Aald Papa, I'm Dine ' is a diverse collection which brings together a wide range of George Peterson's work, much of it previously unpublished. History, short stories, poetry, trowie tales and bedtime stories for children all feature and are complimented by the author's own illustrations.
Notes of a Military Reconnaissance: From Fort Leavenworth, in Missouri, to San Diego, in California, Including Parts of the Arkansas, Del Norte, and Gila Rivers
Teaching about Asian Pacific Americans was created for educators and other practitioners who want to use interactive activities, assignments, and strategies in their classrooms or workshops. Experts in the field of Asian American Studies will find powerful, innovative teaching activities that clearly convey established and new ideas. The activities in this book have been used effectively in workshops for staff and practitioners in student services programs, community-based organizations, teacher training programs, social service agencies, and diversity training.
A Guardian Best Book of the Year Finalist for the Minnesota Book Award A Dayton Literary Peace Prize in Fiction Finalist A Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Selection An ABA/Indies Introduce Debut Dozen Selection The lauded masterpiece about a family divided by World War I, hailed as “brilliant . . . altogether a remarkable debut” (Simon Mawer, author of The Glass Room). From a village in Nova Scotia to the trenches of France, P. S. Duffy’s astonishing debut showcases a rare talent emerging in midlife. When his beloved brother-in-law goes missing at the front in 1916, Angus defies his pacifist upbringing to join the war and find him. Assured a position as a cartographer in London, he is instead sent directly into battle. Meanwhile, at home, his son Simon Peter must navigate escalating hostility in a town torn by grief. Selected as both a Barnes & Noble Discover pick and one of the American Bookseller Association’s Debut Dozen, The Cartographer of No Man’s Land offers a soulful portrayal of World War I and the lives that were forever changed by it, both on the battlefield and at home.
What will Mary do without George? He was the extrovert. He made Mary feel connected and loved. Ever since George died, Mary has felt lost. His absence is painful. But, is he completely gone? His outgoing, caring personality keeps showing up, even long after his funeral. George's Final Gifts is a cozy tale of love that cannot be quenched, even by death. Read this story today, but keep a box of tissues nearby. This is a short read--about one hour. Enjoy. Book 6 in the Postscript Book Series The Post-Script of a letter. That tiny bit at the end. That might be exceedingly valuable. The P.S. can reframe everything that came before. It stands out. It is the heart of the matter. Like a P.S., death and grief can be that bit at the end. Grief and death are valuable, though easily unconsidered. Last words from a dying loved one can reframe previous decades. And grief can become the lens through which we see everything else. We remember. We grieve. We love. "What is grief, if not love persevering?" -Marvel's Wandavision The Post-Script Series is a collection of six short stories. I will warn you that someone dies in each and every story. Often the character you like the most is the one who will die, or at least is devastated by grief. These are not victory stories. They are meaningful stories. Just as, in life, we cannot always win. But we can always find meaning. Grab a box of tissues and a little time. Each story takes an hour (or a little more) to read. My prayer is that the stories in the Post-Script series warm (and break) your heart, but also integrate into your heart the most avoided topic in the Western world: death. "The 5 Worst Things to Say to a Grieving Person"-Free PDF. Go to PSAdair.com now.
The book seeks to tell a very truthful story of my own life as a boy and up to the age of 16 years old, this is only part one of a two part book, the second part tells of my life from the age of 18 to the present day. I am the Author of the book and tell much of what happened in my life as a boy, some of you may find hard to believe but all can be verified, I grew up in Leeds West Yorkshire, but not all my life was here, I also spent time in London from the age of 15, until reaching the age of 16 when I went back to Leeds, I worked as an 18 year old in London on building sites at 15 year old, then moved from that to working in a warehouse. This was much easier work, I worked out the rest of the year here, then went back home, on Christmas eve, 1973, however not wanted back home, I found myself living at my eldest brothers for the next few Months, then I was back on the streets. Regards P.S. Kavanagh.
A self-illuminating white ribbon spiralled in the gloom. Appearing slowly as though she had willed them into existence, the ribbon became a T and a C. As they approached her they quivered and more letter appeared until the ribbon read: Terms and Conditions.
Is cheating the only way for a married woman to solve the middle age crises? Is fantasizing the escape route for a fifty year old husband from marital boredom? Is solving riddles the correct cure for dementia? Do environmental factors dictate human behavior? Will gay marriage solve or attenuate social problems? Is there any truth in the legend of the Curse of the Pharaohs? Can female beauty lead to civil war? How can an American tourist find happiness in the Middle East? These are some of the questions this novel tries to answer for the enjoyment of its readers.
