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Yale professor and leading expert on the psychology of successful aging, Dr. Becca Levy, draws on her ground-breaking research to show how age beliefs can be improved so they benefit all aspects of the aging process, including the way genes operate and the extension of life expectancy by 7.5 years. Dr. Becca Levy, Yale Professor, in her pioneering studies of aging has discovered that positive age beliefs can extend our lifespans by 7.5 years. It’s time for all of us to rethink aging and Breaking the Age Code shows us how to do just that. Based on her innovative research, as well as stories drawn from pop culture, anthropology, the corporate world, and Levy’s own life, Breaking the Age Code shows how age beliefs shape all aspects of our lives. She also presents a variety of fascinating people who have benefited from positive age beliefs as well as an entire town that has flourished with these beliefs. The often-surprising results of Levy’s science offer stunning revelations about the mind-body connection. She demonstrates that many health problems formerly considered to be entirely due to the aging process, such as memory loss and hearing decline, are instead influenced by the negative age beliefs that dominate in the US and other ageist countries. Breaking the Age Code presents easy-to-follow techniques for improving age beliefs so they can contribute to successful aging. The book also offers a blueprint to reduce structural ageism in order to form an age-just society.

A practical, step-by-step program for healing the four lower chakras—the empowerment chakras—using EFT/tapping. Noted empowerment coach Margaret Lynch Raniere introduces the hidden power of the four lower “empowerment” chakras—root, sacral, solar plexus, heart—and the groundbreaking healing techniques she created to heal them using Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as “tapping.” These four chakras are the source of the exact rising empowerment energy you need to feel, speak, and act with confidence, courage, and deeply felt belief in yourself and your value. However, these are the chakras that get blocked with long-buried fears and pain that create self-doubt, procrastination, playing small, and years of trying to prove you’re good enough. Healing these lower chakras will help you reclaim your inner power so you can stop proving and start being your most powerful, passionate, and authentic self.

This book is about shifting your consciousness. Have you ever asked yourself these questions: What would it be like if I were to unleash my personal greatness and live a fully expressed life? How can I deepen my understanding and my connectedness to others? Have you often wondered: Wouldn’t it be wonderful to live from a place of abundance, but how do I open myself up to this flow? What if you knew at a soul level that physical, emotional and mental health is your birthright? The practices in Thrival Skills 101 are transformative. They guide you with personal stories, key spiritual principles and practices to a break-through in consciousness from which you will NEVER go back. Take this journey and experience yourself moving from survival to thrival.

In the past decades, work has changed dramatically. Yet we are still sent into the new world of work with old, outdated tools, expectations, and strategies. This leaves us ill-equipped in our pursuit of meaningful work that will impact our communities and change the world. The result? Unmet expectations and unfulfilled longings. Not to mention curiosity about how to do the work we sense God calling us to. Make Work Matter provides a blueprint for a better future. Filled with stories and insights from faithful entrepreneurs and built on solid research, this book will help you - discover what God is calling you to do in a changing world - define where you are in this season of work - embrace what the Bible says (and doesn''t say) about calling - develop a mindset and habits suited for the new world of work - reflect on and work out ways that sustain you on the journey It''s time to close the gap between what you''re doing now and the meaningful work you desire to accomplish. This book will help you chart your own way forward.

Informed by a social justice approach, this user-friendly text for social work students provides a comprehensive introduction to contemporary school social work practice structured around the 2022 CSWE EPAS Competencies. With a focus on skills development, this innovative text is competency-based and encompasses professionalism, cross-disciplinary collaboration, research applications, theoretical foundations, policies, engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Following a brief historical overview and introduction to the discipline, the book delves into school social work practice and delivers timely content regarding professional identity, supervision, anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. Practice knowledge is examined through social work theory, evidence-informed practice, use of data, and policies regarding school, children, and families. The text addresses the full range of client engagement, service provision, the multi-tiered system of supports, trauma-based practices, social emotional learning, termination, and transition-planning. An instructor''s manual, sample syllabus, and PowerPoints accompany each chapter. Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers. Key Features: Organizes content by the CSWE professional competencies Provides case scenarios and practitioner spotlights in each chapter to illuminate the varied roles and responsibilities of school social workers Includes skill-development activities, additional resources, and reflection boxes to foster understanding and creative thinking Delivers a comprehensive focus covering policy, practice, and theory Addresses the full range of client engagement and service provision Incorporates contemporary issues relevant to school practice (MTSS, SEL, IDEA, ESSA) Views the discipline through a decolonial lens and acknowledges structural racism in the school system

