SOMETIMES THE DEEPEST SCARS ARE THOSE NO ONE SEES. Damian I swore I'd never love anyone. But that all changed when I met Lilah, my new neighbor. One look at her deep blue eyes and shy, teasing smile, and all I want to do is take her in my arms and protect her forever. The attraction between us is undeniable. The passion she stirs in me is like nothing I've ever experienced. There's only one thing stopping me--the man who calls himself her boyfriend. The one who lies to her. The one who hurts her. I'll do anything to get her away from him. If only I can get her to trust me first. Lilah I may appear to have it all--a great job, a cool apartment, a gorgeous boyfriend . . . but underneath that perfect exterior are bruises left by a monster who claims to love me. I'd lost all hope of escaping, until I met Damian. I know I shouldn't want him. I know I shouldn't cling to him like he's my last hope of survival. But I do it anyway. And it may cost us everything. "It was non-stop drama, you feel both characters' pain...passion...the frustration...betrayal and love...I'm speechless." -- Goodreads Review Fragile Scars is the 1st book in the Fragile Hearts series. All the books in the series are interconnected standalone romances with a different couple, but past couples and characters do make an appearance in later books. Author Note: This story contains realistic depictions of domestic violence, as well as sexual and emotional abuse. If these are triggers for you, please proceed with caution.

Perfect for hand therapy specialists, hand therapy students, and any other professional who encounters clients with upper extremity issues, Fundamentals of Hand Therapy, 2nd Edition contains everything you need to make sound therapy decisions. Coverage includes hand anatomy, the evaluation process, and diagnosis-specific information. Expert tips, treatment guidelines, and case studies round out this comprehensive text designed to help you think critically about each client's individual needs. "Overall, a very clear readable style is adopted throughout, with theory supported by various anecdotal case studies. Excellent use is made of illustrations, and many chapters contain the helpful addition of 'clinical pearls' or 'tips from the field', which are an attempt to make transparent the links between theory and practice. In conclusion, this is an excellent core text for reference purposes." Reviewed by: British Journal of Occupational Therapy Date: Aug 2014 Clinical Pearls and Precautions highlight relevant information learned by the experienced author and contributors that you can apply to clinical practice. Case examples included in the diagnoses chapters in Part Three demonstrate the use of clinical reasoning and a humanistic approach in treating the client. Diagnosis-specific information in the final section of the book is well-organized to give you quick access to the information you need. Special features sections such as Questions to Discuss with the Physician, What to Say to Clients, Tips from the Field, and more help readers find their own clinical voices. Online sample exercises give you a pool to pull from during professional practice. NEW! Chapters on yoga and pilates provide guidance into new ways to treat upper extremity problems. NEW! Chapter on wound care gives you a thorough foundation on how wounds impact therapeutic outcomes. NEW! Chapter on orthotics has been added to cover basic splinting patterns. NEW! Online resources help assess your understanding and retention of the material.

Written for hand therapy specialists and non-specialists, Cooper's Fundamentals of Hand Therapy, 3rd Edition emphasizes treatment fundamentals, and provides tips and guidelines for hand therapy practice. This easy-to-use illustrated text and reference guide helps further develop your clinical reasoning skills by describing what goes into the evaluation process, highlighting the humanistic side of each encounter through case studies, and providing the wisdom the contributing authors have acquired through years of practice. This new edition also features additional chapters on the use of common physical agents and orthoses, plus added content on how to integrate evidence-based findings into daily hand practice. - UPDATED! Chapter covering Orthoses Essential Concepts reflects the latest information in the field. - Case studies with questions and resolutions help you develop strong clinical reasoning skills while presenting the human side of each client encounter. - Special features sections such as Questions to Discuss with the Physician, What to Say to Clients, Tips from the Field, and more help you find your own clinical voice. - Anatomy sections throughout text highlight important anatomical bases of dysfunctions, injuries, or disorders. - Clinical Pearls highlight relevant information from an experienced author and contributors that you can apply to clinical practice in the future. - Evaluation Techniques and Tips help you master appropriate and thorough clinical evaluation of clients. - Diagnosis-specific information in the final section of the book is well-organized to give you quick access to the information you need. - NEW! Chapter covering Physical Agent Modalities helps you understand how to use common hand therapy tools. - NEW! Evidence-Based Practice content outlines how to closely examine evidence and integrate it into daily hand therapy practice. - NEW! Photos and illustrations throughout provide clear examples of tools, techniques, and therapies.

- NEW! Chapters on yoga and pilates provide guidance into new ways to treat upper extremity problems. - NEW! Chapter on wound care gives you a thorough foundation on how wounds impact therapeutic outcomes. - NEW! Chapter on orthotics has been added to cover basic splinting patterns. - NEW! Online resources help assess your understanding and retention of the material.

This book addresses wound care in vascular surgery, neurosurgery and lower extremity ulcers, while also providing detailed information on the latest concepts in antimicrobial therapy. The book presents essential content on the assessment, care, measurement and repair of wounds, and describes important scientific aspects as well as current clinical techniques. Due to the various topics covered, the book offers a valuable resource not only for plastic surgeons, but also for neurosurgeons, vascular surgeons and all clinicians who are interested in learning about current antimicrobial agents and their use.

THEIR ARRANGEMENT IS PERFECT UNTIL IT ISN'T. Since the devastation of her ex-fiancé's affair, Lexi hasn't felt a deep attraction to anyone, until she meets Jax. What begins with flirtatious texts, turns into much more. But there's one catch: he only wants to be friends...with benefits. He's gorgeous, funny, and well--she hasn't had any action in a year, so she agrees. Though Lexi knows they're temporary, her feelings for him aren't. Jax is used to hookups, but with Lexi, one night just isn't enough. She's beautiful, sassy, and everything he wants in a woman. With time, his need for her turns into something he never bargained for, but he knows he can't have her. His dark nightmares enslave him. His secrets keep his heart locked away. So he lets her go, knowing if he doesn't, his demons would destroy her light. Could he shatter all that keeps him prisoner or would their hearts be the only things left shattered? Fragile Lies is a steamy contemporary romance and isn't suitable for those under 18. It contains strong language, sexual situations and references. It is the 2nd book in the Fragile Hearts series and part I of Jax and Lexi's story. It contains a cliffhanger and must be read with Fragile Truths. Both books can be read as a stand-alone romance, but you first meet the couple in Fragile Scars. Author Note: Below is a trigger warning for those who may need it. Please stop reading now if you don't want one. * * * This story contains instances of PTSD. If these are triggers for you, please proceed with caution.

This 9th edition of Shafer's Textbook of Oral Pathology is written with sole aim to make teaching and learning oral pathology more interesting. This book deliberates the oral diseases from the fundamental level to the recent concepts. Each disease process is discussed in detail with reference to the etiology, clinical, radiographical and histopathological features. Molecular concepts are given wherever necessary. A note on treatment and prognosis is added to all the lesions. Apart from the diseases, which are usually encountered in clinical practice, abstract of relatively rare lesions are also included. - All possible oral and maxillofacial lesions are thoroughly updated according to the recent concepts - Inclusion of new pathological entities - Contributions from eminent academic personalities - Contemporary views and molecular aspects given in colored boxes