In Door County--the "Cape Cod" of Wisconsin--evil is lurking... Detective Sydney Bernhardt hates to admit no male, other than her dog, has crossed her bedroom threshold in nearly two years. As Syd jogs along Lake Michigan's shoreline, she discovers the child-like body of Carli Lacount--the stepdaughter of a local Café owner. This suspicious death sparks Syd into action to uncover the truth behind Carli's sexually confused past--and to reclaim Syd's own life. Is she ready to forgive her spurned lover, attorney Eli Gaudet? Or should she accept the advances of the victim's uncle, who shares a common pain. Then a pre-teen girl matching Carli's physical description is abducted. Syd now struggles to find a connection, probing the murky secrets hidden inside the peninsula and surrounding islands. But as Syd follows this complex trail, she unknowingly becomes both a confidante and prey for that evil.
Deeply immersed in the close-knit culture of long-distance running, Pam and Bob Bulik were avid competitors. To all appearances, they were also a happily married couple, devoted to each other and their two young children. Then Bob made a fateful decision. He began an extramarital affair that led to his wife's tragic death and to one of the most sensationalized and heavily attended trials in Green Bay's history." --Cover.
DESPERATE PARALLELSTwo mothers, two daughters, two secrets¿A young woman goes missing¿ Another is found dead¿ Their suffering mothers Etta and Asami fear their daughters' grim situations, although oceans apart, could be connected. For decades, despite their love for the same man, the Chicago and Tokyo single moms have supported each other at Tripoint Technology, a male-dominated global company. That support is desperately needed now. To locate one daughter and seek revenge for the other, the mothers join forces. They must race against time, following the dangerous international trail, not knowing whom to trust or blame. Both dread their sexually-charged secrets, from their Tripoint pasts, could be linked to their daughters' deadly circumstances-and to the same powerful men-out to protect themselves at all costs. ***Desperate Parallels is the winding tale of two very different women, from two different cultures, who find their lives drawn together in tragically unexpected ways. With its quasi-detective narrative, it will appeal to those who like stories about vulnerable yet powerful women who confront the men in their world, the ideologies dictating their behaviors, and the consequences of cultural and gender teachings that cause them to hide important truths.~~Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review
In Door County--the "Cape Cod" of Wisconsin--evil is lurking... Detective Sydney Bernhardt hates to admit no male, other than her dog, has crossed her bedroom threshold in nearly two years. As Syd jogs along Lake Michigan's shoreline, she discovers the child-like body of Carli Lacount--the stepdaughter of a local Café owner. This suspicious death sparks Syd into action to uncover the truth behind Carli's sexually confused past--and to reclaim Syd's own life. Is she ready to forgive her spurned lover, attorney Eli Gaudet? Or should she accept the advances of the victim's uncle, who shares a common pain. Then a pre-teen girl matching Carli's physical description is abducted. Syd now struggles to find a connection, probing the murky secrets hidden inside the peninsula and surrounding islands. But as Syd follows this complex trail, she unknowingly becomes both a confidante and prey for that evil.
A tour of Greece in the time of Pericles, examining the theater, Acropolis, countryside, food and drink, marketplace, clothing, methods of travel, Olympics, and more.
Aimed at those already involved in drug development or those considering entering the field, Clinical Drug Trials and Tribulations, Second Edition comprehensibly addresses the new, day-to-day challenges of drug development with valuable assessments of the areas affecting the conduction of nonclinical and clinical studies. Addressing which decisions should be made during drug development, this updated and expanded text/reference carefully guides readers through the various trials and tribulations that emerge phase-by-phase and are pertinent to all levels of pharmaceutical or clinical drug management. Bringing together the latest information on drug development, the Second Edition contains: new material on... international regulation and deregulation venture capitalist investment the IND process informed consent changes in manufacturing and updated and extended coverage of... pediatric drug trial design the advantages and disadvantages of orphan drug designations the maximization of package inserts for marketing post approval safety surveillance withdrawals from the drug market Clinical Drug Trials and Tribulations, Second Edition will prove an invaluable reference for pharmacologists, pharmacists, clinical chemists, clinical coordinators, clinical monitors, government drug regulatory personnel, and bioethicists as well as a useful text for medical or pharmacy school courses on pharmaceutical development and research.
Designed to help students learn how to create nursing care plans and effectively document care, this practical book focuses on the nursing plans that are most important, ensuring that students learn what they need to know and that they can find the information they need easily without being distracted by irrelevant information. Packed with easy-to-understand information and focused on helping students develop critical reasoning skills, this respected text presents the most likely nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems with step-by-step guidance on nursing actions and rationales for interventions. More than 85 nursing care plans translate theory into clinical practice. This exciting revision includes special risk consideration icons called “Clinical Alert” (derived from the most recent IOM report) that integrate patient-specific considerations into each care plan. Other enhancements include a streamlined format for easier use; new care plans for maternity, pediatric, and mental health nursing.
Learn how information technology intersects with today’s health care! Health Informatics: An Interprofessional Approach, 3rd Edition, follows the tradition of expert informatics educators Ramona Nelson and Nancy Staggers with new lead author, Lynda R. Hardy, to prepare you for success in today’s technology-filled healthcare practice. Concise coverage includes information systems and applications, such as electronic health records, clinical decision support, telehealth, mHealth, ePatients, and social media tools, as well as system implementation. New to this edition are topics that include analytical approaches to health informatics, increased information on FHIR and SMART on FHIR, and the use of health informatics in pandemics. Chapters written by experts in the field provide the most current and accurate information on continually evolving subjects like evidence-based practice, EHRs, PHRs, mobile health, disaster recovery, and simulation. Objectives, key terms, and an abstract at the beginning of each chapter provide an overview of what each chapter will cover. Case studies and discussion questions at the end of each chapter encourage higher-level thinking that can be applied to real world experiences. Conclusion and Future Directions discussion at the end of each chapter reinforces topics and expands on how the topic will continue to evolve. Open-ended discussion questions at the end of each chapter enhance students’ understanding of the subject covered. mHealth chapter discusses all relevant aspects of mobile health, including global growth, new opportunities in underserved areas, governmental regulations on issues such as data leaking and mining, implications of patient-generated data, legal aspects of provider monitoring of patient-generated data, and increased responsibility by patients. Important content, including FDA- and state-based regulations, project management, big data, and governance models, prepares students for one of nursing’s key specialty areas. UPDATED! Chapters reflect the current and evolving practice of health informatics, using real-life healthcare examples to show how informatics applies to a wide range of topics and issues. NEW! Strategies to promote healthcare equality by freeing algorithms and decision-making from implicit and explicit bias are integrated where applicable. NEW! The latest AACN domains are incorporated throughout to support BSN, Master’s, and DNP programs. NEW! Greater emphasis on the digital patient and the partnerships involved, including decision-making.
The issues raised by infertility are often complex and confusing. Give Us a Child not only offers guidance through the maze of information, but also promises wholeness and healing to hurting couples everywhere"--from back cover.
Designed for introductory business and organizational communication classes, this text focuses on teaching students to master the four essential elements of effective communication--setting goals, knowing the audience, mastering skills, and managing anxiety. Basic communication contexts--interpersonal, group, and public speaking--are applied to the business setting.The Fifth Edition addresses current challenges to business communication presented by new technology, the global marketplace, and diversity within the workforce.Real-World Applications: Practicing Business Communication boxes examine communication practies in a wide range of businesses.Strategic Skills give students tools they will need as they transition from the classroom to a business setting.Ethical Issues boxes challenge students to think critically about the role ethics takes in business communication.
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