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In this breathtakingly brutal and intensely topical psychological
thriller, a man is accused of child sexual abuse, and his life and
that of his actress girlfriend are thrown into turmoil… ‘Malone
is the master of twists, turns and the unexpected, with the skill
to keep things grounded. So much so, that the reader can picture
themselves in the very circumstances described. Superb storytelling
from a master of his craft’ Herald Scotland ‘Beautiful,
lyrical prose takes the reader through a perfectly constructed,
often harrowing tale’ Denzil Meyrick _________________ Film
star Amelie Hart is the darling of the silver screen, appearing on
the front pages of every newspaper. But at the peak of her fame she
throws it all away for a regular guy with an ordinary job. The
gossip columns are aghast: what happened to the woman who turned
heads wherever she went? Any hope the furore will die down are
crushed when Amelie’s boyfriend Dave is arrested on charges of
child sexual abuse. Dave strongly asserts his innocence, and when
Amelie refuses to denounce him, the press witch hunt quickly turns
into physical violence, and she has to flee the country. While Dave
is locked up with the most depraved men in the country and Amelie
is hiding on the continent, Damaris, the victim at the
centre of the story, is isolated – a child trying to make sense
of an adult world. Breathtakingly brutal, dark and immensely
moving, A Song of Isolation looks beneath the magpie glimmer
of celebrity to uncover a sinister world dominated by greed and
lies, and the unfathomable destruction of innocent lives … in an
instant. _________________ Praise for Michael J. Malone ‘A
beautifully written tale, original, engrossing and scary … a dark
joy’ The Times ‘A complex and multilayered story – perfect
for a wintry night’ Sunday Express ‘Vivid, visceral and
compulsive’ Ian Rankin ‘A terrific read … I read it in one
sitting’ Martina Cole ‘A deeply satisfying read’ Sunday
Times ‘A fine, page-turning thriller’ Daily Mail ‘With
each turn of the page, a more shocking detail is revealed and some
of the people John thought might help him are not who they seem …
The domestic noir tale is one that many families will be able to
relate to … There is barely enough time to catch
your’ Scotsman ‘Challenging and emotional … enthrals as
it corkscrews to a shocking, yet ultimately rewarding
end’ LoveReading ‘Malone’s latest is an unsettling,
multi-layered and expertly paced domestic noir drama that delves
into one family’s dark secrets, shame and
lies’ CultureFly ‘Malone is a poet, there are wonderful
lyrical passages here and very skilful storytelling. Some issues
are not spoken about enough, Malone raises a couple of those issues
and sensitively but realistically addresses them…’ New
Books Magazine ‘Engrossing, hard-hitting – even shocking –
with a light poetic frosting. Another superb read!’ Douglas
Skelton 'A dark and unnerving psychological thriller that draws you
deep into the lives of the characters and refuses to let go. This
is a brilliantly written book; I could not put it down’ Caroline
Mitchell ‘A chilling tale of the unexpected that journeys right
into the dark heart of domesticity’ Marnie Riches
The leading introductory textbook on geriatrics - completely
updated and revised Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics is an
engagingly written, up-to-date introductory guide to the core
topics in geriatric medicine. Since 1984, its goal has remained
unchanged: to help clinicians do a better job of caring for their
older patients. You will find thorough and authoritative coverage
of all the important issues in geriatrics, along with concise,
practical guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of the diseases
and disorders most commonly encountered in an elderly patient.
Presented in full-color, this classic features a strong focus on
the field's must-know concepts, from the nature of clinical aging
to differential diagnosis of important geriatric syndromes to drug
therapy and health services. The Eighth Edition has been completely
revised to provide the most current updates on the assessment and
management of geriatric care. FEATURES: * Numerous tables and
figures that summarize conditions, values, mechanisms,
therapeutics, and more * Thorough coverage of preventive services
and disease screening * Eight chapters devoted to general
management strategies * Important chapters on ethical issues and
palliative care * Appendix of Internet resources on geriatrics
Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics, Eighth Edition is the best
resource available to help healthcare professionals provide the
innovative, cost-effective, and person-centered care that older
people and their caregivers deserve.
