Serenity is a young woman living alone in Edinburgh, Scotland, and working as a nurse in the coma ward of a hospital. She has been dreaming of a mysterious man-and since she can interpret and control her dreams, her gifts make her dreams that much more intense. During her day job, she focuses on her favorite patient, Mr. Thomas, who has been in a coma for five years. Trance lives in a world that allows him to control the emotions and thoughts of others while they are sleeping, a task he accomplishes under the watchful eye on his recruiter, Impedes. Unaware that he is actually in a coma, he is stuck between two worlds, unable to determine which is real. But when he meets Serenity in her dreams, those worlds collide, sending both of them on a path of loss and love. In this novella, a young nurse and a man in a coma meet in their dreams and soon discover there is more to the world than they ever imagined.

Consuming Desires examines new forms of marriage emerging in Egypt and the United Arab Emirates in reaction, in part, to the governments' increasing attempts to control sexuality with shari'a law.

Seeking special time with God each day?Wit, Whimsy & Wisdom is here to be your guide. In each devotion look for a concept you can refer back to in your thoughts as you go about your day. The stories will give you some grins, some grace and some grit to help you through the struggles you face as well as help you celebrate moments of victory. This three-month devotional is divided into five relevant sections. Feel free to read it straight through or choose what you need that day. Our sections feature:Worship & PrayerHumorFamilySpiritual GrowthWomen's IssuesWit, Whimsy & Wisdom is the first WordGirls devotional, designed to use God's Word and the words of WordGirls to help you fall in love even more with the Word made flesh--Jesus. "Our desire is for you to find nuggets within these pages that make you think, inspire you to worship, and even give you a few laughs along the way." - Kathy Carlton Willis, founder of WordGirlsAbout WordGirlsWordGirls is a special sisterhood of writing support for women who write from a biblical worldview (whether for the faith market or general market). We propel writers to the next level--regardless of where they are today. Membership enrollment is offered in January and July. Besides our year-round services, we host online and in-person retreats, which are also open to non-members.

New York Times best seller Ever since Gabrielle Stanley Blair became a parent, she’s believed that a thoughtfully designed home is one of the greatest gifts we can give our families, and that the objects and decor we choose to surround ourselves with tell our family’s story. In this, her first book, Blair offers a room-by-room guide to keeping things sane, organized, creative, and stylish. She provides advice on getting the most out of even the smallest spaces; simple fixes that make it easy for little ones to help out around the house; ingenious storage solutions for the never-ending stream of kid stuff; rainy-day DIY projects; and much, much more.

The contributors to this volume treat pluralism as a concept that is historically and ideologically produced or, put another way, as a doctrine that is embedded within a range of political, civic, and cultural institutions. Their critique considers how religious difference is framed as a problem that only pluralism can solve. Working comparatively across nations and disciplines, the essays in After Pluralism explore pluralism as a "term of art" that sets the norms of identity and the parameters of exchange, encounter, and conflict. Contributors locate pluralism's ideals in diverse sites--Broadway plays, Polish Holocaust memorials, Egyptian dream interpretations, German jails, and legal theories--and demonstrate its shaping of political and social interaction in surprising and powerful ways. Throughout, they question assumptions underlying pluralism's discourse and its influence on the legal decisions that shape modern religious practice. Contributors do more than deconstruct this theory; they tackle what comes next. Having established the genealogy and effects of pluralism, they generate new questions for engaging the collective worlds and multiple registers in which religion operates.

