Integrative Clinical Approaches: Infant Oral Function and Herbal Lactation Care

01-21-2027
Palm Springs, CA
https://www.lunalactation.com/for-health-professionals/upcoming-events-and-workshops/integrative-clinical-approaches-palm-springs/


A Mindful Approach to Care

11-05-2026
New Orleans, LA
https://www.lunalactation.com/for-health-professionals/upcoming-events-and-workshops/mindful-approach-new-orleans/


Integrative Clinical Approaches in Perinatal Herbal Care, Lactation, and Infant Oral Function

10-15-2026
Keene, NH
https://www.lunalactation.com/for-health-professionals/upcoming-events-and-workshops/integrative-clinical-approaches-new-hampshire/


Foundations of Support: Herbal Care Options for Fertility, Pregnancy, and Lactation

06-03-2026
virtual
https://form.jotform.com/260538894434164


Douglas College Breast/Chestfeeding Education Day 2026: Evaluating Beyond the Frenulum

05-11-2026
virtual
https://douglascollege.ca/breastfeeding


A Mindful Approach to Care

05-08-2026
Issaquah, WA
https://www.lunalactation.com/for-health-professionals/upcoming-events-and-workshops/a-mindful-approach-to-care-issaquah-wa/


Bridging Gaps ICAP Conference 2026

04-23-2026
Portland, OR
https://icapprofessionals.com/conference/


Integrative Clinical Approaches in Perinatal Herbal Care, Lactation, and Infant Oral Function

03-27-2026
Austin, TX
https://www.lunalactation.com/for-health-professionals/upcoming-events-and-workshops/integrative-clinical-approaches-austin/


Northern Colorado Breastfeeding Coalition Fall 2025 Breastfeeding Conference: Advancing Clinical Lactation Support, Resources, and Education

11-21-2025
Fort Collins, CO and virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ncbc-fall-2025-lactation-conference-in-person-virtual-options-tickets-1636201234939?aff=oddtdtcreator


Coalition of Oklahoma Breastfeeding Advocates – Fall 2025 Workshop

10-30-2025
Edmond, OK
https://donorbox.org/events/797301/steps/choose_tickets


Nevada Breastfeeding Coalition Symposium

10-11-2025
Las Vegas, NV
https://www.nvbreastfeeding.org/events-1/2025-nevada-breastfeeding-coalitions-symposium


Bridging Evidence and Tradition: Integrative Approaches in Herbal and Lactation Care

10-04-2025
Sioux Falls, SD
https://www.lunalactation.com/for-health-professionals/upcoming-events-and-workshops/sioux-falls/


FRENECTOMY TRAINING FOR TONGUE, LIP & BUCCAL RESTRICTIONS

10-02-2025
Souix Falls, SD
https://www.drkusek.com/


Botanical Medicine for Lactation & Beyond

09-13-2025
Vancouver, WA
https://www.lunalactation.com/for-health-professionals/upcoming-events-and-workshops/botanical-medicine-for-lactation-beyond-vancouver/


Breastfeeding: Through a clearer lens

08-01-2025
virtual
https://www.breastfeedingconferences.com.au/about/BreastfeedingThrough-a-clearer-lens


8th Annual Idaho Breastfeeding Summit: Back to the Roots

06-24-2025
Idaho
https://www.idahobreastfeeding.org/


Douglas College Breastfeeding Education Day

05-10-2025
virtual
https://www.douglascollege.ca/programs-courses/continuing-education/perinatal-career/breastfeeding-education-day


A Mindful Approach to Care

05-02-2025
Knoxville, TN
https://www.lunalactation.com/for-health-professionals/upcoming-events-and-workshops/


La Leche League of Connecticut

04-24-2025
Connecticut
https://www.lllct.org/hps


Alaska Breastfeeding Coalition Conference

04-24-2025
Anchorage, AK
https://www.alaskabreastfeeding.org/event-details/alaska-lactation-helping-families-move-from-cheechako-to-sourdough


The Professional Perinatal Nutrition Program

04-17-2025
virtual
https://www.thefooddoula.com/the-professional-perinatal-nutrition-program


