Political Economy Microeconomics. Journal of Political Economy Microeconomics (JPE Micro) strives to publish high-quality theoretical, empirical, and econometric research papers and replication studies that address issues of relevance to microeconomics. Microeconomics is interpreted in the broadest possible sense and includes issues related to how individuals, households, firms, and governments make choices, and how those choices affect prices, the allocation of resources, and the well-being of people. JPE Micro welcomes submissions in all areas of microeconomics including, but not limited to, industrial organization and labor, behavioral, experimental, environmental, international, public, health care, education, and development economics.
Area 51: An Uncensored History of America's Top Secret Military Base
by Annie JacobsenThe explosive, untold story of the Cold War's biggest secret from the bestselling author of NUCLEAR WAR: A SCENARIO'An extraordinary book' DAILY EXPRESS'Revelatory . . . the research is compellingly hard-hitting' NEW YORK TIMESIt is the most famous military installation in the world. And no credible insider has ever divulged the truth about his time inside of it. Until now. This is the first book based on interviews with scientists, pilots, and engineers - 58 in total - who provide an unprecedented look into the mysterious activities of a top-secret base, from the Cold War to today. With a jaw-dropping ending, it proves that facts are often more fantastic than fiction, especially when the distinction is almost impossible to make.
The KLF: Chaos, Magic and the Band who Burned a Million Pounds
by John Higgs'The best non-fiction book I've ever read. It's magical. Stunning' Dan Schreiber, No Such Thing As a Fish'A pop biography for people who don't read pop biographies' Dorian Lynskey, Guardian'Brilliant, discursive and wise' Ben Goldacre'Utterly irresistible and totally brilliant' The Quietus'A thing of endlessly fascinating, utterly demented genius' Alexis PetridisTHE STRANGE TALE OF THE DEATH, LIFE AND LEGACY OF THE HUGELY SUCCESSFUL BAND.They were the bestselling singles band in the world. They had awards, credibility, commercial success and creative freedom. Then they deleted their records, erased themselves from musical history and burnt their last million pounds in a boathouse on the Isle of Jura. And they couldn't say why.This is not just the story of The KLF. It is a book about Carl Jung, Alan Moore, Robert Anton Wilson, Ken Campbell, Dada, Situationism, Discordianism, magic, chaos, punk, rave, the alchemical symbolism of Doctor Who and the special power of the number 23.Wildly unauthorised and unlike any other music biography, THE KLF is a trawl through chaos on the trail of a beautiful, accidental mythology.
Broken Homes: Book 4 in the #1 bestselling Rivers of London series (A Rivers of London novel #4)
by Ben AaronovitchBook 4 in the Rivers of London series, from Sunday Times Number One bestselling author Ben Aaronovitch.A mutilated body in Crawley. Another killer on the loose. The prime suspect is one Robert Weil - an associate of the twisted magician known as the Faceless Man? Or just a common garden serial killer? Before PC Peter Grant can get his head round the case, a town planner going under a tube train and a stolen grimoire are adding to his case-load. So far so London. But then Peter gets word of something very odd happening in Elephant and Castle, on an housing estate designed by a nutter, built by charlatans and inhabited by the truly desperate. Is there a connection? And if there is, why oh why did it have to be South of the River?Praise for the Rivers of London novels:'Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters. I love being there more than the real London'NICK FROST'As brilliant and funny as ever'THE SUN'Charming, witty, exciting'THE INDEPENDENT'An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups'THE TIMESDiscover why this incredible series has sold over two million copies around the world. If you're a fan of Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams - don't panic - you will love Ben Aaronovitch's imaginative, irreverent and all-round irresistible novels.
Musculoskeletal X-Rays for Medical Students and Trainees
by Andrew K. Brown David G. KingMusculoskeletal X-rays for Medical Students provides the key principles and skills needed for the assessment of normal and abnormal musculoskeletal radiographs. With a focus on concise information and clear visual presentation, it uses a unique colour overlay system to clearly present abnormalities. Musculoskeletal X-rays for Medical Students: Presents each radiograph twice, side by side – once as would be seen in a clinical setting and again with clearly highlighted anatomy or pathology Focuses on radiographic appearances and abnormalities seen in common clinical presentations, highlighting key learning points relevant to each condition Covers introductory principles, normal anatomy and common pathologies, in addition to disease-specific sections covering adult and paediatric practice Includes self-assessment to test knowledge and presentation techniques Musculoskeletal X-rays for Medical Students is designed for medical students, junior doctors, nurses and radiographers, and is ideal for both study and clinical reference.