ABOUT THE BOOK Bernard has assembled this collection of life experiences strictly from memory as all of the incidences have obviously been indelibly marked in his brain. He attempts to take you on an abridged disjointed journey featuring highlights of his life as he remembers them, beginning with his untraditional Bar Mitzvah and his numerous adventures in the following sixty four years. Some of the stories are tragic, some serious, and some humorous, but all contributed to making him the person he is today-a sometimes articulate seventy seven year old young puppy, widower, father and grandfather, who has soldiered on through a myriad of arduous circumstances, some of which resulted in laughter, and some sadly in tears, but his tail is still wagging. Trying not to take himself or life too seriously, he continues to seek laughter. He recognizes that for many of the stories "you had to be there." He was!!!............ And now he attempts to "take you there" too. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Bernard Shapiro is a graduate of Clark University, AB 57' where he majored in government and international relations. He briefly attended Columbia University Law School, leaving to fulfill his military obligations. He then followed in his father's footsteps and entered the world of fashion jewelry, forming his own company, Les Bernard Inc. in 1963. Over a twenty five years period from 1971 to 1996 he and his wife Laura logged multiple buying and selling trips to Europe and Asia. In 1974 Les Bernard was the first fashion jewelry company to establish a working relationship with Mainland China and in 1984 Bernard appeared on Good Morning Hong Kong where his fashion jewelry collection was introduced to upscale Pacific Rim retailers. He currently resides in a 1928 converted carriage house on the North Shore of Long Island.
After self publishing “Died Twice” in 2012 and l’epilogue in 2018, I decided in 2021, as I turned eighty five, to conclude the autobiographical trilogy with my final compilation of quasi articulate unauthorized ramblings. In this, the final edition of my soap opera life story, there is a good mix of over forty old and new tales. I spend a good deal of time explaining the PACE story that transpired over twenty five years ago, and my latest experiences via the PEARL restaurant vignette that basically started in late 2018. For historical purposes I have also included a word by word copy of the lengthy memorialized official factual record of the HOAX at the Aqua that gave rise to the novel Russian Revenge...The Hoax at the Aqua,” which in 2017, I co-authored with my since deceased writing partner, John Nolan. I have also briefly described the Paul Shapiro story as we have been friends now for sixty eight years. As the Corona virus pandemic engulfed us all, I also relate my personal uplifting experience with the extended quarantine and intermittent lock down and appropriate social distancing. Thankfully these latest stories are all lighter and happier than the original “Died Twice,” as they are basically devoid of any additional personal tragedies or ultra sad experiences. Once again, I hope my children, grand children and some friends will enjoy a number of the stories that they may have personally experienced with me over the years.
Bernard has assembled this collection of life experiences strictly from memory as all of the incidences have obviously been indelibly marked in his brain. He attempts to take you on an abridged disjointed journey featuring highlights of his life as he remembers them, beginning with his untraditional Bar Mitzvah and his numerous adventures in the following sixty four years. Some of the stories are tragic, some serious, and some humorous, but all contributed to making him the person he is today – a sometimes articulate seventy seven year old young puppy, widower, father and grandfather, who has soldiered on through a myriad of arduous circumstances, some of which resulted in laughter, and some sadly in tears, but his tail is still wagging. Trying not to take himself or life seriously, he continues to seek laughter. He recognizes that for many of the stories “you had to be there”. He was!!!..........And now he attempts to “take you there” too.
After publishing Died Twice in 2012, Bernard belatedly realized that he had neglected to include additional multiple life teaching experiences that were “hidden in the crevices of his mind” or in a few instances, purposely omitted from his life’s saga. Now in 2018, he has determined they should all be added to his original unauthorized autobiographical ramblings... that continue to be quasi articulate. In addition to those twenty or so earlier overlooked memories, he devotes the last chapters of the l’ epilogue to his relationship with his French Femme Fatale..., aka The Paris Pistol, or just plain Catherine. Unlike the original Died Twice, l’ epilogue is lighter, and “happier,” as it is essentially devoid of any additional personal tragedies or ultra sad experiences.... just a lot of fun and mystical instances...which he hopes his children, grandchildren and maybe even some friends will enjoy...
