This book brings together new research that engages with the concept of diaspora from a uniquely Australian perspective and provides a timely contribution to the development of research-informed policy, both in the Australian context and more broadly. It builds on the understanding of the complex drivers and domains of diaspora transnationalism and its implications for countries and people striving to develop human capabilities in a globally interconnected but also fractured world. The chapters showcase a wide range of diaspora experiences from culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Australia. This work demonstrates the usefulness of diaspora as a concept to explore the experiences of migrant and refugee communities in Australia and the Pacific and further understanding on the peacebuilding, conflict, economic, humanitarian and political engagements of diaspora communities globally. The insights and findings from the breadth of research featured shed light on broader debates about diasporas, migration and development, and transnationalism.

Samantha Daniels never knew what it took to be a private investigator. Besides getting nearly killed several times, kidnapped more than once, and new clients lining up the block, she managed to take on one big case that could make or break her career, literally. The only thing was that she had to work with the guy who broke more than her heart. Alexander Conrad never imagined that he would see Sam again. After what he did to her long ago, he knew that she wouldn't want anything to do with him again. But, with a golden opportunity presenting itself, she had no choice but to work with him and he was going to take full advantage. Together, they worked to solve the case while worrying how to keep her alive long enough for him to claim what's his.

Elizabeth had a plan. She would become a nun and devote her life to others. From now on her life would be one orderly self-sacrifice. Her life would mean something. Adam had a plan. He would order a wife from the East to help take care of his brother's kids while he finished building a lumber empire in Reedsport, Oregon. She would be unobtrusive and obedient. From now on his life would be orderly and serene. No surprises. But neither one of them could have predicted that an unscrupulous lawyer would come into both their lives and change everything. Now Elizabeth found herself on the way to Oregon as a mail order bride, no one listening to her pleas that this was all a mistake. While Adam greeted not the calm woman of his dreams, but a fiery Auburn haired girl insisting she was kidnapped. There is a saying, "If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans." Adam and Elizabeth now have to decide if their failed plans were God's shut door or merely an obstical in their path. And if this is God's Window, will it be settling for less? Or could it possibly turn out to be more than either of them could have ever hoped for?

The year 2013 is the 40th anniversary of the end of the 'White Australia policy'. In these four decades Australia's immigration policy has shifted from a primary concern with cultural homogeneity or Britishness to a focus on demand-based skills through an increasingly fine-tuned system of points tests, occupation lists and employer-sponsored visas. Despite disproportionate politicisation of asylum seekers in recent public discourse, the intake of refugees and humanitarian entrants has remained relatively small. While Australia's contemporary migrant and refugee intake is truly multicultural, and governments continue to adhere to an official multicultural policy, integration into the Australian community and culture has been the dominant process, especially for second and third generation Australians. Australian identity and citizenship have changed in the last forty years, making Australia and its people more pluralistic and richly diverse. Becoming Australian focuses on the ways in which migrants and refugees meet the challenges of 'becoming Australian' and the transformative process for Australia and its people as they incorporate the continuing influx of multicultural peoples.

The year 2013 is the 40th anniversary of the end of the 'White Australia policy'. In these four decades Australia's immigration policy has shifted from a primary concern with cultural homogeneity or Britishness to a focus on demand-based skills through an increasingly fine-tuned system of points tests, occupation lists and employer-sponsored visas. Despite disproportionate politicisation of asylum seekers in recent public discourse, the intake of refugees and humanitarian entrants has remained relatively small. While Australia's contemporary migrant and refugee intake is truly multicultural, and governments continue to adhere to an official multicultural policy, integration into the Australian community and culture has been the dominant process, especially for second and third generation Australians. Australian identity and citizenship have changed in the last forty years, making Australia and its people more pluralistic and richly diverse. Becoming Australian focuses on the ways in which migrants and refugees meet the challenges of 'becoming Australian' and the transformative process for Australia and its people as they incorporate the continuing influx of multicultural peoples.

Taylor's Family Medicine: Principles and Practice, Sixth Edition, is critically acclaimed and widely used by family physicians in the U.S. and abroad. This derivative handbook utilizes that success to address the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal problems and injuries in the primary care setting. Taylor's Musculoskeletal Problems and Injuries: A Handbook covers problems involving all areas of the skeleton and related musculature in both children and adults. Since primary care clinicians manage most sports injuries, athletic injuries are discussed in depth. In addition to sprains, strains, and fractures, chapters cover illnesses affecting the musculoskeletal system--various types of arthritis, fibromyalgia, and the complex regional pain syndrome. This handbook is an essential reference on musculoskeletal problems and injuries that proves itself indispensable to family physicians, general internists, general pediatricians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.