Botanical Medicine for Babies & Lactation with Melissa Cole

04-12-2025
Emeryville, CA
https://www.lunalactation.com/for-health-professionals/upcoming-events-and-workshops/


Florida Breastfeeding Coalition 2025 Biennial Conference

04-05-2025
Orland, FL
https://www.flbreastfeeding.org/florida-breast-feeding-coalition-conference/


Author: Melissa Cole Lactation Conference

04-04-2025
Fleming Island, FL
https://neflbreastfeeding.org/4%2F4%2F25-bf-conference


Botanical Medicine for Lactation & Beyond

03-28-2025
Bloomfield, NJ
https://www.lunalactation.com/for-health-professionals/upcoming-events-and-workshops/botanical-medicine-for-lactation-beyond/


Inland Empire Breastfeeding Coalition Virtual Education Series

03-25-2025
virtual
https://www.iebreastfeeding.org/


Ohio Breastfest

03-14-2025
Westerville, Ohio
https://www.ohio-olca.org/breastfest


Northern Illinois Lactation Consultant Association Meeting

02-13-2025
virtual
https://www.northernillinoislca.org/events


USLCA Live Webinar: Critical Thinking: Herbal Options in Lactation Care

01-24-2025
virtual
https://uslca.org/providers/events/virtual/live-webinars/#!event/2025/1/24/critical-thinking-herbal-options-in-lactation-care


Lactivents Holistic Care for the Lactation Professional Conference

11-05-2024
Cancun, Mexico
https://cvent.me/eY5bRG?locale=en


BREASTFEEDING IN THE BAY STATE ANNUAL CONFERENCE

09-30-2024
virtual
https://massbreastfeeding.org/about/annual-conference/


The Lactation Network Summit

09-29-2024
Chicago, IL


Exploring Pharmaceutical and Herbal Options for Inducing Lactation

09-25-2024
live webinar
https://www.lunalactation.com/for-health-professionals/upcoming-events-and-workshops/exploring-pharmaceutical-and-herbal-options-for-inducing-lactation/


A Mindful Approach to Care with Growing Green Families

09-13-2024
Valparaiso, FL
https://forms.gle/yNew3cTDYXSTByvo8


GOLD Tongue Tie Symposium 2024

09-09-2024
virtual
https://www.goldlearning.com/online-events/symposium-series


Colorado WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors Annual Training

09-06-2024
Denver, CO
https://www.coloradowic.gov/homepage


Virginia Breastfeeding Coalition Member Meeting

07-10-2024
virtual
https://www.facebook.com/vabreastfeeds


Tongue Tie: Clarity in Complexity Webinar

06-10-2024
virtual
https://www.breastfeedingconferences.com.au/about/Tongue-Tie-Clarity-in-Complexity


La Leche League of Ireland

05-26-2024
virtual


A Mindful Approach to Oral Function and Ankyloglossia

05-18-2024
Portland, OR
https://www.lunalactation.com/for-health-professionals/upcoming-events-and-workshops/workshops-portland-or-may2024/


Botanical Medicine for Lactation and Beyond

05-17-2024
Portland, OR
https://www.lunalactation.com/for-health-professionals/upcoming-events-and-workshops/workshops-portland-or-may2024/


Herbal Care for Perinatal, Lactation and Pediatric Wellness

05-04-2024
Rockville, MD
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/herbal-care-for-perinatal-lactation-and-pediatric-wellness-tickets-788590153377?aff=oddtdtcreator


A Mindful Approach to Care

04-05-2024
Olathe, Kansas
https://www.lunalactation.com/for-health-professionals/upcoming-events-and-workshops/kansas-city-workshop/


LaCTo (Lactation Consultants Together) Member Meeting

04-02-2024
virtual
https://uslca.org/providers/membership/chapters/#!biz/id/54b29401678121b67fe7f6d6/Contact


Virginia Breastfeeding Coalition Member Meeting

03-13-2024
virtual
https://www.facebook.com/vabreastfeeds


California Society of Pediatric Dentistry Tethered Oral Tissues Symposium

02-06-2024
virtual
https://www.cspd.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1821202&group=


