Jenna Tate, emotionally scarred and passionately devoted single mother of two, is kidnapped and transported to the world of Kamilon. Here, she is informed that she is the next descendant of The Lady Jenna White Hair, whose role it is to vanquish the evil being threatening both Kamilon and her own world, The Hyalin. Fighting her destiny every step of the way, as the magical Torque of Torail melds with her flesh and fills her with its wild and uncontrollable power, the one thought that enables her to keep a grip on to her fragile sanity is that of returning to her beloved children and keeping them safe. This is a roller coaster of a ride; she falls in love, has to face some of her most deep rooted fears, and finally, much changed by her ordeals and in full control of her power, she confronts the Hyalin.
A desperate Jenna struggles to return to normal life, but the knowledge that she is pregnant by Gabrael, the being known in Kamilon as the Kwidatz; is making that readjustment tricky to say the least! Then, whilst working at her school, she receives a visit from a red haired stranger and his white dog and her fragile grip on normality is hurled to the wind, literally. She and her companions are sent flying back into the cold and hostile world of her nightmares to rescue her daughter, who is now being held hostage by an evil force who is bent on devouring Kamilon and all who dwell there. Will she reach Megan before her Nemesis does? Will the Prophesy come true; that her son will save her life? Will she yet again have to surrender her humanity in order to prevail? Who will survive the final battle?
Her daughter has disappeared before her eyes, clutched in the deadly embrace of her enemy, and her beloved Gabrael lies dead at her feet, slain by her own son. How much more can the planet of Kamilon throw at her before the spirit of Jenna Whitehair is broken? In the third volume of the Chronicles of Jenna Whitehair, the evil that has taken her daughter becomes a threat to the very existence of both Kamilon and Earth and together with some strange new allies; Jenna must race against time to save both. Hidden secrets, resurrected heroes, and a love that conquers all obstacles, unite together for an epic battle, a battle that Jenna fears that she was never destined to win. But destiny has always had its own agenda!
Jenna Tate, emotionally scarred and passionately devoted single mother of two, is kidnapped and transported to the world of Kamilon. Here, she is informed that she is the next descendant of The Lady Jenna White Hair, whose role it is to vanquish the evil being threatening both Kamilon and her own world, The Hyalin. Fighting her destiny every step of the way, as the magical Torque of Torail melds with her flesh and fills her with its wild and uncontrollable power, the one thought that enables her to keep a grip on to her fragile sanity is that of returning to her beloved children and keeping them safe. This is a roller coaster of a ride; she falls in love, has to face some of her most deep rooted fears, and finally, much changed by her ordeals and in full control of her power, she confronts the Hyalin.
Her daughter has disappeared before her eyes, clutched in the deadly embrace of her enemy, and her beloved Gabrael lies dead at her feet, slain by her own son. How much more can the planet of Kamilon throw at her before the spirit of Jenna Whitehair is broken? In the third volume of the Chronicles of Jenna Whitehair, the evil that has taken her daughter becomes a threat to the very existence of both Kamilon and Earth and together with some strange new allies; Jenna must race against time to save both. Hidden secrets, resurrected heroes, and a love that conquers all obstacles, unite together for an epic battle, a battle that Jenna fears that she was never destined to win. But destiny has always had its own agenda!
A desperate Jenna struggles to return to normal life, but the knowledge that she is pregnant by Gabrael, the being known in Kamilon as the Kwidatz; is making that readjustment tricky to say the least! Then, whilst working at her school, she receives a visit from a red haired stranger and his white dog and her fragile grip on normality is hurled to the wind, literally. She and her companions are sent flying back into the cold and hostile world of her nightmares to rescue her daughter, who is now being held hostage by an evil force who is bent on devouring Kamilon and all who dwell there. Will she reach Megan before her Nemesis does? Will the Prophesy come true; that her son will save her life? Will she yet again have to surrender her humanity in order to prevail? Who will survive the final battle?
