Surviving the Shadows

Surviving the Shadows
Author: Bob Delaney
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2011-09-01
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1402263562

"Filled with examples of courage, wisdom, and innovation, Surviving the Shadows is a must-read for anyone in the military, anyone associated with the military, or anyone protected by the military." —Nate Self, Army Ranger, Captain (ret.), decorated Iraq and Afghanistan War hero, author of Two Wars: One Hero's Fight on Two Fronts—Abroad and Within "The news Bob Delaney brings...is poignant, up-to-date, well earned, and maybe lifesaving: You are not alone; sharing yourself with others can transform your very existence." —James S. Gordon , M.D., author of Unstuck: Your Guide to the Seven-Stage Journey Out of Depression "Bob Delaney was very effective in addressing our personnel...His perspective as a former law enforcement officer who suffered through PTSD was eye-opening and comforting for our men and women." —Jane E . Castor , Chief of Police, City of Tampa Police Department "Surviving the Shadows is a must-read for all those who serve their city, county, state, or country. Post-Traumatic Stress for too long has been treated like a secret—this book helps to remove that stigma and provides education, awareness, and hope." —Don O'Leary , New York City Fire Department Captain (retired) We are all touched by PTSD in some way—husbands and wives, fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters, families and friends. Too often we have questions without answers, or don't know where to turn for help. But the truth is, what we really need is each other. Surviving the Shadows is an uplifting journey through powerful and inspiring stories—marked by perseverance and personal courage—about an array of people who have suffered directly or indirectly from Post-Traumatic Stress. Along the way, PTSD education and awareness leader Bob Delaney introduces you to medical experts who have developed groundbreaking methods in dealing with the disorder, and profiles one-of-a-kind programs around the country devoted to assisting PTSD sufferers. The first step to healing is one person away. The stories within Surviving the Shadows will help you understand the truth about Post-Traumatic Stress, and how we can help each other overcome it every day.

Thriving in the Shadows

Thriving in the Shadows
Author: Fannie Flono
Publisher:
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2006
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

"In response to continued demand for books that document this region's African American history, Thriving in the Shadows: The Black Experience in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County has just been released. It contains more than 100 archival photographs that were contributed by members of Charlotte's African American community. Novello Festival Press, the publishing arm of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, has produced the book. Fannie Flono, Associate Editor of The Charlotte Observer, wrote essays and conducted interviews with prominent members of the black community. Many of the stories are in the voices of those who lived them, and provide insight into how the black residents of Charlotte-Mecklenburg survived and thrived in the shadows of racism, segregation and Jim Crow. These narratives also illuminate present-day issues of race, class and politics."--Publisher's website.

Phantom Shadows

Phantom Shadows
Author: Dianne Duvall
Publisher: Zebra Books
Total Pages: 399
Release: 2011-10-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1420128361

A doctor and a reformed bad-boy vampire struggle with danger and their desires in this New York Times–bestselling paranormal romantic suspense novel. Dr. Melanie Lipton is no stranger to the supernatural. She knows immortals better than they know themselves, right down to their stubborn little genes. So although a handsome rogue immortal seems suspicious to her colleagues, Sebastien Newcombe intrigues Melanie. His history is checkered, his scars are impressive, and his ideas are daring. But it's not his ideas that have Melanie fighting off surges of desire… Bastien is used to being the bad guy. In fact, he can't remember the last time he had an ally he could trust. But Melanie is different—and under her calm, professional exterior he senses a passion beyond anything in his centuries of experience. Giving in to temptation is out of the question—he can't put her in danger. But she isn't asking him… RT Book Reviews“With this excellent entry, rising star Duvall is fast proving to be a major player in paranormal romance!”— “With a deeply emotional love story, two beautiful, complex main characters, and a pulse-pounding adventure that won’t let up, this book was haunting and addictive.”—The Romance Reviews

Through the Valley of Shadows

Through the Valley of Shadows
Author: Samuel Morris Brown
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2016
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199392951

Table of contents: A culture in crisis The rise of the living will Empirical and ethical problems with living wills Living wills don't make decisions : human beings do The barbaric life of the ICU Life after the ICU Reform : the current state of the art Healing the intensive care unit.