GOLD Midwifery Conference

02-05-2024
online
https://www.goldmidwifery.com/conference/registration


Breastfeeding Dynamics

11-01-2023
online
https://www.breastfeedingconferences.com.au/about/Breastfeeding-Dynamics?ref=Y4YRE9


Making an Impact in the Lactation Community 2023

10-19-2023
Ridgeland, MS
https://whova.com/web/sWU2UB70zk-zVko-U5RbHham04Dm5aYvaBhzYewOKmE%3D/


Breastfeeding in the Bay State Annual Conference

10-02-2023
virtual
https://massbreastfeeding.org/about/annual-conference/


A Mindful Approach to Care

09-23-2023
Virginia Beach, VA
https://form.jotform.com/231977460158161


SW Washington Healthy Families 5th Annual Perinatal Equity Conference

09-15-2023
Vancouver, WA
https://www.swwahealthyfamilies.org/


GOLD Learning Tongue-Tie Online Symposium

09-11-2023
virtual
https://www.goldlearning.com/tongue-tie-symposium-2023#:~:text=The%20GOLD%20Learning%20Tongue%2Dtie,breastfeeding%2Fchestfeeding%20and%20oral%20restrictions.


USLCA Webinar: Common Infant Digestive Health Concerns and Useful Support Strategies

07-18-2023
virtual
https://uslca.org/providers/events/virtual/live-webinars/#!event/2023/7/18/common-infant-digestive-health-concerns-and-useful-support-strategies


San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition

06-10-2023
virtual/in-person San Diego, CA
https://breastfeeding.org/educational-webinars/


Legacy Health Swanman Perinatal Conference

05-17-2023
virtual
https://www.legacyhealthevents.org/event/f8726719-f293-44eb-ac2d-c472a9c93e85/summary


BEST Connection Lactation Conference

05-11-2023
virtual
https://bestconnection.org/


Virginia Breastfeeding Coalition

05-10-2023
virtual
https://vabreastfeedingcoalition.org/


Central Valley Lactation Conference

04-20-2023
Fresno, CA
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=u5et77kab&oeidk=a07ejmxidubbb3ce0c4


California WIC Association Virtual Conference & Trade Show

04-11-2023
virtual
https://www.calwic.org/events/annual-conference-trade-show/


Ohio Lactation Consultant Association Breastfest

03-31-2023
TBD
https://www.ohio-olca.org/breastfest


Lactation Unlocked Conference

03-25-2023
virtual
https://www.winthrop.edu/cas/nutrition/lactation-unlocked-conference.aspx#:~:text=Attend%20the%202023%20Lactation%20Unlocked,compliant%20organizations%20supporting%20the%20conference.


New York Lactation Consultant Association Virtual Conference

03-22-2023
virtual
https://www.nylca.org/


Breastfeeding Conferences

03-10-2023
virtual
https://www.breastfeedingconferences.com.au/about/Infant-feeding-and-allergy-2


BEST Connection Fall Self Study Series

11-20-2022
virtual
https://storage.googleapis.com/production-constantcontact-v1-0-6/246/594246/O9dlMu5W/e2e5ef5dcfd24884bda58910f80ff091?fileName=Registration%20Form%20for%20Self%20Study%20Modules%20Fall%202022.pdf


Virginia Breastfeeding Coalition: Lactation After Loss

11-09-2022
virtual
https://vabreastfeedingcoalition.org/


The Not-So-Textbook Cases: Strategies for At-Risk Breastfeeding Families

10-27-2022
Eau Claire, WI
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-nwbn-breastfeeding-conference-registration-82056672717


Mississippi Breastfeeding Coalition Virtual Conference

10-05-2022
virtual
https://whova.com/portal/registration/milc1_202210/?fbclid=IwAR3eUNeIq_iKo052iWoCqpbG2NcF3cXcPxeCdVYPuL0M2G8aSlJncZyfEVI


Colorado Lactation Conference

09-20-2022
virtual
https://www.colactationconference.com/


Chinese University of Hong Kong

09-18-2022
virtual


IU Health System Lactation Education Virtual Series

06-23-2022
virtual
https://iuhealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYscOmtrDooHdd5YLCz4D7G78Z1MbW2gmYe


