The Shift

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Practicing nurse and New York Times columnist Theresa Brown invites readers to experience not just a day in the life of ... (more)

Practicing nurse and New York Times columnist Theresa Brown invites readers to experience not just a day in the life of a nurse but all the life that happens in just one day on a hospital cancer ward. In her skilled hands, as both a dedicated nurse and an insightful chronicler of events, we are given an unprecedented view into the individual struggles as well as the larger truths about medicine in this country, and by the end of the shift, we have witnessed something profound about hope and healing and humanity. (less)

"Positioned at the crossroads of sabermetrics and cognitive science are questions that will alter the trajectory of both... (more)

"Positioned at the crossroads of sabermetrics and cognitive science are questions that will alter the trajectory of both traditional and analytics-based baseball thinking. With a background in clinical psychology as well as experience in major league front offices, Baseball Prospectus' Russell Carleton illuminates advanced statistics and challenges cultural assumptions, demonstrating along the way that data and logic need not be at odds with the human element of baseball--in fact, they're inextricably intertwined"--Provided by publisher. (less)

Weight was always an issue for Johnson. When a network executive warned her that if she didn't lose weight her televisio... (more)

Weight was always an issue for Johnson. When a network executive warned her that if she didn't lose weight her television career could be in jeopardy, she knew she didn't just want to change, she needed to change. We follow Johnson on her weight-loss journey, and share in the process as she becomes not just healthier but happier-- a shift that impacts every facet of her life. (less)

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Practicing nurse and New York Times columnist Theresa Brown invites readers to experience not just a day in the life of ... (more)

Practicing nurse and New York Times columnist Theresa Brown invites readers to experience not just a day in the life of a nurse but all the life that happens in just one day on a hospital cancer ward. In her skilled hands, as both a dedicated nurse and an insightful chronicler of events, we are given an unprecedented view into the individual struggles as well as the larger truths about medicine in this country, and by the end of the shift, we have witnessed something profound about hope and healing and humanity. (less)

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