THE SETTING Nestled on a mountainside in Freedom, New Mexico is an old house. The magnificent view of the lake adds to its illusion of tranquility. Its architecture is different than those of the structures surrounding it, but that's not the only difference it holds a history of strange deaths. THE INHERITANCE Nathan Phillip's dream retirement home becomes a nightmare. Only months after he moves in, he commits suicide, leaving the house to his only living relative, his nephew, Greg Phillips. Greg and his wife, Kate, decide to take a vacation and inspect their new property. THE TERROR Soon after arriving, Kate watches Greg transform from a loving husband to a person she no longer recognizes. Will she discover the deadly secret the house hides and the reason for Nathan's suicide or will she, too, become a victim?
Selling real estate in Marsh Creek becomes a deadly profession for Andrea Jordan when she sells a rural home to charismatic Steve Jamison who has a hidden life. Steve casts a spell over Andrea and she soon finds herself falling in love with him, not realizing the heinous plan he has for her. A series of hideous crimes begin to plague the town. Suspicion falls on Steve. Even though all the warning signs are there, and her friends continuously warn her about him, Andrea refuses to believe Steve is the evil person they say he is. One night the truth comes crashing down around her.
Evan Fletcher witnessed something he shouldnt have, then suddenly dies. Sarah Fletcher's secure world is shaken by her uncle's death and even more so when his body disappears from its grave. In her attempt to find out what happened to her uncle's corpse, Sarah's own life is put in jeopardy when she discovers a hidden evil lurking in the swamps of east Texas. Bonita Wagner has two previously published suspense novels and lives in Lakehills, Texas with her husband, Sonny.
Bonita Wagners page turning novels, Called From Darkness and Date With The Devil, first brought you into the life of Chyna Wilson. The gripping tale of Chynas struggle for her life as she tries to escape the satanic cult in which she was raised, kept readers sitting on the edge of their seats from the first page to the last. In Cries From The Cradle, Chyna is placed in unimaginable terror. Her secure family life is revisited by an evil everyone thought had been destroyed. Ian Foster, Brandon Fosters brother, revitalizes the satanic cult and a human sacrifice is chosen. Halloween will culminate their revenge. Once again, Texas Rangers, Travis Bonham and Manny Ruiz are called in to help. Its a race against time as they set out to stop the cult before its too late. But, ultimately it is Chyna who must face down her past...even if it means death.
Chyna Wilson had been on the run for her life. With help from her boyfriend Todd, she thought she had finally found safety. Just as she begins to plan for the future, the terror begins all over again.
It only takes one. One pill. One innocent search for fun or a way to escape the pressures of the world. It only takes one. To spiral a life into a place it may never escape from. Teenagers are finding their lives ruined, even cut short, when they become involved in the world of drugs. Texas Rangers Travis Bonham and Manny Ruiz try to find the person responsible for the distribution of the latest fad drug called Boomers; leading them into a world of pornography, death and destruction.
Chyna Wilson had already begun to question her allegiance to the satanic cult that she had been brought up in, when she falls in love with Todd Rivers. After being drawn to a revival meeting, her life changes forever. She confesses her past to Todd and he offers to help her start a new life. The cult members fear Chyna will tell what she has witnessed, and their leader, Brandon Foster, becomes obsessed by her betrayal. Danger lurks behind every corner and Chyna goes into hiding, but the cult always finds her. Its not until she stares death in the face, that she manages to escape...or has she?
When best-selling mystery writer Kaye Wells moved to San Antonio, Texas, she discovered the house she bought was haunted by the ghost of the previous owner, Patricia Carlisle. Kaye decided to hire P.I. Nick Tanner to help her find information on Patricia and investigate whether her death was really a suicide. By the time the case was solved, Kaye and Nick had fallen in love and were soon married. Their marriage has been filled with the investigating, and solving, of one murder after another, leading to the current murder of Kaye's literary agent, Lissy McMann. Kaye has an appointment with Lissy to talk about her refusing to write graphic sex scenes in her mystery novels. When she arrives at Lissy's house, she finds Lissy strangled to death in her bedroom, and her home office in total disarray. It doesn't take long after she and Nick start investigating Lissy's murder that they find themselves involved with the supernatural world of seances, which leads to two more murders, plus drug trafficking, human trafficking, fraud, and their own lives being in danger.