“Not Grant nor Sherman, nor any of our country’s heroes, were ever made the subject of more ardent curiosity on the part of our citizens than the hero of a thousand-mile walk. The excitement at times reached almost to the point of frenzy and in their eagerness to gain a standing point right in front of the window at which the beaming countenance of the great man was seen, the crowd came in sharp collision with the police.” — Chicago Tribune — November, 1867 “He moved through a greater mass of people than was on the streets when William H. Taft, as President of the United States was here, or when Theodore Roosevelt came the day after. Crowds that blocked all traffic in the neighborhood greeted the veteran pedestrian. The side streets were choked and every roof had a fringe of humanity.” — New York’s The Sun — August, 1913 In a professional career spanning just over 60 years, one man would capture the imagination and the hearts of the people of the sporting world. Born in 1839, the enigmatic and eccentric American from Providence, Rhode Island, would become the “walking sensation” of both Britain and the USA, where he would “wow” the enormous crowds that filled the arenas and lined the roadsides with his performances on the tracks and highways. Handsome, immaculately dressed, well-spoken and intelligent, the “Wily Wobbler” would be watched by hoards of adoring fans throughout his career, which would see him compete against “time” and other athletes in the most amazing competitions. Everyone wanted to see him in action. Whenever he was pacing around a sawdust track, or scurrying along a dirt road, they clapped him, they cheered him, they loved him – and he loved them! Without them, he was a nobody, but with their support and his gutsy determination to succeed against all the odds, he became the...
My name is Rose and I have a question for you. Have you ever been transformed into a horse or a unicorn? How about a dragon or an eagle or even a dolphin for that matter? Have you ever been transported into a strange new world? Well let me tell you, it's AMAZING!! I should know because it happened to me, my brother and some of our friends. You see I always knew that I was different, even when I was very little. I just didn't realise that I was a visionary. There were always clues, but the biggest clue of all were the dreams that I had had for as long as I can remember. Flying horses, talking lions, fire breathing dragons, you name it! Some people might say 'everyone has dreams', which of course is true. The thing is, my dreams actually came true. This is the story of what happened next and how I discovered The Magical Secret of the Crystal Kingdom.
This book published in two volumes. Both volume divided in twenty three sections, all sections and chapters are most important. The Textbook of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine also offers a unique exposure to the problems in many parts of the world. Tuberculosis, the “number one” treatable condition has been extensively covered; and special topics such as multi-drug resistance, directly observed therapy, TB prevention, nonpharmacologic approaches and extapulmonary tuberculosis are particularly relevant. Many countries are facing a growing burden of noncommunicable respiratory diseases. They have become the second leading cause of death after injuries, and their impact on indirect costs such as loss of work and home productivity is enormous. These problems are addressed and measures of prevention such as smoking cessation are included. Other special challenges including topics such as indoor and outdoor air pollution, climate change, poisoning with pesticides, snakebite toxicity, pulmonary manifestations of tropical infections and industrial accidents such as the tragedy seen in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, with methyl isocyanate, have been well covered. However, as globalization flattens the playing field, and countries leap to industrialization, cultural beliefs, natural resources, climate and geography have slowed the pace of development in many parts of the world. Poverty leads to malnutrition, homelessness, lack of education, and poor access to health care. Overcrowded cities and rural underdevelopment are other challenges that impact health in the various parts of the world. Moreover, epidemics of HIV, drug abuse and smoking addiction take a greater toll on the population. Yes, the world is flat, but the terrain is filled with mountains and valleys and local problems demand local solutions. And these local problems need to be explored and presented with a scholarly perspective. The Textbook of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine has successfully incorporated these sociodemographic factors into the subject matter. The text is well-written and the chapters are carefully referenced with subjects found in all traditional pulmonary and critical care textbooks, e.g. airway diseases, interstitial lung disease, pleural disease, pulmonary neoplasia, pulmonary infection, sleep and critical care. There are several nontraditional sections as well that are practical and especially helpful to the practicing physician. These include a section on the symptom approach to lung disease, an overview of the pharmacologic agents used to treat lung disease, and a comprehensive review of methods in lung diagnosis from the simple history and physical examination to the latest complex tools of interventional pulmonology. The textbook is especially unique because of the abundance of illustrations, flow charts and tables. There are many radiographic and pathologic reproductions that are especially helpful.
