Anthology of poetry from Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.

Poetry from the Valley of Virginia 1996

Literature & Fiction

Poetry

Loft Press

A fascinating and compelling look at an everyday aspect of one of the world's best-known historical personalities. The author offers a new approach to understanding Jefferson: by way of an ordinary (rather than extraordinary) aspect of his life. With careful research, John Holmes documents a Jefferson mistrustful of the medical practices of his time, fully prepared to grow and prescribe his own medications, and actually achieving through his self-treatment, a long and relatively healthy life. 
The reader will see Jefferson engaged in the fight for good health, and under such conditions as the modern man can hardly envision. Jefferson lived in a time when medicine was practiced in the most literal sense of the word. A doctor's training, even for those graduated from the finest European medical schools, consisted almost exclusively of theory. Very little was known or understood about the complexities of the human body. As a consequence, patients, rich and poor alike, believed that they could treat themselves as well as (or better than) the doctor by using medicines obtained from woodland plants or herbs grown in the home garden. Like his contemporaries, Jefferson followed this traditional approach to home health care. At Monticello he cultivated many varieties of herbs and plants that held therapeutic properties. Together, these herbs and plants comprised Jefferson's mountain-top pharmacy. Jefferson also developed an understanding of preventive health maintenance. Combining exercise, diet, and learning, he devised a holistic regimen of daily health care. He was determined to stay physically and mentally healthy and, as much as possible, away from the doctor.

Thomas Jefferson Treats Himself: Herbs, Physicke, & Nutrition In Early America

Biographies & Memoirs

Holmes, John M.

Leaders & Notable People

Questions from managers in business who have experienced transportation problems, along with answers addressing those problems.

Transportation Questions & Answers on Freight Loss and Damage

Barrett, Colin

Transportation Q&A, Vol. 31

The enemy is always there, just waiting for the right situation. Then comes the squad leader's command, "Saddle up, pack a light ruck! A recon patrol is in contact." Suddenly your every move could be your last. You do whatever is asked of you, not for God and country, but for the fellows to your front and rear. If everyone pulls together, we'll make it. Then your buddies start to fall.

Light Ruck: Vietnam 1969

Lacombe, Tom

Manager's Guide to Freight Loss and Damage Claims, third edition, offers a real-world, practical approach to dealing with the twin problems of freight damage and freight loss. The author discusses both the law and the reality of freight claims, in plain terms, so both shippers and carriers can understand their rights and responsibilities in dealing with Loss and Damage problems. Extensive appendices, table of cases cited, index. College-level instructional course material using Manager's Guide as its main text reference is available to accredited schools, or for corporate training or self-study.

Manager's Guide to Freight Loss and Damage Claims, 3rd edition

Business & Money

Management & Leadership

Joran Joran My Son My Son

Isaac Chin

The Light That Makes Rainbows

Claire Clemons Cowan

The Expatriates II

Job's Wednesday

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