On September 14, 1976, my life began. I gave birth to Ryan Elliot Bell, my life, my love, my everything. Ryan was an amazing child filled with love, tenderness and wit. A child who developed into a remarkable man. On Sunday June 5, 2005, my life crumbled. I lost my precious son to a cerebral aneurysm. This book of poems is a tribute to my son that I started writing to him soon after his death. I want the entire world to know how special a human being Ryan was and will forever continue to be. Even though Ryan passed away at the tender age of 28, he left his indelible imprint on all those who knew him and loved him. I forever want Ryan to be remembered and I want to share my love for Ryan to all. I wanted to name this book "Bigger than a big bus" because up until this tragedy struck, Ryan, always would say to me, "Mom, I love you bigger than a big bus." I have saved all the cards Ryan sent to me over the years for birthdays, anniversaries and Mother's Day and they were always signed "love you bigger than a big bus." This book is a mother's love story to her cherished son.

In recent years medicalization, the process of making something medical, has gained considerable ground and a position in everyday discourse. In this multidisciplinary collection of original essays, the authors expertly consider how issues around medicalization have developed, ways in which it is changing, and the potential shapes it will take in the future. They develop a unique argument that medicalization, biomedicalization, pharmaceuticalization and geneticization are related and co-evolving processes, present throughout the globe. This is an ideal addition to anthropology, sociology and STS courses about medicine and health.

In recent years medicalization, the process of making something medical, has gained considerable ground and a position in everyday discourse. In this multidisciplinary collection of original essays, the authors expertly consider how issues around medicalization have developed, ways in which it is changing, and the potential shapes it will take in the future. They develop a unique argument that medicalization, biomedicalization, pharmaceuticalization and geneticization are related and co-evolving processes, present throughout the globe. This is an ideal addition to anthropology, sociology and STS courses about medicine and health.

The Artful Edit explores the many-faceted and often misunderstood or simply overlooked art of editing. The book brims with examples, quotes, and case studies, including an illuminating discussion of Max Perkins's editorial collaboration with F. Scott Fitzgerald on The Great Gatsby. Susan Bell, a veteran book editor, also offers strategic tips and exercises for self-editing and a series of remarkable interviews, taking us into the studios of successful authors such as Michael Ondaatje and Ann Patchett to learn from their various approaches to revision. Much more than a manual, The Artful Edit inspires readers to think about both the discipline and the creativity of editing and how it can enhance their work. In the computer age of lightning-quick composition, this book reminds readers that editing is not simply a spell-check. A vigorous investigation into the history and meaning of the edit, this book, like The Elements of Style, is a must-have companion for every writer."

In the North East of England at the dawn of the eighteenth and twenty-first centuries, two women face tragedy and challenges. Set within the compelling political landscape of the Jacobite Rebellion of 1715, and the complications and frustrations of the digital age, this dual romantic narrative shows that upheaval and revolution are no match for the constancies of love. Alternately tense, dramatic and joyful, A Similar Devotion follows two women separated in time, but united in their determination to overcome the obstacles they face throughout the events and relationships that colour their lives. The intertwining stories reveal that despite the contrasting worlds in which they live, love has a power to heal and bring happiness that neither woman expected. Susan Bell encapsulates the romantic past with the same vigour as the vibrant present.

On September 14, 1976, my life began. I gave birth to Ryan Elliot Bell, my life, my love, my everything. Ryan was an amazing child filled with love, tenderness and wit. A child who developed into a remarkable man. On Sunday June 5, 2005, my life crumbled. I lost my precious son to a cerebral aneurysm. This book of poems is a tribute to my son that I started writing to him soon after his death. I want the entire world to know how special a human being Ryan was and will forever continue to be. Even though Ryan passed away at the tender age of 28, he left his indelible imprint on all those who knew him and loved him. I forever want Ryan to be remembered and I want to share my love for Ryan to all. I wanted to name this book "Bigger than a big bus" because up until this tragedy struck, Ryan, always would say to me, "Mom, I love you bigger than a big bus." I have saved all the cards Ryan sent to me over the years for birthdays, anniversaries and Mother's Day and they were always signed "love you bigger than a big bus." This book is a mother's love story to her cherished son.

"The Writer's Notebook" combines the best craft seminars from the Summer Writers Workshop's history with craft essays by some of Tin House's favorite authors and features a list of contributors that reads like a veritable who's who of contemporary poets and prose writers. Jim Shepard, Aimee Bender, Steve Almond, D. A. Powell, Chris Offutt, and others distill elements of writing and share insights into the joys and pains of their own work. They explore a wide range of topics, everything from writing dialogue to the do's and don'ts of writing about sex. With how-tos, close readings, and personal anecdotes, "The Writer's Notebook" offers aspiring wordsmiths advice and inspiration to hone their own craft. Included is a CD of workshop discussions and panels

Social work is a profession under strain, and practitioners report finding the role increasingly challenging. What can sustain social work in these times? How can social workers sustain themselves in the role? How can they derive confidence and meaning from what they do? In addressing these questions, Sustaining Social Work is a source of understanding and support for professionals struggling with the tensions of practice. Accessible and engaging , it explores the fallout that results from social workers experiencing these tensions, including feelings of powerlessness, responsibility, optimism and cynicism. Drawing on ideas from social theory and the social sciences, it puts forward a model of sustainable social work that will help practitioners not just cope but flourish - even in the context of ongoing crises. An enlightening, uplifting read in a difficult and uncertain time for the profession, Sustaining Social Work addresses the challenge of finding sustenance and consolation within day-to-day practice, enriching it beyond the short-term.