The Association for the Study of Play (TASP) is the sponsor of this
eighth volume in the Play & Culture Studies series. TASP is a
professional group of researchers who study play. The focus of this
eighth volume of the Play & Culture Studies series is on how
play takes many forms as it cuts across species, ages, and
cultures. The articles in this volume present current theoretical
and empirical research on play and culture from a variety of
disciplines including psychology, education, animal studies, and
sociology. Applications to practice and policy implications are
presented as well. Volume 8 continues the tradition of the Play
& Culture series by presenting a view of play that is broad in
scope both in terms of the subjects of study and the ways in which
researchers approach the study of these diverse forms of play.
In Hillston, North Carolina, Police Chief Cuddy Magnum is up
against a new challenge of life and death when a young African
American on Death Row wins a temporary reprieve from the
governor--and his political activist brother is murdered the next
day. A Mystery Guild Selection.
This issue of Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, guest
edited by Dr. Michael Malone, is devoted to Infectious Disease.
Articles in this issue include: Tick-borne Illnesses;
Mosquito-Borne Diseases; Mite and Bed Bug Infections; Pertussis;
Skin and Soft Tissue Infections; UTI Antibiotic Resistance in the
U.S; Emergence of Global Antibiotic Resistance; Guidelines for the
Evaluation and Treatment of Pneumonia; Common Central Nervous
System Infections; Common Gastrointestinal Infections; Role of
Complimentary and Alternative Therapies in Infectious Disease;
Health Guidelines for Travel Abroad; Aquatic Infections; and
Infections During Pregnancy.
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This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest edited by Drs.
Michael Malone and Kevin Biese, is devoted to Care for the Older
Adult in the Emergency Department. Articles in this outstanding
issue include: Approach to the Older Patient in the Emergency
Department; Ten Best Practices for Older Adults in the Emergency
Department; Delirium and Dementia; Falls and Geriatric Trauma;
Older Adults in the Emergency Department with Frailty;
Communication Strategies to Better Care for Older Individuals in
the Emergency Department; Systems-based Practice to Improve Care
Within and Beyond the Emergency Department; Common Medication
Management Approaches for Older Adults in the Emergency Department;
Elder Abuse and Neglect; Care of those with end-of-life needs /
Advanced illnesses in the Emergency Department; Behavioral Health
Needs of Older Adults in the Emergency Department; and Pain
Management Strategies for Older Adults.
Despite the defensiveness of NFP promoters, the occasional critic
does speak against NFP. And if one looks carefully at what the
critics say, there is much to be considered. Michael Malone's book
exposes many logical fallacies in the arguments of NFP promoters,
and asks critical questions which NFP promoters cannot and have not
answered. "The Case Concerning Catholic Contraception" is the final
major work which Michael Malone undertook before his death in 2000.
He addresses the matter of contraception through the eyes of the
perennial teaching of the Catholic Church, and tackles the
thorniest issues that are involved. The book includes a Foreword by
Dr. Jay Boyd, author of "Natural Family Planning: Trojan Horse in
the Catholic Bedroom?" (available on Amazon). Perhaps the most
controversial of Michael Malone's criticisms of NFP is his
questioning of the validity of making a distinction between
periodic continence (NFP) and artificial contraception. He goes so
far as to claim that NFP is equivalent to artificial contraception,
asking the hard questions: "Can NFP genuinely be considered any
less a species of 'scientific harlotry' than pills or latex? In
fact, is it not even more so, considering the excessive amount of
time, study, research, and even person-to-person counseling which
must be exercised in order to assure successful contraception?"
