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In the vineyards, wine caves, and cellars of France as war and occupation came to the country winemakers acted heroically not only to save the best wines but to defend their way of life.These are the true stories of vignerons who sheltered Jewish refugees in their cellars and of winemakers who risked their lives to aid the resistance. They made chemicals in secret laboratories to fuel the resistance and fled from the Gestapo when arrests became imminent.There were treacheries too, as some of the nation's winemakers supported the Vichy regime or the Germans themselves and collaborated.Donald Kladstrup is a retired American network correspondent. He and his wife Petie have accumulated these fascinating stories, told with the pace and action that will fascinate fiction and non-fiction readers alike.

This story is about a young father from the Ozarks who wants to do something different for Christmas with his two children, their cousin, and an aunt, besides simply opening presents and playing on their cell phones. After a brief discussion, they decide that the young man will tell a story to the group which contains fantasy, action, excitement, a little romance, and a happy ending with some Ozarks flavor thrown in to spice it up! AN OZARKS CHRISTMAS STORY is his result. This reinvention of the Christmas Story is well crafted, thoughtful, profound, and entertaining. It flows with grace, warmth, and excitement as it rises above the stereotypical story, offering new insights into the holiday season!Don Provance wrote this story in honor and remembrance of a good friend who passed away. He also wrote it from an Ozarks' perspective with a bit of Ozarks' folklore thrown in to dress it up. Some of the characters are based on two of his grandchildren. Two types of people will really be able to enjoy this tale: those who know the original Christmas Story but are willing to view the story in more modern times from an Ozarks' perspective, and those who enjoy a fantasy tale, particularly from an Ozarkian setting. Don is a lifelong Ozarkian and has written other novels, all with the Ozarks as the setting. He is well versed in the traditions of this region and successfully incorporates much of it into his tale. He presents his Christmas Story in a unique way set in the Ozarks.

Jimmy is the story of a boy growing up in the Ozarks in 1969. He and his dad share a love of baseball and the outdoors until a terrible accident carries Jimmy and his father down different forks in the river. While Jimmy refuses to be defined by his new physical limitations, his father struggles with emotional wounds that threaten to consume him. Ozarkian Donald Provance Jr shows us the immense natural beauty of the region through Jimmy's eyes. Inspired by the buoyant spirit of the people Donald grew up with, Jimmy reminds us that friends bring joy to life and soften the pain of loss. Jimmy is a baseball story and a tale from the Ozarks that captures the triumph of positivity.

This is a how-to book. The first half is on evoked potentials from a variety of types. These are the basis for intraoperative monitoring. The second half is the actual methods used to monitor the patient during surgery. This is important to prevent injury to the patient during surgery.

Ion Mobility Spectrometry, Volume 83 will focuses on new trends, methods and instrumentation in the field, starting from the innovations of each technique, to the most progressive challenges of IM-MS. Chapters includes section on Recent advances in IM-MS, IM-MS Principles and Theory, IM-MS Applications and Instrumentation, and the Future of IM-MS. Presents the latest advancements in IM-MS that are essential for new applicationsHelps readers understand the state-of-the-art in the currently available IM-MS interfaces and their principle usesProvides information on different IM-MS instrumentation Delves into key applications of IM-MS

This expansive text offers a comprehensive mind/body/spirit framework for relieving individual patients of the debilitating effects of long-term disease while reducing the public burden of chronic illness. It introduces the patient-centered Pathways Model, featuring a robust scientific base for psychotherapy, complementary and alternative modalities, and a religious/spiritual element, in progressive levels of treatment from self-help to professional help. Chapters spotlight component skills of the model, including treatment planning, patient rapport, and choosing therapies for optimal well-being. The authors advocate for interventions ranging from lifestyle change to mindfulness, and biofeedback to pastoral counseling. In addition, in-depth case studies detail memorable patient journeys from diagnosis and referral to assessment, engagement in treatment and outcome. Among the topics covered: · Mind, body, and spirit in chronic illness.· The need for an integrative model to support comprehensive health-supportive change.· Chronic disease from a functional medicine perspective.· Mechanisms by which religious engagement and religion-based variables affect health.· Complementary and integrative medicine for the Pathways Model.· PLUS: Pathways approaches to chronic pain, caregiver stress, diabetes, mood disorders, PTSD, brain injury, heart disease, cancer, and more. Emphasizing patient individuality and clinician creativity, Integrative Pathways models a compassionate approach to lessening persistent suffering for use by health psychologists, physicians, counselors, health coaches, and other practitioners involved in complementary and integrative medicine, pain medicine, and rehabilitation. "The Pathway Model addresses what clinical researchers in the field have been calling for, a research-based approach to health and wellness that clearly explains important concepts and provides an optimal foundation from which to approach health interventions."Patrick R. Steffen, PhD, BCB, Brigham Young University

"Without personal responsibility there can be no personal prosperity." - Bishop Donald Hilliard, Jr. In this reflective work, Bishop Donald Hilliard, Jr. shares timeless truths and life lessons that will position parents and leaders to leave a lasting legacy for generations to come. You will learn: - Why work is about more than just paying the bills. - One simple way fathers can immediately change our culture - How platforms alleviate pressure (and how you can leave one behind) - and much more... Bishop Donald Hilliard, Jr. is a pastor, scholar, entrepreneur, artist, and motivational speaker. Dearest to his heart, he is a loving husband and dedicated father. Since 1983, Bishop Hilliard has served as Senior Pastor of Cathedral International (the Historic Second Baptist Church) in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Bishop Hilliard is a man of many hats and he wears them all well.

Giving an overview of various issues, this work includes explanatory essays that tie together the issues and explores the relationships among them. It also contains "Science" news pieces that highlight particular issues and cases relevant to the main scientific findings. It is useful for readers of various levels - from students to professionals.