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By Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse. 1976
A compelling life journey, told in a mosaic of stories, from one of the leaders of the Adult Children of…
Alcoholics movement.Communication is more than an exchange of information. Words can inspire, teach important lessons, and woven together offer a legacy to those that we love for generations to come. Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse, who has brought hope and healing to millions of people through her work as a family therapist, co-founder of the National Association of Children of Alcoholics, acclaimed author, and conference presenter invites readers to join her as she recounts her remarkable life. Included are tales of celebrity, culture, humor, history, questions, relationships, surprises, spirituality, traditions, and travels. She then invites readers to then go deep within, to realize the wonder of their own life experiences, and to craft their own legacy of stories. Everyone has a story . . . what is yours?A true story of a bank robber and a chilling car chase worthy of an Elmore Leonard novel or a…
Brian De Palma movie. Like many new arrivals to Canada, Hermann Beier came to this country with big dreams – visions of a wide-open country where hard work and entrepreneurial flair would make him rich. A charismatic handyman, martial arts teacher, and small business owner, he charmed women and earned the respect of men. He was loved in his community of Alliston, Ontario, and had a plan to make a million bucks. But when those dreams soured, Beier turned to crime to pay the bills. Faced with bankruptcy in 1991, Beier hatched a plan to rob a string of banks in a single day. But it was all too much, too fast. After leading authorities from Guelph to Caledon on what was then the longest police chase in Canadian history, Beier was gunned down alongside a farmer’s fence, his body pierced by a hail of police bullets. But he survived, and the end of his crime spree marked a new beginning. After spending almost a decade in various Ontario prisons, searching for a way to get his life back on track, Beier was finally paroled. He now lives a quiet life, dividing his time between Canada and Austria.By Judith G. Smetana, Melanie Killen. 2022
The Handbook of Moral Development is the definitive source of theory and research on the origins and development of morality…
in childhood and adolescence. It explores morality as fundamental to being human and enabling individuals to acquire social norms and develop social relationships that involve cooperation and mutual respect. Since the publication of the second edition, groundbreaking approaches to studying moral development have invigorated debates about how to conceptualize and measure morality in childhood and adolescence. The contributors of this new edition grapple with these questions from different theoretical perspectives and review cutting-edge research. The handbook, edited by Melanie Killen and Judith G. Smetana, includes chapters on parenting and socialization, values, emergence of prejudice and social exclusion, fairness and access to resources, moral reasoning and children’s rights, empathy, and prosocial behaviors. Morality is discussed in the context of families, peers, schools, and culture. Thoroughly updated and expanded, the third edition features new chapters on the following: • Morality in infancy and early childhood • Cognitive neuroscience perspectives on moral development • Social responsibility in the context of social and racial justice • Conceptions of economic and societal inequalities • Stereotypes, bias, and discrimination • Victimization and bullying in peer contexts Reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the study of moral development, this edition contains contributions from sixty scholars in developmental science, social neuroscience, comparative and evolutionary psychology, and education, representing research conducted around the world. This book will be essential reading for scholars, educators, and students who are in the field of moral development, as well as social scientists, public health experts, and clinicians who are concerned with children and development.By Marie, Mark Bondi. 2011
This volume discusses the current state of research findings related to healthy brain aging by integrating human clinical studies and…
translational research in animal models Several chapters offer a unique overview of successful aging age-related cognitive decline and its associated structural and functional brain changes as well as how these changes are influenced by reproductive aging Insights provided by preclinical studies in mouse models and advanced neuroimaging techniques in humans are also presentedBy Henry Woodford. 2022
In an ageing society, developing high-quality healthcare for older people becomes increasingly important. This revised and updated fourth edition focuses…
on the key aspects of ageing and healthcare for older people, especially those with moderate to severe frailty. It has expanded sections on the key topics of frailty and medicines optimisation with evidence from critically appraised clinical trials formulated into practical guidance for management. It details the non-pharmacological management of cognitive disorders and models of person-centred care. Additional topics of acute coronary syndromes and COVID-19 have also been added in this comprehensive text for healthcare professionals. Key Features Provides practical therapeutic advice including deprescribing decisions for all medication types. Presents statistics in more clinically meaningful ways – i.e. number needed to treat and no p-values, to aid the process of shared decision-making for clinicians and professionals. Includes 200 revised questions and answers throughout the text in the 'best of five' format suitable for the SCE and similar higher-training exams.By Monika Pigorsch. 2022
Das Buch richtet sich an Angehörige von Menschen mit Demenz und macht Mut für ein entspannteres Miteinander trotz fortschreitender Erkrankung.…