New Hampshire Breastfeeding Task Force Conference

06-06-2022
virtual
https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/nhp/wic/breastfeeding-conference.htm


Quebec Lactation Consultants Association 2022 Grand Conference

05-30-2022
virtual
https://www.ibclc.qc.ca/en/accueil


California WIC Association Conference

05-09-2022
virtual
https://www.calwic.org/events/annual-conference-trade-show/


GOLD Online Lactation Conference 2022 Panel Discussion: Ensuring Collaborative Lactation Care for Optimal Outcomes

04-27-2022
online
http://www.GOLDLearning.com


GOLD Online Lactation Conference 2022: “Low Milk Production Detective Work: Assessment and Care Plan Considerations”

04-04-2022
virtual
https://www.goldlearning.com/


National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practicioners Breastfeeding Education Special Interest Group Meeting

03-21-2022
virtual
https://www.napnap.org/special-interest-groups/breastfeeding-education-sig/


3rd Update on Breastfeeding – Bianca Balassiano with Melissa Cole and Bobby Ghaheri

02-19-2022
virtual
https://www.sympla.com.br/3a-jornada-de-atualizacao-em-amamentacao-bianca-balassiano---com-melissa-cole-e-bobby-ghaheri__1406044


Critical Thinking with Melissa Cole

10-23-2021
virtual
https://www.eventbrite.com/x/critical-thinking-with-melissa-cole-ms-ibclc-tickets-172449449947


Lactation Education Self-Study Series

10-01-2021
virtual
https://www.bestconnection.org/


Virtual care of families with tongue-tied babies

09-13-2021
virtual
http://www.GOLDLearning.com


Beyond the Basics of Latch

06-25-2021
onliine
http://www.USLCA.org/RootoftheConsult%20


Lactation After Loss

05-03-2021
virtual
https://hccso.org/event/regional-perinatal-task-force-meeting-training-tba/2021-05-03/


Common Infant Digestive Health Concerns and Useful Support Strategies

03-29-2021
virtual
https://www.goldlactation.com/conference/presentations/562


Herbal Support for Lactation and Infants

11-07-2020
Los Angeles, CA
https://www.lunalactation.com/for-health-professionals/upcoming-events-and-workshops/herbal-support/


Clark County Breastfeeding Coalition Conference

10-07-2020
virtual
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=e4ktih5ab&oeidk=a07eh9f4y6j927757dd


Herbal Support during the Childbearing Cycle (guest speaker with Camille Freeman)

09-24-2020
online
https://americanherbalistsguild.thinkific.com/courses/herbal-support-during-the-childbearing-cycle-with-camille-freeman-rh-ahg


Tongue and Lip Tie: A Comprehensive Approach to Assessment and Care

09-18-2020
Hong Kong (online)
http://www.obg.cuhk.edu.hk/20200919-talk/


Oral Function: Assessment and Comprehensive Care for the Pre-Crawling Infant

09-10-2020
online
https://form.jotform.com/93075127003145


Northwest Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition Conference: “20/20 Vision: The Dynamics of Breastfeeding”

08-26-2020
Online
https://nwgabfcoalition.com/


GOLD Learning Day: Level-Up Your Lactation Skills

08-17-2020
online
https://www.goldlearning.com/ce-library/upcoming-live-webinars/gold-learning-day-level-up-your-lactation-skills-detail?fbclid=IwAR37h8cxSzZ6V9OtsVemP_hyvkgNlTugjhByNtDvnEVULzwaranOAtEd1e0


Beyond Fenugreek: An Individualized Approach to Dietary and Herbal Galactagogues

08-06-2020
Mount Sinai South Nassau Breastfeeding Symposium (online)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhSaUuIC2AEXCgFoa93wA_L17yGpXjIBNOdVe0FmkDPmY3vw/viewform


Beyond the Basics: Advanced Concepts in Clinical Lactation Care – Webinar

07-13-2020
Online
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=qfjggocab&oeidk=a07egxqzuzr870d2e91&condition=SO_OVERRIDE


Herbal Support for Lactation and Infants

03-06-2020
Luna Lactation, Portland, OR
https://www.lunalactation.com/for-health-professionals/upcoming-events-and-workshops-new/herbal-support/


