New Releases by Kathy Mitchell

White Elephant: My Escape from the Khmer Rouge By Ensayenna Chey with Kathy Mitchell and Wendy Anne Clark In 1975, the Khmer Rouge, a Cambodian guerrilla force determined to instate a communist regime, seized control of Cambodia, killing millions and capturing and enslaving millions more. White Elephant is the true story of one of the captured, a young woman named Ensayenna Chey, the daughter of a highly revered local mayor. Ensayenna was well educated, happily married, and expecting her first child when the rebel forces, many of whom were children themselves, took over, burning cities, towns, and villages to the ground, taking the citizens captive, and killing all who resisted. Because the Khmer Rouge were determined to eliminate all of the leaders, the educated, and the wealthy in order to maintain control, Ensayenna knew she had to conceal her identity to survive. Though she was able to survive, often by miraculous circumstances, nearly everyone she knew--family, friends, and neighbors--were all captured and tortured or murdered, leaving her alone to spend the following horrific years subsisting as a laborer under the merciless dissident regime. While most of the world closed its eyes to the appalling genocide taking place in Cambodia, some did not, including actress Jane Fonda, who joined others to provide support to an organization called Operation USA (formerly Operation California), which, through a miraculous chain of events, found Ensayenna and assisted in her escape to Thailand and, ultimately, to the USA. Ensayenna Chey has survived incredible odds to tell her story, and she conveys it with tremendous grace, courage, and faith. "White Elephant" is a testament to the unstoppable power of hope, and its message continues to resonate long after the final page is turned.

"Learning the fundamentals of chemistry can be a difficult task to undertake for health professionals. For over 35 years, this text has helped them master the chemistry skills they need to succeed. It provides them with clear and logical explanations of chemical concepts and problem solving. They'll learn how to apply concepts with the help of worked out examples. In addition, Chemistry in Action features and conceptual questions checks brings together the understanding of chemistry and relates chemistry to things health professionals experience on a regular basis"--

The most comprehensive General, Organic, and Biochemistry book available, this tenth edition continues its tradition of a solid development of problem-solving skills, numerous examples and practice problems, along with coverage of current applications. Written by an experienced author team, they skillfully anticipate areas of difficulty and pace the book accordingly. Readers will find the right mix of general chemistry compared to the discussions on organic and biochemistry. Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry, Tenth Edition has clear & logical explanations of chemical concepts and great depth of coverage as well as a clear, consistent writing style which provides great readability. An emphasis on Real-World aspects of chemistry makes the reader comfortable in seeing how the chemistry will apply to their career.

The story of a child whose father must leave for military service and how he prepares for his father's extended absence.

Eight pairs of stick-on earrings and a gold flower-shaped pendant on a chain highlight a new storybook that tells how a young girl and her grandmother spend a wonderful day picking flowers in a meadow and return with a keepsake.

A collection of stories and poems about Christmas, including "The Christmas Spider," "Stocking Song on Christmas Eve," and "The Friendly Beasts."

Through her great capacity to love, a kind and beautiful maid releases a handsome prince from the spell which has made him an ugly beast.

This illustrated text of the well-known German Christmas hymn celebrating the birth of Christ plays the melody and has a twinkling star.