Tim's father, Big Jack, has lived his whole life wandering the world, listening to the voice of the wild, following the whim of the wind. Wherever he goes, he shares his songs, and his music always seems to ward off the dark. For the first time, however, Big Jack has wandered into the borderlands, believing good fortune awaits them on the other side. Yet when Tim starts to see shadows dancing in the sky, he begins to wonder whether his father has unknowingly led them into the maw of an untamed beast. "You're going to sleep in the dirt for a thousand years. By the time someone finds your dusty bones, no one will even remember your name." Beautiful and bone-chilling, The Voice of the Wild is a tale of tragedy that asks a powerful question: Is faith more important than death?
A CALL OF DISTRESS The message came in the middle of the night: The shadow of a storm had settled over Greenwich. A RUTHLESS TYRANT Thomas Whitney said he wanted everything, and he took it. Greenwich now belongs to him. A FLICKER OF HOPE Sheriff Gassan Caecus has a plan. The townsfolk stand behind him, waiting for the clouds to part. What he doesn't tell them is that freedom always comes at a price. And if Gassan is willing to pay, then he could finally silence THE SOUND OF THUNDE
When Giles Deschain, the young sentinel of a local militia, discovers evidence of the malicious demon spice in his hometown, he embarks on a quest for truth and justice. The longer Giles searches, however, the more volatile and unpredictable he becomes, and as he inches closer to exposing the rats that live in the walls, his compulsion for someone to blame begins to endanger every single person he once hoped to protect. Both thrilling and heartbreaking, Strife is a novella of obsession manifest in many forms.
From a lifespan development perspective, the authors address the major aspects of the dying and grieving process. The text focuses on the practical application of the theories and explanations presented. Features: * Holistic perspective includes physical, emotional, social, psychological, and spiritual aspects. * In each chapter there are personal accounts. * The text is family oriented. * Chapter 1 illustrates how issues in this field have changed quite rapidly over time. * A separate chapter on suicide illustrates that sudden death involves many unique issues when compared to an expected death. New to this edition: * Chapter 1 has been completely revised to provide context for: changes in the primary causes of death, the increase in violence in U.S. society, bioethical and legal issues, the impact of technology, and multicultural environments. * An increased focus on various aspects of culture recognizes the diversity within the U.S. Ethnic differences and international comparisons are evident in Multicultural Environments section of Chapter 1, examples and boxes throughout the text, and in personal accounts. * More focus on sudden death and life-threatening illness, as well as
The most complete, authoritative guide available on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the elderly -- updated with a new global perspective A Doody's Core Title for 2011! "In addition to serving as a timely, comprehensive, state-of-the-art textbook of geriatric medicine anchored in science, evidence-based medicine, and patient-centered practice, the book also is intended to meet the learning needs of fellows in geriatric medicine. The authors succeed in modeling a textbook of geriatric medicine on textbooks of internal medicine. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service The undisputed leader on the subject of geriatrics, this comprehensive guide combines gerontology principles with clinical geriatrics offering unmatched coverage of this area of medicine. Written by some of the world's most respected geriatricians, Hazzard's Principles of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology presents the most up-to-date, evidence-based medical information available -- in a revamped 2-color design that makes finding the answers to your questions faster and easier than ever. Features: A greater emphasis on evidence-based medicine through the expanded use of Clinical Practice Guidelines and references to systematic reviews and critically appraised topics A new international advisory board of 12 global authorities and an increased number of international contributors for a greater global perspective Important new chapters on the cultural aspects of geriatrics, emergency geriatrics, hospital geriatrics, international geriatric care, and rural geriatric care Information integrated with additional online resources Tables, drawings, and clinical algorithms made even more effective by a new two-color design 300 illustrations (including 64 in a full-color insert)
Covering the entire continent from Morocco, Libya, and Egypt in the north to the Cape of Good Hope in the south, and the surrounding islands from Cape Verde in the west to Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles in the east, this A-Z reference examines the history of the entire African continent. With entries ranging from the earliest evolution of human beings in Africa to the beginning of the twenty-first century, this comprehensive three-volume Encyclopedia is the first reference of this scale and scope. In nearly 1,100 entries, the Encyclopedia not only examines the well-established topics in African history but also looks at the social, economic, linguistic, anthropological, and political subjects that are being re-evaluated or newly opened for historical analysis by recent research and publication.
Tim's father, Big Jack, has lived his whole life wandering the world, listening to the voice of the wild, following the whim of the wind. Wherever he goes, he shares his songs, and his music always seems to ward off the dark. For the first time, however, Big Jack has wandered into the borderlands, believing good fortune awaits them on the other side. Yet when Tim starts to see shadows dancing in the sky, he begins to wonder whether his father has unknowingly led them into the maw of an untamed beast. "You're going to sleep in the dirt for a thousand years. By the time someone finds your dusty bones, no one will even remember your name." Beautiful and bone-chilling, The Voice of the Wild is a tale of tragedy that asks a powerful question: Is faith more important than death?
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