An essential guide to understanding the health benefits of marijuana and CBD Marijuana has been used for thousands of years as a medicine, but pot has been illegal in the United States for most of our lives. Almost all states have now legalized its medical use, and many consumers and physicians are exploring it as an alternative to conventional treatments. There’s substantial evidence that marijuana (cannabis) is a safe and effective treatment for chronic pain, chemo side effects, sleep and mood disorders, MS, and Parkinson’s disease, among others. But there’s also misinformation about marijuana on social media. And most physicians have limited knowledge on the subject, while dispensary staff (aka “budtenders”) lack medical training. Mikhail Kogan, MD, a renowned expert on medical marijuana, has found that cannabinoids (THC, CBD, hemp, and other cannabis products) can often be more beneficial, have fewer side effects, and be safer than many conventional medications, including opioids and other painkillers. But different ailments require different strains, doses, and routes of delivery. Medical Marijuana demystifies marijuana and other forms of cannabis in a user-friendly guide that will help readers: • Understand how marijuana morphed from the days of “Reefer Madness” to being hailed as a wonder weed • Navigate the complex medical and legal world of marijuana • Understand the risks and benefits of THC, CBD, and other cannabis products • Evaluate the pros and cons of inhaled and other routes of delivery: edibles, topicals, and even suppositories • Find a doctor who can recommend medical cannabis • Choose a reliable dispensary • Learn how to evaluate labels on cannabis products • Discover cost-saving strategies since medical marijuana isn’t covered by health insurance With real-life patients’ stories woven throughout the book, simple explanatory graphics, and the most up-to-date information, this is the definitive guide to the wide-ranging benefits of medical marijuana and other forms of cannabis.

JuanJuan is a Maltese/Toy poodle dog, living in the big city, whose name means “curly” in Chinese. JuanJuan lives with Liu XiaoYao, whose name means “relaxed.” In JuanJuan and the Samoyed, JuanJuan is jealous of her friend Snowball but comes to realize that, although different from Snowball, she also has positive characteristics that have meaning and purpose. In JuanJuan Meets Scruffy the Sheep, JuanJuan learns that sometimes the “people" she meets may seem scary, but getting to know them may reveal a treasured friendship. Whether focusing on children’s prosocial behaviors, or for learning Chinese or English, JuanJuan is cute, relatable, and fun for all ages. “”“”

So You Want To Learn About Pitching: A Guide for Players, Parents, and Coaches By: John Petre PhD The game of baseball is played with nine players on each team. However, one key team player controls many aspects of the game and, in many cases, the success of the team. That player is the PITCHER. So You Want to Learn About Pitching details key requirements for the pitching position. Chapters are designed to be easily used as reference for specific topics. Illustrations, charts, and tables support the material and enhance the understanding of the descriptions. This insightful guide offers unique and valuable information for pitchers at all levels of pitching. First time coaches and novice players will find it helpful in developing good pitching mechanics and proper skills as they begin their journey in baseball. Advanced players will benefit by being able to hone-in on specific skills, understand in more detail the art of pitching, and improve their performances on the mound. Additionally, more sophisticated information is presented that will help even seasoned coaches understand, identify, and correct their pitching staff’s skills.

