The Health Care Policy Process enables the reader to develop a clear understanding of the scope and objectives of health policy studies, to analyze the extent to which policies can be changed or influenced by those involved at the different stages of the policy process, and to assess both the need and the scope for change. The author considers the relationship between planning and policy, looks at key concepts in analyzing health care issues, and examines some of the debates overshadowing today's health policy agenda.
Dozens of books, articles, television shows, and films relating "near-death" experiences have appeared in the past decade. People who have survived a close brush with death reveal their extraordinary visions and ecstatic feelings at the moment they died, describing journeys through a tunnel to a realm of light, visual reviews of their past deeds, encounters with a benevolent spirit, and permanent transformation after returning to life. Carol Zaleski's Otherworld Journeys offers the most comprehensive treatment to date of the evidence surrounding near-death experiences. The first to place researchers' findings, first-person accounts, and possible medical or psychological explanations in historical perspective, she discusses how these materials reflect the influence of contemporary culture. She demonstrates that modern near-death reports belong to a vast family of otherworld journey tales, with examples in nearly every religious heritage. She identifies universal as well as culturally specific features by comparing near-death narratives in two distinct periods of Western society: medieval Christendom and twentieth-century secular America. This comparison reveals profound similarities, such as the life-review and the transforming after-effects of the vision, as well as striking contrasts, such as the absence of hell or punishment scenes from modern accounts. Mediating between the "debunkers" and the near-death researchers, Zaleski considers current efforts to explain near-death experience scientifically. She concludes by emphasizing the importance of the otherworld vision for understanding imaginative and religious experience in general.
Designed to be used in conjunction with Piano 101, Book 2, this collection of popular pieces will help motivate students in continuing their studies. Selections from movies, TV, radio and stage reinforce concepts from each unit of the book. Titles: * Arabian Nights (from Walt Disney’s Aladdin * Cruella De Vil (from Walt Disney’s 101 Dalmatians) * (Meet) The Flintstones * The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme) * Killing Me Softly with His Song * Over the Rainbow (from The Wizard of Oz) * Rhapsody in Blue * Star Wars (Main Title) * Summertime (from Porgy and Bess) * When a Man Loves a Woman * The Wind Beneath My Wings
Offers tips on identifying, collecting, and caring for furniture, photographs, posters and illustration art, costume jewelry and wristwatches, dolls, toys, advertising and sports memorabilia, and glass and pottery.
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler meets The Apothecary in this time-bending mystery from bestselling author Carol Goodman! The day Japan bombs Pearl Harbor, four thirteen-year-olds converge at the Metropolitan Museum of Art where an eccentric curator is seeking four uncommonly brave souls to track down the hidden pages of the Kelmsbury Manuscript, an ancient book of Arthurian legends that lies scattered within the museum's collection, and that holds the key to preventing a second attack on American soil. When Madge, Joe, Kiku, and Walt agree to help, they have no idea that the Kelmsbury is already working its magic on them. But they begin to develop extraordinary powers and experience the feelings of King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, Morgan le Fay, and Lancelot: courage, friendship, love...and betrayal. Are they playing out a legend that's already been lived, over and over, across the ages? Or can the Metropolitans forge their own story?
-- Rebuses, crosswords, acrostics, mirror images, word scrambles, hide-and-seek words, word chains, and many more -- Entertain the kids while travelling -- Tease your brain at the beach -- Learn while you have fun -- Perfect for anyone who loves the challenge of a good puzzle
Harlequin® Heartwarming celebrates wholesome, heartfelt relationships imbued with the traditional values so important to you: home, family, community and love. Experience all that and more with four new novels in one collection! This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes: TO SAVE A CHILD Texas Rebels by Linda Warren When a baby and the beautiful Grace Bennet wind up unexpectedly in Cole Chisholm’s life, the by-the-book cop might just have to break his own rules to protect them…and let Grace into his heart. SECOND CHANCE FOR THE SINGLE DAD by Carol Ross Rhys McGrath is no dancer, but he’ll learn in time for the father-daughter dance at his niece’s cotillion. He’s smitten by beautiful dance instructor Camile—and he’s dying to know if she feels the same! RANCHER TO THE RESCUE by Patricia Forsythe Zannah Worth hates change. So her new business partner, Brady Gallagher, has a tough time swaying her opinion with his flashy ideas for the family ranch. He makes her feel too much—frustration, anxiety…and something like love? CAUGHT BY THE SHERIFF Turtleback Beach by Rula Sinara After her sister goes missing, Faye Donovan flees with her niece to Turtleback Beach. But when Sheriff Carlos Ryker offers a shoulder to lean on, Faye faces a choice—keep lying, or trust him with all of their lives… Look for 4 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Heartwarming!