THE SETTING Nestled on a mountainside in Freedom, New Mexico is an old house. The magnificent view of the lake adds to its illusion of tranquility. Its architecture is different than those of the structures surrounding it, but that's not the only difference it holds a history of strange deaths. THE INHERITANCE Nathan Phillip's dream retirement home becomes a nightmare. Only months after he moves in, he commits suicide, leaving the house to his only living relative, his nephew, Greg Phillips. Greg and his wife, Kate, decide to take a vacation and inspect their new property. THE TERROR Soon after arriving, Kate watches Greg transform from a loving husband to a person she no longer recognizes. Will she discover the deadly secret the house hides and the reason for Nathan's suicide or will she, too, become a victim?
Selling real estate in Marsh Creek becomes a deadly profession for Andrea Jordan when she sells a rural home to charismatic Steve Jamison who has a hidden life. Steve casts a spell over Andrea and she soon finds herself falling in love with him, not realizing the heinous plan he has for her. A series of hideous crimes begin to plague the town. Suspicion falls on Steve. Even though all the warning signs are there, and her friends continuously warn her about him, Andrea refuses to believe Steve is the evil person they say he is. One night the truth comes crashing down around her.
Evan Fletcher witnessed something he shouldnt have, then suddenly dies. Sarah Fletcher's secure world is shaken by her uncle's death and even more so when his body disappears from its grave. In her attempt to find out what happened to her uncle's corpse, Sarah's own life is put in jeopardy when she discovers a hidden evil lurking in the swamps of east Texas. Bonita Wagner has two previously published suspense novels and lives in Lakehills, Texas with her husband, Sonny.
Chyna Wilson had been on the run for her life. With help from her boyfriend Todd, she thought she had finally found safety. Just as she begins to plan for the future, the terror begins all over again.
This book covers what twelve steps school leaders need to take to make for a high-achieving school environment. It encompasses strong leadership, vision and values, high expectations, embedded professional development, flexibility and resilience, and seven more steps. It concludes with a questionnaire, the High Expectations Environmental Scale (HEES), which you may apply to your organization to determine its level of high expectations.
After more than 75 years, Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics remains your indispensable source for definitive, state-of-the-art answers on every aspect of pediatric care. Embracing the new advances in science as well as the time-honored art of pediatric practice, this classic reference provides the essential information that practitioners and other care providers involved in pediatric health care throughout the world need to understand to effectively address the enormous range of biologic, psychologic, and social problems that our children and youth may face. Brand-new chapters and comprehensive revisions throughout ensure that you have the most recent information on diagnosis and treatment of pediatric diseases based on the latest recommendations and methodologies. "The coverage of such a wide range of subjects relating to child health makes this textbook still the gold standard and companion for all pediatricians across the world." Reviewed by Neel Kamal, Sept 2015 "All in all, this is an excellent and detailed paediatric review textbook which represents excellent value for money..truly a textbook for the global community" Reviewed by glycosmedia.com, Sept 2015 Form a definitive diagnosis and create the best treatment plans possible using evidence-based medicine and astute clinical experiences from leading international authors-many new to this edition. A NEW two-volume layout provides superior portability and exceptional ease of use. Gain a more complete perspective. Along with a broader emphasis on imaging and molecular diagnoses and updated references, the new edition includes an increased focus on international issues to ensure relevance in pediatrics practice throughout the world. Effectively apply the latest techniques and approaches with complete updates throughout 35 new chapters, including: Innovations in Addressing Child Health and Survival in Low Income Settings; Developmental Domains and Theories of Cognition; The Reggio Emilia Educational Approach Catatonia ; Refeeding Syndrome; Altitude-associated Illness; Genetic Approaches to Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases; Healthcare?Associated Infections; Intrapartum and Peripartum Infections; Bath salts and other drugs of abuse; Small Fiber Polyneuropathy; Microbiome; Kingella kingae; Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalomyopathy; Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease; Plagiocephaly; CNS Vasculitis; Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture; and Sports-Related Traumatic Brain Injury. Recognize, diagnose, and manage genetic and acquired conditions more effectively. A new Rehabilitation section with 10 new chapters, including: Evaluation of the Child for Rehabilitative Services; Severe Traumatic Brain Injury; Spinal Cord Injury and Autonomic Crisis Management; Spasticity; Birth Brachial Plexus Palsy; Traumatic and Sports-Related Injuries; Meningomyelocele; Health and Wellness for Children with Disabilities. Manage the transition to adult healthcare for children with chronic diseases through discussions of the overall health needs of patients with congenital heart defects, diabetes, and cystic fibrosis. Understand the principles of therapy and which drugs and dosages to prescribe for every disease. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Bonita Wagners page turning novels, Called From Darkness and Date With The Devil, first brought you into the life of Chyna Wilson. The gripping tale of Chynas struggle for her life as she tries to escape the satanic cult in which she was raised, kept readers sitting on the edge of their seats from the first page to the last. In Cries From The Cradle, Chyna is placed in unimaginable terror. Her secure family life is revisited by an evil everyone thought had been destroyed. Ian Foster, Brandon Fosters brother, revitalizes the satanic cult and a human sacrifice is chosen. Halloween will culminate their revenge. Once again, Texas Rangers, Travis Bonham and Manny Ruiz are called in to help. Its a race against time as they set out to stop the cult before its too late. But, ultimately it is Chyna who must face down her past...even if it means death.