While there is some legitimate line-drawing between NFP and
artificial contraception, it is not true that just because NFP is
not the same as contraception, a couple using NFP cannot possibly
have a "contraceptive mentality." Currently, NFP is touted as a
licit form of birth control (whether it is called "birth control"
or "birth regulation" or "fertility awareness"), at the expense of
the teaching on the need for "serious reasons" to use it, and
without mentioning the virtue of producing a large family. When its
promoters point out that NFP is "as effective" as various forms of
contraception "if you follow the rules," they employ the same
language and imply the same kind of thinking as we see in those who
advocate the use of contraception. When it is proclaimed that NFP
is "99% effective" there is no other way to understand "effective"
except as "successful in preventing conception." Is it really
incorrect to call this a "contraceptive mentality"? Whether that
label fits any, most, or all NFP users is a moot point. In
quibbling over the label, we deny the fact that we Catholics have
bought into the current cultural myth that family "planning" is
better than family "happening." In some respects, debating NFP is a
secondary issue. The real point of the conversation - whether we
use the term "artificial contraception," "contraceptive mentality,"
or "birth control" - is this: birth control is not now, nor ever
has been, a Catholic value. Without confronting the "birth control"
mentality that is behind it, we remain stuck fighting the
"symptoms" rather than the "cause." NFP is only an issue because
"birth control" has entered discussions of marriage as an authentic
Catholic value. The "extreme cases make bad law" phenomenon is here
in spades: what should be an exceptional situation has become a
"way of life" - as evidenced by the fact that dioceses and parishes
are requiring NFP classes for couples intending to marry in the
Church. Michael Malone lays out the case against NFP very carefully
and clearly in his book. His conclusion is, briefly: "Finally, the
purpose and design of NFP is intentionally to avert or frustrate -
even if temporarily through recourse to infertile periods - the
very possibility of conception. As a contrived, conscious, and
calculated act of the will, this system of birth control serves to
make a mockery of the fundamental purpose of Matrimony and robs the
marital union of its divinely-designed objective..."
"A gem of a book. A lighthearted, humane and entertaining
explication of the core principles behind the successful use of
social media, with the Grateful Dead leading the way. Who knew?" -
Phil Brownstein, Intuit. Within this essential volume, leading
social media expert Michael Malone explains the key approaches and
philosophy that form the backbone of virtually every effective
social media implementation regardless of platforms used, whether
Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter or other combined options.
Citing real world strategies adopted by such diverse brands as
WoodenBoat Magazine and the Grateful Dead, Malone lays out
fundamental guidelines without which no attempt at social media
outreach will succeed. Whether you are building a social media
presence catering to a large international constituency or local
fans of a popular neighborhood coffeehouse, Malone's insights are
sure to prove invaluable.
Mindspeak is an exploration of the relationship between you and
success. The book asks questions only the reader can answer and is
a navigation system for the mind that leads to where you want to go
in life. Inside the pages of Mindspeak you will discover; - The
intangible element that is common in all successful people - How
your future is already laid out for you - Why being "perfect" is a
trap - How to use and develop your most powerful tool - Dozens of
ideas to stimulate and unleash your true inner genius - Who "you"
really are - And numerous successful strategies to unlock your full
potential in your career, your business, and your life
In 27 Views of Hillsborough, 27 authors who currently live in
Hillsborough or who have lived her in the past use fiction, essays,
and poetry to tell of the community's past and present. Some of the
authors whose work is included are Allan Gurganus, Lee Smith,
Michael Malone, Randall Kenan, Jill McCorkle, Craig Nova, Barry
Jacobs, Nancy Goodwin, Hal Crowther, Jaki Shelton Green, and
Jeffrey Beam.
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are
not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or
access to any online entitlements included with the product. A
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO RESIDENTIAL DESIGN FOR ARCHITECTS AND
CLIENTSWritten by a successful practitioner of both residential and
commercial architecture, this hands-on resource enables you to
transfer and expand your architectural design skills and
successfully integrate single-family residential design into your
professional practice. The Architect's Guide to Residential Design
discusses typical residential design issues, such as budgets and
construction schedules, and offers guidelines for interacting with
design-conscious clients. This detailed handbook presents a
comprehensive methodology for the process of designing, pricing,
and constructing single-family homes. Six real-world case studies,
each featuring a unique site, budget, program, and set of
circumstances, are included. The Architect's Guide to Residential
Design covers: Houses as an architectural practice How houses
differ from commercial and institutional architectural projects
Design and documentation for architect-designed houses Bidding and
negotiating with contractors Cutting the contract with both owners
and contractors Construction administration and the building
process
Six Simple Steps Simple Six Figures is a step by step guide to
success in sales and business that anyone can follow. The
principles of the extremely effective Malone Suggested Retail
Process (MSRP) are broken down to a simplistic level so anyone can
learn how to sell products, services, or ideas to others. If your
income relies on how well you deal with others, Six Simple Steps
Simple Six Figures will start you on the path to productivity and
increased confidence.
