In 1723, the first of seven folio volumes by engraver Bernard Picart and author Jean Frederic Bernard was produced and titled The Religious Ceremonies and Customs of All the Peoples of the World.  The book was a resounding success, despite condemnation by the Catholic Church, putting religion in comparative perspective and offering images of analysis on the various religions and assorted sects. The Book that Changed Europe is a beautifully illustrated book that casts new light on the profound insight found in one book as it shaped the development of a modern, secular understanding of religion.

Businessman Richard Stevens is the survivor of a heart transplant, multiple heart surgeries, colon cancer, a coma, and acute thrombosis. He has spent an extraordinary amount of time in the hospital, and in this useful manual, he and his wife Joan share some of the tips and wisdom they have gained. Let them help you prepare in case you ever need to spend time in the hospital!