Forty years ago, the age-old battle against infectious diseases as a major threat to human health was believed close to being won. However, by the late twentieth century, the increase of emerging and reemerging infectious diseases was evident in both low and high income countries. About 30 new infectious diseases have been identified in the last 20 years. Among the new diseases, and most importantly, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) epidemic, with 40 million persons infected and 25 million deaths since its first description, presents one of the most significant health, societal and...

Book and author featured in Nexos, an American Airlines' inflight magazine ***Free ebook with purchase of paperback*** Years after Leah Lynch's divorce, she's grown tired of dead-end affairs and yearns for a lifelong adult romance. Although she's a sassy, independent woman living in New York City, she fears attending her daughter's upcoming wedding as an unattached woman. To reflect on her past, she books a flight to Madrid. Not included is meeting Miguel Santiago, an intriguing seatmate, who sidetracks her straight into bed when they land. A Collector of Affections: Tales from a Woman's...

Book and author featured in Nexos, an American Airlines' inflight magazine *** Free ebook with print purchase. Click on "MatchBook on Kindle site for details.** The Street or Me is the true story of Judith Glynn, a divorcee who can barely make ends meet in New York City. Judith is drawn to befriend Michelle, a homeless drunk in her neighborhood. Previously a beauty queen in Italy, Michelle had come to the states when an American photographer convinced her that fame awaited. Drugs and alcohol got in the way of that dream. Putting her life aside and risking her own safety, Judith is determined...

* * * Libro y autor ofrecido en Nexos, revista de a bordo de un American Airlines * * * Anos despues de su divorcio, Leah Lynch se ha cansado de aventuras amorosas sin futuro y anhela un companero para toda la vida. A pesar de ser una mujer atrevida e independiente que vive en Nueva York, teme asistir a la inminente boda de su hija como una mujer soltera y sin compromiso. Con la intencion de reflexionar sobre su pasado e idear un nuevo estilo de vida con un hombre comprometido, Leah reserva un vuelo a Madrid para un viaje de descubrimiento espiritual. Lo que no entraba en sus planes era...