Stories that affirm the indelible bond among humans and animals The relationships among human and non-human animals go back to the beginning of time—and the ways in which these relationships have evolved (and sometimes not) is the inspiration for this collection of contemporary short fiction, penned by writers from across the globe. This diverse collection of stories explores the ways in which we live among—and often in conflict with—our non-human counterparts. These stories feature animals from the familiar (dogs and cats) to the exotic (elands and emus), and in these stories animals are both the rescuers and the rescued. Within these pages are glimpses of the world through the eyes of a zookeeper, a shelter worker, a penguin researcher, and a neighborhood stray, among many others—all highlighting the ways in which animals and humans understand and challenge one another. Among Animals is a dynamic collection of stories from the world’s most gifted contemporary authors—those who pay close attention to the creatures with whom we share our planet, and who inspire us to pay closer attention as well.
Here's a unique collection of 340 reproducible writing process activity sheets that capitalize on students' natural interest in holidays and special events while reinforcing your writing skills curriculum! Organized into ten monthly sections, September through June, each month including over 30 writing activity sheets like these for November: Athletic Words (sentence writing), Last Leaf on the Tree (paragraph writing), and World Without TV (essay writing).
CATS: PURRfect Poetry in Motion is a literary collection of verse pertaining to cats and kittens. Fashioned by the soul, the writings are an expression of beauty, feelings and sentiments. The anthology consists of acrostic and narrative poems as well as elegies and sonnets. Using viewpoints, contemplations and dreams of cats, an imaginary world has been created for the reader who will fall gently into a wonderful existence. Written with a metrical conformation, the reader will experience a quality of splendor as well as a musical rhythm. The poems will soothe your being much like the purr of a cat.
Roe's Prediction: Love and Loyalty For ten year old Tony Williams, life in the hood proved to be difficult. Roaming the streets, committing crimes and struggling to survive are only half of his problems, because now he's scared, lonely and sitting behind the confined walls of Juvenile Detention awaiting trail on a murder charge. Growing up and watching his older brother Tyrone and half-brother Guy rule the back streets with drugs, hatred and violence; Tony had no choice but to be pulled in and connected to a horrible crime. But was it Tony who pulled the trigger that killed a Christian man that often reached out to help him? Plus, can the unconditional love of two, Christian women and the determination of Prosecuting Attorney, Roe Wilson be enough to influence the necessary changes and choices that Tony needs to make in order to live a productive life? Go beyond the accounts of that haunting night and watch God move in amazing ways to save one of His confused children.
A superb book, illuminating a fascinating and turbulent era. It is the figure of Matilda who rightly commanded the stage in all her power and complexity' Nicola Cornick 'Packed with romance, real history, a cast of superbly imagined characters . . . The Stolen Crown is an entertaining tour-de-force' Lancashire Post 'A well-researched adventure about a strong medieval woman fighting the odds against her' Historical Novels Review When Empress Matilda is eighteen years old, tragedy strikes the royal family, and she becomes the only child of the king of England - the de facto heir to the throne. As her dying father persuades the barons to pledge allegiance to her, Matilda returns to England - but the lords and clergy do not like an independent woman. And Matilda is nothing if not headstrong . . . When the old king dies, the country is plunged into instant chaos. So begins a fierce battle between cousins that will go down in history as a time called 'The Anarchy'. And Matilda must race across England, evading capture until she can demand the crown . . . PRE-ORDER Carol McGrath's new unputdownable historical novel, THE LOST QUEEN! Coming July 2024. Readers love The Stolen Crown: 'The story of Matilda is strikingly brought to life with this beautiful written novel. A must for any fan of medieval history' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'An engaging story . . . Matilda is strong, fascinating and keeps you hooked to the very last page' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Another Carol McGrath triumph' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'An illuminating read . . . it's a hard job to balance historical fact with fiction but Carol McGrath does this with superb skill' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This is the way to teach history! I was swept up in this rollicking tale of a wronged woman' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Harlequin® Heartwarming celebrates wholesome, heartfelt relationships imbued with the traditional values so important to you: home, family, community and love. Experience all that and more with four new novels in one collection! This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes: FALLING FOR THE COWBOY DAD Home to Eagle’s Rest by Patricia Johns Grace Beverly is finally over her hopeless crush on Billy Austin…until he returns to Eagle’s Rest, Colorado, with his adorable daughter. Can Grace help Billy adjust to being a dad? Or will she lose her heart—again? A PROMISE REMEMBERED by Elizabeth Mowers He’s a man on the run. She’s the one he left behind. When fate reunites Annie Curtis and William Kauffman on the Lake Superior shoreline, it’s the second chance at love they’ve always wanted. IN THE DOCTOR’S ARMS Seasons of Alaska by Carol Ross Iris James is over her past,or will be once she departs the town that’s left her romantically scarred. Dr. Flynn Ramsey will do anything to convince his secret crush to stay, even winning over Iris’s huge family one member at a time! TENNESSEE REUNION Williamston Wildlife Rescue by Carolyn McSparren Anne MacDonald knew her job as a mini-horse trainer would be hard. But the hardest part isn’t the minis—it’s the stubborn vet, Vince Peterson! Can Anne get Vince to believe in the minis…and in her? Look for 4 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Heartwarming!
