New Releases by David Levin

Now that the World''s Greatest Heroes have gone international, even more members are joining their ranks--making it the most unlikely grouping of heroes yet! Batman, Blue Beetle, Booster Gold, Martian Manhunter, Guy Gardner, Mister Miracle, Captain Atom, Rocket Red, Fire, Ice, and...the Huntress? But will this ragtag group be able to get it together in time to handle the intergalactic meances of Lord Manga Khan, the hordes of Apokolips, and an alien invasion of Earth? Can the team really survive splitting into two separate groups to better cover the glove? Who will join their European branch? And why is Blue Beetles attempting to kill Maxwell Lord?

Mild-mannered English teacher Brian Smith has a big secret: he used to be a rock star. Kind of. But what happens when the rock & roll ghosts of the past come back to haunt you? This retired rock star is about to find out.

When humanity''s finest scientists spotted it, they checked and rechecked their calculations-then checked them again. Appallingly, unthinkably, they were right-a mysterious anomaly was systematically devouring the universe. Moving faster than the speed of light, it would reach earth''s solar system in well under a year, maybe sooner. Should they alert the world''s people? No, better to let them live out their last months in peace instead of enduring the social breakdown that would surely result if they knew. Scientists predicted the stars would blink out ominously as the phase transition swept toward them like a cosmic forest fire, followed by . . . nothingness.Then, a single ray of hope appears. The imposing Dr. Ayana, one of the world''s foremost mathematicians, has just discovered the secrets of the initial state of the universe, and his discovery might be a way to reverse the phase transition. It is humanity''s only chance. But it will require travel to the farthest reaches of the universe using unproven technology and will almost certainly mean the death of the astronaut from intense radiation. Where will they find a pilot with the skills for such a journey, and who is also willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for the survival of humanity? Just when earth''s final shot at survival seems to be fading away, an unlikely candidate is found in the last place the scientists would think to look.

We compare healthcare spending in public and private Medicare using newly available claims data from Medicare Advantage (MA) insurers. MA insurer revenues are 30 percent higher than their healthcare spending. Healthcare spending is 25 percent lower for MA enrollees than for enrollees in traditional Medicare (TM) in the same county with the same risk score. Spending differences between MA and TM are similar across sub-populations of enrollees and sub-categories of care, with similar reductions for "high value" and "low value" care. Spending differences primarily reflect differences in healthcare utilization; spending per encounter and hospital payments per admission are very similar in MA and TM. Geographic variation in MA spending is about 20 percent higher than in TM, but geographic variation in hospital prices is about 20 percent lower. We present evidence consistent with MA plans encouraging substitution to less expensive care, such as primary rather than specialist care, and outpatient rather than inpatient surgery, and with employing various types of utilization management. Some of the overall spending differences between MA and TM may be driven by selection on unobservables, and we report a range of estimates of this selection effect using mortality outcomes to proxy for selection.

Sine Qua Non is an exploration of the beginning and deterioration of human happiness. It examines the evidence for the existence, goodness, and emotions of God, taking into account scientific arguments to the contrary. The book is a hard-hitting argument for religious leaders'' lack of true faith and provides a guide to the restoration of wellbeing and resurrection.

The Justice League holds a recruitment drive, but as their membership numbers grow, a new team begins to form, leading to the start of the JUSTICE LEAGUE EUROPE! Plus, Max Lord visits Metron''s old hideout looking for answers.

NEW Fun & Learn - Hanukkah Book For ChildrenJoin Dave in another fun book for children, this time they learn about Hanukkah and the story behind this Jewish festival.In this fun activity book kids will learn about the Menorah, the Hanukiah, the Dreidel, the Miracle of the Oil Cruse in the Temple. The bravery of Judah Maccabee and his brothers who managed to defeat Antiochus the Greek king.This book contains lots of games, mazes, quizzes, coloring pages, puzzles and activities for children, to help them learn about the festival of lights in a fun and engaging way.Plus you will find inside: Songs for Chanukah, Recipe for Potato Latkes, and Blessing for the Candles.

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After years of acting training you''re ready to audition, but you don''t have an agent. Or you do have an agent but he isn''t sending you out as much as you''d like. Roughly 90% of actors find work without an agent. Even if you do have an agent, don''t sit back and wait for him to get you work. You have to hustle. In "Where Do I Find Auditions?" working NYC actor David Neal Levin passes on the knowledge of years of experience on how to find auditions in a clear, concise guide. Inside you will also find 9 interviews with agents and casting directors offering their insights on the audition process in addition on where to find them. Don''t miss another opportunity because you didn''t know where to look.

Satan used billions of years to design a death blow for God, resulting in his creating humans in God''s image and an irresistible demon plague released by a deep oil well in the Gulf of Mexico. The demon dust destroys concrete, steel, and flesh and overcomes all mortal resistance. An ancient admonition hidden in Vatican archives may hold the key to human survival. It is understood by only one person, an old nun ignored by the church. An angelic dog and his owner befriend the nun in Galveston and await destruction of the island city. The nun struggles to remember the Aramaic admonition, while the dog remains at her side as storm-like demon dust approaches.