The days when a salesperson could carry the company catalog around
in his or her head have disappeared. From high-tech to low-tech
industries, today's salesperson often represents thousands of
products available in countless permutations. According to Thomas
Siebel and Michael Malone, although more than 500 companies are
rushing to market with information technology to aid millions of
salespeople world wide, these systems are destined to fail. Why?
Because, the authors argue, they focus only on improving
efficiency, rather than on increasing the effectiveness of the
selling process.
Instead, Siebel and Malone demonstrate the need to incorporate
Sales Force Automation (SFA) within an overall philosophy that
supports the sales force by fully informing sales reps to assist
them in real selling, not just data recording and analysis. The
authors show how this new vision, called Virtual Selling, will
spearhead a new generation of SFA design to provide powerful tools
-- from opportunity management systems and marketing encyclopedias
to product configurations and team selling across multiple
distribution channels -- which will enhance customer contact and
heighten the effectiveness of the sales representative.
By assuming the larger role of "point person" at the center of
every transaction, the members of what the authors call the
"Informed Sales Force" will resemble independent entrepreneurs
directing their own business by developing long-term customer
relationships, generating proposals, managing the configuration and
creation of products, and providing customer service and support.
Siebel and Malone explain how this reengineering of sales can
enable firms to achieve the perfect balance between the needs of
sales and the operations of the rest of the company. Finally, the
authors reveal how, in their equation, the Informed Sales Force
uses Virtual Selling to reach Total Sales Quality, with great
leads, smart pitches, irresistible closes, and above all,
sales.
The potential benefits of SFA to business are enormous, from
cutting costs to boosting productivity and revenue. Siebel and
Malone's innovative and inspiring approach to this important
subject will enable corporate managers and sales professionals in
all industries to transform the virtual selling vision into
reality.
South Writ Large: Stories from the Global South is an anthology of
personal essays, articles, poetry, and artwork that explores the
culture of the U.S. South and its extensive connections to other
regions of the world. The collection is composed of articles
published over the past ten years in the online magazine South Writ
Large, which examines the changing South in its symbolic and
psychological complexity to stimulate conversation about the
culture of the South at home and abroad. The anthology's
accomplished contributors work in broad-ranging fields: novelist
Jill McCorkle; poet Jaki Shelton Green; historians Clay Risen and
Malinda Maynor Lowery; journalist and politician W. Hodding Carter
III; author and chef Bill Smith; and artists Bo Bartlett and Welmon
Sharlhome. The introduction is by novelist Michael Malone and the
afterword is by anthropologist Jim Peacock, whose Global South
concept inspired South Writ Large Magazine and this anthology.
On the Ides of March, our hero, Raleigh Whittier Hayes (forgetful
husband, baffled father, prosperous insurance agent, and leading
citizen of Thermopylae, North Carolina), learns that his father has
discharged himself from the hospital, taken all his money out of
the bank and, with a young black female mental patient, vanished in
a yellow Cadillac convertible. Left behind is a mysterious list of
seven outrageous tasks that Raleigh must perform in order to rescue
his father and his inheritance.
And so Raleigh and fat Mingo Sheffield (his irrepressibly loyal
friend) set off on an uproarious contemporary treasure hunt through
a landscape of unforgettable characters, falling into adventures
worthy of Tom Jones and Huck Finn. A moving parable of human love
and redemption, Handling Sin is Michael Malone's comic
masterpiece.
A rare snowstorm has enveloped Hillston, North Carolina, covering
everything--including a shocking murder. Detective Justin Savile,
the wayward son of Hillston's founding family, is expected to
arrest the usual scapegoat, but the boozy Justin has never been
good at doing the expected.
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