Roe's Determination: Triumph over DefeatDestiny Lopez, a close childhood friend, tracks down Prosecuting Attorney, Roe Wilson hoping to seek her assistance with locating her missing, abusive and alcoholic husband, Dave Lopez.Without hesitation, Roe Wilson, along with her partner, Alex Carter jump head first into another gripping, chill-driven case filled with tossing accusations and racing suspicions. After several unsuccessful attempts to interview Dave's drinking buddies that are now suspects in Dave's questionable disappearance, Roe realizes she must dig deeper. This heart-felt story will take you on a visionary journey of physical abuse, emotional disturbance, a mental breakdown, spiritual death and inside the lives of a broken home. Can the prayers of the righteous help to save the life of a missing man? Can Roe keep her faith and hope alive while her friend slowly crumbles in front of her? Will God and His unconditional love show up before it's too late?Enjoy reading.
At the end of the forties, an old road was replaced with a modern highway, and television sets partly replaced radios and books. Those events marked the end of a way of life in rural Michigan. The author looks back at the forties from a modern viewpoint and at her life in a family of schoolteachers, recalling small-town storekeepers, old-fashioned teachers, and a simpler way of life that emphasized education and the environment.
Designed to be used in conjunction with Piano 101, Book 1, this collection of popular pieces will help motivate students in continuing their studies. Selections from movies, TV, radio and stage reinforce concepts from each unit of the book, beginning with Unit 4. Titles: * Beauty and the Beast (from Walt Disney’s Beauty and the Beast) * Can You Feel the Love Tonight (from Walt Disney’s The Lion King) * Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead (from The Wizard of Oz) * Great Balls of Fire * It’s My Party * The James Bond Theme * The Lion Sleeps Tonight * Old Time Rock & Roll * Part of Your World (from Walt Disney’s The Little Mermaid) * (We’re Gonna) Rock Around the Clock * Take My Breath Away * Theme from New York, New York * This Land Is Your Land * What a Wonderful World * A Whole New World (from Walt Disney’s Aladdin) * Wipe Out.
Foreword by Paco Underhill Women make the vast majority of purchasing decisions in the United States, spending trillions of dollars every year on everything from food and clothing to appliances, cars, vacations, real estate, and much more. One huge, affluent segment of that demographic wields more spending clout than any other: Baby-Boomer women. Born between 1946 and 1964, these women represent a portion of the buying public no marketer can afford to ignore. With successful careers, investments made during the "boom" years, and inheritances from parents or husbands, they are more financially empowered than any previous generation of women. But what is it that will make these women spend their money on your products? Meet Mary Brown and Carol Orsborn, whose exclusive business it is to find out what makes Baby-Boomer women tick -- and buy. With BOOM, they reveal the results of proprietary research that has helped their firm’s five-star clients outclass the competition by reaching and resonating with this powerhouse demographic. BOOM brings together the insights of dozens of market leaders in a wide array of industries, insiders who have learned (sometimes the hard way) what works and what doesn’t in the battle for the hearts and minds of the ""ultimate power consumer."" You will learn: How to increase your market share of today’s most lucrative consumer demographic What your competition and other industry leaders are doing to reach Baby- Boomer women How to minimize the risks and maximize the potential of your efforts in this market How to find, interpret, and present information and statistics and build a strong business case to your colleagues, shareholders, company executives, and others Intelligence for making savvy decisions and communicating the clear message that your target customer wants to hear You’ll also get the authors’ exclusive Imago Diagnostic (ID) tool for identifying exactly what resonates with Boomer women, along with the Seven Things You Don’t Know About Baby-Boomer Women (But Should). At the age when they are more financially comfortable than ever, Baby-Boomer women are now poised and energized to drive consumer markets to unbelievable new highs. With the eye-opening information and cutting-edge strategies in BOOM, your company will be set to enjoy an amazing ride to the top.
