In the tradition of The Emperor of All Maladies and The Noonday Demon, a moving, eye-opening exploration of PTSD Just as polio loomed over the 1950s, and AIDS stalked the 1980s and ’90s, posttraumatic stress disorder haunts us in the early years of the twenty-first century. Over a decade into the United States’ “global war on terror,” PTSD afflicts as many as 30 percent of the conflict’s veterans. But the disorder’s reach extends far beyond the armed forces. In total, some twenty-seven million Americans are believed to be PTSD survivors. Yet to many of us, the disorder remains shrouded in mystery, secrecy, and shame.Now, David J. Morris — a war correspondent, former Marine, and PTSD sufferer himself — has written the essential account of this illness. Through interviews with individuals living with PTSD, forays into the scientific, literary, and cultural history of the illness, and memoir, Morris crafts a moving work that will speak not only to those with the condition and to their loved ones, but also to all of us struggling to make sense of an anxious and uncertain time.

The Evil Hours: A Biography of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Morris, David J.

Reference

Eamon Dolan/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

“Conveys the mysteries of trauma in a way that is unsurpassed in the literature . . . This is the most important book on the subject to come out in this century.” —Times Literary Supplement “Compulsively readable.” —Los Angeles Times Post-traumatic stress disorder haunts America today, its reach extending far beyond the armed forces to touch the lives of millions of us. In The Evil Hours, David J. Morris shares stories of people living with PTSD—including himself—and investigates the rich scientific, literary, and cultural history of the condition. The result is a humane, unforgettable book that has been hailed as a literary triumph, and an indispensable account of an illness. “[The Evil Hours] reminded me why I wanted to be a writer in the first place . . . Communicate[s] the reality of PTSD, both to those who live with it and those who never have.” —David Brooks, New York Times “Engaging . . . Timely . . . A fascinating and well-researched narrative.” —Chicago Tribune “This is the book we’ve always needed . . . A work that empowers and connects people like never before. Anyone who has been touched by PTSD would benefit greatly from this book.” —Foreign Policy

Biographies & Memoirs

Professionals & Academics

Mariner Books

The Successful Coffee House is a roadmap for owners of retail specialty coffee businesses. It offers 22 practical and inspiring "Action Days " that will set your imagination and business plan ablaze, including: • Creating your own Specific Brand Image (SBI) • Developing a flexible business that can evolve with industry trends • Using holistic branding to maximize your customer experience • Crafting a business that is unique with uncompromising quality • Creative ways to differentiate your coffee house • Barista hiring tips to ensure an engaging culture • Techniques to keep your staff motivated • Today's coffee house design trends • The role of the professional barista • Creating your own business plan • Weekly Playbook to increase ticket averages

The Successful Coffee House: 22-Day Action Plan to Create a Relevant and Profitable Business

Business & Money

Heyer, Chris

LaFlamme, Lon

Marketing & Sales

Dillanos Coffee Roasters, Inc

A former marine's account of a pivotal Gulf War battle describes a three-division offensive launched by Saddam Hussein that failed due to the resolve of an underdog band of marines and air soldiers, describing the events that transpired and its significance to the outcome of the conflict. 50,000 first printing.

Storm on the Horizon: Khafji--The Battle that Changed the Course of the Gulf War

History

Africa

Free Press

Book by LaFlamme, Lon, Morris, David J.

Brewing a Hot Brand

AuthorHouse

Just as polio loomed over the 1950s and AIDS stalked the 1980s and 1990s, post-traumatic stress disorder haunts us in the early years of the twenty-first century. Over a decade into the United States' "global war on terror," PTSD afflicts as many as 30 percent of the conflict's veterans. But the disorder's reach extends far beyond the armed forces. In total, some twenty-seven million Americans are believed to be PTSD survivors. Yet to many of us, the disorder remains shrouded in mystery, secrecy, and shame. Now David J. Morris-a war correspondent, former Marine, and PTSD sufferer himself-presents the essential account of this illness. Through interviews with individuals living with PTSD, forays into the scientific, literary, and cultural history of the illness, and memoir, Morris crafts a moving work that will speak not only to those with the condition and to their loved ones but also to all of us struggling to make sense of an anxious and uncertain time.

The Evil Hours: A Biography of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Mental Health

Tantor Audio

Just as polio loomed over the 1950s and AIDS stalked the 1980s and 1990s, post-traumatic stress disorder haunts us in the early years of the twenty-first century. Over a decade into the United States' "global war on terror," PTSD afflicts as many as 30 percent of the conflict's veterans. But the disorder's reach extends far beyond the armed forces. In total, some twenty-seven million Americans are believed to be PTSD survivors. Yet to many of us, the disorder remains shrouded in mystery, secrecy, and shame. Now David J. Morris-a war correspondent, former Marine, and PTSD sufferer himself-presents the essential account of this illness. Through interviews with individuals living with PTSD, forays into the scientific, literary, and cultural history of the illness, and memoir, Morris crafts a moving work that will speak not only to those with the condition and to their loved ones but also to all of us struggling to make sense of an anxious and uncertain time.

Callahan Coffee Roasters has fallen on bitter times. Faced with an unexpected dip in revenue, the company brings in Max Anderson, a well-known turn-around man, to get earnings back on track. From all appearances, Max should be the one teaching the employees and managers at Callahan about best business practices--but from day one, nothing goes as Max expects. Max ends up on a journey through Callahan with his little rolling desk in tow, meeting Callahan's people and discovering the Eleven Core Values they live and work by. Packed with real-life anecdotes and actionable tools, The Rolling Desk is a business fable that reminds us that people form the heart and soul of any business.

The Rolling Desk: A Story of How Lasting Success Depends on a Purposeful and Well-Defined Company Culture

Business Culture

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The Evil Hours: A Biography of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

The Evil Hours: A Biography of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

The Successful Coffee House: 22-Day Action Plan to Create a Relevant and Profitable Business

Storm on the Horizon: Khafji--The Battle that Changed the Course of the Gulf War

Brewing a Hot Brand

The Evil Hours: A Biography of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

The Evil Hours: A Biography of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

The Rolling Desk: A Story of How Lasting Success Depends on a Purposeful and Well-Defined Company Culture