A call to action that pulls together all of Sir Ken Robinson’s key messages and philosophies, and that challenges and empowers readers to re-imagine our world, and our systems, for the better. Sir Ken Robinson changed the lives of millions of people. The embodiment of the prestigious TED conference, his TED Talks are watched an average of 17,000 times a day--a figure that Chris Anderson, Head of TED, says is the equivalent of selling out the Millennium Dome every night for fifteen consecutive years. A New York Times bestselling author, Sir Ken’s books have been translated into twenty four languages. In his final years, Sir Ken was working on a book that would serve as his manifesto. This book was being written for both new and dedicated audiences alike as a coherent overview of the arguments that he dedicated his life to, and as a pivotal piece of literature for the education revolution he began. When Sir Ken received his cancer prognosis in August 2020 he asked his daughter and collaborator, Kate Robinson, to finish writing this manifesto and continue his work. At its core, Sir Ken’s work is a love letter to human potential--a celebration of what we as a species are capable of doing, and of being, if we create the right conditions. It is a rallying cry to revolutionize our systems of education, and the ways in which we run our businesses and structure our social systems, so that they bring out the best in each and every person. Sir Ken often observed that what separates us from the rest of life on Earth is our power of imagination: the ability to bring to mind things that are not present to our senses. It is imagination that allows us to create the world in which we live, rather than just exist in it. It also gives us the power to recreate it.

This book is quasi-autobiographical, leaning on links to music from the sixties, seventies, eighties, and nineties. Woven throughout are references to self-isolation in lockdown, a journey through the dark night of the soul toward enlightenment, and a growing awareness that those of us who open our hearts to peace and love are being called on to offer it now. I share a journal about love and loss—sudden separation from a long-term relationship—and the aftermath, leading to a new beginning. I provide ideas to support transformation from books, websites, music, some wild metaphysical blogs, and YouTube videos if publicly available—check for links in the ebook by tapping or clicking on the titles that are bold and italicized. The pivotal piece in this book is that I’ve used the music and techniques to transform my life and access wisdom, joy, and bliss. This inner change has led to outer change, impacting my understanding of reality and the nature of the COVID-19 phenomenon. There are some twists in this story I could never have predicted. Truth is stranger than fiction.

This is a memoir of my early childhood growing up in a remote and poor Nigerian village. My mother died when I was only 13 months old, leaving me exposed to a life without her nurturing and protective care. Moved from one foster home to another, I found love in some, indifference in others. My journey to adolescence was marked by loneliness and hardship. I experienced anger, shame, loneliness, misery, rebellion, sorrow and grief. This anguish was undeniably connected to the absence of my mother. I hated school, avoided people, and suffered in silence. It nearly tore me apart. Ironically, the very adversity which had been cause for paralyzing emptiness, became motivation for my rebound. I imagined myself through my mother’s eyes. What kind of son would she have loved for me to become? This introspective quest led to the person I am now. When I became a priest, I started a ministry to support women like her and orphans like me. Today, ten years after incorporation in the U.S. as a 501c3 non-profit, the Divine Mercy International Widows and Orphans Organization (DMIWOO) is opening a 150-bed capacity medical center in my remote village of Obike. Indeed, life is about the things that happen to us as much as it is about the use we make of them.

This textbook is intended to cover the fundamentals of Design of Mechanisms using the SolidWorks Motion Analysis® and MATLABTM/SimulinkTM/SimscapeTM. It is written primary for the engineering students, engineers, technologists and practitioners who have no or a little work experience with SolidWorks and MATLABTM/SimulinkTM/SimscapeTM. It is assumed that the readers are familiar with the fundamentals of the Statics and Dynamics offered at introductory level courses in a typical undergraduate mechanical engineering program. However, the basic theories and formulas are included within this text as well. The textbook can be also used as a reference text for an introductory level course in the motion system design and design of mechanisms areas, offered to the students in mechatronics and robotics programs. Chapter 1 of this textbook deals mostly with the fundamental terms and concepts used in the process of the design of mechanism. Several examples of commonly used planar mechanisms are offered, including: slider-crank, four bar, Scotch-Yoke, quick return, ratchet, indexing, and cam-follower mechanisms. The concept of the mass moment of inertia is reviewed and the application of SolidWorks to find the area and mass properties of a rigid body, relative to a desired coordinate frame, is shown. The rigid bodies’ transformation and kinematics of a rigid body are presented and the governing equations are obtained. Chapter 2 includes the graphical and analytical kinematic approaches for a planar mechanism, alongside an introduction to the concept of velocity and acceleration images. Several examples are solved using MATLAB/Simulink to demonstrate how a computational software is used to solve the equations obtained by the analytical kinematic approach. Chapter 3 of this textbook introduces SolidWorks Motion Analysis with all available motion elements such as motors, force, contact, gravity, spring, and dampers. Further, both motion study properties and SolidWorks motion analysis post processing tools are presented. Chapter 4 of this textbook presents both the static and dynamic force analysis using the graphical approach. A systematic approach is introduced to learn how to use a CAD software, in particular SolidWorks, to perform both static and dynamic force analysis. The main parameters to size and select an actuator based on required loading and inertia are discussed. The load and inertia calculation for commonly used transmission systems such as gearboxes, lead screws, racks and pinions, pulleys, belt-driven, and conveyor systems are also presented. In chapter 5, Simscape software and several Simscape libraries are introduced to simulate mechanical motion systems such as robots and mechanisms. Chapter 6 of this textbook shows a systematic approach is to define the position and orientation of various frames in space using MATLAB/Simulink/ Robotic System Toolbox. The Forward kinematic of serial robots is covered. This chapter ends with an introduction to the inverse kinematic of a serial robot. Chapter 7 of this book presents the applications of some tools available in MATALAB and Simulink/Simscape to analyze the mechanical vibrations of the discrete systems. Besides, SolidWorks Simulations is used to perform modal frequency analysis for continuous systems such as beams, plates, sheet metals, and assemblies.

