Mrs. Remington is living the dream. Shes been invited to go on a book-signing tour in Australia, and she and her husband, Kris, are both excited to finally get the chance to take their long-overdue honeymoon. But on their first night there, what started as a fantasy quickly spins into the realm of nightmare. She awakes to find not her husband but a note in his place: If anyone else knows about this, your husband will die. Terrified and out of her depth, she follows the kidnappers instructions to the letter. Shes lost in a strange land where she knows no one, doesnt understand the culture, and is removed from everything she might know about dealing with the criminals who now hold her life and future hostage. To survive and secure her husbands return, shell have to use all her strength and endurance to overcome obstacles that appear impossible. She needs to dig deeper than shes even known to rise above the fear that threatens to paralyze her. Tormented by too many questions, shes stripped of her confidence to solve any problem. All she knows is that an evil man stands between her and everything she wants. Shes quickly pulled into a terrifying and thrilling journey, not just in the physical world but in the realms of the mind. She never imagined that her husband would become a statisticor that she would be the one to save him.
Mrs. Remington is living the dream. Shes been invited to go on a book-signing tour in Australia, and she and her husband, Kris, are both excited to finally get the chance to take their long-overdue honeymoon. But on their first night there, what started as a fantasy quickly spins into the realm of nightmare. She awakes to find not her husband but a note in his place: If anyone else knows about this, your husband will die. Terrified and out of her depth, she follows the kidnappers instructions to the letter. Shes lost in a strange land where she knows no one, doesnt understand the culture, and is removed from everything she might know about dealing with the criminals who now hold her life and future hostage. To survive and secure her husbands return, shell have to use all her strength and endurance to overcome obstacles that appear impossible. She needs to dig deeper than shes even known to rise above the fear that threatens to paralyze her. Tormented by too many questions, shes stripped of her confidence to solve any problem. All she knows is that an evil man stands between her and everything she wants. Shes quickly pulled into a terrifying and thrilling journey, not just in the physical world but in the realms of the mind. She never imagined that her husband would become a statisticor that she would be the one to save him.
Blood is more than a fluid solution of cells, platelets and plasma. It is a symbol for the most basic of human concerns--life, death and family find expression in rituals surrounding everything from menstruation to human sacrifice. Comprehensive in its scope and provocative in its argument, this book examines beliefs and rituals concerning blood in a range of regional and religious contexts throughout human history. Meyer reveals the origins of a wide range of blood rituals, from the earliest surviving human symbolism of fertility and the hunt, to the Jewish bris, and the clitoridectomies given to young girls in parts of Africa. The book also explores how cultural practices influence gene selection and makes a connection with the natural sciences by exploring how color perception influences the human proclivity to create blood symbols and rituals.
Nursing Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Advanced Practice, Fourth Edition, remains the only comprehensive textbook available on the ethical issues faced by APNs providing front-line care. It introduces the foundations of professional responsibility and makes difficult philosophical and ethical concepts accessible to students so they can facilitate their own ethical decision-making. The authors, an APN and ethicist, demystifies the principles and language of healthcare ethics. Beginning from a foundation of nursing practice, this unique resource guides students in developing ethical decision-making skills they can apply to a range of circumstances, from everyday issues to complex dilemmas. The updated Fourth Edition features expanded information on social justice, including advocacy for vulnerable populations and global issues, as well as new discussions on managing social media, electronic health records, and ethical issues specific to CRNAs and CNSs.
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