Whether national, state, local or in the bedroom, the art of politics is lip-smacking fun. Here, in a (fairly) candid interview, the superstar of gubernatorial gooberness reminisces, quips, ponders and pontificates. From the early days when his schnitzel was still in a diaper to his present day renown as a mountain of meat running the kookiest state in the union, Alfie speaks: "A lot of people accuse my father of being a figure in the Nazi party. He was actually just a headwaiter at some Nazi parties. So, lighten up, people. He was just taking orders." "Look, I was infusing the world of modeling with a masculinity it had not seen before or since. If you could see me up there in a zebra skinned speedo after a fresh bikini wax, you would agree." "I am in favor of civil unions for gay couples. And I'll go even farther than that; I welcome civil unions for gay triples! Quadruples! Now, that's a party!" Plus: An over-caffeinated observer's take on the national scene as told through a variety of cartoons, commentaries, games and more!
Whether national, state, local or in the bedroom, the art of politics is lip-smacking fun. Here, in a (fairly) candid interview, the superstar of gubernatorial gooberness reminisces, quips, ponders and pontificates. From the early days when his schnitzel was still in a diaper to his present day renown as a mountain of meat running the kookiest state in the union, Alfie speaks: "A lot of people accuse my father of being a figure in the Nazi party. He was actually just a headwaiter at some Nazi parties. So, lighten up, people. He was just taking orders." "Look, I was infusing the world of modeling with a masculinity it had not seen before or since. If you could see me up there in a zebra skinned speedo after a fresh bikini wax, you would agree." "I am in favor of civil unions for gay couples. And I'll go even farther than that; I welcome civil unions for gay triples! Quadruples! Now, that's a party!" Plus: An over-caffeinated observer's take on the national scene as told through a variety of cartoons, commentaries, games and more!
This book began as a letter to her daughter in answer to some specific questions about the old days. The author was encouraged to expand the letter into this delightful memoir that not only will engage her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, when they are old enough to enjoy it, but is universal enough in scope to inspire anyone who has ever had to meet some difficult challenges. Not many of us will ever have to buy our own cow to feed four youngsters under the age of five or grow and can our own food to keep from going hungry, or wait ten years for our husband to finally land a real job. During the Great Depression the author had to subsist on her wits and creativity. Like the time in 1939 when her over-generous husband invited a traveling wayfarer with an expensive camera and a German accent to share the old Virginia farmhouse which, unbeknownst to the author, was near a secret government facility She finally figured out he was a German spy.
Synopsis American Wars: Good, Bad, and Ugly This work contains an unusual view of American wars that may stimulate new thoughts of the price we have paid and the gains we have made in the folly of our wars. Disagreements are bound to arise, but no one will walk away from this book having been bored by another of those dull books on history. Promises should be made to be kept. I promise you that you will gain a different insight into our wars: the good, bad, and ugly.
In a wide-ranging and provocative new study, Bert A. Spector provides a critical analysis of past and present theories of leadership. Spector asserts that our perception of leadership influences who we vote for, who we hire and promote, and ultimately, who we choose to grant our authority to. Focusing on leadership in discourse, the book sets out to explore how the notion of leadership has been articulated, studied and debated by academics, but also by practitioners, journalists, and others who seek to influence the thoughts of others. Paying particular attention to the social, economic, political, intellectual and historical forces that have helped shape the discussion, Discourse on Leadership offers an insightful historiography of leadership as a concept and considers how our understanding of it continues to evolve.
Discover the beauty of the Black Hills Country, stretching from western South Dakota to eastern Wyoming. Concise descriptions and detailed maps for fifty-eight trails allow hikers of all levels to reach splendid and solitary fishing holes, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the region's history. Hiking the Black Hills Country provides the latest information to plan a customized trip: - Popular landmarks, common hikes, and hidden gems. - Detailed maps and trail descriptions, complete with GPS coordinates. - Insightful hike overviews, details on distance, difficulty, canine compatibility, and more. From Mount Rushmore to French Creek, and the peak of Black Elk to the Red Valley, the 6,000 square miles of the Black Hills are as wild and free as the Great Plains can be. - Find hikes suited to every ability. - Experience the thrill of hiking through human and geological history. - Discover epic cave formations, spectacular views, and more. With short hikes and overnight adventures, Hiking the Black Hills Country has everything you need to explore one of America's most gorgeous landscapes.
Presenting both a theoretical foundation and proven strategies for helping caregivers become more attuned and responsive to their young children's emotional needs (ages 0-5), this is the first comprehensive presentation of the Circle of Security (COS) intervention. The book lucidly explains the conceptual underpinnings of COS and demonstrates the innovative attachment-based assessment and intervention strategies in rich clinical detail, including three chapter-length case examples. Reproducible forms and handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. COS is an effective research-based program that has been implemented throughout the world with children and parents experiencing attachment difficulties. The authors are corecipients of the 2013 Bowlby-Ainsworth Award, presented by the New York Attachment Consortium, for developing and implementing COS. See also the authors' related parent guide: Raising a Secure Child: How Circle of Security Parenting Can Help You Nurture Your Child's Attachment, Emotional Resilience, and Freedom to Explore.
About the Book This is the 25th volume of the series documenting the fictitious misadventures of the innocent or not so innocent therapist Dr. Nevius, and the 4th volume describing his post-mortem attempts to revive his revered suicided love, Moira Morandi. Here the prime energy is the alloying of psychiatry and politics, Dr. Nevius taking on the suicidal society as patient, with the help of his resurrected love—or without it. Dr. Nevius realizes that if he is to effectively act for the peaceful preservation of humanity, now is the time. About the Author Bert Nayfack has been involved in the mental health field for decades, working with the severely emotionally disturbed. He is presenting this work as part of an effort to integrate the ethics of psychiatry and transcendent spirituality into political action, if possible.
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