Divided into three overarching themes, theory, application and research, this cutting edge book explores the influence of psychoanalytic theories on occupational therapy practice and thinking. It incorporates a new conceptual model (the MOVI) to guide practice, which uses psychoanalysis as a theoretical foundation for understanding therapeutic relationships and the ‘doing’ that takes place in clinical practice. Using practice models and incorporating many clinically applied examples in different occupational therapy settings, this introductory text to psychoanalytic theory will appeal to students and practising clinical and academic occupational therapists worldwide and from different fields of practice from paediatrics and physical disability to older adult care and mental health. The first book in fifty years to concentrate entirely on a psychoanalytic approach to occupational therapy Distills cutting edge theory into clinically relevant guidance Features clinical examples throughout, showing the links between psychoanalytic theory and occupational therapy practice Written by an experienced international team of authors
Psychology 2ed will support you to develop the skills and knowledge needed for your career in psychology and within the professional discipline of psychology. This book will be an invaluable study resource during your introductory psychology course and it will be a helpful reference throughout your studies and your future career in psychology. Psychology 2ed provides you with local ideas and examples within the context of psychology as an international discipline. Rich cultural and indigenous coverage is integrated throughout the book to help your understanding. To support your learning online study tools with revision quizzes, games and additional content have been developed with this book.
Being active is fundamental to a person's sense of physical and mental wellbeing, and the need to engage in purposeful and meaningful activity does not diminish with age. However, common effects of ageing, such as reduced vision and hearing, arthritis, dementia, and in some cases social isolation, can affect an older person's ability to participate in therapeutic and recreational activities. Introducing the concept of PIE (Planning, Implementation and Evaluation), this practical resource will enable professionals working with older people to initiate and run successful activity-based programmes with their clients, either individually or in groups. The authors guide the reader through the processes of group and individual work, and provide step-by-step instructions for a range of activities, including arts and crafts, music, drama, movement, relaxation, reminiscence, and day-to-day tasks such as taking care of personal hygiene and preparing food and drinks. The book also describes the importance of assessing and evaluating activity-based work, with examples of completed evaluation and assessment forms. Useful case studies and self-reflective activities for the facilitator are included throughout. This book will be an invaluable for occupational therapists, creative arts therapists, health and social care practitioners and all other professionals working with older people.
Financial Capability and Asset Building in Vulnerable Households is the first book of its kind. It prepares students and practitioners for financial practice. This comprehensive text offers knowledge and skills to enable families to improve their financial circumstances, and to promote policies and services for household economic security and development.
Part of the popular LPN Threads series, the new edition of this market-leading textbook presents a clear, well-organized exploration of pediatric nursing for LPN/LVN students. It integrates cutting edge information with updated content, offering useful learning tools to reinforce fundamental concepts. Organized according to developmental stages, the book covers pediatric nursing from infancy to adolescence, with a separate chapter on end-of-life care for children and their families. With its easy-to-read, clear writing style, it provides exactly the right depth and breadth of content for LPN/LVNs. Organization by developmental stages. UNIQUE! Pediatric psychophysiologic responses to bioterrorism and threats of bioterrorism are found in Chapter 1. UNIQUE! Nursing Briefs stress important content-related points and help you prioritize information. Communication Alert boxes identify key tips, specific to establishing successful nurse-patient-family communication. UNIQUE! Community Cues address home care and community-based care issues and tie in nursing care with larger community-based problems, such as nutrition, immunization, and health promotion. UNIQUE! Data Cues list assessment data to help you recognize possible pediatric disorders. Nursing Care Plans with Critical Thinking Questions reinforce the nursing process as applied to pediatric disorders. 13 Skills follow the nursing process and are clearly presented in an Action/Rationale format and teach basic procedures used by the LPN/LVN in pediatric nursing settings. UNIQUE! Chapter 3 includes a section on NIC/NOC, classification systems used in many clinical and hospital settings. Online Resources appear at the end of each chapter and provide an opportunity for further study. Perforated Self-Assessment Workbook included at the back of the book features a variety of matching, multiple-choice, study questions, case studies with critical thinking questions, and Internet activities. UNIQUE! Critical Thinking Snapshots of selected clinical situations with brief scenarios are located after the Critical Thinking Questions at the end of selected Nursing Care Plans and provide visual examples of specific disorders to help you apply critical thinking skills to clinical situations. UNIQUE! January 2007 Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule (Appendix A) for children, adolescents, and catch-up growth immunizations provide the most up-to-date information for nurses and families. UNIQUE! JCAHO's Lists of Dangerous Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols provides guidelines for the prevention of medication administration error, especially serious in pediatric dosages. Health Promotion boxes highlight wellness and disease prevention in light of relevant Healthy People 2010 objectives. Content on evidence-based practice, increased cultural content added to Chapter 1: Child Health Evolution and new information on complementary and alternative therapies in Chapter 3: Care of the Hospitalized Child have been added. Home Care Tips related to specific disorders supplement the content on home care in Chapter 3.
