Sickle cell disease is a complex disease with a genetic mutation producing a wide variety of manifestations. It is of great public health importance nationally and internationally. While the conclusions of this study support the generally accepted views on the disease, the book provides the most recent information and state-of-the-art knowledge on the subject. The book is unique in that it presents the genetic, molecular, cellular, metabolic, rheologic, clinical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and psychosocial dimensions of sickle cell disease. Its synthesis of micro to macro, molecular to cellular, individual to social relationships provides a comprehensive study of sickle cell disease.

The book offers a synthesis of basic science describing genetic, molecular, metabolic, and rheologic aspects of sickle cell disease. Clinical aspects, including diagnosis and treatment, and psychosocial aspects, covering the interaction of the patient with sickle cell disease with society, are also treated. Physicians, scientists, allied health workers, sociologists, and social workers, epidemiologists and anthropologists as well as administrators of sickle cell centers will find this volume useful. The ultimate goal of the book is to improve the understanding of sickle cell disease and to contribute to a better quality of life for those who have the disease or who are at risk of getting it.

As provider networks on military bases are overwhelmed with new cases, civilian clinicians are increasingly likely to treat military families. However, these clinicians do not receive the same military mental-healthcare training as providers on military installations, adding strain to clinicians' workloads and creating gaps in levels of treatment. Families Under Fire fills these gaps with real-world examples, clear, concise prose, and nuts-and-bolts approaches for working with military families utilizing a systems-based practice that is effective regardless of branch of service or the practitioner's therapeutic preference. Any civilian mental-health practitioner who wants to understand the diverse needs of military personnel, their spouses, and their families will rely on this indispensable guidebook for years to come.

As provider networks on military bases are overwhelmed with new cases, civilian clinicians are increasingly likely to treat military families. However, these clinicians do not receive the same military mental-healthcare training as providers on military installations, adding strain to clinicians' workloads and creating gaps in levels of treatment. Families Under Fire fills these gaps with real-world examples, clear, concise prose, and nuts-and-bolts approaches for working with military families utilizing a systems-based practice that is effective regardless of branch of service or the practitioner's therapeutic preference. Any civilian mental-health practitioner who wants to understand the diverse needs of military personnel, their spouses, and their families will rely on this indispensable guidebook for years to come.

For centuries, Christians have discussed and looked forward to The Second Coming of Jesus Christ. The Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

However, recent generations have grown apathetic. Many people no longer believe in Christ's return. Others insist that, the Second Coming is in the very distant future. This theory was common among Christians until the mid 20th Century when the signs Christ related in the Bible, Book of Mormon and Doctrine and Covenants began to appear. Today only two signs, of 26 foretold signs, remain to be fulfilled.
The Antichrist must reveal himself. The Jewish temple must be rebuilt in Jerusalem.

When these two events occur, the world will be plunged into an unprecedented period of tribulation. Christians and Jews will be targeted for annihilation and the events described by Christ in Matthew 24 (New Testament of the Bible) will be fulfilled.

We no longer have the luxury of waiting to prepare for the end times. They are almost here. Those who fail to understand will find themselves in a situation beyond their control. The only answer is, to have or to develop, a close and personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

This book organizes scripture warning signs that people can study to decide for them-selves, whether these prophesied events should concern them today. This book also provides scriptures with hope for the future.