D Linden: 7 books

March of the Green Beetles, the fast-paced, action-filled sequel to the The Lion of Djibouti, is the tale of two cities—two worlds—linked together by the past, the present, and the future. Drugs, ivory, warlords, slavery, gang wars, rebellion, and organized crime are the threads binding the...

A war torn Ethiopia and an America in the throes of social unrest provide the backdrop for a poignant story of loss, famine, war, faith and love. Guided by spirit elephants, haunted by hyena-men, The Lion of Djibouti is the quest of two brothers to reunite across two continents after a brutal lion attack.

Interest in techniques to control the brain and thereby improve its function has surged, yet how realistic are these expectations and what are the ethical implications? This book reviews the main techniques of controlling brain processes for medical purposes, situating them within ethical and legal debates on autonomy and fairness.

The comprehensive “Dr. Spock”-like reference that is both reassuring and realistic—now updated to reflect the many advances in neonatology. Preemies, Second Edition is the only parents’ reference resource of its kind—delivering up-to-the-minute information on medical care in a warm,...

This volume discusses why faculty and administrators of academe should care about implementing family-friendly policies and practices, as well as how they can advocate for policy changes. In section one, the book’s focus is on empirical studies that demonstrate the need for innovative programs...

Following their mothers death after a long illness, the mysterious disappearance of their father prompts three brothers to search for answers in an amoral world created by the greed of unscrupulous scientists and giant drug conglomerates A new caste of private military contractors in the pay of these...

This briefs reviews the literature on alexithymia with a particular focus on the relation between positive well-being and alexithymia. It starts by exploring the definition, history and etiology of the construct. The briefs then discusses the importance of research and presents new research which...