Dermatology, edited by world authorities Jean L. Bolognia, MD, Joseph L. Jorizzo, MD, and Julie V. Schaffer, MD, is an all-encompassing medical reference book that puts the latest practices in dermatologic diagnosis and treatment at your fingertips. It delivers more comprehensive coverage of basic science, clinical practice, pediatric dermatology, and dermatologic surgery than you’ll find in any other source. Whether you’re a resident or an experienced practitioner, you’ll have the in-depth, expert, up-to-the-minute answers you need to overcome any challenge you face in practice. Find answers fast with a highly user-friendly, "easy-in-easy-out" format and a wealth of tables and algorithms for instant visual comprehension. Get full exposure to core knowledge with coverage of dermatology’s entire spectrum of subspecialties. See just the essential information with "need-to-know" basic science information and key references. Expedite decision making and clarify complex concepts with logical tables, digestible artwork, and easy-to-grasp schematics. Visualize more of the conditions you see in practice with over 3500 illustrations, of which over 1,400 are new: 1,039 clinical images, 398 pathology slides, and 152 schematics. Stay at the forefront of your field with updated treatment methods throughout, as well as an increased focus on patients with skin of color. Get an enhanced understanding of the foundations of dermatology in pathology, the clinical setting, and dermoscopy with a completely rewritten introductory chapter. Better comprehend the clinical-pathological relationship of skin disease with increased histologic coverage. Bolognia’s Dermatology is the ultimate multimedia reference for residents in training AND the experienced practitioner.
With more complete, authoritative coverage of basic science, clinical practice of both adult and pediatric dermatology, dermatopathology, and dermatologic surgery than you'll find in any other source, Dermatology, 4th Edition, is the gold-standard reference in the field today. Drs. Jean L. Bolognia, Julie V. Schaffer, and Lorenzo Cerroni bring their considerable knowledge and experience to this two-volume masterwork, ensuring its reliability and usefulness for both residents and practitioners. Provides the in-depth, expert information you need to address challenges you face in practice across all subspecialties – including medical dermatology, pediatric dermatology, dermatopathology, dermatologic surgery, and cosmetic dermatology. Uses the famous "easy-in, easy-out" approach, transforming complex information into more than 1,000 reader-friendly tables and algorithms, along with templated chapter contents for quick recognition and access. Focuses on the essential "need-to-know" basic science information and key references. Brings together an esteemed team of expert editors and contributors that provide a truly global perspective, led by Drs. Jean L. Bolognia, Julie V. Schaffer, and Lorenzo Cerroni. Includes over 4,000 illustrations, with over 2,000 new images in this edition, that provide more examples of skin disorders across different skin types in varying stages of presentation; plus enhanced histologic images that provide a clearer understanding of clinicopathologic correlations for multiple skin disorders. Features 70 brand-new schematics and algorithms to better aid diagnosis, optimize decision making, and improve your approach to each patient. Includes the latest therapy options with supporting evidence-based grading levels.
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