Was matter necessary for a “Big Bang” to occur? What scientific evidence is there that our universe was really formed by a “Big Bang”? Are “The Laws of Physcs” responsible for the formation of our Universe? Can Mathematics verify the formation of our universe” What is the scientific method? Why is it important? Why must it be used? What is a scientific theory? How must a scientific theory be obtained? Is life on EArth here because of “Panspermia”? Was our universe created by God? Are science and religion compatible? Is life on Earth made up of “Stardust”?

“The United States and Kenya: How Similar or Different are the Two Nations?” is relevant to and suitable for business people, missionaries, educators, students, tourists, politicians and people of other professions interested in having a better understanding of the United States and Kenya.

God turns broken pieces into masterpieces. In his book, Addition By Subtraction, author David Ralston invites readers to join him on a journey from the shame and brokenness of their past to lasting hope for the future. Where the world’s way claims that change comes through a complex formula of mental health methods, behavior modification, and self-help disciplines, Dr. Ralston’s TURN approach is built on the premise that the solution isn’t within a person, the problem is. He then meticulously details a biblical, Christ-centered pathway of self-examination, deep vulnerability, surrendering control, and systematically exchanging false beliefs for God’s truth. This book invites the reader to turn from the pain of their past to hope and wholeness found only in Jesus. On this journey toward authenticity, an individual begins to discover genuine heart change and an unfathomable hope. Not just another untried theory, Dr. Ralston’s well-proven TURN model combines the wisdom of his real-life experiences with abandonment, addiction, and divorce, with the credibility of his extensive study, training, and experience as a doctoral level Christian Counselor. Passing shame and brokenness down to children has long been a generational norm in American society. By learning to live a transparent, surrendered life, God miraculously changes a person from the inside out, introducing a renewed and unshakable hope for generations to come.

The study was tested for its validity and reliability and covers both theoretical and empirical work. The content validity was tested by ensuring that the research instrument covers the full conceptual domain. The external validity is justified since the generalization can be applied to a larger social context.

“You have breast cancer.” These words begin a life-altering journey to live with and beyond cancer. You’ve experienced a myriad of emotions and have ongoing questions and concerns. In Your Journey beyond Breast Cancer, author Dr. Louise B. Lubin offers an interactive, how-to guide for women at any milepost on their breast cancer journey. She offers practical tools to manage uncertainty and loss, relationship changes, the importance of living in the present, and directly facing mortality, as well as how to find your inner strength and resiliency. Each of these challenges is addressed with specific tools to increase knowledge of your body and how to care for it, identify how the power of your mind and thoughts can work for you, and embrace the wisdom of your spirit to find balance and wholeness. Dr. Lubin, a clinical psychologist with forty years of experience, presents these life skills recognizing that each woman is a unique individual and not just a statistic. This integrative whole-person approach is the necessary path to find a healing balance and wholeness for your life with and beyond cancer.

