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Maybe redemption is not a place you find, but a system of mapmaking. Sketch a land. Pencil in dragons. Imagine it real, resplendent, and broken under a waxing moon. Lessons and Carols is a genre-bending memoir that explores the aftershocks of alcoholism and mental illness through a fresh look at the powers of poetry, ritual, and community. As a new parent, West grapples with his own fragmented recovery and grief for the friends he lost to addiction, asking if anyone can really change, or if we are always bound to repeat the past. Echoing the form of a traditional Anglican Christmas service of stories and songs, West's lyrical prose invites readers into an unorthodox rendition of the liturgy called Lessons and Carols. Each December, a faithful circle of irreligious friends assembles to eat and sing and re-imagine an old story about love made flesh. In that gathering's glow, resentments turn to quiet wonder at the ways a better world can appear. Both tender and bracing, West's poetic meditation of the possibilities of change will resonate deeply with anyone who has tired of their own destructive loops. In this stirring account of recovery, redemption remains elusive--and also a promise as tangible as a newborn. Hardscrabble winter, gray and lonely, requires Christmas. Or, rather, in its depths, I require Christmas: words no longer cold, chrome, and barren, but alive, golden, cradled in my arms.

Beloved for his Narnian tales and books of Christian apologetics, bestselling British writer C. S. Lewis also was a perceptive critic of the growing power of scientism, the misguided effort to apply science to areas outside its proper bounds. In this wide-ranging book of essays, contemporary writers probe Lewis's prophetic warnings about the dehumanizing impact of scientism on ethics, politics, faith, reason, and science itself. Issues explored include Lewis's views on bioethics, eugenics, evolution, intelligent design, and what he called "scientocracy." Contributors include Michael Aeschliman, Victor Reppert, Jay Richards, and C. John Collins.

The book provides comprehensive insights into respiratory system diseases, authored by Dr. John B. West and Dr. Andrew M. Luks. The updated tenth edition features clinical vignettes, radiographs, and enhanced USMLE-style questions to improve student understanding and exam preparation. Key concepts are summarized for quick review, while online resources, including video lectures and interactive materials, enrich the learning experience. The Lippincott® Connect platform offers lifetime digital access, allowing personalized study through curated resources and self-assessment tools.

For more than 40 years, West’s Respiratory The Essentials has remained a critical resource for medical and allied health students learning the basics of respiratory physiology as well as an effective, quick review for residents and fellows in pulmonary medicine, critical care, anesthesiology, and internal medicine as they prepare for licensing and other exams. The eleventh edition incorporates updates in many areas including blood-tissue gas exchange, mechanics, control of ventilation and the respiratory system under stress; all designed to aid clear understanding of pulmonary physiology.  

Focusing on the history of respiratory physiology, this collection of 23 essays chronicles significant figures and milestones from Galen to modern advancements. It explores various topics including pulmonary circulation, gas exchange, and the mechanics of breathing, while also addressing the societal and philosophical influences on scientific progress. The impact of cultural movements, particularly The Enlightenment, on the development of respiratory physiology is also highlighted, offering a comprehensive view of the field's evolution.

The book employs a case-based approach to explore both normal and abnormal pulmonary function, starting each chapter with a clinical case study relevant to common diseases. It delves into the physiology, pathophysiology, anatomy, pharmacology, and pathology associated with these conditions, complemented by a question-and-answer section. Notable updates in this edition include a chapter on infectious diseases and new insights into asthma pathogenesis and bronchodilators, alongside user-friendly features like outlines and summary boxes to enhance learning.

The informal autobiography details John West's journey from obtaining his medical degree in Adelaide, Australia, to his significant contributions at the Royal Postgraduate Medical School in London. Notably, he played a key role in pioneering research using radioactive oxygen-15, leading to the first insights into the uneven regional distribution of blood flow in the lungs. The narrative offers a personal perspective on his professional experiences and the evolution of medical research.

This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This book delves into the widely held belief that the 21st century will be the "Asian Century" by examining the Asia's rapid economic development in the post-war era and the challenges it faces in forging ahead of world leaders in the West. The impact of the current turbulent global political climate on Asia is critically analyzed, employing a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, combining economic, social, political and geopolitical perspectives. Written in an accessible style, the book offers students, business, government, and civil society players powerful insights on Asia.