Break the Skin
Break the Skin

Author: Lee Martin

Publisher: Crown

Published: 2012-11-13

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0307716767

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Laney—a skinny, awkward teenager alone in the world—thinks she’s found a kindred spirit in thirty-five-year-old Delilah. Then the police come to ask Laney questions and she finds herself reconstructing a story of suspense, deceit, and revenge; a story that will haunt her forever. Seven hundred miles away, in Texas, Miss Baby has the hardened heart of a woman who has been used by men in every possible way, yet she is desperate for true love. When she meets a stranger, a man who claims he can’t remember his real name or his past but who seems gentle and trusting, Miss Baby thinks she may have finally found someone to love, someone who will protect her from the abusive men who fill her past. But Miss Baby and Laney are connected by a terrible crime, and, bit by bit, the complex web of deceptions and seemingly small misjudgments they’ve each helped to create starts to unravel—all the way to the shocking, tragic climax.

Break the Skin
Break the Skin

Author: Lee Martin

Publisher: Crown

Published: 2011-06-14

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0307716775

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Laney—a skinny, awkward teenager alone in the world—thinks she’s found a kindred spirit in thirty-five-year-old Delilah. Then the police come to ask Laney questions and she finds herself reconstructing a story of suspense, deceit, and revenge; a story that will haunt her forever. Seven hundred miles away, in Texas, Miss Baby has the hardened heart of a woman who has been used by men in every possible way, yet she is desperate for true love. When she meets a stranger, a man who claims he can’t remember his real name or his past but who seems gentle and trusting, Miss Baby thinks she may have finally found someone to love, someone who will protect her from the abusive men who fill her past. But Miss Baby and Laney are connected by a terrible crime, and, bit by bit, the complex web of deceptions and seemingly small misjudgments they’ve each helped to create start to unravel. Action, speculation, and contradiction play off one another as the story is told through their first-person voices, which keep you nervously guessing all the way to the shocking, tragic climax. Break the Skin is expert storyteller Lee Martin at his very best.

Break Free from Eczema
Break Free from Eczema

Author: Rachel Zohn

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2020-07-28

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 1646041135

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Find relief from itchy, red skin with this complete guide to healing eczema, including alternative treatments, DIY remedies, dietary suggestions, patient testimonials, and so much more. Eczema is an intensely itchy, blistering, and inflamed skin condition that affects millions of people every day, yet many struggle to find treatments that actually work for them. The truth is, there is no cure or one-size-fits-all solution for eczema, but you can arm yourself with the information you need to determine what will work best for you. That’s where Break Free from Eczema comes in! This book is your guide to understanding how your genes, the environment you live in, your daily routines, and more can affect your skin, and how to use that information to determine the best course of action—specifically for you. This book provides practical tips and ideas on ways to manage eczema, including: - Alternative and complementary treatments you can try out at home - Clear explanations into the most current medical research on eczema, including topical steroid withdrawal - Questions you need to ask yourself and your medical professionals - Real-life stories of those who have dealt with this condition

In the Skin of a Lion
In the Skin of a Lion

Author: Michael Ondaatje

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2011-04-06

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 0307776638

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Bristling with intelligence and shimmering with romance, this novel tests the boundary between history and myth. Patrick Lewis arrives in Toronto in the 1920s and earns his living searching for a vanished millionaire and tunneling beneath Lake Ontario. In the course of his adventures, Patrick's life intersects with those of characters who reappear in Ondaatje's Booker Prize-winning The English Patient. 256 pp.

Mechanisms of Vascular Disease
Mechanisms of Vascular Disease

Author: Robert Fitridge

Publisher: University of Adelaide Press

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 589

ISBN-13: 1922064009

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New updated edition first published with Cambridge University Press. This new edition includes 29 chapters on topics as diverse as pathophysiology of atherosclerosis, vascular haemodynamics, haemostasis, thrombophilia and post-amputation pain syndromes.

