Bücher der Reihe Secrets

For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series® has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and review. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Secrets, 4th Edition, offers practical, up-to-date coverage of the full range of essential topics in this dynamic field. This highly regarded resource features the Secrets’ popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, pearls, memory aids, and an easy-to-read style - making inquiry, reference, and review quick, easy, and enjoyable.The proven Secrets Series® format gives you the most return for your time - succinct, easy to read, engaging, and highly effective.Fully revised and updated throughout, making it an excellent resource for understanding both common and unusual pediatric emergency conditions.New chapters on High Altitude Illness; Disaster Preparedness; Risk Management and Legal Issues; and Point-of-Care Ultrasound.Top 100 Secrets and Key Points boxes provide a fast overview of the secrets you must know for success in practice and in your coursework.Bulleted lists, mnemonics, practical tips from global leaders in the field - all providing a concise overview of important content.Portable size makes it easy to carry with you for quick reference or review anywhere, anytime.An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

In "Prison Economy: Slavery, Jim Crow, greed, pollution, Mental Health, Drugs, Sex, Murder, Parole and probation defects, And Mass Incarcerations of the Poor In the United States And Around The World - Understanding the Roots of Mass Incarceration, Poverty, and Inequality," we explore the complex and interconnected issues that contribute to some of the greatest challenges facing our society. From the impact of childhood trauma and poverty on mental health to the use of private prisons and the effects of environmental toxins, this book offers a comprehensive look at the factors that drive mass incarceration and inequality in America.In a society marked by poverty, mental illness, and the cycle of incarceration, this thought-provoking book shines a light on the interconnectedness of these issues and invites readers to confront the urgent need for change.But this book is not just about identifying problems. It is about offering solutions. Drawing on expert analysis and real-world examples, we showcase innovative programs that are successfully addressing these issues and offer practical steps that individuals, communities, and policymakers can take to create a more just and equitable society.Drawing from compelling personal stories, insightful research, and expert perspectives, this book delves into the profound impact of poverty on mental health and the disproportionate rates of incarceration among disadvantaged individuals. It explores the systemic barriers that perpetuate these cycles and the consequences they have on individuals, families, and communities.But amidst the darkness, there is hope. This book serves as a call to action, urging readers to challenge their own biases, confront societal injustices, and advocate for meaningful reforms. It highlights the power of empathy, compassion, and community in breaking down barriers and offering paths to healing and transformation.Through the exploration of innovative programs, successful interventions, and promising initiatives, this book reveals the potential for change within our reach. It showcases the power of education, rehabilitation, and restorative justice in creating a society that values human dignity and seeks to break the cycle of poverty and incarceration.The back cover of this book invites readers to engage in a critical dialogue, to question the status quo, and to become agents of change. It is a rallying cry for individuals, communities, and policymakers to come together and address the urgent issues that plague our society.Whether you are a concerned citizen, an advocate, a policymaker, or someone directly affected by these challenges, this book offers a roadmap for a more just and compassionate future. It challenges us to envision a society that values the inherent worth and potential of every individual, regardless of their circumstances.Join the conversation, act. Together, let us build a world where poverty, mental illness, and incarceration are no longer insurmountable barriers, but steppingstones toward a brighter tomorrow. The time for change is now.

'The discovery was a complete accident, of course. Nadezhda never set out to make an enemy of the woman she believed to be her adoptive mother.' When Nadezhda Moroz finds a photo of her adoptive mother and realises she's been living a lie, she ignores all warnings from her family and sets out to discover the grisly secret that killed her father just days after his wedding...What she finds reveals just how twisted up her family's history is. Her search for the truth pushes her into the arms of the mysterious Vasily Volkov, who promises he knows her story... And his strange, sinister family, who seem to have other secrets on their minds. The family seems to operate like a mafia group, and before long, Nadezhda is helplessly entangled with them, trapped in the town they appear to control. She meets old and new allies while in their clutches and escapes with her allies to bring them to justice, risking her life to fight them. Will they succeed, or die with the mystery still unsolved?

Nadezhda Moroz has spent the last five years trying to put her encounter with the evil Volkov mafia behind her. She faced them at just sixteen, trying to avenge their murder of her father. But now, the ringleaders are behind bars and she is free to enjoy her uncle's wedding. Or is she?An uninvited guest serves as a reminder that it's never that easy to walk away from the past. Her one-time boyfriend turned enemy with an obsessive vendetta has taken control of the local prison and is using his newfound power to endanger thousands of lives.Desperate to stop him, Nadezhda teams up with friends, family and old enemies. She has no choice but to trust them all with her life as they face war. But she doesn't know what she's dealing with. Her nemesis has a dark secret, with which he plans to destroy her and everyone she holds dear.

Disappearances, deaths, threats... The local police are beginning to suspect all these crimes are linked. They're being committed by the sinister and mysterious Volkov family. There's just one problem: They can't prove it. In order to take down the Volkovs and put a stop to these crimes, they call in a young, ambitious policeman, Antonin Jelennski. Antonin travels hundreds of miles, leaving his fiancee behind, to go undercover and infiltrate the Volkovs' organisation. He pins down incriminating evidence, but he finds far more than they ever expected. Can he expose the dark secrets of the Volkovs and stop their crimes before it's too late?

