In The Devil�s Crescent, hardened bounty hunter Diego Montoya descends upon a small Texas village in the midst of a cloudburst and boldly plunges into the life of beautiful, small time cattle rancher, Maggie MacNaughton. Diego is a man haunted by a past filled with death and disappointment, a nobleman fleeing from the dictates of his demanding father and an arranged marriage. When a U.S. Marshall asks Diego to infiltrate a gun runner�s operation, Diego reluctantly agrees, shadowing the powerful land baron, Morgan Lansing. Morgan�s efforts play into the hands of a group of Mexican nationalists, who quickly claim the land vacated by the terrified settlers until only one parcel stands in the way of their march toward the border -- the one occupied by Maggie MacNaughton. Diego and Maggie match wits and wills as the danger mounts. Only their reliance upon each other has the power to save them from a swift and certain death.
Toby Dandridge desperately wanted to get away for the weekend. Instead, she crashed her car into a telephone pole. Before the car exploded into a fireball, Toby was rescued by handsome, but reclusive Dr. Spencer Harrington. Unfortunately, the timing of Toby's arrival leaves a lot to be desired. Spencer is tracking a crafty group of arsonists operating on the New York-Massachusetts border. He needs to bring them to justice before they can kill again and lovely Toby might be just the bait he needs. Intrigued by Spencer's proposal, Toby offers her assistance in capturing the criminals. In the surprise twist ending, the true identity of the arsonists is revealed, one which places Toby in mortal danger.
Learn best practices and evidence-based guidelines for assessing and managing pain! Assessment and Multimodal Management of Pain: An Integrative Approach describes how to provide effective management of pain through the use of multiple medications and techniques, including both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment regimens. A holistic approach provides an in-depth understanding of pain and includes practical assessment tools along with coverage of opioid and non-opioid analgesics, interventional and herbal approaches to pain, and much more. Written by experts Maureen F. Cooney and Ann Quinlan-Colwell, this reference is a complete, step-by-step guide to contemporary pain assessment and management. Evidence-based, practical guidance helps students learn to plan and implement pain management, and aligns with current guidelines and best practices. Comprehensive information on the pharmacologic management of pain includes nonopioid analgesics, opioid analgesics, and co-analgesics, including dose titration, routes of administration, and prevention of side effects. UNIQUE! Multimodal approach for pain management is explored throughout the book, as it affects assessment, the physiologic experience, and the culturally determined expression, acknowledgement, and management of pain. UNIQUE! Holistic, integrative approach includes thorough coverage of pain management with non-pharmacologic methods. Clinical scenarios are cited to illustrate key points. Equivalent analgesic action for common pain medications provides readers with useful guidance relating to medication selection. Pain-rating scales in over 20 languages are included in the appendix for improved patient/clinician communication and accurate pain assessment. UNIQUE! Authors Maureen F. Cooney and Ann Quinlan-Colwell are two of the foremost authorities in multimodal pain assessment and management. Sample forms, guidelines, protocols, and other hands-on tools are included, and may be reproduced for use in the classroom or clinical setting.
Therapeutic Recreation Leadership and Programming arms students with the information they need to succeed as therapeutic recreation specialists. They'll learn the practical aspects of the profession and develop a leadership mind-set. The book focuses on day-to-day tasks of the TRS and integrates ethical considerations into each aspect of the job.
Get a thorough, expert overview of the many key facets of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) with this concise, practical resource by Drs. Andrew E. Budson, Ann C. McKee, Robert C. Cantu, and Robert A. Stern. This easy-to-read reference is based on lectures from Boston University’s Alzheimer’s Disease Center’s November 2016 two-day conference on CTE. Features a wealth of information on CTE, ideal for neurologists, neurosurgeons, psychologists and other practitioners who see patients with concussions or a history of brain trauma Helps health care providers understand how common concussions and CTE have become in adults of all ages, and how serious are the long-term consequences are if not managed properly Discusses the history, pathology, and genetics of CTE as well as the new criteria, differential diagnosis, and treatment of CTE Consolidates today’s available information and guidance in this timely area into one convenient resource Features a wealth of information on CTE, ideal for neurologists, neurosurgeons, psychologists and other practitioners who see patients with concussions or a history of brain trauma. Helps health care providers understand how common concussions and CTE have become in adults of all ages, and how serious are the long-term consequences are if not managed properly. Discusses the history, pathology, and genetics of CTE as well as the new criteria, differential diagnosis, and treatment of CTE. Consolidates today’s available information and guidance in this timely area into one convenient resource.