Es zeigt Lösungsansätze für vermeintlich aussichtslose Situationen im Alltag mit Demenzerkrankten auf. Das Konzept zielt auf eine Einstellungsänderung ab und hat den pflegenden Angehörigen im Fokus: Eine veränderte Sicht der Dinge kann dazu führen, den Demenzerkrankten besser zu verstehen. Daraus können ein entspannterer Umgang folgen und herausfordernde Situationen erträglicher werden, so dass auch die Sorge für sich selbst beim pflegenden Angehörigen nicht zu kurz kommt. Die Neuauflage wurde mit Hilfen durch die COVID-19 Pandemie ergänzt. Die Autorin stützt sich auf eine Vielzahl an Fallbeispielen und Erfahrungsberichten aus ihrer 10-jährigen Arbeit mit Angehörigengruppen: In 10 anschaulichen und leicht verständlichen Schritten wird der Leser angeleitet, seine Einstellungen und Vorstellungen im Alltag mit dem Demenzkranken zu reflektieren. Dabei stehen die Beziehung und die Kommunikation stets im Mittelpunkt.By Richard Spaide, Alan Bird, Daniel Pauleikhoff, Frank Holz. 2012
Age-related macular degeneration is the most common cause for the loss of central vision beyond the age of 50 in…
industrial nations Triplication of the number of affected patients is expected over the next 25 years Especially over the last years the standard of knowledge regarding etiology risk factors diagnostics and therapy of this retina illness has substantially grown - this will be covered in this up-to-date multi-authored work Apart from epidemiologically and genetically identified risk factors both the various pathophysiological aspects including the role of the complement system and clinical manifestations including OCT and angiographic characteristics are clearly represented Furthermore the different therapeutic approaches are presented and discussed including proven procedures such as intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy and seeing-aid systems in addition to the latest and upcoming methods in the area of pharmacology The volume is well-illustrated and tables and summaries complete the presentationBy Tim Newburn, Andrew Ward. 2022
How do British pavements remain free of dog mess? Why are paths not littered with cigarette butts or roads not…
lined with abandoned cars? What does the decline of the public lavatory say about us and is the national reputation for queuing still deserved today?Orderly Britain takes a topical look at modern society, examining how it is governed and how it organises itself. It considers the rules of daily life, where they come from and why they exist. It asks whether citizens are generally compliant and uncomplaining or rebellious and defiant. This quirky social history takes a close look at shifting customs and practices, people's expectations of each other and how rule-makers seek to shape everyone's lives - even when ignoring some of those rules themselves.Taking the reader on a journey that covers a range of topics - dog mess, smoking, drinking, parking, queuing, toilets - Orderly Britain examines the rapidly changing patterns of everyday life, from post-war to present day, and concludes with an extended look at the unparalleled shifts in social routines that resulted from the global COVID-19 pandemic. Asking whether it is the proliferation of rules and regulations in the UK or something else that keeps people in line, authors Tim Newburn and Andrew Ward offer a unique insight into what creates orderly Britons.By Andrew Ward, Tim Newburn. 2022
How do British pavements remain free of dog mess? Why are paths not littered with cigarette butts or roads not…
lined with abandoned cars? What does the decline of the public lavatory say about us and is the national reputation for queuing still deserved today?Orderly Britain takes a topical look at modern society, examining how it is governed and how it organises itself. It considers the rules of daily life, where they come from and why they exist. It asks whether citizens are generally compliant and uncomplaining or rebellious and defiant. This quirky social history takes a close look at shifting customs and practices, people's expectations of each other and how rule-makers seek to shape everyone's lives - even when ignoring some of those rules themselves.Taking the reader on a journey that covers a range of topics - dog mess, smoking, drinking, parking, queuing, toilets - Orderly Britain examines the rapidly changing patterns of everyday life, from post-war to present day, and concludes with an extended look at the unparalleled shifts in social routines that resulted from the global COVID-19 pandemic. Asking whether it is the proliferation of rules and regulations in the UK or something else that keeps people in line, authors Tim Newburn and Andrew Ward offer a unique insight into what creates orderly Britons.By Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela. 2003
A Human Being Died That Night recounts an extraordinary dialogue. Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela, a psychologist who grew up in a black…
South African township, reflects on her interviews with Eugene de Kock, the commanding officer of state-sanctioned death squads under apartheid. Gobodo-Madikizela met with de Kock in Pretoria's maximum-security prison, where he is serving a 212-year sentence for crimes against humanity. In profoundly arresting scenes, Gobodo-Madikizela conveys her struggle with contradictory internal impulses to hold him accountable and to forgive. Ultimately, as she allows us to witness de Kock's extraordinary awakening of conscience, she illuminates the ways in which the encounter compelled her to redefine the value of remorse and the limits of forgiveness.By Dr Jennifer Gunter. 2021
'A guide to counteract medical misogyny' New Scientist'The world's most famous - and outspoken - gynaecologist' GuardianIn The Menopause Manifesto…