THE WIND STILL MOURNS is the culmination of David Heller’s reflections on the Holocaust, first studied as an adult while completing his honors thesis at Harvard. With this compendium of poetry,Dr. Heller brings a survivor- child’s heartfelt emotions along with his scholarly perceptions to capture the agony and horror of man’s inhumanity. At the same time, he expounds on the infinite lingering questions of faith and doubt that follow the Holocaust, as well as the very nature of mankind. Among the topics that his poems address are the following: his father’s harrowing experiences and losses, the anatomy of evil, the contempt of “the other”, fascism, the world’s indifference and passivity, the mixed nature of life, the importance of remembrance, making sense of the senseless, the question of justice, modern versions of Nazism, the struggle over faith, and the unique life journey for a descendant of the Holocaust legacy. These selections are as moving as they are thought-provoking, as relevant today as they were in the last barbarous century.

Johnstown, Pennsylvania, still stands today as one of the most significant sites in United States industrial and economic history. Known mostly for the disastrous flood of 1889, Johnstown was also a birthplace and powerhouse of iron, steel, coal, and transportation. From its early start as a small community on the fringes of the frontier, the town became an important terminus for the Pennsylvania Mainline Canal and an early site for coal and ore mining. It also grew into a major steel and iron producer renowned around the world for its output, know-how, and quality. At one time, Johnstown''s industry helped spur the national drive to become an economic and industrial superpower.

A book for learners of all ages containing the best and most updated advice on learning from neuroscience and cognitive psychology. Do you spend too much time learning with disappointing results? Do you find it difficult to remember what you read? Do you put off studying because it’s boring and you’re easily distracted? This book is for you. Dr. Barbara Oakley and Olav Schewe have both struggled in the past with their learning. But they have found techniques to help them master any material. Building on insights from neuroscience and cognitive psychology, they give you a crash course to improve your ability to learn, no matter what the subject is. Through their decades of writing, teaching, and research on learning, the authors have developed deep connections with experts from a vast array of disciplines. And it’s all honed with feedback from thousands of students who have themselves gone through the trenches of learning. Successful learners gradually add tools and techniques to their mental toolbox, and they think critically about their learning to determine when and how to best use their mental tools. That allows these learners to make the best use of their brains, whether those brains seem “naturally” geared toward learning or not. This book will teach you how you can do the same.

The book “Imposed Morality” is written from a multidisciplinary perspective and in this sense is totally different from other books dealing with human sexuality and particularly homosexuality.

Being trusted is the foundation of our greatest personal freedoms. In a time of deepening divisions and “alternative facts”, trust and authenticity grow more precious by the hour. More and more people find themselves driven to overcome the personal, professional and social pressures for ignoring what is right in favor of what passes for ‘success.’ They want: Truth in their decisions Authenticity in their relationships, and Solid ground for making tough, ethical choices in business and life Winner of the 2021 Paris Book Festival Award for Best Business, NABE Pinnacle Book Achievement Award for Summer 2021, the 2021 International Impact Book Award, and the Literary Titan Book Award, The Noble Edge: Reclaiming an Ethical World One Choice at a Time provides these answers as Dr. Christopher Gilbert invites readers into an inspirational conversation spiced with personal stories, humorous anecdotes and invaluable guidance about making consistently good choices. Based on three research-proven steps and nine principles for leading an ethically driven life, The Noble Edge brings a fresh approach to personal growth and inspires real change to empower a brighter future. As useful in the board room as the family room, this easy-to-follow book contains insightful stories and a powerful model that sharpens the ethical lens and empowers readers to examine their own standards and values by applying transformational concepts to their life. Most importantly, readers will finish The Noble Edge encouraged that they have the power and capacities— individually and collectively— to achieve moral progress and bring better ethics into their organizations, families, communities and the world.

