Contemporary Coloproctology covers colorectal surgery, as practiced today, in an easily accessible format with emphasis on bringing key facts rapidly into focus. It is ideal reading both for the medical trainee and the practicing colorectal surgeon. As well as a succinct presentation of the current colorectal knowledge base, each chapter contains practical advice and pearls of wisdom from established practicing clinicians. A unique feature of the format is the identification of key references and questions and scenarios that present real life decisions in colorectal surgery. Edited and authored by outstanding surgeons in their fields, this book brings the reader expertise in surgery and management across the various conditions encountered in coloproctology.

Running out of water in the scorching desert, a rattlesnake coiled and ready to strike, a lone coyote howling mournfully through the quiet star filled night, sparkling mountain lakes spread out below Forrester Pass, fragrant fields of bright lupine, cascading waterfalls, encroaching forest fires, majestic glacier-covered volcanoes, healthy green forests, bears, curious marmots, filthy, friendly, lean and hungry thru-hikers. Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2012 was a fun, challenging adventure. If you have hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, this book will bring back memories. If you would like to hike the Pacific Crest Trail, this book will show you ways to prepare and give you an idea of what it is like. If you have no intention of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail but are curious what it would be like, this book is for you.

In 1973 on a ten day hike in the beautiful Shenandoah Mountains, I camped one night with two enthusiastic Appalachian Trail thru-hikers. They were generous enough to share some of their adventures with me. It sounded fun. At that moment I decided to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. Thirty-six years later, having recently retired, my dream became a reality. I didn't see this as a life changing event. I just wanted to have a fun hike. It turned out to be one of the most enjoyable experiences of my life. Have you ever taken a trip, had high expectations for it, and have it far exceed those expectations? That would be the best way to describe my thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Wow What an adventure

The goal of any Christian is to be as much like Christ as possible, but the way to getting there is more surprising than you think. In Getting Processed, pastor and consultant Jim Hill shows you how cycles of difficulty are actually Christ's way of honing us and helping us grow. The journey, says Hill, is actually more important than the destination. Filled with scriptures and written in a conversational style, Hill shows why the Bible is more important and relevant to our everyday lives than ever before and that even major transitions or crises can sometimes facilitate us becoming our best selves. Important and inspirational, Getting Processed will provide great encouragement for Christians desiring to see beyond their circumstances.

Illustrated here are the testimonies of some of the struggling saints of God who have experienced God's mercy and grace to heal, and provided are the principles of healing and specific processes that have been proven helpful in practical, hands-on ministry. (Christian)

"The Drinks Are on the Kingdom" reflects his unique style, wonderful sense of wonderment, and serious humor, designed to winsomely win and persuade men and women to drink deeply at the fountain of God's grace. This book is a delight; worth bellying up to the bar!