Tongue and Lip Tie: A Comprehensive Approach to Assessment and Care

01-16-2020
Luna Lactation’s NW PDX office
https://www.lunalactation.com/for-health-professionals/upcoming-events-and-workshops-new/tongue-and-lip-tie-or/


Common Infant Digestive Health Concerns and Useful Support Strategies

12-06-2019
Portland, OR
https://www.lunalactation.com/for-health-professionals/upcoming-events-and-workshops/common-infant-digestive-health-concerns/


Canadian Lactation Consultant Association 2019 Conference

10-25-2019
Richmond, British Columbia
https://www.clca-accl.ca/2019-Conference


Tongue and Lip Tie: A Comprehensive Approach to Assessment and Care

10-10-2019
Portland, OR
https://www.lunalactation.com/for-health-professionals/upcoming-events-and-workshops-new/tongue-and-lip-tie-or/


Oral Function: Assessment and Comprehensive Care for the Pre-Crawling Infant

09-28-2019
Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO
https://form.jotform.com/90586042800150


Lactation Intensive Workshop for Birth and Health Professionals

08-08-2019
Luna Lactation, Portland, OR
https://www.lunalactation.com/for-health-professionals/upcoming-events-and-workshops-new/lactation-intensive/


Tongue and Lip Tie: A Comprehensive Approach to Assessment and Care

06-13-2019
Luna Lactation, Portland, OR
https://www.lunalactation.com/for-health-professionals/upcoming-events-and-workshops-new/tongue-and-lip-tie-or/


Oral Function: Assessment and Comprehensive Care for the Pre-Crawling Infant

04-27-2019
Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, Framingham, MA
https://www.lunalactation.com/for-health-professionals/upcoming-events-and-workshops-new/oral-function/


Beyond Fenugreek: An Individualized Approach to Dietary and Herbal Galactagogues

03-31-2019
online
https://www.goldlactation.com/conference/presentations/462


A Day with Melissa Cole & Clinical Workshop

03-18-2019
Tuolumne County Breastfeeding Coalition, Sonora, CA
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-day-with-melissa-cole-registration-54904745572


Placenta Medicine as a Galactogogue: Trend or Tradition?

03-15-2019
Portland, OR
https://www.oregonmidwiferyeducation.com/


Tongue and Lip Tie: A Comprehensive Approach to Assessment and Care

03-02-2019
Redondo Beach, CA
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=qfjggocab&oeidk=a07eg30bkg48502b0ab&condition=SO_OVERRIDE


Tongue Tie: A Comprehensive Approach to Assessment and Care

02-02-2019
University of Virginia Nursing School, Charlottesville, VA
https://www.ppncenter.com/tongue-tie-comprehensive-assessment-and-care.html


Oral Function: Assessment and Comprehensive Care

10-27-2018
Emeryville, CA
https://form.jotform.com/81687402192156


ILCA Conference 2018: Infant Oral Anatomy Assessment: Demonstration and Practice for Clinicians

07-18-2018
Portland, OR
http://www.ilca.org/main/learning/conference/ilca18home/conference-search81/ilca18-sessions


Oral Function: Assessment and Comprehensive Care -Pre-Crawlers

05-19-2018
Cincinnati, OH
https://www.facebook.com/events/1767647426862578/


Placer Lactation Conference, “What’s New and How To”

04-19-2018
Placerville, CA
http://www.placerconferences.com/


ILCA Webinar: Tongue and Lip Tie: Comprehensive Assessment and Care Strategies

11-07-2017
online
http://www.ilca.org/learning/knowledge-center/webinar-calendar


Lactation Intensive for Health Care Providers

11-04-2017
Astoria, OR
https://www.facebook.com/events/1559290504130214/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2222%22%2C%22feed_story_type%22%3A%2222%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&pnref=story


Michigan Association of Lactation Consultants Conference

10-20-2017
Livonia, Michigan
http://www.michiganassociationoflactationconsultants.org


Lactation Fast Track 2017

10-17-2017
Buford Community Center
http://www.gnrhealth.com/register-for-lactation-fast-track-2017/


