Cecil: 368 books

Culture, Health and Illness: An Introduction for Health Professionals covers basic ideas and research in medical anthropology. The book starts by discussing the scope of medical anthropology and the cultural definitions of anatomy and physiology, including the body structure and its functions. The...

Sherlock Holmes, the iconic fictional English detective that he was, had a lot to teach modern-day lawyers about logical reasoning and forensic science. The popular and well-beloved creation of the Scottish author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes was an immediate success after...

This book represents a sample of the authors thought clarification. Somber, crazy, joyful, or eclectic in subjects, the sonnet format provides a steady bedrock of expression. Some subjects are deep, some barely scratch the surface, some try to resolve a conundrum, and some are a passing whim. All start with a single word or phrase with no end state in mind until the poem is done.

A unique resource for process measurement Basic Process Measurements provides a unique resource explaining the industrial measuring devices that gauge such key variables as temperature, pressure, density, level, and flow. With an emphasis on the most commonly installed technologies, this guide...

Showcases the wealth of new research on sacred imagery found in 12 states and 4 Canadian provinces. In archaeology, rock-art—any long-lasting marking made on a natural surface—is similar to material culture (pottery and tools) because it provides a record of human activity and ideology...

This book describes the life of a man who struggled with desiring a walk with God but could not let go of the hurt caused him by the church. It details the road of tragedy that led him back to God and the dedication he now has to make sure no one has to suffer from their mistakes like he did. It shows...

Julia is a six-year-old girl, and her brother Eli is nine years old. These books are about their lives, imagination, and time spent with their Pappy on the farm in the South. Julia has a vivid imagination, and one of the great pleasures for Pappy is the long walks and conversations he has with her. In each story, there is a life lesson.

A riverboat explosion offers a welcome escape. A notorious riverboat gambler killed Rosaleen Archer's husband and Has taken her captive, forcing her to do unspeakable things. Convinced God hates her, Rosaleen looks to luck for help as she attempts to escape when the riverboat explodes. She awakens...

Americans love boats for the irreplaceable pleasure they bring. And American lawyers love boaters for the endless litigation they bring. The glorious realm of boating is filled with perplexing legal complications and a healthy amount of business for the trial community, too. This book in the ABA Little...

Everyone has their favorite barbecue joint. But barbecue also has a serious legal side, and a significant amount of litigation has sprung forth from these smoky flames as well as plenty of litigation concerning commercial transactions, including stolen secret barbecue sauce recipes, tax issues, and property...

This collection is a captivating look at the subset of American jurisprudence that illustrates the unique character of cowboy culture. But even with the freedom and relative lawlessness we associate with them, the cowboy — like the rest of society — was never far from the courthouse, and the book...

The weird and whimsical word "foodie" has been part of the popular American vernacular for decades now, and it is clear that the numbers of dedicated foodies throughout the country are rapidly growing. The term "foodie" commonly refers to one who is unabashedly and unreservedly...

Running with God at your side. You’ve begun running and it’s a wonderful form of exercise. It may even be your preferred method of relaxation. But did you know you could also build your Christian muscles as you tone your body? In the years since the author began running, he has discovered that...

The Santals are a Munda tribe, a branch of that aboriginal element which probably entered India from the North East. At the present day they inhabit the Eastern outskirts of the Chutia Nagpore plateau.