This is a story of a man-child in God's Promised Land who grew under His protection and favor while in complete ignorance of His dominion, power, and authority. It is the biography of a young man who came of age during the Civil Rights era who rose from a working class upbringing, skirting drugs and violence to become the first African-American optometrist, O.D. (Doctor of Optometry), in the state of Delaware. This is the odyssey of one man's ascent to the upper echelons of black society only to find it was void of the true meaning he was seeking out of life. Finally, it is the tracing of the finger of God through the life of an ordinary man who found his way through salvation to his Father God, and his true purpose for being, service in the great commission, that is, to seek and to save those who are lost.
To promote effectiveness and minimize possible toxicity, the dosage of certain medications must be adjusted in persons with compromised kidney function. Failure to enjoin appropriate dosage adjustments in patients with abnormal or rapidly changing kidney function continues to lead to reports of drug toxicity involving a broad array of renally eliminated medications. This updated edition captures nearly 200 new drugs that have been approved by the FDA since the initial publication of Renal Pharmacotherapy. It also covers new evidence that has emerged regarding the need to adjust dosage of certain older medications that are eliminated by the kidneys. Additionally, it presents new data that are being continuously derived in the areas of patient-specific dose individualization for drugs of all types. Comprehensive, convenient, and evidence-based, this reference closes several identified knowledge gaps and will continue to be the leading collection of dosage recommendations for patients with compromised kidney function.
Written by feminists and other researchers from the disciplines of psychology, sociology, anthropology, and management science, the fourteen essays in this collection are about women's experience of paid work and women's ways of coping with employment stress. The opening essays highlight the tremendous social and cultural changes that have compelled women to develop new coping strategies. Several contributing authors examine specific workplace structures and describe women's experiences in different occupational contexts whether hostile or hospitable. Shifting from a structural to an individual perspective, other contributors deal with psychosocial factors, such as gender differences, that have been found to moderate stress and enhance the coping process. They analyse individual experiences with work-related stressors, focusing on the mediating effects of cognitive appraisals. The concluding chapters provide a critique of research methods commonly used to study work-related stress and coping and a review by the editors of the many factors and relationships which influence women's ways of coping with employment stress. Women, Work, and Coping contains contributions by Nina Colwill, Bruce E. Compas, Esther R. Greenglass, Barbara Gutek, Catherine A. Heaney, Sharon E. Kahn, Ronald C. Kessler, Karen Korabik, Bonita C. Long, Judi Marshall, Diana L. Mawson, Lisa M. McDonald, Pamela G. Orosan, Hazel M. Rosin, Craig A. Smith, Anne Statham, Allison Tom, Elaine Wethington, and Lois M. Verbrugge.
What’s Missing describes the ten research-based practices that have proven effective in working with students with disabilities. The practices for instruction and for inclusion are detailed in individual chapters in order for the reader to select a specific practice, read information about it, review a possible scenario, and then be given specific strategies on how to implement it. The book begins with an introduction and a brief history of special education legislation to the present.
Marketing for Cultural Organizations presents traditional marketing theory with a focus on the aspects most relevant to arts or cultural organizations. The book explains how to overcome the division between the concepts of high art and popular culture by targeting the new tech savvy cultural consumer. As arts patronage has declined, and given new technological advances, arts organizations have had to adapt to a new environment and compete for an audience. This edition emphasizes visitor or audience participation, as well as the use of social media in attracting and maintaining an audience. Learning to harness social media and technology in order to encourage a dialogue with its audience is of primary importance for arts organizations. This book covers: - Cost effective methods of researching the audience using technology - Developing a consistent, branded online message - Using social media to increase audience engagement, and involve them in the creative process With an approach that is jargon-free and focused on practical application, this book is designed for both undergraduate and graduate students of arts marketing and cultural management.