The Good Hawk (Shadow Skye, Book One)

The Good Hawk (Shadow Skye, Book One)
Author: Joseph Elliott
Publisher: Walker Books Us
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2020
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1536207187

"Agatha is a Hawk, brave and fierce, who patrols the high walls of her island home. She takes pride in her duties, though some in her clan whisper that she has only been given them to keep her out of the way, because of the condition she was born with. Jaime, thoughtful and anxious, is an Angler, but he hates the sea. To make matters worse, he's been chosen for a duty that has been outlawed by the clan for generations: to marry. The elders won't say why they have promised him to a girl from a neighboring island, but there are rumors of approaching danger. When disaster strikes and the clan is kidnapped, it is up to Agatha and Jaime to travel across mainland Scotia, a land devastated by a mysterious plague, where forgotten magic and dark secrets lurk in every shadow..."--Page [2] of cover.

Facing the Sunshine and Avoiding the Shadows

Facing the Sunshine and Avoiding the Shadows
Author: Becky Johnen
Publisher: Inspiring Voices
Total Pages: 117
Release: 2013-09
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1462407463

Heraclitus of Ephasus, a Greek philosopher, once said, "Nothing endures but change." Sometimes the change in our lives comes by choice, and working through it is easy. Other changes are thrust upon us and can't be avoided; these changes may present challenges. When they come along, it's important to meet them head on to ensure smooth transitions. This guide to successfully adapting to change offers strategies that can position you to succeed. You can learn how to - improve your responses to change by studying successful people; - develop a support network to help you meet challenges; - harness enthusiasm and use positive thinking to your advantage; and - preserve your sanity by cultivating a sense of humor. Since change is a constant in every life, we must learn to accept it and embrace it. You can let go of your fear and develop the necessary skills to cope with and respond to change in order to lead a happy, more productive life. Facing the Sunshine and Avoiding the Shadows provides a road map to help get you there.

Roger Zelazny's Shadows of Amber (HC)

Roger Zelazny's Shadows of Amber (HC)
Author: John Betancourt
Publisher: ibooks
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2013-02-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1596871180

All Hail King Oberon! At last, Dworkin has created the magic Pattern, and Amber has been established with its own myriad of shadow worlds. Now, King Oberon works on repairing Castle Amber after winning his epic battle with the forces of Chaos. And his world is at peace . . . until he is attacked by a nightmare creature that refuses to die, while everything in its path withers and turns to dust. Oberon leads the monster away from Amber, on through an almost infinite number of Shadows, and still the creature presses ever closer. At last, Oberon travels to the world of the Pattern itself—his source of power—to make a stand against it. His fight, from the center of the Pattern, rips the world asunder—even damaging the Pattern itself. But Oberon manages to defeat the deadly monstrosity . . . and the Pattern repairs itself. Still, much time has passed, and much damage has been done. Among other things, when Oberon returns to Amber, his father tells him that the Pattern has been magically transported to the bowels of the castle. Further examination reveals that the original Pattern remains where it was drawn, and Castle Amber now possesses its identical double. But more damage than that may have been done. In a single evening, Oberon discovers that Amber hosts another race of creatures—a whole civilization living beneath the ocean in a mirror duplicate of Amber. He learns that it, too, has had a copy of the Pattern appear in its depths, that the Queen of the undersea kingdom knows all about him and desires him to get rid of the Pattern from her realm; and that she has plans for him . . . and the powers to perhaps make her wishes real. “Fans of the late Roger Zelazny’s popular AMBER series should flock to this...”—PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

Daughter of the Salt King

Daughter of the Salt King
Author: A. S. Thornton
Publisher: CamCat Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 462
Release: 2021-02-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0744300509