When Reginald Ramsey graduated from college with a degree in electronic engineering technology, multiple job offers came in ... and he thought he had it made. As he worked hard, he thought he’d be promoted and earn lots of perks. But his concept of “working hard” did not give him the results he wanted. He realized that his lack of results wasn’t for lack of trying but could be traced to his failure to understand the white-collar work environment. In this book, he highlights important topics he wish he’d thought about earlier on, including: • the role of a mentor—and why it’s so important to have a good one; • why emotional intelligence is so important in the workplace; • unwritten rules in a corporate setting; • ways to embrace feedback on the job. If you were raised in a humble working class home environment, it can be difficult to excel in a white-collar setting—no matter how well you did in school. Finding your way along this new terrain requires a different mindset. The journey to change the way you think will be filled with setbacks and disappointments, but by applying what you learn in this book, you’ll find the fast track to success.

Everyone desires the best for himself or herself and looks forward to such a world with great anticipation, hope and expectation. But what we may fail to understand is that the path to such a glorious world must go through a goliath or a red sea. One minute you are living in a world that is blossoming and overflowing with milk and honey and the next minute you find yourself in a world that has set hell to break loose as all things are falling apart, and you are surrounded with nothing but dead bones. So, what do you do? Fight back? Is it really worth fighting back? And if you do chose to fight back, HOW do you fight back? You can only overcome what you are willing to confront. Fighting back is your only best option if you must successfully deal with your goliath or red sea. And by the way, do you know that the presence of “goliath, the red sea, the Jordan river or the Jericho wall” signifies that you are one step closer to your breakthrough or destiny? Is there not a cause! Somethings are worth fighting for. But How? This Book is designed to encourage you as you confront your (good) fights by providing you with the necessary tools needed to address the HOW.

With the current social upheaval in the world today, some individuals seem to become exhausted with life choices and goals, leading people not to pursue their dreams. Grit is missing from our society. However, there is an answer to achieving one''s objectives and improving as individuals. Indeed, the answer is God, who helps us, as Christians, overcome obstacles, and reach our full potential, to serve God, who gives us the perseverance in overcoming earthly barriers. Dr. William G. Covington, Jr, provides a template to follow, which combines Bible teachings and other forms of application, such as extensive research, theory, and real-world applications, to negate the psychological noise that continues to impede our progress as both Christians and Homo Sapiens. Dr. Covington''s book, Perseverance: The power that gets results, he challenges the reader to remove toxic thoughts through Biblical readings, which transform individuals in reaching their full potentials through the Word of God. The book highlights how by submitting to God, we as Christians, develop into warriors on earth, who can both design, and transform ourselves and others, through perseverance, which allows us to be free, and practice Christian principles, thus overcoming earthly obstacles. Implementing these practices allows for a paradigm shift in a world that tells us we can achieve goals without effort. This is especially valid in our modern-day world of social media technologies, which informs society; technology can take something complicated and make it accessible by only exerting minimal effort. Dr. Covington''s timely book showcases that through the combination of God''s Word''s and principles, and incorporating these principles into His followers'' lives, Dr. Covington creates a reality that develops character and submission to God. This is an inspirational book that is timely for a generation that needs God''s teachings. These principles, which urge us, as individuals, to preserve through this world and develop our characters, by changing the template, from instant gratification to working diligently to overcome roadblocks, which produce success. Dr. Covington''s book helps to create people equipped to sustain and prosper in modern society, thus building a robust, Christian world, where individuals are unafraid of meeting this legacy, by removing toxic thoughts through perseverance.

Get the guidance you need to help your child—and help yourself!—experience full, lasting relationships. Most parents today understand brokenness and loneliness when it comes to relationships. Then comes the need to teach relationship skills to their children! Having experienced isolation and loneliness on their own, parents can be terribly aware of how much their own children need and long for relationships. The Relationally-Intelligent Child teaches parents the crucial insights of a must grasp concept: relational intelligence. This tool for growth and connection will not only change a child’s life, but also a parent’s own relationships. You’ll discover five key elements that can engage and equip your child with skills for being relationally intelligent with family, friends, and others. This book also includes a special online version of the Connect Assessment® to help parents understand their children’s relational strengths. You’ll find a hands-on application plan, as well as links to powerful podcasts, videos, and resources. Your child was created for connection and designed for loving relationships. Get the help you need to guide them to develop the skills they need to do so.

