New Releases by Anne Miller

It falls to Dr. Signe Lund to perform the autopsy on the body of a young woman found in a pond on Emerald Creek, near Salmon Bay, Oregon, in 1937. Murder is certain, the identity of the young woman is not known until the end of this tangled tale of lust and larceny. Signe and Sheriff Flint name the young woman Ophelia, and this proves eerily apt, as the tragedy of Shakespeare''s "Hamlet" plays out through the dissolution of the Larsen family timber empire. Fans of "Salmon Bay" will enjoy meeting Aunt Blix and the Jergenson family again, now numbering three young children, with the arrival of Holly. Through the unlikely availability of a Ford Trimotor forestry airplane,Signe and Flint exact rough justice on the murderers of Ophelia.

For many years I stayed away from family keeping a safe distance emotionally and only appearing briefly at family events. My memories of childhood, my inability to make healthy connections in relationships set me up for failure. When a little at a time I began to explore the past and take a risk on rebuilding relationships with my family my life began to change in a beautiful way.

Born in 1900 and becoming a doctor at a time when this was far out of the ordinary, Signe Lund finds true fulfillment in China before the Second World War. Cut down by the fears and prejudices of others because of her love for Dr. Liu Chien, she is forced to return to America, and eventually finds a new life in Salmon Bay on the Oregon Coast. And, a new man enters her life, Flint, really Phineas Flint, sheriff of Hawk County. Together they solve the brutal murder of a young Chinese woman and bring to rough justice the two German agents responsible for her death.

This is the hilarious and fascinating sequel to the worldwide bestseller ''1,227 QI Facts to Blow Your Socks Off''.

The year is 1960, two newlywed physicians travel to Tanganyika, Africa, to change the world. Instead, they find themselves in the midst of a sinister germ warfare plot. Years after their deaths, their daughter comes across letters written by her parents to one other, to friends, and to family. Through these letters, she comes to know the parents she lost while still a young child, and she uncovers the true story of their demise. The reader will delight in what begins as a love story, continues as a medical drama, morphs into a mystery, and ultimately ends in horror.

Business book packed with exercises & examples to help people break through information overload and drive home their points creatively, memorably and dramatically to achieve desired results.

Based around the core curriculum for specialist trainees, Oxford Case Histories in Rheumatology contains over 40 well-structured, peer-reviewed cases from the Oxford Hospitals, giving detailed coverage of the specialty, including diagnostic and management dilemmas. Each case comprises a brief clinical history and the relevant examination findings; details of investigations undertaken followed by questions on differential diagnosis and management; and detailed answers and discussion. The text is complimented by over 50 radiographic illustrations and an 8-page colour plate section. The question-and-answer format is designed to enhance the reader''s diagnostic ability and clinical understanding. As part of the Oxford Case Histories series, this book is aimed at post-membership trainees and consultants and will be a useful resource for those preparing for exit examinations or revalidation. It will also be of interest to those who wish to improve their skills in diagnosis and management of a broad range of rheumatological disorders.

Abby Sanders returns to her beloved Scotland after a long absence, seeking peace after a terrible tragedy. A chance detour reunites her with Ian Mackenzie, the love she left behind four years ago. Their attempt to rekindle their romance along the shore of Loch Ness is cut short when Abby vanishes. After a desperate search for the woman he''s spent four years trying to forget, Ian is forced to believe the unbelievable: he must travel through the mists of time to find Abby. But finding her is just the beginning. Trapped four hundred years in the past, Abby and Ian must find a way to end a bitter clan feud or sacrifice their return to the present and their future together.

. . . I was where I wanted to be, with my friends in our new life forever. So why was it that life didnt feel full, it didnt feel like it was done with throwing me about yet? I could feel something bad was going to happen . . . I pressed my dark issues to the back of my mind and smiled a slightly untruthful happiness . . . Daniela and her friends have always had the life that many wish for, the perfect lifestyle. Only, something changes and throws their perfect world around. Death, fear, love, and commitment get all mixed together, and Daniela seems to be the only one with the answers. But can they battle the danger they never knew existed and live a life of secrecy? Will they fit in being Forever Stuck?