internationally renowned, New York Times bestselling author Dr Jen Gunter brings you empowerment through knowledge by countering stubborn myths and misunderstandings about menopause with hard facts, real science, fascinating historical perspective and expert advice.The only thing predictable about menopause is its unpredictability. Factor in widespread misinformation, a lack of research, and the culture of shame around women's bodies, and it's no wonder women are unsure what to expect during the menopause transition and beyond.Menopause is not a disease - it's a planned change, like puberty. And just like puberty, we should be educated on what's to come years in advance, rather than the current practice of leaving people on their own with bothersome symptoms and too much conflicting information. Knowing what is happening, why and what to do about it is both empowering and reassuring.Frank and funny, Dr Jen debunks misogynistic attitudes and challenges the over-mystification of menopause to reveal everything you really need to know about:* Perimenopause* Hot flashes* Sleep disruption* Sex and libido* Depression and mood changes* Skin and hair issues* Outdated therapies* Breast health* Weight and muscle mass* Health maintenance screening* And much moreFilled with practical, reassuring information, this essential guide will revolutionise how women experience menopause - including how their lives can be even better for it!By Beth Powning. 2005
From the bestselling, critically acclaimed author of The Hatbox Letters and Shadow Child comes the story of a year of…
transformation. In the middle years of her life, Beth Powning stands on a threshold: an &“edge season.&” Late one August, when Beth and her partner, Peter, observe the deserted sauna bath on their farm near Sussex, New Brunswick, she remembers the faith and energy that went into building it. As they begin to repair the sauna, the project becomes a metaphor for how dreams, relationships and commitments need to be continuously renewed. While their only child, Jake, prepares to leave for university, Beth and Peter contemplate changes of their own. As fall and winter gradually shut down the vibrant life of the gardens, fields and forests near her home, Beth witnesses the beauty and regenerative force of the natural world, weaving acutely observed descriptions of the countryside with the story of her own intimate transformation. Edge Seasons is an intensely absorbing journey that illuminates how change can shatter even as it strengthens.By Chris Gilleard, Paul Higgs. 2001
For undergraduate courses in sociology and psychology which examine ageing adulthood. This book focuses on the dramatic changes to the…
nature of post-retirement life experienced by people at the end of the twentieth century. It examines age and ageing in terms of the key preoccupations of contemporary sociology - citizenship, the body and the self. The book provides a platform for a new social gerontology that sees ageing as central to our understanding of social change. It examines social, cultural and political changes in Europe and North America to address the need for a text that moves the study of ageing from social policy towards the mainstream of social science.By Matthew K. McNabney. 2022
Community-based integrated care (CBIC) is designed to keep older adults where they want to be – at home and out…
of hospitals and nursing homes. The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is an example of successful CBIC, established in 1985 as an innovative solution to pervasive issue: how to provide integrated care to a high-risk population of older adults that promotes community living (not a nursing home) in a cost-effective manner. This unique guide provides readers with a concise yet informative base of understanding of PACE as well as a “deep dive” into the components and job roles that will serve as a reference for existing PACE providers and will inform those who are considering the possibility of developing a new PACE program. Chapters are organized into five thematic sections. Part one presents both domestic and international perspectives on CBIC, with part two delving deeper into the US PACE model, including its history, policy evolution and effectiveness. Specifics regarding the organization and management of PACE and the essential roles and positions comprise parts three and four, respectively, from leadership and the involvement of the state to the roles of the social worker, nurse, nutritionist, rehabilitation specialist, and more. Care planning, coordination and end of life care round out part five. In addition to geriatricians and other clinical practitioners involved with the care of older patients, Community-Based Integrated Care for Older Adults is also a resource for scholars, policy makers and the general public who are interested in innovations in long-term care that provide older adults with alternatives to nursing homes.By Linus Nnabuike Malu. 2023
This book explores the challenges of transitional justice in West Africa, specifically how countries in the region have dealt with…
transitional justice problems in the last 30 years (1990–2020), and how they have managed the process. Using comparative, historical, and legal analyses it examines the politics of justice after violent conflicts in West Africa, the major transitional justice mechanisms established in the region, and how countries have used these institutions to address injustice and the pains of war in some West African countries. The book examines how transitional justice mechanisms have contributed to victims’ rights, reconciliation, and peace in transitional societies, and whether transitional justice mechanisms deployed in West Africa were suitable or ill-fitted, and the politics of deploying them. The book is addressed to a wide audience: policymakers, and graduate and post-graduate students of transitional justice, conflict resolution, peace studies, conflict transformation, international criminal law, law and similar subjects. This book will be of great value to academics and researchers, as well as lecturers in tertiary institutions offering relevant courses; legal practitioners; peace practitioners/NGOs; and those working in the field of transitional justice and human rights.By Michael Dawson. 2018
