Studying Trauma

David W. Powell enlisted for a tour of duty in April 1966 with the US Marines after receiving an imminent draft notice. Believing he would be able to leverage his existing skills as a computer programmer, he never thought all they would see on his resume was his Karate expertise. Even less that he would wind up serving as a Rocket man in the jungles of Da Nang and Chu Lai for a 13 month tour in hell. David's journey from naive civilian to battle-hardened combat veteran shows us all how fragile our humanity really is.

READ BY THE AUTHOR 2025 ECPA CHRISTIAN BOOK AWARD - AUDIOBOOK OF THE YEAR NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In I Want to Trust You, but I Don't, join New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst as you learn how to handle your skepticism and distrust so you can heal from past betrayals and move...

Explore real-world EMS scenarios in Case Studies in EMS: A Reflective Approach. Ideal for paramedics, EMTs, students, and educators, this book offers practical case studies and educational insights to enhance emergency medical decision-making and critical thinking.

A mother knows when something is wrong with her child — but Susan never imagined the terror haunting her daughter could be real. What begins as innocent nighttime fear quickly twists into something darker. Her daughter refuses to sleep alone, wakes trembling, and grows more exhausted each morning as if something has been draining her through the night. Desperate to help, a friend gives Susan a small handmade worry doll — a charm meant to “take away a child’s fear.” Susan hopes it will bring comfort, a sense of safety, anything to ease the terror tightening its grip on her daughter...

Passing the EMT exam requires more than memorization—it demands a clear understanding of how to assess patients, make decisions under pressure, and apply core concepts in real-world situations. Conquer the EMT Exam in Under 90 Minutes delivers a focused, high-impact review of the most important topics you need to succeed, without unnecessary detail or distraction. This streamlined study guide covers essential EMT knowledge including airway management, patient assessment, trauma care, medical emergencies, EMS operations, and clinical decision-making. Each chapter is designed to reinforce ...

A clear, independent, and grounded guide to one of the most influential voices in trauma, addiction, stress, and modern healthcare. Gabor Maté has changed the global conversation about trauma, addiction, childhood development, illness, compassion, and the human nervous system. His ideas are cited by therapists, teachers, activists, physicians — and millions of readers looking for language to make sense of suffering, resilience, and emotional life in the modern world. But as his influence has grown, so too has confusion, debate, and oversimplification. This book exists to bring clarity. ...

👉 Are you smiling on the outside while feeling broken on the inside? Do you long to let go of guilt, fear, and painful memories but don’t know how? Have you ever wondered if God could still heal your heart and restore your purpose? A Woman Renewed is not just a book—it is a roadmap to transformation. Through a powerful step-by-step process, you will be guided to heal your past, restore your identity, and embrace the life God has designed for you. Your journey unfolds in three phases: - Awakening — Find hope, humility, self-control, identity as God’s daughter, and a renewed heart ...

As a black woman, you've navigated a world that often overlooks your struggles and diminishes your worth. But what if you could break free from the chains of societal expectations and embrace your true self? In Self-Love for Black Women, Nya Love takes you on a transformative journey, offering practical tools and strategies to help you overcome past traumas, improve relationships, and cultivate unshakable self-worth.

A hiker goes down in the rugged Cumberland Plateau. A sudden strike occurs in the remote Australian outback. A fatal encounter takes place in rural India. When the world’s most lethal predators strike, the human body becomes a battleground. This gripping collection of real-life clinical emergencies takes you to the bleeding edge of toxicology and human endurance. Featuring incredibly detailed case studies—from the devastating physiological effects of a Russell’s viper bite to the desperate scramble for African polyvalent antivenom in an American hospital—this book pulls back the ...

Master ATLS Principles with Realistic Trauma Cases – A Case-Based Study Guide for Confident Trauma Care The Ultimate Case-Based Review for ATLS Success & Real-World Trauma Mastery Whether you're preparing for the ATLS course, recertification, or real-life trauma scenarios, this powerful resource is your key to mastering the principles of Advanced Trauma Life Support. With 100 expertly designed clinical cases, this book bridges the gap between textbook knowledge and split-second trauma decision-making in the emergency room. Why This Book Stands Out: 100 High-Fidelity Trauma Scenarios ...