Originally published in 1952, A History of Ireland Under the Union was written by an historian who played an active part in the political events of the later part of the period. In Ireland there are two national traditions: that of the Kingdom of the Gael, established at the end of the 4th Century A.D. and the other colonial tradition evolved by the descendants of various generations of Planters from England. The book provides a full account of 19th Century Irish history and shows how the colonial nationalists discarded their nationalism after 1801 and how the emerging Gael, under Daniel O’ Connell adopted and fused the two traditions into an Irish national tradition which was vitalised by Irish literature and culture. Containing much original source material the book throws light on aspects of Irish history whose significance is often overlooked such as the part played by the RIC and the Secret Societies in Ireland and the USA.
Fifteen stories of love, lust and desire that will leave you gasping for breath… From first love, teenage fantasies and forbidden sex to bigamy, deception, selfless love and lesbian romance, the book explores the matters of the heart, mind and body with brazen audacity. Though each story deals with a unique theme, the common thread binding them is that of love and passion. Untold True Stories reiterates the fact that love can happen between any two individuals, irrespective of factors such as age, education, gender, color, caste and social approval. Shattering perceptions and questioning prejudices, the book portrays the myriad colors of love and the intricate web of human relationships with remarkable candor and honesty. No doubt a daring book, it is not meant for the faint-hearted.
The darkest of secrets sometimes linger for a lifetime. When they are finally exposed they can be like the discovery of an ancient tomb, perhaps better left alone, although never ignored. Aristotle Mercury’s father knew too much, so he was silenced. With the help of his friends in the Russian mob, Aristotle’s Uncle Jacob is able to move in and take over as the new head of the now successful factory that his own brother created. The year is 1968. As the Red Army’s tanks roll into Wenceslas Square in the very heart of Prague, a seventeen year old Aristotle learns the horrible truth about his father. Five years ago someone else was murdered in his place to make it appear as if he was accidentally crushed under a factory press. Since then his father has been alive and imprisoned in the notorious Prague Institute for the Criminally Insane. In a daring rescue Aristotle retrieves his barely alive father from the bowels of the terrible prison. After a short time his father succumbs to the ravages of his imprisonment, but not before he divulges the location of the evidence which proves he owned the now thriving factory, and of Uncle Jake’s murderous duplicity in stealing it from them. With the Russians taking over the country, and the mob closing in to eliminate the only living heir to a burgeoning fortune, Aristotle flees Czechoslovakia and makes his way to America, vowing to one day go back and even the score. He settles in New York, in Greenwich Village. He’s honest and works hard to learn the new ways of a strange land. Soon he befriends his eccentric landlord, the elderly Mrs. Schroeder. Telly, as his new friends in America like to call him, ignites a withered spirit of adventure in the lady who still believes in the good in people. She owns some property, and Telly has a talent for building. They both learn Telly also has an eye for the deal. Together they first develop her land, and then other land in the exploding New York real estate market. Telly’s ambitions lead him from the posh boardrooms of New York to the lucrative shores of New Jersey, where he’s almost killed as he constructs the world’s largest casino. Never too far from his mind, always there to haunt and motivate him, Telly dreams of the day he will finally return to his homeland and exact vengeance on his Uncle Jake. In a sweeping saga of familial betrayal spanning three decades of intertwining lives, Telly Mercury finally gets his chance for justice. But does righting of wrongs of a demon filled closet come with a price too high? Secrets are sometimes better left untold, in spite of their screams from across the years to be heard. His own salvation hanging in the balance, Telly must somehow accept that forgiveness trumps retribution, and money truly can’t buy happiness. And just maybe, as it is with Uncle Jacob, forgiveness is the worst possible epithet for a life lived in the accompaniment of the unquenchable thirst of greed and murder.
Cervical disc herniations occur in the neck and are usually the result of a medical condition caused by trauma or disease. Symptoms can affect the back of the skull, the neck, shoulder girdle, scapula, shoulder, arm and hand. This book discusses the surgical management of a herniated cervical intervertebral disc. Beginning with an introduction to the clinical and applied anatomy of subaxial cervical spine, the following chapters examine surgical procedures for different spinal diseases and disorders. The final chapter describes the advantages and disadvantages of anterior and posterior surgical approaches. With contributions from recognised authors from Europe, the USA and Asia, this manual includes more than 250 colour images and illustrations.
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