Pathways, Leigh and Carol Adams autobiography, tells of how God led them to meet and merge their lives for the furtherance of the gospel. Pathways is based on James Fenimore Coopers novel, The Pathfinder. As a youth, Leigh enjoyed treks on Pathfinder Island in search of Indian artifacts. Leigh and Carol invite you to walk with them along the various pathways of lifes journeyeducation, marriage and the call to ministry. During their fifty-five years as missionaries with Baptist Mid-Missions, they served in Quebec (French Canada) and on college and university campus ministries. Later, Leigh was appointed North America Field Director and Vice President. It is exciting to read how God led them, by faith, to push open closed doors in order to obey the Great Commission, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. (Mark 16:15). A United States Senator from which state said, Do not let the forces of evil take over to make this a Christian America? What is the meaning of the sign PAIN in the window of a Quebec home? Does God have blue eyes? How is it possible to distribute tracts while surfing? What was the reply of Notre Dame Universitys vice president when Leigh requested permission to have Bible studies on campus?
Roe's Challenge:Where is Brandy Welch?What happened to this unruly, fourteen year old girl that mysteriously vanished one night from Foster care? Will she be labeled and considered a runaway or will the evidence prove that she was kidnapped? Is she alone or is she with someone? Is she still alive or is she now dead? Time is quickly running out'¦Because, not only does Brandy Welch have to struggle with the consequences of sins within herself and the haunting betrayal from her so-called friends, she has a much more difficult problem to battle - fighting Diabetes!Go beyond the front door of Mr. & Mrs. Carey's foster home and travel through the many careless loop-holes in the search for an abandoned, abused, confused and neglected child, Brandy Welch.Can Prosecuting Attorneys, Roe Wilson and Alex Carter help the authorities locate the missing youth before times runs out? Can the prayers of the righteous avail much? Will seeking the word of God and His guidance save this young girls life?
The most provocative young adult novel yet from New York Times best–selling author Joyce Carol Oates. Darren Flynn is popular, good–looking, and has a spot on the varsity swim team. But after what happened that day in November (did it happen?), life is different for Darren. Now his friends, his family, even the people who are supposed to be in charge are no longer who Darren thought they were. Who can he trust now? In her third novel for young adults, the author of the acclaimed Big Mouth & Ugly Girl leads readers on an internal journey of self–discovery, moral complexity, and sexuality.
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Vonnie Morrow is the last surviving member of her nuclear family except for her ninety year old mother Elizabeth. Vonnie has assumed full responsibility for the care and well being of this aging and very difficult woman. As the story begins, Vonnie enters the office of a middle-aged psychiatrist, Dr. Richard Koontz. She seeks help with the anxiety attacks that are being triggered by her dealings with her mother. The reader sees Vonnies childhood through flashbacks that give us a glimpse of the home she grew up in and her reasons for psychological difficulties now. Dr. Koontz himself is also dealing with the issues of aging and elder care. His father is showing signs of Alzheimers Disease. Dr. Koontz and his brother must come up with a plan to care for him even though he resists. Dr. Koontz himself is beginning to doubt his professional and personal choices in life. He wonders if a dramatic career and lifestyle change is warranted. Dr. Ed Wallace is Dr. Koontzs friend and mentor. As Dr. Wallace faces imminent retirement, he is faced with this alone. For all his wealth and social connections, Ed Wallace is a solitary widower and one who has developed some very poor coping mechanisms to deal with loneliness. The strand that holds the story together is Elizabeth, now in nursing home care. Vonnie struggles to overcome the influences of her past in order to function in the present. Doctors Koontz and Wallace seek to help her as does her husband Frank. Each individual must come to terms with the problems of aging for themselves and for those in their families. Aging Americans make up such a significant and growing part of our population. The theme of Assisted Living is a timely one. It is one that may strike a chord of truth for those readers who find themselves in the role of caretaker for aging relatives.
Schools in 45 states now administer annual standardized tests, designed to gauge childrens proficiency in reading, and, in many cases, to determine who gets promoted and who doesnt. These latest volumes in the critically-acclaimed Get Ready For Standardized Tests series arm parents with proven tools and techniques to help assess their childrens basic reading skill levels; pinpoint their specific problem areas; reinforce their proficiency; gauge their progress; and instill them with the confidence and test-taking know-how needed to shine on virtually any standardized test.
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