Bowling Across America is the story of the author's unique road trip across America with a single-minded purpose: to bowl a round in each of the 50 states. Inspired by his father's unexpected passing, Mike Walsh, a 27 year-old Chicago advertising executive, quits his job to embark on a one-of-a-kind quest. The destination: bowling alleys in each of the 50 states. Though dubbed "career suicide" by colleagues, the endeavor soon touches a nerve among many people--from frustrated middle managers to radio talk show hosts to a woman who merely identifies herself as "Bowling Spice" in an innuendo-laden email. Conversations and adventures with the people he finds in bowling alleys at all hours of the day and night--retired Maine lobstermen, saucy European nannies, recovering addicts, former bowling champions, college students, World War II vets and lingerie saleswomen, to name a few--combine to form a picture of what America looks like while standing in a pair of rented shoes. Hilarious, insightful and at times moving, Bowling Across America is an epic journey that will enthrall readers everywhere.
Aspiring artist, Laura Whitney, blinded by a lightning strike, receives a dual cornea transplant from a "medium" who died during a seance she was conducting. Although her sight was restored, Laura's life becomes fraught with mysterious incidents and untimely deaths of people in her life. Her struggle to combat an evil "spirit" from biblical times, brought forth at that same seance, make an intriguing and thrilling tale.
FIRST THING YOU DO, IS NEVER UNDERESTIMATE YOUR PREY "A wolf can sleep through a blizzard. He can run over a hundred miles without a rest. He can go days without water. He eats a third of his weight in one meal. He can pick up the scent of a prey for over a mile away. He is a relentless hunter who will wear down his prey until it drops from exhaustion no matter how big it is. A single wolf can bring down a full grown moose. He never gives up once he has made up his mind." Miles Coffin utters these words to a group of businessmen from New York City on a hunting trip in Alaska. Their target prey; wolves. Coffin, an authority on wolves, is hired to guide them into the wilderness. The men are Max Taylor, chairman of a cosmetics company and his sons, Giff and Andy, who are at odds with each other. Although Coffin is their guide he is also a man with a purpose; to hunt and kill Midnight, a large black wolf, with whom he has a personal vendetta.
This book is the essential practice companion to Watson's Clinical Nursing and Related Sciencesand is designed to be carried in the pocket whilst on duty. It is invaluable for quick access to the key facts needed during clinical practice. By incorporating care from the primary health perspective, it is equally useful as a rapid read in community settings.The book is cross-referenced throughout to the relevant sections in Watson's enabling more detailed follow-up study of patients and nursing care later. - Each chapter follows the same structure for each body system and is well supported by diagrams and charts. - The inclusion of anatomy and physiology in each section assists the student to make links between the relevant systems, diagnosis and patient care. - Each section contains a list of signs and symptoms of the most common and serious conditions indicating possible complications thereby assisting students in the development of vital assessment skills. - Medical management explains what the doctors are doing. - Pharmacology focus summarises the main medications in use. - Nursing care priorities outline the important elements of care. - Ten top tips list the things you should never forget in caring for patients with the conditions described in each chapter. - The user-friendly size, layout and design makes it quick to access to the relevant information.
Relates the shocking tale of Charles Cohen, a young Delaware man who seemed to have it all, but who savagely battered his parents to death and then disappeared, only to continue killing in a coast-to-coast crime spree. Original.
Nicholas van Hoogstraten is a super-rich business man whose ruthless exploitsave kept his name in the headlines for 30 years. Most recently, he was founduilty of the manslaughter of business associate Mohammed Sabir Raja, who wastabbed five times and shot at point-blank range by hitmen sent byoogstraten. This was the culmination of a career of wreaking vengeance onnyone who dared get in his way. In building a vast fortune, he secretlyinked up with one of the most frightening gangsters in Britain, with aicious regime in Africa and, according to some, collusions with the Mafia.e employed thugs to bomb the home of a man who owed him money. He sent aang to terrorise an old people's home. He was suspected of involvement in anrson attack which killed five party-goers. He threatened friends and rivals even judges - with death. This book reveals the real Van Hoogstraten: hisife, his women, his riches and what exactly has made one man so feared.