After more than 75 years, Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics remains your indispensable source for definitive, state-of-the-art answers on every aspect of pediatric care. Embracing the new advances in science as well as the time-honored art of pediatric practice, this classic reference provides the essential information that practitioners and other care providers involved in pediatric health care throughout the world need to understand to effectively address the enormous range of biologic, psychologic, and social problems that our children and youth may face. Brand-new chapters and comprehensive revisions throughout ensure that you have the most recent information on diagnosis and treatment of pediatric diseases based on the latest recommendations and methodologies. Form a definitive diagnosis and create the best treatment plans possible using evidence-based medicine and astute clinical experiences from leading international authors—many new to this edition. A NEW layout provides superior portability and exceptional ease of use. Gain a more complete perspective. Along with a broader emphasis on imaging and molecular diagnoses and updated references, the new edition includes an increased focus on international issues to ensure relevance in pediatrics practice throughout the world. Effectively apply the latest techniques and approaches with complete updates throughout 35 new chapters, including: Innovations in Addressing Child Health and Survival in Low Income Settings; Developmental Domains and Theories of Cognition; The Reggio Emilia Educational Approach Catatonia ; Refeeding Syndrome; Altitude-associated Illness; Genetic Approaches to Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases; Healthcare−Associated Infections; Intrapartum and Peripartum Infections; Bath salts and other drugs of abuse; Small Fiber Polyneuropathy; Microbiome; Kingella kingae; Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalomyopathy; Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease; Plagiocephaly; CNS Vasculitis; Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture; and Sports-Related Traumatic Brain Injury. Recognize, diagnose, and manage genetic and acquired conditions more effectively. A new Rehabilitation section with 10 new chapters, including: Evaluation of the Child for Rehabilitative Services; Severe Traumatic Brain Injury; Spinal Cord Injury and Autonomic Crisis Management; Spasticity; Birth Brachial Plexus Palsy; Traumatic and Sports-Related Injuries; Meningomyelocele; Health and Wellness for Children with Disabilities. Manage the transition to adult healthcare for children with chronic diseases through discussions of the overall health needs of patients with congenital heart defects, diabetes, and cystic fibrosis. Understand the principles of therapy and which drugs and dosages to prescribe for every disease.
Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics has been the world’s most trusted pediatrics resource for nearly 75 years. Drs. Robert Kliegman, Bonita Stanton, Richard Behrman, and two new editors—Drs. Joseph St. Geme and Nina Schor—continue to provide the most authoritative coverage of the best approaches to care. This streamlined new edition covers the latest on genetics, neurology, infectious disease, melamine poisoning, sexual identity and adolescent homosexuality, psychosis associated with epilepsy, and more. Understand the principles of therapy and which drugs and dosages to prescribe for every disease. Locate key content easily and identify clinical conditions quickly thanks to a full-color design and full-color photographs. Stay current on recent developments and hot topics such as melamine poisoning, long-term mechanical ventilation in the acutely ill child, sexual identity and adolescent homosexuality, age-specific behavior disturbances, and psychosis associated with epilepsy. Tap into substantially enhanced content with world-leading clinical and research expertise from two new editors—Joseph St. Geme, III, MD and Nina Schor, MD—who contribute on the key subspecialties, including pediatric infectious disease and pediatric neurology. Manage the transition to adult healthcare for children with chronic diseases through discussions of the overall health needs of patients with congenital heart defects, diabetes, and cystic fibrosis. Recognize, diagnose, and manage genetic conditions more effectively using an expanded section that covers these diseases, disorders, and syndromes extensively. Find information on chronic and common dermatologic problems more easily with a more intuitive reorganization of the section.
Basic epidemiology provides an introduction to the core principles and methods of epidemiology, with a special emphasis on public health applications in developing countries. This edition includes chapters on the nature and uses of epidemiology; the epidemiological approach to defining and measuring the occurrence of health-related states in populations; the strengths and limitations of epidemiological study designs; and the role of epidemiology in evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of health care. The book has a particular emphasis on modifiable environmental factors and encourages the application of epidemiology to the prevention of disease and the promotion of health, including environmental and occupational health.
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