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The Blood that Burns the Winter Snow is a short story set in the world of The Bound and The Broken.Vars Bryer is a man of The Glade. He loves his wife, feels at peace in his home, and would give the air in his lungs to keep his children safe.But the past has finally found him, and it cares little for the wants and desires of men. Read more

A hotshot firefighter’s gripping firsthand account of a record-setting fire seasonEighteen of California’s largest wildfires on record have burned in the past two decades. Scientists recently invented the term “megafire” to describe wildfires that behave in ways that would have been nearly impossible just a generation ago, burning through winter, exploding in the night, and devastating landscapes historically impervious to incendiary destruction.In When It All Burns, wildland firefighter and anthropologist Jordan Thomas recounts a single, brutal six-month fire season with the Los Padres Hotshots—the special forces of America’s firefighters. Being a hotshot is among the most difficult jobs on earth. Thomas viscerally renders his crew’s attempts to battle flames that are often too destructive to contain. He uncovers the hidden cultural history of megafires, revealing how humanity’s symbiotic relationship with wildfire became a war—and what can be done to change it back. Thomas weaves ecology and the history of Indigenous peoples' oppression, federal forestry, and the growth of the fire industrial complex into a riveting narrative about a new phase in the climate crisis. It's an immersive story of community in the most perilous of circumstances, told with humor, humility, and affection. Read more

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**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Pediatrics**Build a comprehensive foundation in children’s primary care. Burns' Pediatric Primary Care, 8th Edition, covers the full spectrum of health conditions seen in primary care pediatrics, emphasizing both prevention and management. This in-depth, evidence-based textbook is the only one on the market written from the unique perspective of the Nurse Practitioner. It guides you through assessing, managing, and preventing health problems in children from infancy through adolescence. Key topics include developmental theory, issues of daily living, the health status of children today, and diversity and cultural considerations. Updated content throughout reflects the latest research evidence, national and international protocols, and standardized guidelines. Additionally, this edition includes three new chapters on topics such as palliative care; inclusivity, equity, diversity, and justice; and child maltreatment.Comprehensive content provides a complete foundation in the primary care of children from the unique perspective of the Nurse Practitioner and covers the full spectrum of health conditions seen in the primary care of children, emphasizing both prevention and management.In-depth guidance covers assessing and managing pediatric health problems in patients from infancy through adolescence.Highlights indicate situations that require urgent action, consultation, or referral for additional treatment outside the primary care setting.Coverage of activities related to every child’s daily living, such as nutrition and toilet training, explores issues that could lead to health problems unless appropriate education and guidance are given.Algorithms throughout the book provide a concise overview of the evaluation and management of common disorders.Resources for providers and families are included throughout the text for further information.Expert editor team is well-versed in the scope of practice and knowledge base of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) and Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs). Read more

I'd give you a nasty look but you've already got one.What are you going to do for a face when the baboon wants his butt back?You look like a before picture.You look like your face caught on fire and someone tried to put it out with a fork.You'll never be short of a funny insult or a good comeback with this fantastic book packed with fantastic burns and roasts! Read more

Got a sharp tongue and a quick wit? Or just wish you did? The 1000 Greatest Roasts and Burns is your ultimate weapon in the war of words — a savage, hilarious, and expertly crafted collection of comebacks, one-liners, and verbal slaps that’ll leave ‘em speechless (and maybe a little scorched).This isn’t just another joke book. This is a full-on arsenal of the fiercest burns and cleverest insults ever spoken, written, or imagined. Whether you’re roasting your best friend, winning a friendly argument, or just need to keep the group chat spicy, this book brings the fire.Inside, you’ll find:🔥 1000 of the most legendary roasts and clever comebacks🔥 Perfect one-liners for every situation — school, work, parties, online battles🔥 No fluff, no filler — just straight-up savage humorWarning: These burns are not for the faint of heart. Use them wisely, laugh loudly, and always know when to walk away (preferably after dropping the mic).If you’re looking for soft humor and polite chuckles… this ain’t it.If you’re looking to roast like a legend — welcome to the big leagues. Read more