High Risk Pregnancy examines the full range of challenges in general obstetrics, medical complications of pregnancy, prenatal diagnosis, fetal disease, and management of labor and delivery. Drs. David James, Philip J. Steer, Carl P. Weiner, Bernard Gonik, Caroline Crowther, and Stephen Robson present an evidence-based approach to the available management options, equipping you with the most appropriate strategy for each patient. This comprehensive reference features the fully searchable text online at www.expertconsult.com, as well as more than 100 videos of imaging and monitoring. giving you easy access to the resources you need to manage high risk pregnancies. Prepare for clinical challenges and save time in addressing them thanks to expert advice on treatment options from international contributors. Find and apply the information you need quickly and easily through a consistent organization and at-a-glance summary boxes that discuss evidence-based management options. Access the fully searchable text online at www.expertconsult.com, along with links to Medline. View over 140 videos of detailed fetal imaging and monitoring that aid in diagnoses. Tap into recent developments in treatment and management in four new chapters—Global Maternal & Perinatal Health Issues; Recurrent Pregnancy Loss; Surveillance of the Fetus and its Indications; and Training for Obstetric Emergencies. Apply new evidence-based management options to treat genetic and constitutional factors leading to a high-risk pregnancy (such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and cardiac disease) through new and expanded coverage of these increasingly common presentations. Reference pregnancy-relevant laboratory values with an updated and comprehensive appendix on "Normal Values in Pregnancy." Effectively manage patients newly diagnosed with hematologic and immunologic malignancies, and explore the available drug options. Confirm your diagnoses with greater confidence thanks to full-color images throughout the text.
Originally published in 1980, this book presents a detailed account of a series of investigations that examined the patterns of resort to drugs and alcohol use in college youth, and how such substance uses are linked to personality characteristics and daydreaming patterns. The Editors chose to emphasize the more "private" features of the personality, because these had often been ignored in earlier research, despite popular assumptions that there are close ties between fantasy, inwardness, "spacey" qualities (all suggesting permanent changes in mental organization), and substance use in youth. This volume will be of interest to a wider audience than just drug and alcohol researchers, because of the effort to go beyond normative patterns of substance use toward explorations of personality and consciousness.
Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination provides a comprehensive and compelling overview of what psychological theory and research have to say about the nature, causes, and reduction of prejudice and discrimination. It balances a detailed discussion of theories and selected research with applied examples that ensure the material is relevant to students. Newly revised and updated, this edition addresses several interlocking themes, such as research methods, the development of prejudice in children, the relationship between prejudice and discrimination, and discrimination in the workplace, which are developed in greater detail than in other textbooks. The first theme introduced is the nature of prejudice and discrimination, which is followed by a discussion of research methods. Next comes the psychological underpinnings of prejudice: the nature of stereotypes, the conditions under which stereotypes influence responses to other people, contemporary theories of prejudice, and how values and belief systems are related to prejudice. Explored next are the development of prejudice in children and the social context of prejudice. The theme of discrimination is developed via discussions of the nature of discrimination, the experience of discrimination, and specific forms of discrimination, including gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, and appearance. The concluding theme is the reduction of prejudice. An ideal core text for junior and senior college students who have had a course in introductory psychology, it is written in a style that is accessible to students in other fields including education, social work, business, communication studies, ethnic studies, and other disciplines. In addition to courses on prejudice and discrimination, this book is also adapted for courses that cover topics in racism and diversity. For instructor resources, consult the companion website (http://www.routledge.com/cw/Kite), which includes an Instructor Manual that contains activities and tools to help with teaching a prejudice and discrimination course; PowerPoint slides for every chapter; and a Test Bank with exam questions for every chapter for a total of over 1,700 questions.
This theory-based text with unique features that distinguish it from other books in the field. The inclusion of a strategic component differentiates it from most other books. However, the application of systems theory to recruitment and selection sets this book apart. While it includes mainstream topics such as interviews, job analysis and question
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