This pocket guide will walk you through the steps of preparing a scientific report or manuscript. Whether you are in academia or industry, there are tips in this guide that will help you through the questions you should ask yourself as you are composing a written scientific document. The chapters in the guide include the following topics: writing your introduction, results, materials and methods, and discussion, self-editing, tips on writing an abstract, writing a letter to the editor for manuscript submission, responding to reviewers, handling rejection, and much more! This is an essential guide if you are working on your first scientific manuscript!

The value of this Memoir lies in the objective presentation of several key historical events in specific countries where the author lived and worked, ranging from Canada through Africa and Europe to the Caribbean. George Eaton, Ph.D., was a founding faculty member of York University, Toronto, and at his retirement was Professor Emeritus & Senior Scholar. He was a man known for his clear, objective perspective, and his unshakeable sense of integrity and honour. This Memoir offers extraordinary insights into the inner workings and behind-the-scene activities of post-colonial African and Caribbean economies and their emerging national identities. Eaton’s seminal works entitled The Development of Political Unionism (1961) and Alexander Bustamante & Modern Jamaica (1975) have both been critically acclaimed.

2 What if Jesus returns to earth with a message from his Father, God? Would the world’s religions listen? Would humanity listen? This book explores this possibility. God sends his only begotten Son to give the world a new way to see what he really intended when he started the whole thing. He wants to show mankind how they have misread what he intended. Jesus calls the leaders of all major religions to a meeting, where he will try and reconcile their beliefs to God’s wishes. Naturally, this visit stirs a great deal of controversy and many surprises. The conclusion of this visit is clear and easily understood. What does God want from us?

A brief description of how faith intersects with nursing.

The Treatment Manual for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder provides and in-depth understanding of trauma and how to recover from it from a provider who has worked with all types of traumas and has the skills to impart to victims and other providers working with victims. It covers what soldiers go through after returning home from deployments, the help for domestic violence and sexual abuse victims. How to sooth your body and mind after grave injuries. Self-care techniques, how to be resilient, honoring your uniqueness. The book also provides sources of inspiration to help heal the wounded soul and information on the newest research regarding healing the brain. Here are all the treatment techniques to help you get over PTSD from combat to car accidents.

Carrie Fisher, also known as Princess Leia from Star Wars, had been abusing cocaine and other pharmaceuticals for many years, so when it was announced that she died from sleep apnea, I was skeptical. A more plausible explanation would have been that she died from a drug overdose. A review of the medical examiner''s report revealed that the Fisher family refused to give permission for an autopsy and toxicology tests to be done. Constrained by these limitations, the coroner labeled the manner of death "undetermined". FORENSICS: The Science behind the Deaths of Famous People is an analysis and description of how coroners determine the cause and manner of death. An investigation of twenty-three deaths of famous people was conducted based on a review of publicly available autopsy and toxicology reports, as well as published scientific and lay articles. Drug use was implicated in 70 percent of the deaths. Four celebrity deaths were the result of suicide or homicide. Four others were from natural causes.

Dr. Joseph N. DeLuca, MD, Ph.D., is a retired, board-certified clinical psychologist and primary care physician, who has written five previous books for adults on how to enhance their psychological health and wellness. He has also written two children’s books on the same subject. His latest self-help guide, Learning to Make Peace in the World, was written to help people adjust to life’s stresses, especially during a pandemic.

Pastors and counselors regularly minister to people whose marriages or families are in crisis. Tempers run high and feelings are brought low when a marriage is hurting or a family is in disarray. Pastors and counselors need practical, biblical help in order to connect their theological training to the reality of modern messy relationships. These how-to training manuals provide relevant, user-friendly equipping for pastors, counselors, lay leaders, educators, and students, enabling them to competently and compassionately relate God''s Word to marriage and family life.

