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For fifteen years, Joanna Sokol filled private notebooks with her confusion, humor, and anger about the strange world of American street medicine. As her career progressed, she found herself taking notes on scraps of paper, backs of gloves, and margins of EKG printouts. She read about the history that brought ambulances into their current role as the caretakers of society’s forgotten, and spoke to her colleagues about their own experiences and perspectives. Those reflections are collected here, in a series of raw, powerful essays about the state of American medicine.

Do you have a hard time falling asleep? Is it something that happens all the time? Like you don’t look forward to going to bed because you know that you’re doomed to hours of twisting and turning and trying to fall asleep? Aren’t you supposed to happily fall into bed after a hard day of work? Isn’t sleep an opportunity to rejuvenate and get ready for the next day? Falling asleep should be easy, but it isn’t for you, is it? Many people have problems falling asleep. They need help getting into sleep mode. Find out how.

Soothing ocean and rain sounds! Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Fall Asleep Instantly and Sleep Well with Calming Nature Sounds for Deep Sleep and learn about meditation.

Beloved child of God, do you have trouble falling asleep because you feel worried all the time? Are you overwhelmed by all that's going on in the world? Maybe you've been surprised by events in your personal life. Or you can't get out of a situation that you want to get out of. I'm glad you're here. Because I'm going to point you to your answer: Jesus. Learn to use God's word to help you!

Do you have a hard time finding peace at night? There's always something to think about - a problem you haven't solved, things that didn't get done today, things that need to get done tomorrow, things you're still angry about, things you're afraid of, and things that you want to happen. Daily reality can be so overwhelming that it stops you from sleeping. You can't stop your brain, but you desperately want to unwind. The solution: Give your brain something soothing to focus on. With sleep music, you are redirecting your brain to soothing, relaxing sounds.

Drawing on humorous examples, true stories, and playful analogies, Connection Mode shows how our nervous system—including a surprisingly common missed opportunity to finish our lower brain development—often interferes with our lives in ways we don’t even realize. Connection Mode distills decades of compelling information from the Brain Highways program, which has guided 20,000 kids and adults to improve their lives by changing their brain and nervous system. The book offers a simple, time-tested trifecta approach for restoring our nervous system’s flexibility.

This version of Shakespeare's classic comedy The Merry Wives of Windsor is adapted to plain English. This is one of Shakespeare's comedies first published in the early 1600s. This adaptation is simplified in plain English and targeted at a younger audience. The plot tells the story of the romantic aspirations of the greedy and immoral Falstaff as he pursues the attentions of multiple women. Various plots are launched to try and foil his plans.

Are you stressed out about your weight? So much so that you have a hard time falling asleep because all you can think of is why you can’t lose weight? This audiobook is for Christian women who have been struggling with their weight for years. This book is for you because if you are a beloved child of the most high God and you’ve confessed Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, then you are free. He paid the ultimate price for your sins and health. He set you free! You have a blood-bought right to be living in freedom.

This is an abridged production of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar adapted into plain English. The play was first performed around 1600 and tells the story of Julius Caesar managing political opposition. This version is adapted for a younger audience, minimizing exposure to the adult themes in play and telling the story in plain, non-Shakespearean language.

A knight will battle the shadows, causing an end of peace or an era of unity. Willow escaped the Scarlet region with her life and family intact—or so she thought. As the darkness reveals himself, Willow's dream of uniting her family shatters in front of her as a sacrifice needs to be made. Finally coming into her true power, Willow struggles to fight the pull the darkness has on her. Will Willow be able to control her power and use it for good? Or will the prophecy burn as the darkness takes hold?

Do you have trouble falling asleep? Do you lay in bed for hours thinking about what you didn’t get done, what you need to do, and what would happen if—or what isn’t happening because? Trying to not think about your problems doesn’t work because the more you try to not think of them, the more you think of them. You just end up laying there frustrated by your inability to fall asleep. Night after night of this can be very overwhelming and depressing. I’m glad you’re here. Like many adults, you’re dealing with sleeping problems. But you’re not willing to just give up.

This is a plain English and abridged adaptation of Shakespeare's Troilus and Cressida. The play is set towards the end of the Trojan War, and loosely follows sections of the Iliad. The play combines two key plotlines: the romance between Troilus and Cressida, and the ongoing Trojan war. This adaptation simplifies Shakespeare's language, but retains the key elements of his play. This is theatrical production by a full cast.

Edward III, sometimes called The Raigne of King Edward the Third, was published anonymously (as were several other Shakespeare plays) and is believed to have been written, at least in part, by William Shakespeare. The play focuses on a dispute between England and France that escalates to war. This edition is abridged and adapted into plain English and includes opening and closing commentary on the play itself.

Do you have trouble unwinding after a stressful day? Do you lie down at night and spend hours trying to get to sleep? But, it feels like you just can't stop thinking about what you forgot to do today, what you could've done better, what you need to get done tomorrow, or what happens if something unexpected happens. Your brain keeps on going even though you desperately want to rest. Even worse, it feels like you are focused on negative things. And all you want is rest. You want to shut your brain down!

Originally published in 1634 and believed to be Shakespeare's final play, Two Noble Kinsmen is a tragedy with romantic themes. The play is based on a story from Chaucer (The Knight's Tale). Themes include war, love, banishment, obsession and madness. This adaptation by playwright Hazel Jeffs converts Shakespeare's work into more accessible plain English.

This is a plain English production of the Shakespeare's classic play Much Ado About Nothing. Set in Italy, it tells the story of a romance between Claudio and Hero that is interrupted by a devious plot. This is a full-cast production of the work adapted by Charlie Creed to plain English and condensed to a 25 minute theatrical production with music and sound effects. This makes it suitable for a younger audience, though the themes of love, trickery and heartbreak, though softened and made age-appropriate are more suitable for older children aged eight years and over.

These adaptations of Shakespeare's classics Macbeth and Romeo & Juliet are told in plain English as full-cast audio productions. Additional materials and context are included. The set also includes a detailed introduction, adaptation notes, analysis of original Shakespearean speeches and study questions. This offers a fine introduction of perhaps the two most famous Shakespeare works and detailed study materials for those seeking to understand the plays in greater depth.

Dr. Dora Adler’s life has been in disarray since the beginning of the zombie apocalypse, but when she gets bitten by one of the undead her whole world is turned upside down. Held captive in a secret underground lab, the tall, muscular hunk in the next cell is her only hope for salvation. Unfortunately, he claims to be a werewolf. Yeah, and she’s supposedly a witch.

Sleeping is not easy for everyone. Some people work night shifts and have to deal with jet lag, while others may simply have insomnia. Sleep is essential to our health and well-being, but it's hard to get the quality sleep we all need when we're busy with a multitude of tasks. Start sleeping more effectively with the help of rain sounds. Rain has been a symbol of hope, fertility, and renewal for centuries, so it only makes sense that listening to the calming sound of falling rain gives you the same restorative feeling, allowing you to find the peace you need every day.

Are you intrigued by the idea of influence? Ever wondered how some people can sway decisions in their favor? Want to learn how to persuade like a pro? Look no further. How to Strategize Like a Lobbyist by Scott Cardin unlocks the secrets behind one of the most misunderstood and powerful professions in America—lobbying.