In May 2008, Anne Jackson asked a question on her blog, “What is one thing you feel you can’t say in church?” Hundreds responded. Everyone had a story. Permission to Speak Freely is the unique new project and movement of author Anne Jackson, who is finished with keeping brokenness in the dark. Bringing to light the original intent of God’s sanctuary as a place of help and healing, Anne reveals that through confession, both to God and to others, we can live lives that are whole and healed. Told with disarming transparency, Anne shares what led to her own addictions and the ensuing lifestyle that left her wounded and withdrawn, but ultimately rescued and redeemed. She includes dramatic stories of others who also learned to abandon their fear, pride, and masks; to identify their hurts; and to find the courage to speak freely. Their confessions, submitted as mixed media pieces, photography, and sketches, were collected from people across the world, and are included throughout the book. Readers will share in the opportunity to find their own path to redemption and freedom.

Many people feel "sidelined" from our busy and preoccupied culture at some time in their lives, whether by unemployment, injury, illness, disability or retirement. Poems such as Suffering Hope, Sidelines and Regrets describe a journey of struggle for perspective and meaning. Other poems including Old Sweaters, Clutter and Ode to E-Mail, celebrate the humor, playfulness and joy of little things and everyday life. Thirty years later, people such as Bill, Louie and Kitty, provide irony, fun and inspiration for the journey. Notes from the Sidelines will leave you more thoughtful, inspired, playful and appreciative of the struggles and joys of life.

A comprehensive summary of species distribution modeling methods integrating ecological and statistical models with spatial data, and a framework for implementation.

Using an evidence-based approach, this multidisciplinary reference on fetal monitoring provides detailed guidance on standardized interpretation and management, incorporating patient safety concepts throughout.

".. encourages students to consider road safety issues and scenarios as they may be experienced in a social setting and a real world traffic setting, rather than in isolation, i.e. within the context of alcohol and other drugs and relationships."--Pg. 5.

Her personal story is a searing account of a painful childhood, followed by two divorces. She is the survivor of sexual abuse by her first husband. In this important book, Ms. Miller combines funny and sad stories into a riveting memoir, filled with insights from her life experiences in an alcoholic family. Ms. Miller writes from her heart. She tells what positive decisions she made, and why. This book is a must read for adult children of alcoholics, and female victims of abuse.

Stories to Read Round the Campfire presents a variety of short, poetic tales to awaken a childs imagination during outdoor camping adventures. Its about bugs and animals. Its also about the night sky and all its wonders. And finally, no camping trip is complete without a good fantasy story or a ghostly tale.

This book takes the reader through the actual manufacturing process of making a typical chip, from start to finish, including a detailed discussion of each step, in plain language. The evolution of today''s technology is added to the story, as seen through the eyes of the engineers who solved some of the problems. The authors are well suited to that discussion since they are three of those same engineers. They have a broad exposure to the industry and its technology that extends all the way back to Shockley Laboratories, the first semiconductor manufacturer in Silicon Valley. The CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) process flow is the focus of the discussion and is covered in ten chapters. The vast majority of chips made today are fabricated using this general method. In order to ensure that all readers are comfortable with the vocabulary, the first chapter carefully and clearly introduces the science concepts found in later chapters. A chapter is devoted to pointing out the differences in other manufacturing methods, such as the gallium arsenide technology that produces chips for cell phones. In addition, a chapter describing the nature of the semiconductor industry from a business perspective is included. "The entire process of making a chip is surprisingly easy to understand. The part of the story that defies belief is the tiny dimensions: the conducting wires and other structures on a chip are more than a hundred times thinner than a hair - and getting thinner with every new chip design." - Authors are actual engineers who have a broad range of exposure and experience with chip technology - Contains a unique chapter describing the nature of the semiconductor industry from a business perspective

Recoge : Sondear/indagar ; Escuchar ; Presentar ; Manejar las objeciones ; Cierre y seguimiento ; Negociación ; Establecimiento de relaciones ; Pensamiento creativo ; Trabajar de forma inteligente ; Actitud y motivación ; Mida su poder de venta.

Obsessive-Compulsive disorder manifests itself through many different symptoms that are beneficial, tolerable, or harmful to the client. It is necessary to curb these symptoms that are debilitating and physically harmful and to learn to use in moderation those symptoms that may be benefical to the client. It was concluded that the most effective therapies for the treatment of clients with OCD are based on cognitive, behavior, and social modeling theories in combination with medications termed Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors. In a case study, a modeling and reshaping treatment plan showed effective results in correcting the eating rituals of a 10-year old girl with OCD. A study was conducted comparing 6 OCD-diagnosed patients with 11 non-diagnosed participants on the basis of Y-BOCS ratings to determine the most effective treatments for OCD.