Are you considering a hysterectomy or know someone who is? Look no further than "Decisions, Incisions, and Beyond: The Hysterectomy Experience." This comprehensive guide provides all the information you need to make informed decisions about this life-changing procedure. In the Introduction, you will learn the basics of what a hysterectomy is and its significance in women's health. Discover the fascinating history of hysterectomy and why it continues to be a crucial medical intervention. The book then delves into the different types of hysterectomy, including total, partial, laparoscopic, and robotic. Understand the reasons for each type and how they can address conditions such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, abnormal uterine bleeding, and cancer. Preparing for a hysterectomy is essential, and this book covers all the necessary steps. From medical evaluations and pre-operative testing to medications, diet, exercise, and emotional preparation, you will be fully equipped for the procedure. The Hysterectomy Procedure section explores anesthesia options, surgical techniques, risks, complications, and recovery time. Gain insights into what to expect during your hospital stay, how to manage pain and discomfort, and the post-operative care required for a smooth recovery. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is often recommended after a hysterectomy, and this book provides a comprehensive overview. Understand the benefits, risks, and different types of HRT available to you. If you are considering alternatives to hysterectomy, this book has you covered. Explore medications, uterine artery embolization, endometrial ablation, and myomectomy as potential options. Coping with the emotional effects of hysterectomy is crucial, and this book offers guidance on support groups, intimacy, and sexuality after the procedure. Long-term health considerations, including bone health, cardiovascular health, sexual health, and psychological well-being, are also addressed. For those concerned about fertility, this book explores the impact of hysterectomy, fertility preservation options, and alternatives such as surrogacy and adoption. Understanding the cost and insurance coverage of hysterectomy is essential, and this book provides valuable information on these topics. Learn about government assistance programs and legal issues surrounding the procedure, including informed consent, medical malpractice, and discrimination. Hysterectomy and its relation to cancer treatment and prevention are also discussed, along with recovery and follow-up care. Table of Contents: Introduction What is a hysterectomy? Brief history of hysterectomy Why hysterectomy matters Types of Hysterectomy Total hysterectomy Partial hysterectomy Laparoscopic hysterectomy Robotic hysterectomy Reasons for Hysterectomy Uterine fibroids Endometriosis Pelvic inflammatory disease Abnormal uterine bleeding Cancer Preparing for Hysterectomy Medical evaluation Pre-operative testing Medications Diet and exercise Emotional preparation Hysterectomy Procedure Anesthesia options Surgical techniques Risks and complications Recovery time Recovery After Hysterectomy Hospital stay Managing pain and discomfort Post-operative care Returning to daily activities Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) After Hysterectomy What is HRT? Benefits of HRT Risks of HRT Types of HRT Alternative Treatments to Hysterectomy Medications Uterine artery embolization Endometrial ablation Myomectomy Coping with Hysterectomy Emotional effects Support groups Intimacy and sexuality after hysterectomy Long-Term Health After Hysterectomy Bone health Cardiovascular health Sexual health Psychological health Hysterectomy and Fertility Impact on fertility Fertility preservation options Surrogacy and adoption Cost and Insurance Coverage of Hysterectomy Cost of hysterectomy Insurance coverage Government assistance programs Legal Issues Surrounding Hysterectomy Informed consent Medical malpractice Discrimination Hysterectomy and Cancer Hysterectomy for cancer treatment Hysterectomy for cancer prevention Recovery and follow-up care The Future of Hysterectomy Advancements in surgical techniques Emerging alternatives to hysterectomy The role of hysterectomy in women's healthcare Conclusion The impact of hysterectomy on women's health The future of hysterectomy Final thoughts and recommendations.

This Halloween collection has a little something for everybody. With demons, ghosts, psychics, reapers, shifters, and witches... a rainbow of paranormal/supernatural is included. In Everything a Big Bad Wolf Could Want by McKay, Whimsy has to decide if he's in love with his straight, next-door neighbor by Halloween or risk losing him forever. In Casper the Horny Ghost by Rob Rosen, Chris not only inherited a long-abandoned house, he also inherited the ghost that came with it. In Necromantic by Dakota Caudill, Kaitlyn's always felt like she was waiting for something, but she never expected her new girlfriend to be able to raise the dead. In The Man in Green by Elizabeth Coldwell, Richard intends to cut down all the trees surrounding his new property, but the man in the woods has other ideas. In Haunts Old and New by Jessica Payseur, Rosalie doesn't like the new ghost that's in her house and yet, she can't seem to stay away from her. In The Fisher Lot by Jessica Chase, it turns out being dared to spend the night in the local "haunted house" might be the best thing that's ever happened to Barney. In Open by Louisa Bacio, Martina keeps trying to pretend that everything is fine, but the ghosts in her new B&B are just as determined to get her attention. In A Friendly Ghostbusting by Charles Payseur, an old rival who once humiliated him is not what Cas needs as he sets out to explore an old psychiatric prison. In Darkling by Helena Maeve, Eugene tried to warn Caleb and his friends away from Ledwich University and soon enough they'll learn... they really should have listened. In The Devil's in the Details by Avery Dawes, since they died during the Civil War, Oliver and Francis get one night a year together; but they have to be careful or they'll never get another one.

Provides instructions on making sewing embellishments, including flowers, trims, and medallions.

This vanguard collection of original and in-depth essays explores the intricate interplay of the aesthetic and psychological domains during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and considers the reasons why a common Modernist project took shape when and in the circumstances that it did. These changes occurred precisely when the distinctively modern disciplines of psychology, psychiatry, and psychoanalysis established their "scientific” foundations and achieved the forms in which we largely know them today. This volume examines the dense web of connections joining the aesthetic and psychological realms in the modern era, charting historically the emergence of the ongoing modern discussion surrounding such issues as identity-formation, sexuality, and the unconscious. The contributors form a distinguished and diversified group of scholars, who write about a wide range of cultural fields, including philosophy, the novel and poetry, drama, dance, film and photography, as well as medicine, psychology, and the occult sciences.