A 2021 Foreword INDIES Award Winner in Romance and Finalist in Fantasy A 2022 Benjamin Franklin Award Runner-Up in Best New Voice: Fiction “The heat and romance of the desert, the push and the pull of Emel’s desperation, and the magic and humanity of a caustic jinni make Daughter of the Salt King an irresistible ride.” —Amy Harmon, New York Times bestselling author “This riveting debut novel will leave readers eagerly awaiting Thornton’s future works.” —Booklist A girl of the desert and a jinni born long ago by the sea, both enslaved to the Salt King—but with this capricious magic, only one can be set free. As a daughter of the Salt King, Emel ought to be among the most powerful women in the desert. Instead, she and her sisters have less freedom than even her father's slaves . . . for the Salt King uses his own daughters to seduce visiting noblemen into becoming powerful allies by marriage. Escape from her father’s court seems impossible, and Emel dreams of a life where she can choose her fate. When members of a secret rebellion attack, Emel stumbles upon an alluring escape route: her father’s best-kept secret—a wish-granting jinni, Saalim. But in the land of the Salt King, wishes are never what they seem. Saalim’s magic is volatile. Emel could lose everything with a wish for her freedom as the rebellion intensifies around her. She soon finds herself playing a dangerous game that pits dreams against responsibility and love against the promise of freedom. As she finds herself drawn to the jinni for more than his magic, captivated by both him and the world he shows her outside her desert village, she has to decide if freedom is worth the loss of her family, her home and Saalim, the only man she’s ever loved. For readers who enjoy epic desert fantasies and forbidden romance like The Forbidden Wish by Jessica Khoury, The Wrath & the Dawn by Renée Ahdieh, and Empire of Sand by Tasha Suri.

The Serial Specter

The Serial Specter
Author: Lucius Qayin
Publisher: Lux Occulta Press
Total Pages: 293
Release: 2023-09-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Detective Sarah Logan is a force to be reckoned with - a relentless investigator known for her sharp instincts and unyielding determination. When a string of gruesome murders terrorizes the gritty urban landscape of The City, Sarah is assigned to the case. As she delves deeper into the investigation, she becomes increasingly obsessed with catching the elusive killer known as The Specter, putting her personal life on the line. The Specter is a psychopath with multiple personalities, each of which contributes to their twisted killings. Sarah struggles to unravel the killer's true identity, as their personas conceal their true self. But as Sarah uncovers more clues, she realizes that the killer has a personal connection to her, making her a prime target in their game of cat and mouse. One of The Specter's prominent personalities, Michael, resides in a seemingly picturesque suburban neighborhood. As Sarah investigates Michael, she discovers that his double life serves as a backdrop for some of the murders. Her obsession with the case takes a toll on her personal life, as she suffers from insomnia and paranoia. To gain insights into the killer's condition, Sarah consults with Dr. James Anderson - a forensic psychologist specializing in Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Together, they work on profiling The Specter's different personas and unraveling the psychology behind the multiple personalities. As Sarah edges closer to uncovering The Specter's true identity, she becomes a target herself. The final showdown between Sarah and The Specter is a dramatic twist that reveals the shocking truth about their connection and the killer's twisted motivations. The city itself becomes a character, with its dark alleyways and abandoned buildings heightening the air of unease. "The Serial Specter" is a thrilling psychological thriller that leans into the tropes of the genre. With Detective Sarah Logan at its center, readers will be taken on a gripping journey into the mind of a cunning psychopath and the relentless investigator determined to take them down.

The Unicorn's Shadow

The Unicorn's Shadow
Author: Ethan Mollick
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Total Pages: 117
Release: 2020-06-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1613630972

Bringing hard data to the way we think about entrepreneurial success, this bold call to action draws on the latest scientific evidence to dispel the most pervasive startup myths and light a path to entrepreneurship for those eclipsed by the hype. When you think of a successful entrepreneur, who comes to mind? Bill Gates? Mark Zuckerberg? Or maybe even Jesse Eisenberg, the man who played Zuckerberg in The Social Network? It may surprise you that most successful founders look very different from Zuckerberg or Gates. In fact, most startup origin stories are very different from the famous "unicorns" that have achieved valuations of over $1 billion, from Facebook to Google to Uber. In The Unicorn's Shadow: Combating the Dangerous Myths that Hold Back Startups, Founders, and Investors, Wharton School professor Ethan Mollick takes us to the forefront of an empirical revolution in entrepreneurship. New data and better research methods have overturned the conventional wisdom behind what a successful founder looks like, how they succeed, and how the startup ecosystem works. Among the issues he examines: Which founders are most likely to succeed?Where do the best startup ideas come from?What's the most foolproof way of securing the funding needed to take a company to the next level?Should your sales pitch really be something out of Hollywood?What's the best way to grow and scale your company and create a thriving culture that won't hinder expansion? Mollick argues that entrepreneurship is too important, both for society and for the individuals who start companies, to be eclipsed by the shadows of unicorns. He shows we can democratize entrepreneurship—but only by following an evidence-based approach that puts to rest the false narratives that surround it.