The Bright Forever
The Bright Forever

Author: Lee Martin

Publisher: Crown

Published: 2005-05-03

Total Pages: 319

ISBN-13: 0307238164

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A dark, harrowing novel about a nine-year-old girl's disappearance and the lasting impact it has on her close-knit community On an evening like any other, nine-year-old Katie Mackey, daughter of the most affluent family in a small town on the plains of Indiana, sets out on her bicycle to return some library books. This simple act is at the heart of The Bright Forever, a deeply affecting novel about the choices people make that change their lives forever. Fact, speculation, and contradiction play off one another as the details about Katie's disappearance--and about the townspeople--unfold, creating a fast-paced story that is as gripping as it is richly human. A nuanced portrayal of the complicated give and take among people struggling to maintain their humanity in the shadow of a loss, The Bright Forever is a compelling and emotional tale about the human need to know even the hardest truth.

It's Not Just Acne
It's Not Just Acne

Author: Dr Shayna E Peter

Publisher: Well Ahead Chicago

Published: 2020-11-17

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781735465708

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Do you feel like you've tried everything for acne and have been left feeling frustrated and helpless? Have you forgotten what it's like to have clear skin? Have you wondered if you'll have to deal with acne for the rest of your life? Are you tired of being on an endless hamster wheel of one treatment after the next and trying every new skincare product that comes out? Are you tired of guessing? Would you like to understand what's going on in your body and have real answers? Wouldn't it be great to finally have lasting relief? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Dr. Shayna Peter's It's Not Just Acne is for you. This guide shares powerful strategies to pinpoint root causes behind acne and actionable steps to achieve lasting relief. This work represents hope, answers, listening to your body & digging deeper. In This Book You'll learn: The complexity of acne as not just a skin condition but an immune system imbalance and the most common root causes. How to build an acne-fighting skincare arsenal to zap breakouts overnight and do damage control when necessary. How to take your regimen to the next level if you've seen improvement with skincare but you still have remaining stubborn breakouts. How to identify not only which supplements are good for acne but which supplements are right for you. How to step outside of the one-size-fits-all approach & pinpoint the root causes behind your acne. It's Not Just Acne is a comprehensive resource that will help you heal acne from the inside out.

Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race
Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race

Author: Megan Madison

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021-03-16

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 0593382633

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Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children can grasp and adults can leverage for further discussion. While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race and gender from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice. This first book in the series begins the conversation on race, with a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Stunning art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion.

Primary Knee Arthroplasty
Primary Knee Arthroplasty

Author: Urs Munzinger

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2011-06-28

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 3642188168

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Primary knee arthroplasty (PKA) has a long history and modern mobile bearing knee implants are successfully implanted worldwide since 1977. Primary Knee Arthroplasty focuses on basic science, personal surgical experiences, clinical, functional and radiographic outcomes of PKA, with special focus on challenging knees such as severe varus and valgus deformities with associated bone defects, fixed flexion deformities, soft tissue contractures, and arthrodesed knees. Patella treatment with or without resurfacing is addressed in great detail. Early criterion-based rehabilitation and the patient’s return to participating in sports are discussed as is the management of prosthetic or surgery related complications. Lavishly illustrated to complement the text, Primary Knee Arthroplasty is a ‘must-have’ for all practicing knee replacement surgeons, orthopedic surgeons in training, orthopedic nurses, and physiotherapists with a special interest in knee arthroplasty. Tips and tricks provided by experienced knee surgeons are indispensable for daily clinical practice.

Skin of the Sea
Skin of the Sea

Author: Natasha Bowen

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Published: 2021-11-02

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 0593120949

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The must-read Black mermaid fantasy series that #1 NYT bestselling author Nicola Yoon calls “epic and original,” in which one mermaid takes on the gods themselves. Perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and anyone who can't wait for the live-action The Little Mermaid. “Riveting.” —NPR “Evocative.” —Entertainment Weekly “Remarkable.” —Buzzfeed A way to survive. A way to serve. A way to save. Simi prayed to the gods, once. Now she serves them as Mami Wata—a mermaid—collecting the souls of those who die at sea and blessing their journeys back home. But when a living boy is thrown overboard, Simi goes against an ancient decree and does the unthinkable—she saves his life. And punishment awaits those who dare to defy the gods. To protect the other Mami Wata, Simi must journey to the Supreme Creator to make amends. But all is not as it seems. There's the boy she rescued, who knows more than he should. And something is shadowing Simi, something that would rather see her fail . . . Danger lurks at every turn, and as Simi draws closer, she must brave vengeful gods, treacherous lands, and legendary creatures. Because if she fails, she risks not only the fate of all Mami Wata, but also the world as she knows it.