Combat Medicine

New research has uncovered deeply buried military secrets—both the Allied and Axis special operations during WWII included monsters. Did the Soviets use a dragon to win the Battle of Kursk? Did a vampire fight for the Canadians in Holland? Did the US drop the second atomic bomb on a kaiju? This collection takes real events from World War II and injects them with fantastical creatures that mirror the “unreality” of war itself. Each story—and two poems—feature mythical, mystical, and otherwise unexplainable beings that change the course of history.

Dr Dan Pronk served on over 100 combat missions in Afghanistan as a frontline special forces combat doctor, where the casualties he treated were his fellow SAS soldiers and commandos, local civilians and even the enemy. The thrill of adventure and the challenges of battlefield medicine brought out the very best in Dan; he discovered a sense of purpose in pushing his medical skills and courage to the limits. But there was a cost. In this frank memoir, Dan describes the highs and lows of his military-medical career, and the very real toll they took on his mental health and family life.

In this brilliant narrative of America's first limited war, Toland lets both the events and the participants speak for themselves, employing scrupulous archival research and interviews as the bases for the drama and accuracy of his writing. In Mortal Combat reveals Mao's prediction of the date and place of MacArthur's Inchon landing, Russia's indifference to the war, Mao's secret leadership of the North Korean military, and the true nature of both sides' treatment and repatriation of POWs.

Celia de Gray makes inroads as the first saleswoman for Felding-Roth Pharmaceutical Company, but uncovers scandals, including inadequate testing of new prescription drugs and false advertising. She finds that her work, and her marriage to Dr. Andrew Jordan, pose difficult choices she didn't expect.

The best-selling author of Hotel and Airport, Hailey here unlocks the doors of the giant drug industry for a frank, revealing glimpse of drugs, discoveries, deals, and deceptions.

John Comer kept a journal of the 25 missions he flew in 1943, when the casualty rate on his base was close to 80 percent. His book is handwritten history, recorded within hours after the battles occurred. Comer vividly creates his experiences as top-turret gunner/flight engineer in a B-17 squadron that was thrown against the best pilots the Luftwaffe could offer.

The body’s innate capacity for feeling, intuition, and compassion can enable us to heal our physical and emotional wounds. In The Anatomy of Change, Richard Heckler draws on Aikido and Lomi Body Work to demonstrate how a set of practices can bring new awareness and choice into our daily life.

In "Just Breathe: Natural Remedies Pocket Guide," Callie Parker reveals 50 powerful breathing techniques that have helped thousands reclaim their health naturally. This practical, no-nonsense guide strips away complex theory to deliver exactly what works. Don't worry if previous breathing exercises haven't worked for you—these techniques are specifically designed for beginners and can be practiced anywhere, anytime.

Grandmaster Chan represents the sixth generation of the Wah Lum Kung Fu system and has over 60 years of martial arts experience. He has instructed thousands of students and has schools throughout the world. Grandmaster Chan has appeared on national television in Discovery Channel’s Secret of the Warrior’s Power and in ESPN.

At one time or another, we all feel that we were meant to be more than we are, like a ship made to sail the high seas but forever tethered to a dock, or at least dragging the anchor around. Well, it's time to give full reign to the voyager within you!

Embark on a dreamy escape with "Fantastical Bedtime Stories for Adults." Immerse yourself in a collection of bedtime tales designed to transport you to serene narratives and calming meditation adventures, offering solace in the face of stress, insomnia, overthinking, and anxiety. Picture this: Instead of grappling with the strains of the day and wrestling with anxious thoughts, envision yourself entering a realm of enchanting stories and soothing meditations crafted to gently guide you into a restful night's sleep.

You must have heard the term “Essential Oils” being thrown about by companies that try to convince potential customers of their products’ authenticity and usefulness. But have you ever wondered what that term actually means, and what this seemingly all-encompassing panacea actually does for you? If you haven’t, then don’t be ashamed.

This is an informational self help book. You too can manage and live with anxiety by educating yourself and by perseverance.

Listening through The Harmony Mindset, you will delve into a world where you can gain the skills you need to keep you in the driving seat of your mind and your life. This book is designed for those that are new to meditation or have a little previous experience and want to recap the basics. Whether you’ve been thinking about starting meditating for a while or you’ve simply stumbled across it as little more than a fleeting fancy, I'm sure you’ll be raring to give it a go once you’re done listening.

There’s a natural, safe, and inexpensive solution for many health issues. One used for thousands of years, dating back to ancient Greece. Much more than just a perfume, essential oils are powerful healing compounds distilled from various plants. By using these, you, too, can benefit from their health-giving properties.

Cognitive behavioral therapy is a form of therapy that is often the best form of treatment recommended for combating anxiety, worry, depression, and other related issues. In this audiobook, you learn a simplified approach to apply the therapy in life. If you have been looking for an audiobook that will provide you with an ultimate step-by-step solution to combat your depression, anxiety and fears, How to Combat Depression, Fear, Anxiety, and Worry is the audiobook you need to buy.

Se você está se perguntando o que os óleos essenciais podem fazer por você, você está no lugar certo. Este livro leva em consideração os muitos efeitos dos vários óleos essenciais que estão disponíveis no mercado hoje. Ele vai mais alguns excelentes utilizações destes óleos para alguns de uma saúde física e mental. Por exemplo, quais óleos essenciais ajudam a dormir melhor? Quais reduzem a ansiedade? E quais podem elevar o seu humor?

The 1918 to 1919 H1N1 influenza pandemic is among the most deadly events in recorded human history, having killed an estimated 50 to 100 million persons. Recent H5N1 avian influenza epizootics associated with sporadic human fatalities have heightened concern that a new influenza pandemic, one at least as lethal as that of 1918, could be developing.

La meditación tiene una larga tradición, y en general, a pesar de tener distintos tipos o variantes, no es más que una forma o un camino según el cual siguiendo una práctica determinada se consiguen algunos objetivos. Es, para los especialistas, “un sendero que la persona abre para sí misma mientras trata de llegar más allá de las limitaciones de la mente”. Veremos, a lo largo del audiolibro, que no sólo son “espirituales” las cuestiones ligadas a la meditación y a los beneficio personales que genera.