Until the late 1950s residents of Vancouver and Victoria negotiated a shopping landscape that would be unrecognizable to today …
s consumers most stores were closed for at least half the day on Wednesdays prevented from opening during the evenings and were banned from operating on Sundays Since that decade however British Columbians and Canadians generally have made significant strides in gaining greater and easier access to consumer goods Selling Out or Buying In is the first work to illuminate the process by which consumers access to goods and services was liberalized and deregulated in Canada in the second half of the twentieth century Michael Dawson s engagingly written and detailed exploration of the debates amongst everyday citizens and politicians regarding the pros and cons of expanding shopping opportunities challenges the assumption of inevitability surrounding Canada s emergence as a consumer society The expansion of store hours was a highly contested and contingent development that pitted employees owners and regulators against one another Dawson s nuanced analysis of archival and newspaper sources reveals the strains that modern capitalism imparted upon the accepted and established rhythms of daily lifeBy Veronica Strong-Boag, Nellie Lillian McClung. 1972
Nellie McClung s fourth book In Times Like These written in 1915 survives as a classic formulation…
of a feminist position With hard-hitting rhetoric it demands women s rights as a logical extension of traditional views of female moral superiority and maternal responsibilityBy Lee Jarvis, Michael Lister. 2015
This volume examines the rationale, effectiveness and consequences of counter terrorism practices from a range of perspectives and cases. The…
book critically interrogates contemporary counter-terrorism powers from military campaigns and repression through to the prosecution of terrorist suspects, counter-terrorism policing, counter-radicalisation programmes, and the proscription of terrorist organisations. Drawing on a range of timely and important case studies from around the world including the UK, Sri Lanka, Spain, Canada, Australia and the USA, its chapters explore the impacts of counter-terrorism on individuals, communities, and political processes. The book focuses on three questions of vital importance to any assessment of counter-terrorism. First, what do counter-terrorism strategies seek to achieve? Second, what are the consequences of different counter-terrorism campaigns, and how are these measured? And, third, how and why do changes to counter-terrorism occur? This volume will be of much interest to students of counter-terrorism, critical terrorism studies, criminology, security studies and IR in general.By D. Peter Birkett. 2001
Get the vital clinical information you need with this comprehensive handbook!In the decade since the first edition of this book,…
dramatic changes have taken place in the field of geriatric psychiatry. Psychiatry in the Nursing Home, Second Edition, presents timely information on the newest trends in law, culture, and medications, while still offering essential advice on the fundamental concerns of caring for elderly patients with mental illnesses. The new edition of this essential handbook presents up-to-date information on psychiatric issues involving nursing home patients. Featuring helpful case histories and diagnostic criteria, Psychiatry in the Nursing Home, Second Edition, helps you effectively treat such difficult problems as noisy patients, sexual acting out, and incontinence. In addition, it offers help with such administrative concerns as financial issues, absent or warring families, and staffing problems. Psychiatry in the Nursing Home, Second Edition, presents incisive discussions of the changes in the field since the publication of the first edition, including: the effects of the new Prospective Payment System the use of newly released psychotropic medications the altered nomenclature of the DSM-IV the rise in assisted-living facilities the rapid development of the specialty of geriatric psychiatry With its comprehensive scope and practical advice, Psychiatry in the Nursing Home, Second Edition, is a must-have for nursing-home administrators and staff. Policymakers, mental health professionals, and geriatricians will be fascinated by the book&’s wider considerations of the problems of housing and caring for the mentally ill and its provocative suggestions for future policy.By Gary LaFree, Laura Dugan, Erin Miller. 2015
This book offers a guide to interpreting available statistical data on terrorism attacks around the world. The Global Terrorism Database…
(GTD) now includes more than 113,000 terrorist attacks, starting in 1970. By analyzing these data, researchers demonstrate how a very small number of terrorist attacks have had an outsized effect on attitudes and policies toward terrorism. These attacks, referred to as ‘black swan’ events, are difficult to predict but have an enormous impact on human affairs for years to come. The book discusses terrorist attacks, such as 9/11, possibly the most high profile ‘black swan’ event in living memory, by putting them into context with thousands of less publicized attacks that have plagued the world since 1970. Historically, the study of terrorism has suffered from a general lack of empirical data and statistical analysis. This is largely due to the difficulty of obtaining valid data on a topic that poses significant collection challenges. However, this book makes use of the fact that the GTD is currently the most extensive unclassified database on terrorism ever collected. While there have been summaries of the research literature on terrorism and important analyses of international terrorism event data, this is the first book that provides a comprehensive empirical overview of the nature and evolution of both modern international and domestic terrorism. This book will be of interest to students of terrorism and political violence, criminology, international security, and political science in general.