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She's determined to start over. But launching a new venture could be a fatal mistake… Kathy Klein is pinning her hopes for a brighter future on the mountain lodge she's just inherited. Desperate to make her business and marriage work, she brushes off dire warnings from the local elders of a malevolent spirit lurking in the woods. When her spooked staff and selfish husband abandon her, she thinks things can't get worse. Then the grisly murders begin. Cut off from the world by an avalanche, Kathy and her best friend Astrid Ingebritson struggle to protect guests from a gruesome killer free to gut them one by one. And as suspicion of the culprit's identity spreads among the survivors, Kathy's idyllic resort seems doomed to become a failure. The Spirit Bear Secret is the fourth standalone novel in the spine-tingling Secrets thriller series. If you like strong heroines, frightening twists and turns, and chilling action, then you'll love Gayle Siebert's bloodcurdling tale.

Secrets, tome 2Rob Daniels est determine a prouver que son frere Alex se trompe sur toute la ligne. Alex pense avoir trouve l'amour a travers la pratique du BDSM Rob est certain que ce n'est pas possible. Il se rend a plusieurs reprises dans un club de Londres pour lui donner tort. En assistant a la soiree d'inauguration du Secrets, Rob a droit a une mauvaise surprise qui le fait fuir en jurant de ne plus jamais revenir... Mais il ne peut pas s'empecher d'y remettre les pieds et tombe sur un homme imposant le Dom Vic Prentiss. Leur premiere rencontre est un desastre.Mais plus Vic passe de temps avec Rob, plus il est convaincu de deux choses primo, ce jeune homme est rong de l'intrieur et deuzio, il est la recherche de quelque chose. Son instinct le pousse lui venir en aide, mais une cl est ncessaire pour librer les secrets dissimuls dans l'esprit de Rob. Il suffit de la trouver. Alors seulement pourra-t-il dcouvrir le vritable Rob, l'homme qui est effray l'ide de lcher prise

Once upon a time on the Gettysburg Battlefield...The Battle of Gettysburg was the turning point of the Civil War. The July 1-3, 1863, battle saw the greatest number of casualties during the war. Beyond the fighting, the battlefield is the site of many other true stories of war, legends, reconciliation, and fantasy.* Discover the first great battle that took place at Gettysburg.* Learn about the prisoners of war who were kept on the battlefield.* Read about the out-of-this-world visitors to the battlefield.* Learn about how fairy tale creatures came to life on the battlefield.* Discover Gettysburg's connection to not only the Civil War but World War I and II.Secrets of the Gettysburg Battlefield: Little-Known Stories & Hidden History From the Civil War Battlefield tells stories of dinosaurs, warriors, interesting people, and unusual incidents. These are the types of stories you won't read about in history textbooks. Collected from the writings of award-winning author James Rada, Jr., these fascinating stories and dozens of photographs tell some of the hidden history of the Gettysburg Battlefield. Midwest Book Review calls Rada "a writer of considerable and deftly expressed storytelling talent."

Catoctin Mountain runs from northern Frederick County, Md., to northern Loudoun County, Va., crossing the Potomac River as it does. Its natural history dates back to prehistoric times. Its history during the era of man is more recent and more fascinating filled with crimes, secrets, monsters, and drama. Hunt the snallygaster and dwayyo, legendary monsters that roam the mountain ridges. Train to be a WWII spy in the secret OSS camp on Catoctin Mountain. Search for the forgotten gold mine near Catoctin Mountain. Discover the hidden presidential getaway tucked above Thurmont, Md. Watch the early flying machines of a family of Braddock Heights, Md., inventors. Secrets of Catoctin Mountain: Little-Known Stories & Hidden History in Frederick & Loudoun Counties tells stories of railroads, canals, war, saints, and sinners. These are the stories that history textbooks won't tell you, but they give Catoctin Mountain its character. Collected from the writings of award-winning author James Rada, Jr., these fascinating stories and dozens of photographs tell some of the hidden history of Catoctin Mountain. Midwest Book Review calls Rada "a writer of considerable and deftly expressed storytelling talent." He had written about Catoctin Mountain in Frederick, The Thurmont Disptach, The Catoctin Banner, and Maryland Life.

For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series® has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. Emergency Medicine Secrets, 7th Edition, offers practical, up-to-date coverage of the full range of essential topics in this dynamic field. This highly regarded resource features the Secrets'' popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, pearls, memory aids, and an easy-to-read style - making inquiry, reference, and review quick, easy, and enjoyable. The proven Secrets Series® format gives you the most return for your time  - succinct, easy to read, engaging, and highly effective. Fully revised and updated throughout, including protocols and guidelines that are continuously evolving and that increasingly dictate best practices. New chapter on Professionalism and Social Media Applications. Expanded coverage of cost-effective emergency medicine, as well as weapons of mass destruction including chemical, biologic, and radiologic weapons; explosives; and tactical medicine. Top 100 Secrets and Key Points boxes provide a fast overview of the secrets you must know for success in practice and on exams. Bulleted lists, mnemonics, practical tips from leaders in the field - all providing a concise overview of important board-relevant content. Multiple-choice questions online provide opportunities for further self-assessment. Portable size makes it easy to carry with you for quick reference or review anywhere, anytime. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Gives you the nephrology answers you need to succeed on your rotations and boards. This title features practical question-and-answer format and list of the 'Top 100 Nephrology Secrets'.

For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series® has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. Endocrine Secrets, 7th Edition, features the Secrets' popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, pearls, memory aids, and an easy-to-read style - making inquiry, reference, and review quick, easy, and enjoyable