There I was sitting in the courtyard of the Phoenix Baptist Hospital staring blankly at the most beautiful woman I had ever met. She just stood there by the door smoking her cigarette. She was dressed in a blue dress with a yellow belt. This combination only highlighted her thin shape. She weighed 110 pounds if she was lucky. Her dark brown hair flowed to shoulder length with the right front combed back. Her hazel eyes were penetrating when she looked at you. It was hard to believe that this woman had just given me an ultimatum. At least that was the way I interpreted it. For the words athis baby is going to make it with or without youa did come out of her mouth. We had just found out that our son was diagnosed as a potential SIDS child. And the terror of that message was tearing me apart. She knew this, and yet, she remembered what it was like to lose a child to this condition and immediately decided that it would not happen again. My God, where did she get such courage and resolve?
Previous editions of this popular textbook have provided nursing students with the comprehensive guide they need to a wide range of clinical nursing issues. This edition continues to provide this comprehensive support, but also reflects the changing context of nursing care in the 21st century. It reflects the growing importance of primary health and the community, the move towards evidence-based practice and the importance of the multi-disciplinary team. The text is designed to emphasise the importance of holistic, patient-focussed nursing. It addresses health assessment and introduces students to key aspects of the medical history and physical exam. Contemporary issues such as substance misuse are also examined.Clearly written and well-organised to support study, the text also features case studies, critical incidents and care plans. The chapters include extensive 2-colour artwork and are supported by current references and suggestions for further reading. Electronic ancillary material is available at http://evolve.elsevier.com/Walsh/Watsons/ Comprehensive, nursing focussed textbook Emphasis on holistic nursing care rather than bio-medical approach Includes material on all major client groups including children, older people, and mental health clients. Reflects hospital and community aspects of nursing care for major disorders Case studies and care plans included Well-designed in two colours and easy to use Each `disorder' chapter features key themes of psychological and social dimensions of care; involving family; discharge planning; requirements for care after discharge; nursing care within the context of the multi-disciplinary team; evidence-based practice • Supplementary electronic ancillaries on Evolve: narrated Powerpoint presentations and related case studies.• A new chapter on non-medical prescribing and principles of safe practice. • An updated edition of the Watson’s Clinical nursing pocket book prepared specifically for this edition to be published in the same year
Throughout our lives we have all heard that many people have their lives pass in front of them just before dying.The author has had his life pass in front of him on four different occasions during his life. Each occasion has had a different effect on him. The last experience changed his life completely for the better.
In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, you’ll learn how to create great websites, collaboration and content management applications, and social solutions with SharePoint Foundation 2010! Using this book’s straightforward, step-by-step approach, you’ll learn how to build, administer, and secure solutions with the free version of SharePoint 2010. One step at a time, you’ll master libraries, lists, and other powerful features; create blogs and wikis; provide advanced search and workflow; integrate SharePoint with Office; and much more. Each lesson builds on what you’ve already learned, helping you get the job done fast–-and get it done right! Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common SharePoint Foundation 2010 tasks. Quizzes at the end of each chapter help you test your knowledge. By the Way notes present interesting information related to the discussion. Did You Know? tips offer advice or show you easier ways to perform tasks. Watch Out! cautions alert you to possible problems and give you advice on how to avoid them. Learn how to… Install SharePoint Foundation 2010 and use the Administration Site Add users, provide user access rights, and enforce authentication Plan the most effective structure for your site Make the most of libraries, lists, views, folders, Web parts, and other powerful features Construct and work with wikis, blogs, and other social features Provide fast, efficient search with Microsoft Search Server 2010 Express Integrate either Office 2007 or Office 2010 with SharePoint Foundation Share OneNote notebooks, Access tables, Outlook calendars and contacts, and more Instantly create useful reports based on one or more SharePoint lists Create efficient workflows with SharePoint Foundation 2010 and SharePoint Designer 2010 Add even more functionality to your sites and applications
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