Kate Middleton and Trevor Houston were from two different worlds. Handsome Trevor Houston, playboy extraordinaire, lived in the world of the rich and famous. He dressed in designer suits, drove a flashy red sports car and owned a house that looked like a museum. Trevor didn't do relationships. He preferred to date glamorous, experienced women whose only thought seemed to be the next bauble he could bestow upon them. Lovely Kate Middleton hid her looks behind a pair of glasses and dull, unflattering clothes. She was an innocent, a woman with standards in a modern era which seemed to have little. Kate accepts the job as Trevor's assistant, because she is almost penniless. Horrified by Trevor's carefree lifestyle, Kate sets about reforming her new boss. Although Trevor resists at first, there is something beguiling about Kate, something which compels him to pursue her and perhaps, make her surrender. Unfortunately, by winning Kate, Trevor may very well find himself entrapped as well.
In the final book of the BRIGGEN trilogy, the king and queen of Neimus and their young son, Torrent, return from exile on Drothos to find Mantasi much changed. The hulking Xandoth have laid waste to the once lush, green planet, while an armada of criminals hovers overhead bent on destruction. Quinhelm is afraid that he can keep his secret no longer, a tale which has the power to change everything. Briggen and Kirrus, the mysterious leader of the Resistance, struggle to save the inhabitants, while a huge space probe threatens to obliterate them in a single beam of energy. It is foretold that only the mother of all dragons can save them now, but who is this creature and can she rescue them in time? The secrets of the ancients shape Mantasi's future in the thrilling conclusion of this epic science fiction/fantasy.
Brenna MacKenzie came South to help her aunts, Dot and Lillian, make Langtree Lake bed and breakfast profitable again. From the beginning, however, her thoughts are captured by handsome Quinn Monroe, a workman helping to restore the plantation to its former glory. Strange forces are at work at Langtree Lake. Brenna is haunted by a compelling dream from her ancestor. Armand LeClaire, their neighbor, has taken a keen interest in Brenna's Aunt Lillian, but is thwarted when her fiancé Edmund suddenly returns. His anger is palpable. Someone keeps breaking into the property, and there seems to be a thief in their midst, as well. Brenna can't help but wonder if the story of the treasure of Langtree Lake might be true and to what lengths a desperate man might go to possess the fortune. The robber closes in, putting all of their lives in jeopardy. In the surprise twist ending, all is at last revealed, a legacy of wealth and passion, honor and love, for those with the strength to reach for it.
In His to Desire, Cora Campbell thinks she's going to her high school reunion to recapture a little of her past. That is, until handsome Eric Daniels rolls up on his big black Harley, and sweeps all her inhibitions away. At last, Eric has another chance to find happiness and this time, he's not letting Cora get away. A Chance Encounter begins as Lori Bartlett is attacked on the street. Thankfully, former prize fighter Sal Angelo rushes to her rescue. Sal is a rich and powerful businessman, while Lori lives modestly. Sal could have anything he wants and, at the moment, he wants Lori. In Light of Love, Franki O'Connor decided on a quiet vacation at the old lightkeeper's house on the shores of Lake Superior. Unfortunately, during the stormy night, an injured stranger seeks refuge, then collapses into a bloody heap on her kitchen floor. As a determined gunman becomes bolder, Perry can't help wondering if he's the real target or whether Franki will be the one caught in the crosshairs.
Crenellations is a marvelous collection of poetry that will enchant and inspire the reader to the greatest of human emotions. This is a seamless journey from the mist-enshrouded hills of Scotland to the peace of the Cathedral at York, from the mysterious Stonehenge to the sparkling vision of a fairy bower, and from dragons and wizards to the simplest of Earthâs creatures. May this journey be but the first step as we stride the path of greater knowledge, embracing all that we are and all that we may some day become.