The social perception of masculinity is very black and white: one is either an alpha male or a beta male, and there can be no variation. However, this is not the reality of masculinity in today's society. Non-alpha males exist somewhere in the middle of the masculinity spectrum and are far more common than most people realize.

FORGIVENESS: The Greatest Gift You'll Ever Give Yourself (5th Anniversary Edition) Are you trapped in a prison of bitterness, anger, and unforgiveness? You're not alone. Millions of people carry the weight of past hurts, unable to move forward, unable to find peace. But there is a way out—and it starts with a single choice: the choice to forgive. FROM ROCK BOTTOM TO RADICAL FREEDOM Rev. John Eugene Miller knows what it's like to be imprisoned by unforgiveness. After a childhood marked by violence, abandonment, and trauma, he spent ten years drowning his pain in alcohol. Two divorces. Two ...

From the Founder of the World Happiness Foundation comes a musical that does not entertain audiences — it transforms them. Unlocking Your Light Within is a full-length musical in two acts and twelve songs, written for any stage, in any country, in any language. It is the complete libretto — dialogue, stage directions, integrated lyrics, and production architecture — for performers, directors, producers, and dreamers preparing to bring this work to life. At its center walks Lia, an eight-year-old who steps onto the stage from the audience itself. Guided by four luminous beings — ...

Conquer the LPCC Exam is a structured study guide covering the major knowledge areas associated with licensed professional clinical counselor preparation. The book presents clinically focused explanations of counseling theories, assessment methods, diagnosis, treatment planning, ethics, crisis intervention, and evidence-based counseling approaches in a concise, audiobook-friendly format designed for sustained review and comprehension. The guide covers foundational counseling topics including human development, multicultural counseling, social justice, therapeutic alliance, intake assessment...

Passing the EMT exam requires more than memorization—it demands fast, confident decision-making in high-pressure situations. Conquer the EMT Exam delivers a clear, structured review of the essential knowledge and field principles needed to succeed. Designed for efficiency and clarity, this guide helps you reinforce core concepts while sharpening your ability to apply them in real-world emergency scenarios. This book covers the full scope of EMT practice, including patient assessment, airway management, trauma care, medical emergencies, and EMS operations. Each chapter builds on the last, ...

This advanced study guide is designed to prepare candidates for the ASWB Clinical-level examination by developing high-level clinical reasoning, diagnostic precision, and ethical decision-making skills. It integrates psychopathology, trauma theory, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and systems-based thinking into a unified framework for independent clinical practice. Rather than focusing on memorization, this guide emphasizes how clinical social workers think in complex real-world situations. Readers learn how to differentiate overlapping diagnoses, evaluate risk, prioritize ...

From one of America's most celebrated psychiatrists, the book that has taught generations of healers why healing the sick is about more than just diagnosing their illness. Modern medicine treats sick patients like broken machines -- figure out what is physically wrong, fix it, and send the...

A child's voice. A stepfather's delusions. A family destroying itself. Netochka Nezvanova grows up in poverty and chaos, shaped by her stepfather Efimov's obsession. He was once a violinist of promise—now he's a bitter, delusional man convinced of his own genius, nursing imagined grievances while his family starves. Netochka's mother sews to keep them alive. Efimov offers nothing but fantasies of the greatness that jealous rivals have stolen from him. Netochka cannot understand the dynamics rationally, but she absorbs everything emotionally. She idealizes Efimov despite his failures, ...

In this electrifying novel, Richard Price, the author of Clockers and a writer on The Wire, gives us razor-sharp anatomy of an ever-changing Harlem. "Novelist Richard Price has as fine an ear for American speech as anyone writing today..."—AudioFile East Harlem, 2008. In an instant, a...

“Conquer the EMT and Paramedic Exams” delivers a calm, structured, and comprehensive review of the essential knowledge every EMS professional must master. This guide walks readers and listeners through the full scope of prehospital care, from foundational anatomy and airway management to trauma response, cardiology, medical emergencies, and complex operational challenges. The book emphasizes practical understanding used in real-world EMS work, including patient assessment, respiratory and circulatory support, neurological and endocrine emergencies, pediatric and geriatric care, and safe...