Being a housewife in the 1950s was quite a different experience to today. This book collects heartwarming personal anecdotes from women who embarked on married life during this fascinating postwar period.
The explosive new saga continues The year is 2063. Earth has been reborn, unleashing long-dormant magical forces across the globe. Megacorporations rule from on high, while organized crime syndicates rule the underworld. Sliding through the cracks are the shadowrunners-professionals who will do anything for a profit . . . and anything it takes to get the job done. Bannickburn is a burned-out Scottish mage with little power and fewer prospects when he falls into fast company. A notorious crime boss, Bigio family caporegime Quinn Bailey, offers him a job that could turn his life around. Soon Bannickburn is living once again in the style he's accustomed to. But when Bannickburn tries to leave the family, Bailey calls in his markers, and Bannickburn must aid the Bigios as they pit themselves against a rival mob in a power struggle that moves from the Seattle sprawl to the elven enclave of Portland.
It is a time of trials for the Marik-Stewart Commonwealth. Besieged by enemies on all sides, their once-mighty forces are struggling to survive—as is their leader... Anson Marik is at his wit’s end. His Lyran enemies—aided by the mercenary warriors of Clan Wolf—are pressing on the borders of the Commonwealth. His chief tactician has resigned in the midst of the chaos. And his abilities as a leader are failing him. He’s unable to summon up his legendary rage to focus his mind, and the loss couldn’t have happened at a worse time. For his enemies are already on the move, taking the Commonwealth planet by planet, forcing Marik to pull his forces back in a bravely-fought running retreat. And if Marik cannot gather his strength to stop the invasion, his people will be doomed...
Candace rekindles an old flame. Lena is trying to keep her family together. Harriet is personally targeted by an unknown follower, as Desi scores big on a new business venture. There are those who are trying to stay alive in a violent town, while others have given up. Women who are defined by their circumstances are left to collect the pieces of their lives, pressing forward. But for those who cannot have to find themselves another way for survival.
What happens to the investments made in a relationship? Broken-hearted and unpredictable people are a danger to themselves, leaving casualties in their wake. After every storm, there is no clear path to progression, just a chance to give a second one. Desi receives a visit from a childhood friend, reminding her of the good times. Reese is occupied with the family restaurant, facing some tough life decisions. Rich grows tired of Lena's antics. Will he fight for the baby? Harriet's senses are awakened. Candace is betrayed, again. Another weekend in the town leaves more questions and misunderstandings unresolved.
Exarch Damien Redburn has called for the election of his replacement. Paladins assemble from all corners of The Republic, and those vying to be elevated are creating a lively nomination process. But machinations behind the scenes threaten to turn the election into a bloodbath... Paladins Heather GioAvanti and Jonah Levin are both conducting investigations into suspicious activities swirling around the edges of this high-level gathering. The leads they follow repeatedly intersect, and it becomes clear that more than one group intends to disrupt the election of the Exarch. Through political influence, assassination or rebellion, each of these cabals ultimately seeks to place their own man or woman on the Exarch’s seat—and whoever controls the Exarch, controls The Republic. But Damien Redburn refuses to allow his successor to be a puppet. He is willing to throw a few 'Mechs and a secret agent or two at the situation to get the result he wants—even if what he wants may be a surprise to his operatives.
Kendra and her boyfriend are sharing the same girl. This tale chronicles the lives of several women who navigate life in silence. They find strength in one another, dealing with drug addiction, assault, personality disorders, closeted behavior, hopelessness and denial. A society forged on the edge of the mainstream; right at the very thin line between love and hate, with no rules on the inside, and minimal intrusion from the outside. Anything might happen over the period of a weekend that could change a woman's life, legacy or virtue.
Patient Assessment in Pharmacy: A Culturally Competent Approach thoroughly prepares pharmacy students to assess patients from a variety of cultural and ethnic groups in a culturally appropriate manner. Featuring a practical approach, this essential resource begins by establishing the importance of culturally competent care as well as the process for conducting a patient history and interview. Later chapters focus on specific organ systems and discuss common medical conditions that a pharmacist may encounter, with an emphasis on medical conditions that may have a higher incidence in certain cultural groups.
Proposals for screening pregnant women and newborns for HIV infection have provoked much controversy. This volume analyzes the possible goals of such screening programs and assesses whether these goals can currently be achieved. It also provides guidance to policymakers in developing and implementing sound screening policy.
Fertilization provides in-depth reviews of individual research topics, while emphasizing key concepts and the significance of findings within other fields. The author identifies essential questions to be answered by future research. Fertilization broadly covers the many molecular and cellular events of animal fertilization and includes a section on unique problems and potential applications of fertilization research. - Provides in-depth reviews of individual research topics - Emphasizes key concepts and significance of findings to other fields - Broadly covers the many molecular and cellular events of animal fertilization - Includes a section on unique problems and potential applications of fertilization research - Identifies essential questions to be answered by future research
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