This is the first book to provide practical and accessible guidance for frontline nurses in the delivery of effective, compassionate care to patients with STIs. With a focus on these infections as a growing global-health problem, this book helps facilitate early identification, treatment, and prevention, including counseling and behavioral interventions. This guide reviews common sexually transmitted diseases in depth, providing epidemiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms, long-term sequelae, disease transmission, diagnosis, and recommended treatment. It focuses on nursing-specific interventions that include understanding a sensitive and appropriate patient history, interpreting a holistic consideration of patient lifestyle, and linking population-specific patient education and counseling. Written in quick-access Fast Facts format with bulleted information and concise paragraphs, each disease-related chapter provides a lifespan-specific section on pregnant women, adolescents and older adult patients, and nursing considerations for setting specific patient approaches. Links to government websites, such as updated screening guidelines, are incorporated throughout. Key Features: Provides expert guidance from an accomplished forensic nurse/nurse midwife Addresses the most common STIs to facilitate accurate differential diagnosis and management liu003eConsiders to needs of special populations to provide individualized, culturally sensitive care Offers evidence-based patient information, prevention, and counseling guidance to maximize positive public health outcomes

"In all my years studying personal growth, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is one of the most useful tools I''ve ever come across, and in this book, Dr. Hayes describes it with more depth and clarity than ever before."-Mark Manson, #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Life is not a problem to be solved. ACT shows how we can live full and meaningful lives by embracing our vulnerability and turning toward what hurts. In this landmark book, the originator and pioneering researcher into Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) lays out the psychological flexibility skills that make it one of the most powerful approaches research has yet to offer. These skills have been shown to help even where other approaches have failed. Science shows that they are useful in virtually every area--mental health (anxiety, depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, PTSD); physical health (chronic pain, dealing with diabetes, facing cancer); social processes (relationship issues, prejudice, stigma, domestic violence); and performance (sports, business, diet, exercise). How does psychological flexibility help? We struggle because the problem-solving mind tells us to run from what causes us fear and hurt. But we hurt where we care. If we run from a sense of vulnerability, we must also run from what we care about. By learning how to liberate ourselves, we can live with meaning and purpose, along with our pain when there is pain. Although that is a simple idea, it resists our instincts and programming. The flexibility skills counter those ingrained tendencies. They include noticing our thoughts with curiosity, opening to our emotions, attending to what is in the present, learning the art of perspective taking, discovering our deepest values, and building habits based around what we deeply want. Beginning with the epiphany Steven Hayes had during a panic attack, this book is a powerful narrative of scientific discovery filled with moving stories as well as advice for how we can put flexibility skills to work immediately. Hayes shows how allowing ourselves to feel fully and think freely moves us toward commitment to what truly matters to us. Finally, we can live lives that reflect the qualities we choose.

When project managers are faced with budget cuts and fewer resources, waste elimination becomes a priority in maintaining effectiveness. This does not mean shortening or abandoning traditional project cycles. In fact, fast results on critical assignments can only be completed with strong plans and a detailed work breakdown structure. The connections, or lack thereof, are what strongly impact performance and quality. Lean and Agile, as covered in this book, are meant to enhance traditional project management, not replace the science. A strong foundation in traditional project management is necessary to appreciate the benefits of adopting Lean and Agile. Lean and Agile Project Management: How to Make Any Project Better, Faster, and More Cost Effective defines the wastes and issues found in project management and demonstrates how they can be addressed by engaging Lean thinking and Agile techniques. This book also: • Shows how to apply Lean principles to project management (PM) • Teaches the application of simple Six Sigma metrics in PM • Discusses the adoption of Agile techniques in PM in order to stay on task and remain flexible • Helps readers discover the theoretical synergies between popular PM programs • Promotes an understanding of how Lean people skills can help a person become a better leader and manager Since the publication of the first edition of this book, the bodies of knowledge have all been systematically updated. In addition, through conducting peer groups and detailed workshops, the Author has simplified many of the basics, and they are now much easier to understand. Essentially, the Author believes traditional project management can benefit from adding Lean and Agile, but she has simplified the model for greater efficiency.

Few states can match Louisiana in terms of rich history, colorful characters and strange occurrences. It was home to America''s first mound builders, the birthplace of the nation''s modern army and the scene of a dismaying number of natural disasters. Louisiana''s story also includes the weird and bizarre. Fish and worms have rained from the sky, sea serpents have been spotted off its coast and Bigfoot is said to roam the woods. From stampeding squirrels and bayou hippos to Native American hunters and sunken galleons, this collection of tales will entertain anyone who enjoys outdoor adventures and offbeat history. Award-winning author Dr. Terry L. Jones has tapped into his broad knowledge of Louisiana and his own outdoor experiences to produce this engaging book.