Poetry is the oldest form of literature known to mankind. Its shape, form and thoughts have expressed a man's life, philosophy and experience clearer than the man himself. It reaches beyond the physical expression and takes the reader into the spiritual depths of the poet. My poetry has the uniqueness of life, experience and above all living. After spending nearly forty years teaching and coaching, life has given many opportunities to view the world, people, animals, space - abstract and concrete - real and surreal. My collection of poems express these views - some with clarity, some with a reach to the farthest depths of the mind; but greater than anything else, they are reality to the fullest - leaving the impression for a life. The people in the poems are people that crossed my daily walk through life. Each of them created images influencing my thinking, and creating challenges and feelings during this walk.

Managing Cancer Breakthrough Pain is a comprehensive review of cancer breakthrough pain (cBTP) and rapid-onset opioids (ROO), the only treatment approved for cBTP episodes. The book was originally commissioned due to the current rapid growth of the ROO market and the epidemic of ROO abuse. This book will review the historical background and definitions of cBTP and ROOs, assessment methods to determine types of cBTP, US- and EU-approved ROOs, case studies (which will provide practical applications of ROO treatment options), ROO abuse and screening methods, and the FDA-mandated TIRF REMS Access program (Transmucosal Immediate Release Fentanyl Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies Access program). Busy healthcare professionals who have a basic understanding of cancer pain but want to learn more about cBTP and ROOs will benefit from this concise guide that will help them quickly understand the complexities of cBTP episodes and ROOs.

SUMMARY OF "THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD" There isn't a day that goes by in which we don't sin. How can we sin so much and still have grace with God? Paul believed that as sinners we were "justified" by faith in the Messiah, not by perfect keeping of the law. An attempt is made to faithfully follow Paul's logic, beginning with his thesis statement in Romans 1:16-17 and concluding in Romans 11:36. The central theme is clear: God has done for man what man could not do for himself. Attention is given to the volatile Jew/Gentile mix of the first century Roman church. Objections that Jewish members seem to have suggested against Paul's ideas are clearly noted, along with Paul's logical and Scriptural answers. Special attention is given to certain difficult passages such as (1) God's prerogative to choose (9:1-33), (2) the question of God's "rejection" of Israel (11:1-6), (3) Israel's "stumbling" and the consequent "riches" of the Gentiles (11:11-15), and (4) the "irrevocable" gifts and calling of God (11:25-32). The remainder of the book discusses Paul's recommendations to Christians in consequence of God's wonderful work in us.

Lithium has a number of uses but one of the most valuable is a component of high energy-density rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Because of concerns over carbon dioxide footprint and increasing hydrocarbon fuel cost (reduced supply), lithium may become even more important in large batteries for powering all-electric and hybrid vehicles. Estimates of future lithium demand vary, based on numerous variables. Some of those variables include the potential for recycling, widespread public acceptance of electric vehicles, or the possibility of incentives for converting to lithium-ion-powered engines. This book addresses some of the issues raised by the increased focus on lithium, including the context of the lithium market into which future lithium-based large batteries must fit, the projected effect of electric and hybrid cars on lithium demand, various estimates for future lithium demand, and obstacles to reaching the more optimistic estimates.

This book and the series to come is about a little dog who came into our family about four years ago. From the first day I saw him and he came home with us I knew he was special. I said,"he is a little angel given to use," Sparky T makes our lives better each day - with his joy, enthusiasm and loving manner to everyone. Also I must acknowledge our illustrator, JoAnne Carlisle. She has adapated and given the stories - life and color with her Creative and artistic ability

Poetry is the oldest form of literature known to mankind. Its shape, form and thoughts have expressed a man's life, philosophy and experience clearer than the man himself. It reaches beyond the physical expression and takes the reader into the spiritual depths of the poet. My poetry has the uniqueness of life, experience and above all living. After spending nearly forty years teaching and coaching, life has given many opportunities to view the world, people, animals, space - abstract and concrete - real and surreal. My collection of poems express these views - some with clarity, some with a reach to the farthest depths of the mind; but greater than anything else, they are reality to the fullest - leaving the impression for a life. The people in the poems are people that crossed my daily walk through life. Each of them created images influencing my thinking, and creating challenges and feelings during this walk.