Sonoma County Breastfeeding Coalition

09-28-2017
Sonoma, CA
http://sonomacountybreastfeedingcoalition.org/conference.html


Idaho Breastfeeding Summit

08-02-2017
Idaho
http://idahobreastfeeding.com/idahobreastfeedingsummit2017/%20


Blank Children’s Hospital 2017 Iowa Breastfeeding Conference

05-17-2017
Airport Holiday Inn Conference Center 6111 Fleur Drive Des Moines, Iowa 50321
http://www.unitypoint.org/blankchildrens/classes-and-events-details.aspx?id=69adda51-5cfb-44fe-834b-f4b7203ed9c3&typeid=cbd556aa-6685-4bb8-b8ac-efd3b9f5279c


Edwardsville Region Breastfeeding Conference

03-30-2017
Four Points by Sheraton Conference Center 319 Fountains Parkway Fairview Heights IL 62208
http://edwardsvilleregionbreastfeeding.org/conference-page


GOLD Learning Online Symposium: Tongue-Tie Research and Implications

11-15-2016
online
http://www.goldlearning.com


Grand Rounds: Comprehensive Assessment, Treatment and Care Strategies for Tongue and Lip Tie

11-07-2016
Samaritan Albany General Hospital, 1046 6th Ave SW, Albany, OR 97321, USA


La Leche League of Florida and the Caribbean Islands 2016 Conference

10-07-2016
Daytona Beach, Florida
http://floridaparentingconference.com/


Western Kentucky Breastfeeding Coalition Conference

08-05-2016
Owensboro, KY
http://www.kybreastfeeding.com/


2015 Central Illinois Breastfeeding Fall Conference

10-22-2015
Illinois
http://www.centralillinoisbreastfeeding.org/


Breastfeeding Coalition Ventura County

10-08-2015
Venture, CA
http://breastfeedventura.org/events/


Nutrition First “Advances in Lactation Support”

09-17-2015
Yakima and Seattle, WA
http://www.nutritionfirstwa.org/events/


Tongue-Tie Update and Study Day

09-03-2015
Kings College Hospital, London
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/


GOLD Lactation Conference 2015

04-20-2015
online
https://www.goldlactation.com/


GOLD lactation conference 2015

04-13-2015
Online


Douglas College Perinatal Program: Breastfeeding Education Day

03-07-2015
Vancouver, BC


Oral restrictions of the labial and lingual frenulum: Comprehensive assessment, treatment and care plan strategies

02-06-2015
San Diego, California, United States


Ligue la Leche of Montreal Symposium

11-20-2014
Montreal, Canada


2014 South Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition Conference

10-17-2014
Pawleys Island, South Carolina, United States


Advances in Lactation Support

09-18-2014
Yakima, Washington, United States


Nutrition First

09-16-2014
Seattle, Washington, United States


Infant & Maternal CST Conference

09-09-2014
Portland, Oregon, United States


Oregon Midwifery Council Portland Spring Conference

04-18-2014
Portland, Oregon, United States


GOLD Lactation Online Conference 2014

04-14-2014
Online


International Affiliation of Tongue-tie Professionals

06-20-2013
Orlando, Florida, United States


Lactation Intensive for Birth Professionals

06-15-2013
Portland, Oregon, United States


Melissa Cole, MS, IBCLC, RLC


Country: United States
Phone number: 360-830-6455
Email: melissa@lunalactation.com
Site: http://www.lunalactation.com
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Publications

Herbal Handbook for Perinatal and Pediatric Wellness: An Evidenced-Based Safety Guide

For individuals and health care providers, knowing how to access comprehensive herbal information can be a lot to research. In the Herbal Handbook for Perinatal and Pediatric Wellness, we’ve done the work for you by compiling herbal safety considerations, contraindications, herb-drug interactions, common dosages, specific indications for use, actions, and available evidence. We’ve included herbal information related to lactation, pain & infection, mood, sleep, immune support, digestion, nutrition, pediatrics, and more. Individuals and clinicians alike will find this herbal handbook useful as they gather information to make informed choices around botanical medicine in the perinatal period and beyond.

Available in ebook and paperback formats.