Get a comprehensive foundation in children’s primary care! Burns' Pediatric Primary Care, 7th Edition covers the full spectrum of health conditions seen in primary care pediatrics, emphasizing both prevention and management. This in-depth, evidence-based textbook is the only one on the market written from the unique perspective of the Nurse Practitioner. It easily guides you through assessing, managing, and preventing health problems in children from infancy through adolescence. Key topics include developmental theory, issues of daily living, the health status of children today, and diversity and cultural considerations. Updated content throughout reflects the latest research evidence, national and international protocols and standardized guidelines. Additionally, this 7th edition been reorganized to better reflect contemporary clinical practice and includes nine new chapters, revised units on health promotion, health protection, disease management, and much, much more!Four-part organization includes 1) an introductory unit on the foundations of global pediatric health, child and family health assessment, and cultural perspectives for pediatric primary care; 2) a unit on managing child development; 3) a unit on health promotion and management; and 4) a unit on disease management. UNIQUE! Reorganized Unit - Health Supervision: Health Promotion and Health Protection - includes health promotion and health protection for developmentally normal pediatric problems of daily living and provides the foundations for health problem management.UNIQUE! Reorganized Unit - Common Childhood Diseases/Disorders has been expanded to sharpen the focus on management of diseases and disorders in children.Comprehensive content provides a complete foundation in the primary care of children from the unique perspective of the Nurse Practitioner and covers the full spectrum of health conditions seen in the primary care of children, emphasizing both prevention and management.In-depth guidance on assessing and managing pediatric health problems covers patients from infancy through adolescence.UNIQUE! Practice Alertshighlight situations that may require urgent action, consultation, or referral for additional treatment outside the primary care setting.Content devoted to issues of daily living covers issues that are a part of every child's growth — such as nutrition and toilet training — that could lead to health problems unless appropriate education and guidance are given. Algorithms are used throughout the book to provide a concise overview of the evaluation and management of common disorders. Resources for providers and families are also included throughout the text for further information.Expert editor team is well-versed in the scope of practice and knowledge base of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) and Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs). Read more

Bestselling author of Broken Ground “offers fascinating glimpses” into the real world of criminal forensics from its beginnings to the modern day (The Boston Globe).   The dead can tell us all about themselves: where they came from, how they lived, how they died, and, of course, who killed them. Using the messages left by a corpse, a crime scene, or the faintest of human traces, forensic scientists unlock the mysteries of the past and serve justice. In Forensics, international bestselling crime author Val McDermid guides readers through this field, drawing on interviews with top-level professionals, ground-breaking research, and her own experiences on the scene.   Along the way, McDermid discovers how maggots collected from a corpse can help determine one’s time of death; how a DNA trace a millionth the size of a grain of salt can be used to convict a killer; and how a team of young Argentine scientists led by a maverick American anthropologist were able to uncover the victims of a genocide.   Prepare to travel to war zones, fire scenes, and autopsy suites as McDermid comes into contact with both extraordinary bravery and wickedness, tracing the history of forensics from its earliest beginnings to the cutting-edge science of the modern day. Read more

NEW! Extensively updated content reflects the most current quantitative and qualitative approaches to nursing research, as well as the most current research tools and techniques used in the digital era.NEW! Updated research examples throughout incorporate the best examples of current literature, with increased emphasis on international examples to reflect the increasingly global nature of nursing research.NEW! Increased use of visuals includes the addition of more illustrations, tables, and boxes to help break up long passages of text for today’s more visually oriented learners of all levels.NEW! Revised chapters offer improved clarity and usability in the areas of research problems and purpose, quantitative research design, quantitative methodology, and qualitative methodology.NEW! Increased emphasis on hospital magnet status reflects the effect this status has on improving nursing competency and quality outcomes.UPDATED! Coverage of certain qualitative research content has been de-emphasized to reflect the decreased use of certain methodologies (e.g., historical research) and to allow the introduction of additional methodologies that are growing in use. Read more

