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Students are drawn to topics of urgent sociological concern by a need to understand the forces that shape their world and their desire to make the world better. It can be challenging, however, for students to link sociological concepts with real-world applications. Living Sociologically:...

Is there a serial killer in the Catholic Church?When a young woman is found dead on her bed, dressed in an old-fashioned nightgown with her hands clasped in a prayer position, Detective Kate Murphy is called to investigate her murder.Before Kate and her colleagues...

John Murphy is a man of little character who desperately wants to attain rank, authority and respect within his volunteer fire company.His covert campaign to garner enough votes to win the position of second lieutenant comes to an end on election night leading to...

Intensive diabetes management is the process by which blood glucose levels are closely controlled using multiple daily insulin injections or an insulin pump. Intensive Diabetes Management is geared toward the health care practitioner who wants to implement this method in his or her patients....

What types of foods do they eat in the United Arab Emirates? Are you somewhat intimidated at the idea of making UAE dishes? Not to worry - these Emirati recipes will get you off to a good start. UAE dishes are local Arabic traditional...

Whom among us has never asked, "Why is my life such a mess? Why does it feel like everything is spinning out of control?" Likely, very few. Tragic-but-common is the fact that many of our woes spring from unresolved childhood issues. Everything from simple...

Everyone is searching for it. Everyone wants it. WorkTopia Practical, humorous, and insightful, James pulls together his 30 years of work experience (starting after his "last summer as a kid" - see Chapter 1) and education to deliver something fresh and down-to-earth. This book...

Imagine that your only son was away in a war zone, exposed day and night to mortar attacks, IEDs, and snipers. Jacqueline Montez, the narrator in "Imagining Iraq" is the mother of a Marine stationed in Iraq. Racked with fear, she spends her days...

Research tells us that when most people suffer from a mental health crisis, the first person they turn to for help is not a physician, a psychiatrist, or a social worker, but a pastor, a priest, or a minister. In other words, a leader...

60 interesting lessons to help the learner master English!Level: Intermediate - Students should have a basic knowledge of reading, writing and grammar.Application: Self-learning & ClassroomHave fun and learn English the best way! This workbook has been written for all ages, children and adults alike.This...

From the founding of New Amsterdam until today, working people have helped create and re-create the City of New York through their struggles. Starting with artisans and slaves in colonial New York and ranging all the way to twenty-first-century gig-economy workers, this book tells...

Africa and the World: Navigating Shifting Geopolitics is one of the first books to analyse the global geopolitical landscape from an African perspective, with a view to the opportunities and challenges facing the African continent. Authors in this edited volume argue for the need...

In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Chile. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country, including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions...

Plastics Injection Molding: Scientific Molding, Recommendations, and Best Practices is a user-friendly reference book and training tool, with all the essentials to understand injection molding of plastics. It is a practical guide to refining and controlling the process, increasing robustness and consistency, increasing productivity...

No matter what the circumstances, death shakes us to the core. It seems so wrong ? and it is We long for comfort, but we don't know where to find it in the Bible. What help does God offer in our grief? With compassion...

Theology and the Marvel Universe combines cutting-edge scholarship on theology with the comic, film, and television stories of the Marvel Universe. Fourteen contributors from around the world engage these stories in a theological dialogue that highlights the significance of these stories as a vibrant...

This biography aims to become a definitive account by exploring what is known of Richard's childhood and the impacts it had on his personality and view of the world. He would be cast into insecurity and exile only to become a royal prince before...

We tend to admire people who stay true to their convictions in the face of opposition, who are not tempted to twist or withhold the truth for selfish reasons, and who seek the truth even when it means giving up their cherished views. Indeed,...

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as...

Fifteen years ago, Hector Lewis's wife and young daughter vanished without a trace. People have long thought he was responsible, but the man he knows is behind their disappearance still walks free. As a police officer, he is sworn to uphold the law. But...