The Demons of San Antonio is a contemporary science fiction/fantasy novel about an army of bandito demons raised by Satan through hell''s portal in west Texas. The hate-filled force is the vanguard of a plan to destroy mankind and rupture God''s heart in the process. The demons'' pistols are loaded with brimstone, resulting in destruction humans cannot resist. As the demons sweep across Texas, incinerating structures and people alike, a small band of heroes waits in the Alamo, preparing to fight the sons of darkness with the power of God''s courage in their hearts.This book is the third of a trilogy, Demon Dust and Meatball Heaven being the others. Common characters include FBI agent Mike Hardiss, Scruffy the angel dog, child angel Adam Lane, Senator Abaddon (Satan) and God.

"Dads living in Jacksonville, finally a resource specifically for you! WonderDads Jacksonville features the best Dad and child activities, restaurants, stores, sporting events, outdoor recreation, and unique adventures specifically geared to Jacksonville Dads. With over 400 inspiring ideas and itineraries, covering every part of Jacksonville, you''ll now always have an exciting idea for something to do together! Plan a memorable activity, take your child on an impromptu dinner, visit a hidden spot in Jacksonville, take a road trip together, or countless other possibilities...go ahead, be a hero! * Updated annually, WonderDads Jacksonville provides the most accurate and up-to-date ideas for Dad/Child activities. * WonderDads Jacksonville includes over 400 entries, broken out by Best Dad/Child Activities, Best Dad/Child Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Best Dad/Child Restaurants, Best Dad/Child Stores, Best Dad/Child Sporting Events, and Best Dad/Child Unique Adventures. * WonderDads Jacksonville also includes special ideas for ""Best Things to do On a Rainy Day,"" ""When You Have the Kids for a Full Day,"" ""The Best Splurges,"" ""The Best Road Trips Under 1 Hour Away,"" and ""The Most Memorable Dad/Child Events."" * WonderDads Jacksonville provides only the best ideas and activities for Dads. We''ve specifically selected ones that are Dad-friendly and will be fun for your child as well as for you! * Special deals and discounts for WonderDads in Jacksonville - kids eat free nights, specific days to get in free to fun activities, and much, much more. * Free mobile access to the most up-to-date content from the book on your iPhone, Blackberry or Smartphone. Best suited for dads with kids ages 0-10, however most content is suitable for older ages as well. Visit WonderDads.com for more ideas for Dad/child activities, sample travel itineraries, reviews and for other inspiring ideas that will make you a hero! Praise for WonderDads..... ""...a win-win for quality time with the kids."" - Regina Lewis, AOL Consumer Advisor & TV Contributor ""It''s fun AND informative..."" - Deborah Benke, Publisher, Washington Parent Magazine ""Easy to follow and a great way to spend time with your children."" - Peter Steinberg, Dad and Founder, Daddy''s Home Inc."

Mary Lawrence is a nerdy high school senior recently orphaned and tormented by the cool kids. She believes her life will make no positive difference. Marys joy comes from the music of the worlds most famous rock band, Promise. She meets a mysterious newcomer to the school, Matthew Blair, who also becomes a pariah because he upstages the in group. The two form a friendship that involves Promise, leading to incredible social change.

Drug-eluting stents have emerged as the most effective method for treating restenosis following percutaneous coronary interventions. This thesis investigates how drugs with similar physiochemical properties but different specific binding targets yield drastically different tissue transport, retention and ultimately efficacy independent of their putative biological effects. Our central hypothesis is that both specific and general binding of drugs to tissue proteins, as mediated by drug-specific physiochemical properties, plays a central role in arterial transport and distribution. We define and compare the kinetic and transport properties of clinically implemented compounds with different binding modes. While hydrophilic compounds are rapidly cleared, hydrophobic ones are retained with an arterial transmural distribution dependent upon the distribution of specific and general binding sites. Common systemically administered cardiac drugs compete with locally delivered agents through displacement of general binding sites. Exploration of drug binding in thrombus indicates significant specific and general binding capacity. Stent-to- arterial wall drug transfer is acutely sensitive to stent strut position in clot relative to the wall due to thrombus binding capacity. A poorly controlled microthrombotic environment around a stent strut can drastically enhance systemic washout while reducing delivery to the tissue. Together this body of work implies that specific and general binding plays a critical role in the clinical efficacy of locally delivered drugs, and must be a consideration in the rational design of stent-based delivery devices.

Suitable for use by students preparing to take the Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) exams, this text provides and introduction to alcoholism and drug addiction.

Dr. Levin outlines the treatment of chemical and other addictions such as compulsive gambling, compulsive sexuality, and codependency.