Amazon kindle　8部門でベストセラー1位頂きました！■小児科学部門■医学・薬学部門■伝統医学・東洋医学部門■臨床内科部門■家庭医学・健康部門◎感染症対策に不安を感じていませんか？あなたは、お子さんにどんなコロナ対策をしていますか？小さな子どもの感染対策なんて、そもそも無理難題ばかりですよね。マスクを一日中なんて無理ですし、つけたとしても鼻水やよだれまみれ。かえって汚いです。消毒も手洗いも、頻回だと肌が荒れます。特効薬もないし、不安に感じているのではないでしょうか？特に子どもが病気になると、わからないこと、不安なことが盛りだくさんになります。急に熱が出た！急に吐いた！何を食べさせたらいい？飲み物は？発熱したらぐずり出した・・なかなか下がらない・・どうしよう？うんちが毎日出ない・・便秘かな？鼻水、鼻がつまってる！病気の時、お風呂に入れてもいいのかな？どのタイミングで病院に行ったらいいのかな？熱が出たけど、家で様子をみようか？でももっとひどくなったら怖い、心配・・・でも、大丈夫です！この本に答えを全て載せました。発熱、鼻水、咳、便秘、おう吐下痢、中耳炎、やけど、あせも、虫刺され、日焼け、おむつかぶれ主に0才から5才くらいの子どもに起こりやすい症状の対策を紹介しています。おうちケアを続けることで、免疫機能の成長を爆上げし、「病気になりにくい丈夫な体」を作ることができます。その他にこんなメリットがあります。急に発病しても、対応できるので不安な一晩を過ごさずにすみます。急な子どもの病気に慌てなくなります。早めに対処できるから症状が軽くすみます。病院に行く負担やストレスが減ります。子どもに触れる時間が増えることで、子どもの心が落ち着きます。親の心も落ち着くので、育児の不安が減ります。子どもが成長すると、自分で不調を治せるようになります。(手がかからなくなります)わたしは自分の3人の子どもに、ちょっと変わった子育てをしました。それが、「自然治癒力と免疫機能を高め、なるべく自力で病気を治せる体に育てること」自分で病気の治し方、おうちケアを知ってるので、子どもたちも私たち家族も、今回のコロナ騒動でも動じることなく、元気に過ごしています。この自分の体験と研究をベースに、小学生以下の家庭でよく起こりやすい病気のトラブルについて、自然療法から厳選した3つのケアを使った対策を紹介しています。自然の力は偉大です。子どもの可能性は無限です。あなたも、子どもの無限の可能性を信じて、自然療法とおうちケアを子育てに活用してみてください！■もくじ■はじめに◎お母さんのおうちケアで奇跡は起こせる◎免疫は子ども時代からポンコツだった◎免疫機能を高める子育てのきっかけ◎自然療法で子育て◎本書の読み方序章◎感染症対策に不安を感じていませんか？第一章　日本人総ピリピリ社会がやってきた！◎子育ての悩みが増えてしまった◎知ってしまえば不安は消える◎自然療法やおうちケアは難しい？◎ずぼらに手を抜く努力をした自然療法◎ずぼら自然療法おうちケアをやるメリット第二章　なぜ病気になるの？◎あなたは不思議に思ったことはないですか？◎「東洋医学」の視点から考えると？第三章　体の仕組みと食事のこと◎おうちケアの効果がぐーんと上がる！◎体を健康にしてくれる３つの仕組み◎体の機能を高めるもの◎氣・血・水の活動を邪魔するものは？◎【体調が悪い時の食事の摂り方】◎【病気中・回復期にオススメのおなかにやさしいメニュー】第四章　自然療法　三種の神器とは？◎体の毒だしならまかせて！◎あなたの生命力を強力にサポート！◎痛みや炎症ならおまかせ！第五章　症状別　子どものおうちケア◎便秘●便秘おうちケアのポイント◇コラム１◇うんちの個性◎発熱●病院に行くタイミングは？●発熱おうちケアのポイント◇コラム２◇発熱すると７日～１０日熱が下がらない！◎おう吐・下痢●おう吐下痢では、体力の消耗が心配です。●おう吐・下痢おうちケアのポイント◇コラム３◇最初で最後の熱けいれん◎鼻水・鼻づまり●鼻水・鼻づまりのおうちケアのポイント◇コラム４◇鼻水吸い、どうやってる？◎咳・のどの痛み●咳・のどの痛みのおうちケアのポイント◎中耳炎●中耳炎のおうちケアのポイント◇コラム５◇免疫力爆上げの結果◎やけど●やけどのおうちケアのポイント◇コラム６◇ハバネロの痛みもびわの葉エキスで取れた！◎あせも●あせものおうちケアのポイント◎虫さされ●蚊・ブヨ・ハチの虫刺されのおうちケアのポイント◇コラム８◇マダニに刺されたときの対処法◎日焼け●日焼けのおうちケアのポイント◎オムツかぶれ●オムツかぶれのおうちケアのポイント◎免疫機能爆上げ！風邪をひかない子供にするためには●日常のおうちケアのペース第六章　三種の神器の解説おわりに【ご購読者さまプレゼント】急な発熱でも慌てない「おうち看病チェックリスト」を用意しました。備えあれば憂いなし！このチェックリストがあれば、いつ病気になっても、おうちケアも看病もストレスが減って楽になります！鍼灸マッサージ師・自然療法子育てアドバイザー・ずぼら自然療法・堀アキ Read more