Royce Westmoreland, the Earl of Pembridge, rescues lovely Fiona Danbury from her overturned coach, inadvertently thrusting her into a world far different from the normally calm, ordered life of a vicar's daughter. Fiona is hardly prepared for the glittering hustle and bustle of London, nor for her helpless attraction to the handsome earl. While Fiona struggles to adapt to her new life, a disgruntled nobleman suddenly kidnaps her, holding Fiona prisoner in the bowels of an ancient castle. Within the keep lies a secret, a treasure beyond compare for those bold enough to reach into the past and claim the wealth of the ages. Come and be swept away in this compelling tale of glamour and sacrifice, friendship, treachery and love.
Beautiful Julia Seaton breezes into Spencer's Bounty, Wyoming on a runaway stagecoach and is saved from certain death by the swift actions of rancher, Trace Redding. While Julia settles in with her family, Trace formulates unique plans utilizing his Chinese connection, eventually making his cattle ranch one of the biggest in the area.Oscar Calhoun and his nefarious partner, Roderick Edwards, are anything but pleased. Calhoun's injuries prevent him from playing his vital role and the criminals are forced to seek other means to gain entrance to the bank safe. Full of more twists and turns than a rushing mountain stream, this exciting book will alternately warm your heart and keep you perched on the edge of your seat until the last page is turned!
Catriona Whitaker and her two children came to the quiet Scottish village of Yarrow Castle unaware of the magical secret kept hidden throughout the ages. As Cat begins to renovate the old structure, mystical forces intervene, sweeping her back in time. Duncan Armstrong, the great laird of the clan, does not need nor want the help of an interfering female. Cat is far too curious for her own good. Despite his resolve, Duncan feels himself inexorably drawn to the beautiful woman and to a destiny he cannot seem to avoid. Could Cat be the one for whom they've waited or will the Old One eliminate Cat before the prophecy can come true? Perhaps all that's needed is the help of a meddling little fairy, love's promise, and the power of the glowing red talisman.
This is the love story of George and Patty Keller, and their battle with one of the most debilitating diseases of our age - Alzheimer's. He was strong, dutiful and caring, forged at a time when the Old World ways were the only way to do things, but sometimes a little stubborn and strong willed. She was creative, emotional and opinionated, a woman whose kitchen always swirled with the luscious aromas of a homemade Italian meal and exquisite conversation. At times, Patty and George seemed to go together like pickles and ice cream, but their love was unshakeable. Patty wanted other caregivers of Alzheimer's patients to hear their story, to realize that their afflictions are part of the disease and perhaps come to understand what may lie in the years ahead. Caregivers will find useful tips for managing stress, lifestyle alternatives and other helpful information in this story of love, humor and courage.
Fast cars and faster women were apparently all that interested handsome Forrester Tremaine, until he was stranded in upstate New York one stormy weekend. Shy librarian, Mobrie Devonshire, takes Forrester under her wing, inviting him back to her family's farm, where Forrester gets to experience rustic country life to its fullest. In return, Forrester invites Mobrie to visit his lavish mountain retreat in South Carolina. There, Mobrie encounters the poisonous Stella Norris, a beautiful socialite desperate for Forrester's money. Although Mobrie is charmed by Forrester's staff, it is all too clear that Stella has no intention of stepping aside for the pretty redhead. To what lengths will Stella go to ensure her place at Forrester's side? As madness prevails, lives hang in the balance. Forrester and Mobrie are forced to risk it all for the chance of a lifetime.
Thoroughly written, extensively updated, and optimized for today’s evolving Canadian healthcare environment, Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing for Canadian Practice, 5th Edition, equips students with the fundamental knowledge and skills to effectively care for diverse populations in mental health nursing practice. This proven, approachable text instills a generalist-level mastery of mental health promotion, assessment, and interventions in adults, families, children, adolescents, and older adults, delivering Canadian students the preparation they need to excel on the NCLEX® exam and make a confident transition to clinical practice.
In the second book of the BRIGGEN trilogy, the king and beautiful Sorceress Telana are finally married. Their happiness is short-lived, however, when a cruel adversary suddenly kidnaps Telana from the green world of Mantasi and spirits her across the galaxy. King Briggen pursues his bride across the great barrier to a distant planet, poised on the brink of destruction. Can Briggen reach Telana in time before a comet destroys everything in its path? Will their love be strong enough to overcome the mountainous obstacles facing the doomed alien world? And if they manage to return home, what fiery, magic secrets await them - dragons and sorcery, treachery and deceit? How can the valiant men and women of Mantasi triumph over such incredible odds? Find out in this exciting science fiction fantasy!
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