Are you ready to master the art of playful banter and sharp wit? Look no further than "Funny Insults: 180 Great Burns, Insults & Roasts," a hilarious and lighthearted collection of clever comebacks, snarky salvos, and sizzling sarcasm that will leave you in stitches.Inside this book, you'll find 180 unique and diverse jokes that are perfect for both seasoned comedians and those looking to unleash their inner stand-up comic. From tongue-in-cheek pokes to sassy swipes, each insult is carefully crafted to tickle your funny bone and provide you with the ultimate arsenal of humorous comebacks.Discover the joy of delivering side-splitting burns to friends, family, and even your arch-nemesis (we all have one!). Whether you want to light up a room with laughter or roast your pals in the best possible way, this book has got you covered.Here's Whats Inside "Funny Insults: 180 Jokes (Burns, Insults & Roasts):"Your face is just fine, but we'll have to put a bag over that personality.""Your family tree must be a cactus because everyone on it is a prick.""The only way you'll ever get laid is if you crawl up a chicken's ass and wait.""I don't have the energy to pretend to like you today.""You're the reason they invented the middle finger." Read more

A Los Angeles Times BestsellerHow do we live with fire? From the creator of The California Field Atlas, a book of stewardship, resilience, and hope.Fire is an essential part of California's ecology. Humans have been using it to shape the California landscape for thousands of years. But today many Californians' relationship to fire is one of fear. Obi Kaufmann, author of the best-selling California Field Atlas, now asks: How do we live with fire? What makes fire essential to a healthy and biodiverse Golden State, and how do we benefit from its teachings? With the same solution-minded ethic as his much-admired The State of Water: Understanding California's Most Precious Resource, Kaufmann presents fire as a force of regeneration rather than apocalypse. He considers the long history of ecological burns, the varied ways fire behaves across the state, and the lessons we can learn from California's largest fires of recent decades.Packed with Kaufmann's signature watercolor maps and paintings, The State of Fire confronts one of California's most pressing social and ecological challenges. From this maelstrom Kaufmann emerges to share a deepened love for the natural world—and a refreshingly hopeful vision of California's future. Read more